14 – System limitations—MD section
Although tracks have been deleted, the remaining time on the MD disc does not increase.
When the remaining time on an MD disc is dis- played, sections less than 12 seconds are ignored. So even if short tracks are eliminated, the total time indi- cated does not increase.
When elapsed recording time and remaining time are added up, it doesn’t match the pos- sible recording time of the MD disc.
Normally, the shortest possible recording unit is 1 cluster (about 2 seconds). Even if the recording is less than this, 2 seconds of space is taken up on the disc, so the actual possible recording time may be less than expected. Furthermore, if a scratch occurs on the disc itself, the area where it exists is automati- cally voided for use, so the recording time possible in that section is subtracted from total recording time.
Tracks cannot be combined.
Tracks created through editing operation may not be able to be combined with other tracks. If the record- ing mode (ST, MONO, LP2 or LP4) of two tracks differs, they cannot be combined.
If three or more tracks are to be combined, tracks less than a certain length (depending upon recording mode) cannot be used. The approximate minimum times are 9 seconds for ST mode, 17 seconds for MONO and LP2 mode, and 33 seconds for LP4 mode.
When search operation is performed, the sound breaks up.
When searching on tracks created through editing operations, the sound will sometimes break up.
When dubbing from CD to MD, space is cre- ated between tracks.
In order to properly record the cueing positions between tracks, space of a certain length is created. If such spaces between tracks are not desired, make the following settings before dubbing.
•Connect the CD digital output to the MD digital input
•Select OPTICAL as the input source
•In the REC
1.Set the SYNC MODE option to ON
2.Set the A_TRK option to DD
Track numbers are not properly entered.
When recording a CD through a digital connection, short tracks are sometimes created depending upon the recorded content of the CD. Also, when the Auto Track function is used and track numbers are auto- matically generated, depending upon the program material, the track numbers are not properly assigned.
The “UTOC Reading” indication stays on for a longer time.
When a new recordable MD disc is used, the “UTOC Reading” indication is displayed longer than usual.
For title input, less than 1,700 characters are available.
The title recording area is divided into
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