Sony DHC-MD333 - Manual (Page 28)

The MD Deck - Recording
Before you start
recording
MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and
play music with high quality sound
comparable with the sound of CDs. Another
feature of MDs is track marking. The track
marking feature lets you quickly locate a
specific point or easily edit the recorded
tracks. However, depending on the source
you record, the recording method varies.
Also, the way the track numbers are recorded
differs depending on the source.
When the source you record from is:
• This system's CD player
- The digital signal from the CD is recorded
as it is (digital recording)*.
- Track numbers are automatically marked
as on the original CD.
• This unit's tuner and other analogue
components (e.g., the optional tape
deck TC-TX333)
- The analogue signal is converted to a
digital signal and recorded (analogue
recording}.**
- A track number is marked at the beginning
of a recording, but when you turn on the
Level Sync function (see page 33), track
numbers are automatically marked in sync
with the level of the input signal.
‘ For details on the limitations for digital recording,
see page 52.
**This signal is converted because these systems do
not use digital signals.
Note on MD track numbers
On an MD, the track number (track sequence), track
start and end point information, etc., are recorded in
the TOC* area independent of the sound
information. You can edit recorded tracks quickly
by modifying the TOC information.
• TOC; Table Of Contents.
After recording
^ Press MD ^ to remove the MD or
press I / Cb to turn off the system
power.
"TOC" starts lighting or flashing. The
MD recording is complete only after the
recording information is entered to MD.
Note
The MD recording is complete only after all the
recording information is entered to TOC at which
point TOC stops flashing and goes out. Be careful
not to disconnect the mains lead or move the deck
before this point. Before disconnecting the mains
lead, do the following;
- Remove the MD.
- Press I / (!^ to turn off the system.
Protecting a recorded MD
• To protect a recorded MD, slide the tab on the side
of the MD to open the slot.
In this position, the MD cannot be recorded on.
To record on the MD, slide the tab to close the slot.
»If the MD is record protected, "MD Protected"
appears in the display and the MD cannot be
recorded on. Slide the tab to closed position,
reinsert the MD and try again.
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