Sony MDS-E12 Undoing the Last Edit Undo, Changing Recorded Level after Recording S.F Edit

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Editing Recorded MDs

Undoing the Last Edit (UNDO)

You can undo the last edit operation and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the operation. Please note, however, that you cannot undo an edit operation if you performed any of the following operations after the edit:

•Pressed REC z on the recorder

•Pressed MUSIC SYNC or STANDBY MUSC SYNC on the remote

•Performed other editing operations

•Turned off the recorder or ejected the MD

•Disconnected the AC power cord

Also, if “M-TR Combine,” “Nm All Copy” or “S.F Edit” have been used for editing, the “Undo?” function cannot return the tracks or disc to the original condition.

1Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Undo?” appears in the display.

“Undo?” will not appear if no editing has been done.

3Press AMS or YES.

One of the following messages will appear, depending on the last edit operation.

Last edit operation

Message

Erasing a track

 

Erasing all the tracks on an MD

Erase Undo?

Erasing a portion of a track

 

Erasing consecutive tracks

 

Dividing a track

Divide Undo?

Combining tracks

Combine Undo?

Moving a track

Move Undo?

Naming a track or MD

 

Copying a track or disc name

 

Renaming a track or MD

Name Undo?

Erasing a track or disc name

 

Erasing all the names on the MD

 

4Press AMS or Yes

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the MD is restored to the condition that existed before the edit operation.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

Changing Recorded Level after Recording (S.F Edit)

With this function, you can change the recorded level of a track. The new level overwrites the original recording. the Fade In/Fade Out function gradually increase the level a the beginning of a track, then gradually decrease the level at the end of the track.

Notes

•The Undo function cannot be used to return the overwritten data to its original condition. Be sure to make a backup copy before using S.F Edit.

•Tracks recorded by MD LP cannot be altered with S.F Edit. If change is attempted, “Cannot Edit” appears on the display.

MENU / NO YES

AMS

Changing the level of a whole track

1Press MENU/NO when the recorder is stopped.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “S. F Edit” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Tr Level?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the track number of the track to be changed appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

“Level 0dB” appears in the display.

5While monitoring to the playback, Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the desired level is heard.

Level can be changed in 2dB units, from _12dB to +12dB. When the playback level is at the highest setting, be sure to adjust the level so that the right-hand indicator of the peak level meter does not light.

L e v e l - 2 d B

This indicator

should not illuminate.

6Press AMS or YES.

“Edit OK?” appears in the display.

7Press AMS or YES.

Overwriting of the track is started.

“S.F Edit **%” appears during overwriting.

The overwriting of the track takes approximately as long as the playback time of the track or longer. “Complete!” is displayed when overwriting is finished.

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Contents MDS-E12 Owner’s Record For customers in the EuropeFor customers in Canada About This Manual PrecautionsHandling MDs Table of Contents Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Descriptions Rear of the Recorder Remote Descriptions @¼ Clear button ¥ M.SCAN button» Scroll button @Á x stop buttonDisplay Window Discriptions While the recorder is stopped Using the Display WindowWhen you insert an MD While the recorder is recording While the recorder is playingE a M 2 Tr 1 m 2 5 s Getting Started After Unpacking Inserting batteries into the remoteGetting Started XWhen connecting with analog componentsHooking Up the Audio Components Getting Started Position of selector Output level ColdDa t e T i m e Y Y M M D D Setting the Clock0 0 7 1 2 1 9 0 Da t e T i m e D D Y Y Y YRecording on MDs Recording on an MDWhen Din Unlock flashes When you pause recordingWhen Protected is displayed When TOC indicator flashesRecording for long times Do steps 1 to 5 of Recording on an MD on Press MENU/NO twiceAdjusting the Recording Level P u t L e v e l A x 5 d BErasing blank portions automatically Smart Space/Auto Cut Monitoring the input signal InputRecording Tips Marking track numbers automatically Automatic Track Marking Marking Track Numbers While Recording Track MarkingMarking track numbers manually Manual Track Marking Do steps 1 to 7 of Recording on an MD on To stop Time Machine RecordingPress CD-SYNC Start Do steps 1 to 6 of Recording on an MD on Press Music SyncTo stop Music Synchro-recording If the CD player doesn’t start playingCD-SYNCHRO Start Press To change Change Recorder to CD player toPlaying MDs Operations you may want to do during play Press or turnPlaying MDs Playing a track by entering the track Number Z Playing a Specific TrackLocating a track with AMS To go to Do the followingReserving the next track during play Next Track Play X t N o N a m e 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 sLocating a Particular Point in a Track Locating a point while monitoring Sound SearchRepeating the current track Repeat 1 Play Z When the play mode is Recorder repeatsPlaying Tracks Repeatedly Repeat Play Repeating all the tracks on the MD Repeat All Play ZTo stop Repeat A-B Play Playing Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play ZContinue playing the track or use M to locate Press HProgramming the tracks 1 0 0 / 3 S 1 2 m 2 7 sCreating Your Own Program Program Play Checking the order of tracks Program1 - 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 s Multi-access Play1 - 0 Tr 0 m 0 0 s Storing the Located Track toChecking the program M o r i z i n g M.ACCESSMulti-access play Z To mark the desired point Mark Tr 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 fReturning to the Specified Point Locate Play Press AMS or YES Press MENU/NOH e a r s a l Pausing After Each Track Auto PauseFine adjusting the marked point Rehearsal 4 3 s 0 4 fMaking Track Play Start Soon Auto Cue Auto Pause and Auto Cue5 % D R E a M 2 Tr 4 m 0 9 s Changing Playback Speed Variable Speed PlayRAM editing and Disc editing Editing Recorded MDsBefore you start editing To select RAM editingAbout indication which appears during Editing Using buttons and control for editing OperationsErasing Tracks Erase About indications which appear after EditingErasing consecutive tracks Multitrack Erase Erasing all tracks on an MD ALL EraseErasing a portion of a track A-B Erase Example Erasing portion B2 of the second trackCombining consecutive tracks Multi track Combine Combining Tracks CombineCombining two tracks Combine Example combining the second track and fourth TrackMoving Tracks Move Example Moving the second track after the third trackDividing a track after selecting Dividing point Dividing Tracks DivideDividing a track after selecting a track Example Dividing the second trackNaming a Track or MD Name Naming a Track or MD using the controls On the recorderI n T r 2 To enter a spaceNaming a track or MD using the remote Z Press MENU/NO twice while the recorder is stopped Copying names Name CopyCopying the same name to all tracks Disc. Name All Copy Erasing all names on the MD Name All Erase Renaming a track or MD ZErasing a track or disc name Name Erase To rename a track or disc name, do the followingChanging the level of a whole track Undoing the Last Edit UndoChanging Recorded Level after Recording S.F Edit During writing, press x Stop, MENU/NO or Clear To Use Fade In/Fade OutTo force a stop during writing Turn AMS until YES appears on the displayFade-in Play and Fade-in Recording Other FunctionsFade in and Fade Out Z Fade-out Play and Fade-out RecordingOther Functions Recording on an MD using a timer Using a TimerPlaying an MD using a timer Remote Terminal Functions Rear Panel Terminal FunctionsControl terminal functions Control terminal CTRL-S Mini-jack typeCabling for Relay Relay Playback Relay RecordingParallel Input-Output Sub 9-pin male Using Fader PlayRS-232C Connecting a keyboard to the MD recorder Operating MD Recorder Using a KeyboardSetting the keyboard Selecting keyboard typeUsing the Edit Menu Naming a Track or MD Using the KeyboardShort cut to the naming procedure Operating the Recorder Through the Keyboard Operations using the US or JP keyboardsOperations using the 10-key pad Button or function KeyClearing key assignments Assigning Characters to Keyboard KeysAssigning a character Keyboard Operations 10-Keyboard Layout Recorder Using a KeyboardKeyboard Operations English Keyboard Layout OperatingSystem Limitations Limitations when recording over an existing trackAdditional Information Trouble shooting Guide to the Serial Copy Management SystemSelf-Diagnosis Function Message code Cause/RemedyDisplay Messages Message MeaningSpecifications Exterior dimensions Rack mountingSetting Setup Menu TableTo access the Setup Menu Menu item Function Parameters FactoryEdit Menu Table Last Mode MemoryTo access the Edit Menu Menu item Sub item Function
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The Sony MDS-E12 is a notable addition to the Minidisc player lineup, reflecting Sony's commitment to innovation in the digital audio realm. Released in the late 1990s, this device was designed with a focus on high-quality audio playback and recording, making it a preferred choice for audiophiles and professionals alike.

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