Sony MZ-S1 Operating Instructions Manual page 66

The meaning of "no sound"
"No sound" describes a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4.8 mV during
analog input or less tbm; 89 dB during optical (digital) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the
maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)).
Note on digital recording
This recorder uses _]le Serial Copy Management System, which agows only first-generation digital
copies to be made from premastered software. You can only make copies from a home-recorded MD by
using the analog (line out) connections.
Premastered software such as CDs or
MDs.
_ Digitalrecording
Home- No Recordable
recorded digital MD
MD recording
Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with
analog output jacks).
Analog recording
_ Home-recorded MD
Digital recording
Recordable No Recordable
MD digital MD
recording
Restrictions on the editing of tracks checked OUt from your
computer
This unit was designed so that editing functions (i.e., erasing tracks, adding track marks, and
erasing track marks) do not function for _racks that have been checked out from your computer.
This is to prevent the loss of check-in authorization by tl_e checked-out tracks. "lb edit these
tracks, first check ll_em back into the computer, and then edit them on the computer.
About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRACIATRAC3
This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks
equipped wiih digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce
lfigh-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support,
the recorder produces superior results during recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)
Tile G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance lhan that of
existing players.
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