Sony Mzn10 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operations Manual

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LOW BATT  Batteries are weak. 
,Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery 
(page 18).
MEM OVER  You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives 
continuous vibration.
, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.
MENU  You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on 
the recorder.
 You pressed a key on the recorder while selecting a menu on the 
remote control.
NAME FULL  You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track, 
group, or disc. 
 You tried to enter a total of more than approximately 1,700 letters 
for track or disc names. 
NO COPY  You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial 
Copy Management System. You cannot make copies from a 
digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital 
connection. 
,Use analog connection instead (page 31).
NO DISC  You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.
,Insert an MD.
NO EDIT  You selected “ : Erase” with a disc without group setting.
,You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups.
 You selected, “ : Set”, “ : Release”, “Move”, or “Erase” while 
recording.
 You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track 
or group.
 You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder 
cannot combine (a track recorded in stereo and in mono, for 
example). 
 You tried to overwrite a track marks.
No Entry!  You tried to erase a setting in the Personal Disc Memory on a disc 
that contains no settings in the Personal Disc Memory (page 72).
No MARK  You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks.
,Set bookmarks (page 37). Error message Meaning/Remedy 
						

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NO SET  You tried to set Digital Pitch Control while the “AUDIO OUT” 
parameter was set to “LINE OUT”.
,Use the jog dial to set the “AUDIO OUT” parameter to 
“HeadPhone”.
 You tried to make the following settings while recording.
— Personal Disc Memory
— Melody Timer
— Digital Pitch Control
— Recording mode
— Recording level
— Selection of “ : REC” in menu
— Selection of “REC-Posi” during recording to a group.
NoOPERATE  You pressed   + or – while programming a track using the 
remote control.
 You tried to make the Auto Time Mark setting while recording 
through digital connection.
 You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording.
NO SIGNAL  The recorder could not detect digital input signals.
,Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 23).
P/B ONLY  You tried to record or edit on a pre mastered MD (P/B stands for 
“playback”).
,Insert a recordable MD.
PROTECTED  You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record-
protect position.
,Slide the tab back (page 79).
Push STOP  You tried to open the lid while the recorder was storing disc 
information.
,Open the lid only after pressing x and “TOC Edit” has 
disappeared from the display.
READ ERR  The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.
,Reinsert the disc.
REC ERR  Recording was not correctly done.
,Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record 
again.
 The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or 
is not a standard disc.
,Try recording again with another disc.
Rehearsal  You tried to operate a button and or a lever (other than the control) 
on the remote control while the recorder is performing rehearsal 
play during a track division operation. Error message Meaning/Remedy 
						

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SEL Group  You selected “ : Name”, “ : Move”, or “ : Erase” while 
the recorder is stopped or while playing a track that does not 
belong to a group.
,Select a track within a group you want to edit, and then do the 
editing operation again.
SEL Track  You selected “ : Name”, “ : Move”, or “ : Erase” after 
playback has already finished or after END SEARCH was pressed, 
and the recorder has stopped.
,Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track 
first.
TEMP OVER  Heat has built up in the recorder. 
,Let the recorder cool down.
TOC Edit  The MD player is recording information (track start and end 
position) from the memory to the disk. 
,Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player 
to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.
TOC ERR  The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.
,Insert another disc.
,If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 48).
TR FULL  Track number 254 has been reached.
,Erase unnecessary tracks (page 48).
TrPROTECT  You tried to record or edit a track that is protected from erasing. 
,Record or edit on other tracks.
 You tried to edit a track that has been checked out from a 
computer.
,Check the track back in to the computer and then edit. Error message Meaning/Remedy 
						

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Explanations
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the 
recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog 
(line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 22) to record using 
digital (optical) input, and “Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)” (page 31) 
to record using analog (line) input.
NoteTrack marks may be copied incorrectly:
when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.
when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In 
this case, play the source in normal play mode.
when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital 
(optical) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Connectable 
sourceEquipment with an digital (optical) 
output jack (CD player, DVD player, 
etc.)Equipment with an analog (line) 
output jack (Casette deck, radio, 
record player, etc.)
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an 
optical-mini plug) (page 23)Line cable (with 2 phono plugs 
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 31)
Signal from 
the sourceDigital Analog
Even when a digital source (such 
as a CD) is connected, the signal 
sent to the recorder is analog.
Track 
marks
1)
1)You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 48).
Marked (copied) automatically 
 at the same positions as the source 
(when the sound source is a CD or an 
MD).
 after more than 2 seconds of no 
sound (page 95) or low-level segment 
(with a sound source other than a CD 
or an MD).
 when the recorder is paused (3 
seconds of no sound is encountered 
while synchro-recording)Marked automatically 
 after more than 2 seconds of no 
sound (page 95) or low-level 
segment. 
 when the recorder is paused 
while recording.
Recorded 
sound levelSame as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital 
REC level control) (“Adjusting the 
recording level manually”, page 34).Adjusted automatically. Can also 
be adjusted manually (“Adjusting 
the recording level manually”, 
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The meaning of “no sound”
“No sound” descrives a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4.8 mV during analog input 
or less than –89 dB during optical (digital) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the maximum recordable level 
for a MiniDisc)).
Note on digital recording
This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital 
copies to be made from premastered software. You can only make copies from a home-recorded MD by 
using the analog (line out) connections.
Restrictions on the editing of tracks checked out from your 
computer
This unit was designed so that editing functions (i.e., erasing tracks, adding track marks, and 
erasing track marks) do not function for tracks that have been checked out from your computer. 
This is to prevent the loss of check-in authorization by the checked-out tracks. To edit these 
tracks, first check them back into the computer, and then edit them on the computer.
About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3
This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks 
equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce 
high-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support, 
the recorder produces superior results during recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than 
that of existing players.
Premastered software such as CDs or 
MDs.
Digital recording
Home-
recorded 
MDNo 
digital 
recordingRecordable 
MDMicrophone, record player, tuner, etc. (with 
analog output jacks).
Analog recording
No
digital 
recording Recordable 
MDDigital recordingHome-recorded MD
Recordable 
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Recording audio data to 
your computer
You can record audio data to your computer from 
sources such as audio CDs and the Internet (page 104).
On the computer
Listening
You can listen to an audio CD in the CD-
ROM drive of your computer, or audio 
data in the hard disk drive (page 111). Internet Audio CDs 
						

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What is a Net MD?
Net MD is a standard that enables the transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc 
device. To use this Net MD with your computer requires a software application called 
“SonicStage”.
SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in the computer and 
functions for playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and 
transferring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer. It is an 
integrated software application with a variety of functions for enjoying music.
Editing
You can easily edit audio data or add 
labels from the keyboard (page 107).
Transferring audio data to 
the Net MD
You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD 
(page 108).
Creating a music 
library
You can create a music library of your 
favorite songs on your computer.To  a  N e t  M D
Software Operation 
						

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Basic Operations
Basic operational flow using the Net MD
The following is the basic steps that you will take following the purchase of your recorder. 
Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for use of your recorder as 
a Net MD. Do the following steps, and refer to the indicated pages for details.
1 Providing the required system 
environment.
(page 99)
2 Installing the software onto your 
computer.
(page 100)
3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer.
(page 103)
4 Storing audio data to your computer.
In this manual, recording from an audio CD is explained.
(page 104)
5 Transferring audio data from your 
computer to an MD (Check-out).
(page 108)
6 Listening to an MD.
You can listen to audio data that have been checked out from your computer to your Net 
MD.
(page 111) 
						

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Providing the required system environment
System requirements
The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software 
for the Net MD.
This software is not supported by the following environments:
Macintosh
Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional
Windows 2000 versions other than Professional
Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition
Windows NT
Windows 95
Personally constructed PCs or operating systems
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
NotesWe do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.
We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all 
computers.
Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible
 CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher 
is recommended.)
 Hard disk drive space
1): 120 MB or more
 RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)
1)See page 117 for details.
Others
 CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
 Sound Board
 USB port (supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (previously USB 1.1))
Operating 
SystemFactory installed:
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows 
Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second 
Edition
Display High Color (16bit) or greater, 800 × 480 dots or more (800 × 600 dots 
or more is recommended)
Others  Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services
 Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing 
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Installing the software onto your computer
This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver.1.5 software supplied with your 
Net MD.
Before installing the software
1 Make sure to note the following before installing the software.
Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before the installation!
The SonicStage software may not correctly load or operate if the dedicated USB 
cable is connected to your computer during the installation.
Close all other Windows applications before starting the installation!
Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demand large 
amounts of system resources.
2 Depending on the following operating system or software already installed 
on your computer, refer to the reference pages before installing the 
software.
Windows XP
, page 114
 To install this software, you must log on with a 
user name with “Computer Administrator”.
 If you perform the “System Restore” function in 
the Windows “System Tools” menu, the tracks 
managed by SonicStage may become corrupted 
and rendered unplayable.
Windows Millennium Edition
, page 115
 If you perform the “System Restore” function of 
the Windows “System Tools” menu, the tracks 
managed by SonicStage may become corrupted 
and rendered unplayable.
Windows 2000
, page 115
 You must log on as “Administrator” before 
installing the software.
OpenMG Jukebox, 
SonicStage, or SonicStage 
Premium
, page 116
 Depending on the version of your software, the 
existing software may be overwritten by the new 
version or it may co-exist with SonicStage 
Ver.1.5. As the installation process will depend 
on the version, see the reference page for details.