Adding a track mark

You can add track marks so that the separated part after the track mark is as a new track.

The track numbers will increase as follows.

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TRACK MARK

1 While playing or pausing an MD, press TRACK MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark. “MARK ON” appears in the display, and a track mark is added. The track number will increase by one.

To add track marks while recording

Press TRACK MARK on the recorder or the remote commander.

Note

TRACK MARK on the remote controller does not function during playback.

Erasing a track mark

When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows.

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1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press P to pause.

2 Find the track mark by pressing = slightly.

For example, to erase the third track mark, find the beginning of the third track. “00:00” appears in the display.

3 Press TRACK MARK to erase the mark.

“MARK OFF” appears in the display. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined.

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The combined track whose mark has been erased is recorded with the date and time of the beginning of the first of the two combined tracks.

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Sony MZ-R30 operating instructions Adding a track mark, Erasing a track mark, To add track marks while recording, 21-EN

MZ-R30 specifications

The Sony MZ-R30, released in the late 1990s, is a notable model in the MiniDisc player lineup, renowned for its compact design and advanced audio quality. This portable device signified a groundbreaking shift in digital audio, introduced during a period when CDs dominated the market. The MZ-R30's innovative technology and user-friendly features made it appealing to a wide range of music enthusiasts.

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