====== Sony MZ-N1 ======

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First portable netMD recorder launched by Sony. It was launched alongside the [[:equipment:sony:bookshelf:cmt-c7nt|CMT-C7NT]], [[:equipment:sony:bookshelf:LAM-Z1|LAM-Z1]], and [[equipment:sony:deck:mds-nt1|MDS-NT1]] as the first generation of netMD devices. NetMD allows PC to MD download of audio files. Originally Open MG Jukebox (and later SonicStage) was required to use netMD, but these days most devices are supported by PlatinumMD and web MD.

Shipped with the [[accessories:remotes:sony:rm-mc12elk|RM–MC12ELK]] remote in Japan. It supports full-width and half-width disc/track titles, meaning Kanji and Katakana names work fine. International models seemingly shipped with the [[accessories:remotes:sony:rm-mc11el|RM-MC11EL]], which does not support full-width titles(and therefore means no support for full-width kanji/kana).

A few things to keep in mind for modern buyers:
  * A dock is **required** in order to use netMD. This can be expensive to buy separately.
  * Numerous reports of issues with the write head's ribbon cable. Not really repairable except for those with advanced soldering skills.


With these issues in mind, a later generation recorder such as the [[:equipment:sony:portable:mz-n910|MZ-N910]] would be a safer buy.

Maximum output (DC): Headphones: 5 mW + 5 mW (16 ohm)\\
Outputs LINE OUT: stereo  mini-jack (dedicated remote control jack) /194  mV (10 kohm )\\

Mechanism Type: MT-MZN1-171\\
Optical Pick-up Name: LCX-5R\\
Chipset: CXD2677-202GA or -205GA\\

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Content adapted from: [[https://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200109/01-0912/|Official Sony Press Announcement]], [[http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-N1.html|MZ-N1 minidisc.org]], 
[[http://www.minidisc.org/brian_youn/mzn1/|Brian Youn's MZ-N1 Review]], 
[[https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press_Archive/200106/01-037E/|Sony Press Release Announcing Net MD]]
[[https://www.phileweb.com/ec/?p=620|"Open" price but 45,000~yen estimate]]
===== Manuals =====

{{ :equipment:sony:portable:mz-n1user.pdf | MZ-N1 User Manual}}

{{ :equipment:sony:portable:mz-n1service.pdf | MZ-N1 v1.0 Service Manual}}

{{ :equipment:sony:portable:sony_mz-n1_1.4_service_manual.pdf |MZ-N1 v1.4 Service Manual}}

====== Repair ======

The early signs of a write head cable failure are skips/silence in recording. Once the cable fails entirely, the unit won't write anything at all, including the table of contents. It will think it wrote things, so until you eject the disc or the machine loses power, it will attempt playback but you'll get silence.

[[guides:repair:n1_write_head|Write head repair]]

Skipping and errors during playback and recording can also be symptoms of a unit that needs to be lubed, so if your N1 has trouble, it may be worth starting with basic lubing.

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