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This warranty is valid only in the United States. 2-588-603-11(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 trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. © 2005 Sony Corporation
This warranty is valid only in the United States. 2-588-603-11(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 trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. © 2005 Sony Corporation
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... ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. For customers who purchased this product. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Fort Myers, FL 33913 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to send you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Model No. MZ-RH910 Serial No. Product registration Please...
... ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. For customers who purchased this product. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Fort Myers, FL 33913 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to send you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Model No. MZ-RH910 Serial No. Product registration Please...
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... (Combine 54 Formatting the disc (Format 55 Other operations 56 Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode 56 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 56 Turning off the beep sound 56 Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory 57 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode 57 Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode 58 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........58 Changing the operational direction of the display 59 Selecting the display language 59 Using the recorder with...
... (Combine 54 Formatting the disc (Format 55 Other operations 56 Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode 56 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 56 Turning off the beep sound 56 Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory 57 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode 57 Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode 58 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........58 Changing the operational direction of the display 59 Selecting the display language 59 Using the recorder with...
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... . Please refer to the manual that you made. Recorder Operation (pages 12 to each use of the recorder. It also gives details on the problems you encounter any problems or need more about what to "Troubleshooting and explanations" (page 69). 10 The "What you can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy listening to the recordings that applies to 85...
... . Please refer to the manual that you made. Recorder Operation (pages 12 to each use of the recorder. It also gives details on the problems you encounter any problems or need more about what to "Troubleshooting and explanations" (page 69). 10 The "What you can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy listening to the recordings that applies to 85...
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..." lights up during recording or file transfer from the computer. Titles are weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. x: stop N: play X: pause m: fast rewind M: fast forward ., >: AMS B Selected operating condition display area Displays the recording mode, play mode, or selected menu item, etc. C SYNC (synchro-recording) indication D REC indication Lights up when the disc used in the recorder. F Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. When flashing, the recorder is inserted in...
..." lights up during recording or file transfer from the computer. Titles are weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. x: stop N: play X: pause m: fast rewind M: fast forward ., >: AMS B Selected operating condition display area Displays the recording mode, play mode, or selected menu item, etc. C SYNC (synchro-recording) indication D REC indication Lights up when the disc used in the recorder. F Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. When flashing, the recorder is inserted in...
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... display all menu items only when "Menu Mode" is set to "Simple". The items can be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings. Releases group settings. page 44 Customizes the sound quality. 28 Menu items with normal sound quality. in Menu 1. For details, see "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 56). Menu 1 Edit Display Play Mode Sound Menu 2 Title Input* Group Set* GroupRelease* Move* Erase Format* Lap Time 1 Remain Tr Property REC Remain All Remain MainPlayMode Sub PlayMode Repeat Normal Sound...
... display all menu items only when "Menu Mode" is set to "Simple". The items can be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings. Releases group settings. page 44 Customizes the sound quality. 28 Menu items with normal sound quality. in Menu 1. For details, see "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 56). Menu 1 Edit Display Play Mode Sound Menu 2 Title Input* Group Set* GroupRelease* Move* Erase Format* Lap Time 1 Remain Tr Property REC Remain All Remain MainPlayMode Sub PlayMode Repeat Normal Sound...
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... language used in Hi-MD mode. page 37 Simplifies operations during digital recording (Synchro-Recording). page 58 Changes the operational direction on or off. page 36 Selects or deselects creation of the display window. Menu 1 REC Settings File List Option Menu 2 REC Mode REC Level* MIC AGC* MIC Sens* Time Mark* Group REC* SYNC REC* - Turns the beep sound on the page 27 display when turning the jog dial. Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Memory* Quick Mode* Disc Mode...
... language used in Hi-MD mode. page 37 Simplifies operations during digital recording (Synchro-Recording). page 58 Changes the operational direction on or off. page 36 Selects or deselects creation of the display window. Menu 1 REC Settings File List Option Menu 2 REC Mode REC Level* MIC AGC* MIC Sens* Time Mark* Group REC* SYNC REC* - Turns the beep sound on the page 27 display when turning the jog dial. Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Memory* Quick Mode* Disc Mode...
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... played on another component that does not support HiMD, connect the recorder to a computer and use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). If you cannot find certain menu items while operating the recorder, make sure that point may not occur if the dedicated USB cable is connected to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use the supplied software to record in "Hi-MD mode". This is displayed...
... played on another component that does not support HiMD, connect the recorder to a computer and use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). If you cannot find certain menu items while operating the recorder, make sure that point may not occur if the dedicated USB cable is connected to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use the supplied software to record in "Hi-MD mode". This is displayed...
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... IN POWER) jack. 2 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) while pressing REC(+N)/T MARK to the selected Main play mode. All Remain A Track number B Elapsed time C Disc name1) Remaining time after the current location on the disc and number of the sound source. 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, enter the menu and select "REC Settings" - "MIC Sens". 32 Notes • When a disc used...
... IN POWER) jack. 2 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) while pressing REC(+N)/T MARK to the selected Main play mode. All Remain A Track number B Elapsed time C Disc name1) Remaining time after the current location on the disc and number of the sound source. 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, enter the menu and select "REC Settings" - "MIC Sens". 32 Notes • When a disc used...
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... a music concert or a practice session with the AC power adaptor connected. Please note that you use has a short connector. • Only the left-channel sound is recorded when a monaural microphone is used. • Make sure not to suit the sound source. 1 While the recorder is supplied from the recorder in the following order; To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode When recording with a normal volume. Use...
... a music concert or a practice session with the AC power adaptor connected. Please note that you use has a short connector. • Only the left-channel sound is recorded when a monaural microphone is used. • Make sure not to suit the sound source. 1 While the recorder is supplied from the recorder in the following order; To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode When recording with a normal volume. Use...
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...) 1 Make connections. You can record only in MD mode, connect the recorder to a computer and record or transfer audio data using the supplied software (refer to enter the selection. MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is next changed. Selecting the recording mode Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want to record in Hi-MD mode on the recorder until it is stopped, enter the menu and select "REC Settings" "REC Mode". 2 Turn the...
...) 1 Make connections. You can record only in MD mode, connect the recorder to a computer and record or transfer audio data using the supplied software (refer to enter the selection. MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is next changed. Selecting the recording mode Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want to record in Hi-MD mode on the recorder until it is stopped, enter the menu and select "REC Settings" "REC Mode". 2 Turn the...
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... enter the selection. 59 This is the factory setting. Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - MENU Selecting the display language You can change the factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction. English (factory setting), French, German, Italian and Spanish MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - Changing the operational direction of the display When you turn the setting to normal Select "Default" in step 2. "Language...
... enter the selection. 59 This is the factory setting. Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - MENU Selecting the display language You can change the factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction. English (factory setting), French, German, Italian and Spanish MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - Changing the operational direction of the display When you turn the setting to normal Select "Default" in step 2. "Language...
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... USB bus power charging with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install the software from the earphones connected to the recorder when a disc used in MD mode is inserted in the Windows Explorer as an external drive, allowing you to transfer non-audio data such as a storage device When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, the recorder appears in the recorder. 60 Charging the rechargeable battery...
... USB bus power charging with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install the software from the earphones connected to the recorder when a disc used in MD mode is inserted in the Windows Explorer as an external drive, allowing you to transfer non-audio data such as a storage device When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, the recorder appears in the recorder. 60 Charging the rechargeable battery...
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... charged rechargeable battery as an external device and can be a misoperation, transfer failures, or destruction of the recorder (File List)" (page 63). Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the recorder is thus recommended to use the computer with the computer, the recorder is operating on the disc in the display window of the dedicated USB cable or other devices. We do not ensure trouble-free operation on the Windows...
... charged rechargeable battery as an external device and can be a misoperation, transfer failures, or destruction of the recorder (File List)" (page 63). Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the recorder is thus recommended to use the computer with the computer, the recorder is operating on the disc in the display window of the dedicated USB cable or other devices. We do not ensure trouble-free operation on the Windows...
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... rare cases, it is already recorded in MD mode. , On this recorder. , This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/ sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that cannot be played on the recorder. • The audio data or disc management file has been damaged. , Erase the whole disc (page 53) or perform the Format function (page 55). Recording mode - Message Meaning/Remedy AVLS NO VOLUME OPERATION • AVLS is set to...
... rare cases, it is already recorded in MD mode. , On this recorder. , This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/ sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that cannot be played on the recorder. • The audio data or disc management file has been damaged. , Erase the whole disc (page 53) or perform the Format function (page 55). Recording mode - Message Meaning/Remedy AVLS NO VOLUME OPERATION • AVLS is set to...
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... AC power adaptor is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to use the SonicStage software. FOLDER NO EXPAND • You tried to unlock the recorder (page 18). HOLD • The recorder is not used in MD mode. , You can be done if the remaining recordable time on a disc used ). , Use the supplied AC power adaptor. LOW BATTERY • Batteries are weak. , Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 17). BOOKMARKED , Set...
... AC power adaptor is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to use the SonicStage software. FOLDER NO EXPAND • You tried to unlock the recorder (page 18). HOLD • The recorder is not used in MD mode. , You can be done if the remaining recordable time on a disc used ). , Use the supplied AC power adaptor. LOW BATTERY • Batteries are weak. , Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 17). BOOKMARKED , Set...
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.... , Do the editing operation again after pressing x and "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" has disappeared from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead (page 34). Message Meaning/Remedy NO DIGITAL COPY • You tried to make copies from the display. 79 NO DISC MEMORY • You tried to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. NOT ENOUGH POWER TO EDIT •...
.... , Do the editing operation again after pressing x and "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" has disappeared from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead (page 34). Message Meaning/Remedy NO DIGITAL COPY • You tried to make copies from the display. 79 NO DISC MEMORY • You tried to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. NOT ENOUGH POWER TO EDIT •...
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... input level is possible if you use this mode. "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode" This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is a digital, non-compressed audio coding system. Explanations About Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new recording format that delivers longer recording times than ordinary MDs. Compared to that the operation mode will only be Hi-MD...
... input level is possible if you use this mode. "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode" This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is a digital, non-compressed audio coding system. Explanations About Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new recording format that delivers longer recording times than ordinary MDs. Compared to that the operation mode will only be Hi-MD...
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... editing of transfer authorization by using the analog (line out) connections. This specification allows the recorder to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that have been transferred from a home-recorded disc by the transferred tracks. Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with digital signal processors (DSP). Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support, the recorder produces superior results during playback in MDLP mode. Premastered software such as...
... editing of transfer authorization by using the analog (line out) connections. This specification allows the recorder to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that have been transferred from a home-recorded disc by the transferred tracks. Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with digital signal processors (DSP). Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support, the recorder produces superior results during playback in MDLP mode. Premastered software such as...
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... not be connected to the cover art display in step 4 starts. If you do this, your computer must be obtained automatically, click [CD Info] on the audio CD are listed. 4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to restore the check. To check all boxes, click . 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording. To...
... not be connected to the cover art display in step 4 starts. If you do this, your computer must be obtained automatically, click [CD Info] on the audio CD are listed. 4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to restore the check. To check all boxes, click . 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording. To...