As the quality of the recording is essentially dependent upon the correct
setting of the record level, this step should be given particular attention:
1.
Make certain that the input source to be used in recording is
connected and switched on.
2.
Press POWER switch © (Check connection to mains power outlet).
Function indicator above STOP key must light up.
3. Load tape and wind past switching foil onto take-up spool (see sees.
4. Set a) tape type switch @ for tape used (see sec. 3.21),
b) reel size switch @ (see sec. 3.24),
c) mode selector switch (8) to desired record mode (see sec. 3.6)
and
d) tape speed selector ® (see sec. 3.8).
5. Touching them lightly, one after another, actuate the RECORD®,
PAUSE @ and START (J3) keys. The function indicators above the
keys will light up.
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6.
Press the zero reset button of the counter to mark the beginning
of the recording.
7.
Using the master control (5) , fade in the desired input sources
(see sec. 3.3).
8.
Using level controls © to © , set maximal record level for loudest
passages to be recorded (see sees. 3.1 and 3.2).
9.
Press LIMITER switch © and check setting for correct (maximal)
record level (see sec. 3.5).
10. Tip PAUSE k e y © once more. Tape transport and recording will
begin. Tipping the PAUSE key still again will interrupt tape motion
and recording.
using headphone volume control @ . Check recording acoustically
(as described in sec. 3.7) by pressing the MONITOR switch (9)