Sony MDS-302 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Hookups
Connecting the recorder to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT jacks using the
audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the
color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the
components: red (right) to red and white (left) to white.
Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and
noise.
Amplifier
MD recorder
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Connecting the recorder to a digital component such as a
CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD
recorder
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT
connectors using the optical cable (not supplied). Take off
the cap and plug in the optical cable.
Digital component
DIGITAL
MD recorder
DIGITAL
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Notes
Digital program sources with different sampling frequencies
cannot be recorded through the digital input jack.
Only CD, MD (premastered) and DAT sources with a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz can be recorded through the
digital input connector. "Din Unlock" appears in the
display when you attempt to record digital program sources
with a sampling frequency different from that of the MD
(such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT or BS). To record these
program sources on an MD you must connect them through
the analog LINE IN jacks and set INPUT to ANALOG.
If "Cannot Copy" appears in the display, recording through
the digital jack is not possible.
In this case, record the program source through the LINE IN
and OUT jacks with INPUT set to ANALOG.
Getting Started
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the
outlet of a timer.
Note
Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet.
Where do I go next?
Now you're ready to use your recorder.
Before using the MD recorder, turn on the amplifier and
select the MD recorder with the source selector on the
amplifier.