3-266-437-11(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Player
Operating Instructions
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
trademark of Sony Corporation.
is a
MZ-NF520D
© 2004 Sony Corporation
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MZ-NF520D
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Net MD,
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• Operation of this player with software
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CD and music-related data from
Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2003
Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR Client
Software, copyright 2000-2003
Notes
Gracenote. This product and service may
practice one or more of the following U.S.
Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680;
#6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,
#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593 and
other patents issued or pending.
• The recorded music is limited to private use
only. Use of the music beyond this limit
requires permission of the copyright holders.
• Sony is not responsible for music files that
cannot be saved on your computer due to
unsuccessful recording from a CD or from
music downloading.
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logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
On the battery
• When you replace the battery, be sure
to use a new one.
• If “LoBATT” appears even once in
the display, replace the battery.
Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
Player Operation
Playing groups ......................................................................................25
Repeat play for the selected group play mode
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Presetting radio stations ....................................................................... 35
Precautions ........................................................................................... 36
Specifications ....................................................................................... 38
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Software Operation
Importing audio data .............................................................................51
Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to
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Before using this product
This manual explains the player operations and the installation and basic use of the
supplied software.
For details on the various operations, refer to the pages indicated below.
When using the player
Player Operation (pages 11 to 42)
Troubleshooting and explanations (page 39)
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the player, and
their solutions.
When using the Net MD (the player) connected to your computer
SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software.
Other information (page 61)
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the supplied SonicStage
software, and their solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers.
SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help
This is a help that you can view on your computer screen.
Refer to Help for details on the use of the software. To display
• 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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Looking at the controls
Front of the player
3
4
5
1
2
6
7
8
A Display window
D MENU button
B VOLUME +* and – button
E GROUP button
F USB jack
∗ The VOLUME + button has a tactile
When connecting to your computer,
connect the dedicated USB cable to
this jack.
dot.
C 4-position control key
ENTER/NX (enter/play/pause)*
. and > (search/AMS)
x/CANCEL (stop/cancel)
G HOLD switch
H i (headphones/earphones) jack
∗ The ENTER/NX button has a tactile
dot.
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Back of the player
2
3
1
A OPEN button
C Battery compartment lid
B Hand strap hole
Use the hole to attach your own strap.
The display window of the player
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1
2
3
5
6
7
8
A Disc indication
H Character information display
Displays the track names, elapsed
time, etc.
B Group mode indication
Lights up when group mode is on.
C Track number display
D Battery level indication
Shows approximate battery condition.
E Play mode indication
Shows play mode of the MD.
F SOUND indication
G Disc, group, track indication
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The headphones/earphones with a remote control
F
G
A
H
I
J
K
B
C
D
E
A VOL +, – buttons
F RADIO ON/OFF button
Press to turn on or off the radio.
G Clip
Press to adjust the volume.
B Jog lever (. • NX/ENT • >,
TUNE – • BAND • TUNE +)
H HOLD switch
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry
the player, use this function.
NX/ENT (to press): play, pause,
enter
.(to slide towards): REW
> (to slide towards): FF
I DISPLAY button
BAND (to press): select a band
TUNE – (to slide towards): tune
backward
J P-MODE/
button
K SOUND button
TUNE + (to slide towards): tune
forward
C Display window
D x (stop) button
E
(group) +, – buttons
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The display window of the remote control
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A Disc indication
E SOUND indication
F Battery level indication
B PRESET indication
C Character information display
D Play mode indication
G Track number/Band/Preset number
display
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Getting started!
1
Insert an alkaline dry battery.
E
e
Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
dry battery minus end first.
Slide to open the battery
compartment lid.
Close the lid.
When to replace the battery
You can check the battery condition through the battery indicator while using the player.
Battery power decreasing
r
Weak battery
r
The battery has gone out.
“LoBATT” flashes in the display, and the power goes off.
Battery life1)
When
SP Stereo
LP2 Stereo
LP4 Stereo
playing2)
Approx. 36 hours Approx. 42.5 hours Approx. 48 hours
transferring audio data
from the computer3)
55 tracks (of about 230 tracks (of about 325 tracks (of about
5 minutes each)
5 minutes each)
5 minutes each)
1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).
2) Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standard.
3) The numbers of tracks that can be transferred differs according to the computer’s operating
environment.
When
FM
TV/Wb(weather)(USA model only)
using the radio
Approx. 18.5 hours
Approx. 17 hours
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Notes
• Disconnect the dedicated USB cable before replacing the dry battery.
• The battery life may be shorter than that specified, depending on the operating conditions, the
temperature of the location, and varieties of batteries.
• When you replace the battery, be sure to use a new one.
• If “LoBATT” appears even once in the display, replace the battery.
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Make connections and unlock the
controls.
1 Connect the headphones/earphones
2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of
the arrow indicated on the player
with the remote control to i.
(HOLD .) to unlock the control.
HOLD
to i
Connect firmly.
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Playing an MD right away!
1
Insert an MD.
1 Press OPEN to open the lid.
2 Insert an MD to the direction of the
arrow with the label side facing front,
and press the lid down to close.
2
Play an MD.
1 Press NX on the player.
(Press the jog lever (NX) on the
remote control.)
4-way control key
(NX, ., >, x)
2 Press VOLUME + or – to adjust the
volume.
VOLUME +, –
(Press VOL + or – on the remote
control.)
The volume will be shown in the
display.
VOL +, –
To stop play, press x.
After you stop the player, the player will
automatically turn off in about 10 seconds.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped
playing.
To start with the first track of the disc, press
NX on the player or the jog lever (NX) on
the remote control for 2 seconds or more.
Jog lever
(NX,
.,
x
>)
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To
Operation on the player
Operation on the remote
control
Pause
Press NX. Press NX again Press the jog lever (NX).
to resume play.
Press the jog lever (NX)
again to resume play.
Cue to the current
track or the previous
track
Press ..
Press . repeatedly.
Slide the jog lever towards
.. Slide the jog lever
towards . repeatedly.
Cue to the next track
Press >.
Slide the jog lever towards
>.
Go backwards or
forward while playing
Press and hold . or >. Slide and hold the jog lever
towards . or >.
Search for a specific
Press and hold . or >
Slide and hold the jog lever
towards . or > while
pausing.
position while viewing while pausing.
a elapsed time
(Time Search)
Search for a specific
track while viewing
track names and
numbers
Press and hold . or >
while the player is stopped.
Slide and hold the jog lever
towards . or > while the
player is stopped.
(Index Search)
Cue to the beginning
Press GROUP, and then press Press
+ or – button
of the every 10th track . or >.
(only during playback
of the disc with no
group settings1))
Remove the MD
Press x and open the lid.2)
Press x and open the lid.
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
Suppressing the skip of the sound (G-PROTECTION)
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance
than that of existing players in order to allow the player to be used while jogging.
Note
The playback sound may skip if:
• the player receives stronger continuous shock.
• a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.
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• The MZ-NF520D supports DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3. It thus allows you to enjoy TYPE-S
high-quality sound from MDs recorded in MDLP mode on TYPE-S-equipped MD decks, etc.
• The player can play the track recorded by 2 × or 4 × long playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Normal stereo
playback, LP2 stereo playback, LP4 stereo playback or monaural playback is automatically selected
to match the audio source.
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Listening to the radio
You can listen to the FM broadcast through the built-in digital tuner in
the remote control. With the USA model, you can also listen to TV
and weather broadcasts.
Controls on the player cannot be used to operate the tuner.
1
Turn on the radio.
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
The radio turns on.
If “PRESET” is displayed, press P-
MODE/
the display.
to make it disappear from
RADIO ON/OFF
2 For the USA model, press the jog lever
P-MODE/
SOUND
VOL +, –
repeatedly to select the band.
Jog lever
(BAND, TUNE –,
TUNE +)
Each time you press the jog lever, the
indication changes as follows:
“FM”t“TV”t“Wb”(weather)
For the Canadian model, only the FM
band can be received. You cannot
select other bands.
x
3 Slide the jog lever towards TUNE + or
TUNE – repeatedly to tune in the
desired radio station.
4 Press VOL +, – to adjust the volume.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF or x.
To tune in a station quickly
(FM only)
In step 3, slide and hold the jog lever until
the frequency indication begins to change.
The remote control automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops when it
finds a clear station.
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To improve the broadcast
reception
Extend the headphones/earphones cord, which
act as the FM antenna.
If an FM broadcast is hard to
tune in
Press SOUND repeatedly until “Local”
appears in the display. The noise will be
reduced.
When you cannot operate the
radio
Make sure the remote control is not
Notes
• The radio will not operate if the remote
control is not connected to the player.
• The volume of radio and MD can be adjusted
individually using the supplied remote
control.
• Playback stops when you use the radio.
• Do not place the remote control close to
another electronic device, such as the player
itself, another radio, a TV, a mobile phone, or
a computer, as this may cause noise in the
reception.
• When you use the radio, it is recommended
that you use a new dry battery since more
power is consumed by the radio than by MD
playback.
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Various ways of playback
Notes
In this section, the operation using the
remote control is mainly explained. For
details on operations done on the player,
see the pages indicated for each operation.
• 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 differently.
• During playback, the track mode appears
momentarily, and is then replaced by the
elapsed time of the current track.
Viewing various
information
For the player operation, see page 33.
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.
Selecting the play
mode
You can select from the various play
DISPLAY
modes using the P-MODE/
button.
P-MODE/
1 While playing, press DISPLAY.
Jog lever
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes as follows:
1 Press P-MODE/
repeatedly.
Display window on the remote control
Each time you press the button, the
play mode changes as follows:
A
B
Display window on the remote control
Play mode indication
Display: A/B
A
B
Track number
Track number
The elapsed time
Track name
Indication1) Play mode
The number of
total tracks in the
group
Group name
(none)
All the tracks are
(normal play) played once.
1 (single-track A single track is played
play)
The number of
total tracks
Disc name
once.
SHUF
All the tracks are
Track number
Track mode
(shuffle play) played in random order.
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1) Group play mode (
play a disc with group settings. For more
details, see “Selecting the play mode for group
) appears whenever you
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.
For the player operation, see page 30.
Playing a track repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can use the repeat function for
normal play, single-play, and shuffle play
mode.
SOUND
1 During playback in the selected play
mode, press and hold P-MODE/
for 2 seconds or more.
Jog lever
appears in the display.
To cancel repeat play
Press and hold P-MODE/ for 2 seconds
or more.
Selecting the sound quality
Factory settings
Factory settings of the Digital Sound
Preset are as follows:
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By pressing P-MODE/
button during repeat
play, you can change the play mode to be used
with repeat play.
• “SOUND1”: bass +1, treble ±0
• “SOUND2”: bass +3, treble ±0
For the player operation, see page 30.
1 Press SOUND repeatedly to select
“SOUND1” or “SOUND2” in the
display.
To cancel Digital Sound Preset
Select “OFF” in step 1.
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4 Press the jog lever to enter.
Adjusting the sound quality
The sound settings are saved and the
playback display appears again.
You can change the preset sound quality
and store the results in “SOUND1” or
“SOUND2”.
To cancel the setting
Press SOUND repeatedly until nothing
appears in the display in step 1.
1 Press SOUND repeatedly to select
“SOUND1” or “SOUND2”.
To cancel the procedure
Press and hold the DISPLAY button or x
button for 2 seconds or more.
For the player operation, see page 31.
2 During playback, press SOUND for 2
seconds or more.
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The player changes to B (bass) setting
mode. Pressing jog lever changes the
player to T (treble) setting mode.
• Settings can also be changed while playback
is momentarily paused (X).
• If the player is not operated approximately for
3 minutes, the current setting is stored and the
display automatically switches to normal
playback.
Note
When you select bass-setting mode,
“B” appears. When you select treble
setting mode, “ T” appears.
When you use the Digital Sound Preset, the
sound may break or become distorted
depending on the settings or the track. In this
case, change the settings of the sound quality.
3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly to
adjust the level.
Example: While adjusting the bass
The cursor moves.
(Position: –2)
–4
+3
±0
The sound can be adjusted in 8 steps
(–4, –3, ...±0, ...+2, +3).
To switch “B” (bass) and “T”
(treble):
Press the jog lever.
To switch “SOUND1” and
“SOUND2”:
Press SOUND.
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Using the group function
Note
The player does not support the recording of
group settings on the player. Use the supplied
SonicStage software to assign tracks to group.
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.
MENU
GROUP
What is a disc with group
settings?
The player can operate various functions
in units of group; that is tracks that have
been recorded on a disc as part of separate
groups, as shown below.
ENTER/NX,
., >, x/
CANCEL
Before group settings are made
Disc
Playing groups
The player can operate various playback
with a disc which has group setting.
This section explains the operations that
are done on the remote control. For details
on operations on the player, see page 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 1415
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 assigned to no group.
m
P-MODE/
After setting the group (group play)
Disc
Jog lever
+, –
Group 1
Group 2 Group 3
1 2345 6 7 1 2345 1 23
Tracks that were not assigned to a group
are treated as being part of “ GP --” .
You can create a maximum of 99 groups
on a disc.
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Playing a track in group play
Repeat play for the selected
group play mode
(Group Repeat Play)
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.
1 During playback in the selected group
mode, press and hold P-MODE/
for 2 seconds or more.
1 During playback, press P-MODE/
“
” appears in the display.
repeatedly until “
display.
” appears in the
Playback repeats in the respective
group play mode.
Display
Play mode
To cue to the start of a group
(Group Skip)
Repeat play of tracks
within a group
1 During playback, press
+ or –.
Pressing – button cues to the first track
SHUF
Repeat shuffle play of
tracks within a group
in the current group. Pressing the button
again cues to the first track of the previous
group.
For the player operation, see page 30.
Selecting the play mode for
group play (Group Play Mode)
The shuffle play and repeat play function
can be used during group play mode.
1 Press P-MODE/ repeatedly.
following play modes are displayed.
Display
Play mode
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.
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Other Operations
Useful settings
The player has various useful functions for playback.
The following table shows the functions that you can select. Some items can be set by
menu operations on both the player and the remote control, while others can be set with the
buttons on the remote control.
Operation
Category
Playing
Function
What it does
Site page
Selecting the
play mode
Selects the play mode,
such as repeat play,
shuffle play, etc.
player
remote
control
Changing the
sound quality
Adjust the treble and
bass, and stores two sets
of treble-bass adjustment.
player
remote
control
Starting
playback
quickly
Sets the player to start
playback or cue to a track
quickly.
player
remote
control
Limiting the
maximum
volume
Sets a limit on the
maximum volume to
protect your hearing.
player
remote
control
Display
Viewing
information
Displays various
player
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information such as the
remaining time, etc. in
the display window.
remote
control
This section mainly explains the settings made by menu operations on the player.
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List of menus
Menus on the player
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 settings.
Menu 1
Menu 2
LapTim
T:Name
G:Name
D:Name
T–MODE
Menu 3
DISP
—
—
—
—
—
P-MODE Normal
RepOFF (factory setting) y RepON
1 Trk
Shuff
Normal
Shuff
OFF
SOUND
OPTION
—
SOUND1
SOUND2
SET
—
—
SOUND1 y SOUND2
OFF (factory setting) y ON
NORMAL (factory setting) y QUICK
AVLS
Power
Menu on the remote control
Menu 1 Menu 2
Functions
OPTION AVLS
AVLS OFF (factory setting) y AVL S ON
PowerMode
NORMAL (factory setting) y QUICK
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How to use the menu items
To set the menu items, do the following procedure.
On the player
4-position control key
1 Press MENU to enter the menu.
2 Press . or > to select the item.
3 Press ENTER to enter the selection.
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.
DISPLAY
On the remote control
You can set only the “OPTION” menu.
1 Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more
to enter the menu.
2 Press the jog lever.
3 Slide the jog lever to select the item.
4 Press the jog lever to enter the selection.
Jog lever
The setting will be entered when you press the
jog lever at the last.
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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B lights up when you press ENTER/
Selecting the play mode
NX.
For details and remote control operation,
1 While the player is playing, enter the
2 mSeelnecutatnhde sdeelseicretd“Pp-lMayOmDoEd”e..
Display B Play mode
Each time you press >, the display
item indicated by A changes as
follows:
Repeat play of all tracks
1
Repeat play of a selected
track
Pressing ENTER/NX while A is
flashing causes the play mode to
enter.
SHUF
Repeat shuffle play of all
tracks
Pressing > repeatedly changes A.
To cancel the procedure
Press MENU.
To return the preceding
settings
Press x/CANCEL.
Display A1) Play mode
Playing a track in group play
Normal
(normal play)
All the tracks are
played once.
1 Trk
(single-track
play)
A single track is played
once.
play mode”, page 30) and select
“
To cue to the start of a group (Group
Skip)
Shuff
(shuffle play)
All the tracks are
played in random order.
1 Press GROUP.
1) Group play mode (
play a disc with group settings. For more
details, see “Playing a track in group play”
) appears whenever you
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.
3 Press . or > repeatedly until
“RepOFF” or “RepON” (playing a
track repeatedly) appears in the
display, and then press ENTER/NX
to enter the selection.
For the remote control operation, see
If you select “RepON”, “ ” appears
on B and the playback repeats with
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Selecting the play mode for
group play (Group Play Mode)
3 Press . or > repeatedly to
adjust the sound level.
Shows “ SOUND1” or
“ SOUND2” is selected
following play modes appears after
normal play.
Display
Play mode
, Normal All tracks in the groups
The sound can be adjusted in 8 steps.
(–4, –3, ...±0, ...+2, +3)
(Normal
play back once (starting
Group Play) with the first track in
group 1).
4 Press ENTER/NX.
, Shuff
(In-Group
Shuffle)
Shuffle play starts with
the group that is
currently playing, and
continues with the
succeeding groups.
“BASS” is set and the display
changes to “TRE” (treble) setting
mode.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to
adjust the sound level, and then press
ENTER/NX to enter the selection.
2 Select “RepON” or “RepOFF”.
For the remote control operation, see
“TRE” (treble) is set.
The sound settings are saved and the
playback display appears again.
Adjusting treble or bass
(Digital Sound Preset)
To cancel the procedure
Press MENU.
Selecting the sound quality
To return the preceding
settings
Press x/CANCEL.
1 Enter the menu and select “SOUND”
- “SOUND1” or “SOUND2”.
For the details and the remote control
operation, see page 23.
To cancel Digital Sound Preset
Select “OFF”.
Adjusting the sound quality
1 Enter the menu and select “SOUND”
2 -Pr“eSsEsT.”. or > repeatedly until
“SOUND1” or “SOUND2” appears
in the display, and then press ENTER/
NX.
The display shows the currently
“BASS” sound setting.
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Notes
Starting the playback quickly
(Quick Mode)
• When the power mode is set to “QUICK”, the
power remains on within the player even when
nothing appears in the display. This leads to a
shorter battery life.
• If no player operation (including opening or
closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the
power in the player automatically turn off. For
this reason, the next time you start playback or
do another operation, the player will not
respond quickly. the unit, however, will return
to quick mode afterwards.
After pressing the playback button or
cueing to the track, the playback can start
quickly.
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”
- “Power”(“PowerMode” on the
2 rSeemleoctte“cQoUntIrColK).”.
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
Display window on the player
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function sets a maximum volume
level to protect your ears.
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”
Display window on the remote control
2 -Se“lAeVctL“SO”N. ”.
When you try to turn the volume too
high, “AVLS” appears in the display.
The volume is kept to a moderate
level.
To switch back to the normal
setting
Select “NORMAL” in step 2.
To cancel the AVLS
Select “OFF” in step 2.
To cancel the procedure
Press MENU.
To cancel the procedure
Press MENU.
To return the preceding
settings
Press x/CANCEL.
To return the preceding
settings
Press x/CANCEL.
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Notes
Viewing various information
• Depending on the group settings, the
operating conditions and the disc settings, you
may not be able to select certain indications or
the indications may appear differently.
• The “T–MODE” indication appears only
during playback. It appears for a few seconds,
and is then replaced by the elapsed time of the
current track.
A
B
C
For the details and the remote control
operation, see page 22.
Track number
—
The elapsed
time
Track number
Track name
The number of GP
total tracks in
the group
Group name
The number of
total tracks
Disc name
Track number
—
Track mode
1 While playing, enter the menu and
2 sSeelleecctt“tDheISinPf”o.rmation you want.
Each time you press . or >, the
display changes as the follows:
Display
Meaning
LapTim
The elapsed time of the
current track
T:Name
G:Name
D:Name
T–MODE
Track name
Group name
Disc name
Indicates the recording
mode selected on the MD
player used; i.e., “SP”,
“LP2”, “LP4”, or
“MONO”.
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Various way to use the radio
6 Press the jog lever to enter the
Presetting radio
stations
For the USA model, up to 41 radio
stations can be preset, 30 for FM, 7 for
TV, and 4 for Wb (weather).
selection.
A long beep sounds in the
headphones/earphones. “PRESET”,
“M”, and preset number disappear in
the display.
For the Canadian model, up to 30 FM
stations can be preset.
Listening to the preset
radio stations
You can simply tune the station by
selecting the preset number.
RADIO ON/OFF
P-MODE/
RADIO ON/OFF
Jog lever
(BAND, TUNE –, TUNE +)
P-MODE/
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the
radio.
Jog lever
(BAND, TUNE –, TUNE +)
If “PRESET” is displayed, press P-
MODE/
to make it disappear from
the display.
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the
2 Press the jog lever repeatedly to select
2 rPardeisos.the jog lever repeatedly to select
the band.
USA model: “FM”t “TV” t “Wb
(weather)”
the band.
USA model: “FM”t “TV” t “Wb
(weather)”
Canadian model: “FM” only
Canadian model: “FM” only
3 Slide the jog lever towards TUNE +
or TUNE – repeatedly to tune the
3 Press P-MODE/ so that
4 dPeressirseadnrdadhiooldsttahtieojno.g lever until
“M” and the preset number flash in
the display.
4 S“PliRdeESthEeTj”ogaplepveearrstoiwnathrdesdTisUplNayE. +
or TUNE – repeatedly until the
desired preset number appears in the
display.
Note
In the case of double-digit preset numbers, the
band is indicated in the display by “F” for FM.
5 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until the
desired preset number appears in the
display.
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Additional information
On installation
Never use the player where it will be subjected
to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
vibration.
Precautions
On safety
• Do not carry or store the dry battery in the
same place with metallic objects such as
coins, key rings, or necklaces. This may cause
a short-circuit and the generation of heat.
• Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent
such accidents, make sure the battery is
installed with the + and – poles oriented
correctly.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing
the shutter open may damage the internal disc.
• When transporting a MiniDisc, keep it in its
case.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully and
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the
battery compartment before inserting a new
battery.
• Do not affix the label outside of the specified
area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed
within the recessed space on the disc.
• If you will not use the player for a long time,
be sure to remove the dry battery.
On the headphones/earphones
Road safety
On Handling
• Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and
is illegal in many areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your player at
high volumes while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue using the
player in potentially hazardous situations.
• If you experience an allergic reaction to the
supplied headphones/earphones, stop using
them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony
service center.
• Do not drop or bump the player. This may
cause the player to malfunction.
• Do not pull headphones/earphones cords.
• Do not place the player in the following
places:
—An extremely hot place (over 60°C
(140°F))
—A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater
—In a car with the windows rolled up
(especially in the summer)
—In a damp place such as a bathroom
—Near a source of electromagnetic fields
such as a magnet, speaker, or TV
—In a dusty place
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volumes. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player if it is used for
an extended period of time. This, however, is
not a malfunction.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
On mechanical noise
The player emits mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-saving
system of the player. This is not a malfunction.
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If the power source (battery)
accidentally becomes disconnected
during recording
The lid may refuse to open. If this happens, do
not open the lid by force. Do the steps below
instead.
On cleaning
• After wiping the player casing with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene as this may mar the
finish on the casing.
1 Connect the power source (battery) firmly to
the player.
2 Press the OPEN button to open the lid.
• 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.
• To maintain good sound quality, use a soft
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/
earphones. A dirty plug may cause noise or
intermittent breaks in the sound during
playback.
To protect a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at
the side of the MD. In this position, the MD
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the
tab back so the tab is visible.
• Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.
Tab
Dry battery compartment
Recorded material is
protected.
Back of the MD
Terminals
Recorded material is
not protected.
When recording with the
supplied application software
Before you remove the MD after the
transfer of audio data from your
computer has completed
Make sure that “TOC Edit” has disappeared in
the display, and then press the x (stop) button.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when
the disc was in the player, we recommend that
the disc be left in the player when you consult
your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble
may be better understood.)
When consulting your Sony dealer, be sure to
bring the player and the headphones/earphones.
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General
Power requirements
One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not
supplied)
Specifications
MD Player
Recommended temperature for
check-in/check-out
Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
+5 ° C (+41° F) or higher
Battery operation time
Dimensions
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 objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Recording and playback time (when
using MDW-80)
Approx. 81 × 30.7 × 74.4 mm (w/h/d) (31/4 ×
11/4 × 3 in.) without projections.
Mass
Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz) the player only
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Maximum 160 min. in monaural
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo
Revolutions
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Approx. 380 rpm to 2,700 rpm
Error correction
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code)
Optional accessories
MDR series stereo Headphones/earphones*
SRS series Active Speakers
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
∗ When using optional headphones, use only
headphones/earphones with stereo mini
plugs. You cannot use headphones/
earphones with micro plugs.
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic
Coding)
ATRAC3 — LP2/LP4
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
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 stereo channels
1 monaural channel
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Outputs
i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level
5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 24 Ω(USA)
5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 Ω(Canada)
Radio
Frequency range
USA model:
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
TV: 2 - 13 CH
WEATHER: 1 - 7 CH
Canadian model:
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna
FM/TV/WEATHER:
Headphones/earphones cord antenna
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Troubleshooting and explanations
Troubles and solutions
If you find any troubles operating the player, follow the steps below.
2 If you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
While playing
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
An MD is not
• Repeat play is selected.
played normally.
, Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play
• Playback mode is changed.
, Use MENU on the player 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 NX for 2 seconds or more to start playing.
• Group play mode is selected.
, Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play
playing.
The digital sound • The digital sound preset is off.
preset function
does not work.
Playback sound
skips.
• The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration.
, Put the player 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 player away from the source of strong magnetism.
Noise is
• The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo mode.
momentarily
heard.
, Because of the nature of the compression method used in LP4
mode, noise may be output on very rare occasions during
playback of sound recorded in this mode.
Volume cannot be • AVLS is on.
turned up.
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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 i.
• Volume is too low.
, Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –.
• The plug is dirty.
, Clean the plug.
The player skips to • The GROUP button has been pressed (
is flashing in the
several tracks
ahead or behind
when you press
. or >.
display).
, The player 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.
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 (“No Gp” appears in the
display).
, Use a disc with group setting.
A track cannot be
transferred to a new
group. A new group
cannot be created on
the supplied
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. Group
information has been written to the area where the disc name is
stored. The disc name and track names are recorded in the same
area, which can store a maximum of approximately 1,700
characters. If the total number exceeds this amount, a new group
cannot be created even though group mode is on. It is also
impossible to make group settings at this time.
SonicStage software.
While using the radio
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The radio does not • The supplied remote control is connected to other unit than this
operate.
player. The supplied remote control should be used with this
player only.
• After confirming that “NO DISC” has disappeared from the
display on the remote control, press RADIO ON/OFF again on the
remote control.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
e flashes in the • The alkaline dry battery is used up.
display on the
remote control and
the radio does not
operate.
— Replace the battery with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry
Others
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The player does not • The volume is low.
work or works
poorly.
, Turn up the volume.
• No disc is inserted (“NoDISC” appears in the display).
, Insert a recorded disc.
• The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display
when you press an operation button on the player).
, 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.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.
, Take the MD out and leave the player in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
• The dry battery is weak (“LoBATT” flashes or nothing appears).
, Replace the dry battery with a new one.
• The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly.
, Insert the battery correctly.
• An MD with nothing recorded on is inserted (“BLANK” appears
in the display).
, Insert a recorded MD.
• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording (“Rd
ERR” appears in the display).
, Reinsert the disc. If the error message still appears, replace it
with another disc.
, While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too
much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
, Restart the operation as follows.
1 Remove the dry battery from the player.
2 Leave the player for about 30 seconds.
3 Insert the dry battery.
The player will not • A Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode is inserted.
play.
, Hi-MD discs or standard discs in Hi-MD mode cannot be
played on this player.
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Explanations
About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3
This player supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc
decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows tracks recorded in
MDLP mode to be played back with high quality sound. Since this player also supports DSP
TYPE-R specification, superb sound is produced during playback in SP (normal stereo) mode as
well.
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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What you can do with MD Simple
Burner/SonicStage
What you can do with MD Simple Burner
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of
your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the
computer.
MD Walkman
Audio CD
What you can do with SonicStage
SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as
audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an
MD.
MD Walkman
Audio CD
Transfer
Import
Internet
Music files in the
MP3,WAV formats
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman
SonicStage
MD Simple Burner
Providing the required system environment (page 46)
Installing the software onto your computer (page 47)
Connecting an MD
walkman to your
Importing audio data to
Connecting an MD
walkman to your
Recording music tracks
from an audio CD in the
CD drive of your
Transferring audio data
from your computer
Listening to an MD
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Installing
Providing the required system environment
System requirements
The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD
Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman.
Computer
IBM PC/AT or Compatible
• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
is recommended.)
• Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is
recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows
version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.)
• RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
Others
• CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
• Sound Board
• USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1))
Operating
System
Factory installed:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center
Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/
Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows
98 Second Edition
Display
Others
High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024× 768 dots
or better is recommended)
• Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing
WMA files
This software is not supported by the following environments:
• OSs other than the indicated above
• Personally constructed PCs or operating systems
• An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
• Multi-boot environment
• Multi-monitor environment
• Macintosh
Notes
• We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.
• The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard
(factory) settings.
• We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all
computers.
• For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the
software.
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Installing the software onto your computer
Before installing the software
• Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large
amount of system resources.
• Even if OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, SonicStage Premium, SonicStage Simple Burner,
or Net MD Simple Burner has been previously installed, install the software with the
supplied CD-ROM. The existing software may be overwritten by the new version or it
may co-exist with SonicStage depending on the version of your software. Follow the
instructions that appear in the window for the installation.
You will still be able to use music data registered by a previous software version even if
the previous version has been overwritten by or co-exists with new SonicStage Ver. 2.0.
As a precaution, we recommend that you back up your music data. To back up the data,
refer to [Backing Up My Library] – [Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help.
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.
Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country. In
this case, follow the displayed instructions.
3 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the
displayed instructions.
Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple
Burner]
Read the instructions carefully.
Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple
Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above.
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.
Was the installation successful?
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Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer
After the software installation is completed, connect the MD Walkman to your computer.
1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman.
2 Insert the new dry battery into the MD Walkman, and connect the MD
Walkman to the computer using the supplied dedicated USB cable.
To the USB
connecting terminal
MD Walkman
Insert the new
dry battery
Dedicated USB cable
To the USB jack/ dedicated jack
Computer
3 Check the connections.
When the connections have been properly made, “PCppMD”* appears in the display
of the MD Walkman.
∗ Depending on the MD Walkman, “Net MD” may be displayed.
Note
When using the MD Walkman connected to your computer, it is recommended that you use a new dry
cell battery. We do not assure the results should there be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or
destruction of audio data caused by insufficient battery power.
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Using MD Simple Burner
Recording by computer operations
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of
your personal computer to the MD Walkman.
To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] – [All Programs]* – [MD Simple Burner] – [MD
Simple Burner].
∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
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There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows:
• Double-click the
Standard Mode].
• Double-click the
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-click and select [Show
MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop.
Notes
• Only audio CDs with a
mark can be used with MD Simple Burner.
• We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
The window for recording all tracks on the CD
[REC/STOP]
To start recording all tracks on the CD as
a new group, click here.
To stop recording, click [Stop].
Total time of the
selected tracks of CD
CD icon
Disc name (MD)
MD icon
Remaining
recording time of
the inserted MD
Album name (CD)
[OPEN]
Artist name (CD)
To open the display
as shown on page
50, click here.
Recording mode
drop down list
LP2/LP4
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The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD
[CONFIG]
Click here to do the following:
-Set the CD-ROM drive
Track information
(CD)
-View version information for MD Simple Burner
-Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB
Total time of the
Artist name
Track information (MD)
You can change the
track name and track
number
selected tracks of CD
[REC/
STOP]
Disc name
(MD)
Album Title
[Get CD info]
[New Group]
Information of an audio CD
(album name, track title,
etc.) will be reflected in the
track list.
Recording mode
drop down list
[CLOSE]
To close the display as shown
CD operating section
Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to
be recorded
[Erase]
[All Erase]
Remaining time of the inserted MD
To deselect all tracks, click here.
To select all tracks, click here.
Check boxes
Check the box of the tracks
that you want to record
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Using SonicStage
Importing audio data
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library
of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer.
You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your
computer’s hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.
Notes
• Only audio CDs with a
mark can be used with SonicStage.
• We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
Source indication
[Music Source]
[CD Info]
[Format/Bit Rate]
1 Start up SonicStage.
Select [Start] – [All Programs]*– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage].
∗[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.
z
You can also start SonicStage with double click
([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.
2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your
computer.
The source indication in the top-left of the display changes to [Record a CD].
3 Click [Music Source].
The contents of the audio CD appear in the music source list (on the left side of the
screen).
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4 If necessary, click
to uncheck tracks you do not want to record.
If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.
To check all boxes, click
To uncheck all boxes, click
.
.
5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.
When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, “CD Recording
Format [My library]” dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the
format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.
6 Click
.
To stop recording
Click
.
z
If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained
automatically, click [CD Info] on the right side of the screen. When you do this, your computer must be
connected to the Internet.
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Transferring audio data from your computer to the
MD Walkman
Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an
infinite number of times.
Transfer Destination list
[Transfer]
The My Library
list
[Transfer Mode]
1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.
After making the connections, “Net MD” is displayed in the Transfer Destination list
in the upper right of the screen.
For details about connections, see “Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer”
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
2 Click [Transfer].
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen.
3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of
the screen.
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.
To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.
4 Change the transfer mode, if necessary.
Click [Transfer Mode] in the middle of the screen to display the “Transfer Mode
Settings” dialog box (for Net MD) and select the transfer mode.
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5 Click
.
To stop transferring
Click
.
Notes
• A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:
—When there is no enough free space on the disc.
—When the track is subject to playback restrictions.
• During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate.
• Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be
displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD
Walkman.
• When using your MD Walkman connected to the computer, be sure to use a new battery. We do not
assure the results should there be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or destruction of audio data
caused by insufficient battery power.
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Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman
to your computer
Transfer
Destination list
[Transfer]
The My Library list
List of tracks on
the MD
Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer
Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be
transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.
1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.
After making the connections, “Net MD” is displayed in the Transfer Destination list
in the upper right of the screen.
For details about connections, see “Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer”
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
2 Click [Transfer].
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen.
3 In the Net MD list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you
want to transfer to your computer.
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4 Click
in the middle of the screen.
To stop transferring
Click
.
Note
Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My
Library on your computer.
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Using SonicStage Help
SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help
allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing
audio data” or “Transferring audio data”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in
words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.
To display SonicStage Help
Click [Help] – [SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running.
[SonicStage Help]
z
You can display SonicStage Help by selecting the following:
[Start] – [All Programs]*– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage Help].
∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
Notes
• In SonicStage Help, “Device/Media” is the general term for the external device such as the MD
Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman.
• Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system.
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Understanding SonicStage Help
The right side frame
The left side frame
1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame.
2 Click [About This Help File].
The explanation will appear in the right-side frame.
3 Read the text.
Scroll the display if necessary.
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.
Searching for a word inside an explanation
[Search]
“Type in the keyword
to find” text box
List Topics
An explanations of the
selected item
The list of the words
that you searched
[Display]
1 Click [Search] to open the “Search” window.
2 Type in the words.
3 Click [List Topics].
A list of the words that were searched is displayed.
4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed.
5 Click [Display].
An explanation of the selected item is displayed.
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Referring to SonicStage Help
Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each
operation. Click on any items for details.
Importing audio data to the computer
To
SonicStage Help
Import audio data from the
Internet
[Importing tracks] – [Purchasing Tracks from a Music
Service Site]
Import audio files on the
computer in SonicStage
[Importing tracks] – [Importing Music Files]
Listening to audio data on the computer
To
SonicStage Help
Listen to audio data from the
CD drive or My Library
[Music Playback] – [Playing Back an Audio CD] or
[Playing Back a Track in My Library]
Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] – [Playing Back a Track on a Device/
Walkman connected to the
computer
Media]
Managing and editing imported tracks
To
SonicStage Help
Change information related to [Changing SonicStage Settings] – [Changing Settings
CD information downloading
for Getting CD information]
Edit an album
Delete the tracks
[Managing Tracks and Albums] – [Creating/Editing
Albums]
Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] – [Changing the
for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files]
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Backing up audio data
We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes
or computer replacement.
To
SonicStage Help
Back up audio data in My
Library
[Backing Up My Library] – [Backing Up Data to a
Disk]
Look up about SonicStage
backup
[Backing Up My Library] – [FAQ-About SonicStage
Backup Tool]
Troubleshooting
To
SonicStage Help
Look up troubleshooting
procedure
[Additional Information] – [Troubleshooting]
When you want to know
To
SonicStage Help
Look up unknown words
[Additional Information] – [Glossary]
Look up the kinds of audio data [Overview] – [Content Handled Within SonicStage]
that can be managed by
SonicStage
Look up the kinds of functions [Overview] – [Features]
that can be used with
SonicStage
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Other information
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.
1 Click [Start]–[Control Panel]*.
∗ [Settings]–[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium
Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
3 Click [SonicStage 2.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the “Currently
Installed Programs” list, and then click [Change and Remove]*.
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is
completed when the computer has restarted.
∗ [Change/Remove] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, [Add/Remove] in the case of
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
Note
When you install SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 is
installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other
software.
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On copyright protection
The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the
copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores
them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.
Restrictions on audio content
High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services
on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution,
some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback. For
example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited.
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Troubleshooting
Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD
Simple Burner.
2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage.
3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references.
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Computer
• Manufacturer:
• Model:
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type
Name of operating system:
RAM capacity:
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data)
• Capacity of the drive:
• Free space:
Version of the software
• SonicStage Ver. 2.01)
• MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.02)
Error Message (if one appear):
If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used
• Manufacturer:
• Model:
• Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other (
)
• Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other (
)
If another device with USB connection is used
• Name of the device (or devices):
1)
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] – [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage
window.
2)
To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to [CONFIG] – [Version] in the MD Simple
Burner window.
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The software cannot be installed onto your computer
Problem
Cause/Remedy
The installation was not
successful.
You are using an OS that does not support this software.
All windows applications are not closed.
tIf you start the installation while other programs are
running, a malfunction may occur. This is especially
true for programs that require large amounts of
system resources, such as virus-check software.
There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk.
tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard
disk.
The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath
stopped before it has
completed.
the installation window.
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 The installation may take 30 minutes or more,
has not lit for a few minutes.
depending on your CD drive or system environment.
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Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer
Problem
Cause/Remedy
Your computer does not
recognize the MD Walkman.
The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the
supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer.
tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly.
A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman.
tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman.
The Net MD driver is not be installed.
tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software
using the supplied CD-ROM.
Even though the dedicated
USB cable is used to connect
the MD Walkman to the
computer, the display on the
MD Walkman does not indicate
it is connected.
It takes time to recognize SonicStage. Please wait.
The other application software is running.
tReconnect the supplied dedicated USB cable after a
while. If the computer still does not recognize the
MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart
the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable
again.
The progress bar on the display The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.
is not moving. The access lamp
has not lit for a few minutes.
tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly.
The connections are made through a USB hub.
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to
the USB connector on the computer.
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Index
A
P
Accessories
Play mode
optional 38
supplied 11
AVLS 32
group 31
tracks 22
Presetting radio stations 35
B
Q
Battery life 16
Quick Mode 32
C
R
CD drive 46
CDDB 46
CD-ROM 47
Checking
Recording mode (Bit rate) 52
S
SonicStage 51
SonicStage Help 57
Start (software)
playing position 22
remaining time 22
Cleaning 37
Connecting 48
Copyright protection 62
MD Simple Burner 49
SonicStage 51
System environment 46
System limitations 46
D
T
Digital Sound Preset 23
DSP TYPE-S 42
Transferring
to the MD Walkman 53
to your computer 55
U
E
EMD service 46
Uninstalling 61
USB
G
G-PROTECTION 19
Group
cable 11
USB port 46
W
function 25
H
Hard disk
free space 46
Windows Media Player 46
I
Importing 51
Installing 46
Windows XP Home Edition 46
Windows XP Media Center Edition 46
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 46
Windows XP Professional 46
WMA 46
M
MD Simple Burner 49
My Library 51
O
OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 61
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This warranty is valid only in Canada.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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