Sony MDS-JB980 User Manual
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Inserting blanks between
tracks during play (Auto
Space)
tracks during play (Auto
Space)
The MD deck can be set to automatically insert
a three-second blank between tracks during
play. This function is useful when you are
recording from an MD to an analogue tape. The
three-second blank enables you to use the
Multi-AMS function later to locate the
beginning of tracks on the tape.
a three-second blank between tracks during
play. This function is useful when you are
recording from an MD to an analogue tape. The
three-second blank enables you to use the
Multi-AMS function later to locate the
beginning of tracks on the tape.
1
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
NO.
NO.
2
Turn AMS (or press
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repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
then press AMS or YES.
3
Turn AMS (or press
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repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
then press AMS or YES.
4
Turn AMS (or press
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repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
press AMS or YES.
5
Press MENU/NO.
Tip
When you turn on Auto Space, “Auto Space” appears
when the deck is inserting a blank between tracks.
when the deck is inserting a blank between tracks.
Note
If you select “Auto Space” and record a selection
containing multiple track numbers (for example, a
medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on
the tape between the various sections.
containing multiple track numbers (for example, a
medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on
the tape between the various sections.
Pausing after each track
(Auto Pause)
(Auto Pause)
You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after
each track to give you time to locate the next
track to be recorded.
each track to give you time to locate the next
track to be recorded.
1
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
NO.
NO.
2
Turn AMS (or press
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repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
then press AMS or YES.
3
Turn AMS (or press
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repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
then press AMS or YES.
4
Turn AMS (or press
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repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
press AMS or YES.
5
Press MENU/NO.
To resume play after pausing
Press H.
Tip
When you turn on Auto Pause, “Auto Pause” appears
during pause and disappears when the deck resumes
play.
during pause and disappears when the deck resumes
play.
Tips for recording from
MDs to tape
MDs to tape
To
Select
Turn on Auto Space
Auto Space
Turn off Auto Space
Auto Off (factory
setting)
setting)
To
Select
Turn on Auto Pause
Auto Pause
Turn off Auto Pause
Auto Off (factory
setting)
setting)