Kenwood MZ-B3 manual System limitations, Symptom Cause

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System limitations

The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder 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.

Symptom

Cause

"TR FULL" appears even before

When 254 tracks have been recorded on the

the disc has reached the

disc, "TR FULL" appears regardless of the total

maximum recording time (120

recorded time. More than 254 tracks cannot be

or 148 minutes in monaural, 60

recorded on the disc.

or 74 minutes in stereo).

To continue recording, erase unnecessary

 

tracks.

 

 

"TR FULL" appears even before

Repeating recording and erasing may cause

the disc has reached the

fragmentation and scattering of data.

maximum track number or

Although those scattered data can be read,

recording time.

each fragment is counted as a track. In this

 

case, the number of tracks may reach 254 and

 

further recording is not possible.

 

To continue recording, erase unnecessary

 

tracks.

 

 

Track marks cannot be erased.

When the data of a track is fragmented, the

 

track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds

 

long cannot be erased.

 

 

The remaining recording time

Tracks of under 24 seconds in monaural (12

does not increase even after

seconds in stereo) in length are not counted

erasing numerous short tracks.

and so erasing them may not lead to an

 

increase in the recording time.

 

 

The total recorded time and the

Recording is done in minimum units of 4

remaining time on the disc may

seconds (2 seconds in stereo) each, no matter

not total the maximum

how short the material. Even if the last unit of

recording time (120 or 148

recording is less than 4 seconds, it is counted as

minutes in monaural, 60 or 74

a unit of 4 seconds. Then 4 seconds’ space is

minutes in stereo).

put before recording starts again to prevent the

 

last unit of the previous track from being

 

erased.

 

The contents recorded may thus be shorter

 

than the maximum recording capacity.

 

 

The edited tracks may exhibit sound dropout during search operations.

The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are played at higher speed than normal playback.

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Contents Portable MiniDisc Recorder Owner’s Record InformationFor Customers in the USA Welcome Table of contents Power sources Additional informationLid BottomSlide Open and open Alkaline batteriesPress Recording an MD rightSound source Microphone Display window while recordingLid down to close Insert an MD with the labelTo listen in stereo sound Play PressDisplay window while playing back If the play does not startStop IndicatorDictating To release the digital VOR functionTo stop recording Stereo microphone To MIC Plug in Power Mono monauralRecording in stereo with an external microphone VariousPortable CD player, portable MD player, etc To 2 or Red White RK-G128 not supplied To MIC Plug in PowerRecording from other equipment To record from a monaural playerTrack marking to divide a recording Track marking while recordingContinue to next page m Track marking important points Tips on track marksTips on recording To know the remaining time, etc ∙ While in stop mode∙ While recording Ways Setting the clock to stamp the recorded timeIf you make a mistake while setting the clock RecordingCharging the built-in battery for the clock Playing tracks repeatedly To switch to normal playbackListening at a fast speed Various waysTips on playback To know the time and track nameVarious To lock the controls Hold functionListening with other equipment To listen with a monaural playerTrack marking Track numbers increase Track marking a recordingEditing recorded Various ways To add track marks while recordingPause Erasing a track markErase a track mark Track numbers decrease Appears for about 2 secondsPstop Play Erasing a trackTo erase a part of a track To erase other tracksErasing a whole disc RREC PstopUsing on a lithium ion rechargeable battery Using on house currentTo wall outlet AC-E45HG AC power adaptor not supplied To DC Batteries Record When to charge or replace the batteriesBattery lifea Ing bPrecautions For Customers in the USA To remove the manganese dioxide lithium batteryYou cannot record using a timer Mechanical shock or vibrationAdditional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/SolutionAdditional information Symptom Cause System limitationsError messages Error message Meaning/RemedyTR Full System SpecificationsGeneral How MiniDiscs work What is the MD?Optional accessories Premastered MDsShock-Resistant Memory Quick Random AccessHow the MiniDisc got so small User TOC Music Data AreaLooking at the controls RecorderCurrent location Display windowRecorded portion Disc length Remote controller Carrying caseSony MZ-B3 E Sony MZ-B3 E
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