Sony DHC-MD515 Manual

Starting recording
with 6 seconds of
prestored audio
data

When recording from an FM or satellite
broadcast, the first few seconds of material
are often lost due to the time it takes you to
ascertain the contents and press the record
button.  To prevent the loss of this material,
the Time Machine Recording feature
constantly stores 6 seconds of the most recent
audio data in a buffer memory.  When you
start recording the sound source, the
recording actually starts with the 6 seconds of
audio data stored in the buffer memory in
advance, as shown in the illustration below:

When you press
the ENTER/YES
button in step 5

Recorded
portion

Time

Beginning of the
source to be recorded

End of the source
to be recorded

Audio data in 6-second
buffer memory

2

p

3

5

1

Insert a recordable MD.

You can record on any MDs inserted in
MD 1 – 3 slots.

2

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the source (e.g., TUNER) you
want to record.

• TUNER: Recording from the radio
• VIDEO/GAME: Recording from the

component connected to the VIDEO/
GAME IN jacks

• TAPE: Recording from an optional

tape deck

3

Press REC/CD-MD SYNC.

The MD deck stands by for recording.

4

Start playing the source you want to
record.

5

Press ENTER/YES at the point you
want to start recording.

Recording of the source starts with the
6 seconds of audio data stored in the
buffer memory.

To cancel Time Machine Recording

Press p.

When recording is finished

Remove the MD.  “TOC Write” flashes and
the recorded contents are memorized on the
MD.

While “TOC Write” is flashing

Do not move the unit or pull out the AC
power cord to ensure complete recording.
The deck updates the Table of Contents
(TOC) while “TOC” is flashing.

Note

The MD deck starts storing audio data when the
deck is in recording pause and you start playing the
source.  With less than 6 seconds of playing of the
source and audio data stored in the buffer memory,
Time Machine Recording starts with less than 6
seconds of audio data.

TAPE