DESCRIPTION

- Pulse-type A/D Converter for low distortion when recording from analog sources.
- Super Bit Mapping encoding system uses Sony's noise-shaping technology to achieve 20-bit resolution from the 16-bit linear DAT format.
- Advanced Pulse D/A converter eliminates zero-cross distortion, considered by researchers to be the most audible distortion in CD players; the result is remarkably smooth, open sound -- even during delicate quiet passages.
- 20-bit SCORE playback digital filter uses ""dither"" technology to make music cleaner and better defined; filter uses 8x oversampling, 45-bit internal processing and 20-bit outputs.
- 4-motor Direct Drive transport is uncommonly smooth and responsive.
- Mid-Ship drive reduces chassis flexing; reduces radiated noise.
- Quick loading mechanism.
- Records at 3 sampling rates including 44.1kHz, from analog sources; playback auto sensing for 48, 44.1 or 32kHz.
- Standard and Long-Play Modes.
- High-speed rewind handles a DT-120 tape in only 50 seconds.
- Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) track search quickly skips to the next song or the previous song.
- Random Music Sensor (RMS) track Programming lets you play your selection of tracks in your choice of sequence.
- High speed search at 400 and 200 times normal speed.
- Audible cue at 2.5 and 8.0 times normal speed.
- Auto Fader for professional-style fade in and out.
- Remote Commander unit with 10-key Direct Access track search for easy location of songs.
- Mic inputs for live recording.
- Headphone output for private listening.
- 23-segment Digital Peak Program Meters to help set record levels.
- Digital Peak Margin indicator for extremely precise record level settings.
- Music Scan plays an 8-second sample from each song.
- CD Synchro Recording.
- 2-way repeat replays one track or the complete tape.
- Timer-activated record or playback when used with external AC timer.
- Record Mute.
- Automatic ID subcodes mark the beginning of selections as you record.
- Manual Start ID subcodes with rehearsal function; auto track renumbering.
- 2-way time display shows absolute or remaining time.
- Stereo headphone jack with level control.
- Serial Copy Management System.