Brenell MINI 8 - Stopping and Terminating Recording; Alternative Recording Start; Remote Control and Vari-speed; Remote Counter

When switching from line to replay it will be apparent that there is a
delay of approximately 0.15 sec. between the twc signals due to the spacing
of the tape heads (45 mm.).
6.7 Recording can be stopped at any time by pressing the (stop) button on
the tape deck - the record lamp on any selected channels will then flash
(standby mode) .
N.B. Once a channel has be en satisfactorily recorded it is essential to
switch the channel ( fecor^ ) switch to the off position, otherwise accidental
erasure may take place.
6.8 An alternative method of start ing a recording is to start the tape deck
in the record mode ( |START) and |REC0RP| pressed simultaneously) but without
the recording channel being switched ON.
6.9 When it is desired to start recording, select ( ^ECORD ON^ on the appropriate
channel(s) .
N.B. Even though the deck is in the record mode, tracks will not be recorded
or erased until the record switch on the selected channels is switched ON.
This method of starting recording avoids any possibility of excessive wow and
flutter during tape start-up.
This technique is generally referred to as ’ dropping in ’ and is essential for
overdubbing. A ’ ramp ’ bias switch on avoids the possibility of an audible
click being recorded onto tape.
6.10 Similarly recording may be terminated by switching the channel record
switch to off (dropping out) or by stopping the tape.
N.B. Once a channel has been satisfactorily recorded it is essential to switch
the channel record switch to the off position otherwise accidental erasure may
take place.
7. Remote Control and Vari-speed
7.1 Remote Counter
All Motion Sensing, Logic Mini 8 ’ s are now supplied with a digital tape
counter which is driven by a photo-electric sensor mounted on the motion
sensing roller.
The counter gives a Real-Time indication in minutes and hundredths of minutes
at 15 ips and half Real-Time indication at 7| ips. The unit is connected
to the Mini 8 via the multi-pin socket at the rear of the machine.
A zero setting button is provided for track cuing.
7.2 Remote Control Unit
The multipin socket at the rear of the machine is capable of interfacing all
deck and channel functions and a remote control unit is now available. When
this unit is used the tape counter should be connected to the remote control
unit via the multipin connector provided.