Sony Net MD Walkman MZ N510 User Manual

3-249-510-13(1)  
Portable  
MiniDisc Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Recorder Operation ___________________  
Software Operation ____________________  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to  
represent Headphone Stereo products.  
trademark of Sony Corporation.  
is a  
MZ-N510  
© 2002 Sony Corporation  
Notice for users  
On the supplied software  
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the  
software or the manual accompanying it  
in whole or in part, or renting the  
software without the permission of the  
copyright holder.  
In no event will SONY be liable for any  
financial damage, or loss of profits,  
including claims made by third parties,  
arising out of the use of the software  
supplied with this recorder.  
In the event a problem occurs with this  
software as a result of defective  
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.  
However, SONY bears no other  
responsibility.  
The software provided with this  
recorder cannot be used with equipment  
other than that which is so designated.  
Please note that, due to continued efforts  
to improve quality, the software  
specifications may be changed without  
notice.  
Operation of this recorder with software  
other than that provided is not covered  
by the warranty.  
Program © 2001, 2002 Sony Corporation  
Documentation © 2002 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
Recorder Operations  
(Synchro-recording) ........................................................................24  
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Software Operation  
Transferring audio data from your computer to the  
computer ......................................................................... 83  
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the  
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For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage  
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
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Before using this product  
This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the  
supplied SonicStage software. For details on the various operations, refer to the pages  
indicated below.  
When using the recorder  
Recorder Operation (pages 11 to 67)  
3-249-510-11(1)  
Pages 11 to 67 in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as  
an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman.  
Portable  
MiniDisc Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
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Troubleshooting and explanations (page 57)  
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the  
recorder, and their solutions.  
“WALKMAN” is  
a
registered trademark of Sony Corporation to  
represent Headphone Stereo products.  
trademark of Sony Corporation.  
is  
a
MZ-N510  
©2002 Sony Corporation  
When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your  
computer  
Software Operation (pages 68 to 101)  
Pages 68 to 101 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied  
SonicStage software. Refer to these pages for details.  
Other information (page 86)  
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the SonicStage software, and  
their solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers.  
SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help  
This is an online help that you can view on your computer  
screen.  
Refer to online help for details on the use of the software. To  
display the help window, see page 84.  
Notes on the “Software Operation” section  
The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items  
displayed by the software.  
Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use  
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.  
Explanations in this section cover general Net MD products. For this reason, some explanations (and  
some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Net MD. Please refer to the operating instructions of  
your Net MD as well.  
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Checking the supplied accessories  
Headphones/earphones with  
a remote control (1)  
AC power adaptor (1)  
NH-7WMAA Nickel metal  
hydride rechargeable  
battery (1)  
Dedicated USB cable (1)  
Optical cable (1)  
Battery carrying case (1)  
CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5) (1)*  
Carrying case with a belt clip (1) (European model only)  
Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
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Looking at controls  
The recorder  
A Display window  
B GROUP button  
C X (pause) button  
D END SEARCH button  
E MENU button  
I REC (record) • T MARK button  
J USB connecting jack  
K Handstrap hole  
Use the hole to attach your own strap.  
L Battery compartment (at the bottom)  
M LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack  
F OPEN button  
N HOLD switch  
G VOL +*, – button  
To prevent the buttons from being  
accidentally operated when you carry  
the recorder, use this function.  
* VOL + has a tactile dot.  
H 4-way control key  
ENTER • N*  
O i (headphones/earphones) jack  
.,> (search/AMS)  
x • CANCEL/CHG (stop/cancel/  
charge)  
P DC IN 3V jack  
* N has a tactile dot.  
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The display window of the recorder  
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3 4 5 6  
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SOUND  
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qa  
qs  
I Battery indication  
qd  
A MONO (monaural) indication  
B LP mode indication  
C Sound indications  
Shows approximate battery condition.  
J
: Indication for remaining playing  
time of the current track or of the disc  
: Indication for remaining  
D Disc indication  
Shows that the disc is rotating for  
recording or playing an MD.  
recordable time of the disc  
K Time display  
E Level meter  
L Character information display  
Displays the disc and track names,  
error messages, track numbers, etc.  
Shows the volume of the MD being  
played or recorded.  
F Disc name/track name indication  
Lights up when labeling a disc or a  
track.  
M Play mode indications  
Shows the play mode (shuffle play,  
repeat play, group play, bookmark  
play, etc.) of the MD.  
G SYNC (synchro-recording) indication  
H REC indication  
Lights up while recording. When  
flashing, the recorder is in record  
standby mode.  
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The headphones/earphones with a remote control  
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2
7
3
8
A Clip  
D Headphones/earphones  
Can be replaced with optional  
headphones/earphones.  
B HOLD switch  
To prevent the buttons from being  
accidentally operated when you carry  
the recorder, use this function.  
E Volume Control (VOL+, –)  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
C
(group) +, – button  
F NX* (to press): play, pause  
NX has a tactile dot.  
G x (stop) button  
H ., > (search/AMS) button  
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Getting started  
Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable  
battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC  
power adaptor is connected.  
1
Insert the rechargeable battery  
Insert the NH-7WMAA  
rechargeable battery minus  
end first.  
Slide OPEN to open the  
battery compartment lid.  
Close the lid.  
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e
Using the dry battery  
Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable  
battery.  
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2
Charge the rechargeable battery.  
to a wall  
outlet  
AC power adaptor  
to DC IN 3V  
4-way control key  
(x CANCEL/CHG)  
1Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V.  
2Press x CANCEL/CHG while the recorder is stopped.  
“Charge” flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging  
is completed, the battery indication disappears.  
Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 2  
hours.  
3Disconnect the AC power adaptor.  
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor  
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.  
Note  
Charge the battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +40°C (+104°F). The charging time may vary,  
depending on the surrounding temperature.  
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Make connections and unlock the  
controls.  
1Connect the headphones/earphones 2Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of  
with the remote control to i.  
the arrow (.) to unlock the controls.  
Connect firmly  
HOLD  
To i  
Connect firmly  
Battery life  
For details, refer to “Battery life” (page 53)  
When recording  
(Unit: Approx. hours)  
Batteries  
SP  
Stereo  
LP2  
Stereo  
LP4  
Stereo  
NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride  
rechargeable battery  
6
9
10  
LR6 (SG)  
10  
14  
18.5  
Sony alkaline dry battery  
When playing  
(Unit: Approx. hours)  
Batteries  
SP  
Stereo  
LP2  
Stereo  
LP4  
Stereo  
NH-7WMAA nickel metal  
hydride rechargeable battery  
15  
42  
16  
48  
20  
56  
LR6 (SG)  
Sony alkaline dry battery  
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Recording an MD 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. For other recording operations, see  
1
Insert an MD.  
1Press OPEN to open the lid.  
2Insert an MD with the label side facing  
front, and press the lid down to close.  
Make sure to  
check the  
record-protect  
tab is closed.  
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2
Make connections. (Insert the cables  
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.)  
Portable  
CD player,  
etc.  
CD player, MD  
player, DVD  
to a  
wall  
video player, etc.  
outlet  
to a digital (optical) out jack  
Optical mini-plug  
AC power  
adaptor  
Optical plug  
Optical cable*  
to DC IN 3V  
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)  
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Record an MD.  
1Set the sound source you want to record  
to pause.  
END SEARCH  
MENU  
2While the recorder is stopped, hold  
down REC • T MARK and press N.  
The recorder starts recording.  
REC • T MARK  
3Play the source you want to record.  
Track marks are automatically added at  
the same point as the sound source.  
To stop recording, press x.  
4-way control key  
N, ., >, x  
Note  
If you record on a previously recorded disc, the recorder is factory set to overwrite the entire contents of  
the disc. If you want the recording to start after the existing contents, do the procedure “Recording  
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To  
Press  
Record from the end of the Press END SEARCH, press N while holding down REC •  
current contents1)  
T MARK1).  
Record over partway  
through the previous  
recording1)  
Press N or press . or > to find the start point of  
recording, and then press x to stop.  
Press N while holding down REC • T MARK.  
Pause  
Press X2).  
Press X again to resume recording.  
Remove the MD  
Press x and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open while  
“TOC Edit” flashing in the display.)  
1) If “R-Posi” is set to “Fr End, recording operations will always start from the end of the previously  
recorded material without pressing the END SEARCH button (page 49).  
2) 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.  
3) If you open the lid while “R-Posi” is set to “FrHere”, recording will begin from the top of the disc the  
next time you record. Check the point to start recording on the display.  
Note the following when recording from a  
portable CD player:  
If the recording does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages  
12, 17).  
Make sure the MD is not record-protected  
(pages 18, 55).  
Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.  
—Some portable CD players may not be  
capable of digital out when the AC power  
adaptor is disconnected. If this is the case,  
connect the AC power adaptor to the  
portable CD player and use it on AC power  
as the power source.  
Notes  
—On some portable CD players, optical  
output may not be possible when using an  
anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or G-  
PROTECTION). If this is the case, turn off  
the anti-skip function.  
Do not change the rechargeable battery during  
operation even if the recorder is connected to  
AC power adaptor. The operation may stop.  
“Edit” flashes while data of the recording (the  
track’s start and end points, etc.) is being  
recorded. Do not move the recorder or  
Electronic Shock Protection  
disconnect the power source while the  
indication is flashing in the display.  
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If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the  
battery is removed or becomes exhausted or  
the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during  
a recording or editing operation, or while  
“Edit” appears in the display, it will not be  
possible to open the lid until power is restored.  
The recording level is adjusted automatically.  
To adjust the level manually, see Adjusting  
You can monitor the sound during recording.  
Connect the headphones/earphones with  
remote control to i and adjust the volume by  
turning towards VOL + or – (pressing VOL +  
or – on the recorder). This does not affect the  
recording level.  
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Playing an MD right away!  
1
Insert an MD.  
1Press OPEN to open the lid.  
2Insert an MD with the label side facing  
front, and press the lid down to close.  
2
Play an MD.  
1Press N on the recorder.  
(Press NX on the remote control.)  
4-way control key  
(N, ., >, x)  
A short beep sounds in the headphones/  
earphones.  
VOL+, –  
2Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume  
on the recorder.  
X
(Turn the volume control towards VOL +  
or – on the remote control.)  
The volume will be shown in the  
display.  
To stop play, press x.  
Volume  
Control  
A long beep sounds in the headphones/  
earphones when you operate. After you stop the  
recorder, the recorder will automatically turn  
off in about 10 seconds (when using battery) or  
about 3 minutes (when using an AC power  
adaptor).  
NX  
x
., >  
Playback starts from the point you last stopped  
playing.  
To start with the first track of the disc, press N  
on the recorder or NX on the remote control  
for 2 seconds or more.  
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To  
Operation on the  
recorder  
Operation on the remote  
control  
Pause  
Press X. Press X again to  
resume play.  
Press NX.  
Press NX again to resume  
play.  
Cue to the current  
track or the previous  
track  
Press ..  
Press . repeatedly.  
Press ..  
Press . repeatedly.  
Cue to the next track  
Press >.  
Press >.  
Go backwards or  
forward while playing  
Press and hold . or >. Press and hold . or >.  
Search for a specific  
Press and hold . or >  
Press and hold . or >  
while pausing.  
position while viewing while pausing.  
a elapsed time  
(Time Search)  
Search for a specific  
track while viewing  
track numbers  
Press and hold . or >  
Press and hold . or >  
while the recorder is stopped. while the recorder is stopped.  
(Index Search)  
Cue to the beginning  
of the every 10th track  
(only during playback  
of the disc with no  
group settings1))  
Press  
+ or – button  
Remove the MD  
Press x and open the lid.2)  
Press x and open the lid.  
1) For more details, see “Using the group function” (page 39).  
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.  
If the play does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12,  
17).  
Note  
The playback sound may skip if:  
the recorder receives stronger continuous  
shock.  
a dirty or scratched MD is played.  
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Various ways of recording  
Display: A/B  
Viewing various  
information  
You can check the remaining time, track  
number, etc. when recording or during  
stop. Group-related items appear only  
when a track with group settings is played  
and then stopped.  
B
(selected  
item)  
A
B(After a  
few  
seconds)  
LapTim  
Elapsed time Track  
number  
RecRem  
Remaining  
time for  
Track  
number  
recording  
GP Rem  
Remaining  
time after  
the current  
track in a  
group  
Group  
name  
MENU  
AllRem  
Remaining  
time after  
the current  
location  
Disc name  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >)  
Note  
Depending on whether the group function is  
used or not, the operating conditions, and the  
disc settings, you may not be able to select  
certain indications or the indications may  
appear different.  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“DISP” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
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For more details about the indications in the  
display while playing, see “Viewing various  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the information you want appears in  
the display, and then press ENTER.  
Each turn changes the display as  
follows:  
LapTim t RecRem t  
GP Rem t AllRem  
Display window on the recorder  
A
B
When you press ENTER, Aand B  
appear in the display.  
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6 Press N while pressing REC •  
To start/stop recording  
in sync with the sound  
source  
T MARK.  
7 TPlhaeyrtehceosrdoeurrcsetaynodus wbyanfot rtorerceocrodridn.g.  
(Synchro-recording)  
The recorder stars recording  
automatically when it receives the  
playing sound. “REC” light up in the  
display.  
During synchro-recording, the recorder  
starts and stops recording in sync with the  
sound source. When recording from  
digital equipment (such as a CD player),  
you can omit operating both the recorder  
and the sound source, and easily make  
digital recording. You can make synchro-  
recording only when the optical cable is  
connected.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
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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.  
MENU  
REC • T MARK  
Notes  
The pause function cannot be turned on or off  
manually during synchro-recording. Press x  
to stop recording.  
Do not switch the “SYNC-R” setting while  
recording. Recording may not be done  
properly.  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
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.  
1 Make connections.  
Use the appropriate optical cable to  
suit the source equipment. Connect  
the cable firmly to the appropriate  
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.  
2 jWachkisle. the recorder is stopped, press  
MENU.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“R-SET” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“SYNC-R” appears in the display,  
and then press ENTER.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“ON” appears in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
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4 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select the desired recording mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
Long-time recording  
(MDLP)  
Recording Display  
Recording  
time3)  
Select each recording mode according to  
the recording time that you want.  
Stereo recording is possible at 2 times  
(LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal  
(stereo) recording time. Monaural  
recording at 2 times normal recording  
time is also possible.  
MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or  
LP4 mode can be played back only  
on MD players or recorders with  
monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback  
mode.  
mode1)  
window  
on the  
recorder  
SP stereo  
SP  
Approx. 80  
min.  
LP2 stereo LP2  
LP4 stereo LP4  
Monaural2) MONO  
Approx.160  
min.  
Approx.320  
min.  
Approx.160  
min.  
1) For better sound quality, record in normal  
stereo (stereo) or LP2 stereo mode.  
MENU  
2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the  
sounds from left and right will be mixed.  
3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD  
REC • T MARK  
5 Press N while pressing REC •  
T MARK.  
6 TPlhaeyrtehceosrdoiunrgcestyaortus.want to record.  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
The recorder keeps the setting of the  
recording mode when you record the next  
time.  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“R-SET” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
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3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“R-MODE” appears in the display,  
and then press ENTER.  
Audio components that support the LP2 stereo  
or LP4 stereo modes are indicated by the  
or  
logo marks.  
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Notes  
1 Make connections.  
It is recommended that you use the AC power  
adaptor for long recordings.  
Use the appropriate connecting cord  
to suit the source equipment*. When  
connecting the cable, make sure to  
insert the connectors firmly.  
When you record in LP4 mode, momentary  
noise may be produced on very rare occasions  
with certain sound sources. This is because of  
the special digital audio compression  
technology that enables a recording time 4  
times longer than normal. If noise is produced,  
it is recommended that you record in normal  
stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound  
quality.  
For details, see “Optional accessories”  
2 Press N while pressing REC •  
T MARK.  
3 TPlhaeyrtehceosrdoiunrgcestyaortus.want to record.  
Recording from a TV or  
a radio (Analog  
Recording)  
This section explains how to record from  
an analog equipment such as a cassette  
recorder, a radio, or TV.  
Adding track marks  
while recording  
You can add track marks (track number)  
while recording.  
MENU  
X
TV, Cassette  
recorder, etc.  
T MARK  
to LINE OUT jacks, etc.  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
R (red)  
L
(white)  
Adding track marks manually  
Line cable  
RK-G129/G136,etc  
1 While the recorder is recording, press  
T MARK.  
REC •  
T MARK  
N
to LINE IN  
(OPTICAL)  
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Example: Eight minutes of recording has  
been completed when the Auto Time  
Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes.  
A track mark will be added at the 8-  
minute point (after the start of recording)  
and after each 5-minute interval  
thereafter.  
Adding track marks  
automatically (Auto Time  
Mark)  
Use this feature to add track marks  
automatically at specified intervals when  
recording through the analog input  
connector. This function is convenient for  
recording long period of time, such as  
lectures, meetings, etc.  
When the time interval set for Auto  
Time Mark exceeds the elapsed  
recording time:  
The recorder adds track marks when the  
set Auto Time Mark time interval has  
elapsed.  
1 While the recorder is recording or in  
2 rPerceossrd.ing paours>e, prersespeMatEeNdlUy.  
“R-SET” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Example: Three minutes of recording has  
been completed when the Auto Time  
Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes.  
A track mark will be added at the 5-  
minute point (after the start of recording)  
and after each 5-minute interval  
thereafter.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly  
“TimeMk” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
“OFF” appears in the display.  
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4 Press > to show “ON” in the  
“T” appears after the track display on the  
recorder for track marks added by Auto Time  
Mark.  
5 dPirsepslsa.y, andotrh>en prerespseEaNteTdlEyRu.ntil  
the desired time interval appears in  
the display, and then press ENTER.  
Notes  
If you add a track mark by pressing T MARK  
or X (pause), etc, while recording, Auto Time  
Mark will begin automatically adding a track  
mark each time the selected time interval has  
elapsed.  
Pressing . or > changes the  
time setting (Time:) by 1 minute,  
within the range of 1 to 99 minutes.  
The setting will be lost when the recording  
stopped.  
To cancel Auto Time Mark  
Select “OFF” in step 4 or stop recording.  
Using Auto Time Mark to add  
track marks while recording  
When the elapsed recording time  
exceeds the time interval for Auto  
Time Mark:  
The recorder adds track marks at the point  
you set the time interval and from that  
point the recorder adds a track mark  
whenever the time interval has elapsed.  
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7 While observing the level meter in the  
display, adjust the recording level by  
pressing . or >.  
Adjusting the recording  
level manually  
The sound level is adjusted automatically  
while recording. If necessary, you can set  
the recording level manually during both  
analog and digital recording.  
Set the level so that the maximum  
input lights up the fifth segment on  
the level meter.  
If the sixth segment lights up, lower  
the level by pressing ..  
MENU  
X
fifth segment  
REC T MARK  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
Recording does not start in this step.  
If your source is an externally  
connected component, be sure to cue  
the source to the beginning of the  
material to be recorded before you  
1 While pressing X, press REC •  
T MARK.  
8 sPtraerstspXlayabgaacikn.to start recording.  
The recorder stands by for recording.  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“R-SET” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
To switch back to automatic  
level control  
Select “Auto” in step 5.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“RecVol” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Notes  
You cannot adjust the left and right channel  
levels separately.  
Once you stop recording, the recorder will  
revert to automatic recording level adjustment  
mode the next time you start a recording  
operation.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“Manual” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
To adjust the recording level manually during  
synchro-recording, do steps 1 to 7 of the  
procedure in this section with “SYNC-R” is  
set to “OFF”. Then change the “SYNC-R”  
setting to sync “ON”, and start recording  
6 Play the source.  
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Various ways of playback  
Indication: A/B  
Viewing various  
information  
You can check the track or disc name,  
track number, the elapsed playing time of  
the current track, the number of the tracks  
recorded on the MD, the group name, and  
the total number of tracks in a group.  
B
(Selected  
item)  
A
B(After  
a few  
seconds)  
LapTim  
Elapsed time Track  
number  
1 Rem  
Remaining  
time of the  
current track  
Track  
number  
MENU  
GP Rem  
AllRem  
Remaining  
time after the name  
current track  
Group  
in a group  
Remaining  
time after the  
current  
Disc name  
location  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
Note  
Depending on whether group play or normal  
play is selected, the operating conditions, and  
the disc settings, you may not be able to select  
certain indications or the indications may  
appear different.  
1 While playing, press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“DISP” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
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If you want to check the remaining time or the  
recording position while recording or in stop  
Each time you press . or >, the  
display changes as the follows:  
Display window on the recorder  
A
B
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Indication A/  
Play mode  
Selecting the play  
mode  
B1)  
1 Trk/1  
A single track is  
played once.  
You can select from various play modes  
such as repeat play, shuffle play, or  
bookmark play.  
TrPLAY/  
Bookmarked tracks  
play back in order  
of their track  
MENU  
number.  
Shuff/SHUF  
All the tracks are  
played in random  
order  
1) Group play mode (  
) appears whenever you  
play a disc with group settings. For more  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
4 Select “RepON” (playing a track  
repeatedly) or “RepOFF”.  
1 While the recorder is playing, press  
When you select “RepON”, “  
appears on Aand the playback  
repeats with the play mode selected in  
step 2.  
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > repeatedly until  
“P-MODE” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select play mode, and then press  
ENTER.  
Listening to selected tracks  
only (Bookmark Play)  
You can bookmark tracks on a disc and  
play them only. The sequence of  
Display window on the recorder  
bookmarked tracks cannot be changed.  
A
To bookmark the tracks  
1 While playing the track you want to  
bookmark, press and hold N for 2 seconds  
or more.  
Shuff  
B
Flashing slowly  
When you press >, Bchanges.  
When you press ENTER, Aappears.  
B 007  
The first track of the bookmark play is set.  
2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark other tracks.  
You can bookmark up to 20 tracks.  
Indication A/  
Play mode  
B1)  
Normal/—  
All the tracks are  
played once.  
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To play the bookmarked tracks  
Adjusting treble or bass  
(Digital Sound Preset)  
You can adjust the treble and bass to suit  
your taste. The player can store two sets  
of treble-bass adjustments, which can  
then be selected later during playback.  
1 During playback, press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“P-MODE” appears in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
TrPLAY” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
RepOFF” appears.  
4 Select “ RepON” (playing the bookmark  
MENU  
play repeatedly) or “  
RepOFF”.  
5 Press ENTER.  
The Bookmarked tracks start playing,  
starting with the smallest track number.  
To erase a bookmark  
While playing the track for which you  
want to erase the bookmark, press and  
hold N until “B. OFF” appears.  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
Note  
If you open the lid, all bookmarks are canceled.  
Selecting the sound quality  
Factory settings  
Factory settings of the Digital Sound  
Preset are as follows:  
“SOUND1”: bass +1, treble ±0  
“SOUND2”: bass +3, treble ±0  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“SOUND” appears in the display, and  
3 tPhreenssp.ress EoNr T>ER.repeatedly until  
“SOUND1” or “SOUND2” flashes in  
the display, and then press ENTER.  
To cancel Digital Sound Preset  
Select “OFF” in step 3.  
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To cancel selecting  
Press CANCEL.  
Adjusting the sound quality  
You can change the preset sound quality  
and store the results in “SOUND1” or  
“SOUND2”.  
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Settings can also be changed while playback  
is momentarily paused (X).  
If the recorder is not operated approximately  
for 3 minutes, the current setting is stored and  
the display automatically switches to normal  
playback.  
1 While playing, press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“SOUND” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Notes  
When you use the Digital Sound Preset, the  
sound may break or become distorted  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“SET” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
depending on the settings or the track. In this  
case, change the settings of the sound quality.  
Changing to another Digital Sound Preset  
during a recording operation will not affect  
the quality of recorded sound.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select “SOUND1” or “SOUND2”,  
and then press ENTER.  
The display shows the currently  
selected “BASS” sound setting.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly to  
adjust the sound level.  
Shows “ SOUND1” or “ SOUND2” is  
selected  
The sound can be adjusted in 8 steps  
(–4, –3, ...±0, ...+2, +3).  
6 Press ENTER.  
“BASS” is set and the display  
changes to “TRE” (treble) setting  
7 mProedsse.. or > repeatedly to  
adjust the sound level, and then press  
ENTER.  
“TRE” (treble) is set.  
The sound settings are saved and the  
playback display appears again.  
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Editing recorded tracks  
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, and disc name.  
Before editing  
You can edit your recordings by adding/  
erasing track marks or labeling tracks and  
MDs.  
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.  
Notes  
Premastered MDs cannot be edited.  
Close the record-protect tab on the side of the  
MD before editing.  
END SEARCH  
The recorder is recording editing results while  
“TOC Edit” is flashing in the display.  
— Do not move or jog the recorder.  
— Do not disconnect the power source.  
— The lid does not open.  
MENU  
X
Labeling recordings  
(Name)  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
You can name tracks and discs using the  
recorder’s character palette.  
Labeling  
Note  
You can label a track and a disc while the  
recorder is stopped, recording, or playing.  
Note that if you lable a track while the  
recorder is stopped, the track must be the  
currently selected.  
When you label a group, see page 43.  
Available characters  
Capital and small letters of the English  
alphabet  
Numbers 0 to 9  
! " # $ % & ( ) * . ; < = > ?  
@ _ ` + – ' , / : _ (space)  
For labeling a group, see “Labeling  
1 Press MENU.  
Maximum number of  
characters per name  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” appears in the display, and  
3 tPhreenssp.ress EoNr T>ER.repeatedly until  
“Name” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Track names, group names, and disc  
name: Approx. 200 each (containing a  
mixture of all available characters)  
Maximum number of  
characters that can be input  
per disc  
Alphanumeric characters and symbols  
only: Approx. 120 titles of about 10  
characters each (a maximum of about  
1,700 characters)  
continued  
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4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the following item appears in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
6 Repeat step 5, and then enter all  
7 cPhreasrsacEteNrsTEofRthfeorla2bseelcnoanmdes.or more.  
When labeling a  
track  
“T : Name”  
A track or disc is labeled.  
When labeling a  
disc  
“D : Name”  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
The cursor flashes in the letter input  
area and the track, group, or disc is  
ready to be labeled.  
To cancel labeling  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
Note  
When the recording is stopped while labeling a  
track or a disc during recording, or when the  
recording moves on to the next track while  
labeling a track, the input at that point is entered  
automatically.  
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The cursor flashes.  
Re-labeling recordings  
Follow the procedure of the “Labeling”  
(page 33) to relabel a name.  
5 Press VOL + or – to select a letter and  
press ENTER.  
The selected letter appears and the  
cursor moves to the next input  
position.  
The buttons used for character input  
and their functions are listed below.  
Note  
The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track  
name of more than 200 letters that was created  
by another device.  
Functions  
Operations  
To select a  
character  
Press VOL + or .  
Moving recorded tracks  
(Move)  
You can change the order of the recorded  
tracks.  
To enter a letter  
To enter a name  
Press ENTER.  
Press ENTER for 2  
seconds or more.  
To insert a blank Press END  
space before the SEARCH and press  
Note  
To move tracks in a disc with group settings,  
cursor  
VOL + at the same  
time.  
To delete a letter Press END  
SEARCH and press  
VOL – at the same  
time.  
To switch capital Press X.  
and small letters.  
To cancel  
labeling.  
Press x or MENU.  
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Example  
Move track C (track number 3) from the  
third to the second track.  
6 Press ENTER.  
The track moves to the selected  
destination track.  
For example above, “002” appears in  
the display.  
Before moving  
A
B
C
B
D
D
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
A
C
To cancel moving  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
After moving  
MENU  
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.  
Note  
4-way control key  
You cannot add a track mark on a track that has  
been checked-out from your computer.  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
1
2
3
4
5
1 While playing the track you want to  
2 mProevsse,.pressoMr >ENUr.epeatedly until  
“EDIT” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Track marking  
1
2
3
4
Track numbers increase  
The recorder plays the selected track  
repeatedly.  
4-way control key  
(., >)  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“Move” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
T MARK  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“T : Move” appears in the display,  
and then press ENTER.  
For example above, “tTr003”  
appears in the display.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select the destination track number.  
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The track numbers will change as follows:  
Dividing a track directly  
1
2
3
4
3
1 While playing or pausing an MD,  
press T MARK on the recorder at the  
point you want to mark.  
Erase a track mark  
“MK ON” appears in the display, and  
a track mark is added. The track  
number will increase by one.  
1
2
Track numbers decrease  
To add track marks while  
recording (except while  
synchro-recording)  
4-way control key (.)  
X
Press T MARK on the recorder at the  
point you want to add a track mark.  
You can use Auto Time Mark to add track  
marks automatically at specified intervals  
(except while digital recording) (page 26).  
T MARK  
1 While playing the track with the track  
Combining tracks  
(combine)  
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.  
mark you want to erase, press X to  
2 pFainudset.he track mark by pressing  
..  
For example, to erase the third track  
mark, find the beginning of the third  
track. “00:00” appears in the display.  
“MK” appears in the display for a few  
Notes  
You cannot erase a track mark on a track that  
has been checked-out from your computer.  
To combine groups or tracks in a disc with  
group settings, see page 43.  
You cannot combine tracks recorded in  
different recording mode.  
3 sPerceossndTs.MARK to erase the mark.  
“MK OFF” appears in the display.  
The track mark is erased and the two  
tracks are combined.  
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When you erase a track mark, the date, time,  
and name assigned to the mark are also erased.  
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Note  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
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 group assignment as the  
first track.  
“EDIT” appears in the display, and  
3 tPhreenssp.ress EoNr T>ER.repeatedly until  
“Erase” appears in the display, and  
4 tPhreenssp.ress EoNr T>ER.repeatedly until  
“T : Ers” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
“Erase?” and “ENTER” appear  
5 PalrteesrsnaEtNelTyEinRt.he display.  
Erasing tracks and a  
whole disc contents  
(Erase)  
You can erase unnecessary tracks or all  
tracks on a disc.  
The track is erased and the next track  
starts to play. All the tracks after the  
one erased are automatically  
renumbered.  
Notes  
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 35).  
You cannot erase tracks that have been  
checked out from your computer. You cannot  
erase an entire disc if it contains a checked-out  
track. In this case, check in the track or tracks  
to the computer.  
When you erase groups, see page 45.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
MENU  
To cancel erasing  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
4-way control key  
(., >, x)  
To erase a track  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Make sure of the track you are  
erasing.  
1 While playing the track you want to  
erase, press MENU.  
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To erase the whole disc  
You can quickly erase all the tracks and  
data of the MD at the same time.  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Be sure to check the contents of  
the disc before you erase it.  
1 Play the disc you want to erase to  
2 cPhreescskxthetocostnotpe.nts.  
3 Press MENU.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“Erase” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
6 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“D : Ers” appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
“Erase?” and “ENTER” appear  
alternately in the display.  
7 Press ENTER.  
“EDIT” appears in the display, and all  
the tracks will be erased.  
When erasing is complete, “BLANK”  
appears in the display.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
To cancel moving  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
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Using the group function  
You can create a maximum of 99 groups  
on a disc.  
What is the group  
function?  
The group function is provided to allow  
playback of discs with group settings. The  
group function is convenient for playback  
of MDs on which several albums or CD  
singles have been recorded in MDLP  
(LP2/LP4) mode.  
Note  
It will not be possible to make a group setting if  
the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc  
exceed the maximum number that can be input.  
Recording tracks using  
the group function  
What is a disc with group  
settings?  
The recorder can operate various  
functions in units of group; that is tracks  
that have been recorded on a disc as a part  
of separate groups, as shown below.  
END SEARCH  
MENU  
GROUP  
REC •  
T MARK  
Before group settings are made (normal  
play)  
Disc  
4-way control key  
(N, ., >)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 1415  
Recording a track to a new  
group  
Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1.  
Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2.  
Track 13 to15 are assigned to group 3.  
Track 6 to 7 are not assigned to a  
group.  
During recording, you can add a new  
group at the end of the currently recorded  
tracks on a disc.  
After setting the group (group play)  
Disc  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
2 EWNhDileSpErAesRsiCngH.GROUP, press REC •  
3 TPlaMyAthReKsoaunrdceNso.und.  
Group 3  
Group 1  
Group 2  
1 2345 6 7 1 2345 1 23  
A new group will be added after the  
current contents on a disc.  
Tracks that were not assigned to a group  
are treated as being part of “ Group - -” .  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
The material that was recorded up until x  
was pressed is entered as a new group.  
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Recording a track to an  
existing group  
You can add a track to an existing group.  
1 Press GROUP, and then press . or  
> until the group you want to add  
2 ParterassckNto awphpielearpsriensstihnegdRisEpClay.  
+, –  
3 TPlaMyAthReKs.ource sound.  
Playing a track in group play  
Newly recorded track is added after  
the current contents in the group.  
In group play, all groups are played in  
order, starting with group 1, followed by  
the unassigned tracks (“Group - -”).  
Playback stops after all the tracks have  
been played.  
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To add a track that is currently playing to a  
group, stop or pause playing the track first,  
and then do the procedure from step 2.  
You can set the recorder to always create a  
new group without pressing the GROUP  
button. See page 49 for details.  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“P-MODE” appears in the display,  
and then press ENTER.  
Playing groups  
The recorder can operate various  
playback with a disc which has group  
setting.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select “  
ENTER.  
Normal”, and then press  
To cue to the start of a group  
(Group Skip)  
MENU  
On the recorder  
1 Press GROUP.  
2 While “  
” flashing, press . or >.  
Pressing – button cues to the first track in the  
current group. Pressing the button again cues  
to the first track of the previous group.  
4-way control key  
(., >)  
On the remote control  
1 Press “  
”+ or –.  
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Selecting the play mode for  
group play (Group Play Mode)  
Editing groups  
The shuffle play and repeat play function  
can be used during group play mode.  
Assigning tracks or groups as  
a new group (Group Setting)  
1 Press MENU.  
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.  
2 Press . or > until “P-MODE”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
Disc  
3 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select the play mode, and then press  
ENTER.  
Track number  
Group 2  
Group 1  
After normal playback (page 30), the  
following play modes are displayed.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
Display  
Play mode  
Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new  
group  
Assigning group 1 and group 2  
to a new group  
All tracks in the groups  
play back once (starting  
(Normal  
Group Play) with the first track in  
group 1).  
, SHUF  
(In-Group  
Shuffle)  
Shuffle play starts with  
the group that is  
currently playing, and  
continues with the  
succeeding groups.  
Disc  
Group 2  
Group 1  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
4 Select “RepON” or “RepOFF”.  
” appears in the display.  
Playback repeats in the respective  
group play mode (Group Repeat  
Play).  
Group assignment of non-consecutive  
tracks is not possible (for example, track 3  
and tracks 7 to 8 cannot be assigned to a  
new group).  
Display  
Play mode  
Track numbers appear according to their  
order on the disc, not their order within  
the group.  
Repeat play of tracks  
within a group  
,SHUF  
Repeat shuffle play of  
tracks within a group  
continued  
41  
         
Notes  
5 Press . or > until the number  
of the desired last track appears in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
You can create a maximum of 99 groups on a  
disc. It will not be possible to make a group  
setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on  
a disc exceed the maximum number that can  
be input.  
This selects the last track of the new  
group.  
The tracks or groups must be sequential. If the  
desired tracks or groups are not consecutive,  
you must move them to make them  
6 Label a group (see “Labeling  
consecutive before you can assign them  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
MENU  
To cancel the operation  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
Notes  
In step 4, the first track must be either the first  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
When selecting the last track in step 5, make  
sure the track comes after the one selected in  
step 4. The last track must be either the last  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
4-way control key  
(ENTER • N, ., >, x)  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > until “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
Releasing a group setting  
3 Press . or > until “G : Set”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
MENU  
The track number of the first track  
(“STR”) appears in the display.  
4-way control key  
(., >, x)  
STR:01  
1 Select a group you want to release  
and check the contents (see “”  
4 Press . or > until the number  
of the desired first track appears in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
2 (Ppraegsse x40.)).  
This selects the first track of the new  
group.  
3 Press MENU.  
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4 Press . or > until “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
Moving a track in a disc with  
group setting  
You can move a track from one group out  
of the group or to another group. You can  
also move a track that is not belong to a  
group into an existing group.  
5 Press . or > until “G : Rls”  
appears in the display, and press  
ENTER.  
“G : Rls?” and “ENTER” appear  
alternately in the display.  
Disc  
6 Press ENTER.  
Group 2 Group 3  
Group 1  
The group setting of the selected  
group is released.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
Moving track number 2 in  
group 1 to track number 3 in  
group 2  
To cancel the operation  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
Disc  
Labeling recorded groups  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
You can label a group while the recorder  
is recording or playing a track in the  
group. You can also label a group while a  
track in the group is selected and the  
recorder is stopped.  
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3  
MENU  
1 Do the procedure of “Labeling”  
(page 33) and select “G : Name” in  
step 4, and the do steps 5 to 7.  
4-way control key  
(., >, x)  
1 While playing the track you want to  
2 Pmroevsse,.pressoMr >ENUu. ntil “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
continued  
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3 Press . or > until “Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
6 Press . or > until the number  
of the destination track (within a  
group when moving into a different  
group) appears in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
4 Press . or > until “T : Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
The selected track number appears in  
the display.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
pGP04  
5 When moving a track out of a group,  
To cancel moving  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
skip this step.  
When moving a track into a different  
group, press . or > until the  
destination group appears in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
Changing the order of a group  
on a disc (Group Move)  
MENU  
The indications will appear  
alternately as follows, for example.  
pGP04-  
4-way control key  
(., >, x)  
The destination group  
1 While playing a track within a group  
whose order you want to change,  
2 pPrreessss M.ENUor. > until “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
-001  
The number of the track within the  
destination group  
3 Press . or > until “Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
4 Press . or > until “G : Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
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5 Press . or > to select the  
destination point on the disc, and then  
press ENTER.  
5 Press . or > until “Erase”  
6 EPrNeTssE.R. or > until “G : Ers”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
appears in the display, and then press  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
The group name,“G : Ers?” and  
“ENTER” appear alternately in the  
To cancel moving  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
7 dPirsepslsaEy.NTER.  
The group is erased.  
To erase a group  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x.  
You can erase tracks in a selected group.  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Be sure to check the contents of  
the group before you erase it.  
To cancel erasing  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
Note  
You cannot erase tracks that have been checked  
out from your computer. You cannot erase a  
group if it contains a checked-out track. In this  
case, check in the track or tracks to the  
computer.  
MENU  
4-way control key  
(., >, x)  
1 Select a group you want to erase and  
check the contents (see “To cue to the  
2 (Ppraegssex40.)).  
3 Press MENU.  
4 Press . or > until “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER.  
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Other operations  
Useful settings  
The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc.  
The following table shows the menu items that you can select.  
Category  
Function  
What it does  
Site page  
General  
Beep on/off  
Turns the beep sound on or off.  
operations  
Recording  
Synchro-  
Recording  
Simplifies operations during digital  
recording.  
Long-time  
recording  
Selects the recording mode (SP, LP2, page 25  
LP4, or monaural).  
Adding track  
marks (Divide)  
Adds track marks automatically at  
specified intervals.  
Adjusting the  
Manually adjusts the recording level. page 28  
recording level  
Selecting the  
record-starting  
point  
Allows you to specify whether  
material is overwritten or not when  
recording.  
Group recording Sets the recorder to create a new  
group with each recording operation.  
Playing  
Selecting the play Selects the play mode, such as repeat page 30  
mode  
play, shufful play, etc.  
Changing the  
sound quality  
Adjust the treble and bass, and stores page 32  
two sets of treble-bass adjustment.  
Starting playback Sets the recorder to start playback or page 49  
quickly  
cue to a track quickly.  
Limiting the  
maximum  
volume  
Sets a limit on the maximum volume page 50  
to protect your hearing.  
Display  
Editing  
Viewing  
information  
Displays various information such as pages 23  
the remaining time, etc. in the display and 29  
window.  
Labeling (Name) Labels tracks, groups, or the disc.  
(track and  
disc)  
(group)  
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Category  
Editing  
Function  
What it does  
Site page  
Moving  
Changes the order of tracks or groups. page 34  
(track)  
(group)  
Erasing  
Erases tracks, groups, or the entire  
disc contents.  
(track and  
disc)  
(group)  
Assigning tracks Assigns recorded tracks or groups to page 41  
to groups a new group.  
Releasing a group Releases group settings.  
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How to use the menu items  
To set the menu items, do the following procedure.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu.  
2 Press . or > to select the item.  
3 Press ENTER to enter the selection.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.  
4-way control key  
The setting will be entered when you press  
ENTER at the last.  
MENU  
To return the preceding setting  
Press x.  
To cancel the operation while setting  
Press and hold x for 2 seconds or more.  
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Turning off the beep sound  
Creating a new group when  
recording  
You can turn on/off the beep sound on the  
recorder and the remote control.  
By pressing N while pressing REC •  
T MARK, you can set the recorder to  
create a new group automatically each  
time you record. This is convenient when  
recording several CDs in succession.  
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”  
2 S- elBeEctEPOF. F”.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
To turn on the beep sound  
Select “ON”.  
the menu and select “R-SET” -  
2 SGel-eRctECG-.ON”.  
Recording without  
To turn the setting to normal  
overwriting existing material  
Select “G-OFF”.  
If you wish to avoid recording over the  
current contents of an MD, do the  
following procedure. All new material  
will then be recorded from the end of the  
current contents. The recorder is factory  
set to record over existing material.  
Starting the playback quickly  
(Quick Mode)  
After pressing the playback button or  
cueing to the track, the playback can start  
quickly.  
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”  
2 S- elRe-cPtosFir.End”.  
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”  
2 S- elPeocwt eQrU. ICK”.  
To start recording over the  
current contents  
Display window on the recorder  
Select “FrHere”.  
z
To temporarily record without recording over  
the current contents, press END SEARCH  
before the start of recording. The recording  
will begin after the last track, even if “R-Posi”  
is set to “FrHere” (factory setting). The  
remaining recordable time on the disc will  
appear in the display when you press END  
SEARCH.  
QUICK  
To switch back to the normal  
setting  
Select “NORMAL”.  
If the group recording setting (“G-REC”) is  
set to “G-ON”, the recorder will always set to  
“Fr End”.  
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Notes  
When the power mode is set to “QUICK”, the  
power remains on within the recorder even  
when nothing appears in the display. This  
leads to a shorter battery life. For this reason,  
it is recommended that you charge the battery  
daily.  
If no recorder operation (including opening or  
closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the  
power in the recorder automatically turn off.  
For this reason, the next time you start  
playback or do another operation, the recorder  
will not respond quickly. The unit, however,  
will return to quick mode afterwards.  
Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS)  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps down the  
maximum volume to protect your ears.  
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”  
2 -SelAeVctLSON. ”.  
When you try to turn the volume too  
high, “AVLS” appears in the display.  
The volume is kept to a moderate  
level.  
To cancel the AVLS  
Select “AVLS OFF”.  
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List of menus  
Menus on the recorder  
Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you press MENU,  
items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item  
in Menu 1, and “Menu 3” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in  
Menu 2.  
Note  
Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings.  
Menu 1  
Menu 2  
Name  
Menu 3  
EDIT  
T : Name y G : Name y D : Name  
G : Set  
G : Rls  
Move  
T : Move y G : Move  
Erase  
T : Ers y G : Ers y D : Ers  
DISP  
LapTim  
RecRem (while  
recording and  
stopped)/1 Rem  
(while playing)  
GP Rem  
AllRem  
P-MODE Normal  
1 Trk  
RepOFF (factory setting) y RepON  
TrPLAY  
Shuff  
Normal  
Shuff  
OFF  
SOUND  
R-SET  
SOUND1  
SOUND2  
SET  
SOUND1 y SOUND2  
R-MODE  
RecVol  
SP (factory setting) y LP2 y LP4 y MONO  
Auto (factory setting) y Manual  
MK OFF (factory setting) y MK ON  
G-OFF (factory setting) y G-ON  
OFF (factory setting) y ON  
TimeMk  
G-REC  
SYNC-R  
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Menu 1  
Menu 2  
AVLS  
BEEP  
Menu 3  
OPTION  
OFF (factory setting) y ON  
OFF y ON (factory setting)  
FrHere (factory setting) y Fr End  
NORMAL (factory setting) y QUICK  
R-Posi  
Power  
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Power sources  
When playing  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)  
SP LP2 LP4  
Stereo Stereo Stereo  
You can use the recorder on house current  
or as follows.  
— a nickel metal hydride rechargeable  
battery NH-7WMAA  
Batteries  
— an LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry  
battery  
Nickel metal 15  
hydride  
16  
20  
rechargeable  
battery  
It is preferable to use the recorder on  
house current when recording for a long  
time. When using a battery, make sure it is  
a fully charged rechargeable battery or a  
new alkaline dry battery to prevent  
operations (e.g., recording and editing)  
from failing due to insufficient battery  
power.  
LR6 Sony  
alkaline dry  
battery  
42  
48  
56  
When to replace the batteries  
When the dry battery or rechargeable  
battery is weak, flashing r or “LOW  
BATT” appears in the display. Replace the  
dry battery or charge the rechargeable  
battery.  
The battery level indicator is approximate.  
It may be more or less than the indication  
depending on the operating condition.  
Battery life  
The battery life may be shorter due to  
operating conditions, the temperature of  
the location, or alkaline dry battery you  
use.  
When recording  
Note  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA1))  
Stop the recorder before replacing battery.  
Batteries  
SP  
LP2  
LP4  
Stereo Stereo Stereo  
Nickel metal  
hydride  
6
9
10  
rechargeable  
battery2)  
LR6 Sony  
alkaline dry  
battery3)  
10  
14  
18.5  
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 (NH-7WMAA).  
3) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA”  
alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).  
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Additional information  
On the headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
Precautions  
Do not use headphones/earphones while  
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized  
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is  
illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially  
dangerous to play your recorder at high volume  
while walking, especially at pedestrian  
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution  
or discontinue use in potentially hazardous  
situations.  
On safety  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V  
jack.  
On power sources  
Use house current, nickel metal hydride  
rechargeable battery, LR6 (size AA) battery,  
or car battery.  
For use in your house: Do not use any other  
AC power adaptor since it may cause the  
recorder to malfunction.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high  
volume. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you  
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the  
volume or discontinue use.  
Polarity of the  
plug  
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.  
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  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
recorder itself has been turned off.  
If you are not going to use this recorder for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the power  
supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery,  
rechargeable battery, or car battery cord). To  
remove the AC power adaptor from the wall  
outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull  
the cord.  
On the remote control  
The supplied remote control is designated for  
this recorder only. You cannot use the recorder  
with a remote control supplied with other  
equipment.  
Note on charging  
Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor.  
Charge the rechargeable battery at a  
temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +40° C  
(+104° F).  
Though the battery and the recorder may  
become hot during the charging procedure,  
this poses no danger.  
If you are charging the battery for the first  
time or after a long period of disuse, the  
battery may not charge up to its rated capacity.  
This is a normal characteristic. After you use  
and recharge the battery a few times, it will  
return to its normal charge capacity.  
On heat build-up  
Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used  
for an extended period of time. This, however,  
is not a malfunction.  
On installation  
Never use the recorder where it will be  
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,  
moisture or vibration.  
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.  
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On the MiniDisc cartridge  
To protect a recorded MD  
When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep  
it in its case.  
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at  
the side of the MD. In this position, the MD  
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the  
tab back so the tab is visible.  
Do not break open the shutter.  
Do not place the cartridge where it will be  
subject to light, extreme temperatures,  
moisture or dust.  
Attach the supplied MD 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  
Back of the MD  
protected.  
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 an  
MD.  
Recorded material is  
not protected.  
To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry  
cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/  
earphones or the remote control. Dirty plugs  
may cause sound distortion or intermittent  
breaks in the sound.  
Note 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.)  
Notes on battery  
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 battery  
correctly.  
Do not try to recharge dry battery.  
When the recorder is not to be used for a long  
time, be sure to remove the battery.  
If a battery leak should develop, carefully and  
thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the  
battery compartment before inserting new  
ones.  
Note on mechanical noise  
The recorder gives off mechanical noise while  
operating, which is caused by the power-saving  
system of the recorder and it is not a problem.  
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Power requirements  
Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC  
IN 3V jack:  
Specifications  
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada,  
Mexico, and Taiwan)  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm  
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 (when  
using MDW-80)  
Maximum 160 min. in monaural  
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo  
Revolutions  
380 rpm to 2,700 rpm (CLV)  
Error correction  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Models for continental  
Europe, Singapore and Thailand)  
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for Australia)  
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for China)  
230 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Models for U.K. and  
Hong Kong)  
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for Argentine)  
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other models)  
The recorder:  
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery  
NH-7WMAA 1.2V 700 mAh (MIN) Ni-MH  
LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery  
Battery operation time3)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 81.0 × 27.7 × 74.4 mm (w/h/d)  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
(31/4 × 11/8 × 3 in.)  
Mass  
Approx. 103 g (3.6 oz) the recorder only  
Sampling rate converter  
Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
Coding  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic  
Coding)  
1)The LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is used to  
connect either a digital (optical) cable or a line  
(analog) cable.  
2)The i jack connects either headphones/  
earphones or a line cable.  
ATRAC3 — LP2/LP4  
3)Measured in accordance with JEITA.  
Modulation system  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Inputs1)  
Line in:  
Optional accessories  
Optical Cable  
POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-DA12SP  
MDR-series stereo headphones/earphones*  
SRS-series active speakers  
stereo mini-jack for analog input  
(minimum input level 49 mV)  
optical (digital) mini-jack for optical  
(digital) input  
Outputs  
i: stereo mini-jack  
Maximum output level  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
2.5 mW + 2.5 mW; load impedance  
16 Ω (European models)  
5 mW + 5 mW; load impedance  
16 Ω (Other models)  
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  
Troubles and solutions  
If you find any troubles operating the recorder, follow the steps below.  
1 Check this section, “Troubles and solutions” (page 57).  
You may find the solution of your trouble on “Messages” (page 63) as well. Check the  
2 iInffyoorumcaatinonno.t solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
While charging  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The rechargeable  
battery does not  
start charging. The  
rechargeablebattery  
cannot be fully  
charged.  
• The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC  
power adaptor has been connected incorrectly.  
, Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor  
correctly.  
The recorder  
become hot during  
the charging  
• This is not a trouble and poses no danger.  
procedure.  
While recording  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The recorder  
overwrites existing  
materials when  
record.  
• The record starting-position setting (“R-Posi”) is set to  
“FrHere”.  
, Set “R-Posi” setting to “Fr End”.  
The recording starts • The group recording (“G-REC”) is set to “G-ON”. (You cannot  
from the end of the  
disc even when “R-  
Posi” is set to  
overwrite tracks when “G-REC” is set to “G-ON”.)  
, Set the group recording setting to “G-OFF” (page 49).  
“FrHere”.  
“R-Posi” (the record- • The group recording (“G-REC”) is set to “G-ON”.  
starting point) cannot  
be set to “FrHere”.  
, Set the group recording setting to “G-OFF” (page 49), and  
then set “R-Posi” to “FrHere”.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Recording cannot be • Audio sources may not be securely connected.  
done correctly.  
, Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again  
(pages 17, 19).  
• 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 (page 19).  
• 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 28).  
• The power sources was disconnected or a power outage occurred  
during recording.  
, The recording result is not recorded on the disc. Make  
recording again.  
• The premastered MD is inserted.  
, Replace to the recordable MD.  
• The remaining recordable time on the disc is 12 seconds or less  
(“FULL” appears).  
, Replace the disc.  
Recording stops  
automatically while  
recording.  
You tried to overwrite a track which is checked out from the  
computer. (Tracks that are checked out from the computer  
cannot be overwrite. The recording stops automatically.)  
, Check back the checked out track into the computer.  
, Record from the end of the disc.  
Stereo sound is heard • This is normal. During digital recording, the sound will be stereo  
in the headphones/  
earphones while  
recording in  
in the headphones/earphones, even though the recorded sound is  
monaural.  
monaural.  
Momentary noise is • Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in  
heard when  
recording.  
LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare  
occasions with certain sound sources.  
, Record in SP or LP2 mode.  
The lid does not open • The lid does not open until “Edit” disappears in the display.  
after recording.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“TrFULL” appears  
even before the disc  
has reached the  
maximum recording  
time (60, 74, or 80  
minutes) and the  
recording cannot be  
done.  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 254 tracks  
have been recorded on the disc, “TrFULL” appears regardless of  
the total recorded time. More than 254 tracks cannot be recorded  
on the disc.  
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
The remaining  
recording time does  
not increase even  
after erasing  
numerous short  
tracks.  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Tracks of under  
12 seconds (in SP stereo), 24 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or  
monaural), or 48 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode) in length are not  
counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the  
recording time.  
While playing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
An MD is not  
• Repeat play is selected.  
played normally.  
, Use MENU on the recorder to change back to the normal play.  
• Playback mode is changed.  
, Use MENU on the recorder to change back to the normal play.  
An MD is not  
played from the  
first track.  
• Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
, Press N (or NX on the remote control) for 2 seconds or  
more to start playing  
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 track under one second long.  
Sound has a lot of • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering  
static.  
with operation.  
, Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.  
The volume of the • The track was recorded in analog (When recorded in digital, the  
recorded track is  
low.  
recording level will be automatically adjusted as same as the sound  
source), or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator.  
, Use a correct connecting cord.  
• The recording level was low.  
, Adjust the recording level manually when recording.  
Volume cannot be AVLS is on.  
turned up.  
, Release AVLS settings (page 50).  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
No sound comes  
through the  
headphones/  
earphones.  
• The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected.  
, Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to the  
remote control. Plug in the plug of the remote control firmly to  
i.  
• The plug is dirty.  
, Clean the plug.  
The recorder skips • The GROUP button has been pressed (  
is flashing in the  
to several tracks  
ahead or behind  
when you press  
. or > on  
recorder.  
display).  
, The recorder returns to normal if no operation has made for 5  
seconds.  
The edited tracks  
may exhibit sound  
dropout during  
• This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The  
fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching  
because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal  
playback.  
search operations.  
R-channel sound is • R-channel sound is not output if connecting to a cassette deck or an  
not output when  
playing a track  
recorded from a  
cassette deck or an  
amplifier, or when  
listening a track  
with connected  
cassette deck or  
through an  
amplifier with a monaural cord.  
, Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. However, if the  
connected equipment is a monaural specification, R-channel  
sound will not be output even if connecting with stereo  
connecting cord.  
amplifier.  
While Editing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The lid does not  
open.  
• The power sources have been disconnected during recording or  
editing, or the battery have been exhausted.  
, Set the power sources again, or replace the exhausted battery  
with new ones.  
Editing could not • The power sources have been disconnected or a power outage  
be done.  
occurred while editing.  
, Editing result up to that point is not recorded on the disc. Do  
the editing operation again  
The tracks that are • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. To erase a track that  
checked out from  
your computer  
has been checked out from your computer, check it back in first,  
and then erase it using the SonicStage software.  
cannot be erased.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Track marks  
cannot be erased.  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the data of a  
track is fragmented, the track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds  
long (recorded in SP stereo), 24 seconds long (recorded in LP2  
stereo mode or monaural mode), or 48 seconds long (recorded in  
LP4 stereo mode) cannot be erased. 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 be • The component does not support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo.  
edited on another  
component.  
, Edit on other component that support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo.  
“TrFULL” appears • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Repeated recording  
even before the  
disc has reached  
the maximum  
track number or  
recording time.  
and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data.  
Although those scattered data can be read, each fragment is  
counted as a track. In this case, the number of tracks may reach 254  
and further recording is not possible. To continue recording, erase  
unnecessary tracks.  
While using group function  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The group  
function does not  
operate.  
• While using a disc with no group setting, an attempt was made to  
select some group-related menu.  
, Use a disc with group setting.  
A track cannot be • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. Group information  
recorded to a new  
group. A new  
group cannot be  
created.  
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, a new group cannot be created even  
though group mode is on. It is also impossible to make group  
settings at this time.  
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Others  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The recorder does • The rechargeable battery is not charged.  
not work or works  
poorly.  
, 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.  
• 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.  
, Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for  
several hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak (“LoBATT”  
flashes or nothing appears).  
, Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery with  
the new one, or connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the  
recorder.  
• The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly.  
, Insert the battery correctly.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.  
3 Connect the power source.  
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Messages  
If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.  
Error message Meaning/Remedy  
AVLS  
AVLS is set to “ON” so that the volume will not increase anymore.  
, Set AVLS to “OFF” (page 50).  
FULL  
You tried to set the 21st bookmark.  
, You can set up to 20 bookmarks. Set bookmarks within 20.  
BLANK  
BUSY  
• An MD with no recording on it is inserted.  
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).  
CannotCHG  
Edit  
You tried to charge at a place where the temperature is too high.  
, Charge the battery at a temperature of 5°C (+41°F) to +40°C  
(+104°F).  
• The MD player is recording information (track start and end  
position) from the memory to the disk.  
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player  
to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
ERROR  
FULL  
• There is an internal malfunction in the system.  
, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 62. If the  
message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
• The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds (stereo), 24  
seconds (LP2 stereo or monaural), 36 seconds (LP4 stereo), or  
less.  
, Replace the disc.  
You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track or  
disc.  
You tried to enter a total of more than 1,700 letters for track or disc  
names.  
You tried to create a 100th group.  
, You can create only up to 99 groups on a disc. Keep the group  
number within 99.  
HiDCin  
HOLD  
Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power  
adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used).  
, Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car  
battery cord.  
• The recorder is locked.  
, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder  
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Error message Meaning/Remedy  
LoBATT  
• Battery is weak.  
, Replace the dry battery (page 15).  
MEMORY  
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 CHG  
NoCOPY  
You tried to charge at a place where the temperature is too high.  
, Charge the battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +40°C  
(+104°F).  
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 26).  
NoDISC  
NoEDIT  
You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.  
, Insert an MD.  
You selected “G : Ers” with a disc without group setting.  
, You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups.  
You selected, “G : Set”, “G : Rls”, “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.  
NoMARK  
NO OPR  
You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks.  
, Set bookmarks (page 30).  
You tried to make the Auto Time Mark setting while recording  
through digital connection.  
You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording.  
NO SET  
You tried to make the following settings while recording.  
— Recording mode  
— Recording level  
— Selection of “G-REC” in menu  
— Selection of “R-Posi” during recording to a group.  
No SIG  
• The recorder could not detect digital input signals.  
, Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 19).  
PbONLY  
You tried to record or edit on a pre mastered MD (Pb stands for  
“playback”).  
, Insert a recordable MD.  
Rd ERR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Reinsert the disc.  
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Error message Meaning/Remedy  
Rec ERR  
• 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.  
SAVED  
Saving  
You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record-  
protect position.  
, Slide the tab back (page 55).  
• The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the  
memory to the disc.  
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player  
to any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
SEL GR  
You selected “G : Name”, “G : Move”, or “G : Ers” while the  
recorder is stopped or while playing 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.  
TEMP  
• Heat has built up in the recorder.  
, Let the recorder cool down.  
TOC ERR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Insert another disc.  
, If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 37).  
TrFULL  
TrPROT  
• Track number 254 has been reached.  
, Erase unnecessary tracks (page 37).  
You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing.  
, Record or edit on other tracks.  
You tried to edit a track that has been checked out from a  
computer.  
, Check the track back in to the computer and then edit.  
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Explanations  
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs  
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the  
recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog  
(line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 18) to record using  
to record using analog (line) input.  
Difference Digital (optical) input  
Analog (line) input  
Connectable Equipment with an digital (optical)  
Equipment with an analog (line)  
output jack (Cassette deck, radio,  
record player, etc.)  
source  
output jack (CD player, DVD player,  
etc.)  
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an  
optical-mini plug) (page 19)  
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs  
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 26)  
Signal from Digital  
the source  
Analog  
Even when a digital source (such  
as a CD) is connected, the signal  
sent to the recorder is analog.  
Track  
Marked (copied) automatically  
• at the same positions as the source  
(when the sound source is a CD or an  
MD).  
Marked automatically  
• after more than 2 seconds of no  
sound (page 67) or low-level  
segment.  
marks1)  
• after more than 2 seconds of no  
sound (page 67) or low-level segment  
(with a sound source other than a CD  
or an MD).  
• when the recorder is paused  
while recording.  
• when the recorder is paused (3  
seconds of no sound is encountered  
while synchro-recording)  
Recorded  
sound level  
Same as the source.  
Adjusted automatically. Can also  
be adjusted manually (Adjusting  
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital  
REC level control) (“Adjusting the  
1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (combine)”, page 36).  
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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The meaning of “no sound”  
“No sound” describes a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4.8 mV during  
analog input or less than –89 dB during optical (digital) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the  
maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)).  
Note on 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 MD by  
using the analog (line out) connections.  
Premastered software such as CDs or  
MDs.  
Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with  
analog output jacks).  
Digital recording  
Analog recording  
Home-recorded MD  
Digital recording  
Home-  
recorded  
MD  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
MD  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
MD  
Recordable  
MD  
Restrictions on the editing of tracks checked out from your  
computer  
This unit was designed so that editing functions (i.e., erasing tracks, adding track marks, and  
erasing track marks) do not function for tracks that have been checked out from your computer.  
This is to prevent the loss of check-in authorization by the checked-out tracks. To edit these  
tracks, first check them back into the computer, and then edit them on the computer.  
About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3  
This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks  
equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce  
high-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support,  
the recorder produces superior results during recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.  
Suppressing the skips of 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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Recording audio data to  
your computer  
You can record audio data to your computer from  
sources such as audio CDs and the Internet (page 76).  
Audio CDs  
Internet  
On the computer  
Listening  
You can listen to an audio CD in the CD-  
ROM drive of your computer, or audio  
data in the hard disk drive (page 83).  
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What is a Net MD?  
Net MD is a standard that enables the transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc  
device. To use this Net MD with your computer requires a software application called  
“SonicStage”.  
SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in the computer and  
functions for playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and  
transferring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer. It is an  
integrated software application with a variety of functions for enjoying music.  
Transferring audio data to  
the Net MD  
You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD  
To a Net MD  
Creating a music  
library  
Editing  
You can easily edit audio data or add  
labels from the keyboard (page 79).  
You can create a music library of your  
favorite songs on your computer.  
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Basic Operations  
Basic operational flow using the Net MD  
The following is the basic steps that you will take following the purchase of your recorder.  
Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for use of your recorder as  
a Net MD. Do the following steps, and refer to the indicated pages for details.  
1 Providing the required system  
environment.  
2 Installing the software onto your  
computer.  
3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer.  
4 Storing audio data to your computer.  
In this manual, recording from an audio CD is explained.  
5 Transferring audio data from your  
computer to an MD (Check-out).  
6 Listening to an MD.  
You can listen to audio data that have been checked out from your computer to your Net  
MD.  
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Providing the required system environment  
System requirements  
The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software  
for the Net MD.  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or Compatible  
• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher  
is recommended.)  
• Hard disk drive space1): 120 MB or more  
• RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)  
Others  
• CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)  
• Sound Board  
• USB port (supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (previously USB 1.1))  
Operating  
System  
Factory installed:  
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows  
Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second  
Edition  
Display  
Others  
High Color (16bit) or greater, 800 × 480 dots or more (800 × 600 dots  
or more is recommended)  
• Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services  
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing  
WMA files  
1)  
See page 89 for details.  
This software is not supported by the following environments:  
Macintosh  
Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional  
Windows 2000 versions other than Professional  
Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition  
Windows NT  
Windows 95  
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  
Notes  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all  
computers.  
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Installing the software onto your computer  
This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver.1.5 software supplied with your  
Net MD.  
Before installing the software  
1 Make sure to note the following before installing the software.  
Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before the installation!  
The SonicStage software may not correctly load or operate if the dedicated USB  
cable is connected to your computer during the installation.  
Close all other Windows applications before starting the installation!  
Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demand large  
amounts of system resources.  
2 Depending on the following operating system or software already installed  
on your computer, refer to the reference pages before installing the  
software.  
Windows XP  
• To install this software, you must log on with a  
user name with “Computer Administrator”.  
• If you perform the “System Restore” function in  
the Windows “System Tools” menu, the tracks  
managed by SonicStage may become corrupted  
and rendered unplayable.  
Windows Millennium Edition  
• If you perform the “System Restore” function of  
the Windows “System Tools” menu, the tracks  
managed by SonicStage may become corrupted  
and rendered unplayable.  
Windows 2000  
You must log on as “Administrator” before  
installing the software.  
OpenMG Jukebox,  
SonicStage, or SonicStage  
Premium  
• Depending on the version of your software, the  
existing software may be overwritten by the new  
version or it may co-exist with SonicStage  
Ver.1.5. As the installation process will depend  
on the version, see the reference page for details.  
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Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5  
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.  
2 Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of  
your computer.  
The setup program starts up automatically  
and the SonicStage Ver.1.5 installation  
window appears.  
3 Click to select [SonicStage 1.5].  
To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net  
MD driver.  
Click [SonicStage 1.5]  
When installing SonicStage for  
the first time  
When SonicStage, SonicStage  
Premium, or OpenMG Jukebox  
is installed on the computer  
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4 Follow the displayed instructions.  
Read the instructions carefully.  
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes,  
depending on your system environment  
5 After the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart the computer.  
Make sure to restart your computer only after  
the installation has completed.  
Was the installation successful?  
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting” (page 92).  
Notes  
Do not delete, move, or edit any of the installed folders using Explorer or any other application. Doing  
so could cause the SonicStage database to become unstable or corrupted.  
While the installation is still in progress, do not interrupt the operation or take the CD-ROM out of the  
CD-ROM drive. Doing so may render it impossible to install the software thereafter.  
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Connecting the Net MD to your computer  
After the software installation is completed, connect the Net MD to your computer.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the Net MD as well.  
1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD.  
2 Make the power source and the dedicated USB cable connections with the Net  
MD and the computer.  
AC  
power  
adaptor  
To the USB jack/  
dedicated jack  
To the USB  
connecting  
terminal  
Net MD  
devices*  
Dedicated  
USB cable  
To the DC IN  
jack  
Computer  
* If a cradle is supplied with your Net MD, connect the dedicated USB cable to the  
USB cradle and place the Net MD onto the USB cradle.  
3 Check the connections.  
When the connections have been properly  
made, “PCppMD”* appears in the display of  
the Net MD.  
*Depending on the device, “Net MD” may be  
displayed.  
Notes  
When using the Net MD connected to your computer, it is recommended that you run the recorder  
from an AC outlet. If you use a battery to run the Net MD, be sure to use a new dry cell or a fully  
charged rechargeable battery. We do not assure the results should there be a mis-operation, check-out  
failure, or destruction of audio data caused by insufficient battery power.  
When using the Net MD with the cradle, place the cradle on a stable surface so that the dedicated USB  
cable does not become detached.  
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Storing audio data to your computer  
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to the hard disk  
drive of your computer.  
The procedure in this section is used to record all tracks on an audio CD. To record only  
specific tracks from a CD, or from other sound sources, see the online help for details  
Note  
The system may malfunction if your computer changes to system suspend or hibernation mode while  
the software is playing, recording, or connecting to an external device or media* such as a Net MD.  
Make sure to disable any changes to suspend or hibernation mode. See page 89 for details.  
For this software, the word “MD” refers to the built-in MD slot on the computer, and “Device/  
Media” to a Net MD that is externally connected over a USB cable.  
Starting SonicStage  
Do one of the following:  
Double click  
([SonicStage] icon) on the computer.  
Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage].  
[All Programs] in the case of Windows XP  
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.  
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Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive  
In SonicStage Ver.1.5, the hard disk drive is called the “Music Drive”. The Music Drive  
manages all audio data stored by SonicStage.  
1 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your  
computer.  
The CD window appears in the display.  
Note  
When you record an audio CD from your CD-ROM drive for  
the first time, the “CD Drive Optimization” dialog box  
appears when you insert the audio CD. Clicking [Start]  
initiates a check of the CD-ROM drive to verify that the CD-  
ROM drive is able to perform the recording properly.  
2 Click  
.
The recording navigation window* appears in the  
display.  
The recording navigation window makes it easy to make a  
recording. Simply by doing 1, 2 and 3 in the next step,  
you can select the audio source in the left panel and the  
recording destination in the right panel.  
3 Select  
(CD) for [1 Sources] and  
(Music Drive) for [2 Targets],  
then click 3  
[Jump to Record Window].  
The display changes to the recording window.  
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4 Click  
select the recording mode.  
in the middle of the recording window and  
When recording data in LP2 mode:  
select ATRAC3 132kbps  
When recording data in LP4 mode:  
select ATRAC3 66kbps  
Click here  
5 If the list panel is not displayed, click  
.
List panels appear under the recording window. The  
contents of the audio CD appear in the left list panel.  
6 Click  
[Record All].  
Recording starts.  
Upon completion, recorded tracks appear in the right list panel.  
To stop recording  
Click  
([Stop]).  
To resume recording, click  
. When recording is resumed, it starts from the beginning  
of the track that was last stopped.  
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Labeling audio data  
After recording has completed, you can label the audio data in the Music Drive. Once  
audio data in the Music Drive is labeled, the label information will be transferred to a disc  
along with the audio data, allowing you to view the data on your Net MD.  
1 Start up SonicStage (page 76) and click  
(Music Drive).  
“All Playlists” appears and all the albums stored on the  
Music Drive appear in the Music Drive window.  
2 Double click the desired album name.  
A list of the audio files in that album appears.  
3 Click  
in the lower right part of the display.  
The editing panel appears in the display.  
4 Select an item by clicking [Title], [Album], [Artist], or [Genre], and then  
right-click and select [Rename].  
You can also click [V] at [Album] or [Artist] to display a dropdown list, and then select  
an item from the list.  
5 When the track title is highlighted, enter the text data from the keyboard.  
z
You can also import names from a database with the  
albums. See the online help for details (page 84).  
([CD Info]) button for use in labeling tracks or  
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Transferring audio data from your computer to the  
Net MD (Check-out)  
Audio data stored on the Music Drive can be transferred to your Net MD. This process is  
called “Check-out”. The number of times a track can be checked out is restricted in this  
software for the protection of copyrights (page 98).  
Playlist  
Checking out audio files to the Net MD  
This section explains how to check out all audio files in a playlist*.  
A playlist is a container that allows the stored audio files in the Music Drive to be classified by  
genre, artist, etc.  
1 Click  
to display the recording navigation window.  
2 Select  
(Music Drive) for [1 Sources] and  
(Device/Media) for [2  
Targets], then click 3  
([Jump to Record Window]).  
The display changes to the recording window.  
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3 Click  
recording mode (page 78).  
in the middle of the display and select the  
Standard transfer mode: Data are transferred in the format of the original files.  
Maximum available transfer space: All data are transferred in LP4 mode.  
SP transfer mode: All data are converted and transferred in normal stereo mode. Select  
this mode if you listen to checked-out data on equipment that does not support  
MDLP mode.  
4 If the list panel is not displayed, click  
.
A playlist appears in the display.  
5 Confirm that the audio files you are about to check out are okay for checking  
out.  
The music notations beside the track number in the left  
panel of the list represent the number of times the file  
can be checked out (e.g.  
out three more times). If  
= the track can be checked  
appears beside the track  
number, the file cannot be checked out.  
6 Click  
[Check-Out All].  
Checking out of the files starts.  
All files in the playlist are checked out to the connected Net MD.  
To cancel a check-out  
Click  
([Stop]).  
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Notes  
Once a check-out (or check-in) has started, do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable or power  
source until the check-out operation has completed. These actions may damage the data or cause the  
system to malfunction.  
Make sure not to bump the Net MD after check-out has started. If you do, the contents of the  
recording may not be stored correctly.  
Due to the limitations of the MD system, you may not be able to record the full amount of remaining  
recording time.  
Due to the limitations of the MD system, a maximum of about 1,700 characters can be stored for disc  
name, group names and track names on the disc. Take note of this fact when checking out a large  
number of tracks.  
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Listening to an MD  
You can listen to an MD on the Net MD while it is connected to your computer. When  
disconnected from your computer, the Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc  
device.  
For details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operations” section.  
Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the  
computer  
If you listen to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer, be sure to listen with  
the Net MD itself (connecting to the headphones/earphones, speakers, etc.). The MD sound  
cannot be heard from headphones/earphones that are connected to the computer.  
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the  
computer  
Listen to the MD after disconnecting the dedicated USB cable from the computer and the  
Net MD.  
Notes  
Generally, you cannot erase or divide/combine checked-out audio files. If you want to edit such files,  
check them back in first. Checked-out files can be edited on some MD devices; however, erasing a track  
will decrease the number of times the file can be checked out, and dividing or combining tracks will  
render the file impossible to check back into the computer (page 96).  
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Advanced operations  
Using other functions!  
Using the SonicStage online help  
This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStage software. However, the  
software has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations, such  
as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and  
playing in various play modes. For information and details on the various menus and  
operations, go to the online help.  
To display online help  
Click  
(help) while the SonicStage  
software is running.  
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You can display the online help by selecting the following:  
[Start]–[Programs]*–[SonicStage]–[SonicStage Help]  
[All Programs] in the case of Windows XP.  
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Viewing online help  
The Tabs  
The right side frame  
The left side frame  
Let’s find out how to use the online help first. An explanation on the use of the online help  
can also be found in the online help.  
1 Double click [Overview] in the left-hand frame.  
2 Click [About this Help file].  
The explanation will appear in the right-hand frame.  
3 Read the text.  
Scroll the display if necessary.  
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.  
Note  
In the online help, “Device/Media’ is the  
general term for external devices such as Net  
MDs, Network Walkmans (i.e., portable IC  
audio players or portable “Memory Stick”  
audio players), and MusicClips.  
Device/Media  
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Other information  
Settings and Precautions  
Settings according to OS  
The settings and precautions will differ according to the operating system being used.  
Check the items that apply to your system.  
For Windows XP users  
Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP  
To install this software, you must log on with a user name with “Computer  
Administrator”* as an attribute.  
You must log on with the user name “Administrators” or “Power Users” to use the  
SonicStage software.  
Both edition of Windows XP (Home/Professional) can be used.  
The NTFS format of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (factory  
installed) can be used only with the standard (factory) settings.  
To check whether the user name has the attribute of “Computer Administrator”  
Go to [Start]- [Control Panel]-[User Account], and then check the user name displayed on the  
window.  
When using SonicStage under Windows XP  
If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed  
by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable.  
Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files  
and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.  
For details about backup procedures, refer to online help.  
Note  
Restoring backup data requires access to the Internet. If an audio file becomes unplayable after  
restoring the system, an error dialog box may appear. If this occurs, do as instructed by the message.  
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For Windows Millennium Edition users  
When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition  
If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed  
by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable.  
Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files  
and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.  
For details about backup procedures, refer to online help.  
Note  
Restoring backup data requires access to the Internet. If an audio file becomes unplayable after  
restoring the system, an error dialog box may appear. If this occurs, do as instructed by the message.  
For Windows 2000 users  
Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows 2000  
You must log on as “Administrator” to install the SonicStage software.  
You must log on with the user name “Administrators” or “Power Users” to use the  
SonicStage software.  
Of the Windows 2000 versions, SonicStage is supported only by Windows 2000  
Professional.  
The NTFS format of Windows 2000 Professional (factory installed) can be used only  
with the standard (factory) settings.  
For Windows 98 Second Edition users  
Importing MP3 files to the computer or playing WAV files on the computer  
Microsoft Media Player version 7.0 or higher is required for importing MP3 files or  
playing WAV files. Users of earlier versions can download the most recent version from the  
Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com/).  
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For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage  
Premium installed on their computer  
Note  
Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computer.  
If tracks have been checked out from OpenMG Jukebox, an earlier version of SonicStage,  
or SonicStage Premium, it may not be possible to check those tracks back in with  
SonicStage Ver.1.5. It is recommended to check in the tracks before installing SonicStage  
Ver.1.5.  
Check the following contents before installing SonicStage Ver.1.5.  
The installation items and procedure will vary depending on the software installed on your  
computer.  
Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed  
Installed Version  
What to do  
Ver.1.0~2.1  
Install SonicStage 1.5. OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 is  
automatically uninstalled and replaced.1)  
Ver.2.2  
OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 and SonicStage Ver.1.5 can co-  
exist in the computer.  
If you install SonicStage Ver.1.5, then OpenMG Jukebox  
Ver.2.2 will be automatically upgraded to the latest version.  
1)  
Audio files recorded with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 are automatically converted to SonicStage  
Ver.1.5 files. For safety sake, it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back-up  
tool before doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver.1.5.  
Users with an earlier version of SonicStage installed  
Installed Version  
What to do  
Ver.1.0~1.5  
Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. The earlier version is  
automatically uninstalled and replaced.1)  
1)  
Audio files recorded with SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.5 are automatically converted to SonicStage Ver.1.5  
files. For safety sake, it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back-up tool before  
doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver.1.5.  
Users with a SonicStage Premium installed  
Installed Version  
What to do  
SonicStage Premium  
Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. SonicStage Ver.1.5 and  
SonicStage Premium can co-exist in the computer.  
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Precautions on the co-existence of SonicStage Ver. 1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox  
Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium  
Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is not displayed in the task tray. If it is, the Net MD may  
not be recognized by your computer.  
Audio data recorded on the computer are stored in a common file and used by both applications.  
Therefore, if you delete an audio file (e.g., one album) in one application, it will be deleted in the other  
software as well.  
Precaution on using a computer on which OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or  
SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2 is installed  
After installing SonicStage Ver.1.5, make sure you do not replace SonicStage Ver.1.5 with OpenMG  
Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2., as all audio data in the Music Drive may be lost. If you  
begin the installation of OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2 by mistake, stop the  
installation immediately.  
Note on hard disk drive space  
120 MB or more free space on the hard disk drive is required. If your computer does not  
have enough space, the software will not be properly installed. The required free space  
differs according to the version of your Windows OS, or the amount of audio files that you  
handle.  
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode  
If the computer changes to system suspend/hibernation mode during the recording of a  
CD or the checking in/out of a data file, the audio data may be lost or the computer may  
not wake up properly. The computer suspend/hibernation function should therefore be  
turned off.  
If you change the media while the computer is in system suspend/hibernation mode,  
audio data may be lost after the computer wakes up.  
If the computer changes to system suspend/hibernation mode, the computer may not  
recognize the Net MD when it wakes up. If this happens, disconnect the USB cable and  
reconnect it again.  
Backing up the audio data  
Before doing any procedure that may affect the operating system itself (such as a system  
recovery), you should back up all of your audio data with the [SonicStage backup tool]  
from the [Start] - [Programs] - [SonicStage].  
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Uninstalling the SonicStage software  
To uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below.  
For Windows XP users  
Log on with a user name with “Computer Administrator” as an attribute.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an  
administrator.  
1 Click [Start]–[Control Panel].  
The “Control Panel” window appears.  
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears.  
3 Click [Change or Remove Programs].  
4 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, and  
then click [Change and Remove].  
5 Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the “Currently Installed Programs”  
list, and then click [Change and Remove].  
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts,  
the uninstallation will be completed.  
* If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is co-existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your  
computer, and you uninstall one or the other, make sure [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1] is not  
uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications.  
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
users  
1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].  
The “Control Panel” window appears.  
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2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears.  
3 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for automatic removal, and  
then click [Add/Remove].  
4 Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the list of programs for automatic  
removal, and then click [Add/Remove].  
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts,  
the uninstallation will be completed.  
For Windows 2000 users  
Log on as “Administrator”, and then follow the instructions below.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an  
administrator.  
1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].  
The “Control Panel” window appears.  
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears.  
3 Click [Change or Remove Programs].  
4 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, and  
then click [Change/Remove].  
5 Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the “Currently Installed Programs”  
list, and then click [Change/Remove].  
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts,  
the uninstallation will be completed.  
* If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is co-existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your  
computer, and you uninstall one or the other, make sure [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1] is not  
uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications.  
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Troubleshooting  
Please do the following steps if you encounter a problem while using the SonicStage  
software. In case a message appears, it is recommended that you write it down.  
Step 1: Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.  
A variety of information can also be found in the operating procedures and “Settings and  
Step 2: Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help  
Check “Troubleshooting” under “Additional information” in the online help.  
Useful information may also be found in other sections in the online help.  
Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above  
references.  
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Computer  
• Manufacturer:  
• Model:  
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type  
Name of operating system:  
RAM capacity:  
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage and audio data)  
• Capacity of the drive:  
• Free space:  
Installed folder containing SonicStage (if other than the default folder)1)  
• Location of the installed folder:  
Version of the software (SonicStage Ver.1.5)2):  
Error Message (if one appeared):  
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)  
If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage.  
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Menu] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage  
window, or see the version information on the supplied CD-ROM.  
2)  
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If your computer does not recognize the Net MD  
• Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer?  
— If the Net MD is not firmly connected to the computer, the Net MD will not be  
recognized by your computer.  
— Reconnect the dedicated USB cable. If the computer still does not recognize the Net  
MD, disconnect the Net MD, restart the computer, and connect the dedicated USB  
cable again.  
• Is an MD inserted in the Net MD?  
Check if an MD is inserted in the Net MD.  
• If your computer does not recognize your Net MD even when the Net MD is  
connected and a disc is inserted, the Net MD driver may not be correctly  
installed.  
Go to the [USB Controller] in the Windows Device Manager window to verify that your  
Net MD is correctly recognized.  
A [!] mark in the Device Manager window indicates that your Net MD is not correctly  
recognized. Reinstall the Net MD driver.  
1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].1)  
2 Double click [System] in the control panel.2)  
3 Click the [Hardware]3) tab, and then click [Device Manager].  
The Device Manager window appears.  
1)  
In Windows XP, select [Start]–[Control Panel].  
2)  
In Windows XP, double click [System] if the control panel is in the “classic” format, or click  
[Performance and Maintenance] and then [System] if the control panel is in the “category” format.  
Depending on your system, the [Hardware] tab may not be provided. In this case, click the [Device  
3)  
Manager] tab to display the Device Manager window.  
If the installation was not successful  
• Be sure to close all Windows applications before you start the installation.  
If you start the installation while other programs are running, a malfunction may occur.  
This is especially true for programs that require large amounts of system resources, such  
as virus-check software.  
• Be sure not to connect the Net MD to your computer before you start the  
installation.  
If the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer before the installation, the  
installation cannot be done correctly. Connect the dedicated USB cable after the  
installation completed.  
• Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive space.  
120MB of free space or more on the hard disk drive is required. If your computer does  
not have enough space, the installation may not be possible.  
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• If the installation seems to be stopped  
It may take 30 minutes or more for the installation to complete, depending on your  
computer or CD-ROM drive.  
During the installation, watch out for the occurrence of any of the following problems.  
Problem  
Cause/Remedy  
The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath  
stopped before it has  
completed.  
the installation window.  
t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt]  
key. If an error message has appeared, press the [Enter]  
key. The installation will resume. If there is no  
message, the installation is still in progress. Wait a little  
while longer.  
The progress bar on the display The installation is progressing normally. Please wait.  
is not moving. The access lamp  
has not lit for a few minutes.  
• If the installation is still unsuccessful after all that you have done.  
— The installation can be done by copying all files to the hard disk as follows:  
1 Create a new folder on the hard disc.  
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver.1.5) into the CD-ROM drive.  
3 When the installation window appears, click [Exit] to cancel the installation.  
4 Right-click the start menu and start up Explorer.  
5 Select [SS15E] on the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Edit] -[Select All].  
6 Click [Edit]-[Copy to Folder] (or [Edit]-[Copy]) to copy all files to the folder that you  
created in step 1.  
7 Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, open the folder that was copied to the  
hard disk and double-click [setup.exe].  
8 When the installation window appears, follow the displayed instructions to install  
[SonicStage 1.5].  
— The installation may be done by installing the software from [Start]-[Run].  
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Information and explanations  
Net MD FAQ  
This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD.  
On the Net MD  
What is a “Net MD”?  
Net MD is a specification that allows audio data in a computer to be transferred to a  
MiniDisc through a USB cable.  
Till now, MiniDiscs could be used to record only analog sources (through a microphone or  
analog input) or PCM sources such as CDs. Recording audio files on a computer was  
impossible. However, thanks to SonicStage and other music management software based  
on such copyright protection technology as “OpenMG”1) and “MagicGate”2), conversion  
of audio files to the ATRAC or ATRAC33) format used on MDs became possible, enabling  
the recording of computer files to MDs.  
1)  
Copyright protection technology for managing audio data recorded on computers, etc.  
Technology for verifying the copyright-protection status of audio data in check-out/check-in  
2)  
operations between a computer and a Net MD device.  
File type for recording to an MD.  
3)  
How does the SonicStage software make using MDs more convenient?  
It allows you to record audio data from your computer to your MD.  
Editing operations are easily done using on-screen operations.  
— Labeling: Allows use of keyboard for easy labeling of contents.  
— Moving tracks or groups: Allows tracks or groups to be moved simply by dragging  
and dropping. Track movements are easy to see.  
— Group settings: Groups are easy to create or release.  
These operations can be used to edit tracks on a disc in the Net MD. If you want to edit  
the contents of an MD, connect the Net MD to your computer, and edit the tracks in the  
SonicStage Device/Media window.  
Can tracks recorded on the Net MD be checked in to a computer?  
No, they cannot.  
Audio data that was originally checked out from a computer can only be checked back into  
the same computer. Tracks that are recorded on the Net MD using a microphone or through  
an analog or digital connection cannot be transferred to the computer or copied.  
Computer k MiniDisc : OK.  
MiniDisc k Computer : OK only for tracks originally checked out from the computer.  
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On Editing  
Can checked-out tracks be edited on the Net MD?  
Things you can do on the Net MD:  
— Label contents.  
— Assign or release groups  
— Move tracks or groups.  
Things you cannot do on the Net MD:  
— Add track marks (divide)/erase track marks (combine).  
— Delete tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents.  
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On copyright protection  
The OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the  
copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and  
stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.  
* The copyright protection technology of this software conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Music  
Initiative) specifications.  
This software places some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights.  
You can check in audio files only to the same computer from which they were checked out.  
They cannot be copied or checked in to other computers.  
You can check-in audio files  
only to the computer which  
they were checked out.  
Check-out can  
be made for  
three times.  
You cannot copy or  
move audio files to  
another computer.  
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Restrictions on audio content  
High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services  
on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution,  
some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback. For  
example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited. In such cases,  
checking out of the audio contents may not be possible.  
Depending on the contents, some audio data that could be checked out are subject to  
editing restrictions on the Net MD; e.g., audio contents cannot be erased or track marks  
cannot be added or erased.  
It is not possible to check in tracks other than those that were checked out from your  
computer (for example, tracks recorded using a microphone or through analog or digital  
connection).  
Features by copyright protection by OpenMG  
The SonicStage software features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed  
by Sony to protect music copyrights. OpenMG uses high-level cryptographic technology to  
protect music contents with computers.  
Users should be aware of the restrictions described below.  
Music recorded on the hard disk using the SonicStage software cannot be played when  
copied to other computers.  
Installation of the same SonicStage software to other computers is not permitted.  
Usage Rules  
If Usage Rules are included in the music by way of the copyright holder or the distributor,  
operation will be restricted to use permitted by the Usage Rule. For music, such as  
compact discs, that does not contain a Usage Rule, the Default Usage Rule of SDMI will  
apply. This Default Usage Rule states that one file can be checked out up to three times  
only.  
On music contents that are not compatible with the SonicStage software  
Under the supervision of SDMI, this software prohibits recording of music with a copy  
prohibition signal.  
Upgrading SonicStage software  
This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony  
and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions  
may become unavailable. Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user  
expense.  
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Glossary  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression  
technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.  
The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio  
CD, resulting an increased data capacity for the media.  
“Check-In /Check-Out”  
Check-out is to transfer music files from a personal computer to an external device/media  
(such as a Network Walkman). Returning checked-out music files to the same computer is  
to check in. (You cannot move checked-out music files to another computer.)  
You can check out a music file, check it back in, and then check it out again an infinite  
number of times. The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be  
checked out at one time. OpenMG employs a method whereby three copies of a song can  
be checked out simultaneously, while the fourth copy is maintained as a master on your PC.  
Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service  
EMD is a website that distributes music files which are available for purchase.  
MP3  
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, is a standard for audio file compression  
determined by the Motion Picture Experts Group, an ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization) working group. It enables compression of audio files to about 1/10 of the  
data size of a standard compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed, there  
are various encoders/decoders that are compliant with this standard, including freeware that  
is available for no charge. The MP3 standard is therefore widely used in the computer field.  
Music Drive  
Music Drive is a music database for managing audio data on a computer. In Music Drive,  
audio files can be managed along with such information as artist names, track names, and  
CD jacket images, or can be combined and categorized in different playlists.  
OpenMG  
Copyright protection technology for the import and management of musical content from  
distribution services or CDs. By using software that are compliant with OpenMG, audio  
contents can be encrypted before storage on a hard disk drive to allow playback of those  
audio files on that computer. OpenMG also prevents the unauthorized distribution of the  
contents via the Internet or other networks.  
Playlist  
A playlist is like a container that can be used to hold and categorize files stored in Music  
Drive. For example, by making a “jazz” playlist and then putting your favorite jazz tracks  
into the playlist, you can play all of the tracks repeatedly or check them all out at the same  
time.  
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Recording mode (Bit rate)  
This is a measure of data volume per second. The rate is expressed in bps (bits per second).  
In SonicStage, the bit rate can be selected for recording an audio CD or converting MP3  
and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format from among three rates: 132 kbps, 105  
kbps or 66 kbps. In the case of 105 kbps, 105,000 bits of information is processed per  
second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play the  
music. Thus, 105 kbps data produces better sound quality than 66 kbps data, and 132 kbps  
data provides better sound quality than 105 kbps data. However, audio files in formats such  
as MP3 have different encoding methods, and so the sound quality is not determined by the  
bit rate alone.  
SDMI  
SDMI, which stands for Secure Digital Music Initiative, is a forum that consists of over  
130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content, computers, and consumer  
electronics. It is dedicated to the development of integrated copyright protection  
technology that can be used worldwide.  
SDMI is working to create a framework for preventing the improper usage of audio files  
and to promote legal music distribution services. The copyright protection technology  
OpenMG is based on the SDMI standard.  
Windows Media Audio  
This is an audio compression technology that includes the management system called  
“Windows Media Rights Manager”.  
Windows Media Technology  
This is a technology that includes a contents management system called Windows Media  
Rights Manager which encrypts contents and distributes music contents along with their  
conditions for usage, distribution, etc. Audio files supporting Windows Media  
Technologies (WMT) downloaded via EMD* can be imported into and managed by  
OpenMG Jukebox.  
* EMD may not be available in certain areas of the world.  
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Index  
A
G
Accessories  
G-PROTECTION 67  
Group  
optional 56  
supplied 11  
erasing 45  
moving 44  
ATRAC3 96, 100  
Audio CD 68, 77  
Auto Time Mark 26  
AVLS 50  
play 40  
recording 39  
releasing 42  
setting 41  
B
skip 40  
Group Program Play 41  
back up 89  
Bookmark  
H
add 30  
play 31  
hard disk  
free space 71, 89  
C
storing 77  
I
CD-ROM 71  
Charging 16  
Check-in 96, 100  
Checking  
Installing 73  
L
Labeling  
playing position 29  
remaining time 23, 29  
Check-out 80, 96, 100  
a disc 33  
tracks 33  
labeling 79  
M
Cleaning 55  
Combining tracks 36  
Connecting 75  
Manual recording 28  
MDLP 25  
Menus 51  
Move  
groups 43  
tracks 34  
MP3 100  
analog 26  
digital 19  
when charging 16  
copyright protection 98  
D
delete (software) 90  
Device/Media 80, 85  
Divide  
Music Drive 77, 100  
N
Name  
directly 36  
rehearsal 36  
DSP TYPE-S 67  
a disc 33  
groups 43  
tracks 33  
E
Net MD 67, 69, 96  
EMD services 100  
Erasing  
Net MD driver 94  
No sound 67  
a whole disc 38  
groups 45  
tracks 37  
O
Online help 84  
OpenMG 100  
OpenMG Jukebox software 72, 88  
102  
 
P
Play mode  
groups 40  
tracks 30  
Playlist 80, 100  
Q
Quick mode 49  
R
Recording  
analog 26  
digital 18  
level 28  
MDLP mode 25  
without overwriting tracks 49  
Recording mode (Bit rate) 78, 81, 101  
Recording navigation window 77  
Relabeling 34  
S
SDMI 101  
SonicStage Premium 72, 88  
SonicStage software (earlier version) 72, 88  
start (software) 76  
Synchro-recording 24  
System environment 71  
System limitations 71  
T
Track mark  
Add (Divide) 35  
Erase (Combime) 36  
Transferring  
to the computer 76  
to the Net MD 80  
U
Uninstalling  
Windows 2000 91  
Windows 98 Second Edition 90  
Windows Millennium Edition 90  
Windows XP 90  
USB  
cable 11  
W
Windows 2000 91  
Windows 98 Second Edition 90  
Windows Millennium Edition 90  
Windows XP 90  
WMA 101  
WMT 101  
103  
*
3
2
4
9
5
1
0
1
3
*
(1)  
Printed in Malaysia  

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