Sony MZ-N1 Operating Instructions - Page 28
Various ways of recording, Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input)
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Various ways of recording Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 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 an MD right away! (Synchro-recording)" (page 19) to record using digital (optical) input, and "Recording in analog (Analog Recording)" (page 29) to record using analog (line) input. Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Connectable Equipment with an digital (optical) source output jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) Equipment with an analog (line) output jack (Casette deck, radio, record player, etc.) Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-mini plug) (page 20) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug) (page 29) Signal from Digital the source Analog Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog. Track marks1) 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 94) 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) Marked automatically • after more than 2 seconds of no sound (page 94) or low-level segment. • when the recorder is paused while recording. Recorded sound level Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ("Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page 36). Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually ("Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page 36). 1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Erasing a track mark", page 64). 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. 28