To Stop Pause Remove the disc
Press Press x. Press X1). Press X again to resume recording. Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while SYSTEM FILE WRITING flashing in the display.)
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.
If the recording does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages
14, 18). Make sure the disc is not record-protected (pages 22, 85). Premastered discs cannot be recorded over. Notes
Note the following when recording from a
portable CD player: Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out when the AC power adaptor is disconnected. If this is the case, connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source. On some portable CD players, optical output may not be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or G-PROTECTION). If this is the case, turn off the anti-skip function. Electronic Shock Protection
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, NotENOUGH 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 when the disc indication is still rotating in the display, the first few seconds of the material may not be recorded. Make sure that the disc indication has stopped rotating before you start recording. Do not change the rechargeable battery during operation even if the recorder is connected to AC power adaptor. The operation may stop. Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while recording or SYSTEM FILE WRITING is flashing in the display. 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. SYSTEM FILE WRITING flashes while data of the recording (the tracks start and end points, etc.) is being recorded. 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 SYSTEM FILE WRITING appears in the display, then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored.

Adjusting the recording level manually
The recording level is adjusted automatically while recording. If necessary, you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording.

Jog dial NAVI/MENU zREC

better sound quality, record in normal stereo (SP) or LP2 stereo mode. 2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sounds from left and right will be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable disc
Audio components that support the linear PCM stereo, Hi-SP stereo and Hi-LP stereo mode are indicated by the or logo mark. Audio components that support the LP2 stereo and LP4 stereo mode are indicated by the or logo mark.
While pressing X, press and slide zREC. The recorder stands by for recording. Enter the menu and select REC Set - RECVolume - Manual. Play the source.
While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by turning the jog dial. Set the level so that the meter segments light up around 12dB segment. If a high sound level causes the level meter to reach the OVER segment, lower the recording level. Each level meter shows the following. Upper L channel input level Lower R channel input level
Adding track marks while recording
You can add track marks (track number) while recording to divide the material into separate parts, that allow you to go to specific track quickly and easily.

T MARK

Press X again to start recording. If your source is an externally connected component, play the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded, and then start recording.
Adding track marks manually
While the recorder is recording, press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark.
To switch back to automatic level control Select Auto(AGC) in step 2.
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark)
Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector or a microphone. This function is convenient for recording long period of time, such as lectures, meetings, etc.

You cannot adjust the left and right channel

levels separately.

Once you stop recording, the recorder will
revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a recording operation. To adjust the recording level manually during synchro-recording, do steps 1 to 4 of the procedure in this section with SYNC REC is set to SYNC Off. Afterwards, set SYNC REC setting to SYNC On, and start recording (page 42).
While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, enter the menu and select REC Set - Time Mark On. Turn the jog dial until the desired time interval appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. One rotation changes the time setting (Time:) by 1 minute, within the range of 1 to 60 minutes.
To cancel Time Mark Select Off in step 1. Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording
When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Time Mark:
Using the group function when recording
What is the group function? The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The group function is convenient for playback of discs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded. What is a disc with group settings? The recorder can operate various functions in units of group; that is tracks that have been recorded on a disc as part of separate groups, as shown below.
Before group settings are made Disc
The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed. Example: Eight minutes of recording has been completed when the Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 8minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.
When the time interval set for Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time:
The recorder adds track marks when the set Time Mark time interval has elapsed. Example: Three minutes of recording has been completed when the Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 5minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.
T appears before the time display for track marks added by Time Mark. Notes

12131415

Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1. Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2. Track 13 to15 are assigned to group 3. Track 6 to 7 are assigned to no group.
After group assignments have been made Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

7 12345

If you add a track mark by pressing T MARK
or X, etc. while recording, Time Mark will begin automatically adding track mark each time the selected time interval as elapsed. The setting is canceled when you connect a digital optical cable to the recorder.

Slide the jog lever repeatedly until the destination track number flashes in the display. For the example, since track C will be moved to track 02, slide the jog lever until 003 t Tr02 appears in the display.
Moving track number 2 in group 1 to track number 3 in group 2
Press the jog lever to enter the selection. The track moves to the selected destination track.
Do step 1 of Changing the order of a track on a disc (page 64). When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track into a different group, slide the jog lever repeatedly until the destination group appears in the display, and then press the jog lever.
Slide the jog lever repeatedly until the destination track number appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
Example: When moving the track to the track number 03 in the second group (GP02).
Changing the order of a group on a disc
While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change, enter the menu and select Edit Move - : Move. The group number to which the currently playing track belongs appears in the display. Slide the jog lever to select the destination point on the disc, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
Example: When moving the first group (01) to the second group (02).
While playing the track you want to move, enter the menu and select Edit - Move - : Move.
Turn the jog dial until the destination track number flashes in the display.
If 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. Slide the jog lever towards. to return to the track or group number display. Note If all tracks are moved out of the group, the group automatically disappears from the disc.
Press NENT to enter the selection. The track moves to the selected destination track.
Moving a track in a disc with group settings
Do step 1 of Changing the order of a track on a disc (page 66). When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track to a different group, turn the jog dial until the destination group appears in the display, and then press NENT.
While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change, enter the menu and select Edit Move - : Move. Turn the jog dial to select the destination point on the disc, and then press NENT to enter the selection.
Example: Moving the first group in the disc (Group01) to the position between the second (Group02) and the third (Group03) group.
Turn the jog dial until the destination track number appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.
If the track or group has been labeled, press the 5-way control key towards > to make the track or group name appear in the display during operation. Press the control key towards. to return to the track or group number display.

Press the 5-way control key towards. or > to adjust the point to divide. Pressing the control key moves the dividing point forward or backwards. The dividing point can be moved up to a maximum of 8 seconds forward or backwards from the point T MARK was pressed in step 1.
The dividing point shifts a maximum of 8 seconds forward or backwards.
Adjusting the dividing point before dividing a track (Divide Rehearsal)
The point T MARK is pressed in step 1.
While playing, press T MARK for 2 seconds or more. Four seconds of the track from the point T MARK is pressed is played back repeatedly.
The point T MARK is pressed.
The moved four-second interval plays back repeatedly.
Four seconds of the track plays back repeatedly.
Press NENT to enter the dividing point.
You can use the Speed Control function during the Divide Rehearsal function. This allows you to reduce the playback speed (page 56) to carry out the division more accurately.
To add track marks while recording (except while synchro-recording) Press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to add a track mark. You can use Time Mark to add track marks automatically at specified intervals (except while digital recording) (page 39).
Combining tracks (Combine)
When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows. This operation can be done on the recorder only.
Find the track mark by pressing the 5way control key towards. slightly. For example, to erase the third track mark, find the beginning of the third track. 00:00 appears in the display. MARK appears in the display for a few seconds. Press T MARK to erase the mark. MARK OFF appears in the display. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined.
You cannot erase a track mark on a track that
has been transferred from your computer. You cannot erase a track mark on a track that has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording mode.
When a track mark is erased when you combine two tracks, the recording date and title of the second track changes to those of the first track. Note When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that are assigned into different groups, the second track is re-assigned into the group containing the first track. In addition, if you combine a track that is assigned to a group with a track that is not assigned to a group (two consecutive tracks), the second track takes the same registration setting as the first track.

Erase a track mark

Track numbers decrease 5-way control key (.) T MARK
While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press X to pause.

Formatting the disc (Format)
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the condition it was in at the time of purchase. You can use this function only when using a disc in Hi-MD mode.
Disc type 1GB Hi-MD disc After disc formatting NO TRACK appears. All data including non-audio data will be erased. NOTE: Transfer authorization of the transferred tracks can be restored by inserting the disc into the recorder and connecting the recorder to the computer. 60/74/80minute standard disc BLANKDISC appears. All data including non-audio data will be erased. You can then use the disc again in either MD mode or Hi-MD mode. NOTE: Transfer authorization of the transferred tracks will decrease by one.
While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select Edit Format. Slide the jog lever repeatedly until YES appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection. When formatting completes, NO TRACK appears in the display if a 1GB Hi-MD disc is inserted in the recorder, or BLANKDISC appears if a standard disc in Hi-MD mode is inserted.
By formatting a disc, all data (including nonaudio data) will be erased. If you think a disc contains such data, insert the disc into the recorder and connect the recorder to the computer to check the contents of the disc. If you format a disc, the transferred tracks on the disc will also be erased and the number of transfer authorizations for those tracks will be decreased by one. To prevent the reduction in transfer authorizations, restore the transfer authorization by transferring the tracks to the computer again before formatting the disc. The operation mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software.
While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select Edit Format. Turn the jog dial until YES appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

Other operations

Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)
You can specify the display of all items in the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic items (Simple mode). Refer to List of menus (page 29) to check the menu items that cannot be displayed.

DISPLAY Jog lever

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.

Specifications

Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 W (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Recording and playback time
If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) When using HMD1G (1GB disc): Maximum 34 hours in Hi-LP stereo When using MDW-80 in Hi-MD mode: Maximum 10 hours and 10 min. in Hi-LP stereo When using MDW-80 in MD mode: Maximum 160 min. in monaural Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo

Revolutions

350 rpm to 3,000 rpm (CLV)

Error correction

Hi-MD: LDC (Long Distance Code)/BIS (Burst Indicator Subcode) MD: ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code)

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz

Sampling rate converter

Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz

Coding

Hi-MD: ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding 3 plus) MD: ATRAC ATRAC3 LP2/LP4

Modulation system

Hi-MD: 1-7RLL (Run Length Limited)/PRML (Partial Response Maximum Likelihood) MD: EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz 3 dB

Inputs1)

MIC: stereo mini-jack (minimum input level 0.13 mV) Line in: stereo mini-jack for analog input (minimum input level 49 mV) optical (digital) mini-jack for optical (digital) input

Optional accessories

Optical Cable POC-151HG, POC-152HG, POC-MZ1, POC-MZ2, POC-15B, POC-15AB, POCDA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Stereo Microphones ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957 MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones* SRS-series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc HMD1G Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country. When using optional headphones, use only headphones/earphones with stereo mini plugs. You cannot use headphones/ earphones with micro plugs.

While editing

Symptom NotENOUGH POWER TO EDIT appears and editing cannot be done on a 1GB Hi-MD disc. Cause/Remedy Editing is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even when the battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechanism that disables editing 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 editing. , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.
The lid does not open. The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing, or the battery have been exhausted. , Set the power sources again, or replace the exhausted battery with new ones. Editing cannot be done. The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has occurred during editing. , The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the editing operation again. Non-audio data cannot be erased with the Erase function. , Confirm the contents by connecting the recorder to your computer. If it is okay to delete the contents, then perform the Format function (page 73).
Non-audio data cannot be erased
Symptom Tracks cannot be combined.
Cause/Remedy This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the tracks are scattered and the length of each track is short*, you may not be able to combine the tracks.
* Combining tracks of the following lengths may not be possible. Hi-MD mode Linear PCM stereo: 9 seconds or less Hi-SP stereo: 8 seconds or less Hi-LP stereo: 32 seconds or less MD mode SP stereo: 12 seconds or less LP2 stereo/Monaural: 24 seconds or less LP4 stereo: 48 seconds or less
You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording modes, e.g., a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in monaural; nor can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection. The disc cannot edit on other component. The component does not support MDLP or Hi-MD. , Edit on other component that support MDLP or Hi-MD.

Difference Connectable source Usable cord Signal from the source Digital (optical) input Equipment with a digital (optical) output jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-mini plug) (page 21) Digital Analog (line) input Equipment with an analog (line) output jack (Casette deck, radio, record player, etc.) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug) (page 37) Analog Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog.
Marked automatically Track marks1) Marked (copied) automatically after more than 2 seconds of no at the same positions as the source sound (page 100) or low-level (when the sound source is a CD or an segment. MD). when the recorder is paused while after more than 2 seconds of no sound recording. (page 100) 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) Recorded sound level Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) (Adjusting the recording level manually, page 38). Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually (Adjusting the recording level manually, page 38).

1) You

can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (Combining tracks (Combine), page 72).
Note Track 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.
What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage
What you can do with MD Simple Burner
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the computer.

MD Walkman

Audio CD
What you can do with SonicStage
SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an MD.

Audio CD Import Transfer

Music files in the MP3,WAV formats
Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman
MD Simple Burner SonicStage
Providing the required system environment (page 108)
Installing the software onto your computer (page 109)
Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see Recorder Operation)
Importing audio data to your computer (page 115)
Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 111)
Transferring audio data from your computer (page 117)

Listening to an MD

Installing
Providing the required system environment

System requirements

The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software for the MD Walkman. 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: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.) RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Others CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) Sound Board USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or higher, dots or better (dots or better is recommended) Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files

Display Others

This software is not supported by the following environments:
OSs other than the indicated above 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 Macintosh Notes We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software.
Installing the software onto your computer
Before installing the software Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CDROM. If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be overwritten by the new version. The new version retains the functions of the older version, but with new functions added. If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will co-exist with the new version. You will still be able to use music data registered by an older software version even after SonicStage has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you back up your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library] [Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help. If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software.

Managing and editing imported tracks
To Change information related to CD information downloading Edit an album Delete the tracks SonicStage Help [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing Settings for Getting CD information] [Managing Tracks and Albums] [Creating/Editing Albums]
Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing the for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files]

Backing up audio data

We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement. To Back up audio data in My Library Look up about SonicStage backup SonicStage Help [Backing Up My Library] [Backing Up Data to a Disk] [Backing Up My Library] [FAQ-About SonicStage Backup Tool]
To Look up troubleshooting procedure SonicStage Help [Additional Information] [Troubleshooting]

When you want to know

To Look up unknown words SonicStage Help [Additional Information] [Glossary]
Look up the kinds of audio data [Overview] [Content Handled Within SonicStage] that can be managed by SonicStage Look up the kinds of functions that can be used with SonicStage [Overview] [Features]

Other information

Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.
Click [Start][Control Panel]*.
[Settings][Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Click [SonicStage 2.x.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the Currently Installed Programs list, and then click [Change and Remove]*.
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted.
[Change/Remove] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, [Add/Remove] in the case of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
Note When you install SonicStage Ver. 2.x/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module x.x is installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module x.x since it may be used by other software.

On copyright protection

The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution, some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback. For example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited.
Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner.
1 Check the symptoms in this Troubleshooting section. 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references.
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Computer Manufacturer: Model: Type: Desktop type / Laptop type Name of operating system: RAM capacity: Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) Capacity of the drive: Free space: Version of the software SonicStage Ver. 2.x1) MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.02) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used Manufacturer: Model: Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other ( ) Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other ( If another device with USB connection is used Name of the device (or devices):
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window. To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to [CONFIG] [Version] in the MD Simple Burner window.
The software cannot be installed onto your computer
Problem The installation was not successful. Cause/Remedy You are using an OS that does not support this software. tSee page 108 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running, a malfunction may occur. This is especially true for programs that require large amounts of system resources, such as virus-check software. There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk. tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard disk.

The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. stopped before it has completed. t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt] key. If an error message has appeared, press the [Enter] key. The installation will resume. If there is no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait a little while longer. The progress bar on the display The installation is progressing normally. Please wait. is not moving. The access lamp The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your CD drive or system environment. has not lit for a few minutes.
Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer
Problem Your computer does not recognize the MD Walkman. Cause/Remedy The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer. tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly. tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman. If the computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman, disconnect the cable, restart the computer, and then make the connection again. A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman. tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not be installed. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD-ROM. The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. The connections are made through a USB hub. tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to the USB connector on the computer.
It takes time to recognize SonicStage. Please wait. Even though the dedicated USB cable is used to connect The other application software is running. the MD Walkman to the tReconnect the supplied dedicated USB cable after a computer, the display on the while. If the computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman does not indicate MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart it is connected. the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable again. Even though your computer recognize the MD Walkman, it does not operate normally. The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. The connections are made through a USB hub. tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to the USB connector on the computer.

Numerics

6-Band Equalizer 53
EMD service 108 Erasing a whole disc 69 groups 68 tracks 68
Accessories optional 87 supplied 12 ATRAC3plus 100 AVLS 74

For other Service and User Manuals, go to www.ManualDepot.com

Battery life

When recording continuously in Hi-MD mode
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA1))

Disc type 1GB Hi-MD disc

Batteries
Linear PCM 3.5 2.3.5 4.5 8

Hi-SP 5 3.5 8.7 12

Hi-LP 8 14

NH-10WM2)

LR63) NH-10WM + LR6
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Notes on chip component replacement Never reuse a disconnected chip component. Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 C during repairing. Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times). Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.
60/74/80-minute standard disc
NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6

1) Measured

in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. 2) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) STAMINA alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan)
When recording continuously in MD mode
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)
Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc

SP Stereo

5.12.5

LP2 Stereo

6.5 8.5 15

LP4 Stereo

7.5 9.5 17
When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode
Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6

Linear PCM 9 14

Hi-SP 8.24.5 8.5 14.5 23

Hi-LP 19 30

When playing continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc

SP Stereo 27

LP2 Stereo 10.31.5

LP4 Stereo 36

On power sources
For use in your house: For the supplied battery
charging stand, use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.

Polarity of the plug

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT LA SCURIT! SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM- POSANTS QUE PAR DES PICES SONY DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLMENTS PUBLIS PAR SONY.

MZ-NH900 SECTION 2 GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction manual.

Looking at controls

The recorder
qs qd 3 qg qf qk ql qh qj q; qa
A NAVI/ MENU button Press lightly to go to the NAVI (navigation) setting mode. Press for 2 seconds or more to go to MENU setting mode. B Battery compartment C Jog dial
Operation Press towards. Press towards > Press towards VOL +1) or VOL.

1) There

Function find the beginning of the previous track, rewind find the beginning of the next track, fast forward volume
Press NENT 1) play, enter
J GROUP button K zREC (record) switch L OPEN switch M Display window N T MARK button O USB cable connecting jack P LINE IN (OPT) jack Q MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack There is a tactile dot beside the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. R 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. S i (headphones/earphones)/LINE OUT jack
are tactile dots beside the

D 5-way control key

NENT and VOL + buttons.
E Terminals for attaching dry battery case F Terminal for attaching the battery charging stand G DC IN 3V jack H X (pause) button I x (stop) CANCEL/CHG button
The display window of the recorder
A Character information display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc. B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication C Hi-MD/MD indication Hi-MD lights up when the operation mode of the recorder is in Hi-MD mode and MD lights up when the operation mode is in MD mode.
D REC indication Lights up during recording or file transfers from the computer. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. E Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. If the batteries are weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. F Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording or playing.
G Track mode (PCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP, SP, LP2, LP4, MONO) indication H Sub play mode/Repeat play indications Shows the selected Sub play mode (single-track play, shuffle play, etc.) or Repeat play. I Main play mode indications Shows the selected main play mode (group play, program play, etc.).
The headphones/earphones with a remote control
F Clip See Using the clip for the remote control. G HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. H DISPLAY button I P-MODE/ button J SOUND button

A B C D E

F G H I J
A Volume Control (VOL +, ) Turn to adjust the volume. B x (stop) button C Jog lever (NX/ENT,., >)

All lit

Hi-MD E SYNC R C Hi-SPLP 24 PCMMONO 1SHUFA-B PGM

All off

Microcomputer version display

003 Ver *.***

*.***: Microcomputer version
When the X key is pressed and hold down, the display at that time is held so that display can be checked. 3. RELEASING THE TEST MODE Procedure: 1. If a Simple Burner has run on the PC, finish it (including the one that is resident in the task tray). 2. Start the TestMode_Enter_For_900_800_700_600_600D_ Ver***.exe. 3. Insert the fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable battery (NH10WM). 4. Open and close the top panel of the main unit to wait until the system reading finished. 5. Connect the main unit and PC by USB cable. 6. Check by device manager screen that the set is recognised to your PC normally. 7. Click the [Exit TestMode] button on the screen of application 8. Disconnect the USB cable, when OK message is displayed on the application screen. 9. Remove the battery.
Screen of the PC application TestMode_Enter_For_900_800_ 700_600_600D_Ver***.exe (*** is version number)
Note: Once the test mode is activated with this application, the test mode is then activated forcibly by only turning on the power. After the repair completed, be sure to release the test mode by using this application once more.
4. CONFIGURATION OF THE TEST MODE Flow of the test mode:

Display Check Mode

5. MANUAL MODE This is mode to adjust or check the operation of the set by function. Operation of The Manual Mode 1. Enter the test mode (Display Check mode). 2. Press the [VOL+] key to activate the Manual mode where the LCD displays as shown below.

Display

Version display All lit All off Version display.

Manual Mode

[VOL +] key x key

0 Manual

Overall Adjustment Mode

Number of 1000th place

[VOL --] key x key

0 AdjF**

Key Check Mode

[GROUP] key

Open the lid
3. During each test, the optical pick-up moves outward or inward while the > or. key is pressed for several seconds respectively. 4. Each test item is assigned with a four-digit item number; 1000th place is a top item, 100th place is a major item, 10th place is a medium item, and unit place is a minor item. The values adjusted in the test mode are written to the nonvolatile memory (for the items where adjustment was made). 5. To quit the Manual mode, press the x key and return to the Display Check mode. Flow of manual mode operation:

130 Temp

3. Press the > key once to select the item number 0131 and display as follows.

131 ###S**

adjustment value (hexadecimal)
3. Unless specified otherwise, supply DC 1.5 V from battery terminals (CL431: BATT+, CL432: BATT). 2. ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCE Adjustment must be done with the following order. Adjustment order: 1. Entering the test mode 2. Initialize the adjustment value 3. Setting the temperature correction value 4. Power supply voltage adjustment 5. Charge function check 6. Laser power check 7. Setting the adjustment values 8. Servo Overall adjustment 9. Resume clear 10. Releasing the test mode 3. ADJUSTMENT OF THE EACH ITEM 3-1. Entering The Test Mode Refer to the SECTION 4. TEST MODE. 3-2. Initialize The Adjustment Value Procedure: 1. In the test mode (Display Check mode), press the [VOL--] key to enter the Overall adjustment mode. 2. Press the [T MARK] key and display 911 ResOK?. 3. Press the X key to display 911 Reset! and initialize the adjustment values. 4. Press the x key and back to Display Check mode.
4. Measure the ambient temperature. 5. Adjust with [VOL+]/[VOL--] keys so that the adjusted value (hexadecimal value) becomes the ambient temperature. (example: 25 C = 19h) 6. Press the X key to write the adjusted value. 7. Press the x key four times and back to the Display Check mode. 3-4. Power Supply Voltage Adjustment Adjustment must be done with the following order. 3-4-1. Setting Procedure: 1. Enter the test mode (Display Check mode), and make sure that the power supply voltage is 1.2 V. 2. Press the [VOL+] key to enter the Manual mode. 3. Press the [VOL+] key twice to display as follows.

2 POWER

4. Press the > key once, press the [VOL+] key once, and press the > key once again to display as follows.

210 PwrAdj

5. Repeat the next procedures (3-4-2. PwrAdj Adjustments), and adjust all contents of table 3-4-1. PwrAdj Specifications.
3-4-2. PwrAdj adjustments Repeat the following procedures and adjust all contents of table 34-1. PwrAdj Specifications.
Example Display (Item No. 2211)

211 AD **

Procedure: 1. Connect the digital voltmeter to measuring point (refer to the following table) and ground (CL433). 2. Press the > key to change the item number. 3. Adjust with [VOL+]/[VOL--] keys so that the value of digital voltmeter becomes specification value. 4. Press the X key to write the adjusted value. 5. Press the > key to select the next item. 6. Repeat adjustment from step 1 until item number 2233.

IC(BCLK)

2.2 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

354 ns
500 mV/DIV, 500 ns/DIV 1 V/DIV, 100 ns/DIV
MAIN board is multi-layer printed board. However, the patterns of intermediate-layer have not been included in this diagrams. Lead Layouts surface
IC501 ra (FE) (MD Play Mode)

IC(MCLK)

Lead layout of conventional IC

CSP (chip size package)

A : B+ Line. Total current is measured with MD installed. Power voltage is dc 1.5 V and fed with regulated dc power supply from battery terminal. Voltages and waveforms are dc with respect to ground in playback mode. no mark : PLAYBACK : Impossible to measure Voltages are taken with a VOM (Input impedance 10 M). Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances. Waveforms are taken with a oscilloscope. Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances. Circled numbers refer to waveforms. Signal path. E : PLAYBACK j : REC J : OPTICAL IN F : LINE IN d : USB input from PC G : USB output to PC N : MIC IN Abbreviation EE : East European model

2.5 Vp-p

Approx. 280 mVp-p 100 mV/DIV, 500 ns/DIV

1 V/DIV, 50 ns/DIV

IC501 rs (TE) (MD Play Mode)

IC301 q; (LRCK)

Approx. 100 mVp-p

2.3 Vp-p 22.8 s

200 mV/DIV, 500 ns/DIV

1 V/DIV, 10 s/DIV

IC801 <zb, (FS4)

2.6 Vp-p 88 ns

1 mV/DIV, 50 ns/DIV
IC801 <zmv (FS256_OUT)

2.3 Vp-p 5.7 s

1 mV/DIV, 2 s/DIV

IC801 <czz (OSCO)

2.6 Vp-p 44 ns

1 V/DIV, 20 ns/DIV

6-4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN Section (1/9) See page 38 for IC Block Diagrams.
XRST_MTR_DRV XRST_MTR_DRV C714 0.1 SLD_CON_W SLD_CON_W SLD_CON_V SLD_CON_V SLD_CON_U SLD_CON_U LLSLD_PWM SLD_PWM SLD_MON_U SLD_MON_U SLD_MON_V SLD_MON_V SLD_MON_W SLD_MON_W
SLD_CON_W TF1 TF1 TR1 TR1 R706 2.2k R707 2.2k R708 2.2k M702
PGND2 VMR2 PGNDW2 VMU2 WO2 PGNDUV2 VMVW2 UO2 UO2 RO2 RO2 WI2 VO2 VO2 ST2 FO2
ZI2 ZI2 ZI1 ZI1 FR1 FR1 FF1 FF1

(Page 34)

(SLED)

XRST1 CRST1

XRST1ADJ DTC1 C906 1

C918 0.047

RF1 INM1 CTL
D902 MA2Z748001S0 L901 100H
VG LG PGND3 VB POWER CONTROL IC901 SC901584EPR2

R962 0

GND REGI1 REGO1 REGC1 REGI2 REGO2 REG2G R925 47k R933 220k C6.3V CL921 R934 22k C933 2.2 C6.3V
C959 0.1 G4 G1 R974 100k R904 1M

VGSEL2 VGSEL1 INM2

C919 0.022 R907 10k

R960 0

R929 100k
C935 2.2 CL919 C936 2.2 R935 100k R936 47k R961 4.7

C908 0.01 R926 100k

C6.3V C937 2.2 R937 22k R938 47k J6 J9

D905 MA2Z748001S0

R927 1k L907 47H R930 47k

L904 10H

IC902 XC62HR5502MR NC VOUT VIN CE C6.3V G3 C920 0.1 S S CR940 220k VSS RC942 1
Q901 TS8K1TB G2 B+ SWITCH

R950 100

+5.5V REGULATOR L2 C6.3V L1
6-9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN Section (6/9)
RRD_VREG0 D_VREG0 D_VCONT_PWM D_VCONT_PWM DCLSOUTR Q904 SI1410EDH-T1 DCLSOUTR DCLSOUTL DCLSOUTL BEEP BEEP D_ENVG D_ENVG S C364 2.2 R923 2.2M D_ENREG D_ENREG D_EN2 D_EN2 D_EN1 D_EN1 C6.3V RFS512 FS512 Q904,905 B+ SWITCH FS512 D_EN1 D_EN2 D_ENREG Q352 UN9113J-(TX).SO MUTING CONTROL Q905 XP4314-TX SWITCHING DRIVER, HEADPHONE AMP C372 0.01 GND S_GND -1 XRST2 XRST2 XCS_PWR_IC XCS_PWR_IC XMUTE R939 100k WK_DET WK_DET REC_KEY REC_KEY RMC_KEY -2 HALF_LOCK HALF_LOCK RMC_KEY XMUTE XMUTE
ENVG RMODE_B BEEP BEEP_IN DCLSOUTL DIN2
VSS CL CH VG R351 1k CR355 1M

D352 DF8A6.8FK(TE85R)

D252 MA2S111-TX

R357 0

DCLSOUTR DIN1

IC351 CXD9811K(TE4)

F351 0.25A 125V

OUT_BEEP1 VSS0

OUT_BEEP2 VSS0

D152 MA2S111-TX

OUT1 VDD01

J351 /LINE OUT

VDD02 FB355 RMC_DTCK RMC_KEY RFB353 FB357 C371 0.1
RVDD DTCK KEY_R RGND R362 0

C151 0.1 C251 0.1

RR257 0

D_VCONT_PWM

R353 22k Q351 NTHD4508NT1G MUTING S (AEP,UK,EE) -1 S LC2.5V R154 2.2k -2 R255

RJ8 J7

CL362 RL252 47H L152 47H L151 0

R256 47

R156 47

D_ENVG J9

100 6.3V

C360 2.2

C354 2.2

R155,255

22 (AEP,UK,EE) Q151 2SC5585TL Q251 2SC5585TL C352 0.(EXCEPT AEP,UK,EE) R251 2.2k R151 2.2k

C255 0.22

C253 0.1

C153 0.1

C155 0.22
R254 2.2k Q151,251 MUTING C351 0.47

J5 R352 47k J6

6-10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN Section (7/9) See page 38 for IC Block Diagrams.

REG5_VSTB REG5_REG

K1 R478 4.7k

R476 4.7k

R477 4.7k
CN471 16P DVDD RJOG_B RJOG_A SET_KEY_2 SET_KEY_2 SET_KEY_1 SET_KEY_1 RT_MARK XCS_LCD CS D471 MA2Z748001S0 LCD MODULE SDI RSDO FB471 SCK LCD_RST RST WK_DET XWK R474 1k HOLD RPAUSE DGND SGND D473 MAZS068008SO C480 2.2 PAUSE XHOLD_SW VSS VOUT VIN CNC CE 0 RSCK1 SDO1 RSDI1 +2.4V REGULATOR IC471 XC6219B242MR REC_KEY JOG_A JOG_B XRST2 R486 0

MAIN BOARD (CONDUCTOR SIDE)

M702 (SLED)

C457 NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY NH-10WM
CL460 (VBUS GND) R454 FB452

M701 (SPINDLE) W V

C456 C455 S894 BATTERY INSERT DETECT SL701 CL431 (BATT+) W403

R151 RC372 5

C622 + R680 CL604 CL935

103 107

R886 C804 C805 C820 + C818

CL931 L601

1C C478

C412 A

C408 C409

R483 R484

+ C613 C601

R156 C151 R157 R251 C251

IC606 2

D606 K D607 K D615

R649 R648

C638 R671

S D D R893 R891 R872 2C 1B 1E C891

C883 + L881

D884 K

1E E C B 1B 2C

(CHASSIS)

C547 (CHASSIS)

CL432 W404 (BATT) 4 R314

+ C553 C554

C573 FB502

C555 R520

R509 R519 R524 Q884 2E C565 R511 2B 1C R517 R518

A L802

C436 R415 R414

+ C411

X801 R860 K A CL8055 FB808 + C838

L804 SL801 J402

11 (11)

1-861-363-

BATTERY CASE

HR601 OVER WRITE HEAD

IC Block Diagrams IC301 AK5356VN-L
PREOR PRENR PRER PREL PRENL PREOL MICL

IC351 CXD9811K

OBEEP2 OUT2
15 LINE AMP (P-N) PRE DRIVER HEADPHONE AMP (N-N) VSS 22 MCK 23

10 LRCK 9 MCLK 8 BCLK

21 MICR 22

CHARGE PUMP

RESET MVDD 23 MVSS 24 MVCM 25 MRF 26 MPWR 27 VCOM MIC POWER SUPPLY CONTROL REGISTER INTERFACE 13 CSN 12 CCLK 11 CDTI 14 PDN
BEEP AMP LEVEL SHIFTER 14 VDDO2

LEVEL SHIFTER

HEADPHONE AMP (N-N) PRE DRIVER LINE AMP (P-N)
CFB VREF VCONT VREG VREGO
VDD 24 EN1 EN2 ENREG ENVG 27 28

REGULATOR

8 VDDO1
LIN 28 AUDIO INTERFACE CONTROLLER

CONTROL LOGIC

BEEP AMP

A/D CONVERTER

BEEPIN

OBEEP1

VCOM 7

IC401 MM1655NCBE

I_SEL AD_SEL I_CTL3 I_CTL1 PGND GND A/D RS

IC501 SN761059ZQLR

ADIP-IN XRESET CPOUT CP DVCC DGND SBUS SCK ABCD VGIN CIG VC TE FE

BAT 25 RF1 26

A/D CONVERTER 16 TYPE2
IAMP_CAL CFB AMP_SEL 28 + 14 IAMP_CTL

64 WIDECODER VG PRE DRIVE PGNDWWOSTVMVWVOVO1 7

STANDBY

DECODER VG PRE DRIVE 47 PGNDWWOSTVMVWVOVO2
PGNDUVUOUOVMUVMRROROPRE DRIVE PRE DRIVE VG VG

41 PGNDUVUOUOVMUVMRRORO2

PGND1 15

34 PGND2

FO1 16

33 FO2

FO1 VMF1

FI1 RI1

COM1 CPUI1
CHIP ENABLE VDD VOUT 2 + NC 3 PFM CONTROL OSC 100kHz 4 VSS REFERENCE VOLTAGE

VLX LIMITER BUFFER

VMF2 FO2

IC891 AK6514CF-E2

IC902 XC62HR5502MR

NC 1 VIN 2

X DECODER

XCS 1 SDO 2 XWP 3

HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATOR

5 VOUT CURRENT LIMIT +

MEMORY ARRAY

ADDRESS GENERATOR

7 XHOLD

OUTPUT CONTROL

Y DECODER

Y SELECT & SENSE AMP

REFERENCE VOLTAGE 4 VSS
6 SCL SERIAL-PARALLEL CONVERTER 5 SDI

IC901 SC901584EPR2

MUTEON L2 L2 PGND2 PGND2 REGO3 REGC3 DW 2B DW 2T XRST2 CRST2
33 RST2 POWER SWITCH 2 RST2 SERIAL PASS REGULATOR 2 MUTING BUFFER PWM 32 DTC2 VREF REF2 RSTRFINMVGSELVGSEL2 VB VG SELECT, VG DUTY GND 56 VREF 57 CLK VREF0 BANDGAP REFERENCE VC START UP STEP UP DC/DC CONVERTER REF1 VREF0 VC VREF 20 DTC1 RST1 DATA STRB CLK WDT SEQSEL CLK SLEEP 64 LVB DRIVER PWM CONTROL VREF VC STEP UP-DOWN DRIVER VC VREF RESET 1 REF1 RSTXRST1ADJ 18 CRSTXRSTVB 26 PGNDLG 24 VG 23 C1L STEP UP-DOWN DRIVER VC2 VREF REF2

34 RESET 2

SERIAL PASS REGULATOR 3 REGCREG2G 50 REGOREGIREGCRST1 REGOREGISERIAL PASS REGULATOR 1

REF1 REF2 REF3 REF4 REF5

MUTE ON

SEQSEL

22 INMRF1

REF DAC

POWER SWITCH 1
FFCLR XWK4 XWK3 XWK2 XWK1

L1 L1 PGND1 PGND1

IC Pin Function Description IC801 CXD2681-223GG (SYSTEM CONTROLLER, DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR)

Pin No. 45 46

Pin Name DVDD1_0 DVSS1_0 DVDD1_1 DVSS1_1 DVDD1_2 DVSS1_2 DVDD1_3 DVSS1_3 DVDD1_4 DVSS1_4 DVDD1_5 DVSS1_5 DVDD1_6 DVSS1_6 DVDD1_7 DVSS1_7 DVDD1_8 DVSS1_8 DVDD1_9 DVSS1_9 DVDD3 VSS_3 DVDD1_10 DVSS1_10 DVDD1_11 DVSS1_11 AVDD1A AVSS1A AVDD1B AVSS1B AVDD1C AVDD2

DVDD25SVADC

I/O Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal (for PLL) Ground terminal (for PLL) Power supply terminal Ground terminal Power supply terminal Power supply terminal (for A/D converter) Power supply terminal (for A/D converter) Ground terminal (for A/D converter) Power supply terminal (for A/D converter) Ground terminal (for A/D converter) Power supply terminal (for PLL) Ground terminal (for PLL) Power supply terminal (for PLL) Ground terminal (for PLL) Power supply terminal (for D/A converter) Ground terminal (for D/A converter) Power supply terminal (for PLL) Ground terminal (for PLL) Power supply terminal (for A/D converter) Ground terminal (for A/D converter)

Description

AVSS2 AVDD3 AVSS3 AVDD4A AVSS4A AVDD4B AVSS4B AVDD4C AVSS4C AVDD5 AVSS5 AVDD6 AVSS6
Pin No. to to to to 100 101
Pin Name DAVDD DVDD25LPF DAVSS OSCVDD USBOSCVDD TSMVDD MAIFVDD MSJTAGVDD USBIFVDD

VSS_0 to VSS_2

I/O O I I Power supply terminal (for D/A converter) Power supply terminal (for D/A converter) Ground terminal (for D/A converter) Power supply terminal (for 22 MHz OSC)
Power supply terminal (for the USB 48 MHz OSC) Power supply terminal (for the TSB master communication) Power supply terminal (for MA interface) Power supply terminal (for AUX) Power supply terminal (for USB interface) Ground terminal Power supply terminal (for interface) Ground terminal (for interface) Ground terminal (for interface) Power supply terminal (for D-RAM/DSP interface) Ground terminal (for D-RAM/DSP interface) Power supply terminal (for D-RAM) Ground terminal (for D-RAM) Power supply terminal (for D-RAM) Ground terminal (for D-RAM) Power supply terminal (for AUX) Ground terminal (for AUX) Power supply terminal (for AUX) Ground terminal (for AUX) Power supply terminal (for AUX) Ground terminal (for AUX) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Power supply terminal (for interface circuit) Ground terminal (for interface circuit) Playback EFM duplex signal output Playback EFM comparator slice level input Playback EFM RF signal input from the RF amplifier
IFVDD_1 to IFVDD_4 IFVSS_1 IFVSS_2 DRAMVDD0 to DRAMVDD4 DRAMVSS0 to DRAMVSS2 FCRAMVDD0 FCRAMVSS0 FCRAMVDD1 FCRAMVSS1 FVDD0 FVSS0 SRAMVDD0 SRAMVSS0 SRAMVDD1 SRAMVSS1 EBIFVDD0 EBIFVSS0 EBIFVDD1 EBIFVSS1 EBIFVDD2 EBIFVSS2 EBIFVDD3 EBIFVSS3 EBIFVDD4 EBIFVSS4 EBIFVDD5 EBIFVSS5 EBIFVDD6 EBIFVSS6 EBIFVDD7 EBIFVSS7 ASYO ASYI RFI

XRST PLL2EXTCI PLL2EXTCO PLL3EXTCI PLL3EXTCO DACVREFH APCREF_DA ADC3VREFH ADC3EXTC VIN

Pin No. 192

Pin Name VREFL AOUTL AOUTR VREFR DCLSOUTR DCLSOUTL RTCK ADFG TRDR TFDR FFDR FRDR FS4 SFDR SPRD SPFD SPDV SPDW SPCU SPCV SPCW SLDV SLDW SLCU SLCV SLCW SRDR DIN FS256_OUT CHOPPERCLK OFTRK RECP EFMO PAUSE_KEY PROTECT OPT_DET XJACK_DET XMIC_DET OPEN_CLOSE _SW XCS_ADC XPD_ADC NC XRST_LCD
I/O I O O I O O I O O O O O O O O O O I I I O O I I I O I O O O I/O O O I I I I I I O O O
Description Reference voltage terminal connected to the capacitor (for the built-in D/A converter L-CH) Not used Built-in D/A converter L-CH signal output Built-in D/A converter R-CH signal output Not used Not used
Reference voltage terminal connected to the capacitor (for the built-in D/A converter R-CH) Not used PWM modulator signal output to the headphone amplifier (R-CH) PWM modulator signal output to the headphone amplifier (L-CH) Not used ADIP duplex FM signal (22.051kHz) input from the RF amplifier Tracking servo drive PWM signal output () to the coil driver Tracking servo drive PWM signal output (+) to the coil driver Focus servo drive PWM signal output (+) to the coil driver Focus servo drive PWM signal output () to the coil driver 176.4 kHz clock signal output Sled servo drive PWM signal output to the motor driver Spindle motor drive control signal output (U) to the motor driver Spindle servo drive PWM signal output to the motor driver Spindle motor drive control signal output (V) to the motor driver Spindle motor drive control signal output (W) to the motor driver Spindle motor drive comparison signal input (U) from the motor driver Spindle motor drive comparison signal input (V) from the motor driver Spindle motor drive comparison signal input (W) from the motor driver Sled motor drive control signal output (V) to the motor driver Sled motor drive control signal output (W) to the motor driver Sled motor drive comparison signal input (U) from the motor driver Sled motor drive comparison signal input (V) from the motor driver Sled motor drive comparison signal input (W) from the motor driver Sled motor drive control signal output (U) to the motor driver Digital audio signal input terminal 11.2896 MHz clock output Clock signal output for chopper Monitor output for DSP Tracking signal input/output for MD3 Laser power changeover signal output EFM encode data output for the record Pause key input terminal Recording protector detection input for normal disc Optical digital input plug detection input terminal Line input plug detection input terminal Microphone input plug detection input terminal Open switch input terminal Chip select signal output for A/D converter Power control signal output for A/D converter Not used Reset signal output for the LCD module H: optical in L: plug in L: plug in

Pin No. to 285 286

Pin Name CC_CTL /VI_CTL XRST_MTR _DRV XCS_NV CHG_PWM IAMP_CAL NC D_VCONT _PWM

CHG_OPR_LED XCS_REC_DRV

I/O O O O O O I O O O O I I I I/O O I O O I O I I I O O I I I I O O I O O
Description Constant current circuit control signal output terminal Reset signal output to the motor driver Chip select signal output to the EEPROM Charge current or voltage control signal output terminal Offset signal output of current sense amplifier Not used For voltage control signal output to the headphone amplifier Charge indication LED drive signal output terminal Chip select signal output to the over write head driver Ground line switching signal output terminal Chip select signal output for real time clock Jog dial pulse input terminal Jog dial pulse input terminal USB power supply voltage detection terminal SSB data input/output with the RF amplifier SSB clock output to the RF amplifier Recording protector detection input for Hi-MD disc Pulse/DC light-emit switching signal output terminal Battery charge control signal output terminal H: charging Not used Not used Not used
GND_SW CS_RTC JOG_A JOG_B VBUS_DET SSB_DATA SSB_CLK HIMD_ PROTECT LDPEN CHG_TYPE2 DRAM_HOLD _DET DRAM_VDD _CLR AD2ENDF TEST SRAM_MODE HSALF

TIGER_MON0 to TIGER_MON9

Detection terminal for internal D-RAM power supply information keeping Internal D-RAM power latch clear signal output for quick mode sleep Monitoring terminal for flag of servo signal A/D measuring finish Not used Not used Not used Trigger monitoring terminal output clock=18.5 MHz
XLSRCK TAT TAN NAR IDO SAK LRCKI XBCKI DATAI SI3 SO3 SCK3 SI4 SO4 SCK4
Pulse output for laser strobe recording Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used L/R sampling clock signal input terminal for PCM data interface Bit clock signal input terminal for the PCM data interface Serial data input for LAM microcomputer communication Serial data output for LAM microcomputer communication Data input from ATRAC3 plus encoder communication Data output for ATRAC3 plus encoder communication Serial clock signal input terminal for the PCM data interface Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used

CASE SECTION

upper panel section

chassis section

Ref. No. 3 4
Part No. 3-266-206-11 3-234-449-19 3-266-207-01 X-2023-388-1

Remark

Ref. No. 5 6
Part No. X-2023-389-1 3-266-509-01 3-266-509-11 2-188-727-01
KNOB (OPEN) SCREW (M1.4) CAP (USB) CASE (LOWER) (S) SUB ASSY (SILVER)
CASE (LOWER) (B) SUB ASSY (BLACK) LID, BATTERY (for SILVER) LID, BATTERY (for BLACK) SHEET (BATT)

UPPER PANEL SECTION

not supplied

Ref. No. 55

Part No. X-2023-708-1 X-2023-709-1 3-237-092-01 3-264-154-01 3-266-488-01

Ref. No. 60 61

Part No.
PANEL (S) SUB ASSY, UPPER (SILVER) PANEL (B) SUB ASSY, UPPER (BLACK) KNOB (HOLD) BADGE (HI-MD) SPRING (REC), COMPRESSION
3-266-492-01 KNOB (ROTARY) 3-266-192-01 ESCUTCHEON (5 DIRECTION) (VOL +. >. VOL -.) 3-266-191-01 KNOB (5 DIRECTION) (N ENT) 1-805-513-11 LCD MODULE 3-318-382-91 SCREW (1.7X2.5), TAPPING 3-266-577-01 SPACER (HOLDER)
3-266-485-01 BUTTON (T-MARK) (for SILVER) 3-266-485-11 BUTTON (T-MARK) (for BLACK)

CHASSIS SECTION

mechanism deck section

107 108

119 115

Ref. No. 111

Part No. 3-266-499-01 3-245-889-01 3-266-534-01 3-266-506-01 X-3385-106-1 3-318-382-91 3-266-502-01 3-266-500-01 3-266-501-01 3-246-996-01
Description OPEN SLIDER SPRING (LIMITTER), COMPRESSION SPRING (LOCK), TENSION CASE, BATTERY CHASSIS ASSY, SET SCREW (1.7X2.5), TAPPING PIN, MD STANDARD SPRING (L), TORSION SPRING (R), TORSION SCREW (MD), STEP

Ref. No. 114

3-245-901-01 TERMINAL (SUM 3) 3-245-902-01 COVER, INSULATING X-2023-375-1 MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (AEP, UK, EE) X-2023-376-1 MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (US) X-2023-377-1 MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) (EXCEPT US, AEP, UK, EE) 3-238-876-04 3-266-508-01 X-3382-584-1 3-234-449-19 2-188-728-01 SCREW (M1.4), TOOTHED LOCK TERMINAL (-), BATTERY TERMINAL (+) ASSY, BATTERY SCREW (M1.4) SHEET (SW)
3-242-558-01 SPACER (LINE IN)
MECHANISM DECK SECTION (MT-MZNH900-181)

161 157

not supplied HR601 (over write head)

156 163

(including HR601 (over write head) )
The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.
Les composants identifis par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.

Ref. No. 159

Part No. 3-338-645-31 3-263-454-01 3-248-370-01 3-225-996-17 3-244-880-01 3-263-455-01 3-259-972-22 X-3384-651-2 X-3384-650-1

510 511

Remote control (1)
Headphones (USA model only) (1)
Earphones (except USA model) (1)

Dedicated USB cable (1)

510 507
NH-10WM Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1)

Dry battery case (1)

Battery carrying case (1)
Note: Please refer to DISASSEMBLY (3-11. POSITION OF FERRITE CORE) (Page 12) about the attachment position of the ferrite core of No. 501, 503, 506.

REVISION HISTORY

Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. 1.0 1.1 Date 2004.08 2004.09 New Change of Part No. for Hi-MD3 adjustment disc HMD1GSDJ

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Description of Revision