therefore disable the 3 second gapping feature in MusicMatch Jukebox Plus before recording. To do this, Start MusicMatch Jukebox Plus, click on Options, then scroll down and click on MiniDisc Analog Trackmarking. The check mark will disappear to show the feature is no longer enabled.
11.During recording it not advisable to use any other applications on your system. Most MP3 players require large amounts of resources to ensure flawless MP3 decoding and playback. If you interfere with the computer during recording, it can effect MP3 decoding, which can in turn effect the quality of your recording. Read the next section for further tips on getting the best results out of your DG1.
Tips for getting the best results with your DG1
The DG1 is a high fidelity, digital medium for transferring audio between a PC and MiniDisc recorder. Because it is digital, it will only ever send what it information it receives and cannot therefore effect the quality of your recording in any way. If you're finding distortion in a recording, there are a couple of possible reasons.
The first is that the original source MP3 or wav file contains distortion, or is being corrupted during playback. Because the DG1 plays these files exactly, any anomalies in an original recording, or that occur during playback, will also be played. To reduce the likelihood of distortion in your source file, make sure not to use your computer for any other tasks during ripping, MP3 compression, or playback. Contact the vendor of your ripper and encoder to make sure you meet their minimum system requirements and are using the program correctly.
If your source file does not contain any distortion, another place that it can be corrupted is in the MiniDisc recorder. Make sure that the DG1's output level is not set too high. Having the output of the DG1 set higher than the maximum input level of your MiniDisc recorder can cause degradation in sound quality. Most MiniDisc recorders have an input level indicator that allows you to monitor the strength of the input signal. Verify that the MiniDisc recorder is not being overloaded. If distortion is still occurring, make sure that the lens of your MiniDisc recorder is clean.
The DG1 automatically adds track marks without the need for a two or three second gap of silence between each track. Many media players offer a gapping facility as a
Warranties and Disclaimer
The actual physical dimensions and capabilities of the DG1 may differ slightly from illustrations and descriptions contained within this manual. Every effort has been made to ensure that electrical functionality has been maintained wherever possible. Xitel reserves the right to change specifications of the DG1 or the bundled software without notice. Xitel warrants the DG1 against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase from an authorized dealer or Xitel representative. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable. At Xitel's sole discretion, proof of purchase and/or the DG1's serial number will be required to initiate any warranty claim. This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to the user's computer, hardware, software or any other related system configuration the DG1 is installed with. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence,
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