Sony MZ-R501 Operating Instructions - Page 17

2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly to select the desired recording mode. Recording Display Recording mode1) (indication) time3) Stereo Stereo (none) 80 min. LP2 stereo LP2 ( ) 160 min. LP4 stereo LP4 ( ) 320 min. Monaural2) Mono (MONO) 160 min. 1) For better sound quality, record in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode. 2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sounds from left and right will be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD. 3 Press MENU/ENTER. 4 Press N while pressing REC. The recording starts. 5 Play the source sound. To stop recording, press x. The settings of the recording mode remains when you record the next time. z • Audio components that support the LP2 or LP4 modes are indicated by the or logo marks. • Once you set, the recorder keeps its recording mode when you record the next time. • You can achieve high sound quality and rich tones when recording in normal stereo (or monaural) thanks to the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). What is the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC? "TYPE-R" is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that of MiniDisc decks. Notes • You cannot change the recording mode while recording. • It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings. • If you try to play an MD recorded in LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo on a player/recorder that is not support these modes, playback will not start and "LP:" will appear on the display. • Sound recorded through digital (optical) input can be monitored in stereo through headphones/earphones, etc. • When you record in LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may be produced on very rare occasions with certain sound sources. This is because of the special digital audio compression technology that enables a recording time 4 times longer than normal. If noise is produced, it is recommended that you record in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode to obtain better sound quality. 17