Panasonic SV-3800

Recording
Recording from the beginning of the tape
1
Set
the
INPUT
selector
to
the
ANALOG
position
and
select
the
desired
sampling
frequency
(44.1
kHz
or
48
kHz).
2
Press
the
REW/REV
button.
Be
sure
to
rewind
the
tape
even
if
a
brand-new
tape
is
used.
This
insures
that
the
machine
senses
beginning
of
tape,
and
absolute
time
is
initialized
to
“0:00:00”.
Failure
to
do
this
may
result
in
absolute
time
and
PNO’s
not
to
be
recorded.
(In
the
worst
case,
however,
audio
is
recorded,
and
absolute
time
and
PNO’s
can
be
added
later
without
disturbance
to
the
recording
=
retime
function
on
page
E-26.)
3
Press
the
REC
button.
When
a
tape
is
used
from
its
beginning,
the
rec
and
play
indicators
illuminate
for
approx.
4
seconds,
and
the
pause
indicator
flashes.
This
is
to
erase
any
previous
recording,
and
establish
a
leader
which
is
required
by
the
system.
When
this
process
is
complete,
the
rec
and
pause
indicators
illuminate,
and
the
play
indicator
goes
out,
indicating
record
standby
mode.
If
the
REC
button
is
pressed
when
the
tape
is
at
a
location
other
than
the
beginning,
the
unit
immediately
enters
record
standby
mode,
the
tape
stays
at
the
present
location
until
the
PLAY
button
is
pressed.
4
Input
the
audio
source
that
is
to
be
recorded,
and
adjust
the
recording
level
with
the
REC
LEVEL
controls.
(see
below.)
5
Press
the
PLAY
button.
The
play
indicator
illuminates,
and
recording
begins.
The
pause
indicator
goes
out.
Adjusting the recording level
The
~18
dB
level
on
the
meter
corresponds
to
either
+4
dB
or
10
dB
at
the
analog
outputs,
depending
on
the
setting
of
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
selectors.
This
is
compatible
with
most
professional
and
semi-pro
analog
equipment.
However,
in
practical
digital
recording
application,
it
is
often
desired
to
record
at
maximum
level
(0
dB)
for
optimum
resolution.
In
this
case,
the
recording
level
must
be
adjusted
for
the
highest
possible
level
where
peak
levels
never
trigger
the
“over”
indicator.
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nominal level
Note:
Since
this
unit
uses
digital-drive
peak
level
meters,
the
recording
signals
will
not
be
distorted
provided
that
the
level
has
been
adjusted
so
that
the
over
indicator
does
not
light.
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‘ How to Make Silent Spaces on Tape/How to Erase
.
Inserting
a
silent
space
on
the
tape
(Auto
Rec
Mute
Function)
1
By
inserting
a
silent
space,
a
new
recording
can
be
clearly
distinguished
from
the
previous
one.
Press
the
REC
button.
After
the
unit
enters
the
record
standby
mode,
press
the
AUTO
REC
MUTE
button.
A
silent
space
of
approx.
4
seconds
will
then
be
recorded
on
the
tape.
During
these
4
seconds,
the
pause
indicator
will
flash
and
the
play
indicator
will
illuminate.
After
a
recording
has
finished,
be
sure
to
insert
a
silent
space
of
4
seconds
before
stopping
or
pausing
the
tape.
Consecutive
recording
and
program
play
will then
be
performed
more
accurately.
2
To
eliminate
unwanted
sections
during
a
recording,
press
the
AUTO
REC
MUTE
button
while
the
unit
is
in
the
recording
mode.
A
silent
space
of
approx.
4
seconds
will
be
automatically
inserted
on
the
tape,
and
the
unit
will
then
enter
the
record
standby
mode.
To
begin
recording
again,
press
the
PLAY
button.
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