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Pioneer D-07 User Manual

Pioneer D-07
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Pioneer D-07 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sampling Frequency48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio92 dB
Dynamic Range92 dB
TypeDAT Recorder
Tape Speed8.15 mm/s
Recording Time120 min (with DT-120)
Frequency Response2 Hz - 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
Digital InputsOptical, Coaxial
Digital OutputsOptical, Coaxial
Analog Inputs1 (Line)
Analog Outputs1 (Line)
Wow and FlutterBelow measurable limits

Summary

Understanding DAT Technology

What is Digital Audio Tape (DAT)?

Explains DAT vs. conventional tape recorders, digital signal conversion.

Playing Tapes

Basic Tape Playback Operations

Steps for loading, playing, and stopping tapes.

Programmed Playback (Selected Tunes)

How to select and play specific tunes in a desired order.

Recording Tapes

Recording from Tape Start (Initialization)

Steps for preparing a tape for recording.

Installation Precautions

Environmental and Safety Precautions

Guidance on heat, humidity, noise, condensation, and power cord safety.

D-07 Features and Performance

Advanced Recording and Playback Features

Details on Wide Range, Legato Link, AI Search, SCMS, LP Mode, Subcodes, Character Pack.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning Tape Heads

Procedure for cleaning tape heads to ensure sound quality.

Cleaning Unit Exterior

Instructions for cleaning the unit's front panel and case.

Subcode Functions Explained

Subcode Types (Start-ID, PGM NO., Skip-ID, End Mark)

Explains various subcode types used for track management.

Tape Lead-in Area and Character Pack

Describes tape initialization area and character data recording.

Subcode Data Definitions

Time Data (A-TIME, P-TIME)

Explains absolute and programmed time displays.

TOC Data Formats (TOC, R-TOC, U-TOC)

Defines Table of Contents data formats.

Accessories and Remote Control Setup

Supplied Accessories Check

Lists items included with the unit.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Installation Guide

Unit Placement and Interference Prevention

Advice on positioning the unit to avoid TV interference.

Antenna Connection for Reception

Guidance on connecting FM antennas for optimal reception.

Connecting Components

Analog Signal Connections

How to connect analog audio input/output cords.

Digital Connections (Coaxial)

Coaxial Digital Signal Connections

How to connect components using coaxial digital cables.

Compatible Components for Digital Terminals

Lists compatible components for digital inputs/outputs.

Digital Connections (Optical)

Optical Digital Signal Connections

How to connect components using optical fiber cables.

Optical Cable Handling Precautions

Care instructions for delicate optical cables and terminals.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Power and Mode Selection Controls

POWER switch, REC MODE switch, TIMER switch.

Playback and Recording Control Buttons

Buttons for play, record, pause, stop, rewind, fast forward.

Special Function Buttons

Buttons like CHARACTER, OPEN/CLOSE, FADER.

Front Panel Controls (Continued)

Subcode and ID Operation Buttons

ID MODE, ENTER, AUTO ID buttons.

Level and Selector Controls

INPUT LEVEL, INPUT BALANCE, INPUT SELECTOR, PHONES LEVEL.

Search and Utility Buttons

MS +/-, PEAK RESET, COUNTER RESET, TOC RENUMBER buttons.

Unit Display Indicators Explained

Mode and Status Indicators

Indicators for RENUM, TOTAL, LP, SKIP, REC, DIGITAL IN, PGM, TOC, AUTO ID, ID MODE, CHARACTER.

Time and Level Indicators

Indicators for Tune Number, Peak Margin, Counter, Fader, Sampling Frequency, Level Meter, OVER Level.

Remote Control Functions

Playback and Recording Controls

OPEN/CLOSE, AUTO ID, INTRO SCAN, Rec, Mute, FADER, Pause, Stop buttons.

Number and Selection Buttons

Numeric buttons, PGM, CHECK, Character buttons.

Mode and Navigation Buttons

PEAK RESET, COUNTER MODE/RESET, ID MODE, ENTER, FF/REW, MS+/-, Play, CURSOR buttons.

Remote Control Operation Details

Operating Range and Environmental Factors

Notes on distance, obstructions, sensor sensitivity, and interference.

Battery Maintenance for Remote Control

When to replace or remove remote control batteries.

Tape Loading and Removal Procedures

Cassette Insertion and Ejection

Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing DAT cassettes.

Cassette Tray Closing and Handling Notes

How to close the tray and precautions for DAT tape care.

Basic Tape Playback Operations

Loading and Starting Playback

Initial steps for starting playback, including pause/resume.

Stopping and Automatic Functions

How to stop playback and details on auto-stop and auto-rewind.

Rewind and Fast-Forward Controls

Using FF/REW buttons and speed adjustment.

Dewy Cassette Tape Handling

Precautions for handling cassette tapes affected by condensation.

Fade-in and Fade-out Playback

Playback with Volume Fading

How playback starts or ends with gradually changing volume.

Adjusting Fade Period Durations

How to set the duration for fade-in and fade-out effects.

CUE and REVIEW Functions for Tune Searching

Basic CUE/REVIEW Operation

How to use CUE/REVIEW to find specific tracks at high speed.

FINE CUE/REVIEW in Pause Mode

Using FINE CUE/REVIEW for precise searching in pause mode.

Counter Display Modes

Switching Counter Display Modes

How to cycle through display modes (A-TIME, P-TIME, REMAIN, TOTAL).

Understanding Time Display Variations

Explains differences in time displays across modes and data availability.

Direct Tune Selection by Number

Designating Tune Numbers for Selection

How to select a tune using its number.

Intelligent High-Speed Search (AI Search)

Using AI to quickly locate tunes based on TOC data.

Tune Skipping Operations

Skipping Multiple Tunes Forward/Backward

How to skip up to 9 tunes forward or backward.

Intro Scan Function for Tape Exploration

Plays the first 10 seconds of each tune on a tape.

Music Search and Skip Functionality

Searching for Current or Adjacent Tunes

Using MS +/- for music search to find preceding or subsequent tunes.

Music Search Operation Notes

Important considerations for music search accuracy, including Start-ID detection.

Time Skipping Navigation

Skipping by Specified Time Intervals

How to skip forward or backward by a specified time in minutes.

Skip Play Functionality

Skips an undesired section and plays the next tune automatically.

Playback Modes: Repeat and Random Play

Repeat Playback Operation

How to play the tape repeatedly from beginning to end.

Random Play Operation

How to play tunes in a random, unsequenced order based on TOC data.

Programmed Playback Guide

Programming Specific Tunes

Steps to select and program tunes for playback in a desired order.

Program Sequence Navigation

How to move between programmed tunes during playback using MS +/-.

Managing Programmed Playback

Program Cancellation and Verification

How to erase programmed tune sequences and check contents.

Modifying Programs and One Point Memory

How to change programmed tunes and memorize playback points.

Initial Tape Recording Procedures

Tape Initialization and Mode Selection

Steps for preparing a tape for recording, including input and mode settings.

Blank Section Creation

How to create a blank section at the beginning of recording.

Continuing and Resuming Recordings

Recording on Partially Recorded Tapes

How to resume recording on a tape with existing content using End Search.

Understanding Tape Areas (Sound/No Sound)

Explains types of silent areas on tapes (unrecorded vs. blank recorded).

Automatic Subcode Recording Features

Start-ID Synchronization with Q Codes

Synchronizing Start-ID recording with CD Q codes for precise track marking.

Automatic ID Recording by Tune Interval Detection

Automatically recording IDs based on silence between tunes.

Recording from Mid-Tape and Manual ID Input

Procedures for recording when not starting from the tape's beginning and manual ID input.

Recording Level Settings by Input Type

Setting Levels for Analog vs. Digital Input

How input signal type affects recording level adjustment necessity.

Cassette Erase Protection Feature

Explains the cassette's erase protection feature.

Analog Recording Procedures

Adjusting Analog Recording Level

Steps to set the optimal recording level for analog input signals.

Peak Margin Display and Resetting

How the display shows recording headroom and how to reset it.

Recording Balance Adjustment

How to adjust the balance between left and right channels for appropriate stereo imaging.

Completing Recordings

Recording with an End Mark

How to record an End Mark to signify the end of a recording and its automatic functions.

Creating Blank Spaces Using REC MUTE

Using REC MUTE to insert silent gaps in recordings of variable lengths.

Digital Recording Procedures

Setting Digital Input and Starting Recording

Selecting DIGITAL COAX or OPT input and initiating digital recording.

Digital Input Interruption and Sampling Frequencies

How the unit indicates a lost digital signal and details on sampling frequencies.

Digital Recording Completion and SCMS

Finalizing Digital Recordings

Steps to finalize digital recording, including using End Mark.

SCMS System Overview and Principle

Explanation of the Serial Copy Management System and its operating principle.

Digital Copying Between DAT Decks

Digital Copying Setup and Procedure

How to connect and perform digital copying between two DAT decks.

AUTO ID and Recording Prohibition During Copying

How AUTO ID functions and the meaning of the "PROH" display during copying.

Special Recording Features

Wide Mode Tape Digital Copying

Specific procedure for digitally copying tapes recorded in WIDE mode.

Fade-in/Fade-out Recording Functionality

How to record audio with gradual volume changes at the start or end.

Manual Subcode Recording

Manually Recording Start-IDs

How to manually mark tune start positions using the ID MODE button.

Manually Recording Skip-IDs

How to manually mark sections to be skipped using the ID MODE button.

Managing Subcodes: Erasing IDs

Erasing Unnecessary Start-IDs

How to remove unwanted Start-IDs from a tape.

Erasing Unnecessary Skip-IDs

How to remove unwanted Skip-IDs from a tape.

Subcode Operations During Active Recording

Manual Start-ID Recording While Recording

Recording Start-IDs while the unit is actively recording.

Recording Skip-IDs While Recording

Recording Skip-IDs while the unit is actively recording.

Erasing an End Mark

How to remove an End Mark from a tape.

Tune Number Resequencing Operations

RENUMBER Function for Tune Sequence

How to re-record tune numbers sequentially according to Start-IDs.

TOC-RENUMBER Function for TOC Recording

How to record TOC data at the beginning of a tape.

TOC-RENUMBER Procedure Details

Steps for TOC-RENUMBERing

Detailed procedure for renumbering TOC data, including verification and tape operations.

Preparing for TOC Writing (EE Display)

Verifying the EE display before writing TOC data to ensure proper operation.

Accessing and Displaying TOC Data

Reading TOC Data from Cassette

How to access and view TOC information from the loaded cassette.

Displaying Total Tune Count and Playing Time

How to display the total number of tunes and the total playing time from TOC data.

Displaying Tune Information from TOC

Displaying Individual Tune Lengths

How to view the duration of each tune using the CHECK button.

Displaying Individual Tune Start Times

How to view the start time of each tune after displaying tune lengths.

Timer Operations for Playback and Recording

Setting Up Timer Playback (Wake-up)

How to set the unit for timed playback, like a wake-up alarm.

Setting Up Timer Recording (Away Recording)

How to set the unit for timed recording when the user is away.

Recording Character Data on Start-IDs

Character Recording Process

Steps to enter and record character data such as tune names on start-IDs.

Character Entry Mode Notes

Important notes regarding character entry, including erase protection limitations.

Entering and Managing Character Data

Manual Character Input Methods

How to input characters using numeric buttons and special buttons.

Checking and Clearing Entered Characters

How to review entered characters and erase them.

Using Preset Character Display Patterns

How to recall and use pre-stored character patterns for quick entry.

Character Data Storage and Display

Saving, Displaying, and Clearing Character Data

How data is stored in memory, displayed, and cleared upon power off or tray opening.

Cancelling Automatic Character Display

How to prevent character data from displaying automatically during playback.

Erasing Character Data

Erasing Character Data from Start-ID

Procedure to erase character data without removing the associated Start-ID.

Notes on Character Data Erasure

Important notes regarding data erasure and its interaction with renumbering functions.

Troubleshooting Power and Playback Issues

Power On and Display Problems

Solutions for when the unit does not power on or the counter display is static.

Playback Not Possible Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting playback problems like no sound, unrecorded tapes, or dirty heads.

Recording Not Possible (REC Indicator Off)

Solutions for when the REC indicator does not light, including erase protection and input settings.

Recording Not Possible (Level Meter Issues)

Troubleshooting issues with the level meter during recording, including input level and signal output.

Troubleshooting Recording and Playback Issues

Sound Distortion and Remote Control Problems

Causes and remedies for distorted audio and remote control malfunctions.

Program Playback and Direct Search Errors

Solutions for tunes not playing in sequence or stopping mid-operation.

Other Playback/Recording Malfunctions

Addresses various other playback and recording problems like TOC issues, time display, and ERR messages.

Technical Specifications

Tape Speed, Recording Time, and Channels

Details tape speeds, maximum recording durations, and channel configuration.

Sampling Frequencies, Error Correction, and Modulation

Technical specifications for sampling rates, error correction, and modulation systems.

Audio Performance Metrics (S/N, THD, Wow/Flutter)

Technical audio performance metrics including Signal-to-Noise, Harmonic Distortion, and Wow/Flutter.

Input/Output Terminals and Functions List

Specifications for analog/digital connections and a list of provided functions.

Power Supply, Dimensions, and Accessories

Electrical specifications, physical size, and included accessories.

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