Sony MZ-R501 Operating Instructions - Page 32

Note on mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem. To protect a recorded MD To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded or edited. To record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible. Back of the MD Tab Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks). Analog recording Home-recorded MD Digital recording Recorded material is protected. Recorded material is not protected. Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made from premastered software. You can only make copies from a home-recorded MD by using the analog connections. Premastered software such as CDs or MDs. Digital recording Recordable MD No digital recording Recordable MD Note on maintenance Clean the terminal periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated below. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) Homerecorded MD 32 No Recordable digital MD recording