Recording on MDs

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected input signal through the recorder’s output connectors.

1Press ¤EJECT to remove the MD.

2Set INPUT according to the input signal you want to monitor.

When INPUT is set to ANALOG

The analog signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN is output to DIGITAL OUT after A/D conversion, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

When INPUT is set to DIGITAL

The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

Note

Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor signal does not become monaural.

3Press r.

If INPUT is set to ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in the display.

If INPUT is set to DIGITAL, “-DA”appears in the display.

If “Auto Cut” appears in the display (Auto Cut)

There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the recorder changes to recording pause.

zYou can turn off the Auto Cut Function

For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the display” below.

If “Smart Space” appears in the display (Smart Space)

When there has been an extended silence of up to 30 seconds in length, and the signal is input again, the silence is replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the recorder continues recording.

Note

However, if you begin recording during such an extended silent portion, the smart space function will not be activated.

To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function

1While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display “Setup Menu”.

2Turn AMS until “Smart Space” menu appears in the display, then press AMS.

3Turn AMS until “S.Space OFF” appears in the display, then press AMS.

4Press EDIT/NO.

To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function again

1Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function” above.

2Turn AMS until “S.Space ON” appears in the display, then press AMS.

3Press EDIT/NO.

Notes

•When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut Function is also turned off automatically.

•The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are factory set to on.

•If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will recall the last setting (on or off) of the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on the recorder.

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