Yamaha MDX-595 Owner's Manual - Page 18

SYNCHRO RECORDING The synchronized recording function lets you set this unit to start recording automatically when a sound signal is input. When operating this unit in combination with a remote controllable Yamaha CD player, you can use the CD-P button on this unit's remote control to start playback from the CD player. MONAURAL RECORDING Recording in monaural (mono) allows you to record up to 148 minutes of sound on one 74 minute MD. (When recording in stereo you can record up to 74 minutes of sound.) This may be useful when recording an interview, debate, or whenever you want to record for a long time on one disc. TITLE CHAR. NUMBER DELETE SET SEARCH !⁄ M-MARK MONO/ST INPUT SKIP $› REC TIME SYNC PLAY PAUSE STOP REC ‹ * & ? CD-P s MDX 2 4 5 TITLE CHAR. NUMBER DELETE SET SEARCH !⁄ M-MARK MONO/ST INPUT SKIP $› REC TIME SYNC PLAY PAUSE STOP REC ‹ * & ? CD-P s MDX 3 1 4 5 1 Load the sound source into the source component. If necessary, program, or select the track you want to start recording from before proceeding to the next step. (Refer to the operation manual supplied with the source component for instructions regarding its use.) 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to record. 3 Locate the point where you want to start recording. 4 Press SYNC to set this unit to record pause mode. The REC * indicators light up. "Synchro REC" and the amount of time available for recording flash alternately in the display. During synchronized recording, analog input sources are recorded at the current ANALOG REC LEVEL setting, digital sources are recorded at the 0 dB level. 5 Start playing the sound source. (Press CD-P if recording from a Yamaha CD player.) The MD starts recording automatically when a sound signal is input. When the sound signal stops, the unit switches back to record pause mode and "Synchro REC" blinks in the display. 6 To continue recording, repeat step 5. When you have finished recording, press & on this unit to cancel the record pause mode. Note When the signals at the beginning of a track are at a lower level than the level required to start synchronized recording, they are not recorded. Should this occur, perform manual recording. 1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to record. 2 Locate the point where you want to start recording. 3 Press MONO/ST to light the MONO indicator. 4 Press REC ‡. The REC * indicators light up. "REC Standby" and the amount of time available for recording flash alternately in the display. To adjust the recording level of digital or analog input sources, see "Adjusting Recording Levels" on page 14. 5 Press PLAY # to start recording. 16