Sony RCD-W1 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6

Hookups Connecting the recorder to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/ OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the colorcoded cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: red (R) to red and white (L) to white. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise. RCD-W1 ANALOG RL CD OUT IN CDR OUT CD IN L R TAPE / MD OUT IN L R l: Signal flow Connecting the recorder to a digital component such as CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector with the optical cable (not supplied). Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Note Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet. Tips The recorder also has DIGITAL IN jacks (OPTICAL IN). You can use the digital connections for connecting the recorder to a digital component such as a CD player, DAT deck, or an MD deck. 6 This Recorder Can Use the Following Discs The recorder can use three types of discs as follows: Discs with the logo above (Audio CD) can be played by both DECK A (the CD player section) and DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section) of the recorder. Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-R) are recordable only one time. When you finalize (page 20) the disc, you can play it in either DECK A (the CD player section) or DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section), and you can play it in any conventional CD player, including home, car, and portable models (A unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B). When you buy a CD-R disc, please note that you must buy an audio CD-R disc. A CDR disc designed for computer use will not work in the recorder. Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-RW) are recordable, and also re-writable. When you finalize (page 20) the disc, you can play it in either DECK A (the CD player section) or DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section), and CD-RW compatible players. They will not play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD-RW compatible (A unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B). When you buy a CD-RW disc, please note that you must buy an audio CD-RW disc. A CDRW disc designed for computer use will not work in the recorder.