Tascam MD-CD1 Owner's Manual

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36 TASCAM MD-CD1 Owner’s Manual9 – MD recording from an external sourceThe MD-CD1 can not only dub from CD to MD, italso allows MD recording from other sound sources.Basic recordingSet the recording mode and select the input source.While monitoring the input signal, adjust the record-ing level. After all settings are complete, you areready to make a recording.Before following the procedures below, make surethe MD-CD1 power is on, a recordable MiniDisc isin the deck, and the deck is in stop mode.Recording mode setting1 Use the “REC MODE?” option on the RECsub-menu of the MD menu to set the record-ing mode.For more details, refer to the previous section“Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34.Input source selection2 Use the INPUT SEL key on the front panelor the remote control to select the inputsource.Press the key to switch between ANALOGand OPTICAL.ANALOGThe analog signal from the ANALOGINPUT terminals is the recording source.OPTICALThe digital signal from the DIGITAL (OPTI-CAL) INPUT is the recording source.Even if the power is turned off, the selectedinput source is retained.Input monitoring3 Press the RECORD key on either the frontpanel or the remote control.The MD deck will enter recording standbymode, the READY and RECORD indicatorswill light up, and “REC” and “||” will lightup on the display.NOTEThe deck cannot enter recording standby mode in thefollowing cases.The tab on the MD cartridge is set to prevent recording,and “W_Protected” is displayed.The disc is full, and “Disc Full!” is displayed.The maximum number of tracks has been recorded, and“Track Full!” is displayed.When the digital input (OPTICAL) is selected, if there isno proper digital signal input, “D-IN UNLOCK!” will bedisplayed, and recording cannot be performed.NOTEIf a partially recorded disc is inserted, the end of therecorded portion will be detected.The deck will enter recording standby mode,and the MD input signal can be monitoredthrough headphones or a connected audiosystem.NOTEIf monitoring through a connected system, connect theMD OUTPUTS terminals to the system. Connectionthrough the COMMON OUTPUTS terminal is also possi-ble, but in this case, the appropriate setting must bemade using the “COMMON?” option on the SYSTEMsub-menu of the CD menu. Refer to “Connecting ana-log audio equipment” on page 10.For details on headphone monitoring, refer to “Basicplayback operation” on page 24.Even if no MD is inserted in the deck, it is still possibleto monitor the input signal by pressing the RECORDkey. In this case, “Monitor” will be shown in the display.To cancel input monitoring, press the STOP key.Recording level adjustmentAdjust the recording level while monitoring the inputand viewing the meters.4 Use the “REC VOLUME?” option on theVOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD menu toadjust the level.If ANALOG is selected as the input source,you may also use the front panel INPUT con-trols (L and R) to set the level independentlyfor each channel.Recording start5 In the recording standby mode, press thePLAY key, and recording will start.To stop recording , press the STOP key.After pressing the STOP key, “UTOC Writ-ing!” will be shown on the display as the UserTable Of Contents is written on the disc.To pause recording, press the READY key.