Basic Information On Minidiscs - Sharp MD-X8 Operation Manual

BASIC INFORMATION ON MINIDISCS

H H H H H Differences from tape recordings
You cannot record music on the back side of a MiniDisc.
MiniDiscs cannot be inserted when they are turned over.
(Page 18)
You don't need to search for the starting point at which to
record.
The unit automatically finds the point at which recording can start.
Recording will start from that point.
You can check the total or remaining recordable time
(possible recording) before recording.
This lets you plan a recording session so that the last song will
not come to an abrupt end before it has finished. (Page 30)
The date and time of a recording are automatically
saved with the recording.
If you have set the date and time, they will be automatically
recorded when a recording is made. (Page 25)
H H H H H Information (TOC) to be recored on an
MD
The TOC (Table of Contents) is information on track numbers
and recording areas to allow the unit to recognize musical
selections or sounds.
The entire MD is controlled depending on this TOC, which
enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to
automatically record in a vacant area.
I The TOC is recorded in a specific area on a MiniDisc, which
is not used for sound recording.
Area for TOC (recording track
numbers, track names, etc.)
When you start recording or editing, "TOC" will appear in the
display window.
This indicates that information in the TOC is now being changed
according to recording or editing being performed. (The changed
TOC is not yet recorded on the MiniDisc at this time.)
The TOC is recorded when
• you stop recording.
• you switch to another input source.
• you eject the MiniDisc.
• you turn the power off.
Do NOT unplug the power cord while the TOC is being recorded
("TOC" is flashing) Also, donot subject the unit any shocks or
sharp jolts. Otherwise, the TOC will not be correctly recorded,
and consequently proper playback may not be possible.
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Area for recording
the sound
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H H H H H Note about making digital copies
MiniDiscs are designed so that further copies cannot be made
from digitally recorded MiniDisc tracks. This is a specification of
the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).
H H H H H About track numbers
When you make a recording on a MiniDisc, track numbers are
created automatically.
When recording from CDs inserted in this unit or making
a digital recording from an external unit (CD or MD)
New track numbers will be created automatically according to the
original tracks (Synchro mark function).
I When you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the track numbers
recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the track numbers on
the CD.
First track Second track
Track A Track B
Second
First track track
Track A Track B
When recording from this unit's radio
One continuous recording is regarded as a single track.
First track Second track
Track A Track B
First track
(Track A) (Track B)
When recording from external analog equipment
If there is 1.5 seconds or more of silence, the blank space is
assumed to be the space between tracks, and a new track
number is created automatically (Auto mark function).
I If the signal to be recorded contains some noise, the track
numbers may not be properly created.
I You can also record musical selections as a single track
without using the Auto mark function.
First track
Note:
I When an external unit, such as a DAT, is connected and a recording
is made, the Auto mark function will work properly.
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Third track
Track C
Third track
Track C
Third track
Track C
(Track C)
About 1.5
seconds
Silence
Second track