Sony MDS-JE500 User Manual
Playing MDs
21
Useful Tips When Recording
From MDs to Tape
From MDs to Tape
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The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in
this section make recording from MDs to tape more
easy.
this section make recording from MDs to tape more
easy.
Inserting blank spaces while recording to
tape (Auto Space)
tape (Auto Space)
The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank
space between each track while recording from MDs to
tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during
later playback.
space between each track while recording from MDs to
tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during
later playback.
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” appears in
the display.
the display.
To cancel Auto Space
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” disappears.
Note
If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection
containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley
or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the
selection whenever the track number changes.
containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley
or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the
selection whenever the track number changes.
Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)
When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses
after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient
when recording single tracks or multiple, non-
consecutive tracks.
after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient
when recording single tracks or multiple, non-
consecutive tracks.
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears
in the display.
in the display.
To restart playback
Press · or P.
To cancel Auto Pause
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” disappears.
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto
Pause Functions the next time you turn on the deck.
deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto
Pause Functions the next time you turn on the deck.
Playing an MD Using a Timer
By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you
can start and stop playback operations at specified
times. For further information on connecting the timer
or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the
instructions that came with the timer.
can start and stop playback operations at specified
times. For further information on connecting the timer
or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the
instructions that came with the timer.
1
Do Steps 1 to 3 in ”Playing an MD” on page 8.
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the
PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play
mode you want.
To play only specific tracks, create a program (see
page 20).
PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play
mode you want.
To play only specific tracks, create a program (see
page 20).
3
• If you want to specify the time for the start of
playback, go to Step 4.
• If you want to specify the time for the end of
playback, press · to start playback, then go to
Step 4.
Step 4.
• If you want to specify the time for both start
and end of playback, go to Step 4.
4
Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.
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