Sanyo DC X900 Instruction Manual page 14

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TAPE DUBBING (DECK 1 to DECK 2)
Computer dubbing
For simple, automatic dubbing in one-half the time, compared to
normal speed dubbing.
Manual (normal speed) dubbing
For dubbing while listening to the playback from Deck 1.
Load the playback tape into Deck 1 and a blank tape into Deck 2.
It is recommended to use the same length cassettes in both decks for
the dubbing operation.
You may listen to any other function (CD, radio etc.) while using
computer dubbing.
COMPUTER DUBBING
Press the COMP. DUB switch.
The system performs the steps below and automatically starts Deck 1
playback and Deck 2 recording.
1. Deck 1: Tape rewinds.
2, Deck 2: Tape rewinds.
3. Deck 2: Erases the first few seconds of the tape, then rewinds again.
4. Deck 2: Automatically advances the tape past the leader.
The REC/PAUSEindicator blinks and the DECK 1 and indicatms light
as dubbing begins.
Automatic stop during computer dubbing
When Deck 1 tape is longer than Deck 2:
—
mode:
—
When Deck 2 stops automatically, Deck 1 enters the fast forward
mode.
~ mode:
When Deck 2 stops automatically, Deck 1 enters the fast forward
mode. When the end of side A is reached, computer dubbing contin-
ues from the beginning of side B.
When Deck 2 tape is longer than Deck 1:
—
—
mode:
When Deck 1 stops automatically, Deck 2 erases the tape to the end
of side A.
~ mode:
When Deck 1 stops automatically, Deck 2 erases the tape to the end
of side A. When the end of side A is reached, computer dubbing
continues from the beginning of side B.
Before pressing the COMP. DUB switch, check that both Decks 1 and
2 are in the stop mode.
Tostopdubbing, press the STOP switch. Thetapewill not stop during
computer dubbing if the REC/PAUSE switch is pressed.
Because computer dubbing is performed at high speed, normal
monitoring is not possible.
A high-pitched sound may be recorded if computer dubbing is used
near a TV which has been switched on. If this happens, switch off the
TV or place the system at a distance from the TV.
Computer dubbing must start from the selection 1 of side A. To start
dubbing from side B, or a position in the middle of the tape, use
manual dubbing.
MANUAL (normal speed) DUBBING
- Select "TAPE".
Set the MODE switch to —
1. Deck 2: Locate the tape p%on where recording will begin.
2. Deck 1: Select PLAY or < PUY (to match Deck 2), then locate
the selection of the tape to be dubbed.
For the main unit operation:
3.
4.
5.
Press the REC/PAUSE switch.
The REC/PAUSE and DECK 2 indicators light and the or <
indicator blinks.
Note:
If the blinking indicator does not match the desired direction, press the
PIAY or < PLAY switch to change the direction.
Press the DECK switch to select Deck 1.
The REC/PAUSE indicator blinks and DECK 1 indicator lights.
Press the PLAY } or < PLAY switch whose indicator is blinking:
Manual dubbing starts.
For the remote control operation:
3. Press the i 11 switch.
4. Press the DECK 1 } or < switch whose indicator is blinking.
5. Press the DECK 1 or < , or DECK 2 or < switch whose
indicator is blinking. Manual dubbing starts.
Both decks run in the same direction.
Automatic stop during manual dubbing
If
Deck 1 or Deck 2 stops automatically, the other deck will also stop.
During dubbing operation, the DOLBY NR switch has no effect to the
copied tape.
RECORDING FROM THE TUNER, PHONO OR VIDEO INPUT
1. Tune in the radio station to be recorded, or play a record, video
4. Press the REC/PAUSE switch to temporarily stop recording.
cassette or video disc.
5. Press the STOP switch to stop recording.
2. Press the REC/PAUSE switch.
The REC/PAUSE indicator lights and the or < indicator blinks.
When beat interference is heard
3. Press the REC/PAUSE switch again or press the
P!AY } or <
PLAY
switch whose indicator is blinking.
A high-pitched noise called "beat" is sometimes heard during the record-
ing of radio broadcasts.
The recording starts. The or < indicator lights.
In cases Iikethis, set the BEAT CANCEL switch at the rear of the unit to the
To record in the opposite direction to that indicated by the blinking
position (1 or 2) which will reduce the level of the beat noise.
indicator, press once the switch whose indicator is not blinking,
check that the other indicator is now blinking, and press the same
switch again.
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