Sony MDS-JA30ES User Manual
Editing Recorded MDs
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Editing Recorded MDs
Notes on Editing
You can edit the recorded tracks after recording, using
the following functions:
• Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks
the following functions:
• Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks
simply by specifying the corresponding track
number.
number.
• A-B Erase Function allows you to specify a portion
within a track to erase it.
• Divide Function allows you to divide tracks at
specified points so that you can quickly locate those
points afterwards, using the AMS function.
points afterwards, using the AMS function.
• Combine Function allows you to combine two
consecutive tracks into one.
• Move Function allows you to change the order of
tracks by moving a specific track to a track position
you want.
you want.
• Title Function allows you to create titles for your
recorded MDs and tracks.
If “Protected” appears in the display
The deck could not edit because the record-protect slot
on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot.
on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot.
When “TOC” flashes in the display
Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord.
After editing, “TOC” lights continuously until you
eject the MD or turn off the power. “TOC Writing”
flashes while the deck is updating the TOC. When the
deck finishes updating the TOC, “TOC” goes off.
After editing, “TOC” lights continuously until you
eject the MD or turn off the power. “TOC Writing”
flashes while the deck is updating the TOC. When the
deck finishes updating the TOC, “TOC” goes off.
Erasing Recordings (Erase
Function)
Function)
Do the procedures below to erase following:
• A single track
• All tracks
• A single track
• All tracks
OFF
REC
PLAY
0
10
TIMER
PHONES
PHONE LEVEL
POWER
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g
0
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+
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INPUT
NO
EDIT/
PUSH ENTER
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
REC LEVEL
R
L
≠
AMS
±
DIGITAL
YES
OPT1
FILTER
OPT2
COAX
ANALOG
•
•
•
•
PLAY MODE REPEAT
DISPLAY/
CHAR
SCROLL/
CLOCK SET
TIME
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P
p
r
0
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5
0
1
3
9
7
4
6
2
8
10
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ANALOG
YES
≠ AMS ±
EDIT/NO
Erasing a single track
You can erase a track simply by specifying the
respective track number. When you erase a track, the
total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and
all tracks following the erased one are renumbered.
Since erasing merely updates the TOC, there is no need
to record over material.
respective track number. When you erase a track, the
total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and
all tracks following the erased one are renumbered.
Since erasing merely updates the TOC, there is no need
to record over material.
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To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks,
you should proceed in order of high to low track
number to prevent the renumbering of tracks that
have not been erased yet.
you should proceed in order of high to low track
number to prevent the renumbering of tracks that
have not been erased yet.
Example: Erasing B
1
While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing,
press EDIT/NO.
press EDIT/NO.
2
Turn AMS until “Erase ?” appears in the display.
3
Press AMS.
The display for erasing tracks appears and
playback of the displayed track starts.
The display for erasing tracks appears and
playback of the displayed track starts.
4
Turn AMS to select the track to be erased.
5
Press AMS or YES.
When the track selected in Step 4 has been erased,
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the
total number of tracks in the music calendar
decreases by one.
If you erase a track during playback, the track
following the deleted track begins playing
afterwards.
When the track selected in Step 4 has been erased,
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the
total number of tracks in the music calendar
decreases by one.
If you erase a track during playback, the track
following the deleted track begins playing
afterwards.
6
Repeat Steps 1 to 5 to erase more tracks.
To cancel the Erase Function
Press EDIT/NO or p.
Note
If “Erase ???”appears in the display, the track was recorded
or edited on another MD deck and is record-protected. If
this indication appears, press YES to erase the track.
or edited on another MD deck and is record-protected. If
this indication appears, press YES to erase the track.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
A
B
C
D
A
C
D
B is erased
Track
number
number
Erasing