Sony MZ-M200 - Manual (Page 3)

Compatible with both
Hi-MD and Standard
MiniDisc Media –
Hi-MD recorders are
backward compatible
with the MD media. In
Hi-MD recording
mode, you can store
up to 34 hours of
audio on the supplied
Hi-MD disc and up to 10 hours of audio on a
standard MD disc.
Data File Storage – Allows you to store and
transfer presentations, documents, spreadsheets
and photos.
Conventional MD USB Upload – Allows uploading
MD content via USB to your PC (excluding con-
tent transferred from the PC in Net MD mode or
contents purchased through EMD services). Plus
you can make MD recordings that can be played
back on MD decks.
Mac Upload – Allows you to upload Hi-MD self-
recording content from a Hi-MD media to a
Macintosh computer.
Mac Download 1 – Allows you to download Hi-MD
self-recording content from a Macintosh comput-
er to a Hi-MD disc.
Clock Stamping – A built-in clock registers the
date and time of recordings. Date and time
appear as titles when content is uploaded
to a PC or Macintosh.
Bright Organic EL (Electro Luminescent) Display –
Shows current status of recording and playback
features including recording levels, mode,
battery power, etc.
Ability to Record from Multiple Sources
(Mic/Line-in) – Use the line-in jack to transfer and
archive legacy formats such as tapes to low cost
1GB Hi-MD media or use the microphone input
for self-recordings or field interviews. Choose a
maximum recording time of up to 34 hours or up
to 1 1/2 hours of uncompressed/lossless quality
depending on specific needs.
11 Segment Recording Level Meter Display –
Provides a visual check to easily monitor your
recording levels from your microphone or line
input.
Dynamic Normalizer – Provides a uniform
volume level for tracks that may have been
recorded at different volume levels on the
same disc, eliminating the need to adjust
the volume of each track.
Self-recording Upload Feature – When transfer-
ring a Hi-MD recording to a computer, you’ll have
the option to save in .WAV format in a designated
folder on your hard drive, providing you with the
flexibility to import the files into almost any
application where you can edit and process
the recordings.
2-Way Power Supply – Battery can be fully
charged from USB to computer or from the
AC adaptor.
MZ-M200 Hi-MD Recorder
Taking Hi-MD to a Higher Level
With a proven track record of delivering
superb quality, technology and perform-
ance, Sony pro audio products can exceed
the expectations of the most demanding
audio professionals, and Sony’s Hi-MD
recorders are no exception. With Sony’s new
MZ-M200 Hi-MD recorder, the successor
model to the MZ-M100 Hi-MD recorder, Sony
takes Hi-MD to a higher level with the intro-
duction of more intuitive recording fea-
tures, easier navigation, and a more
ergonomic design – while delivering the
same high-quality CD sound and the conven-
ience of recording on the MD format. The
MZ-M200 model is the ideal field recorder
for radio journalists, musicians, songwriters,
and all types of pro-audio applications. This
next generation recorder is now Macintosh ®
compatible and comes equipped for the
field with a stereo microphone, earbud
headphones, 1-line backlit remote control
unit, USB uploading software, a recharge-
able battery, a carrying pouch, an AC power
adaptor and a 1GB Hi-MD disc.
MZ-M200
Features –
More recording and play-
back statuses displayed.
MZ-M200
Operation –
Buttons enlarged for
simpler operation.
MZ-M200
EL Display –
Convenient EL display
for easier navigation.
The operational layout of the MZ-M200
has been designed for easier navigation
than its predecessor. Buttons are enlarged
for easier operation, recording keys are
positioned for more intuitive handling,
and more recording and playback features
are displayed on the EL display.
Note: The displays above are illuminated
for illustration purposes. When unit
is in actual use, all displays will not
be illuminated at the same time.