Sony MZ-R91 Operating Instructions - Page 15

Notes Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) Connect to a digital source using an optical cable (POC-5B or POC-5AB, not supplied) to make digital recordings. Digital recording is possible even from digital equipment with different sampling rates, such as a DAT deck or a BS tuner, using the built-in sampling rate converter. CD player, MD player, digital amplifier, etc. Optical plug POC-5AB etc. (not supplied) POC-5B etc. (not supplied) Portable CD player, etc. Optical miniplug • You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output. • When recording from a portable CD player, play it on AC power and disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP*). • Digital output may be disabled on some portable CD players when the player is not run on AC power. ∗ Electronic Shock Protection to LINE IN (OPTICAL) 1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording. For recording operations, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 8). To record from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause and then start recording. 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. 15