System Limitations - Sony MXD-D4 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
"Disc Full!" lights up even before the MD has reached
the maximum recording time
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, "Disc Full!"
lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than
255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue
recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another
recordable MD.
"Disc Full!" lights up before the maximum number of
tracks is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes
interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count
and causing "Disc Full!" to light up.
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.
* During stereo recording. (approximately 24 seconds
during monaural and LP2 stereo recording, or 48 seconds
during LP4 stereo recording)
Some tracks cannot be combined with others
Track combination may become impossible when tracks are
edited.
The total recorded time and the remaining time on the
MD may not total the maximum recording time
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds* each, no
matter how short the material. The contents recorded may
thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc
space may also be further reduced by scratches.
* During stereo recording. (approximately 4 seconds during
monaural and LP2 stereo recording, or 8 seconds during
LP4 stereo recording)
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound
dropout during search operations.
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Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may
result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks
during digital recording. Also, when the Track Marking
Function is activated during recording, track numbers may
not marked as in the original depending on the program
source.
Extra tracks are created
When there is a long silence between CD tracks, an extra
track may be created.
"TOC Reading" appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, "TOC Reading"
appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been
used.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
• The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that
track has been recorded over several times already. If this
happens, erase the track using the Track Erase Function
(see page 28).
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of
proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the
track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track while recording
over it.
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed
during playback of monaural-format MDs.