Sony MZ-DH10P User Manual

Printed in MalaysiaThis warranty is valid only in the United States. Operating InstructionsMZ-DH10P2-590-278-12 (1)Player Operation page 10Softw

Getting StartedChecking the Supplied Accessories• AC power adaptor• Remote control1)• USB cradle • Earphones • Dedicated USB cable2) • LIP-

Player Operation1 Open the ferrite core.2 Wind the cord around the ferrite core once.Approx. 4 cm3 Close the ferrite core. Make sure the clasps are

Guide to Parts and ControlsPlayerRemote / (shooting/viewing) button ( page 24) Shutter button ( page 25) Player:

 Player: 5-way control key (, /ENT1), , +, –) Remote:  button ( page 19) SEARCH button ( page 23) OPR lamp ( page 48) MENU button ( pa

Preparing a Power Source Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted. To maintain the original battery ca

When the battery is completely charged, the CHG lamp goes off.If the battery is completely drained at the start of charging, it will take about one ho

Battery life1)This value varies depending on how the player is used.When listening to music (hour) (Approx.)Hi-MD mode Linear PCM Hi-SP Hi-LP MP32)1

Setting the ClockIf you have set the clock, the date and time that the image was shot will be saved. If the player is connected to your computer while

Listening to MusicListening to Music 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid (). Insert a disc in the direction of the arrow (), and close the lid.

On the remoteInsert a disc and press . Playback starts. You can adjust the volume by turning the VOL +/– control. VOL +/– controlIf the play does no

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase

Basic playback operationsTo Operation on the player (Operation on the remote is in parentheses)PlayPlay from a point where you stopped the player pre

Display When Listening to MusicDisplay on the player Playback condition ( page 20) : Playback : Stop : Pause /: Forward/backward /: F

Notes• Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the ind

Searching for a Music TrackYou can search for a track from the group list.1 Press SEARCH.The list of music groups appears.When the “Main P. Mode” is

Shooting/Viewing Still ImagesShooting Still Images The exposure and focus are adjusted automatically to the center of the display because the player h

3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. When the beep sounds and indicator changes from white to green, press the shutter button fully d

About Auto FocusWhen you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, (Icon of shooting) indicator changes to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus

3 Press the shutter buttonThe still image is taken and the display for cover art setting appears.4 Turn the jog dial to select “Yes.”The list of audio

Viewing Still Images 1 Open the lens cover to start up camera, then press / .The player is in the viewing mode.Lens cover / 2 Push the 5-way cont

Display When Shooting/Viewing Still Images When shootingWhen viewing Mode indicator : Shooting ( page 24) : Shooting cover art ( p

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-ion batteries arerecyclable.You can help preserveour environment byreturning your usedrechargeable batteries to

To change the display when shooting Press DISPLAY on the player repeatedly.Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

Using the zoom feature1 In the shooting mode, turn the jog dial to select the desired zoom scale for shooting.You can set the zoom in 10 levels to en

Shooting close-ups (Macro)The macro recording mode is used when zooming up a small subject, such as flowers or insects. You can shoot close-ups of subj

To return to the original sizePress /CANCEL.NoteYou cannot select the previous or next still images while enlarging a portion of the current still im

Using the MenuUsing the Menu 5-way control key ( +,  , /ENT)MENUJog dial/CANCEL1 Press MENU.The menu display appears. The contents of the menu

To return the preceding settingPress /CANCEL.To stop operationPress /CANCEL for more than 2 seconds.About the operating guideWhen you operate the pl

Menu When Listening to Music (Music Play/Setting/Common Settings) Music PlayItemsOptions (: Default settings)Main P. ModeNormal Play Tracks are pla

Notes• The following setting can be stored when “Disc Memory” is set to “On”:– Bookmark– “Custom1” and “Custom2” settings of “Sound EQ.”• Settings f

Common SettingsItemsOptions (: Default settings)CoverArtLink Set The still image shot using the player is set as the cover art of the music group

Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play)You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play them only. The sequence of bookmarked tracks cannot be cha

Notice for Users ...6Enjoying the Music and Camera Features ...

Customizing sound quality (Custom) (except European model)1 Select “Sound EQ” of “Sound” in the menu ( page 36), and then select “Custom1” or “Custo

Setting a still image as the music cover art (Cover art setting) 1 Select “Set” of “CoverArtLink” in the menu ( page 38), and then select “Set.”T

Menu When Shooting Still Images (Shooting/Settings/Common Settings) ShootingItemsOptions (: Default settings)Exposure +2.0EV to –2.0EVThe exposure

About image size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of still images you w

Notes• If you have not created a new folder, the “101_HIMD” folder will be selected as the folder for saving still images. You can create up to “999_

Menu When Viewing Still Images (Viewing/Common Settings) ViewingItemsOptions (: Default settings)Delete 1File Delete The displayed still image is de

Viewing a JPEG file image (JPEG Viewer) If still images in your computer are saved to a disc, you can view them on the player’s display. JPEG file imag

Storing Non-Audio Data Connecting to Your ComputerConnecting the Player to Your ComputerWhen connecting to the computer, power (bus power) is supplie

3 Place the player on the USB cradle and push it in firmly.The OPR lamp lights up in orange.You can connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the pla

Copying Still images to Your Computer Image files recorded with the player are grouped as folders in the disc.Example when using Windows XPfolder for

Functions When Shooting/ Viewing Still Images ...30Using the zoom feature ... 31Using

4 Double-click [DCIM].5 Double-click the folder where the desired still image saved in.6 Drag and drop the image files into the [My Documents] folder.T

Storing Non-audio Data to a Disc If you connect the player to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage media

TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf a problem occurs during player operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom Case and/or corrective actionThe USB cradle and the player become hot during the charging procedure. This is normal and poses no danger.The p

Shooting/Viewing still imagesSymptom Case and/or corrective actionThe subject does not appear in the display. The player is in the viewing mode. Pres

Connecting your computerSymptom Case and/or corrective actionThe player is not recognized by the computer. The dedicated USB cable is not firmly conne

Symptom Case and/or corrective actionYou cannot operate the player. You cannot operate the player while the player is connected to the computer.You c

OthersSymptom Case and/or corrective actionThe player does not work or works poorly. The rechargeable battery is not charged. Charge the rechargeable

MessagesMessage Case and/or corrective actionAUDIO DISC FOR PLAYBACK ONLY You tried to shoot still images in a disc that can only play music tracks.A

Message Case and/or corrective actionLOW BATTERY Recharging was attempted with a non-rechargeable battery inserted. Insert a rechargeable battery and

Software OperationWhat you can do with SonicStage/MD Simple BurnerInstallingProviding the required system environment ...

Additional InformationPrecautionsOn safety• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6V jack.• Do not touch the optical pickup lens on the player

On charging• The supplied USB cradle can be used only with this player. Any other models cannot be charged.• Do not use the supplied USB cradle to cha

On the earphonesRoad safetyDo not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illeg

• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a disc.• To o

SpecificationAudio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWavelength: λ = 790 nmEmission duration: continuous

MassApprox. 145 g (5.1 oz.) (the player only)Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) (including the rechargeable battery)US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby La

GlossaryAEThe AE (Auto Exposure) function automatically adjusts the exposure based on the brightness of the object as determined by the camera.AFThe A

“Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”This player has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode” that are automatically recognized whenever a disc is inserte

Index for “Player Operation”AA-B Repeat 39AE 66AF 66ATRAC3plus 66Auto power-off function 26AVLS 37BBattery life 16Beep 37Bookmark Play 39Burs

HHi-MD 66Hi-MD mode 67HOLD 13IImage quality 43Image size 43Index screen 32JJPEG 67JPEG Viewer 46LLanguage 38, 44, 45Linear PCM 67MMacro 32M

Trial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the player is working correctly.No compensa

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Enjoying the Music and Camera FeaturesIn addition to playing music, you can shoot still images and save them in the disc when using this player in Hi-

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Enjoying music and an image together You can shoot an image and enjoy it as a cover art together with the music.Shoot a still image ( page 26). Se

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