Sony MDS-302 - Manual (Page 8)

Recording on MDs
Useful Tips for Recording
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Checking the remaining recordable time on
the MD
• When you press DISPI.AY while recording, the
remaining recordable time on the MD appears.
• When you press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
recorder is stopped, the display changes as follows;
total recorcied time, remaining recordable time on
the MD, disc name (see page 13).
If "Auto Cut" appears in the display
The Auto Cut Function has been activated. This
happens when there is no sound input for more than
30 seconcis while INPUd’ is at DIGITAL and the source
connected through DIGITAL IN. The recorder changes
to recording pause and the 30 seconds of silence are
replaced bv a blank of about 3 seconds.
If "Smart Space" appears in the display
The Smart Space Function has been activated. This
happens w'hen there has been an extended silence (of
not more than 30 seconds) between two input signals
when INPUT is at DIGITAL and the source connected
through DIGITAL IN. The Smart Space Function
instantaneously replaces the silence with a blank of
about 3 seconds even as the recorder continues
recording.
Adjusting the Recording Level
When recording a sound source while INPUT is at
.ANALOG and the source connected through LINE IN,
use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before
starting recording.
REC LEVEL
1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on page 6.
2 Play the portion of the program source with the
strongest signal level.
3 While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to
adjust the recording level so that the peak level
meters reach their highest point without turning on
the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of
"OVER" IS acceptable.
4 Stop playing the program source.
5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from
Step 8 of "Recording on an MD" on page 6.
Playing back tracks just recorded
Do this procedure to immediately playback tracks that
have just been recorded.
Press t> immediately after stopping recording.
Playback starts from the first track of the material just
recorded.
To play from the first track of the MD after recording
1 Pre.ss ■ again after stopping recording.
2 Press t>.
Playback starts from the first track of the .MD.
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