Sony MSW-A2000 Operation Manual page 16

2-1 Control Panels
Note
Before selecting signals from two input channels
for recording in one recorder channel, check to be
sure that the emphasis settings (ON or OFF) of the
two input channels are the same. Recording and
playback of mixed signals cannot be carried out
correctly if the emphasis settings are different.
For audio tracks with emphasis on, the EMPH
indicator in the audio setting display section
lights.
When the input signal selection for the CH5
button is ANA, and MIX for track 2 is set to the
CH5 button, the analog signals connected to the
CH1 input connector are recorded on track 2.
Monitor signal selection mode (the input signal
indicator and the MIX indicator do not flash):
The buttons in the upper and lower rows select
tracks to be output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L
and R connectors on the connector panel or the
PHONES jack on the upper control panel. The
buttons in the upper row (L row) select tracks for
output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L connector,
and the buttons on the lower row (R row) select
tracks for output to the MONITOR OUTPUT R
connector. You can obtain the mixed output of
multiple tracks by simultaneously pressing
multiple buttons in the upper or lower rows. For
example, simultaneously press the CH1, CH2, and
CH3 buttons in the upper row to mix the signals of
audio tracks 1, 2, and 3 for output to the
MONITOR OUTPUT L connector.
5 REC (recording) controls
These individually adjust the recording levels on
channels 1 to 8.
To set the recording level, put the unit into E-E mode,
press to protrude the control knobs and adjust the level
while watching the level meters.
When the control knobs are pushed in, the recording
levels return to the preset levels and cannot be
adjusted.
For details about selecting the E-E mode, see the
description of the REC button in the tape transport control
section (see page 2-10) and function menu HOME page (see
page 8-3).
2-6
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
About the CH8/ALL CH (channels) control in the
REC control row
You can choose to use the rightmost CH8/ALL CH
control in the REC control row to adjust the recording
level of all channels. This setting is made in setup
menu item 131. When adjustment by the CH8/ALL
CH control is enabled, the CH1 to CH7 controls in the
REC row are disabled.
6 PB (playback) controls
These adjust individually the playback levels on
channels 1 to 8.
During playback, press to protrude the control knobs
and adjust the level while monitoring the audio level
indication on the level meters in the audio setting
display section.
When the control knobs are pushed in, the playback
levels return to the preset levels, and cannot be
adjusted.
When playing back a digital Betacam tape, you can
use the control knob for channel 7 to adjust the cue
audio playback level.
About the CH8/ALL CH (channels) control in the
PB control row
You can choose to use the rightmost CH8/ALL CH
control in the PB control row to adjust the playback
level of all channels. This setting is made in setup
menu item 132. When adjustment by the CH8/ALL
CH control is enabled, the CH1 to CH7 controls in the
PB row are disabled.
7 ALL CH (channels) indicators
These indicators light when adjustment of all audio
channels by the CH8/ALL CH controls in the REC and
PB control rows is selected.
2 CHANNEL CONDITION indicator
A three-color indicator shows the state of the playback
signal.
Green: The state of the playback signal is good.
Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat
deteriorated, but playback is possible.
Red: The playback signal is deteriorated.
When this indicator remains on, head cleaning or
an internal inspection is necessary.
Note
During analog playback, indications are by green and
red only.