Sony MDS-101 - Manual (Page 34)

Editing Functions for a Recorded MiniDisc
The editing functions available with your unit allow you to erase, divide, combine and
move tracks that have been recorded on an MD.
A brief introduction to each function is given on pages 34 and 35.
Erasing recordings (ERASE Function)
(see page 36)
The erase function allows you to erase tracks from a
recorded MD easily and instantly. Since erasing merely
updates the table of contents (TOC), there is no need to
record over existing material as in the case of cassette
tapes. Note, however, that once erased, a track cannot be
recovered.
After a specific track is erased, the total number of tracks
decreases by one, and the remaining tracks are
renumbered.
Example: Erasing B
Track 1
num ber
Erasing
2 3
u r n
r - i - i
f--------- B is erased.
Since tracks following an erasure are renumbered,
multiple track erasures should be performed in order of
larger to smaller track numbers to prevent the
renumbering of tracks not yet erased.
For example, when erasing track 2 and 4, erase track 4
before track 2.
Dividing recorded tracks (DIVIDE Function)
(see page 39)
The MD unit records sound sources through the line
(analog) input or microphone as a single track on the disc.
To randomly access individual tracks or portions within
this track, the divide function allows you to create
separate tracks for each song or portion. When a track is
divided, the total number of tracks increments by one, and
the remaining tracks are renumbered.
Additional tracks can also be added while recording
through the digital input jack (see “Track Marking During
Recording" on page 31).
Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track tor C
Track
num ber
Dividing
o
1 2 3
B
c
°
1
¡1 2 3
B
c °
1
Track 2 is divided and a
new track is created for C.
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