Yamaha CDX-396 - Manual (Page 24)

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The unit automatically searches for a part in the disc where the source level peaks and next plays that part repeatedly. When
recording to tape, this feature is very helpful for adjusting the recording level on the tape deck.
1
Press to stop the unit.
2
Press PEAK.
“PEAK” lights up on the display, and the peak level
search is performed on the disc.
It takes a few minutes to search for the peak level.
Next, the part where the source level peaks is
repeatedly played. Adjust the recording level on the
tape deck listening to this sound.
CDX-596
CDX-496, CDX-396
Automatic searching for the peak level on a disc
To cancel the peak level search function
Press . (Some other buttons can also be used.)
Notes
● Even if the peak level search is performed several times on the
same disc, the same part will not be always selected. That is
because the unit searches for the peak level among parts of the
disc that are randomly selected by the internal microcomputer.
● In the program play mode, this feature will function among the
programmed tracks only. If program play is being performed,
first press
, and then press PEAK. If program play is not
being performed, only press PEAK.
PEAK
REPEAT
11 12
8 9 10
REPEAT
11 12
8 9 10
PEAK
REPEAT
PEAK
REPEAT