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” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES.
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Turn on Smart Space and Auto Cut | S.Space On (factory |
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Turn off Smart Space and Auto Cut | S.Space Off |
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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 AC power cord, the deck will store the last setting (“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”) and apply it the next time you turn on the deck.
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically while recording. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later or edit the MD easily.
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` / 1 | Z N X | x z |
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| m | M |
MENU/NO AMS YES
Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
Press z at the point where you want to add a track number while recording.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
When recording from a CD player or MD deck connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the deck marks track numbers in the same sequence as the source. When recording from other sources connected to the DIGITAL IN connector or a source connected to the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, do the procedure below to mark track numbers automatically.
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “T.Mark” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES.
To | Select |
Turn on Automatic Track Marking | T.Mark LSync (factory |
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Turn off Automatic Track Marking | T.Mark Off |
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4Press MENU/NO.
The deck marks a track number whenever the input signal level drops to
MDs on Recording
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