Sony MDS-E12 operating instructions Marking Track Numbers While Recording Track Marking

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Marking Track Numbers

While Recording

(Track Marking)

You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically while recording. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later or edit the MD easily.

MENU/NO YES

AMS

Marking track numbers manually (Manual

Track Marking)

Press z at the point where you want to add a track number while recording.

Marking track numbers automatically

(Automatic Track Marking)

When recording from a CD player or MD recorder connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the recorder marks track numbers in the same sequence as the source. When recording from other sources connected to the DIGITAL IN connector or a source connected to the ANALOG IN jacks, do the procedure below to mark track numbers automatically. However, if you hear much noise from the sources of tapes or radios, the recorder cannot mark track numbers.

1While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Track Mark” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES.

 

Automatic tracking marking

Select

 

Turned on at input level

Level Sync

 

Turned on at the interval

Interval

 

of the fixed time

 

 

Turned off

Off

4 Press MENU/NO.

 

To set the level of input signals for Automatic Track Marking of “Level Sync”

The recorder marks a track number whenever the input of a signal at the set level or below continues for at least 1.5 seconds and a signal at the set level or above is also input.

1While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Tr Mark Level” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the level at any value from a range of _72 dB, _68 dB, _60 dB, _54 dB, and _48 dB, then press AMS or

YES.

4Press MENU/NO.

To set the interval time of Automatic Track Marking

The recorder marks a track number at intervals at the set time.

1While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Interval” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the time at any value from a range of 1 minute to 10 minutes, then press AMS or YES.

Note

When the track number of program sources (CD or MD) changes, a track number changes automatically, or you want to change the track number by z (REC), the recorder marks a track number at the interval of the fixed time from the beginning of the changed track number.

zAdditional information on Automatic Track Marking

•When recording from a CD player or MD recorder connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track in the following cases:

-When you consecutively record the same track two or more times using single-track repeat play.

-When you consecutively record two or more tracks with the same track number but from different CDs or MDs.

-When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-disc players.

In either case, divide tracks after recording (page 45).

•If the source is an MD, a track number may not be marked for tracks less than 4 seconds long (during stereo, LP2 stereo, or monaural recording) or less than 8 seconds (during LP4 stereo recording).

Recording on MDs

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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 @Á x stop button ¥ M.SCAN button» Scroll button @¼ Clear buttonDisplay Window Discriptions While the recorder is stopped Using the Display WindowWhen you insert an MD While the recorder is playing While the recorder is recordingE a M 2 Tr 1 m 2 5 s Inserting batteries into the remote Getting Started After UnpackingHooking Up the Audio Components Cold Getting Started Position of selector Output levelDa t e T i m e D D Y Y Y Y Setting the Clock0 0 7 1 2 1 9 0 Da t e T i m e Y Y M M D DRecording on an MD Recording on MDsWhen TOC indicator flashes When you pause recordingWhen Protected is displayed When Din Unlock flashesDo steps 1 to 5 of Recording on an MD on Press MENU/NO twice Recording for long timesP u t L e v e l A x 5 d B Adjusting the Recording LevelErasing 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 To stop Time Machine Recording Do steps 1 to 7 of Recording on an MD onIf the CD player doesn’t start playing Do steps 1 to 6 of Recording on an MD on Press Music SyncTo stop Music Synchro-recording Press CD-SYNC StartPress To change Change Recorder to CD player to CD-SYNCHRO StartOperations you may want to do during play Press or turn Playing MDsPlaying MDs To go to Do the following Playing a Specific TrackLocating a track with AMS Playing a track by entering the track Number ZLocating a point while monitoring Sound Search X t N o N a m e 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 sLocating a Particular Point in a Track Reserving the next track during play Next Track PlayRepeating all the tracks on the MD Repeat All Play Z When the play mode is Recorder repeatsPlaying Tracks Repeatedly Repeat Play Repeating the current track Repeat 1 Play ZTo stop Repeat A-B Play Playing Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play ZContinue playing the track or use M to locate Checking the order of tracks Program 1 0 0 / 3 S 1 2 m 2 7 sCreating Your Own Program Program Play Programming the tracksStoring the Located Track to Multi-access Play1 - 0 Tr 0 m 0 0 s 1 - 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 sChecking the program M o r i z i n g M.ACCESSMulti-access play Z Press AMS or YES Press MENU/NO Tr 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 fReturning to the Specified Point Locate Play To mark the desired point Mark4 3 s 0 4 f Pausing After Each Track Auto PauseFine adjusting the marked point Rehearsal H e a r s a lAuto Pause and Auto Cue Making Track Play Start Soon Auto CueChanging Playback Speed Variable Speed Play 5 % D R E a M 2 Tr 4 m 0 9 sTo select RAM editing Editing Recorded MDsBefore you start editing RAM editing and Disc editingAbout indications which appear after Editing Using buttons and control for editing OperationsErasing Tracks Erase About indication which appears during EditingExample Erasing portion B2 of the second track Erasing all tracks on an MD ALL EraseErasing a portion of a track A-B Erase Erasing consecutive tracks Multitrack EraseExample combining the second track and fourth Track Combining Tracks CombineCombining two tracks Combine Combining consecutive tracks Multi track CombineExample Moving the second track after the third track Moving Tracks MoveExample Dividing the second track Dividing Tracks DivideDividing a track after selecting a track Dividing a track after selecting Dividing pointTo enter a space Naming a Track or MD using the controls On the recorderI n T r 2 Naming a Track or MD NameNaming 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 To rename a track or disc name, do the following Renaming a track or MD ZErasing a track or disc name Name Erase Erasing all names on the MD Name All EraseChanging the level of a whole track Undoing the Last Edit UndoChanging Recorded Level after Recording S.F Edit Turn AMS until YES appears on the display To Use Fade In/Fade OutTo force a stop during writing During writing, press x Stop, MENU/NO or ClearFade-out Play and Fade-out Recording Other FunctionsFade in and Fade Out Z Fade-in Play and Fade-in RecordingOther Functions Recording on an MD using a timer Using a TimerPlaying an MD using a timer Control terminal CTRL-S Mini-jack type Rear Panel Terminal FunctionsControl terminal functions Remote Terminal FunctionsRelay Recording Cabling for Relay Relay PlaybackParallel Input-Output Sub 9-pin male Using Fader PlayRS-232C Selecting keyboard type Operating MD Recorder Using a KeyboardSetting the keyboard Connecting a keyboard to the MD recorderUsing the Edit Menu Naming a Track or MD Using the KeyboardShort cut to the naming procedure Button or function Key Operations using the US or JP keyboardsOperations using the 10-key pad Operating the Recorder Through the KeyboardClearing key assignments Assigning Characters to Keyboard KeysAssigning a character Operating Recorder Using a KeyboardKeyboard Operations English Keyboard Layout Keyboard Operations 10-Keyboard LayoutSystem Limitations Limitations when recording over an existing trackAdditional Information Guide to the Serial Copy Management System Trouble shootingMessage code Cause/Remedy Self-Diagnosis FunctionMessage Meaning Display MessagesSpecifications Rack mounting Exterior dimensionsMenu item Function Parameters Factory Setup Menu TableTo access the Setup Menu SettingMenu item Sub item Function Last Mode MemoryTo access the Edit Menu Edit Menu Table
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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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