Appendix

MD system limitations

The recording system in your MD recorder is radically different from those used in tape and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are inherent to the MD recording system and are not a result of mechanical trouble.

“Can’t REC” is displayed before the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes) has been reached

Once 255 tracks have been recorded on one MD, “Can’t REC” is displayed regardless of the total recorded time.

“Disc Full” is displayed before the maximum number of tracks (255) have been recorded

During Automatic track-marking, fluctuations in emphasis within songs may be interpreted as song intervals, increasing the total number of tracks and causing “Disc Full” to be displayed.

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.

“TOC Reading” is displayed continuously

The “TOC Reading” display lasts longer than normal when a brand new (blank) disc is inserted.

The total recorded time and the remaining time on the MD do not total to the maximum recording time

•Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter how short the material.

•The MD recorder displays the length of the largest continuous blank area as the remaining time. Therefore, if there are several separate blank spaces, the remaining time will only display a time equivalent to the largest continuous blank space.

Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations.

Track numbers are not recorded correctly

Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording.

It is not possible to erase part of a track using the A-B Erase function

The MD recorder organizes the audio data in sound groups and clusters. The minimum size of these units may not consist of less than 10 seconds of stereo sound.

The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of MDs recorded in monaural.

Copy protection (SCMS)

As a digital audio component, this MD recorder conforms with the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) standards. The Serial Copy Management System restricts copies made by recording digital signals to the first- generation copies only. Therefore, an MD recorded from a digital input source cannot be used as a source for making another digital recording.

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