Sony MDS-NT1 - Manual (Page 9)

Additional Information
9 GB
Handling MDs
The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect the
disc from debris or fingerprints and to make it
easy to handle.
However, the presence of debris or a warped
cartridge may inhibit the disc from operating
properly. To assure that you can always listen to
the highest quality music, follow the precautions
below:
• Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing
the shutter open may damage the internal disc.
• Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD
to the appropriate positions. The shape of the
labels may vary depending on the MD brand.
Where to keep the MDs
Do not place the cartridge where it may be
exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high heat
and humidity.
Regular maintenance
Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the
cartridge with a dry cloth.
System Limitations
The recording system in your deck is radically
different from those used in cassette and DAT
decks and is characterized by the limitations
described below. Note, however, that these
limitations are due to the inherent nature of the
MD recording system itself and not to mechanical
causes.
The remaining recordable time
becomes “0” even before the MD
has reached the maximum
recording time
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD,
the remaining recordable time becomes “0”
regardless of the total recorded time. More than
255 tracks can’t be recorded on the MD. To
continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or
use another recordable MD.
The remaining recording time
does not increase even after
erasing numerous short tracks
Tracks under 12 seconds* in length are not
counted and so erasing them may not lead to an
increase in the recording time.
* When recording in stereo mode. (Approx. 24
seconds in mono or LP2 mode, and approx. 48
seconds in LP4 mode.)
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Proper location
of the labels
Shutter