Sony DTC-57ES - Manual (Page 22)

Recording level adjustment (for analog input signals
only)
The peak level meters show the peak level of the analog
input signal held momentarily. The MARGIN indicator
shows how much margin there is between the peak level of
the input audio signal and 0 dB. Whenever a signal having
a higher level than the displayed one is input, the new level
replaces the lower one on the MARGIN indicator.
Turn the REC LEVEL control so that the "OVER" segments
do not light, even at the highest level.
To reset the margin
Press MARGIN RESET. The margin will become
If the level exceeds 0 dB
The “OVER* segments light in red, and “0.0 dB“ flashes.
If “OVER“ lights steadily, lower the recording level so that
the peak level meter lights between -12 dB (03) and 0 dB to
avoid sound distortion.
If you keep adjusting the recording level with the unit in
the record'pause mode
If the unit is left in the record-pause mode for more than 10
minutes, the record-pause mode will be released
automatically, and the unit will enter the stop mode.
The levels of the input audio signals appear even in the
stop mode, and you can continue to adjust the recording
level. (The “AD-DA“ indicator appears on the display.)
In the above case, press the «REC button again to set the
unit to record-pause mode.
If the unit is left in the record-pause mode for more than
10 minutes during digital recording
The record-pause mode will be released automatically, and
the unit will enter the stop mode. (The -“DA“ indicator
appears on the display.) In this case, press the «REG to
set the unit to record-pause mode.
Long-play mode
According to the input signal, recording/playback in the
long-play mode can be performed as follows.
Input signal
Recording mode (position
of the REC MODE selector)
STANDARD LONG
Analog input signal standard play
(48 kHz)
long play
(32 kHz)
Digital input signal
32 kHz* standard play
(32 kHz)
long play
(32 kHz)
Digital input signal
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz* standard play
(the same as
input signal)
standard play
(the same as
input signal)
( ); sampling frequency
The digital input signal on 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz cannot be
recorded/played back in the long play mode, even if the
REC MODE selector is set to the LONG position.
* When analog input signal with 32 kHz or 48 kHz is
recorded via digital-to-digital connection.
The longest recording period at each mode
Mode
The longest recording period
Cassette standard long
DT-120 2h 4h
DT-90 1h30m 3h
DT-60 1h 2h
DT-46 46m 1h32m
(h: hour, m: minute)
The timer counter in the long-play mode
Tape running time, absolute time and total remaining of the
tape appears, based on those in the standard mode. To
obtain the actual time, double each value.
If the cable is disconnected or the program source is
intermitted, the digital input signal will be interrupted
during digital recording
The OPTICAL or COAXIAL indicator flashes and the unit will
enter record-pause mode. (For about 10 minutes) If the
digital signal is input again in this period, the unit will enter
recording mode automatically.
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