Sony DHC-MDX10 Operating Instructions Manual page 34

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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
- The analogue signal is converted to a
digital signal and recorded (analogue
recording)**.
- Select SURROUND OFF during recording.
- A track number is marked at the beginning
of a recording, but when you turn on the
Level Sync functiort (see page 40), track
numbers are automatically marked in sync
with the level of the input signal.
• Other component connected by
optical cable.
- The digital signal from the CD is recorded
as it is (digital recording*).
- The track mark is different condition
depending on the source.
* For details on the limitations for digital recording,
see page 84.
**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 z_ to remove the MD or
press I / rb to turn off the system
power.
"TOC" starts lighting or flashing. Tl-_e
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 / (D 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.
Tab
Slide the tab.
* If the MD is record protected, "Cl1" and
"Protected" appears in the display alternately and
the MD cannot be recorded on. Slide the tab to
closed position, reinsert the MD and try again.