Program Numbers - Sony DTC-87ES Operating Instructions Manual

Program Numbers
Program numbers are the codes indicating the selection
order. (See page 24 for details.)
There are two ways to write program numbers:
e Writing automatically during recording
e@ Renumbering automatically during playback or in the stop
mode
Writing Automatically During Recording
When you proceed so that start IDs are written
automatically during recording, the program number are
also written.
Writing program numbers from the beginning
1 The AUTO Indicator must be lit. If itis not, press START
ID AUTO.
When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with
its safety tab at the record-possible position, the AUTO
indicator lights. In timer recording, the AUTO indicator will
be the same as the one before the power is turned off.
2 To start recording, press REC, then press PAUSE or
> (play).
The program numbers will be written in numerical order
fram "1" at the same position as the start IDs.
Writing program numbers from the middle of the tape
1 The AUTO Indicator must be lit. If itis not, press START
ID AUTO.
When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with
its safety tab at the record-possible position, the AUTO
indicator lights.
In timer recording, the AUTO indicator will be the same as
the one before the power is turned off.
2 If you are aware of the program number of the last
selection, go to step 4. If you are not aware of the
program number, locate the last point of the previous
recording, using the end search function. (See page
22.)
3 Press », then press 4.
The last selection is played, and its program number
appears at the PGM NO, indicator position.
4 Locate the fast point of the previous recording, using
the p>» button. (See page 22.)
Itis important to proceed with the end search in order not
to leave a blank section on the tape.
5 Press REC to set the deck in the record-pause mode.
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6 Designate the next program number (the number that
follows the program number of the last selection) with
the numeric button.
If the program number of the last selection appears at the
PGM NO. indicator position, you need not designate the
next number. eas:
5 Next program number
7 +Press PAUSE or » (play).
The program numbers are written consecutively, beginning
from the designated number.
If the next program number is not designated
The start IDs will be written, but the program numbers will
not.
You can write the program numbers using the renumbering
function described on the next page.