Sharp MD-MX20 Minidisc Recording, Differences from tape recordings, Disc writing TOC

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MINIDISC RECORDING

■Differences from tape recordings

You cannot record music on the reverse side of a Mini- Disc.

MiniDiscs are single sided and should only be inserted with the correct side up in the direction of the arrow on the top of the MiniDisc.

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 (pos- sible 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.

■Disc writing (TOC)

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

The entire MiniDisc 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.

Area for TOC (recording track

Area for recording

numbers, track names, etc.)

the sound

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 the recording or editing being per- formed. (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 enter the stand-by mode.

Do NOT unplug the power cord while the TOC is being re- corded ("TOC" is flashing) and do NOT impart shock to the unit. Otherwise, TOC will not be correctly recorded, and con- sequently proper playback may not be possible.

■About track numbers

When recording from a CD

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

CD

First track

Second track

Third track

Track A

Track B

Track C

 

 

 

MiniDisc

 

Second

 

 

First track

 

track

Third track

Track A

 

Track B

 

Track C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

●When you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the track num- bers recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the track numbers on the CD.

If this happens, correct the track numbers using the DI- VIDE (page 29) and COMBINE (page 29) functions after recording.

Recordings cannot be made in the following situa- tions.

●If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commer- cially available music MiniDisc).

●If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure (page 36).

●If there is no more recording time left on the disc (page 37).

●When the "TOC FULL" message appears (page 39).

●If a disc's TOC has been damaged.

Notes:

●When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is be- ing properly recorded.

●The VOLUME, X-BASS, EQUALIZER and SURROUND controls can be adjusted during recording, with no effect on the recorded signal.

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Contents MD-MX20 Special Notes Please retain this informationImportant Safeguards Near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowlContents AccessoriesGeneral PrecautionsVolume control Care of compact discsNames of Controls and Indicators Front panelDisplay window Rear panelRemote control Speaker section Antenna connection Preparation for USESpeaker connection Removing the speaker grilles Connecting the AC power cordDemo mode Placing the systemWhen bright Lights up When dark Goes out Remote control To change the brightness of the displayPrecautions for battery use DimmerON/STAND-BY Memory Enter Setting the ClockClock Pre-programmed equalizer VolumeSound Control Extra bass X-BASSCompact Disc Operation CD playbackTo remove a MiniDisc Minidisc OperationMiniDisc playback Press the MD 06 buttonCue and review Convenient CD and Minidisc OperationsApss Auto Program Search System MD/CD 3 MD/CDCD H Apms Automatic Programmable Music SelectorClear CD H MD H Repeat and random play ModeTime Switching the time displayChanging the display during MiniDisc playback DisplayManual tuning Auto tuningPreset Preset tuningPreset memory scan Clear Memory EnterDisc writing TOC Minidisc RecordingDifferences from tape recordings About track numbersTo check the remaining time available for record- ing To cancel the operationRecording from a CD onto a MiniDisc One-Touch Editing To stop recordingTrack editing from a CD onto a MiniDisc Press the REC button To record without using One-Touch EditingApms recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc Press the CD 06 buttonTo record the track number while recording Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDiscCheck the recordable time by pressing the Display button What the editing function can do TIMER/DELETEMinidisc Editing To create a disc nameTo create a track name To erase a track nameJog dial To delete a character TIMER/DELETE NAME/TOC Edit 3 MD Memory EnterTo change disc names and track names To add a characterTwo consecutive tracks can be combined into one track When both tracks have a nameDivide Combine Press the MEMORY/ENTER button againMove Designated track can be moved to any desired positionTo erase tracks one at a time Erase All EraseTracks you want to erase can be erased one at a time All of the tracks you want to erase can be erased at onceJog dial 2 CD H Timer OperationTimer playback/Timer recording Tuner Band 2 AUXSleep operation Simultaneous sleep and timer operationSTAND-BY Connecting external units Using External UnitsHeadphones Listening to sound from an external unit Manual recordingWhat is a MINIDISC? Minidisc System Limitations TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs GeneralMiniDisc recording and playback Resetting the MicrocomputerRemote control Radio receptionSymbol Error MessagesError messages Meaning Remedy Number orMaintenance SpecificationsMemo Memo Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service Model Specific Section
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