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 +====== Sony MZ-RH1 / MZ-M200 ======
 +
 +{{page>equipment:infobox_template}}
 +
 +The last portable MiniDisc recorder produced by Sony. 
 +
 +When originally released, it was the only device capable of transferring recordings made on standard MiniDiscs back to a computer, however, this functionality is now available to **all** USB-equipped HiMD portables as well as a number of NetMD portables thanks to the WebMiniDisc project. A list of the NetMD portables which support this feature can be found [[https://www.minidisc.wiki/guides/exploits|Here]]
 +
 +There is no functional difference between the MZ-RH1 and MZ-M200. The only difference between the two devices, other than branding, is that the M200 was specifically marketed as a field recorder and sold in a bundle with the Sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone.
 +
 +**Notes for Modern Day Buyers:** 
 +  * The OLED screens (there are actually two) are known to fail, and there is (currently) no easy way to replace them. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWHLE_tEndU|Here]] is a video that demonstrates the repair process using identical screens harvested from a Network Walkman device. 
 +  * The original LIP-4WM battery is no longer available.  Most OEM versions have long since lost most of their capacity or even their ability to recharge. Modern aftermarket replacements can be found online, as well as alternative options for building your own replacement cell using 3D printing, as seen [[https://www.head-fi.org/threads/diy-lip-4wm-replacement-battery-build.960086/|Here]]
 +
 +**Switching between Hi-MD and MD modes without a display**
 +
 +If your display has failed, use these steps to switch between Hi-MD and standard MD modes:
 +  *     Insert a disc
 +  *     Wait 5 seconds
 +  *     Hold Display/Menu for 2 seconds
 +  *     Down
 +  *     Enter
 +  *     Down x 4
 +  *     Enter
 +  *     Down
 +  *     Enter
 +Use the same steps to change back to Hi-MD mode.
 +
 +-- Instructions courtesy of [[https://www.reddit.com/r/minidisc/comments/qozblf/hi_md_and_sonicstage_normal_md_problems/hjsbji3/|/u/NeoG_ on /r/MiniDisc]]
 +
 +MD Mechanism: MT-MZRH1-181\\
 +Optical Pick-up: ABX-U2\\
 +ATRAC IC: CXD2687-001GG (maybe)\\
 +
 +----
 +Content adapted from: [[https://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-M200+RH1.html|MZ-RH1 Minidisc.org Page]]
 +[[https://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200603/06-0323/|Sony Official Press Release]]
 +[[https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060323/sony.htm|av.watch]]
 +[[https://lonelymachines.org/2006/07/05/sony-mz-rh1/|lonelymachines initial impressions]]
 +Also see [[http://ohm-image.net/data/audio/rmaa-sony-mz-rh1-16-bit | Ohm's review ]] for excellent RightMark testing data.
 +[[https://www.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/articles/0603/23/news044.html|itmedia.co.jp]]
 +[[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/himd-rec/|sony product page]]
 +[[https://bb.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/items/15649.html|watch.impress.co.jp in depth review]]
 +[[https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060403/dal230.htm|av.watch.impress.co.jp review]]
 +===== Manuals =====
 +
 +{{:equipment:sony:portable:mz-rh1user.pdf| Sony MZ-RH1 / MZ-M200 User Manual English}}
 +
 +{{:equipment:sony:portable:mz-rh1service.pdf| Sony MZ-RH1 Service Manual}}
 +
 +===== Photos =====
 +
 +{{:equipment:sony:portable:sony_mz-rh1_1.jpg?direct&400|}}
 +{{:equipment:sony:portable:sony_mz-rh1_2.jpg?direct&400|}}
 +{{:equipment:sony:portable:sony_mz-rh1_3.jpg?direct&400|}}
 +{{:equipment:sony:portable:sony_mz-rh1-k_1.jpg?direct&200|}}
 +
 +Submit your own! Either directly or on the discord.
  
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-equipment.name       : MZ-RH1 
 equipment.manufacturer : Sony equipment.manufacturer : Sony
 +equipment.name       : MZ-RH1 / MZ-M200
 equipment.release    : 2006-04-21 equipment.release    : 2006-04-21
 equipment.type       : portable equipment.type       : portable
 equipment.recorder   : Recorder equipment.recorder   : Recorder
 +equipment.scms       : 
 equipment.mdlp       : Yes equipment.mdlp       : Yes
 equipment.netmd      : Yes equipment.netmd      : Yes
-equipment.web-md     : Confirmed supported+equipment.web-md     : Supported
 equipment.hi-md      : Yes equipment.hi-md      : Yes
 equipment.radio      : No equipment.radio      : No
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 equipment.weight     : 106g with battery equipment.weight     : 106g with battery
 equipment.atrac-ver  : Hi-MD equipment.atrac-ver  : Hi-MD
 +equipment.battery-page : LIP-4WM
 +equipment.battery-notes : 
 +equipment.battery-num : 
 equipment.battery    : LIP-4WM equipment.battery    : LIP-4WM
 equipment.sidecar    : No equipment.sidecar    : No
-equipment.voltage    : 3+equipment.voltage    : 5
 equipment.polarity   : Center positive equipment.polarity   : Center positive
 equipment.price-jpy  : 40000 equipment.price-jpy  : 40000
 equipment.price-usd  :  equipment.price-usd  : 
-equipment.inputs     : 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm line in (optical multi), 3.5mm microphone, USB Mini B+equipment.inputs     : 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm line in (optical multi), 3.5mm microphone
 equipment.outputs    : 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone equipment.outputs    : 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone
-equipment.image      : :equipment:sony:portable:mz-rh1.jpg+equipment.control    : USB Mini-B 
 +equipment.export     : Yes 
 +equipment.remote     : RM-MC35ELK 
 +equipment.mechanism  :  
 +equipment.pickup     :  
 +equipment.atrac-ic   :  
 +equipment.manual     : User manual, Service manual 
 +equipment.region     : Japan 
 +equipment.image      : equipment:sony:portable:sony_mz-rh1_2.jpg 
 +equipment.status     : 
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