Sony Master Your Audio Recording with MDS E10 Manual and Tips
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Recording on MDs

Recording Tips

INPUT

MENU / NO

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Z EJECT

AMS

Monitoring the input signal (Input

Monitor)

You can monitor the selected input signal even when you aren’t recording it.

1Press Z to eject the MD.

2Use INPUT to select the program source to be monitored.

3Press z.

•When “ANALOG” is selected by INPUT

The analog signal input from the ANALOG IN jacks is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after A/D conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

“AD - DA” appears in the display during this time.

•When “OPTICAL” or “COAXIAL” is selected by

INPUT

The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

“- DA” appears in the display during this time.

Stopping the input monitor

Press x.

Erasing blank portions automatically

(Smart Space/Auto Cut)

The recorder can be set to automatically erase any blanks that are produced when the signal is interrupted during recording. The function which activates (Smart Space or Auto Cut) depends on the length of the interruption, as described below.

Smart Space

If the signal is interrupted for less than 30 seconds, Smart Space replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about 3 seconds, then continues the recording. “Smart Space” appears in the display during this time.

Auto Cut

If the signal is interrupted for about 30 seconds, Auto Cut replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about 3 seconds, then pauses the recording. “Auto Cut” appears in the display during this time.

Do the procedure below to turn Smart Space and Auto Cut on or off.

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) and select “On” for automatic operation and “Off” for no automatic operation, then press AMS or YES.

4Press MENU/NO.

Note

•If you start recording with no signal input, Smart Space and Auto Cut will not operate until the signal is input regardless of the setting.

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

•Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem with Smart Space.

•If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will store the last setting and recall it the next time you turn on the recorder.

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Contents MDS-E10 For customers in Canada For customers in the EuropeOwner’s Record On power sources PrecautionsOn safety On cleaningHandling MDs Where to keep thge MDsRegular maintenance About This ManualTable of Contents Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Descriptions Rear Panel Descriptions Remote Descriptions @¼ Clear button Location and Function of Parts ¥ M.SCAN button» Scroll button @Á x stop buttonDisplay Window Descriptions When you insert an MD Using the Display WindowWhile the recorder is stopped 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 remoteXWhen connecting with mixer Hooking Up the Audio ComponentsMD recorder Getting StartedRecording on an MD When 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 Menu / no YES Level / Display / Char AMSRecording Tips Monitoring the input signal InputErasing blank portions automatically Smart Space/Auto Cut Marking track numbers manually Manual Track Marking Marking Track Numbers While Recording Track MarkingMarking track numbers automatically Automatic 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 toMulti-access play Z M o r i z i n g M.ACCESSChecking the program 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 PlayTo select RAM editing Before you start editingRAM editing and Disc editing To select Disc 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 Copying names Name Copy Copying the same name to all tracks Disc. Name All CopyErasing 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 Recorded Level after Recording S.F Edit Undoing the Last Edit UndoChanging the level of a whole track 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 Fade in and Fade Out ZFade-out Play and Fade-out Recording Control functions Control terminal functionsControl terminal CTRL-S Mini-jack type Other FunctionsPlaying an MD using a timer Using a TimerRecording on an MD using a timer Connecting a keyboard to the MD recorder Setting the keyboardSelecting keyboard type Short cut to the naming procedure Naming a Track or MD Using the KeyboardUsing the Edit Menu Operating the Recorder Through the Keyboard Operations using the US or JP keyboardsOperations using the 10-key pad Button or function KeyAssigning a character Assigning Characters to Keyboard KeysClearing key assignments Keyboard Operations 10-Keyboard Layout Recorder Using a KeyboardKeyboard Operations English Keyboard Layout OperatingLimitations when recording over an existing track System LimitationsTrouble 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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