Sony MDS-JA30ES User Manual
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Recording on MDs
Useful Tips for Recording
OFF
REC
PLAY
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10
TIMER
PHONES
PHONE LEVEL
POWER
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INPUT
NO
EDIT/
PUSH ENTER
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
REC LEVEL
R
L
≠
AMS
±
DIGITAL
YES
OPT1
FILTER
OPT2
COAX
ANALOG
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PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISPLAY/
CHAR
SCROLL/
CLOCK SET
TIME
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ANALOG
TIME
≠ AMS ±
INPUT
( p r REC
§ OPEN/CLOSE
EDIT/NO
Checking the remaining recordable time on
the MD
the MD
Press TIME.
• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while
• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while
recording, the display alternates between the
recording time of the current track and the
remaining recordable time on the MD.
recording time of the current track and the
remaining recordable time on the MD.
• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while
the deck is stopped, the display alternates between
total disc playing time and remaining recordable
time on the MD (see page 20).
total disc playing time and remaining recordable
time on the MD (see page 20).
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected
input signal through the deck’s output connectors.
input signal through the deck’s output connectors.
1
Press § OPEN/CLOSE to remove the MD.
2
Set INPUT according to the input signal you want
to monitor.
to monitor.
When the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG
The analog signal input through the
LINE(ANALOG) IN connectors is output to the
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector after A/D
conversion, and then to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT
connectors and the PHONES jack after D/A
conversion.
LINE(ANALOG) IN connectors is output to the
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector after A/D
conversion, and then to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT
connectors and the PHONES jack after D/A
conversion.
When the INPUT switch is set to a digital source
After passing through the sampling rate converter,
the digital signal input through the respective
DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL
OUT OPTICAL connector, and after D/A
conversion to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT
connectors and PHONES jack. Either “32kHz”,
“44.1kHz”, or “48kHz” appears in the display
depending on the sampling rate of the digital
signal.
the digital signal input through the respective
DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL
OUT OPTICAL connector, and after D/A
conversion to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT
connectors and PHONES jack. Either “32kHz”,
“44.1kHz”, or “48kHz” appears in the display
depending on the sampling rate of the digital
signal.
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Press r REC.
If the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG, “AD-DA”
appears in the display.
If the INPUT switch is set at a digital position,
“-DA” appears in the display.
If the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG, “AD-DA”
appears in the display.
If the INPUT switch is set at a digital position,
“-DA” appears in the display.
If “Auto Cut” appears in the display
(Auto Cut)
(Auto Cut)
There has been no sound input for 30 seconds during
recording. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a
blank of about 3 seconds and the deck changes to
recording pause.
recording. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a
blank of about 3 seconds and the deck changes to
recording pause.
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You can turn off the Auto Cut Function
For details, see “To turn off the Smart Space Function
and Auto Cut Function” below. Note that when you
turn off the Auto Cut Function, the Smart Space
Function is turned off automatically.
and Auto Cut Function” below. Note that when you
turn off the Auto Cut Function, the Smart Space
Function is turned off automatically.
If “Smart Space” appears in the display
(Smart Space)
(Smart Space)
There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds
in length during recording. The silence is replaced
with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues
recording. Note that new track numbers may not be
marked for portions recorded while this function is
activated.
in length during recording. The silence is replaced
with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues
recording. Note that new track numbers may not be
marked for portions recorded while this function is
activated.
To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function
Function
1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice.
2 Turn AMS to display the S08 menu, then press
2 Turn AMS to display the S08 menu, then press
AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select “S.Space Off”, then press AMS.
4 Press EDIT/NO.
4 Press EDIT/NO.
To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function again
Function again
1 Do Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space
Function and Auto Cut Function” above.
2 Turn AMS to select “S.Space On”, then press AMS.
3 Press EDIT/NO.
3 Press EDIT/NO.
Notes
• When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut
Function is also turned off automatically.
• The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are
factory set to on.
• The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the
track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space
occurs in the middle of a track.
occurs in the middle of a track.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord,
the deck will recall the last setting (On or Off) of the Smart
Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on
the deck.
Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on
the deck.
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