Philips DCC 170 - RECORDING; Before Starting Recording; Adjusting Recording Level; Starting a Recording

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RECORDING
CONNECTION TO THE RECORDING SOURCE
• Connect your DCC170 to the desired recording source as
described in the chapter CONNECTIONS (page 9)
BEFORE STARTING A RECORDING
Before you start a recording make sure that the following
switches are set to the correct position:
•REV MODE
~ if you want to record on only one side (A or B) of the
cassette.
~D if you want to record on side A and B of the cassette
(autoreverse).
Note; when you are using the autoreverse function, the
recording time may be shorter that the time indicated on the
tape.
•MIC/LINE
MIC If you wish to record with the microphone you
normally set the switch to the MIC-H position.
In case you are recording a loud source, the sound
may be distorted. Set the switch to the MIC-L
position. The input signal will then be attenuated
by20dB.
LINE If you wish to record from an analog input source
(LINE connection)
Note: Do not change this switch during recording.
•RECMODE
With this switch you can select the recording mode when
recording from the analog input
ALC The player sets the suitable recording level
automatically.
MANUAL Allows you to set the recording level yourself
as described below.
• ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL
Only necessary when you wish to record from the analog
(MIC/LINE) input.
• Insert a cassette and slide the REC MODE switch to
MANUAL.
• Slide the REC PAUSE switch to the right.
The player enters the recording pause mode.
• Allow the recording source to play and adjust the level with
the REC LEVEL volume knob.
A level of -12dB is recommended. If the level exceeds the
OdB, OVER will be indicated and the recorded signal will be
distorted.
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STARTING A RECORDING _
1. Open the cassette compartment and insert a blank
DCC cassette.
2. Close the cassette compartment.
3. Press the key.
The DCC player will be turned on automatically and will
rewind to the beginning of the tape.
Notes:
- In order to ensure correct recording of absolute time it is
recommended always to perform the rewind action (( ◄◄ )
even when using new cassettes.
- Do not operate the DCC 170 until the rewinding is
completed and it has stoppped.
4. Slide the REC PAUSE switch to the right.
The unit will now record a LEAD IN area and the display
shows the input source and the sampling frequency.
Then the recording pause mode will be entered (The
indicator above the REC PAUSE switch will start flashing)
Notes:
- A LEAD IN area is a buffer area at the beginning of the
tape side which guarantees optimum tape-recording
conditions.
- If you wish to start recording on side B, first select side B
with the PLAY/SIDE key and then press to write a
LEAD IN area at the beginning of side B.
-- The sampling frequency is changed automatically depend¬
ing on the digital signal input. In case of analog (mic or
line) input. 44.1 kHz is selected as the sampling frequency.
- When you slide the REC PAUSE switch to the right while
in recording pause mode, the display will again show the
input source and the sampling frequency.
5. Press the PLAY/SIDE ◄ ► key to start the recording.
During recording the indicator above the REC PAUSE
switch will light up.
6. To interrupt the recording slide the REC PAUSE
switch to the right.
The set enters the recording pause mode and the indicator
above the REC PAUSE switch will start flashing. Press the
PLAY/SIDE key ◄ ► to continue the recording
7. Press the STOP/OFF ■ key to stop the recording.
The set will write a marker on the tape to indicate the end
of the recording and then enters the stop mode. This may
take a few seconds.
Caution: make sure that the stop mode is entered before
opening the cassette compartment.
Note: Automatic start marker recording is selected automati¬
cally. If you wish to record start markers manually, change
the mode before starting a recording (see page 17),
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