Sony MZ-RH1 Brochure - Page 2

MZ-RH1 Hi-MD Field Recorder Features Large Main Unit LCD Display Displays current recording and playback features such as recording levels, artist and mode features. Playback Uncompressed Linear PCM Audio Use the line in feature to record and then play back in uncompressed PCM format. This lossless format is perfect for self recordings, archiving existing legacy formats and recording special occasions. Ability to Record From Multiple Sources (Mic/Line-in) Use the line-in jack on the Hi-MD™ player to transfer and archive legacy formats such as tapes to low cost 1GB1 Hi-MD™ MiniDisc Media. The mic input is a perfect solution for self recordings, school concerts or meetings. Choose a maximum recording time of up to 45 hours, or uncompressed/lossless quality depending on specific needs. 11 Segment Recording Level Meter Display provides a visual check to easily monitor your recording levels from your microphone or line input. VPT Acoustic Engine & 6 Band Equalizer Virtual Phone Technology creates 4 distinct acoustic environments (Studio, Club, Live and Arena) to enhance your listening experience. The EQ has 4 preset modes (Heavy, Pop, Jazz and Unique) plus 2 that are customizable. Dynamic Normalizer provides a uniform volume level for tracks that may have been recorded at different volume levels on the same disc. This eliminates the need to adjust the volume for each song to maintain a comfortable level. Recording Property Display Mode indicates the present recording settings such as recording level, microphone sensitivity and the recording mode. Self Recording Upload Feature Upon transferring a Hi-MD recording to SonicStage® Music Management System, you will have the option to save in .WAV format in a designated folder on your PC's hard drive. A file saved in .WAV format provides you with the flexibility to import the file into a music management application where you can manage the file, compress the .WAV file to another format, or burn the file to a CD-R/RW. HD Digital Amplifier More efficient than traditional analog amplifiers by using less energy to produce the same signal. The audio benefits are higher resolution sound quality, monitored noise reduction and accurate sound reproduction. Archive Data with Low Cost, 1GB Removable Hi-MD Media At just a few dollars a disc, 1GB Hi-MD MiniDisc media is one of the most cost effective formats available. Up to 19 Hours1 Battery Life With rechargeable battery when playing in ATRAC3Plus @ 64 kbps. Store 1GB2 / 675 Songs3 and Data on Each Hi-MD Disc Each 1GB Hi-MD MiniDisc will store up to 1GB of data and/or audio files. Compatible with Both Hi-MD and Standard MiniDisc Media Hi-MD™ Walkman® recorders are backward compatible with the MiniDisc media available today. You can store 45 hours4 of music on the supplied Hi-MD Disc; 13 hours4 of music on standard MiniDisc media. Music and Data Transfer Powered by USB No need to worry about draining battery power when transferring music to the Hi-MD device. The USB will power the unit when transferring music. Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3®/ATRAC3plus™ Audio Formats For customers who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and hardware to store and play back their collection of MP3s. For the customer who is just getting into digital music and downloading, Sony's ATRAC® format provides higher sound quality with smaller sizes than many competing formats. This enables the user to store more music and have longer listening times. Supports WMA and WAV Audio formats6 with conversion to ATRAC3® Plays back the most popular Internet audio formats, including WMA and WAV with conversion to ATRAC3® format Skip-Free G-Protection7 Technology Hi-MD Walkman® recorders come equipped with Skip-Free G-Protection technology which provides virtually uninterrupted playback of your music. Data File Storage Store and Transfer Presentations, Documents, Spreadsheets and Photos Up to 100x Transfer Speed5 Transfer your music directly from your PC to a Hi-MD™ Walkman recorder at up to 100x speed. Compatible with The Connect™ Music Store Offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Unique features such as Connect Sets and live radio, make this a choice destination for customers looking to expand their music collection. It's easy to discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire albums. Choose from top hits and tracks from independent artists. Specifications General Data Transfer Rate: Up to 100x Design: Compact Music Storage Capacity (Approx): 675 Songs Audio AVLS: Yes Equalizer: Yes Format(s) Supported: MP3, ATRAC®, ATRAC3®, ATRAC3plus™ , WMA, WAV Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz Sound Enhancer: HD Digital Amplifier Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz, /-3dB Convenience Automatic Shut-off: Yes Menu Options: Yes Hardware Headphone Type: Earbud Display: 1-Line Large EL (Organic Electroluminescence) Memory: 1 GB Hi-MD (177 MB Standard) Power Battery Indicator: Yes Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 10.5 hours recording1 (when recording Hi-LP mode/using 1GB Hi-MD Disc) Power Requirements: LIP-4WM Lithium Ion battery (supplied), AC Power adapter (supplied). USB power charges NiMh battery and power PC connection only. Playback is not available when USB is engaged. Output Power: 5 mW + 5 mW @16 ohms) Inputs and Outputs Headphone Output(s): 1 (stereo mini jack) headphone/remote USB Port(s): 1 Analog Audio Input(s): 1 (Mic/Optical/Analog) DC-In: DC-In 5.0V Dimensions Weight: 3.4oz (96g) recorder only, 3.7oz (106g) including the rechargeable battery Measurements: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 19/32 inch (83.8 x 84.4 x 14.7mm) Supplied Accessories Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (LIP-4WM) AC Power Adaptor (AC-S508U) Walkman Branded Earbuds (MDR-E808SP) SonicStage® Software CD-ROM USB Cable 1GB Hi-MD Disc 1-Line Backlit Remote (RM-MC38EL) Color: Black UPC Code: 027242689220 1. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns. 2. User available memory = 1,022,066,688 bytes a portion of which is used for data management functions. 3. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC3plus @ 48kbps. 4. When recording in 48kbps. 5. When transferring a 48kbps file. Results may vary based on your PC and title transfer time is not included. 6. Supports unsecure files with conversion to ATRAC3 format. 7. Reduces or eliminates skipping during many active uses. ©2006Sony Electronics Inc. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3plus, Connect, Jog Dial, G-Protection, Hi-MD, SonicStage, Walkman, and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com Last Updated: 03/02/2006