Sony MZ-RH1 - Manual (Page 84)

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 from externally connected component” ( page 37) to record using digital
(optical) input, and “When recording in analog” ( page 38) to record using analog (line) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Connectable
source Equipment with a digital (optical) output
jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack (Cassette deck, radio,
record player, etc.)
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-
mini plug) (
 page 37)
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a
stereo-mini plug) (
 page 38)
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 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 80) 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 80) 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 52).
Adjusted automatically (depend on
the recording level setting).
Can also be adjusted manually
(“Adjusting the recording level
manually”,
 page 52).
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.
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