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It's the mic out, not a "line out" as the MZ-RH10 doesn't appear to have a line out (unlike earlier models). I've tried with both mono and stereo cables. The static is worse with the stereo cable, but still there underneath with the mono one.

Thanks! Taking the sound from the mic jack seems to work - though of course this is a real-time playback instead of just transfering a file. However, when i bring the sound into my Mac, i'm hearing a bit of static as well - and i don't hear this when i'm listening directly from the MD player through the headphones. Any ideas? I also take it that there's no way to convert the .hma files on a Mac to a more usable format, like .wav, .aiff or .mp3 ? Can you do this conversion on a PC and then bring it back to the Mac? Thanks again for your help. cheers, Michael

Hi, I recently purchased a Sony Hi-MD Walkman MZ-RH10. I recorded some interviews with an external mic and now need to edit and transfer the files to someone. I've attempted to connect the player to my Mac PowerBook (G-3, running OS-X 10.3.9) using the USB wire. The computer sees the MD player, but it can not read the .hma files. I had an older version MD player and it was simple to take a cable from the optical line out to the computer and then capture with a program like Sound Recorder. I don't think the MZ-RH10 has an optical line out though - just the USB out. Is it possible to use this player with a Mac? HELP! Thanks. Michael