JVC CA-MXS6MD manual Stereo Long-HourRecording

Stereo Long-Hour Recording ( )

On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times long- hour recording without losing stereo sound.

This feature can be used for any recording method provided with this unit.

Songs (tracks) can be recorded on a single MD using different recording length modes (LONG MODE — SP: Standard Play, LP2: 2 Times Long Play, LP4: 4 Times Long Play).

To make a recording using this feature, follow the

basic procedure below:

1Check the recording remaining time of the MD you want to use for recording. (See the right column, “To check the remaining recording time.”)

2Press LONG MODE to set the desired recording length mode (LONG MODE — SP/LP2/LP4).

•Each time you press the button, the recording length modes change as follows and the corresponding indicator lights in the display:

SP LP2

(Standard Play) (2 Times Long Play)

LP4

(4 Times Long Play)

SP: Signifies standard-hour stereo recording. The number of hours usable for recording is the same as shown on the package of the MD.

LP2:Signifies 2 times long-hour stereo recording. The number of hours usable for recording is twice as long as shown on the package of the MD.

LP4:Signifies 4 times long-hour stereo recording. The number of hours usable for recording is 4 times as long as shown on the package of the MD.

3Press REC MODE to select the recording method if necessary.

4Start recording.

•For more detailed explanation, see the following pages describing the actual recording methods.

REMEMBER to check the remaining recording time of MDs before starting recording

The remaining recording time of MDs will be calculated and shown, based on the recording length mode (SP/LP2/ LP4) currently selected.

Before starting recording or using the Recording Timer, check the recording time remaining on the MD for each recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4) and select the optimum recording length mode.

To check the remaining recording time

1 Insert an MD to record on.

2 Select any source other than “MD.”

3 Press LONG MODE to select the recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4).

4 Press REC PAUSE (or MD REC PAUSE on the remote control).

The unit enters recording pause mode. The track number to be recorded and the remaining

recording time are shown in the main display.

5 Press 7to cancel the recording pause mode after checking the remaining recording time.

Now you can proceed with your recording operation or Recording Timer operation.

If you want to check the remaining time in other recording length modes, repeat steps 3 to 5.

Precautions for performing long-hour stereo recording

After having made long-hour stereo recordings on this unit, pay attention to the following:

•Songs (tracks) recorded in 2 times or 4 times long- hour recording mode can only be played back on the equipment provided with MDLP, compatible with a long-hour stereo recording function; otherwise, “ LP:” is displayed before a title and playback proceeds without sounds.

•When editing songs (tracks) on an MD, you cannot join (JOIN) songs (tracks) recorded in different recording length modes (SP/LP2/LP4).

More about MDLP

•You cannot make a long-hour monaural recording using this unit.

•Sound quality will decrease as the recording length mode changes to LP2 (little) and LP4 (much). To obtain the best sound quality, it is recommended to use the SP mode when recording.

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