Sony MDS-E52 manual Monitoring the input signal Input Monitor, Playing back tracks just recorded

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Recording on MDs

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected input signal through the recorder’s output connectors.

1Press §EJECT to remove the MD.

2Set INPUT according to the input signal you want to monitor.

When INPUT is set to ANALOG

The analog signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN is output to DIGITAL OUT after A/D conversion, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

When INPUT is set to DIGITAL

The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

Note

Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor signal does not become monaural.

3Press r.

If INPUT is set to ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in the display.

If INPUT is set to DIGITAL, “-DA”appears in the display.

To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function

1While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display “Setup Menu”.

2Turn AMS until “S. Space” menu appears in the display, then press AMS.

3Turn AMS until “S. Space Off” appears in the display, then press AMS.

4Press EDIT/NO.

To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function again

1Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function” above.

2Turn AMS until “S. Space On” appears in the display, then press AMS.

3Press EDIT/NO.

Notes

•When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut Function is also turned off automatically.

•The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are factory set to on.

•The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space occurs in the middle of a track.

•If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will recall the last setting (on or off) of the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on the recorder.

If “Auto Cut” appears in the display (Auto Cut)

There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the recorder changes to recording pause.

You can turn off the Auto Cut Function

For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the display” below.

If “Smart Space” appears in the display (Smart Space)

When there has been an extended silence of up to 30 seconds in length, and the signal is input again, the silence is replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the recorder continues recording.

Note

However, if you begin recording during such an extended silent portion, the smart space function will not be activated.

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Playing back tracks just recorded

Follow this procedure to play back tracks that have just been recorded.

Press · immediately after stopping recording. Playback starts from the first track of the material just recorded.

To play from the first track of the MD after recording

1Press p again after stopping recording.

2Press ·.

Playback starts from the first track of the MD.

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Contents MiniDisc Recorder Welcome PrecautionsAbout This Manual Table of Contents Connection When to replace batteriesUnpacking Inserting batteries into the remoteConnection Connecting the AC power cordWhat cords will I need? To record Set REC Mode to To record through Set Input toWhen TOC flashes in the display PressPlaying an MD Do the followingUseful Tips for Recording Checking the remaining recordable time on the MDIf Smart Space appears in the display Smart Space Monitoring the input signal Input MonitorIf Auto Cut appears in the display Auto Cut Playing back tracks just recordedWhile Track flashes in the display Adjusting the Recording LevelRecording Over Existing Tracks To record from the middle of the trackTo display LEVEL-SYNC To cancel Automatic Track MarkingCase other than the above To stop Time Machine Recording To stop Music Synchro-RecordingTo pause recording Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD PlayerIf the CD player does not start playing You can change CDs during synchro-recordingUsing the Display Checking remaining time and the title of a trackLocating a Specific Track Playing Tracks Repeatedly Locating a Particular Point in a TrackRepeating the current track To cancel Shuffle Play To cancel A-B RepeatSetting new starting and ending points Repeating a specific portion A-B RepeatChecking the track order Creating Your Own Program Program PlayChanging the track order Erasing Recordings Erase Function Pausing after each track Auto PauseInserting blank spaces while recording to tape Auto Space Erasing all tracks on an MD To cancel the Erase FunctionErasing a single track Erasing a part of a trackYou can undo a track division To cancel the Divide FunctionDividing Recorded Tracks Divide Function You can divide a track while recordingTo cancel the Combine Function You can undo a track combinationMoving Recorded Tracks Move Function Labeling Recordings Title FunctionUntil To cancel labelingTo select If you entered the wrong characterTo select Press Changing an existing title ZTo label Make sure that the recorder is To change Make sure that the recorder isFunction of Control Terminal Remote control terminalControl terminal CTRL-S Dimensions Mounting the recorderMessage Meaning Display MessagesSystem Limitations Some tracks cannot be combined with othersTroubleshooting Inputs SpecificationsOptional accessories OutputsIndex of Parts and Controls Guide to the Serial Copy Management System DAT recorder or MD recorder DAT or MD Actual total number Sony Corporation
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