Hi-MD equipment

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Onkyo X-N9
Onkyo X-N7
Onkyo X-N9		CD/Hi-MD/AM/FM bookshelf system
Intro: 6/2005		¥77,000
Availability:
In: Optical, Line (3). Out: Optical (CD playback only), Line (3: Line, Tape, Sub-woofer pre), Speakers, headphones205 x 147 x 356mm, 5.0 kg

Features:

  • Hi-MD bookshelf system with world-band FM (76-108Mhz)
  • Hi-MD Recording (PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP) to Hi-MD and reformatted std-MD blanks.
  • Std-MD (Mono/SP/LP2/LP4) recording to std-MD blanks only.

Variants: The two units appear identical apart from the X-N9 having a wood finish and a slightly bigger speaker cabinet (8.1 vs 7.5 liter) and therefor lower bass response (45Hz vs 55Hz)

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Specs: Amp: 14w+14w 8ohms, FM: 76-108Mhz, MD: Dynamic range: 94dB

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Onkyo MD-105FXHi-MD Deck
Intro: 4/2005		¥40,000
Availability:
In: Optical (2), line. Out: Line205w x 76h x 282d mm, 2.4kg

Features:

  • Hi-MD Recording (PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP) to Hi-MD and reformatted std-MD blanks.
  • Std-MD (Mono/SP/LP2/LP4) recording to std-MD blanks only.
  • VLSC "Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry" (?)
  • Digital recording level control.
  • Sampling rate converter.
  • Erase/Move/Divide/Combine/Group editing functions.

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Specs: THD:0.005%, SN Ratio: 100dB, Freq Resp: 10Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB

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Onkyo X-B7
Onkyo X-B8		CD/Hi-MD/AM/FM bookshelf system
Intro: 4/2005		"Open"
Availability:
In: Optical (X-B8 only), Line (3). Out: Optical (X-B8, CD playback only), Line (3: Tape, Video Sub-woofer pre), Speakers, headphones205 x 147 x 356mm, 5.0 kg

Features:

  • Hi-MD bookshelf system with world-band FM (76-108Mhz)
  • Hi-MD Recording (PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP) to Hi-MD and reformatted std-MD blanks.
  • Std-MD (Mono/SP/LP2/LP4) recording to std-MD blanks only.

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Specs: Amp: 14w+14w 8ohms, FM: 76-108Mhz, MD: Dynamic range: 94dB

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Onkyo MD-133Hi-MD deck
Intro: 1/2005		¥63,000
Availability:
In: line, opticalx2. Out: line275mm x 309mm x 78mm, 3.8kg

Features:

  • First Hi-MD deck.
  • Supports all existing Std-MD and Hi-MD modes.
  • A component of Onkyo's Intec 275 home Hi-Fi system.
  • No digital output or USB connectors.

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Specs: THD: 0.005%, Freq. Resp: 10hz-20khz +/- 0.5dB, SNR: 100dB

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Sony MZ-RH1
Sony MZ-M200		Portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 5/2006		¥40,000
Availability:
In: Optical/Line, Microphone. Out: Line/Headphones83.8 x 84.4 x 14.7mm, 106g

Features:

  • Most perfectly realized Minidisc instrument to date.
  • Illuminated OLED display on main body through which all recording-related information (including level meters) is available.
  • Full backward compatability with std-MD system -- records SP/Mono/LP2/LP4 format audio to std-MD discs and uploads std-MD recordings to PC in PCM, Hi-SP or ATRAC3 format audio files. Uploading is in no way restricted (unlimited uploads of mic, line and digital recordings are permitted) and speeds of 10X (SP->PCM), 16X (mono->PCM), 15X (LP2->ATRAC3) and 26X (LP4->ATRAC3) have been observed.
  • Records and uploads all Hi-MD format audio (PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP).
  • Date/Time stamp recording.
  • Switchable Headphone/Line-level output.
  • Digital Pitch Control (change playback speed without changing pitch) -50/+100%
  • HD Digital amp.
  • All mode settings (e.g. auto/manual recording level selector, headphone/line output, etc.) retained over power cycle and disc change.
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low).
  • Mic sensitivity and manual recording level can be adjusted on-the-fly, while recording is underway.
  • Spectrum analyzer display mode available during playback.
  • AGC on/off. AGC mode: Standard/Music.
  • Dynamic normalizer (equalize track-to-track volume differences).
  • A-B repeat.
  • 2 custom EQ settings.
  • Track-mark rehearsal mode available.
  • Battery charging via USB port.
  • Non-skid rubber feet on base.
  • Metal case.
  • LiIon battery.
  • No external battery attachment available.
  • Ships with SonicStage 3.4 software.
  • Can be used as a USB drive for storing data.
  • USB 2.0 interface.

Variants: The MZ-M200 and MZ-RH1 units are identical, but the MZ-M200 comes with a Sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone as an included accessory

Accessories:

  • USB cable
  • Digital optical cable
  • AC Adaptor
  • RM-MC38EL remote control with LCD and backlight (RM-MC35ELK in Japan)
  • Carrying pouch
  • Software on CD-ROM

Reviews:

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Specs: Headphone amp: 5mw+5mw

User Manual: MZ-RH1

Service Manual: MZ-RH1

Hi-MD Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP/MP3 PlayRecord
std-MD blank8/14.5/18.5/16 hr5/9/10.5/-
1GB blank10/15.5/19/16.5 hr6/9/10.5/-
std-MD Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 PlayRecord
std-MD blank15.5/17.5/19 hr8.5/10.5/12
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Sony MZ-EH70portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 10/2005		¥19,000
Availability:
Out: headphones75.6w x 15.0d x 80.1h mm, 83g, 110g w/batt

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW

Features:

  • HD Digital amp
  • VPT Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology; otherwise known as Virtual-Surround)
  • 6-band EQ
  • A-B repeat mode, handy for learning phrases
  • Adjustable playback speed control, range: +100% -50% without pitch change
  • No support for native MP3 playback
  • NiMH battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, jog-dial equipped remote.
  • Multi-voltage (100-240VAC) Recharging stand.

links:

  • Sony press release
  • AV-Watch page

      Reviews:

      Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		26.5/32/35 hrfull: 3.5 hr
      AA36/44.5/48 hr
      Both66.5/79.5/87 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		11/23/32.5 hr
      AA14/30.5/44.5 hr
      Both26.5/58.5/79.5 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		15/25.5/32.5 hr
      AA17.5/30.5/43 hr
      Both37.5/64/82 hr
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Sony MZ-EH50portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 10/2005		¥17,000
Availability:
Out: headphones77w x 17.6d x 83.1h mm, 80g, 107g w/batt

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW @ 16ohms JEITA

Features:

  • HD Digital amp
  • 6-band EQ
  • A-B repeat mode, handy for learning phrases
  • No support for native MP3 playback
  • NiMH battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, jog-dial equipped remote.
  • Multi-voltage (100-240VAC) Recharging stand.

links:

  • Sony press release
  • AV-Watch page

      Reviews:

      Battery life SP/LP2/LP4 on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		25.5/30.5/34 hrfull: 3.5 hr
      AA34/44.5/48 hr
      Both64.5/76/85 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		11/23/31.5 hr
      AA13.5/30.5/44 hr
      Both26.5/58.5/74.5 hr
      Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
      NiMH
      NH-14WM      		14.5/25.5/30.5 hr
      AA17.5/30.5/42 hr
      Both36/64/80 hr
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Sony MZ-DH10Pportable Hi-MD downloader/camera
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: $500
Availability:
Out: headphones. Data: USB (charging cradle and main body). DC IN: 6V (via charging cradle only)

Features:

  • Includes built-in 1.3Mpixel camera (1280x960) with 4x digital zoom
  • Built-in 1.5 inch color TFT LCD screen
  • Slide-show mode allows pictures to be synced to music
  • Stored photos can be moved or deleted
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • High Definition Digital amp
  • USB bus powered
  • Jog-dial
  • No Mic or Line input
  • No external AA battery case -- can be used only with removable LiIon rechargeable.

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large Organic EL Display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Incl. Charging stand, AC Power Adpater
  • Long battery life of 32 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

Reviews:

Service Manuals: MZ-DH10P, MZ-DH10P

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Sony MZ-M100		portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: $300
Availability:
In: line/optical, mic. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Organic EL LCD on remote
  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large Organic EL Display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Mic-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • AC Power Adpater, *Charging Stand
  • Long battery life of 32 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).
*Charging stand not supplied nor compatible with UK/North American models since there are no charging contacts on the UK/NA edition's body.

Variants: MZ-M100 model adds Macintosh support (upload PCM recordings as .wav files) and includes a Sony ECM-DS70P microphone but is otherwise identical to the MZ-RH10

Links:

Reviews:

Service Manual: MZ-RH10

Battery LifePlay
NiMH32 hr
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Sony MZ-RH910
Sony MZ-M10		portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: € 250
Availability:
In: line/optical, mic. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: US, Europe

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with large 5 line LCD display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New type remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Mic-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Incl. Rechargeable batt., Charging stand, AC Power Adpater
  • Long battery life of 25 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

Links:

Variants: MZ-M10 model adds Macintosh support (upload PCM recordings as .wav files) and includes a Sony ECM-DS70P microphone but is otherwise identical to the MZ-RH910

Reviews:

Service Manuals: MZ-RH910, MZ-RH910

Battery LifePlay
NiMH25 hr
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Sony MZ-RH710portable Hi-MD/MP3 recorder
Intro: 4/2005		MSRP: € 200
Availability:
In: line/optical. Out: headphones. Data: USB

Features:

  • Digital amp
  • Plays back MP3 files
  • USB bus powered

Markets: Europe only(?)

Manufacturer's Feature List:

  • HI-MD WALKMAN with 3 line LCD display
  • MP3 / Atrac3plus direct playback
  • SonicStage for easy music management and unlimited check outs of your favourite tracks
  • Supports all popular digital audio compression formats: ATRAC / MP3 / WMA / WAV
  • New basic remote control
  • Record from multiple source: USB-in / Analogue-in / Digital-in
  • Extremely fast music transfer from and to PC: 1 CD in less than 40 seconds
  • Capable of storing audio, video and data files on your HI-MD disc (Word, Powerpoint, ATRAC, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc)
  • Long battery life of 25 hours
  • G-PROTECTION Jog Proof
  • Transfer up to 45 CDs onto a single 1GB Hi-MD disc (with Atrac3Plus compression).

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Reviews:

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Sony LAM-X1Bookshelf AM/FM/CD/Hi-MD system
Intro: 06/2004
Availability:
Data: USB (mini b). Out: speakers, headphones272w x 226h x 231d mm, (main unit: 80w x 226h x 231d mm, speaker: 96w x 163h x 193dmm), 3Kg

Features:

  • CD to MD recording: 6X (Hi-LP), 4X (Hi-SP, SP, LP2, LP4, Linear PCM)
  • A CDs tracks are automatically placed in groups when recording albums.
  • Virtual Phone Technology
  • 4 line display with Roman/Kanji/Hiragana support (Kanji/Hirgana input via PC only).
  • Kanji/Hiragana titling from PC only.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.1 and SimpleBurner
  • Download or CD copying only (no line/mic inputs)

Markets: Japan

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Sony MZ-EH1portable Hi-MD player
Intro: 06/2004
Availability:
Data: USB. Out: headphones75.9w x 13.5d x 82.1h mm, 81g w/10g batt

Features:

  • "High Definition" digital amp.
  • LiIon battery
  • Plays back Hi-MD (1GB) media and original MD media.
  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying, jog-dial equipped remote. (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000)
  • Recharging stand.
  • [Will] include SonicStage2.1

Accessories: Remote, charging stand, headphones, AC adapter, carrying pouch, LiIon cell, battery carrying case.

Markets: Japan

Links:

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		8/17.5/23 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		11.5/18/24 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		18.5/22/25.5 hr
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Sony MZ-NH3Dportable Hi-MD downloader
Intro: 06/2004		Est: ¥30,000
Availability:
Data: USB. Out: headphones84w x 15.2d x 76.5h mm, 111g w/10g batt

Features: Upscale Hi-MD downloader.

  • "High Definition" digital amp.
  • Charging stand. (USB connection done separately, through body).
  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying, jog-dial equipped remote. (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000)
  • Download only (no line/mic inputs)
  • Colors: Silver and Blue
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Downloads to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input (but has no audio inputs itself).
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Accessories: Remote, charging stand, headphones, AC adapter, carrying pouch, LiIon cell, battery carrying case. SonicStage v2.0, SimpleBurner v2.0

Markets: Japan

Links:

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		8/14.5/17.5 hr5/8/9 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		10/15.5/18 hr6/8.5/9.5 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		14.5/17/18.5 hr8/10/10.5 hr
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Sony MZ-NH1portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$400, ¥45,000
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: line/headphone. DC IN: 6V, USB powered81.7w x 14.8d x 76.1h mm, 107g w/10g batt

Features: Top of the line model from Sony's first line of Hi-MD recorders.

  • Backlit, 3-line, Kanji-displaying (Japan only?), jog-dial equipped remote (RM-MC40ELK - ¥8000).
  • Charging stand. (USB connection done separately, through body).
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 18 discs of 500 tracks/9 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • Program (64 songs) / Group Program (20 groups)
  • "VPT" Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Digital pitch control (allows playback speed change without pitch change).
  • Date-time stamp.
  • Quick Mode
  • Removeable LiIon battery (LIP-4WM).
  • "High Definition" digital amp.
  • Body construction: Magnesium
  • Colors: Silver and Gold
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Plays Hi-MD and original-MD disks.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: Japan, US, Europe

Links:

Accessories: Charging cradle, remote, LiIon rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Specs: 5mW+5mW

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH1

Service Manual: MZ-NH1

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on reformatted 300MB std-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		8/14.5/17.5 hr5/8/9 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on 1GB Hi-MD mediumPlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		10/15.5/18 hr6/8.5/9.5 hrfull: 3 hr, 80%: 1 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
LiIon
LIP-4WM		14.5/17/18.5 hr8/10/10.5 hr
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Sony MZ-NH900portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		$300
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: line/headphone. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.3w x 21.2h x 77.8d mm, 110g (133g w/batt)

Features: Cost-reduced version of MZ-NH1.

  • Jog-dial on front of case (similar to iPod).
  • Stick-type, backlit remote.
  • Charging stand (without USB connection)
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 18 discs of 500 tracks/9 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • Program (64 songs) / Group Program (20 groups)
  • "VPT" Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Digital pitch control (allows playback speed change without pitch change).
  • Quick Mode
  • NiMH gumpack battery (NH-10WM)
  • Digital amp.
  • Body construction: Aluminum/Plastic.
  • Colors: Silver, Black
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH1:
    • No Date-time stamp.
    • NiMH rechargeable cell (vs. LiIon).
    • Has external AA battery case so that alkaline AA cells can be used as well as the NiMH gumpack cell.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: US, Europe (Japan?)

Links:

Accessories: Charging cradle, external AA cell case, remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH900

Service Manual: MZ-NH900

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-10WM		5/8/10 hr4/5/6 hr2.5 hr
AA x 110/18/23 hr3/5/5 hr
Both15/26/33 hr7/10/11 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-10WM		9/10/12 hr5/7/7 hr
AA x 118/22/25 hr7/8/10 hr
Both27/32/37 hr12/15/17 hr
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Sony MZ-NHF800portable Hi-MD/AM/FM recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$250
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: headphones. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.0w x 29.2h x 78.9d mm, 113g (132g w/batt)

Features: Further cost reduced Hi-MD model with built-in AM/FM tuner (in remote).

  • Stick-type, backlit remote with built-in AM/FM/TV/Weatherband digital tuner.
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • "VPT" Acoustic Engine (Virtual Phone Technology = Virtual Surround)
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Quick Mode
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH900:
    • No digital pitch control.
    • No digital amp.
    • No line out function.
    • All plastic construction.
    • No charging cradle.
    • No external AA battery case (alkaline AA cells can be used internally).
    • Smaller personal disk memory capacity.
    • No program/group program play mode (really?).
    • AA form-factor NiMH rechargeable cell with less capacity (700mah NH-7WMAA vs. 1000mah NH-10WM).
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: US, Europe

Links:

Accessories: Remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NHF800

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		4/7/9 hr3/5/5 hr2 hr
AA x 110/21/25 hr3/5/6 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		7/9/10 hr4/6/7 hr
AA x 120/24/27 hr7/9/11 hr
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Sony MZ-NH700portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004
Availability:
In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: headphones. DC IN: 3V, USB powered81.0w x 29.2h x 78.9dmm, 113g (132g w/batt)

Features: Nearly identical to MZ-NHF800, but without AM/FM remote.

  • Stick-type remote (no LCD?)
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Mic sensitivity (high/low) selector.
  • Quick Mode
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver, Blue
  • Principal differences from MZ-NHF800:
    • No AM/FM tuner
    • No LCD on remote
    • No VPT (Virtual surround sound)
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Records to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input.
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Linear PCM and ATRAC3plus recording at 256 ("Hi-SP") and 64 ("Hi-LP") kbps.
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Markets: Europe, Canada (Japan?)

Links:

Accessories: Remote, NiMH rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, optical cable, usb cable, headphones, carrying pouch

Reviews:

User Manual: MZ-NH700

Service Manual: MZ-NH700

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LPPlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		4/7/9 hr3/5/5 hr2 hr
AA x 110/21/25 hr3/5/6 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH
NH-7WMAA		7/9/10 hr4/6/7 hr
AA x 120/24/27 hr7/9/11 hr
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Sony MZ-NH600D
Buffalo MD-HUSB		portable Hi-MD recorder
Intro: 04/2004		US$200
Availability:
In: line/optical (MZ-NH600 only). Data: USB. Out: headphones, DC IN: USB81w x 29.2h x 78.2d mm, 103g w/o batt

Features: Cost-reduced, entry level Hi-MD recorder.

  • ATRAC chip: CXD2681-221GG
  • No remote.
  • USB connection on main unit.
  • Auto Personal Disk Memory capacity: 9 discs of 500 tracks/3 discs of 2047 tracks.
  • Bookmark function (up to 2047 tracks).
  • 6 Band Equalizer
  • Quick Mode (one hour only).
  • Rechargeable NiMH AA formfactor battery (NH-7WMAA)
  • Body construction: Plastic
  • Colors: Silver, Blue, White
  • Principal differences from MZ-NH700:
    • No line/mic/optical input on MZ-NH600D (USB upload/download only)
    • No remote.
    • No rechargeable battery (uses AA alkaline)
    • No battery charger/AC adapter.
  • Common to Hi-MD recorders:
    • Downloads to Hi-MD (1GB) blanks and normal MD blanks reformatted to 300MB.
    • Provides PC uploading of audio recorded from microphone or line input (but has no audio inputs itself).
    • Functions as USB data drive (FAT format filesystem).
    • Included software: SonicStage 2.0 and SimpleBurner
    • Operating power provided over USB bus when connected to a PC.

Variants:

  • N. American models ("MZ-NH600D") have no audio inputs (not optical, line, nor mic)
  • Euro/Australasian models ("MZ-NH600") have line/optical input but no mic.
  • Buffalo Corp. released the downloader-only variant badged as the "Buffalo MD-HUSB" that uses "BeatJam for Buffalo" as the audio management software (not SonicStage).

Markets: US, Europe, Japan (Buffalo)

Links:

Accessories: usb cable, headphones

Reviews:

User Manuals: MZ-NH600D, MZ-NH600D

Service Manual: MZ-NH600D

Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on Hi-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 111/21.5/25.5 hr3/4.5/5 hr
Battery life PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP on std-MD mediaPlayRecord
AA x 19.5/20/24.5 hr3.5/5.5/7 hr
Battery life SP/LP2/LP4PlayRecord
AA x 120/24.5/27 hr7.5/9.5/11 hr
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Sony Hi-MD Camera ConceptHi-MD Camera Concept
Intro: 2
Availability:

Features:

  • Shown at Sony's Tokyo Hi-MD announcement.

Links:

Reviews:

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