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Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording

If “Protected” appears in the display

The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the disc (see “To protect an MD against accidental erasure” on page 7).

If “Din Unlock” flashes in the display

•The digital program source which you set with INPUT in Step 4 on page 6, is not connected.

To continue, connect the program source properly.

•The program source is not on. Turn on the program source.

Depending on the source being recorded, track numbers are marked in the following ways:

•When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT set to DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN: The recorder automatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat play) or two or more tracks with the same track number (e.g. from different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or tracks are recorded as a single, continuous track with a single track number.

If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked for tracks of less than 4 seconds.

•When recording from a source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN with INPUT set to ANALOG, and “LEVEL- SYNC” does not light up (see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 12) or when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN with INPUT set to DIGITAL:

The source will be recorded as a single track. You can divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 22) or mark track numbers during recording by using the Track Marking Function on page 12.

If “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the recorder automatically marks track numbers when recording analog source or digital recording of DAT or satellite broadcasts (see “Marking track numbers automatically” on page 12).

•When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with INPUT set to DIGITAL, the recorder automatically marks a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes.

If “Cannot Copy” appears in the display

The recorder uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).

MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital output connector (see page 33).

When recording digital signals that have been emphasized (in the higher frequencies)

The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.

When the recorder is recording or in recording pause, digital signals input through DIGITAL IN are output to DIGITAL OUT with the same sampling rate.

To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input Monitor Function (see page 10).

Useful Tips for Recording

DISPLAY/CHAR

Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

•When you press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly while recording, the display changes as follows: elapsed recording time, remaining recordable time on the MD, track name.

•When you press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly while the recorder is stopped, the display changes as follows: total recorded time, remaining recordable time on the MD, disc name (see page 15).

Basic Operations

When “TOC” flashes in the display

The recorder is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not turn off the power, move the recorder, or pull out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through recording are saved when you update the TOC by ejecting the MD.

When the PLAY MODE is PROGRAM or SHUFFLE

The PLAY MODE is switched to CONTINUE automatically.

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