Sony MZ-M100 User Manual

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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Operating Instructions

MZ-M10

Portable MD Recorder MZ-M10

Portable MD Recorder

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Recorder Operation ___________

Software Operation ___________

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

CAUTION — CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

— INVISIBLE LASER

Information

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

For customers who purchased this product in the USA

Owner’s Record

The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top and bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MZ-M10 Serial No.

Product registration

Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg <http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you.

If you have any questions about this product, contact:

— http://www.sony.com/

walkmansupport

— Sony Network Portable Audio

Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669

— Sony Customer Information

Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-M10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This 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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For customers in the USA and Canada only

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837 or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Remote control, Earphones

Notice for users

On the supplied software

• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the

software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

• In no event will SONY be liable for any

financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by 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 replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

• The software provided with this

recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.

• Please note that, due to continued efforts

to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.

• Operation of this recorder with software

other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

• The ability to display specific languages

by the software will depend on the installed OS on your PC. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display. — We do not guarantee all the

languages will be able to be displayed properly on the software.

— User-created characters and some

special characters may not be displayed.

• Depending on the type of the text and

characters, the text shown by the software may not be displayed properly on the device. This is due to: — The capability of the connected

device.

— The device is not functioning

normally.

• SonicStage and the 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 logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and

Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.

• IBM and PC/AT are registered

trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries.

• Pentium is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Intel Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding

technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• All other trademarks and registered

trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

• ™ and ® marks are omitted in this

manual.

• CD and music-related data from

Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe, Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote is a registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the Gracenote

“Powered by

” logo are trademarks of

Gracenote.

On the “Software Operation” section

• In Software Operations section, “Net

MD” refers to the recorder with standard disc inserted and “Hi-MD” refers to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted.

• The displayed items in the illustrations

that appear in this section may differ from the actual items displayed by the software.

• Explanations in this section cover

general Hi-MD/Net MD products. For this reason, some explanations (and some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Hi-MD/Net MD. Please refer to the operating instructions of your Hi-MD/Net MD as well.

On the use of computers

Explanations in this manual assume a familiarity with basic computer operations. For details on the use of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

About available functions and supplied

manuals ...........................................................10

Recorder Operation

Looking at controls .............................................14

Getting started ....................................................17

Recording a disc right away! .............................. 21

Playing a disc right away! ...................................25

Using menus ........................................................27

How to use the menu items .........................................................................27

List of menus ............................................................................................... 28

Various ways of recording ..................................30

Before recording .........................................................................................30

Viewing various information ......................................................................31

Recording from a microphone ....................................................................32

Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) ...................................34

Selecting the recording mode ......................................................................34

Adjusting the recording level manually ...................................................... 35

Adding track marks while recording ...........................................................36

Recording without creating a new group ....................................................37

To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source

(Synchro-recording) ............................................................................... 38

Various ways of playback ...................................39

Viewing various information ......................................................................39

Selecting the play mode ..............................................................................40

Searching for a track (Search) ..................................................................... 43

Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer) .........................................44

Editing recorded tracks ...................................... 46

Before editing ..............................................................................................46

Adding titles (Title Input) ...........................................................................46

Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) .............................49

Releasing a group setting (Group Release) .................................................50

Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) .................................................50

Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) ...................................................52

Dividing a track (Divide) ............................................................................53

Combining tracks (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 a computer .................. 60

What you can do through connection with a computer ...............................60

Connecting the recorder to your computer ..................................................61

Storing non-audio data to a disc ..................................................................62

Viewing non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the

recorder (File List) .................................................................................63

Additional information ........................................ 65

Precautions ..................................................................................................65

Specifications ..............................................................................................67

Troubleshooting and explanations ..................... 69

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................69

Messages .....................................................................................................77

Explanations ................................................................................................81

Software Operation

What you can do with SonicStage/MD Simple

Burner ..............................................................86

Installing ............................................................. 88

Providing the required system environment ............................................... 88

Installing the software onto your computer ................................................89

Using SonicStage ................................................91

Importing audio data ...................................................................................91

Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ............93

Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ...95

Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc ...............................................98

Using SonicStage Help .............................................................................100

Referring to SonicStage Help ...................................................................102

Using MD Simple Burner ...................................104

Before using MD Simple Burner ..............................................................104

Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) ......................105

Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) ...............................106

Other information ..............................................108

Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner ............................................108

On copyright protection ............................................................................109

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................110

Index ......................................................................................................... 113

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

Using the recorder

You can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy listening to the recordings that you made.

This flyer explains the major features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it differs with standard MD Walkman.

Recorder Operation (pages 12 to 85)

This section explains all of the recorder functions. It also gives details on the problems you may encounter while using the recorder and how to solve them, and about what to do when a message appears in the display.

, When you encounter any problems or need more explanation

Refer to “Troubleshooting and explanations” (page 69).

Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Windows)

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 86 to 112)

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 computer screen. Online help explains the detailed operations and information about SonicStage software. You can also refer to online help if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage.

Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Macintosh)

The supplied Hi-MD WAV Importer allows you to import audio data recorded in linearPCM on a Hi-MD Walkman to a Macintosh computer, automatically converting linearPCM audio data to WAV-format.

LinearPCM audio data

Hi-MD WAV Importer

The “Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac” operating instructions

This operating instructions explains the installation and operations of the supplied Hi-MD WAV Importer software.

Checking the supplied accessories

AC power adaptor (1) Remote control (except for the

North American model) (1)

Earphones (1)

A clamp filter is attached to the cord for the North American model.

Stereo microphone (1)

S T

E R

E O

Battery carrying case (1)

USB cable (1)

Clamp filters are not attached to the cord for the Southeast Asian, African, Mexican and tourist models.

Dry battery case (1)

NH-10WM Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1)

Optical cable (except for the North American and Mexican models) (1) Clamp filters (small-size)

• for the North American model (1)

• for the European, Australian, Hong Kong and Korean models (2)

CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner/Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac) (1)* Carrying pouch (1)

* Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

Note

When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.

• Make sure not to sit down with the unit in

your back pocket.

• Make sure not to put the unit into a bag with the

remote control or the earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.

How to use the supplied clamp filters

When using the recorder connected to the computer, make sure to attach the clamp filters in the way described. (You must attach a clamp filter to comply with the applicable EMC standards.) It is unnecessary to attach the clamp filters if you use the unit without connecting it to the computer.

• For the supplied remote control: small-size clamp filter/ESD-SR-110

(for the European, Australian, Hong Kong and Korean models)

• For the optional line cable (RK-G129/RK-G136): small-size clamp filter/

ESD-SR-110 (except for the Southeast Asian, African, Mexican and tourist models)

Refer to step 2 below for the distance from the plug connected to the recorder.

1 Open the clamp filter. 2 Attach the clamp filters as follows.

For the supplied remote control: Wind the cord around the clamp filter once/Approx. 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the plug For the optional line cable: Pass the cord through the clamp filter/Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the plug

3 Close the clamp filter. Make sure the clasps are fully engaged.

Recorder Operation

Looking at controls

The recorder

A MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack B LINE IN (OPT) jack C HOLD switch

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.

D Display window E OPEN switch F Jog dial (N (play)/ENT) G . (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS,

fast forward) button

H Battery compartment I X (pause) button

J VOL (volume) +

, – button

K i (earphones) jack L REC(+N)/T MARK button M •SEARCH/ MENU button

N x (stop) • CANCEL/CHG button O DC IN 3V jack P USB cable connecting jack Q The cover of the USB cable

connecting jack

R Terminals for attaching dry battery

case

There are tactile dots beside the VOL + button and the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.

• indicates a function that requires a slight press of the button. indicates a function that requires pressing the button for 2 seconds or more.

The display window of the recorder

A Operating condition indication display

area Displays the indications of each operating condition.

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 during recording or file transfer from the Windows computer. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode.

E Hi-MD/MD indication

“Hi-MD” lights up when the disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder and “MD” lights up when the disc used in MD mode is inserted in the recorder.

F Battery indication

Shows the approximate remaining battery power. If the batteries are weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing.

G Track number display area H Text information display area

Displays titles, menu items, error messages, etc. Titles are preceded by the following icons.

: track name : artist name* : album name* : group name : disc name

* Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.

I Time display area

Displays the elapsed time, remaining time of the track or disc, etc.

The earphones with a remote control (except for the North American model)

B C

A VOL (volume) +, – control B HOLD switch

Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the remote control. To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function.

C Clip D (group) +, – button E NX (play, pause) button F x (stop) button G . (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS,

fast forward) button

Getting started

Charge the rechargeable battery before using.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

2Insert the NH-10WM

battery compartment lid.

Charging the rechargeable battery.

1Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN

3V on the recorder and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.

AC power adaptor

rechargeable battery E end first.

2Press x • CANCEL/CHG.

To a wall outlet

3Close the lid.1Slide OPEN to open the

“Charging” appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, “Charging” disappears.

x • CANCEL/ CHG

Make sure the cover is closed.

To D C IN 3 V

continued

If the display disappears after a short time, the

•

rechargeable battery is sufficiently charged.

Using the alkaline dry battery for extended operation

• If the rechargeable battery is completely

drained at the start of charging, it will take about 2.5 hours for the rechargeable battery become sufficiently charged. The charging time may vary, depending on the condition of the rechargeable battery.

1 Attach the dry battery case to the recorder.

Rear of the recorder

Make connections.

For USA and Canadian models

Connect the earphones to i.

Connect firmly

To i

2 Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry

battery. Inset the battery

E end first.

For models except USA and Canadian models

Connect the earphones with the remote control to i.

Connect firmly

To i

Unlock the control.

Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote control to unlock the controls.

For USA and Canadian models

HOLD

For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

Notes

• When the rechargeable battery is being

charged, the charging will stop when you operate the recorder.

• Because of the battery’s characteristics, the

capacity of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. In this case, charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal battery life will be restored.

• It is preferable to use the recorder on house

current when recording or editing. When powering the recorder with batteries, make sure to use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.

• When operating the recorder with a dry

battery, make sure it is an alkaline type. Use of another type may result in shorter battery life or cause a deterioration in the performance of the rechargeable battery being used in conjunction with the dry battery.

For models except USA and Canadian models

HOLD

When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery

You can check the battery condition on the display window of the recorder.

Battery power decreasing

Weak battery

The battery is drained. “LOW BATTERY” flashes in the display and the power goes off.

The battery level indicator is approximate. It may be more or less than the indication depending on the operating condition or the operating environment.

Battery life

When recording continuously in Hi-MD mode

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA1))

Disc type Batteries LinearPCM Hi-SP Hi-LP

1GB Hi-MD disc

NH-10WM

LR6

4 5.5 6.5

2 3 3.5

NH-10WM + LR6 6.5 9 11

60/74/80-minute standard disc

NH-10WM 3.5 5.5 6.5

LR6 4 6.5 7.5

NH-10WM + LR6 8 13 15

Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard.

When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery

When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan)

When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

Disc type Batteries LinearPCM Hi-SP Hi-LP MP3

1GB Hi-MD disc NH-10WM 6.5 9.5 11 10

LR6 10.5 15.5 18 16.5

NH-10WM + LR6 20 30 34.5 31.5

60/74/80-minute standard disc

NH-10WM 5.5 9 11 10

LR6 8.5 15 18 16.5

NH-10WM + LR6 16.5 28.5 34.5 31.5

Tracks transferred at 128 kbps

When playing continuously in MD mode

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

Disc type Batteries SP LP2 LP4

60/74/80-minute standard disc

NH-10WM 10 11 12

LR6 17.5 20 21

NH-10WM + LR6 33 37 39.5

Notes

• Stop the recorder before replacing the battery.

• When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be shortened if you repeatedly

make short recordings.

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.

Note

Recording cannot be done in MD mode when you record directly with this recorder without using a Windows computer. You can record in Hi-MD mode on this recorder.

Make connections.

the appropriate jacks.)

1Connect the AC power adaptor to the

recorder and a house current.

AC power adaptor

(Insert the cables firmly and completely into

2Connect the optical cable to the

recorder and an external component.

To a wall outlet

To a digital (optical) out jack

CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc.

Make sure the cover is closed.

To D C IN 3 V

Optical miniplug

Optical cable*

∗ See “Optional accessories”

(page 68).

Optical plug

To LINE IN (OPT)

continued

Insert 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.

Make sure to check the record-protect tab is closed.

Confirm the operation mode.

This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you insert a disc, check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder.

You can record on this recorder only in “Hi-MD mode”. It is not possible to record in “MD mode”. If you want to record in “MD mode”, for example to allow the disc to be played on another component that does not support Hi-MD, connect the recorder to a Windows computer and use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software to record in MD mode (refer to the “Software Operation” section).

“Hi-MD” lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and “MD” lights up when the operation mode is MD.

•

When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD.

• When using a standard disc (60/74/80 minutes), the operation mode can be set as follows.

Disc condition Operation mode

Blank disc

The disc contains material recorded in

Refer to “Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)” (page 58) for the “Disc Mode” setting.

Hi-MD mode

MD mode

The mode set for the “Disc Mode” in the menu.

, When recording on this recorder, set “Disc Mode” to “Hi-

MD” so that the operation mode will be “Hi-MD mode”.

Hi-MD

MD , You cannot use this recorder to record in MD mode.

Recording in “MD mode” is possible if you use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.

Record a disc.

1Select and pause the sound source to

be recorded.

PAUS E

Connected component

2Make sure that the x indication

appears in the display window.

Make sure the x indication is displayed.

3While the recorder is stopped, press

the jog dial (N/ENT) while pressing REC(+N)/T MARK.

“REC” lights up and recording starts.

REC(+N)/ T MARK

Jog dial (N/ENT)

To Press

Stop Press x.

Pause Press X

Remove the disc Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while

A track mark is added at the point where you press X again to resume recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.

Press X again to resume recording.

“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is displayed.)

4Play the source you want to record.

If you insert a previously recorded disc, the recording starts after the existing contents. Track marks are automatically added at the same point as the sound source, and the contents are recorded together as a group.

PAUSE

Connected component

Notes

• When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc,

connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, “NOT ENOUGH POWER TO REC” may appear and recording cannot be done even if the battery level indication shows sufficient remaining power while the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording.

• Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,

vibration-free place during recording.

• If you start recording before the x indication

appears in the display, the first few seconds of the material may not be recorded. Make sure the x indication is displayed before you start recording.

• Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect

the power source while recording, or while “DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is displayed. If you do, the data recorded up to that point may not be recorded to the disc, or data on the disc may be damaged.

• Recording cannot be done when the disc does

not have enough space for recording.

• If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the

battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or editing operation, or while “DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is displayed, then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored.

• The recorder is factory set to make a new

group whenever recording is done. If you do not want to make a group, set “Group REC” to “Off” (page 37).

• To start recording from a specific point on the

disc, pause the recorder at the desired point, and then start recording from that point.

• You can monitor the sound during recording.

Changing the volume level will not affect the recording level.

Playing a disc right away!

Insert a recorded disc.

1Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing

front, and press the lid down to close.

Play a disc.

1Press the jog dial (N/ENT) on the

recorder. Press NX on the remote control.

VOL +, –

Jog dial

(NENT)

2Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume

on the recorder. Turn the VOL +, – control on the remote control.

The volume will be shown in the display.

VOL +, –

., >

+, –

., >

To stop play, press x.

Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing.

will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor).

After you stop the recorder, the recorder

To Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote

control

Stop Press x. Press x. Pause Press X. Press X again to

Select a track directly viewing track number or name

Find the beginning of the current track or the previous track

Find the beginning of the next track

Go backwards or forward

Cue to the next or previous group while playing a track in a group (Group skip)

Start with the first track of the disc

resume play.

Turn the jog dial to select a track, and then press the jog dial

(N/ENT) to enter.

Press .. Press . repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the desired track.

Press >.Press >.

Press and hold . or >. Press and hold . or >.

—Press + or –.

While the recorder is stopped, press the jog dial (N/ENT) for 2 seconds or more.

Remove the disc Press x and open the lid.

Cues to the beginning of every 10th track during playback of the disc with no group settings or during Bookmark play.

Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

Note

The playback sound may skip if:

Press NX. Press NX again to resume play.

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Press .. Press . repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the desired track.

While the recorder is stopped, press NX

Press x and open the lid.

for 2 seconds or more.

• the recorder is subject to strong, repeated

shocks.

• a dirty or scratched disc is played.

When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, sound may drop out for a maximum of about 12 seconds.

Using menus

How to use the menu items

The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. To set the menu items, do the following procedure. If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder, “Menu Mode” appears in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set “Menu Mode” to “Advanced” (all menu items appear) or “Simple” (only basic menu items appear). Refer to “Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)” (page 56) for menu mode setting.

x • CANCEL

Jog dial (N/ENT)

Jog dial

Turn to select Press to enter

1 Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the item. 3 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) to enter the selection. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.

The setting will be entered when you press the jog dial (N/ENT) at the last.

To return the preceding setting

Press x • CANCEL.

To cancel the operation while setting

Press x • CANCEL for 2 seconds or more.

List of menus

The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with the recorder only. Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you enter the menu, and items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1. It is possible to display all menu items only when “Menu Mode” is set to “Advanced”. Menu items with an asterisk (*) are not displayed when “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”. For details, see “Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)” (page 56).

Note

Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings.

The items can be displayed in other languages. For details, refer to “Selecting the display language” (page 59).

Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site

Edit Title Input* Adding a track name, artist name,

Group Set* Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a

GroupRelease* Releases group settings. page 50

Move* Changes the order of tracks or groups. page 50

Erase Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc

Format* Formats the disc and restores it to the

Display Lap Time Displays various information such as

1 Remain

Tr Property

REC Remain

All Remain

Play Mode MainPlayMode Selects tracks by category, such as

Sub PlayMode Selects the type of play, such as single-

Repeat Repeats playback.

Sound Normal Plays with normal sound quality. page 44

Sound EQ Customizes the sound quality.

album name, group name, or disc name.

new group.

contents.

condition it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only).

the recorder status, etc. in the display window.

group name or artist name.

track play or shuffle play.

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page 46

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page 31, page 39

page 40

Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site

REC Settings REC Mode Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-

SP or Hi-LP).

REC Level* Manually adjusts the recording level. page 35

MIC AGC* Sets the microphone recording level

adjustment mode.

MIC Sens* Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit

the source sound.

Time Mark* Adds track marks automatically in a

specific time interval.

Group REC* Selects or deselects creation of a new

group for each recording operation (Group Recording).

SYNC REC* Simplifies operations during digital

recording (Synchro-Recording).

File List — Displays a list of the non-audio data

stored on a disc used in Hi-MD mode.

Option Menu Mode Changes the displayed menu items. page 56

AVLS* Sets a limit on the maximum volume to

protect your hearing.

Beep* Turns the beep sound on or off. page 56

Disc Memory* Stores the recorder settings (Disc

Memory).

Quick Mode* Sets the recorder to start playback

quickly.

Disc Mode Selects MD mode or Hi-MD mode

when a blank disc is inserted.

Contrast* Adjusts the contrast of the display

window.

Jog Dial* Changes the operational direction on the

display when turning the jog dial.

Language Selects the language used in the display. page 59

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Various ways of recording

Before recording

About the operation mode

You can record on this recorder only in “Hi-MD mode”. It is not possible to record in “MD mode”. If you want to record in “MD mode”, for example to allow the disc to be played on another component that does not support HiMD, connect the recorder to a Windows computer and use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software to record in MD mode (refer to the “Software Operation” section).

“Hi-MD” lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and “MD” lights up when the operation mode is MD.

Notes

• When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc,

• Make sure to disconnect the supplied USB

cable before recording. Recording may not occur if the USB cable is connected to the recorder.

• If you start recording before the x indication

appears in the display, the first few seconds of the material may not be recorded. Make sure the x indication is displayed before you start recording.

• Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect

For details on the operation mode for different disc conditions, refer to “Confirm the operation mode.” (page 22).

Selecting the Menu Mode

If the “Simple” menu mode is selected, some menu items will not be displayed. If you cannot find certain menu items while operating the recorder, make sure that the menu mode is set to “Advanced”. For details on selecting the menu mode, see “Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)” (page 56).

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Sony MZ-M100 User Manual

Table of contents

Recorder Operation

Software Operation

About available functions and supplied manuals

Learning more about Hi-MD

Using the recorder

Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Windows)

Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Macintosh)

Checking the supplied accessories

Looking at controls

Getting started

Recording a disc right away!

Playing a disc right away!

Using menus

How to use the menu items

List of menus

Various ways of recording

Before recording