Sony Portable CD Player MZ DN430 User Manual

2-591-644-11(1)  
Portable  
MiniDisc Player  
Operating Instructions  
Player Operation ______________________  
Software Operation ____________________  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to  
represent Headphone Stereo products.  
trademark of Sony Corporation.  
is a  
MZ-DN430  
© 2005 Sony Corporation  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
Declaration of Conformity  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: MZ-DN430  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics  
Inc.  
Address: 16450 W.Bernardo Dr,  
San Diego, CA 92127 USA  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions: (1) This  
device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet  
on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
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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:  
The capability of the connected  
device.  
Notice for users  
On the supplied software  
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the  
software or the manual accompanying it  
in whole or in part, or renting the  
software without the permission of the  
copyright holder.  
The device is not functioning  
normally.  
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.  
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.  
On the battery  
When you replace the battery, be sure  
to use a new one.  
If LoBATTappears even once in  
the display, replace the battery.  
Notes  
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, Magic  
Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick,  
Memory Stick, Hi-MD, Net MD,  
ATRAC, 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.  
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.  
MMX and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel  
Corporation.  
All other trademarks and registered  
trademarks are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective holders.  
and ® marks are omitted in this  
manual.  
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.  
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CD and music-related data from  
Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004  
Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR 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.  
Gracenote and CDDB are registered  
trademarks of Gracenote. The  
Gracenote logo and logotype, the  
Gracenote CDDB logo, and the  
Powered by Gracenotelogo are  
trademarks of Gracenote.  
Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004  
Sony Corporation  
Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
Player Operations  
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Software Operation  
What you can do with MD Simple Burner/  
Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your  
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Before using this product  
This manual explains the player operations and the installation and basic use of the  
supplied software.  
For details on the various operations, refer to the pages indicated below.  
When using the player  
Player Operation (pages 11 to 31)  
Pages 11 to 31 in this manual explain all of the player functions.  
_  
Troubleshooting and explanations (page 29)  
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the player, and  
their solutions.  
When using the Net MD (the player) connected to your computer  
Software Operation (pages 32 to 53)  
Pages 32 to 53 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied  
SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software.  
Other information (page 49)  
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the supplied software, and their  
solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers.  
SonicStage Ver. 2.3 Help  
This is a help that you can view on your computer screen.  
Refer to Help for details on the use of the software. To display  
the help window, see page 45.  
The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may  
differ from the actual items displayed by the software.  
Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use  
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.  
Explanations in this section cover general Net MD products. For this reason, some explanations (and  
some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Net MD. Please refer to the operating instructions of  
your Net MD as well.  
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Checking the supplied accessories  
Headphones (1)  
Dedicated USB cable (1)  
CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)*  
Recordable disc (1)  
Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
Note  
When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping  
the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.  
Make sure not to sit down with the unit in your back pocket.  
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Looking at the controls  
This model comes in two designs with different shapes and names for the buttons.  
Front of the player  
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
A Display window  
E GROUP button  
B VOL (VOLUME ) +* and button  
F USB jack  
When connecting to your computer,  
connect the dedicated USB cable to  
this jack.  
C 4-position control key  
ENTER/NX  
(enter/play/pause)*  
.and >(search/AMS)  
x/CANCEL (stop/cancel)  
G HOLD switch  
H i (headphones/earphones) jack  
D MENU button  
The button has a tactile dot.  
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Back of the player  
2
3
1
A OPEN button  
C Battery compartment lid  
B Hand strap hole  
Use the hole to attach your own strap.  
The display window of the player  
4
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
A Disc indication  
E Play mode indication  
Shows play mode of the MD.  
B Group mode indication  
Lights up when group mode is on.  
F SOUND indication  
C Track number display  
G Disc, group, track indication  
D Battery level indication  
H Character information display  
Displays the track names, elapsed  
time, etc.  
Shows approximate battery condition.  
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Getting started!  
1
Insert an alkaline dry battery.  
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Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline  
dry battery with # end first.  
Slide to open the battery  
compartment lid.  
Close the lid.  
When to replace the battery  
You can check the battery condition through the battery indicator while using the player.  
Battery power decreasing  
r
Weak battery  
r
The battery has gone out.  
LoBATTflashes in the display, and the power goes off.  
Battery life1)  
When  
SP Stereo  
LP2 Stereo  
LP4 Stereo  
playing2)  
Approx. 42 hours Approx. 48 hours  
Approx. 56 hours  
transferring out audio  
75 tracks (of about 300 tracks (of about 600 tracks (of about  
5 minutes each) 5 minutes each)  
data from the computer3) 5 minutes each)  
1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).  
2) Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association) standard.  
3) The numbers of tracks that can be transferred differs according to the computers operating  
environment.  
Notes  
Disconnect the dedicated USB cable before replacing the dry battery.  
The battery life may be shorter than that specified, depending on the operating conditions, the  
temperature of the location, and varieties of batteries.  
When you replace the battery, be sure to use a new one.  
If “LoBATT” appears even once in the display, replace the battery.  
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2
Make connections and unlock the  
controls.  
1 Connect the headphones/earphones to  
2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of  
i.  
the arrow indicated on the player  
(HOLD .) to unlock the control.  
HOLD  
Connect firmly.  
to i  
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Playing an MD right away!  
1
Insert an MD.  
1 Press OPEN to open the lid.  
2 Insert an MD to the direction of the  
arrow with the label side facing front,  
and press the lid down to close.  
2
Play an MD.  
1 Press NX.  
ENTER/NX, .,  
>, x/CANCEL  
2 Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume.  
The volume indicator appears in the  
display allowing you to check the  
volume level.  
To stop play, press x.  
Playback starts from the point you last stopped  
playing.  
To start playback from the beginning of the first  
track, hold down NX for 2 seconds or more.  
VOL +, –  
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To  
Operation  
Pause  
Press NX.  
Press NX again to resume play.  
Find the beginning of the current track or Press ..  
the previous track1)  
Press .repeatedly until the beginning of  
the desired track appears.  
Find the beginning of the next track2)  
Go backwards or forward while playing  
Press > once.  
Hold down .or >.  
Search for a point in a track while viewing While pausing, press and hold .or >.  
the elapsed time (Time search)  
Search for a specific track while viewing  
track numbers (Index search)  
While the player is stopped, press and hold  
.or >.  
Remove the MD  
Press x, and then press OPEN.3)  
1) If you press .twice continuously while playing the first track of the disc, the player goes to the  
beginning of the last track on the disc.  
2) If you press >during the last track of the disc, the player goes to the beginning of the first track on  
the disc.  
3) If you open the lid, the playback will begin from the beginning of the first track (except when group  
mode is on).  
Suppressing the skip of the sound (G-PROTECTION)  
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance  
than that of existing players in order to allow the player to be used while jogging.  
Note  
The playback sound may skip if:  
the player receives stronger continuous shock.  
a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.  
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The MZ-DN430 supports DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3. It thus allows you to enjoy TYPE-S  
high-quality sound from MDs recorded in MDLP mode on TYPE-S-equipped MD decks, etc.  
The player can play the track recorded by 2 × or 4 × long playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Normal stereo  
playback, LP2 stereo playback, LP4 stereo playback or monaural playback is automatically selected  
to match the audio source.  
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Various ways of playback  
Display A1) Play mode  
Shuff All the tracks are  
Selecting the play  
mode  
played in random order.  
(shuffle play)  
You can select various play modes such as  
normal play, single-track play (1 Trk), or  
shuffle play (Shuff). You can also select  
repeat play with the selected play mode.  
1) Group playmode (  
play a disc with group settings. For more  
) appears whenever you  
MENU  
4 Press .or >repeatedly until  
RepOFFor RepON(playing a  
track repeatedly) appears in the  
display, and then press ENTER/NX  
to enter the selection.  
If you select RepON, “ ” appears  
on B and the playback repeats with  
the play mode selected in step 3.  
ENTER/NX, .,  
>, x/CANCEL  
B lights up when you press ENTER/  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press .or >repeatedly until  
P-MODEappears in the display,  
and then press ENTER/NX.  
NX.  
3 Press .or >repeatedly to  
select the play mode, and then press  
ENTER/NX.  
Display B Play mode  
Each time you press >, the display  
item indicated by A changes as  
follows:  
Pressing ENTER/NX while A is  
flashing causes the play mode to  
enter.  
Repeat play of all tracks  
1
Repeat play of a selected  
track  
SHUF  
Repeat shuffle play of all  
tracks  
Pressing >repeatedly changes A.  
To cancel the procedure  
Press MENU.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x/CANCEL.  
Display A1) Play mode  
Normal  
(normal play)  
All the tracks are  
played once.  
1 Trk  
(single-track  
play)  
A single track is played  
once.  
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Adjusting the sound quality  
Adjusting treble or bass  
(Digital Sound Preset)  
You can change the preset sound quality.  
To change the preset sound quality, select  
SOUND1or SOUND2, the one you  
want to change, in advance.  
You can adjust the treble and bass to suit  
your taste. The player can store two sets  
of treble-bass adjustments, which can  
then be selected later during playback.  
1 While playing, press MENU.  
2 Press .or >repeatedly until  
SOUNDappears in the display, and  
then press ENTER/NX.  
MENU  
3 Press .or >repeatedly until  
SETappears in the display, and  
then press ENTER/NX.  
ENTER/NX, .,  
4 Press .or >repeatedly until  
SOUND1or SOUND2appears  
in the display, and then press ENTER/  
NX.  
>, x/CANCEL  
Selecting the sound quality  
The display shows the current  
BASSsound setting.  
Factory settings  
Factory settings of the digital sound preset  
are as follows:  
5 Press .or >repeatedly to  
adjust the sound level.  
• “SOUND1: bass +1, treble 0  
• “SOUND2: bass +3, treble 0  
Shows SOUND1or  
SOUND2is selected  
1 While playing, press MENU.  
2 Press .or >repeatedly until  
SOUNDappears in the display, and  
press ENTER/NX.  
The sound can be adjusted in 8 steps.  
3 Press .or >repeatedly to  
select SOUND1, SOUND2, or  
OFFin the display, and then press  
ENTER/NX to enter the selection.  
Selecting OFFturns off the digital  
sound preset function.  
(4, 3, ... 0, ...+2, +3)  
6 Press ENTER/NX.  
BASSis set and the display  
changes to TRE(treble) setting  
mode.  
7 Press .or >repeatedly to  
adjust the sound level, and then press  
ENTER/NX to enter the selection.  
TRE(treble) is set.  
The sound settings are saved and the  
playback display appears again.  
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To cancel the procedure  
Press MENU.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x/CANCEL.  
Note  
When using a digital sound preset, the sound  
may break or become distorted if the volume is  
turned up too high, depending on the settings or  
the track. In this case, change the settings of the  
sound quality.  
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Using the group function  
Note  
The player does not support the recording of  
group settings on the player. Use the supplied  
SonicStage software to assign tracks to group.  
For details, see Software Operationsection  
What is the group  
function?  
The group function is provided to allow  
playback of discs with group settings. The  
group function is convenient for playback  
of MDs on which several albums or CD  
singles have been recorded in MDLP  
(LP2/LP4) mode.  
MENU  
GROUP  
What is a disc with group  
settings?  
The player can operate various functions  
in units of group; that is tracks that have  
been recorded on a disc as part of separate  
groups, as shown below.  
ENTER/NX, .,  
>, x/CANCEL  
Before group settings are made  
Disc  
Playing a track in group play  
In group play, all groups are played in  
order, starting with group 1, followed by  
the unassigned tracks (GP --). Playback  
stops after all the tracks have been played.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 1415  
1 Press MENU.  
Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1.  
Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2.  
2 Press .or >repeatedly until  
P-MODEappears in the display,  
and then press ENTER/NX.  
Track 13 to15 are assigned to group 3.  
m
Track 6 to 7 are assigned to no group.  
3
Press . or > repeatedly until  
and Normalappear in the  
After setting the group (group play)  
display, and then press ENTER/NX.  
Disc  
4 Press .or >repeatedly until  
RepOFFappears in the display, and  
then press ENTER/NX to enter the  
selection.  
Group 1  
Group 2 Group 3  
1 2345 6 7 1 2345 1 23  
To cue to the start of a group  
(Group Skip)  
1 While playing, press GROUP.  
2 Press .or >.  
Pressing the .or >button cues to the  
first track of the previous or next group.  
Tracks that were not assigned to a group  
are treated as being part of GP --.  
You can create a maximum of 99 groups  
on a disc.  
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To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x/CANCEL.  
Selecting the play mode for  
group play (Group Play Mode)  
The shuffle play and repeat play function  
can be used during group play mode.  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press .or >until P-MODE”  
appears in the display, and then press  
ENTER/NX.  
3 Press .or >repeatedly to  
select the play mode, and then press  
ENTER/NX.  
After normal playback (page 18), the  
following play modes are displayed.  
Display  
Play mode  
, Normal All tracks in the groups  
(Normal  
play back once (starting  
Group Play) with the first track in  
group 1).  
, Shuff  
(In-Group  
Shuffle)  
Shuffle play starts with  
the group that is  
currently playing, and  
continues with the  
succeeding groups.  
4 Press .or >repeatedly until  
RepOFFor RepONappears in  
the display, and then press ENTER/  
NX to enter the selection.  
If you select RepON, “ ” appears  
in the display and playback repeats in  
the respective group play mode  
(Group Repeat Play).  
Display  
Play mode  
,
Repeat play of tracks  
within a group  
, SHUF  
Repeat shuffle play of  
tracks within a group  
To cancel the procedure  
Press MENU.  
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Other Operations  
3 Press .or >repeatedly until  
the information that you want appears  
in the display, and then press ENTER/  
NX to enter the selection.  
Viewing various  
information  
You can check the track name, disc name,  
etc. during playback. Group-related items  
appear only when a track with group  
settings is played.  
Each time you press >, the display  
changes as follows:  
Display  
Meaning  
LapTim  
The elapsed time of the  
current track  
MENU  
T:Name  
G:Name  
D:Name  
TMODE  
Track name  
Group name  
Disc name  
Indicates the recording  
mode selected on the MD  
player used; i.e., SP,  
LP2, LP4, or  
ENTER/NX, .,  
>, x/CANCEL  
MONO.  
Notes  
Depending on the group settings, the  
operating conditions and the disc settings, you  
may not be able to select certain indications or  
the indications may appear differently.  
The TMODEindication appears only  
during playback. It appears for a few seconds,  
and is then replaced by the elapsed time of the  
current track.  
A
B
C
Track number  
The elapsed  
time  
Track number  
Track name  
To cancel the procedure  
The number of GP  
total tracks in  
the groups  
Group name  
Press MENU.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x/CANCEL.  
The number of  
total tracks  
Disc name  
Track number  
Track mode  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press .or >repeatedly until  
DISPappears in the display, and  
then press ENTER/NX.  
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Notes  
When the power mode is set to QUICK, the  
power remains on within the player even when  
nothing appears in the display. This leads to a  
shorter battery life.  
If no player operation (including opening or  
closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the  
power in the player automatically turn off. For  
this reason, the next time you start playback or  
do another operation, the player will not  
respond quickly. the unit, however, will return  
to quick mode afterwards.  
Starting the playback  
quickly (Quick Mode)  
After pressing the playback button or  
cueing to the track, the playback can start  
quickly.  
MENU  
ENTER/NX, .,  
>, x/CANCEL  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press .or >repeatedly until  
OPTIONappears in the display,  
and then press ENTER/NX.  
3 Press .or >repeatedly until  
Powerappears in the display, and  
then press ENTER/NX.  
4 Press .or >repeatedly until  
QUICKappears in the display, and  
then press ENTER/NX.  
To switch back to the normal  
setting  
Select NORMALin step 4.  
To cancel the procedure  
Press MENU.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x/CANCEL.  
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Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS)  
Locking the controls  
(HOLD)  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function sets a maximum volume  
level to protect your ears.  
To prevent the buttons from being  
accidentally operated when you carry the  
player, use this function.  
HOLD  
MENU  
ENTER/NX, .,  
>, x/CANCEL  
1 Slide HOLD in the direction of  
1 Press MENU.  
the .to lock.  
2 Press .or >repeatedly until  
OPTIONappears in the display,  
and then press ENTER/NX.  
To unlock the controls  
Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of  
the arrow.  
3 Press .or >repeatedly until  
AVLSappears in the display, and  
then press ENTER/NX.  
4 Press .or >repeatedly until  
ONappears in the display, and then  
press ENTER/NX to enter the  
selection.  
ONappears in the display, and after  
a few seconds, the playback display  
appears again.  
To cancel the AVLS function  
Select OFFin step 4.  
To cancel the procedure  
Press MENU.  
To return the preceding  
settings  
Press x/CANCEL.  
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Additional information  
On installation  
Never use the player where it will be subjected  
to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or  
vibration.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Do not carry or store the dry battery in the  
same place with metallic objects such as  
coins, key rings, or necklaces. This may cause  
a short-circuit and the generation of heat.  
Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery  
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent  
such accidents, make sure the battery is  
installed with the + and poles oriented  
correctly.  
On the MiniDisc cartridge  
Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing  
the shutter open may damage the internal disc.  
When transporting a MiniDisc, keep it in its  
case.  
Do not place the cartridge where it will be  
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or  
dust.  
If a battery leak should develop, carefully and  
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the  
battery compartment before inserting a new  
battery.  
Do not affix the label outside of the specified  
area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed  
within the recessed space on the disc.  
If you will not use the player for a long time,  
be sure to remove the dry battery.  
On the headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
On Handling  
Do not use headphones/earphones while  
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized  
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and  
is illegal in many areas. It can also be  
potentially dangerous to play your player at  
high volumes while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue using the player  
in potentially hazardous situations.  
Do not drop or bump the player. This may  
cause the player to malfunction.  
Do not pull headphones/earphones cords.  
Do not place the player in the following  
places:  
An extremely hot place (over 60°C  
(140°F))  
A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a  
heater  
In a car with the windows rolled up  
(especially in the summer)  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high  
volumes. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you  
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the  
volume or discontinue use.  
In a damp place such as a bathroom  
Near a source of electromagnetic fields  
such as a magnet, speaker, or TV  
In a dusty place  
Caring for others  
On heat build-up  
Heat may build up in the player if it is used for  
an extended period of time. This, however, is  
not a malfunction.  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will  
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be  
considerate of the people around you.  
On mechanical noise  
The player emits mechanical noise while  
operating, which is caused by the power-saving  
system of the player. This is not a malfunction.  
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On cleaning  
To protect a recorded MD  
After wiping the player casing with a soft  
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it  
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such  
as alcohol or benzene as this may mar the  
finish on the casing.  
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at  
the side of the MD. In this position, the MD  
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the  
tab back so the tab is visible.  
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to  
remove dirt.  
Tab  
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from  
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc  
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an  
MD.  
To maintain good sound quality, use a soft  
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/  
earphones. A dirty plug may cause noise or  
intermittent breaks in the sound during  
playback.  
Recorded material is  
Back of the MD  
protected.  
Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton  
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.  
Recorded material is  
not protected.  
Dry battery compartment  
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.)  
Terminals  
When recording with the  
supplied application software  
When consulting your Sony dealer, be sure to  
bring the player and the headphones/earphones.  
Before you remove the MD after the  
transfer of audio data from your  
computer has completed  
Make sure that TOC Edithas disappeared in  
the display, and then press the x (stop) button.  
If the power source (battery)  
accidentally becomes disconnected  
during recording  
The lid may refuse to open. If this happens, do  
not open the lid by force. Do the steps below  
instead.  
1 Connect the power source (battery) firmly to  
the player.  
2 Press the OPEN button to open the lid.  
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General  
Power requirements  
One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not  
supplied)  
Specifications  
MD Player  
Recommended temperature for  
check-in/check-out  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
+5 °C (+41°F) or higher  
Battery operation time  
Dimensions  
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at a distance  
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on  
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)  
Recording and playback time (when  
using MDW-80)  
Approx. 81 × 30.7 × 74.4 mm (w/h/d) (31/4 ×  
11/4 × 3 in.) without projections  
Mass  
Approx. 113.3 g (4.0 oz) the player only  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Maximum 160 min. in monaural  
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo  
Revolutions  
Approx. 380 rpm to 2,700 rpm  
Error correction  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Optional accessories  
MDR series stereo Headphones/earphones*  
SRS series Active Speakers  
When using optional headphones, use only  
headphones/earphones with stereo mini  
plugs. You cannot use headphones/  
earphones with micro plugs.  
Coding  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic  
Coding)  
ATRAC3 LP2/LP4  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
Modulation system  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)  
Number of channels  
2 stereo channels  
1 monaural channel  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz 3 dB  
Outputs  
i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level  
5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 (USA)  
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Troubleshooting and explanations  
Troubles and solutions  
If you find any troubles operating the player, follow the steps below.  
1 Check this section, Troubles and solutions(page 29).  
2 If you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
While playing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
An MD is not  
played normally.  
Repeat play is selected.  
,Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play  
Playback mode is changed.  
,Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play  
An MD is not  
played from the  
first track.  
Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
,Press NX for 2 seconds or more to start playing.  
Group play mode is selected.  
,Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play  
(page 18), and then press NX for 2 seconds or more to start  
playing.  
The digital sound The digital sound preset is off.  
preset function  
does not work.  
,Select SOUND1or SOUND2(page 19).  
Playback sound  
skips.  
The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration.  
,Put the player on a stable place.  
A very short track may cause sound to skip.  
,Try not to create a track under one second long.  
Sound has a lot of Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering  
static.  
with operation.  
,Move the player away from the source of strong magnetism.  
Noise is  
momentarily  
heard.  
The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo mode.  
,Because of the nature of the compression method used in LP4  
mode, noise may be output on very rare occasions during  
playback of sound recorded in this mode.  
Volume cannot be AVLS is on.  
turned up.  
,Release AVLS settings (page 25).  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
No sound comes  
through the  
headphones/  
earphones.  
The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected.  
,Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to i.  
Volume is too low.  
,Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or .  
The plug is dirty.  
,Clean the plug.  
The player skips to The GROUP button has been pressed ( is flashing in the  
several tracks  
ahead or behind  
when you press  
.or >.  
display).  
,The player returns to normal if no operation has made for 5  
seconds.  
The edited tracks This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The  
may exhibit sound  
dropout during  
search operations.  
fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching  
because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal  
playback.  
While using group function  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The group function  
does not operate.  
While using a disc with no group setting, an attempt was made  
to select some group-related menu (No Gpappears in the  
display).  
,Use a disc with group setting.  
A track cannot be  
checked out to a new  
group. A new group  
cannot be created on  
the supplied  
This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. Group  
information has been written to the area where the disc name is  
stored. The disc name and track names are recorded in the same  
area, which can store a maximum of approximately 1,700  
characters. If the total number exceeds this amount, a new group  
cannot be created even though group mode is on. It is also  
impossible to make group settings at this time.  
SonicStage software.  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The player does not The volume is low.  
work or works  
poorly.  
,Turn up the volume.  
No disc is inserted (NoDISCappears in the display).  
,Insert a recorded disc.  
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The player does not The HOLD function is turned on (HOLDappears in the display  
work or works  
poorly.  
when you press an operation button on the player).  
,Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite  
direction of the arrow.  
The lid is not firmly closed.  
,Close the lid until it clicks.  
Moisture has condensed inside the player.  
,Take the MD out and leave the player in a warm place for  
several hours until the moisture evaporates.  
The dry battery is weak (LoBATTflashes or nothing appears).  
,Replace the dry battery with a new one.  
The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly.  
,Insert the battery correctly.  
An MD with nothing recorded on is inserted (BLANKappears  
in the display).  
,Insert a recorded MD.  
The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording (Rd  
ERRappears in the display).  
,Reinsert the disc. If the error message still appears, replace it  
with another disc.  
While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too  
much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.  
,Restart the operation as follows.  
1 Remove the dry battery from the player.  
2 Leave the player for about 30 seconds.  
3 Insert the dry battery.  
The player will not A Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode is inserted.  
play.  
,Hi-MD discs or standard discs in Hi-MD mode cannot be  
played on this player.  
Explanations  
About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3  
This player supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc  
decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows tracks recorded in  
MDLP mode to be played back with high quality sound. Since this player also supports DSP  
TYPE-R specification, superb sound is produced during playback in SP (normal stereo) mode as  
well.  
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)  
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that of  
existing players.  
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What you can do with MD Simple  
Burner/SonicStage  
What you can do with MD Simple Burner  
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of  
your personal computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the  
computer.  
MD Walkman  
Audio CD  
What you can do with SonicStage  
SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as  
audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an  
MD.  
Audio CD  
MD Walkman  
Transfer  
Import  
Internet  
Music files in the  
MP3,WAV formats  
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman  
SonicStage  
MD Simple Burner  
Providing the required system environment (page 34)  
Installing the software onto your computer (page 35)  
Connecting the MD  
Walkman to your  
Importing audio data to  
Connecting the MD  
Walkman to your  
Recording by computer  
operations (Recording  
music tracks from an  
audio CD in the CD drive  
of your computer)  
Transferring audio data  
from your computer to the  
MD Walkman (page 41)  
Listening to an MD  
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Installing  
Providing the required system environment  
System requirements  
The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD  
Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for the MD Walkman.  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or Compatible  
CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher  
is recommended.)  
Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is  
recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows  
version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.)  
RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)  
Others  
CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)  
Sound Board  
USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1))  
Operating  
System  
Factory installed:  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 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.  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all  
computers.  
For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the  
software.  
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Installing the software onto your computer  
Before installing the software  
Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large  
amount of system resources.  
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 Ver.2.3 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] –  
[Backing Up Data to a Disk] on 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.  
Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country/  
region. In this case, follow the displayed instructions.  
3 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the  
displayed instructions.  
Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple  
Burner]  
Read the instructions carefully.  
Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple  
Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above.  
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.  
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.  
Was the installation successful?  
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see Troubleshooting(page 51).  
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Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer  
After the software installation is completed, connect the MD Walkman to your computer.  
1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman.  
2 Insert a new dry battery into the MD Walkman, and connect the MD Walkman  
to the computer using the supplied dedicated USB cable.  
To the USB  
connecting terminal  
MD Walkman  
Dedicated USB cable  
Insert a new  
dry battery  
To the USB jack/  
dedicated jack  
Computer  
3 Check the connections.  
When the connections have been properly made, PCppMD* appears in the display  
of the MD Walkman.  
Depending on the MD Walkman, Net MDmay be displayed.  
Note  
When using the MD Walkman connected to your computer, it is recommended that you use a new dry  
battery. We do not assure the results should there be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or destruction  
of audio data caused by insufficient battery power.  
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Using MD Simple Burner  
Recording by computer operations  
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of  
your personal computer to the MD Walkman.  
To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] [All Programs]* [MD Simple Burner] [MD  
Simple Burner].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
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There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows:  
Double-click the  
Standard Mode].  
Double-click the  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-click and select [Show  
MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop.  
Notes  
Only audio CDs with a  
mark can be used with MD Simple Burner.  
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.  
The window for recording all tracks on the CD  
[REC/STOP]  
To start recording all tracks on the CD as  
a new group, click here.  
To stop recording, click [Stop].  
Total time of the  
selected tracks of CD  
CD icon  
Disc name (MD)  
MD icon  
Remaining  
recording time of  
the inserted MD  
Album name (CD)  
[OPEN]  
Artist name (CD)  
To open the display  
Recording mode  
drop down list  
LP2/LP4  
as shown on page  
38, click here.  
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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  
Track information (MD)  
You can change the  
Artist name  
selected tracks of CD  
[REC/  
Disc name  
(MD)  
track name and track  
number  
Album Title  
STOP]  
[Get CD info]  
[New Group]  
Information of an audio CD  
(album name, track title,  
etc.) will be reflected in the  
track list.  
Recording mode  
drop down list  
[CLOSE]  
To close the display as shown  
on page 37, 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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Using SonicStage  
Importing audio data to your computer  
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library  
of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer.  
You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your  
computers hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.  
Notes  
Only audio CDs with a  
mark can be used with SonicStage.  
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.  
Source indication  
[Music Source]  
[CD Info]  
[Format/Bit Rate]  
1 Start up SonicStage.  
Select [Start] [All Programs]*[SonicStage] [SonicStage].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.  
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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.  
The source indication in the top-left of the display changes to [Record a CD].  
3 Click [Music Source].  
The contents of the audio CD appear in the music source list (on the left side of the  
screen).  
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4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to record.  
If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.  
To check all boxes, click  
To uncheck all boxes, click  
.
.
5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.  
When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, CD Recording  
Format [My library]dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the  
format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.  
6 Click  
.
The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts.  
To stop recording  
Click  
.
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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 Destination list  
[Transfer]  
The My Library  
list  
[Transfer Mode]  
1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.  
For details about connections, see Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer”  
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has  
completed.  
2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right  
side of the screen and click [Transfer].  
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen.  
3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of  
the screen.  
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.  
To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.  
4 Change the transfer mode, if necessary.  
Click [Transfer Mode] in the middle of the screen to display the Transfer Mode  
Settingsdialog box (for Net MD) and select the transfer mode.  
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5 Click  
.
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.  
To stop transferring  
Click  
.
Notes  
A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:  
When there is no enough free space on the MD disc.  
When the track is subject to playback restrictions.  
During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate.  
Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be  
displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD  
Walkman.  
When using your MD Walkman connected to the computer, be sure to use a new battery. We do not  
assure the results should there be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or destruction of audio data  
caused by insufficient battery power.  
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Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman  
to your computer  
Transfer  
Destination list  
[Transfer]  
The My Library list  
List of tracks on  
the MD  
Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer  
Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be  
transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.  
1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.  
For details about connections, see Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer”  
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has  
completed.  
2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right  
side of the screen and click [Transfer].  
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen.  
3 In the Net MD list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you  
want to transfer to your computer.  
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4 Click  
in the middle of the screen.  
The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.  
To stop transferring  
Click  
.
Note  
Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My  
Library on your computer.  
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Using SonicStage Help  
SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help  
allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as Importing  
tracksor 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/Mediais 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 right side frame  
The left side frame  
1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame.  
2 Click [About This Help File].  
The explanation will appear in the right-side frame.  
3 Read the text.  
Scroll the display if necessary.  
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.  
Searching for a word inside an explanation  
[Search]  
Type in the keyword  
to findtext box  
List Topics  
An explanations of the  
selected item  
The list of the words  
that you searched  
[Display]  
1 Click [Search] to open the Searchwindow.  
2 Type in the words.  
3 Click [List Topics].  
A list of the words that were searched is displayed.  
4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed.  
5 Click [Display].  
An explanation of the selected item is displayed.  
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Referring to SonicStage Help  
Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each  
operation. Click on any items for details.  
Importing audio data to the computer  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Import audio data from the  
Internet  
[Importing tracks] [Purchasing Tracks from a Music  
Service Site]  
Import audio files on the  
computer in SonicStage  
[Importing tracks] [Importing Music Files]  
Listening to audio data on the computer  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Listen to audio data from the  
CD drive or My Library  
[Music Playback] [Playing Back an Audio CD] or  
[Playing Back a Track in My Library]  
Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] [Playing Back a Track on a Device/  
Walkman connected to the  
computer  
Media]  
Managing and editing imported tracks  
To SonicStage Help  
Change information related to [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing Settings  
CD information downloading for Getting CD information]  
Edit an album  
Delete the tracks  
[Managing Tracks and Albums] [Creating/Editing  
Albums]  
Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing the  
for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files]  
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Backing up audio data  
We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes  
or computer replacement.  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Back up audio data in My  
Library  
[Backing Up My Library] [Backing Up Data to a  
Disk]  
Look up about SonicStage  
backup  
[Backing Up My Library] [FAQ-About SonicStage  
Backup Tool]  
Troubleshooting  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Look up troubleshooting  
procedure  
[Additional Information] [Troubleshooting]  
When you want to know  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Look up unknown words  
[Additional Information] [Glossary]  
Look up the kinds of audio data [Overview] [Content Handled Within SonicStage]  
that can be managed by  
SonicStage  
Look up the kinds of functions [Overview] [Features]  
that can be used with  
SonicStage  
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Other information  
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner  
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.  
1 Click [Start][Control Panel]*.  
[Settings][Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium  
Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
3 Click [SonicStage 2.3.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the Currently  
Installed Programslist, and then click [Change and Remove]*.  
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is  
completed when the computer has restarted.  
[Change/Remove] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, [Add/Remove] in the case of  
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
Note  
When you install SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0, OpenMG Secure Module 4.0.05 is  
installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other  
software.  
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On copyright protection  
The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the  
copyrights of its holders.  
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 Troubleshootingsection.  
2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage.  
3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references.  
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Computer  
Manufacturer:  
Model:  
Type: Desktop type / Laptop type  
Name of operating system:  
RAM capacity:  
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data)  
Capacity of the drive:  
Free space:  
Version of the software  
SonicStage Ver.2.31)  
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 34 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.  
t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt]  
key. If an error message has appeared, press the  
[Enter] key. The installation will resume. If there is  
no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait  
a little while longer.  
The progress bar on the display The installation is progressing normally. Please wait.  
is not moving. The access lamp The installation may take 30 minutes or more,  
has not lit for a few minutes.  
depending on your CD drive or system environment.  
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Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer  
Problem  
Cause/Remedy  
Your computer does not  
recognize the MD Walkman.  
The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the  
supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer.  
tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly.  
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. Please wait.  
The other application software is running.  
tReconnect the supplied dedicated USB cable after a  
while. If the computer still does not recognize the  
MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart  
the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable  
again.  
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  
A
P
Accessories  
Play mode  
optional 28  
supplied 11  
AVLS 25  
group 22  
tracks 18  
Q
B
Quick Mode 24  
Battery life 14  
R
C
Recording mode (Bit rate) 40  
CD drive 34  
CDDB 34  
S
SonicStage 39  
SonicStage Help 45  
Start (software)  
CD-ROM 35  
Cleaning 27  
Connecting 36  
Copyright protection 50  
MD Simple Burner 37  
SonicStage 39  
D
System environment 34  
System limitations 34  
Digital Sound Preset 19  
DSP TYPE-S 31  
E
T
Time search 17  
Transferring  
EMD service 34  
to the MD Walkman 41  
to your computer 43  
G
G-PROTECTION 17  
Group  
U
Uninstalling 49  
USB cable 11  
USB port 34  
function 21  
play 21  
skip 21  
W
H
Hard disk  
Windows 2000 Professional 34, 37, 39,  
free space 34  
HOLD 15, 25  
Windows 98 Second Edition 34, 37, 39,  
I
Windows Media Player 34  
Windows Millennium Edition 34, 37, 39,  
Importing 39  
Index search 17  
Installing 34  
M
MD Simple Burner 37  
My Library 39  
Windows XP Home Edition 34  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 34  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 34  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 34  
Windows XP Professional 34  
WMA 34  
O
OpenMG Secure Module 4.0.05 49  
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This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Printed in Malaysia  
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