Setting Recording Level - Yamaha K-220 Owner's Manual

K-220
@ Rec Mute Button (MUTE)
During Recording: When the MUTE button is pressed at
any time during-recording, a 4-second blank interval is
automatically recorded on the tape. Then, the Rec Pause
mode is engaged automatically. (Auto Rec Mute
Operation)
In order to record a blank interval longer than 4 seconds,
press the MUTE button and hold it in for the desired
length of time, After the button is released, the 4-second
blank interval will also be recorded automatically, after
which the Rec Pause mode is engaged automatically. To
create a blank interval on the tape during continuous
recording, press the Play button during rec mute
operation.
@ Tape Selector (TAPE)
Press the appropriate button for the type af tape being
used—Normal (I/NORM}, Chrome (II/CrO2), or Metal
(IV/METAL). The K-220 will adjust the proper bias, level,
and equalization settings for the type of tape being used.
(Please refer to the 'Cassette Tapes" section of this
manual).
* This deck is not suited for use with Ferrichrome
(FeCr) tapes.
@ Peak Level Meters (LEVEL)
Indicates the peak of the signal level during recording and
playback over a range from —10dB to +6dB.
® Dolby NR Switch (DOLBY NR)
Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method
of reducing background hiss on tapes. The K-220 incorpo-
rates both Dolby B NR and the newer Dolby C NR
system. Dolby C NR is approximately twice as effective as
Dolby B NR, providing new levels of noise-free perfor-
mance. Switch the Dolby NR system on with the button
on the left, then select Dolby B or C NR with the button
on the right.
Tapes recorded with Dolby B NR should be played back
with Dolby B NR on, and tapes recorded with Dolby C
NR should bs played back with Dalby C NR on. Tapes
not Dolby NR-encocded should be played back with-Dolby
NR off.
DOLBY NR
The Dolby NR switch is
set to the same position
on record and play.
OFF A BTY
ON æ C TYPE
CJC
* Dolby and the double D mark are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp, Dolby noise
reduction system manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.
® Auto Mode Switch (AUTO MODE)
Repeat: This will initiate repeat playback for one entire
side of the cassette tape. After the tape has been
reproduced, it will be rewound to the beginning, and it
will be played back again. This function will stop after
16 consecutive operations.
Timer Play: By using a separately available timer, this
function permits timer activated playback, so you can
wake-up to your favorite music, etc. (See page 7.)
Timer Rec: By using a separately available timer, this
function allows you to carry out unattended recording.
(See page 7.)
* Turn the corresponding switches off when not using
the repeat playback feature or the timer feature,
Especially for the TIMER REC position, the unit will
stay in the recording mode as long as the power is on,
and therefore can accidentally erase the prerecorded
contents of the tape.
@® Headphone Jack (PHONES)
Connect a set of headphones here for monitoring
recording or playback.
® Recording Level Controls (REC LEVEL)
These controls are used to adjust the input level of the
signal coming from the rear panel input jacks for
recording, and the adjustable signal level is displayed on
the Level meters. (Please refer to the "Setting the Record-
ing Level' section of this manual for an explanation of
how to set proper recording levels.)
* Auto Source Change
When tape playback has finished and the auto stop
function has cancelled the play mode, the LINE IN
signal (if the tuner is connected to the LINE IN
inputs, then the tuner output signal) will automati-
cally be switched to. Signal level can then be adjusted
with the REC Volume control.
# SETTING RECORDING LEVEL
In order to make recordings with the best possible signal-
to-noise ratio, it is important to set the recording level at
the highest level possible without introducing distortion,
Push the Rec/Pause button to engage the rec standby
mode, and play a section of the pragram to be recorded.
Watch the level meters and adjust the recording level so
that the average meter reading is between —5dB and
+3dB, with occasional peaks no higher than +6dB, Adjust
the level balance as necessary. Now you are ready to
begin recording,
Set so peaks reach +6dB
occasionally. Exceeding
this point can cause
distortion,
In normal cases, set
so the maximum
value is in this range,
PEAK LEVEL\'
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Use the Rec Level
controls to set the
proper level.