Sony MZ-N1 - Manual (Page 28)

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Various ways of recording
Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input
and analog input)
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! (Synchro-recording)” (page 19)
to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording in analog (Analog Recording)”
(page 29) 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 programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital
(optical) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Connectable
source Equipment with an digital (optical)
output jack (CD player, DVD player,
etc.) Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack (Casette deck, radio,
record player, etc.)
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug) (page 20) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 29)
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.
Track
marks
1)
1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Erasing a track mark”, page 64).
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 no
sound (page 94) or low-level segment
(with a sound source other than a CD
or an MD).
• when the recorder is paused (3
seconds of no sound is encountered
while synchro-recording)
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of no
sound (page 94) or low-level
segment.
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
Recorded
sound level Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital
REC level control) (“Adjusting the
recording level manually (Manual
recording)”, page 36). Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted manually (“Adjusting
the recording level manually
(Manual recording)”, page 36).