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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 pl3yer or a cassette recorder using eifl_er digital (optical) input or analog
(line) input. To record, see "Recording an MD right away[" (page 22) to record using
digital (optical) input, and"Recording from a TV or a r3dio (Analog Recording)" (page 32)
to record using analog (line) input.
Difference
Connectable
source
Usable cord
Signal from
the source
Track
marks _)
Recorded
sound level
Digital (optical) input
Equipment with 3n digital (optical)
output jack (CD pl3yer, DVD pl3yer,
etc.)
Optical cable (with an optical or an
optical-mini plug) (page 23)
Digital
Marked (copied) automalically
• 3t the same positions as 1he source
(when the sound source is a CD or 3n
MD).
• aider more than 2 seconds of no
sound (page 82) or low-level segment
(with a sound source olber than a CD
or an MD).
• when the recorder is paused (3
seconds of no sound is encountered
while synchro-recording)
Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital
REC level control) ("Adjusting the
recording level manually", page 34).
Analog (line) input
Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack (Cassette deck, radio,
record player, etc.)
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 32)
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 82) or low-level
segment.
when the recorder is paused
while recording.
Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted mamually ("Adjusting
the recording level manually",
page 34).
_/You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Combining tracks (Combine)", page 43).
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:
• when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digitM (optical) input.
• when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (opftcal) input. In
this case, play the source in normal play mode.
• when programs wich audio tha_ is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital
(optical) input.
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