Making Tape Recordings; Making Tape Recordings Making Tape Recordings; Automatically Recording Cds (Ases) - Pioneer XC-IS22CD Operating Instructions Manual

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Making tape recordings

Making tape recordings
You can make tape recordings from the radio, CDs, or from an
external component connected to the auxiliary inputs. If you're
recording from CD it's more convenient to use the ASES
mode—see Automatically recording CDs on this page.
Once recording has started, you can't switch to another
component until recording has stopped. So, for example, you
can't switch over to the tuner while you're recording a CD.
Unlike some tape decks, there's no need to set recording levels;
the deck sets the level automatically. When recording, the
volume, and other sound settings have no effect on the
recording. This means that you can record something with the
volume turned right down, if you want.
Before recording, check that the cassette erase-protect tabs have
not been broken, and that the tape is Type I (normal position).
You can't record on Type II (high/C
using this deck.
If you're recording from the start of a tape, it's a good idea to
wind the tape on a little so that you don't accidently start
recording over the leader tape. You can either do this by hand,
or load the tape into the deck and play the tape for 5–6 seconds.
1 Press TAPE then load a cassette into the tape deck.
In order to follow these instructions more easily, load the
cassette with side A facing up.
2 Check the recording direction.
If you start recording in the 3 direction, both sides of the tape
can be recorded (unless the erase protect tab for side B is
missing). If you switch sides and start recording in the 2
direction, then recording will start from side B and stop when
the end of the tape is reached.
If you need to change the direction, press 23 (6 on the
front panel) twice, then 7.
3 Turn Dolby NR on or off as required.
Using Dolby NR improves the sound quality of tape recordings
that are going to be played on Dolby NR equipped players. If the
tape is not going to be played on a Dolby NR equipped player (or
if you're not sure), you should leave Dolby NR off.
4 Set the reverse mode (p. 15).
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(forward) direction, or one side if recording starts in the 2
(reverse) direction)
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5 Select the function you plan to record.
For example, press
TUNER
selected a CD, make sure that it's stopped. You cannot record
while the function is selected.
TAPE
6 Prepare the source for recording.
For example, tune in the radio station.
7 Press REC/STOP (front panel only).
The deck starts recording.
8 Start the source playing (if necessary).
9 When you're ready to stop recording, press REC/
STOP again.

Automatically recording CDs (ASES)

Auto Synchro Editing System (ASES for short) makes recording
one or more CDs automatic. It also makes sure that a CD track
isn't spread over two sides of a tape.
If the tape runs out midway through a CD track, the same track
is automatically recorded from the beginning again on the
other side. Note that repeat playback is canceled when you use
ASES recording.
1 Prepare the tape deck for recording.
Load a blank cassette and wind on past the leader. Switch Dolby
NR on or off as required and set the reverse mode. Recording
starts in the 3 (forward) direction, so take care over which way
you load the tape.
2 Load the CD you want to record.
Press the CD function button, then press 7.
3
The CD should now be selected, but not playing.
If you want to record the tracks in a different order, use the
program play feature—see page 17 for how to do this.
4 If you want to record only one track, select 1-track
ASES using the – · 4 and ¢ · + buttons.
5 Press ASES to start recording.
Recording finishes automatically when the end of the disc is
reached, or the tape ends (whichever comes first).
6 If you want to stop recording before the end of the
CD, press 7.
Note
ASES may not work correctly if the first side of the tape finishes
at the same time as a CD track ends. If this happens, stop the
recording then resume on the other side without ASES.
to record from the radio. If you've