Finally My Rh10 Arrived

[anonz]

Bought it from ebay

the seller is in japan so it'a japanese version. It took 5 days to arrive here (UK) which isn't too bad.

it costs me $355 with 2 blank Hi-MD (inc shipping) and eng manual + software + adapter

just converted some classical from ape to PCM and uploaded it thru SonicStage, the volume is okay.. I used only 3/4 and it's loud enough.. and using custom eq (pushing everything to max) i only have to use half volume.. it will hurt my ear if i use louder .. i dont know if that matters but the earphone im using is ER6i

sorry I haven't got a digital cam so can't take pics but it's a blue one and it's exactly the same as Ishiiyoshi's one

[corduroy]

i'm going to buy from the same seller on ebay i think and i wanted to ask you some questions:

does it come with a remote with lcd (different from the euro version)?

is the english language default??? how languages are there? i'm in italy and i can easily understand only english and obviously italian...

are there other differences from the european version? (maybe the charging support?)

thanks

[anonz]

i'm going to buy from the same seller on ebay i think and i wanted to ask you some questions:

does it come with a remote with lcd (different from the euro version)?

is the english language default??? how languages are there? i'm in italy and i can easily understand only english and obviously italian...

are there other differences from the european version? (maybe the charging support?)

thanks

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i bought form sunnylife_jp in ebay

it comes with a lcd remote (rm-mc35elk)

the languages available are english and japanese, the default language is japanese so you have to change it to english yourself

i can give you a little help here:

1. put in a minidisc into the recorder

2. turn on the recorder by pressing any button on the recorder

3. holding the menu button for 2 seconds until the screen change

4. use the jog dial to go to the last option (scroll up one option will do) which displays

"各種設定"

5. press the jog dial to go to the sub menu and go to the last option again (same here scroll up one option will do) which displays

"表示言語"

6. again press the jog dial and you can see the option japanese(displays as 日本語) and english there.

for european users he will ship the recorder together with a plug adapter so you don't have to worry about it.

the differences in japanese and other versions are the lcd remote control and the extra charging cradle ( you can charge the recorder without it)

the seller also burnt a english manual cd and english sonicstage 3.0 installation cd with a link where you can get the 3.1 sonicstage update.

i think that's it..

[corduroy]

just another question: in this photo i can see a line out socket togheter with the headphones' one?

[though]

it says clearly "line in".

- troy

[anonz]

just another question: in this photo i can see a line out socket togheter with the headphones' one?

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no "line out" on mine

but it doesn't really matter cuz the output power is great enough

if not i think you can get a amplifier

[atrain]

there might be a psuedo-line out in that it'll put up the volume & flatten the EQ. if not you can just do that yourself.

that pic may be a preproduction mockup.

[corduroy]

it says clearly "line in".

- troy

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uhm.. please look at the picture, on the right there is the headphone symbol and then says /LINE OUT (something like @/LINE OUT)

maybe this was only a prototype

[The Low Volta]

uhm.. please look at the picture, on the right there is the headphone symbol and then says /LINE OUT  (something like @/LINE OUT)

maybe this was only a prototype

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indeed, it says line out, in exactly the same style as the first gens...therefore I think it actually is just a prototype model or something...'cause if you look at the first pic in Ishiyoshi's pictorial, you'll see that the headphone symbol remains, but the text has disappeared...

hope this clears things up,

Volta

BTW: so it lacks a dedicated/combined line out, but you can emulate a line out as Atrain already mentioned

[mcca6392]

there might be a psuedo-line out in that it'll put up the volume & flatten the EQ. if not you can just do that yourself.

that pic may be a preproduction mockup.

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If yours has the 'custom' EQ modes, make it even easier by programming one (either Custom 1 or Custom 2) to have a flat EQ - just select that, turn volume up, and have at it.

The picture is most definately a prototype/mockup of some sort. Look at the OLED - the display is completely different than the production units. The battery life, track progress display, track #, etc. are all on the bottom - as opposed to the top.

Which, it could be just my unit or my naievety, but I really think that also sets the picture off as a very early unit - most likely for demo purposes only.

Edited May 31, 2005 by mcca6392

[corduroy]

thanks for all your answers! i think i'm going to send some money to japan in the next few days

[Clocker]

which ebay site is this guy on?

[dex Otaku]

Note that cranking the EQ induces harmonic distortion above a certain level.

[corduroy]

arrived!!! it's my first MD and OH MY GOSH! it's so small!!! i thought it was little bigger

i was in panic to change language: my japanese people your language is cool but very scaring if you don't have idea of any word...

now i will test it, i've got only 1 md by pearl jam (no code) and 2x1gb blank discs

if someone wants a picture just ask and i will take it

[tuxbaby]

Writing from the South East Asian Country Called Maldives!!

Me too, got RH-10 from Japan, via a friend's help.

It was bought from biccamera.com . cant read japanese, so used the search box for RH10.

SonicStage CD was japanese so i couldnt install it.

I had problems though uploading to HiMD. SonicStage detects the disk when there is an MD inserted. But NOT a HiMD.

May be it is due to the version of SonicStage. I downloaded 3.1 from the link given in this forum, it is the standalone version. Not the one updated via web.

So as for the solution, I downloaded from web http: // www. sony.jp/products/overseas/contents/support/download/dl-ww_ss31-02.html

It did fine, but I am still looking for a way to setup SonicStage on another pc, problem is that pc has no internet connection. (wish someone have an update 3.1)

The player looks great. As for me, it being multipurpose is much much help. I have been a fan of MDs for 8 years. But do wish they'd have a better way of uploading to HiMD. Perhaps a much user friendly software, other then SonicStage.

tux

[Petter156]

cant read japanese, so used the search box for RH10.

So how did you reliably place the order? Did your friend help?

[Ishiyoshi]

So how did you reliably place the order? Did your friend help?

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Petter, most of MDCF's members ordered the RH10 via eBay or have a friend purchased it on their behalf.

If you want to try eBay, here's a reputable seller that most of MDCF's member had frequent: sunnylife_jp. The Japanese seller offers all four color scheme: blue, orange, silver and black. Please note the total including shipping fees is still relatively cheaper than AudioCubes.

[Petter156]

I was thinking I might order directly from a japanese web-store. I just need to find someone who knows japanese to help me place the order.

[Ishiyoshi]

I was thinking I might order directly from a japanese web-store. I just need to find someone who knows japanese to help me place the order.

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Ok, just make sure that your friend resides in Japan. Japanese etailer will not ship to international address.

[Petter156]

At all, no one? Are you sure?

When I was going to buy a recorder about 5-6 years back there were etailers shipping internationally.

[Ishiyoshi]

At all, no one? Are you sure?

When I was going to buy a recorder about 5-6 years back there were etailers shipping internationally.

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Yes, I am sure.

[Petter156]

I´m not sure I beleive you. Have you checked with every japanese e-tailer?

[Ishiyoshi]

I´m not sure I beleive you. Have you checked with every japanese e-tailer?

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Well... I don't have the time to check all the Japanese etailers. The ones which I frequent do not ship to international locations. To purchase merchandise from a Japanese etailer, you will usually need to have a local Japanese bank account/credit card and a local address. My family is in Tokyo, so I have the convenience to use Japanese etailers accordingly.

Do you remember which Japanese etailer you were planning to purchase your recorder 5 years back? If you mean Japan-Direct.com, they hardly constitute being a Japanese etailer. For your information, most reputable Japanese etailers have a physical store.

[Petter156]

I looked around at a few, but I can´t remember the specific ones anymore. Never did buy from there though.

You are lucky in having access to japanese merchendise in that way, Ishiyoshi. I should try to find someone I can trust who could mediate a product bought from a japanese e-tailer. I´m seriously looking to get a RH10, and the best way would be to get one from Japan. Those still carry english manuals and an english UI on the units, right?

[Ishiyoshi]

Those still carry english manuals and an english UI on the units, right?

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MD units that come bundled with English user manuals in Japan are those of "tourist" models. As for the RH10, you can easily download its English user manual from Sony USA. The Japanese RH10's UI is Japanese by default; but you can change the operation language to English easily.

For your convenience, follow the instruction below:

Upon entering the menu (by holding the menu button for a few seconds):

1) Select: 各種設定 / Option

2) Select: 表示言語 / Language

3) Select: 日本語 or English

Cheers,

Ishii

[The Low Volta]

You are lucky in having access to japanese merchendise in that way, Ishiyoshi. I should try to find someone I can trust who could mediate a product bought from a japanese e-tailer.

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as Ishi already said, a number of members here on MDCF have had good experiences with the seller on e-bay... so unless you've got contacts overthere, I would suggest looking into his offer

[Christopher]

I've purchased a RH10 from the aforementioned eBay seller without any issues. I would recommend him to anyone..

[Petter156]

A friend of mine might be going to Japan soon...

I know a number of e-tailers carry the RH10 for about 27000 yen, these among them; http://www.1to1plaza.co.jp/ (L)(D)' target='_blank'>http://eshop-daito.com/eshopdo/refer/refer...H10(S)((L)(D). If anyone of you guys knows Japanese, could you tell me the addresses for the mentioned stores or do you happen to know of a good place to get the RH10 in Japan for about 27000 yen?

I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Edited June 23, 2005 by Petter156

[Petter156]

BUMP

Anyone?

[Ishiyoshi]

A friend of mine might be going to Japan soon...

I know a number of e-tailers carry the RH10 for about 27000 yen, these among them; http://www.1to1plaza.co.jp/  -->(L)(D)' target='_blank'>http://eshop-daito.com/eshopdo/refer/refer...H10(S)((L)(D). If anyone of you guys knows Japanese, could you tell me the addresses for the mentioned stores or do you happen to know of a good place to get the RH10 in Japan for about 27000 yen?

I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

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Here you go:

Store Name: SONY SHOP DAITO Ltd.

Management: Hamada Hiroshi

Address: 4-15-1 Suzaku Building, Nihonbashi, Naniwa-Ward, Osaka-city, Osaka Prefecture.

E-mail Address: info@eshop-daito.com

Telephone number: 06-6634-0082

Fax number: 06-6634-0084

[Petter156]

Thank you Ishiyoshi, hopefully my friend will be stopping by in Osaka.

[bri]

I'd just like to thank you all for your help (especially Ishiyoshi & Volta) in getting my RH10. It has just arrived (5 days from Japan) and looks sweet. Bought from sunnylife_jp again, seems like a great seller. Came with adaptor as promised but found my existing 3V 3-Pin charger works perfectly. Initial play on SP sounds great with the E2c's (it should!).

It's very stylish, but I can see the potential for damage easily. The bag seems v. good for that. I'm really happy with my Japanese (black) remote, but I'm a bit miffed at the stand - I know this was mentioned before - but only after getting it...What's the story with using it?! If you can't charge it by plug or connect via USB when it's sitting in there (the wall is slightly too high) then I don't see the point. Am I missing something?

I'll have some fun playing around with it later. Pity I didn't order 1 Hi-MD with the Recorder because my seperate order isn't here yet...it's only a few dollars more than the cheapest around.

I can't wait (!) to install SS.

Thanks again.

Proud owner of black RH10 .

Edited June 29, 2005 by bri

[Ishiyoshi]

I'm a bit miffed at the stand - I know this was mentioned before - but only after getting it...What's the story with using it?!  If you can't charge it by plug or connect via USB when it's sitting in there (the wall is slightly too high) then I don't see the point.  Am I missing something?

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That's because the RH10 charges via the USB as well. I reckon it's a safeguard rather than an oversight. But I do see your point. The designer could have given us the choice to use the charging stand as a "stand" (assuming we don't connect the AC Adaptor) while employing the USB port.

Have fun with your new toy.

[The Low Volta]

hope you enjoy your new acquisition! ( I'm not jealous, Im not jealous! )

If you can't charge it by plug or connect via USB when it's sitting in there (the wall is slightly too high) then I don't see the point.  Am I missing something?

you can connect the charger to the bottom of the charging stand so it will charge by simply sitting in the stand (at least that's how it works with the NH900)

greetings, Volta

[bri]

hope you enjoy your new acquisition! (   I'm not jealous, Im not jealous!   )

you can connect the charger to the bottom of the charging stand so it will charge by simply sitting in the stand (at least that's how it works with the NH900)

greetings, Volta

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Oh! They really do hide the 3V socket inside the stand. Excellent. I'm loving it so far, and SS has behaved itself. I'm sure there's plenty of woe to come but right now I'm chuffed.

Thanks again guys.

[Petter156]

What about modding the stand in order to be able to connect the USB cable?

Is the stand just standard hard plastic or what?

[bri]

What about modding the stand in order to be able to connect the USB cable?

Is the stand just standard hard plastic or what?

It's relatively light (although feels sturdier than the AA battery case) and made from hard plastic. Myself, I wouldn't trying modding it - just asking to get a broken stand for the sake of something minor once you get used to it.

[Petter156]

I´ll probably use the stand for charging the player in my room and just build a new stand myself for use with my PC. Seems like an overall better idea.

[WritinPen]

Bought it from ebay

the seller is in japan so it'a japanese version. It took 5 days to arrive here (UK) which isn't too bad.

it costs me $355 with 2 blank Hi-MD (inc shipping) and eng manual + software + adapter

just converted some classical from ape to PCM and uploaded it thru SonicStage, the volume is okay.. I used only 3/4 and it's loud enough.. and using custom eq (pushing everything to max) i only have to use half volume.. it will hurt my ear if i use louder ..  i dont know if that matters but the earphone im using is ER6i

sorry I haven't got a digital cam so can't take pics but it's a blue one and it's exactly the same as Ishiiyoshi's one

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Hello Everyone,

I'm kinda new at this posting stuff but bear with me.

I was wondering about having one of the Japanese MZ-RH10's because of the SonicStage Software. Someone told me that there is a compatibility issue with using the Japanese unit with English software. If anyone knows how that works let me know...

~Elaine

[Ishiyoshi]

Hello Everyone,

I'm kinda new at this posting stuff but bear with me.

I was wondering about having one of the Japanese MZ-RH10's because of the SonicStage Software. Someone told me that there is a compatibility issue with using the Japanese unit with English software. If anyone knows how that works let me know...

~Elaine

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Welcome to MDCF!

Rest assured. You can use the Japanese version of RH10 with an English version of SonicStage 3.1. If you need to title your minidiscs in Japanese/Chinese characters, please read this thread.

In addition, just in case you can't read Japanese, for your convenience, follow the instruction below to change the operation language of the Japanese RH10 to English.

Upon entering the menu (by holding the menu button for a few seconds):

1) Select: 各種設定 / Option

2) Select: 表示言語 / Language

3) Select: 日本語 or English