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  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 1
    -603-11(1) Operating Instructions MZ-RH910 Recorder Operation ______p_a_g_e_1_2 Software Operation ______p_a_g_e_8_6 Portable MD Recorder MZ-RH910 Printed in Malaysia * 2 5 8 8 6 0 3 1 1 * (1) Hi-MD Walkman Portable MD Recorder "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent
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    this product. Model No. MZ-RH910 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-RH910 Responsible Party: Sony with the instructions, may cause off and on, the user is encouraged to try to manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For customers in the USA and Canada only RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
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    local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Remote control, Earphones 4 Notice for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part
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    of their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual. • CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents
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    ways of recording 30 Before recording 30 Viewing various information 31 Recording from a microphone 32 Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording 34 Selecting the recording mode 34 Adjusting the recording level manually 35 Adding track marks while recording 36 Recording without creating
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    computer 61 Storing non-audio data to a disc 62 Viewing non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder (File List 63 Additional information 65 Precautions 65 Specifications 67 Troubleshooting and explanations 69 Troubleshooting 69 Messages ...77 Explanations 81 7
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    102 Using MD Simple Burner 104 Before using MD Simple Burner 104 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 105 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 106 Other information 108 Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner 108 On copyright protection 109 Troubleshooting 110 Index
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    9
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    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 Hi-MD Walkman and how it differs with standard MD Walkman. Using the recorder You can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone
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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 Operation section, "Net MD" refers to the recorder with 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) Remote control (except for the North American model) (1) Earphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-10WM Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Battery carrying case (1) Clamp filters are not attached to the cord for the Southeast
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    the distance from the plug connected to the recorder. 1 Open the clamp filter. 2 Attach the clamp filters as follows. For the supplied remote control: Wind the cord around the clamp filter once/Approx. 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the plug For the optional stereo microphone: Wind the cord around the clamp
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    recorder, use this function. D Display window E OPEN switch F Jog dial (N (play)/ENT) G . (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS, fast forward) button H Battery DC IN 3V jack P USB cable connecting jack Q The cover of the USB cable connecting jack R Terminals for attaching dry battery case 1) There are tactile
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    is in record standby mode. E Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when the disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder and "MD" lights up when the disc used in MD mode is inserted in the recorder. F Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. If the batteries are weak
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    switch Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the remote control. To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. C Clip D (group) +, - button E NX (play, pause) button F x (stop) button G . (AMS, fast rewind
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    Slide OPEN to open the 2 Insert the NH-10WM battery compartment lid. rechargeable battery E end first. 3 Close the lid. 2 Charging the rechargeable battery. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V on the recorder and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. 2 Press x • CANCEL/CHG. "Charging
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    case to the recorder. Rear of the recorder 2 Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery. Inset the battery E end first. 3 Make connections. For USA and Canadian models Connect the earphones to i. Connect firmly To i For models except USA and Canadian models Connect the earphones with the remote
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    the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote control to unlock the battery. When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery You can check the battery condition on the display window of the recorder. Battery power decreasing m Weak battery m The battery is drained. "LOW BATTERY
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    When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode Disc type 1GB Hi-MD disc 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 NH-10WM LR6 NH
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    equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable. Note Recording cannot be done in MD mode when you record directly with this recorder without using a computer. You can record in Hi-MD mode on this recorder. 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks
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    the disc to be played on another component that does not support Hi-MD, connect the recorder to a computer and use the supplied software to record in MD mode (refer to the "Software Operation" section). "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and "MD" lights up when the operation mode is
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    a disc. 1 Select and pause the sound source to be recorded. PAUSE 2 Make sure that the x indication appears in the display window. Make sure the x indication is displayed. Connected component 3 While the recorder is stopped, press the jog dial (N/ENT) while pressing REC(+N)/T MARK. "REC" lights
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    power adaptor to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NOT ENOUGH POWER TO REC" may appear and recording cannot be done even
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    - control on the remote control. The volume will be shown in the display. VOL +, - NX x ., > +, - To stop play, press x. Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. After you stop the recorder, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about
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    on the recorder Operation on the remote control Stop Press )1) Press + or -. Start with the first track While the recorder is stopped, While the recorder is stopped, of the disc press the jog dial (N/ENT) for skip if: • the recorder is subject to strong, repeated shocks. • a dirty or scratched disc is
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    , 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" appears in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set "Menu Mode" to "Advanced" (all menu items appear) or "Simple" (only
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    name, page 46 album name, group name, or disc name. Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a page 49 new group. Releases group settings. time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). page 55 Displays various information such as the recorder status, etc. in the display window. page 31, page 39
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    Contrast* Jog Dial* Language Function Site page Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi- page 34 SP or Hi-LP). Manually adjusts the recording level. page 35 Sets the microphone recording level adjustment mode. page 33 Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit page 32 the source sound. Adds track
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    because of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording. • Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording. Recording may not occur if the
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    name Group name Codec information (Hi-MD)1)/ Track mode information (MD) and time and date of recording2) 1) If the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software. 2) Appears for tracks that have
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    When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, the free space will show as "2.0MB" when the remaining recording time becomes "-00:00". This is playing, see "Viewing various information" (page 39). Recording from a microphone Stereo microphone* To MIC (PLUG IN POWER) REC(+N)/ T MARK
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    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 35). • The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself. Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases. Please
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    Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. You can record only in Hi-MD mode on this recorder. If you want to record in MD mode, connect the recorder to a computer and record or transfer audio data using the supplied software (refer to the "Software Operation" section
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    . 34 hours on a 1GB Hi-MD disc z Audio components that support the linear PCM, Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode are indicated by the or logo mark. Notes • It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings. • It is recommended that you use the recorder to edit (dividing or combining
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    manually While the recorder is recording recording through the analog input connector or a microphone. This function is convenient for recording long period of time, such as lectures, meetings, etc. 1 While the recorder is recording or in recording start of recording) and after recording, the recorder
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    that group to play those tracks. The following figure shows the difference between a disc on which groups are recorded and a disc on which no groups are recorded. Disc with groups recorded Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 12345 6 7 12345 123 Tracks that were not assigned to a group are treated as
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    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 synchrorecording
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    name Group name Codec information (Hi-MD)1)/ Track mode information (MD) and time and date of recording2) 1) If the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software. 2) Appears for tracks that have
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    Bookmarked tracks are played. 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 40 Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play) 1 Do step the jog dial to enter the selection. The selected track starts playing. The recorder plays from the selected track to the last track in the disc. Listening to
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    of artists. Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the album name, you can listen to the jog dial to enter the selection. The selected track starts playing. The recorder plays the tracks in that album, from the selected track to the last
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    "Group Play" in Main play mode and "Shuffle" in Sub play mode, the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order. 1 Enter the menu and B by pressing the > button during A-B Repeat play. Note If the recorder comes to the end of the last track on the disc while you are selecting
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    Album1) To search by track name search by group name search 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 you select an item other than "by Track" in step 2, turn the jog
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    (space)", and tracks without album name data are placed together as " __ (space)" and appear at the end of the list. • While the recorder is sorting the selected items, "SORTING" appears in the display. • The Search function is automatically canceled if no operation is made for 3 minutes. Selecting
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    step 2 of "Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)" (page 44). 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select the frequency. Note 6-Band Equalizer will not function during recording. Frequency (100 Hz) From the left, you can select 100 Hz, 250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6kHz, 4 kHz, or 10 kHz 3 Turn the jog dial
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    Before editing Notes • When you edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi
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    About the character palette During operations on the recorder, characters can be selected from the character palette in the display window. The character palette has the following configuration. Character palette for Hi-MD mode Character palette for MD mode Since only a part of the character
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    is able to display, but cannot label using Japanese "Katakana" characters. • The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device (in MD mode only). The buttons used for character input and their functions are listed below. Functions1
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    You can create a maximum of 255 groups on a disc used in Hi-MD mode and 99 groups on a disc used in MD mode. Disc Track number Group 1 Group 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 you can assign them ("Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)", page 50). MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and
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    "OK", and then press the jog dial to release a group. The group setting of the selected group is released. Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) You can change the order of the recorded tracks or groups. MENU Jog dial Moving a track on a disc You can move a track from one group to another
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    If the selected track is not in the group, the name of the currently selected track appears with "B" in the display. When the currently selected track is in a group Changing the order of a group on a disc 1 While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change, enter the menu and
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    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
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    Track numbers increase. Note 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
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    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. X T MARK 1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press X to
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    function only when using a disc in Hi-MD mode. Disc type After disc formatting 1GB Hi-MD disc "NO TRACK" appears. All data including 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
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    with the failure to hear important exterior sounds. MENU Turning off the beep sound You can turn off/on the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control. MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - "Beep". 2 Turn the jog dial to select "Off", and then press the jog dial
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    to select "On", and then press the jog dial to enter the selection. If you will not use the recorder for a long time Select "Off" in step 2. You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not being used. Note When "Quick Mode" is set to "On", power continues to flow in the
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    is set to "MD". To allow a disc recorded on this recorder to be used on another component that does not support Hi-MD, set "Disc Mode" to "MD" and use a computer to record in MD mode (refer to the "Software Operation" section). MENU Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment
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    factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction. MENU Selecting the display language You can select the language used in the display window. The following languages are available. English (factory setting), French, German, Italian and Spanish MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option
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    . 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 also 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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    you connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB connecting jack on the recorder, power (bus power) is supplied from the USB port of the computer. This allows the recorder to be used without power being supplied from the battery. Note When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE • If you connect
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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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    window of the recorder (File List) When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can view non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder used to open files. • Text containing characters that are not supported by the recorder will not be displayed correctly. • File or directory names
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    The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type Total size 60-minute standard disc 74-minute standard disc 80-minute standard disc 1GB Hi-MD disc 219 MB (229,965,824 bytes) 270 for use may be lower than that displayed by Windows Explorer. 64
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    (except for the North American model) 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 charging • Do not charge any other battery beside the supplied one or the one designated for
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    remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet. On the dry battery case The supplied dry battery case is designated for this recorder only. 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
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    digital) input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/ 48 kHz Audio formats supported by this recorder Recording: Linear PCM (44.1 kHz/16 bit) ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding 3 plus) (Hi-SP/Hi-LP) Playback: Linear PCM ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 ATRAC MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz/Bit rate 32
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    Optional accessories Optical Cable POC-15B, POC-15AB 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 Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-10WM Your
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    Check to see if the problem is listed in, "Troubleshooting" (page 69). Check "Messages" (page 77) 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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    cannot be done correctly. • You tried to record in MD mode on this recorder. , Only Hi-MD mode can be used to record directly on this recorder without using a computer. To record in MD mode, connect the recorder to a computer and use the supplied software (pages 22 and 30). • Audio sources may
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    short and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording tracks. time. The total recorded time • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only). and the remaining time Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 on the disc may not seconds
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    • You tried to play an MP3 track with a format not supported by this recorder. , This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3/Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred using the SonicStage software. "R" appears in the display window during playback. • "R" appears when
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    MD disc. • Editing is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even when the battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the recorder (page 55). Tracks cannot be combined. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the tracks are scattered and the length of each track
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    it afterwards. , Disconnect the dedicated USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable. This problem may be resolved by updating your Windows operating system so that it contains all the latest features. Charging by USB • The battery compartment lid is not firmly
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    . This reduces the maximum recording time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) during transfer operation (in MD mode only). The disc battery is missing from the recorder or is drained. , Reconnect the dedicated USB cable or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery into the recorder
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    the recorder. • The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak ("LOW BATTERY" flashes or nothing appears). , Charge the rechargeable battery, replace the dry battery with 1 Disconnect all the power sources and the dedicated USB cable. 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds. 3 Connect the power
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    an MP3 track with a format not supported by this recorder. , This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/ sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred using the SonicStage software. CANNOT RECORD • You tried to record on a disc that has already been recorded in MD mode
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    the disc in the READY recorder using Simple mode. (Refer to "Software Operation" section. EJECT DISC OK • The recorder has finished communicating with the computer and it is safe to eject the disc from the recorder or disconnect the dedicated USB cable. END • The recorder reached to the end of
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    STOP BUTTON • You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch or operate the recorder while the recorder was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to a computer. , Operation must be done only after pressing x and "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" has disappeared
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    tracks. • You tried to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot combine or divide tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. • You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been transferred
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    and images. This recorder supports Hi-MD only. For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer "What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman". About ATRAC3plus ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3. Compared to ATRAC3 (used in LP2 and LP4 recording mode of MiniDisc components), which attains
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    recording time for each disc When using a disc in Hi-MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time1) Recording Codec/ mode on the Bit rate recorder 1GB Hi-MD and 50 9 hours 40 minutes minutes 7 hours and 20 minutes MP3/128kbps 17 hours 5 hours 4 hours and 3 hours and 30 minutes 30
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    for playback Component Component MD that supports that supports component Hi-MD1) MDLP2) 1GB Hi-MD When recording Hi-MD disc on the recorder When transferring Hi-MD from the computer 60/74/80minute standard disc When recording Hi-MD on the recorder When transferring Hi-MD from the computer
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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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    than a CD or an MD). while recording. • when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro- recording) Recorded sound level Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ("Adjusting the recording level manually", page 35). Adjusted
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    data stored in your computer to an MD. Audio CD Import Transfer MD Walkman Internet Music files in the MP3,WAV, and WMA* formats ∗ Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be transferred. What you can do with MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in
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    an MD Walkman SonicStage MD Simple Burner Providing the required system environment (page 88) Software Operation Installing the software onto your computer (page 89) Importing audio data to your computer (page 91) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see page 61 on "Recorder Operation
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    in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 3.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Computer Operating System Display IBM PC/AT . • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of
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    details, refer to [For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage] in 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
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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 110). 90
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    Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition SonicStage starts up and the main window appears. z You can also start SonicStage with double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop. 2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD
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    to select the format and bit rate for recording an audio CD. 6 Click . The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts. To stop recording Click . To assign cover art for imported albums Find the desired image file (jpg, gif, bmp file) using Windows Explorer and drag it to the cover art
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    Library list [Settings] 1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your computer. Use the supplied MD Walkman-dedicated USB cable to connect the MD Walkman to your computer. For details about connections, see page 61 on "Recorder Operation". Do not disconnect the power source
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    the transferred 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 60/74/80-minute standard disc in Hi-MD mode for recording. Notes • A transfer will
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    your computer. 1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your computer. Use the supplied dedicated USB cable for the MD Walkman to connect the MD Walkman to your computer. For details about connections, see page 61 on "Recorder Operation". Do not disconnect the power source
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    tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your computer Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* 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 Hi-MD Walkman to
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    OK] button. Note Notes • You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode (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 [Settings] in the middle of
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    SonicStage to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Analog tracks recorded on a Hi-MD device and imported to My Library can be written support ATRAC CDs. MP3 CDs can be played only on devices that support MP3 CDs. 2 Insert a blank CD-R/CD-RW disc into the disc drive of your computer. Use a CD-R/CD-RW with a recording
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    ejected, and the screen returns to the Transfer (CD Creation) screen. Note Notes • Only tracks in MP3 format can be written to an MP3 CD. • Tracks that have been digitally recorded on a Hi-MD device and then imported to SonicStage cannot be written to an audio CD. However, analog tracks
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 100
    [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second 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
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    [Search] "Type in the keyword to find" text box List Topics The list of the words that you searched 1 Click [Search] to open the "Search" window. 2 Type in the words. 3 Click [List Topics]. A list of the words that were searched is displayed. 4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 102
    window Music Service Site MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing and editing imported tracks To SonicStage Help Change information related to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD information downloading
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 103
    [FAQ-About SonicStage Backup Tool] Troubleshooting To Look up troubleshooting procedure SonicStage Help [Additional Information] - [Troubleshooting] When you want to know To since an earlier version [For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage] - [Differences from Earlier Versions] 103
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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 105) You can use MD Walkman operations to record an entire CD or only the first track without launching MD Simple Burner. • Standard mode (page 106) You can launch
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 105
    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 page 61 on "Recorder Operation" section. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 106
    Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] - [All Programs]* - [MD Simple Burner] - [MD Simple Burner]. ∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition z There are other ways to start up MD
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 107
    The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD [CONFIG] Track information Click here to do the following: (CD) -Set the CD-ROM drive -View version information for MD Simple Burner -Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Total time of the Artist name selected tracks of CD
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 108
    the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 3.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Follow the displayed instruction
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 109
    maintaining the copyrights of its holders. 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 certain
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 110
    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-RH910 | User Manual - Page 111
    cannot be installed onto your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. You are using an OS that does not support this software. tSee page 88 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 112
    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-RH910 | User Manual - Page 113
    optional 68 supplied 12 ATRAC3plus 81 AVLS 56 B Battery 17, 18 Battery life 20 BEEP 56 Bookmark 41 C CD drive 88 59 E EMD service 88 Erasing 52 F File list 63 Format 55 G Group erasing 52 moving 51 recording 37 releasing 50 setting 49 Group skip 26 H Hard disk free space 88 Hi-MD 81 HOLD
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 114
    software) MD Simple Burner 106 SonicStage 91 Storage space 64 System environment 88 System limitations 88 T Title 46 Track mark add 36, 53 erase 54 Track search 43 Transferring to the MD Walkman 93 to your computer 95 U Uninstalling 108 USB bus power 60 USB cable 12, 61 USB port 88 W WAV 97 Windows
  • Sony MZ-RH910 | User Manual - Page 115
    This warranty is valid only in Canada. 115
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