Sony MZ-NHF800

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portable Hi-MD/AM/FM recorder
Intro: 04/2004

US$250
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In: line, mic, optical. Data: USB. Out: headphones. DC IN: 3V, USB powered

81.0w 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

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

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User Manual: MZ-NHF800

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