Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) - Sony MDS-JE320 Operating Instructions / Mode d’emploi Operating Instructions Manual

Recording on MDs
Marking Track Numbers While
Recording (Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers either manually or
automatically. By marking track numbers at specific
points, you can quickly locate the points later using the
AMS Function, or use various Editing Functions.
Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Press r REC at the place you want to add a track mark
while recording.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
The deck adds track marks differently in the following
cases:
• When recording from CDs or MDs with INPUT at
DIGITAL and the source connected through the
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector:
The deck marks track numbers automatically.
However, the Automatic Track Marking Function
may not activate when recording from some CD
players and multi disc players.
• When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the
source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN, or
when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts
with INPUT at DIGITAL and the DAT or satellite
broadcasts connected through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector:
The deck marks a new track number whenever the
signal level drops and rises to a certain point*
(Automatic Track Marking). If "LEVEL-SYNC" does
not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows:
1
Press EDIT/NO to display "LevelSync ?"during
recording or recording pause.
2
Press YES twice to display "LevelSync ON."
"LEVEL-SYNC" appears in the display.
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To cancel Automatic Track Marking
1 Press EDIT/NO during recording or recording
pause.
"LevelSync ?" appears in the display.
2 Press YES.
3 Press EDIT/NO.
"LevelSyncOFF" appears in the display.
* The signal level must remain low for 2 or more
seconds before a new track number is marked.
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When you want to mark track numbers after you've
finished recording
Use the Divide Function (see "Dividing Recorded
Tracks" on page 19).
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last settings of the Automatic Track
Marking Function ("ON" or "OFF") the next time you turn
on the deck.