Program time of this cut. If you leave an unrecorded gap, the AMS and ID find features will not work, nor will the time counter. The Sony PCM 2300 will not let you fast forward into unrecorded space, but you can play into it. You will be left cued up to the first blank. A new one will be added if you Pause recording, or if the signal stops for a second or so and restarts.
Auto is always active when the deck is turned on.
The Start ID is not triggered until the signal gets above -40. You can record a start ID anywhere you want one, even while playing back. If you are recording, turn Auto off and press the Write button, A start ID will be added at that spot. If you are playing, hitting the Write button will place the deck in rehearsal mode. It will loop, starting where the ID will be placed.