Sony MZ-R90 - Manual (Page 14)

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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 with digital (optical) input (optical cable required)”
(page 15) to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording an MD right away!”
(page 8) to record using analog (line) input.
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs
1) When recording a CD or an MD, track numbers are automatically marked in the order of the original
disc.
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 a digital (optical)
output jack Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug)(page 15) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or
a stereo-mini plug)(page 8)
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.
• after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment 1) .
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary marks
after recording. (“Erasing a track
mark”, page 32).
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment.
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary marks
after recording (“Erasing a track
mark”, page 32).
Recorded
sound level Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually
(Digital REC level control)
(“Adjusting the recording level
manually (Manual recording)”,
page 18). Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted manually (“Adjusting
the recording level manually
(Manual recording)”, page 18).