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... third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing...covered by the warranty. • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", Hi-MD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® ...
... third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing...covered by the warranty. • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", Hi-MD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® ...
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.../ SonicStage 106 Installing 108 Providing the required system environment 108 Installing the software onto your computer 109 Using MD Simple Burner 111 Before using MD Simple Burner 111 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 112 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 113 Using SonicStage 115 Importing audio data 115 Transferring audio data from your...
.../ SonicStage 106 Installing 108 Providing the required system environment 108 Installing the software onto your computer 109 Using MD Simple Burner 111 Before using MD Simple Burner 111 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 112 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 113 Using SonicStage 115 Importing audio data 115 Transferring audio data from your...
Operating Instructions
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... you made. Learning more explanation Refer to "Troubleshooting and explanations" (page 88). 10 Recorder Operation (pages 12 to solve them, and about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with standard MD Walkman. About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of the...flyer explains the major features of the recorder. The "What you can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy listening to the recordings that applies to do with it differs with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. Please refer to the manual...
... you made. Learning more explanation Refer to "Troubleshooting and explanations" (page 88). 10 Recorder Operation (pages 12 to solve them, and about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with standard MD Walkman. About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of the...flyer explains the major features of the recorder. The "What you can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy listening to the recordings that applies to do with it differs with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. Please refer to the manual...
Operating Instructions
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...operating system, please refer to online help explains the detailed operations and information about SonicStage software. MD" refers to the operating instructions of your Hi-MD/Net MD. Please refer to the recorder with standard disc inserted and "Hi- You can view on the "Software Operation" section ...the actual items displayed by the software. • Explanations in this section may not be applicable to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted. • The displayed items in the illustrations that you encounter any problems while using the ...
...operating system, please refer to online help explains the detailed operations and information about SonicStage software. MD" refers to the operating instructions of your Hi-MD/Net MD. Please refer to the recorder with standard disc inserted and "Hi- You can view on the "Software Operation" section ...the actual items displayed by the software. • Explanations in this section may not be applicable to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted. • The displayed items in the illustrations that you encounter any problems while using the ...
Operating Instructions
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... selected main play mode (group play, program play . B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication C Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode of the recorder is in Hi-MD mode and "MD" lights up during recording or file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. S i (headphones/earphones)/LINE OUT jack The...
... selected main play mode (group play, program play . B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication C Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode of the recorder is in Hi-MD mode and "MD" lights up during recording or file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. S i (headphones/earphones)/LINE OUT jack The...
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...use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. • Stop the recorder before replacing the battery. • When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be restored. • Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of disuse.... For models supplied with batteries, make short recordings. "LOW BATTERY" flashes in the display immediately after a long period ...
...use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. • Stop the recorder before replacing the battery. • When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be restored. • Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of disuse.... For models supplied with batteries, make short recordings. "LOW BATTERY" flashes in the display immediately after a long period ...
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... and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. 2) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) When recording continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 SP Stereo 5.5 7 12...
... and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. 2) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) When recording continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 SP Stereo 5.5 7 12...
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... away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording. To a wall outlet To a digital (optical) out jack CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. AC power adaptor Optical plug Optical cable* Optical miniplug To DC IN 3V... 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 recorder and a house current. 2 Connect the optical cable to the...
... away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording. To a wall outlet To a digital (optical) out jack CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. AC power adaptor Optical plug Optical cable* Optical miniplug To DC IN 3V... 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 recorder and a house current. 2 Connect the optical cable to the...
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...can be set as follows. This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". Disc condition Blank disc The disc contains material recorded in Hi-MD mode The disc contains material recorded in MD mode Operation mode The mode set to "Hi-MD". The operation mode is automatically recognized ...the operation mode is closed. 3 Confirm the operation mode. Make sure to use the disc on the display window of the recorder. Hi-MD MD 1) Refer to close. 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 ...
...can be set as follows. This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". Disc condition Blank disc The disc contains material recorded in Hi-MD mode The disc contains material recorded in MD mode Operation mode The mode set to "Hi-MD". The operation mode is automatically recognized ...the operation mode is closed. 3 Confirm the operation mode. Make sure to use the disc on the display window of the recorder. Hi-MD MD 1) Refer to close. 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 ...
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...22, 85). • Premastered discs cannot be done when the disc does not have enough space for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording. • Make sure to start recording when the disc indication is still rotating in the display. This is because of digital out when the AC power... remaining power while the recorder is connected to make a new group whenever recording is being recorded. • Recording cannot be recorded over. If you do , the data recorded up to that point. • You can monitor the sound during recording. • If you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC...
...22, 85). • Premastered discs cannot be done when the disc does not have enough space for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording. • Make sure to start recording when the disc indication is still rotating in the display. This is because of digital out when the AC power... remaining power while the recorder is connected to make a new group whenever recording is being recorded. • Recording cannot be recorded over. If you do , the data recorded up to that point. • You can monitor the sound during recording. • If you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC...
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...>. or >. button Start with no group settings. 2) Once you reach the beginning of the current track Press the 5-way control key towards . While the recorder is subject to select a - Press X again to resume play does not start play . Press the 5-way control key towards .. Slide the jog lever ...towards . Find the beginning of the desired track. or >. or >. When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, sound may skip if: • the recorder is stopped, press the jog lever (NX/ENT) for 2 seconds or more . repeatedly until you reach the beginning of Press ...
...>. or >. button Start with no group settings. 2) Once you reach the beginning of the current track Press the 5-way control key towards . While the recorder is subject to select a - Press X again to resume play does not start play . Press the 5-way control key towards .. Slide the jog lever ...towards . Find the beginning of the desired track. or >. or >. When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, sound may skip if: • the recorder is stopped, press the jog lever (NX/ENT) for 2 seconds or more . repeatedly until you reach the beginning of Press ...
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...page 64 Changes the order of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). page 64 Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents. Varies the playback speed without changing the page 56 pitch (Speed Control). 29 Menu items with either the recorder or the remote control. page 62 Releases group settings....the menu, and items listed under "Menu 2" are not displayed when "Menu Mode" is set with both the recorder and the remote control, and some can select. Assigns recorded tracks or groups to "Advanced". List of menus The following table shows the menu items that you can be displayed...
...page 64 Changes the order of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). page 64 Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents. Varies the playback speed without changing the page 56 pitch (Speed Control). 29 Menu items with either the recorder or the remote control. page 62 Releases group settings....the menu, and items listed under "Menu 2" are not displayed when "Menu Mode" is set with both the recorder and the remote control, and some can select. Assigns recorded tracks or groups to "Advanced". List of menus The following table shows the menu items that you can be displayed...
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.... Turns the beep sound on the remote control. page 77 Selects MD mode or Hi-MD mode when a blank page 78 disc is inserted. page 64 Changes the order of play, such as the recorder page 34, status, etc. in Hi-MD mode only). page 74 Sets a limit on the maximum volume to... start playback quickly. page 75 Stores the recorder settings (Disc Memory). page 43 Selects the type of tracks or groups. ...
.... Turns the beep sound on the remote control. page 77 Selects MD mode or Hi-MD mode when a blank page 78 disc is inserted. page 64 Changes the order of play, such as the recorder page 34, status, etc. in Hi-MD mode only). page 74 Sets a limit on the maximum volume to... start playback quickly. page 75 Stores the recorder settings (Disc Memory). page 43 Selects the type of tracks or groups. ...
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...page 56 pitch (Speed Control). Turns the beep sound on the maximum volume to a connected component. Site page page 54 Searches for MD mode). Manually adjusts the recording level. Menu 1 Menu 2 Sound Useful* Normal V-SUR Sound EQ Search* SpeedCtrl* Audio Out* REC Set REC Mode Option RECVolume...equalizer mode settings. Sets the microphone sensitivity to create a new group with each page 40 recording operation (Group Recording). page 76 Sets the recorder to start playback quickly. page 37 LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for tracks by track name, group name, ...
...page 56 pitch (Speed Control). Turns the beep sound on the maximum volume to a connected component. Site page page 54 Searches for MD mode). Manually adjusts the recording level. Menu 1 Menu 2 Sound Useful* Normal V-SUR Sound EQ Search* SpeedCtrl* Audio Out* REC Set REC Mode Option RECVolume...equalizer mode settings. Sets the microphone sensitivity to create a new group with each page 40 recording operation (Group Recording). page 76 Sets the recorder to start playback quickly. page 37 LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for tracks by track name, group name, ...
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... recording (the track's start recording when the disc indication is connected to "MD". This is set to the recorder. Refer to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use the disc recorded on this unit on another component that does not support Hi-MD, record .... Make sure that the menu mode is because of recording Before recording Selecting the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". Various ways of a mechanism that point may not be recorded to the disc, or data on the disc may ...
... recording (the track's start recording when the disc indication is connected to "MD". This is set to the recorder. Refer to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use the disc recorded on this unit on another component that does not support Hi-MD, record .... Make sure that the menu mode is because of recording Before recording Selecting the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". Various ways of a mechanism that point may not be recorded to the disc, or data on the disc may ...
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...of tracks in the disc Elapsed time • Remaining time for recording and remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining time for recording. • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)1) • Group name and track name (MD)1) 1) The disc name appears when the currently selected track is... not in a group. While recording A/B A Track number Track number Track number B Elapsed time Remaining time for recording (MD) Disc name A Track number Track number B • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)1) • Group name and track name (MD)1) Selected sound mode name and its ...
...of tracks in the disc Elapsed time • Remaining time for recording and remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining time for recording. • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)1) • Group name and track name (MD)1) 1) The disc name appears when the currently selected track is... not in a group. While recording A/B A Track number Track number Track number B Elapsed time Remaining time for recording (MD) Disc name A Track number Track number B • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)1) • Group name and track name (MD)1) Selected sound mode name and its ...
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... number Elapsed time • Track name and artist name (HiMD) • Track name(MD) Group number and track number • Remaining time for recording / remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining time for recording (MD) • "RecRemain" and "FreeSpace" (Hi-MD) • "RecRemain" (MD) Numbers of tracks after the current track Remaining time after the current location...
... number Elapsed time • Track name and artist name (HiMD) • Track name(MD) Group number and track number • Remaining time for recording / remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining time for recording (MD) • "RecRemain" and "FreeSpace" (Hi-MD) • "RecRemain" (MD) Numbers of tracks after the current track Remaining time after the current location...
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... Jog lever 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - If you want to use the disc recorded on this function to specify use this unit on another component that does not support Hi-MD, record the disc with "Disc Mode" in the menu set in the "Disc Mode" menu is applied to a blank 60.../74/80-minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software...
... Jog lever 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - If you want to use the disc recorded on this function to specify use this unit on another component that does not support Hi-MD, record the disc with "Disc Mode" in the menu set in the "Disc Mode" menu is applied to a blank 60.../74/80-minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software...
Operating Instructions
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... the desktop. Remaining recording time of the inserted MD Recording mode drop down menu 113 The window for recording all tracks on the CD [REC/STOP] To start up MD Simple Burner as a new group, click here. Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] - [All Programs]* - [MD Simple Burner] - [MD Simple Burner]. ∗...
... the desktop. Remaining recording time of the inserted MD Recording mode drop down menu 113 The window for recording all tracks on the CD [REC/STOP] To start up MD Simple Burner as a new group, click here. Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] - [All Programs]* - [MD Simple Burner] - [MD Simple Burner]. ∗...
Marketing Specifications
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...8482; Audio and Supports Multiple Audio Formats (MP3, WMA3, WAV) The Hi-MD recorder plays back in ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus audio format and supports the most versatile system. • Store 45 Hours1 of Sony. 1 When recording in 3V Outputs: Headphones/Remote (stereo mini) Power Requirements: "AA" Alkaline Battery... reserved. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Music on the go has never been so easy. MZ-NH900 Hi-MD™ Walkman® Digital Music Player features vBacklit LCD Tuner Remote with MD Simple Burner Application, USB Cable ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
...8482; Audio and Supports Multiple Audio Formats (MP3, WMA3, WAV) The Hi-MD recorder plays back in ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus audio format and supports the most versatile system. • Store 45 Hours1 of Sony. 1 When recording in 3V Outputs: Headphones/Remote (stereo mini) Power Requirements: "AA" Alkaline Battery... reserved. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Music on the go has never been so easy. MZ-NH900 Hi-MD™ Walkman® Digital Music Player features vBacklit LCD Tuner Remote with MD Simple Burner Application, USB Cable ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.