Note on mechanical noise

The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem.

To protect a recorded MD

To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded or edited. To record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible.

Back of the MD

Tab

Recorded material is protected.

Recorded material is not protected.

Note on digital recording

This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first- generation digital copies to be made from premastered software. You can only make copies from a home-recorded MD by using the analog connections.

Premastered software such as CDs or MDs.

Digital recording

Home-

No

Recordable

recorded

digital

MD

MD

recording

 

Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks).

Analog recording

Home-recorded MD

Digital recording

Recordable

No

Recordable

MD

digital

MD

 

recording

 

Note on maintenance

Clean the terminal periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated below.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.)

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