Sony MZ-R90 Operating Instructions - Page 17

Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time For longer recordings, choose to record in monaural. The recording time becomes double the normal. Jog lever REC Stereo microphone X 1 to MIC (PLUG IN POWER) While pressing X, slide REC to the right. The recorder stands by for recording. Press the jog lever, flip until "REC MODE" flashes in the display, and then press the lever again. Flip the jog lever until "Mono REC" flashes in the display, and then press the lever. To switch back to stereo recording, press the lever while "Stereo REC" flashes in the display. Press X again to start recording. Play the sound source. 2 3 1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording. Slide REC to the right. For other operations, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 8). Notes • You cannot record through the microphone while an optical cable is connected to the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack. The recorder automatically switches input in the following order; optical input, microphone input, and analog input. • The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself. Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases. 4 5 To stop recording, press x. The recorder switches back to stereo recording when you record the next time. Notes • If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sounds from left and right will be mixed. • You cannot record in monaural if SYNCHRO REC is slid to ON. If you are recording digital input, make sure to slide SYNCHRO REC to OFF before you begin recording. • The MDs recorded in monaural can be played back only with an MD player/recorder that has the monaural playing function. 17