Hitachi TRK-8080E - Recording, Playback, and Controls; Recording Functions; Playback Operations; Levelmatic and Variable Monitor

RECORDING FROM RADIO PROGRAMMES: Set the Function selector @) to the
“RADIO” position and depress the Record and Playback buttons
and @). The sound can be monitored through the speaker.
Note: If a beating sound is audible during recording of LW or MW
radio programme, set the RIF switch @4 to the position
in which no such sound is obtained.
RECORDING
FROM
BUILT-IN
(OR
EXTERNAL)
MICROPHONE:
When
recording
from
built-in
microphone,
set
the
Function
selector(@
to
the
“TAPE”
position
and
depress
the
Record
and
Playback
buttons
(@
and
@).
(The
sound
can
not
be
monitored
through
speakers.)
When
making
stereo
recording
from
external
microphones,
connect
each
of
the
two
microphone
plugs
to
the
Microphone
sockets;
@)
and
63
.
(The
sound
can
be
monitored
through
speakers).
REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH: When using an external microphone with a remote
control switch, the Remote control socket @2 is used. The tape
motion during recording or playing back can now be controlled
from the microphone’s remote control switch.
RECORDING FROM EXTERNAL PROGRAMME SOURCE: All programme sources
may be directly recorded on cassette tape. External programme
source have to be connected to the Record/playback (DIN) socket
and Function selector (to the ‘‘LINE IN” position. (The sound
can be monitored through speakers).
RECORDING FROM STEREO SYSTEM: Recording from a stereo system is possible
by connecting the RECORD/PLAYBACK (DIN) socket 64 and the
amplifier output terminals using a DIN cord. (The sound can
be monitored through speakers).
Note: A DIN cord can be used only with the amplifier.
Accordingly, recording and playback are not possible by
connecting two TRK-8080 units.
“LEVELMATIC” AND “VARIABLE MONITOR”: During recording, no level adjust-
ment is necessary. The ‘’Levelmatic’’, a device unique to Hitachi
tape recorders, will permit distortion-free recording even when an
excessively loud sound is input.
The radio programme may be heard at any desired volume without
affecting the recording using the ‘Variable monitor’ device.
PLAYBACK: To playback a cassette tape, set the Function selector (to the
“TAPE” position and depress the Playback button @).