Sony MDS-JE530 18GB, Recording Tips, Erasing blank portions automatically, Smart Space/Auto Cut

Recording on MDs

Recording Tips

When INPUT is set to OPT or COAX

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 LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion. “- DA” appears in the display at this time.

Erasing blank portions automatically

(Smart Space/Auto Cut)

The deck 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 three 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 three 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 deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “S.Space On” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES.

To	Select
Turn on Smart Space and Auto Cut	S.Space On (factory
	setting)
Turn off Smart Space and Auto Cut	S.Space Off

4Press MENU/NO.

Notes

•If you start recording with no signal input, Smart Space and Auto Cut will not operate 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 deck or disconnect the mains lead, the deck will store the last setting (“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.

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