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1. On heat build up Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used for an extended period of time In this case leave the recorder turned off until it cools down On installation e Never use the recorder where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration e Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor Heat build up in the recorder may cause malfunction or damage On the headphones earphones Road safety Do not use headphones earphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use 49 Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you On the MiniDisc cartridge When carrying or storing the MiniDisc keep it in its case e Do not break open the shutter Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light extreme temperatures mois
2. Problem The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed Cause Remedy Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window Press the Tab key while holding down the Alt key If an error message has appeared press the Enter key The installation will resume If there is no message the installation is still in progress Wait a little while longer The progress bar on the display is not moving The access lamp has not lit for a few minutes The installation is progressing normally Please wait If the installation is still unsuccessful after all that you have done The installation can be done by copying all files to the hard disk as follows 1 Create a new folder on the hard disc 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM SonicStage Ver 1 5 into the CD ROM drive 3 When the installation window appears click Exit to cancel the installation 4 Right click the start menu and start up Explorer 5 Select SSI5E on the CD ROM drive and then click Edit Select All 6 Click Edit Copy to Folder or Edit Copy to copy all files to the folder that you created in step 1 7 Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive open the folder that was copied to the hard disk and double click setup exe 8 When the installation window appears follow the displayed instructions to install SonicStage 1 5 The installation may be done by installing the software fr
3. Close the buckle Make connections Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks CD player MD toa wal Player DVD outlet Video player etc AC power adaptor 4 to a digital Optical out jack a A Optical plug Optical mini plug Optical cable POC 15B etc to DC IN 3V See Optional accessories page 64 Record an MD While the recorder is stopped press REC MENU Menu items appear in the display Press lt 4 or PPI repeatedly until SYNC R flashes in the display and then press ENTER Control key Press lt 4 or PPI repeatedly until ON flashes in the display and then press ENTER Press B while pressing REC The recorder pauses and stands by for recording MENU ENTER Play the source you want to record The recorder starts recording automatically when it receives the playing sound To stop recording press W After you press ll to stop the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds when using the dry battery or about 3 minutes when using the AC power adaptor To cancel synchro recording Press lt 4 or BPI repeatedly until OFF flashes in the display in step and then press ENTER Note If you record on a previously recorded disc the recorder is factory set to overwrite the entire contents of the disc If you want the recording to start after the existing contents do the procedure R
4. Precaution Seinere EA eases eatear NENE 49 System limitations 22 0 0 seseseeesesceessesceseceeesescecesceecesvececvscsaeseceesevecees 52 Troubleshooting ceecesseeesesseeseseeeeecscsecseeeeseeesseescnesseseeseeesseeaeneens 54 List of menus 3 3 aeneae e a tiene ned EEE aden 57 Messages is ssssisveswrsoevensecselterneietentensduses A EIE NE ENE E 62 SPECiiCAHONS gosto coda io ea a ot a O NE NE 64 Explanations a eee ess raras Aier Eiai EESE S EEEE ERAD AER 65 Software Operation What is a Net MD sccsccsesecnenecneeneneeseeseseessess OD Basic Operations c csecsseeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeseeeesees 7O Basic operational flow using the Net MD oo eee eeeeseeeeteeseteeeeeeees 70 Providing the required system environment ssessessessseseeeesesesseersee 71 System reguirements vene e e EEE EE RE AER R E a 71 Installing the software onto your computer sssesssesssessesssesesssssese 72 Before installing the software cceccscesseececeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseesees 72 Installing SonicStage Ver 1 5 ec ciceccecseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseneeseeeeaeees 73 Connecting the Net MD to your computer eect eeeeseeeeeeeseneeeees 75 Storing audio data to your Computer 0 ee eee eeeeeteteeeeeeteeeeeaeees 76 Starting SonicStage oo eeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeens 76 Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive wo eeeeeeeeeeees 77 Labelinig audio data simot onnee seii 79 Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD Check Out
5. The Control Panel window appears 2 Double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs Properties window appears 3 Click SonicStage 1 5 XX in the list of programs for automatic removal and then click Add Remove 4 Click OpenMG Secure Module 3 1 in the list of programs for automatic removal and then click Add Remove Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer When the computer restarts the uninstallation will be completed For Windows 2000 users Log on as Administrator and then follow the instructions below Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an administrator 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs dialog box appears 3 Click Change or Remove Programs 4 Click SonicStage 1 5 XX in the Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change Remove 5 Click OpenMG Secure Module 3 1 in the Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change Remove Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer When the computer restarts the uninstallation will be completed Tf SonicStage Ver 1 5 is co existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 or SonicStage Premium on your computer and you uninstall one or the other make sure OpenMG Secure Module 3 1 is not u
6. 2 Press k lt or PPI repeatedly until R MODE flashes in the display and then press ENTER 3 Press K lt or BPI repeatedly to select the desired recording mode and then press ENTER Each time you press k lt or PPI the display changes as follows Recording Display Recording mode time SP stereo SP Approx 80 min LP2 stereo LP2 Approx 160 min Recording Display Recording mode time LP4 stereo LP4 Approx 320 min Monaural MONO Approx 160 min 1 For better sound quality record in normal stereo SP or LP2 stereo mode 2 If you record a stereo source in monaural the sound from left and right will be mixed 3 When using an 80 minute recordable MD 4 Press B while pressing REC 5 Play the sound source To stop recording press W The recorder remains at the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time When you do not want LP added automatically at the beginning of a track When LP is added to the beginning of a track LP is displayed whenever an attempt is made to play or edit the disc on a unit that does not support MDLP mode This display lets you know that playback or editing of the track is not possible on the machine being used The recorder is factory set to add LP at the start of each track 1 While the recorder is stopped press MENU 2 Press k or PPI re
7. D In Windows XP select Start Control Panel 2 In Windows XP double click System if the control panel is in the classic format or click Performance and Maintenance and then System if the control panel is in the category format 3 Depending on your system the Hardware tab may not be provided In this case click the Device Manager tab to display the Device Manager window If the installation was not successful Be sure to close all Windows applications before you start the installation If you start the installation while other programs are running a malfunction may occur This is especially true for programs that require large amounts of system resources such as virus check software Be sure not to connect the Net MD to your computer before you start the installation If the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer before the installation the installation cannot be done correctly Connect the dedicated USB cable after the installation completed e Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive space 120MB of free space or more on the hard disk drive is required If your computer does not have enough space the installation may not be possible If the installation seems to be stopped It may take 30 minutes or more for the installation to complete depending on your computer or CD ROM drive During the installation watch out for the occurrence of any of the following problems
8. Documentation 2003 Sony Corporation Table of contents Recorder Operations Looking at the CONtrolS csccsseeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeees L2 Getting Started cccscsssscssesceseneesesessenseeseseeeees LD Recording an MD right away Synchro recording cesseseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LZ Playing an MD right away s cseesseeeeeeeeeeneeee 22 Various ways Of recording csccseseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 24 Note on digital and analog recording Digital input and analog input 24 Recording in analog Analog Recording ceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Long time recording MDLP 0 ceeeeeneeseeecseeeeeesceeeaseeseeeeeeees 26 When you do not want LP added automatically at the beginning of a track wo ee eeeeeeseeececeeeeseeeseeeeeneeeees 26 Recording tracks using the group function Group Mode Recording 27 To activate group mode Group Mode Recording 1 0 0 0 eee 28 Recording a track into a NEW group eee seeeeeeeteeeeeeteeeeeaes 28 Recording a track into an existing group 0 eee eeeeeteeetteeeeeee 29 Recording without overwriting existing material oes 29 Adding track marks automatically Auto Time Mark oe 30 Adjusting the recording level manually Manual Recording Checking the remaining recordable time 0 0 ce eeeeeeteeeeees Various ways of playback csscssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees SD Using the group function Group Mode Listening to tracks in a specific group Group
9. Rock Group name for tracks 6 to 9 Pops Therefore the above character string is displayed in its entirety as the disc name if you load an MD recorded in group mode into a system that does not support group mode or if you try to edit the contents of a disc on this recorder with group mode turned off It is possible to change the character string by doing Relabeling recordings procedure in the Labeling relabeling recordings page 37 Note that if you rewrite this character string by mistake you may be unable to use the group function of that MD Notes The group function setting is stored even if you eject the MD or turn off the recorder e In group mode the recorder treats all tracks without group settings as belonging to the last group on the disc The last group is indicated in the display window on the recorder as GP Within a group the tracks appear in their order on the disc not their order within the group END SEARCH Control key gt ea gt gt To activate group mode Group Mode Recording To record tracks in group mode you must first turn group mode on before the start of recording 1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more and GP ON light up and group mode turns on To cancel group mode press GROUP for 2 seconds or more again Recording a track into a new group Turn group mode on 1 Press END SEARCH while the recorder
10. and then open the lid After you open the lid make sure to cover the jack with rubber cap again The supplied headphones earphones are not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water If they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet dry them with a soft cloth Never use an electric hair dryer If the unit or the headphones earphones are immersed in salt water be sure to wash them in non running fresh water Never wash them under running water and never use soap or detergent e Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the lid from closing tightly and water may leak in Brush off the dust once in a while e We recommend the packing to be changed every year Change the packing at an authorized Sony Service Facility On power sources e Use house current LR6 size AA battery For use in your house Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction Polarity of the plug The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the recorder itself has been turned off If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time be sure to disconnect the power supply AC power adaptor dry battery or car battery cord To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet grasp the adaptor plug itself never pull the cord
11. sssri sisis rissississnsiosssissis isisisi kes a Sa iaai Checking out audio files to the Net MD Listening toan MD a ccsecsec eccsstencecvuserdevseceeascesanviestengvvavs EEE Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the COMPULE ERE AEE E E AEE E E EEE 83 Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the compite e enr e leche E a a a NE A E SeT 83 Advanced operations s ssssssssssnssnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnn O4 Using other functions oe a Using the SonicStage online help occ eeeeeseeeceeeeteeseeeeaes 84 Other information ssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn OO Settings and Precautions isei cesses esesecseesesceeeeesceeeeseerseeeesesseeeseeas 86 Settings according tO OS ec ssssssssceseseenconesesesecenseseeseserse ners 86 For users with OpenMG Jukebox SonicStage or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer cece 88 Note on hard disk drive space cceceseeeseeeeeeeseeeesetetseeeeeeseeees 89 Notes on system suspend hibernation mode ceeeeeeeeeeeee 89 Backing up the audio data 00 ssceeeseeeeseeeeeecseeeeseeseeeseeeeaes 89 Uninstalling the SonicStage software otic eeeeesenesseeseeeeeeeeseneens 90 For Windows XP users 10 Before using this product This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the supplied SonicStage software For details on the various operations refer to the pages indicated below When using the recorder Re
12. track number track name group name or disc name the information selected in step 3 Note Items may appear differently depending on group mode s on off status the recorder s operating status or the recorder settings If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing see page 36 Various ways of playback ee Using the group function Group Mode The recorder can operate various playback with a disc which has group settings For more information on group mode see Recording tracks using the group function Group Mode Recording page 27 Listening to tracks ina specific group Group Mode Playback Insert a disc with group settings 1 Start playback 2 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more and GP ON light up in the display and the group mode turns on Playback stops at the end of the last track in the selected group For details on selecting another group see Selecting and playing groups Group Skip Mode page 33 e You can also change play modes repeat play or shuffle play in the selected group After the procedures here follow the steps of Changing play modes page 34 e In group mode pressing PI on the recorder during the last track of the group moves playback to the first track of the group and pressing K lt 4 twice continuously on the recorder or the remote control during the first track of the group moves playback to the l
13. 200 letters to label a single track or disc You tried to enter a total of more than 1 700 letters for track or disc names gt Enter a shorter name for the track group or disc page 37 or set the LPStmp setting to OFF so that LP is not added at the beginning of the track name page 26 NoCOPY e You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection gt Use analog connection instead page 25 NoDISC e You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder gt Insert an MD No SIG The recorder could not detect digital input signals gt Make sure that the source is connected firmly page 18 PbONLY e You tried to record or edit on a pre mastered MD Pb stands for playback gt Insert a recordable MD SAVED e You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record protect position gt Slide the tab back page 50 SORRY e You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track e You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot combine a track recorded in stereo and in mono for example e You tried to overwrite a track marks e You tried to press Il or T MARK during synchro recording e You tried to turn on the group function while programming gt Turn th
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15. EFM Eight to Fourteen Modulation Number of channels 2 stereo channels 1 monaural channel Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz 3 dB Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit Inputs Line in stereo mini jack minimum input level 49 mV Optical Digital in optical digital mini jack Outputs Q stereo mini jack maximum output level 5 mW 5 mW load impedance 16 ohm General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3 V jack 120 V AC 60 Hz Models for USA Canada Mexico and Taiwan 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Models for continental Europe and Chili 240 V AC 50 Hz Model for Australia 220 V AC 50 Hz Model for China 230 V AC 50 Hz Models for U K and Hong Kong 220 V AC 60 Hz Model for Korea 100 120 V 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models The recorder LR6 size AA alkaline battery not supplied Battery operation time See Battery life page 15 Dimensions Approx 97 3 x 40 x 104 mm w h d 37 8 x 15 8 x 4 s in including projects parts and controls Mass Approx 215 g 7 6 oz the main unit only US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Optical Cable POC 15B POC 15AB POC DA12SP Stereo Headphones earphones MDR EX70LP MDR G72LP MDR A34L except for customers in France MDR E808LP for customers in France Active Speakers SRS Z500 Recordable MDs MDW series Your dealer ma
16. disc gt Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the player to any physical shock nor disrupt power supply ERROR e Recording was not correctly done gt Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again e The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints is scratched or is not a standard disc gt Try recording again with another disc e The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly gt Reinsert the disc The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly gt Insert another disc gt If it is no problem to erase the entire disc do so page 44 FULL e The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds stereo 24 seconds LP2 stereo or monaural 36 seconds LP4 stereo or less gt Replace the disc HiDCin e Voltage of the power supply is too high The supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used gt Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord HOLD e The recorder is locked gt Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder page 16 47 LoBATT e Battery is weak gt Replace the dry battery page 15 MEMORY e You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration gt Put the recorder on a stable place and start recording again 62 Error message FULL Meaning Remedy e You tried to enter more than
17. gt Slide the tab page 50 e Recording level is too small to record when recording manually gt Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level e A Premastered MD is inserted PbONLY appears when recording gt Insert a recordable MD e You tried to turn group mode on while setting the program gt Turn group mode on before setting the program The recorder overwrites existing materials when record The record starting position setting R Posi is set to FrHere gt Set R Posi setting to Fr End The recorder does not work while connected to the computer The computer does not recognize the recorder gt Verify that the recorder is correctly connected gt Install the driver correctly into your computer gt Install the SonicStage software into your computer first and then connect the recorder No SIG appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player e There is no digital signal from the portable CD player gt When recording digitally from a portable CD player use the AC power adaptor and disable the anti skip function such as ESP on the CD player page 20 There is no recording on the MD after a recording operation The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occurred during recording The lid does not open e The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing or the batter
18. not be applicable to your Net MD Please refer to the operating instructions of your Net MD as well Checking the supplied accessories Supplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 Headphones earphones 1 Dedicated USB cable 1 CD ROM SonicStage Ver 1 5 1 Hand strap 1 Blank Minidisc 1 Do not play a CD ROM on an audio CD player uoljeiado Japs09090y 11 Looking at the controls Front of the recorder 1 Display window 2 GROUP CANCEL button 3 MENU ENTER button 4 DC IN 3V jack 5 Buckle 12 6 T MARK REC button 7 END SEARCH button 8 USB connecting jack 9 LINE IN OPTICAL jack 10 Q headphones earphones jack Rear of the recorder 1 Hand strap attachment point 7 5 way thumb control key 3 HOLD switch Push the key in any of the four directions or press down the Ml button 3 H pause button for various operations 4 Buckle Bb play 5 Battery compartment lid a Si search AMS stop 6 OPEN switch VOL There is a tactile dot above B and to the right of VOL Using the hand strap While jogging use the supplied hand strap Put your hand between the recorder and the strap and then hold the recorder as the illustrations below 13 The display window of the recorder 1 MONO monaural indication 2 LP mode indication 3 Mega bass indication 4 Di
19. one application it will be deleted in the other software as well Precaution on using a computer on which OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 0 2 1 or SonicStage Ver 1 0 1 2 is installed Make sure not to replace SonicStage Ver 1 5 with OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 0 2 1 or SonicStage Ver 1 0 1 2 as all audio data in the Music Drive may be lost If you begin the installation of OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 0 2 1 or SonicStage Ver 1 0 1 2 by mistake stop the installation immediately Note on hard disk drive space 120 MB or more free space on the hard disk drive is required If your computer does not have enough space the software will not be properly installed The required free space differs according to the version of your Windows OS or the amount of audio files that you handle Notes on system suspend hibernation mode If the computer changes to system suspend hibernation mode during the recording of a CD or the checking in out of a data file the audio data may be lost or the computer may not wake up properly The computer suspend hibernation function should therefore be turned off If you change the media while the computer is in system suspend hibernation mode audio data may be lost after the computer wakes up If the computer changes to system suspend hibernation mode the computer may not recognize the Net MD when it wakes up If this happens disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it again Backing up the audio data Before doing any pr
20. operational flow using the Net MD The following is the basic steps that you will take following the purchase of your recorder Through these steps you will prepare and set up your computer for use of your recorder as a Net MD Do the following steps and refer to the indicated pages for details 1 Providing the required system environment page 71 2 Installing the software onto your computer page 72 3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer page 75 4 Storing audio data to your computer In this manual recording from an audio CD is explained page 76 5 Transferring audio data from your computer to an MD Check out page 80 6 Listening to an MD You can listen to audio data that have been checked out from your computer to your Net MD page 83 Providing the required system environment System requirements The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for the Net MD Computer IBM PC AT or Compatible e CPU Pentium II 400 MHz or higher Pentium HI 450 MHz or higher is recommended e Hard disk drive space 120 MB or more e RAM 64 MB or higher 128 MB or higher is recommended Others e CD ROM drive capable of digital playback by WDM e Sound Board e USB port supports USB previously USB 1 1 Operating Factory installed System Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000
21. Mode Playback 33 Selecting and playing groups Group Skip Mode Changing play modes 0 cee eeeeeeteeseeeeseeeeeeeseneens Emphasizing bass DIGITAL MEGA BASS Checking the remaining time or the playing position Editing recorded tracks ssseseeseeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeee OT Labeling relabeling recordings 00 eesseeseeesesseeeeseeeceeseseeeceeeaeeeens 37 Labeling recordings ironiei event hhl adh e anaes 38 R labeling recordin Ssenari nia a ERRE 39 Registering tracks or groups as a new group Group Setting 39 To release a STOUP Setting s on ieaie E a nanka DERA Moving recorded tracks eeeceecsessescesceseeseeeeseeseeneceeceeceeeeeeceeseeeeeeeas Moving a track to a different group seeessseseseeseeresee Changing the order of a group on a disc Group Move Adding a track mark orenen een Ka Erasing a track mark stnord eie ia AE a Erasing tracks niar a AN ORTA EES I EEEE Toerasea track aidin an aa E RERE To erase the wholediscerisaernonnonaaan e Torase a PTOUP eeni e e de eels aie aise Other Operations c csecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeees 46 Protecting your hearing AVLS oo eee seseceeeeeseeeseeseseeeseeeaeneens 46 Turning off the beep sound Locking the controls HOLD 00 cecceceeeeeeseeceeseeeceseeseeaeeseesecneeneeee 47 Power SOUICES wvssccssccnccneensccnenneensenseeneneensssesssas OO Additional information ccsccscseccceseeseeeesnssssnes 49
22. Music Drive Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD This section explains how to check out all audio files in a playlist A playlist is a container that allows the stored audio files in the Music Drive to be classified by genre artist etc 2 Select F Music Drive for J Sources and Device Media for A Targets then click AEZ Jump to Record Window The display changes to the recording window 3 Click Nema E in the middle of the display and select the recording mode page 78 Standard transfer mode Data are transferred in the format of the original files Maximum available transfer space All data are transferred in LP4 mode SP transfer mode All data are converted and transferred in normal stereo mode Select this mode if you listen to checked out data on equipment that does not support MDLP mode G ifthe list panel is not displayed click A playlist appears in the display 5 Confirm that the audio files you are about to check out are okay for checking out The music notations beside the track number in the left panel of the list represent the number of times the file can be checked out e g JJ the track can be checked out three more times If appears beside the track ga number the file cannot be checked out ou 6 Click ES Check Out All Checking out of the files starts All files in the pl
23. Other If another device with USB connection is used e Name of the device or devices 1 If you do not specify the destination the software is installed at C Program Files Sony SonicStage 2 To check the SonicStage software version go to Menu About SonicStage in the SonicStage window or see the version information on the supplied CD ROM 93 94 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer If the Net MD is not firmly connected to the computer the Net MD will not be recognized by your computer Reconnect the dedicated USB cable If the computer still does not recognize the Net MD disconnect the Net MD restart the computer and connect the dedicated USB cable again Is an MD inserted in the Net MD Check if an MD is inserted in the Net MD If your computer does not recognize your Net MD even when the Net MD is connected and a disc is inserted the Net MD driver may not be correctly installed Go to the USB Controller in the Windows Device Manager window to verify that your Net MD is correctly recognized A mark in the Device Manager window indicates that your Net MD is not correctly recognized Reinstall the Net MD driver 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click System in the control panel 3 Click the Hardware gt tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears
24. P 90 USB cable 11 Windows 2000 91 Windows 98 Second Edition 90 Windows Millennium Edition 90 Windows XP 90 WMA 101 WMT 101 103 This warranty is valid only in Canada BOM AKAR OA a E EE OEE E SERS esis SEE RE OR ARA EE a OOO Wess L X Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Portable IC Audio Player Portable MiniDisc Recorder LIMITED WARRANTY Sony of Canada Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 LABOUR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labour charges to any Sony authorized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labour charges Oy BR BCS BRIS Sa n a 5 Oo ee a 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labour for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Centre at your expense You can extend the warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your product www sonystyle ca Once you register your product the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original date of purchase from Sony or a Sony authorized dealer The ninety 90 day w
25. P TYPE R for ATRAC TYPE R is a high level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor DSP which is the heart of the MiniDisc sound This technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous MiniDisc Walkman models producing a sound quality close to that of MiniDisc decks This unit supports the TYPE R function only during recording or playback in normal stereo or monaural mode It does not support this function in MDLP mode or during the checking out of audio data from the computer in normal stereo or monaural mode using SonicStage Notes e The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro recording Press W to stop recording Do not change SYNC R setting while recording Recording may not be done properly Even when there is no recorded sound on the sound source there may be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro recording due to the noise level emitted from the sound source If a silent portion is encountered for approximately 2 seconds during synchro recording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends e You cannot change the recording mode during recording Saving or Edit flashes while data of the recording the track s start and end points etc is being recorded Do not move the recorder or disconnect the pow
26. Professional Windows 98 Second Edition Display High Color 16bit or greater 800 x 480 dots or more 800 x 600 dots or more is recommended Others e Internet access for Web registration and EMD services e Windows Media Player version 7 0 or higher installed for playing WMA files D See page 89 for details This software is not supported by the following environments e Macintosh e Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional e Windows 2000 versions other than Professional e Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition e Windows NT e Windows 95 e Personally constructed PCs or operating systems e An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer installed operating system e Multi boot environment e Multi monitor environment Notes e We do not ensure trouble free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements e We do not ensure trouble free operation of the system suspend sleep or hibernation function on all computers 71 72 Installing the software onto your computer This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver 1 5 software supplied with your Net MD Before installing the software 1 Make sure to note the following before installing the software Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before the installation The SonicStage software may not correctly load or operate if the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer during the installatio
27. Recording 9 13 16 Playback 40 49 54 continued 15 Connect the headphones earphones and unlock the HOLD control Pull off the rubber cap that covers the Q jack Connect the headphones earphones to the gt jack Slide the HOLD switch in the direction shown in the illustration below HOLD Headphones earphones 16 Recording an MD right away Synchro rec ording This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player Digital TV or other digital equipment For further information see System limitations page 52 During synchro recording the recorder starts and stops recording in sync with the sound source Track marks are added wherever they appear in the sound source It is recommended to use the AC power adaptor when recording To record from an analog source such as a cassette deck or a radio Recording in analog Analog Recording page 25 To record using group mode Recording tracks using the group function Group Mode Recording page 27 Al Insert an MD Use a recordable MD for recording Before you open the MD disc lid open the buckle first Slide the OPEN switch to the direction Insert an MD with the label side facing of the arrow shown in the illustration front and press the lid down to close below Make sure to check the record protect tab is closed continued 17 18
28. S O N Y 3 239 099 41 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions page 68 Recorder Operation Software Operation Afo Mioi MDLP WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products We uarkman is a trademark of Sony Corporation MZ S1 2003 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product Please consult with your local authority Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT For customers who purchased this product in the USA Owner s Record The serial number is located at the rear of the buckle and the mod
29. T PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state ROSA os Cos EEE Sea epeen nee Se Se ie For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions 2 e Be Res Bee To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for SS af 4 tj mS product information or operation contact BY 4 ZZ ZZ www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call Kot BR 1 800 488 SONY 7669 ROS ee een EN RRR ES RIER AER EN AE ER EA SS Sean eee deen ee Cee ee BOOS Sie ees Cees D
30. al recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first generation digital copies to be made from premastered software You can only make copies from a home recorded MD by using the analog line out connections Premastered software such as CDs or Microphone record player tuner etc with MDs analog output jacks Analog recording Mo Digital recording LHL Home recorded MD Home No Recordable Digital recording recorded digital MD MD recording HL No R dabl nag lable digital Recordable recording Restrictions on the editing of tracks checked out from your computer This unit was designed so that editing functions i e erasing tracks adding track marks and erasing track marks do not function for tracks that have been checked out from your computer This is to prevent the loss of check in authorization by the checked out tracks To edit these tracks first check them back into the computer and then edit them on the computer About the DSP TYPE S for ATRAC ATRAC3 This recorder supports DSP TYPE S a specification for high level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors DSP This specification allows the recorder to produce high quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode Since it retains DSP TYPE R support the recorder produces superior results during recording or playback in SP normal stereo mode Suppressing the skips of th
31. arphones MENU ENTER 1 Press MENU press k lt or PI repeatedly until BASS flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 2 Press k or BPI to select the item and then press ENTER Each time you press PPI and change as follows Display window Digital MEGA BASS f qa V _ On Q gt OFF none Normal play BASS 1 Mega Bass moderate effect L_ BASS 2 4 Mega Bass strong effect Notes If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass turn down the volume e The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being recorded 35 Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name disc name etc during playback Group related items appear only when a track with group settings is played Control key gt MENU ENTER 1 While the recorder is playing press MENU 2 Press k or PPI repeatedly until DISP flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display Each time you press PI the display changes as follows Display window on the recorder ep Gp D 4p C ao On O LapTim The elapsed time of the current track v 1 Rem The remaining time of the current track v GP Rem The remaining time after the current location in the group v L AllRem The remaining time afte
32. arranty period is extend able only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically After the applicable period you must pay for all parts and labour charges To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility eee ee eNe SEE 2B This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception problems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in Canada Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been alt
33. arranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does WA not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States ROR PRR Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service me This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product re REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTEN
34. ast track of the group To turn off the group function Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more again Note In group mode the recorder treats all tracks without group settings as belonging to the last group on the disc The last group is indicated in the display window on the recorder as GP Within a group the tracks appear in their order on the disc not their order within the group Selecting and playing groups Group Skip Mode Operations are possible regardless of whether group mode is on or off However playback on the recorder will differ depending on whether group mode is on or off When group mode is on Playback starts from the first track of the selected group and ends with the last track in the group When group mode is off Playback starts from the first track of the selected group and ends with the last track in the disc 33 When group mode is off Disc Track number Skip Skip When group mode is on Disc Group 1 Group 2 _ Group 3 Track Track Track number number number 1 2 3 12 I 1 _tt_t Skip e Insert a disc with group settings 1 Press GROUP f flashes in the display and groups become selectable 2 Within 5 seconds press K lt 4 or DPI repeatedly to select your desired group and then press ENTER The recorder starts playing from the first track in the group Note If no opera
35. aylist are checked out to the connected Net MD To cancel a check out Click EJ stop 81 82 Notes Once a check out or check in has started do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable or power source until the check out operation has completed These actions may damage the data or cause the system to malfunction e Make sure not to bump the Net MD after check out has started If you do the contents of the recording may not be stored correctly e Due to the limitations of the MD system you may not be able to record the full amount of remaining recording time Due to the limitations of the MD system a maximum of about 1 700 characters can be stored for disc name group names and track names on the disc Take note of this fact when checking out a large number of tracks Listening to an MD You can listen to an MD on the Net MD while it is connected to your computer When disconnected from your computer the Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc device For details on Net MD operations refer to the Recorder Operations section Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer If you listen to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer be sure to listen with the Net MD itself connecting to the headphones earphones speakers etc The MD sound cannot be heard from headphones earphones that are connected to the computer Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconn
36. beling audio data After recording has completed you can label the audio data in the Music Drive Once audio data in the Music Drive is labeled the label information will be transferred to a disc along with the audio data allowing you to view the data on your Net MD 1 st Start up SonicStage page 76 and click Eg Ea Music Drive All Playlists appears and all the albums stored on the Music Drive appear in the Music Drive window 2 Double click the desired album name A list of the audio files in that album appears 3a Click EH in the lower right part of the display The editing panel appears in the display 4 Select an item by clicking Title Album Artist or Genre and then right click and select Rename You can also click W at Album or Artist to display a dropdown list and then select an item from the list 5 When the track title is highlighted enter the text data from the keyboard You can also import names from a database with the Ko CD Info button for use in labeling tracks or albums See the online help for details page 84 79 80 Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD Check out Audio data stored on the Music Drive can be transferred to your Net MD This process is called Check out The number of times a track can be checked out is restricted in this software for the protection of copyrights page 98
37. corder Operation pages 11 to 66 Pages 11 to 66 in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as Portabl an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman eeo SONY Additional information page 49 This section shows the troubles you may find while using the recorder and their solutions When using the Net MD the recorder connected to your computer Software Operation pages 68 to 101 Pages 68 to 101 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage software Refer to these pages for details Other information page 86 This section shows the troubles you may find while using the SonicStage software and their solutions It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers SonicStage Ver 1 5 Help This is an online help that you can view on your computer screen Refer to online help for details on the use of the software To display the help window see page 84 9499959999999559959 Notes on the Software Operation section The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items displayed by the software e Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations For details on the use of your computer and the operating system please refer to the respective manuals Explanations in this section cover general Net MD products For this reason some explanations and some illustrations may
38. ction Group Mode page 33 24 Various ways of recording Note on digital and analog recording Digital input and analog input The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital optical input or analog line input To record see Recording an MD right away Synchro recording page 17 to record using digital optical input and Recording in analog Analog Recording page 25 to record using analog line input Difference between digital optical and analog line inputs sound level Can also be adjusted manually Digital REC level control Adjusting the recording level manually Manual Recording page 31 Difference Digital optical input Analog line input Connectable Equipment with a digital optical Equipment with an analog line source output jack CD player DVD player output jack Cassette deck radio etc record player etc Usable cord Optical cable with an optical or an Line cable with 2 phono plugs optical mini plug page 18 or a stereo mini plug page 25 Signal from Digital Analog the source Even when a digital source such as a CD is connected the signal sent to the recorder is analog Track Marked copied automatically Marked automatically marks e at the same positions as the source e after more than 2 seconds of when the
39. display 4 Press ENTER again The track is erased and the next track starts to play All the tracks after the one erased are automatically renumbered To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase page 43 then erase the part To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 3 To erase the whole disc You can quickly erase all the tracks and data of the MD at the same time Note that once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Be sure to check the contents of the disc before you erase it 1 Play the disc you want to erase to check the contents 2 Press W to stop 3 While the recorder is stopped press MENU 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER E and D Name flash in the display 5 Press k or PPI repeatedly until gt and D Ers flash in the display and then press ENTER Erase and ENTER appear alternately in the display 6 Press ENTER again Edit flashes in the display and all the tracks will be erased When erasing is complete BLANK appears in the display To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 5 To erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group Note that once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Be sure to check the contents of the group before you erase it e Insert a disc with gr
40. display 7 Press ENTER The group setting of the selected group is released Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks Example Move track C from the third to the second track Before moving A B em D m pA e BY oD After moving Control key Kea gt PI CANCEL MENU ENTER 1 2 While playing the track you want to move press MENU Press k lt or PPI repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER again Ja and T Name flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly Press k lt or BPI repeatedly until Jd and T Move flashes in the display and then press ENTER For the example above 003 and 003 appear alternately in the display Press k or gt P to select the destination track number For the example above 003 002 appear alternately in the display Press ENTER again The track moves to the selected destination track To cancel moving Press CANCEL in step 4 41 42 Moving a track toa different group e Insert a disc with group settings MENU ENTER 1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more fy lights up in the display group mode turns on 2 While playing the track you want to move press MENU Press k or PPI repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER The recorde
41. e group function on before programming TEMP e Heat has built up in the recorder gt Let the recorder cool down Edit e The MD player is recording information track start and end position from the memory to the disk gt Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the player to physical shock nor disrupt power supply TrFULL e Track number 254 has been reached gt Erase unnecessary tracks page 44 TrPROT e You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing gt Record or edit on other tracks e You tried to edit a track that has been checked out from a computer gt Check the track back in to the computer and then edit 63 64 Specifications MD Recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs MQW Wavelength A 790 nm Emission duration continuous Laser output less than 44 6 uW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Recording and playback time When using MDW 80 Maximum 160 min in monaural Maximum 320 min in stereo Revolutions Approx 380 rpm to 2 700 rpm CLV Error correction ACIRC Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Sampling rate converter Input 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Coding ATRAC Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding ATRAC3 LP2 LP4 Modulation system
42. e sound G PROTECTION The G PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that of existing players 67 Recording audio data to your computer You can record audio data to your computer from sources such as audio CDs and the Internet page 76 Audio CDs Internet On the computer Listening You can listen to an audio CD in the CD ROM drive of your computer or audio data in the hard disk drive page 83 JA 68 What is a Net MD Net MD is a standard that enables the transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc device To use this Net MD with your computer requires a software application called SonicStage SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in the computer and functions for playing the audio data in various play modes editing the data and transferring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer It is an integrated software application with a variety of functions for enjoying music Transferring audio data to the Net MD You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD page 80 Ta Editing You can easily edit audio data or add labels from the keyboard page 79 To a Net MD uoneiado aeMYOS i Creating a music library You can create a music library of your favorite songs on your computer 69 70 Basic Operations Basic
43. ecord and store audio data from an audio CD to the hard disk drive of your computer The procedure in this section is used to record all tracks on an audio CD To record only specific tracks from a CD or from other sound sources see the online help for details page 84 Note The system may malfunction if your computer changes to system suspend or hibernation mode while the software is playing recording or connecting to an external device or media such as a Net MD Make sure to disable any changes to suspend or hibernation mode See page 89 for details For this software the word MD refers to the built in MD slot on the computer and Device Media to a Net MD that is externally connected over a USB cable Starting SonicStage Do one of the following e Double click SonicStage icon on the computer e Select Start Programs SonicStage SonicStage All Programs in the case of Windows XP SonicStage starts up and the main window appears Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive In SonicStage Ver 1 5 the hard disk drive is called the Music Drive The Music Drive manages all audio data stored by SonicStage Music Drive T insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD ROM drive of your computer The CD window appears in the display Note When you record an audio CD from your CD ROM dr
44. ecording moves on to the next track while labeling a track the input at that point is entered automatically e LP is automatically added at the beginning of the track name for tracks recorded in MDLP mode page 26 e You cannot label or relabel the premastered disc or blank disc Relabeling recordings 1 Insert a disc and do the following operations To relabel a track Start playing a track you want to relabel and change a track name during playback operation To relabel a group Turn group mode on page 28 and start playing or recording a track within the group you want to relabel and change the group name while playing or recording operations To relabel a disc If the disc is already recorded follow the procedures from step 2 while the recorder is stopped If you relabel a disc with group settings turn group mode on page 28 2 Follow steps 2 to 4 of Labeling recordings page 38 to display a track group or disc name 3 Follow steps 5 to 7 of Labeling recordings page 38 and then keep pressing ENTER for 2 seconds or more Notes e You cannot relabel premastered MDs e The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device To cancel labeling Press CANCEL Registering tracks or roups as a new group Group Setting Do the following procedure to register tracks or groups as a new group The tracks or groups must however be seq
45. ecording without overwriting existing material page 29 before doing step 3 Record an MD page 19 To Press Record from the end of the If R Posi the record starting position setting is set to current contents FrHere press END SEARCH and then press B gt while pressing REC If R Posi is set to Fr End press B gt while pressing REC Record over partway through B K or PI to find the start point of recording and the previous recording press ll to stop Then press B while pressing REC Pause H2 Press Ill again to resume recording Remove the MD E and open the lid The lid does not open while Edit is flashing in the display 19 20 D If R Posi is set to Fr End recording operations will always start from the end of the previously recorded material without pressing END SEARCH button page 29 2 A track mark is added at the point where you press Ill again to resume recording while pausing thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track 3 If you open the lid while R Posi is set to FrHere recording will begin from the top of the disc the next time you record Check the point to start recording on the display If the recording does not start e Make sure the recorder is not locked page 16 47 e Make sure the MD is not record protected page 50 e Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over About the DS
46. ected from the computer Listen to the MD after disconnecting the dedicated USB cable from the computer and the Net MD Notes Generally you cannot erase or divide combine checked out audio files If you want to edit such files check them back in first Checked out files can be edited on some MD devices however erasing a track will decrease the number of times the file can be checked out and dividing or combining tracks will render the file impossible to check back into the computer page 96 83 84 Advanced operations Using other functions Using the SonicStage online help This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStage software However the software has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations such as importing audio files from the Internet classifying and managing audio files and playing in various play modes For information and details on the various menus and operations go to the online help To display online help Click 2 help while the SonicStage software is running You can display the online help by selecting the following Start Programs SonicStage SonicStage Help All Programs in the case of Windows XP Viewing online help The Tabs f The left side frame Let s find out how to use the online help first An explanation on the use of the online help can also be found in the online help 1 Double cl
47. el number is located at the top and bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No MZ S1 Serial No Product registration Please register this product on line at www sony com walkmanreg lt http www sony com walkmanreg gt Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades new products services and other important announcements Thank you If you have any questions about this product contact http www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No MZ S1 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
48. er The setup program starts up automatically and the SonicStage Ver 1 5 installation soniestage 2 LA window appears aah leSonesstaze and Net MD driver 7 Til 3 Click to select SonicStage 1 5 To use this software with the Net MD you must install SonicStage Ver 1 5 and the Net MD driver Click SonicStage 1 5 When installing SonicStage for soniestage 2 LAYS the first time e When SonicStage SonicStage Premium or OpenMG Jukebox is installed on the computer continued 73 74 4 Follow the displayed instructions Read the instructions carefully The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes soriestage 2 LLG depending on your system environment on page 95 2 ste QOG0Cdss many 5 After the installation is completed click Restart to restart the computer Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation has completed Was the installation successful If any trouble occurs during the installation see Troubleshooting page 92 Notes e Do not delete move or edit any of the installed folders using Explorer or any other application Doing so could cause the SonicStage database to become unstable or corrupted e While the installation is still in progress do not interrupt the operation or take the CD ROM out of the CD ROM drive Doing so may render it impossible to install the software thereafter Connecting the Net MD to your comput
49. er After the software installation is completed connect the Net MD to your computer Refer to the operating instructions of the Net MD as well 1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD 2 Make the power source and the dedicated USB cable connections with the Net MD and the computer AC To the USB jack To the USB power dedicated jack connecting adaptor terminal Net MD gt devices Ez Eem Dedicated USB cable To the DC IN jack Computer Ifa cradle is supplied with your Net MD connect the dedicated USB cable to the USB cradle and place the Net MD onto the USB cradle 3 Check the connections PC gt MD When the connections have been properly made PC gt gt MD appears in the display of the Net MD Depending on the device Net MD may be displayed Notes e When using the Net MD connected to your computer it is recommended that you run the recorder from an AC outlet If you use a battery to run the Net MD be sure to use a new dry cell or a fully charged rechargeable battery We do not assure the results should there be a mis operation check out failure or destruction of audio data caused by insufficient battery power e When using the Net MD with the cradle place the cradle on a stable surface so that the dedicated USB cable does not become detached 75 76 Storing audio data to your computer This section explains how to r
50. er source while the indication is flashing in the display e The lid does not open until Edit disappears in the display e If the power supply is disrupted i e the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected during a recording or editing operation or while Edit appears in the display then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored e You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output e When recording from a portable CD player set the CD player to pause and then do the recording procedure on the recorder e Note the following when recording from a portable CD player Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out when the AC power adaptor is disconnected If this is the case connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source On some portable CD players optical output may not be possible when using an anti skip function e g ESP or G PROTECTION If this is the case turn off the anti skip function Electronic Shock Protection rey e When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during synchro recording the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically When the sound comes from the player again the recorder resumes synchro recording If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer the recorder stops automatically F
51. erating which is caused by the power saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem To protect a recorded MD To record protect an MD slide open the tab at the side of the MD In this position the MD cannot be recorded or edited To record again slide the tab back so the tab is visible Recorded material is protected Recorded material is not protected Note on maintenance Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated Terminals If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder please consult your nearest Sony dealer If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood 51 52 System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below Note however that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes Symptom TrFULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time 60 74 or 80 minutes Cause When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc TrFULL appears regardless of the total recorded time More than 254 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc To continue recording erase
52. ered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from province to province For your convenience Sony of Canada Ltd has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the service or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Customer Information Center 1 877 770 7669 or write to Sony of Canada Ltd 115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto Ontario M2H 3R6 CANADA or visit www sonystyle ca productregistration Portable Audio This information is used to process your warranty registration and for after sales support purposes It may also be used by Sony of Canada Ltd and affiliated Sony companies for customer relations
53. he ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD resulting an increased data capacity for the media Check In Check Out Check out is to transfer music files from a personal computer to an external device media such as a Network Walkman Returning checked out music files to the same computer is to check in You cannot move checked out music files to another computer You can check out a music file check it back in and then check it out again an infinite number of times The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be checked out at one time OpenMG employs a method whereby three copies of a song can be checked out simultaneously while the fourth copy is maintained as a master on your PC Electronic Music Distribution EMD service EMD is a website that distributes music files which are available for purchase MP3 MP3 which stands for MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 is a standard for audio file compression determined by the Motion Picture Experts Group an ISO International Organization for Standardization working group It enables compression of audio files to about 1 10 of the data size of a standard compact disc Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed there are various encoders decoders that are compliant with this standard including freeware that is available for no charge The MP3 standard is therefore widely used in the computer field Music Drive Music Drive is a
54. he dry battery is weak flashing lt 4 or LoBATT appears in the display Replace the dry battery Note that the battery level indicated by the battery indication is only approximate and varies with the recorder condition Notes Stop the recorder before replacing battery e Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor If the recorder will not be used for a long period of time disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet Additional information EEEEE EE Precautions On safety e Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack e Keep the terminals on the recorder away from metallic objects or surfaces Such contact may short circuit the terminals and cause dangerous heat generation On water resistance e Before opening or closing the buckle be sure to wipe off water dust or sand on the exterior of the unit The unit is not water resistant with the upper lid open Since water in the headphones earphones jack the USB connecting jack LINE IN OPTICAL jack or DC IN 3V jack may cause rust cover them with the attached rubber caps when the jacks are not in use Since the unit is airtight you may not be able to open disc lid because of sudden change in air pressure inside the unit which happens after being transported on a plane or moving from a warm place to a cold place To open the lid in this case pull off the rubber cap that covers the DC IN 3V jack
55. he recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates e The dry battery is weak LoBATT flashes or nothing appears gt Replace the dry battery with the new one page 15 or connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the recorder e The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly gt Insert the battery correctly page 15 e You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly gt Wait until the indication rotates slowly e When recording digitally from a portable CD player you did not use the AC power adaptor or did not disable the anti skip function such as ESP page 20 e The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an attenuator gt Use a connecting cord without an attenuator page 25 e The AC power adaptor was unplugged during recording or a power outage occurred e While operating the recorder received a mechanical shock too much static abnormal power voltage caused by lightning etc gt Restart the operation as follows 1 Disconnect all the power sources 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds 3 Connect the power source e The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data gt Reinsert the disc Rerecord the disc If the error message still appears replace it with another disc Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly Cause Solution e The disc is record protected SAVED appears
56. hip development and analysis and to provide you with information and promotional offers on other products and services that may be of interest to you For a copy of our Privacy Code please visit our website at www sonystyle ca privacy or call 1 877 899 7669 orden Rey ener ERE SRS ORS SSNS ESSN D 324511301 This warranty is valid only in the United States aS eer Seis MEE ra ANNAN ROR ROR ROR RO BORE Seen CREE REDE IRI Seances Sere DX Xe me o X 2 Se BE Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Se Be S ONY Portable MiniDisc Recorder S Portable CD Player a Portable Audio LIMITED WARRANTY X ed Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or Bee workmanship as follows i 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective ed Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense To obtain w
57. hro recording do the procedure below 1 Select OFF in step 3 of Record an MD page 19 2 Do steps 1 to 6 of manual recording procedure page 31 Then do steps 2 and 3 and select ON in the synchro recording procedure page 19 Recording starts automatically whenever the source sound is played You cannot switch from Auto to Manual or vice versa during recording 31 Checking the remaining recordable time You can check the remaining time track number etc when recording or during stop Group related items appear only when a track with group settings is played and then stopped MENU ENTER 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped press MENU 2 Press k or PPI repeatedly until DISP flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display Each time you press PI the display changes as follows Display window on the recorder Fal mn S On O LapTim The elapsed time of the current track ee ae RecRem The remaining recordable time GP Rem The remaining time after the current track in a group AllRem The remaining time after the current location Note Items may not be selectable depending on group mode s on off status or the recorder s operating status 4 Press ENTER The information selected in step 3 appears in and Q
58. ick Overview in the left hand frame 2 Click About this Help file The explanation will appear in the right hand frame 3 Read the text Scroll the display if necessary Click underlined words to jump to their explanations Note In the online help Device Media is the general term for external devices such as Net MDs Network Walkmans i e portable IC audio players or portable Memory Stick audio players and MusicClips 85 86 Other information Settings and Precautions Settings according to OS The settings and precautions will differ according to the operating system being used Check the items that apply to your system Q For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP e To install this software you must log on with a user name with Computer Administrator as an attribute e You must log on with the user name Administrators or Power Users to use the SonicStage software Both edition of Windows XP Home Professional can be used The NTFS format of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional factory installed can be used only with the standard factory settings To check whether the user name has the attribute of Computer Administrator Go to Start Control Panel User Account and then check the user name displayed on the window When using SonicStage under Windows XP If you use the System Rest
59. in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment SONY MZ S1 C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced mainly in the countries EEA European Economic Area e SonicStage OpenMG and the OpenMG logo MagicGate Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered tradema
60. intervals Display Time OFF 5 min Approx 5 min 10 min Approx 10 min 15 min Approx 15 min To cancel Auto Time Mark Select OFF and then press ENTER in step 3 or stop recording Using Auto Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto Time Mark The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed Example Eight minutes of recording has been completed when the Auto Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes A track mark will be added at the 8 minute point after the start of recording and after each 5 minute interval thereafter When the time interval set for Auto Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time The recorder adds a track mark when the set Auto Time Mark time interval has elapsed Example Three minutes of recording has been completed when the Auto Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes A track mark will be added at the 5 minute point after the start of recording and after each 5 minute interval thereafter T appears before the track display on the recorder for track marks added by Auto Time Mark Notes e Automatic track marking by Auto Time Mark starts when you add a normal track mark to the disc i e by pressing T MARK or II etc The setting will be los
61. is under 2 seconds 4 or 8 seconds length Also the recorder inserts 2 seconds 4 or 8 seconds space between tracks when checking out in order not to erase the previously recorded track or not to be erased by recorded over For this reason the recorder needs 6 seconds 12 or 24 seconds longer time for a track so that as a result the recordable time of the disc become 6 seconds 12 or 24 seconds shorter than the maximum recordable time of the disc when checking out You cannot erase a track checked out from your computer To erase a track that has been checked out from your computer check it back in first and then erase it using the SonicStage software 53 54 ees Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Refer to Messages page 62 as well Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly Cause Solution e Audio sources may not be securely connected gt Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again pages 18 25 e The HOLD function is turned on HOLD appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder gt On the recorder disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow pages 16 47 The lid is not firmly closed gt Close the lid until it clicks e Moisture has condensed inside the recorder gt Take the MD out and leave t
62. is stopped 2 Press B gt while pressing REC 3 Play the source sound To stop recording Press W The material that was recorded up until W was pressed is entered as a new group Recording a track into an existing group Turn group mode on Insert a disc with group settings 1 Press GROUP 4 flashes in the display and you can select a group directly Group Skip Mode page 33 2 Within 5 seconds press K lt or DPI repeatedly until the group you want the track to belong to appears 3 Press B while pressing REC 4 Play the source sound The newly recorded track is added after the current contents Notes e Even if R Posi is set to FrHere newly recorded tracks are inserted after the existing tracks in the specified group without recording over the current contents Group skip mode turns off automatically in step 2 if nothing is done within 5 seconds To continue the procedure do step 1 again To add a track that is playing to a group stop playing the track first and then do the procedure from step 3 Recording without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD do the following procedure All new material will then be recorded from the end of the current contents The recorder is factory set to record over existing material MENU ENTER 1 While the recorder is stopped press MENU 2 Press k or gt P
63. ive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears when you insert the audio CD Clicking Start initiates a check of the CD ROM drive to verify that the CD ROM drive is able to perform the recording properly The recording navigation window appears in the display The recording navigation window makes it easy to make a recording Simply by doing El and Rj in the next step ag you can select the audio source in the left panel and the recording destination in the right panel 3 Select 0 CD for 1 Sources and SA Music Drive for A Targets then click EE Hump to Record Window The display changes to the recording window continued 77 78 Click ATRAC3 132kbps E in the middle of the recording window and select the recording mode When recording data in LP2 mode select ATRAC3 132kbps When recording data in LP4 mode select ATRAC3 66kbps 5 if If the list panel is not dopage click K List panels appear under the EEE a The contents of the audio CD appear in the left list panel 6 Click no Record All Recording starts Upon completion recorded tracks appear in the right list panel To stop recording Click BJ Stop To resume recording click e When recording is resumed it starts from the beginning of the track that was last stopped La
64. k Selecting the Auto Time Mark setting page 30 SYNC R Selecting ON or OFF of synchro recording page 19 OPTION e AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System Selecting ON or OFF page 46 BEEP Selecting ON or OFF page 46 e R Posi Selecting the start point when recording page 29 e LPStmp Selecting ON LP will be added at the beginning of the track name or OFF page 26 D The menu items hat can be selected vary according to the on off status of group mode or the operating status of the recorder 57 Tables of Menus The menus provided on the recorder for each operating status are shown on this and the following pages Each chart shows the various menus and the menu items that can be selected at each menu level See List of menus page 57 for details on menu operations Menus and menu items toggle in the display Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is stopped gt EDIT p A D Name lt gt G Set lt gt G RIs lt a gt G Ers lt gt D Ers V DISP Av LapTim lt gt RecRem lt GP Rem lt gt AllRem V P MODE A Normal lt gt AllRep lt H gt 1Rep lt gt Shuf R V R MODE A SP lt gt LP2 lt gt LP4 lt gt MONO V BASS A gt Pressing ENTER lt gt Pressing k lt or PPI
65. life 15 48 dry battery 15 Beep sound 46 C CD ROM 71 Check in 96 100 Checking playing position 32 remaining time 32 36 Check out 80 96 100 Cleaning 50 Connecting 75 analog 25 digital 18 copyright protection 98 delete software 90 Device Media 80 85 DIGITAL MEGA BASS 35 DSP TYPE R 20 DSP TYPE S 66 E EMD services 100 Erasing a group 45 a track 44 a whole disc 44 102 G G PROTECTION 23 66 Group erase 45 Group Mode Playback 33 Group Mode Recording 28 Group Move 42 Group Skip Mode 33 release 40 Setting 39 H hard disk free space 71 89 storing 77 HOLD 16 47 l Installing 73 L Labeling 38 labeling 79 M Manual Recording 31 MDLP 26 Menus 57 MP3 100 Music Drive 77 100 N Net MD 66 69 96 Net MD driver 94 No sound 66 Oo Online help 84 OpenMG 100 OpenMG Jukebox software 72 88 P Play mode 34 Playlist 80 100 R Recording adding track marks Auto Time Mark 30 digital 17 Group Mode Recording 27 MDLP mode 26 without overwriting tracks 29 Recording mode Bit rate 78 81 101 Recording navigation window 77 Relabeling 39 S SDMI 101 SonicStage Premium 72 88 SonicStage software earlier version 72 88 start software 76 System environment 71 System limitations 71 T Track mark Adding 43 Erasing 43 Transferring to the computer 76 to the Net MD 80 Uninstalling Windows 2000 91 Windows 98 Second Edition 90 Windows Millennium Edition 90 Windows X
66. music database for managing audio data on a computer In Music Drive audio files can be managed along with such information as artist names track names and CD jacket images or can be combined and categorized in different playlists OpenMG Copyright protection technology for the import and management of musical content from distribution services or CDs By using software that are compliant with OpenMG audio contents can be encrypted before storage on a hard disk drive to allow playback of those audio files on that computer OpenMG also prevents the unauthorized distribution of the contents via the Internet or other networks Playlist A playlist is like a container that can be used to hold and categorize files stored in Music Drive For example by making a jazz playlist and then putting your favorite jazz tracks into the playlist you can play all of the tracks repeatedly or check them all out at the same time 100 Recording mode Bit rate This is a measure of data volume per second The rate is expressed in bps bits per second In SonicStage the bit rate can be selected for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format from among three rates 132 kbps 105 kbps or 66 kbps In the case of 105 kbps 105 000 bits of information is processed per second If the bit rate is large that means a large amount of information is used to play the music Thus 105 kbps data produces better sound quali
67. n Q Close all other Windows applications before starting the installation Make sure to close any virus check software as such software usually demand large amounts of system resources 2 Depending on the following operating system or software already installed on your computer refer to the reference pages before installing the software Windows XP e To install this software you must log on with a page 86 user name with Computer Administrator If you perform the System Restore function in the Windows System Tools menu the tracks managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable Windows Millennium Edition If you perform the System Restore function of gt page 87 the Windows System Tools menu the tracks pag managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable Windows 2000 You must log on as Administrator before gt page 87 installing the software OpenMG Jukebox Depending on the version of your software the SonicStage or SonicStage existing software may be overwritten by the new Premium version or it may co exist with SonicStage gt page 88 Ver 1 5 As the installation process will depend on the version see the reference page for details Installing SonicStage Ver 1 5 1 Tumon your computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the installation CD ROM for SonicStage into the CD ROM drive of your comput
68. ng cords without an attenuator To connect to a portable CD player with a stereo mini jack use the RK G136 connecting cord For more information on connecting cords see Optional accessories page 64 1 Press B while pressing REC REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts 2 Play the source you want to record For other recording operations see Recording an MD right away Synchro recording page 17 LINE IN OPTICAL jack is for both digital and analog input The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input Notes If you temporarily stop a recording operation by pressing II a track mark will be added at that point when you press Ill again to resume recording The recording continues from a new track e When the jacks DC IN 3V USB connecting jack LINE IN OPTICAL jack Q jack are not in use cover them with rubber caps 25 26 eee Long time recording MDLP Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want Stereo recording is possible at 2 times LP2 or 4 times LP4 the normal stereo recording time Monaural recording at 2 times normal recording time is also possible MDs recorded in monaural LP2 or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with monaural LP2 or LP4 playback mode Control key REC MENU ENTER 1 While the recorder is stopped press MENU
69. ninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications 91 92 Troubleshooting Please do the following steps if you encounter a problem while using the SonicStage software In case a message appears it is recommended that you write it down Step 1 Check the symptoms in this Troubleshooting section A variety of information can also be found in the operating procedures and Settings and Precautions page 86 as well Step 2 Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1 5 online help page 84 Check Troubleshooting under Additional information in the online help Useful information may also be found in other sections in the online help Step 3 If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer Computer e Manufacturer e Model e Type Desktop type Laptop type Name of operating system RAM capacity Hard disk drive containing SonicStage and audio data e Capacity of the drive e Free space Installed folder containing SonicStage if other than the default folder e Location of the installed folder Version of the software SonicStage Ver 1 5 Error Message if one appeared If an externally connected CD ROM drive is used e Manufacturer e Model e Type CD ROM CD R RW DVD ROM Other e Type of connection to the computer PC card USB IEEE1394
70. ocedure that may affect the operating system itself such as a system recovery you should back up all of your audio data with the SonicStage backup tool from the Start Programs SonicStage 89 90 Uninstalling the SonicStage software To uninstall the SonicStage software follow the procedures below For Windows XP users Log on with a user name with Computer Administrator as an attribute Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an administrator 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs dialog box appears 3 Click Change or Remove Programs 4 Click SonicStage 1 5 XX in the Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change and Remove 5 Click OpenMG Secure Module 3 1 in the Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change and Remove Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer When the computer restarts the uninstallation will be completed If SonicStage Ver 1 5 is co existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 or SonicStage Premium on your computer and you uninstall one or the other make sure OpenMG Secure Module 3 1 is not uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications For Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 Second Edition users 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel
71. om Start Run 95 96 Information and explanations Net MD FAQ This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD Q On the Net MD What is a Net MD Net MD is a specification that allows audio data in a computer to be transferred to a MiniDisc through a USB cable Till now MiniDiscs could be used to record only analog sources through a microphone or analog input or PCM sources such as CDs Recording audio files on a computer was impossible However thanks to SonicStage and other music management software based on such copyright protection technology as OpenMG and MagicGate conversion of audio files to the ATRAC or ATRAC3 format used on MDs became possible enabling the recording of computer files to MDs 1 Copyright protection technology for managing audio data recorded on computers etc 2 Technology for verifying the copyright protection status of audio data in check out check in operations between a computer and a Net MD device 3 File type for recording to an MD How does the SonicStage software make using MDs more convenient e It allows you to record audio data from your computer to your MD e Editing operations are easily done using on screen operations Labeling Allows use of keyboard for easy labeling of contents Moving tracks or groups Allows tracks or groups to be moved simply by dragging and dropping Track movements are easy to see Grou
72. or longer recording follow step 1 of Long time recording MDLP page 26 to select the recording mode and then start the procedure of synchro recording e LINE IN OPTICAL jack is for both digital and analog input The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input e The recording level is adjusted automatically To adjust the level manually see Adjusting the recording level manually Manual Recording page 31 e You can monitor the sound during recording Connect the headphones earphones to Q and adjust the volume by pressing VOL This does not affect the recording level 21 22 Playing an MD right away 1 Insert an MD Before you open the MD disc lid open the buckle first Slide the OPEN switch to the direction Insert an MD with the label side facing of the arrow shown in the illustration front and press the lid down to close below 2 Play an MD 2 Control key VOL m Press B A short beep sounds in the headphones earphones Press VOL to adjust the volume The volume will be shown in the display To stop play press W A long beep sounds in the headphones earphones After you press ll on the recorder to stop the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds when using the dry battery or about 3 minutes when using the AC power adaptor Playback starts from the point you last stop
73. or pausing an MD press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark MK ON appears in the display and a track mark is added The track number will increase by one To add track marks while recording except while synchro recording Press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to add a track mark You can use Auto Time Stamp to add track marks automatically at specified intervals except while digital recording page 30 eee Erasing a track mark When you record with analog line input unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark The track numbers will change as follows You cannot erase a track mark on a track that has been checked out from your computer A Erase a track mark Li may s _ Track numbers decrease Control key 1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase press Ii to pause 2 Find the track mark by pressing Ke slightly For example to erase the third track mark find the beginning of the third track 00 00 appears in the display MK 003 appears in the display for 2 seconds 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark MK OFF appears in the display The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined 43 44 When you erase a track mark name assigned to the mark is also erased Notes e When you erase a track mark bet
74. orF lt gt Bassi lt gt Bass continued to the next page continued from the previous page gt Pressing ENTER lt gt Pressing k or PPI OFF lt 2 gt ON an OPTION AVLS lt gt BEEP lt gt R Posi lt o gt LPStmp OFF lt lt ON FrHere lt H gt FrEnd OFF ON lt gt OFF ON lt gt 1D Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than GP is selected 2 Appears only when the recorder is in group mode 3 Selectable only when group mode is turned off Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation 59 60 Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing mO EDIT p A T Name lt H gt G Name T Move lt gt G Move lt gt T Ers V DISP 4 A 5 LapTim lt gt 1 Rem GP Rem lt gt AllRem V P MODE 4 A Normal lt H gt AllRep 1Rep lt gt Shuf R V BASS H OFF lt gt BASS 1 BASS 2 gt Pressing ENTER OPTION lt gt Pressing k or PPI AVLS lt BEEP OFF lt gt ON ON lt I gt OFF 1 Appears only when the
75. ore function in Windows System Tools audio data managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable Before executing the system restoration procedure you should first back up all audio files and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure For details about backup procedures refer to online help Note Restoring backup data requires access to the Internet If an audio file becomes unplayable after restoring the system an error dialog box may appear If this occurs do as instructed by the message QO For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition If you use the System Restore function in Windows System Tools audio data managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable Before executing the system restoration procedure you should first back up all audio files and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure For details about backup procedures refer to online help Note Restoring backup data requires access to the Internet If an audio file becomes unplayable after restoring the system an error dialog box may appear If this occurs do as instructed by the message For windows 2000 users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows 2000 e You must log on as Administrator to install the SonicStage software e You must log on with the user name Administrators or Power Use
76. oup settings 1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more fy lights up in the display and group mode turns on 2 Select a group you want to erase Selecting and playing groups Group Skip Mode page 33 to check the contents Press W to stop A Ww While the recorder is stopped press MENU 5 Press k or gt P repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER 6 Press k lt or gt P repeatedly until G Ers flash in the display and then press ENTER Erase and ENTER appear alternately in the display 7 Press ENTER again The group is erased To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 6 45 Other Operations Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears MENU ENTER 1 Press MENU 2 Press k or PPI repeatedly until OPTION flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until AVLS flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until ON flashes in the display and then press ENTER When you try to turn the volume too high AVLS flashes in the display The volume is kept to a moderate level To cancel AVLS Select OFF in step 4 Turning off the beep sound You can turn off the beep sound Control key MENU ENTER 1 Press MENU 2 Press k o
77. p settings Groups are easy to create or release These operations can be used to edit tracks on a disc in the Net MD If you want to edit the contents of an MD connect the Net MD to your computer and edit the tracks in the SonicStage Device Media window Can tracks recorded on the Net MD be checked in to a computer No they cannot Audio data that was originally checked out from a computer can only be checked back into the same computer Tracks that are recorded on the Net MD using a microphone or through an analog or digital connection cannot be transferred to the computer or copied Computer gt MiniDisc OK MiniDisc gt Computer OK only for tracks originally checked out from the computer on Editing Can checked out tracks be edited on the Net MD Things you can do on the Net MD Label contents Assign or release groups Move tracks or groups Things you cannot do on the Net MD Add track marks divide erase track marks combine Delete tracks groups or the entire disc contents 97 98 On copyright protection The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution The copyright protection technology of this software conforms to SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative specifications Thi
78. peatedly until OPTION flashes in the display and then press ENTER 3 Press K lt or PI repeatedly until LPStmp flashes in the display and then press ENTER 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until OFF flashes in the display and then press ENTER If you want LP added select ON in this step and then press ENTER Note LP is added to tracks checked out in LP stereo from your computer regardless of the LP Stamp setting If you want to delete LP do the procedure Relabeling recordings page 39 e Audio components that support the LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo modes are indicated by the MDLP or MDLP logo marks If you set the recorder so that LP is not added at the beginning of the track you will be able to enter longer track names by using the full length of the text string Relabeling recordings page 39 e You can achieve high sound quality and rich tones when recording in SP stereo or monaural thanks to the newly developed DSP TYPE R for ATRAC Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding page 20 Notes e It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings e During monaural recording of a stereo sound source connected through the digital optical input jack you can still monitor the recorded sound in stereo by using headphones or earphones connected to the Q jack e Sound recorded through digital optical input can be monito
79. ped playing To start playback from the beginning of the first track press and hold B for 2 seconds or more on the recorder To Find the beginning of the current track or a previous track Press kea Press K repeatedly until the beginning of the desired track Find the beginning of the next track PPI once Go backwards while playing Press and hold Ke Go forward while playing Press and hold PPI Pause H Press Ii again to resume play Remove the MD E and open the lid D Jf you press lt 4 twice continuously while playing the first track of the disc the recorder goes to the beginning of the last track on the disc 2 If you press PH during the last track of the disc the recorder goes to the beginning of the first track on the disc 3 Once you open the lid the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked page 16 47 Suppressing the skips of the sound G PROTECTION The G PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that of existing players Note The playback sound may skip if e the recorder receives stronger continuous shock e a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played Ke e The playback mode will switch automatically stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo or monaural e To play only the tracks in a certain group see Using the group fun
80. r PPI repeatedly until OPTION flashes in the display and then press ENTER 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until BEEP flashes in the display and then press ENTER 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until OFF flashes in the display and then press ENTER To turn on the beep sound Select ON in step 4 eee Locking the controls HOLD To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder use this function HOLD 1 Move HOLD in the direction of the To unlock the controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls 47 48 Power sources You can use the recorder on house current or LR6 size AA alkaline dry battery not supplied It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time Battery life Unit Approx hours JEITA2 LR6 SG alkaline dry battery Normal LP2 LP4 Recording 9 13 16 Playback 40 49 54 The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions the temperature of the location and varieties of batteries 2 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 3 When using a Sony LR6 SG STAMINA alkaline dry battery produced in Japan To prevent interrupted recording due to drained battery use new battey for recording operations When to replace the battery When t
81. r plays the selected track repeatedly 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until T Move flashes in the display and then press ENTER 5 Press k or PPI repeatedly until the destination group flashes in the display and then press ENTER 6 Press k or PPI repeatedly until the number of the destination track within the group flashes in the display and then press ENTER To cancel moving Press CANCEL in step 5 eee Changing the order of a group on a disc Group Move e Insert a disc with group settings GROUP CANCEL MENU ENTER 1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more 2 lights up in the display and group mode turns on 2 While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change press MENU 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until G Move flashes in the display and then press ENTER You can now move the selected group 5 Press k or PPI repeatedly to select the destination point on the disc and then press ENTER To cancel moving Press CANCEL in step 5 Adding a track mark You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track The track numbers will increase as follows You cannot add a track mark on a track that has been checked out from your computer LC E 1 2 3 4 Add a track mark Track numbers increase T MARK 1 While playing
82. r the current location 4 Press ENTER ENTER The display changes as follows The information selected in step 3 appears in and the information selected in step 3 track number track name group name or disc name Note Items may appear differently or may not be selectable depending on the group mode s on off status or the recorder s operating status If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode see page 32 Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs Premastered MDs cannot be edited e You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record protected Before editing tracks close the tab on the side of the MD page 50 If you perform an editing operation while playing be sure not to turn the power off until Edit disappears in the display Do not move the recorder while Edit is flashing in the display e The lid will not open until Edit disappears in the display after editing e When group mode is on editing can be performed only for the tracks registered into the selected group Labeling relabeling recordings You can name tracks groups and discs using the recorder s character palette Available characters e Capital and small letters of the English alphabet Numbers 0 to 9 o h amp lt gt _ _ space Number
83. recorder is in group mode and a group other than GP is selected 2 Appears only when the recorder is in group mode Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is recording ro EDIT p A T Name lt gt G Name lt gt D Name V 4 LapTim lt gt RecRem V Rec Vol p A Auto lt gt Manual s lt m ke m lt MONO V BASS OFF lt amp gt Bassi lt gt BASS2 V TimeMK nk OFF lt gt 5 min SS 10 min lt gt 15 min V SYNC R A oF lt amp gt ON gt Pressing ENTER V lt gt Pressing k or PPI L OPTION AVLS oF lt gt o D Appears only when the recorder is in group mode 2 Appears only when the recorder is in standby mode Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation 61 Messages If the following messages flash in the display window check the messages below Error message BLANK Meaning Remedy e An MD with no recording on it is inserted BUSY e You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data gt Wait until the message goes out in rare cases it may take a few minutes Saving The MD player is recording information sounds from the memory to the
84. red in stereo through headphones earphones etc e When you record in LP4 mode momentary noise may be produced on very rare occasions with certain sound sources This is because of the special digital audio compression technology that enables a recording time of 4 times longer than normal If noise is produced it is recommended that you record in normal stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality Recording tracks using the group function Group Mode Recording What is the group function Group Mode It is a function that allows you to separate tracks on a disc into different groups for playback recording and editing When group mode is OFF Disc Track number 1 2 3 4 When group mode is ON Disc Group 2 Group 3 Track Track Track number number number 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 It is convenient for managing multiple CD albums recorded in MDLP LP2 stereo LP4 stereo mode onto a single MD You can create a maximum of 99 groups on a disc 27 28 How is group information recorded When recording in group mode the group information is written to the disc name recording area This information consists of text strings that are written as shown in the following example Disc name recording area Example 0 Favorites 1 5 Rock 6 9 Pops Disc name Favorites Group name for tracks 1 to 5
85. rks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries e MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and marks are omitted in this manual Notice for users On the supplied software e Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits including claims made by third parties arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing SONY will replace it However SONY bears no other responsibility The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of this recorder with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty Program 2001 2002 Sony Corporation
86. rs to use the SonicStage software e Of the Windows 2000 versions SonicStage is supported only by Windows 2000 Professional The NTFS format of Windows 2000 Professional factory installed can be used only with the standard factory settings Q For Windows 98 Second Edition users Importing MP3 files to the computer or playing WAV files on the computer Microsoft Media Player version 7 0 or higher is required for importing MP3 files or playing WAV files Users of earlier versions can download the most recent version from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com 87 88 For users with OpenMG Jukebox SonicStage or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer Note Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computer If tracks have been checked out from OpenMG Jukebox an earlier version of SonicStage or SonicStage Premium it may not be possible to check those tracks back in with SonicStage Ver 1 5 It is recommended to check in the tracks before installing SonicStage Ver 1 5 Check the following contents before installing SonicStage Ver 1 5 The installation items and procedure will vary depending on the software installed on your computer Users with OpenMG J ukebox installed Installed Version What to do Ver 1 0 2 1 Install SonicStage 1 5 OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 0 2 1 is automatically uninstalled and replaced Ver 2 2 OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 and SonicStage Ver 1 5 can co e
87. s of characters you can input Track group or disc name Approx 200 each Numbers of characters you can input in a disc Numbers marks Approx 1 700 Notes e FULL appears when you try to enter more than 1 700 characters on a disc Enter a shorter name for the track group or disc or set the LPStmp setting to OFF when recording in MDLP mode so that LP is not be added at the beginning of the track name page 26 e When labeling a disc which has been recorded using the group function make sure group mode is on in order to prevent the group management information from being overwritten by mistake If you enter the symbol between the characters in disc names such as abc def you may be unable to use the group function Control key END SEARCH VOL GROUP CANCEL MENU ENTER 37 38 Labeling recordings 1 Insert a disc and do the following operations To label a track Start playing or recording a track you want to label and label the track while playing or recording operations To label a group Turn group mode on page 28 and start playing or recording a track within the group you want to label and label the group while playing or recording operations To label a disc If a disc is already recorded follow the procedures from step 2 while the recorder is stopped If a disc is new start recording and label a disc while recording If you label a di
88. s software places some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights You can check in audio files only to the same computer from which they were checked out They cannot be copied or checked in to other computers For details see Features by copyright protection by OpenMG page 99 You can check in audio files only to the computer which they were checked out Check out can be made for three times You cannot copy or move audio files to another computer Restrictions on audio content High quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback For example the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited In such cases checking out of the audio contents may not be possible Depending on the contents some audio data that could be checked out are subject to editing restrictions on the Net MD e g audio contents cannot be erased or track marks cannot be added or erased It is not possible to check in tracks other than those that were checked out from your computer for example tracks recorded using a microphone or through analog or digital connection Features by copyright protection by OpenMG The SonicStage software features OpenMG a copyright protec
89. s the first track of the new group Even when group mode is on track numbers appear according to their order on the disc not their order within the group 5 Press K lt or PPI repeatedly until the number or name of the desired last track flashes in the display and then press ENTER The track number of the last track in the group END appears in the display This selects the last track of the new group 6 Follow steps 4 to 7 of Labeling recordings page 38 to label a group Notes e In step 4 the first track must either be the first track of an existing group or a track that does not belong to a group e When selecting the last track in step 5 make sure the track comes after the one selected in step 4 The last track must either be the last track of an existing group or a track that does not belong to a group To release a group setting e Insert a disc with group settings Control key ea gt gt l E MENU ENTER 1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more to turn on group mode 2 Select a group that you want to release and check the contents see Selecting and playing groups Group Skip Mode page 33 3 Press W 4 Press MENU 5 Press k lt or gt P repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER 6 Press k lt or gt P repeatedly until G RIs flashes in the display and press ENTER G RIs and ENTER appear in the
90. sc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording playing or editing an MD 5 Level meter Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded 6 REC REMAIN REMAIN remaining time tracks indication Lights up along with the remaining time of the track the remaining time of the MD or the remaining number of tracks 7 SYNC synchro recording indication 8 REC indication Lights up while recording When flashing the recorder is in record standby mode 9 Battery indication Shows approximate battery condition 10 Time display 11 Disc name track name indication Lights up when labeling a disc or a track 12 Group indication Lights up when group mode is on 13 Character information display Displays the disc and track names error messages track numbers etc 14 Play mode indication Shows play mode of the MD Getting started 1 Insert an alkaline dry battery Lift up the buckle and the Insert an LR6 SG alkaline battery compartment lid to dry battery minus end first open Close the lid and the buckle Using on a house current Connect the AC power adaptor It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time To a wall outlet AC power adaptor To DC IN 3V Battery life For details refer to Battery life page 48 Unit Approx hours LR6 SG alkaline dry battery Normal LP2 LP4
91. sc with group settings turn group mode on page 28 2 Press MENU 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until the following item appears in the display and then press ENTER When labeling a track T Name When labeling a group G Name When labeling a disc D Name The cursor flashes and the track group or disc is ready to be labeled The disc is ready to be labeled 5 Press VOL or VOL repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position The buttons used for character input and their functions are listed below Functions Operations To select a Press VOL or character VOL To enter a letter Press ENTER To enter a name Press ENTER for 2 second or more To insert a blank space to type ina new letter Press VOL and END SEARCH at the same time To delete a letter and move back all following letters to the left Press VOL and END SEARCH at the same time To cancel labeling Press CANCEL 6 Repeat step 5 and enter all characters of the label name 7 Press ENTER for 2 seconds or more The track or disc is labeled To cancel labeling Press CANCEL in step 6 Notes e When the recording is stopped while labeling a track a group or a disc during recording or when the r
92. sound source is aCD or an blank page 66 or low level MD segment e after more than 2 seconds of blank e when the recorder is paused page 66 or low level segment with while recording a sound source other than a CD or an MD e when the recorder is paused 3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro recording Recorded Same as the source Adjusted automatically Can also be adjusted manually Adjusting the recording level manually Manual Recording page 31 1 You can erase unnecessary marks after recording Erasing a track mark page 43 Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly e when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital optical input e when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital optical input In this case play the source in normal play mode e when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast e g digital TV are recorded through the digital optical input Recording in analog Analog Recording The sound will be input from the connected equipment as an analog signal but recorded digitally to the disc To connect to a sound source an optional line cable is required When connecting the cable make sure to insert the connectors firmly El to LINE OUT jacks etc 4 4 CD player cassette recorder 4 L R red white Line cable to LINE IN OPTICAL Use the connecti
93. stopped the last unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds even if the actual recording is shorter Likewise when recording is restarted after the stop the recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds before the next recording This is to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever a new recording is started Therefore the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of 6 seconds 12 seconds or 24 seconds The edited tracks may exhibit sound dropout during search operations The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback Symptom The playing time of a checked out track is different from the time that appears on your computer monitor Cause This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the recorder and the computer You cannot check out tracks that will fill up the remaining recording time on the disc For example you cannot check out tracks that total 160 minutes to an 80 minute disc in LP2 stereo mode The minimum recordable time on the disc is normally 2 seconds in stereo 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode and 8 seconds in LP4 stereo mode When you check out a track from your computer the recorder needs 2 seconds 4 or 8 seconds space for one track even though the track
94. t when the recording is stopped Adjusting the recording level manually Manual Recording When you record the sound level is adjusted automatically If necessary you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording REC Control key MENU ENTER 1 Press REC while pressing B The recorder stands by for recording 2 Press MENU 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until RecVol flashes in the display and then press ENTER 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until Manual flashes in the display and then press ENTER panan anem i A ERECS 5 Play the source 6 While observing the level meter in the display adjust the recording level by pressing lt or PPI Set the level so that the maximum input lights up the fifth segment on the level meter If the sixth segment lights up lower the level by pressing fifth segment Z SA TNS Recording does not start in this step If your source is an externally connected component be sure to cue the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded before you start playback 7 Press Ii again to start recording To switch back to automatic level control Select Auto in step 4 Notes e If you press W during recording operation the recorder will revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a recording operation e To set the recording level manually during sync
95. the recorder is analog Track Marked copied automatically Marked automatically marks e at the same positions as the source e after more than 2 seconds of no when the sound source is aCD or an sound page 66 or low level MD segment e after more than 2 seconds of no e when the recorder is paused sound page 66 or low level segment while recording with a sound source other than a CD or an MD e when the recorder is paused 3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro recording Recorded Same as the source Adjusted automatically Can also be adjusted manually Adjusting the recording level manually Manual Recording page 31 1 You can erase unnecessary marks after recording Erasing a track mark page 43 Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital optical input e when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital optical input In this case play the source in normal play mode e when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast e g digital TV are recorded through the digital optical input 65 66 The meaning of no sound No sound describes a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4 8 mV during analog input or less than 89 dB during optical digital input with 0 dB as full bit the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc Note on digit
96. tion is performed within 5 seconds after step 1 group skip mode will be canceled and you will not be able to perform step 2 thereafter To continue with step 1 at this point repeat from the beginning of the procedure Changing play modes You can select from various play modes such as repeat play AllRep single repeat 1 Rep and shuffle repeat Shuf R MENU ENTER 1 While the recorder is playing press MENU 2 Press k or PPI repeatedly until P MODE flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 3 Press K lt or BPI repeatedly to select play mode and then press ENTER Display window on the recorder ep Gap D C vl vzm ms a ad L z pat bt MI gs When you press gt gt I changes When you press ENTER appears On O O gt Normal none All the tracks are played once AllRep cG All the tracks are played repeatedly 1 Rep c 1 A single track is played repeatedly Shuf R ShufG After the currently selected track finishes playing the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order You can specify play mode for a selected group when group mode is on To activate group mode see Selecting and playing groups Group Skip Mode page 33 ee Emphasizing bass DIGITAL MEGA BASS The Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction It affects only the sound from the headphones e
97. tion technology developed by Sony to protect music copyrights OpenMG uses high level cryptographic technology to protect music contents with computers Users should be aware of the restrictions described below e Music recorded on the hard disk using the SonicStage software cannot be played when copied to other computers e Installation of the same SonicStage software to other computers is not permitted e Usage Rules If Usage Rules are included in the music by way of the copyright holder or the distributor operation will be restricted to use permitted by the Usage Rule For music such as compact discs that does not contain a Usage Rule the Default Usage Rule of SDMI will apply This Default Usage Rule states that one file can be checked out up to three times only On music contents that are not compatible with the SonicStage software Under the supervision of SDMI this software prohibits recording of music with a copy prohibition signal Upgrading SonicStage software This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI If this arrangement is modified in the future some of the software functions may become unavailable Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense 99 Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3 which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates T
98. tism Cannot find the track marks e You pressed Il after pressing Kd or PPI gt Press Ill before pressing Ed or PPI The disc cannot edit on other component e The component does not support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo gt Edit on other component that support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo Momentary noise is heard e Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in LP4 stereo mode momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources gt Record in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode The display window is not normal e The recorder was disconnected from the power source gt Let the recorder sit for a while or disconnect the power source reconnect it and then press any of the operation buttons aa G List of menus Menu functions Press MENU and press k or PPI Menu on the Functions recorder EDIT Selecting editing operations labeling erasing tracks discs or groups etc page 38 to 42 44 and 45 DISP Displaying elapsed playing time remaining playing time etc page 32 and 36 P MODE Selecting play mode repeat play shuffle play etc page 34 Rec Vol Selecting the automatic or manual recording level adjustment page 31 R MODE Selecting recording mode SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo or monaural page 26 BASS Selecting BASS 1 or BASS 2 DIGITAL MEGA BASS page 35 TimeM
99. ture or dust e Attach the supplied MD label only in the space designated for it on the disc Do not stick it on any other disc surface On cleaning e Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing e Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt e Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an MD e To obtain the best sound quality use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones earphones Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound Notes on battery Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery To prevent such accidents observe the following precautions e Install the and poles of the battery correctly e When the recorder is not to be used for a long time be sure to remove the battery Do not carry or store the dry battery with metallic objects such as coins key rings or necklaces This may cause a short circuit and the generation of heat If a battery leak should develop carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones Note on mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise while op
100. ty than 66 kbps data and 132 kbps data provides better sound quality than 105 kbps data However audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods and so the sound quality is not determined by the bit rate alone SDMI SDMI which stands for Secure Digital Music Initiative is a forum that consists of over 130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content computers and consumer electronics It is dedicated to the development of integrated copyright protection technology that can be used worldwide SDM is working to create a framework for preventing the improper usage of audio files and to promote legal music distribution services The copyright protection technology OpenMG is based on the SDMI standard Windows Media Audio This is an audio compression technology that includes the management system called Windows Media Rights Manager Windows Media Technology This is a technology that includes a contents management system called Windows Media Rights Manager which encrypts contents and distributes music contents along with their conditions for usage distribution etc Audio files supporting Windows Media Technologies WMT downloaded via EMD can be imported into and managed by OpenMG Jukebox EMD may not be available in certain areas of the world 101 Index A Accessories optional 64 supplied 11 ATRAC3 96 100 Audio CD 68 77 Auto Time Mark 30 AVLS 46 B back up 89 Battery battery
101. uential If the desired tracks or groups are not consecutive you must move them to make them consecutive before you can register them Moving recorded tracks page 41 The operation of this function depends on whether group mode is on or off e When group mode is ON Several groups are registered as one group e When group mode is OFF Several tracks are registered as one group The following section explains the operation when group mode is on Group Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Making a new group with tracks 1 to 3 Making a new group with 2 groups Group Group ielsl4is 6 7 8 9 e Registration of non consecutive tracks is not possible for example track 3 cannot be registered into a group with track 5 to 7 Tracks always appear according to their order on the disc not their order within the group even when group mode is on e Insert a disc 39 40 Control key y A MENU ENTER 1 While the recorder is stopped press MENU 2 Press k or PPI repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER 3 Press K lt or PPI repeatedly until G Set flashes in the display and then press ENTER The track number of the first track STR appears in the display ra wa Linen OTR 01 4 Press k or PPI repeatedly until the number or name of the desired first track flashes in the display and then press ENTER This select
102. unnecessary tracks TrFULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data Although those scattered data can be read each fragment is counted as a track In this case the number of tracks may reach 254 and further recording is not possible To continue recording erase unnecessary tracks Track marks cannot be erased The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks When the data of a track is fragmented the track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds long recorded in stereo 24 seconds long recorded in monaural or LP2 mode or 48 seconds long recorded in LP4 mode cannot be erased You cannot combine a track recorded in different recording mode e g a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in monaural nor can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection Tracks of under 12 seconds 24 seconds or 48 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the maximum recording time 60 74 or 80 minutes Normally recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds in stereo 4 seconds in monaural or LP2 mode or 8 seconds in LP4 mode When recording is
103. until OPTION flashes in the display and then press ENTER 3 Press k or gt P repeatedly until R Posi flashes in the display and then press ENTER 4 Press k lt or PPI repeatedly until Fr End flashes in the display and then press ENTER To start recording from the current point Select FrHere in step 4 To temporarily record without recording over the current contents press END SEARCH before the start of recording The recording will begin after the last track even if R Posi is set to FrHere factory setting The remaining recordable time on the disc will appear in the display when you press END SEARCH 29 Notes e The setting will remain even after the power is turned off If you start recording while the recorder is in play pause mode the recording will begin from the point at which it is paused even when the R Posi is set to Fr End Adding track marks automatically Auto Time Mark Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector Control key lt gt PI MENU ENTER 1 While the recorder is recording or in recording pause press MENU 2 Press k or PPI repeatedly until TimeMk flashes in the display and then press ENTER 3 Press k lt or PPI repeatedly until the desired time interval flashes in the display and then press ENTER Select one of the following
104. ween the two consecutive tracks that are registered into different groups while group mode is off the second track is re registered into the group containing the first track In addition if you combine a track that is registered to a group with a track that is not registered to a group two consecutive tracks the second track takes the same registration setting as the first track However when group mode is on you can only combine tracks within the selected group e You cannot erase track marks according to the system limitations For details see System limitations page 52 Erasing tracks Note You can not erase tracks that have been checked out from your computer You can not erase a group or an entire disc if it contains a checked out track In this case check in the track or tracks to SonicStage Control key Hea gt gt GROUP CANCEL MENU ENTER To erase a track Note that once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Make sure of the track you are erasing 1 While playing the track you want to erase press MENU 2 Press k or PPI repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER again fa and T Name flash in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly 3 Press k or PPI repeatedly until Jd and T Ers flash in the display and then press ENTER Erase and ENTER appear alternately in the
105. xist in the computer If you install SonicStage Ver 1 5 then OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 will be automatically upgraded to the latest version D Audio files recorded with OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 0 2 1 are automatically converted to SonicStage Ver 1 5 files For safety sake it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back up tool before doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver 1 5 Users with an earlier version of SonicStage installed Installed Version What to do Ver 1 0 1 5 Install SonicStage Ver 1 5 The earlier version is automatically uninstalled and replaced 1 Audio files recorded with SonicStage Ver 1 0 1 5 are automatically converted to SonicStage Ver 1 5 files For safety sake it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back up tool before doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver 1 5 Users with a SonicStage Premium installed Installed Version What to do SonicStage Premium Install SonicStage Ver 1 5 SonicStage Ver 1 5 and SonicStage Premium can co exist in the computer Precautions on the co existence of SonicStage Ver 1 5 with OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 or SonicStage Premium e Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 icon is not displayed in the task tray If it is the Net MD may not be recognized by your computer e Audio data recorded on the computer are stored in a common file and used by both applications Therefore if you delete an audio file e g one album in
106. y have been exhausted gt Set the power sources again or replace the exhausted battery with new ones The lid is not firmly closed gt Close the lid until it clicks Then pull the OPEN switch to open the lid No sound comes through the headphones earphones The headphones earphones plug is not firmly connected gt Plug in the plug of the headphones earphones firmly to Q e Volume is too low gt Adjust the volume by pressing VOL The plug is dirty gt Clean the plug Volume cannot be e AVLS is on turned up gt Set AVLS to OFF page 46 An MD is not played Playback mode is changed normally gt Change to the normal play 55 56 Symptom An MD is not played from the first track Cause Solution e Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track gt Press B for 2 seconds or more to start playing e Group mode is turned on gt Turn group mode off and play from the first track press B for 2 seconds or more to start playing Playback sound skips The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration gt Put the recorder on a stable place e A very short track may cause sound to skip gt Try not to create a track under one second long Sound has a lot of static Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation gt Move the recorder away from the source of strong magne
107. y not handle some of the above listed accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country When using the optional headphones use only headphones earphones with stereo mini plugs You cannot use headphones earphones with micro plugs Explanations Difference between digital optical and analog line inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital optical input or analog line input To record see Recording an MD right away Synchro recording page 17 to record using digital optical input and Recording in analog Analog Recording page 25 to record using analog line input optical mini plug page 25 Difference Digital optical input Analog line input Connectable Equipment with an digital optical Equipment with an analog line source output jack CD player DVD player output jack Cassette deck radio etc record player etc Usable cord Optical cable with an optical or an Line cable with 2 phono plugs or a stereo mini plug page 25 sound level Can also be adjusted manually Digital REC level control Adjusting the recording level manually Manual Recording page 31 Signal from Digital Analog the source Even when a digital source such as a CD is connected the signal sent to

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