Sony MDS-PC3 Stereo System User Manual


 
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Recording on MDs
Recording for Long
Times
In addition to normal stereo recording, this deck
has two recording modes: LP2 and LP4. When
recording in LP2 mode, you can record 2 times the
normal recordable time, and in LP4 mode, you can
record 4 times the normal recordable time. In
addition, the recordable time for monaural
recording is approximately double the stereo
recording time.
Note
MDs recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode can be played
back only on decks that support the MD LP format.
Conventional MD decks cannot play MDs recorded in
LP2 or LP4 mode.
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REC MODE
1 Do steps 1 to 3 of Recording on an
MD on page 12.
2 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
To record in Select to light up
Stereo (factory setting) no indicator
LP2 stereo LP2
LP4 stereo LP4
Monaural Mono
3 Do steps 5 to 9 of Recording on an
MD on page 13.
6 To start recording, continue from step 8
of Recording on an MD on page 13.
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You can adjust the recording
level during recording or recording
pause
Press LEVEL +/ repeatedly.
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To display the level of the
strongest signal
The Peak Hold function continuously displays the
level of the strongest signal that has been input.
Do the procedure below to turn Peak Hold on.
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice
to display Setup Menu.
2Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) until P.Hold appears, then press YES
(or ./> on the deck).
3Press ./> (or turn ./> on the deck)
to select P.Hold On, then press YES (or ./
> on the deck).
4Press MENU/NO.
To turn Peak Hold off, selecte P.Hold Off in step 3
above.
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You can also change the input
level of the ANALOG IN jacks or
DIGITAL IN connector by accessing
the Setup Menu
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice
to display Setup Menu.
2Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) until Ain (for the analog input) or Opt
(for the digital input) appears, then press YES (or
./> on the deck).
3Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) to change the input level, then press YES
(or ./> on the deck).
4Press MENU/NO.
Note
The maximum recording level is + 18.0 dB for digital
recordings, and +12.0 dB for analog recordings. The
maximum recording level may still be inadequate for
producing a proper recording if the output level of the
source component is extremely low.
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