Pioneer CT-W505R - Manual (Page 12)

RECORDING AUTO BLE TUNING
1. Load a tape for recording in DECK ii.
2. if you use AUTO BLE or ALCA, press BLE or ALCA but­
ton.
3. Set the DOLBY NR switch.
4. Set the REV MODE switch.
• To record on one side only, set the switch to the zr position.
To record on both sides, set the switch to either the or
the czD position.
5. Press the recording (•) button.
6. Prepare the audio source from which you wish to
record. Turn on the stereo ampiifier and prepare it for
playback of the desired audio source.
7. Adjust the recording level. For details, see "ADJUST­
ING THE RECORDING LEVEL" below.
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The REC control is defeated when ALCA is selected.
8. Press the playback (► or -4) button or the pause (ll)
button to begin recording.
• When recording on both sides, press the ► button. If the -4
button is pressed, recording will stop after only one side is
recorded.
To stop recording temporarily
Press the pause (ll) button.
• To resume recording, either press the pause (ll) button again, or
press the playback (► or
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button.
To Stop Recording
Press the stop (■) button.
Erasure prevention tabs
The recording (•) button does not work when the erasure prevention
tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off (See page 4).
Do not press the recording (•) button with unreasonable force.
When recording on both sides, make sure that both tabs are intact.
ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL
The adjustment of the recording level is the most important factor in
achieving good recording results. A high level provides a good signal-
to-noise ratio and dynamic range, but an excessively high level dis­
torts the sound. If the level is set too low for fear of sound distortion,
irritating tape hiss will mar the recording. The characteristics of tapes
differ depending on the manufacturer and the type of tape. Set the
REC LEVEL control so that the level meter's "-3 dB" indicator lights
steadily most of the time. No harm will be done if the "0 dB" indica­
tor lights occasionally at peaks.
NOTES:
• The optimal recording level may differ somewhat depending on
the audio source and type of tape used. In order to obtain the
best possible results, set the recording level after actual testing.
Listen to your recordings, and adjust the level as necessary.
• The level meter may react differently during recording and play­
back of the same tape. This is due to differences in tape sensitiv­
ity, and creates no problem.
(See page 8 AUTO BLE)
1. Load a tape for recording in DECK II.
• The AUTO BLE does not work when the erasure prevention
tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off.
2. Press the BLE button.
The BLE indicator will flash for about 40 seconds, after which it
will light steadily.
The tape will be forwarded for approximately one second after
pressing the start button so that recording will start from the re­
cordable portion of the tape.
The operation is completed when the start position is resumed.
Error display
• If the old tape, the tape end or the leader (white portion) immedi­
ately prior to the tape end is reached during AUTO BLE operation,
tuning becomes impossible. That means recording will stop im­
mediately and the counter indicator will display the following
(flashing) message: "Err".
In this case, press the BLE button again to reset, and record with­
out AUTO BLE tuning.
The following illustrates the operation:
(Operation completed within approximately 40 seconds)
Each operation is shown on the left and right channel level meters
during AUTO BLE tuning.
Operation
Display
Counter indicator BLE indicator
(START)
© Fast forward
B L E
• Adjusting recording
bias.
B 1 P i S
@
• Adjusting recording
level (sensitivity).
1 O 1/ 1
L L ly L
Flashing :
Currently
adjusting.
®
• Adjusting recording
equalizer.
c n
L LSI
® Fast Rewind
Stop.
(END of adjustment)
n n n n
U Ll Ll Ll
(Return to counter)
BLE Light:
Finished
adjusting.
NOTES:
• To cancel AUTO BLE tuning before it has finished, press the
STOP (■) button.
• To reset a tuned condition, press the BLE button again.
•
During AUTO BLE tuning, a test signal is recorded on the tape to
determine the proper adjustment. Therefore, any music (etc.) re­
corded on that portion of the tape will be erased.
• You can select any type of Dolby NR when using AUTO BLE. You
can also change the type of Dolby NR after AUTO BLE adjust­
ment without disturbing AUTO BLE effect.
• If you switch tapes after setting the AUTO BLE, be sure to set
the AUTO BLE again.
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