JVC CA-MXS6MD - Manual (Page 36)

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Stereo Long-Hour Recording ( )
On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour
recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural
sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times long-
hour recording without losing stereo sound.
This feature can be used for any recording method
provided with this unit.
Songs (tracks) can be recorded on a single MD using
different recording length modes (LONG MODE — SP:
Standard Play, LP2: 2 Times Long Play, LP4: 4 Times
Long Play).
To make a recording using this feature, follow the
basic procedure below:
1 Check the recording remaining time of the MD you
want to use for recording. (See the right column,
“To check the remaining recording time.”)
2 Press LONG MODE to set the desired recording
length mode (LONG MODE — SP/LP2/LP4).
• Each time you press the button, the recording
length modes change as follows and the
corresponding indicator lights in the display:
SP : Signifies standard-hour stereo recording. The
number of hours usable for recording is the
same as shown on the package of the MD.
LP2 : Signifies 2 times long-hour stereo recording.
The number of hours usable for recording is
twice as long as shown on the package of the
MD.
LP4 : Signifies 4 times long-hour stereo recording.
The number of hours usable for recording is 4
times as long as shown on the package of the
MD.
3 Press REC MODE to select the recording method if
necessary.
4 Start recording.
• For more detailed explanation, see the following pages
describing the actual recording methods.
SP
(Standard Play)
LP4
(4 Times Long Play)
LP2
(2 Times Long Play)
REMEMBER to check the remaining recording time
of MDs before starting recording
The remaining recording time of MDs will be calculated
and shown, based on the recording length mode (SP/LP2/
LP4) currently selected.
Before starting recording or using the Recording Timer,
check the recording time remaining on the MD for each
recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4) and select the
optimum recording length mode.
To check the remaining recording time
1 Insert an MD to record on.
2 Select any source other than “MD.”
3 Press LONG MODE to select the recording length
mode (SP/LP2/LP4).
4 Press REC PAUSE (or MD REC PAUSE on the
remote control).
The unit enters recording pause mode. The track
number to be recorded and the remaining
recording time are shown in the main display.
5 Press 7 to cancel the recording pause mode after
checking the remaining recording time.
Now you can proceed with your recording
operation or Recording Timer operation.
If you want to check the remaining time in other
recording length modes, repeat steps 3 to 5.
Precautions for performing long-hour stereo
recording
After having made long-hour stereo recordings on this
unit, pay attention to the following:
• Songs (tracks) recorded in 2 times or 4 times long-
hour recording mode can only be played back on the
equipment provided with MDLP, compatible with a
long-hour stereo recording function; otherwise, “
LP: ”
is displayed before a title and playback proceeds
without sounds.
• When editing songs (tracks) on an MD, you cannot
join (JOIN) songs (tracks) recorded in different
recording length modes (SP/LP2/LP4).
More about MDLP
• You cannot make a long-hour monaural recording using this
unit.
• Sound quality will decrease as the recording length mode
changes to LP2 (little) and LP4 (much). To obtain the best
sound quality, it is recommended to use the SP mode when
recording.
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