IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTASCAM CD-RW900SL 5 − RecordingTASCAM CD-RW900SL Sync recording1. While recording standby mode, press the SYNCREC key.2. Set the signal detection threshold level. Use theSYNC LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu (see“Operation basics” on page 15).Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the level. Thelevel can be set from -72 dB to -24 dB in 6 dB incre-ments. The default setting is -54 dB.Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial toenter and return to recording standby mode.3. Input the source signal.Recording begins automatically when the sourcesignal is detected. The source signal should be high-er than the adjusted threshold level.S_LVLStart of recordingleveltimeNoise levelNOTEAfter SYNC is set, over one second of silence which isunder the adjusted threshold level is required to startrecording automatically. Otherwise, the unit does notbegin recording even if it is detecting a signal.When audio signal is not detected for more than fiveseconds, the CD-RW900SL automatically will stop record-ing and enter record standby mode.S_LVLREC readyleveltimeFive secondsNOTEWhen the input level drops below the adjusted thresh-old level for more than five seconds, recording stopsautomatically and enters in recording ready mode.3. To cancel the Sync recording mode, press theSYNC REC key. Recording returns to normal andcontinues till you press the STOP key or the sourcesignal stops.Pressing the STOP key stops recording.The setting remains when the function is set on again.Synchronized recordingSynchronized recording basically means that recordingwill begin automatically when a signal is received, and willstop when the signal ends.The SYNC indicator appears on the display.Starting playback of the source automatically starts record-ing on the CD-RW900SL if Sync function is on (see “Syncrecording” below) and manual record start is disabled.Advanced recordingFade-in and fade-out recordingAt the beginning and end of recording, fade-in and fade-out effects can be performed.1. When stopped or when in recording standby mode,set the operation using the following menu optionson the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” onpage 15).FADE IN?The length of the fade in to the normal level can beset between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments(default setting: 3 seconds).FADE OUT?The length of the fade out into complete silence can beset between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-ments(default setting: 3 seconds).The display shows Fade Out>XXs or Fade In>XXs.2. In recording standby mode, press the FADER keyon the remote control.Recording begins and the sound fades in. After thepreset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level.3. During recording, press the FADER key on theremote control when you wish to fade-out the sound.Fade-out begins with Fade Out flashing on thedisplay then the unit enters recording standby mode.4. Press the STOP key and the PMA writing will begin.NOTEFade-in or fade-out function can be operated only bypressing the FADER key on the remote control unit.