Sony MJ-L1 MJ-L1A operating instructions System Limitations of MD, MD Display Messages

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System Limitations of MD

The recording system in your MD deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

”Disc Full” lights up even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)

When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full” lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.

”Disc Full” lights up before the maximum number of tracks is reached

Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, increasing the track count and causing “Disc Full” to light up.

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.

Some tracks cannot be combined with others

Track combination may become impossible when tracks are edited.

The total recorded time and the remaining time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)

Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

•The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.

•You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function.

•The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.

•Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.

•You may find it impossible to label a track while recording over it.

The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of monaural-format MDs.

MD Display Messages

The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.

Message

 

Meaning

 

 

 

All Erase?

 

Erase all tracks on an MD?

 

 

(Erase Function)

 

 

 

Attenuate?

 

Attenuate the recording

 

 

level during analog

 

 

recording?

 

 

 

Auto cut

 

The MD deck is pausing

 

 

the recording because

 

 

silence continued for 30

 

 

seconds or more during

 

 

digital recording.

 

 

 

Blank Disc

 

The inserted recordable

 

 

MD is brand new or all

 

 

tracks on the MD have been

 

 

erased.

 

 

 

Cannot Copy

 

You cannot make a digital

 

 

recording. (See “Guide to

 

 

the Serial Copy

 

 

Management System”.)

 

 

 

Divide?

Eject

Erase?

Impossible

LEVEL

SYNC?

Move?

Name Full

Name in?

NO DISC

No Track

OVER

Protected

REC LEVEL OVER

Retry

Retry Error

Divide one recorded track into two tracks? (Divide Function)

Displayed when you remove the MD.

Erase a single track on an MD? (Erase Function)

You tried to combine from the first track on an MD, which is not possible.

Mark track numbers automatically during recording? (Level Synchro Function)

Change the order of the tracks by moving tracks to any desired position? (Move Function)

There is no more space to store track or disc titles.

Create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks? (Title Function)

There is no MD in the deck.

The inserted MD has a disc title but no tracks.

The end of the last track was reached while conducting a high-speed search.

The inserted MD is protected against erasure.

A high-level signal was input while recording from audio equipment connected to this unit’s TAPE IN jacks.

The MD deck is redoing the recording because of vibrations or disc scratches encountered during recording.

Because of numerous vibrations or disc scratches, continuous recording attempts have been made but normal recording is not

Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations.

Track numbers are not recorded correctly

Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording.

Cannot EDIT

Combine?

Disc Error

You tried to edit in PROGRAM or SHUFFLE play mode.

Combine two tracks into one? (Combine Function)

The inserted MD is damaged, or does not contain a TOC.

Smart Space

Sorry

possible.

The signal was input again after silence continued for 30 seconds or less during digital recording.

You tried to combine tracks that cannot be combined

”TOC Reading” appears for a long time

If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used.

Disc Full

 

You can not make

 

 

recording because there is

 

 

no time remaining on the

 

 

disc. (See “System

 

 

Limitations of MD”.)

 

 

 

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Contents Flat Component System Welcome Before Using This UnitMD § Table of Contents Connecting the Speakers For MJ-L1 only Connecting StereoConnecting Aerials Front speaker Inserting BatteryConnecting Power To a wall outletFlashing Setting the ClockTo check the time while power is on To correct the clock settingNumeric buttons Power m onPlaying a CD normal play Track Playing Music Number Time CalendarPlaying Tracks Repeatedly repeat play Using the DisplayTo play the tracks in original order To select tracks using the number buttons on the remotePlaying Tracks in Random Order shuffle play Playing Tracks in the Desired Order programme playTo delete a name Assigning a Name toCD disc memo function To check the name2 JOG Playing an MD normal playLabel side up Arrow pointing toward the MD deck Disc name Track Playing Music Number time CalendarCurrent track number Remaining time on the track Remaining time Track nameGo to previous Go to next Track To cancel shuffle playTrack number Digital Recording and Analog Recording Before RecordingTrack Marking Recording from the Radio Recording a CDMarking Track Numbers While Recording Recording on an MD ManuallyStop JOG 1Marking Track Numbers Automatically Level synchro function To cancel level synchroErasing all tracks Erasing Recordings erase function2 „ Erasing a single trackMoving Recorded Tracks Move function Dividing Recorded Tracks Divide functionErasing part of a track To stop before the track has been divided Combining Recorded Tracks Combine functionLabelling Recordings title function 2 6 0To stop before the track has been labelled Nuppercase nlowercase Space Nsymbols NnumbersNTo check the titles Listening to Radio When the desired station is not tunedTo improve AM broadcast reception 3,6 Presetting Radio StationsAssigning a Name for a Preset Station station name To change the preset numberFrequency Playing Preset Radio StationsTo erase the station name To change the displayTo listen through the headphones Adjusting the SoundWaking Up to Music To cancel the sleep timerTo change the remaining time while the sleep timer is on Falling Asleep to Music5,6 4,5 Timer-Recording Radio ProgrammesTo cancel the timer To change the timerTo listen to the sound from the cassette deck Connecting Optional EquipmentConnecting a stereo cassette deck Cassette DeckMaintenance PrecautionsRule Guide to the Serial Copy Management SystemSome tracks cannot be combined with others Limitations when recording over an existing trackSystem Limitations of MD MD Display MessagesTroubleshooting Guide Front Panel SpecificationsRestoring the Factory Settings Index to Parts and ControlsMiniDisc deck section Amplifier section Rear PanelRemote RM-SMJ1 Display WindowIndex For Your Information
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