Editing an MD
Introducing MD Editing Functions
A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The MD editing functions include dividing, joining, moving, erasing single tracks, erasing the entire disc, and more than one of them can be combined as required.
Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 20
This function divides a track by adding a track marking(s) in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to search later.
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A | B | C | D | E |
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Erasing all tracks (ALL ERASE) : Page 23
This function erases data in a disc entirely.
1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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A | B | C | D | E | Track No. |
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All Erase
BLANK DISC
Erasing a Portion of a Track
By combining “DIVIDE,” “ERASE,” and “JOIN,” for example, it is possible to erase only a part of an existing
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
A | B | C | D | E |
Joining a track (JOIN) : Page 21
This function joins two adjacent tracks into a single track by deleting a track marking.
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
A | B | C | D | E |
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Dividing track A into 3 tracks
1st
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Erasing track b
Part to be erased
2nd 3rd
BC
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2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
A A
b c BC
Track No.
joining |
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A | B | C | D | E |
Moving a track (MOVE) : Page 22
This function moves a track by reordering the track numbers.
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
A | B | C | D | E |
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After track B |
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1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
A | C | D | E | B |
Erasing a track (ERASE) : Page 22
This function erases specified tracks. After the erasure, the subsequent tracks are justified and their track numbers are decremented automatically.
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
A | B | C | D | E |
Track No.
After track B and D erasure
1st 2nd 3rd
A CE
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
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Joining
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You can also assign titles to MDs and/or tracks (See page 24).
You can also assign titles to MDs and tracks (see page 24). A title can be assigned to a track or disc. Once a title is assigned, it is displayed in later playback for confirmation.
Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters (digits), and can be input using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase), symbols and numerals.
If “PLAYBACK DISC” or “DISC PROTECTED” appears when you try to edit an MD
You cannot edit such MDs. See page 30.
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