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 assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.
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.
Checking the supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1) Remote control (except for the North American model) (1) Earphones (1)

Dedicated USB cable (1)

NH-10WM Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1)
Battery carrying case (1)
Clamp filters are not attached to the cord for the Southeast Asian, African, Mexican and tourist models.

Dry battery case (1)

Optical cable (except for the North American model) (1) Clamp filters (small-size) for the North American model (2) for the European, Australian, Hong Kong and Korean models (3) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (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 stereo microphone (ECM-MS907/ECM-MS957): small-size
clamp filter/ESD-SR-110 (except for the Southeast Asian, African, Mexican and tourist 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.
Open the clamp filter. 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 stereo microphone: 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 Close the clamp filter. Make sure the clasps are fully engaged.

Looking at controls

The recorder
A MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack1) 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 K L M N O P Q

VOL (volume) +1), button i (earphones) jack REC(+N)/T MARK button SEARCH/ MENU button2) x (stop) CANCEL/CHG button DC IN 3V jack USB cable connecting jack The cover of the USB cable connecting jack R Terminals for attaching dry battery case
1) There are tactile dots beside the VOL + button 2)
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 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)

A B C D E F G

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 D E F G

Clip (group) +, button NX (play, pause) button x (stop) button. (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS, fast forward) button

Getting started

Charge the rechargeable battery before using.
Insert the rechargeable battery.

1 Slide OPEN to open the

battery compartment lid.

2 Insert the NH-10WM

rechargeable battery E end first.

3 Close the lid.

Charging the rechargeable battery.
1 Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN
3V on the recorder and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.

To a wall outlet

2 Press x CANCEL/CHG.
Charging appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, Charging disappears.

x CANCEL/ CHG

AC power adaptor

To DC IN 3V

Make sure the cover is closed.

continued

z If the display disappears after a short time, the
rechargeable battery is sufficiently charged.
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.
Using the alkaline dry battery for extended operation
1 Attach the dry battery case to the recorder. 2 Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery. Inset the battery E end first.

Rear of the recorder

Make connections.
For models except USA and Canadian models Connect the earphones with the remote control to i.

Connect firmly To i

For USA and Canadian models Connect the earphones 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 HOLD

For models except USA and Canadian models
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 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
When the rechargeable battery is being
charged, the charging will stop when you operate the recorder. Because of the batterys 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.

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.

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).
While the recorder is stopped
Viewing various information
You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop.
Lap Time A B C Track number Elapsed time Track name Artist name (Hi-MD)/ Group name (MD) Album name (Hi-MD)/ Disc name (MD)

1 Remain

Track number Remaining time after the current location in the track Track name Artist name (Hi-MD)/ Group name (MD) Album name (Hi-MD)/ Disc name (MD)
Enter the menu and select Display. Turn the jog dial to select the information you want, and then press the jog dial to enter the selection. Each turn selects the menu item as follows:
While the recorder is stopped:
Lap Time t 1 Remain t Tr Property t REC Remain t All Remain

While recording:

Tr Property
Lap Time When you press the jog dial, the selected information appears at A, B and C.
Track number Elapsed time Track name Group name Codec information (Hi-MD)1)/ Track mode information (MD) and time and date of recording2)
the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software. 2) Appears for tracks that have time stamp information.

REC Remain

Track number Elapsed time Disc name Remaining recording time and remaining free space (in Hi-MD mode only)

All Remain

Track number Elapsed time Disc name1) Remaining time after the current location on the disc and number of tracks after the current track
Recording from a microphone

Stereo microphone*

To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode
When recording with a microphone, you can select automatic adjustment mode which sets the microphone recording level to suit the sound source.
While the recorder is recording or stopped, enter the menu and select REC Settings - MIC AGC. Turn the jog dial to select Standard or ForLoudMusic, and then press the jog dial to enter the selection. Standard: When recording a sound source with a normal volume, such as a conversation or soft music. ForLoudMusic: When recording a sound source with a comparatively high volume, such as a music concert or a practice session with a musical instrument.
z When MIC AGC is set to ForLoudMusic,
sound can be recorded with less distortion during high volume input, and with natural volume transitions similar to those of the original. When using a plug-in power-type microphone, the microphone can be operated even when its power switch is turned off since power is supplied from the recorder itself.
Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)
This section explains how to record from equipment with analog output, such as a cassette recorder, radio, or TV.
TV, cassette recorder, etc.
Selecting the recording mode
Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want.
You can record only in Hi-MD mode on this recorder. If you want to record in MD mode, connect the recorder to a computer and record or transfer audio data using the supplied software (refer to the Software Operation section).

To LINE OUT jacks, etc.

L (white)

R (red)

Line cable RK-G129, RK-G136, etc.
While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select REC Settings REC Mode. Turn the jog dial to select the desired recording mode, and then press the jog dial to enter the selection. The recording mode is saved on the recorder until it is next changed.
Recording Display Recording time mode Linear PCM PCM Approx. 28 min. on an 80-minute standard disc Approx. 1 hour and 34 min. on a 1GB Hi-MD disc Approx. 2 hours and 20 min. on an 80-minute standard disc Approx. 7 hours and 55 min. on a 1GB Hi-MD disc

When the time interval set for Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time:
Adding track marks manually
While the recorder is recording, press REC(+N)/T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark.
Adding track marks automatically
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.
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 MARK appears before the time display for track marks added automatically. Notes
While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, enter the menu and select REC Settings - Time Mark - On. Turn the jog dial to select the desired time interval, and then press the jog dial to enter the selection. One rotation changes the time setting (Time __ min) by 1 minute, within the range of 1 to 60 minutes.
If you add a track mark by pressing
REC(+N)/T MARK or X, etc. while recording, the recorder will start adding track mark automatically each time the selected time interval as elapsed. The setting is canceled when you connect a digital optical cable to the recorder.
Disc with no groups recorded
Recording without creating a new group
The recorder is factory set to automatically create a new group for each recording. To record without creating a new group, set the recorder as follows.

12131415

You can record a maximum of 255 groups on a disc. If you record a track without creating a group, but then later want to create a group for that track, refer to Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) (page 49).
While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select REC Settings - Group REC - Off. What is the group function? The group function allows you to place several tracks into one unit. For example, if you create a group for all your favorite tracks, then you can select that group to play those tracks. The following figure shows the difference between a disc on which groups are recorded and a disc on which no groups are recorded.
Disc with groups recorded
Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

7 12345

Tracks that were not assigned to a group are treated as being part of Group - -.

Do step 1 and select Artist Play in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode (page 40). A list of the artists on the disc appears in alphabetical order. Turn the jog dial to select the desired artist name, and then press the jog dial to enter. A list of the tracks of the selected artist appears in recorded order. Turn the jog dial to select the desired track, and then press the jog dial to enter the selection. The selected track starts playing. The recorder plays the tracks by the same artist on the disc, from the selected track to the last track.
Tracks without album name data are placed together in __ (space) and are displayed at the last of the list of albums.
Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play them only. The sequence of bookmarked tracks cannot be changed.

To bookmark the tracks

Tracks without artist name data are placed __ (space) and are displayed together in at the last of the list of artists.
While playing the track you want to bookmark, press the jog dial for 2 seconds or more.
Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the album name, you can listen to tracks of a selected album only.
Do step 1 and select Album Play in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode (page 40). A list of the albums on the disc appears in alphabetical order.
Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other tracks.
To play the bookmarked tracks
Do step 1 and select BookmarkPlay in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode (page 40).
Turn the jog dial to select a track, and then press the jog dial to enter the selection.

To erase bookmarks

Listening to a section of a track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Make sure that points A and B are within the same track.
While playing the track for which you want to erase the bookmark, press the jog dial for 2 seconds or more.
Playing tracks in Sub play mode
By specifying Sub play modes, you can listen to tracks selected in Main play mode in various ways. For example, by selecting Group Play in Main play mode and Shuffle in Sub play mode, the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order.
While playing a track that contains the section you want to repeat, do step 1 and select A-B Repeat in step 2 of Playing tracks in Sub play mode (page 42). Ap flashes in the display. Press the jog dial at the starting point (A). Point A is entered and B flashes in the display. Press the jog dial at the ending point (B). Point B is entered, ApB and lights up, and the section between point A and B starts playing repeatedly.

Name of the destination group Destination position
Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)
Note that once a recorded item has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure to confirm the contents of the selected item before erasing it.

To erase a track

While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select Edit - Erase - Track Erase. Turn the jog dial to select OK, and then press the jog dial to erase the track. The track is erased and the next track starts to play. All the tracks after the one erased are automatically renumbered.
When erasing tracks that have been transferred from the computer When you try to erase tracks that have been transferred from the computer, TRK FROM PC ERASE OK? appears in the display. If you erased tracks that have been transferred from the computer, the transfer authorization of the tracks will be as follows. If the tracks were transferred in Hi-MD mode, the transfer authorization of the tracks are restored automatically when you insert the disc into the recorder and then connect the recorder to the computer. If the tracks were transferred in MD mode, the transfer authorization of the tracks is lost. If you do not want to lose the transfer authorization, restore the authorization by transferring the tracks to the computer again before erasing them.
Note You cannot erase non-audio data (for example, text data or image data) on a disc used in HiMD mode.
Note If all tracks in a group are erased, the group is automatically deleted from the disc.
To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase, then erase the part (page 53).

To erase a group

Select a group you want to erase and check the contents (see page 40). Press x. Enter the menu to select Edit Erase - Group Erase. Turn the jog dial to select OK, and then press the jog dial to erase the group. The group is erased.

To erase the whole disc

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used for an extended period of time. This, however, is not a malfunction.

On charging

Do not charge any other battery beside the
supplied one or the one designated for it (NH10WM). Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of +5C (+41F) to +35C (+95F). The recorder may become hot during the charging procedure; this, however poses no danger.

On installation

If you use the recorder at a place subject to
static or electrical noise, the recording may not be properly done or the recorded data may be lost. If you perform a transfer operation at such a place, the tracks transfer authorization may be lost. Never use the recorder where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
Because of the batterys 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. If the capacity of the rechargeable battery drops to half the normal amount, replace with the new one. If the recorder will be unused for a long time, remove the rechargeable battery and remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet.

On batteries

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions: Install the + and poles of the batteries correctly. When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries. If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones.

On the dry battery case

The supplied dry battery case is designated for this recorder only.

On mechanical noise

The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem.

File names or folder names displayed by the File list function are different from those saved on the computer.
The file names or The names contain characters that are not supported by the recorder. folder names are not correctly displayed by the File list function. The operation mode When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the recorder, the of the blank 60/74/ operation mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied. 80-minute standard , Use the Disc Mode menu to change the operation mode as disc differs from the desired. mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software.

Messages

If the following messages appear in the display window on the recorder, check the chart below.
Message AVLS NO VOLUME OPERATION BLANKDISC BUSY WAIT A MOMENT Meaning/Remedy AVLS is set to On and so the volume cannot rise higher. , Set AVLS to Off (page 56). A disc with no recording on it is inserted. The recorder is accessing disc information. You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data. , Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few minutes).
CANNOT EDIT You selected, Group Set, GroupRelease, 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. You tried to change a title that includes characters the recorder cannot edit. , Editing titles cannot be done if the title includes characters that cannot be input on the recorder. CANNOT OPERATE You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording.
CANNOT PLAY You tried to play a track that is subject to play restrictions. You tried to play an MP3 track with a format not supported by this recorder. , This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/ sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred using the SonicStage software. CANNOT RECORD You tried to record on a disc that has already been recorded in MD mode. , On this recorder, you cannot do additional recording on a disc that is already recorded in MD mode. If you want to do additional recording on such a disc, connect the recorder to a computer and use the supplied software. There is no audio data that can be played on the recorder. The audio data or disc management file has been damaged. , Erase the whole disc (page 53) or perform the Format function (page 55). You tried to set Time Mark during synchro-recording. You selected REC Level while the recorder is not in recording-pause. , Set REC Level while the recorder is in recording-pause. You tried to make the following settings while recording. Recording mode Disc Memory Play mode Selection of Group REC in menu The rechargeable battery is being charged.

CANNOT RECORD OR PLAY CANNOT SET

Charging

Message DATA SAVE
Meaning/Remedy The recorder is writing information to the system file, such as the recorded data or editing information. , Wait until the message disappears from the display. Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor is not used). , Use the supplied AC power adaptor. Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is 48 seconds or less. , Replace the disc. MD Simple Burner is now ready to record an audio CD to the disc in the recorder using Simple mode. (Refer to Software Operation section.

DC IN TOO HIGH DISC FULL

DOWNLOAD READY
EJECT DISC OK The recorder has finished communicating with the computer and it is safe to eject the disc from the recorder or disconnect the dedicated USB cable. END ERROR ERROR XX The recorder reached to the end of the disc while playing or pressing >. There is an internal malfunction in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 76. There is an internal malfunction in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 76. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. You tried to use the File List function to expand a folder that is already at the 16th level. , Files and folders can be expanded down to 16 levels. Expansion beyond this level is not possible. A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted. , Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. A disc formatted on the computer was inserted. , When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the SonicStage software. You tried to create a 256th group on a disc used in Hi-MD mode or 100th group on a disc used in MD mode. , You can create only up to 255 groups (on a disc used in Hi-MD mode) or 99 groups (on a disc used in MD mode) on a disc. Keep the group number within 255 or 99. The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 18). You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on the recorder.

Use the supplied MD Walkman-dedicated USB cable to connect the MD Walkman to your computer. For details about connections, see page 61 on Recorder Operation. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed.
Point to [Transfer or [Net MD].
] on the upper-right side of the screen and click [Hi-MD]
The screen is switched to the transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.
Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of the screen.
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks. To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.
If necessary, change the transfer mode.
As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer). If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format and bit rate will be converted to those of the device. In some case, this process may take time. If you want to change the format and bit rate, click [Settings] in the center of the screen to display Transfer Mode Settings dialog box.
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.
To stop transferring Click. To play a disc on a Net MD device that does not support Hi-MD If you want to play the transferred tracks on a Net MD Walkman that does not support HiMD, select [Net MD] for the mode (operation mode) on the right side of the screen after step 2. This operation mode can be selected only when using a 60/74/80-minute standard disc in Hi-MD mode for recording.
Notes A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases: When there is no enough free space on the disc. When the track is subject to playback restrictions. During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate. Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD Walkman.
If you are using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode, whenever you select an album for which album art has been registered, the cover art is transferred to the Hi-MD Walkman along with the album. Cover art is not be transferred in the case of individual tracks.
Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer

List of tracks on the MD

Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer
Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.
Use the supplied dedicated USB cable for the MD Walkman to connect the MD Walkman to your computer. For details about connections, see page 61 on Recorder Operation. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed.

Even though the dedicated USB cable is used to connect the MD Walkman to the computer, the display on the MD Walkman does not indicate it is connected.
Even though your computer recognize the MD Walkman, it does not operate normally.
A-B Repeat 42 Accessories optional 68 supplied 12 ATRAC3plus 81 AVLS 56
Group erasing 52 moving 51 recording 37 releasing 50 setting 49 Group skip 26
Battery 17, 18 Battery life 20 BEEP 56 Bookmark 41
Hard disk free space 88 Hi-MD 81 HOLD 14, 16, 19
CD drive 88 CDDB 88, 105 CD-R/RW drive 88 CD-ROM 89 Character palette 47 Charging 17 Clamp filter 13 Cleaning 66 Combining tracks 54 Computer 60 Connecting 105 analog 34 computer 61 digital 21 when charging 17 Contrast 58 Copyright protection 109
Importing 91 Initial Search 43 Installing 88

Linear PCM 81

MD Simple Burner 104 Menu list 28 Menu Mode 56 Move groups 51 tracks 50 My Library 91
OpenMG Secure Module 4.Operation mode 22
Data storage 62 Disc memory 57 Disc Mode 58 Display 15, 31, 39 Display language 59
Play mode Main Play Mode 40 Repeat Play 42 Sub Play Mode 42

Quick mode 57

EMD service 88 Erasing 52

File list 63 Format 55

Recording analog 34 digital 21 from microphone 32 level 33, 35 recording mode 34 Synchro-recording 38 time 82 Recording mode 105 Recording mode (Bit rate) 92
WAV 97 Windows 2000 Professional 88, 91, 100,
106, 108 106, 108 106, 108
Windows 98 Second Edition 88, 91, 100, Windows Media Player 88 Windows Millennium Edition 88, 91, 100, Windows XP Home Edition 88 Windows XP Media Center Edition 88 Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Professional 88 WMA 86, 88
Simple mode 105 SonicStage 91 SonicStage Help 100 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 106 SonicStage 91 Storage space 64 System environment 88 System limitations 88
Title 46 Track mark add 36, 53 erase 54 Track search 43 Transferring to the MD Walkman 93 to your computer 95
Uninstalling 108 USB bus power 60 USB cable 12, 61 USB port 88
This warranty is valid only in Canada.

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST.. 52
MZ-RH910 SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK OR BASE UNIT The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic break-down because of the potential difference generated by the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body. During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the repair parts. The flexible board is easily damaged and should be handled with care. NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused on the disc reflective surface by the objective lens in the optical pickup block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission, observe from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens. UNLEADED SOLDER Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size) : LEAD FREE MARK Unleaded solder has the following characteristics. Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful! Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscou-s (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc. Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder. OPERATION CHECK WHEN THE MAIN BOARD IS REMOVED In making an operation check with the MAIN board removed from the set, short the SL894 of the MAIN board with the solder before starting the operation check.
Note: Be sure to remove the solder used for shortcircuit after the repaire completed.
MAIN BOARD (Conductor Side)
Providing the required system environment

System requirements

The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 3.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher 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: 128 MB or more Others CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) (A CD-R/RW drive is necessary for CD writing) Sound Board USB port Operating System Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/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, 800 or better is recommended) 600 dots or better (dots

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 US and Canadian model)

A B C D E F G

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 D E F G

Clip (group) +, button NX (play, pause) button x (stop) button. (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS, fast forward) button
MZ-RH910 SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY
This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW

Note 1: The process described in can be performed in any order. , the next process can not be performed.
Note 2: Without completing the process described in
3-2. CASE (LOWER) BLOCK (Page 6)

3-3. MAIN BOARD (Page 7)

3-4. PANEL (UPPER) BLOCK (Page 7)
3-5. MECHANISM DECK (MT-MZNH900-181J) (Page 8)
3-7. GEAR (BSA), GEAR (SB) (Page 9)
3-6. BATTERY CASE BLOCK (Page 8)
3-8. OP SERVICE ASSY (Page 9)
3-9. DC MOTOR SSM18D/C-NP (SPINDLE) (M701), DC MOTOR (SLED) (M702), DC MOTOR UNIT (OVER WRITE HEAD UP/DOWN) (M703) (Page 10)
3-10. HOLDER ASSY (Page 10)
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

3-2. CASE (LOWER) BLOCK

knob (hold)

5 two screws (M1.4)

7 screw (M1.4) 4 screw (M1.4) 6 Slide the knob (Open) in the direction of arrow. 8 case (lower) block 3 screw (M1.4) 2 battery lid assy
1 Open the battery lid assy in the direction of arrow.

3-3. MAIN BOARD

3 flexible board (CN471) Remove two solders.

7 MAIN board

2 flexible board (CN701) 6 flexible board (CN501) 1 Remove two solders. 4 five toothed lock screws
3-4. PANEL (UPPER) SECTION

5 claw

6 panel (upper) section
1 flexible board (CN471) 4 torsion spring (L)

3 two step screws

POSITION OF TORSION SPRING (L)
2 Slide the open slider in the direction of arrow A and open the panel (upper) section in the direction of arrow B.

torsion spring (L)

3-5. MECHANISM DECK (MT-MZNH900-181J)

1 two step screws (MD)

2 mechanism (MT-MZNH900-181J)

3-6. BATTERY CASE BLOCK

2 MD standard pin

3 two screws

1 claw

7 battery case block

5 tension spring (lock) 6 open slider 4 screw (M1.4)
3-7. GEAR (BSA), GEAR (SB)

1 self tap screw

2 thrust retainer spring

3 washer (0.8-2.5)

5 gear (SB)

4 gear (BSA)

3-8. OP SERVICE ASSY
1 Lead screw block assy is turned and it removes from OP service assy.

2 OP service assy

3-9. DC MOTOR SSM18D/C-NP (SPINDLE) (M701), DC MOTOR (SLED) (M702), DC MOTOR UNIT (OVER WRITE HEAD UP/DOWN) (M703)
3 two screws (M1.4) 4 DC motor (sled) (M702) 1 Remove four solders of flexible board.
2 Remove two solders of flexible board.
8 self tap screw 6 three self tap screws 9 DC motor unit (over write head up/down) (M703)
7 DC motor SSM18D/C-NP (spindle) (M701)

5 motor base assy

3-10. HOLDER ASSY
4 Remove the holder assy to the direction of the arrow A.
2 boss 3 Open the holder assy.

1 boss A

3-11. POSITION OF FERRITE CORE
-AC ADAPTORA cable is rolled twice.
4cm clamp filter (ferrite core) (Part No. 1-400-878-11) -USB CABLEA cable is rolled once.
USB A type 4cm 1cm clamp filter (ferrite core) (Part No. 1-400-878-11) (except mexican, tourist models)

USB mini B type

MZ-RH910 SECTION 4 TEST MODE

OUTLINE

Operation in the test mode is performed with the set. A key having no particular description in the text, indicates a set key. Also, For the LCD display, the LCD on the remote commander is shown. (The running system is displayed in set LCD instead of the disk mark)
Remote commander LCD display (all off) (all lit) (inner rotation, outer lit) (inner lit, outer off) (inner off, outer lit) Set LCD display off x B. >
Remote commander LCD display

F 1SHUFPGM SOUND V-SUR

All lit

All off

003 V1.000
Microcomputer version display
1. OPERATION IN SETTING THE TEST MODE When the test mode becomes active, first the Display Check mode is selected. Other mode can be selected from the Display Check mode. When the test mode is set, the LCD repeats the following display. When the x key is pressed and hold down, the display at that time is held so that display can be checked. Display check mode:

VBUSSEL2 SLEEP_IN RST_OUT
MUTEON 45 POWER CONTROL IC901 REGIREGIREGIRVDD VREC B+ B+ SWITCH Q502, 503 MDVCC REG1 B+ REG2 B+ REG3 B+ B+ SWITCH RVDD Q904, VOVCVG VCO1 VCO2 VSTB VREF LVB 7 VB 27 LG 25 LLLLDW_2T 43 DW_2B 44 DRAM_ VDD_CLR B+ SWITCH Q901 DDC3 B+

MUTEON

DATA SCK

FCRAM_VDD FFCLR

B+ SWITCH Q885, 886

REG5 B+

DACVREFH 141
VG TSBV_IN REG_IN DVDD_IN VSTB_IN VREFIN

D884 DRAM_ HOLD_DET

+2.2V REGULATOR IC882

DC/DC CONVERTER IC881

POWER CONTROL IC601 (2/2) VREC 112 VRECIN 80 VRECIN 81

54 REGOREGOREGO3

VOLTAGE DETECT Q884 REGULATOR CONTROL Q883 REGULATOR CONTROL Q881
106 VSTB_OUT 102 TSBV_OUT
MDVCC_CTL 204 RECP 181 RECP_MON 231 REG F B+ REG5 OSC B+ USB IF VDD B+ SWITCH Q801, 802 +2.5V REGULATOR IC804 VB_MON VBUS_MON HIDC_MON TEMP_MON TH801 VB B+ VBUS B+ DC IN B+ RVDD DDC3 B+ 67 RECP +1.2V REGULATOR ICOSC_OUT 108 V33RO UP_1T UP_1B DW_1T DW_1B B+ SWITCH Q611 B+ SWITCH Q608 VRECO_VRECO_L1_L1_2 6
DRAM_ALONE D883 B+ SWITCH Q609 B+ SWITCH Q603 VOLTAGE LIMITER Q451, 452 VBUS

G (Page 22)

73 VGVGV3O_V3O_V3FB 51 VBUS_DET 86 HOLD_OUT 99 SUS_IN 95 RST_IN

L5_L5_POWFB 46

THP401

J402 DC IN 3V

L3_L3_UP_3B 17

SWITCHING Q612

VBUS_DET 250 USBHOLD 316 SUSPEND 317 RST_CONT 132

FFCLR FCRAM_VDD

DRAM_HOLD_DET DRAM_VDD_CLR DRAM_ALONE
VBUS VPDRV PVBUS VBUSSEL CLP CLM POWP1 POWP2

PWR_WAKE

DC IN B+

VI 6 INI_CTL1 20

D443 D444 USB CHARGE ON/OFF CONTROL Q441, 442 CN451 (2/2) (USB)
CHARGE CONTROL IC401 RFBAT+ 31 VO 32

REGULATOR Q401 D401

VBUS_VB_CTL
DCIN_DET CC_CTL/VI_CTL CHG_PWM CHGI_CTL2 CHGI_CTL3 CHG_MON CHARGE ON/OFF CONTROL Q407
FFCLR FCRAM_VDD0 FCRAM_VDD1 DRAM_HOLD_DET DRAM_VDD_CLR DRAM_ALONE
SYSTEM CONTROLLER IC801 (3/3)
VI_CTL CHG_CTL I_CTL2 I_CTL3 A/D

DC IN DETECT Q433

NICKEL METAL HYBRID RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (NH-10WM) 1PC. 1.2V 900mAh CHARGE CONTROL Q432 GROUND LINE SWITCHING Q403, 406
DRY BATTERY SIZE "AA" (IEC DESIGNATION R6) 1PC. 1.5V
CHG_TYPEUSB_CHARGE 234 BATT_MINUS_MON 130 GND_SW 246 XGUM_ON 198

16 TYPE2

CHG_SW1 30

S894 (BATTERY INSERT DETECT)
Note For Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
Note on Printed Wiring Board: X : parts extracted from the component side. Y : parts extracted from the conductor side. f : internal component. : Pattern from the side which enables seeing. (The other layers' patterns are not indicated.) Caution: Pattern face side: (Conductor Side) Parts face side: (Component Side) Parts on the pattern face side seen from the pattern face are indicated. Parts on the parts face side seen from the parts face are indicated. Note on Schematic Diagram: All capacitors are in F unless otherwise noted. (p: pF) 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and tantalums. All resistors are in and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise specified. f : internal component. C : panel designation. Note: The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Note: Les composants identifis par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice por tant le numro spcifi.

Waveforms MAIN Board

IC(RFO) (MD play mode)

IC(MCLK)

1.0 Vp-p 500 mV/DIV, 500 ns/DIV
2.5 Vp-p 88 ns 1 V/DIV, 50 ns/DIV
* Replacement of IC401, IC501, IC601 and IC801 used in this set requires a special tool. 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)

IC301 q; (LRCK)

Lead layout of conventional IC

CSP (chip size package)

A : B+ Line. 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 under no-signal conditions. 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 * Replacement of IC401, IC501, IC601 and IC801 used in this set requires a special tool. The voltage and waveform of CSP (chip size package) cannot be measured, because its lead layout is different form that of conventional IC.
Approx. 280 mVp-p 100 mV/DIV, 500 ns/DIV
2,3 Vp-p 22.8 s 1 V/DIV, 10 s/DIV
IC501 rs (TE) (MD play mode)
Approx. 100 mVp-p 200 mV/DIV, 500 ns/DIV

IC(MCK)

1.8 Vp-p 44.3 ns 1 V/DIV, 20 ns/DIV

IC801 <czz (OSCO)

2.6 Vp-p 44.3 ns 1 V/DIV, 20 ns/DIV

IC(BCLK)

2.2 Vp-p 354 ns 1 V/DIV, 100 ns/DIV
6-4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN Board (1/9)

R305 100

D-IN J301 LINE IN

FB3301 FB1101
FB2201 LIN C6.3V R203 22k R103 22k C201 100p C101 100p OPT_DET
XBCK BCLK FS256 LRCK SDO0 SCK0 XCS_ADC R309 1k CDTI R310 1k CCLK CSN

C3331 100p

C3305 0.01
XBCK XCS_ADC XCS_ADC XPD_ADC XPD_ADC XMIC_DET XMIC_DET GND XPD_ADC
LRCK A/D CONVERTER, MIC AMP IC301 AK5356VN-L
MRF MVCM C311 0.1 MVSS MVDD

C318 2.2 6.3V

C6.3V R206 10k R207 22k R107 22k R106 10k

C6.3V XMIC_DET C314 0.1

C3304 0.01

C3332 100p

RJ302 FB2202 MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
C6.3V FB1102 C208 4.7 6.3V L1 L2 C108 4.7 6.3V C206 1000p C4V C4V R892 220k -1 M3 Q885,886 B+ SWITCH R884 470k Q885 RTL035N03 Q886 XP4314-TX -2 FFCLR R872 10k C106 1000p C204 2200p C104 2200p C3309 1000p C3306 4700p RC6.3V FB3302 C205 0.1 C105 0.1 C3301 100p

C325 0.1

C3302 2200p

C3308 1000p

D3305 EDZTE616.8B

FCRAMVDD

L881 100H D881 MA2SD32008S0 +2.2V REGULATOR IC882 R1180Q221B-TR-F
S C891 0.1 D884 MA2Z748001S0
DC/DC CONVERTER R881 220k IC881 MM3005BNLE R883 1M D885 MA2Z748001S0

D882 MA2SD32008S0

-1 -2 Q884 XP4314-TX VOLTAGE DETECT R893 2.2M DRAM_HOLD_DET
NC -1 R882 470k -2 Q881 RT3WLMM-TP-1F Q883 RT1N144U-TP-1 C6.3V CR890 220k R886 100k C886 0.01 R885 1M C887 1

VOUT LX CE

D883 MA2SD32008S0

R887 100k

R888 220k DRAM_ALONE DRAM_VDD_CLR
Q881,883 REGULATOR CONTROL

C895 0.1

R873 10k
6-13. PRINTED WIRING BOARD MAIN Board (Component Side)

Semiconductor Location

Ref. No. Location D450 D458 D604 D801 D881 D882 D883 D884 D885 D904 D905 D906 D3352 D3353 D4441 IC471 IC602 IC604 IC606 IC607 IC701 IC804 IC881 IC882 IC891 IC901 IC903 Q301 Q451 Q452 Q603 Q608 Q609 Q611 Q612 Q616 Q617 Q618 Q801 Q802 Q803 Q881 Q883 Q884 Q885 Q886 Q901 Q904 Q905 Q906 I-8 I-5 F-3 H-6 D-8 E-7 E-7 E-7 E-6 H-4 H-2 H-4 G-9 I-10 D-2 H-9 F-5 F-5 G-3 F-4 E-6 I-6 E-8 E-7 F-8 H-3 I-4 D-9 J-5 I-5 H-5 F-2 H-4 F-2 H-4 F-4 G-4 F-3 I-6 H-6 G-6 D-7 F-7 E-7 E-6 F-5 G-2 I-5 I-5 J-3

: Uses unleaded solder.

S890 (PROTECT DETECT)
S891 HI-MD PROTECT DETECT

MAIN BOARD

(COMPONENT SIDE)

C3332 R303

J301 (1/2) LINE IN (OPT)
C4438 C716 L507 C703 RC702 R708 C570 + CN501 C573 C701 C714 R707

2C 1B 1E

C3304 R882 C3302
15 C710 C709 R710 C708 C707 L5 R887 +
R884 2E 2B 1C R890 R883 R881 R886
+ C312 BCE R304 R306 C3331 C1

+ C320

1 R713 C712 C713 56

R711 R712 C706 C705

+ C208

FB5501

D883 K A

C892 R5

D885 D884

K K A A

R872 R893

1 C659 C601

C621 +

C816 L607 L801 C817 C820

2E 2B 1C

1C 3 2B 2E 4

+ C316

R888 C814

+ C313 + C356 + C355

+ C310

+ C315

R820 R894

R684 R682

2 C677

R661 R660

4 C669

R662 R663

+ C916

C827 R837 C810 B C E Q803

FB3353

2D 1G 1S

C906 C918

R879 R880
C809 R821 R822 R817 R818 R819

1E 1B 2C R619

R683 R685

R659 C625

C658 +

R873 C895

S893 OPEN/CLOSE DETECT RVDD

J351 (1/2) i

C9001 KEY_R 1 C3374 4

2S 2G 1D

FB3357
R877 C811 C480 R416 C4418 C419 R4

8 C853

C946 R914

R930 R927 +

K C954 R918 R917 L903 A
G D S G C8859 R455 R456 C8858 C888

LF4451

+ C923

+ C652

R420 C420

11 1-866-346(11)

K 1E 1B 2C

A D458 D D S 1C 2B 2E

R898 R923

C915 +

D D G 2C 1B 1E

THP401 CN451 (USB)

R935 R434

C958 R920

R462 R466 C453 C452 D D S

2E 2B 1C R939

1E 1B 2C C933 R968 R966

4 D D G

C961 R1
6-14. PRINTED WIRING BOARD MAIN Board (Conductor Side)
NICKEL METAL HYBRID RECHARGEABLE BATTERY NH-10WM 1PC. 1.2V 900mAh
Ref. No. Location D401 D440 D443 D444 D457 D471 D601 D602 D605 D606 D607 D608 D613 D614 D803 D3305 D4435 D4436 D4442 D4443 D4456 D6615 D6616 J-10 F-11 H-10 G-11 I-4 H-2 G-8 H-8 J-8 I-7 J-7 I-8 G-8 F-8 H-7 F-2 C-5 I-4 I-6 J-9 J-5 I-7 I-7 D-4 D-4 F-3 H-10 D-9 G-8 F-8 G-5 G-2 G-2 G-2 F-2 F-2 I-11 F-11 F-11 H-10 G-11 E-11 F-11 G-10 H-3 E-11 D-11 E-9 I-7 I-8
MAIN BOARD (CONDUCTOR SIDE)

M702 (SLED) W V

S895 HOLD HOLD OFF

M701 (SPINDLE) W V

J301 (2/2) LINE IN (OPT)

C201 R203

C519 C523 C528
L503 C524 C550 C554 C530 R505 +

R525 + L504

14 C107 C3306 C206 C204
CL511 C557 C8864 CL518 C836 X802 CN701 L303 R808

L803 FB5503 L804 CL515

C525 R517 C559 C529 C566 C531 C538

FB3302 (CHASSIS)

CFBL806 C821 FB8810 FB807

R501 R502 C526 R524 R520

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

C835 CL8001

C607 5

CL362 C367 C362 +

R437 R422
IC301 IC302 IC351 IC401 IC501 IC601 IC605 IC801 Q151 Q251 Q351 Q352 Q353 Q401 Q403 Q406 Q407 Q432 Q433 Q441 Q442 Q471 Q502 Q503 Q504 Q601 Q602

Q502 Q433

280 278

R628 R664 R6695

C630 R608

R357 2C 1C + C254 CL8029

C672 R690 L907

1E 1B 2C R443 1C 2B 2E

(CHASSIS) S D D G D D

R362 C351 ECB

C370 C354 R353
CL935 R651 R649 R648 R675 R616 C641 C642 R617 R629 + C637
1E 1B 2C CL658 L901 G D D

R256 R251 R255

FB2251 C847

SL802 R843

R834 C813 R835

5 C3372 FB3351

K A C633 C638 R689

R805 K A R860 C830

R483 R484 R485

R473 A

R804 CL8055 C6680 R6623 R6622

(CHASSIS) 1

CL460 C4455 FB4452 FB4451 C4456 CL453

C4458 C4459

1D W601

CL433 (GND) A 1 4

1-866-346-

J351 (2/2)

A D605
SWITCH UNIT (INCLUDING LCD101) J402

HR601 OVER WRITE HEAD

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

IC351 NJU8716AV (TE2)

VREGO CFB VG VREF VSS 5

21 MICR 22

16 VREG LOW VOLTAGE DETECTOR VDD REGULATOR LOW VOLTAGE DETECTOR VRGO
RESET MVDD 23 MVSS 24 MVCM 25 MRF 26 MPWR 27 VCOM MIC POWER SUPPLY CONTROL REGISTER INTERFACE

14 PDN

13 CSN 12 CCLK 11 CDTI

MCK 6 VDD 7

LEVEL SHIFTER HEADPHONE AMP (PN) 15 VDDOUTVSSO

10 LRCK 9 MCLK 8 BCLK

LEVEL SHIFTER

PRE DRIVER

LIN 28 AUDIO INTERFACE CONTROLLER

A/D CONVERTER

HEADPHONE AMP (PN)

12 VSSO 11 OUTVDD1

LEVEL SHIFTER 9 IN1

VCOM 1

IC401 MM1690NCBE
I_SEL AD_SEL I_CTL3 I_CTL1 PGND GND

BAT 25 RF1 26

A/D CONVERTER 16 TYPE2

IAMP_CAL CFB

IC302 XC6219B212MR IC471 XC6219B242MR

EFM TOP PRE DRIVER VBUS LVDT SYSTEM DAC BANDGAP REFERENCE
52 V33UO 51 VBUS DET 50 VBUSREF 49 L48 PGNDPGNDPOWFB 45 L5 1

2.0V RESET

CONTROL

RESET LOGIC

H-BRIDGE DRIVER
44 PGNDVBUSSEL 42 CLM 41 POWP2
POWER SWITCH DRIVER CIRCUIT

40 INPINPCLP 37 POWP1

RF1 109

31 DTCRFNC M1

VREF BUFFER
V3 STEP UP-DOWN CONVERTER DRIVER
DW 1B DW 1T VRECO 2 VRECO 1 LL1 1

UP 1T UP 1B

GND PGND1 VC VC PGND3 PGND1

VREF IN

PGND3 PGND3

V3C 1 V3C 2

33USEL

LLDW 3T DW 3B

IC602 R1160N121B-TR-FA
VDD 1 GND 2 CE 3 REGULATOR 5 VOUT

CURRENT LIMIT 4 ECO

IC701 SC901583EPR2
CPWO2B CPVO2B CPUO2B CPUO1 CPVO1 CPWO1 UI1 PWM1 PWM2 UI2

VC 3PHASE CONTROL CH2

VIWI1 2

3PHASE CONTROL CH1

VC LOW VOLTAGE DETECTOR

BIAS ROE 42 VIWI2

GNDWVG VC VC VG

40 GNDW2

WO1 VMVW1 VO1 GNDUV1

3PHASE PRE DRIVER CH1

3PHASE PRE DRIVER CH2

WO2 VMVW2 VO2 GNDUV2

35 UO2

VMUVG VC VC VG

34 VMU2

VMRROPGNDFO1 13

H-BRIDGE PRE DRIVER CH1

H-BRIDGE PRE DRIVER CH2

33 VMRROPGNDFO2

VMF1 14

29 VMF2

VC H-BRIDGE CONTROL CH1

VG VC U +

VG VC V +

VG VC W +

VC VG W +

VC VG V +

VC VG U +

VC HI-BRIDGE CONTROL CH2

COM1 CPUI1

CPUI2 COM2

IC881 MM3005BNLE

SOFT START VOLTAGE REFERENCE + PWM CONTROL

ON/OFF 1

VOUT 2

5 VOUT

8 VCC CS HOLD

VPP GENERATOR VPP SWITCH

STATUS REGISTER

WP 3 GND 4

INSTRUCTION DECODE CONTROL & CLOCK GENERATION

ADD BUFFERS

DECODER
INSTRUCTION REGISTER DATA REGISTER
R/W AMPS & AUTO ERASE

EEPROM 64K bit 8192 8

6 SCK 5 SI

IC901 SC901584EPR2

MUTEON L2 L2 PGND2 PGND2 REGO3 REGC3 DW 2B DW 2T XRST2 CRST2 REGI3 VCO2 VCIN VO2 VC2

34 RESET 2

SERIAL PASS REGULATOR 3 REGCREG2G 50 REGOREGIREGCRST1 REGOREGISERIAL PASS REGULATOR 1

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 PCO

Pin No. 123 124, 147 148

Pin Name FILI FILO CLTV PEAK BOTM ABCD FE VC ADIO ADRB SE TE AUX1 ADRT DCHG APC ADC1EXTC TEMP_MON VB_MON CHG_MON VREF_MON SET_KEY_1, SET_KEY_2 DCIN_DET HIDC_MON WK_DET VBUS_MON BATT_MINUS _MON RMC_KEY RST_CONT REC_KEY/ DOWNLOAD RADIO_ON
I/O I O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I O I I I I I I I O I I I I I O I O I O I I I O O
Description Filter input terminal for the playback EFM system master PLL Filter output terminal for the playback EFM system master PLL Internal VCO control voltage input terminal for the playback EFM system master PLL Peak hold signal input of the light amount signal (RF/ABCD) the RF amplifier Bottom hold signal input of the light amount signal (RF/ABCD) the RF amplifier Light amount signal (ABCD) input from the RF amplifier Focus error signal input from the RF amplifier Middle point voltage input from the RF amplifier Monitor output terminal of A/D converter input signal Not used A/D converter the lower limit voltage input terminal Sled error signal input from the RF amplifier Tracking error signal input from the RF amplifier Auxiliary A/D input terminal The upper limit voltage of A/D converter input terminal Connecting terminal with the analog power supply of low impedance Error signal input terminal for the laser automatic power control Connection terminal for an external capacitor Thermistor connection terminal for temperature detection Monitor input terminal of rechargeable battery power supply voltage (UNREG) Charge or discharge current monitor input from power control IC Reference voltage monitor input from the RF amplifier Set key input terminal (A/D input) Monitor input terminal of DC input voltage for battery charge Monitor input terminal of High DC voltage Detection terminal of panel key input for system wake up Detection terminal of panel key input for camera wake up Monitor input terminal of USB power supply voltage (VBUS) Monitor input terminal of rechargeable battery minus terminal voltage Reset signal output to the power control IC REC/T MARK key input terminal Radio on detection input terminal Not used Top panel open switch detection terminal System reset signal input terminal Connection terminal for an external capacitor Connection terminal for an external capacitor Connection terminal for an external capacitor Connection terminal for an external capacitor Reference voltage input terminal Reference voltage output to the RF amplifier Reference voltage input terminal Connection terminal for an external capacitor (for A/D converter) RF signal input from the RF amplifier Reference voltage input terminal (for internal D/A converter L-CH) Not used Internal D/A converter (L-CH) output terminal Not used Internal D/A converter (R-CH) output terminal Not used

176 to 179 MNT0 to MNT3

XCS_ADC XPD_ADC NC XRST_LCD USB_WAKE A7CAL_SW SI0 SO0 SCK0 XGUM_ON
Pin No. 209, 220 221, 246
Pin Name BEEP XOPT_CTL NC EL_PWR_CTL REC_LED/ ACCESS_LED MDVCC_CTL VBUS_VB_CTL EL_PWR_CTL DRAM_ALONE XNV_WP_CTL PD_S0, PD_S1 D_ENREG XMUTE SI1 SO1 SCK1 SLD_MON AOUT_SEL SLEEP FFCLR NC CHGI_CTL2, CHGI_CTL3 NC XTEST XRF_RST VREC_SEL XHOLD_SW T_MARK_SW XRST2_DET CHGI_SEL RECP_MON SPDL_MON XCS_PWR_IC USB_CHARGE AC_CHARGE XCS_LCD
CC_CTL/VI_CTL XRST_MTR_DRV
I/O O O O O O O O O O O O I O O I O O O O I O O I I I O I I O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Description Beep sound control signal output to the headphone amplifier Not used Power supply on/off control signal output terminal for the optical input jack Not used EL power supply on/off control signal output terminal Not used Recording indication LED and accessing indication LED drive signal output terminal Not used Power supply control signal output terminal for the optical pick-up block USB power supply control signal output terminal EL VDD power supply on/off control signal output terminal Not used Power on/off control signal output terminal for internal D-RAM Write protect signal output to the EEPROM PD IC mode selection signal output to the optical pick-up block Internal power supply on/off control signal output to the headphone amplifier Muting on/off control signal output terminal Serial data input from the switch unit Serial data output to the switch unit Serial data transfer clock signal output to the switch unit Monitor signal input terminal of sled servo Headphone/line output selection signal output terminal Not used Chip enable signal output to the power control IC Power supply on/off control signal output terminal for FCRAM (internal RAM) Not used Charge current control signal output terminal "H": low current charge Not used Input terminal for the test mode setting "L": test mode Reset signal output to the RF amplifier VREC wake up timing control signal output terminal Not used HOLD switch input terminal T MARK switch input terminal Not used Reset signal input from the power control IC Charge/discharge control signal output for current detection amplifier to the charge control IC Monitor input terminal for laser power selection signal output Monitor signal input terminal of spindle servo Chip select signal output to the power control IC USB charge control signal output terminal AC charge control signal output terminal Not used Chip select signal output to the switch unit Constant current circuit control signal output to the charge control IC Reset signal output to the motor driver Chip select signal output to the EEPROM Charge current or voltage control signal output to the charge control IC Offset signal output for current detection amplifier charge control IC Not used Not used For voltage control signal output to the headphone amplifier Charging indication LED drive signal output terminal Chip select signal output to the over write head driver Ground line selection signal output terminal

XCS_NV CHG_PWM IAMP_CAL NC

CHG_OPR_LED XCS_REC_DRV

GND_SW
Pin No. 287, to 294 295, 298 299, 300 301, 302 303, 308
Pin Name CS_RTC JOG_A JOG_B VBUS_DET SSB_DATA SSB_CLK
I/O O I I I I/O O I O O I O I I I I O O I I I I O I I I I O O I O O O O I O O O O I/O I/O I O I O Jog dial pulse input terminal (A phase) Jog dial pulse input terminal (B phase) Detection terminal of USB power supply
Description Chip select signal output to the real time clock Not used
SSB data input/output with the RF amplifier SSB clock output to the RF amplifier Recording protector for Hi-MD disc detection switch input terminal Pulse/DC light-emit selection signal output to the optical pick-up block Charge control signal output terminal "H": charging Detection terminal for internal D-RAM power supply information keeping Internal D-RAM power supply latch clear signal output for quick mode sleep Monitor input terminal for flag of servo signal A/D measuring finish Input terminal for the test Not used Terminal for setting Terminal for setting Trigger monitor terminal Output clock=18.5 MHz Pulse output for laser strobe recording to the optical pick-up Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used L/R sampling clock signal input terminal for PCM data interface Not used Bit clock signal input terminal for the PCM data interface Not used Serial data input terminal for the PCM data interface Not used Serial data input for LAM microcomputer communication Not used Serial data output for LAM microcomputer communication Not used Serial data transfer clock signal output for LAM microcomputer communication Not used Serial data input for ATRAC3 plus encoder communication Not used Serial data output for ATRAC3 plus encoder communication Not used Serial data transfer clock signal output for ATRAC3 plus encoder communication Not used Not used Standby signal output for the sled motor to the motor driver Standby signal output for the spindle motor to the motor driver Input terminal for the model setting Headphone/LINE/beep selection signal output to the headphone amplifier Not used Power on/off control signal output terminal for headphone amplifier Audio data output to the D/A converter Not used LC drive PWM output terminal Not used Open drain for I2C Terminal for setting Clock signal input terminal (13.5 MHz or 27 MHz) Not used Master clock signal (256Fs=11.2896 MHz) output to A/D converter Data input from A/D converter L/R sampling clock signal (44.1kHz) output to external A/D converter
LDPEN CHG_TYPE2 DRAM_HOLD _DET

DRAM_VDD_CLR

AD2ENDF TEST SRAM_MODE HSALF XLSRCK TAT TAN NAR IDO SAK LRCKI XBCKI DATAI SI3 SO3 SCK3 SI4 SO4 SCK4 NC HI_Z_SLD HI_Z_SPDL SET_CODE0 to SET_CODE3 D_EN1, D_EN2 D_ENVG DADT PWM_L1, PWM_L2 I2C_1, I2C_2 JTAG0, JTAG1 CLKIN2 FS256 ADDT LRCK

262 to 271 MON0 to MON9

Pin No. 319 320
Pin Name XBCK OSCI OSCO FS512 DTCK UDP UDM USBHOLD SUSPEND UPUEN UOSCI UOSCO
I/O O I O O I/O I/O I/O I O O I O
Description Bit clock (2.8224 MHz) output to the external A/D converter Main system clock input terminal (22.5792 MHz) Main system clock output terminal (22.5792 MHz) Clock signal (512Fs=22.5792 MHz) output to the headphone amplifier TSB master data clock input/output or SSB data input/output with the remote commander USB data (+) input/output terminal USB data (-) input/output terminal USB hold signal input from the power control IC USB suspend signal output to the power control IC USB pull-up resistor connection control terminal System clock input terminal (48 MHz) (for USB oscillation circuit) System clock output terminal (48 MHz) (for USB oscillation circuit)
MZ-RH910 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS
NOTE: -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one. Color Indication of Appearance Parts Example: KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE). (RED) Parts Color Cabinet's Color Abbreviation MX : Mexican model CND : Canadian model Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied. Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list. 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 critiquens pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.

CASE (LOWER) SECTION

panel (upper) section

chassis section

Ref. No. 7 Part No. 2-588-293-31 3-234-449-25 3-234-449-27 3-237-092-51 3-249-687-81 2-588-291-11 2-593-171-01 2-588-274-01 3-241-529-01 Description Remark Ref. No. 11 Part No.

Remark

KNOB (OPEN) SCREW (M1.4) (for BLACK) SCREW (M1.4) (for SILVER, BLUE, RED) KNOB (HOLD) (for BLACK) KNOB (HOLD) (for SILVER, BLUE, RED) ORNAMENT (CASE) SHUTTER (JACK) TORSION SPRING (L) SCREW, STEP
X-2055-749-1 SHEET (EMC SV) ASSY 2-588-290-31 2-588-290-41 2-588-290-51 2-588-290-61 X-2055-438-1 CASE (LOWER) (BLACK) CASE (LOWER) (SILVER) CASE (LOWER) (BLUE) CASE (LOWER) (RED) BATTERY LID ASSY (J)
2-595-602-01 ADHESIVE, ORNAMENT

PANEL (UPPER) SECTION

LCD101

Ref. No. 56

Part No.

Ref. No. 65

Part No. 2-630-518-01 2-630-517-01 2-582-045-01 2-594-988-01 2-595-607-01 2-585-958-01 2-594-989-01 2-596-596-01 2-582-050-01
Description SHEET (LCD) (EXCEPT US, CND, MX) CUSHION (BUTTON) LOCKER, OPEN SHEET, INSULATION SHEET, INSULATION 2 SHEET, ANTISTATIC SHEET, SHIELDING SHEET, UPPER (PORON) ADHESIVE, LCD
X-2055-986-1 UPPER PANEL ASSY, SVX (BLACK) X-2055-987-1 PANEL (UPER) (S) SV ASSY (SILVER) X-2055-988-1 PANEL (UPER) (L) SV ASSY (BLUE) X-2055-989-1 PANEL (UPER) (RED) SV ASSY (RED) 3-254-003-01 SCREW 2-582-046-01 2-582-046-11 2-582-047-01 2-582-047-11 2-582-048-01 BUTTON, CONTROL (for BLACK) BUTTON, CONTROL (for SILVER, BLUE, RED) ORNAMENT, JOG (for BLACK) ORNAMENT, JOG (for SILVER, BLUE, RED) BUTTON, FF/FR