Sony MZ-R501 Operating Instructions - Page 12

If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 25). • Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 32). • Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over. For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. Notes • If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or editing operation, or while "Edit" appears in the display, then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored. • You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output. • When recording from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause, and then do the recording procedure on the recorder. • Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: -Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out unless powered by the AC power. -Connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source. -Disable any anti-skip function (such as ESP*) on the portable CD player. ∗ Electronic Shock Protection z • LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital and analog input. The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input. • The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically. • You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the supplied headphones/earphones to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. This does not affect the recording level. 12