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. Connecl the
recorder to a CD pl3yer or a cassetle recorder using eilher digital (optical) input or analog
(line) input. "i_ 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
Connectable
source
Usable cord
Signal from
lhe source
Track
marks_/
Digital (optical) input
Equipment with 3n digital (optical)
output jack (CD pl3yer, DVD pl3yer,
etc.)
Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug) (page 25)
Digital
Marked (copied) automatically
• 3t lhe 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)
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
alter more than 2 seconds of no
sound (page 66) or low-level
segment.
when the recorder is paused
while recording.
Recorded Same as the source. Adjusted automatically. Can also
sound level Can also be adjusted manually (Digital be adjusted manually ("Adjusting
REC level control) ("Adjusting the the recording level mmmally
recording level manually (Manual Manual Recording)", page 31 ).
Recording)", page 3 I).
l/You can erase um/eeessary marks after recording. ("Erasing a track mark", page 43).
Note
Track marks may be copied inco_e_ly:
• 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 (opftcal) input. In
this case, play the source in normal play mode.
• when programs wi_h audio thal is digitally broadcast (e.g., digitM TV) are recorded through the digital
(optical) input.