2-669-084-11 (2) Operating Instructions MZ-RH1 MZ-M200 Hi-MD Walkman® Portable MD Recorder “WALKMAN“ and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. © 2006 Sony Corporation MZ-RH1/MZ-M200.GB.2-669-084-11(2) WARNING Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE To reduce the risk of fire or electric LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, shock, do not expose this apparatus INCIDENTAL OR to rain or moisture. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR Do not install the appliance in a confined EXPENSES RESULTING FROM space, such as a bookcase or built-in ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR cabinet. THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, For customers who purchased table-cloths, curtains, etc. And do not place this product in the USA lighted candles on the apparatus. Owner’s Record To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, The serial number is located at the rear of do not place objects filled with liquids, such the disc compartment lid and the model as vases, on the apparatus. number is located at the rear. Record the serial and the model numbers Certain countries may regulate disposal in the space provided below. Refer to them of the battery used to power this product. whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Please consult with your local authority. regarding this product. Model No. _______________________ Caution Serial No. _______________________ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Product registration CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER Please register this product on line at RADIATION WHEN OPEN www.sony.com/walkmanreg <http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg> AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Proper registration will enable us to send CAUTION – CLASS 1M INVISIBLE you periodic mailings about software LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH If you have any questions about this product, OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS contact: www.sony.com/walkmansupport CAUTION Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 1-(866)-456-7669 replaced. Replace only with the same or Sony Customer Information Services Center equivalent type. 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 2 MZ-RH1/MZ-M200.GB.2-669-084-11(1) For the customers in the USA and Declaration of Conformity Canada only Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-RH1, MZ-M200 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Responsible Party: Sony Electronics BATTERIES Inc. Lithium-ion batteries are Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, recyclable. CA 92127 USA You can help preserve our Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 environment by returning your used rechargeable This device complies with Part 15 of batteries to the collection and recycling the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to location nearest you. the following two conditions: (1) This For more information regarding device may not cause harmful recycling of rechargeable batteries, call interference, and (2) this device must toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// accept any interference received, www.rbrc.org/ including interference that may cause Caution: Do not handle damaged or undesired operation. leaking Lithium-ion batteries. The validity of the CE marking is restricted This equipment has been tested and found to to only those countries where it is legally comply with the limits for a Class B digital enforced, mainly in the countries EEA device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC (European Economic Area). Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Disposal of Old Electrical & interference in a residential installation. Electronic Equipment This equipment generates, uses, and can (Applicable in the European Union radiate radio frequency energy and, if not and other European countries with installed and used in accordance with the separate collection systems) instructions, may cause harmful interference This symbol on the product or to radio communications. However, there on its packaging indicates that is no guarantee that interference will not this product shall not be treated occur in a particular installation. If this as household waste. Instead equipment does cause harmful interference it shall be handed over to the to radio or television reception, which can applicable collection point for be determined by turning the equipment the recycling of electrical and electronic off and on, the user is encouraged to try to equipment. By ensuring this product is correct the interference by one or more of disposed of correctly, you will help prevent the following measures: potential negative consequences for the – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. environment and human health, which could – Increase the separation between the otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste equipment and receiver. handling of this product. The recycling – Connect the equipment into an outlet on of materials will help to conserve natural a circuit different from that to which the resources. For more detailed information receiver is connected. about recycling of this product, please – Consult the dealer or an experienced contact your local Civic Office, your radio/TV technician for help. household waste disposal service or the shop You are cautioned that any changes or where you purchased the product. modifications not expressly approved in this Applicable accessories: Remote control, manual could void your authority to operate Earphones this equipment. 3 MZ-RH1/MZ-M200.GB.2-669-084-11(1) For the customers in Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland Table of Contents Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein Notice for Users ....................................6 chemisch afval (KCA). What you can do with this product ......8 Getting Started For the customers in Russia Checking the supplied ������������������������� accessories ...........................................9 ������������������� Guide to Parts and Controls ...............12 �������������� Preparing a Power Source .................14 �������������������� ����� The types of discs that you can use .......................................................17 ������������������������������� About the recorder operation modes 17 ������������������ Using the recorder with a computer What you can do through connection with a computer .................................18 Installing the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software ..................................19 System requirements ................................19 Installing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner onto your computer .................................20 Connecting the recorder to your computer .............................................21 Using SonicStage ...............................23 Importing audio data ................................23 Transferring audio data from your computer to the recorder ..........................................24 Transferring audio data from the recorder to your computer ..........................................25 Viewing SonicStage Help .........................26 Using MD Simple Burner ....................27 Recording using the recorder operations (Simple mode) .........................................27 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) ......................................28 Storing non-audio data to a disc .......30 4 MZ-RH1/MZ-M200.GB.2-669-084-11(1) Table of Contents Recording on a disc Using the Menu Recording on a disc ...........................31 Using the Menu ................................49 Displayed items during recording .....35 Menus for recording ...........................50 Recording from externally connected Adjusting the recording level manually ...52 component ..........................................37 Menu for playback ...............................53 Menus for editing ................................54 Playing a disc Menus on the recorder ..............................54 Menus on the remote ................................54 Playing a disc ......................................39 Moving a track on a disc ..........................56 Displayed items during playback .......41 Changing the order of a group on a disc ..56 Selecting the play mode .....................43 Adding titles (Title Input) ........................57 Playing tracks in the selected play mode ..43 Option menus ......................................58 Listening to selected tracks only Setting the clock .......................................61 (Bookmark Play) .....................................43 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ...44 Listening to a section of a track repeatedly Troubleshooting (A-B Repeat) ...........................................44 Troubleshooting ..................................62 Adjusting the sound ...........................45 Messages .............................................71 Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual-Surround) ...................45 Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Additional Information Equalizer) ................................................45 Normalizing the playback sound level Precautions .........................................75 automatically (Dynamic Normalizer) ......46 Specification .......................................78 Explanations .......................................80 Editing Index ....................................................85 Dividing a track (Divide) .....................47 Adjusting the dividing point before dividing a track (Divide Rehearsal) .......................47