Sony MZ-R55 Operating Instructions - Page 10

►Various ways ofrecording Two ways of connecting to a sound source 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 input or analog input. To record, see "Recording with digital input" (page 11) to record using digital input, and "Recording an MD right away!",(page 6) to record using analog input. Difference between digital and analog inputs Difference Input Digital input Analog (line) input Connectable source Usable cord Signal from the source Recorded track numbers Recorded sound level Equipment with an optical Equipment with an analog digital output jack (line) output jack Digital cable (with an optical Line cable (with 2 phono or an optical-mini plug) plugs or a stereo-mini plug) Digital Analog Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog. Marked (copied) Marked automatically automatically • after more than 2 seconds • at the same positions as the of blank or low-level source. segment. • when the recorder is paused • when the recorder is paused while recording. while recording. You can erase unnecessary You can erase unnecessary marks after recording marks after recording ("Erasing a track mark", ("Erasing a track mark", page page 22). 22). Same as the source Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually ("Adjusting the recording level manually", page 13). Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly : •when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input. •when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital input. In this case, play the source in normal play mode. •when recording BS or CS programs through digital input. 10