Sony MZ-M200 Hi-MD Music Transfer Version 1 for Mac (User Manual) Operating Instructions 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
Connectable
source
Usable cord
Signal from the
source
Track marks
Recorded sound
level
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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Digital (optical) input
Equipment with a digital (optical) output
jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.)
Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-
mini plug) (  page 37)
Digital
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).
Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital
REC level control) ("Adjusting the
recording level manually",  page 52).
Analog (line) input
Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack (Cassette deck, radio,
record player, etc.)
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a
stereo-mini plug) (  page 38)
Analog
Even when a digital source (such as
a CD) is connected, the signal sent to
the recorder is analog.
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of no
sound (  page 80) or low-level
segment.
• when the recorder is paused while
recording.
Adjusted automatically (depend on
the recording level setting).
Can also be adjusted manually
("Adjusting the recording level
manually",  page 52).