Recording modes
Normal recording mode

When not connected to a component system, there are a few methods that you can perform to record the signal in from the analog input or digital input of the CDR-205X.

■Analog recording (see page 24)

This method records the signal at the analog inputs. The recording level can be adjusted manually.

Finalization

The finalization process writes the TOC data (tracks, etc.) for the disc in a special area on the disc called the PMA. After finalization, CD-Rs can be played in CD players. Even after finalization, CD-RWs can only be played on CD players that are compatible with CD-RWs.

For CD-Rs that have been finalized, you cannot add more recordings, place SKIP commands,

■Digital recording (see page 26)

This method records the signal at the optical digital inputs. The recording level can be adjusted manually.

■Digital Signal synchronous recording (see page 28)

When recording together with a portable MD player or component that does not have an zconnector, you can synchronize the recording with the digital input signal.

About the level sync function

The level sync function detects the space between tracks (songs, etc.) in the recording source and automatically assigns track numbers to them during recording.

■For analog recording

The level sync function automatically turns off. To assign the track numbers, during recording press the

oREC at the locations where you want to add them. If there are gaps of no sound 2 seconds or longer between tracks in the recording source, you can turn on the level sync function and have the track numbers assigned automatically (see page 25).

Erasing recording (CD-RW discs only)

The data recorded on CD-RW discs can be erased and the disc can be used again as many times as desired. (see page 33)

The erasing methods are given below.

•Erasing data on unfinalized CD-RWs Last track erase: Erases only the last track. Multi-track erase: Erases all tracks from the

selected track to the final track. All track erase: Erases all tracks.

•Erasing data on finalized CD-RWs All track erase: Erases all tracks.

TOC erase: Returns a finalized disc to the unfinalized conditions.

•Erasing discs

Erases all data recorded on the CD-RW.

Operations

■For digital recording

The level sync recording automatically turns on. If the digital signal includes the track number information, the track numbers will be automatically assigned. For satellite broadcasts and other digital signals that do not include track number information, turn off the level sync function and assign the track numbers manually (see page 27).

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