Sony Mzn10 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operations Manual

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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. 

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Troubleshooting and explanations
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before 
consulting the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take 
notes.
1Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 82).
Check “Messages” (page 90) for the problem as well.
2If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
While charging
Symptom Cause/Solution
The rechargeable 
battery...

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While recording
The USB cradle and 
the recorder become 
hot during the 
charging procedure. This is normal and poses no danger.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The recorder 
overwrites existing 
materials when record. The record starting-position setting (“REC-Posi”) is set to 
“From Here”.
,Set “REC-Posi” setting to “From End”.
The recording starts 
from the end of the 
disc even when “REC-
Posi” is set to “From 
Here”. The group recording (“ : REC”) is set to “ : REC ON”. 
(You cannot overwrite tracks when...

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Recording stops 
automatically in the 
middle of a recording 
operation. You tried to overwrite a track which is checked out from the 
computer. (Tracks that are checked out from the computer 
cannot be overwritten. The recording stops automatically.)
,Check the checked-out track back into the computer.
,Record from the end of the disc.
Stereo sound is heard 
in the headphones/
earphones while 
recording in monaural. This is normal. During digital recording, the sound will be 
stereo in the...

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While playing
You cannot check out 
tracks that will fill up 
the remaining 
recording time on the 
disc. The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds 
in stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in LP4 
stereo mode. When you check out a track from your computer, 
the recorder needs a 2-second (or 4- or 8-second) space for a 
track even if the track is under 2 seconds (or 4 or 8 seconds) in 
length. Also, the recorder inserts a 2-second (or 4 -or 8-second) 
space in between...

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The volume of the 
recorded track is 
low. The track was recorded in analog mode (in digital mode, the 
recording level is automatically set to the same level as that of the 
sound source). Or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator.
,Use a correct connecting cord without an attenuator.
 The recording level was low.
,Adjust the recording level manually while recording (page 34).
Volume cannot be 
turned up. AVLS is on.
,Release AVLS settings (page 68).
No sound comes 
through the...

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While Editing
There is no R-
channel sound 
output when 
playing a track 
recorded from a 
cassette deck or 
through an 
amplifier, or when 
listening to sound 
from a cassette 
deck or amplifier. There is no R-channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is 
connected with a monaural cord.
,Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the 
connected equipment is monaural, there will be no R-channel 
sound output even with a stereo connecting cord.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The lid does...

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While using group function
Others
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The group 
function does not 
operate. While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to 
select some group-related menu.
,Use a disc with group setting.
A track cannot be 
recorded to a new 
group. A new 
group cannot be 
created. This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. Group information 
has been written to the area where the disc name is stored. The disc 
name and track names are recorded in the same area, which can...

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The recorder does 
not work or works 
poorly. The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or 
editing data.
,Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error message still 
appears, replace it with another disc.
 There is an internal malfunction in the system.
,Remove the recorder from the USB cradle, restart your 
computer, and then place the recorder on the USB cradle again.
,Set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF, and set back to 
ON.
 While operating, the recorder received a...

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Messages
If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.
Error message Meaning/Remedy
FULL  You tried to set a 21st bookmark.
,You can set only up to 20 bookmarks. Keep the number of 
bookmarks within 20.
AVLS  AVLS is set to “AVLS ON” and so the volume cannot rise higher.
,Set AVLS to “AVLS OFF” (page 68).
BLANKDISC  An MD with no recording on it is inserted.
BUSY  You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the 
recorded data. 
,Wait until the...