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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
For the customers in the
United States
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
Òdangerous voltageÓ within the
productÕs
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
OwnerÕs Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DTC-ZE700
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Digital Audio Tape Deck. Before
operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
The DTC-ZE700 has the following
features:
¥ High-density linear converters
A pulse A/D converter that produces
clear, elegant sound quality and
theoretically zero cross distortion, and
a pulse D/A converter with a newly
developed digital filter and a full
feedforward format that reduces
quantizing noise in the audible
bandwidth, thus expanding the range
of spatial expression.
¥ SBM (Super Bit Mapping) function
(see page 21)
¥ The Serial Copy Management System
(see page 22)
¥ Three sampling frequencies (48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
¥ Recording and playback in long-play
mode.
¥ Analog recording at 44.1 kHz
¥ Sub codes
Start IDs, program numbers and other
sub codes written to the tape allow
you to locate tracks quickly.
¥ See-through cassette compartment lid
A see-through cassette compartment
lid that allows you to view tape
operations during playback and
recording.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
DTC-ZE700.
Conventions
Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the deck.
The following icons are used in this
manual:
z Indicates useful information or
tips that make a task easier.
Z Indicates a task that requires use
of the remote. radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Ñ Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Ñ Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
Ñ Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
Ñ Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes
or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
For the customers in
Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Pour les utilisateurs au
Canada
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC
UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE
DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE
SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES
LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES
A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hooking Up the System 4
Recording on a DAT 6
Playing a DAT 8
Recording Operations
Things You Should Know Before Recording 9
Adjusting the Recording Level for Analog Recording 10
Locating the End of the Recorded Portion (End Search) 10
Setting the Recording Mode 11
Using the SBM (Super Bit Mapping) Function 11
Inserting a Sound-Muted Section While Recording (Record Muting) 12
Recording Using a Timer (Timer Recording) 12
Playback Operations
About the Display 13
Locating a Track (AMS/Direct Access) 14
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 14
Playback Using a Timer (Timer Playing) 15
Writing Sub Codes
About Sub Codes 15
Writing Start IDs During Recording 15
Writing Start IDs During Playback 16
Adjusting the Position of an Existing Start ID 17
Erasing Start IDs 17
Renumbering the Program Numbers Automatically (Renumbering) 18
Additional Information
Precautions 18
Cleaning 19
Display Messages 19
Troubleshooting 20
Specifications 21
SBM (Super Bit Mapping) Function 21
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System 22
Index 24
