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Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs.
Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
commercially available pre-recorded
music. This is the same kind of optical
disc as CDs. Playback is performed us-
ing an optical pickup.
(Recording and editing are not possible.)
To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally
Notes:
When making important recordings, it is
recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery should be loaded into the unit.
Then, even if a power failure occurs, the
power source will switch over to the re-
chargeable battery automatically.
When using the rechargeable battery or
the alkaline battery, if the headphones
volume level is set to "0", the battery
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
Protected against
accidental erasure
Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a "raw disc" on which recording
can be performed.
This is a magneto-optical disc.
Recordings are made using a laser and
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
recording is possible.
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow.
The disc will then be protected against
accidental erasure.
To add a recording to such a disc, slide
the accidental erase prevention tab back
to its original position.
consumption will be less than when lis-
tening to the recording whilst it is being
made.
Insert each plug firmly. If the connections
are poor, the recording may not be made
properly. Always keep the plugs clean.
If the plugs are dirty, electrical noise may
be recorded.
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Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
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