Sony TC-WR545 - Manual (Page 15)

Inserting a Blank Space During
Recording — Record Muting
Notes
•Since the unit records a test tone on the tape during
automatic calibration, recorded material on the tape is
erased where the test tone is recorded.
•We recommend the use of relatively new tape and clean
heads to obtain the best calibration results. Excessively
worn tape or dirty heads may result in incorrect calibration
values.
•All calibration data are erased when you turn off the unit.
•The automatic calibration function works only when both
decks are stopped.
Playback on deck A is disabled during automatic
calibration on deck B.
•It is unnecessary to select the Dolby NR system when
performing automatic calibration since the Dolby NR
setting does not affect the calibration results.
If the CAL indicator flashes continuously
The automatic calibration process has been interrupted by:
— The end of the tape. Reverse the tape direction or
fastwind to a new position that allows recording of the
test tone.
— Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the cassette or
clean and demagnetize the heads.
If the cassette is record protected
•If both record-protect tabs have been removed (see page
13), the CAL indicator flashes three times and automatic
calibration cannot be performed.
• If only the selected side is protected, the direction indicator
for the other side flashes and calibration is possible only in
that direction.
•If you attempt to change from an unprotected to a
protected side in step 2, the unit will not respond and
automatic calibration is possible only in the selected
direction.
The Record Muting function allows you to insert a four-
second blank between selections to enable proper Multi-
AMS operation (see page 9), or replace unwanted recorded
material with a blank of any length.
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While recording, press and release O.
The REC indicator starts to flash. During this
time, no incoming signals are recorded on the
tape.
After four seconds, the II indicator lights up and
the unit enters recording pause mode.
REC MUTE
s 1 /
'' I '
Note
Pressing the O button during normal-speed dubbing (see
page 16) does not affect playback on deck A.
To create a blank longer than four seconds
Press the O button for the specified length of time. After four
seconds, the REC indicator flashes at a faster rate. When you
release the O button, the II indicator lights up and the unit
enters recording pause mode.
Press the II button to resume recording.
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