Sony MDS-S40 - Manual (Page 26)

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Playing MDs
Changing the contents of the program
While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, do
steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 25,
followed by one of the procedures below:
To Do the following:
Tips for Recording From
MDs to Tape
AMS MENU/NO YES
` / 1 N z x X Z
> .
m M
Inserting blanks between tracks during
play (Auto Space)
The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a three-
second blank between tracks during play. This function is
useful when you’re recording from an MD to an analog
tape since the three-second blank enables you to use the
Multi-AMS function later to locate the beginning of tracks
on the tape.
1
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Auto” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting, then press AMS or YES.
To Select
Turn on Auto Space Auto Space
Turn off Auto Space Auto Off (factory setting)
4
Press MENU/NO.
Notes
• If you select “Auto Space” and record a selection containing
multiple track numbers (for example, a medley or symphony),
blank spaces will be created on the tape in between the various
sections.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will store the last setting (“Auto Space” or “Auto Off”)
and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.
Erase a track Press m/M repeatedly until the
number of the unwanted track flashes,
then press CLEAR.
Erase all tracks Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the track
numbers disappear.
Add a track at the
beginning of the
program Press m repeatedly until “0” flashes
before the first track number, then do steps
3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on
page 25.
Add a track in the
middle of the
program Press m/M repeatedly until the track
number which will precede the new track
flashes. Press AMS to display flashing
“0, ” then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming
the tracks” on page 25.
Add a track to the
end of the program Press M repeatedly until “0” flashes
after the last track number, then do steps 3
to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page
25.
Replace a track Press m/M repeatedly until the
number of the track to be changed flashes,
then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the
tracks” on page 25.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)