Sony MZ-R501 Operating Instructions - Page 20

Using Auto Time Stamp to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto Time Stamp: From that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed. Example: 8 minutes of recording has already been done when an Auto Time Stamp time interval of 5 minutes is set. A track mark will be added at the 13minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter. When the time interval set for Auto Time Stamp exceeds the elapsed recording time: The recorder adds a track mark when the set Auto Time Stamp time interval has elapsed. Example: 3 minutes of recording has already been done when an Auto Time Stamp time interval of 5 minutes is set A track mark will be added at the 5minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter. Notes • Automatic track marking by Auto Time Stamp starts when you add a normal track mark to the disc (i.e., by pressing T MARK or X, etc.). • The setting will be lost when the recording stopped. Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the level manually. Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode. You cannot adjust it while recording. X SELECT >/. MENU/ENTER REC 1 Press REC while pressing X. The recorder stands by for recording. 2 Press MENU/ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until "RecVol" flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER again. 3 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly until "Manual" flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER. To switch back to the automatic control, Press SELECT >/. repeatedly until "Auto" flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ ENTER. 4 Play the source. 20