Topic: SONY PCM D-50 quick defective and a Flaw in design?

[markr041]

I am sorry, it is not true that the divide function only works for splitting already recorded files. The divide function works while recording to start instantaneously a new track. The remote is for remote recording, after having picked the appropriate settings. Then one can start the recording, pause it, restart, or start new tracks while continuing to record and then stop.

[nolonemo]

However, be aware that the divide is not completely clean, so you should only divide in a place where you don't mind a slight gap.

(about 5/8 down the page): http://transom.org/tools/recording_interviewing/200803_sony_pcmd50/

[flintstone]

Thanks for the correction.  On page 25 of the manual (in the PDF file), it describes how to use the Divide button to start a new file while recording.  On page 35, it says to use Divide during playback to split an existing file.  Nice to have both uses of Divide.

Flintstone