Sony MDS-E10 manual System Limitations, Limitations when recording over an existing track

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Additional

Information

This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your MD recorder.

System Limitations

The recording system of your MD or Mini-disc recorder is radically different from those use din cassette and DAT recorders, 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” appears in the display even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time

When too many tracks have been recorded in the MD, “Disc Full” appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 256 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use a second recordable MD.

“Disc Full” appears before the maximum number of tracks or the maximum recording time has been reached

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

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing a number of short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds* in length (in stereo mode) are not counted, so erasing them may not lead to an increase in recording time.

*In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 24 seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 48 seconds.

The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time

Recording is in minimum units of 2 seconds* each (in stereo mode), no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may therefore be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may be further reduced by scratches on the disc, which are automatically deleted, further reducing time.

*In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 4 seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 8 seconds.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

•The correct remaining recordable time on the MD may not be displayed.

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

•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 name a track while recording over an existing track.

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Contents MDS-E10 For customers in the Europe For customers in CanadaOwner’s Record Precautions On safetyOn power sources On cleaningWhere to keep thge MDs Regular maintenanceHandling MDs About This ManualTable of Contents Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Descriptions Rear Panel Descriptions Remote Descriptions Location and Function of Parts ¥ M.SCAN button » Scroll button@¼ Clear button @Á x stop buttonDisplay Window Descriptions Using the Display Window When you insert an MDWhile 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 you pause recording When Protected is displayedWhen Din Unlock flashes 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 AMSMonitoring the input signal Input Recording TipsErasing blank portions automatically Smart Space/Auto Cut Marking Track Numbers While Recording Track Marking Marking track numbers manually Manual Track MarkingMarking track numbers automatically Automatic Track Marking Do steps 1 to 7 of Recording on an MD on To stop Time Machine RecordingDo steps 1 to 6 of Recording on an MD on Press Music Sync To stop Music Synchro-recordingPress CD-SYNC Start 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 Specific Track Locating a track with AMSPlaying a track by entering the track Number Z To go to Do the followingX t N o N a m e 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 s Locating a Particular Point in a TrackReserving the next track during play Next Track Play Locating a point while monitoring Sound SearchWhen the play mode is Recorder repeats Playing Tracks Repeatedly Repeat PlayRepeating the current track Repeat 1 Play Z Repeating all the tracks on the MD Repeat All Play ZPlaying Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play Z Continue playing the track or use M to locateTo stop Repeat A-B Play Press H1 0 0 / 3 S 1 2 m 2 7 s Creating Your Own Program Program PlayProgramming the tracks Checking the order of tracks ProgramMulti-access Play 1 - 0 Tr 0 m 0 0 s1 - 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 s Storing the Located Track toM o r i z i n g M.ACCESS Multi-access play ZChecking the program Tr 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f Returning to the Specified Point Locate PlayTo mark the desired point Mark Press AMS or YES Press MENU/NOPausing After Each Track Auto Pause Fine adjusting the marked point RehearsalH e a r s a l 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 PlayBefore you start editing RAM editing and Disc editingTo select RAM editing To select Disc editingUsing buttons and control for editing Operations Erasing Tracks EraseAbout indication which appears during Editing About indications which appear after EditingErasing all tracks on an MD ALL Erase Erasing a portion of a track A-B EraseErasing consecutive tracks Multitrack Erase Example Erasing portion B2 of the second trackCombining Tracks Combine Combining two tracks CombineCombining consecutive tracks Multi track Combine Example combining the second track and fourth TrackMoving Tracks Move Example Moving the second track after the third trackDividing Tracks Divide Dividing a track after selecting a trackDividing a track after selecting Dividing point Example Dividing the second trackNaming a Track or MD using the controls On the recorder I n T r 2Naming a Track or MD Name 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 CopyRenaming a track or MD Z Erasing a track or disc name Name EraseErasing all names on the MD Name All Erase To rename a track or disc name, do the followingUndoing the Last Edit Undo Changing Recorded Level after Recording S.F EditChanging the level of a whole track To Use Fade In/Fade Out To force a stop during writingDuring writing, press x Stop, MENU/NO or Clear Turn AMS until YES appears on the displayFade in and Fade Out Z Fade-in Play and Fade-in RecordingFade-out Play and Fade-out Recording Control terminal functions Control terminal CTRL-S Mini-jack typeControl functions Other FunctionsUsing a Timer Playing an MD using a timerRecording on an MD using a timer Setting the keyboard Connecting a keyboard to the MD recorderSelecting keyboard type Naming a Track or MD Using the Keyboard Short cut to the naming procedureUsing the Edit Menu Operations using the US or JP keyboards Operations using the 10-key padOperating the Recorder Through the Keyboard Button or function KeyAssigning Characters to Keyboard Keys Assigning a characterClearing key assignments Recorder Using a Keyboard Keyboard Operations English Keyboard LayoutKeyboard Operations 10-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 mountingSetup Menu Table To access the Setup MenuSetting Menu item Function Parameters FactoryLast Mode Memory To access the Edit MenuEdit Menu Table Menu item Sub item Function
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