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PCM-SO1ES
Normally keep the COPY button released :
The COPY
button should be depressed only for digital tape
copying.
Always
press
and
release the button
for conven-
tional recording and playback (conventional recordings can-
not be made with the COPY button depressed).
Avoid excessive use of the "PAUSE" button of VTRs:
The PAUSE button of a VTR is highly convenient for video
recording and playback. For digital audio tapes, however, ex-
tended
use of the PAUSE
button could damage
the tape.
When
recording
or
playing
digital
audio
tapes,
use
the
PAUSE button only when needed, and do not leave it ON for
extended
periods of time. Also note that with certain VTRs
the playback
muting
function
does
not operate
efficiently
while the PAUSE button is depressed and noise will be heard.
If the peak program meters do not respond when monitoring
a recording:
Check that the VIDEO IN jack of the PCM unit and the VIDEO
OUT jack of the VTR are firmly connected.
Although
recording
is possible if these connections
aren't
made, you cannot
monitor
the recording, and the peak pro-
gram meters will not deflect.
If the record button of the VTR doesn't operate :
Video
cassettes
incorporate
safety tabs just as do audio
cassettes
and chances are the tabs have been removed. If
so, simply cover the slot with a piece of plastic tape (refer to
the instruction manual of your VTR for details).
How
to make connections
for recording two digital tapes
simultaneously :
Connect the second VTR to the COPY OUT jack of the PCM
unit.
PCM DIGITAL TAPE PLAYBACK
The basic procedure for playback of digital audio tapes with your
PCM digital processor and a VTR are described below ;: follow the
numbered
sequence.
Refer
to the
instruction
manuals
of the
respective components to ensure quality playback.
3,6
4
Amplifier
PCM switch (on back) :
—~ to PCM
Input selector switch : > to PCM
1 Turn the POWER switch of each equipment on.
2 Insert a recorded video cassette.
3 Turn down the amplifier volume.
4 Press the TAPE switch (or set the tape monitor switch to TAPE)
as indicated in amplifier instruction manual.
5 Press the video recorder PLAY button to begin playback.
6 Adjust the volume to suit your preference.
Set the amplifier volume relatively low :
In the PCM system, a wider dynamic range is achieved than
with the conventional analog system, and the peaks of high
level inputs are recorded
with high-fidelity. Also, the noise
level
is generally
very
low.
If you
turn
up the volume
in-
advertently
while
listening
to parts
of the tape
where
no
audio signals are present, or while low level imputs are being
recorded, the speakers
could
be damaged
when
these por-
tions of the tape
are
played.
Take
extra
care
not to in-
advertently turn the volume up in the above situations.
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