Recording Procedure; Recording The Audio Signals - Sony PCM-7040 Operation Manual

4-2 Recording Procedure

4-2-1 Recording the Audio
Signals
Record mode settings
• ASSEMBLE (audio signals and subcode data) or
INSERT AUDIO (audio signals) mode
• Monitor recording (read after write) or Sync
recording (punch-in/punch-out recording) mode
In the ASSEMBLE mode, the unit records subcode
data (such as time code and Start ID) as well as the
audio signals.
Also see section 4-1-3 "Selecting the Recording Mode"
(page 4-1) on the recording mode, and the following
"Recording the Time Code" (page 4-7) and section 4-1-4
"Notes on Time Code" (page 4-3) on recording the time
code. About the Start ID, see the section "Writing and
erasing Start ID/Skip ID/End ID" (page 4-10).
Recording procedure
Tape time display area
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2
1
Check that the recording mode is set appropriately
to ASSEMBLE or INSERT AUDIO and to
monitor recording or sync recording.
2
While holding the REC key down, press the PLAY
key.
The REC key and the PLAY key light and
recording starts. The recording level of the audio
signal is displayed the level meters in the display
and the time code mode (in ASSEMBLE mode) is
displayed on the Level meters and in the tape time
display area in the Display.
3
Press the STOP key to stop recording.
4-4
Chapter 4 Recording
Performing punch in/out only using the
REC key
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2
3
4
5
Output signal and the level display while recording
Level meters
When the INPUT MONITOR key is turned on, the
unit displays and outputs the input signal. When the
key is turned off in the monitor recording mode, the
unit displays and outputs the recorded signal after
recording.
Also see section 4-1-2 "Selecting the Audio Outputs
Signals" (page 4-1).
INPUT
MONITOR key
Controlling the recording level
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and indicator
When you select ANALOG with the AUDIO INPUT
selector, you can control the recording level with the
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT level controls. The center
position of the controls indicates the reference level.
About level diagram
The relationship between the input and output signal
level and the display on the level meters is called the
"level diagram". In the factory setting, the incoming
and outgoing +4 dBs signal display as -20 dB on the
level meters. If you want to use a different level,
please consult a qualified Sony service technician for
resetting.
Turn the search dial while holding down the
MENU key and set the display to
"PuncH io (PUNCH IN/OUT)".
Turn the search dial while holding down the
DATA key and set the display to
"EnAbLE".
Press the INSERT AUDIO key of the recording
mode setting keys.
The unit enters the insert audio mode.
Press the PLAY key.
The REC indicator flashes.
Press the REC key.
The puch in is carried out.
Press the REC key again to perform puch out.