Sharp MD-MX20 - Manual (Page 22)

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■ Differences from tape recordings
You cannot record music on the reverse side of a Mini-
Disc.
MiniDiscs are single sided and should only be inserted with
the correct side up in the direction of the arrow on the top of
the MiniDisc.
You don't need to search for the starting point at which
to record.
The unit automatically finds the point at which recording can
start. Recording will start from that point.
You can check the total or remaining recordable time (pos-
sible recording) before recording.
This lets you plan a recording session so that the last song
will not come to an abrupt end before it has finished.
■ Disc writing (TOC)
The TOC (Table of Contents) is information on track numbers
and recording areas to allow the unit to recognize musical
selections or sounds.
The entire MiniDisc is controlled depending on this TOC, which
enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to
automatically record in a vacant area.
When you start recording or editing, "TOC" will appear in the
display window.
This indicates that information in the TOC is now being
changed according to the recording or editing being per-
formed. (The changed TOC is not yet recorded on the
MiniDisc at this time.)
The TOC is recorded when
● you stop recording.
● you switch to another input source.
● you eject the MiniDisc.
● you enter the stand-by mode.
Do NOT unplug the power cord while the TOC is being re-
corded ("TOC" is flashing) and do NOT impart shock to the
unit. Otherwise, TOC will not be correctly recorded, and con-
sequently proper playback may not be possible.
Area for TOC (recording track
numbers, track names, etc.) Area for recording
the sound
CD
MiniDisc
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
First track
Sec ond
track
Third track
Track A Track B Track C
MINIDISC RECORDING
■ About track numbers
When recording from a CD
New track numbers will be created automatically
according to the original tracks (Synchro mark function).
● When you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the track num-
bers recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the track
numbers on the CD.
If this happens, correct the track numbers using the DI-
VIDE (page 29) and COMBINE (page 29) functions after
recording.
Recordings cannot be made in the following situa-
tions.
● If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commer-
cially available music MiniDisc).
● If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure (page
36).
● If there is no more recording time left on the disc (page
37).
● When the "TOC FULL" message appears (page 39).
● If a disc's TOC has been damaged.
Notes:
● When recording important selections, be sure to make a
preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is be-
ing properly recorded.
● The VOLUME, X-BASS, EQUALIZER and SURROUND
controls can be adjusted during recording, with no effect
on the recorded signal.