Explanations - Sony MZ-S1 Operating Instructions Manual

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! (Synchro-recording)" (page 17)
to record using digital (optical) input, and "Recording in analog (Analog Recording)"
(page 25) to record using analog (line) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input
Connectable Equipment with an digital (optical)
source output jack (CD player, DVD player,
etc.)
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug) (page 25)
Signal from Digital
the source
Track Marked (copied) automatically
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marks
• 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 66) 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)
Recorded Same as the source.
sound level
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital
REC level control) ("Adjusting the
recording level manually (Manual
Recording)", page 31).
1)
You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Erasing a track mark", page 43).
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.
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 25)
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 66) or low-level
segment.
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted manually ("Adjusting
the recording level manually
(Manual Recording)", page 31).
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