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MZ-NH600D © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-467-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions Player Operation p_a_g_e__12______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__52______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-NH600D © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-467-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions Player Operation p_a_g_e__12______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__52______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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...the apparatus. Thank you call upon your local authority. If you periodic mailings about this product will increase eye hazard. http://www.sony.com/ walkmansupport - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION - For customers who purchased this product on the apparatus... curtains, etc. MZ-NH600D Serial No. Please consult with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in the space provided below. Record the serial number in cabinet. Refer to send you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements....
...the apparatus. Thank you call upon your local authority. If you periodic mailings about this product will increase eye hazard. http://www.sony.com/ walkmansupport - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION - For customers who purchased this product on the apparatus... curtains, etc. MZ-NH600D Serial No. Please consult with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in the space provided below. Record the serial number in cabinet. Refer to send you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements....
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... are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NH600D Responsible Party...
... are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NH600D Responsible Party...
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...Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", HiMD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are trademarks of Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2003...Corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in...
...Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", HiMD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are trademarks of Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2003...Corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in...
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Table of contents About available functions and supplied manuals 10 Player Operation Looking at controls 13 Getting started 15 Playing a disc right away 17 Using menus 19 How to use the menu items 19 List of menus 20 Various ways of playback 22 Viewing various information 22 Selecting the play mode 23 Searching for a track (Search 27 Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer 27 Other operations 29 Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode 29 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 29 Turning off the beep sound 30 Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory 30 Starting ...
Table of contents About available functions and supplied manuals 10 Player Operation Looking at controls 13 Getting started 15 Playing a disc right away 17 Using menus 19 How to use the menu items 19 List of menus 20 Various ways of playback 22 Viewing various information 22 Selecting the play mode 23 Searching for a track (Search 27 Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer 27 Other operations 29 Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode 29 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 29 Turning off the beep sound 30 Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory 30 Starting ...
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Additional information 38 Precautions 38 Specifications 40 Troubleshooting and explanations 41 Troubleshooting 41 Messages ...46 Explanations 48 7
Additional information 38 Precautions 38 Specifications 40 Troubleshooting and explanations 41 Troubleshooting 41 Messages ...46 Explanations 48 7
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... Burner/ SonicStage 52 Installing 54 Providing the required system environment 54 Installing the software onto your computer 55 Using MD Simple Burner 57 Before using MD Simple Burner 57 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 58 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 59 Using SonicStage 61 Importing audio data 61 Transferring audio data from your...
... Burner/ SonicStage 52 Installing 54 Providing the required system environment 54 Installing the software onto your computer 55 Using MD Simple Burner 57 Before using MD Simple Burner 57 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 58 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 59 Using SonicStage 61 Importing audio data 61 Transferring audio data from your...
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It also gives details on the problems you may encounter while using the player and how to the recorded disc. About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc player and the manuals that applies to "... , When you can enjoy listening to solve them, and about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. Please refer to the manual that have been supplied with it differs with standard MD Walkman. Learning more explanation Refer to each use of the player functions. The...
It also gives details on the problems you may encounter while using the player and how to the recorded disc. About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc player and the manuals that applies to "... , When you can enjoy listening to solve them, and about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. Please refer to the manual that have been supplied with it differs with standard MD Walkman. Learning more explanation Refer to each use of the player functions. The...
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... CDs Internet Music files Software Operation (pages 52 to the player. The supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to 76) This section explains the installation and basic operations of your Hi-MD/Net MD as well. 11 Online help if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage...
... CDs Internet Music files Software Operation (pages 52 to the player. The supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to 76) This section explains the installation and basic operations of your Hi-MD/Net MD as well. 11 Online help if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage...
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Make sure not to malfunction. Note When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to sit down with the unit in your back pocket. 12 Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (for USA model) (1) Earphones (for Canadian model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Recordable disc (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Make sure not to malfunction. Note When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to sit down with the unit in your back pocket. 12 Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (for USA model) (1) Earphones (for Canadian model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Recordable disc (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
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... allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of the next track, fast forward Press towards . E •NAVI/ MENU button Press lightly to go to the MENU setting mode (page 19). Press for 2 seconds or more to go to an MD Walkman using the supplied MD Simple Burner...
... allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of the next track, fast forward Press towards . E •NAVI/ MENU button Press lightly to go to the MENU setting mode (page 19). Press for 2 seconds or more to go to an MD Walkman using the supplied MD Simple Burner...
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...battery is weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. 6 7 8 E Disc indication Shows that the disc is in HiMD mode and "MD" lights up during file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. F Track mode (PCM, Hi-SP, ...the operation mode is rotating for playing. J USB cable connecting jack K Battery compartment (at the bottom) L HOLD switch Slide the switch in record standby mode. D Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. M i (headphones/earphones) jack The display window of the arrow to disable the...
...battery is weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. 6 7 8 E Disc indication Shows that the disc is in HiMD mode and "MD" lights up during file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. F Track mode (PCM, Hi-SP, ...the operation mode is rotating for playing. J USB cable connecting jack K Battery compartment (at the bottom) L HOLD switch Slide the switch in record standby mode. D Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. M i (headphones/earphones) jack The display window of the arrow to disable the...
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Battery power decreasing m Weak battery m The battery is approximate. "LOW BATTERY" flashes in the display, and the power goes off. HOLD Connect firmly The battery level indication is drained. It may be more or less than the indication depending on the player to unlock the controls. To i When to replace the dry battery You can check the battery condition on the display window of the arrow (.) on the operating condition or the operating environment. 15 E e 2 Make connections and unlock the controls. 1 Connect the headphones/earphones to i. 2 Slide HOLD to open the 2 Insert a ...
Battery power decreasing m Weak battery m The battery is approximate. "LOW BATTERY" flashes in the display, and the power goes off. HOLD Connect firmly The battery level indication is drained. It may be more or less than the indication depending on the player to unlock the controls. To i When to replace the dry battery You can check the battery condition on the display window of the arrow (.) on the operating condition or the operating environment. 15 E e 2 Make connections and unlock the controls. 1 Connect the headphones/earphones to i. 2 Slide HOLD to open the 2 Insert a ...
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... continuously in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. Battery life1) When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode Disc type 1GB Hi-MD disc 60/74/80-minute standard disc Linear PCM Approx. 11.0 hours2) Approx. 9.5 hours2) Hi-SP Approx. 21.5 hours2... Approx. 20.0 hours2) Hi-LP Approx. 25.5 hours2) Approx. 24.5 hours2) 1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) 2) Measured in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo Approx. 20.5 hours Approx. 24...
... continuously in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. Battery life1) When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode Disc type 1GB Hi-MD disc 60/74/80-minute standard disc Linear PCM Approx. 11.0 hours2) Approx. 9.5 hours2) Hi-SP Approx. 21.5 hours2... Approx. 20.0 hours2) Hi-LP Approx. 25.5 hours2) Approx. 24.5 hours2) 1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) 2) Measured in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo Approx. 20.5 hours Approx. 24...
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... 5-way control key towards VOL + or - Playback starts from the point you stop play, press x. After you last stopped playing. Playing a disc right away! 1 Insert a recorded disc. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to adjust the volume on...
... 5-way control key towards VOL + or - Playback starts from the point you stop play, press x. After you last stopped playing. Playing a disc right away! 1 Insert a recorded disc. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to adjust the volume on...
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Press the 5-way control key towards .. or >. of the current track Press the 5-way control key towards . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the player receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched disc is stopped, press NENT for 2 seconds or more. viewing track number or name Find the beginning of the disc Remove the disc Press x and open the lid, the point to start Make sure the player is stopped, press and hold the 5-way control key towards . Find the beginning of the first track. Pause Press X. Press X again to the ...
Press the 5-way control key towards .. or >. of the current track Press the 5-way control key towards . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the player receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched disc is stopped, press NENT for 2 seconds or more. viewing track number or name Find the beginning of the disc Remove the disc Press x and open the lid, the point to start Make sure the player is stopped, press and hold the 5-way control key towards . Find the beginning of the first track. Pause Press X. Press X again to the ...
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Refer to "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 29) for menu mode setting. 5-way control key (NENT) x Jog dial NAVI/MENU 1 Press and hold NAVI/MENU for the first time after purchasing the player, "Menu Mode" flashes in the display. To return the preceding setting Press x. If you are doing a menu operation for 2 seconds or more . 19 The setting will be entered when you can set the menu items, do the following procedure. To set "Menu Mode" to "Simple" (only basic menu items appear) or "Advanced" (all menu items appear). To cancel the operation while ...
Refer to "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 29) for menu mode setting. 5-way control key (NENT) x Jog dial NAVI/MENU 1 Press and hold NAVI/MENU for the first time after purchasing the player, "Menu Mode" flashes in the display. To return the preceding setting Press x. If you are doing a menu operation for 2 seconds or more . 19 The setting will be entered when you can set the menu items, do the following procedure. To set "Menu Mode" to "Simple" (only basic menu items appear) or "Advanced" (all menu items appear). To cancel the operation while ...
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Items listed under "Menu 1" are the selectable items which appear when you can select. Site page page 22 Selects the type of menus The following table shows the menu items that you select an item in the display window. For details, see "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 29). Note Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings. Customizes the equalizer mode settings. It is possible to display all menu items only when "Menu Mode" is set to "Simple". page 27 Searches for tracks by track name, group name, ...
Items listed under "Menu 1" are the selectable items which appear when you can select. Site page page 22 Selects the type of menus The following table shows the menu items that you select an item in the display window. For details, see "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 29). Note Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings. Customizes the equalizer mode settings. It is possible to display all menu items only when "Menu Mode" is set to "Simple". page 27 Searches for tracks by track name, group name, ...
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... menu items. page 29 Sets a limit on the maximum volume to start playback quickly. Turns the beep sound on or off. page 31 Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when page 32 a blank disc is inserted. page 30 Stores the player settings (Disc Memory).
... menu items. page 29 Sets a limit on the maximum volume to start playback quickly. Turns the beep sound on or off. page 31 Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when page 32 a blank disc is inserted. page 30 Stores the player settings (Disc Memory).
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..."AllRemain" • Disc • Group name and name and artist album name (Hi- name (Hi- mode, and MD) bitrate (Hi- • "TrackMode" MD) (MD) • Track mode (MD) 1) Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a group. 2) The disc name appears when the ... Remain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 t Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/ TrackMode (MD) When you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. MD)1) MD)2) • Disc • Group name name (MD)1) (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of tracks after the current ...
..."AllRemain" • Disc • Group name and name and artist album name (Hi- name (Hi- mode, and MD) bitrate (Hi- • "TrackMode" MD) (MD) • Track mode (MD) 1) Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a group. 2) The disc name appears when the ... Remain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 t Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/ TrackMode (MD) When you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. MD)1) MD)2) • Disc • Group name name (MD)1) (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of tracks after the current ...