Sony MDS-E12 operating instructions Additional Information, System Limitations

Additional

Information

This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your MD recorder.

System Limitations

The recording system of your MD or Mini-disc recorder is radically different from those use din cassette and DAT recorders, 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” appears in the display even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time

When too many tracks have been recorded in the MD, “Disc Full” appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 256 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use a second recordable MD.

“Disc Full” appears before the maximum number of tracks or the maximum recording time has been reached

Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, increasing the track count and causing “Disc Full” to appear.

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing a number of short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds* in length (in stereo mode) are not counted, so erasing them may not lead to an increase in recording time.

*In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 24 seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 48 seconds.

The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time

Recording is in minimum units of 2 seconds* each (in stereo mode), no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may therefore be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may be further reduced by scratches on the disc, which are automatically deleted, further reducing time.

*In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 4 seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 8 seconds.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

•The correct remaining recordable time on the MD may not be displayed.

•You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has already been recorded over several times. If this happens, erase the track.

•The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.

•Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.

•You may find it impossible to name a track while recording over an existing track.

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