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to R. It close mic or direct instrument inputs are used,
these can be panned to any position in the stereo
perspective, but during the initial setup, pan fully to one
track.
7. Initially set all input FADERS all the way down (#0). Then,
one channel at a time, perform the following steps:
a) On the channels with new signals, raise the FADER to
nominal (# 7- # 8). Then, with signal present at the input,
adjust the TRIM control for a VU METER indication of
approximately —3 to 0 VU.
b) O n these same channels, adjust the EQ as desired,
then set the 4 CHAN BUSS to OFF position.
8. Press the PLAY button to begin playback of the existing
tracks to balance these levels with the new inputs.
a) If the channel 1 & 2 INPUT selectors are in TAPE posi¬
tion (i.e., only 1 or 2 new inputs is being added), raise
the #1 & #2 INPUT FADERs to nominal position and
check the VU METER levels. Playback from track 1 will
be monitored on the TRK 3 meter, and can be adjusted
with the channel 1 input FADER. Playback from track 2
is seen on the TRK 4 meter, and adjusted with the
channel 2 input FADER. (The channel 1 & 2 trim
controls have no effect here).
b) Bring up the input FADERS on the channels with new
signals, and balance these with the previously record¬
ed tracks.
c) If 3 or more new inputs are being added, and the TAPE
OUT 1 & 2 jacks are patched directly to RECORD IN 3
& 4, then there is no way to adjust the transfer level;
instead adjust the input FADERS for the new signals
to achieve the desired balance with the tracks being
transferred.
9. Rewind the tape by pressing ZERO RETURN.
10. Depress the RECORD TRACK # 3 & # 4 buttons to make
these tracks ready for recording,
11. When ready to record, press the PLAY and RECORD but¬
tons. (Alternatively, press PLAY and use the REMOTE
PUNCH IN FOOT SWITCH to initiate recording; be sure to 1
begin recording before the original tracks start.)
Figure 17. Steps to evaluate a stereo transfer.
NOTE: If a jumper cable was connected from TAPE OUT
to REC IN, and the transfer/overdub is completed, discon¬
nect that jumper cable.
TO PLAYBACK AND EVALUATE THE STEREO
TRANSFER
1. Press ZERO RETURN to rewind the tape.
2. Release the RECORD TRACK buttons for safety.
3.Set the appropriate INPUT selectors to TAPE position
(channels 3 and 4 in this case).
4. Set the other INPUT selectors (channels 1 & 2) to OFF to
avoid confusion from any previously recorded tracks or
live inputs.
5. Press the PLAY button.
6. Adjust headphone level with the HEADPHONE control.
7. If you prefer to make changes, simply repeat steps 1
through 11 of the previous procedure. Once satisfied, you
are free to record new program on the original tracks
which are no longer needed (e.g., tracks 1 and 2 in this
example).
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