Sony WALKMAN MZ-NH1 Operating Instructions Manual page 97

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 20) to record using digital
(optical) input, and "Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)" (page 36) to
record using analog (line) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input
Connectable Equipment with a digital (optical) output
source jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.)
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug) (page 20)
Signal from Digital
the source
Track marks 1) 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 93) 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)
Recorded Same as the source.
sound level Can also be adjusted manually (Digital
REC level control) ("Adjusting the
recording level manually", page 38).
1)
You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Combining tracks (Combine)", page 63).
Note
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.
Analog (line) input
Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack (Casette deck, radio,
record player, etc.)
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a
stereo-mini plug) (page 36)
Analog
Even when a digital source (such as
a CD) is connected, the signal sent
to the recorder is analog.
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of no
sound (page 93) or low-level
segment.
• when the recorder is paused while
recording.
Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted manually ("Adjusting
the recording level manually",
page 38).
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