Sony MZ-R30 z Various ways of recording, Two ways of connection to a sound source, Difference

z Various ways of recording

Two ways of connection to a sound source

The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jack. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital input or analog input. To record, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11) to record using digital input, and “Recording an MD right away!” (page 6) to record using analog input.

Difference between digital and analog inputs

Difference	Input	Digital input	Analog (line) input
(connection)

Connectable source

Usable cord

Signal from the source

Equipment with an optical digital output jack

Digital cable (with an optical or an optical-mini plug)

Digital

Equipment with an analog (line) output jack

Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug)

Analog

Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog.

Recorded track numbers Marked (copied) automatically

•at the same positions as the source.

•when the recorder is paused while recording.

Marked

•after more than 2 seconds of silence.

•when the recorder is paused while recording. You can erase unnecessary marks after recording (“Erasing a track mark”, page 21).

Recorded sound level	Same as the source	Adjusted automatically. Can
		also be adjusted manually
		(“Adjusting the recording
		level”, page 13).

Note

Track marks may be copied incorrectly :

•when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input.

•when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital input. In this case, play the source in normal play mode.

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