Sony MDS-PC3 M-crew Operating Instructions Manual page 45

The total recorded time and the
remaining recordable 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.
* When recording in stereo mode. (Approx. 4 seconds
in mono or LP2 mode, and approx. 8 seconds in
LP4 mode.)
Limitations when recording over
an existing track
• The correct remaining recordable 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 (see page 29).
• The remaining recordable 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 name a track
while recording over an existing track.
Tracks created through editing
may exhibit sound dropout as
you're searching for a point
while monitoring the sound.
Some tracks can't be combined
with others
Tracks may not be combined if they have been
edited.
Track numbers are not marked
correctly
Incorrect assignment or marking of track numbers
may result when CD tracks are divided into
several smaller tracks during digital recording.
Also, when the Automatic Track Marking is
activated during recording, track numbers may not
be marked as in the original, depending on the
program source.
"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 already been used.
The correct recorded/playing
time may not be displayed
during playback of MDs recorded
in monaural mode.
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