System limitations

The MD recording system in the unit is significantly different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

•“Disc Full” lights up before the disc has reached the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes)

When 256 tracks have been recorded on the disc, “Disc Full” lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 256 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc. To record new tracks, erase unnecessary tracks or use another MD.

•“Disc Full” lights up before the maximum number of tracks is reached Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing the “Disc Full” indication to light up.

•The remaining recordable time on the MD does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks.

•Some tracks cannot be combined with others

Track combination may become impossible when tracks are edited.

•The remaining recordable time on the MD may decrease by more than the total recorded time, depending on the status of the MD or how you record.

•Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during searching operations.

•Track numbers are not recorded correctly Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording, or (2) when certain CDs are recorded with the Level Sync On for automatic track marking.

•“TOC Reading” appears for a long time If the inserted recordable disc is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears on the display longer than those that have been used.

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