Sony CDP-XA555ES - Manual (Page 19)

Recording From CDs
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Recording From CDs
Useful Tips for Recording
These functions make recording CDs more convenient.
PEAK SEARCH
A.SPACE
p
Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search)
The player locates a peak level among the tracks to be
recorded so you can adjust the recording level before
you start recording.
1
Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH.
“PEAK” flashes in the display and the player plays
the portion of with the high level.
2 Adjust the recording level on the deck.
3
Press p on the player to stop Peak Search.
“PEAK” disappears from the display.
Note
The portion with the peak level may differ every time you try
the adjustment on the same disc. However, the difference is,
so slight that you won’t find any problem in adjusting the
recording level precisely.
Locating each track on a tape using the
AMS function (Auto Space)
The Auto Space function inserts a blank space of 3
seconds between each track while playing, and enables
you to locate each track using the AMS function of the
deck.
Before you start playing, press A.SPACE.
“AUTO SPACE” appears in the display.
To cancel Auto Space
Press A.SPACE until “AUTO SPACE” disappears from the
display.
Note
If you use the Auto Space function when recording, for
example, a medley or symphony, the sound may be
interrupted where the track number changes. This happens
when the track numbers are assigned in the middle of a piece.
You can freely specify the playing time
See “You can freely specify the tape length” on page 17.
You can change discs during Time Fade
If the play ends before the specified fade-out time, (for
example, when you record CD-singles on a tape) change
the disc. The specified fade-out time is based on the
playing time.
You can fade in when you resume playing in Step 4
After you reverse the tape, press FADER.
Note
If you press 0 or ) during Time Fade Play, Time Fade
will be cancelled.