Sony Walkman MZ-R500DPC Operating Instructions Manual page 12

If the recording does not start
• Make sure the recorder is not locked
(page 23).
• Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 31).
• Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
For models supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor (supplied with the
European, Chinese and Argentine models only)
does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug
adaptor.
Notes
• If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the
battery is removed or becomes exhausted or
the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during
a recording or editing operation, or while
"Edit" appears in the display, then it will not
be possible to open the lid until power is
restored.
• You can make a digital recording only from an
optical type output.
• When recording from a portable CD player,
set the CD player to pause, and then do the
recording procedure on the recorder.
• Note the following when recording from a
portable CD player:
—Some portable CD players may not be
capable of digital out unless powered by the
AC power.
—Connect the AC power adaptor to the
portable CD player and use it on AC power
as the power source.
—Disable any anti-skip function (such as
*
ESP ) on the portable CD player.
∗ Electronic Shock Protection
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• LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital
and analog input. The recorder automatically
recognizes the type of line cable and switches
to digital or analog input.
• The level of the recorded sound is adjusted
automatically.
• You can monitor the sound during recording.
Connect the supplied headphones/earphones
to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL
+/–. This does not affect the recording level.
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