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Sony MZ-M10 While the recorder is connected to the computer

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Symptom	Cause/Remedy

A new group cannot be	• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations (in MD mode only).
created.	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 store a maximum of approximately 1,700
	characters. If the total number exceeds this amount, it is impossible
	to make group settings.

While the recorder is connected to the computer

Symptom	Cause/Remedy
The recorder is not	• The supplied USB cable is not firmly connected.
recognized by the	, Connect the USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer.
computer.	• A USB hub is used.
	, Connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer.
	• Network communication has failed.
	, Disconnect the USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and then
	reconnect it. If the recorder is still not recognized, disconnect the
	USB cable, restart the computer, and then connect the USB cable
	again.
	• When using Windows 2000 Professional, you turned on or restarted the
	computer while the supplied USB cable was connected, and then
	disconnected it afterwards.
	, Disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect
	the USB cable. This problem may be resolved by updating your
	Windows operating system so that it contains all the latest features.

Charging by USB		• The battery compartment lid is not firmly closed.
bus power cannot be , Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery compartment
done (	flashes	lid firmly.
in the display).		• The temperature of the battery-charging location is too low or too high.

,Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature range of +5°C (+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F).

The rechargeable	• The rechargeable battery is charged through USB bus power.
battery cannot be	, USB bus power only charges temporary and cannot charge the
charged sufficiently	rechargeable battery sufficiently. Disconnect the recorder from the
through USB bus	computer and charge the rechargeable battery using the AC power
power.	adaptor.

Even though the	• A USB hub is used.
recorder is	, Connect the supplied USB cable directly to the USB port of the
recognized by the	computer.
computer, it does not	• You are using the recorder at a place with vibration.
operate normally.	, Use the recorder at a place with no vibration.

The recorder cannot	• The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active.
be used as a storage	, Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.
device.	• A disc which is not used in Hi-MD mode is inserted.
	, Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Only discs used in Hi-MD mode
	can be used as a storage media.

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Contents

MZ-M10 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Caution Information For customers who purchased this product in the USA Declaration of Conformity For customers in the USA and Canada only RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Notice for users On the “Software Operation” section On the use of computers About available functions and supplied manuals Looking at controls Getting started Recording a disc right away Editing recorded tracks Other operations Using the recorder with a computer Additional information Troubleshooting and explanations What you can do with SonicStage/MD Simple Burner Installing Using SonicStage Using MD Simple Burner Page About available functions and supplied manuals Learning more about Hi-MD Using the recorder Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Windows) Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Macintosh) Checking the supplied accessories How to use the supplied clamp filters Operation Recorder Looking at controls The display window of the recorder The earphones with a remote control (except for the North American model) Getting started Using the alkaline dry battery for extended operation 3Make connections For USA and Canadian models For models except USA and Canadian models 4Unlock the control For models except USA and Canadian models For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery Battery life When recording continuously in Hi-MDmode Batteries When playing continuously in Hi-MDmode MP31) Recording a disc right away 2Insert a recordable disc 1Slide OPEN to open the lid 3Confirm the operation mode Disc condition Operation mode 4Record a disc 1Select and pause the sound source to be recorded 4Play the source you want to record Page Playing a disc right away Operation on the remote control Using menus List of menus Menu Function Site page Page Various ways of recording While the recorder is stopped: While recording: While the recorder is stopped Lap Time 1 Remain To select microphone sensitivity To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) Selecting the recording mode Display Recording time mode Adjusting the recording level manually To switch back to automatic level control Adding track marks manually Adding track marks automatically Recording without creating a new group What is the group function Disc with groups recorded Disc with no groups recorded To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) Various ways of playback Playing tracks in Main play mode Listening to tracks by a specific artist (Artist Play) (in Hi-MDmode only) Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MDmode only) Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) To bookmark the tracks To play the bookmarked tracks Playing tracks in Sub play mode Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) To cancel Repeat Play Searching for a track (Search) Searching for a track by initial character (Initial Search) Selecting the sound quality (6-BandEqualizer) Sound mode To cancel the setting To modify and store the sound (For models except European models) Editing recorded tracks Labeling Functions1) Operations Re-labeling Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) Moving a track on a disc Changing the order of a group on a disc To erase a track To erase a group To erase the whole disc Dividing a track directly To add track marks while recording (except while synchro-recording) Combining tracks (Combine) Formatting the disc (Format) Disc After disc formatting type NOTE Other operations Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory) To set the recorder so that disc settings are not stored Erasing the disc information Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) If you will not use the recorder for a long time Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode) Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) Changing the operational direction of the display To turn the setting to normal Selecting the display language Using the recorder with a computer Connecting the recorder to your computer Storing non-audiodata to a disc Page Disc type Total size Disc management Free space space1)2) Additional information On the dry battery case On the MiniDisc cartridge On cleaning On batteries On mechanical noise Specifications Audio playing system Systems Laser diode properties Recording and playback time Optional accessories Troubleshooting and explanations While charging While recording While playing Page While editing While using group function While the recorder is connected to the computer Others Page Messages Message Meaning/Remedy Page Page Page Explanations About Hi-MD About ATRAC3plus “Hi-MDmode” and “MD mode” About LinearPCM About “System File” List of the recording time for each disc When using a disc in Hi-MDmode When recording on the Recording time1) When using a disc in MD mode When transferring from the standard disc About recordable audio formats Format Note on digital recording Restrictions on the editing of tracks transferred from your Windows computer About the DSP TYPE-Sfor ATRAC/ATRAC3 Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION) Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input What you can do with SonicStage What you can do with MD Simple Burner Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman Installing System requirements Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] Using SonicStage To stop recording To assign cover art for imported albums Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman [Transfer ] The My Library list To stop transferring To play a disc on a Net MD device that does not support Hi-MD Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MDWalkman* to your computer To stop importing Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RWdisc Operation Status To cancel track writing To display SonicStage Help Understanding SonicStage Help Searching for a word inside an explanation Importing audio data to the computer Listening to audio data on the computer Managing and editing imported tracks Backing up audio data Troubleshooting When you want to know Using MD Simple Burner Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) Setting the recording mode Recording first track only Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information The window for recording all tracks on the CD The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD Other information On copyright protection Restrictions on audio content Page The software cannot be installed onto your computer Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer Index