Sony MZ M10 User Manual

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This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Operating Instructions  
MZ-M10  
Recorder  
Operation _____
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Software  
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Portable  
MD Recorder  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony  
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is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
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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.  
For customers who purchased  
this product in the USA  
To prevent fire, do not cover the  
ventilation of the apparatus with  
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.  
And don’t place lighted candles on the  
apparatus.  
Owner’s Record  
The serial number is located at the rear of  
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Record the serial number in the space  
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Please consult with your local authority.  
Model No. MZ-M10  
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the following two conditions: (1) This  
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RECYCLING NICKEL METAL  
HYDRIDE BATTERIES  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Nickel Metal  
Hydride batteries  
are recyclable.  
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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 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  
returning your used  
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and recycling location nearest you.  
For more information regarding  
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Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.  
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countries EEA (European Economic  
Area).  
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.  
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Electronic Equipment  
Notice for users  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
On the supplied software  
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including claims made by third parties,  
arising out of the use of the software  
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In the event a problem occurs with this  
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The software provided with this  
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Please note that, due to continued efforts  
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Operation of this recorder with software  
other than that provided is not covered  
by the warranty.  
Applicable accessories: Remote control,  
Earphones  
The ability to display specific languages  
by the software will depend on the  
installed OS on your PC. For better  
results, please ensure that the installed  
OS is compatible with the desired  
language you want to display.  
— We do not guarantee all the  
languages will be able to be  
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— User-created characters and some  
special characters may not be  
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Depending on the type of the text and  
characters, the text shown by the  
software may not be displayed properly  
on the device. This is due to:  
— The capability of the connected  
device.  
— The device is not functioning  
normally.  
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MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, Magic  
Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick,  
Memory Stick, Hi-MD, Net MD,  
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section  
In Software Operations section, “Net  
MD” refers to the recorder with  
standard disc inserted and “Hi-MD”  
refers to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc  
or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode  
inserted.  
The displayed items in the illustrations  
that appear in this section may differ  
from the actual items displayed by the  
software.  
Explanations in this section cover  
general Hi-MD/Net MD products. For  
this reason, some explanations (and  
some illustrations) may not be  
applicable to your Hi-MD/Net MD.  
Please refer to the operating instructions  
of your Hi-MD/Net MD as well.  
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Explanations in this manual assume a  
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Table of contents  
Recorder Operation  
To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source  
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Viewing non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the  
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Software Operation  
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About available functions and supplied  
manuals  
This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that  
have been supplied with it. Please refer to the manual that applies to each use of the  
recorder.  
Learning more about Hi-MD  
“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD  
format.  
The “What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman” flyer  
This flyer explains the major features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it  
differs with standard MD Walkman.  
Using the recorder  
You can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy listening to the  
recordings that you made.  
Recorder Operation (pages 12 to 85)  
This section explains all of the recorder functions. It also gives details  
on the problems you may encounter while using the recorder and how to  
solve them, and about what to do when a message appears in the display.  
, When you encounter any problems or need more explanation  
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Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Windows)  
The supplied SonicStage software allows you to transfer audio data between the recorder  
and the computer.  
The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you to record audio data to the recorder.  
Audio CDs  
Internet  
Music files  
This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage/MD  
Simple Burner software.  
SonicStage Help  
This is an online help that you can view on your computer  
screen.  
Online help explains the detailed operations and information  
about SonicStage software. You can also refer to online help  
if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage.  
Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Macintosh)  
The supplied Hi-MD WAV Importer allows you to import audio data recorded in  
linearPCM on a Hi-MD Walkman to a Macintosh computer, automatically converting  
linearPCM audio data to WAV-format.  
LinearPCM  
audio data  
Hi-MD WAV  
Importer  
The “Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac” operating  
instructions  
This operating instructions explains the installation and operations of  
the supplied Hi-MD WAV Importer software.  
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Checking the supplied accessories  
AC power adaptor (1)  
Stereo microphone (1)  
Battery carrying case (1)  
Remote control (except for the  
North American model) (1)  
Earphones (1)  
A clamp filter is attached to  
the cord for the North  
American model.  
NH-10WM Nickel metal  
hydride rechargeable  
battery (1)  
USB cable (1)  
Clamp filters are not attached to  
the cord for the Southeast Asian,  
African, Mexican and tourist  
models.  
Dry battery case (1)  
Optical cable (except for the North American and Mexican models) (1)  
Clamp filters (small-size)  
for the North American model (1)  
for the European, Australian, Hong Kong and Korean models (2)  
CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner/Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac) (1)*  
Carrying pouch (1)  
* Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
Note  
When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the  
cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.  
Make sure not to sit down with the unit in  
your back pocket.  
Make sure not to put the unit into a bag with the  
remote control or the earphones cord wrapped  
around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.  
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How to use the supplied clamp filters  
When using the recorder connected to the computer, make sure to attach the clamp filters in  
the way described. (You must attach a clamp filter to comply with the applicable EMC  
standards.) It is unnecessary to attach the clamp filters if you use the unit without  
connecting it to the computer.  
For the supplied remote control: small-size clamp filter/ESD-SR-110  
(for the European, Australian, Hong Kong and Korean models)  
For the optional line cable (RK-G129/RK-G136): small-size clamp filter/  
ESD-SR-110  
(except for the Southeast Asian, African, Mexican and tourist models)  
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Refer to step 2 below for the  
distance from the plug  
connected to the recorder.  
1 Open the clamp filter.  
2 Attach the clamp filters as follows.  
For the supplied remote control: Wind the cord around the clamp filter once/Approx. 4  
cm (1.6 in.) from the plug  
For the optional line cable: Pass the cord through the clamp filter/Approx. 1 cm (0.4  
in.) from the plug  
3 Close the clamp filter. Make sure the clasps are fully engaged.  
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Looking at controls  
The recorder  
A MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack1)  
J VOL (volume) +1), – button  
K i (earphones) jack  
B LINE IN (OPT) jack  
C HOLD switch  
L REC(+N)/T MARK button  
M •SEARCH/ MENU button2)  
N x (stop) • CANCEL/CHG button  
O DC IN 3V jack  
Slide the switch in the direction of the  
arrow to disable the buttons on the  
recorder. To prevent the buttons from  
being accidentally operated when you  
carry the recorder, use this function.  
P
USB cable connecting jack  
D Display window  
Q The cover of the  
USB cable  
connecting jack  
E OPEN switch  
R Terminals for attaching dry battery  
F Jog dial (N (play)/ENT)  
case  
G . (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS,  
1) There are tactile dots beside the VOL + button  
and the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.  
2) • indicates a function that requires a slight  
fast forward) button  
H Battery compartment  
press of the button.  
indicates a function  
I X (pause) button  
that requires pressing the button for 2 seconds  
or more.  
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The display window of the recorder  
A Operating condition indication display  
area  
E Hi-MD/MD indication  
“Hi-MD” lights up when the disc used  
in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the  
recorder and “MD” lights up when the  
disc used in MD mode is inserted in  
the recorder.  
Displays the indications of each  
operating condition.  
x: stop  
N: play  
X: pause  
F Battery indication  
m: fast rewind  
M: fast forward  
., >: AMS  
Shows the approximate remaining  
battery power. If the batteries are  
weak, the indication becomes empty  
and starts flashing.  
B Selected operating condition display  
area  
G Track number display area  
Displays the recording mode, play  
mode, or selected menu item, etc.  
H Text information display area  
Displays titles, menu items, error  
messages, etc. Titles are preceded by  
the following icons.  
C SYNC (synchro-recording) indication  
D REC indication  
Lights up during recording or file  
transfer from the Windows computer.  
When flashing, the recorder is in  
record standby mode.  
: track name  
: artist name*  
: album name*  
: group name  
: disc name  
* Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.  
I Time display area  
Displays the elapsed time, remaining  
time of the track or disc, etc.  
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The earphones with a remote control (except for  
the North American model)  
A
E
F
B
C
D
G
A VOL (volume) +, – control  
C Clip  
B HOLD switch  
D
(group) +, – button  
Slide the switch in the direction of the  
arrow to disable the buttons on the  
remote control. To prevent the buttons  
from being accidentally operated  
when you carry the recorder, use this  
function.  
E NX (play, pause) button  
F x (stop) button  
G . (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS,  
fast forward) button  
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Getting started  
Charge the rechargeable battery before using.  
1
Insert the rechargeable battery.  
1Slide OPEN to open the  
2Insert the NH-10WM  
rechargeable battery E  
end first.  
3Close the lid.  
battery compartment lid.  
2
Charging the rechargeable battery.  
1Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN  
3V on the recorder and the AC power  
adaptor to a wall outlet.  
2Press x • CANCEL/CHG.  
“Charging” appears in the display, and  
charging starts. When charging is  
completed, “Charging” disappears.  
x •  
CANCEL/  
CHG  
To a wall  
outlet  
AC power  
adaptor  
To DC IN 3V  
Make sure the  
cover is closed.  
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If the display disappears after a short time, the  
rechargeable battery is sufficiently charged.  
If the rechargeable battery is completely  
drained at the start of charging, it will take  
about 2.5 hours for the rechargeable battery  
become sufficiently charged. The charging  
time may vary, depending on the condition of  
the rechargeable battery.  
Using the alkaline dry battery for extended operation  
2 Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry  
1 Attach the dry battery case to the recorder.  
battery.  
Inset the battery E end first.  
Rear of the  
recorder  
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Make connections.  
For models except USA and  
Canadian models  
For USA and Canadian  
models  
Connect the earphones with the remote  
control to i.  
Connect the earphones to i.  
Connect firmly  
Connect firmly  
To i  
To i  
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Unlock the control.  
Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote  
control to unlock the controls.  
For models except USA and  
Canadian models  
For USA and Canadian  
models  
HOLD  
HOLD  
HOLD  
For models supplied with the  
AC plug adaptor  
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall  
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.  
When to charge the  
rechargeable battery or  
replace the dry battery  
You can check the battery condition on the  
display window of the recorder.  
Notes  
Battery power decreasing  
When the rechargeable battery is being  
charged, the charging will stop when you  
operate the recorder.  
Because of the battery’s characteristics, the  
capacity of the rechargeable battery may be  
smaller than normal when it is used for the  
first time or after a long period of disuse. In  
this case, charge and discharge the battery  
several times. The normal battery life will be  
restored.  
It is preferable to use the recorder on house  
current when recording or editing. When  
powering the recorder with batteries, make  
sure to use a fully charged rechargeable  
battery or a new alkaline dry battery.  
When operating the recorder with a dry  
battery, make sure it is an alkaline type. Use of  
another type may result in shorter battery life  
or cause a deterioration in the performance of  
the rechargeable battery being used in  
conjunction with the dry battery.  
m
Weak battery  
m
The battery is drained.  
“LOW BATTERY” flashes in the  
display and the power goes off.  
The battery level indicator is approximate. It  
may be more or less than the indication  
depending on the operating condition or the  
operating environment.  
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Battery life  
When recording continuously in Hi-MD mode  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA1))  
Disc type  
Batteries  
LinearPCM  
Hi-SP  
Hi-LP  
6.5  
1GB Hi-MD disc  
NH-10WM2)  
LR63)  
4
5.5  
3
2
3.5  
NH-10WM + LR6  
NH-10WM  
LR6  
6.5  
3.5  
4
9
11  
60/74/80-minute  
standard disc  
5.5  
6.5  
13  
6.5  
7.5  
NH-10WM + LR6  
8
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1) Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association) standard.  
2) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery  
3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan)  
When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)  
Disc type  
Batteries  
LinearPCM Hi-SP  
Hi-LP  
11  
MP31)  
1GB Hi-MD disc  
NH-10WM  
LR6  
6.5  
10.5  
20  
9.5  
15.5  
30  
10  
18  
16.5  
31.5  
10  
NH-10WM + LR6  
NH-10WM  
LR6  
34.5  
11  
60/74/80-minute  
standard disc  
5.5  
8.5  
16.5  
9
15  
18  
16.5  
31.5  
NH-10WM + LR6  
28.5  
34.5  
1) Tracks transferred at 128 kbps  
When playing continuously in MD mode  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)  
Disc type  
Batteries  
SP  
10  
LP2  
LP4  
12  
60/74/80-minute  
standard disc  
NH-10WM  
LR6  
11  
20  
37  
17.5  
33  
21  
NH-10WM + LR6  
39.5  
Notes  
Stop the recorder before replacing the battery.  
When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be shortened if you repeatedly  
make short recordings.  
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Recording a disc right away!  
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. Make sure to use the optical cable.  
Note  
Recording cannot be done in MD mode when you record directly with this recorder without using a  
Windows computer. You can record in Hi-MD mode on this recorder.  
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Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into  
the appropriate jacks.)  
1Connect the AC power adaptor to the  
2Connect the optical cable to the  
recorder and a house current.  
recorder and an external component.  
CD player,  
MD player,  
DVD video  
player, etc.  
To a wall  
AC power  
outlet  
adaptor  
To a digital (optical) out jack  
Optical  
mini-  
plug  
Optical  
plug  
To DC IN 3V  
Optical cable*  
Make sure the  
cover is closed.  
To LINE IN (OPT)  
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2
Insert a recordable disc.  
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.  
2Insert a disc with the label side facing  
front, and press the lid down to close.  
Make sure to  
check the  
record-protect  
tab is closed.  
3
Confirm the operation mode.  
This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation  
mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you insert a disc,  
check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder.  
You can record on this recorder only in “Hi-MD mode”. It is not possible to record  
in “MD mode”. If you want to record in “MD mode”, for example to allow the disc  
to be played on another component that does not support Hi-MD, connect the  
recorder to a Windows computer and use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple  
Burner software to record in MD mode (refer to the “Software Operation” section).  
“Hi-MD” lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and  
“MD” lights up when the operation mode is MD.  
x
When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD.  
When using a standard disc (60/74/80 minutes), the operation mode can be set as follows.  
Disc condition  
Operation mode  
Blank disc  
The mode set for the “Disc Mode” in the menu.1)  
, When recording on this recorder, set “Disc Mode” to “Hi-  
MD” so that the operation mode will be “Hi-MD mode”.  
The disc contains material Hi-MD  
recorded in Hi-MD mode  
The disc contains material MD  
recorded in MD mode  
, You cannot use this recorder to record in MD mode.  
Recording in “MD mode” is possible if you use the  
supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.  
1) Refer to “Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)” (page 58) for the “Disc Mode” setting.  
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Record a disc.  
1Select and pause the sound source to  
2Make sure that the x indication  
be recorded.  
appears in the display window.  
Make sure the x indication is displayed.  
PAUSE  
Connected component  
3While the recorder is stopped, press  
the jog dial (N/ENT) while pressing  
REC(+N)/T MARK.  
4Play the source you want to record.  
If you insert a previously recorded disc,  
the recording starts after the existing  
contents.  
“REC” lights up and recording starts.  
Track marks are automatically added at  
the same point as the sound source, and  
the contents are recorded together as a  
group.  
REC(+N)/  
T MARK  
PAUSE  
Jog dial  
(N/ENT)  
Connected component  
To  
Press  
Stop  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X1).  
Press X again to resume recording.  
Remove the disc  
Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while  
“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is displayed.)  
1) A track mark is added at the point where you press X again to resume recording while pausing; thus  
the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.  
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Notes  
The recorder is factory set to make a new  
group whenever recording is done. If you do  
not want to make a group, set “Group REC” to  
“Off” (page 37).  
To start recording from a specific point on the  
disc, pause the recorder at the desired point,  
and then start recording from that point.  
You can monitor the sound during recording.  
Changing the volume level will not affect the  
recording level.  
When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc,  
connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder,  
charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery  
level indication shows  
alkaline dry battery (battery level indication  
shows ). When you attempt to start  
), or use a new  
recording on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, “NOT  
ENOUGH POWER TO REC” may appear  
and recording cannot be done even if the  
battery level indication shows sufficient  
remaining power while the recorder is stopped  
or playing. This is because of a mechanism  
that disables recording when the remaining  
battery power is estimated by the recorder to  
be insufficient due to the high power  
consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc  
recording.  
Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,  
vibration-free place during recording.  
If you start recording before the x indication  
appears in the display, the first few seconds of  
the material may not be recorded. Make sure  
the x indication is displayed before you start  
recording.  
Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect  
the power source while recording, or while  
“DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING” is displayed. If you do, the data  
recorded up to that point may not be recorded  
to the disc, or data on the disc may be  
damaged.  
Recording cannot be done when the disc does  
not have enough space for recording.  
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  
“DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING” is displayed, then it will not be  
possible to open the lid until power is restored.  
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Playing a disc right away!  
1
Insert a recorded disc.  
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.  
2Insert a disc with the label side facing  
front, and press the lid down to close.  
2
Play a disc.  
1Press the jog dial (N/ENT) on the  
2Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume  
on the recorder.  
recorder.  
Press NX on the remote control.  
Turn the VOL +, – control on the remote  
control.  
The volume will be shown in the  
display.  
VOL +, –  
X
x
VOL +, –  
NX  
x
Jog dial  
(NENT)  
., >  
+, –  
., >  
To stop play, press x.  
Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. After you stop the recorder, the recorder  
will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes (when using  
an AC power adaptor).  
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To  
Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote  
control  
Stop  
Press x.  
Press x.  
Pause  
Press X. Press X again to  
resume play.  
Press NX. Press NX again to  
resume play.  
Select a track directly  
Turn the jog dial to select a  
viewing track number or track, and then press the jog dial  
name  
(N/ENT) to enter.  
Find the beginning of  
Press .. Press .  
Press .. Press . repeatedly  
until you reach the beginning of  
the desired track.  
the current track or the repeatedly until you reach the  
previous track  
beginning of the desired track.  
Find the beginning of  
the next track  
Press >.  
Press >.  
Go backwards or  
forward  
Press and hold . or >.  
Press and hold . or >.  
Cue to the next or  
Press  
+ or –.  
previous group while  
playing a track in a  
group (Group skip)1)  
While the recorder is stopped,  
press the jog dial (N/ENT) for 2  
seconds or more.  
Start with the first track  
of the disc  
While the recorder is stopped,  
press NX for 2 seconds or more.  
Remove the disc  
Press x and open the lid.2)  
Press x and open the lid.2)  
1) Cues to the beginning of every 10th track during playback of the disc with no group settings or during  
Bookmark play.  
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.  
Note  
The playback sound may skip if:  
the recorder is subject to strong, repeated  
shocks.  
a dirty or scratched disc is played.  
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, sound may  
drop out for a maximum of about 12 seconds.  
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Using menus  
How to use the menu items  
The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc.  
To set the menu items, do the following procedure.  
If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder, “Menu  
Mode” appears in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set “Menu Mode” to  
“Advanced” (all menu items appear) or “Simple” (only basic menu items appear). Refer to  
x • CANCEL  
Jog dial  
MENU  
Turn to select  
Press to enter  
Jog dial (N/ENT)  
1 Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the item.  
3 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) to enter the selection.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.  
The setting will be entered when you press the jog dial (N/ENT) at the last.  
To return the preceding setting  
Press x • CANCEL.  
To cancel the operation while setting  
Press x • CANCEL for 2 seconds or more.  
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List of menus  
The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with  
the recorder only.  
Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you enter the  
menu, and items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you  
select an item in Menu 1.  
It is possible to display all menu items only when “Menu Mode” is set to “Advanced”.  
Menu items with an asterisk (*) are not displayed when “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”.  
Note  
Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings.  
The items can be displayed in other languages. For details, refer to “Selecting the display  
Menu 1  
Menu 2  
Function  
Site  
page  
Edit  
Title Input*  
Group Set*  
Adding a track name, artist name,  
album name, group name, or disc name.  
Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a page 49  
new group.  
GroupRelease*  
Move*  
Releases group settings.  
Changes the order of tracks or groups. page 50  
Erase  
Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc page 52  
contents.  
Format*  
Formats the disc and restores it to the  
condition it was in at the time of  
purchase (in Hi-MD mode only).  
Display  
Lap Time  
Displays various information such as  
the recorder status, etc. in the display  
window.  
1 Remain  
Tr Property  
REC Remain  
All Remain  
MainPlayMode  
Play Mode  
Selects tracks by category, such as  
group name or artist name.  
Sub PlayMode  
Selects the type of play, such as single-  
track play or shuffle play.  
Repeat  
Repeats playback.  
Sound  
Normal  
Sound EQ  
Plays with normal sound quality.  
Customizes the sound quality.  
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Menu 1  
REC Settings  
Menu 2  
Function  
Site  
page  
REC Mode  
Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi- page 34  
SP or Hi-LP).  
REC Level*  
MIC AGC*  
Manually adjusts the recording level.  
Sets the microphone recording level  
adjustment mode.  
MIC Sens*  
Time Mark*  
Group REC*  
Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit page 32  
the source sound.  
Adds track marks automatically in a  
specific time interval.  
Selects or deselects creation of a new  
group for each recording operation  
(Group Recording).  
SYNC REC*  
Simplifies operations during digital  
recording (Synchro-Recording).  
File List  
Option  
Displays a list of the non-audio data  
stored on a disc used in Hi-MD mode.  
Menu Mode  
AVLS*  
Changes the displayed menu items.  
Sets a limit on the maximum volume to page 56  
protect your hearing.  
Beep*  
Turns the beep sound on or off.  
Disc Memory*  
Stores the recorder settings (Disc  
Memory).  
Quick Mode*  
Disc Mode  
Contrast*  
Sets the recorder to start playback  
quickly.  
Selects MD mode or Hi-MD mode  
when a blank disc is inserted.  
Adjusts the contrast of the display  
window.  
Jog Dial*  
Changes the operational direction on the page 27  
display when turning the jog dial.  
Language  
Selects the language used in the display. page 59  
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Various ways of recording  
Notes  
Before recording  
When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc,  
connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder,  
charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery  
About the operation mode  
This recorder has two operation modes,  
“Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The  
operation mode is automatically  
recognized whenever the disc is inserted.  
After you insert a disc, check the  
operation mode on the display window of  
the recorder.  
You can record on this recorder only  
in “Hi-MD mode”. It is not possible to  
record in “MD mode”. If you want to  
record in “MD mode”, for example to  
allow the disc to be played on another  
component that does not support Hi-  
MD, connect the recorder to a  
level indication shows  
alkaline dry battery (battery level indication  
shows ). When you attempt to start  
), or use a new  
recording on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, “NOT  
ENOUGH POWER TO REC” may appear  
and recording cannot be done even if the  
battery level indication shows sufficient  
remaining power while the recorder is stopped  
or playing. This is because of a mechanism  
that disables recording when the remaining  
battery power is estimated by the recorder to  
be insufficient due to the high power  
consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc  
recording.  
Make sure to disconnect the supplied USB  
cable before recording. Recording may not  
occur if the USB cable is connected to the  
recorder.  
If you start recording before the x indication  
appears in the display, the first few seconds of  
the material may not be recorded. Make sure  
the x indication is displayed before you start  
recording.  
Windows computer and use the  
supplied SonicStage or MD Simple  
Burner software to record in MD  
mode (refer to the “Software  
Operation” section).  
“Hi-MD” lights up when the operation  
mode is Hi-MD and “MD” lights up  
when the operation mode is MD.  
Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect  
the power source while recording, or while  
“DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING” is displayed. If you do, the data  
recorded up to that point may not be recorded  
to the disc, or data on the disc may be  
damaged.  
x
For details on the operation mode for  
different disc conditions, refer to  
Selecting the Menu Mode  
If the “Simple” menu mode is selected,  
some menu items will not be displayed. If  
you cannot find certain menu items while  
operating the recorder, make sure that the  
menu mode is set to “Advanced”.  
For details on selecting the menu mode,  
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While the recorder is stopped  
Lap Time  
Viewing various  
information  
A
B
C
Track number  
Elapsed time  
Track name  
You can check the remaining time, track  
number, etc. when recording or during  
stop.  
Artist name (Hi-MD)/  
MENU  
Group name (MD)  
Album name (Hi-MD)/  
Disc name (MD)  
1 Remain  
Jog dial  
A
B
Track number  
Remaining time after the current  
location in the track  
1 Enter the menu and select “Display”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the  
information you want, and then press  
the jog dial to enter the selection.  
C
Track name  
Artist name (Hi-MD)/  
Group name (MD)  
Album name (Hi-MD)/  
Disc name (MD)  
Each turn selects the menu item as  
follows:  
While the recorder is stopped:  
“Lap Time” t “1 Remain” t “Tr  
Property” t “REC Remain” t “All  
Remain”  
While recording:  
“Lap Time”  
Tr Property  
A
B
C
Track number  
Elapsed time  
Track name  
When you press the jog dial, the  
selected information appears at A,  
B and C.  
Group name  
Codec information (Hi-MD)1)/  
Track mode information (MD) and  
time and date of recording2)  
1) If the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears  
here may not match the one displayed by the  
SonicStage software.  
2) Appears for tracks that have time stamp  
information.  
REC Remain  
A
B
C
Track number  
Elapsed time  
Disc name  
Remaining recording time and  
remaining free space (in Hi-MD  
mode only)  
continued  
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All Remain  
Recording from a  
microphone  
A
B
C
Track number  
Elapsed time  
Disc name1)  
Stereo  
microphone  
(supplied)  
Remaining time after the current  
location on the disc and number of  
tracks after the current track  
1) The title that is displayed varies according to  
the selected Main play mode.  
To MIC (PLUG IN  
POWER)  
While recording  
Lap Time  
REC(+N)/  
T MARK  
A
B
Track number  
MENU  
Elapsed time  
Time mark indication1)  
C
Remaining recording time  
Recording level meter (L • R)  
Jog dial  
(N/ENT)  
1) Appears when “Time Mark” is set to “On”.  
1 Connect the stereo microphone to the  
Notes  
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.  
When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted  
in the recorder, the free space will show as  
“2.0MB” when the remaining recording time  
becomes “–00:00”. This is a system  
limitation, “2.0MB” being the capacity of the  
reserve domain.  
Depending on the group settings, the  
operating conditions, and the disc settings,  
you may not be able to select certain  
indications or the indications may appear  
differently.  
2 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) while  
pressing REC(+N)/T MARK to  
start recording.  
To select microphone  
sensitivity  
You can select the microphone sensitivity  
depending on the volume of the sound  
source.  
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If you want to check the playing position or  
track name while playing, see “Viewing various  
1 While the recorder is recording or  
stopped, enter the menu and select  
“REC Settings” - “MIC Sens”.  
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2 Turn the jog dial to select “Sens  
High” or “Sens Low”, and then press  
the jog dial to enter the selection.  
Notes  
The recorder automatically switches input in  
the following order; optical input, microphone  
input, and analog input. You cannot record  
through the microphone while an optical cable  
is connected to the LINE IN (OPT) jack.  
You cannot set the “MIC AGC” setting if you  
are recording with the recording level  
manually adjusted (page 35).  
Sens High: When recording a soft  
sound or a sound with a normal  
volume.  
Sens Low: When recording with a  
loud or close-range sounds, such as  
those during an oral recording or a  
music concert.  
The microphone may pick up the operating  
sound of the recorder itself. Use the  
microphone away from the recorder in such  
cases.  
If you record with the microphone  
To change the microphone  
recording level adjustment  
mode  
disconnected from its cord and directly  
connected to the recorder, the sound of the  
recorder operations may be picked up.  
Only the left-channel sound is recorded when  
a monaural microphone is used.  
When recording a normal volume sound (soft  
music, etc.), set “MIC AGC” to “Standard”. If  
an unexpectedly loud sound is input when  
“MIC AGC” is set to “ForLoudMusic”, the  
recorded volume thereafter may drop very  
low, depending on the sound source.  
When recording with a microphone, you  
can select automatic adjustment mode  
which sets the microphone recording level  
to suit the sound source.  
1 While the recorder is recording or  
stopped, enter the menu and select  
“REC Settings” - “MIC AGC”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “Standard”  
or “ForLoudMusic”, and then press  
the jog dial to enter the selection.  
Standard: When recording a sound  
source with a normal volume, such as  
a conversation or soft music.  
ForLoudMusic: When recording a  
sound source with a comparatively  
high volume, such as a music concert  
or a practice session with a musical  
instrument.  
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When “MIC AGC” is set to “ForLoudMusic”,  
sound can be recorded with less distortion  
during high volume input, and with natural  
volume transitions similar to those of the  
original.  
When using a plug-in power-type  
microphone, the microphone can be operated  
even when its power switch is turned off since  
power is supplied from the recorder itself.  
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Recording from a TV or  
radio (Analog  
Selecting the recording  
mode  
Recording)  
Select each recording mode according to  
the recording time that you want.  
This section explains how to record from  
equipment with analog output, such as a  
cassette recorder, radio, or TV.  
You can record only in Hi-MD mode  
on this recorder. If you want to record  
in MD mode, connect the recorder to  
a Windows computer and record or  
transfer audio data using the  
supplied SonicStage or MD Simple  
Burner software (refer to the  
TV, cassette  
recorder, etc.  
MENU  
To LINE OUT jacks, etc.  
L
R
(red)  
(white)  
Jog dial  
Line cable  
RK-G129,  
RK-G136, etc.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
the menu and select “REC Settings” -  
“REC Mode”.  
To LINE IN (OPT)  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
recording mode, and then press the  
jog dial to enter the selection.  
REC(+N)/  
T MARK  
The recording mode is saved on the  
recorder until it is next changed.  
Jog dial  
(N/ENT)  
Recording Display Recording time  
mode  
LinearPCM PCM  
• Approx. 28 min.  
on an 80-minute  
standard disc  
1 Make connections.  
• Approx. 1 hour  
and 34 min. on a  
1GB Hi-MD disc  
Use the appropriate connecting cord  
to suit the source equipment. For  
Hi-SP  
Hi-SP  
• Approx. 2 hours  
and 20 min. on an  
80-minute  
2 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) while  
pressing REC(+N)/T MARK to  
start recording.  
standard disc  
• Approx. 7 hours  
and 55 min. on a  
1GB Hi-MD disc  
3 Play the source you want to record.  
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3 Play the source.  
Recording Display Recording time  
mode  
4 While observing the level meter in the  
display, adjust the recording level by  
turning the jog dial.  
Hi-LP  
Hi-LP  
• Approx. 10 hours  
and 10 min. on an  
80-minute  
Set the level so that the meter  
segments light up around –12dB  
segment. If high sound input causes  
the segments beyond the “OVER”  
segment to light up, lower the  
recording level.  
Each level meter shows the following.  
Upper — L channel input level  
Lower — R channel input level  
standard disc  
• Approx. 34 hours  
on a 1GB Hi-MD  
disc  
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Audio components that support the linearPCM,  
Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode are indicated by the  
or  
logo mark.  
Volume increases (,)  
Notes  
or decreases (<)  
It is recommended that you use the AC power  
adaptor for long recordings.  
It is recommended that you use the recorder to  
edit (dividing or combining) long tracks  
recorded in linearPCM. Transferring such  
tracks and editing them on a Windows  
computer may require an extremely long time.  
–12dB  
OVER  
Adjusting the recording  
level manually  
5 Press X again to start recording.  
If your source is an externally  
connected component, play the  
source to the beginning of the  
material to be recorded, and then start  
recording.  
The recording level is adjusted  
automatically while recording. If  
necessary, you can set the recording level  
manually during both analog and digital  
recording.  
To switch back to automatic  
level control  
Select “Auto (AGC)” in step 2.  
REC(+N)/  
T MARK  
X
Notes  
You cannot adjust the left and right channel  
levels separately.  
MENU  
Once you stop recording, the recorder will  
revert to automatic recording level adjustment  
mode the next time you start a recording  
operation.  
To adjust the recording level manually when  
synchro-recording, do steps 1 to 4 of the  
procedure in this section with “SYNC REC”  
is set to “Off”. Afterwards, set “SYNC REC”  
setting to “On”, and start recording (page 38).  
Jog dial  
1 Press REC(+N)/T MARK while  
pressing X.  
The recorder stands by for recording.  
2 Enter the menu and select “REC  
Settings” - “REC Level” - “Manual”.  
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To cancel Time Mark  
Select “Off” in step 1.  
Adding track marks  
while recording  
Using Time Mark to add track  
marks while recording  
You can add track marks (track number)  
while recording to divide the material into  
separate parts, that allow you to go to  
specific track quickly and easily.  
When the elapsed recording time  
exceeds the time interval for 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.  
REC(+N)/  
T MARK  
Example: Eight minutes of recording  
has been completed when the 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.  
Jog dial  
MENU  
Adding track marks manually  
While the recorder is recording, press  
REC(+N)/T MARK at the point you  
want to add a track mark.  
When the time interval set for Time  
Mark exceeds the elapsed recording  
time:  
The recorder adds track marks when the  
set Time Mark time interval has elapsed.  
Adding track marks  
automatically  
Example: Three minutes of recording  
has been completed when the 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.  
Use this feature to add track marks  
automatically at specified intervals when  
recording through the analog input  
connector or a microphone. This function  
is convenient for recording long period of  
time, such as lectures, meetings, etc.  
1 While the recorder is recording or in  
recording pause, enter the menu and  
select “REC Settings” - “Time Mark”  
- “On”.  
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“T MARK” appears before the time display for  
track marks added automatically.  
Notes  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
time interval, and then press the jog  
dial to enter the selection.  
If you add a track mark by pressing  
REC(+N)/T MARK or X, etc. while  
recording, the recorder will start adding track  
mark automatically each time the selected  
time interval as elapsed.  
One rotation changes the time setting  
(Time __ min) by 1 minute, within the  
range of 1 to 60 minutes.  
The setting is canceled when you connect a  
digital optical cable to the recorder.  
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Disc with no groups recorded  
Recording without  
creating a new group  
Disc  
The recorder is factory set to  
automatically create a new group for each  
recording. To record without creating a  
new group, set the recorder as follows.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 1415  
You can record a maximum of 255 groups  
on a disc.  
MENU  
If you record a track without creating a  
group, but then later want to create a  
group for that track, refer to Assigning  
Jog dial  
While the recorder is stopped, enter the  
menu and select “REC Settings” - “Group  
REC” - “Off”.  
What is the group function?  
The group function allows you to place  
several tracks into one unit.  
For example, if you create a group for all  
your favorite tracks, then you can select  
that group to play those tracks.  
The following figure shows the difference  
between a disc on which groups are  
recorded and a disc on which no groups  
are recorded.  
Disc with groups recorded  
Disc  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
1 2345 6 7 1 2345 1 23  
Tracks that were not assigned to a group are  
treated as being part of “Group - -”.  
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Notes  
To start/stop recording  
in sync with the sound  
source  
The pause function cannot be turned on or off  
manually during synchro-recording.  
Do not switch the “SYNC RECsetting while  
recording. Recording may not be done  
properly.  
(Synchro-recording)  
When making a digital recording (e.g.,  
from a CD), this function automatically  
starts and stops the recorder in  
synchronization with the sound source.  
This eliminates the need for separate  
operation of the recorder and the sound  
source.  
Even when there is no 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.  
MENU  
Jog dial  
While the recorder is stopped, enter the  
menu and select “REC Settings” - “SYNC  
REC” - “On”.  
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When there is no sound from the player for  
about 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.  
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Various ways of playback  
1 Remain  
Viewing various  
information  
A
B
C
Track number  
Remaining time of the current track  
You can check the track name, disc name,  
etc. during playback.  
Track name  
Artist name (Hi-MD)/  
Group name (MD)  
Album name (Hi-MD)/  
Disc name (MD)  
MENU  
Tr Property  
Jog dial  
A
B
C
Track number  
Elapsed time  
Track name  
1 Enter the menu and select “Display”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the  
information you want, and then press  
the jog dial to enter the selection.  
Group name  
Codec information (Hi-MD)1)/  
Track mode information (MD) and  
time and date of recording2)  
Each turn selects the display as  
follows.  
“Lap Time” t “1 Remain” t “Tr  
1) If the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears  
here may not match the one displayed by the  
SonicStage software.  
Property”  
When you press the jog dial, the  
selected information appears at A,  
B and C.  
2) Appears for tracks that have time stamp  
information.  
Note  
Depending on the group settings, the operating  
conditions, and the disc settings, you may not  
be able to select certain indications or the  
indications may appear differently.  
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If you want to check the remaining time or the  
recording position while recording or in stop  
While the recorder is stopped  
Lap Time  
A
B
C
Track number  
Elapsed time  
Track name  
Artist name (Hi-MD)/  
Group name (MD)  
Album name (Hi-MD)/  
Disc name (MD)  
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Playing tracks in normal mode  
(Normal Play)  
Selecting the play  
mode  
1 Do step 1 and select “Normal Play” in  
You can listen to tracks in various play  
modes. The play mode can consist of a  
combination of Main play mode, Sub play  
mode and Repeat play.  
Main play mode: selects the playback  
unit, such as tracks or groups  
2 When selecting a track out of a group,  
skip this step.  
When selecting a track within a  
group, turn the jog dial to select the  
group that the desired track belongs,  
and then press the jog dial to enter.  
Sub play mode: selects the type of play  
Repeat play: selects Repeat play  
MENU  
A list of the tracks in the selected  
group appears in the display.  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track, and then press the jog dial to  
enter the selection.  
Jog dial  
The selected track starts playing. The  
recorder plays from the selected track  
to the last track in the disc.  
Playing tracks in Main play  
mode  
Listening to tracks in a  
specific group (Group Play)  
Selects the first track to be played in Main  
play mode.  
1 Do step 1 and select “Group Play” in  
1 While playing, enter the menu and  
select “Play Mode” -  
“MainPlayMode”.  
A list of the groups on a disc appears.  
The Main play mode display appears.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
group, and then press the jog dial to  
enter.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
play mode, and then press the jog dial  
to enter the selection.  
A list of the tracks in the selected  
group appears.  
Display  
Play mode  
Normal Play  
All tracks after the  
selected track are played.  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track, and then press the jog dial to  
enter the selection.  
Group Play  
Artist Play1)  
Tracks in a specified  
group are played.  
The selected track starts playing. The  
recorder plays the tracks in that  
group, from the selected track to the  
last track.  
Tracks by a specified artist  
are played.  
Album Play1) Tracks in a specified  
album are played.  
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BookmarkPlay Bookmarked tracks are  
played.  
Tracks that do not belong to a group are placed  
together in “Group - -” and displayed at the last  
of the list of groups.  
1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.  
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Listening to tracks by a  
specific artist (Artist Play) (in  
Hi-MD mode only)  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
album name, and then press the jog  
dial to enter.  
If the track data includes the artist name,  
you can listen to tracks by a specific artist  
only.  
A list of the tracks in the selected  
album appears in recorded order.  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track, and then press the jog dial to  
enter the selection.  
1 Do step 1 and select “Artist Play” in  
The selected track starts playing. The  
recorder plays the tracks in that  
album, from the selected track to the  
last track.  
A list of the artists on the disc appears  
in alphabetical order.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
artist name, and then press the jog  
dial to enter.  
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Tracks without album name data are placed  
together in “  
at the last of the list of albums.  
__ (space)” and are displayed  
A list of the tracks of the selected  
artist appears in recorded order.  
Listening to selected tracks  
only (Bookmark Play)  
You can bookmark tracks on a disc and  
play them only. The sequence of  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track, and then press the jog dial to  
enter the selection.  
The selected track starts playing. The  
recorder plays the tracks by the same  
artist on the disc, from the selected  
track to the last track.  
bookmarked tracks cannot be changed.  
To bookmark the tracks  
1 While playing the track you want to  
bookmark, press the jog dial for 2  
seconds or more.  
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Tracks without artist name data are placed  
together in “  
__ (space)” and are displayed  
at the last of the list of artists.  
Listening to tracks of a  
selected album (Album Play)  
(in Hi-MD mode only)  
If the track data includes the album name,  
you can listen to tracks of a selected  
album only.  
2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other  
tracks.  
1 Do step 1 and select “Album Play” in  
To play the bookmarked tracks  
1 Do step 1 and select “BookmarkPlay”  
A list of the albums on the disc  
appears in alphabetical order.  
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2 Turn the jog dial to select a track, and  
then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
Listening to a section of a  
track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)  
Make sure that points A and B are within  
the same track.  
To erase bookmarks  
While playing the track for which you  
want to erase the bookmark, press the jog  
dial for 2 seconds or more.  
1 While playing a track that contains  
the section you want to repeat, do step  
1 and select “A-B Repeat” in step 2 of  
Playing tracks in Sub play  
mode  
“Ap” flashes in the display.  
2 Press the jog dial at the starting point  
By specifying Sub play modes, you can  
listen to tracks selected in Main play  
mode in various ways.  
For example, by selecting “Group Play”  
in Main play mode and “Shuffle” in Sub  
play mode, the recorder will play the  
tracks in the selected group in random  
order.  
(A).  
Point A is entered and “B” flashes in  
the display.  
3 Press the jog dial at the ending point  
(B).  
Point B is entered, “ApB” and “  
lights up, and the section between  
point A and B starts playing  
repeatedly.  
1 Enter the menu and select “Play  
Mode” - “Sub PlayMode”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
play mode, and then press the jog dial  
to enter the selection.  
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You can reset points A and B by pressing the  
> button during A-B Repeat play.  
Note  
Display  
Play mode  
If the recorder comes to the end of the last track  
on the disc while you are selecting point A, the  
setting is canceled.  
Normal  
Normal play (All tracks  
are played once.)  
1 Track  
Shuffle  
Single-track play (A  
single track is played.)  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
Shuffle play (All tracks in  
the selected Main Play  
Mode are played in  
random order.)  
You can use the Repeat play function to  
repeat tracks in all play modes except  
when selecting A-B Repeat play.  
A-B Repeat1)  
A-B Repeat play (Tracks  
between the selected  
points A and B are played  
repeatedly.)  
1 While playing, enter the menu and  
select “Play Mode” - “Repeat”.  
1) “A-B Repeat ” does not appear when the  
“Menu Mode” is set to “Simple” (page 56).  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “On”, and  
then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
appears in the display.  
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To cancel Repeat Play  
Select “Off” in step 2.  
Searching for a track by initial  
character (Initial Search)  
You can search for a track, group, artist,  
or album by its initial character.  
Searching for a track  
(Search)  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “Initial”,  
You can easily search for a track by track  
name, group name, artist name, or album  
name.  
and then press the jog dial to enter.  
SEARCH  
Jog dial  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the first  
character of the name to be searched  
for, and then press the jog dial to enter  
the letter.  
1 Press SEARCH.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the item  
you want to use for searching, and  
then press the jog dial to enter.  
The following characters can be  
entered for an initial search.  
Display  
To  
Display  
To  
Alphabet  
(A to Z)  
Searches for a name  
starting with an English  
letter.  
by Track  
search by track name  
search by group name  
search by artist name  
search by album name  
by Group  
by Artist1)  
by Album1)  
Num (Numbers) Searches for a name  
starting with a number.  
Other  
Searches for a name  
starting with a character  
other than an English  
letter or a number.  
1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.  
3 If you select “by Track” in step 2,  
skip this step.  
When you press the jog dial, a list of  
tracks, groups, artists, or albums with  
names starting with the selected  
initial character appears in the  
display.  
If you select an item other than “by  
Track” in step 2, turn the jog dial to  
select the desired group, artist, or  
album, and then press the jog dial to  
enter.  
A list of tracks for the selected group,  
artist, or album appears in the display.  
4 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track, and then press the jog dial to  
enter the selection.  
4 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track, and then press the jog dial to  
enter the selection.  
The selected track starts playing.  
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Notes  
Selecting the sound  
quality (6-Band  
Equalizer)  
After step 4, Bookmark play is canceled.  
After step 4, A-B Repeat play is canceled.  
During a search, unlabeled tracks appear at  
the end of each list.  
Jog dial  
During a search, ungrouped tracks are placed  
together as “Group - -” and appear at the end  
of the list of groups.  
MENU  
During a search, tracks without artist name  
data are placed together as “  
__ (space)”,  
and tracks without album name data are  
placed together as “ __ (space)” and  
appear at the end of the list.  
., >  
While the recorder is sorting the selected  
items, “SORTING” appears in the display.  
The Search function is automatically canceled  
if no operation is made for 3 minutes.  
1 While playing, enter the menu and  
select “Sound” - “Sound EQ”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
sound mode, and then press the jog  
dial to enter the selection.  
When you press the jog dial, the  
selected sound mode will appear at  
A.  
The icon “  
” indicates that a sound  
mode has been set.  
Sound mode  
A
Heavy  
H
P
J
Pops  
Jazz  
Unique  
Custom 11)  
Custom 21)  
U
1
2
1) “Custom 1” and “Custom 2” do not appear on  
European models.  
“Custom 1” and “Custom 2do not appear  
when the “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”  
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To cancel the setting  
Select “Normal” in step 1.  
Note  
6-Band Equalizer will not function during  
recording.  
To modify and store the sound  
(For models except European  
models)  
You can modify the sound and store the  
results in “Custom 1” and “Custom 2”.  
1 Do steps 1 and select “Custom 1” or  
“Custom 2” in step 2 of “Selecting  
2 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select the frequency.  
Frequency (100 Hz)  
From the left, you can select 100 Hz,  
250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6kHz, 4 kHz, or 10 kHz  
3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level.  
Level (+10 dB)  
You can select from among seven levels.  
–10 dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB,  
+10 dB  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
level for each frequency.  
5 Press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
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Editing recorded tracks  
Before editing  
Adding titles (Title  
Input)  
Notes  
You can add titles to tracks, groups and  
discs. You can also add artist names and  
album names to tracks on a disc used in  
Hi-MD mode.  
When you edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD  
disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the  
recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully  
(battery level indication shows  
), or use a  
new alkaline dry battery (battery level  
indication shows  
). When you attempt to  
Available characters  
edit on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, “NOT ENOUGH  
POWER TO EDIT” may appear and editing  
cannot be done even if the battery level  
indication shows sufficient remaining power  
while the recorder is stopped or playing. This  
is because of a mechanism that disables  
editing when the remaining battery power is  
estimated by the recorder to be insufficient  
due to the high power consumption required  
for 1GB Hi-MD disc editing.  
Capital and small letters of the alphabet  
for English and European languages1)  
Numbers 0 to 9  
Symbols2)  
1) European alphabets appear only for discs used  
in Hi-MD mode.  
2) The available symbols will differ for Hi-MD  
mode and MD mode (see “About the character  
Close the record-protect tab on the side of the  
disc before editing.  
Maximum number of  
characters per name  
Track names, group names, and disc  
name: Approx. 200 each (containing a  
mixture of all available characters)  
Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect  
the power source while editing or “SYSTEM  
FILE WRITING” is displayed. If you do, the  
data edited up to that point may not be  
recorded to the disc, or data on the disc may  
be damaged. “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is  
displayed while the editing results are being  
recorded.  
Maximum number of  
characters that can be input  
per disc*  
While “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is  
displayed, the lid becomes locked.  
In Hi-MD mode:  
A maximum of about 55,000 characters  
In MD mode:  
A maximum of about 1,700 characters  
* The number of titles that can be stored on a  
disc depends on the number of characters that  
are input for track names, group names, artist  
names, album names and disc name.  
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About the character palette  
VOL +, –  
X
During operations on the recorder,  
characters can be selected from the  
character palette in the display window.  
The character palette has the following  
configuration.  
Jog dial  
(N/ENT)  
MENU  
x
Characterpalette  
for Hi-MD mode  
Characterpalette  
for MD mode  
., >  
Labeling  
You can do a labeling operation while the  
recorder is stopped or playing. You can  
also label artist names and album names  
to tracks in a disc used in Hi-MD mode.  
To label a track with a track name, artist  
name, or album name, you must first  
select the track that you want to label. To  
add a group name, you must first select a  
track that belongs to the group you want  
to label.  
1 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
“Title Input”.  
Since only a part of the character palette  
is visible on the display, use the controls  
or buttons to move the cursor and enter  
characters.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select one of the  
following, and then press the jog dial.  
Title  
Display  
Track  
Track name  
Letter input area  
Group name  
Group  
Artist1)  
Album1)  
Disc  
The cursor appears.  
Artist name (to a track)  
Album name (to a track)  
Disc name  
1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.  
The cursor flashes in the letter input  
area.  
The cursor flashes.  
Character palette  
Note  
If you enter the symbol “//” between the  
characters in disc names such as “abc//def”, you  
may be unable to use the group function (in MD  
mode only).  
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3 Turn the jog dial downward.  
Functions1)  
Operations  
The cursor shifts from the letter input  
area to the character palette.  
To switch between  
capital letters and  
small letters.  
Press X.  
The cursor and character alternate.  
1) Functions of the buttons or the control may  
differ depending on when the cursor is in the  
letter input area or in the character palette.  
5 Repeat step 4, and then enter all  
characters of the label name.  
6 Press the jog dial for 2 seconds or  
more to enter the title.  
4 Select a letter and press the jog dial to  
Re-labeling  
enter.  
You can change the titles by doing the  
The selected letter appears in the  
letter input area and the cursor moves  
to the next input position.  
Notes  
The cursor flashes at the next input  
position.  
The recorder is able to display, but cannot  
label using Japanese “Katakana” characters.  
The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track  
name of more than 200 letters that was created  
by another device (in MD mode only).  
The buttons used for character input  
and their functions are listed below.  
Functions1)  
Operations  
To move the cursor Press . or >.  
to the left or to the  
right.  
To move the cursor Turn the jog dial.  
up or down  
To enter a letter.  
Press the jog dial  
(N/ENT).  
To insert a blank  
space.  
Press VOL +.  
To delete a letter.  
Press VOL –.  
To move the cursor Press x.  
from the character  
palette to the letter  
input area.  
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Notes  
Assigning tracks or  
groups as a new group  
(Group Set)  
When the total number of characters in the  
titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can  
be input:  
—If the disc is being used in Hi-MD mode,  
you can make a group setting, but cannot  
add a group name in step 4.  
With this function, you can assign  
existing tracks or groups to a new group,  
and also you can assign a track that  
currently belongs to no group to an  
existing group.  
You can create a maximum of 255 groups  
on a disc used in Hi-MD mode and 99  
groups on a disc used in MD mode.  
—If the disc is being used in MD mode, you  
cannot make a group setting.  
The tracks or groups must be sequential. If the  
desired tracks or groups are not consecutive,  
you must move them to make them  
consecutive before you can assign them  
Disc  
MENU  
Track number  
Group 2  
Group 1  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
Jog dial  
Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new  
group  
Assigning group 1 and group 2 to a  
new group  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
the menu and select “Edit” - “Group  
Set”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the number  
of the desired first track, and then  
press the jog dial to enter.  
Disc  
Group 2  
Group 1  
This selects the first track of a new  
group. If the disc contains groups,  
only the first track number of each  
group is displayed.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
Registration of non-consecutive tracks is  
not possible (for example, track 3 and  
tracks 7 and 8 cannot be assigned to a new  
group).  
It is not possible to make a new group if  
the first track or last track of the group has  
been selected from the middle of an  
existing group.  
Track numbers appear according to their  
order on the disc, not their order within  
the group.  
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3 Turn the jog dial to select the number  
of the desired last track, and then  
press the jog dial to enter.  
4 Turn the jog dial to select “OK”, and  
then press the jog dial to release a  
group.  
This selects the last track of the new  
group and the group can be labeled. If  
the disc contains groups, only the last  
track number of each group is  
displayed.  
The group setting of the selected  
group is released.  
Moving recorded tracks  
or groups (Move)  
4 Label a group (see “Adding titles  
You can change the order of the recorded  
tracks or groups.  
Notes  
In step 2, the first track must be either the first  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
MENU  
When selecting the last track in step 3, make  
sure the track comes after the one selected in  
step 2. The last track must be either the last  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
Jog dial  
Moving a track on a disc  
Releasing a group  
setting (Group Release)  
You can move a track from one group to  
another or from inside a group to outside  
the group. When you move tracks, track  
numbers are automatically renumbered.  
Select a group you want to release and  
check the contents (see “Listening to  
1 While playing the track you want to  
move, enter the menu and select  
“Edit” - “Move” - “Track Move”.  
x
MENU  
If the selected track is in the group,  
the name of the group to which the  
currently selected track belongs  
appears with “B” in the display.  
Jog dial  
When the currently selected track is  
in a group  
1 Select a group that you want to  
release and check the contents (see  
2 Press x.  
3 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
“GroupRelease”.  
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If the selected track is not in the  
group, the name of the currently  
selected track appears with “B” in the  
display.  
Changing the order of a  
group on a disc  
1 While playing a track within a group  
whose order you want to change,  
enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
“Move” - “Group Move”.  
When the currently selected track is  
in a group  
The name of the group to which the  
currently selected track belongs  
appears with “B” in the display.  
2 If you are moving a track from inside  
a group to outside the group, or if  
there is no group on a disc, skip this  
step.  
Name of  
the group  
you want  
to move  
If you are moving a track to a  
different group, turn the jog dial to  
select the destination group, and then  
press the jog dial to enter.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the  
destination position, and then press  
the jog dial to enter the selection.  
Example: When moving the group “My Best” to  
the position after the group “Single Collection”  
Name of the  
destination  
group  
Destination  
position in  
the disc  
If you are moving a track within the  
same group, select the group to which  
the currently selected track belongs.  
Note  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the  
destination position, and then press  
the jog dial to enter the selection.  
If all tracks are moved out of the group, the  
group automatically disappears from the disc.  
The track moves to the selected  
destination.  
Name of the  
destination  
group  
Destination  
position  
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To erase a track  
Erasing tracks and the  
entire disc (Erase)  
Note that once a recorded item has  
been erased, it cannot be recovered.  
Make sure to confirm the contents of  
the selected item before erasing it.  
1 While playing the track you want to  
erase, enter the menu and select  
“Edit” - “Erase” - “Track Erase”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “OK”, and  
then press the jog dial to erase the  
track.  
When erasing tracks that have  
been transferred from the  
Windows computer  
When you try to erase tracks that have  
been transferred from the Windows  
computer, “TRK FROM PC ERASE  
OK?” appears in the display. If you erased  
tracks that have been transferred from the  
computer, the transfer authorization of the  
tracks will be as follows.  
The track is erased and the next track  
starts to play. All the tracks after the  
one erased are automatically  
renumbered.  
Note  
If all tracks in a group are erased, the group is  
automatically deleted from the disc.  
If the tracks were transferred in Hi-MD  
mode, the transfer authorization of the  
tracks are restored automatically when  
you insert the disc into the recorder and  
then connect the recorder to the  
computer.  
If the tracks were transferred in MD  
mode, the transfer authorization of the  
tracks is lost. If you do not want to lose  
the transfer authorization, restore the  
authorization by transferring the tracks  
to the computer again before erasing  
them.  
To erase a part of a track  
Add track marks at the beginning and the  
end of the part you want to erase, then  
erase the part (page 53).  
To erase a group  
1 Select a group you want to erase and  
check the contents (see page 40).  
2 Press x.  
3 Enter the menu to select “Edit” -  
“Erase” - “Group Erase”.  
Note  
4 Turn the jog dial to select “OK”, and  
then press the jog dial to erase the  
group.  
You cannot erase non-audio data (for example,  
text data or image data) on a disc used in Hi-  
MD mode.  
The group is erased.  
x
MENU  
Jog dial  
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To erase the whole disc  
Dividing a track (Divide)  
You can divide a track with a track mark,  
creating a new track from the part  
following the track mark. The track  
numbers will increase as follows.  
1 Play the disc you want to erase to  
check the contents.  
2 Press x.  
3 Enter the menu to select “Edit” -  
1
2
3
4
“Erase” - “All Tr Erase”.  
“ALL TRACKS WILL BE  
ERASED” appears in the display.  
Track marking  
1
2
3
4
5
4 Turn the jog dial to select “OK”, and  
then press the jog dial to erase the  
whole disc.  
Track numbers increase.  
“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears  
in the display, and all the tracks will  
be erased.  
When erasing completes, “NO  
TRACK” appears in the display in  
Hi-MD mode and “BLANKDISC”  
appears in MD mode.  
Note  
You cannot divide a track if:  
the track has been transferred from a Windows  
computer.  
the track has been recorded in Hi-MD mode  
using the MD Simple Burner software.  
the dividing point is at the beginning or end of  
the track.  
the division would cause the total number of  
tracks on the disc to exceed the maximum  
allowed (2,047 tracks for a disc used in Hi-  
MD mode or 254 tracks for a disc used in MD  
mode).  
T MARK  
Dividing a track directly  
While playing or pausing, press T MARK  
at the point you want to mark.  
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To add track marks while  
recording (except while  
synchro-recording)  
1 While playing the track with the track  
mark you want to erase, press X to  
pause.  
Press T MARK on the recorder at the  
point you want to add a track mark.  
You can use the “Time Mark” setting to  
add track marks automatically at specified  
intervals (except while digital recording)  
2 Find the track mark by pressing .  
slightly.  
For example, to erase the third track  
mark, find the beginning of the third  
track. “00:00” appears in the display.  
“MARK” appears in the display for a  
few seconds.  
3 Press T MARK to erase the mark.  
Combining tracks  
(Combine)  
“MARK OFF” appears in the display.  
The track mark is erased and the two  
tracks are combined.  
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.  
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When a track mark is erased when you combine  
two tracks, the title and the recording date of  
the second track changes to those of the first  
track.  
The track numbers will change as follows.  
Note  
1
2
3
4
3
When you erase a track mark between the two  
consecutive tracks that are assigned into  
different groups, the second track is re-assigned  
into the group containing the first track. In  
addition, if you combine a track that is assigned  
to a group with a track that is not assigned to a  
group (two consecutive tracks), the second  
track takes the same registration setting as the  
first track.  
Erase a track mark  
1
2
Track numbers decrease  
Note  
You cannot combine tracks if:  
one of the two tracks or the both tracks have  
been transferred from the Windows computer.  
one of the two tracks or the both tracks have  
been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD  
Simple Burner software.  
the tracks are recorded in different recording  
mode.  
T MARK  
X
.
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Formatting the disc  
(Format)  
MENU  
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you  
can use the Format function to restore a  
disc to the condition it was in at the time  
of purchase.  
Jog dial  
You can use this function only when using  
a disc in Hi-MD mode.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
the menu and select “Edit” -  
“Format”.  
Disc  
type  
After disc formatting  
1GB  
Hi-MD  
disc  
“NO TRACK” appears.  
All data including non-audio  
data will be erased.  
“ALL DATA WILL BE DELETED”  
appears in the display.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “OK”, and  
then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
NOTE: Transfer authorization  
of the transferred tracks can be  
restored by inserting the disc  
into the recorder and  
connecting the recorder to the  
Windows computer.  
“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears  
in the display, and a disc will be  
formatted.  
When formatting completes, “NO  
TRACK” appears in the display if a  
1GB Hi-MD disc is inserted in the  
recorder, or “BLANKDISC” appears  
if a standard disc in Hi-MD mode is  
inserted.  
60/74/80- “BLANKDISC” appears.  
minute All data including non-audio  
standard data will be erased.  
disc  
NOTE: Transfer authorization  
of the transferred tracks will  
decrease by one.  
Notes  
By formatting a disc, all data (including non-  
audio data) will be erased. If you think a disc  
contains such data, insert the disc into the  
recorder and connect the recorder to the  
computer to check the contents of the disc.  
If you format a disc, the transferred tracks on  
the disc will also be erased and the number of  
transfer authorizations for those tracks will be  
decreased by one. To prevent the reduction in  
transfer authorizations, restore the transfer  
authorization by transferring the tracks to the  
Windows computer again before formatting  
the disc.  
The operation mode set in the “Disc Mode”  
menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute  
standard disc used on the recorder even if a  
different operation mode was selected in the  
SonicStage software or a different operation  
mode appeared on the display after the disc  
was formatted by the SonicStage software.  
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Other operations  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
Changing the displayed  
menu items (Menu  
Mode)  
AVLS”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “On”, and  
then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
You can specify the display of all items in  
the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic  
items (Simple mode).  
check the menu items that cannot be  
displayed.  
When you try to turn the volume too  
high, “AVLS NO VOLUME  
OPERATION” appears in the display.  
The volume is kept to a moderate  
level.  
MENU  
To cancel the AVLS  
Select “Off” in step 2.  
Turning off the beep  
sound  
Jog dial  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
You can turn off/on the beep sound on the  
recorder and the remote control.  
“Menu Mode”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select  
“Advanced” or “Simple”, and then  
press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
MENU  
Jog dial  
Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS)  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
“Beep”.  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function prevents the volume  
from being raised above a given level to  
minimize sound leakage, sound pressure  
on the ears and the danger connected with  
the failure to hear important exterior  
sounds.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “Off”, and  
then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
To turn on the beep sound  
Select “On” in step 2.  
MENU  
Jog dial  
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Notes  
Storing the settings for  
individual discs (Disc  
Memory)  
Settings for up to 64 discs can be stored. Any  
settings stored afterwards will replace the  
settings with the lowest frequency of use  
among the 64. The numbers of discs that can  
be stored depend on the numbers of tracks  
recorded on the discs. More tracks recorded  
per disc means fewer discs can be stored.  
If you try to erase the disc information of a  
disc that have never been stored, “NO DISC  
MEMORY” appears in the display for a few  
seconds.  
The recorder is factory set to  
automatically store settings for each disc.  
The recorder automatically stores the  
settings for a disc and retrieves them  
whenever the disc is inserted.  
The following setting can be stored:  
Bookmark  
“Custom 1” and “Custom 2” settings of  
6-Band Equalizer (for models except  
European models)  
Starting the playback  
quickly (Quick Mode)  
You can check the setting as follows.  
MENU  
The recorder is factory set to quickly start  
playback after the playback button is  
pressed.  
You can check the setting as follows.  
MENU  
Jog dial  
1 Remove the disc from the recorder,  
enter the menu and select “Option” -  
“Disc Memory”.  
Jog dial  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “On”, and  
then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
1 While the recorder is stopped or  
playing, enter the menu and select  
“Option” - “Quick Mode”.  
To set the recorder so that  
disc settings are not stored  
Select “Off” in step 2.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “On”, and  
then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
Erasing the disc information  
If you will not use the recorder  
for a long time  
Select “Off” in step 2.  
You can minimize battery drain while the  
recorder is not being used.  
1 Insert the disc whose information is  
to be erased and verify its contents.  
2 Select “1MemoryErase” in step 2.  
The disc information is erased.  
Note  
When “Quick Mode” is set to “On”, power  
continues to flow in the recorder even when it is  
not being operated. The power is automatically  
cut off when the batteries become drained.  
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Selecting the disc  
mode (Disc Mode)  
Adjusting the contrast  
of the display window  
(Contrast Adjustment)  
When you insert a 60/74/80-minute  
standard disc (blank) into the recorder,  
you can use this function to specify use of  
the disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode.  
When recording on this recorder without  
using a computer, set “Disc Mode” to  
“Hi-MD”. Recording is not possible if  
“Disc Mode” is set to “MD”. To allow a  
disc recorded on this recorder to be used  
on another component that does not  
support Hi-MD, set “Disc Mode” to  
“MD” and use a Windows computer to  
record in MD mode (refer to the  
You can adjust the contrast of the display  
window.  
MENU  
Jog dial  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
the menu and select “Option” -  
“Contrast”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to adjust the  
contrast, and then press the dial to  
enter the selection.  
MENU  
Jog dial  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
“Disc Mode”.  
2 Turn the jog dial until “Hi-MD”  
(factory setting) or “MD” appears in  
the display, and then press the dial to  
enter the selection.  
Notes  
Even if you select “MD” as the “Disc Mode”  
setting, the operation mode can only be “Hi-  
MD” when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc.  
The operation mode set in the “Disc Mode”  
menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute  
standard disc used on the recorder even if a  
different operation mode was selected in the  
SonicStage software or a different operation  
mode appeared on the display after the disc  
was formatted by the SonicStage software.  
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Changing the  
Selecting the display  
language  
operational direction of  
the display  
You can select the language used in the  
display window.  
The following languages are available.  
English (factory setting), French,  
German, Italian and Spanish  
When you turn the jog dial downward, the  
display scrolls downward. This is the  
factory setting. You can change the  
factory setting to scroll in the opposite  
direction.  
MENU  
MENU  
Jog dial  
Jog dial  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
“Language”.  
“Jog Dial”.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
language, and then press the jog dial  
to enter the selection.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select “Reverse”,  
and then press the jog dial to enter the  
selection.  
To turn the setting to normal  
Select “Default” in step 2.  
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Using the recorder with a computer  
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If you play audio files using the SonicStage  
What you can do  
through connection  
with a computer  
software, the sound is output from the computer  
speakers when a disc used in Hi-MD mode is  
inserted, and from the earphones connected to  
the recorder when a disc used in MD mode is  
inserted in the recorder.  
To use the recorder connected to a  
computer, you must install the software  
from the supplied CD-ROM. For details  
on the installation procedure, refer to the  
(if you are using Windows) or the “Hi-  
MD WAV Importer for Mac” operating  
instructions (if you are using Macintosh).  
Charging the rechargeable  
battery of the recorder  
You can charge the rechargeable battery  
while the recorder is connected to a  
computer (using USB bus power).  
When you connect the recorder to the  
computer, power (bus power) from the  
computer begins to charge the recorder’s  
rechargeable battery. However, this  
charge is only provisional and cannot be  
used to fully charge the rechargeable  
battery. For example, if you charge a  
completely drained rechargeable battery  
in this way, the recorder will stop  
charging after about 6 hours when the  
battery level is between half and full  
charge. The charging time may vary  
according to the condition of the  
When using the supplied  
software  
• SonicStage for Windows  
The SonicStage software enables you to  
transfer audio data between the recorder  
and the computer. When a disc used in  
Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder,  
tracks recorded with a microphone or  
from a CD player to the recorder can  
also be migrated to your computer. (See  
the “Software Operation” section or  
online help.)  
• MD Simple Burner for Windows  
The MD Simple Burner software  
enables you to record a CD in the  
computer’s CD drive directly to a disc in  
the recorder. (See the “Software  
Operation” section.)  
rechargeable battery and the surrounding  
temperature.  
You can check the USB bus power  
charging with the battery indication.  
• Hi-MD WAV Importer for Macintosh  
The Hi-MD WAV Importer software  
enables you to import audio data  
recorded in linearPCM on the recorder  
to a Macintosh computer. (See the  
supplied “Hi-MD WAV Importer for  
Mac” operating instructions.)  
Note  
Charging by USB bus power charge is not  
possible when the battery level indication  
When using the disc in the  
recorder as a storage device  
(
) is flashing in the display.  
When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is  
inserted in the recorder, the recorder  
appears on the computer display as an  
external drive, allowing you to transfer  
non-audio data such as text and image  
files. For details, refer to “Storing non-  
Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the  
battery compartment lid firmly.  
The temperature of the battery-charging  
location is too low or too high. The  
rechargeable battery should be charged within  
a temperature range of +5°C (+41°F) to  
+35°C (+95°F).  
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1 Insert a recordable disc into the  
Connecting the  
recorder to your  
computer  
recorder.  
2 Make sure the recorder is stopped and  
HOLD is released.  
When you connect the supplied USB cable  
directly to the USB connecting jack on the  
recorder, power (bus power) is supplied  
from the USB port of the computer. This  
allows the recorder to be used without  
power being supplied from the battery.  
3 Open the cover of the  
USB  
connecting jack on the recorder and  
connect the supplied USB cable to the  
recorder and to the computer.  
4 Check the connections.  
When the connections have been  
properly made, “PC – – MD” appears  
in the display.  
Note  
When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE  
If you connect the recorder to the computer  
with the disc mode on the recorder set to “Hi-  
MD” (factory setting), and then insert a 60/74/  
80-minute standard disc, the operation mode  
of the disc may automatically change to Hi-  
MD mode even if you do not record anything.  
When you disconnect the USB cable, the  
message “Unsafe Removal of Device” appears  
in the computer display. This is not a problem.  
Merely click “OK” to make the message  
disappear.  
When you unplug the USB  
cable from the computer or  
remove the disc from the  
recorder  
Be sure to remove the recorder or the disc  
as follows. If not, damage to the data may  
occur.  
Computer  
1 If you are using a Macintosh  
To the USB port  
computer, drag the  
([NO NAME]  
icon) on the desktop to the trash can.  
If you are using a Windows computer,  
skip this step.  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
2 Make sure that the “REC” indication  
is not displayed in the display  
window of the recorder.  
To the  
USB cable  
connecting jack  
3 Press x on the recorder.  
“EJECT DISC OK” appears in the  
display.  
Depending on the conditions, it may  
take some time until “EJECT DISC  
OK” appears in the display.  
Make sure to  
open the cover.  
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4 Unplug the USB cable from the  
computer or remove the disc from the  
recorder.  
Storing non-audio data  
to a disc  
If you connect the recorder to a computer  
with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the  
disc is recognized as storage media by the  
computer, allowing you to store non-  
audio data such as text data or image data.  
For the storage space for each disc, refer  
to the next page.  
Notes  
If you use the recorder connected to the  
computer, it is recommended that you insert a  
fully charged rechargeable battery as a  
precaution against power failures,  
disconnection of the USB cable or other  
unforeseen occurrences. We do not assure the  
results should there be a mis-operation,  
transfer failures, or destruction of audio data  
caused by unforeseen occurrences.  
If you disconnect the USB cable from the  
recorder and want to reconnect it, make sure  
to wait at least 2 seconds before connecting it  
again.  
Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,  
vibration-free place during recording.  
Make sure not to connect the recorder to your  
computer during recording or playing.  
Make sure to turn off any system suspend,  
sleep, or hibernation function that may be  
active on your computer. If the computer  
changes to any of these modes while  
connecting with the recorder, a malfunction  
may occur; for example, the computer may  
not recognize the recorder. If this happens,  
reconnect the USB cable.  
When you insert a disc in Hi-MD mode  
into the recorder and make connection  
with the computer, the recorder is  
recognized as an external device and can  
be viewed on the computer display. You  
can use the recorder in the same way as  
other devices.  
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You can view non-audio data stored on a disc in  
the display window of the recorder. For details,  
Notes  
Make sure not to connect the recorder and the  
When the SonicStage software is active, the  
recorder is not recognized as a data storage  
device.  
To format a disc on the computer, follow the  
instructions below.  
—If you are using a Windows computer,  
format the disc with the SonicStage  
software.  
—If you are using a Macintosh computer, you  
cannot format a disc on the computer.  
Format the disc on the recorder (page 55).  
Make sure not to delete the file management  
folder (HMDHIFI folder and HI-MD.IND  
file) on the computer.  
computer through a USB hub.  
When the recorder is connected to a computer,  
power (bus power) is supplied to the recorder  
through the computer’s USB port. If the  
computer (a laptop PC, for example) is  
operating on battery power, this connection  
may cause the computer’s battery to drain. It  
is thus recommended to use the computer with  
an AC power adaptor.  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all  
computers that satisfy the system  
requirements.  
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1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
Viewing non-audio data  
stored on the disc in  
the display window of  
the recorder (File List)  
the menu and select “File List”.  
The root directories appear in the  
order saved.  
Disc name  
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you  
can view non-audio data stored on the  
disc in the display window of the  
recorder. The name and size of files are  
displayed.  
x
A list of  
files and  
folders is  
displayed.  
Root  
directory  
(first level)  
Sub-  
directory  
(2nd level)  
Sub-  
directory  
(3rd level)  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the file you  
want to confirm, and then press the  
jog dial to enter the selection.  
File size appears.  
x
File size  
appears  
If you want to go deeper, select the  
folder containing the file you want to  
check, and then press the jog dial. A  
list of files and folders in the selected  
folder appears in the display.  
: Directory  
: File  
Up to 16 levels of directories can be  
viewed.  
Afterwards, perform the operation in  
step 2 again.  
Up to 512 files or folders can be viewed  
in a root directory in the order saved.  
Up to 1,024 files or folders can be  
viewed in each sub-directory.  
Notes  
This function cannot be used to open files.  
Text containing characters that are not  
supported by the recorder will not be  
displayed correctly.  
File or directory names more than 9 characters  
long will be shortened.  
MENU  
If you select “File List” while playing or  
recording a track, “CANNOT SET” appears in  
the display and no list will appear.  
Jog dial  
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The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the  
SonicStage software)  
Disc type  
Total size  
Disc management  
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Free space  
60-minute  
standard disc  
219 MB  
(229,965,824 bytes)  
832 KB  
(851,968 bytes)  
218 MB  
(229,113,856 bytes)  
74-minute  
standard disc  
270 MB  
(283,312,128 bytes)  
832 KB  
(851,968 bytes)  
269 MB  
(282,460,160 bytes)  
80-minute  
standard disc  
291 MB  
(305,856,512 bytes)  
832 KB  
(851,968 bytes)  
290 MB  
(305,004,544 bytes)  
1GB Hi-MD disc 964 MB  
832 KB  
963 MB  
(1,010,761,728 bytes)  
(1,011,613,696 bytes) (851,968 bytes)  
1) This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc.  
2) The size of the disc management space changes according to the operating conditions of your computer  
and other factors. Therefore, the actual space available for use may be lower than that displayed on the  
computer display.  
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Additional information  
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.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V  
jack.  
On the earphones  
Road safety  
Do not use 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.  
On power sources  
Use house current, nickel metal hydride  
rechargeable battery, or 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.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using 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.  
Polarity of the plug  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily  
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an  
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,  
disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.  
The recorder is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
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.  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
recorder itself has been turned off.  
On the remote control (except  
for the North American model)  
The supplied remote control is designed for use  
with this recorder only. The recorder cannot be  
operated with a remote control that was  
supplied with another device.  
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  
rechargeable battery). To remove the AC  
power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the  
adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.  
On heat build-up  
On charging  
Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used  
for an extended period of time. This, however,  
is not a malfunction.  
Do not charge any other battery beside the  
supplied one or the one designated for it (NH-  
10WM).  
Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor.  
Charge the rechargeable battery at a  
temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +35°C  
(+95°F).  
The recorder may become hot during the  
charging procedure; this, however poses no  
danger.  
On installation  
If you use the recorder at a place subject to  
static or electrical noise, the recording may  
not be properly done or the recorded data may  
be lost. If you perform a transfer operation at  
such a place, the track’s transfer authorization  
may be lost.  
Never use the recorder where it will be  
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,  
moisture or vibration.  
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Because of the battery’s characteristics, the  
capacity of the rechargeable battery may be  
smaller than normal when it is used for the  
first time or after a long period of disuse. In  
this case, charge and discharge the battery  
several times. The normal battery life will be  
restored.  
If the capacity of the rechargeable battery  
drops to half the normal amount, replace with  
the new one.  
On batteries  
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of  
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent  
such accidents, observe the following  
precautions:  
Install the + and – poles of the batteries  
correctly.  
When the recorder is not to be used for a long  
time, be sure to remove the batteries.  
If a battery leak should develop, carefully and  
thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the  
battery compartment before inserting new  
ones.  
If the recorder will be unused for a long time,  
remove the rechargeable battery and remove  
the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet.  
On the dry battery case  
On mechanical noise  
The supplied dry battery case is designated for  
this recorder only.  
The recorder gives off mechanical noise while  
operating, which is caused by the power-saving  
system of the recorder and it is not a problem.  
On the MiniDisc cartridge  
When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep  
it in its case.  
Do not break open the shutter.  
Do not place the cartridge where it will be  
subject to light, extreme temperatures,  
moisture or dust.  
To protect a recorded disc  
To record-protect a disc, slide open the tab at  
the side of the disc. In this position, the disc  
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the  
tab back so the tab is visible.  
Attach the supplied disc label only in the  
space designated for it on the disc. Do not  
stick it on any other disc surface.  
Tab  
On cleaning  
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.  
Recorded material is  
protected.  
Back of the disc  
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to  
remove dirt.  
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from  
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc  
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a  
disc.  
Recorded material is  
not protected.  
To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry  
cloth to wipe the plugs of the earphones or the  
remote control. Dirty plugs may cause sound  
distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.  
On maintenance  
Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton  
swab or a soft cloth.  
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.)  
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Inputs1)  
MIC: stereo mini-jack  
(minimum input level 0.13 mV)  
Specifications  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Systems  
Line in:  
stereo mini-jack for analog input  
(minimum input level 49 mV)  
optical (digital) mini-jack for optical  
(digital) input  
MiniDisc system, Hi-MD system  
Laser diode properties  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW  
(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  
Outputs  
i: stereo mini-jack (dedicated remote control  
jack)  
Maximum output (DC)  
Headphones:  
2.8 mW + 2.8 mW (16 ) (European  
models)  
5 mW + 5 mW (16 ) (Other models)  
Power requirements  
Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC  
IN 3V jack:  
Revolutions  
Approx. 350 rpm to 3,000 rpm (CLV)  
Error correction  
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada,  
Mexico and Taiwan)  
Hi-MD:  
LDC (Long Distance Code)/BIS (Burst  
Indicator Subcode)  
MD:  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
Sampling rate converter  
Optical (digital) input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/  
48 kHz  
Audio formats supported by this  
recorder  
Recording:  
LinearPCM (44.1 kHz/16 bit)  
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform  
Acoustic Coding 3 plus) (Hi-SP/Hi-LP)  
Playback:  
LinearPCM  
ATRAC3plus  
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for Australia)  
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Models for China and  
Argentine)  
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other models)  
The recorder:  
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery  
NH-10WM 1.2V 900 mAh (MIN) Ni-MH  
LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery  
AC power adaptor DC 3V  
Operating temperature  
+5°C (+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F)  
Battery operation time2)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 80.2 × 20.7 × 84.3 mm (w/h/d)  
(31/4 × 27/32 × 33/8 in.) (excluding projecting  
parts and controls)  
Mass  
Approx. 112 g (4.0 oz) (the recorder only)  
Approx. 138 g (4.9 oz) (including the  
rechargeable battery)  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/Sampling  
frequency 44.1 kHz/Bit rate 32 - 320 kbps  
(constant/variable bit rate))  
Modulation system  
Hi-MD:  
1-7RLL (Run Length Limited)/PRML  
(Partial Response Maximum Likelihood)  
MD:  
1)The LINE IN (OPT) jack is used to connect  
either a digital (optical) cable or a line  
(analog) cable.  
2)Measured in accordance with JEITA.  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz 3 dB  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Optional accessories  
Optical Cable  
POC-15B, POC-15AB  
Line Cable  
RK-G129, RK-G136  
MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones*  
SRS-series Active Speakers  
Recordable MDs MDW-series  
Recordable Hi-MD disc  
HMD1G  
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery  
NH-10WM  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
When using optional headphones, use only  
headphones/earphones with stereo mini  
plugs. You cannot use headphones/  
earphones with micro plugs.  
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Troubleshooting and explanations  
Troubleshooting  
If a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before  
consulting the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take  
notes.  
1 Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 69).  
2 ICfhaefctekrsMtepes1saygoeusst(ipllagcaen7n7o)tfsoorlvtheethperopbrloebmleams,wcoelnls.ult your nearest Sony dealer.  
While charging  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The rechargeable  
battery does not start  
charging. The  
rechargeable battery  
cannot be fully  
charged.  
• The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC  
power adaptor has been connected incorrectly.  
, Insert the rechargeable battery correctly or connect the AC  
power adaptor correctly.  
• Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity of the  
rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for  
the first time or after a long period of disuse.  
, Charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal  
battery life will be restored.  
• The surrounding temperature is too high or too low.  
, Charge the battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +35°C  
(+95°F).  
You charged the rechargeable battery using USB bus power.  
, USB bus power charging is only provisional and cannot be used  
to fully charge the rechargeable battery. Disconnect the recorder  
from the computer and charge the rechargeable battery with the  
AC power adaptor.  
The rechargeable  
battery has become  
drained even when the  
recorder was not used  
for a while.  
• The Quick mode was set to “On”.  
, If you set the Quick mode to “On”, the power stays on inside  
recorder even when there is no operation, causing the  
rechargeable battery life to shorten (page 57). If the rechargeable  
battery is not fully charged, the battery may become drained  
after a while. If this happens, charge the rechargeable battery  
again (page 17).  
Even when fully  
• The useful life of the rechargeable battery may be ending.  
, Replace the rechargeable battery with the new one.  
charged, the life of the  
battery is only about  
half what it normally is.  
The recorder become  
hot during the charging  
procedure.  
• This is normal and poses no danger.  
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While recording  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“NOT ENOUGH  
• Recording is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even when  
the battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the  
recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechanism that  
disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by  
the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption  
required for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording.  
POWER TO REC”  
appears and recording  
cannot be done on a  
1GB Hi-MD disc.  
, Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully  
charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.  
The remaining  
recording time appears  
as “–00:00” and  
• This is a system limitation. 2.0MB is the capacity of the reserve  
domain.  
recording cannot be  
done, even though  
2.0MB of free space is  
displayed.  
The recorder always  
creates a new group  
when recording.  
• The group recording (“Group REC”) is set to “On”. (You cannot  
overwrite tracks.)  
, Set the group recording setting to “Off” (page 37).  
The first few seconds • If you start recording before the x indication appears in the display,  
of a track cannot be  
recorded.  
data will not be recorded to the first few seconds of the first track.  
, Wait until the x indication appears before you start recording.  
Recording cannot be  
done correctly.  
You tried to record in MD mode on this recorder.  
,
Only Hi-MD mode can be used to record directly on this recorder  
without using a computer. To record in MD mode, connect the  
recorder to a Windows computer and use the supplied SonicStage  
or MD Simple Burner software (pages 22 and 30).  
• Audio sources may not be securely connected.  
, Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again  
(pages 21 and 34).  
• There is no digital signal from the portable CD player.  
, 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.  
• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an  
attenuator.  
, Use a connecting cord without an attenuator.  
• Recording level is too small to record (when adjusting the recording  
level manually).  
, Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level (page 35).  
• The recorder is connected to the computer.  
, Disconnect the recorder from the computer when recording.  
• The power sources was disconnected or a power outage occurred  
during recording.  
, The recording result is not recorded on the disc. Make recording  
again.  
• Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the  
disc is 48 seconds or less (“DISC FULL” appears).  
, Replace the disc.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The lid does not open • The lid does not open until “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” disappears  
after recording.  
in the display.  
“TRACK FULL”  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 2,047 tracks (on  
appears even before the a disc used in Hi-MD mode) have been recorded on the disc,  
disc has reached the  
maximum recording  
time and the recording  
cannot be done.  
“TRACK FULL” appears regardless of the total recorded time. More  
than 2,047 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc.  
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
The remaining  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only).  
recording time does not Tracks of under 12 seconds (in SP mode), 24 seconds (in LP2 mode  
increase even after or monaural), or 48 seconds (in LP4 mode) in length are not counted  
erasing numerous short and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording  
tracks. time.  
The total recorded time • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only).  
and the remaining time Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2  
on the disc may not  
total the maximum  
seconds (in SP mode), 4 seconds (in LP2 mode or monaural), or 8  
seconds (in LP4 mode). When recording is stopped, the last unit of  
recording time (60, 74, recording always uses this unit of 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds  
or 80 minutes).  
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.  
“TRACK FULL”  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Repeated recording  
appears even before the and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data.  
disc has reached the  
maximum track  
number or recording  
time.  
Although those scattered data can be read, each fragment is counted  
as a track. In this case, the number of tracks may reach 2,047 (on a  
disc used in Hi-MD mode) and further recording is not possible.  
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
While playing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
A disc is not played  
normally.  
• Repeat play is selected.  
, Set the Repeat play to “Off” to change back to the normal play  
• Playback mode is changed.  
, Enter the Main play mode or Sub play mode to change back to  
the normal play (page 40).  
A disc is not played  
from the first track.  
• Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
, Press the jog dial (N/ENT) on the recorder or press NX on  
the remote control for 2 seconds or more to start playing.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Playback sound skips. • The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration.  
, Put the recorder on a stable place.  
• A very short track may cause sound to skip.  
, Try not to create a short track.  
Momentary noise is  
heard.  
• Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in  
LP4 mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with  
certain sound sources.  
Sound has a lot of static. • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering  
with operation.  
, Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.  
The volume of the  
recorded track is low.  
• The track was recorded in analog mode (in digital mode, the  
recording level is automatically set to the same level as that of the  
sound source). Or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator.  
, Use a correct connecting cord without an attenuator.  
• The recording level was low.  
, Adjust the recording level manually while recording (page 35).  
Volume cannot be  
turned up.  
AVLS is on.  
, Release the AVLS settings (page 56).  
No sound comes  
through the earphones.  
• The earphones plug is not firmly connected.  
, Plug in the plug of the earphones or the remote control firmly to  
the appropriate jacks.  
• The plug is dirty.  
, Clean the plug.  
The disc cannot be  
played on another  
component.  
• The component does not support Hi-MD.  
, Discs recorded on this recorder can be played only on  
components that support Hi-MD.  
The edited tracks may • This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The  
exhibit sound dropout  
during search  
fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching  
because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback.  
operations.  
There is no R-channel • There is no R-channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is  
sound output when connected with a monaural cord.  
playing a track recorded , Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the  
from a cassette deck or  
through an amplifier, or  
when listening to sound  
from a cassette deck or  
amplifier.  
connected equipment is monaural, there will be no R-channel  
sound output even with a stereo connecting cord.  
The recorder cannot  
play MP3 tracks.  
You tried to play an MP3 track with a format not supported by this  
recorder.  
, This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-  
3/Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred  
using the SonicStage software.  
“R” appears in the  
display window during  
playback.  
• “R” appears when the contents of an editing operation performed  
during recorder playback are ready to be written to the disc.  
, When playback on the recorder is stopped, the edited contents  
are written to the disc and the “R” disappears.  
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While editing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“NOT ENOUGH  
POWER TO EDIT”  
appears and editing  
cannot be done on a  
1GB Hi-MD disc.  
• Editing is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even when the  
battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the  
recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechanism that  
disables editing when the remaining battery power is estimated by  
the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption  
required for 1GB Hi-MD disc editing.  
, Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully  
charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.  
The lid does not open. • The recorder is saving the contents of an editing operation. The lid  
will not open until “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” disappears from the  
display.  
Editing cannot be done. • The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has  
occurred during editing.  
, The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the  
editing operation again.  
Non-audio data cannot • Non-audio data cannot be erased with the Erase function.  
be erased.  
, Confirm the contents by connecting the recorder to your  
computer. If it is okay to delete the contents, then perform the  
Format function (page 55).  
Tracks cannot be  
combined.  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the tracks are  
scattered and the length of each track is short*, you may not be able  
to combine the tracks.  
* Combining tracks of the following lengths may not be possible.  
Hi-MD mode  
LinearPCM: 9 seconds or less  
Hi-SP: 8 seconds or less  
Hi-LP: 32 seconds or less  
MD mode  
SP: 12 seconds or less  
LP2/Monaural: 24 seconds or less  
LP4: 48 seconds or less  
You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording modes,  
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.  
The disc cannot edit on • The component does not support Hi-MD.  
other component. , Edit on other component that support Hi-MD.  
While using group function  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The group function does • While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to  
not operate.  
select some group-related menu.  
, Use a disc with group setting.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
A new group cannot be • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations (in MD mode only).  
created.  
Group information has been written to the area where the disc name  
is stored. The disc name and track names are recorded in the same  
area, which can store a maximum of approximately 1,700  
characters. If the total number exceeds this amount, it is impossible  
to make group settings.  
While the recorder is connected to the computer  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The recorder is not • The supplied USB cable is not firmly connected.  
, Connect the USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer.  
recognized by the  
computer.  
• A USB hub is used.  
, Connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer.  
• Network communication has failed.  
, Disconnect the USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and then  
reconnect it. If the recorder is still not recognized, disconnect the  
USB cable, restart the computer, and then connect the USB cable  
again.  
When using Windows 2000 Professional, you turned on or restarted the  
computer while the supplied USB cable was connected, and then  
disconnected it afterwards.  
, Disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect  
the USB cable. This problem may be resolved by updating your  
Windows operating system so that it contains all the latest features.  
Charging by USB  
bus power cannot be  
• The battery compartment lid is not firmly closed.  
, Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery compartment  
lid firmly.  
done (  
flashes  
• The temperature of the battery-charging location is too low or too high.  
, Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature range of +5°C  
(+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F).  
in the display).  
The rechargeable  
battery cannot be  
charged sufficiently  
through USB bus  
power.  
• The rechargeable battery is charged through USB bus power.  
, USB bus power only charges temporary and cannot charge the  
rechargeable battery sufficiently. Disconnect the recorder from the  
computer and charge the rechargeable battery using the AC power  
adaptor.  
Even though the  
recorder is  
recognized by the  
• A USB hub is used.  
, Connect the supplied USB cable directly to the USB port of the  
computer.  
computer, it does not You are using the recorder at a place with vibration.  
operate normally. , Use the recorder at a place with no vibration.  
The recorder cannot • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active.  
be used as a storage  
device.  
, Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.  
• A disc which is not used in Hi-MD mode is inserted.  
, Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Only discs used in Hi-MD mode  
can be used as a storage media.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The playing time of This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the recorder and the  
a transferred track is computer.  
different from the  
time that appears on  
your computer  
monitor.  
You cannot transfer • The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in SP  
tracks that will fill  
up the remaining  
recording time on  
the disc.  
mode, 4 seconds in LP2 mode, and 8 seconds in LP4 mode. When you  
transfer a track from your Windows computer, the recorder needs a 2-  
second (or 4- or 8-second) space for a track even if the track is under 2  
seconds (or 4 or 8 seconds) in length. Also, the recorder inserts a 2-  
second (or 4 -or 8-second) space in between tracks during transfer  
operation. For this reason, the recorder needs an additional 6 seconds  
(or 12 or 24 seconds) for each track. This reduces the maximum  
recording time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) during  
transfer operation (in MD mode only).  
The disc size  
displayed on the  
computer is not the  
• The difference is due to the use of the binary system to indicate the disc  
size on the computer and the decimal system to express the disc size on  
the disc and other recording media. For details on the disc size, see  
same as the disc size page 64.  
printed on the disc.  
You cannot operate You cannot operate the recorder while the recorder is connected to the  
the recorder.  
computer.  
The lid does not  
open.  
• It happens if you disconnect the supplied USB cable in the middle of a  
data transfer, recording, or editing operation on the computer, but while  
the rechargeable battery is missing from the recorder or is drained.  
, Reconnect the USB cable or insert a fully charged rechargeable  
battery into the recorder, and then press x.  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“Advanced” or  
“Simple” is  
displayed.  
You attempted to do a menu operation for the first time after purchase  
of the recorder (by pressing the MENU button for 2 seconds or more).  
, Select the Menu mode (page 56).  
Some menu items  
cannot be displayed.  
• “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”.  
, Set the “Menu Mode” to “Advanced” to display all the menu items.  
The recorder does  
not work or works  
poorly.  
• The rechargeable battery is not charged.  
, Charge the rechargeable battery.  
• The volume is low.  
, Turn up the volume.  
• No disc is inserted.  
, Insert a recorded disc.  
• The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display when  
you press an operation button on the recorder).  
, On the recorder, disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the  
opposite direction of the arrow (pages 14, 18).  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The recorder does  
not work or works  
poorly.  
• The lid is not firmly closed.  
, Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid.  
• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder (for example, when the  
recorder has been brought in from a cold place to a warm place).  
, Take the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected.  
, Connect the AC power adaptor firmly to the DC IN 3V jack on the  
recorder.  
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak (“LOW BATTERY”  
flashes or nothing appears).  
, Charge the rechargeable battery, replace the dry battery with a new  
one, or use the supplied AC power adaptor.  
• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data.  
, Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error message still  
appears, replace it with another disc.  
• There is a built-in malfunction in the system.  
• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too much  
static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.  
, Restart the operation as follows.  
1 Disconnect all the power sources and the USB cable.  
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.  
3 Connect the power source.  
File names or folder • File names and folder names that exceed the maximum display length  
names displayed by  
the File list function  
are different from  
those saved on the  
computer.  
supported by the recorder are shortened.  
The file names or  
folder names are not  
correctly displayed  
by the File list  
• The names contain characters that are not supported by the recorder.  
function.  
The operation mode • When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the recorder, the  
of the blank 60/74/  
80-minute standard  
disc differs from the  
mode following  
operation mode set in the “Disc Mode” menu is applied.  
, Use the “Disc Mode” menu to change the operation mode as  
desired.  
formatting or the  
mode selected in the  
SonicStage software.  
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Messages  
If the following messages appear in the display window on the recorder, check the chart  
below.  
Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
AVLS NO  
VOLUME  
OPERATION  
AVLS is set to “On” and so the volume cannot rise higher.  
, Set AVLS to “Off” (page 56).  
BLANKDISC  
• A disc with no recording on it is inserted.  
BUSY WAIT A • The recorder is accessing disc information.  
MOMENT • You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data.  
, Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few  
minutes).  
CANNOT EDIT You selected, “Group Set”, “GroupRelease”, “Move”, or “Erase” while  
recording.  
You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track or group.  
You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot  
combine (a track recorded in stereo and in mono, for example).  
You tried to overwrite a track marks.  
You tried to change a title that includes characters the recorder cannot edit.  
, Editing titles cannot be done if the title includes characters that cannot  
be input on the recorder.  
CANNOT  
OPERATE  
You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording.  
CANNOT PLAY • You tried to play a track that is subject to play restrictions.  
You tried to play an MP3 track with a format not supported by this recorder.  
, This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/  
sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred using the  
SonicStage software.  
CANNOT  
RECORD  
You tried to record on a disc that has already been recorded in MD mode.  
, On this recorder, you cannot do additional recording on a disc that is  
already recorded in MD mode. If you want to do additional recording  
on such a disc, connect the recorder to a Windows computer and use the  
supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.  
CANNOT  
RECORD OR  
PLAY  
• There is no audio data that can be played on the recorder.  
• The audio data or disc management file has been damaged.  
, Erase the whole disc (page 53) or perform the Format function  
CANNOT SET  
You tried to set “Time Mark” during synchro-recording.  
You selected “REC Level” while the recorder is not in recording-pause.  
, Set “REC Level” while the recorder is in recording-pause.  
You tried to make the following settings while recording.  
— Recording mode  
— Disc Memory  
— Play mode  
— Selection of “Group REC” in menu  
Charging  
• The rechargeable battery is being charged.  
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Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
DATA SAVE  
• The recorder is writing information to the system file, such as the recorded  
data or editing information.  
, Wait until the message disappears from the display.  
DC IN TOO  
HIGH  
Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor is  
not used).  
, Use the supplied AC power adaptor.  
DISC FULL  
• Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is  
48 seconds or less.  
, Replace the disc.  
DOWNLOAD  
READY  
• MD Simple Burner is now ready to record an audio CD to the disc in the  
recorder using Simple mode. (Refer to “Software Operation” section.)  
EJECT DISC OK • The recorder has finished communicating with the computer and it is safe  
to eject the disc from the recorder or disconnect the USB cable.  
END  
• The recorder reached to the end of the disc while playing or pressing >.  
ERROR  
• There is an internal malfunction in the system.  
, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 76.  
ERROR XX  
• There is an internal malfunction in the system.  
, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 76. If the message  
appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
FOLDER NO  
EXPAND  
You tried to use the File List function to expand a folder that is already at  
the 16th level.  
, Files and folders can be expanded down to 16 levels. Expansion beyond  
this level is not possible.  
FORMAT  
ERROR DISC  
• A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted.  
, Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode.  
• A disc formatted on a computer was inserted.  
, A disc formatted on a Windows or Macintosh computer cannot be used.  
Format the disc on the recorder or with the SonicStage software.  
GROUP FULL  
You tried to create a 256th group on a disc used in Hi-MD mode or 100th  
group on a disc used in MD mode.  
, You can create only up to 255 groups (on a disc used in Hi-MD mode)  
or 99 groups (on a disc used in MD mode) on a disc. Keep the group  
number within 255 or 99.  
HOLD  
• The recorder is locked.  
, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 18).  
IN MENU  
You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on the  
recorder.  
LOW BATTERY • Batteries are weak.  
, Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 17).  
MEMORY  
OVER  
You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous  
vibration.  
, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.  
NO  
You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks.  
, Set bookmarks (page 41).  
BOOKMARKED  
TRACK  
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Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
NO DIGITAL  
COPY  
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.  
, Use analog connection instead (page 34).  
NO DISC  
You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.  
, Insert a disc.  
NO DISC  
MEMORY  
You tried to erase a setting in the Disc Memory on a disc that contains no  
settings in the Disc Memory (page 57).  
NO FILE  
• While viewing the file list, you selected a folder that have no folders or files  
NO GROUP  
You selected “Group Erase” with a disc without group setting.  
, You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups.  
You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups.  
, Insert a disc with group settings.  
NO INPUT  
SIGNAL  
• The recorder could not detect digital input signals.  
, Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 21).  
NON GROUPED You selected “Group Move” or “Group Erase”, or you tried to label a group  
TRACK  
while selecting a track that does not belong to a group.  
, Select a track within a group you want to edit, and then do the editing  
operation again.  
NOT ENOUGH You tried to edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery  
POWER TO  
EDIT  
power for editing (page 73).  
, Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged  
rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.  
NOT ENOUGH You tried to record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery power  
POWER TO  
REC  
for recording (page 70).  
, Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged  
rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.  
NO TRACK  
You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks.  
, Insert a recorded disc.  
NO TRACK IS You selected “Track Move” or “Track Erase”, or you tried to label a track  
SELECTED  
without first selecting a track.  
, Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track first.  
P/B ONLY DISC You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for  
“playback”).  
, Insert a recordable disc.  
PC – – MD  
• The recorder is connected to the computer.  
PROTECTED  
DISC  
You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect  
position.  
, Slide the tab back (page 66).  
PUSH STOP  
BUTTON  
You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch or operate the recorder  
while the recorder was storing disc information with the supplied USB  
cable connecting the recorder to a computer.  
, Operation must be done only after pressing x and “SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING” has disappeared from the display.  
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Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
READ ERROR • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Reinsert the disc.  
REC ERROR  
• Recording was not correctly done.  
, Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again.  
• The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or is not a  
standard disc.  
, Try recording again with another disc.  
SEARCH  
You pressed a button or a control on the remote control while using the  
Search function on the recorder.  
, Use the buttons and controls on the recorder.  
SYSTEM FILE • The recorder is storing information (track start and end position) from the  
WRITING  
memory to the disk.  
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to  
physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
TEMP OVER  
REC STOP  
• Heat has built up in the recorder.  
, Let the recorder cool down.  
TITLE FULL  
You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track, group, or  
disc.  
You tried to enter a total of more than approximately 55,000 letters (in a  
disc used in Hi-MD mode) or 1,700 letters (in a disc used inMD mode) for  
titles.  
TOC DATA  
ERROR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Insert another disc.  
, If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 53).  
TRACK FULL  
You tried to record more than 2,047 tracks on a disc used in Hi-MD mode.  
, Erase unnecessary tracks (page 52).  
TRK FROM PC You tried to combine or divide tracks that were transferred from the  
NO EDIT  
Windows computer.  
, You cannot combine or divide transferred tracks.  
You tried to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi-MD mode  
using the MD Simple Burner software.  
, You cannot combine or divide tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode with the  
MD Simple Burner software.  
TRK FROM PC You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been  
NO REC  
transferred from the Windows computer.  
You tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi-MD  
mode with the MD Simple Burner software.  
, You cannot record new material in the middle of a protected track or a  
track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner  
software.  
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Explanations  
About Hi-MD  
“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format.  
Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording format  
that delivers longer recording times than ordinary MDs. Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer  
storage medium for non-audio data such as text and images. This recorder supports Hi-MD only.  
For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer “What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman”.  
About ATRAC3plus  
ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3.  
Compared to ATRAC3 (used in LP2 and LP4 recording mode of MiniDisc components), which attains  
a compression ratio 10 times higher than that of a CD, ATRAC3plus (used in Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode of  
the recorder) achieves a higher compression ratio that is 20 times higher than that of a CD, but with no  
loss in sound quality.  
“Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”  
This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is  
automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted.  
When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD.  
When using a standard disc (60/74/80 minutes), the operation mode can be set as follows.  
Disc condition  
Operation mode  
Blank disc  
The mode set for the “Disc Mode” in the menu.1)  
, When recording on this recorder without using a Windows  
computer, set “Disc Mode” to “Hi-MD” so that the operation  
mode will be “Hi-MD mode”.  
The disc contains material  
recorded in Hi-MD mode  
Hi-MD  
The disc contains material  
recorded in MD mode  
MD  
, You cannot use this recorder to record in MD mode without  
using a Windows computer. Recording in “MD mode” is  
possible if you use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple  
Burner software.  
1) Refer to “Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)” (page 58) for the “Disc Mode” setting.  
About LinearPCM  
LinearPCM is a digital, non-compressed audio coding system. You can enjoy high-quality sound equal  
to that of CDs by recording in this mode.  
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)).  
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About “System File”  
The system file is space on the disc that is used to store information other than audio files; for instance,  
track numbers.  
If the MiniDisc were a book, the system file would correspond with the index or table of contents.  
The recorder rewrites the system file whenever an operation such as recording, adding or deleting track  
marks, or moving tracks has been done. (“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears in the display when the  
recorder is rewriting the system file.) While the recorder is writing disc information, make sure not to  
move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source as this may cause the information to be  
incorrectly recorded or the disc contents to be lost.  
List of the recording time for each disc  
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode  
When recording on the  
recorder  
Recording time1)  
Recording  
Codec/  
1GB Hi-MD 80-minute  
74-minute 60-minute  
mode on the Bit rate  
recorder  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
PCM  
LinearPCM/  
1.4Mbps  
1 hour and 34 28 minutes  
minutes  
26 minutes  
21 minutes  
Hi-SP  
Hi-LP  
ATRAC3plus/ 7 hours and 55 2 hours and 20 2 hours and 1 hour and 40  
256kbps minutes minutes 10 minutes minutes  
ATRAC3plus/ 34 hours  
64kbps  
10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and  
10 minutes 20 minutes 40 minutes  
When transferring from the  
Windows computer  
Recording time1)2)  
Codec/Bit rate  
1GB Hi-MD 80-minute  
74-minute 60-minute  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
LinearPCM/1.4Mbps  
ATRAC3plus/256kbps  
ATRAC3plus/64kbps  
ATRAC3plus/ 48 kbps  
ATRAC3/132kbps  
ATRAC3/105kbps  
ATRAC3/66kbps  
1 hour and 34 28 minutes  
minutes  
26 minutes  
21 minutes  
7 hours and 55 2 hours and 20 2 hours and 1 hour and 40  
minutes  
minutes  
10 minutes  
minutes  
34 hours  
10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and  
10 minutes 20 minutes 40 minutes  
45 hours  
13 hours and 12 hours and 10 hours  
30 minutes 30 minutes  
16 hours and 4 hours and 50 4 hours and 3 hours and  
30 minutes minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes  
20 hours and 6 hours and 10 5 hours and 4 hours and  
40 minutes  
minutes  
40 minutes  
40 minutes  
32 hours and 9 hours and 50 9 hours  
7 hours and  
20 minutes  
40 minutes  
17 hours  
minutes  
5 hours  
MP3/128kbps  
4 hours and 3 hours and  
30 minutes  
30 minutes  
1) Approximate time  
2) When transferring 4-minute tracks  
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When using a disc in MD mode  
You cannot record in MD mode on this recorder.  
When transferring from the  
Windows computer  
Recording time1)2)  
74-minute 60-minute  
Codec/Bit rate  
80-minute  
standard disc standard disc standard disc  
ATRAC(stereo)/292kbps  
ATRAC3/132, 105kbps  
80 minutes  
74 minutes  
60 minutes  
2 hours and 40  
minutes  
2 hours and 28 2 hours  
minutes  
ATRAC3/66kbps  
5 hours and 20  
minutes  
4 hours and 56 4 hours  
minutes  
1) Approximate time  
2) When transferring 4-minute tracks  
About recordable audio formats  
The audio formats that can be recorded on this recorder vary according to the disc type and recording  
method. Check the following table for details.  
Disc type  
Recording  
method  
Format  
Component used for playback  
Component  
Component  
MD  
that supports that supports component  
Hi-MD1)  
MDLP2)  
1GB Hi-MD  
disc  
When recording  
on the recorder  
Hi-MD  
When transferring Hi-MD  
from the Windows  
computer  
60/74/80-  
minute  
When recording  
on the recorder  
Hi-MD  
standard disc  
When transferring Hi-MD  
from the Windows  
computer  
MDLP  
MD  
1)Audio components marked with the  
2)Audio components marked only with the  
or  
logo mark  
or  
logo mark  
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Note on digital 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 disc by  
using the analog (line out) connections.  
Premastered software such as CDs or MDs.  
Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with  
analog output jacks).  
Analog recording  
Digital recording  
Home-recorded disc  
Digital recording  
Home-  
recorded  
disc  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
disc  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
disc  
Recordable  
disc  
Restrictions on the editing of tracks transferred from your  
Windows computer  
This unit was designed so that editing functions (i.e., adding track marks and erasing track  
marks) do not function for tracks that have been transferred from your Windows computer. This  
is to prevent the loss of transfer authorization by the transferred tracks. To edit these tracks, first  
transfer them 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 playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.  
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.  
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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 a disc right away!” (page 21) to record using digital  
record using analog (line) input.  
Difference Digital (optical) input  
Analog (line) input  
Connectable Equipment with a digital (optical) output jack Equipment with an analog (line)  
source  
(CD player, DVD player, etc.)  
output jack (Casette deck, radio,  
record player, etc.)  
Usable cord  
Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-  
mini plug) (page 21)  
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs  
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 34)  
Signal from  
the source  
Digital  
Analog  
Even when a digital source  
(such as a CD) is connected, the  
signal sent to the recorder is  
analog.  
Track marks1) Marked (copied) automatically  
Marked automatically  
• at the same positions as the source (when the • after more than 2 seconds of  
sound source is a CD or an MD).  
• after more than 2 seconds of no sound  
(page 81) or low-level segment (with a  
sound source other than a CD or an MD).  
• when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no  
sound is encountered while synchro-  
recording)  
no sound (page 81) or low-  
level segment.  
• when the recorder is paused  
while recording.  
Recorded  
sound level  
Same as the source.  
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC also be adjusted manually  
Adjusted automatically. Can  
1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 54).  
Note  
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:  
when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.  
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.  
when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital  
(optical) input.  
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What you can do with SonicStage/  
MD Simple Burner  
Refer to the supplied “Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac” operating instructions for details on  
operations of the Hi-MD WAV Importer software.  
What you can do with SonicStage  
SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as  
audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an  
MD.  
Audio CD  
MD Walkman  
Transfer  
Import  
Music files in the  
MP3,WAV, and  
WMA* formats  
Internet  
Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be transferred.  
What you can do with MD Simple Burner  
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of  
your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the  
computer.  
MD Walkman  
Audio CD  
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman  
SonicStage  
MD Simple Burner  
Providing the required system environment (page 88)  
Installing the software onto your computer (page 89)  
Connecting an MD  
Importing audio data to  
your computer (page 91)  
walkman to your  
Connecting an MD  
walkman to your computer  
Recording music tracks  
from an audio CD in the  
CD drive of your  
Transferring audio data  
from your computer  
Listening to an MD  
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Installing  
Providing the required system environment  
System requirements  
The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 3.1/MD  
Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman.  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or Compatible  
• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher  
• Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is  
recommended) (The amount of free space will vary according to  
Windows version and the number of music files stored on the hard  
disk.)  
• RAM: 128 MB or more  
Others  
• CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) (A CD-R/RW drive  
is necessary for CD writing)  
• Sound Board  
• USB port  
Operating  
System  
Factory installed:  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center  
Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP  
Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional  
(Service Pack 3 or later)/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
Display  
Others  
High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1,024 × 768 dots  
or better is recommended)  
• Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB  
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing  
WMA files  
This software is not supported by the following environments:  
OSs other than those indicated above  
Personally constructed PCs or operating systems  
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system  
Multi-boot environment  
Multi-monitor environment  
Macintosh  
Notes  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.  
The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard  
(factory) settings.  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on computers which have changed to the system suspend,  
sleep, or hibernation mode.  
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Installing the software onto your computer  
Before installing the software  
Make sure to close all Windows software programs. Especially, make sure to close any  
virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system  
resources.  
When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD-  
ROM.  
— If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the  
current software will be overwritten by the new version. The new version retains the  
functions of the older version, but with new functions added.  
— If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the current  
software will co-exist with the new version.  
You will still be able to use music data registered by the older software version even  
after the new SonicStage has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you  
back up your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library] on  
SonicStage Help.  
The method for managing music data differs in part from conventional methods. For  
details, refer to [For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage] in SonicStage Help.  
Make sure to install SonicStage before connecting the MD Walkman to the computer  
with the supplied USB cable.  
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.  
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.  
The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.  
3 When the [Region Selection] screen appears, select the region where the  
SonicStage software will be used, and then click [Next].  
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4 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the  
displayed instructions.  
Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple  
Burner]  
Read the instructions carefully.  
Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple  
Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above.  
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.  
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.  
Was the installation successful?  
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting” (page 110).  
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Using SonicStage  
Importing audio data  
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library  
of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can also assign cover art for  
imported albums.  
You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your  
computer’s hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.  
Notes  
Only audio CDs with a  
mark can be used with SonicStage.  
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.  
Playback  
control  
section  
[
Music Source]  
Cover art  
display  
[CD Info]  
[Settings]  
1 Start up SonicStage.  
Select [Start] [All Programs]*[SonicStage] [SonicStage].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.  
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You can also start SonicStage with double click  
([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.  
2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your  
computer.  
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3 Point to [ Music Source] on the upper-left side of the screen and click  
[Import a CD].  
The screen switches to the “Music Source” (Importing CD) screen and all the tracks on  
the audio CD are listed.  
4 If necessary, click  
to uncheck tracks you do not want to record.  
If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.  
To check all boxes, click  
To uncheck all boxes, click  
.
.
5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording.  
When you click [Settings] on the right side of the screen, “CD Importing Format”  
dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the format and bit rate for  
recording an audio CD.  
6 Click  
.
The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts.  
To stop recording  
Click  
.
To assign cover art for imported albums  
Find the desired image file (jpg, gif, bmp file) using Windows Explorer and drag it to the  
cover art display in the playback control section.  
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If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained  
automatically, click [CD Info] on the right side of the screen. When you do this, your computer must be  
connected to the Internet.  
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Transferring audio data from your computer to the  
MD Walkman  
Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an  
infinite number of times.  
[Transfer  
]
The My Library  
list  
[Settings]  
1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your  
computer.  
Use the supplied USB cable for the MD Walkman to connect the MD Walkman to your  
computer.  
For details about connections, see page 61 on “Recorder Operation”.  
Do not disconnect the power source or the USB cable before the transfer has  
completed.  
2 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen and click [Hi-MD]  
or [Net MD].  
The screen is switched to the transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.  
3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of  
the screen.  
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.  
To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.  
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4 If necessary, change the transfer mode.  
As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format  
will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer).  
If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format  
and bit rate will be converted to those of the device. In some case, this process may  
take time.  
If you want to change the format and bit rate, click [Settings] in the center of the screen  
to display “Transfer Mode Settings” dialog box.  
5 Click  
.
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.  
To stop transferring  
Click  
.
To play a disc on a Net MD device that does not support Hi-MD  
If you want to play the transferred tracks on a Net MD Walkman that does not support Hi-  
MD, select [Net MD] for the mode (operation mode) on the right side of the screen after  
step 2. This operation mode can be selected only when using a 60/74/80-minute standard  
disc in Hi-MD mode for recording.  
Notes  
A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:  
—When there is no enough free space on the disc.  
—When the track is subject to playback restrictions.  
During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate.  
Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be  
displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD  
Walkman.  
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If you are using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode, whenever you select an album  
for which album art has been registered, the cover art is transferred to the Hi-MD Walkman along with  
the album. Cover art is not be transferred in the case of individual tracks.  
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Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman  
to your computer  
[Transfer  
]
The My Library  
list  
List of tracks on  
the MD  
Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer  
Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be  
transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.  
1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your  
computer.  
Use the supplied USB cable for the MD Walkman to connect the MD Walkman to your  
computer.  
For details about connections, see page 61 on “Recorder Operation”.  
Do not disconnect the power source or the USB cable before the transfer has  
completed.  
2 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen and click [Hi-MD]  
or [Net MD].  
The screen is switched to the transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.  
3 In the list on the right side of the screen (Hi-MD or Net MD), click to select  
the tracks you want to transfer to your computer.  
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4 Click  
in the middle of the screen.  
The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.  
To stop transferring  
Click  
.
To import cover art set using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman  
to My Library  
If you are using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode, you can modify the cover art for  
any group transferred from My Library, as well as register the covet art for another group. The  
following two ways can be used to import the cover art to My Library.  
Insert the disc with the updated cover art, and then press the [  
right side of the screen.  
Auto Import] button on the bottom-  
The cover art in My Library is automatically updated.  
Select the group for which you want to import the cover art by clicking it on the right side (Hi-MD  
side) of the display, select [Import Cover Art] from the right-click menu, and then select the album for  
which you want to add the cover art from the “Select an Album” dialog box.  
Note  
Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My  
Library on your computer.  
Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your  
computer  
Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* can be imported to My Library of  
SonicStage on your computer only once.  
You can save analog-recorded tracks as WAV format files, which makes them easier to  
handle during editing, etc.  
Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode  
1 Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the Hi-MD  
Walkman to your computer.  
2 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen and click [Hi-MD].  
The screen is switched to the transfer (Hi-MD) screen.  
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3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the Hi-MD list on the right side of the  
screen.  
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.  
To transfer all tracks of the group, click the group.  
4 Click  
in the middle of the screen.  
The “Import” dialog box appears.  
5 Click [Yes].  
The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.  
To stop importing  
Click  
.
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When tracks recorded in analog are included on a Hi-MD, a dialog box appears confirming whether to  
save those tracks in WAV format. To save the tracks as WAV format music files, select the check box  
next to “Save in WAV format when importing”, click Browse button and specify a destination folder as  
necessary, and click the [OK] button.  
Note  
Notes  
You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode (MD mode) to your computer, or  
tracks that have been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode.  
Before importing tracks recorded on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Settings] in the  
middle of the screen to display “Transfer Mode Settings” dialog box, and then confirm the status of  
the [Import settings] check box (it is checked by default) in [Advanced...]. Then do as follows:  
To import tracks to My Library while deleting them on the Hi-MD Walkman, uncheck the box.  
To import tracks to My Library while leaving the copy of them on the Hi-MD Walkman, check the  
box. Tracks left on the Hi-MD Walkman are treated the same as tracks that have been automatically  
transferred from the computer. For this reason, they cannot be divided or combined on the Hi-MD  
Walkman.  
When you transfer tracks recorded in linearPCM on the Hi-MD Walkman to a computer for editing  
(dividing or combining) in My Library, the editing may take a long time, depending on the length of  
the tracks and capabilities of your computer. This is due to limitations in the MiniDisc system. If you  
want to edit long tracks recorded in linearPCM, we recommend that you do the editing on the Hi-MD  
Walkman first, and then transfer the edited data to a computer afterwards.  
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Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc  
You can write tracks in My Library of SonicStage to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Analog tracks  
recorded on a Hi-MD device and imported to My Library can be written to and enjoyed on  
a CD-R/CD-RW. The number of times data can be written may be limited due to copyright  
restrictions.  
[Transfer  
]
Operation Status  
Display  
The My Library list  
The tentative list  
of items to be  
written to the  
CD-R/CD-RW  
disc  
1 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen, and then select the  
type of CD to be created.  
To create an audio CD, select [Create an Audio CD]. To create an ATRAC CD, select  
[Create an ATRAC CD]. To create an MP3 CD, select [Create an MP3 CD].  
ATRAC CDs can be played only on devices that support ATRAC CDs. MP3 CDs can  
be played only on devices that support MP3 CDs.  
2 Insert a blank CD-R/CD-RW disc into the disc drive of your computer.  
Use a CD-R/CD-RW with a recording capacity of 650MB or 700MB. Data may not be  
correctly written if a disc of another capacity is used.  
3 Select the albums or tracks to be written to the CD-R/CD-RW disc by clicking  
them in the My Library list on the left side of the screen.  
By double-clicking an album, you can see a list of the tracks on the album and select  
the tracks you want.  
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4 Click  
in the middle of the screen.  
The selected albums or tracks appear on the right side of the screen (the CD-R/CD-  
RW) as a tentative list of items to be written.  
5 Click  
in the right of the screen.  
The “Writing Settings” dialog box appears allowing you to set options for writing.  
6 Click [OK].  
Writing to the disc begins.  
A message appears when writing has completed.  
7 Click [OK].  
The disc is automatically ejected, and the screen returns to the Transfer (CD Creation)  
screen.  
To cancel track writing  
1 Click  
in the Operation Status Display while tracks are being written to the disc.  
Writing to the disc is canceled and a message appears.  
2 Click [OK].  
The disc is automatically ejected, and the screen returns to the Transfer (CD Creation) screen.  
Note  
Notes  
Only tracks in MP3 format can be written to an MP3 CD.  
Tracks that have been digitally recorded on a Hi-MD device and then imported to SonicStage cannot  
be written to an audio CD. However, analog tracks recorded on a Hi-MD device can be written to a  
CD.  
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Using SonicStage Help  
SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help  
allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing  
Tracks” or “Transferring Tracks”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that  
might lead you to the appropriate explanations.  
To display SonicStage Help  
Click [Help] [SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running.  
[SonicStage Help]  
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You can display SonicStage Help by selecting the following:  
[Start] – [All Programs]*– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage Help].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
Notes  
In SonicStage Help, “Device/Media” is the general term for the external device such as the MD  
Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman.  
Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system  
environment when using EMD services.  
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Understanding SonicStage Help  
The left side frame  
The right side frame  
1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame.  
2 Click [About This Help File].  
The explanation will appear in the right-side frame.  
3 Read the text.  
Scroll the display if necessary.  
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.  
Searching for a word inside an explanation  
[Search]  
“Type in the keyword  
to find” text box  
An explanations  
of the selected  
item  
[List Topics]  
The list of the words  
that you searched  
[Display]  
1 Click [Search] to open the “Search” window.  
2 Type in the words.  
3 Click [List Topics].  
A list of the words that were searched is displayed.  
4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed.  
5 Click [Display].  
An explanation of the selected item is displayed.  
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Referring to SonicStage Help  
Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each  
operation. Click on any items for details.  
Importing audio data to the computer  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Import audio data from the  
Internet  
[Importing Tracks] [Purchasing Tracks from a Music  
Service Site]  
Import audio files on the  
computer in SonicStage  
[Importing Tracks] [Importing Music Files]  
Listening to audio data on the computer  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Listen to audio data from the  
CD drive or My Library  
[Music Playback] [Playing Back an Audio CD] or  
[Playing Back a Track in My Library]  
Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] [Playing Back a Track on a Device/  
Walkman connected to the  
computer  
Media]  
Managing and editing imported tracks  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Change information related to [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing Settings  
CD information downloading  
for the CD Drive]  
Edit an album  
Delete the tracks  
[Managing Tracks and Albums] [Creating/Editing  
Albums]  
Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing the  
for track storage Location for Saving Imported Files]  
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Backing up audio data  
We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes  
or computer replacement.  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Back up audio data in My  
Library  
[Backing Up My Library] [Backing Up Data to a  
Disk]  
Look up about SonicStage  
backup  
[Backing Up My Library] [FAQ-About SonicStage  
Backup Tool]  
Troubleshooting  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Look up troubleshooting  
procedure  
[Additional Information] [Troubleshooting]  
When you want to know  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Look up unknown words  
[Additional Information] [Glossary]  
Look up the kinds of audio data [Overview] [Content Handled Within SonicStage]  
that can be managed by  
SonicStage  
Look up the kinds of functions [Overview] [Features]  
that can be used with  
SonicStage  
Look up changes since an  
earlier version  
[For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage] –  
[Differences from Earlier Versions]  
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Using MD Simple Burner  
Before using MD Simple Burner  
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of  
your computer to the MD Walkman.  
There are two ways to record from an audio CD.  
Simple mode (page 105)  
You can use MD Walkman operations to record an entire CD or only the first track  
without launching MD Simple Burner.  
Standard mode (page 106)  
You can launch MD Simple Burner to record using computer operations. Record an entire  
CD or selected tracks.  
Notes  
You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG  
software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.) is active.  
Only audio CDs with a  
mark can be used with MD Simple Burner.  
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.  
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Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)  
1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD  
Walkman to the computer.  
For details about connections, see page 61 on “Recorder Operation” section.  
Do not disconnect the power source or the USB cable before the transfer has  
completed.  
2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your  
computer.  
The CDDB registration window appears when you use the CDDB for the first time.  
You need to connect the computer to the Internet in order to use the CDDB.  
3 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) while pressing REC(+N)/T MARK on the MD  
Walkman.  
The recording starts.  
All tracks on the CD are recorded as a new group.  
To stop recording  
Click  
on the computer display.  
While the first track is being recorded, you can use x (stop) button to stop on the MD  
Walkman.  
Setting the recording mode  
Before starting recording, right-click the  
then select in [recording mode].  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and  
[Net MD]: [LP2] or [LP4]  
[Hi-MD]: [PCM], [Hi-SP], [Hi-LP], or [48kbps]  
Recording first track only  
Before starting recording, right-click the  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and  
then select [Recording settings] [Record 1st Track Only].  
Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information  
Right-click the  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and then select the setting by  
clicking [CDDB(r)] [Multiple Matches].  
— [User Selection]: A selection window is displayed  
— [No Resolve]: No CD information is downloaded  
— [First Choice]: The first item is downloaded  
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Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)  
To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] [All Programs]* [MD Simple Burner] [MD  
Simple Burner].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
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There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows:  
Double-click the  
Standard Mode].  
Double-click the  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-click and select [Show  
MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop.  
The window for recording all tracks on the CD  
[REC/STOP]  
To start recording all tracks on the CD as  
a new group, click here.  
To stop recording, click [STOP].  
Total time of the  
selected tracks of CD  
CD icon  
Disc name (MD)  
MD icon  
Remaining  
recording time of  
the inserted MD  
Album name (CD)  
[Open]  
Artist name (CD)  
To open the display  
as shown on page  
107, click here.  
Recording mode drop down menu  
Net MD: LP2/LP4  
Hi-MD: PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP/48kbps  
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The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD  
[CONFIG]  
Track information  
(CD)  
Click here to do the following:  
-Set the CD-ROM drive  
-View version information for MD Simple Burner  
-Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB  
Total time of the  
selected tracks of CD  
Track information (MD)  
Artist name  
You can change the  
track name and track  
number  
[REC/  
STOP]  
Disc name  
(MD)  
Album Title  
[Get CD Info]  
[New Group]  
Information of an audio CD  
(album name, track title,  
etc.) will be reflected in the  
track list.  
Recording mode  
drop down menu  
[Close]  
To close the display as shown  
on page 106, click here.  
CD operating section  
Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to  
be recorded  
[Erase]  
[All Erase]  
Remaining time of the inserted MD  
To deselect all tracks, click here.  
To select all tracks, click here.  
Check boxes  
Check the box of the tracks  
that you want to record  
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Other information  
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner  
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.  
1 Click [Start]–[Control Panel]*.  
[Settings]–[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium  
Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
3 Click [SonicStage 3.1.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the “Currently  
Installed Programs” list, and then click [Change and Remove]*.  
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is  
completed when the computer has restarted.  
[Change/Remove] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, [Add/Remove] in the case of  
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
Note  
When you install SonicStage Ver. 3.1/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module 4.1 is  
installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 4.1 since it may be used by other  
software.  
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On copyright protection  
The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the  
copyrights of its holders.  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD  
Simple Burner.  
1 Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.  
2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage.  
3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references, check the  
following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Computer  
• Manufacturer:  
• Model:  
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type  
Name of operating system:  
RAM capacity:  
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data)  
• Capacity of the drive:  
• Free space:  
Version of the software  
• SonicStage Ver. 3.11)  
• MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.02)  
Error Message (if one appear):  
If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used  
• Manufacturer:  
• Model:  
• Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other (  
)
• Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other (  
)
If another device with USB connection is used  
• Name of the device (or devices):  
1)  
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] – [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage  
window.  
To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to [CONFIG] – [Version] in the MD Simple  
Burner window.  
2)  
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The software cannot be installed onto your computer  
Problem  
Cause/Remedy  
The installation was not  
successful.  
You are using an OS that does not support this  
software.  
tSee page 88 for more details.  
All Windows applications are not closed.  
tIf 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.  
There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk.  
tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard  
disk.  
The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath  
stopped before it has  
completed.  
the installation window.  
tPress 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 The installation is progressing normally.  
is not moving. The access lamp  
has not lit for a few minutes.  
tPlease wait.  
The installation may take 30 minutes or more,  
depending on your CD drive or system environment.  
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Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer  
Problem  
Cause/Remedy  
Your computer does not  
recognize the MD Walkman.  
The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the  
supplied USB cable to the computer.  
tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly.  
tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman. If the  
computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman,  
disconnect the cable, restart the computer, and then  
make the connection again.  
A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman.  
tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman.  
The Net MD driver is not installed.  
tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software  
using the supplied CD-ROM.  
The software installation failed.  
tDisconnect the connected device and install the  
software again using the supplied CD-ROM.  
The supplied USB cable is disconnected.  
tConnect the supplied USB cable firmly.  
The connections are made through a USB hub.  
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub  
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to  
the USB connector on the computer.  
Even though the supplied USB It takes time to recognize SonicStage.  
cable is used to connect the  
MD Walkman to the computer,  
the display on the MD  
Walkman does not indicate it is  
connected.  
tPlease wait.  
The other application software is running.  
tReconnect the supplied USB cable after a while. If  
the computer still does not recognize the MD  
Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart the  
computer, and connect the USB cable again.  
Even though your computer  
recognize the MD Walkman, it  
does not operate normally.  
The supplied USB cable is disconnected.  
tConnect the supplied USB cable firmly.  
The connections are made through a USB hub.  
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub  
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to  
the USB connector on the computer.  
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Index  
A
G
A-B Repeat 42  
Accessories  
Group  
erasing 52  
moving 51  
recording 37  
releasing 50  
setting 49  
optional 68  
supplied 12  
ATRAC3plus 81  
AVLS 56  
Group skip 26  
H
B
Battery 17, 18  
Battery life 20  
BEEP 56  
Hard disk  
free space 88  
Hi-MD 81  
Hi-MD WAV Importer 11  
HOLD 14, 16, 19  
Bookmark 41  
C
CD drive 88  
I
CDDB 88, 105  
CD-R/RW drive 88  
CD-ROM 89  
Character palette 47  
Charging 17  
Clamp filter 13  
Cleaning 66  
Combining tracks 54  
Computer 60  
Connecting 105  
Importing 91  
Initial Search 43  
Installing 88  
L
LinearPCM 81  
M
Macintosh 11, 60  
MD Simple Burner 104  
Menu list 28  
Menu Mode 56  
Move  
analog 34  
computer 61  
digital 21  
groups 51  
tracks 50  
when charging 17  
Contrast 58  
My Library 91  
Copyright protection 109  
D
O
OpenMG Secure Module 4.1 108  
Operation mode 22  
Data storage 62  
Disc memory 57  
Disc Mode 58  
Display 15, 31, 39  
Display language 59  
P
Play mode  
Main Play Mode 40  
Repeat Play 42  
Sub Play Mode 42  
E
Q
EMD service 88  
Erasing 52  
Quick mode 57  
F
File list 63  
Format 55  
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R
W
WAV 97  
Recording  
analog 34  
Windows 2000 Professional 88, 91, 100,  
digital 21  
from microphone 32  
level 33, 35  
Windows 98 Second Edition 88, 91, 100,  
recording mode 34  
Synchro-recording 38  
time 82  
Windows Media Player 88  
Windows Millennium Edition 88, 91, 100,  
Recording mode 105  
Recording mode (Bit rate) 92  
Windows XP Home Edition 88  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 88  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 88  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 88  
Windows XP Professional 88  
WMA 86, 88  
S
Simple mode 105  
SonicStage 91  
SonicStage Help 100  
Start (software)  
MD Simple Burner 106  
SonicStage 91  
Storage space 64  
System environment 88  
System limitations 88  
T
Title 46  
Track mark  
add 36, 53  
erase 54  
Track search 43  
Transferring  
to the MD Walkman 93  
to your computer 95  
U
Uninstalling 108  
USB bus power 60  
USB cable 12, 61  
USB port 88  
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