Sony MZ-RH910 Hi-MD Music Transfer Version 1 for Mac (User Manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 85

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 a disc right away!" (page 21) to record using digital
(optical) input, and "Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)" (page 34) to
record using analog (line) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input
Connectable Equipment with a digital (optical) output jack
source (CD player, DVD player, etc.)
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-
mini plug) (page 21)
Signal from Digital
the source
1)
Track marks Marked (copied) automatically
• 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 81) 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", page 35).
1)
You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Combining tracks (Combine)", page 54).
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 (Casette deck, radio,
record player, etc.)
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 34)
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 81) or low-
level segment.
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
Adjusted automatically. Can
also be adjusted manually
("Adjusting the recording level
manually", page 35).
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