Sony MXD-D5C Operating Instructions - Page 43
System Limitations
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Additional Information 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!" lights up even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time 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. * During stereo recording. (approximately 24 seconds during monaural and LP2 stereo recording, or 48 seconds during LP4 stereo recording) 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 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. * During stereo recording. (approximately 4 seconds during monaural and LP2 stereo recording, or 8 seconds during LP4 stereo recording) Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. Track numbers are not recorded correctly Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Also, when the Track Marking Function is activated during recording, track numbers may not marked as in the original depending on the program source. Extra tracks are created When there is a long silence between CD tracks, an extra track may be created. "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. 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 Tr Erase Function (see page 28). • 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. 43