Before you start recording

MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play back music with high quality sound that compares with the sound of CDs. Another feature of MDs is track marking. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on the source you record, the recording method varies. Also, the way the track numbers are recorded differs depending on the source.

When the source you record from is:

• This system’s CD player

–The digital signal from the CD is recorded as it is (digital recording*).

–Track numbers are automatically marked as on the original CD.

• Other digital components

(e.g., a DAT deck)

–When you set MODE SELECTOR on the rear panel of the amplifier to DIGITAL REC, the digital signal from the connected component is recorded as it is (digital recording*).

–When you set MODE SELECTOR on the rear panel of the amplifier to ANALOG REC, the digital signal is converted to an analog signal once, then re-converted to a digital signal and recorded (analog recording).

–A track number is marked at the beginning of a recording, but when you turn on the Level Sync function (see page 43), track numbers are automatically marked in sync with the level of the input signal.

*For details on limitations of digital recording, see page 68.

•This system’s tuner, other analog components or a microphone

(e.g., a tape deck)

–The analog signal is converted to a digital signal and recorded (analog recording).

–A track number is marked at the beginning of a recording, but when you turn on the Level Sync function (see page 43), track numbers are automatically marked in sync with the level of the input signal*.

*Track numbers may not be marked correctly if the sound source is noisy.

Note on the track number of an MD

On an MD, the track number (track sequence), track start and end point information, etc., are recorded in the TOC* area independent of the sound information. You can edit recorded tracks quickly by modifying the TOC information.

* TOC: Table Of Contents

Note on recording on an MD

The MD recording is complete only after all the recording information is entered to TOC at which point TOC stops flashing and goes out. Be careful not to disconnect the mains lead or move the deck before this point. Before disconnecting the mains lead, do the following:

–Remove the MD.

–Press SYSTEM POWER, to turn off the system.

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