<
Using the PRE30 Preamplifier
5
MAKING RECORDINGS
The PRE30 Preamplifier allows you to make a recording of any source to the
tape output. If your tape recorder provides a monitor output you can compare
the recording to the original source (A-B monitoring).
To make a recording
•Connect the TAPE OUT sockets to your recorder inputs.
•Press the TAPE OUT button on the front panel, or the ST/REC button on
the C20 Remote Control.
The TAPE OUT indicator will be illuminated.
•Use the source switch to select the source you want to record.
•Alternatively, press the Aand Vbuttons to step between input sources on
the C20 Remote Control.
You cannot record from the TA input, to avoid the possibility of feedback.
•Press the TAPE OUT or ST/REC button again.
To monitor the recording
•Connect the tape recorder monitor output to the TAPE INPUT sockets.
•Use the source switch to switch between the TA input, to monitor the
recording, and the original source.
USING THE PRE30 WITH A SURROUND DECODER
You can use the PRE30 in conjunction with a surround decoder, to allow you to
use your main left and right channels as part of a surround system, as well as
using them with your other sources, such as CD.
•Connect the main left and right line outputs from your surround decoder to
the AV inputs on the PRE30.
•Press and hold down the SURR button on the front panel, or the MODE
button on the C20 Remote Control, until the SURR indicator is illuminated.
The AV input will automatically be selected, and the PRE30 VOLUME control
will be bypassed so you can control the volume of the surround source using
the surround decoder.
Note: If you are using the AV input as an additional conventional source the
SURR button should be left off.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE INPUTS
You can adjust the sensitivity of each input, to allow for differences in the output
level of each source, so that when you switch between sources the level stays
consistent.
•Use the source switch to select the source you want to adjust.
• Press the LEVEL button on the front panel, or the MENU button on the
C20 Remote Control.
§2 Using 17/9/02, 4:49 pm5
