Sony MDS-PC2 Mode D'emploi page 17

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Press z.
When "Analog In" is selected
The analog signal input from the LINE (ANALOG) IN
jacks is output to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT
connector after A/D conversion, and then to the LINE
(ANALOG) OUT jacks after D/A conversion. "AD -
DA" appears in the display at this time.
When "Optical 1 In" or "Optical 2 In" is selected
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL (OPTICAL)
IN1 or IN2 connector first passes through the
sampling rate converter, and then output to the
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT connector, and then to the
LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks after D/A conversion. "-
DA" appears in the display at this time.
To stop monitoring the signal
Press x.
Erasing blank portions automatically
(Smart Space/Auto Cut)
The deck can be set to automatically erase any blanks that
are produced when the signal is interrupted during
recording. The function which activates (Smart Space or
Auto Cut) depends on the length of the interruption, as
described below.
Smart Space
If the signal is interrupted for less than 30 seconds, Smart
Space replaces the blank portion with a blank space of
about three seconds, then continues the recording. "Smart
Space" appears in the display during this time.
Auto Cut
If the signal is interrupted for about 30 seconds, Auto Cut
replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about
three seconds, then pauses the recording. "Auto Cut"
appears in the display during this time.
Do the procedure below to turn Smart Space and Auto
Cut on or off.
1
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.
"Setup Menu" appears in the display.
2
Press ./> repeatedly until "S.Space" appears,
then press YES.
3
Press ./> repeatedly to select the setting,
then press YES.
To
Turn on Smart Space and Auto Cut
Turn off Smart Space and Auto Cut
4
Press MENU/NO.
Notes
• If you start recording with no signal input, Smart Space and
Auto Cut will not operate regardless of the setting.
• Smart Space does not affect the order of the track numbers
being recorded, even if the blank space occurs in the middle of
a track.
• Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem with
Smart Space.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will store the last setting ("S.Space On" or "S.Space Off")
and apply it the next time you turn on the deck.
Select
S.Space On (factory
setting)
S.Space Off
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