Program Numbers - Sony DTC59ES Operating Instructions Manual

Program Numbers
Program numbers are the codes indicating the selection
order. (See page 26 for details.)
There are two ways to write program numbers:
© Writing automatically during recording
e Renumbering automatically during playback or in the
stop mode (Renumbering function)
Writing Automatically during Recording
When you proceed so that start IDs are written
automatically during recording, the program numbers are
also written.
Writing program numbers from the beginning of the
tape
1 The AUTO Indicator must be lit. If it is not, press
the START ID AUTO button.
When turning on the power and inserting a cassette
with its safety tab at the record-possible position, the
AUTO indicator lights. In timer recording, the AUTO
indicator will be the same as the one before the power
is turned off.
2 To start recording, press the @REC button, then
press the IIPAUSE or > (play) button.
The program numbers will be written in numerical
order from "1" at the same position as the start IDs.
Writing program numbers from the middle of the tape
1 To locate the last point of the previous recording,
using the end search function. (See page 24)
It is important to proceed with the end search function
in order not to leave a blank section on the tape.
2 The AUTO Indicator must be lit. If itis not, press
the START ID AUTO button.
When turning on the power and inserting a cassette
with its safety tab at the record-possible position, the
AUTO indicator lights.
In timer recording, the AUTO indicator will be the same
as the one before the power is turned off.
3 Press the @REC button to set the deck in the
record-pause mode.
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4 Designate the next program number (the number
that follows the program number of the last
selection) with the numeric button.
tf you are not aware of the program number, press the
<@ button to check the last program number (After
checking the program number, locate the last point of
the previous recording, using the end search
function.)
\f the program number of the last selection appears at
the PGM NO. display, you need not to designate the
next number.
PGM NO.
by t— Next program number
5 Press the PAUSE or > (play) button.
The program numbers are written for about 9 seconds
(about 18 seconds in the long-play mode)
consecutively, beginning from the designated number.
If the next program number is not designated in step 4
The start IDs will be written, but the program numbers will
not.
You can write the program numbers using the renumbering
function described on the next page.