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This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Operating Instructions
MZ-DH10P
Player
Operation
page 10
page 70
Software
Operation
Hi-MD Walkman
Portable
MD Player
“WALKMAN“ is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Printed in Malaysia
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Information
WARNING
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR
THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
For customers who purchased
this product in the USA
Owner’s Record
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
The serial number is located inside the lid
of the player and the model number is
located at the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Certain countries may regulate disposal
of the battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
Model No. MZ-DH10P
Serial No_______________________
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Product registration
Please register this product on line at
<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>
CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
Proper registration will enable us to send
you periodic mailings about software
upgrades, new products, services and other
important announcements. Thank you.
CAUTION – CLASS 1M INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
If you have any questions about this product,
contact:
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line
1-(866)-456-7669
Sony Customer Information Services Center
12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Model No.: MZ-DH10P
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
Diego, CA 92127 USA
Lithium-ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve
our environment by
returning your used
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
rechargeable batteries to the collection
and recycling location nearest you.
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.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call
toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-ion batteries.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
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.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote control,
Earphones
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About the supplied
manuals
Table of Contents
Please refer to the following manual, and
use that suits your need.
To find out how to operate the player
When you have trouble operating the
player
“Operating
Instructions”
(“Player
Operation”
of this book)
Player Operation
When you want to know the features
of Hi-MD Walkman
Transferring Audio Data
from Your Computer
“What you can do
with the Hi-MD
Walkman”
“Software Operation”
About the supplied softwares
(SonicStage/ MD Simple Burner)
To find out how to transfer audio data
When you have trouble doing this
“Operating
Instructions”
(“Software
Operation”
of this book)
More information about the softwares
To check the operation on your
computer screen
“SonicStage
Help”
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Continued
Instructions in this manual mainly
describe the controls on the player.
means that the functions
can be used in Hi-MD mode only.
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Software Operation
Notice for Users
What you can do with SonicStage/
MD Simple Burner
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 player.
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.
Installing
Providing the required system
environment.................................................. 72
Installing the software
onto your computer................................... 73
Using SonicStage
Importing audio data ................................. 75
Transferring audio data from your
computer to the MD Walkman.............. 77
•
•
The software provided with this player
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 player with software
other than that provided is not covered by
the warranty.
The ability to display the languages on
the software will depend on the installed
OS on your PC. For better results, please
ensure that the installed OS is compatible
with the desired language you want to
display.
– We do not guarantee all the languages
will be able to be displayed properly on
the software.
– User-created characters and some
special characters may not be displayed.
Depending on the type of the text and
characters, the text shown on the software
may not be displayed properly on the
device. This is due to:
Transferring back audio data from
the MD Walkman to your computer..... 79
Writing audio data to a CD-R/
CD-RW disc................................................... 82
Using SonicStage Help............................. 84
Referring to SonicStage Help................. 86
•
•
Using MD Simple Burner
Before using MD Simple Burner ........... 88
Recording using MD Walkman
operations (Simple mode) ...................... 89
Recording by computer operations
(Standard mode) ......................................... 91
Other information
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple
Burner ............................................................. 92
•
On copyright protection ........................... 93
Troubleshooting........................................... 94
Index for “Software Operation”............. 97
– The capability of the connected device.
– The device is not functioning normally.
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Trial recording
Trademarks
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the player is working correctly.
•
SonicStage is trademark or registered
trademark of Sony Corporation.
MD Simple Burner, OpenMG,
“MagicGate”, “MagicGate Memory
Stick”, “Memory Stick”, Hi-MD, Net
MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus
and their logos are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT
and Windows Media are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and /or
other countries.
•
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the recording such as
still images and audio data cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback
is not possible due to a malfunction of this
player or recording media, etc.
•
Notes on image data compatibility
•
•
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
•
This player conforms with the Design
rule for Camera File system universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
Playback of still images recorded with
this player on other equipment and
playback of still images recorded or
edited with other equipment on this player
are not guaranteed.
•
•
•
Pentium is a trademark or registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
™ and ® marks are omitted in this
manual.
CD and music-related data from
Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-
2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB®
Client Software, copyright 2000-2004
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. Services
supplied and/or device manufactured
under license for following Open Globe,
Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523.
Gracenote is a registered trademarks
of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo
and logotype, and the “Powered by
Gracenote” logo are trademarks of
Gracenote.
Precaution on copyright
•
•
•
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Unauthorized transferring of image files
may be contrary to the provisions of
copyright laws.
•
Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2005 Sony Corporation
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Enjoying the Music and Camera Features
In addition to playing music, you can shoot still images and save them in the disc when using this
player in Hi-MD mode. For details about the disc mode (Hi-MD/MD mode), see
page 67.
Enjoying Music
You can transfer audio data from your computer.
Install the supplied software (SonicStage/MD Simple
Burner) in your computer (see “Software Operation” of
this book).
SonicStage
SonicStage allows you to import audio data and a cover
art to your computer from music sources such as audio
CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data
stored in your computer to a disc.
MD Simple Burner
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks
onto a disc directly from an audio CD in the CD drive of
your computer, without first recording the music tracks
on the computer’s hard disc.
You can enjoy music while viewing the information
on the color LCD screen.
You can also play a 60/74/80-minute standard discs .
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can shoot a still
image for a cover art and set it as the cover art of the
music group. And also you can search for the desired
music group by a cover art ( page 23).
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Enjoying music and an image together
You can shoot an image and enjoy it as a cover art
together with the music.
Shoot a still image
(
page 26).
Set the still image as the music cover art
page 26, 41).
(
You can view the cover art while
listening to the music ( page 22, 23).
You can also search for the desired music group
by a cover art ( page 23).
You can play back still images
while listening to music.
See
page 23.
Let’s start !
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Getting Started
Note
When using this player, remember to follow the
precautions below in order to avoid warping the
cabinet or causing the player to malfunction.
Checking the Supplied
Accessories
– Make sure not to sit down with the player in your
back pocket.
• AC power adaptor
• Remote control1)
– Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the
remote or the headphones/earphones cord wrapped
around it and then subject the bag to strong
impact.
• USB cradle
• Earphones
• Dedicated USB cable2)
How to use the supplied ferrite core
(European model only)
The ferrite core is supplied with this player.
Make sure to attach the ferrite core in the way
described below. (You must attach a ferrite
core to comply with the applicable EMC
standards.)
• LIP-4WM Lithium- • Rechargeable
ion rechargeable
battery
battery case
When the player with the remote is connected
to your computer, make sure to attach the
ferrite core to the remote cord in the way
described following. When the player is not
connected to your computer, attaching the
ferrite core is not necessary.
• Carrying pouch
• Ferrite core (for the remote cord, European
model only)
• CD-ROM3) (SonicStage/MD Simple
Burner)
• Operating Instructions
1) For USA model, remote control with
a ferrite core is supplied.
2) For China and Tourist models, the ferrite core is
not attached to the dedicated USB cable.
3) Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
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1
2
Open the ferrite core.
Optional accessories
• MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones*
• SRS-series Active Speakers
• Recordable MDs ES-series
• 1GB Hi-MD disc HMD1G
• LIP-4WM Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• MCMD-R1 dedicated memory card reader
for Hi-MD Walkman
Wind the cord around the ferrite core
once.
* When using optional headphones/
earphones, use only headphones/earphones
with stereo mini plugs. You cannot use
headphones/earphones with micro plugs.
You cannot use as follows.
• Rotally commander RM-WMC1
• MD label printer MZP-1
Approx.
4 cm
• IC memory repeat learning MD controller
RPT-M1
Your dealer may not handle some of the
above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer
for detailed information about the accessories
in your country.
3
Close the ferrite core. Make sure the
clasps are fully engaged.
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Remote
Guide to Parts and
Controls
Player
/
(shooting/viewing) button
(
page 24)
Shutter button ( page 25)
1)
Player: VOL + /– buttons ( page 18)
Remote: VOL +/– control ( page 19)
DOWNLOAD2) button
HOLD switch ( page 19)
Battery compartment
Flash
Mirror
Lens
3)
Lens cover (AUDIO/PHOTO)
(earphones) jack ( page 18)
CHG lamp ( page 14)
Player: (stop)/CANCEL button
(
page 20)
Remote: (stop) button ( page 20)
Jog dial
• DISPLAY/ SLIDE SHOW button
(
page 22, 23, 33)
OPEN switch ( page 18)
Display
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Locking the controls (HOLD)
Player: 5-way control key
(, /ENT1), ,
+,
–)
Slide the HOLD switch on the player or on
the remote in the direction of the arrow.
You can prevent accidental button presses
while carrying the player by locking the
controls. You can use the HOLD function
for the player and the remote separately. For
example, even if the HOLD function on the
player is activated, you can operate the player
by using the remote unless you set HOLD on
the remote to on, too.
Remote: button ( page 19)
SEARCH button ( page 23)
OPR lamp ( page 48)
MENU button ( page 34)
Connector for the USB cradle
Clip
(group) +/– button ( page 20)
/button ( page 20)
1) There is tactile dot.
2) To read music tracks onto a disc directly from
an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer
using MD Simple Burner, use this button (
page 88).
3) When the lens cover is closed, the player is in
the music mode. When the lens cover is open,
the player is in the shooting mode or in the
viewing mode.
Note
When shooting and viewing still images, you cannot
use the remote.
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Close the lid.
3
4
Preparing a Power
Source
Charge the rechargeable battery before using
it for the first time or when it is depleted. To
maintain the original battery capacity longer,
charge the battery only when it is completely
depleted.
Since the supplied USB cradle is for this
player only, you cannot charge other model
using this cradle.
Operations can be done on the player or the
remote while charging.
Connect the AC power adaptor to
the USB cradle and the AC power
adaptor to a wall outlet.
to a wall outlet
Slide and open the battery
compartment lid in the direction of
the arrow.
1
back of the USB cradle
to DC IN
6V jack
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Insert the rechargeable battery.
2
Place the player on the USB cradle
and push it in firmly.
5
6
Insert it starting with the and
terminal end and with the label side facing
front
Make sure that the CHG lamp on the
player lights up.
Charging of the battery starts.
/
terminal
CHG
lamp
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• Stop the player before replacing the rechargeable
battery.
• You cannot charge the rechargeable battery in the
shooting mode.
When the battery is completely charged, the
CHG lamp goes off.
If the battery is completely drained at the
start of charging, it will take about one hour
for the CHG lamp to go off and the battery to
become sufficiently charged to allow use of
the player. When the CHG lamp goes off, the
battery is charged up to 80%. After 2 more
hours of charging, the battery will be fully
charged.
To check the remaining power of the
battery
The remaining power of the battery is
indicated in the display as shown below. As
the black indicator section decreases, the
remaining power is depleted further.
If the CHG lamp turns off after a short
time, the rechargeable battery is sufficiently
charged.
“LOW BATTERY”
When using the player powered by the AC
power source
When the battery is depleted, charge the
rechargeable battery.
You can use the player without draining the
rechargeable battery.
Notes
• The display shows the approximate battery power
remaining. For example, one section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
1
2
Connect the AC power adaptor to the USB
cradle and the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
Place the player on the USB cradle and
push it in firmly.
• Depending on the operating conditions, the display
may increase or decrease relative to the actual
power remaining.
Continued
To remove the player from the USB cradle
Press RELEASE.
RELEASE
Notes
• Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity
of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than
normal when it is used for the first time or after
a long period of disuse. In this case, charge and
discharge the battery several times. The normal
battery life will be restored.
• Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of
+5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F). The charging
time may vary according to the surrounding
temperature.
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Battery life1)
This value varies depending on how the player is used.
When listening to music (hour) (Approx.)
Hi-MD mode
1GB Hi-MD disc
Linear PCM Hi-SP
Hi-LP
14
MP32)
13
8.5
12
7
11.5
14
12.5
60/74/80-minute
standard disc
MD mode
SP
LP2
LP4
13
14
14.5
60/74/80-minute
standard disc
Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
standard.
1) When using a 100% fully charged lithium-ion rechargeable battery
2) When transferring at 128kbps
When viewing still images while listening to music in the slide show (hour) (Approx.)
Hi-MD mode
Linear PCM Hi-SP
Hi-LP
MP32)
1.75
2
2
2
1GB Hi-MD disc
1.75
2
2
2
60/74/80-minute
standard disc
Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
standard.
When shooting still images (Approx.)3)
Image size
Number of still images
110
1GB Hi-MD disc
100
60/74/80-minute standard disc
Measured in accordance with the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard.
3) Shooting in the following situations:
– Shooting one time every 30 seconds
– The flash strobes once every two times
– The power turns on and off once every ten times
– The image size is 1.3M Fine
When viewing still images (hour) (Approx.)4)
Image size
Battery life
1
1GB Hi-MD disc
1
60/74/80-minute standard disc
Measured in accordance with the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard.
4) Viewing single still images in order at about 5-second intervals
Note
• Leaving the display on continuously, the battery life reduces significantly.
• The number of still images when shooting still images may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
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Push the 5-way control key toward
/ repeatedly to select the
item you want to set.
2
3
Setting the Clock
If you have set the clock, the date and time
that the image was shot will be saved.
If the player is connected to your computer
while SonicStage is activated, the data and
time of your computer is automatically
transferred to the clock of the player.
/
Push the 5-way control key toward
+/– repeatedly or turn the jog dial
to select the numeric value.
Lens cover
If you press DISPLAY, you can select the
time on a 24-hour cycle or on a 12-hour
cycle.
Repeat step 2 and 4 to set the all
items.
4
5
When “m” is selected, press the 5-
way control key (/ENT).
The date and time are set and the clock
starts to keep time.
Notes
• To reset the date and time, select “Clock Set” in
5-way control key
the menu ( page 44).
(
,
,
+,
• The clock settings are cancelled if the rechargeable
battery is depleted or left out of the player for a
few minutes.
,
/ENT)
DISPLAY
Slide the lens cover.
1
The player is in the shooting mode. When
the player is in the shooting mode for the
first time, Clock Set screen appears in the
display.
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Listening to Music
Listening to Music
Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid (). Insert a disc in the direction of the
arrow (), and close the lid.
Connect the earphones with the remote to the player beforehand.
1
with the label side
facing front
OPEN switch
to (Earphones)
jack
Earphones with the remote
Press the 5-way control key (/ENT) to play, and adjust the volume by
pressing the VOL +/–.
The volume will be shown in the display.
2
VOL +/–
5-way control key
(/ENT)
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On the remote
Insert a disc and press . Playback starts.
You can adjust the volume by turning the
VOL +/– control.
VOL +/– control
If the play does not start
Make sure the player is not locked ( page
13). Slide the HOLD switch on the player or
on the remote in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
HOLD
switch
HOLD switch
Note
• If you do not operate the player for about 10
seconds after stopping playback, the player turns
off automatically to prevent wearing down the
battery (Auto Power-Off function).
• If you do not operate the player for about 30
seconds while playing back music, the display
turns off automatically to save battery power. To
turn on the display again, press DISPLAY. When
the player is connected to an AC power adaptor,
the display remains on.
Continued
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Basic playback operations
To
Operation on the player (Operation on the remote is in
parentheses)
Play
Play from a point
where you stopped
the player previously
Press the 5-way control key (/ENT).
(Press .)
Play from the first
track
From stop, press and hold the 5-way control key (/ENT) until
playback starts.
(From stop, press and hold until playback starts.)
Stop
Pause/Resume play
after pausing
Press the 5-way control key (/ENT).
(Press .)
Stop playback
Press /CANCEL. (Press .)
Turn the jog dial to select the desired track, and then press the 5-way
control key (/ENT).
Search
Select a track directly
viewing track number
or name
Find the beginning of
the current track or
previous tracks
Push the 5-way control key toward once, or push the 5-way
control key toward repeatedly until you reach the beginning of
the desired track.
(Press once, or press repeatedly to select the desired track.)
Find the beginning of
the next track
Push the 5-way control key toward once.
(Press once.)
During playback or pause, push and hold the 5-way control key toward
/.
(During playback or pause, hold /.)
Go backwards or
forward
Push the 5-way control key toward
(Press +/– repeatedly.)
+/– repeatedly.
Cue to the next or
previous group while
playing track in a
group* (Group skip)
Remove the disc
Press /CANCEL and open the lid**. (Press and open the lid.)
*
Cues to the beginning of every 10th track during playback of the disc with no group settings.
** Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
Notes
The playback sound may skip if:
– the player is subjected to strong, repeated shocks.
– a dirty or scratched disc is played.
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the sound may drop out for a maximum of about 12 seconds.
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• Information of recording
Date of recording (year month/date)*
(example: ’03 08/29)
Display When Listening
to Music
Recording format
(example: ATRAC3plus)
Recording mode (example: Hi-SP)
Bit rate (example: 256k)
• Cover art
Display on the player
Hi-MD/MD mode ( page 67)
Main play mode ( page 36)
Sub play mode ( page 36)
Repeat ( page 36)
Sound ( page 36)
Battery remaining indicator ( page 15)
* Date of recording is displayed if the date has been
recorded.
Continued
Playback condition ( page 20)
: Playback
: Stop
: Pause
/: Forward/backward
/: Finding the beginning
Character information
• Information of current track
Track number (example: 01)
Playing time (example: 03:45)
Remaining time (example: -00:52)
• Information of remaining tracks
Remaining number of tracks
(example:
Remaining time
(example: -01:55:14)
• Name
: Track name
-06)
: Group name
: Disc name
: Artist name
: Album name
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To change the display
Notes
Press DISPLAY on the player repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the character
• 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.
information ( page 21) changes cyclically
as follows.
• When playing a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3
audio track, the displayed bit rate may differ from
the bit rate displayed in the SonicStage software.
Information of current track, Name
• When an audio track is transferred from your
computer, the date of recording that is included
in the audio track information on the supplied
software is displayed. If the date of recording is
older than 1979, it is not displayed.
Name
Information of Recording and remaining tracks
Cover art
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Searching for a Music
Track
Viewing Still images
While Listening to
Music
You can search for a track from the group list.
You can play back the recorded still images
continuously (slide show) while listening to
music.
Press SEARCH.
The list of music groups appears.
1
When the “Main P. Mode” is set to “Normal
Play” or “Group Play” in Hi-MD mode
Press and hold SLIDE SHOW for
more than 2 seconds while playing
music.
1
All the still images that you shot using the
player and saved to the disc are played.
To change the playback order
You can play back the recorded still images in
random order. See
page 38 for details.
In other modes
To stop slide show playback
Press and hold SLIDE SHOW for more than
2 seconds.
Notes
• The display remains on during a slide show;
therefore the music playing time is significantly
reduced.
• The music playback is paused temporarily when
starting or ending the slide show.
Turn the jog dial to select a group,
and then press the 5-way control
key (/ENT).
2
• All still images in the disc that you shot using the
player are displayed. You cannot select the folder
and the still images to play.
• When “Slide Show” ( page 38) is set to
Turn the jog dial to select the
desired track, and then press the
5-way control key (/ENT).
Playback starts.
3
“Normal Play,” still images appear in the display
from the side. When “Slide Show” is set to
“Shuffle Play,” still images appear in the display
from random directions.
• An image is displayed for about 3 seconds. The
length of display cannot be changed.
To search for a track from the list of CD
cover art still images
Press SEARCH again in step 1. When
“Main P.Mode” is set to “Normal Play” or
“Group Play” in Hi-MD mode, the display
switches to the index (twelve-image) screen.
• The slide show will not stop even after all the still
images have been displayed. To stop the slide
show, press and hold SLIDE SHOW for more than
2 seconds.
• You cannot go backwards or forward music tracks
during a slide show.
• The image displayed in the slide show is rougher
than the original image.
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Shooting/Viewing Still Images
Shooting Still Images
The exposure and focus are adjusted automatically to the center of the display because the player
has the AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) function. The minimum focus distance to the
subject is 50 cm (20 inches). When the distance to the subject is less than 50 cm, use the macro
recording mode ( page 32).
Slide to open the lens cover in the direction of the arrow.
The player is in the shooting mode. When the player is turned off while the lens cover is
1
open, press
/
.
/
Lens cover
Hold the player steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center
of the display.
Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.
2
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Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. When the beep sounds and
indicator changes from white to green, press the shutter button fully down.
3
The beep sounds. The image will be recorded in JPEG format in the disc. When “DATA
SAVE” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
Press halfway down
indicator
White
Green
Basic operations using the 5-way control
key
About folders to save still images
If you insert a disc that does not have a folder
for saving images, the screen to create a new
folder appears after step 1.
Operation
Function
Turn the jog dial
Zoom ( page 31)
Folder for camera
Quick Review
Press /ENT
(
page 32)
Shooting cover art
page 26)
OK
Push toward
Push toward
(
Cancel
Macro ( page 32)
Push toward
Push toward
–
Flash ( page 31)
If you select “Enter”, a “101_HIMD” folder
is created in the “DCIM” folder. If you select
“After shooting,” a “101-HIMD” folder is
automatically created after shooting the first
image. Because of that, it takes longer to save
the first image.
+
Self-timer
page 31)
(
To cancel shooting
Release the shutter button.
Continued
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About Auto Focus
Notes
When you try to shoot a subject that is
• If you press
function is changed to the viewing mode.
/
in the shooting mode, the
difficult to focus on,
(Icon of shooting)
• Clean the lens with a soft cloth if it is dirty (
page 62).
• When shooting outdoors during clear weather
or under other intense light, undesired light
(ghosting) may enter the screen. If this happens,
shade the lens with your hand or other object
while shooting.
indicator changes to flashing slowly.
The Auto Focus function may have difficulty
working under the following conditions. In
such cases, release the shutter button, then
recompose the shot and focus again.
– The subject is distant from the camera and dark.
– The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• If you do not operate the player for about 3
minutes during shooting, the player turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery
(Auto Power-Off function).
– The subject is seen through glass, such as a
window.
– A fast-moving subject.
– The subject reflects or has a lustrous finish, such
as a mirror or a luminous body.
Shooting a cover art
– A flashing subject.
If you shoot a still image for a cover art and
set it as the cover art of the music group, you
can view the cover art while listening to the
About writing the system file
The system file is the space on a disc that is
used to store information. The player rewrites
the system file whenever an operation such
as closing the lens cover after shooting still
images has been done. “SYSTEM FILE
WRITING” appears in the display and you
cannot operate the player while the player is
rewriting the system file. Do not remove the
rechargeable battery while “SYSTEM FILE
WRITING” is displayed. The data in the disc
may be damaged.
music ( page 22, 23), and you can search for
the desired track by a cover art ( page 23).
You can also set a still image that was shot
in another mode as the music cover art (
page 41).
Open the lens cover.
The player is ready to shoot a still image.
1
Push the 5-way control key toward
once.
2
The player rewrites the system file when
– you close the lens cover.
Indicator changes from
to
in the
– you shoot a still image using a disc that
has no folder to save images.
display and both sides of the display
change to black.
– you created a new folder.
– you press
/
and the mode is
changed to the viewing mode.
– you delete still images.
– you set a still image as the music cover art
(
page 41).
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To stop operation
Press /CANCEL.
Press the shutter button
The still image is taken and the display for
cover art setting appears.
3
4
Notes
• The still image is set as the cover art of the
music group. When transferring audio data using
SonicStage, select a music group and transfer it. If
you transfer individual music tracks, you cannot
set a cover art to them because they are not set as a
group.
• If there are no music groups in a disc, the display
for cover art setting does not appear.
• When shot in the cover art image mode, the still
image size is 200 200 pixels and image quality
(compression) is “Fine.” The image size and
quality settings cannot be selected.
Turn the jog dial to select “Yes.”
The list of audio groups appears.
• When you set a cover art to music that already
has a still image as a cover art, the new still image
replaces the old one.
If you select “NO,” you can set the still
image as the music cover art later (
page 41).
Turn the jog dial to select the
desired group, and then press the
5-way control key (/ENT).
5
6
Turn the jog dial to select “Enter,”
and then press the 5-way control
key (/ENT).
The still image is set as the cover art of
the selected music group.
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Viewing Still Images
Open the lens cover to start up camera, then press
The player is in the viewing mode.
/
.
1
/
Lens cover
Push the 5-way control button toward / repeatedly to select the desired
image.
2
If you push the 5-way control button toward
in the previous or next folder.
+/– repeatedly, you can view the still images
5-way control key
(
,
,
+,
)
Note
• If you press
/
in the viewing mode, the
mode is changed to the shooting mode.
• If you do not operate the player for about 3
minutes during viewing, the player turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery
(Auto power-off function).
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Mode indicator
Display When Shooting/
Viewing Still Images
: Shooting ( page 24)
: Shooting cover art ( page 26)
Functions while shooting
: Macro ( page 32)
When shooting
: Flash mode ( page 31)
: Night mode ( page 42)
: Burst ( page 42)
: White balance ( page 42)
: Self-timer indicator ( page 31)
Exposure ( page 42)
Zoom ( page 31)
Folder number/number of images that can
be shot*
Operating guide ( page 35)
Buttons for various operations and their
functions are displayed.
: Flash ( page 31)
: Self-timer ( page 31)
When viewing
: Shooting cover art ( page 26)
: Macro ( page 32)
: Quick Review ( page 32)
Battery remaining indicator ( page 15)
Image size and quality indicator
(
page 42)
Mode indicator
: Viewing
: JPEG Viewer ( page 46)
: Slide Show ( page 33)
Recording date of the playback image
(year month/date)
Folder number/image file number
Number of still images in the folder
* The number of still images that can be shot varies
depending on the setting and shooting conditions.
The value in the display shows the approximate
number of still images that can be shot.
Continued
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To change the display when shooting
Functions When
Shooting/Viewing Still
Images
Press DISPLAY on the player repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows.
Various function when shooting appears.
Shutter button
Lens
cover
Guide to operate disappears.
CANCEL
To change the display when viewing
Press DISPLAY on the player repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows.
Jog dial
MENU
5-way control key
(
,
,
+,
Recording date of the playing image appears.
,
/ENT)
Information disappears.
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Using the zoom feature
Selecting a flash mode
In the shooting mode, turn the jog
dial to select the desired zoom
scale for shooting.
In the shooting mode, push the
1
1
5-way control key toward
–
repeatedly to select a flash mode.
You can set the zoom in 10 levels to
enlarge a part of an image up to 4 times
the size of original.
The selected flash mode appears.
flash mode
Zoom scale
Each time you push the 5-way control key,
the indicator changes as follows.
Press the shutter button
The image is recorded in the selected
zoom scale.
2
No indicator (Auto)
Note
(Forced flash)
This function is not an optical zoom; therefore the
image will be rough when zoomed.
(No flash)
Using the self-timer
No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting
conditions, the player will decide if there
is enough light, and will use the flash
accordingly (factory setting).
(Forced flash): The flash strobes
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
(No flash): The flash does not strobe.
In the shooting mode, push the 5-
1
way control key toward
+ once.
The (self-timer) indicator appears in
the display.
Self-timer
Continued
Press the shutter button
2
The self-timer lamp flashes in red and the
beep sounds. The image will be shot after
approximately 10 seconds.
To return to the normal shooting mode
Push the 5-way control key toward + once.
The (self-timer) indicator disappears in
the display.
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Notes
Shooting close-ups (Macro)
• Once you turn off the player, the last image you
shot cannot be displayed.
The macro recording mode is used when
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of subjects
up to the 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens
surface.
• The last image shot in the Burst mode is displayed.
The other three still images cannot be displayed.
• The still image that is taken and set as the cover art
cannot be displayed.
In the shooting mode, push the 5-
way control key toward once.
The (macro) indicator appears in the
display.
1
Viewing an index screen
(Nine-image screen)
In the viewing mode, press
1
Macro indicator
SEARCH.
The display switches to the Index (nine-
image screen) screen.
Press the shutter button
2
To display the next (previous) index
screen, turn the jog dial to move the blue
border.
To return to the normal shooting mode
Push the 5-way control key toward once.
The (macro) indicator disappears in the
display.
To return to the single-image screen
Press the 5-way control key ( /ENT).
Note
Enlarging a portion of a
still image (Playback zoom)
It may take some time for the focus to adjust.
You can enlarge a part of an image up 4 times
the original size.
Checking the last image
you shot in the shooting
mode (Quick Review)
In the viewing mode, turn the jog
dial to select the desired image size
for shooting.
1
In the shooting mode, press the 5-
way control key (/ENT).
1
You can set the zoom in 10 levels to
enlarge a part of an image up to 4 times
the size of original.
The last image you shot appears in the
display.
To return to the normal shooting mode
Push the 5-way control key toward
2
Press the 5-way control key ( /ENT).
, ,
+ or
– repeatedly
to select the desired portion of the
image.
To delete the image displayed
Press MENU. Turn the jog dial to select
“Delete,” and then press the 5-way control
key ( /ENT).
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To return to the original size
Press /CANCEL.
Note
You cannot select the previous or next still images
while enlarging a portion of the current still image.
Playing back successive
still images (Slide Show)
You can play back recorded still images in
order.
In the viewing mode, press and hold
SLIDE SHOW.
1
The slide show begins. After all the still
images have been played back, the slide
show ends.
To change the playback order
You can playback recorded still images in
random order. See
setting.
page 38 in details about
To stop operation
Press /CANCEL.
Notes
• All still images in the disc that you shot using the
player are displayed. You cannot select the folder
and the still images to play.
• Still images display at about 3-second intervals.
The interval settings time cannot be changed.
• The slide show cannot be repeated automatically.
• The image displayed in the slide show is rougher
than the original image.
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Using the Menu
Using the Menu
5-way control key
+,
MENU
/CANCEL
Jog dial
(
,
/ENT)
Press MENU.
1
The menu display appears. The contents of the menu vary depending on the operating
conditions. For details on the items and options, see
page 36 to 46.
• When listening to music ( page 36)
• When shooting still images ( page 42)
• When viewing still images ( page 45)
Turn the jog dial to select the item.
The display of selected items appears.
2
Press the 5-way control key (/ENT) .
3
4
Repeat steps 2 to 3
The setting will be entered.
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To return the preceding setting
Press /CANCEL.
To stop operation
Press /CANCEL for more than 2 seconds.
About the operating guide
When you operate the player, the buttons for
various operations and their functions are
displayed.
Operating guide
The following are the buttons that appear in
the operating guide.
Buttons
Operation
Turn the jog dial.
Press the 5-way control key
(/ENT).
Press /CANCEL.
Push the 5-way control key toward
.
Push the 5-way control key toward
.
Push the 5-way control key toward
–.
Push the 5-way control key toward
+.
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Menu When Listening to Music
(Music Play/Setting/Common Settings)
Music Play
Items
Options (: Default settings)
Main P. Mode
Tracks are played once.
Normal Play
Group Play
Tracks in the selected group are played.
Tracks of a selected artist are played.
Tracks in the selected album are played.
Tracks to which Bookmarks have been added are played.
Tracks are played once.
Artist Play
Album Play
Bookmark Play
Sub P. Mode
Normal
1Track
Current track is played once.
Shuffle
All tracks are played in random order.
A-B Repeat
Tracks between the selected points A and B are played
repeatedly.
Repeat
Sound
Tracks are played once.
Off
On
Tracks are played repeatedly. The playback tracks vary
depending on the selected main play mode and sub play
mode.
Tracks are played in normal sound quality.
Normal
Sound
EQ
SH Heavy
Tracks are played in powerful sounds, further emphasizing
high and low ranges compared with pops sound.
SP Pops
SJ Jazz
Tracks are played in sound for vocal, stressing middle range
audio.
Tracks are played in lively sounds, emphasizing high and
low range audio.
SU Unique
Tracks are played in special sounds, emphasizing high and
low range audio more than middle range.
S1 Custom1*
S2 Custom2*
Tracks are played in customized sound ( page 40).
Tracks are played in customized sound ( page 40).
* “Custom1” and “Custom2” are not available for European models.
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Settings
Items
Options (: Default settings)
AVLS
(Limiting
volume)
The volume changes without limiting the volume level.
Off
On
The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing.
Off
The beep is turned off.
Beep (Sound
of operation)
The beep sounds when you operate the player.
On
Disc Memory
Off
The player does not store the setting for a disc.
The player automatically stores the settings for a disc and retrieves
them whenever the disc is inserted.
On
1Memory
Erase
The disc information of current disc is erased.
Quick Mode
Disc Mode
Off
If you do not operate the player for a while, the player turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.
The player does not turn off automatically. Playback starts quickly
after the playback button is pressed.
On
When you insert a 60/74/80-minute standard disc that contains no
audio data and no still images, the disc mode is set to the Hi-MD
mode.
Hi-MD
MD
When you insert a 60/74/80-minute standard disc that contains no
audio data and no still images, the disc mode is set to the MD mode. If
you want to use the disc recorded on this player on another component
that does not support Hi-MD, record the disc with “Disc Mode” set to
“MD.”
Notes
• The operation mode set in the “Disc Mode”
menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute
standard disc used on the player even if a different
operation mode was selected in the SonicStage
software or a different operation mode appeared
on the display after the disc was formatted by the
SonicStage software.
• The following setting can be stored when “Disc
Memory” is set to “On”:
– Bookmark
– “Custom1” and “Custom2” settings of “Sound
EQ.”
• Settings for up to 30 discs can be stored in the
“Disc Mode.” Any settings stored afterwards will
replace the settings with the lowest frequency
of use among the 30. The numbers of discs that
can be stored depend on the numbers of tracks
recorded on the discs. More tracks recorded per
disc means fewer discs can be stored.
Continued
• When the “Quick Mode” is set to “On,” the power
remains on within the player even when nothing
appears in the display. When the rechargeable
battery becomes completely drained, the internal
power supply of the player turns off automatically.
• Even if you select “MD” as the “Disc Mode”
setting, the operation mode can only be “Hi-MD”
when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc.
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Common Settings
Items
Options (: Default settings)
CoverArtLink
Set
The still image shot using the player is set as the cover art of the music
group ( page 41).
Release
The cover art setting is released.
Slide Show
Language
The still images shot using the player are played in order.
Normal
Shuffle
*
The still images shot using the player are played in random order.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Japanese.
The menu items and messages are displayed in English.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
*
The menu items and messages are displayed in French.
The menu items and messages are displayed in German.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Italian.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Spanish.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Simple Chinese.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Traditional Chinese.
*
Clock Set
You can set the date and time ( page 17).
* For European and USA models,
,
and
are not displayed.
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Listening to selected
tracks only
Listening to a section of a
track repeatedly
(A-B Repeat)
(Bookmark Play)
You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play
them only. The sequence of bookmarked
tracks cannot be changed.
You can listen to a specific section within a
track repeatedly by selecting the starting point
A, and ending point B. Make sure that points
A and B are within the same track.
While playing the track you want to
bookmark, press and hold the 5-way
1
Select “A-B Repeat” in the menu (
page 36).
1
control key (/ENT).
“BOOKMARK ON” appears.
“A” (starting point) flashes in the display.
Repeat step 1 to bookmark the
other tracks.
During playback, press the 5-way
control key (/ENT) at the starting
2
2
point (A).
Point “A” lights on and “B” flashes in the
display.
Select “Bookmark Play” of “Main P.
3
Mode” in the menu ( page 36), and
then press the 5-way control key
(/ENT).
Press the 5-way control key (/
ENT) at the ending point (B).
3
“A-B Repeat” appears and the section
between point A and B starts playing
repeatedly.
Turn the jog dial to select a track,
and then press the 5-way control
key (/ENT).
4
The player plays from the selected
bookmarked track to the last bookmarked
track.
Note
This function cannot be set using the remote.
Continued
On the remote
1
2
3
While playing the track you want to
bookmark, press and hold .
Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other
tracks
Select “Bookmark Play” of “Main P.
Mode” in the menu ( page 36), and then
press .
4
Press / repeatedly to select a
track, and then press . The play of
tracks with Bookmarks starts in track
number order.
To erase bookmarks
While playing the track for which you want to
erase the bookmark, press and hold the 5-way
control key (/ENT). “BOOKMARK OFF”
appears and the bookmark is erased.
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Customizing sound quality
(Custom)
(except European model)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make
adjustments for the remaining
frequency ranges.
4
5
Select “Sound EQ” of “Sound” in the
menu ( page 36), and then select
Press the 5-way control key (/
ENT).
1
“Custom1” or “Custom2.”
Notes
• If the sound is distorted by your sound settings
when you turn up the volume, turn the volume
down.
• If you feel difference in sound volume between
the “Custom1” or “Custom2” sound setting and
other sound settings, adjust the volume to your
preference.
Push the 5-way control key toward
/ repeatedly to select the
2
frequency range.
There are six frequency ranges.
Push the 5-way control key toward
+/– repeatedly to select the
sound level.
3
The sound level can be adjusted in seven
levels.
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Setting a still image as the
music cover art
Turn the jog dial to select “Set,” and
then press the 5-way control key
(/ENT).
4
(Cover art setting)
The still image is set the cover art of the
selected music group.
Select “Set” of “CoverArtLink” in
the menu ( page 38), and then
1
To release the cover art setting
select “Set.”
Select “Set” of “CoverArtLink” in the menu
The index (nine-image screen) screen
appears.
(
page 38), and then select ”Release.”
Notes
• The still image is set as the cover art of the
music group. When transferring audio data using
SonicStage, select a music group and transfer it. If
you transfer individual music tracks, you cannot
set a cover art to them because they are not set as a
group.
• When you set a cover art to music that already
has a still image as a cover art, the new still image
replaces the old one.
• Playback stops if you set “Coverartlink” to “Set” or
“Release” during playback of music.
Turn the jog dial to select an image,
and then press the 5-way control
key (/ENT).
The list of music groups appears.
2
• Only the images that were shot using this player can
be set as cover art images.
• If there are no music groups in a disc, the display
for cover art setting does not appear.
Turn the jog dial to select the
desired group, and then press the
3
5-way control key (/ENT).
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Menu When Shooting Still Images
(Shooting/Settings/Common Settings)
Shooting
Items
Options (: Default settings)
Exposure
+2.0EV to
–2.0EV
The exposure compensation value can be set from +2.0EV to
–2.0EV in 13 steps. The default setting is 0.0EV.
White Balance
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Auto
The setting is effective when shooting outdoors, shooting night
scenes, neon signs, fireworks or sunrises, or shooting just before
and after sundown.
(Daylight)
(Shade)
The setting is effective when shooting under a cloudy sky.
The setting is effective when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
The setting is effective when shooting under incandescent lamp.
Still images are shot normally.
(Fluorescent)
(Tungsten)
Burst
Off
On
Each time you press the shutter button, the player records four
still images in succession.
Night Mode
Still images are shot normally.
Off
On
The setting is selected when shooting night scenes. You can
shoot beautiful still images of both subjects and night scene
backgrounds at the same time.
Size/Quality
1.3M Fine
Still images are recorded at 1,280 960 size image with fine
quality.
1.3M Standard
Still images are recorded at 1,280 960 size image with standard
quality.
VGA Fine
Still images are recorded at 640 480 size image with fine
quality.
VGA Standard
Still images are recorded at 640 480 size image with standard
quality.
Note
“Burst” and “Size/Quality” settings cannot be changed in the cover art image mode. The still image size is 200
200 pixels and image quality (compression) is “Fine.”
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About image size and quality
You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on
the kind of still images you want to shoot. The larger you make the image size and the higher you
make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to
preserve your image. This means you can save fewer still images in your disc.
The number of still images that can be saved in a disc (Approx.)1)
Size/Quality2)
1GB Hi-MD disc
80-minute
standard disc
74-minute
standard disc
60-minute
standard disc
1.3M Fine
1,200
2,300
4,200
7,200
24,000
360
340
270
1.3M Standard
VGA Fine
700
640
520
1,200
2,100
7,200
1,100
2,000
6,700
960
VGA Standard
Cover art
1,600
5,400
1) These values indicate how many still images can be taken when you insert a blank disc for the first time after
purchasing the player. The actual values may differ depending on the shooting conditions. When you insert
a blank disc after shooting some images, the player saves the number of those still images and reduces the
amount of images that can be taken.
2) Image size is the size when viewing the still images on a personal computer. Still images viewed in the
display of the player all appear the same size.
Settings
Items
Options (: Default settings)
New Folder
OK
A new folder is created for saving images. The folder is given a
number that is one higher than the current highest number in the
disc. The next still images shot are saved in the newly created
folder.
Cancel
Off
Operation is stopped.
The beep is turned off.
Shutter Beep
Format
The beep sounds when you set the self-timer, activate the AE/AF
lock function, or shoot still images.
On
OK
All data (including audio data) in the disc are erased. If you set to
Hi-MD mode, a new folder for saving still images is created.
Cancel
50Hz
Operation is stopped.
Flicker*
The setting prevents flickering when shooting under lighting such
as fluorescent lights. Selected when the frequency in your area is
50Hz.
The setting prevents flickering when shooting under lighting such
as fluorescent lights. Selected when the frequency in your area is
60Hz.
60Hz
* For USA models, the default setting is 60Hz. For other models, the default setting is 50Hz.
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Notes
• If you have not created a new folder, the
“101_HIMD” folder will be selected as the folder
for saving still images. You can create up to
“999_HIMD” folders.
• Up to 1000 still images can be stored in one folder.
When the folder capacity is reached, a new folder is
automatically created.
• Still images are saved to the last created folder. You
cannot select the folder.
• You cannot use the player to move images to a
different folder.
• You cannot use the player to delete any folders.
•
If no still images have been saved to the last created
folder, you cannot create a new folder.
Common Settings
Items
Options (: Default settings)
Slide Show
The still images shot using the player are played in order.
Normal
Shuffle
*
The still images shot using the player are played in random order.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Japanese.
The menu items and messages are displayed in English.
Language
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
*
The menu items and messages are displayed in French.
The menu items and messages are displayed in German.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Italian.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Spanish.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Simple Chinese.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Traditional Chinese.
*
Clock Set
You can set the date and time ( page 17).
* For European and USA models,
,
and
are not displayed.
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Menu When Viewing Still Images
(Viewing/Common Settings)
Viewing
Items
Options (: Default settings)
Delete
1File Delete
The displayed still image is deleted.
All still images that were shot using the player are deleted.
All Delete
JPEG Viewer
Format
If still images recorded in your computer are saved to a
disc, you can view them on the player ( page 46).
OK
All data (including audio data) in the disc are erased. A new
folder for saving images is created and the disc mode is changed
to Hi-MD mode.
Operation is stopped.
Cancel
Note
• When you select “All Delete,” it may take a long time to delete them if there are a large number of image files
or folders in the disc.
• A still image that is set as a music group cover art cannot be deleted even if you delete the image file.
Common Settings
Items
Options (: Default settings)
The still image shot using the player is set as the cover art of the music
CoverArtLink
group ( page 41).
Slide Show
Language
The still images shot using the player are played in order.
Normal
Shuffle
*
The still images shot using the player are played in random order.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Japanese.
The menu items and messages are displayed in English.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
*
The menu items and messages are displayed in French.
The menu items and messages are displayed in German.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Italian.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Spanish.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Simple Chinese.
The menu items and messages are displayed in Traditional Chinese.
*
Clock Set
You can set the date and time ( page 17).
* For European and USA models,
,
and
are not displayed.
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Viewing a JPEG file image
(JPEG Viewer)
If still images in your computer are saved
to a disc, you can view them on the player’s
display.
JPEG file images that you can view on the
player’s display are as follows:
– Supported files: “.jpg”*
– Maximum file size: 7,000 kB or less
– Maximum image size: 4,080 4,080 pixels
– Minimum image size: 16 16 pixels
– Minimum image unit: 8 8 pixels
We do not guarantee the playback of JPEG
which was processed with PC. Progressive
JPEG files are not supported.
* Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)
standard conformity
Select “JPEG Viewer” in the menu
( page 45).
1
Turn the jog dial to select a desired
folder/image file, and then press the
2
5-way control key (/ENT).
To view the previous/next JPEG file images
Push and hold the 5-way control key toward
/.
Notes
• If the number of folder directories is more than 16,
you cannot view the JPEG files on the player.
• You cannot delete JPEG files with the player.
• When the folder or file name is too long, the name
will be partially changed and displayed with 8
characters or fewer.
• A folder or file name in 2-byte characters such
as Japanese characters may not be displayed
correctly.
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Storing Non-Audio Data Connecting
to Your Computer
Insert a disc into the player.
1
2
Connecting the Player
to Your Computer
When connecting to the computer, power
(bus power) is supplied from the USB port
of the computer. This allows the player to be
used without power being supplied from the
rechargeable battery.
Connect the USB cradle and your
computer using the dedicated USB
cable.
Connect the large connector of the USB
cable to a USB jack on your computer and
the small connector to the USB connector
on the USB cradle.
Notes
• When you use a disc that contains audio tracks
recorded in MD mode, make sure to install the
software using the supplied CD-ROM before
to USB jack
connecting your computer ( page 72).
• When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE
If you connect the player to the computer with
the disc mode on the player set to “Hi-MD”
(default setting), and then insert a 60/74/80-minute
standard disc, the operation mode of the disc may
automatically change to Hi- MD mode even if you
do not record anything.
dedicated USB
cable (supplied)
to USB connector
• When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE
When you disconnect the dedicated USB cable,
the message “Unsafe Removal of Device”
appears in the computer display. This is not a
problem. Merely click “OK” to make the message
disappear.
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3
Disconnect the dedicated USB cable.
Place the player on the USB cradle
and push it in firmly.
The OPR lamp lights up in orange.
3
While pressing the buttons on the sides of
the plug, push the plug inward, and then
pull it outward to disconnect the dedicated
USB cable from the player.
To remove the player from the USB cradle
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To disconnect the
dedicated USB cable from the USB cradle
or the player” ( page 48).
You can connect the dedicated USB cable
directly to the player.
2
Press RELEASE on the USB cradle to
remove the player ( page 15).
When removing the disc from the player
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To disconnect the
dedicated USB cable from the USB cradle
or the player” ( page 48).
2
Remove the disc from the player.
To disconnect the dedicated USB cable
from the USB cradle or the player
1
Make sure that the OPR lamp on the
player is not flashing rapidly.
2
Press (stop) on the player.
Make sure that the OPR lamp on the
player is not flashing rapidly again.
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Notes
• Nothing appears in the player’s display when it is
connected to your computer.
• When the OPR lamp is flashing rapidly, do not
remote the dedicated USB cable. This may cause
the malfunction.
Copying Still images
to Your Computer
• If you use the player connected to the computer,
it is recommended that you insert a fully charged
rechargeable battery as a precaution against power
failures, disconnection of the dedicated USB cable
or other unforeseen occurrences. We do not assure
the results should there be a misoperation, transfer
failures, or destruction of audio data caused by
unforeseen occurrences.
Image files recorded with the player are
grouped as folders in the disc.
Example when using Windows XP
• If you disconnect the dedicated USB cable from
the player and want to reconnect it, make sure to
wait at least 2 seconds before connecting it again.
• Make sure to place the player at a stable,
vibration-free place during recording.
• The player is not recognized by your computer
during recording or playing.
• The system may malfunction if your computer
changes to system suspend, sleep, or hibernation
mode while connecting to the player. Make sure
to disable any changes to suspend, sleep, or
hibernation mode.
folder for still
images
• Make sure not to connect the player and the
computer through a USB hub.
The steps of copying still images to your
computer vary depending on your OS.
• It is not possible to charge the rechargeable
battery in the player while using the bus power
connection.
When using Windows
98SE/2000/Me
• We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all
computers that satisfy the system requirements.
Insert a disc in Hi-MD mode, and
then connect to your computer (
1
page 47).
Double-click [My Computer].
“My computer” screen appears.
2
Double-click [Removable Disk].
The contents in the disc appear.
3
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Double-click [DCIM].
Click [Copy pictures to a folder
on my computer using Microsoft
Scanner and Camera Wizard], then
click [OK].
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen
appears.
4
5
2
Double-click the folder where the
desired still image saved in.
Drag and drop the image files into
the [My Documents] folder.
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
6
Click [Next].
The contents in the disc appear.
3
4
Note
Click the checkbox of still images
that you do not want to copy to
your computer and remove the
checkmark, then click [Next].
The “Picture Name and Destination”
screen appears.
When you try to copy an image to a folder in which
an image with the same file name is stored, the
overwrite confirmation message appears. When you
want to overwrite the existing image with the new
one, click [Yes]. In this time, the original one is
deleted. When you do not want to overwrite it, click
[No], then change the file name.
Specify the image group names to
be copied and the copy destination,
then click [Next].
Image copying starts. When the copying
is completed, the “Other Options” screen
appears.
5
When a removable disk icon is not shown
1
Right-click [My Computer], then click
[Properties].
The “System Properties” screen appears.
2
Click [Device Manager] - [Other
Devices], and then confirm if there is a “
Sony DSC” or “ Sony Handycam” with a
mark.
Select [Nothing. I’m finished
working with these pictures], then
click [Next].
The “Completing the Scanner and Camera
Wizard” screen appears.
6
7
3
4
If you find either of the devices above
click [Remove]- [OK].
The device is deleted.
Try the USB driver installation again
using the supplied CD-ROM.
Click [Finish].
The wizard closes. To continue copying
other still images, disconnect the USB
cable and reconnect it. Then, perform the
procedure from step 1 again.
When using Windows XP
The steps of copying still images to your
computer vary depending on the setup of your
computer.
Insert a disc in Hi-MD mode, and
then connect to your computer (
1
page 47).
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Storing Non-audio Data
to a Disc
If you connect the player to a computer with
a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is
recognized as storage media by the Windows
Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio
data such as text data or image data.
For the storage space for each disc, see
page 51.
Insert a disc in Hi-MD mode, and
then connect to the computer (
1
page 47).
The player is recognized as an external
device and can be viewed on the Windows
Explorer. You can use the player in the
same way as other devices.
Notes
• When the SonicStage software is active, the player
is not recognized as a data storage device.
• If you format a disc on the computer, make sure to
format the disc using the SonicStage software.
• Make sure not to delete the file management folder
(HMDHIFI folder and HI-MD.IND file) on the
Windows Explorer.
• When you create a new folder in the DCIM folder,
the number of images that can be taken may be
fewer.
The storage space for each disc (formatted with the player)
The storage space is varied depending on disc type.
1GB Hi-MD disc 80-minute
standard disc
74-minute
standard disc
270MB
60-minute
standard disc
Total size
964MB
291MB
219MB
Disc management
space *
1.65MB
1.65MB
1.65MB
1.65MB
Free space
963MB
290MB
268MB
217MB
* This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc. The size of the disc management space changes
according to the operating conditions of your computer and other factors. Therefore, the actual space available
for use may be lower than that displayed by Windows Explorer.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs during player operation, follow the steps described below before consulting
the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take notes.
1
Check to see if the problem is listed in “Troubleshooting.”
Check “Messages” ( page 58) for the problem as well.
2
If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
While charging
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The rechargeable battery does not
start charging. The rechargeable
battery cannot be fully charged.
The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the
AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly. Insert the
rechargeable battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor
correctly.
No rechargeable battery is inserted. Insert the rechargeable
battery ( page 14).
Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity of the
rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is
used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. Charge
and discharge the battery several times. The normal battery life
will be restored.
The rechargeable battery is drained. Charge the rechargeable
battery. It takes one minute after placing the player on the
USB cradle for an indication to appear and charging to start. If
charging does not start even after a minute, replace the player
on the USB cradle again.
The surrounding temperature is too high or too low (“CHARGE
+5°C – +35° C (41F–95F)” appears in the display). Charge the
battery at a temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F).
The rechargeable battery has
become drained even when the
player was not used for a while.
“Quick Mode” was set to “On” ( page 37). If you set “Quick
Mode” to “On”, the power stays on inside player even when
there is no operation, causing the rechargeable battery life to
shorten. If the rechargeable battery is not fully charged, the
battery may become drained after a while. If this happens,
charge the rechargeable battery again.
Even when fully charged, the life of
the battery is only about half what
it normally is.
The useful life of the rechargeable battery may be ending.
Replace the rechargeable battery with the new one.
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Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The USB cradle and the player
become hot during the charging
procedure.
This is normal and poses no danger.
The player is turned off.
If you do not operate the player for about 3 minutes, the player
is turned off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery
(Auto power-off function). Turn on the player.
Listening to music
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
A disc is not played normally.
“Repeat” is set to “On.” Set to “Off” ( page 36).
Playback mode is changed. Enter “Main P. Mode” or “Sub P.
Mode” to change back to “Normal Play” ( page 36).
A disc is not played from the first
track.
Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track. Press and
hold the 5-way control key (/ENT) for 2 seconds or more
to start playing ( page 20).
Playback sound skips.
The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration. Put
the player on a stable place.
Sound has a lot of static.
Strong magnetism from a television or such device is
interfering with operation. Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
Volume cannot be turned up.
“ALVS” is set to “On.” Set to “Off” ( page 37).
No sound comes through the
earphones.
The earphones plug is not firmly connected. Plug in the plug of
the earphones firmly to the player.
The plug is dirty. Clean the plug.
The disc cannot be played on
another component.
The component does not support Hi-MD. Discs used in Hi-MD
mode can be played only on components that supports Hi-MD.
The edited tracks may exhibit
sound dropout during search
operations.
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.
The group function does not
operate.
While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made
to select some group-related menu. Use a disc with group
setting.
The display turns off.
If you do not operate the player for about 30 seconds while
playing back music, the display turns off automatically to save
battery power. To turn on the display again, press DISPLAY.
You cannot play an MP3 audio
track.
Playable MP3 file format are those: transferred using the
SonicStage software/MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/sampling
frequency of 44.1kHz.
Date of recording is not displayed.
Date of recording is displayed if the date has been recorded.
When an audio track is transferred from your computer, the
date of recording that is included in the audio track information
on the supplied software is displayed. If the date of recording is
older than 1979, it is not displayed.
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Shooting/Viewing still images
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The subject does not appear in the
display.
The player is in the viewing mode. Press
/
to change to
the shooting mode. ( page 24).
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Make sure to position the lens farther
away from the subject than the shortest allowable shooting
distance (normal shooting mode: 50 cm (20 inches); macro
recording mode: 10 cm (4 inches)) when shooting.
The player cannot record still
images.
No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
The capacity of the disc is insufficient. Delete the still images
saved in the disc or format it ( page 45).
You tried to shoot and save still images when using a disc in
MD mode. Use a disc in Hi-MD mode ( page 67).
The flash does not work.
The flash is set to
(no flash). Set the flash to auto (no
indicator) or (Forced flash) ( page 31).
The date and time are recorded
incorrectly.
The date and time are not set correctly. Set the correct date and
time ( page 17).
The player cannot playback still
images.
The player may not playback image files copied from the hard
disk of your computer if the file name or file size has been
changed or the image has been modified.
Even though you attempted to
delete all of the files, the disc is
still not empty.
The disc contains a file with a file name or storage destination
that was changed through the computer. Format the disc (
page 45).
You have deleted an image by
mistake.
Once you have deleted a file, you cannot restore it.
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Connecting your computer
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The player is not recognized by the
computer.
The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected. Connect the
dedicated USB cable firmly to the player and the computer.
A USB hub is used. Connect the dedicated USB cable directly
to the USB port of the computer.
Network communication has failed. Disconnect the dedicated
USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and then reconnect it. If the
player is still not recognized, disconnect the dedicated USB
cable, restart the computer, and then connect the dedicated USB
cable again.
Even though the player is
recognized by the computer, it
does not operate normally.
A USB hub is used. Connect the dedicated USB cable directly
to the USB port of the computer.
You are using the player at a place with vibration. Use the
player at a place with no vibration.
The player cannot be used as a
storage device.
The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active. Close
the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.
The playing time of a transferred
track is different from the time
that appears on your computer
monitor.
This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the player and
the computer.
You cannot transfer audio data
from your computer that will fill
up the remaining recording time
on the disc.
Due to the limitations of the system, the audio data is recorded
in several-second steps. Therefore, when you record many short
tracks, the total recording time increases but does not tally with
the remaining recording time.
The disc size displayed on the
computer is not the same as the
disc size printed on the disc.
The difference is due to the use of the binary system to indicate
the disc size on the computer and the decimal system to express
the disc size on the disc ( page 51) and other recording
media.
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Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
You cannot operate the player.
You cannot operate the player while the player is connected to
the computer.
You cannot transfer audio data
when pushing DOWNLOAD.
The player is not correctly connected to your computer.
Connect the player and your computer correctly using the USB
cable.
Audio CD is not inserted in CD drive of your computer. Insert
Audio CD.
The capacity of the disc is insufficient. Insert another disc.
The lid does not open.
It happens if you disconnect the dedicated USB cable in the
middle of a data transfer, recording, or editing operation on the
computer, but while the rechargeable battery is missing from
the player or is drained. Reconnect the dedicated USB cable or
insert a fully charged rechargeable battery into the player, and
then press
.
You cannot copy still images.
The player is not correctly connected to your computer.
Connect the player and your computer correctly using the USB
cable ( page 47).
You are not using the correct copy procedure for your OS.
Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS ( page
49).
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Others
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The player does not work or works
poorly.
The rechargeable battery is not charged. Charge the
rechargeable battery.
The volume is low. Turn up the volume.
No disc is inserted. Insert a recorded disc.
The HOLD function is turned on. On the player, disable HOLD
by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the
arrow ( page 13).
The lid is not firmly closed. Close the lid until it clicks. Then
slide OPEN to open the lid.
Moisture has condensed inside the player if the player is
brought directly from a cold to a warm location. Take the disc
out and leave the player in a warm place for several hours until
the moisture evaporates ( page 63).
The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected. Connect the
AC power adaptor firmly to the DC IN 6V jack on the battery
charging stand.
The rechargeable battery is weak (“LOW BATTERY” flashes
or nothing appears). Charge the rechargeable battery ( page
14), or use the supplied AC power adaptor.
The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or
editing data. Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error
message still appears, replace it with another disc.
There is a built-in malfunction in the system. While operating,
the player received a mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc. Disconnect
all the power sources and the dedicated USB cable. Leave the
player for about 30 seconds and connect the power source.
The display window is not normal.
The player was disconnected from the power source. Let the
player sit for a while, or disconnect the power source, reconnect
it, and then press any of the operation buttons.
When using with the AC power
adaptor, the display window
remains faintly lit even when the
player is not operating.
The display window lights up when charging of the
rechargeable battery reaches approximately 80% and stays lit
until charging reaches 100% ( page 14).
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Messages
Message
Case and/or corrective action
AUDIO DISC
FOR PLAYBACK
ONLY
You tried to shoot still images in a disc that can only play music
tracks.
AUDIO FILE
ERROR
There is no audio data that can be played on the player. The
audio data or disc management file has been damaged.
AVLS ON
NO VOLUME
OPERATION
“AVLS” is set to “On” and so the volume cannot rise higher.
Set to “Off” ( page 37).
BLANKDISC
A disc with no recording on it is inserted.
BUSY
WAIT
A MOMENT
The player is accessing disc information. You tried to operate
the player while it was accessing the recorded data. Wait until
the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few minutes).
CANNOT PLAY
There is no audio data that can be played on the player. The
audio data or disc management file has been damaged.
You tried to play an MP3 audio track that the player cannot
play. Playable MP3 file format are those: transferred using
the SonicStage software/MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/sampling
frequency of 44.1kHz.
CHARGE
+5° C–+35° C
41F–95F
You tried to charge the rechargeable battery at a place with a
temperature outside the specified range for the player. Charge
the battery at a temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95°
F).
CLOSE
You removed the disc while the system file was being rewritten
LENS COVER
after you shot a still image. Press
/
.
DC IN
TOO HIGH
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.
DISC FULL
END
You tried to shoot still images using a disc that does not have
enough storage space.
The player reached to the end of the disc while playing or
pushing the 5-way control key toward (press and hold
on the remote).
FOLDER FULL
The folder capacity is reached.
FOLDER
NO EXPAND
If the number of folder directories is more than 16, you cannot
view the JPEG files on the player.
FORMAT
ERROR DISC
A disc with a format that the player does not support was
inserted. Insert a standard MD or a disc used in Hi-MD mode.
A disc formatted on the computer was inserted. When
formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the
SonicStage software.
HOLD
The player is locked. Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock
the player ( page 13).
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Message
Case and/or corrective action
LOW BATTERY
Recharging was attempted with a non-rechargeable battery
inserted. Insert a rechargeable battery and start the charging
process again.
NO
You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks. Set
BOOKMARKED
TRACK
bookmarks ( page 39).
NO
You tried to release the cover art setting of an album that is not
set a still image.
COVER ART
NO DISC
You tried to play or record with no disc in the player. Insert a
disc.
NO DISC
MEMORY
You tried to erase a setting in the Disc Memory on a disc that
contains no settings in the Disc Memory ( page 37).
NO GROUP
You selected “Group Play” in the “Main P. Mode” with a disc
without group setting.
NO IMAGE
You tried to set a still image as the music cover art with a disc
that has no still images.
NO
You selected a folder in “JPEG Viewer” that has no JPEG files.
JPEG FILE
NO NAME
You tried to select “Album Play” in the “Main P. Mode” with a
disc that has no album name information.
NO
Once the player is turned off, you cannot view the latest image
in quick review mode.
QUICK REVIEW
IMAGE
NO TITLE
You tried to select “Album Play” in the “Main P. Mode” with a
disc that has no album name information.
NO TRACK
You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks. Insert a
recorded disc.
NOT
Hi-MD DISC
You tried to shoot and save still images when using a disc in
MD mode. Use a disc in Hi-MD mode.
OPEN
You tried to press
/
while the lens cover is closed.
LENS COVER
PROTECTED
DISC
You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-
protect position. Slide the tab back ( page 61).
PROTECTED
IMAGE
NO EDIT
You tried to delete a protected still image.
READ ERROR
The player cannot read the disc information correctly. Reinsert
the disc.
RECOVERING
DATA
The player was turned off while the system file was being
rewritten after you shot a still image. Leave the player for a
while.
SYSTEM
FILE
The player is storing information (track start and end position)
from the memory to the disc. Wait until this process is
completed.
WRITING
TOC DATA
ERROR
The player cannot read the disc information correctly. Insert
another disc.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
On the player
• Do not shake or strike the player. In addition
to malfunctions and inability to record
images, this may render the disc unusable or
image data breakdown, damage or loss may
occur.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
6V jack.
• Do not get the player wet. When taking
pictures outdoors in the rain or under
similar conditions, be careful not to get the
player wet.
• Do not touch the optical pickup lens on the
player and keep it clean. If you do so, the
lens may be damaged and the player will
not operate properly.
• Your player is designed for use between
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32°F
and 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold
or hot places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
• After using your player at the seashore or
other dusty locations Clean your player
carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may
corrode the metal fittings or dust may
enter the inside of your player, causing a
malfunction.
On power sources
• Use house current or rechargeable battery.
• For use in your house: For the supplied USB
cradle, use the AC power adaptor supplied
with this player. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor since it may cause the player
to malfunction.
On heat build-up
• 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.
Heat may build up in the player if it is used
for an extended period of time. This, however,
is not a malfunction.
On mechanical noise
• The player is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use this player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply (AC power adaptor or rechargeable
battery). To remove the AC power adaptor
from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug
itself; never pull the cord.
The player gives off mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player and it is not a
problem.
On installation
• If you use the player at a place subject to
static or electrical noise, the recording may
not be properly done or the recorded data
may be lost.
• Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
• Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or damage.
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On charging
• The supplied USB cradle can be used only
with this player. Any other models cannot
be charged.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep
it in its case.
• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not use the supplied USB cradle to
charge any other battery beside the supplied
one or the one designated for it (LIP-4WM).
• Do not place the cartridge where it will
be subject to light, extreme temperatures,
moisture or dust.
• Be sure to use the supplied AC power
adaptor.
• Attach the supplied disc label only in the
space designated for it on the disc. Do not
stick it on any other disc surface.
• Charge the rechargeable battery at a
temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35°
C (+95° F). The charging time will vary
according to the surrounding temperature.
(If the surrounding temperature is low, the
required charging time will be longer. This
is a characteristic of the lithium-ion battery.)
To protect a recorded disc
To record/save-protect a disc, slide open the
tab at the side of the disc. In this position, the
disc cannot be recorded/saved. To record/save
again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible.
• If you do not use the player for a long
time, remove the rechargeable battery
from the player and keep it in the cool,
dry place. To prevent degradation of the
rechargeable battery, make sure not to store
the rechargeable battery when it is either
completely discharged or fully charged.
• The USB cradle and the player may become
hot during the charging procedure; this,
however poses no danger.
Tab
Recorded/saved
material is protected.
Back of the disc
• Because of the battery’s characteristics, the
capacity of the rechargeable battery may be
smaller than normal when it is used for the
first time or after a long period of disuse. In
this case, charge and discharge the battery
several times. The normal battery life will
be restored.
• If the capacity of the rechargeable battery
drops to half the normal amount, replace
with the new one.
Recorded/saved material
is not protected.
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.)
• If the player will be unused for a long time,
remove the rechargeable battery, remove the
player from the USB cradle and remove the
AC power adaptor from the wall outlet.
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On the earphones
On the LCD screen and
lens
Road safety
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational
for effective use. However, there may be
some tiny black points and/or bright points
(white, red, blue or green in color) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any way.
Do not use earphones while driving, cycling,
or operating any motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas. It can also be potentially dangerous
to play your player at high volume while
walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
• Be careful when placing the player near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause malfunctions.
• The image pickup device of the camera uses
very sophisticated technology; however,
bright or dark dots and lines may appear in
the LCD screen. Also, when shooting under
low-light conditions, white lines or “noise”
may appear in the LCD screen. These dots
and lines are normal and are not a problem
of the camera.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using earphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate of the people around you.
On the remote control
On cleaning
The supplied remote control is designed for
use with this player only. The player cannot
be operated with a remote control that was
supplied with another device.
• Clean the player casing and the screen
surface 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.
• Clean the lens with a soft cloth. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder
or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it
may mar the lens.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
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• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a
disc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.
• 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.
• Clean the terminals on the rechargeable
battery with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as
illustrated.
The pictures used in this
manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures
in this manual are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this player.
On moisture condensation
If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the player. Should this occur, the
player will not operate properly.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
• The player is brought from a cold location
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
room.
• The player is taken from an air-conditioned
room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the player from a cold place to
a warm place, seal the player in a plastic bag
and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new
location over a period of time (about an hour).
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the player and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining
inside the lens, you will be unable to record
clear images.
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Maximum output (DC)
Headphones:
2.8 mW + 2.8 mW (16 Ω ) (European model)
5 mW + 5 mW (16 Ω ) (Other models)
Specification
Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system
Image device
5.6 mm (1/3.2 type) color CMOS
Primary color filter
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
Total pixels number of camera
Approx. 1,330,000 pixels
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.)
Effective pixels number of camera
Approx. 1,300,000 pixels
Lens Single focal lens
f = 4.7 mm (7/32 inches) (35 mm camera
conversion: 36 mm (1 5/16 inches)), F3.2
Recording and playback time
See “List of the recording time for each disc”
(
page 65)
Exposure control
Automatic
Revolutions
Approx. 350 rpm to 3,600 rpm (CLV)
Data formats
Still images: DCF compliant
(Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant),
Error correction
Hi-MD:
LDC (Long Distance Code)/BIS (Burst Indicator
Subcode)
MD:
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon
Code)
Flash
Recommended distance: 0.5 m to 0.7 m (1.6 to 2.3
ft)
LCD screen
38mm in opposite angle (1.5 type)
Total number of dots 114 960 (479 × 240) dots
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Power requirements
Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC
IN 6V jack:
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada,)
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for China)
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other models)
The player:
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
LIP-4WM, 3.7 V, 370 mAh, Li-ion
USB cradle:
Playable audio format
Linear PCM (44.1 kHz/16 bit)
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic
Coding 3 plus)
ATRAC3
ATRAC
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/sampling frequency
44.1 kHz/bit rate 32-320 kbps (fixed/variable bit
rate)
AC power adaptor DC 6V
Modulation system
Hi-MD:
Operating temperature
+5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F)
1-7RLL (Run Length Limited)/PRML (Partial
Response Maximum Likelihood)
MD:
Battery operation time
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
See “Battery life” ( page 15)
Frequency response (When outputting through
earphone)
20 to 20,000 Hz ±3 dB
Dimensions
Approx. 83.6 × 81.1 × 21.4 mm (w/h/d)
(33/8 × 31/4 × 27/32 in.) (excluding projecting parts
and controls)
Onput connector
: stereo mini-jack (dedicated remote jack)
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Mass
Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz.) (the player only)
Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) (including the rechargeable
battery)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
List of the recording time for each disc (Approx.)
The recording time is varied depending on disc type, disc mode, codec, and bit rate.
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode
Recording time*
Codec/Bit rate
1GB Hi-MD disc 80-minute
standard disc
74-minute
standard disc
60-minute
standard disc
Linear PCM/1.4Mbps 1 hour and 34
minutes
28 minutes
26 minutes
21 minutes
ATRAC3plus/256kbps 7 hours and 55
minutes
2 hours and 20
minutes
2 hours and 10
minutes
1 hour and 40
minutes
ATRAC3plus/64kbps
ATRAC3plus/48kbps
ATRAC3/132kbps
ATRAC3/105kbps
ATRAC3/66kbps
MP3**/128kbps
34 hours
10 hours and 10
minutes
9 hours and 20
minutes
7 hours and 40
minutes
45 hours
13 hours and 30
minutes
12 hours and 30
minutes
10 hours
16 hours and 30 4 hours and 50
minutes minutes
20 hours and 40 6 hours and 10
minutes minutes
32 hours and 40 9 hours and 50
4 hours and 30
minutes
3 hours and 40
minutes
5 hours and 40
minutes
4 hours and 40
minutes
9 hours
7 hours and 20
minutes
minutes
minutes
17 hours
5 hours
4 hours and 30
minutes
3 hours and 30
minutes
When using a disc in MD mode
Recording time*
Codec/Bit rate
80-minute
standard disc
74-minute standard
disc
60-minute
standard disc
ATRAC (stereo)/292kbps
ATRAC3/132, 105kbps
ATRAC3/66kbps
1 hour and 20
minutes
1 hour and 14
minutes
1 hour
2 hours and 40
minutes
2 hours and 28
minutes
2 hours
4 hours
5 hours and 20
minutes
4 hour and 56
minutes
* When transferring 4-minute tracks
**MP3 file formats are as follows: MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/sampling frequency 44.1 kHz/fixed bit rate.
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DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3
This player supports DSP TYPE-S, a
Glossary
specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc
decks equipped with digital signal processors
(DSP). This specification allows the player
to produce high-quality sound from tracks
recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains
DSP TYPE-R support, the player produces
superior results during recording or playback
in SP (normal stereo) mode.
AE
The AE (Auto Exposure) function
automatically adjusts the exposure based on
the brightness of the object as determined by
the camera.
AF
The AF (Auto Focus) function adjusts the
focus automatically.
Exif
Exif is a file format that allows you to
add information such as recording data
determined by JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
ATRAC3plus
ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of
ATRAC3. Compared to ATRAC3 (used
in LP2 and LP4 mode), which attains a
compression ratio 10 times higher than that of
a CD, ATRAC3plus (used in Hi-SP and Hi-LP
mode) achieves a higher compression ratio
that is 20 times higher than that of a CD, but
with no loss in sound quality.
Format
When you format a disc, all the data
(including audio data) on the disc are erased
so that you can save new data.
Hi-MD
CMOS
“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format.
Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio
compression technology, Hi-MD is a
CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor) is a semiconductor that can
convert optical signals into electric signals.
new recording format that delivers longer
recording times than standard MD discs.
Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer
storage medium for non-audio data such as
text and still images. For more details on Hi-
MD, refer to the supplied flyer “What you can
do with the Hi-MD Walkman.”
DCF
DCF (Design rule for Camera File) system,
is a standard determined by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
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“Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”
Net MD
This player has two operation modes,
“Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode” that are
automatically recognized whenever a disc is
inserted.
Net MD is a technical standard that allows
you to transfer audio data from a computer to
a MiniDisc using an USB cable. Previously,
it was impossible to record audio data from a
computer because the only source audio data
that could be recorded were analog signals
from a microphone and analog input or PCM
audio of music CDs. Using the software
(SonicStage, etc.) that meets the technology
of copyright protection (“OpenMG,”
Disc
Mode
1GB Hi-MD disc
Hi-MD
60/74/80-minute Blank disc The operation
standard disc
mode set in
the “Disc
Mode” menu
is applied.
“MagicGate,” etc.), the audio data format
can be converted to “ATRAC” or “ATRAC3,”
which makes it possible to then transfer the
audio data to a MiniDisc.
1) Copyright technology to manage audio data
stored in your computer from audio CDs
Disc
Hi-MD
MD
containing
music in
Hi-MD
mode
2) Technology to authenticate copyright protection
between computer and NetMD equipment
Disc
3) Conventional format to be transferred when
recording to MiniDisc
containing
music in
MD mode
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JPEG
JPEG is a compression format for the color
still images often used on the internet. The
images shot using this player are recorded in
JPEG format in the disc.
Linear PCM
Linear PCM is a digital, non-compressed
audio coding system. You can enjoy high-
quality sound equal to that of CDs by
recording in this mode.
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System File
Index for “Player
Operation”
The system file is space on the disc that
is used to store information other than
audio files; for instance, track numbers. If
the MiniDisc were a book, the system file
would correspond with the index or table of
contents. The player rewrites the system file
whenever an operation such as recording,
adding or deleting track marks, or moving
tracks has been done. (“SYSTEM FILE
WRITING” appears in the display when the
player is rewriting the system file.) While the
player is writing disc information, make sure
not to move or jog the player or disconnect
the power source as this may cause the
information to be incorrectly recorded or the
disc contents to be lost.
A
AE 66
B
Burst 42
USB
C
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a standard for
connecting computer equipment such as a
keyboard and a mouse.
CMOS 66
Computer 47
VGA
VGA (Video Graphics Array) refers to the
image size of 640 × 480 pixels.
D
DCF 66
Delete 45
E
Exif 66
Exposure 42
F
Flash 31
Flicker 43
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What you can do with SonicStage/
MD Simple Burner
What you can do with SonicStage
SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as
audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an
MD.
Audio CD
MD Walkman
Transfer
Import
Music files in the
MP3,WAV, and
WMA* formats
Internet
∗ Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be transferred.
What you can do with MD Simple Burner
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of
your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the
computer.
MD Walkman
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman
SonicStage
MD Simple Burner
Providing the required system environment (page 72)
Installing the software onto your computer (page 73)
Connecting an MD
walkman to your
Importing audio data to
your computer (page 75)
computer (see page 47 on
“Player Operation”)
Connecting an MD
walkman to your computer
(see page 47 on “Player
Operation”)
Recording music tracks
from an audio CD in the
CD drive of your
computer (page 88)
Transferring audio data
from your computer
(page 77)
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Installing
Providing the required system environment
System requirements
The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 3.0/MD
Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman.
Computer
IBM PC/AT or Compatible
• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
• Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is
recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows
version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.)
• RAM: 128 MB or more
Others
• CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) (A CD-R/RW drive
is necessary for CD writing)
• Sound Board
• USB port
Operating
System
Factory installed:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP
Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/
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.
• For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the
software.
• 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
Before installing the software
• Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large
amount of system resources.
• When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD-
ROM.
— If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the
previous software will be overwritten by the new version. The new version retains the
functions of the older version, but with new functions added.
— If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the previous
software will co-exist with the new version.
— You will still be able to use music data registered by an older software version even
after SonicStage has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you back up
your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library] on SonicStage
Help.
The method for managing music data differs in part from conventional methods. For
details, refer to [For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage] in SonicStage Help.
• If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to
disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software.
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.
3 When the [Region Selection] screen appears, select the region where the
SonicStage software will be used, and then click [Next].
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4 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the
displayed instructions.
Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple
Burner]
Read the instructions carefully.
Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple
Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above.
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.
Was the installation successful?
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting” (page 94).
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Using SonicStage
Importing audio data
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library
of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can also assign cover art for
imported albums.
You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your
computer’s hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.
Notes
• Only audio CDs with a
mark can be used with SonicStage.
• We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
Playback
control
section
[
Music Source]
Cover art
display
[CD Info]
[Settings]
1 Start up SonicStage.
Select [Start] – [All Programs]*– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage].
∗[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.
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You can also start SonicStage with double click
([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.
2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your
computer.
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3 Point to [ Music Source] on the upper-left side of the screen and click
[Import a CD].
The screen switches to the “Music Source” (Importing CD) screen and all the tracks on
the audio CD are listed.
4 If necessary, click
to uncheck tracks you do not want to record.
If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.
To check all boxes, click
To uncheck all boxes, click
.
.
5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording.
When you click [Settings] on the right side of the screen, “CD Importing Format”
dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the format and bit rate for
recording an audio CD.
6 Click
.
The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts.
To stop recording
Click
.
To assign cover art for imported albums
Find the desired image file (jpg, gif, bmp file) using Windows Explorer and drag it to the
cover art display in the playback control section.
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If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained
automatically, click [CD Info] on the right side of the screen. When you do this, your computer must be
connected to the Internet.
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Transferring audio data from your computer to the
MD Walkman
Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an
infinite number of times.
[Transfer
]
The My Library
list
[Settings]
1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your
computer.
Use the supplied MD Walkman-dedicated USB cable to connect the MD Walkman to
your computer.
For details about connections, see page 47 on “Player Operation.”
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
2 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen and click [Hi-MD]
or [Net MD].
The screen is switched to the transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.
3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of
the screen.
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.
To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.
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4 If necessary, change the transfer mode.
As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format
will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer).
If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format
and bit rate will be converted to those of the device. In some case, this process may
take time.
If you want to change the format and bit rate, click [Settings] in the center of the screen
5 Click
.
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.
To stop transferring
Click
.
To play a disc on a Net MD device that does not support Hi-MD
If you want to play the transferred tracks on a Net MD Walkman that does not support Hi-
MD, select [Net MD] for the mode (operation mode) on the right side of the screen after
step 2. This operation mode can be selected only when using a 60/74/80-minute standard
disc in Hi-MD mode for recording.
Notes
• A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:
—When there is no enough free space on the disc.
—When the track is subject to playback restrictions.
• During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate.
• Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be
displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD
Walkman.
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If you are using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode, whenever you select an album
for which album art has been registered, the cover art is transferred to the Hi-MD Walkman along with
the album. Cover art is not be transferred in the case of individual tracks.
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Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman
to your computer
[Transfer
]
The My Library
list
List of tracks on
the MD
Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer
Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be
transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.
1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your
computer.
Use the supplied dedicated USB cable for the MD Walkman to connect the MD
Walkman to your computer.
For details about connections, see page 47 on “Player Operation.”
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
2 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen and click [Hi-MD]
or [Net MD].
The screen is switched to the transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.
3 In the list on the right side of the screen (Hi-MD or Net MD), click to select
the tracks you want to transfer to your computer.
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4 Click
in the middle of the screen.
The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
To stop transferring
Click
.
To import cover art set using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman
to My Library
If you are using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode, you can modify the cover art for
any group transferred from My Library, as well as register the covet art for another group. The
following two ways can be used to import the cover art to My Library.
• Insert the disc with the updated cover art, and then press the [
Auto Import] button on the bottom-
right side of the screen.
The cover art in My Library is automatically updated.
• Select the group for which you want to import the cover art by clicking it on the right side (Hi-MD
side) of the display, select [Import Cover Art] from the right-click menu, and then select the album for
which you want to add the cover art from the “Select an Album” dialog box.
Note
Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My
Library on your computer.
Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your
computer
Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* can be imported to My Library of
SonicStage on your computer only once.
∗ Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode
1 Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the Hi-MD
Walkman to your computer.
2 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen and click [Hi-MD].
The screen is switched to the transfer (Hi-MD) screen.
3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the Hi-MD list on the right side of the
screen.
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.
To transfer all tracks of the group, click the group.
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4 Click
in the middle of the screen.
The “Import” dialog box appears.
5 Click [Yes].
The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
To stop importing
Click
.
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When tracks recorded in analog are included on a Hi-MD, a dialog box appears confirming whether to
save those tracks in WAV format. To save the tracks as WAV format music files, select the check box
next to “Save in WAV format when importing”, click Browse button and specify a destination folder as
necessary, and click the [OK] button.
Note
Notes
• You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode (MD mode) to your computer, or
tracks that have been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode.
• Before importing tracks recorded on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Settings] in the
middle of the screen to display “Transfer Mode Settings” dialog box, and then confirm the status of
the [Import settings] check box (it is checked by default) in [Advanced...]. Then do as follows:
—To import tracks to My Library while deleting them on the Hi-MD Walkman, uncheck the box.
—To import tracks to My Library while leaving the copy of them on the Hi-MD Walkman, check the
box. Tracks left on the Hi-MD Walkman are treated the same as tracks that have been automatically
transferred from the computer. For this reason, they cannot be divided or combined on the Hi-MD
Walkman.
• When you transfer tracks recorded in linear PCM on the Hi-MD Walkman to a computer for editing
(dividing or combining) in My Library, the editing may take a long time, depending on the length of
the tracks and capabilities of your computer. This is due to limitations in the MiniDisc system. If you
want to edit long tracks recorded in linear PCM, we recommend that you do the editing on the Hi-MD
Walkman first, and then transfer the edited data to a computer afterwards.
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Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc
You can write tracks in My Library of SonicStage to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Analog tracks
recorded on a Hi-MD device and imported to My Library can be written to and enjoyed on
a CD-R/CD-RW. The number of times data can be written may be limited due to copyright
restrictions.
[Transfer
]
Operation Status
Display
The My Library list
The tentative list
of items to be
written to the
CD-R/CD-RW
disc
1 Point to [Transfer ] on the upper-right side of the screen, and then select the
type of CD to be created.
To create an audio CD, select [Create an Audio CD]. To create an ATRAC CD, select
[Create an ATRAC CD]. To create an MP3 CD, select [Create an MP3 CD].
ATRAC CDs can be played only on devices that support ATRAC CDs. MP3 CDs can
be played only on devices that support MP3 CDs.
2 Insert a blank CD-R/CD-RW disc into the disc drive of your computer.
Use a CD-R/CD-RW with a recording capacity of 650MB or 700MB. Data may not be
correctly written if a disc of another capacity is used.
3 Select the albums or tracks to be written to the CD-R/CD-RW disc by clicking
them in the My Library list on the left side of the screen.
By double-clicking an album, you can see a list of the tracks on the album and select
the tracks you want.
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4 Click
in the middle of the screen.
The selected albums or tracks appear on the right side of the screen (the CD-R/CD-
RW) as a tentative list of items to be written.
5 Click
in the right of the screen.
The “Writing Settings” dialog box appears allowing you to set options for writing.
6 Click [OK].
Writing to the disc begins.
A message appears when writing has completed.
7 Click [OK].
The disc is automatically ejected, and the screen returns to the Transfer (CD Creation)
screen.
To cancel track writing
1 Click
in the Operation Status Display while tracks are being written to the disc.
Writing to the disc is canceled and a message appears.
2 Click [OK].
The disc is automatically ejected, and the screen returns to the Transfer (CD Creation) screen.
Note
Notes
• Only tracks in MP3 format can be written to an MP3 CD.
• Tracks that have been digitally recorded on a Hi-MD device and then imported to SonicStage cannot
be written to an audio CD. However, analog tracks recorded on a Hi-MD device can be written to a
CD.
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Using SonicStage Help
SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help
allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing
Tracks” or “Transferring Tracks”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that
might lead you to the appropriate explanations.
To display SonicStage Help
Click [Help] – [SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running.
[SonicStage Help]
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You can display SonicStage Help by selecting the following:
[Start] – [All Programs]*– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage Help].
∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
Notes
• In SonicStage Help, “Device/Media” is the general term for the external device such as the MD
Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman.
• Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system
environment when using EMD services.
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Understanding SonicStage Help
The left side frame
The right side frame
1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame.
2 Click [About This Help File].
The explanation will appear in the right-side frame.
3 Read the text.
Scroll the display if necessary.
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.
Searching for a word inside an explanation
[Search]
“Type in the keyword
to find” text box
An explanations
of the selected
item
[List Topics]
The list of the words
that you searched
[Display]
1 Click [Search] to open the “Search” window.
2 Type in the words.
3 Click [List Topics].
A list of the words that were searched is displayed.
4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed.
5 Click [Display].
An explanation of the selected item is displayed.
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Referring to SonicStage Help
Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each
operation. Click on any items for details.
Importing audio data to the computer
To
SonicStage Help
Import audio data from the
Internet
[Importing Tracks] – [Purchasing Tracks from a Music
Service Site]
Import audio files on the
computer in SonicStage
[Importing Tracks] – [Importing Music Files]
Listening to audio data on the computer
To
SonicStage Help
Listen to audio data from the
CD drive or My Library
[Music Playback] – [Playing Back an Audio CD] or
[Playing Back a Track in My Library]
Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] – [Playing Back a Track on a Device/
Walkman connected to the
computer
Media]
Managing and editing imported tracks
To
SonicStage Help
Change information related to [Changing SonicStage Settings] – [Changing Settings
CD information downloading
for the CD Drive]
Edit an album
Delete the tracks
[Managing Tracks and Albums] – [Creating/Editing
Albums]
Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] – [Changing the
for track storage Location for Saving Imported Files]
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Backing up audio data
We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes
or computer replacement.
To
SonicStage Help
Back up audio data in My
Library
[Backing Up My Library] – [Backing Up Data to a
Disk]
Look up about SonicStage
backup
[Backing Up My Library] – [FAQ-About SonicStage
Backup Tool]
Troubleshooting
To
SonicStage Help
Look up troubleshooting
procedure
[Additional Information] – [Troubleshooting]
When you want to know
To
SonicStage Help
Look up unknown words
[Additional Information] – [Glossary]
Look up the kinds of audio data [Overview] – [Content Handled Within SonicStage]
that can be managed by
SonicStage
Look up the kinds of functions [Overview] – [Features]
that can be used with
SonicStage
Look up changes since an
earlier version
[For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage] –
[Differences from Earlier Versions]
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Using MD Simple Burner
Before using MD Simple Burner
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of
your computer to the MD Walkman.
There are two ways to record from an audio CD.
• Simple mode (page 89)
You can use MD Walkman operations to record an entire CD or only the first track
without launching MD Simple Burner.
• Standard mode (page 90)
You can launch MD Simple Burner to record using computer operations. Record an entire
CD or selected tracks.
Notes
• You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG
software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.) is active.
• Only audio CDs with a
mark can be used with MD Simple Burner.
• We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
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Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)
1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD
Walkman to the computer.
For details about connections, see page 47 on “Player Operation” section.
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your
computer.
The CDDB registration window appears when you use the CDDB for the first time.
You need to connect the computer to the Internet in order to use the CDDB.
3 Press and hold DOWNLOAD for 2 seconds or more on the MD Walkman.
The recording starts.
All tracks on the CD are recorded as a new group.
To stop recording
Click
on the computer display.
While the first track is being recorded, you can use x (stop) button to stop on the MD
Walkman.
Setting the recording mode
Before starting recording, right-click the
then select in [recording mode].
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and
• [Net MD]: [LP2] or [LP4]
• [Hi-MD]: [PCM], [Hi-SP], [Hi-LP], or [48kbps]
Recording first track only
Before starting recording, right-click the
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and
then select [Recording settings] – [Record 1st Track Only].
Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information
Right-click the
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and then select the setting by
clicking [CDDB(r)] – [Multiple Matches].
— [User Selection]: A selection window is displayed
— [No Resolve]: No CD information is downloaded
— [First Choice]: The first item is downloaded
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Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)
To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] – [All Programs]* – [MD Simple Burner] – [MD
Simple Burner].
∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
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There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows:
• Double-click the
Standard Mode].
• Double-click the
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-click and select [Show
MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop.
The window for recording all tracks on the CD
[REC/STOP]
To start recording all tracks on the CD as
a new group, click here.
To stop recording, click [STOP].
Total time of the
selected tracks of CD
CD icon
Disc name (MD)
MD icon
Remaining
recording time of
the inserted MD
Album name (CD)
[Open]
Artist name (CD)
To open the display
as shown on page
91, click here.
Recording mode drop down menu
Net MD: LP2/LP4
Hi-MD: PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP/48kbps
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The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD
[CONFIG]
Track information
(CD)
Click here to do the following:
-Set the CD-ROM drive
-View version information for MD Simple Burner
-Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB
Total time of the
selected tracks of CD
Track information (MD)
Artist name
You can change the
track name and track
number
[REC/
STOP]
Disc name
(MD)
Album Title
[Get CD Info]
[New Group]
Information of an audio CD
(album name, track title,
etc.) will be reflected in the
track list.
Recording mode
drop down menu
[Close]
To close the display as shown
on page 90, click here.
CD operating section
Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to
be recorded
[Erase]
[All Erase]
Remaining time of the inserted MD
To deselect all tracks, click here.
To select all tracks, click here.
Check boxes
Check the box of the tracks
that you want to record
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Other information
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.
1 Click [Start]–[Control Panel]*.
∗ [Settings]–[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium
Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
3 Click [SonicStage 3.0.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. 3.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module 4.1 is
installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 4.1 since it may be used by other
software.
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On copyright protection
The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the
copyrights of its holders.
Restrictions on audio content
High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services
on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution,
some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback. For
example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited.
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Troubleshooting
Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD
Simple Burner.
1 Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.
2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage.
3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references, check the
following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Computer
• Manufacturer:
• Model:
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type
Name of operating system:
RAM capacity:
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data)
• Capacity of the drive:
• Free space:
Version of the software
• SonicStage Ver. 3.01)
• 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.
tSee page 72 for more details.
All windows applications are not closed.
tIf you start the installation while other programs are
running, a malfunction may occur. This is especially
true for programs that require large amounts of
system resources, such as virus-check software.
There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk.
tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard
disk.
The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath
stopped before it has
completed.
the installation window.
tPress the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt]
key. If an error message has appeared, press the
[Enter] key. The installation will resume. If there is
no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait
a little while longer.
The progress bar on the display The installation is progressing normally.
is not moving. The access lamp
has not lit for a few minutes.
tPlease wait.
The installation may take 30 minutes or more,
depending on your CD drive or system environment.
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Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer
Problem
Cause/Remedy
Your computer does not
recognize the MD Walkman.
The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the
supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer.
tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly.
tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman. If the
computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman,
disconnect the cable, restart the computer, and then
make the connection again.
A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman.
tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman.
The Net MD driver is not be installed.
tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software
using the supplied CD-ROM.
The software installation failed.
tDisconnect the connected device and install the
software again using the supplied CD-ROM.
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.
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.
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.
tPlease 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.
Even though your computer
recognize the MD Walkman, it
does not operate normally.
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.
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 for “Software Operation”
For the index for “Player Operation,” see
page 68.
W
WAV 81
C
CD drive 72
Windows 98 Second Edition 72, 75, 84,
90, 92
CDDB 72, 89
CD-R/RW drive 72
CD-ROM 73
Connecting 89
Copyright protection 93
90, 92
Windows XP Media Center Edition 72
Windows XP Professional 72
E
EMD service 72
H
Hard disk
free space 72
I
Importing 75
Installing 72
M
MD Simple Burner 88
My Library 75
O
OpenMG Secure Module 4.1 92
R
Recording mode 89
Recording mode (Bit rate) 76
S
Simple mode 89
SonicStage 75
SonicStage Help 84
Start (software)
MD Simple Burner 90
SonicStage 75
System environment 72
System limitations 72
T
Transferring
to the MD Walkman 77
to your computer 79
U
Uninstalling 92
USB port 72
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