Denon DN-720R - Manual (Page 9)

Caution:
Be careful not to erase important recordings by mistake. Mis-erasing can be avoided by following the two steps below:
1. If the PLAY button is pressed while the REC indicator is on, the tape will be recorded.
2. If the PLAY and RECORD button are pressed at the same time, the tape will be recorded.
3. Performing the record pause or the stop operation during recording will create a discontinuous portion in the recording signal. The previously recorded signal may remain after
erasure at this connecting portion. Also, a very small amount of the end portion of the previous song may be erased.
PROPER RECORDING LEVEL
A too high recording level can saturate the tape and cause distortion. On the other hand, if the recording levels are set too low, soft passages will be marked by residual noise. Proper recording
level is the single most important factor for making well balanced recordings.
Guideline for maximum recording level
Normal tape
TYPE 1
+1 dB levels on peaks
Cr02 tape
TYPE II
+3 dB levels on peaks
Metal tape
TYPE IV
+5 dB levels on peaks
RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT
For best recording results, monitoring during the recording process and comparing various
recordings using your own judgment are essential. The cassette. deck is equipped with
independent bias adjustment controls for the left and right channels to assist you in setting
the proper bias for different types and brands of recording tapes. At the center-click-stop
position, the deck is set for a reference bias level for NORMAL, Cr02 and METAL tapes. If the
resulting recording in this position has too much or too little high frequency content, varying
the bias adjustment control can be useful to achieve better results.
Note: Optimum recording levels can differ depending on program
sources or the type of tape used.
RECORDING ADJUSTING
If the high frequencies (treble sounds) are to be boosted, turn the bias control
counterclockwise to decreases bias current. If distortion is of more concern than high
frequency response, turn the control clockwise to increase bias current. By the use of this
control, you can record tapes with response that matches your personal listening tastes.
The recording and bias levels can be fine-adjusted for the tape being used. For details, refer to the
enclosed adjustment sheet.
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POWER
Push the switch to turn "ON" the power.
EJECT
Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.
Cassette Compartment Cover
(Make sure the erasure prevention tab has not been removed from the cassette shell
half.)
DOLBY NR
Set, in accordance with the recording to be made. For recordings without Dolby NR,
set to "OFF". For recordings with Dolby B NR, set to "B" (The B-NR indicator will light
up). For recordings with Dolby C NR, set to "C" (The C-NR indicator will light up).
future mistakes during playback can be avoided if the cassette is so marked for Dolby
NR encoded recordings.
MPX FILTER
Button it "ON" for the DOLBY NR recording of FM broadcasts (The MPX FILTER
indicator will light up).
• REC/REC MUTE When pressed, the deck goes into the record standby mode. The O
REC and ll PAUSE indicators will light. Initial setting of recording levels should be
made in the record standby mode. The tape speed control is set to the fixed mode
and "FIX" lights on the display.
INPUT LEVEL
Used to set the recording level.
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PLAY
When pressed, the recording will start.
(The PLAY and O REC indicators will light up).
Note:
In the recording mode, the variable speed mode cannot be selected, and the mode
is automatically switched to the fixed speed mode.
When recording is finished, press the STOP button.