Sharp MD-X8 Basic Information on Minidiscs, Differences from tape recordings, About track numbers

BASIC INFORMATION ON MINIDISCS

HDifferences from tape recordings

You cannot record music on the back side of a MiniDisc.

MiniDiscs cannot be inserted when they are turned over. (Page 18)

You don’t need to search for the starting point at which to record.

The unit automatically finds the point at which recording can start. Recording will start from that point.

You can check the total or remaining recordable time (possible recording) before recording.

This lets you plan a recording session so that the last song will not come to an abrupt end before it has finished. (Page 30)

The date and time of a recording are automatically saved with the recording.

If you have set the date and time, they will be automatically recorded when a recording is made. (Page 25)

HInformation (TOC) to be recored on an

MD

The TOC (Table of Contents) is information on track numbers and recording areas to allow the unit to recognize musical selections or sounds.

HNote about making digital copies

MiniDiscs are designed so that further copies cannot be made from digitally recorded MiniDisc tracks. This is a specification of the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).

HAbout track numbers

When you make a recording on a MiniDisc, track numbers are created automatically.

When recording from CDs inserted in this unit or making a digital recording from an external unit (CD or MD)

New track numbers will be created automatically according to the original tracks (Synchro mark function).

IWhen you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the track numbers on the CD.

First track	Second track	Third track
Track A	Track B	Track C
First track	Second	Third track
	track
Track A	Track B	Track C

When recording from this unit's radio

One continuous recording is regarded as a single track.

The entire MD is controlled depending on this TOC, which enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to automatically record in a vacant area.

IThe TOC is recorded in a specific area on a MiniDisc, which is not used for sound recording.

First track

Track A

First track

(Track A)

Second track	Third track
Track B	Track C

(Track B) (Track C)

Area for TOC (recording track	Area for recording
	the sound
numbers, track names, etc.)

When you start recording or editing, “TOC” will appear in the display window.

This indicates that information in the TOC is now being changed according to recording or editing being performed. (The changed TOC is not yet recorded on the MiniDisc at this time.)

The TOC is recorded when

•you stop recording.

•you switch to another input source.

•you eject the MiniDisc.

•you turn the power off.

Do NOT unplug the power cord while the TOC is being recorded (“TOC” is flashing) Also, donot subject the unit any shocks or sharp jolts. Otherwise, the TOC will not be correctly recorded, and consequently proper playback may not be possible.

When recording from external analog equipment

If there is 1.5 seconds or more of silence, the blank space is assumed to be the space between tracks, and a new track number is created automatically (Auto mark function).

IIf the signal to be recorded contains some noise, the track numbers may not be properly created.

IYou can also record musical selections as a single track without using the Auto mark function.

About 1.5 seconds

Silence

First track Second track

Note:

IWhen an external unit, such as a DAT, is connected and a recording is made, the Auto mark function will work properly.

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