Stereo Long-Hour Recording (MDLP)
On conventional MD recorders, 2 times long-hour recording on MDs has been possible only in monaural sound, but this unit allows for 2 times or 4 times longhour recording without losing stereo sound. This feature can be used for any recording method provided with this unit. Songs (tracks) can be recorded on a single MD using different recording length modes�SP: Standard Play, LP2: 2 Times Long Play, LP4: 4 Times Long Play. SP : Signifies standard-hour stereo recording. The number of hours usable for recording is the same as shown on the package of the MD. LP2 : Signifies 2 times long-hour stereo recording. The number of hours usable for recording is twice as long as shown on the package of the MD. LP4 : Signifies 4 times long-hour stereo recording. The number of hours usable for recording is 4 times as long as shown on the package of the MD. REMEMBER to check the remaining recording time of MDs before starting recording The remaining recording time of MDs will be calculated and shown, based on the recording length mode (SP/LP2/ LP4) currently selected. Before starting recording or using the Recording Timer, check the recording time remaining on the MD for each recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4) and select the optimum recording length mode. To check the remaining recording time 1 Insert an MD to record on. 2 Press MD 3/8, then 7 to select �MD� as the source. 3 Press REC TIME on the remote control to select the desired recording length mode (SP/LP2/LP4). 4 Press DISP./CHARA on the remote control repeatedly until the remaining recording time (�REM�) is shown in the main display.
Precautions for performing long-hour stereo recording After having made long-hour stereo recordings on this unit, pay attention to the following: � Songs (tracks) recorded in 2 times or 4 times longhour recording mode can only be played back on the equipment provided with MDLP, compatible with a long-hour stereo recording function. � �LP:� is assigned before a title automatically. This indication is shown only when you play the tracks recorded with MDLP using MDLP-incompatible equipment. In this case, the playback proceeds without sounds. � When editing songs (tracks) on an MD, you cannot join (JOIN) songs (tracks) recorded in different recording length modes (SP/LP2/LP4). To cancel assigning �LP:� to a title As long as you record on and play back MDs using this unit or MDLP-compatible equipment, it is not necessary for you to assign �LP:� to a title. You can record the sound in long-hour stereo recording mode (LP2/LP4) without assigning �LP:.� On the remote control ONLY: Press and hold MD TITLE/EDIT while the unit is turned on until �(LP:) OFF� appears in the main display. To resume assigning �LP:� to a title, press and hold MD TITLE/EDIT while the unit is on until �(LP:) ON� appears in the main display.
More about MDLP � You cannot make a long-hour monaural recording using this unit. � Sound quality will decrease as the recording length mode changes to LP2 (a little) and LP4 (much). To obtain the best sound quality, it is recommended to use the SP mode when recording.
