Sony MZ-R30 - Manual (Page 10)

P^Various ways ot recording
Two ways of connection to a sound source
The input i«ick of this recorder works as K>th digital and analog input jack. Connect the
recorder to a CD plaver or a cassette recorder using either digital input or anaU'g input. To
record, see "Rtvording with digital input” (page 11) to record using digital input, and
"Recording an MD right awav!" (page b) to record using analog input.
Difference between digital and analog inputs
(connection)
Digital input Analog (line) input
Connectable source Equipment with an optical Equipment with an analog
digital output jack (line) output jack
Usable cord Digital cable (with an optical Line cable (with 2 phono
or an optical-mini plug) plugs or a stereo-mini plug)
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 recorder is
paused while recording.
Marked
•after more than 2 seconds of
silence.
• when the recorder is
paused while recording.
You can erase unnecessary
marks after recording
("Erasing a track mark",
page 21).
Recorded sound level Same as the source
Adjusted automatically. Can
also be adjusted manually
("Adjusting the recording
level", page 13).
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly ;
•when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input.
•when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital input. In this
case, play the source in normal play mode.
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