NAD 118 Owner's Manual

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and outputs, however it is recommended to use thedigital in- and outputs whenever possible. Refer tochapter “Installation” on how to connect recorders.The signal of the source selected is always availableon both analogue recording outputs (13 & 14 on backpanel drawing) and the digital recording output (3 onback panel drawing). The Volume (22) and Balance(20) control do not affect the recording.Apart from making straight copies of the originalsource, the NAD Model 118 pre-amplifier also allowsyou to use any one of the DSP functions, mono andpolarity reversal facilities for recording. This way youcan e.g. adjust the tonal balance of the original source,reduce the dynamic range by using the Compressionfunction if the recording will be played in noisy environ-ments (car, portable cassette player), etc.For an analogue recorder you have the choice of tworecording outputs; Record Direct (13 on back paneldrawing) and Record Process (14 on back panel draw-ing). Depending on which output you choose to con-nect your recorder to, it is possible to record changesmade from all sources using a DSP mode, the Monoand/or Polarity facility .RECORD DIRECT OUTPUT (13 on back paneldrawing)The Record Direct output jacks (13 on the back paneldrawing) carry the signal from the selected analoguesource without any alterations; the signal goes straightfrom the selected analogue input to this output. Theoutput level of Record Direct is identical to that of theinput; the selected Gain setting for the selected ana-logue input does not affect the output level. Recordingchanges made using the DSP functions are thereforenot possible with analogue sources using the RecordDirect output jacks. When copying from digital sourcesit is possible to record changes made using the DSPfunctions, Mono and Polarity facilities.RECORD PROCESS OUTPUT (14 on backpanel drawing)The Record Process output jacks (14 on back paneldrawing) will enable you to use and record changesmade with DSP functions from both analogue and digi-tal sources. As the analogue signals are always routedthrough the ADC and DAC, the Gain setting for theselected analogue input will affect the recording level.NOTE: The analogue recording outputs “RecordDirect” and “Record Process” can be used simultane-ously.MAKING RECORDINGS WITH AN ANALOGUERECORDER1. Select the source you want to record from.2. Select the desired DSP mode, Polarity and Mono.3. Switch DSP In (15); the LED in the button lightsup.4. Adjust the appropriate controls to obtain thedesired settings.5. Switch on Process to Tape (14); the LED in thebutton lights up.6. Set the recording level controls on the recorderand start recording. During recording, do not alter theDSP function settings as this will affect the recording.You can monitor the signal from the recorder byswitching on Tape Check 1 (8); this does not affect therecording.MAKING RECORDINGS WITH A DIGITALRECORDER1. Select the source you want to record from.2. Select the desired DSP mode, Polarity and Mono.3. Switch DSP In (15); the LED in the button lightsup.4. Adjust the appropriate controls to obtain thedesired settings.5. Switch on Process to Tape (14); the LED in thebutton lights up.6. Set digital recorder in Record mode and startrecording.If you want to make a straight copy without makingany alterations, skip step 2 to 5. Check also that thePolarity button (25) is switched off in that case.NOTE: With most digital recorders, the recordinglevel cannot be altered when using a digital input onthe recorder during recording. If the recording level asdisplayed on the digital recorder is either too low or toohigh, than the Gain for the analogue tape input hasbeen set incorrectly. Set Gain to the correct level. Referto Chapter “Set-up and Initialisation”, section “Gain” formore information.NOTE: The pre-amplifiers ADC has been factory pre-set to operate at a sampling frequency of 48kHz whichis also commonly used for most DAT recorders. Fordigital recorders which operate at a different samplingfrequency it is possible to change the ADC’s samplingfrequency from 48kHz to 44.1kHz. Refer to the chapter“Advanced Operation Instructions” section “ChangingSampling Frequency ADC” and your digital recorder’sInstruction Manual should you encounter difficulties.You can monitor the analogue signal from therecorder (if present and connected) by switching onTape Check 2 (13), this does not affect the recording.NOTE: Tape Check 1 & 2 only operate on the ana-logue pre-amp output only.NOTE: The polarity switch always operates on bothanalogue and digital recording outputs, independent ofeither Process to Tape and/or DSP In having beenselected. The Mono facility is available for recordingonly if Process to Tape has been selected.NOTE: Both Process to Tape (14) and DSP In (15)have to be switched on to record the selected DSPfunction.NOTE: Do not select the Digital Tape input (12) andset the digital recorder in Record mode at the sametime.MAKING COPIES FROM AN ANALOGUERECORDER TO A DIGITAL RECORDER:In principle, the procedure is the same as making arecording from any other source:1. Select the Analogue Tape input (7).2. Select the desired DSP mode, Polarity and Mono.3. Switch DSP In (15); the LED in the button lightsup.NA D14GB