Sony TCD-D3 Primary User Manual - Page 29

Nice to Know On start ID You can write the start ID manually Usually, the start ID is automatically recorded in the AUTO mode. You can also write it manually by yourself. For example, write it manually in the following cases: • If you forgot to set the AUTO mode when recording so you get a tape on which the start ID is not recorded. • If you want to record the start ID in middle of a selection to locate a particular portion. Start ID is a convenience for you to locate the beginning of the selection and to edit the tape. Note Be sure to check that the safety tab on the tape covers the hole before operating. Writing start ID manually during recording Operation 1 Press START ID MODE for a few times. 2 Press START ID ENTER at the desired position during recording. Result AUTO or no indication appears in the window. WRITE lights and START-1D blinks in the display window. (9 seconds for standard mode, 18 seconds for long play mode.) Writing is completed. Writing start ID manually during playback Operation 1 Press START ID MODE for a few times. 2 Press START ID ENTER at the desired position during playback. 3 Press START ID ENTER again if the position is the desired one. Result AUTO or no indication appears in the window. WRITE and riZ12/3 blink in the display window, and a 3-second portion from the point where you press START ID ENTER, is played back repeatedly (rehearsal function). The beginning of the repeated portion will be beginning of the start ID. WRITE lights and CCM blinks while the start ID is written. You cannot hear the sound at this time. Adjust the position if there is a gap between the position where the start ID is written and the desired one. (See page®.) 29