Sony Mzn10 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operations Manual

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When playing
Batteries SP
StereoLP2
StereoLP4
Stereo
Built-in 
rechargeable 
battery17 20 24
LR6 (SG)
Sony alkaline 
dry battery27 32 36
Built-in 
rechargeable 
batter
+ LR6 (SG)42 52 58 

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Recording an MD right away!
This section explains the basic procedure for making digital 
recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital 
TV or other digital equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable. It is 
recommended to use the recorder with the AC power adaptor when 
recording. For other recording operations, see “Various ways of 
recording” (page 28).
1Insert an MD.
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.2Insert an MD with the label side facing 
front, and press the lid down to...

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2Make connections. (Insert the cables 
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.)
3Record an MD.
1Select and pause the sound source to 
be recorded.
2While the recorder is stopped, press 
and slide zREC.
“REC” and the REC LED light up and 
recording starts.
3Play the source you want to record.
Track marks are automatically added at 
the same point as the sound source.
To stop recording, press x.
Note
If you record on a previously recorded disc, the recorder is factory set to overwrite the...

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If the recording does not startMake sure the recorder is not locked (pages 
15, 20).
Make sure the MD is not record-protected 
(pages 22, 79).
Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.To know the recording 
condition
The REC LED lights up or flashes 
according to the recording condition. To P r e s s
Record from the end of the 
current contents
1)
1)If “REC-Posi” is set to “From End”, recording operations will always start from the end of the 
previously recorded material without pressing the END...

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Notes“TOC Edit” flashes while data of the 
recording (the track’s start and end points, 
etc.) is being recorded. Do not move or jog the 
recorder or disconnect the power source while 
the indication is flashing in the display.
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 
“TOC Edit” appears in the display, then it will 
not be possible to open the lid until power is...

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Playing an MD right away!
1Insert an MD.
1Press OPEN to open the lid.2Insert an MD with the label side facing 
front, and press the lid down to close.
2Play an MD.
1Press N on the recorder. 
Press the jog lever (NX) on the 
remote control.
A short beep sounds in the headphones/
earphones when you operate.
2Press the 5-way control key towards 
VOL + or – to adjust the volume on the 
recorder.
Turn the volume control towards VOL + 
or – on the remote control.
The volume will be shown in the 
display.
To...

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If the play does not startMake sure the recorder is not locked (pages 15, 
20).
NoteThe playback sound may skip if:
the recorder receives stronger continuous 
shock.
a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.
To Operation on the 
recorder Operation on the remote 
control
Pause Press X. Press X again to 
resume play.Press NX.
Press NX again to resume 
play.
Select a track directly 
viewing track number 
or nameTurn the jog dial, and then 
press to enter.—
Find the beginning of 
the current trackPress...

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Various ways of recording
Viewing various 
information
You can check the remaining time, track 
number, etc. when recording or during 
stop. Group-related items appear only 
when a track with group settings is played 
and then stopped.
On the recorder
1Press the jog dial.
2Turn the jog dial until “DISPLAY” 
appears in the display, and then press 
the jog dial.
3Turn the jog dial until the information 
you want appears in the display, and 
then press the jog dial to enter the 
selection.
Display window...

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On the remote control
1Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the 
display changes as follows.
Display window on the remote control
Display: D/E
NoteDepending on the group settings, the operating 
conditions, and the disc settings, you may not 
be able to select certain indications or the 
indications may appear differently.
zIf you want to check the playing position or 
track name while playing, see “Viewing various 
information” (page 35).
To start/stop recording 
in sync with the sound...

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7Play the source you want to record.
The recorder stars recording 
automatically when it receives the 
playing sound. 
To stop recording
Press x.
zWhen there is no sound from the player for 
about 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the 
recorder goes into the standby mode 
automatically. When the sound comes from the 
player again, the recorder resumes synchro-
recording. If the recorder is kept in the standby 
mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops 
automatically.
NotesThe pause function...