Sony MZ-N10 - Manual (Page 94)

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Explanations
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs
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 22) to record using
digital (optical) input, and “Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)” (page 31)
to record using analog (line) input.
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 23) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 31)
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. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 48).
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 95) 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 95) 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”, page 34). Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted manually (“Adjusting
the recording level manually”,
page 34).