360 Systems DigiCart/II Plus - Manual (Page 35)

DigiCart/II Plus Owner's Manual Operating Instructions • 23
At this setting the output level matches the input level providing unity gain plus 12 dB
headroom. If tone is not available, play some program material and adjust the controls to
place peak readings in the red (above -6) on the loudest signals.
4. While recording, always watch the DigiCart/II Plus meter. Any illumination of the red "0"
segments indicates probable distortion.
Recording
1. The default record format is Dolby AC-2 48K, stereo, but you may reset this to any
of the other standards. For most operations, Dolby AC-2 is the appropriate
selection. While it is not mandatory, it is recommended that one sample rate be
chosen as ‘standard’ for all your work. Keeping the same sample rate in all
recordings avoids the possibility of problems during transitions between cuts. An
audible ‘pop’ is possible as the sample rate changes from cut to cut.
2. Select a drive on which to record.
If you do not select a directory, DigiCart/II Plus will record in Directory 0.
NOTE: The Stack Directory, S, contains only lists. If you try to record to Directory S, the
display will briefly flash:
1.0 1
SELECTION ERROR
and then it will switch to the cut level of the Stack Directory. Press the Left POSITION
button and use select to locate your directory number for recording.
2. Press the REC button. DigiCart/II Plus will quickly scan the drive you have
selected, identifying blank space on which to record.
The display will show:
RESERVING SPACE
PLEASE WAIT
When DigiCart/II Plus completes space allocation, the display prompts:
1.0000 NEW_0000
PRESS PLAY TO START
3. Press the PLAY button to begin recording.
The display will show:
1.0000 NEW_0000
NEW_000 00:00:00