zVarious ways of recording
Two ways of connecting to a sound source
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 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 |
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Connectable source
Usable cord
Signal from the source
Equipment with an optical digital output jack
Digital cable (with an optical or an
Digital
Equipment with an analog (line) output jack
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a
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 automatically
•after more than 2 seconds of blank or
Recorded sound level | Same as the source | Adjusted automatically. Can |
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| also be adjusted manually |
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| level manually”, 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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