Sony MZ-R900 - Manual (Page 21)

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Various ways of recording
Two ways of connecting to a sound source
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the
recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog
(line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 16) to record using
digital (optical) input, and “Recording with analog input (line cable required)” (page 22) to
record using analog (line) input.
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:
• when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.
• when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In
this case, play the source in normal play mode.
• when recording BS or CS programs through digital (optical) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Connectable
source Equipment with an digital (optical)
output jack Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug) (page 16) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 22)
Signal from
the source Digital Analog
Even when a digital source (such
as a CD) is connected, the signal
sent to the recorder is analog.
Recorded
track
numbers Marked (copied) automatically
• at the same positions as the source
(when the sound source is a CD or an
MD).
• after more than 2 seconds of blank or
low-level segment (with a sound
source other than a CD or an MD).
• when the recorder is paused during
synchro-recording (the recorder
pauses automatically when it
encounters a section with no audio
signal for 3 seconds or more).
You can erase unnecessary marks after
recording. (“Erasing a track mark”,
page 44).
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment.
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
• automatically at specified
intervals when the Auto Time
Stamp is on.
You can erase unnecessary marks
after recording (“Erasing a track
mark”, page 44).
Recorded
sound level Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital
REC level control) (“Adjusting the
recording level manually
(Manual recording)”, page 27). Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted manually (“Adjusting
the recording level manually
(Manual recording)”, page 27).