Sony MDS-JA3ES - Manual (Page 29)

Additional Information
System Limitations
The recording system in your MiniDisc deck is
radically different from those used in cassette and DAT
decks and is characterized by the limitations described
below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to
the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself
and not to mechanical causes.
"Disc Full" lights up even before the MD has reached the
maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, "Disc Full"
lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255
tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording,
erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.
"Disc Full" lights up before the maximum number of tracks
is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes
interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and
causing "Disc Full" to light up.
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.
Some tracks cannot be combined with others
Track combination may become impossible when tracks are
edited.
The total recorded time and the remaining time on the MD
may not total the maximum recording time (60 or 74
minutes)
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no
matter how short the material. The contents recorded may
thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc
space may also be further reduced by scratches.
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout
during search operations.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
• The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track
has been recorded over several times already. If this
happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see page
24).
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of
proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the
track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track while recording
over it.
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed
during playback of monaural-format MDs.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using
the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy
the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
^The MD may be damaged ("Disc Error" appears).
Take the MD out and insert it again. If "Disc Error"
remains, replace the MD.
The deck does not play back.
^Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD out
and leave the deck in a warm place for several hours
until the moisture evaporates.
■^The deck is not on. Press POWER to turn the deck on.
^The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the
MD into the disc compartment with the label side up
and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the
deck grips it.
^►The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does
not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been
recorded.
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Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result
(1) when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks
during digital recording, or (2) while recording certain CDs
with the "LEVEL SYNC" indication on (i.e., the automatic track
marking function on).
"TOC Reading" appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, "TOC Reading"
appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been
used.
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