Recording on MDs
Recording Tips
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Z EJECT | AMS |
Monitoring the input signal (Input
Monitor)
You can monitor the selected input signal even when you aren’t recording it.
1Press Z to eject the MD.
2Use INPUT to select the program source to be monitored.
3Press z.
•When “ANALOG” is selected by INPUT
The analog signal input from the ANALOG IN jacks is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after A/D conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
“AD - DA” appears in the display during this time.
•When “OPTICAL” or “COAXIAL” is selected by
INPUT
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
“- DA” appears in the display during this time.
Stopping the input monitor
Press x.
Erasing blank portions automatically
(Smart Space/Auto Cut)
The recorder can be set to automatically erase any blanks that are produced when the signal is interrupted during recording. The function which activates (Smart Space or Auto Cut) depends on the length of the interruption, as described below.
Smart Space
If the signal is interrupted for less than 30 seconds, Smart Space replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about 3 seconds, then continues the recording. “Smart Space” appears in the display during this time.
Auto Cut
If the signal is interrupted for about 30 seconds, Auto Cut replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about 3 seconds, then pauses the recording. “Auto Cut” appears in the display during this time.
Do the procedure below to turn Smart Space and Auto Cut on or off.
1While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Smart Space” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) and select “On” for automatic operation and “Off” for no automatic operation, then press AMS or YES.
4Press MENU/NO.
Note
•If you start recording with no signal input, Smart Space and Auto Cut will not operate until the signal is input regardless of the setting.
•Smart Space does not affect the order of the track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space occurs in the middle of a track.
•Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem with Smart Space.
•If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will store the last setting and recall it the next time you turn on the recorder.
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