Sony MDS-E11 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

What cords will I need?
• Audio connecting cords (pin type)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
• Audio connecting cords (XLR type)
• Coaxial digital connecting cable
• Control-S cord (mini-jack type)
• Relay recording/playback cord (such as RK-G136)
(stereo mini-jack type)
Connection
• Connecting the recorder to an analog device
Use the terminals and switches shown below.
Analog I/O terminal
UNBAL (pin type)
ANALOG INPUT switch
Switch the rear-panel ANALOG INPUT according to the
type of the input terminal used.
To record through
UNBAL IN (pin type)
BAL IN (XLR type)
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Regardless of the setting of the ANALOG INPUT
switch, signals are transferred to both the UNBAL
and BAL output terminals.
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If you use the BALANCE output terminal (XLR type),
you can use the OUTPUT LEVEL switch to switch the
output level.
White
(L)
Red
(R)
(stereo mini-jack type)
Analog I/O terminal
BAL (XLR type)
OUTPUT LEVEL switch
Set INPUT to
UNBAL
BAL
Switch setting Output level
+4dBu Signals having a metered level of –20 dB
are generated at a +4 dBu level.
–10dBu Signals having a metered level of –20 dB
are generated at a –10 dBu level.
The BALANCE I/O connector specifications are as follows:
Input terminal XLR-3-31
equivalent
1 : GND
2 : HOT
3 : COLD
• Connecting the recorder to a digital component such
as a CD player, DAT recorder, another MD recorder, or
mixer
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT
connectors with two coaxial digital connecting cables.
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Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD
recorder.
This allows you to record sources such as 32 and
48 kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and other MDs.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Getting Started
Output terminal XLR-3-32
equivalent
1 : GND
2 : HOT
3 : COLD
Digital component
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