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Sony MZ-M200 User's Manual

1. 3 Repeat step 2 and enter all characters of the label name 4 Press the jog lever for 2 seconds or more to enter the title The recorder is able to display but cannot label using Japanese Katakana characters The recorder cannot rewrite a track name a group name an artist name an album name or a disc name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device in MD mode only Option menus Select Option in the menu Option menus can be used on both the recorder and the remote Items Options item displayed on the remote is in parentheses 6 Default settings Off The volume changes without limiting the volume level AVLS Off On The volume is limited to minimize sound leakage or sound pressure AVLS On on the ears If the volume is turned up too high AVLS NO VOL OPERATION appears and the volume is kept at a moderate level Beep Off Beep Off The beep is turned off On Beep On 6 The beep sounds when you operate the recorder Items Options item displayed on the remote is in parentheses Default settings EL Light Auto Off When no operation has occurred for 10 seconds the display window darkens If no operation occurs for 5 more seconds the display window automatically turns off to conserve battery power only the battery level indication remains lit One The display window remains lit while the recorder is operating Backlight
2. 49 Menus for recording 50 Adjusting the recording level manually 52 Menu for playback 53 Menus for editing 54 Menus on the recorder 54 Menus on the 54 Moving a track on a 56 Changing the order of a group on a disc 56 Adding titles Title Input 57 Option menus Setting the clock Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 62 71 Additional Information Precautions esses 75 Specification ss 78 Explanations esee 80 Index erect 85 Notice for Users On the supplied SonicStage MD Simple Burner software Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits including claims made by third parties arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing SONY will replace it However SONY bears no other responsibility The software provided wi
3. For Music Microphone recording level adjustment mode for recording sources such as music concerts or jam sessions The recording level is automatically adjusted to obtain greater distortion suppression and natural volume transitions close to those in the original sound Can be selected while REC Level is set to Auto AGC MIC Sens Sens High Microphone sensitivity for recording sounds of normal volume such as a conversation Sens Low Microphone sensitivity for recording loud or close range sounds such as a music concert Time Mark Off Track marks are automatically sound source added as they appear in the On Time 01 min Time 60 min Track marks are added at speci be set in 1 minute units up to 6 fied intervals This interval can minutes 50 Items Options 6 Default settings Group REC Off The recorder does not make a new group at the start of recording One The recorder makes a new group at the start of recording SYNCREC Off Normal recording is performed On Synchro recording is performed recording starts and stops in sync with the sound source when digital recording Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode Audio components marked with the or HI MD logo mark support PCM Hi SP and Hi LP recording modes 2 Appears only for discs used in MD mode 3 Audio components marked with the MDLP or MDLP logo mark s
4. 3 Press the jog lever to enter the dividing point MARK ON appears in the display and the track is divided You can use the Speed Control function page 53 during the Divide Rehearsal function This allows you to reduce the playback speed to carry out the division more accurately It is recommended that you use the recorder to divide long tracks recorded in LinearPCM Transferring such tracks and dividing them on the computer may require extremely long time 47 48 Combining tracks Combine You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark This function can be set on the recorder only You cannot combine tracks if one of the two tracks or the both tracks have been transferred from the computer one of the two tracks or the both tracks have been recorded in Hi MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software the tracks are recorded in different recording mode While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase press Il to pause 2 Find the track mark by moving the jog lever toward FR slightly For example to erase the third track mark find the beginning of the third track 00 00 appears in the display MARK appears in the display for a few seconds Press T MARK to erase the mark MARK OFF appears in the display The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined When a track mark is erased when you combine two tracks
5. 65 66 Symptom Case and or corrective action Recording cannot be done correctly 2 Audio sources may not be securely connected Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again pages 31 37 There is no digital signal from the portable CD player When recording digitally from a portable CD player use the AC power adaptor and disable the anti skip function such as ESP on the CD player The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an attenuator Use a connecting cord without an attenuator page 11 2 Recording level is too small to record when adjusting the recording level manually Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level page 52 2 The recorder is connected to the computer Disconnect the recorder from the computer when recording 2 The power sources was disconnected or a power outage occurred during recording The recording result is not recorded on the disc Make recording again 2 Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is 48 seconds or less DISC FULL appears Replace the disc The lid does not open after recording The lid does not open until SystemFILE WRITING disappears in the display TRACK FULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time and the recording cannot be done This occurs due to the limitation of the system When 2 047 tracks on a disc used in Hi MD mode or
6. 51 52 appears before the time display for track marks added with the Time Mark setting Time Mark can be set only when recording through the analog input connector or a microphone If while recording you add a track mark by pressing T MARK or I pause etc from that point onward the recorder will begin automatically adding track marks at regular intervals as set by Time Mark Time Mark is canceled when you connect a digital optical cable to the recorder Setting for synchro recording SYNC REC je When there is no sound from the connected player for about 3 seconds during synchro recording the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically When the sound comes from the player again the recorder resumes synchro recording If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer the recorder stops automatically The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro recording Do not switch the SYNC REC setting while recording Recording may not be done properly Even when there is no sound on the sound source there may be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro recording due to the noise level emitted from the sound source If a silent portion is encountered for approximately 2 seconds during synchro recording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silen
7. For customers who purchased this product in the USA Owner s Record The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the rear Record the serial and the model numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Product registration Please register this product on line at www sony com walkmanreg lt http www sony com walkmanreg gt Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades new products services and other important announcements Thank you If you have any questions about this product contact www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No MZ RH1 MZ M200 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 USA Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi
8. You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play them only The sequence of bookmarked tracks cannot be changed 1 While playing the track you want to bookmark press the jog lever for 2 251 e Display Q O Play mode seconds or more Normal tracks after the selected ON appears and gf flashes slowly in track are played the display Group 4 Tracks in a specified group are played 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the Artist Tracks by a specified artist other tracks are played Album Tracks in a specified album 3 Do step 1 and select Bookmark are played in step 2 of Playing tracks in the Bookmark gf Bookmarked tracks are selected play mode this page played Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode Move the jog lever toward lt P 1 to select a track and then press the jog lever to enter The recorder plays from the selected bookmarked track to the last bookmarked track 43 44 To erase bookmarks While playing the track for which you want to erase the bookmark press the jog lever for 2 seconds or more Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play By specifying Repeat play you can listen to tracks selected in Play mode in various ways 1 Press P MODE G repeatedly to select the desired repeat mode Each time you press the button the display changes as follows Display Repeat mode S All tracks repeat All tracks on
9. next To change the display on the recorder Press DISPLAY MENU repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Recording level meter appears on the information display 1 13 on the left column of this page while recording While recording while the recorder is stopped Group number track number and elapsed time ERC Hi SP 6PQ1 001 01 20 Group number track number remaining recording time and remaining free space n Hi SP 6PQ1 001 1 01 20 251 e uo Buip1038 Number of tracks after the current track and remaining time after the current location on the disc LE Hi SP 012 29 10 REC property current recording settings such as recording level microphone setting etc page 32 Hi SP REC Auto Current date and time 18000 Clock 5 12 1 11 00 Spectrum Analyzer Standard 9 4 Spectrum Analyzer Circle 29 Remaining free space appears only when the disc is used in Hi MD mode and the recorder is stopped 2 Appears only when the recorder is stopped 9 Shows the level of each of the following frequencies for both the L channel and R channel 100 Hz 250 Hz 630 Hz 1 6 kHz 4 kHz 10 kHz 35 36 Display window on the remote 1 Disc indication 2 Track number Total number of tracks in a disc 3 Information display Refer to chang
10. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor or the AC power cord disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the recorder itself has been turned off If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time be sure to disconnect the power supply AC power cord or rechargeable battery To remove the AC power cord from the wall outlet grasp the adaptor plug itself never pull the cord On the recorder Do not shake or strike the recorder In addition to malfunctions and inability this may render the disc unusable or data breakdown damage or loss may occur Do not get the recorder wet When you use the recorder in the rain or under similar conditions be careful not to get the recorder wet Your recorder is designed for use between the temperatures of 0 and 40 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended After using your recorder at the seashore or other dusty locations clean your recorder carefully Otherwise the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your recorder causing a malfunction On heat build up Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used for an extended period of time This however is not a malfunction On mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechan
11. 95 appears in the display Charge the battery at a temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 495 F The battery will take longer to charge if you operate the recorder while charging the battery with the AC power adaptor or do computer related operations while charging with USB bus power For faster charging do not operate the recorder You pressed the jog lever or one of the buttons on the recorder at the time you connect the USB cable The rechargeable battery has become drained even when the recorder was not used for a while Quick Mode was set to Quick On on the remote ar page 59 If you set Quick Mode to Quick On on the remote the power stays on inside the recorder even when there is no operation causing the rechargeable battery life to shorten If the rechargeable battery is not fully charged the battery may become drained after a while If this happens charge the rechargeable battery again Even when fully charged the life of the battery is only about half what it normally is The remaining charging time is about a half the usual time The capacity of the rechargeable battery has decreased because the battery is reaching the end of its service life Replace the rechargeable battery with the new one optional The recorder become hot during the charging procedure This is normal and poses no danger While the recorder is connected to the
12. Recording time Codec Bit rate 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute standard disc standard disc standard disc ATRAC ATRAC stereo 292 kbps 1 hour and 1 hour and hour 20 minutes 14 minutes ATRAC3 132 105 kbps 2 hours and 2 hours and 2 hours 40 minutes 28 minutes ATRAC3 66 kbp 5 hours and 4 hour and 4 hours 20 minutes 56 minutes When transferring 4 minute tracks Ahout playing recorded discs on other MD components The ability of an MD component to play back discs consisting of tracks recorded directly on the recorder or transferred from the computer depends on the disc type and audio format used for recording Please refer to the following table for details Disc type Format Component used for playback Component that Component that Component that supports Hi MD supports MDLP does not support MDLP 1GB Hi MD disc Hi MD VY 60 74 80 minute Hi MD standard disc MDLP 2 v MD Audio components marked with the or Hf MD logo mark Audio components marked only with the MDLP or MDLP logo mark 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 disc by using the analog line out connections Premastered software such as CDs or MDs Microphone record player tuner etc with analog output jacks Y Analog recording Digital
13. The size of the disc management space changes according to the operating conditions of your computer and other factors Therefore the actual space available for use may be lower than that displayed by Windows Explorer Recording on adisc ona disc Recording on a disc This section explains the procedure for recording from a stereo microphone Make sure that the rechargeable battery is sufficiently charged before recording For details on the optional stereo microphone see Optional accessories page 11 Connect the stereo microphone to MIC PLUG IN POWER Stereo microphone The shape of the stereo microphone supplied with the MZ M200 is different Press OPEN to open the lid Insert a disc in the direction of the arrow and close the lid es OPEN with the label side facing up Continued 9sip e uo fiuip1038y 31 Confirm the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes Hi MD mode and MD mode The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted After you insert a disc check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder You can also check the recording mode setting Mode in the menu Change the recording mode if necessary page 50 Hi MD lights up when the operation mode is Hi MD mode and MD lights up when the operation mode is MD mode 6 1 001 00 00 Recording mode e When using a 1GB Hi MD d
14. United States Patent 6 304 523 Gracenote is a registered trademarks of Gracenote The Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are trademarks of Gracenote What you can do with this product Not only can you record and play music data on this recorder you can also transfer audio data to it from a computer using the supplied SonicStage software Furthermore you can transfer audio data that you ve recorded directly on the recorder or another MD component to the computer and then manage the data on the computer Recording page 31 Playing c page 39 Recording by microphone Digital recording The supplied optional headphones Analog recording earphones speakers stereo system etc Transfer audio data to the recorder Transfer music data LinearPCM ATRAC MP3 recorded on the recorder Audio CDs Internet Music Files etc or another MD component You can also transfer non audio from the recorder to the data such as text data image data computer etc to the recorder Using the recorder with a computer c page 18 Getting Started CD ROM Checking the supplied Windows SonicStage MD Simple Burner accessories Macintosh Hi MD Music Transfer for Mac Operating Instructions this manual e AC power adaptor AC power cord Operating Instructions Hi MD Music 100 V 240 V Transfer for Mac D The shape of the plug differs according to
15. computer Symptom Case and or corrective action The recorder is not recognized by the computer 2 The USB cable is not firmly connected Connect the USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer page 21 If the recorder is still not recognized disconnect the USB cable restart the computer and then reconnect the USB cable 2 A USB hub is used Connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer Network communication has failed Disconnect the USB cable wait at least 2 seconds and then reconnect it If the recorder is still not recognized disconnect the USB cable restart the computer and then reconnect the USB cable 2 In the case of Windows 2000 Professional if you disconnect a USB cable after turning on or restarting the computer the computer may not recognize the recorder when you reconnect the USB cable In this case disconnect the USB cable restart the computer and then reconnect the USB cable Try updating your operating system also 2 A disc is not inserted in the recorder Check if a disc is inserted in the recorder 2 The software installation failed Disconnect the recorder and install the software again page 20 The recorder is not recognized as an external device in Windows Explorer 2 The inserted disc is recorded in MD mode Insert a disc recorded in Hi MD mode 2 A blank 60 74 80 minute standard disc has been inserted with Disc Mode in the menu set to
16. disc contains material recorded in Hi MD mode Use the disc as is Select Hi MD mode Select the operation mode in Blank disc the Disc Mode page 59 setting of the recorder menu or the operation mode setting of the supplied software The disc contains material recorded in MD mode Use the disc as is Select MD mode Hi MD mode You can enjoy the Hi MD functions A disc recorded in Hi MD mode cannot be used on an MD player or MD Walkman that does not support Hi MD mode MD mode A disc recorded in MD mode can also be used on an MD player or MD Walkman that does not support Hi MD mode but the Hi MD functions cannot be used 17 18 Using the recorder with a computer je What you can do through connection with a computer When using the supplied software Transfer audio data between the computer and the recorder The supplied SonicStage software allows you to transfer audio data between the recorder and your computer You can transfer audio data from the computer to the recorder or audio data that you have recorded on the recorder or another MD component to the computer For detailed explanations refer to SonicStage Help Record directly from a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer s CD drive directly to a disc in the recorder When using the disc in the recorder as a storage device When u
17. line input To record see Recording from externally connected component page 37 to record using digital optical input and When recording in analog page 38 to record using analog line input Difference Digital optical input Analog line input Connectable Equipment with a digital optical output Equipment with an analog line source jack CD player DVD player etc output jack Cassette deck radio record player etc Usable cord Optical cable with an optical or an optical Line cable with 2 phono plugs or a mini plug page 37 stereo mini plug page 38 Signal from the Digital Analog source Even when a digital source such as CD is connected the signal sent to the recorder is analog Track marks Marked copied automatically Marked automatically e at the same positions as the source when after more than 2 seconds of no the sound source is a CD or an MD sound page 80 or low level after more than 2 seconds of no sound segment page 80 or low level segment with a when the recorder is paused while sound source other than a CD or an MD recording when the recorder is paused 3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro recording Recorded sound Same as the source Adjusted automatically depend on level Can also be adjusted manually Digital the recording level setting REC level control Adjusting the Can also be adjusted manually recording level
18. mode and recording mode information appears for discs used in MD mode Depending on the group settings the operating conditions and the disc settings you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently When playing a VBR Variable Bit Rate MP3 audio track the displayed bit rate may differ from the bit rate displayed in the SonicStage software When the Virtual Surround 6 Band Equalizer and Dynamic Normalizer are active their setting conditions are displayed in the Spectrum Analyzer Selecting the play mode This function can be set on the remote only Playing tracks in the selected play mode 1 Press P MODE G for 2 seconds or more 2 Move the jog lever toward H P to select the desired play mode and then press the jog lever When you move the jog lever changes and when you press the jog lever appears in the display 3 When you select Normal Repeat the procedure in step 2 to select the desired track The selected track starts playing When you select Group Artist or Album Repeat the procedure in step 2 to select the desired group artist or album and then repeat the procedure in step 2 again to select the desired track The selected track starts playing When you select Bookmark Refer to Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark Play this page Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark Play
19. results should there be a mis operation transfer failures or destruction of audio data caused by unforeseen occurrences f you disconnect the USB cable from the recorder and want to reconnect it make sure to wait at least 2 seconds before connecting it again Make sure to place the recorder at a stable vibration free place during recording Make sure not to connect the recorder to your computer during recording or playing The system may malfunction if your computer changes to system suspend sleep or hibernation mode while connecting to the recorder Make sure to disable any changes to suspend sleep or hibernation mode Make sure not to connect the recorder and the computer through a USB hub When the recorder is connected to a computer power bus power is supplied to the recorder through the computer s USB port If the computer a laptop PC for example is operating on battery power this connection may cause the computer s battery to drain It is thus recommended to use the computer with an AC power adaptor We do not ensure trouble free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements Using SonicStage Importing audio data Audio data from an audio CD can be recorded and stored to My Library of SonicStage If you want to automatically obtain CD information such as track or artist name the computer has to be connected to the Internet For details on recording or importing music from the Inte
20. service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility ee RE This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States SERUUM Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service oe 58 es zo OS Stes This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT E
21. the region where the recorder was purchased Two A cords with differently shaped plugs are supplied with the models for Europe Asia and Chile Use the one that corresponds with the outlet USB cable configuration in the region where it is used For the North American and Latin American models remote with a ferrite core is supplied Do not play a CD ROM on an audio CD player For details on Hi MD Music Transfer for Mac refer to the instruction sheet supplied with this Remote control Earphones recorder When using this recorder remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the recorder to malfunction LIP 4WM Lithium Rechargeable Make sure not to sit down with the recorder in ion rechargeable battery case your back pocket battery C S Stereo microphone M MZ M200 only A Make sure not to put the recorder into a bag with the remote or the headphones earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact Optical cable for the European Asian and Chilean models Carrying pouch Ferrite core small size Three for the European Asian and Chilean models Two for the MZ RH1 North American and Latin American models One for the MZ M200 North American model 1GB Hi MD disc except for the European Asian and Chilean models paues fuma How to use the supplied ferrite core For the optional line cab
22. the computer it does not operate normally A USB hub is used Connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer You are using the recorder at a place with vibration Use the recorder at a place with no vibration The recorder cannot be used as a storage device The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software The playing time of a transferred track is different from the time that appears on your computer monitor This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the recorder and the computer Case and or corrective action You cannot transfer audio data from your computer that will fill up the remaining recording time on the disc 2 Due to the limitations of the system the audio data is recorded in several second steps Therefore when you record many short tracks the total recording time increases but does not tally with the remaining recording time The disc size displayed on the computer is not the same as the disc size printed on the disc 2 The difference is due to the use of the binary system to indicate the disc size on the computer and the decimal system to express the disc size on the disc page 30 and other recording media You cannot operate the recorder 2 You cannot operate the recorder while the recorder is connected to the computer The lid does not open 2 It happens if yo
23. the end of the part you want to erase then erase the part Gr page 47 You cannot use the Erase function to delete non audio data for example text data or image data on a disc used in Hi MD mode When all tracks in a group are deleted using the Track Erase function that group is automatically deleted from the disc The Format function Format When formatting a disc When a disc is formatted the number of transfer authorizations for the transferred tracks is affected as follows For 1GB Hi MD discs the number of transfer authorizations for the transferred tracks is restored when the disc is inserted and the recorder is connected to the computer For 60 74 80 minute standard discs the number of transfer authorizations for transferred tracks decreases by one To prevent the reduction restore the transfer authorization by transferring the tracks to the computer again before formatting the disc By formatting a disc all data including non audio data will be erased If you think a disc contains such data insert the disc into the recorder and connect the recorder to the computer to check the contents of the disc nuaw y 55 56 Moving a track on a disc You can move a track from one group to another or from inside a group to outside the group When you move tracks track numbers are automatically renumbered This function can be set on the recorder only 1 While the record
24. the recorder as follows If not damage to the data may occur 1 Make sure that the operation lamp on the recorder is not flashing rapidly 2 Press CANCEL on the recorder Make sure that the operation lamp on the recorder is off EJECT DISC OK appears in the display Depending on the conditions it may take some time until EJECT DISC OK appears in the display 3 Unplug the USB cable from the computer When you remove the disc from the recorder 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of When you unplug the USB cable from the computer above 2 Remove the disc from the recorder This recorder supports Hi Speed USB Compatible with USB 2 0 Specification Make sure not to connect the USB cable while the recorder is operating This may cause the recorder to malfunction or noise to be output Depending on the connection it may take some time before the recorder is recognized by the computer If you operate the recorder or the computer before the recorder is recognized RECONNECT USB appears in the display If this happens reconnect the USB cable If the operation lamp flashes rapidly do not disconnect the USB cable This may cause the recorder to malfunction or the destruction of audio data f you use the recorder connected to the computer it is recommended that you insert a fully charged rechargeable battery as a precaution against power failures disconnection of the USB cable or other unforeseen occurrences We do not assure the
25. the recorder to your computer page 21 2 Point to Y of Transfer Y and click Hi MD or Net MD 3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list Click The operation lamp on the recorder lights up in red and transfer of the selected track starts To stop transferring Click rl If you want to change the format and bit rate click _ amp amp before clicking in step 4 and set the format and bit rate Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable or take out the rechargeable battery while transferring audio data Transferring audio data from the recorder to your computer Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on an MD or recorded on this recorder or another MD component can be transferred to My Library of SonicStage on your computer Information such as album name or track name can be obtained from the Internet after audio data has been transferred Refer to the SonicStage Help for details Transfer V List of tracks on the disc Tek B2 B3 Teka ERA BE Teks Be B7 Teck Be Taks ES Teks B B t Tas E 30 Tract 1 Insert a disc into the recorder and connect the recorder to your computer page 21 2 Point to of Transfer Y and click Hi MD or Net MD In the list on the right side of the screen Hi MD or Net MD click to select the tracks you want to
26. transfer to your computer Click The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts To stop transferring Click Key When tracks recorded on MD components are included on a disc a dialog box appears confirming whether to save those tracks in WAV format To save the tracks as WAV format music files select the check box next to Save in WAV format when importing click Browse button and specify a destination folder as necessary and click the OK button 1 e 19p40281 25 26 When a disc used in Hi MD mode is inserted in the recorder and the record protect tab of the disc is open audio data cannot be transferred to the computer Make sure that the record protect tab of the disc is closed page 76 Tracks transferred from the computer in Net MD mode or tracks purchased through EMD services and transferred to the recorder can be transferred only to the same computer from which they originally came from When you transfer tracks recorded in LinearPCM on the recorder to a computer for editing dividing page 47 or combining page 48 in My Library the editing may take a long time depending on the length of the tracks and capabilities of your computer This is due to limitations in the MiniDisc system If you want to edit long tracks recorded in LinearPCM we recommend that you do the editing on the recorder first and then transfer the edited data to a computer a
27. with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted Insert a standard MD or a disc used in Hi MD mode 2 A disc formatted on the computer without using the SonicStage software was inserted When formatting a disc on the computer make sure to use the SonicStage software HOLD 2 The recorder is locked Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder page 15 IN MENU You operated the remote while selecting a menu on the recorder Do the setting on the recorder You operated the recorder while selecting a menu on the remote Do the setting on the remote Message Case and or corrective action LINE OUT You tried to change the volume while Audio Out in the menu has been set NO VOL OPERATION to Line Out Set Audio Out to Headphone ar page 59 LOW BATTERY 2 The rechargeable battery is weak Charge the rechargeable battery page 14 MEMORY OVER You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration Put the recorder on a stable place and start recording again NO 2 You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks Set bookmarks BookmarkedTRACK page 43 NO DIGITAL COPY 2 You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System Make analog recording page 38 NO DISC 2 You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder Insert a disc NO GROUP 2 You selected Group Er
28. 2 669 084 11 2 SONY Operating Instructions MZ RH1 MZ M200 Portable MD Recorder lt Mini NODE RS WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation 2006 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product Please consult with your local authority Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT
29. 254 tracks on a disc used in MD mode have been recorded on the disc TRACK FULL appears regardless of the total recorded time More than 2 047 tracks or 254 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc To continue recording erase unnecessary tracks The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation in MD mode only Tracks of under 12 seconds in SP mode 24 seconds in LP2 mode or monaural or 48 seconds in LP4 mode in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time Case and or corrective action The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the maximum recording time 60 74 or 80 minutes 2 This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation in MD mode only Normally recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds in SP mode 4 seconds in LP2 mode or monaural or 8 seconds in LP4 mode When recording is stopped the last unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds even if the actual recording is shorter Likewise when recording is restarted after the stop the recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds before the next recording This is to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever a new recording is started Therefo
30. 29 etc connect the LINE IN OPT jack of the recorder to a LINE OUT jack of the radio cassette TV or other external component Connect the end of the connecting cord with the ferrite core to the recorder Press and slide REC Start playing the source The recorder is factory set to make a new group whenever recording is done If you do not want to make a group set Group REC to page 51 For details on the optional connecting cord see Optional accessories page 11 a disc Playing a disc Press OPEN to open the lid Q Insert a disc in the direction of the arrow O and close the lid Connect the earphones with the remote to the recorder beforehand Earphones with the remote To the C LINE OUT jack A z Q OPEN with the label side facing up Press the jog lever amp ENT to play and adjust the volume by pressing VOL The volume will be shown in the display voL Jog lever amp ENT On the remote Press the jog lever gt Playback starts You can adjust the volume by turning the VOL control VOL control Jog lever PII ENT as p e uheld 40 Basic playback operations To Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote is in parentheses Play Play from a point Press the jog lever Be ENT Playback starts from the point you last where you stopped stopped playing Press the jog le
31. 4 80 minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software Setting for the LINE OUT jack Audio Qut f Audio Out is set to Line Out Virtual Surround 6 Band Equalizer or Dynamic Normalizer will not function Audio Out cannot be set to Line Out when the remote is connected When you connect the headphones earphones directly to the recorder make sure to set Audio Out to Headphone When Audio Out is set to Line Out do not connect the headphones earphones The sound from the headphones earphones will be very loud If the recorder is connected to a component such as an active speaker and Audio Out is set to Headphone make sure to set Beep to Off Off on the remote Setting the clock Once the clock is set the recorder automatically stamps the recording time and date for each track recorded This function can be set on the recorder only 1 When the recorder is stopped enter the menu page 49 and select Option Clock Set 2 Change the current year by pressing VOL and then press the jog lever The digit of the month flashes 3 Repeat step 2 to enter the current month date hour and minute When you press the jog lever to enter the minute th
32. 6 kHz 4 kHz 10 kHz 251 e 42 Display window on the remote 1 Disc indication 2 Track number Total number of tracks in a disc 3 Information display Refer to change the display on the remote next 4 Play mode and repeat mode information pages 43 44 5 Sound setting page 45 6 Battery indication To change the display on the remote Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows While playing Track number and elapsed time E Ln 01 20 Track number and remaining time of the current track amp mi 02 15 Track number and track name amp Si Track number and artist name Hi MD Group name MD Track number and album name Hi MD Disc name MD wio Morning Number of tracks in the disc play mode and related information amp nie Normal Track number recording date and time amp Lin 05y10m23d Track number and audio format information m H1 SP ATR D The items that are displayed differ according to the selected play mode Example When the play mode is set to Group Group and 3 Group name appear 2 Recording date and time are displayed if they have been recorded on the track Recording mode codec and bitrate information appear for discs used in Hi MD
33. 80 minute 5 9 10 5 standard disc Playing 1GB Hi MD disc 10 15 5 19 16 5 60 74 80 minute 8 14 5 18 5 16 standard disc When recording playing continuously in MD mode Unit approx hours When Disc type SP LP2 LP4 Recording 60 74 80 minute standard disc 8 5 10 5 12 Playing 60 74 80 minute standard disc 15 5 17 5 19 Measured in accordance with the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association standard D Measured using a fully charged lithium ion rechargeable battery with EL Light in the menu set to Auto Off page 59 2 When transferring at 128 kbps The recorder cannot record in mode Transfer audio data using the supplied SonicStage software page 24 Repeated recharging causes the capacity of the rechargeable battery to decrease over time As a result the battery life will become shorter as the battery is used Please replace the battery when the battery life reaches about half the time listed above The types of discs that you can use This recorder supports the following discs 1 GB Hi MD disc 60 74 80 minute standard disc paues umay About the recorder operation modes The recorder has two operation modes Hi MD mode and MD mode The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted 1 GB Hi MD disc Use the disc as is 60 74 80 minute standard disc 7 3 The
34. Auto The backlight on the remote turns on when an operation occurs on the recorder or remote If no operation has occurred for a few seconds it automatically turns off again On The backlight stays on while the recorder is operating Off The backlight stays off c Quick Mode Off If you do not operate the recorder for a while the recorder turns off E Quick Off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery The recorder does not turn off automatically Playback starts quickly Quick On after the playback button is pressed s Disc Mode Hi MD 6 When you insert a 60 74 80 minute standard disc that contains no audio data or no data such as images the disc mode is set to the Hi MD mode MD When you insert a 60 74 80 minute standard disc that contains no audio data or no data such as images the disc mode is set to the MD mode If you want to use the disc recorded on this recorder on another component that does not support Hi MD record the disc with Disc Mode set to MD Audio Out Headphone Select when connecting the supplied remote to the U LINE OUT jack on the recorder or when connecting headphones or earphones directly to the LINE OUT jack Line Out Select when using an optional audio connecting cord to connect the OUT jack on the recorder to an external component for sound output Clock Set Sets the date and time page 61 FW Version Displays the version of the
35. Coding is a generic term for an audio compression technology that realizes both high sound quality and high compression rates Three versions are in use ATRAC SP mode normal MD format ATRAC3 LP2 and LP4 modes and ATRAC3plus Hi SP and Hi LP modes Compared with a CD the compression rate for ATRAC3 is about 10 times higher and for ATRAC3plus about 20 times higher Hi MD mode and MD mode This recorder has two operation modes Hi MD mode and MD mode that are automatically recognized whenever a disc is inserted Disc Mode 1GB Hi MD disc Hi MD 60 74 80 minute Blank disc The operation mode set in the Disc standard disc Mode page 59 menu is applied Disc containing music Hi MD in Hi MD mode Disc containing music MD in MD mode About LinearPCM LinearPCM is a digital non compressed audio coding system You can enjoy high quality sound equal to that of CDs by recording in this mode The meaning of sound No sound describes a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4 8 mV during analog input or less than 89 dB during optical digital input with 0 dB as full bit the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc About System File The system file is space on the disc that is used to store information other than audio files for instance track numbers If the MiniDisc were a book the system file would correspond with the index or table of contents The recorder rewrites th
36. LUG IN POWER jack page 31 Q earphones LINE OUT jack pages 39 59 Recorder VOL buttons pages 39 61 Remote VOL control pages 39 46 Recorder DISPLAY MENU button pages 32 35 41 49 Remote DISPLAY button pages 36 42 49 7 Operation lamp pages 33 35 41 8 Display window pages 35 41 9 HOLD switch page 15 Recorder Bl stop CANCEL button pages 22 33 40 49 Remote W stop button pages 40 49 II pause button pages 33 40 48 REC switch pages 27 33 T MARK button pages 33 47 Recorder Jog lever B play ENT FF AMS fast forward FR AMS fast rewind pages 39 47 49 Move FF FR Push B ENT Remote Jog lever Il play pause ENT 4 AMS fast rewind P AMS fast forward pages 39 49 c USB cable connecting jack pages 14 21 37 Battery compartment page 14 E group button pages 40 58 Clip page 10 P MODE G repeat button pages 43 58 20 SOUND button pages 45 58 There is a tactile dot D i I Locking the controls HOLD Slide the HOLD switch 9 on the recorder or on the remote in the direction of the arrow You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the recorder by locking the controls You can use the HOLD function for the recorder and the remote se
37. Set Disc Mode to Hi MD page 59 Bunoousajqno4g Even though the USB cable is used to connect the recorder the display on the recorder does not indicate it is connected 2 It takes time to recognize SonicStage Please wait 2 The other application software is running Reconnect the USB cable after a while If the computer still does not recognize the recorder disconnect the USB cable restart the computer and reconnect the USB cable RECONNECT USB appears in the display 2 You operated the recorder or the computer before the recorder was recognized by the computer Reconnect the USB cable page 21 Charging by USB bus power cannot be done 2 The battery compartment lid is not firmly closed Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery compartment lid firmly 2 The temperature of the battery charging location is too low or too high Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature range of 5 C 441 F to 35 C 95 F Continued 63 64 Symptom Case and or corrective action The rechargeable battery cannot be charged sufficiently through USB bus power If you operate the recorder while it is connected to a computer it takes time for the rechargeable battery to be sufficiently charged by USB bus power For faster charging do not operate the recorder The installation was not successful You are using an OS that does not support thi
38. XCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state P For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions xc eee To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation contact S T BR 56 www sony com walkmansupport von L T Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 333 vene 595 N For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 BRED SR SHORES D 324343304 B RN LULA EDU 1 http www sony net Printed in Malaysia BLADI 2
39. ase or Group Move in the menu on the recorder or Title Group in the menu on the remote while using a disc with no groups NO INPUT SIGNAL 2 The recorder could not detect digital input signals Make sure that the source is connected firmly page 37 If you are making an analog recording ignore the message Bunoousajqno4g NON GROUPED TRACK 2 You selected Group Erase or Group Move in the menu on the recorder or Title Group in the menu on the remote while selecting a track that does not belong to a group NO TRACK 2 You tried to play a disc used in Hi MD mode with no recorded tracks P B ONLY DISC 2 You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc P B stands for playback Insert a recordable disc PC MD 2 You operated the recorder or the remote while the recorder is connected to the computer Disconnect the recorder from the computer page 22 PLAY MODE 2 You operated the recorder while selecting the playback mode on the remote PROTECTED DISC 2 You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record protect position Slide the tab back page 76 PUSH STOP BUTTON You tried to open the lid while the recorder was storing disc information with the recorder connected to a computer Wait until SystemFILE WRITING has disappeared from the display after pressing M CANCEL READ ERROR gt The recorder cannot read the disc informat
40. at exceeds the maximum number approximately 200 characters for a title You tried to enter characters that exceeds the maximum number approximately 55 000 characters in Hi MD mode or 1 700 characters in MD mode for a disc TOC DATA ERROR 2 The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly Insert another disc TRACK FROM PC NO EDIT 2 You tried to combine or divide tracks that were transferred from the computer or recorded in Hi MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software TRACK FROM PC NO REC You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been transferred from the computer or you tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software TRACK FULL 2 You tried to record more than 2 047 on a disc used in Hi MD mode or 254 on a disc used in MD mode tracks Erase unnecessary tracks page 54 Additional Information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the USB cable connecting jack Do not touch the optical pickup lens on the recorder and keep it clean If you do so the lens may be damaged and the recorder will not operate properly To prevent dust from entering the recorder make sure to keep the lid closed except when inserting or taking out discs On power sources Use house current or rechargeable battery Connect the AC power adaptor or the AC power cord to an easily accessible AC outlet
41. computer only after the installation is completed Explanation SorkcstagejHD Simple Burnet Reame n pers Connecting the recorder to your computer Connect the recorder to your computer as follows When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE If you connect the recorder to the computer with the disc mode on the recorder set to Hi MD factory setting and then insert a 60 74 80 minute standard disc the operation mode of the disc may automatically change to Hi MD mode even if you do not record anything When you disconnect the USB cable the message Unsafe Removal of Device appears in the computer display This is not a problem Merely click to make the message disappear Power bus power is supplied from the USB port of the computer so that the recorder can be used without power being supplied from the battery Computer USB cable eon To the USB cable connecting jack To the USB port Jejnduio e 19p40281 1 Insert a disc into the recorder 2 Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released 3 Connect the recorder to the computer through the USB cable 4 Check the connections If all connections have been correctly made the display window appears as follows Hi MD or MD appears depending on the operation mode 22 When you unplug the USB cable from the computer Be sure to remove
42. computers 1 e 19p40281 19 20 Installing SonicStage MD Simple Burner onto your computer Make sure to install the driver for this recorder from the supplied CD ROM If SonicStage Net MD Simple Burner or OpenMG Jukebox is already installed the older version of the software will be overwritten by the new version The functions and music data of the older version will be retained 1 Close all Windows applications The following conditions may prevent a successful installation Confirm whether they apply or not when installing the software You did not logon as Administrator or Computer Administrator when using Windows 2000 Windows XP Virus check software is activated Such software demands a large amount of system resources Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD drive of your computer The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears When the Region Selection screen appears select the region where the SonicStage software will be used and then click Next When the Region Selection screen does not appear skip this step Click Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner and then follow the displayed instructions Read the instructions carefully Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner 7 SonicStage 3 4 Installer lx The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your system environment Make sure to restart your
43. conds or more nuaw 49 Menus for recording Select REC Settings in the menu Recording related menus can be set only on the recorder Items Options 6 Default settings REC Mode Recording time is approximate standard disc and approximate y 28 minutes on 80 minute ly 1 hour and 34 minutes on 1 GB Hi MD disc LinearPCM recording Hi SP e Recording time is approximate y 2 hours and 20 minutes on 80 minute standard disc and approximately 7 hours and 55 minutes on 1 GB Hi MD disc Hi LP Recording time is approximate y 10 hours and 10 minutes on 80 minute standard disc and approximately 34 hours on 1 GB Hi MD disc SP Recording time is approximate 80 minute standard disc y 1 hour and 20 minutes on Lp22 Recording time is approximate 80 minute standard disc y 2 hours and 40 minutes on 1 4 Recording time is approximate 80 minutes standard disc y 5 hours and 20 minutes on REC Level Auto AGC The recorder adjusts the recording level automatically Manual You can adjust the recording level manually page 52 MIC AGC Standard Microphone recording level adjustment mode for recording sources such as conversations The recording level is automatically adjusted to suppress distortion and produce clear recordings Can be selected while REC Level is set to Auto AGC
44. d 59 seconds You selected Edit in the recorder menu or Title in the remote menu while recording You selected Format in the menu while the recorder is not stopped You tried to change a title that includes characters the recorder cannot edit Bunoousajqno4g CANNOT OPERATE You pressed or T MARK on the recorder or P MODE C on the remote during synchro recording You pressed SOUND on the remote while the Speed Control function is used You pressed T MARK on the recorder for 2 seconds or more while editing a title other than a disc name on a disc used in MD mode or while editing a title on a disc used in Hi MD mode CANNOT PLAY 2 You tried to play a track with playback restrictions 2 You tried to play an MP3 audio track that the recorder cannot play The type of MP3 supported by this recorder is MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 transferred by the SonicStage software with a sampling frequency of 32 44 1 or 48 kHz Continued 71 Message Case and or corrective action CANNOT SET 2 You selected REC Mode or Group REC in the recorder menu or SpeedCtrl in the remote menu while recording or in recording pause You selected Time Mark in the menu during digital recording or in recording pasue You selected REC Level in the menu while the recorder is paused during synchro recording You selected REC Level while the recorder is not stopped or in reco
45. d may skip if the recorder is subjected to strong repeated shocks a dirty or scratched disc is played When using a disc in Hi MD mode the sound may drop out for a maximum of about 12 seconds n z To change the display on the recorder Displayed items during Press DISPLAY MENU repeatedly Each ayback time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows While playing Display window on the recorder Group number track number and elapsed time ee 00 01 20 l PO 00 01 20 Group number track number and remaining time of the current track Wo oo GPO 001 02 18 1j Battery indication page 15 2 Operation lamp After performins am editing operation Number of tracks after the current track and P g remaining time after the current location on during play or play pause flashes slowly the disc red 3 Information display 1 012 28 10 Level meter graphic above 4 Information display 2 Recording date and time Refer to change the display on the recorder next Date 5y10m23d 11 00am Spectrum Analyzer Standard mENEm Spectrum Analyzer Circle Recording date and time are displayed if they have been recorded on the track Shows the level of each of the following frequencies for both the L channel and R channel 100 Hz 250 Hz 630 Hz 1
46. ding you can set the following settings by right clicking the MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray on the computer display Youcan select the recording mode by selecting recording mode Net MD LP2 or LP4 Hi MD PCM Hi SP Hi LP or 48kbps e You can record the first track only by selecting Recording settings Record 1st Track Only e You can select the setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information by selecting CDDB r Multiple Matches User Selection A selection window is displayed No Resolve No CD information is downloaded First Choice The first item is downloaded You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG software SonicStage OpenMG Jukebox etc is active Jayndwos e 19p40281 27 Recording by computer operations Standard mode 1 Insert a disc into the recorder and connect the recorder to your computer page 21 2 Double click om MD Simple Burner icon on the desktop MD Simple Burner starts up 3 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer You can operate MD Simple Burner from the following two display windows The window for recording all tracks on the CD REC STOP To start recording all tracks on the CD as a new group click here To stop recording click STOP Total time of the CD icon selected tracks of CD MD icon Disc nam
47. e MD cD iiu Hi MD Album Tjne Disc Name Remaining ws g El Album name CD Remaining recording Artist name CD time of the inserted disc Open To open the display as shown page 29 Recording mode drop down menu click here Net MD LP2 LP4 Hi MD PCM Hi SP Hi LP 48 kbps 28 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD CONFIG Click here to do the following Set the CD ROM drive View version information for MD Simple Burner Track information CD Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Total time of the Track information MD Artist name selected tracks of CD You can change the i track d track Album title REGSTOE Er EH EN MD Title Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08 Track 03 Jayndwos e 19p40281 jetCD info T new Gro J Erase 1i Era J Close ail New Group Get CD Info Information of an audio CD album name track name etc will be reflected in the track list Close To close the display as shown on page 28 click here Recording mode drop down menu CD operating section Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to be recorded To deselect all tracks click here Erase To select all tracks click here All Erase Check boxes Remaining time of the i
48. e clock starts operating To display the current time While the recorder is stopped or recording press DISPLAY MENU DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly To select the 24 hour or 12 hour clock While setting the clock press DISPLAY MENU To maintain the correct time Once you set the clock it will keep correct time as long as the recorder is connected to a power source such as the charged rechargeable battery or house current However if no power source is connected or the rechargeable battery becomes depleted the clock setting will change back to the factory setting after 3 minutes While setting the clock you can select the item to be set year month date etc by moving the jog lever toward FF FR f you connect the recorder to a computer and activate SonicStage the clock on the recorder will be automatically set to match the computer s clock only when the operation mode of the recorder is Hi MD mode Make sure the time is correctly set if you want the time stamp to be accurately recorded for an important recording Under normal conditions the clock may vary by about plus or minus 3 minutes per month Transferred tracks will not include recorded date information even when the clock is set When the computer changes to system suspend sleep or hibernation mode while the recorder is connected power bus power supply to the recorder stops Therefore if the rechargeable battery is eith
49. e system file whenever an operation such as recording adding or deleting track marks or moving tracks has been done SystemFILE WRITING appears in the display when the recorder is rewriting the system file While the recorder is writing disc information make sure not to move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source as this may cause the information to be incorrectly recorded or the disc contents to be lost List of the recording time for each disc Approx The recording time is varied depending on disc type disc mode codec and bit rate When using a disc in Hi MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time Codec Recording mode 1GB Hi MD 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute Bit rate onthe recorder disc Standard disc standard disc standard disc LinearPCM PCM 1 hour and 28 minutes 26 minutes 21 minutes 1 4 Mbps 34 minutes ATRAC ATRAC3plus Hi SP Thours and 2 hours and 2 hours and 1 hour and 256 kbps 55 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3plus Hi LP 34 hours 10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and 64 kbps 10 minutes 20 minutes 40 minutes When transferring from the computer Recording time Codec Bit rate 1GB Hi MD 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute disc standard dise standard disc standard disc LinearPCM 1 4 Mbps 1 hour and 28 minutes 26 minutes 21 minutes 34 minutes ATRAC ATRAC3plus 352 kbps 5hoursand 1 hour and 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes 35 minute
50. e the display on the remote next 4 Battery indication To change the display on the remote Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows While recording while the recorder is stopped Track number and elapsed time 01 20 Track number remaining recording time and remaining free space 2 1 01 03 45 rwi fan ILE Number of tracks on the disc and play mode and related information Normal E Current date and time E 05y12m10d D Remaining free space appears only when the disc is used in Hi MD mode and the recorder is stopped 2 Appears only when the recorder is stopped d The items that are displayed differ according to the selected play mode Example When the play mode is set to Group Group and Group name appear Depending on the group settings the operating conditions and the disc settings you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently When a disc used in Hi MD mode is inserted in the recorder the free space will show as 2 0 when the remaining recording time becomes R 00 00 00 00 on the remote This is a system limitation 2 0 being the capacity of the reserve domain Recording from externally connected component You can make digital recordings using an optical cable connec
51. er depleted or it is not inserted in the recorder the clock setting of the recorder will be lost nuaw y 61 62 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during recorder operation follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Sony dealer If any messages appear it is recommended to take notes 1 Check to see if the problem is listed in Troubleshooting Check Messages ar page 71 for the problem as well 2 lfafter step 1 you still cannot solve the problem consult your nearest Sony dealer While charging Symptom Case and or corrective action The rechargeable battery does not start charging The rechargeable battery cannot be fully charged The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC power adaptor the AC power cord or the USB cable has been connected incorrectly Insert the rechargeable battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor the AC power cord or the USB cable correctly No rechargeable battery is inserted Insert the rechargeable battery page 14 The rechargeable battery is depleted Charge the rechargeable battery It takes one minute after connecting the USB cable to the recorder for an indication to appear and charging to start If charging does not start even after a minute reconnect the USB cable to the recorder again The surrounding temperature is too high or too low CHARGE 5 35 41
52. er is stopped or playing the track you want to move enter the menu page 49 and select Edit Move Track Move If the selected track is in the group the group number to which the currently selected track belongs appears in the display imi Track Move 1 If the selected track is not in the group the currently selected track number appears in the display mi Track Move 3 Track001 2 If you are moving a track from inside a group to outside the group or if there is no group on a disc Skip this step If you are moving a track within the same group Press the jog lever while the group number to which the currently selected track belongs is displayed If you are moving a track to a different group Move the jog lever toward FF FR to select the destination group number and then press the jog lever Select the destination group number m Track Move 3 Move the jog lever toward FF FR to select the destination track number and then press the jog lever to enter the selection Select the destination track number Example when moving the selected track to the track number 10 in the group 02 imi Track Move 36P02 10 If all tracks are moved out of the group the group automatically disappears from the disc Changing the order of a group on a disc This function can be set on the recorder only 1 While the recorder is stopped or playing a track within a gro
53. er sales support purposes It may also be used by Sony of Canada Ltd and affiliated Sony companies for customer relationship development and analysis andto provide you with information and promotional offers on other products and services that may be of interest to you For a copy of our Privacy Code please visit our website at www sonystyle ca privacy or call 1 877 899 7669 D 324511303 This warranty is valid only in the United States Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Portable MiniDisc Recorder Portable CD Player Portable IC Audio Player Portable Hard Disk Audio Player LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows M 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges m xc 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense i s s V 2 55 To obtain warranty
54. firmly closed Close the lid until it clicks Moisture has condensed inside the recorder if the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location Take the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates page 78 2 The AC power adaptor the AC power cord or the USB cable is not firmly connected Connect them firmly The rechargeable battery is weak LOW BATTERY flashes or nothing appears Charge the rechargeable battery page 14 or connect the recorder to a wall outlet The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data Reinsert the disc Rerecord the disc If the error message still appears replace it with another disc There is a built in malfunction in the system While operating the recorder received a mechanical shock too much static abnormal power voltage caused by lightning etc Disconnect all the power sources and the USB cable Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds and connect the power source The display does not turn on You tried to operate the recorder with the remote while EL Light is set to Auto Off page 59 Use the buttons and controls on the recorder The operation mode of the blank 60 74 80 minute standard disc differs from the mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software When using a blank 60 74 80 minute standard disc in the recorder the operation
55. firmware in the recorder D AVLS stands for Automatic Volume Limiter System 2 You can set with the recorder only 9 You can set with the remote only 59 60 Setting for recorder display EL Light Notes Even when EL Light is set to Auto Off the display window will not turn off while the recorder is being used with the AC power adaptor charging the rechargeable battery the recorder is connected to a computer menu item is being selected the recorder is fast forwarding fast rewinding or using AMS the Divide Rehearsal function is being performed messages are displayed If the battery grows weak during recording the level indication appears as T the display window darkens to conserve battery power regardless of the EL Light setting The operation lamp does not turn off even when EL Light is set to Auto Off Setting for quick mode Quick Mode Note When Quick Mode is set to Quick On on the remote power continues to flow in the recorder even when it is not being operated The power is automatically cut off when the batteries become drained Setting for disc mode Disc Mode Even if you select MD as the Disc Mode setting the operation mode can only be Hi MD when using a 1GB Hi MD disc The operation mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied to a blank 60 7
56. fterwards Viewing SonicStage Help SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage Click Help SonicStage Help while SonicStage is running SonicStage Help a SonicStage File Edi View tole Tools Help Product Registration Product Support Related Web Sites About SonicStage Using MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to the recorder without storing the data to the computer s hard disk There are two modes for recording from an audio CD Simple mode recording by the recorder operations and Standard mode recording by computer operations Only audio CDs with a dise mark can be used with MD Simple Burner We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy controlled CDs Recording using the recorder operations Simple mode 1 Insert disc into the recorder and connect the recorder to your computer c page 21 2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer 3 Press and slide REC on the recorder The operation lamp on the recorder flashes in red and recording starts tracks on the CD are recorded as a new group Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable until the recording ends To stop recording Click Abort on the computer display You can also stop recording by pressing B CANCEL on the recorder Before starting recor
57. g time 81 Repeat Play 44 S Setting the clock 61 Simple mode MD Simple Burner 27 SonicStage 19 23 SonicStage Help 26 Speed control 53 Standard mode MD Simple Burner 28 Storage space 30 Supplied accessories 9 Synchro recording 51 System File 80 System requirements 19 T Title input 57 Track mark 33 50 Transferring 24 U USB bus power 15 V Virtual Surround 45 jeuonippy 85 This warranty is valid only in Canada ON Ys Network Walkman ATRAC CD Player Net MD Walkman ATRAC CD Walkman Hi MD Walkman IC Recorder ATRAC HiFi Systems LIMITED WARRANTY Sony of Canada Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 LABOUR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labour charges to any Sony authorized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labour charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labour for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Centre at your expense You can extend the warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your product www s
58. he microphone sensitivity or automatic recording level adjustment mode to suit the sound source page 50 The recorder is factory set to make a new group whenever recording is done If you do not want to make a group set Group REC to page 51 To start recording from a specific point on the disc pause the recorder at the desired point and then start recording from that point You can monitor the sound during recording Changing the volume level will not affect the recording level Once the clock is set tracks are automatically stamped with the time and date of recording page 61 It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when using the recorder for a long time especially when recording Displayed items during recording Display window on the recorder P01 001 01 20 Battery indication page 15 N Operation lamp During recording lights up red During recording pause flashes red When the remaining recording time on the disc is less than 3 minutes flashes slowly red When recording with the microphone flashes according to the sound level Voice mirror red 5 Information display 1 Level meter graphic above Operation mode example Hi MD Recording mode example Hi SP Synchro recording indication SYNC Information display 2 Refer to change the display on the recorder
59. hen listening to sound from a cassette deck or amplifier There is no R channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is connected with a monaural cord Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord You cannot play an MP3 audio track The type of supported by this recorder is MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 transferred by the SonicStage software with a sampling frequency of 32 44 1 or 48 kHz Date and time of recording are not displayed Date and time of recording are displayed if the they have been recorded When an audio track is transferred from your computer the recording date and time are not displayed The operation lamp flashes slowly during playback The operation lamp flashes slowly when the contents of an editing operation performed during playback or play pause are ready to be written to the disc When playback on the recorder is stopped the edited contents are written to the disc and the operation lamp turns off While editing Symptom Case and or corrective action The lid does not open 2 The recorder is saving the contents of an editing operation The lid will not open until SystemFILE WRITING disappears from the display Editing cannot be done 2 The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has occurred during editing Do the editing operation again Non audio data cannot be erased 2 Non audio data cannot be erased with the Erase function Conf
60. ical noise while operating which is caused by the power saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem On installation f you use the recorder at a place subject to static or electrical noise the recording may not be properly done or the recorded data may be lost Never use the recorder where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor Heat build up in the recorder may cause malfunction or damage jeuonippy 75 On charging Do not use the supplied AC power adaptor the AC power cord or the USB cable to charge any other battery beside the supplied one or the one designated for it LIP 4WM Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor the AC power cord or the USB cable Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F The charging time will vary according to the surrounding temperature If the surrounding temperature is low the required charging time will be longer This is a characteristic of the lithium ion battery If you do not use the recorder for a long time disconnect the AC power cord from a wall outlet remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder and keep it in the cool dry place To prevent degradation of the rechargeable battery make sure not to store the rechargeable battery when it is either completel
61. ight laws Trademarks Program 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 SonicStage is a trademark or registered Sony Corporation trademark of Sony Corporation Documentation 2006 Sony Corporation MD Simple Burner OpenMG MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Hi MD Net MD ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and marks are omitted in this manual CD and music related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 2004 Gracenote Gracenote CDDB Client Software copyright 2000 2004 Gracenote This product and service may practice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Services supplied and or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe Inc
62. ii ce 25 Viewing SonicStage 1 26 Using MD Simple Burner 27 Recording using the recorder operations Simple mode Recording by computer operations Standard mode 28 Storing non audio data to a disc 30 Recording on a disc Recording on a disc 31 Displayed items during recording 35 Recording from externally connected component 37 Playing a disc Playing a 39 Displayed items during playback 41 Selecting the play mode 43 Playing tracks in the selected play mode 43 Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark Play sione onere 43 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play 44 Listening to a section of a track repeatedly 44 Adjusting the sound 45 Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics Virtual Surround 45 Selecting the sound quality 6 Band Equalizet eungen ene P et 45 Normalizing the playback sound level automatically Dynamic Normalizer 46 Editing Dividing a track Divide 47 Adjusting the dividing point before dividing a track Divide Rehearsal 47 Combining tracks Combine 48 Using the Menu Using the Menu
63. ion correctly Reinsert the disc REC ERROR 2 Recording was not correctly done Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again 2 The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints is scratched or is not a standard disc Try recording again with another disc 73 74 Message Case and or corrective action RECONNECT USB You tried to operate the recorder the computer before the recorder was recognized by the computer Reconnect the USB cable REHEARSAL You tried to operate on the remote while performing the Divide Rehearsal function page 47 Do the setting on the recorder SORTING The recorder is sorting information after you selected Artist or Album in the play mode SOUND You operated the recorder while setting the Sound function page 45 on the remote Do the setting on the remote STANDBY 2 This message appears when the recorder while connected to the computer has written data to the disc once and is ready to write data again immediately If you try to write data to the disc while STANDBY is not displayed it may take a little time for writing to begin SystemFILE The recorder is storing information track start and end position from the WRITING memory to the disc page 80 Wait until this process is completed TEMP OVER REC STOP Heat has built up in the recorder Let the recorder cool down TitleFULL You tried to enter characters th
64. ion lamp lights up in red and recording starts If you insert a previously recorded disc the recording starts after the existing contents The operation lamp REC Basic recording operations To Press Stop Press W CANCEL The operation lamp disappears Pause Press The operation lamp flashes in red Press again to resume recording Remove the disc Press M CANCEL and open the lid The lid does not open until SystemFILE WRITING disappears from the display and the operation lamp stops flashing Adding track marks Press T MARK The operation lamp disappears for a moment A track mark is added at the point where you press again to resume recording while pausing thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track 21 e uo fiuip1028y 33 34 Make sure to place the recorder at a stable vibration free place during recording If you start recording before the operation lamp turns off the first few seconds of the material may not be recorded Verify on the recorder that the operation lamp is off before you start recording The recorder automatically switches input in the following order optical input microphone input and analog input You cannot record through the microphone while an optical cable is connected to the LINE IN OPT jack The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself Use the microphone away from the recorder in
65. irm the contents by connecting the recorder to your computer If it is okay to delete the contents disconnect the recorder from the computer and then perform the Format function page 54 Tracks cannot be combined 2 This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitations When the tracks are scattered and the length of each track is short you may not be able to combine the tracks Combining tracks of the following lengths may not be possible Hi MD mode LinearPCM 9 seconds or less Hi SP 8 seconds or less Hi LP 32 seconds or less MD mode SP 12 seconds or less LP2 Monaural 24 seconds or less LP4 48 seconds or less 2 You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording modes e g a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in monaural nor can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection The disc cannot edit on other component 2 The component does not support Hi MD Edit on other component that support Hi MD Bunoousajqno4g 69 70 Others Symptom Case and or corrective action The recorder does not work or works poorly The rechargeable battery is not charged Charge the rechargeable battery 2 The volume is low Turn up the volume No disc is inserted Insert a recorded disc The HOLD function is turned on Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow page 15 The lid is not
66. isc the operation mode will only be Hi MD When using a standard disc 60 74 80 minutes the operation mode can be set as follows Disc condition Operation mode Blank disc The mode set for the Disc Mode in the menu Set Disc Mode to Hi MD or MD The disc contains material Hi MD recorded in Hi MD mode The disc contains material MD recorded in MD mode Refer to page 59 for Disc Mode in the menu Press DISPLAY MENU repeatedly and confirm the recording level setting REC property The indication displayed will vary according to the Level amp page 50 setting in the menu e REC Auto REC Level is set to REC AGC The recorder adjusts the recording level automatically REC XX REC Level is set to Manual The recording level that was last set appears You can also check the microphone recording setting Sens or in the menu at the same time Change the setting if necessary page 50 Microphone sensitivity MIC Sens High High sensitivity Sens High REC Auto appears when REC Low Low sensitivity Sens Low Level is set to Auto AGC Automatic microphone recording level adjustment mode MIC AGC none Standard mode Standard fla Music mode For Music Confirm that the operation lamp is off and then press and slide REC on the recorder The operat
67. it is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some provinces do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from province to province For your convenience Sony of Canada Ltd has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the service or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Customer Information Center 1 877 710 7669 or write to Sony of Canada Ltd 115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto Ontario M2H 3R6 CANADA or visit www sonystyle ca registration This information is used to process your warranty registration and for aft
68. l audio system Systems MiniDisc system Hi MD system Laser diode properties Emission duration continuous Laser output less than 44 6 uW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Recording and playback time See List of the recording time for each disc page 81 Revolutions Approx 350 rpm to 3 600 rpm CLV Error correction Hi MD LDC Long Distance Code BIS Burst Indicator Subcode MD ACIRC Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Sampling rate converter Optical digital input 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Audio formats supported by this recorder Recording LinearPCM 44 1 kHz 16 bit ATRAC3plus Hi SP Hi LP LP2 LP4 ATRAC SP Playback LinearPCM ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 ATRAC for playback only MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz bit rate 32 320 kbps fixed variable bit rate ATRAC stands for Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding Modulation system Hi MD 1 7RLL Run Length Limited PRML Partial Response Maximum Likelihood MD EFM Eight to Fourteen Modulation Frequency response During digital and analog input 20 to 20 000 Hz 3 dB Input connectors MIC PLUG IN POWER stereo mini jack minimum input level 0 13 mV LINE IN OPT stereo mini jack for analog input minimum input level 49 mV optical digi
69. le Pass the cord This recorder comes with ferrite cores for through the ferrite core Approx 1 cm connection to the supplied remote the 0 6 in from the plug optional stereo microphone and the optional For the MZ M200 North American model line cable You must attach the ferrite For the optional line cable Pass the cord cores to comply with the applicable EMC through the ferrite core Approx 1 cm standards Be sure to connect them when 0 6 in from the plug using the recorder with a computer If not there is no need to connect them 1 Open the ferrite core For the European Asian and Chilean models ESD SR 110 for the supplied LI remote and the optional stereo Refer to step 2 for the 1 microphone distance from the plug 5 connected the recorder 2017 0930 for the optional l line cable For the MZ RH1 North American and Latin American models 3 Close the ferrite core Make sure the ESD SR 110 for the optional clasps are fully engaged stereo microphone and the optional line cable N For the MZ M200 North American model ESD SR 110 for the optional line cable S 2 Wind the cord around the ferrite cores as follows To attach the clip in the opposite direction For the European Asian and Chilean 1 Remove the clip models For the supplied remote control Wind the cord around the ferrite core once Approx 4 cm 1 6 in from the plug For the optional stereo microphone Wind the cord a
70. m1 or Custom2 2 Press the jog lever 3 Move the jog lever toward 99 50 repeatedly to select the frequency range gt nnec1 wa LWT Frequency range 100 Hz There are six frequency ranges 100 Hz 250 Hz 630 Hz 1 6 kHz 4 kHz 10 kHz 4 Turn the VOL control repeatedly to select the sound level meci 2 Level 10 dB You can select from among seven levels 10 dB 6 dB 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 10 dB 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make adjustments for the remaining frequency ranges 6 Press the jog lever to enter the selection Normalizing the playback sound level automatically Dynamic Normalizer This function automatically normalizes the sound level of the recorded material for comfortable listening during playback 1 While playing press SOUND repeatedly until D Normal appears in the display 4 appears at 2 Turn the VOL 4 control to adjust the volume je Since this function automatically balances the sound level it minimizes troublesome volume adjustments especially for discs containing tracks with very different volume levels This function allows you to hear low volume sounds in places where the surrounding noise is loud without having to turn up the volume too high To cancel the setting Press SOUND repeatedly until Normal appears in the display Dividing a track Divide You can divide a track with a track mark while playing c
71. manually page 52 Adjusting the recording level manually page 52 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 Index Symbols 6 Band Equalizer 45 A A B Repeat 44 Analog recording 38 ATRAC 80 Audio format 79 AVLS 58 B Backlight 59 Basic operations 33 40 Battery life 16 Beep 58 Bookmark Play 43 t Charging 14 Cleaning 77 Combine 48 Connecting 14 21 31 Data storage 30 Digital recording 37 Disc Mode 59 Disc type 17 Display window 35 Divide 47 Divide Rehearsal 47 DSP TYPE S 83 Dynamic Normalizer 46 E EL Light 59 Erase 54 F Ferrite core 10 Firmware FW Version 59 Format 54 G Group recording 51 H Hi MD 17 80 HOLD 13 15 Importing 23 Install 20 L LinearPCM 80 M MD Simple Burner 19 27 Menu 49 Microphone recording 31 Microphone sensitivity 50 Moisture 78 Moving tracks groups 56 Operation lamp 33 Operation modes 17 32 80 Optional accessories 11 P Play mode 43 Q Quick Mode 59 R Recording level 32 50 52 Recording level for microphone MIC AGC 50 Recording mode 50 Recordin
72. mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied Use the Disc Mode menu to change the operation mode as desired Messages Message Case and or corrective action ACCESS The recorder is writing data to the disc or the computer is reading data on the disc while the recorder is connected to the computer Wait until this process is completed ACCESS ERROR The recorder failed to access the disc in the recorder while the recorder is connected to the computer Reconnect the recorder to the computer or reinsert the disc AUDIO FILE ERROR 2 A disc which cannot be recorded or played back is inserted in the recorder The audio data or disc management file has been damaged Insert another disc AVLS AVLS is set to AVLS On on the remote and so the volume NO VOL OPERATION cannot rise higher Set to AVLS Off on the remote page 58 BLANKDISC A disc with no recording on it is inserted BUSY WAIT A The recorder is accessing disc information You tried to operate the recorder MOMENT while it was accessing the recorded data Wait until the message goes out in rare cases it may take about a minute CANNOT EDIT You tried to combine tracks recorded in different recording modes You tried to erase a track mark while selecting the first track in the disc You tried to overwrite track marks You tried to combine tracks whose combined length exceeds 999 minutes an
73. nd distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound Clean the terminals on the rechargeable battery with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated jeuonippy SQ On the battery Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery To prevent such accidents observe the following precautions Install the and poles of the battery correctly When the recorder is not to be used for a long time be sure to remove the battery 77 78 On moisture condensation If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense inside or outside the recorder Should this occur the recorder will not operate properly Moisture condensation occurs easily when The recorder is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room The recorder is taken from an air conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors etc How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the recorder from a cold place to a warm place seal the recorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the recorder and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Make sure the moisture has evaporated before using the recorder Specification Audio playing system MiniDisc digita
74. nformation regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced mainly in the countries EEA European Economic Area Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the ME applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessories Remote control Earphones For the customers in Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval KCA For the customer
75. ng any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you On the remote control The supplied remote control is designed for use with this recorder only The recorder cannot be operated with a remote control that was supplied with another device On cleaning Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a disc To obtain the best sound quality use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones earphones or the remote control Dirty plugs may cause sou
76. nserted disc Check the box of the tracks that you want to record 29 30 Storing non audio data to a disc If you connect the recorder to a computer with a disc in Hi MD mode inserted the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer allowing you to store non audio data such as text data or image data For the storage space for each disc refer to storage space for each disc formatted with the recorder SonicStage below 1 Insert a disc in Hi MD mode into the recorder and connect the recorder to the computer page 21 The recorder is recognized as an external device and can be viewed on the Windows Explorer You can use the recorder in the same way as other devices When the SonicStage software is active the recorder is not recognized as a data storage device If you format a disc on the computer make sure to format the disc using the SonicStage software Make sure not to delete the file management folder and file HMDHIFI folder and HI MD IND file on the Windows Explorer The storage space for each disc formatted with the recorder SonicStage The storage space is varied depending on disc type 1GB Hi MD disc 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute standard disc standard disc standard disc Total size 964 MB 291 MB 270 MB 219 MB Disc management 1 65 MB 1 65 MB 1 65 MB 1 65 MB space Free space 963 MB 290 MB 268 MB 217 MB This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc
77. number of music files stored on the hard disk RAM 128 MB or more Others CD drive capable of digital playback by WDM A CD R RW drive is necessary for CD writing Sound Board USB port Operating System Factory installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or later Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 Second Edition Display High Color 16 bit or higher 800 x 600 dots or better 1 024 x 768 dots or better is recommended Others nternet access for online registration and CDDB use nternet access and Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 5 or higher for use of EMD services Windows Media Player version 7 0 or higher installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by operating systems other than those listed above custom built PCs operating systems that are upgrades from the original manufacturer installed system multi boot environments multi monitor environments or Macintosh computers We do not ensure trouble free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements The NTFS format of Windows XP Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard factory settings We do not ensure trouble free operation of the system suspend sleep or hibernation function on all
78. onystyle ca Once you register your product the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original date of purchase from Sony or a Sony authorized dealer The ninety 90 day warranty period is extend able only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically After the applicable period you must pay for all parts and labour charges To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception problems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in Canada Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the un
79. parately For example even if the HOLD function on the recorder is activated you can operate the recorder by using the remote unless you set HOLD on the remote to on too payers Guay 13 14 Preparing a Power Source Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted Operations can be done on the recorder or the remote while charging 1 Slide and open the battery compartment lid in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the rechargeable battery Insert it starting with the and terminal end Insert the battery with the label side facing up 3 Close the lid y 4 Connect the AC power cord and the USB cable to the AC power adaptor USB cable AC power adaptor AC power cord 5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the recorder and the AC power cord to a wall outlet To a wall outlet Recorder To the USB cable connecting jack 6 Confirm that charging has started When charging starts Bl and the charging time Charging min left appear at the start of charging When the charging time disappears charging ends once and the battery becomes sufficiently charged A completely depleted battery takes about one hour to reach this point at which time it is approximately 80 charged For a 100 charge an additional 2 hours of charging is needed If the charging time indication disappears after a short
80. r playback can be set with the remote only Items Options SpeedCtrl 100 50 Changes the playback speed The normal playback speed can be varied in 15 steps To return to normal speed Set the playback speed to 0 When you set a playback speed other than 0 SC appears to the left of the time display in the display window of the remote When using Speed Control you may hear noise or an echo in the playback The Virtual Surround 6 Band Equalizer and Dynamic Normalizer functions are disabled while Speed Control is being used nuaw y 53 54 Menus for editing Editing related menus can be used on either the recorder or the remote Before editing Make sure not to move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while editing or SystemFILE WRITING is displayed If you do the data edited up to that point may not be recorded to the disc or data on the disc may be damaged Menus on the recorder Select Edit in the menu Items Options Move Track Move Changes the track order on the disc page 56 Group Move Changes the group order on the disc page 56 Erase Track Erase Erases a track Can be used when the track you want to erase is played Group Erase Erases a group and all tracks in a group Can be used when a track in the group you want to erase is played All Tr Erase Erases the entire disc Can be used while the recorder is stopped Fo
81. rding pause You selected while REC Level in the menu has been set to Manual CHARGE 5 C 35 C 41 F 95F 2 You tried to charge the rechargeable battery at a place with a temperature outside the specified range for the recorder Charge the battery at a temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F DATA SAVE The recorder is writing information to the system file such as the recorded data or editing information Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the recorder to physical shock nor disrupt power supply DC IN TOO HIGH Voltage of the power supply is too high The supplied AC power adaptor or the AC power cord is not used Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the AC power cord DISC FULL 2 You tried to record on a disc that does not have enough space END The recorder reached to the end of the last track in the selected play mode while playing or moving the jog lever toward FF gt P on the remote You pressed the jog lever B gt ENT PH ENT on the remote at the end of the last track on the disc ERROR There is a built in malfunction in the system While operating the recorder received a mechanical shock too much static abnormal power voltage caused by lightning etc Disconnect all the power sources and the USB cable Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds and connect the power source FORMAT ERROR DISC 2 A disc
82. re the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of 6 seconds 12 seconds or 24 seconds TRACK FULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time 2 This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data Although those scattered data can be read each fragment is counted as a track In this case the number of tracks may reach 2 047 on a disc used in Hi MD mode or 254 on a disc used in MD mode and further recording is not possible To continue recording erase unnecessary tracks While playing Symptom Bunoousajqno4g Case and or corrective action A disc is not played normally 2 Repeat play is selected Change back to normal play page 44 2 Playback mode is changed Change back to Normal page 43 A disc is not played from the first track 2 Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track Press the jog lever B ENT PII ENT on the remote for 2 seconds or more to start playing page 40 Playback sound skips 2 The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration Put the recorder on a stable place A very short track may cause sound to skip Momentary noise is heard 2 Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in LP4 mode momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain
83. reating a new track from the part following the track mark This function can be set on the recorder only You cannot divide a track if the track has been transferred from a computer the track has been recorded in Hi MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software the dividing point is at the beginning or end of the track the division would cause the total number of tracks on the disc to exceed the maximum allowed 2 047 tracks for a disc used in Hi MD mode or 254 tracks for a disc used in MD mode 1 While playing or pausing press T MARK at the point you want to mark Adjusting the dividing point before dividing a track Divide Rehearsal You can make fine adjustments to the track mark position before making the actual division 1 While playing or pausing press T MARK for 2 seconds or more Four seconds of the track from the point T MARK is pressed is played back repeatedly The point T MARK is pressed Four seconds of the track plays back repeatedly 2 Move the jog lever toward FF FR to adjust the point to divide Moving the jog lever moves the dividing point forward or backwards The dividing point can be moved up to a maximum of 8 seconds forward or backwards from the point T MARK was pressed in step 1 The point MARK is pressed in The dividing point shifts step 1 a maximum of 8 seconds forward or backwards The moved four second interval plays back repeatedly
84. recording Home recorded disc LH L C Home No digital Recordable Digital recording recorded recording disc disc Lde H Recordable No digital Recordable disc recording disc Restrictions on the editing of tracks transferred from your computer This unit was designed so that editing functions i e adding track marks and erasing track marks do not function for tracks that have been transferred from your computer This is to prevent the loss of transfer authorization by the transferred tracks To edit these tracks first transfer them into the computer and then edit them on the computer About the DSP TYPE S for ATRAC ATRAC3 This recorder supports DSP TYPE S a specification for high level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors DSP This specification allows the recorder to produce high quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode Since it retains DSP TYPE R support the recorder produces superior results during playback in SP normal stereo mode Suppressing the skips of the sound G PROTECTION The G PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that of existing players jeuonippy 83 84 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
85. rmat Formats a disc to restore it to the condition it was in at the time of purchase Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode Menus on the remote Items Options Title Track Adds a track name page 57 Group Adds a group name Artist Adds an artist name to a track Album Adds an album name to a track Disc Adds a disc name Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode The Erase function Erase When erasing a track or a group Note that once a recorded item has been erased it cannot be recovered Make sure to confirm the contents of the selected item before erasing it When erasing tracks that have been transferred from the computer When you try to erase tracks that have been transferred from the computer TRACK FROM PC and ERASE OK appear in the display If you erased tracks that have been transferred from the computer the transfer authorization of the tracks will be as follows If the tracks were transferred in Hi MD mode the transfer authorization of the tracks are restored automatically when you insert the disc into the recorder and then connect the recorder to the computer If the tracks were transferred in MD mode the transfer authorization of the tracks is lost If you do not want to lose the transfer authorization restore the authorization by transferring the tracks to the computer again before erasing them To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and
86. rnet or from your computer s hard disc refer to SonicStage Help Only audio CDs with a dise mark can be used with SonicStage We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy controlled CDs OX V Music Source CD Info ip 1 Double click SonicStage icon on the desktop SonicStage SonicStage starts up 2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer 3 Point to Y of V Music Source and click Import a CD 4 Click FE The recording starts To stop recording Click m If you want to change the format recording mode and bit rate for audio CD recording click __ before clicking in step 4 and set the format and bit rate If CD information could not be obtained automatically click CD Info before clicking in step 4 When you do this your computer must be connected to the Internet 1 e 19p40281 23 24 Transferring audio data from your computer to the recorder Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to the recorder Transferred audio data contains track information such as artist and album name Iransfer V T SonicStage 7 ar HiMD Mode The My Library list e Ba BS Tracks BE Teks E Track me Bs 10 Track 10 1 Insert a disc into the recorder and connect
87. round the ferrite core twice Approx 1 cm 0 6 in from the plug For the optional line cable Wind the cord around the ferrite core once Approx 1 cm 0 6 in from the plug For the MZ RH1 North American and Latin American models For the optional stereo microphone Wind the cord around the ferrite core twice Approx 1 cm 0 6 in from the plug 10 Optional accessories Optical cable POC 15B POC 15AB Line cable RK G129 RK G136 Stereo microphones ECM MS907 ECM 719 MDR series Stereo Headphones earphones SRS series Active Speakers Recordable MDs ES series 1GB Hi MD disc HMDIGA LIP AWM Lithium ion rechargeable battery When using optional headphones earphones use only headphones earphones with stereo mini plugs You cannot use headphones earphones with micro plugs You cannot use as follows Rotally commander RM WMC1 MD label printer MZP 1 C memory repeat learning MD controller RPT MI Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country payers umay 11 12 Remote Guide to Parts and Controls Recorder 1 1 12 13 14 OPEN button pages 31 39 2 LINE IN OPT jack page 37 3 MIC P
88. s 30 minutes 10 minutes ATRAC3plus 256 kbps 7 hours and 2 hours and 2 hours and 1 hour and 55 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3plus 192 kbps 1 hours 3 hours and 3 hours 2 hours and 0 minutes 20 minutes ATRAC3plus 64 kbps 34 hours Ohours and 9 hours and 7 hours and 0 minutes 20 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3plus 48 kbps 45 hours 3 hours and 12hoursand 10 hours 30 minutes 30 minutes ATRAC3 132 kbps 6 hours and 4 hours and 4 hours and 3 hours and 30 minutes 50 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3 105 kbps 20 hours and 6 hours and 5 hours and 4 hours and 40 minutes 0 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3 66 kbps 32 hours and 9 hours and 9 hours 7 hours and 40 minutes 50 minutes 20 minutes MP3 128 kbps 7 hours 5 hours 4 hours and 3 hours and 30 minutes 30 minutes When transferring 4 minute tracks MP3 file formats are as follows MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 sampling frequency 44 1 kHz fixed bit rate Continued uoneuuoju jeuonippy 81 82 When using a disc in MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time Codec Bit rate Recording mode 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute onthe recorder standard disc standard disc standard disc ATRAC ATRAC 292 kbps SP 1 hour and 1 hour and 1 hour 20 minutes 14 minutes ATRAC3 132 kbps LP2 2 hours and 2 hours and 2 hours 40 minutes 28 minutes ATRAC3 66 kbps LP4 5 hours and 4 hour and 4 hours 20 minutes 56 minutes When transferring from the computer
89. s in Russia T 6 7 35 141 0001 Table of Contents Notice for Users 6 What you can do with this product 8 Getting Started Checking the supplied 9 Guide Parts and Controls 12 Preparing a Power Source 14 The types of discs that you can About the recorder operation modes 17 Using the recorder with a computer What you can do through connection with a computer 18 Installing the SonicStage MD Simple Burner System requirements Installing SonicStage MD Simple Burner onto your computer oo eee 20 Connecting the recorder to your 21 Using SonicStage 23 Importing audio data 23 Transferring audio data from your computer to the recorder Transferring audio data from the recorder to hiis i
90. s software page 19 windows applications are not closed If you start the installation while other programs are running a malfunction may occur This is especially true for programs that require large amounts of system resources such as virus check software There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk You need 200 MB or more free space on your hard disk The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window Press the Alt key or Tab key to display any message that has appeared and then follow the displayed instructions If there is no message the installation is still in progress Wait a little while longer The progress bar on the display is not moving or the access lamp has not lit for a few minutes during the installation The installation is progressing normally Please wait The installation may take 30 minutes or more depending on your CD drive or system environment You cannot record audio data when you press and slide the REC switch while using the MD Simple Burner software The recorder is not correctly connected to the computer Connect the recorder and your computer correctly using the USB cable 2 Audio CD is not inserted in CD drive of the computer Insert Audio CD The capacity of the disc is insufficient Insert another disc Even though the recorder is recognized by
91. sing the recorder in Hi MD mode the recorder appears in the Windows Explorer as an external drive allowing you to transfer non audio data such as text and image files For details refer to Storing non audio data to a disc Gr page 30 Charging the rechargeable battery of the recorder USB bus power You can charge the rechargeable battery while the recorder is connected to a computer When using a Macintosh computer Refer to the Hi MD Music Transfer for Mac instruction sheet supplied with this recorder When playing audio files using the software the sound is output from the computer s speakers when a disc used in Hi MD mode is inserted or the equipment such as earphones connected to the recorder when a disc used in MD mode is inserted If the place where you charge the battery is too cold or too hot the battery indication am will flash in the display and charging by USB bus power will not be possible The battery should be charged within a temperature range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F Installing the SonicStage MD Simple Burner software System requirements The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage MD Simple Burner software Computer IBM PC AT or Compatible CPU Pentium III 450 MHz or higher Hard disk drive space 200 MB or more 1 5 GB or more is recommended The amount space will vary according to Windows version and the
92. sound sources Continued 67 68 Symptom Case and or corrective action Sound has a lot of static Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism The volume of the recorded track is low 2 The track was recorded in analog mode or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator Use a correct connecting cord without an attenuator The recording level was low Adjust the recording level manually while recording page 52 Volume cannot be turned up gt AVLS is set to AVLS on the remote Set to AVLS Off on the remote page 58 No sound comes through the earphones The earphones plug is not firmly connected Plug in the plug of the earphones firmly to the recorder The plug is dirty Clean the plug The disc cannot be played on another component 2 The component does not support Hi MD Discs used in Hi MD mode can be played only on components that supports Hi MD The edited tracks may exhibit sound dropout during search operations This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback There is no R channel sound output when playing a track recorded from a cassette deck or through an amplifier or w
93. such cases Please note that the sound of recorder operations may be picked up if the microphone that you use has a short connector Only the left channel sound is recorded when a monaural microphone is used Make sure not to connect the USB cable while the recorder is operating This may cause the recorder to malfunction or noise to be output Do not touch the microphone and its plug while recording with the recorder connected to a wall outlet Doing so may introduce noise in the recording Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while recording or while DATA SAVE or SystemFILE WRITING DATA SAVE or SYSTEM WRITE on the remote is displayed If you do the data recorded up to that point may not be recorded to the disc or data on the disc may be damaged Recording cannot be done when the disc does not have enough space for recording If the power supply is disrupted i e the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected during a recording or editing operation or while DATA SAVE or SystemFILE WRITING DATA SAVE or SYSTEM WRITE on the remote is displayed then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored When using a plug in power type microphone the microphone can be operated even when its power switch is turned off since power is supplied from the recorder itself You can select the mode for adjusting t
94. t portion ends Adjusting the recording level manually If necessary you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording 1 While the recorder is stopped or in recording pause enter the menu gt page 49 and select Settings REC Level Manual 2 Press and slide REC while pressing The operation lamp flashes red and the recorder stands by for recording 3 Play the source 4 While observing the level meter in the display adjust the recording level by moving the jog lever toward FF FR Set the level so that the level meter lights up at around 12 dB If high sound input causes the OVER segment X8 to light up lower the recording level 12dB OVER 5 Press Il again to start recording If your source is an externally connected component play the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded and then start recording ej e You can adjust the recording level during recording by moving the jog lever Even after recording ends the recording level stays the same until it is adjusted again You cannot adjust the left and right channel levels separately adjust the recording level manually when synchro recording do steps 1 to 4 of the procedure in this section with SYNC REC is set to Off Afterwards set SYNC REC setting to On and start recording page 51 Menu for playback Menu fo
95. tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For the customers in the USA and Canada only RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium ion batteries are AR recyclable You can help preserve our a I environment by returning Q 7 your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more i
96. tal mini jack for optical digital input Output connector OYLINE OUT stereo mini jack dedicated remote jack regulated output 194 mV 10 Maximum output DC Headphones 4 5 mW 4 5 mW 16 Q European model 5 mW 5 mW 16 Q Other models Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor DC 5 V AC 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP 4WM 3 7 V 370 mAh Li ion Operating temperature 5 41 F to 435 495 F Battery operation time See Battery life page 16 Dimensions Approx 83 8 x 84 4 x 14 7 mm w h d 33 x 3 s x 19 32 in excluding projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 96 g 3 4 oz the recorder only Approx 106 g 3 8 oz including the rechargeable battery The LINE IN OPT jack is used to connect either a digital optical cable or a line analog cable Measured in accordance with JEITA US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice jeuonippy 79 80 Explanations About Hi MD Hi MD is a new MiniDisc format Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology Hi MD is a new recording format that delivers longer recording times than standard MD discs Hi MD discs can also be used as a computer storage medium for non audio data such as text and still images About ATRAC ATRAC Adaptive TRansform Acoustic
97. ted to a CD player digital TV or other digital equipment Make sure to use an optical cable for this procedure 1 Connect the AC power cord and the USB cable to the AC power adaptor USB cable pora AC power adaptor AC power cord 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the recorder and the AC power cord to a wall outlet To a wall outlet Recorder 2 P To the USB cable connecting jack 3 To a digital Connect the optical cable to the recorder and an external component For details on the optional optical cable see Optional accessories page 11 CD player MD player DVD Video player etc optical out jack 4 Optical mini plug Optical cable zm e 2 s e 2 E 8 To LINE IN OPT 4 Press OPEN to open the lid and insert a disc in the recorder 5 Confirm the settings of the operation mode and the recording level Refer to steps 3 and 4 of Recording on a disc page 32 Pause the sound source to be recorded and confirm on the recorder that the operation lamp is off Continued gt 37 38 7 Press and slide REC on the recorder and play the sound source you want to record Track marks are automatically added at the same point as the sound source When recording in analog You can record from equipment with analog output such as a cassette recorder radio or TV 1 Using an optional connecting cord RK G1
98. th this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of this recorder with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty The ability to display the languages on the software will depend on the installed OS on your PC For better results please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on the software User created characters and some special characters may not be displayed Depending on the type of the text and characters the text shown on the software may not be displayed properly on the device This is due to The capability of the connected device The device is not functioning normally Trial recording Before you record one time events you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the recorder is working correctly No compensation for recording failures Sony cannot provide compensation for any failure in recording caused by a malfunction in this recorder or the recording media etc Precaution on copyright Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyr
99. the disc are played repeatedly 1c Single track repeat The selected track is played repeatedly SHUF Shuffle repeat All tracks on the disc are played in random order repeatedly A C A B Repeat play Tracks between the selected points A and B are played repeatedly Listening to a section of a track repeatedly A B Repeat You can listen to a specific section within a track repeatedly by selecting the starting point A and ending point B Make sure that points A and B are within the same track 1 While playing press P MODE repeatedly until A appears in the display A starting point flashes in the display 2 Press the jog lever at the starting point A Point A lights on and flashes in the display 3 Press the jog lever at the ending point B and Cx appear and the section between point A and B starts playing repeatedly You can reset points A and B by moving the jog lever toward P during Repeat play To cancel Repeat Play Press P MODE Gx repeatedly until C disappears from the display Adjusting the sound The following three effect can be selected V SUR Virtual Surround VPT Acoustic Engine Provides 4 kinds of virtual surround conditions 6 BAND EQUALIZER Provides 6 different sound qualities DYNAMIC NORMALIZER Normalizes the sound level automatically This function can be set on the remote only Varying the vir
100. the title and the recording date of the second track changes to those of the first track When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that are assigned into different groups the second track is re assigned into the group containing the first track In addition if you combine a track that is assigned to a group with a track that is not assigned to a group two consecutive tracks the second track takes the same registration setting as the first track tis recommended that you use the recorder to combine long tracks recorded in LinearPCM Transferring such tracks and combining them on the computer may require extremely long time using the Menu the Menu Using the Menu DISPLAY MENU E CANCEL Jog lever FF FR B gt ENT Press DISPLAY MENU for 2 seconds or more im Menu REC Settings Move the jog lever toward FF FR repeatedly to select the item Press the jog lever amp ENT Repeat steps 2 and 3 The setting will be entered On the remote Some menu items for playback and editing can also be set on the remote DISPLAY Jog lever 44 gt gt gt 1 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more 2 Move the jog lever toward Ke gt gt i repeatedly to select the item 3 Press the jog lever PII ENT 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 To return the preceding setting Press W CANCEL Bi on the remote To stop operation Press W CANCEL on the remote for 2 se
101. time this means the battery is sufficiently charged Charging the rechargeable battery by computer connection USB bus power You can charge the recorder s rechargeable battery by connecting the recorder to a USB port of a computer When you connect the recorder to the computer power bus power from the computer begins to charge the recorder s rechargeable battery A completely depleted battery attains about 80 charge in about one hour For 10096 charge an additional 2 hours of charging is needed For connection details refer to the Connecting the recorder to your computer page 21 Power from the computer to the recorder stops when the computer changes to system suspend sleep or hibernation mode while the recorder is connected to the computer When charging the rechargeable battery make sure to insert the battery into the recorder before connecting the USB cable If you insert the battery after connecting the USB cable the battery may not be charged Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of 5 41 F to 35 95 F The charging time may vary according to the recorder condition and the surrounding temperature Repeated recharging causes the capacity of the rechargeable battery to decrease over time As a result the displayed charging time will become shorter as the battery is used Stop the recorder before replacing the rechargeable battery Connecting the recorder to a wall ou
102. tlet is recommended during times of long use as when recording tis possible to do operations on the recorder or the remote while charging the battery with the AC power adaptor as well as computer related operations while charging with USB bus power However the charging time will be longer When connecting the USB cable to the recorder make sure not to touch the jog lever or buttons on the recorder If the jog lever or any other buttons are pressed at the time you connect the USB cable battery charging may not start To check the remaining power of the battery The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown below As the indicator decreases the remaining power is depleted further m mi 8 MY LOW BATTERY gt ATS The display shows the approximate battery power remaining Depending on the operating conditions the display may increase or decrease relative to the actual power remaining Before using the recorder Make sure the recorder is not locked page 13 Slide the HOLD switch on the recorder or on the remote in the opposite direction of the arrow HOLD switch payers Guay 15 16 Battery life This value varies depending on how the recorder is used When recording playing continuously in Hi MD mode Unit approx hours When Disc type LinearPCM Hi SP Hi LP MP3 Recording 1GB Hi MD disc 6 9 10 5 60 74
103. tual sound to create different acoustics Virtual Surround Selecting the sound quality 6 Band Equalizer 1 While playing press SOUND repeatedly until SND appears in the display 2 Press SOUND for 2 seconds or more Move the jog lever toward 1444 gt gt 1 to select the sound mode Each time you move the jog lever and Q changes as follows 1 While playing press SOUND repeatedly until SUR appears in the display 2 Press SOUND for 2 seconds or more Move the jog lever toward 1444 P 1 to select the surround mode Each time you move the jog lever and Q changes as follows Studio SUR S Live SURL Club SURC Arena SURA 4 Press the jog lever to enter the selection To cancel the setting Press SOUND repeatedly until Normal appears in the display Level of each frequency appears alternately 100 Hz 250 Hz 630 Hz 1 6 kHz 4 kHz 10 kHz Heavy SND H m Pops SNDP a o Jazz SND J 2 eo Unique SNDU Custom 1 SND 1 Custom 2 SND 2 4 Press the jog lever to enter the selection To cancel the setting Press SOUND repeatedly until Normal appears in the display 45 46 Customizing sound quality You can customize the sound and store the results in Custom1 and Custom2 1 Do steps 1 to 3 of Selecting the sound quality 6 Band Equalizer page 45 and select Custo
104. u disconnect the USB cable in the middle of a data transfer recording or editing operation on the computer but while the rechargeable battery is missing from the recorder or is drained Reconnect the USB cable or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery into the recorder and then press CANCEL While recording Symptom Case and or corrective action The remaining recording time appears as R 00 00 and recording cannot be done even though 2 0 MB of free space is displayed 2 This is a system limitation 2 0 MB is the capacity of the reserve domain Bunoousajqno4g The recorder always creates a new group when recording 2 The group recording Group REC is set to You cannot overwrite tracks Set the group recording setting to Off page 51 The first few seconds of a track cannot be recorded If you start recording before the operation mode appears and the operation lamp disappears in the display data will not be recorded to the first few seconds of the first track Wait until the operation mode appears and the operation lamp disappears before you start recording A new group cannot be created 2 This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation MD mode only When the total number of characters used on a disc for track names artist names album names group names and disc name is more than about 1 700 it becomes impossible to create a new group Continued
105. um of about 55 000 characters In MD mode A maximum of about 1 700 characters The number of titles that can be stored on a disc depends on the number of characters that are input for track names group names artist names album names and disc name If you enter the symbol between the characters in disc names such as abc def you may be unable to use the group function in MD mode only 1 Enter the menu page 49 and select Title and then select one of the following Title Display Track name Track Group name Group Artist name to a track Artist Album name to a track Album Disc name Disc Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode Continued nuajy y 57 58 2 Turn the VOL 4 control to select a letter and press the jog lever to enter The selected letter appears and the cursor moves to the next input position amp 8 orna LIU AL The buttons and control used for character input and their functions are listed below Functions Operation move the cursor to the left or right Move the jog lever toward He P P1 To enter a letter Press the jog lever PI ENT Press P MODE G To switch between capital letters small letters and numbers marks A a 0 To switch capital letters and small letters A a Press SOUND To insert a blank Press space To delete a letter Press
106. up whose order you want to change enter the menu page 49 and select Edit Move Group Move The group number to which the currently selected track belongs appears in the display mi Group Move GrouPQ Grouri 2 Move the jog lever toward FF FR to select the destination group number and then press the jog lever to enter the selection Select the destination group number Example when moving Group01 to the second group Group 02 mi Group Move GrouP J GrouP 2 Adding titles Title Input You can add titles while the recorder is playing or stopped When adding a track name artist name or album name to a track Add the title while playing the track to be labeled or while the recorder is stopped When adding a group name Add the title while playing a track in the group to be labeled or while the recorder is stopped This function can be set on the remote only Available characters Capital and small letters of the alphabet for English and European languages Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols European alphabets appear only for discs used in Hi MD mode The available symbols will differ for Hi MD mode and MD mode Maximum number of characters per name Track names group names artist names album names and disc name Approx 200 each containing a mixture of all available characters Maximum number of characters that can he input per disc In Hi MD mode A maxim
107. upport LP2 and LP4 recording modes Setting for microphone recording MIC AGC When the sound being recorded e g music is low in volume and the surrounding sound is loud audience noise applause etc the Standard setting in the MIC AGC menu is more suitable Setting for adding track marks Time Mark Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Time Mark The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the nuaw au You cannot set the MIC AGC setting if the recorder is set to adjust the recording level manually while REC Level in the menu is set to Manual time interval has elapsed Example 8 minutes of recording has been Gr page 52 completed when the Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes A track mark will be added at the 8 minute point after the start of recording and after each 5 minute interval thereafter When the time interval set for Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time The recorder adds track marks when the set Time Mark time interval has elapsed Example Three minutes of recording has been completed when the Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes A track mark will be added at the 5 minute point after the start of recording and after each 5 minute interval thereafter
108. ver B gt II ENT the recorder previously Play from the first From stop press and hold the jog lever B ENT until playback track in a disc starts Press and hold the jog lever B gt II ENT Stop Pause Resume play Press Press the jog lever B gt II ENT after pausing Stop playback Press B CANCEL Press Bl Search Find the beginning of the jog lever toward FR once or move the jog lever toward FR the current track or previous tracks repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the desired track Move the jog lever toward K once or move the jog lever toward I 4 repeatedly Find the beginning of the next track Move the jog lever toward FF once Move the jog lever toward P once Go backwards or forward During playback or pause move and hold the jog lever toward FR FF Move and hold the jog lever toward K lt 4 gt P1 Cue to the next or previous group while playing track in a group Group skip Press on the remote repeatedly Remove the disc Press W CANCEL and open the lid Press W and open the lid Cues to the beginning of every 10th track during playback of the disc with no group settings Once you open the lid the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track Make sure not to connect the USB cable while the recorder is operating This may cause the recorder to malfunction or noise to be output The playback soun
109. y discharged or fully charged The recorder may become hot during the charging procedure this however poses no danger If the capacity of the rechargeable battery drops to half the normal amount replace with the new one If the recorder will be unused for a long time remove the rechargeable battery remove the USB cable from the recorder and remove the AC power cord from the wall outlet On the MiniDisc cartridge When carrying or storing the MiniDisc keep it in its case Do not break open the shutter Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light extreme temperatures moisture or dust Attach the supplied disc label only in the space designated for it on the disc Do not stick it on any other disc surface To protect a recorded disc To record protect a disc slide open the tab at the side of the disc In this position the disc cannot be recorded edited To record edit again slide the tab back so the tab is visible Recorded edited material is protected Recorded edited material is not protected 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 On the earphones Road safety Do not use earphones while driving cycling or operati

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