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    Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-NH1 3-266-450-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e_1_2______ Software Operation p_a_g_e_9_8______ "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony
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    this product. Model No. MZ-NH1 Serial No. Product registration Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades, new products, services and other important
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    SONY Model No.: MZ-NH1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are
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    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
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    5
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    29 Various ways of recording 32 Before recording 32 Viewing various information 32 Recording from a microphone 34 Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording 36 Selecting the recording mode 36 Adjusting the recording level manually 38 Adding track marks while recording 39 Using the group
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    53 Adding titles (Title 53 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set 57 Releasing a group setting (Group Release 58 Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move 58 Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase 60 Dividing a track (Divide 62 Combining tracks (Combine 63 Formatting the
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    Troubleshooting and explanations 80 Troubleshooting 80 Messages ...88 Explanations 93 8
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    100 Providing the required system environment 100 Installing the software onto your computer 101 Using MD Simple Burner 103 Before using MD Simple Burner 103 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 104 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 105 Using SonicStage 107
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    been supplied with it. Please refer to the manual that applies to each use of the recorder. Learning more about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. The "What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of
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    also refer to online help if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage. Notes on the "Software Operation" section • In Software Operations section, "Net MD" refers to the recorder with a standard disc inserted and "Hi- MD" refers to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi
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    Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Battery charging stand (1) Remote control (1) Headphones/earphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) LIP-4WM Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (1) Rechargeable battery case (1) Optical cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Carrying
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    recorder 1 9 0 2 qa qs qd 3 Recorder Operation 4 5 6 7 8 A x (stop) • CANCEL button B Display window C OPEN switch D Battery buttons. F MENU button G GROUP button H T MARK button I X (pause) button J zREC (record) switch/lamp K LINE IN (OPT) jack L MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack There is a
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    battery is weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. C SYNC (synchro-recording) indication D REC indication Lights up during recording or file transfers from the computer. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. E Group indication F Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD
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    control. To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. G •DISPLAY, BACKLIGHT button* H •P-MODE, REPEAT the clip for the remote control It may be hard for you to read the indications in the display if the remote control is attached upside down
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    The display window of the remote control 1 23 A Character information display B Battery level indication 4 C Disc indication D SND (sound), SUR (surround) indications 16
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    charging stand and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. Battery charging stand To a wall outlet 2 Place the recorder on the battery charging stand. Press the recorder onto the battery charging stand. To DC IN 6V AC power adaptor 3 Verify that the charge lamp lights up. "CHG:--min" appears
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    about one hour for the CHG lamp to go off and the battery to become sufficiently charged to allow use of the recorder. At the point the CHG lamp goes off, the battery is about 80% charged. After 2 more hours, the battery will be fully charged. 3 Make connections and unlock the controls. 1 Connect
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    level. (Refer to "Viewing various information" on page 32 and 43.) Battery life1) Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB HiMD disc) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA2)) When Linear Hi-SP Hi-LP PCM Recording 6 continuously 8.5 9.5 Playing 10 continuously 15.5 18 1) When using a 100% fully charged lithium
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    component. CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. To a digital (optical) out jack To DC IN 6V AC power adaptor Optical mini-plug Optical cable* Optical plug To LINE IN (OPT) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page 79). Note Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording. 20
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    2 Insert a recordable disc. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Make sure to check the record-protect tab is closed. 3 Place the recorder on the battery charging stand. continued 21
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    contains material recorded in MD mode Operation mode The mode set for "Disc Mode" in the menu.1) The "Disc Mode" is factory set to "Hi-MD". If you want to use the disc on another component that does not support Hi-MD, set the "Disc Mode" to "MD" to use the disc in MD mode. Hi-MD MD 1) Refer
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    together as a group. PAUSE Connected component To Stop Pause Remove the disc Press Press x. Press X1). Press X again to resume recording. Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while "SYS WRITE" flashing in the display.) 1) A track mark is added at the point where
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    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 is restored. • Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: -Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out when
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    when you operate. x X 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF, VOL +, -) 2 Press the 5-way control key towards VOL + or - to adjust the volume on the recorder. Press VOL + or - on the remote control. The volume will be shown in the display. Jog lever (NX • ENTER, ., >) Jog dial x VOL +, - GROUP To
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    recorder (Index search) While the recorder is stopped, While the recorder is stopped, press and with the first track While the recorder is stopped, While the recorder is stopped, of the disc press recorder is not locked (pages 14, 15, 18). 26 Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder
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    , and editing, etc. To set the menu items, do the following procedure. If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder, "Menu Mode" flashes in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set "Menu Mode" to "Simple" (only basic menu items appear) or "Advanced
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    On the recorder x • CANCEL 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF) 1 Press MENU to enter the menu. MENU 2 Press the 5-way control key towards FR or FF to select
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    name, artist name, album name, page 53 group name, or disc name. Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a new group. page 57 Releases group settings. page 58 the condition page 64 it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). Searches for tracks by track name, group name, page 48 artist
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    * Jog Dial* Clock Set Function Site page Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or Hi- page 36 LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for MD mode). Manually adjusts the recording level. page 38 Sets the microphone recording level adjustment page 35 mode. Sets the microphone sensitivity
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    mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or Hi- page 36 LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for MD mode). Manually adjusts the recording level. page 38 Sets the microphone recording level adjustment page 35 mode. Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit the source sound. page 34 Adds track marks automatically
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    Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 66). Notes • Recording may not occur if the dedicated USB cable is connected to the recorder. Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording. • If you start recording when the disc indication is still rotating in the display, the
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    "REC number and time for Remain" track number recording • Disc name and artist name (HiMD) • Disc name (MD) • Group name and album name (HiMD) • Group name (MD) Track name Year, month Time and date "Clock" Remaining battery charge/ "Batt battery status Status" Notes • When using the disc in
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    (NENT, FR, FF) MENU While the recorder is stopped or recording D/E D E Track number Elapsed time Track number • Remaining recordable time/ remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining recordable time (MD) - (none) Time 34 To MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page 79). Jog dial
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    ; 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. • You cannot set the "MIC AGC" setting if you are recording with the recording level manually adjusted (page 38). • The microphone may pick up
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    MD players or recorders with Hi-MD or MD (MDLP) playback mode. Jog dial To LINE OUT jacks, etc. L (white) R (red) Line cable RK-G129, RK-G136, etc. zREC To LINE IN (OPT) 1 Make connections. Use the appropriate connecting cord to suit the source equipment. For details, see "Optional accessories
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    . 610 min. on an 80minute standard disc • Approx. 2,040 min. on a 1GB Hi-MD disc When recording on a disc used in MD mode Recording Display mode1) SP stereo SP LP2 stereo LP2 LP4 stereo LP4 Monaural2) MONO Recording time3) Approx. 80 min. Approx. 160 min. Approx. 320 min. Approx. 160 min. 1) For
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    the left and right channel levels separately. • Once you stop recording, the recorder will revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a recording operation. • To adjust the recording level manually during synchro-recording, do steps 1 to 4 of the procedure in this
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    recording to divide the material into separate parts, that allow you to go to specific track quickly and easily. 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF) MENU T MARK Adding track marks manually While the recorder is recording (after the start of recording) and after each 5- etc. while recording, Time Mark
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    playback of discs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded. What is a disc with group settings? The recorder can operate various functions in units of group; that is tracks that have been recorded on a disc as part of separate groups, as shown below. Before group settings are made
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    from a CD player) since the need to operate the recorder or the sound source is eliminated. Synchro-recording is only possible with the optical cable connected. Jog dial 1 Make connections. Use the appropriate optical cable to suit the source equipment. For details, see "Optional accessories" (page
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    a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends. On the recorder 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF) MENU 1 Make connections. Use the appropriate optical cable to suit the source equipment. For details, see "Optional accessories" (page 79). 2 While
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    the selected name3) Sound Mode Recorded Recorded year, month time and date "REC Date" Remaining battery charge/ "Batt Status" battery status4) • Codec • Track mode • "Codec" (Hi- (Hi-MD)3) and bit rate MD) • (none) (Hi-MD) • "TrackMode" (MD)3) • Track mode (MD) (MD) 1) The Main play mode
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    due to the operating environment or condition of the rechargeable battery. z If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see "Viewing various information" ( are played in a specified order.) 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 44
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    press the dial to enter the selection. The selected track starts playing. The recorder plays from the selected track to the last track in the disc. Playing group. Listening to tracks by a specific artist (Artist Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the artist name, you can listen
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    to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the album name, you display, and then press the dial. A list of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display, and then press
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    selected in Main play mode in various ways. For example, by selecting "Group Play" in Main play mode and "SHUF" in Sub play mode, the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order. Press P-MODE repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the play mode changes as
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    B by sliding the jog lever towards > during A-B Repeat play. Note If the recorder comes to the end of the last track on the disc while you are selecting point by artist name search by album name 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 3 If you select "by Track" in step 2, skip this step. If
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    Sub play mode will be canceled (Repeat play will function). • During a search, unlabeled tracks will appear at the end of each list. • While the recorder is sorting the selected items, "SORTING" appears in the display. Wait until this indication disappears from the display before doing any operation
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    4 to adjust the level for each frequency. 6 Press the jog dial to enter the selection. Notes • Virtual-Surround and 6-Band Equalizer will not function during recording. • Virtual-Surround and 6-Band Equalizer stop functioning whenever an external component is connected to the i/LINE OUT jack. 50
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    to a stereo system (LINE OUT) You can listen to the playback sound from connected component. Connect the i/ LINE OUT jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape player with a line cable. Stereo System, etc. To LINE IN Stereo miniplug 2 phono plugs L (white) R (Red) Line
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    the i/LINE OUT jack cannot be set to "Line Out" when the remote control is connected. • When you connect the headphones/earphones directly to the recorder, make sure to set the "Audio Out" parameter for the i/LINE OUT jack to "Headphone" in step 3. • When the "Audio Out" parameter for the i/ LINE
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    to tracks on a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Some features depend on the model, such as the number of characters that can be input and the character palette on the remote control. Refer to the following items to verify what input characters are supported, the maximum number of characters that can
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    0 to 9 • Symbols* * The available symbols will differ for Hi-MD mode and MD mode (see "Character palette" on page 54). Maximum number of characters palette" for the configuration of the character palette.) Since only a part of the character palette is visible on the display, use the controls
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    cannot be input. You can input Chinese characters with the SonicStage software. DISPLAY • BACKLIGHT P-MODE • REPEAT SOUND • SOUND SET or disc while the recorder is stopped, recording or playing. You can also label artist names and album names to tracks in a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Note that if
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    recording is stopped or the recording moves on to the next track while labeling titles during recording recorder is playing, or while the recorder recorder is stopped, recording, or playing. Notes • The recorder is able to display, but cannot label using Japanese "Katakana" characters. • The recorder
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    input: -If the disc is being used in Hi-MD mode, you can make a group setting, but cannot add a group name in step make them consecutive before you can assign them ("Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)", page 58). Jog dial x 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select "Edit"
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    must be either the last track of an existing group or a track that does not belong to a group. Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) You can change the order of the recorded tracks or groups. Jog dial x Releasing a group setting (Group Release) Select a group you want to release and check the
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    2 Turn the jog dial until the destination track number flashes in the display. For the example, since track C will be moved to track "02", turn the jog dial until "02" flashes in the display. 2 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track into a different group, turn the
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    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 deleted from the disc. To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the
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    tracks and data of the disc at the same time. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the disc before you erase it. In case of a Hi-MD disc or standard disc in Hi-MD mode, only audio data is erased. Other data such as text or
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    track with a track mark, creating a new track from the part following the track mark. You can also make fine adjustments to your computer. • You cannot divide a track that has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • The Bookmark and Program settings will be erased if you
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    your computer. • You cannot erase a track mark on a track that has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording mode. 1 2 3 4 Erase a track mark 1 2 3 Track numbers decrease X 5-way control key (FR) T MARK
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    track. 64 Formatting the disc (Format) When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the /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
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    completes, "NO TRACK" appears in the display if a 1GB Hi-MD disc is inserted in the recorder, or "BLANKDISC" appears if a standard disc in Hi-MD mode is inserted. On the recorder x 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF) MENU 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select "Edit" "Format
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    , and then press the dial to enter the selection. On the recorder Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) a moderate level. To cancel the AVLS Select "AVLS Off" in step 2. On the recorder 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF) MENU 1 Enter the menu and select "Option
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    key towards FR or FF until "Beep Off" appears in the display, and then press the control key to enter the selection. BACKLIGHT 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select "Option" "Backlight". 2 Turn the jog dial until the desired item appears in the display, and then press the
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    Memory" appears whenever a disc for which settings have been stored is inserted. 68 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF) MENU 1 Remove the disc from the recorder, enter the menu and select "Option" "Disc Mem". 2 Press the 5-way control key towards FR or FF until "On" appears in the display, and then
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    use the recorder for a long time Select "Quick Off" in step 2. You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not MD mode or MD mode. If you want to use the disc recorded on this unit on another component that does not support Hi-MD, record the disc with "Disc Mode" in the menu set to "MD
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    on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software. On the recorder 5-way control key (NENT, FR, FF) MENU 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - "Disc Mode". 2 Press the 5-way control key towards FR or FF until "Hi-MD" or "MD" appears in the display, and then press the control
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    again. 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 AC power adaptor. However, if no power source is connected, the clock setting will change back to the factory
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    computer. When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, tracks recorded with a microphone or from a CD player to the recorder can be migrated to your computer. • 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
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    power being supplied from the rechargeable battery. Computer To the USB port To the USB connecting jack 1 Insert a recordable disc into the recorder. 2 Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released, and then connect the dedicated USB cable to the recorder and the computer. 3 Check the
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    Notes • If 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 dedicated USB cable or other unforeseen occurrences. We do not assure the results should there be a
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    The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type 60-minute standard disc 74-minute standard disc 80-minute standard disc Hi-MD disc Total size 219 MB (229,965,824 bytes) 270 MB (283,312,128 bytes) 291 MB (305,856,512 bytes) 964 MB (1,011,613
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    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, remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder and keep it in the cool, dry place. To prevent degradation of the rechargeable
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    will be unused for a long time, remove the rechargeable battery, remove the recorder from the battery charging stand and remove the AC power adaptor 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
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    visible. Tab Back of the disc Recorded material is protected. Recorded 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
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    15B, POC-15AB, POCDA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Stereo Microphones ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957 MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones* SRS-series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc HMD1G Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer
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    Check to see if the problem is listed in, "Troubleshooting" (page 80). Check "Messages" (page 88) for the problem as well. 2 If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While charging Symptom Cause/Remedy The rechargeable battery does not start charging
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    not be securely connected. , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 20 and 36). • 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
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    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 254 (on a standard disc) or 2,047 (on a disc used in Hi-MD mode
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    . • The recording level was low. , Adjust the recording level manually while recording (page 38). supports Hi-MD. • You pressed GROUP before pressing the 5-way control key towards . or >. , The recorder returns to normal if no operation is made for 5 seconds. • This occurs due to the MiniDisc
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    the MiniDisc 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 • The component does not support MDLP or Hi-MD
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    . , Connect the dedicated 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
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    -MD" appears). • You cannot operate the recorder while the recorder is connected to the computer. The lid does not open. • It happens if you disconnect the dedicated USB cable in the middle of a data transfer, recording, or editing operation on the computer, but while the rechargeable battery is
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    battery, or use the supplied AC power adaptor. • The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data. , Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error dedicated USB cable. 2 Leave the recorder for software. • When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the recorder
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    level - Selection of "Group REC" in menu CHARGE 5° C-35° C 41F-95F • 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). Charging • The rechargeable
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    nearest Sony dealer. FORMAT ERROR DISC • A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted. • A disc formatted on the computer was inserted. , Insert a standard MD or a disc used in Hi-MD mode. , When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the SonicStage software
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    the desired track first. P/B ONLY DISC • You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for "playback"). , Insert a recordable disc. PC - -MD • The recorder is connected to the computer. (on the recorder) PROTECTED DISC • You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the
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    BUTTON READ ERROR REC ERROR SYSTEM FILE WRITING TEMP OVER REC STOP TITLE FULL TOC DATA ERROR TRACK FULL TRK FROM PC NO EDIT Meaning/Remedy • You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the recorder was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to
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    transferred from the computer. • You tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot record new material in the middle of a protected track or a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. 92
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    , 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 images. For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer "What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman". About
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    34 hours 64kbps 10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and 10 minutes 25 minutes 40 minutes When transferring from the computer Recording time1)2) Codec/Bit rate 1GB Hi-MD 80-minute disc standard disc 74-minute 60-minute standard standard disc disc Linear PCM/1.4Mbps 1 hour and 34 28 minutes
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    using a disc in MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time1) Recording mode on the recorder Codec/ Bit rate 80 2 hours and 28 2 hours minutes minutes When transferring from the computer Recording time1)2) Codec/Bit rate 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute standard disc standard
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    software such as CDs or MDs. Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks). Digital recording Home- No recorded digital disc recording Recordable disc Analog recording Home-recorded disc Digital recording Recordable No disc digital recording Recordable disc
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    Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ("Adjusting the recording level manually", page 38). Analog (line) input Equipment with an analog (line) output jack (Casette deck, radio, record player, etc.) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug) (page
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
    music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the computer. Audio CD MD Walkman What you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as audio CDs and
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    Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 100) Installing the software onto your computer (page 101) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Recorder Operation") Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page
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    is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following
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    [Backing Up My Library] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help. • If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software. 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
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    displayed instructions. Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD . Was the installation successful? If any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" (page 120). 102
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    from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. There are two ways to record from an audio CD. • Simple mode (page 104) You can use MD Walkman operations to record an entire CD or only the first track without launching MD Simple Burner. • Standard mode (page 105) You can launch
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    Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) 1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see the "Recorder Operation" section. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer
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    icon on the desktop. 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]. CD icon Total time of the selected tracks of CD MD icon Disc name (MD) Album name (CD) Artist name (CD) [OPEN
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    Title [REC/ STOP] You can change the Disc name track name and track (MD) number [Get CD info] Information of an audio CD (album name, track title, etc.) will be reflected in the track list. [New Group] Recording mode drop down menu [CLOSE] To close the display as shown on page 105
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    store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer's hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details. Notes • Only audio CDs
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    box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. 6 Click . The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts. To stop recording Click . z If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained
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    Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. After making the connections, "Hi-MD" or "Net MD" is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen. For details about connections, see "Recorder Operation". Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the
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    tracks on a Net MD Walkman that does not support HiMD, select [Net MD] for the mode (operation mode) on the right side of the screen after step 2. This operation mode can be selected only when using a standard disc in Hi-MD mode for recording. Notes • A transfer will fail and an error message will
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    back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer. 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see "Recorder Operation". Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed. 2 Select the transfer destination and click
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    * can be imported to My Library of SonicStage on your computer only once. ∗ Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode 1 Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the device to your computer. "Hi-MD" is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen. 2 Click
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    Click . Note Notes • You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode. • Before importing tracks recorded on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Properties] on the right side of
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
    Edition Notes • In SonicStage Help, "Device/Media" is the general term for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system environment when using EMD services. 114
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    1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame. 2 Click [About This Help File]. The explanation will appear in the right-side frame. 3 Read the text. Scroll the display if necessary. Click underlined words to jump to their explanations. Searching for a word inside an explanation [Search] "Type in
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    Help [Importing Tracks] - [Purchasing Tracks from a Music Service Site] [Importing Tracks] - [Importing Music Files] Listening Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing for Saving Recorded Files] 116
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    ] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] [Backing Up My Library] - [FAQ-About SonicStage Backup Tool] Troubleshooting To Look up troubleshooting procedure SonicStage Help [Additional Information] - [Troubleshooting] When you want to know To SonicStage Help Look up unknown words [Additional Information
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
    [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Follow the displayed instruction MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module x.x is installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module x.x since it may be used by other software
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
    computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution, some audio content is distributed with
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
    while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner. 1 Check the symptoms in this "Troubleshooting" section. 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references. Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
    your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. You are using an OS that does not support this software. tSee page the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt] key. If an error message has appeared,
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
    in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not be installed. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD-ROM. The supplied dedicated USB cable is
  • Sony MZ-NH1 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
    E EMD service 100 Erasing a whole disc 61 groups 61 tracks 60 F Format 64 G G-PROTECTION 96 Group erasing 61 moving 59 recording 40 releasing 58 setting 57 H Hard disk free space 100 Hi-MD 93 HOLD 14 I Importing 107 Installing 100 L Labeling 55 Linear PCM 93 M Manual recording 38 MD Simple Burner
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    Control 51 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 105 SonicStage 107 Synchro-recording 41 System environment 100 System limitations 100 T Time Mark 39 Title 53 Track mark Add (Divide) 62 Erase (Combine) 63 Transferring to the MD Walkman 109 to your computer 111 U Uninstalling 118 USB cable 12 cradle 17
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    This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed in Japan * 3 2 6 6 4 5 0 1 1 * (1)
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MiniDisc Recorder
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Portable MiniDisc Recorder
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