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Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-NH1
3-266-450-14(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
page 12
Recorder Operation ______________________________
page 98
Software Operation ______________________________
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products. is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-NH1
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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Information WARNING IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, To prevent fire or shock hazard, do INCIDENTAL OR not expose the unit to rain or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF moisture. ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR Do not install the appliance in a THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. For customers who purchased To prevent fire, do not cover the this product in the USA ventilation of the apparat
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— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY You are cautioned that any changes or Model No.: MZ-NH1 modifications not expressly approved in Responsible Party: Sony Electronics this manual could void your authority to Inc. operate this equipment. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 BATTERIES This device complies with Part 15 of Lithium-ion batteries
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SonicStage and SonicStage logo are Notice for users trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. On the supplied software MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, “Magic • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the Gate”, “MagicGate Memory Stick”, software or the manual accompanying it “Memory Stick”, Hi-MD, Net MD, in whole or in part, or renting the ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and software without the permission of the their logos are trademarks of Sony copyright holder. Corporation.
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Table of contents About available functions and supplied manuals ...........................................................10 Recorder Operation Looking at controls .............................................13 Getting started ....................................................17 Recording a disc right away! ..............................20 Playing a disc right away! ...................................25 Using menus ........................................................27 How to use the m
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Various ways of playback ................................... 43 Viewing various information ......................................................................43 Selecting the play mode ..............................................................................44 Searching for a track (Search) .....................................................................48 Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround 6-Band Equalizer) ......................49 Changing playback speed (Speed Control) ....
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Troubleshooting and explanations .....................80 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................80 Messages .....................................................................................................88 Explanations ................................................................................................93 8
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Software Operation What you can do with MD Simple Burner/ SonicStage ......................................................98 Installing ...........................................................100 Providing the required system environment ..............................................100 Installing the software onto your computer ...............................................101 Using MD Simple Burner ................................... 103 Before using MD Simple Burner .....................
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About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have 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 Hi-MD Walkman and how it differs with standard MD
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Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage software allows you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you to record audio data to the recorder. Audio CDs Internet Music files Software Operation (pages 98 to 122) This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software. SonicStage Help This is an online help that you can view on your co
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Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor Battery charging stand Remote control Comes attached with a clamp filter on the cord in case of the North American and Chinese models. Dedicated USB cable LIP-4WM Lithium-ion Headphones/earphones rechargeable battery Rechargeable battery case Optical cable Clamp filters (except the Southeast Asian, African and tourist models) For details on the use of the clamp filters, refer to “How to use the supplied clamp filters” supplied with this un
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Recorder Operation Looking at controls The recorder 1 9 0 2 qa qs qd 3 qf 4 qg 5 6 7 8 qh A x (stop) CANCEL button Operation Function B Display window Press towards volume 1) VOL + or C OPEN switch VOL –. D Battery compartment 1) There are tactile dots beside the E 5-way control key NENT and VOL + 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 Operation Function There is a tactile dot besi
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O HOLD switch (at the rear) P CHG (Charge) lamp Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the recorder. To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. The display window of the recorder 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 0 qa A Disc indication F Hi-MD/MD indication Shows that the disc is rotating for “Hi-MD” lights up when the recording or playing. operation mode of the recorder is in Hi-MD mode and “MD” lights up B Batt
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The headphones/earphones with a remote control 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 A Display window F HOLD switch Slide the switch in the direction of the B Jog lever (NX ENTER, ., arrow (a yellow mark appears) to >) disable the buttons on the remote Operation Function control. To prevent the buttons from Press NX play, pause, enter being accidentally operated when you ENTER carry the recorder, use this function. * Slide towards cue to the beginning of GD ISPLAY, BACKLIGHT button . the previous tra
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The display window of the remote control 123 4 A Character information display C Disc indication B Battery level indication D SND (sound), SUR (surround) indications 16
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Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. 1 Slide the battery 2 Insert the lithium-ion 3 Close the lid. compartment lid. rechargeable battery. Insert the battery starting with the e and E terminal end. Insert the rechargeable battery with the front side facing forward. 2 Charging the rechargeable battery. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the 2 Place the recorder on the battery battery charging stand and the AC charging stand. power adapt
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z Display changes as follows: If the CHG lamp turns off after a short time, “CHG:--min” t “CHG:60min” (60 minutes the rechargeable battery is sufficiently to end of charging) t “CHG:59min” t charged. ...t “CHG:00min” t No display (CHG If the battery is completely drained at the start lamp goes off) of charging, it will take about one hour for the When the CHG lamp goes off, the battery is CHG lamp to go off and the battery to become about 80% charged and the recorder can then sufficie
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The battery level indicator is approximate. It z Operations can be done on the recorder or the may be more or less than the indication depending on the operating condition or the remote control while charging. However, the remaining charging time will not be displayed operating environment. By pressing the DISPLAY button on the during this time. remote control to view the battery level. (Refer to “Viewing various information” on For models supplied with the page 32 and 43.) AC plug ad
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Recording a disc right away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable. 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the 2 Connect the optical cable to the battery charging stand and the AC recorder and an external component. power adaptor to a wall outlet. CD pla
