JVC NX-MD1 Instructions Manual page 44

Stereo Long-Hour Recording (MDLP)
On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour
recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural
sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times long-
hour recording without losing stereo sound.
This feature can be used for any recording method
provided with this unit.
Songs (tracks) can be recorded on a single MD using
different recording length modes—SP: Standard Play,
LP2: 2 Times Long Play, LP4: 4 Times Long Play.
SP : Signifies standard-hour stereo recording. The
number of hours usable for recording is the
same as shown on the package of the MD.
LP2 : Signifies 2 times long-hour stereo recording.
The number of hours usable for recording is
twice as long as shown on the package of the
MD.
LP4 : Signifies 4 times long-hour stereo recording.
The number of hours usable for recording is 4
times as long as shown on the package of the
MD.
REMEMBER to check the remaining recording time
of MDs before starting recording
The remaining recording time of MDs will be calculated
and shown, based on the recording length mode (SP/LP2/
LP4) currently selected.
Before starting recording or using the Recording Timer,
check the recording time remaining on the MD for each
recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4) and select the
optimum recording length mode.
To check the remaining recording time
1 Insert an MD to record on.
2 Press MD 3/8, then 7 to select "MD" as the
source.
3 Press REC TIME on the remote control to select
the desired recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4).
4 Press DISP./CHARA on the remote control
repeatedly until the remaining recording time
("REM") is shown in the main display.
Precautions for performing long-hour stereo
recording
After having made long-hour stereo recordings on this
unit, pay attention to the following:
• Songs (tracks) recorded in 2 times or 4 times long-
hour recording mode can only be played back on the
equipment provided with MDLP, compatible with a
long-hour stereo recording function.
• "LP:" is assigned before a title automatically. This
indication is shown only when you play the tracks
recorded with MDLP using MDLP-incompatible
equipment. In this case, the playback proceeds without
sounds.
• When editing songs (tracks) on an MD, you cannot
join (JOIN) songs (tracks) recorded in different
recording length modes (SP/LP2/LP4).
To cancel assigning "LP:" to a title
As long as you record on and play back MDs using this
unit or MDLP-compatible equipment, it is not necessary
for you to assign "LP:" to a title.
You can record the sound in long-hour stereo recording
mode (LP2/LP4) without assigning "LP:."
On the remote control ONLY:
Press and hold MD TITLE/EDIT while the unit is turned
on until "(LP:) OFF" appears in the main display.
To resume assigning "LP:" to a title, press and hold
MD TITLE/EDIT while the unit is on until "(LP:) ON"
appears in the main display.
More about MDLP
• You cannot make a long-hour monaural recording using this
unit.
• Sound quality will decrease as the recording length mode
changes to LP2 (a little) and LP4 (much). To obtain the best
sound quality, it is recommended to use the SP mode when
recording.
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