Sony MDS-JE530 Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape, 29GB, Inserting blanks between tracks during

Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape

MENU/NO AMS YES

Inserting blanks between tracks during

play (Auto Space)

The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a three- second blank between tracks during play. This function is useful when you’re recording from an MD to an analog tape since the three-second blank enables you to use the Multi-AMS function later to locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.

1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

To	Select
Turn on Auto Space	Auto Space
Turn off Auto Space	Auto Off (factory setting)

4Press MENU/NO.

Notes

•If you select “Auto Space” and record a selection containing multiple track numbers (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on the tape in between the various sections.

•If you turn off the deck or disconnect the mains lead, the deck will store the last setting (“Auto Space” or “Auto Off”) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.

Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after each track to give you time to locate the next track to be recorded.

1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

To	Select
Turn on Auto Pause	Auto Pause
Turn off Auto Pause	Auto Off (factory setting)

4Press MENU/NO.

To resume play after pausing

Press H.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the mains lead, the deck will store the last setting (“Auto Pause” or “Auto Off”) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.

Playing MDs

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