Sony WALKMAN MZ-NH1 Manuale Utente

3-266-450-13(1)Portable MiniDisc RecorderOperating InstructionsRecorder Operation ______________________________Software Operation ___________________

10About available functions and supplied manualsThis section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been

100InstallingProviding the required system environmentThe following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner sof

101Installing the software onto your computerBefore installing the software• Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually dem

1023 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions.Read the instructions carefully.Depending on your regi

103Using MD Simple BurnerBefore using MD Simple BurnerMD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your comp

104Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer.F

105Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] – [All Programs]* – [MD Simple Burner] – [MD Simple Burner

106The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD[Erase]Disc name (MD)Track information (CD) Album TitleRecording mode drop down menu[REC/S

107Using SonicStageImporting audio dataThis section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the ha

1084 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to record. If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.To chec

109Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD WalkmanAudio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an

11Software Operation (pages 98 to 122)This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software

1104 If necessary, change the transfer mode.As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the sam

111Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computerAudio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can b

112To stop transferringClick .Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer.Tra

113To stop importingClick .Note• You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have been recorded on a

114Using SonicStage HelpSonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information

1151 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame.2 Click [About This Help File].The explanation will appear in the right-side frame.3 Read the text

116Referring to SonicStage HelpClick [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each operation. Click on any items for

117We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement.Backing up audio dataTo SonicStage

118Other informationUninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple BurnerTo uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.1 Click [Start]–[Con

119On copyright protectionThe OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypt

12Checking the supplied accessoriesOptical cable (1)CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)*Carrying pouch (except USA model) (1)* Do not play a CD-R

120TroubleshootingPlease refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner.1 Check the symptoms in this

121The software cannot be installed onto your computerProblem Cause/RemedyThe installation was not successful.You are using an OS that does not suppor

122Using a MD Walkman connected to the computerProblem Cause/RemedyYour computer does not recognize the MD Walkman.The MD Walkman is not firmly connec

123IndexNumerics6-Band Equalizer 49AAccessoriesoptional 79supplied 12AVLS 66BBacklight 67Batterybattery life 19rechargeable battery 17BEEP 67Bookmarka

124PPlay modeMain play mode 44Repeat play 48Sub play mode 47QQuick mode 69RRecordingadding track marks 39analog 36digital 20from microphone 34level 38

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13Recorder OperationLooking at controlsThe recorderA x (stop) • CANCEL buttonB Display windowC OPEN switchD Battery compartmentE 5-way control keyF M

14O HOLD switch (at the rear)Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the recorder. To prevent the buttons from being

15The headphones/earphones with a remote controlA Display windowB Jog lever (NX • ENTER, ., >)C ClipD x (stop) • CANCEL buttonE VOL +, – buttonsF

16The display window of the remote controlA Character information displayB Battery level indicationC Disc indication D SND (sound), SUR (surround) ind

17Getting startedCharge the rechargeable battery before using.1Insert the rechargeable battery.2Charging the rechargeable battery.1Connect the AC powe

18z•Display changes as follows:“CHG:--min” t “CHG:60min” (60 minutes to end of charging) t “CHG:59min” t ...t “CHG:00min” t No display (CHG lamp goes

19zOperations can be done on the recorder or the remote control while charging. However, the remaining charging time will not be displayed during this

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news

20Recording a disc right away!This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player,

212Insert a recordable disc.1Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close.3Place the r

223Confirm the operation mode.This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenev

234Record a disc.1Select and pause the sound source to be recorded.2Make sure that disc indication has stopped rotating in the display window on the r

24If the recording does not start• Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 18).• Make sure the disc is not record-protected (pages 21, 78).• P

25Playing a disc right away!1Insert a recorded disc.1Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid do

26If the play does not startMake sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 15, 18).The playback sound may skip if:• the recorder is subjected to stro

27Using menusHow to use the menu itemsThe menus provide useful functions for recording, playback, and editing, etc. To set the menu items, do the foll

281 Press MENU to enter the menu.2 Press the 5-way control key towards FR or FF to select the item.3 Press the 5-way control key (NENT) to enter the s

29List of menusThe following table shows the menu items that you can select. Some items can be set with both the recorder and the remote control, and

3This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a

30REC SettingsREC Mode Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or Hi-LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for MD mode).page 36REC Volume* Manua

31Menus of the recorderMenu 1 Menu 2 Function Site pageEdit* Format* Formats the disc and restores it to the condition it was in at the time of purcha

32Various ways of recordingBefore recordingSelecting the operation modeThis recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operatio

33While the recorder is stopped A/B/CWhile recording A/B/C•When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free space will show as “2.0MB” when the remaining r

34zIf you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see “Viewing various information” (page 43).1 Enter the menu and select “Dis

35You can select the microphone sensitivity depending on the volume of the sound source.1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, enter the menu a

36Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)This section explains how to record from equipment with analog output, such as a cassette recorder, r

37When recording on a disc used in MD modezAudio components that support the linear PCM stereo, Hi-SP stereo and Hi-LP stereo mode are indicated by th

38Adjusting the recording level manuallyThe recording level is adjusted automatically while recording. If necessary, you can set the recording level m

39Adding track marks while recordingYou can add track marks (track number) while recording to divide the material into separate parts, that allow you

4Notice for usersOn the supplied software• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or rent

40Using the group function when recordingWhat is the group function?The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The

41You can add a track to an existing group. This operation can be done on the recorder only.Adding a new track at the end of the selected group1 While

42• The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro-recording.• Do not switch the “SYNC REC” setting while recording. Recording

43Various ways of playbackViewing various informationYou can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback.1 While playing, press DISPLAY.Each

44• Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indicat

45Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play)1 Do step 1 and select “Normal Play” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 44).2 When sel

46Listening 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 tracks of a se

47Listening to tracks or groups in a desired sequence (Program Play)You can listen to tracks or groups in a desired sequence.Programming tracks (Track

48Listening to a section of a track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)You can listen to a specific section within a track repeatedly by selecting the starting po

49• After step 4, Main play mode and Sub play mode will be canceled (Repeat play will function).• During a search, unlabeled tracks will appear at the

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503 Turn the jog dial to select the sound mode.Each time you turn the jog dial, A and B change as follows:4 Press the jog dial to enter the selected s

51Changing playback speed (Speed Control)The Speed Control function is useful for language study and other purpose. This function changes the playback

522 Enter the menu and select “Useful” - “Audio Out”.3 Press the 5-way control key towards FR or FF until “Line Out” appears in the display, and then

53Editing recorded tracksBefore editingYou can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and discs.• Premastered discs can

54Character paletteThe character palette has the following configuration.For the Asian, African and tourist modelsAvailable characters•Capital and sma

55• If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters in disc names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable to use the group function (in MD mode only

56The buttons and control used for character input and their functions are listed below.5 Repeat step 3 and 4 enter all characters of the label title.

57Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set)With this function, you can assign existing tracks or groups to a new group, and also you can a

584 Label a group (see “Adding titles (Title)” (page 53)).• In step 2, the first track must be either the first track of an existing group or a track

592 Turn the jog dial until the destination track number flashes in the display.For the example, since track C will be moved to track “02”, turn the j

6Table of contentsAbout available functions and supplied manuals ...10Recorder OperationLookin

60zIf the track or group has been labeled, slide the jog lever towards > to make the track or group name appear in the display during operation. Sl

61You can erase tracks in a selected group.Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the gr

62Dividing a track (Divide)You can divide a track with a track mark, creating a new track from the part following the track mark. You can also make fi

632 Press the 5-way control key towards FR or FF (turn the jog dial on the remote control) to adjust the point to divide.Pressing the control key (tur

642 Find the track mark by pressing the 5-way control key towards FR slightly.For example, to erase the third track mark, find the beginning of the th

651 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Format”.2 Turn the jog dial until “YES” appears in the display, and then press

66Other operationsChanging the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)You can specify the display of all items in the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic item

67Turning off the beep soundYou can turn off/on the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control.1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Beep”.2

68Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory)The recorder is factory set to automatically store settings for each disc. The recorder autom

69Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)The recorder is factory set to quickly start playback after the playback button is pressed.You can check t

7Various ways of playback ...43Viewing various information ...

70• Even if you select “MD” as the “Disc Mode” setting, the operation mode can only be “Hi-MD” when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc.• The operation mode set in

712 Turn the jog dial until “Reverse” appears in the display, and then press to enter the selection.To turn the setting to normalSelect “Default” in s

72Using the recorder with a computerWhat you can do through connection with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install t

73Power (bus power) is supplied from the USB port of the computer. This allows the recorder to be used without power being supplied from the rechargea

74• If you use the recorder connected to the computer, it is recommended that you insert a fully charged rechargeable battery as a precaution against

75The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software)Disc type Total size Disc management space1)2)1)This is space t

76Additional informationPrecautionsOn safetyDo not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6V jack.On power sources• Use house current or rechargeable ba

77• The battery charging stand and the recorder may become hot during the charging procedure; this, however poses no danger.• Because of the battery’s

78To protect a recorded discTo record-protect a disc, slide open the tab at the side of the disc. In this position, the disc cannot be recorded. To re

79Inputs1)MIC: stereo mini-jack(minimum input level 0.25 mV)Line in:stereo mini-jack for analog input(minimum input level 49 mV)optical (digital) mini

8Troubleshooting and explanations ...80Troubleshooting ...

80Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubleshootingIf a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the

81While recordingSymptom Cause/RemedyThe remaining recording time appears as “–0:00:00” and recording cannot be done, even though 2.0MB of free space

82The lid does not open after recording.• The lid does not open until “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” disappears in the display.“TRACK FULL” appears even before

83Playback sound skips. • The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration., Put the recorder on a stable place.• A very short track may

84There is no R-channel sound output when playing a track recorded from a cassette deck or through an amplifier, or when listening to sound from a cas

85While using group functionSymptom Cause/RemedyThe group function does not operate.• While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to

86 You cannot transfer audio data from your computer that will fill up the remaining recording time on the disc.• The minimum recordable time on a dis

87The recorder does not work or works poorly.• The lid is not firmly closed., Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid.• Moistur

88MessagesIf the following messages flash in the display window on the remote control, check the chart below.Message Meaning/RemedyAVLS NO VOLUME OPER

89DATA SAVE • The recorder is writing information to the system file, such as the recorded data or editing information., Wait until the message disapp

9Software OperationWhat you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage ...98Installing ...

90NO BOOKMARKED TRACK• You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks., Set bookmarks (page 46).NO DIGITAL COPY• You tried to make a copy from a

91PUSH STOP BUTTON• You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the recorder was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable

92TRK FROM PC NO REC• You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been transferred from the computer.• You tried to record in the

93ExplanationsAbout Hi-MD“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format.Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording form

94List of the recording time for each discWhen using a disc in Hi-MD modeWhen recording on the recorderRecording time1)1)Approximate timeRecording mod

95When using a disc in MD modeWhen recording on the recorder Recording time1)1)Approximate timeRecording mode on the recorderCodec/Bit rate80-minute s

96Note on digital recordingThis recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made from pre

97Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputsThe input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect t

98What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStageMD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer

99Software OperationBasic operational flow using an MD WalkmanProviding the required system environment (page 100)Installing the software onto your co