Sony MDS-JA333ES Operating Instructions - Page 47
Handling MDs, System limitations, Shutter, Proper location, of the labels
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Handling MDs The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect the disc from debris or fingerprints and to make it easy to handle. However, the presence of debris or a warped cartridge may inhibit the disc from operating properly. To ensure that you can always listen to the highest quality music, follow the precautions below: • Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc. • Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD to the appropriate positions. The shape of the labels may vary depending on the MD brand. Proper location of the labels Shutter Where to keep the MDs Do not place the cartridge where it may be exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high heat and humidity. Regular maintenance Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the cartridge with a dry cloth. System limitations The recording system in your 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" appears in the display even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time When 255 tracks have been recorded to the MD, "Disc Full" appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded to the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD. "Disc Full" appears 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 appear. 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. * During stereo recording. In MONO or LP2 mode: about 24 seconds In LP4 mode: about 48 seconds The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time Recording is done in minimum units of two seconds* each, no matter how short the material is. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches. * During stereo recording. In MONO or LP2 mode: about 4 seconds In LP4 mode: about 8 seconds Limitations when recording over an existing track • The correct remaining recordable 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 (see page 31). • The remaining recordable 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 name a track while recording over an existing track. Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout as you are searching for a point while monitoring the sound. Some tracks cannot be combined with others Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited. Track numbers are not marked correctly Incorrect assignment or marking of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Also, when the Automatic Track Marking is activated during recording, track numbers may not be marked as in the original, depending on the program source. "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 already been used. Additional Information 47 Handling MDs/System limitations GB