Sony MDS-JE500 Playing an MD Using a Timer, Pausing after each track Auto Pause, Playing MDs

Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape

The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in this section make recording from MDs to tape more easy.

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Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape (Auto Space)

The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank space between each track while recording from MDs to tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during later playback.

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” appears in the display.

To cancel Auto Space

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” disappears.

Note

If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the selection whenever the track number changes.

Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient when recording single tracks or multiple, non- consecutive tracks.

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears in the display.

To restart playback

Press áor P.

To cancel Auto Pause

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” disappears.

Note

Playing MDs

Playing an MD Using a Timer

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.

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1Do Steps 1 to 3 in ”Playing an MD” on page 8.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play mode you want.

To play only specific tracks, create a program (see page 20).

3• If you want to specify the time for the start of playback, go to Step 4.

•If you want to specify the time for the end of playback, press áto start playback, then go to Step 4.

•If you want to specify the time for both start and end of playback, go to Step 4.

4Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.

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If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto
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