Marantz PMD351 - Manual (Page 18)

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5. Begin the recording of the first source by pressing
the play control button. The unit will enter record
mode. After the first source has completed record-
ing, the next component in the cascade will begin
recording. This will continue until the last unit
linked in the cascade chain has completed
recording and entered the Stop mode.
6. To exit the cascade record mode, press the stop
control button of the source machine currently in
record mode.
Notes:
If all components have not been set up correctly (tape
or CD loaded, record pause armed, etc.) the cascade
function will stop upon reaching this source machine.
If the cascade function is started with the tape first, the
PMD351 will go to CD playback next and then to the
next component. If the playback is started with the CD
first, the PMD351 will play the CD then go to the next
component.
Before beginning the cascade record function, hand
wind the tape leaders so that no leader is showing.
This will minimize interruptions in your recordings.
SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING CONTROL
The PMD351 is capable of connecting with other
Marantz RC-5 based products to allow for synchro-
nized start of the product recording through the
starting of the play function of the CD player or the
tape transport of the PMD351. By connecting the RC-
5 output jack to the RC-5 input jack of another
Marantz recorder, the PMD351 will issue a command
for the recording to start as soon as the play control
button is pressed on the PMD351. Pressing the stop
or the stop/eject control button on the PMD-source
deck will place the attached component into the
record/pause mode.
During the cascade recording mode, the PMD351 can
be attached to other Marantz RC-5-based decks for
the purpose of small scale duplication of the dubbing
source. This is accomplished by linking the RC-5
output connector to the RC-5 input of the recording
deck and placing the PMD351 reverse mode control
switch into the cascade position.
Notes:
CAUTION
If you must stop playback or recording in the middle of
a tape, be sure to press the STOP
button first,
then turn the power off. If the power is turned off in the
middle of an operation, the cassette tape remains
loaded and it may be impossible to eject. In such a
case, turn the power on; enter PLAY mode; press
STOP; and then eject the tape. The same caution as
above applies in case of power failure. To prevent
damage, never attempt to force the removal of a
cassette while the power is off.
ERASURE OF TAPE
When a program source is recorded onto a tape, the
previously recorded sound is erased automatically and
replaced with the new recording. If you wish to erase a
tape without recording, set the REC LEVEL control to
the minimum (counterclockwise) position and let the
tape travel in the Record mode.
AUTO TAPE SELECTOR
This unit is equipped with an auto tape selector which
automatically sets the bias and equalizer level using
the detection holes provided in the cassette shell. The
bias and equalizer level are automatically set accord-
ing to the type of cassette as follows.
•Normal tapes EQ; l2µS, Bias; Low
•HIGH/Position tapes EQ; 7OµS, Bias; High
•Metal tapes EQ; 7OµS, Bias; Metal
Metal tape
detection holes
HIGH/Position tape
detection holes
TO PROTECT VALUABLE RECORDINGS
It is possible to restore the recording capability of
either side of the cassette by covering the opening
with clear adhesive tape.
In the record mode,
information previously
recorded on the tape will
automatically be erased.
To prevent this from
happening, use a small
screwdriver to break out
one or both safety tabs.