Sony Mzn10 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operations Manual

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Erasing tracks, the entire disc 
or groups (Erase)
Erasing tracks
1While playing the track you want to 
erase, enter the menu and select 
“EDIT” - “Erase” - “ : Erase”.
“Erase OK?” and “PushENTER” 
appear in the display.
2Press the jog lever to erase a track.
To erase the whole disc
1Play the disc you want to erase to 
check the contents.
2Press x to stop.
3Enter the menu and select “EDIT” - 
“Erase” - “ : Erase”.
“AllErase?” and “PushENTER” 
appear in the display.
4Press the jog lever to erase the...

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Using the alarm (Melody 
Timer)
1Enter the menu and select “USEFUL” 
- “M-TIMER” - “ON”.
, lights up in the display and the 
alarm sound can be selected.
2Turn the jog dial repeatedly to select 
the alarm sound, and then press the 
jog dial.
See step 5 of “Setting the alarm 
(Melody Timer)” (page 40) for the 
varieties of alarm sound.
3Turn the jog dial to select the elapsed 
time.
One rotation of the control changes 
the elapsed time setting (TIME :) by 1 
minute, within a range of 1 to 99 
minutes....

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Erasing the disc information
1Insert the disc whose information is to be 
erased and verify its contents.
2Select “Erase?” after step 1.
“Erase OK” appears in the display and the 
disc information is erased.
NoteIf you try to erase the disc information of a disc 
that have never been stored, “No Entry!” 
appears in the display for a few seconds.
z“PERSONAL” appears when the disc with its 
setting stored is inserted.
NotesThe settings for up to 20 discs can be stored. 
Any settings stored afterwards...

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List of menus
Menus on the recorder
Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you press the jog 
dial, items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an 
item in Menu 1, and “Menu 3” are the selectable items which appear when you select an 
item in Menu 2.
Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3
EDIT Name : Name y : Name y : Name
: Set —
: Release —
Move : Move y : Move
Erase : Erase y : Erase y : Erase
DISPLAY LapTime —
RecRemain (while 
recording and...

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On the remote controlUSEFUL PERSONAL Entry? y Erase? 
M-TIMER OFF (factory setting) y ON
DPC —
AUDIO OUT HeadPhone (factory setting) y LINE OUT
1)
REC SET REC MODE SP (factory setting) y LP2 y LP4 y MONO
RecVolume Auto REC (factory setting) y ManualREC
TIME MARK OFF (factory setting) y ON
MIC SENS SENS HIGH (factory setting) y SENS LOW
: REC : REC ON y  : REC OFF (factory setting)
SYNC REC SYNC OFF (factory setting) y SYNC ON
OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF (factory setting) y AV L S  O N
BEEP BEEP OFF y BEEP ON...

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Power sources
You can use the recorder on house current 
or as follows. 
internal rechargeable battery (Lithium-
ion)
LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery 
(used with the supplied dry battery case)
It is preferable to use the recorder on 
house current when recording for a long 
time. When powering the recorder with 
batteries, make sure the internal battery is 
fully charged or that the alkaline dry 
battery is new to prevent battery 
exhaustion in the middle of a recording 
operation.
When to charge...

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Additional information
Precautions
On safety
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V 
jack.
On power sources
Use house current, built-in rechargeable 
battery, LR6 (size AA) battery, or car battery.

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.
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily 
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an...

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If the capacity of the built-in rechargeable 
battery drops to half the normal amount, 
consult your nearest Sony dealer or a Sony 
service center.
If the recorder will be unused for a long time, 
remove the recorder from the USB cradle and 
remove the AC power adaptor from the wall 
outlet. If the recorder will be unused for 3 
month or more, we also recommend that you 
turn off the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch (for 
built-in rechargeable battery).
On disposing of the unit
Before you dispose of the...

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On cleaning
Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with water or a mild 
detergent solution. Do not use any type of 
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such 
as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish 
of the casing.
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to 
remove dirt.
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from 
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc 
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an 
MD.
To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry...

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Specifications
Audio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW
(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 (when 
using MDW-80)
Maximum 160 min. in monaural
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo
Revolutions350 rpm to 3,600 rpm (CLV)Error correctionACIRC (Advanced Cross...