Sony MZ-M100 - Manual (Page 88)

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Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs
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 (optical) input or analog
(line) input. To record, see “Recording a disc right away!” (page 21) to record using digital
(optical) input, and “Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)” (page 34) to
record using analog (line) input.
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:
• when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.
• when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In
this case, play the source in normal play mode.
• when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital
(optical) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Connectable
source Equipment with a digital (optical) output
jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack (Casette deck, radio,
record player, etc.)
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug) (page 21) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a
stereo-mini plug) (page 34)
Signal from
the source Digital Analog
Even when a digital source (such as
a CD) is connected, the signal sent
to the recorder is analog.
Track marks 1)
1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 55).
Marked (copied) automatically
• at the same positions as the source
(when the sound source is a CD or an
MD).
• after more than 2 seconds of no sound
(page 84) or low-level segment (with a
sound source other than a CD or an
MD).
• when the recorder is paused (3 seconds
of no sound is encountered while
synchro-recording)
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of no
sound (page 84) or low-level
segment.
• when the recorder is paused while
recording.
Recorded
sound level Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital
REC level control) (“Adjusting the
recording level manually”, page 35). Adjusted automatically. Can also be
adjusted manually (“Adjusting the
recording level manually”,
page 35).
Note