Sony MZ-N1 Operating Instructions - Page 28

Long-time recording (MDLP) Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal (stereo) recording time. Monaural recording at 2 times normal recording time is also possible. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. Control key REC (VOL +/- ./>/N) MENU/ENTER 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "R-MODE" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select the desired recording mode, and then press ENTER. Each time you press . or >, the display changes as follows: Recording Display Recording mode1) time3) SP stereo SP LP2 stereo LP2 Approx. 80 min. Approx. 160 min. 28-GB Recording Display mode1) LP4 stereo LP4 Monaural2) MONO Recording time3) Approx. 320 min. Approx. 160 min. 1) For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (SP) or LP2 stereo mode. 2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sound from left and right will be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD 4 Press N while pressing REC. 5 Play the sound source. To stop recording, press x. The recorder remains at the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time. When you do not want "LP:" added automatically at the beginning of a track When "LP:" is added to the beginning of a track, "LP:" is displayed whenever an attempt is made to play or edit the disc on a unit that does not support MDLP mode. This display lets you know that playback or editing of the track is not possible on the machine being used. The recorder is factory set to add "LP:" at the start of each track. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until "LPStmp" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.