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1. recorder Recording Codec 1GB Hi MD 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute mode on the Bit rate disc standard standard standard recorder disc disc disc PCM Linear PCM 1 hour and 34 28 minutes 26 minutes 21 minutes 1 4Mbps minutes Hi SP ATRAC3plus 7 hours and 55 2 hours and 20 2 hours and 1 hour and 40 256kbps minutes minutes 10 minutes _ minutes Hi LP ATRAC3plus 34 hours 10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and 64kbps 10 minutes 20 minutes 40 minutes When transferring from the Recording time 2 computer Codec Bit rate 1GB Hi MD 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute disc standard standard standard disc disc disc Linear PCM 1 4Mbps 1 hour and 34 28 minutes 26 minutes 21 minutes minutes ATRAC3plus 256kbps 7 hours and 55 2 hours and 20 2 hours and 1 hour and 40 minutes minutes 10 minutes _ minutes ATRAC3plus 64kbps 34 hours 10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and 10 minutes 20 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3plus 48 kbps 45 hours 13 hours and 12 hours and 10 hours 30 minutes 30 minutes ATRAC3 132kbps 16 hours and 4 hours and 50 4 hours and 3 hours and 30 minutes minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3 105kbps 20 hours and 6 hours and 10 5 hours and 4 hours and 40 minutes minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes ATRAC3 66kbps 32 hours and 9 hours and 50 9 hours 7 hours and 40 minutes minutes 20 minutes MP3 128kbps 17 hours 5 hours 4 hours and 3 hours and 30 minutes 30 minutes D Approximate time 2 When transferring 4
2. E S Track 05 EE 06 Track Bor Tak 07 E ne Track 8 B09 Track 08 Bota 10 ft Tac 2 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 63 on Recorder 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 continued 99 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
3. If the disc is being used in Hi MD mode you can make a group setting but cannot add a group name in step 4 If the disc is being used in MD mode you cannot make a group setting The tracks or groups must be sequential If the desired tracks or groups are not consecutive you must move them to make them consecutive before you can assign them Moving recorded tracks or groups Move page 51 MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is stopped enter the menu and select Edit Group Set 2 Turn the jog dial to select the number of the desired first track and then press the jog dial to enter This selects the first track of a new group If the disc contains groups only the first track number of each group is displayed m Group Set STR fiMy Favorite END 08 amp My Favorite 50 3 Turn the jog dial to select the number of the desired last track and then press the jog dial to enter This selects the last track of the new group and the group can be labeled If the disc contains groups only the last track number of each group is displayed 4 Label a group see Adding titles Title Input page 46 e In step 2 the first track must be either the first track of an existing group or a track that does not belong to a group e When selecting the last track in step 3 make sure the track comes after the one selected in step 2 The last track must be either th
4. 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 For customers in the USA and Canada only RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride 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 Disposal of Old Electrical amp 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
5. 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 105 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 Import audio data from the Internet SonicStage Help 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 Listen to audio data from the CD drive or My Library SonicStage Help Music Playback Playing Back an Audio CD or Playing Back a Track in My Library Listen to audio data on the MD Walkman connected to the computer Music Playback Playing Back a Track on a Device Media Managing and editing imported tracks To Change information related to CD information downloading SonicStage Help Changing SonicStage Settings Changing Settings for the CD Drive Edit an album Delete the tracks Managing Tracks and Albums Creating Editing Albums Change the destination directly for track storage
6. D Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode The cursor flashes in the letter input area The cursor flashes Track i ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ amp abcdefghi 3 Turn the jog dial downward The cursor shifts from the letter input area to the character palette m Track i MBCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 718 abcdefghi4J 4 Select a letter and press the jog dial to enter The selected letter appears in the letter input area and the cursor moves to the next input position The cursor flashes at the next input position m Track MBCOEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ amp abcdefghij The buttons used for character input and their functions are listed below Functions Operations To move the cursor Press kK or PPI to the left or to the right Functions To move the cursor Operations Turn the jog dial up or down To enter a letter Press the jog dial B gt ENT To insert a blank Press VOL space To delete a letter Press VOL To move the cursor Press W from the character palette to the letter input area To switch between Press Hf capital letters and small letters 1 Functions of the buttons or the control may differ depending on when the cursor is in the letter input area or in the character palette 5 Repeat step 4 and then enter all characters of
7. Changing SonicStage Settings Changing the Location for Saving Imported Files 106 Backing up audio data We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement To Back up audio data in My Library SonicStage Help 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 Look up troubleshooting Additional Information Troubleshooting procedure SonicStage Help When you want to know To Look up unknown words Additional Information Glossary SonicStage Help Look up the kinds of audio data that can be managed by SonicStage Overview Content Handled Within SonicStage Look up the kinds of functions that can be used with SonicStage Overview Features Look up changes since an earlier version For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage Differences from Earlier Versions 107 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 109 You can use MD Walkman operations to record an entire CD or only the first track without launchin
8. Check if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman The Net MD driver is not be installed Install the SonicStage MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD ROM The software installation failed Disconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD ROM The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected Connect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly The connections are made through a USB hub Operations 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 gt Please wait The other application software is running Reconnect 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 Connect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly The connections are made through a USB hub Operations are not guaranteed for USB hub connections Connect the MD Walkman directly to the USB connector on the computer 116 Index A A B
9. 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 If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode see Viewing various information page 31 39 40 Sees Selecting the play mode You can listen to tracks in various play modes The play mode can consist of a combination of Main play mode Sub play mode and Repeat play e Main play mode selects the playback unit such as tracks or groups e Sub play mode selects the type of play e Repeat play selects Repeat play MENU Playing tracks in Main play mode Selects the first track to be played in Main play mode 1 While playing enter the menu and select Play Mode MainPlayMode The Main play mode display appears 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired play mode and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Display Play mode Normal Play All tracks after the selected track are played Group Play Tracks in a specified group are played Artist Play Tracks by a specified artist are played Album Play Tracks in a specified album are played BookmarkPlay Bookmarked tracks are played D Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode Playing tracks in normal mode Normal Play 1 Do step 1 and select Normal Play
10. To cancel Repeat Play Select Off in step 2 Searching for a track Search You can easily search for a track by track name group name artist name or album name SEARCH Jog dial 1 Press SEARCH 2 Turn the jog dial to select the item you want to use for searching and then press the jog dial to enter Display To by Track search by track name by Group search by group name by Artist search by artist name by Album search by album name 1 Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode 3 If you select by Track in step 2 skip this step If you select an item other than by Track in step 2 turn the jog dial to select the desired group artist or album and then press the jog dial to enter A list of tracks for the selected group artist or album appears in the display 4 Turn the jog dial to select the desired track and then press the jog dial to enter the selection The selected track starts playing Searching for a track by initial character Initial Search You can search for a track group artist or album by its initial character 1 Do steps 1 and 2 of Searching for a track Search 2 Turn the jog dial to select Initial Search and then press the jog dial to enter m by Track tr MBCDEFGH IJKLMNOP QRSTUVUWX Y Z Num Other 3 Turn the jog dial to select the first character of the name to be searched for and then press the j
11. appears in MD mode 53 Dividing a track Divide You can divide a track with a track mark creating a new track from the part following the track mark You can also make fine adjustments to the track mark position before making the actual division The track numbers will increase as follows A Track marking Track numbers increase You cannot divide a track if e the track has been transferred from a computer e the track has been recorded in Hi MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software e the dividing point is at the beginning or end of the track e the division would cause the total number of tracks on the disc to exceed the maximum allowed 2 047 tracks for a disc used in Hi MD mode or 254 tracks for a disc used in MD mode T MARK Jog dial Dividing a track directly While playing or pausing press TMARK at the point you want to mark Adjusting the dividing point before dividing a track Divide Rehearsal 1 While playing press T MARK for 2 seconds or more Four seconds of the track from the point T MARK is pressed is played back repeatedly The point T MARK is pressed y N 2 gt Four seconds of the track plays back repeatedly 2 Turn the jog dial to adjust the point to divide Turning the jog dial moves the dividing point forward or backwards The dividing point can be moved up to a maximum of 8 seconds forward or backwards from the point T MARK was pressed in step 1
12. is possible if you use the supplied software D Refer to Selecting the disc mode Disc Mode page 60 for the Disc Mode setting About 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 The meaning of no sound No sound describes a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4 8 mV during analog input or less than 89 dB during optical digital input with 0 dB as full bit the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc About System File The system file is space on the disc that is used to store information other than audio files for instance track numbers If the MiniDisc were a book the system file would correspond with the index or table of contents The recorder rewrites the system file whenever an operation such as recording adding or deleting track marks or moving tracks has been done SYSTEM FILE WRITING appears in the display when the recorder is rewriting the system file While the recorder is writing disc information make sure not to move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source as this may cause the information to be incorrectly recorded or the disc contents to be lost List of the recording time for each disc When using a disc in Hi MD mode When recording on the Recording time
13. 120 V AC 60 Hz Models for USA Canada Mexico and Taiwan 240 V AC 50 Hz Model for Australia 220 V AC 50 Hz Models for China and Argentine 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models The recorder Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH 14WM 1 2V 1 350 mAh MIN Ni MH LR6 size AA alkaline battery AC power adaptor DC 3V Operating temperature 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F Battery operation time See Battery life page 20 Dimensions Approx 80 2 x 18 9 x 84 1 mm w h d 31 4 x 3 4 x 33 8 in excluding projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 120 g 4 2 oz the recorder only Approx 147 g 5 2 oz including the rechargeable battery DThe LINE IN OPT jack is used to connect either a digital optical cable or a line analog cable 2 Measured in accordance with JEITA US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 69 70 Optional accessories Optical Cable POC 15B POC 15AB Line Cable RK G129 RK G136 Stereo Microphones ECM MS907 ECM MS957 MDR series Stereo headphones earphones SRS series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW series Recordable Hi MD disc HMD1G Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH 14WM Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country When using optional headphones use only headphon
14. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the destination position and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Example When moving the group My Best to the position after the group Single Collection Group Move f My Favorite amp Single Collection ar E My Best fae amp Symphony f My Best Pops If all tracks are moved out of the group the group automatically disappears from the disc Sees Erasing tracks and the entire disc Erase Note that once a recorded item has been erased it cannot be recovered Make sure to confirm the contents of the selected item before erasing it When erasing tracks that have been transferred from the computer When you try to erase tracks that have been transferred from the computer TRK FROM PC ERASE OK appears in the display If you erased tracks that have been transferred from the computer the transfer authorization of the tracks will be as follows e If the tracks were transferred in Hi MD mode the transfer authorization of the tracks are restored automatically when you insert the disc into the recorder and then connect the recorder to the computer If the tracks were transferred in MD mode the transfer authorization of the tracks is lost If you do not want to lose the transfer authorization restore the authorization by transferring the tracks to the computer again before erasing them You cannot erase non audio data for exam
15. SonicStage 3 0 Installer Testa senicSage apd MO Smoke Burner Soricstage MD Siple Burner Reade 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 114 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 e Only audio CDs with a Sie mark can be used with SonicStage e We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy controlled CDs Playback control section W Music Source Cover art display CD Info K Settings 1 strt 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
16. T MARK MENU Jog dial B gt ENT See Optional accessories page 70 1 Connect the stereo microphone to the MIC PLUG IN POWER jack 2 Press the jog dial B gt ENT while pressing REC B gt T MARK to start recording To select microphone sensitivity You can select the microphone sensitivity depending on the volume of the sound source 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped enter the menu and select REC Settings MIC Sens 2 Turn the jog dial to select Sens High or Sens Low and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Sens High When recording a soft sound or a sound with a normal volume Sens Low When recording with a loud or close range sounds such as those during an oral recording or a music concert To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode When recording with a microphone you can select automatic adjustment mode which sets the microphone recording level to suit the sound source 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped enter the menu and select REC Settings MIC AGC 2 Turn the jog dial to select Standard or ForLoudMusic and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Standard When recording a sound source with a normal volume such as a conversation or soft music ForLoudMusic When recording a sound source with a comparatively high volume such as a music concert or a practice session
17. gt Put the recorder on a stable place and start recording again NO e You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks BOOKMARKED gt Set bookmarks page 41 TRACK NO DIGITAL e You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy COPY Management System You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection gt Use analog connection instead page 34 NO DISC e You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder gt Insert a disc NO DISC e You tried to erase a setting in the Disc Memory on a disc that contains no MEMORY settings in the Disc Memory page 58 NO FILE e While viewing the file list you selected a folder that have no folders or files NO GROUP e You selected Group Erase with a disc without group setting gt You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups e You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups gt Insert a disc with group settings NO INPUT The recorder could not detect digital input signals SIGNAL gt Make sure that the source is connected firmly page 21 NON GROUPED You selected Group Move or Group Erase or you tried to label a TRACK group while selecting a track that does not belong to a group gt Select a track within a group you want to edit and then do the editing operation again NOT ENOUGH e You tried to edit the contents of a 1GB Hi MD disc with insuffici
18. Cause Remedy e While using a disc without group setting an attempt was made to select some group related menu gt Use a disc with group setting 75 76 Symptom A new group cannot be created Cause Remedy e This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations in MD mode only Group information has been written to the area where the disc name is stored The disc name and track names are recorded in the same area which can store a maximum of approximately 1 700 characters If the total number exceeds this amount it is impossible to make group settings While the recorder is connected to the computer Symptom The recorder is not recognized by the Cause Remedy The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected gt Connect the dedicated USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer computer e A USB hub is used gt Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer e Network communication has failed gt Disconnect the dedicated USB cable wait at least 2 seconds and then reconnect it If the recorder is still not recognized disconnect the dedicated USB cable restart the computer and then connect the dedicated USB cable again e When using Windows 2000 Professional you turned on or restarted the computer while the dedicated USB cable was connected and then disconnected it afterwards gt Disconnect the dedicated USB cable restart the computer and
19. Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery The remaining recording time appears as 00 00 and recording cannot be done even though 2 0MB of free space is displayed e This is a system limitation 2 0MB is the capacity of the reserve domain The recorder always creates a new group when recording The group recording Group REC is set to On You cannot overwrite tracks gt Set the group recording setting to Off page 37 The first few seconds of a track cannot be recorded e If you start recording before the W indication appears in the display data will not be recorded to the first few seconds of the first track gt Wait until the Ml indication appears before you start recording Recording cannot be done correctly e You tried to record in MD mode on this recorder gt Only Hi MD mode can be used to record directly on this recorder without using a computer To record in MD mode connect the recorder to a computer and use the supplied software pages 22 and 30 e Audio sources may not be securely connected gt Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again pages 21 and 34 e There is no digital signal from the portable CD player gt When recording digitally from a portable CD player use the AC power adaptor and disable the anti skip function such as ESP on the CD playe
20. The point T MARK is The dividing point shifts a pressed in maximum of 8 seconds step 1 forward or backwards 4 V_V 3 m o The moved four second interval plays back repeatedly 3 Press the jog dial to enter the dividing point To add track marks while recording except while synchro recording Press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to add a track mark You can use the Time Mark setting to add track marks automatically at specified intervals except while digital recording page 36 Combining tracks Combine When you record with analog line input unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark The track numbers will change as follows LULU Erase a track mark Li z Js Track numbers decrease You cannot combine tracks if one of the two tracks or the both tracks have been transferred from the computer e one of the two tracks or the both tracks have been recorded in Hi MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software e the tracks are recorded in different recording mode she While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase press Ell to pause Find the track mark by pressing Ke slightly For example to erase the third track mark find the beginning of the third track 00 00 appears in the display MARK appears in the display for a few secon
21. connector or a microphone This function is convenient for recording long period of time such as lectures meetings etc 1 While the recorder is recording or in recording pause enter the menu and select REC Settings Time Mark On 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired time interval and then press the jog dial to enter the selection One rotation changes the time setting Time __ min by 1 minute within the range of 1 to 60 minutes To cancel Time Mark Select Off in step 1 Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Time Mark The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed Example Eight minutes of recording has been completed when the Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes A track mark will be added at the 8 minute point after the start of recording and after each 5 minute interval thereafter When the time interval set for Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time The recorder adds track marks when the set Time Mark time interval has elapsed Example Three minutes of recording has been completed when the Time Mark time interval is set to 5 minutes A track mark will be added at the 5 minute point after the start of recording and after each 5 minute interval thereafter T MA
22. in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode page 40 2 When selecting a track out of a group skip this step When selecting a track within a group turn the jog dial to select the group that the desired track belongs and then press the jog dial to enter A list of the tracks in the selected group appears in the display 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired track and then press the jog dial to enter the selection The selected track starts playing The recorder plays from the selected track to the last track in the disc Listening to tracks ina specific group Group Play 1 Do step 1 and select Group Play in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode page 40 A list of the groups on a disc appears 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired group and then press the jog dial to enter A list of the tracks in the selected group appears 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired track and then press the jog dial to enter the selection The selected track starts playing The recorder plays the tracks in that group from the selected track to the last track Tracks that do not belong to a group are placed together in Group and displayed at the last of the list of groups Listening to tracks by a specific artist Artist Play in Hi MD mode only If the track data includes the artist name you can listen to tracks by a specific artist only 1 Do step 1 and select Arti
23. not open until SYSTEM FILE WRITING disappears from the display Editing cannot be done e The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has occurred during editing gt The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc Do the editing operation again Non audio data cannot be erased e Non audio data cannot be erased with the Erase function gt Confirm the contents by connecting the recorder to your computer If it is okay to delete the contents then perform the Format function page 56 Tracks cannot be combined e This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations When the tracks are scattered and the length of each track is short you may not be able to combine the tracks Combining tracks of the following lengths may not be possible Hi MD mode Linear PCM 9 seconds or less Hi SP 8 seconds or less Hi LP 32 seconds or less MD mode SP 12 seconds or less LP2 Monaural 24 seconds or less LP4 48 seconds or less e You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording modes e g a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in monaural nor can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection The disc cannot edit on other component e The component does not support Hi MD gt Edit on other component that support Hi MD While using group function Symptom The group function does not operate
24. 1 to 3 on page 78 ERROR XX e There is an internal malfunction in the system gt Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 78 If the message appears again please consult your nearest Sony dealer FOLDER NO e You tried to use the File List function to expand a folder that is already at EXPAND the 16th level gt Files and folders can be expanded down to 16 levels Expansion beyond this level is not possible FORMAT e A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted ERROR DISC gt Insert a disc used in Hi MD mode e A disc formatted on the computer was inserted gt When formatting a disc on the computer make sure to use the SonicStage software Message Meaning Remedy GROUP FULL e You tried to create a 256th group on a disc used in Hi MD mode or 100th group on a disc used in MD mode gt You can create only up to 255 groups on a disc used in Hi MD mode or 99 groups on a disc used in MD mode on a disc Keep the group number within 255 or 99 HOLD e The recorder is locked gt Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder page 18 IN MENU e You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on the recorder LOW BATTERY e Batteries are weak gt Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery page 17 MEMORY OVER You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration
25. A track mark is added at the point where you press Ii again to resume recording while pausing thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track 23 24 e When you record on a 1GB Hi MD disc connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder charge the rechargeable battery fully battery level indication shows Hl or use a new alkaline dry battery battery level indication shows Mil When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB Hi MD disc NOT ENOUGH POWER TO REC may appear and recording cannot be done even if the battery level indication shows sufficient remaining power while the recorder is stopped or playing This is because of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi MD disc recording e Make sure to place the recorder at a stable vibration free place during recording e If you start recording before the Ml indication appears in the display the first few seconds of the material may not be recorded Make sure the W indication is displayed before you start recording Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while recording or while DATA SAVE or SYSTEM FILE WRITING is displayed If you do the data recorded up to that point may not be recorded to the disc or data on the disc may be damaged e Recording cannot be done when the disc does not h
26. 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 e Manufacturer e Model e Type Desktop type Laptop type Name of operating system RAM capacity Hard disk drive containing SonicStage MD Simple Burner and audio data e Capacity of the drive e Free space Version of the software e SonicStage Ver 3 0 e MD Simple Burner Ver 2 02 Error Message if one appear If an externally connected CD ROM drive is used e Manufacturer e Model e 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 e Name of the device or devices D 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 114 The software cannot be installed onto your computer Problem The installation was not successful Cause Remedy You are using an OS that does not support this software See page 92 for more details All windows applications are not closed gt If you start the in
27. Name lartist xere Summ see 14706 HiSP a Remaining Album name CD recording time of Artist name CD the inserted MD Open To open the display as shown on page Recording mode drop down menu 111 click here Net MD LP2 LP4 Hi MD PCM Hi SP Hi LP 48kbps 110 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD CONFIG Track information Click here to do the following CD Set the CD ROM drive View version information for MD Simple Burner Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Total time of the Artist name selected tracks of CD Track information MD REC You can change the Album Title stop Disc name track name and track MD number Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08 Track 09 M New Group II Erase _ Al Erase Cose a Get CD Info New Group Information of an audio CD album name track title Recording mode etc will be reflected in the drop down menu track list Close To close the display as shown on page 110 click here CD operating section Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to be recorded To deselect all tracks click here Erase To select all tracks click here AII Erase Check boxes Remaining time of the inserted MD Check the box of the tracks that you want to record 111 Other information Uninstalling SonicStage MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage MD Simple Burner f
28. OPEN to open the lid e Moisture has condensed inside the recorder for example when the recorder has been brought in from a cold place to a warm place gt Take the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates e The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected gt Connect the AC power adaptor firmly to the DC IN 3V jack on the recorder The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak LOW BATTERY flashes or nothing appears gt Charge the rechargeable battery replace the dry battery with a new one or use the supplied AC power adaptor e The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data gt Reinsert the disc Rerecord the disc If the error message still appears replace it with another disc e There is a built in malfunction in the system e While operating the recorder received a mechanical shock too much static abnormal power voltage caused by lightning etc gt Restart the operation as follows 1 Disconnect all the power sources and the dedicated USB cable 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds 3 Connect the power source The display does not turn on e You tried to operate the recorder with the remote control while EL Light is set to Auto Off page 58 gt Use the buttons and controls on the recorder When EL Light is set to Auto Off the display window turns off automatically and it does n
29. a disc page 64 If you play audio files using the software the sound is output from the computer speakers when a disc used in Hi MD mode is inserted and from the earphones connected to the recorder when a disc used in MD mode is inserted in the recorder Charging the rechargeable battery of the recorder You can charge the rechargeable battery while the recorder is connected to a computer using USB bus power When you connect the recorder to the computer power bus power from the computer begins to charge the recorder s rechargeable battery However this charge is only provisional and cannot be used to fully charge the rechargeable battery For example if you charge a completely drained rechargeable battery in this way the recorder will stop charging after about 6 hours and will reach about half of its full capacity The charging time may vary according to the condition of the rechargeable battery and the surrounding temperature Display window while USB bus power charging Charging by USB bus power charge is not possible when the battery level indication E is flashing in the display e Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery compartment lid firmly The temperature of the battery charging location is too low or too high The rechargeable battery should be charged within a temperature range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F OE Connecting the recorder to your comp
30. character palette in the display window See Character palette for the configuration of the character palette Since only a part of the character palette is visible on the display use the controls or buttons to move the cursor and enter characters Letter input area The cursor appears Track im ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ amp abcdefghi4J Character palette 47 48 e If you enter the symbol between the characters in disc names such as abc def you may be unable to use the group function in MD mode only e For the Asian African and tourist models Chinese characters can be displayed but cannot be input You can input Chinese characters with the SonicStage software VOL I Jog dial Labeling You can do a labeling operation while the recorder is stopped or playing You can also label artist names and album names to tracks in a disc used in Hi MD mode To label a track with a track name artist name or album name you must first select the track that you want to label To add a group name you must first select a track that belongs to the group you want to label 1 Enter the menu and select Edit Title Input 2 Turn the jog dial to select one of the following and then press the jog dial Title Display Track name Track Group name Group Artist name to a track Artist Album name to a track Album Disc name Disc
31. damaged PLAY gt Erase the whole disc page 53 or perform the Format function page 56 CANNOT SET e You tried to set Time Mark during synchro recording e You selected REC Level while the recorder is not in recording pause gt Set REC Level while the recorder is in recording pause e You tried to make the following settings while recording Recording mode Disc Memory Play mode Selection of Group REC in menu Charging The rechargeable battery is being charged DATA SAVE The recorder is writing information to the system file such as the recorded data or editing information gt Wait until the message disappears from the display DC IN TOO Voltage of the power supply is too high The supplied AC power adaptor is HIGH not used gt Use the supplied AC power adaptor DISC FULL e Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is 48 seconds or less gt Replace the disc DOWNLOAD e MD Simple Burner is now ready to record an audio CD to the disc in the READY recorder using Simple mode Refer to Software Operation section EJECT DISC OK The recorder has finished communicating with the computer and it is safe to eject the disc from the recorder or disconnect the dedicated USB cable END The recorder reached to the end of the disc while playing or pressing PPA ERROR There is an internal malfunction in the system gt Restart the operation by doing steps
32. e Insert the disc with the updated cover art and then press the Ad Auto Import button on the bottom right side of the screen The cover art in My Library is automatically updated e 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 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 100 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 import
33. file on the Windows Explorer A Viewing non audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder File List When using a disc in Hi MD mode you can view non audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder The name and size of files are displayed Root Sub Sub directory directory directory first level 2nd level 3rd level 4 L Directory File e Up to 16 levels of directories can be viewed e Up to 512 files or folders can be viewed in a root directory in the order saved e Up to 1 024 files or folders can be viewed in each sub directory MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is stopped enter the menu and select File List The root directories appear in the order saved A name aia collect DOWNLO L E BIRDS A list of files i m and folders Ba OTHERS is displayed E ADD 2 Turn the jog dial to select the file you want to confirm and then press the jog dial to enter the selection File size appears m ABest collect ml fs DOUNO 102 KB File size fs PICTURES appears fa OTHERS ADD TXT If you want to go deeper select the folder containing the file you want to check and then press the jog dial A list of files and folders in the selected folder appears in the display Afterwards perform the operation in step 2 again e This function cannot be used to open files e Text containin
34. fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery e When operating the recorder with a dry battery make sure it is an alkaline type Use of another type may result in shorter battery life or cause a deterioration in the performance of the rechargeable battery being used in conjunction with the dry battery When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery You can check the battery condition on the display window of the recorder Cai Battery power decreasing Ci Weak battery 4i The battery is drained lt C LOW BATTERY flashes in the T display and the power goes off The battery level indicator is approximate It may be more or less than the indication depending on the operating condition or the operating environment 19 Battery life When recording continuously in Hi MD mode Unit approx hours JEITA Disc type Batteries Linear PCM Hi SP Hi LP 1GB Hi MD disc NH 14WM 5 5 7 5 8 5 LR6 2 3 3 NH 14WM LR6 8 11 5 12 5 60 74 80 minute NH 14WM 5 75 8 5 standard disc LRG 4 6 65 NH 14WM LR6 9 5 14 5 16 5 D Measured with EL Light is set to Auto Off page 58 2 Measured in accordance with the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association standard 3 When using a 100 fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 4 When using a Sony LR6 size AA alkaline dry battery prod
35. low depending on the sound source 33 eee Recording from a TV or radio Analog Recording This section explains how to record from equipment with analog output such as a cassette recorder radio or TV recorder etc To LINE OUT jacks etc TV cassette Line cable RK G129 RK G136 etc REC B gt T MARK Jog dial B gt ENT 1 Make connections Use the appropriate connecting cord to suit the source equipment For details see Optional accessories page 70 2 Press the jog dial B gt ENT while pressing REC B T MARK to start recording 3 Play the source you want to record 34 Sees Selecting the recording mode Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want You can record only in Hi MD mode on this recorder If you want to record in MD mode connect the recorder to a computer and record or transfer audio data using the supplied software refer to the Software Operation section Jog dial 1 While the recorder is stopped enter the menu and select REC Settings REC Mode 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired recording mode and then press the jog dial to enter the selection The recording mode is saved on the recorder until it is next changed Recording Display Recording time mode Linear PCM PCM e Approx 28 min on an 80 minute standard disc Approx 1 hour and 34 min ona 1GB Hi MD disc H
36. mode see Changing the displayed menu items Menu Mode page 57 e When you record on a 1GB Hi MD disc connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder charge the rechargeable battery fully battery level indication shows EE or use a new alkaline dry battery battery level indication shows EE When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB Hi MD disc NOT ENOUGH POWER TO REC may appear and recording cannot be done even if the battery level indication shows sufficient remaining power while the recorder is stopped or playing This is because of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi MD disc recording e Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording Recording may not occur if the dedicated USB cable is connected to the recorder e If you start recording before the Ml indication appears in the display the first few seconds of the material may not be recorded Make sure the W indication is displayed before you start recording Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while recording or while DATA SAVE or SYSTEM FILE WRITING is displayed If you do the data recorded up to that point may not be recorded to the disc or data on the disc may be damaged eC Viewing various information You can check the rema
37. 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 Notice for users On the supplied software e Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits including claims made by third parties arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing SONY will replace it However SONY bears no other responsibility The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Operation of this recorder with software other than that provided is not
38. or artist name Sub PlayMode Selects the type of play such as single track play or shuffle play Repeat Repeats playback ah Sound Normal Plays with normal sound quality page 44 Sound EQ Customizes the sound quality Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site page fia REC Settings REC Mode Selects the recording mode PCM Hi page 34 SP or Hi LP REC Level Manually adjusts the recording level page 35 MIC AGC Sets the microphone recording level page 33 adjustment mode MIC Sens Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit page 32 the source sound Time Mark Adds track marks automatically in a page 36 specific time interval Group REC Selects or deselects creation of anew page 37 group for each recording operation Group Recording SYNC REC Simplifies operations during digital page 38 recording Synchro Recording File List Displays a list of the non audio data page 65 stored on a disc used in Hi MD mode v Option Menu Mode Changes the displayed menu items page 57 AVLS Sets a limit on the maximum volume to page 57 protect your hearing Beep Turns the beep sound on or off page 57 EL Light Turns the display window on or off page 58 Disc Memory Stores the recorder settings Disc page 58 Memory Quick Mode Sets the recorder to start playback page 59 quickly Disc Mode Selects MD mode or Hi MD mode page 60 when a blank disc is inserted Jog Dia
39. portion ends Various ways of playback Viewing various information You can check the track name disc name etc during playback MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Display 2 Turn the jog dial to select the information you want and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Each turn selects the display as follows Lap Time 1 Remain Tr Property When you press the jog dial the selected information appears at and O Lal oj teo While the recorder is stopped Lap Time O Track number Group number Elapsed time O Ja Track name Artist name Hi MD E Group name MD Album name Hi MD J Disc name MD 1 Remain O Track number Group number Remaining time of the current track O ga Track name amp Artist name Hi MD E3 Group name MD Album name Hi MD T Disc name MD Tr Property O Track number Group number Elapsed time O Jd Track name E Group name Codec information Hi MD 2 Track mode information MD and time and date of recording gt 1 Appears when the Main play mode is set to Group Play 2 If the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR Variable Bit Rate the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software 3 Appears for tracks that have time stamp information
40. read the disc information correctly gt Reinsert the disc REC ERROR e Recording was not correctly done gt Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again e The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints is scratched or is not a standard disc gt Try recording again with another disc SEARCH e You pressed a button or a control on the remote control while using the Search function on the recorder gt Use the buttons and controls on the recorder SYSTEM FILE e The recorder is storing information track start and end position from the WRITING memory to the disk gt Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the player to physical shock nor disrupt power supply TEMP OVER e Heat has built up in the recorder REC STOP gt Let the recorder cool down TITLE FULL You tried to enter characters that exceeds the maximum number for a title For the European and North American models More than 200 characters to label a single track group or disc For the Asian African Australian and tourist models More than 100 characters in Hi MD mode or 200 characters in MD mode to label a single track group or disc You tried to enter characters that exceeds the maximum number for a disc For the European and North American models A total of more than approximately 55 000 characters in Hi MD mode or 1 700 characters in MD mode for titles in a disc For the Asian African Australian and
41. the rechargeable battery Disconnect the recorder from the computer and charge the rechargeable battery with the AC power adaptor The rechargeable battery has become drained even when the recorder was not used for a while The Quick mode was set to On gt If you set the Quick mode to On the power stays on inside recorder even when there is no operation causing the rechargeable battery life to shorten page 59 If the rechargeable battery is not fully charged the battery may become drained after a while If this happens charge the rechargeable battery again page 17 Even when fully charged the life of the battery is only about half what it normally is e The useful life of the rechargeable battery may be ending gt Replace the rechargeable battery with the new one The recorder become hot during the charging procedure e This is normal and poses no danger 71 72 While recording Symptom NOT ENOUGH POWER TO REC appears and recording cannot be done on a 1GB Hi MD disc Cause Remedy e Recording is not possible when using a 1GB Hi MD disc even when the battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the recorder is stopped or playing This is because of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi MD disc recording gt
42. then reconnect the dedicated USB cable This problem may be resolved by updating your Windows operating system so that it contains all the latest features Charging by USB bus The battery compartment lid is not firmly closed power cannot be done gt Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery i flashes in the compartment lid firmly display The temperature of the battery charging location is too low or too high gt Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature range of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F The rechargeable e The rechargeable battery is charged through USB bus power battery cannot be charged sufficiently through USB bus power gt USB bus power only charges temporary and cannot charge the rechargeable battery sufficiently Disconnect the recorder from the computer and charge the rechargeable battery using the AC power adaptor Even though the recorder is recognized by the computer it does not operate normally e A USB hub is used gt Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer e You are using the recorder at a place with vibration gt Use the recorder at a place with no vibration Symptom The recorder cannot be used as a storage device Cause Remedy e The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active gt Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software e A disc which is not used in Hi MD
43. to light up lower the recording level Each level meter shows the following Upper L channel input level Lower R channel input level Volume increases gt or decreases lt 12dB OVER 5 Press Hl again to start recording If your source is an externally connected component play the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded and then start recording To switch back to automatic level control Select Auto AGC in step 2 e You cannot adjust the left and right channel levels separately e Once you stop recording the recorder will revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a recording operation e To adjust the recording level manually when synchro recording do steps 1 to 4 of the procedure in this section with SYNC REC is set to Off Afterwards set SYNC REC setting to On and start recording page 38 35 36 SS eee Adding track marks while recording You can add track marks track number while recording to divide the material into separate parts that allow you to go to specific track quickly and easily REC B gt T MARK Adding track marks manually While the recorder is recording press REC B gt T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark Adding track marks automatically Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input
44. tourist models A total of more than approximately 27 000 characters in Hi MD mode or 1 700 characters in MD mode for titles in a disc Message Meaning Remedy TOC DATA The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly ERROR gt Insert another disc gt If it is no problem to erase the entire disc do so page 53 TRACK FULL e You tried to record more than 2 047 tracks on a disc used in Hi MD mode gt Erase unnecessary tracks page 53 TRK FROM PC e You tried to combine or divide tracks that were transferred from the NO EDIT computer gt You cannot combine or divide transferred tracks e You tried to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software gt You cannot combine or divide tracks recorded in Hi MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software TRK FROM PC You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been NO REC transferred from the computer e You tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software gt You cannot record new material in the middle of a protected track or a track that was recorded in Hi MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software 83 84 Explanations About Hi MD Hi MD is a new MiniDisc format Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology Hi MD is a new recording format that delivers longer recording time
45. tray and then select in recording mode e Net MD LP2 or LP4 e 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 Ist 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 109 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 There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows e Double click the J MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray or right click and select Show Standard Mode Double click the T 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 CD icon selected tracks of CD MD icon Disc name MD C A ee a Me CONFIG Hi MD Album T ne a
46. until Hi MD factory setting or MD appears in the display and then press the dial to enter the selection e Even if you select MD as the Disc Mode setting the operation mode can only be Hi MD when using a 1GB Hi MD disc The operation mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied to a blank 60 74 80 minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software ees Changing the operational direction of the display When you turn the jog dial downward the display scrolls downward This is the factory setting You can change the factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Option Jog Dial 2 Turn the jog dial to select Reverse and then press the jog dial to enter the selection To turn the setting to normal Select Default in step 2 eS a Selecting the display language You can select the language used in the display window The languages available will depend on model that you purchased For the European and North American models English factory setting French German Italian and Spanish For the Asian African Australian and tourist models Japanese English factory setting French German Italian Spanish Tradition
47. up and the main window appears You can also start SonicStage with double click P SonicStage icon on the desktop 2 insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer continued 95 96 3 Point to W 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 i necessary click M 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 H To uncheck all boxes click LJ 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 cick The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts To stop recording Click m 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 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 C Tran
48. 6789 0123456789 ent Mls 5 amp AAAAAARCEE lt gt O L 1 1DNOO dodguU0UYP Baaaadaela eeelitidng ddddouuduy bIGINSEE S t X 7 lt gt Maximum number of characters that can be input per disc In Hi MD mode A maximum of about 27 000 characters In MD mode A maximum of about 1 700 characters The number of titles that can be stored on a disc depends on the number of characters that are input for track names group names artist names album names and disc name Character palette The character palette has the following configuration Character palette Character palette oo ie 23 CAREI For the Asian African Australian and tourist models Available characters e Capital and small letters of the English alphabet e Numbers 0 to 9 e Symbols The available symbols will differ for Hi MD mode and MD mode see Character palette on page 47 Maximum number of characters that can be input per title Track names group names and disc name Approx 100 each in Hi MD mode and 200 each in MD mode containing a mixture of all available characters for Hi MD mode for MD mode a ABCDEFGHI J KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ amp A abcdef9hi j abcde f9hi j kImnoparst kImnoparst UVWXYZ UVWXYZ 0123456789 0123456789 Cian OHI amp h lt gt lt gt O L ol About the character palette During operations on the recorder characters can be selected from the
49. Divide ccceeeeesesseseeeecesceceeceececeesceseeseeseeaeeaeeseeseeneees 54 Combining tracks Combine 00 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeceseeseeaeeaeeaeeaeeeeeeseenee 55 Formatting the disc Format 0 cccecesceseeseseeeseeseeseeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeae 56 Other Operations sssssss22 OT Changing the displayed menu items Menu Mode 00 0 0 eceeeseteeeeeeee 57 Protecting your hearing AVLS Turning off the beep sound 0 ei eeeeeeeescescescesceseeseeseeceeseeseeseeaeeaeeaeeseeaeeseees Preserving battery power EL Light 0 ecceecseeeeseeeeeeeseeteeeeeseeeeee 58 Storing the settings for individual discs Disc Memory c eee 58 Starting the playback quickly Quick Mode 0 cecceeesseeeeseeeseeeeeteeees 59 Selecting the disc mode Disc Mode Changing the operational direction of the display eee eteeeeeeeees 60 Selecting the display language 0 0 eseeeseeseneeeceecseeceeerseeeseesseees 61 Using the recorder with a computer s s s 62 What you can do through connection with a computer cece 62 Connecting the recorder to your COMPULEF 0 0 eee eects ete teeeeeeeteteees 63 Storing non audio data to a disc wo eee eseeeeseesceeeeeeeseeeseeseeetseeseseeeseeeaes 64 Viewing non audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the Pecorder File Lish sner ie r eae EE EEE RO EERE 65 Additional information scsesssessseesesssees
50. RK appears before the time display for track marks added automatically e If you add a track mark by pressing REC B T MARK or Eff etc while recording the recorder will start adding track mark automatically each time the selected time interval as elapsed The setting is canceled when you connect a digital optical cable to the recorder ees Recording without creating a new group The recorder is factory set to automatically create a new group for each recording To record without creating a new group set the recorder as follows MENU Jog dial While the recorder is stopped enter the menu and select REC Settings Group REC Off What is the group function The group function allows you to place several tracks into one unit For example if you create a group for all your favorite tracks then you can select that group to play those tracks The following figure shows the difference between a disc on which groups are recorded and a disc on which no groups are recorded Disc with groups recorded Group 2 Group 3 Tracks that were not assigned to a proup are treated as being part of Group Disc with no groups recorded You can record a maximum of 255 groups on a disc If you record a track without creating a group but then later want to create a group for tha
51. Repeat 42 Accessories optional 70 supplied 12 ATRAC3plus 84 AVLS 57 B Battery 17 18 Battery life 20 BEEP 57 Bookmark 41 c CD drive 92 CDDB 92 109 CD R RW drive 92 CD ROM 93 Character palette 47 Charging 17 Clamp filter 13 Cleaning 68 Combining tracks 55 Computer 62 Connecting 109 analog 34 computer 63 digital 21 when charging 17 Copyright protection 113 Data storage 64 Disc memory 58 Disc Mode 60 Display 15 31 39 Display language 61 Divide rehearsal 54 E EMD service 92 Erasing 53 F File list 65 Format 56 G Group erasing 53 moving 52 recording 37 releasing 50 setting 49 Group skip 26 H Hard disk free space 92 Hi MD 84 HOLD 14 16 19 I Importing 95 Initial Search 43 Installing 92 L Linear PCM 84 M MD Simple Burner 108 Menu list 28 Menu Mode 57 Move groups 52 tracks 51 My Library 95 o OpenMG Secure Module 4 1 112 Operation mode 22 P Play mode Main Play Mode 40 Repeat Play 42 Sub Play Mode 42 Quick mode 59 117 Recording analog 34 digital 21 from microphone 32 level 33 35 recording mode 34 Synchro recording 38 time 85 Recording mode 109 Recording mode Bit rate 96 S Simple mode 109 SonicStage 95 SonicStage Help 104 Start software MD Simple Burner 110 SonicStage 95 Storage space 66 System environment 92 System limitations 92 T Title 46 Track mark add 36 54 erase 55 Track search 43 Transferring to th
52. T You selected Group Set GroupRelease Move or Erase while recording e You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track or group e You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot combine a track recorded in stereo and in mono for example e You tried to overwrite a track marks e You tried to change a title that includes characters the recorder cannot edit gt Editing titles cannot be done if the title includes characters that cannot be input on the recorder CANNOT e You tried to press Il or T MARK during synchro recording OPERATE CANNOT PLAY e You tried to play a track that is subject to play restrictions e You tried to play an MP3 track with a format not supported by this recorder gt This recorder only supports MP3 tracks MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 sampling frequency 44 1 kHz that have been transferred using the SonicStage software CANNOT e You tried to record on a disc that has already been recorded in MD mode RECORD gt On this recorder you cannot do additional recording on a disc that is already recorded in MD mode If you want to do additional recording on such a disc connect the recorder to a computer and use the supplied software 79 80 Message Meaning Remedy CANNOT There is no audio data that can be played on the recorder RECORD OR The audio data or disc management file has been
53. This warranty is valid only in the United States Gennes IX Ai RK x a ON Ny x SONY ANOS Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Portable MiniDisc Recorder Portable CD Player Portable IC Audio Player Portable Hard Disk Audio Player LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows Operating Instructions MZ RH10 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges Recorder Operation 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense Software Operation page 90 To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems Th
54. al Chinese and Simplified Chinese MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Option Language 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired language and then press the jog dial to enter the selection 61 62 Using the recorder with a computer What you can do through connection with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer you must install the software from the supplied CD ROM For details on the installation procedure refer to the Software Operation section When using the supplied software For detailed explanations see the Software Operation section or online help e Transfer audio data between the computer and the recorder The supplied SonicStage software enables you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer When a disc used in Hi MD mode is inserted in the recorder tracks recorded with a microphone or from a CD player to the recorder can also be migrated to your computer Record directly from a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer s CD drive directly to a disc in the recorder When using the disc in the recorder as a storage device When a disc used in Hi MD mode is inserted in the recorder the recorder appears in the Windows Explorer as an external drive allowing you to transfer non audio data such as text and image files For details refer to Storing non audio data to
55. and analog line inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital optical input or analog line input To record see Recording a disc right away page 21 to record using digital optical input and Recording from a TV or radio Analog Recording page 34 to record using analog line input optical mini plug page 21 Difference Digital optical input Analog line input Connectable Equipment with a digital optical output Equipment with an analog line source jack CD player DVD player etc output jack Casette deck radio record player etc Usable cord Optical cable with an optical or an Line cable with 2 phono plugs or a stereo mini plug page 34 Signal from the source Digital Analog Even when a digital source such as a CD is connected the signal sent to the recorder is analog Track marks Marked copied automatically e at the same positions as the source when the sound source is a CD or an MD e after more than 2 seconds of no sound page 84 or low level segment with a sound source other than a CD or an MD e when the recorder is paused 3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro recording Marked automatically e after more than 2 seconds of no sound page 84 or low level segment e when the recorder is paused while recor
56. arks of their respective holders e and marks are omitted in this manual e 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 Program 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Sony Corporation Documentation 2005 Sony Corporation Table of contents About available functions and supplied MANUAIS oa sseeseeeeeeseneeeneseeeenenseeneensesseesseneensesseesees 1O Recorder Operation Looking at CONtrOIS 1 ssscsssesssesseessessseeseeeseseseseees 14 Getting started cscsscssssssssscsssesseeeseessessseeseseessesees 17 Recording a disc right away sssssesssesssessessseseees 21 Playing a disc right away scssssssesesesssssesseessesees 29 Using MENUS sssssssu2222 2 How to use the Menu items 0 0 ccecececccesccessceesseccesecesseceessecessecesseeessseeses 27 DASE OF MENUS 0500502 eves cos cad
57. ave enough space for recording e If the power supply is disrupted i e the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected during a recording or editing operation or while DATA SAVE or SYSTEM FILE WRITING is displayed then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored rey e The recorder is factory set to make a new group whenever recording is done If you do not want to make a group set Group REC to Off page 37 e To start recording from a specific point on the disc pause the recorder at the desired point and then start recording from that point e You can monitor the sound during recording Changing the volume level will not affect the recording level Playing a disc right away 1 Insert a recorded disc Slide OPEN to open the lid insert a disc with the label side facing front and press the lid down to close Play a disc 1 Press the jog dial B gt ENT on the Press VOL or to adjust the volume recorder on the recorder Press II on the remote control Turn the VOL control on the remote control The volume will be shown in the display VOL kea gt gt i To stop play press W Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing After you stop the recorder the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds when using batteries or about 3 minutes w
58. ber Group number B Elapsed time c 4 Disc name Remaining time after the current location on the disc and number of tracks after the current track 1 Appears when the Main play mode is set to Group Play 2 If the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR Variable Bit Rate the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software 3 Appears for tracks that have time stamp information 4 The title that is displayed varies according to the selected Main play mode While recording Lap Time O Track number Group number Elapsed time Time mark indication O Type of recording and remaining recording time Recording level meter L R 1 Appears only during group recording 2 Appears when Time Mark is set to On e When a disc used in Hi MD mode is inserted in the recorder the free space will show as 2 0MB when the remaining recording time becomes 00 00 This is a system limitation 2 0MB being the capacity of the reserve domain Depending on the group settings the operating conditions and the disc settings you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing see Viewing various information page 39 Recording from a microphone Stereo microphone REC B gt
59. 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 The capability of the connected device The device is not functioning normally e SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e MD Simple Burner OpenMG Magic Gate MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Hi MD Net MD ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries e Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation e All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered tradem
60. d explanations page 71 Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage software allows you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you to record audio data to the recorder Audio CDs Oo Internet Music files V7 Software Operation pages 90 to 116 This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage MD Simple Burner software SonicStage Help This is an online help that you can view on your computer screen Online help explains the detailed operations and information about SonicStage software You can also refer to online help if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage Notes on the Software Operation section e In Software Operations section Net MD refers to the recorder with standard disc inserted and Hi MD refers to the recorder with a Hi MD disc or a standard disc in Hi MD mode inserted e The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items displayed by the software e 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 e Explanations in this section cover general Hi MD Net MD products For this reason some explanations and some illustrations may n
61. data including non audio data will be erased If you think a disc contains such data insert the disc into the recorder and connect the recorder to the computer to check the contents of the disc e If you format a disc the transferred tracks on the disc will also be erased and the number of transfer authorizations for those tracks will be decreased by one To prevent the reduction in transfer authorizations restore the transfer authorization by transferring the tracks to the computer again before formatting the disc The operation mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied to a blank 60 74 80 minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is stopped enter the menu and select Edit Format ALL DATA WILL BE DELETED appears in the display 2 Turn the jog dial to select OK and then press the jog dial to enter the selection SYSTEM FILE WRITING appears in the display and a disc will be formatted When formatting completes NO TRACK appears in the display if a 1GB Hi MD disc is inserted in the recorder or BLANKDISC appears if a standard disc in Hi MD mode is inserted Other operations Changing the displayed menu items Menu Mode You can spec
62. de in digital mode the recording level is automatically set to the same level as that of the sound source Or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator gt Use a correct connecting cord without an attenuator e The recording level was low gt Adjust the recording level manually while recording page 35 Volume cannot be turned up e AVLS is on gt Release the AVLS settings page 57 No sound comes through the earphones e The earphones plug is not firmly connected gt Plug in the plug of the earphones firmly to the remote control Plug in the plug of the remote control firmly to the jack e The plug is dirty gt Clean the plug The disc cannot be played on another component e The component does not support Hi MD gt Discs recorded on this recorder can be played only on components that support Hi MD The edited tracks may exhibit sound dropout during search operations e 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 There is no R channel sound output when playing a track recorded from a cassette deck or through an amplifier or when listening to sound from a cassette deck or amplifier e There is no R channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is connected with a monaural cord gt Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord I
63. ding Recorded sound level Same as the source Can also be adjusted manually Digital REC level control Adjusting the recording level manually page 35 Adjusted automatically Can also be adjusted manually Adjusting the recording level manually page 35 1 You can erase unnecessary marks after recording Combining tracks Combine page 55 Track marks may be copied incorrectly e when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital optical input e when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital optical input In this case play the source in normal play mode e when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast e g digital TV are recorded through the digital optical input 89 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 Internet Music files in the MP3 WAV and WMA formats 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 Audi
64. ds Press T MARK to erase the mark MARK OFF appears in the display The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined When a track mark is erased when you combine two tracks the title and the recording date of the second track changes to those of the first track When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that are assigned into different groups the second track is re assigned into the group containing the first track In addition if you combine a track that is assigned to a group with a track that is not assigned to a group two consecutive tracks the second track takes the same registration setting as the first track 55 56 SS eee Formatting the disc Format When using a disc in Hi MD mode you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the condition it was in at the time of purchase You can use this function only when using a disc in Hi MD mode Disc After disc formatting type 1GB NO TRACK appears Hi MD All data including non audio disc data will be erased NOTE Transfer authorization of the transferred tracks can be restored by inserting the disc into the recorder and connecting the recorder to the computer 60 74 80 BLANKDISC appears minute All data including non audio standard data will be erased dise NOTE Transfer authorization of the transferred tracks will decrease by one e By formatting a disc all
65. e MD Walkman 97 to your computer 99 Uninstalling 112 USB bus power 63 USB cable 12 USB port 92 118 WwW WAV 101 Windows 2000 Professional 92 95 104 110 112 Windows 98 Second Edition 92 95 104 110 112 Windows Media Player 92 Windows Millennium Edition 92 95 104 110 112 Windows XP Home Edition 92 Windows XP Media Center Edition 92 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 92 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 92 Windows XP Professional 92 WMA 90 92 This warranty is valid only in Canada S ONY Network Walkman ATRAC CD Player Net MD Walkman ATRAC CD Walkman Hi MD Walkman IC Recorder LIMITED WARRANTY Sony of Canada Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 LABOUR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labour charges to any Sony authorized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labour charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labour for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Centre at your expense You can extend the warranty period for an additional nine mont
66. e battery several times The normal battery life will be restored 67 68 e If the capacity of the rechargeable battery drops to half the normal amount replace with the new one If the recorder will be unused for a long time remove the rechargeable battery and remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet On the dry battery case The supplied dry battery case is designated for this recorder only On the MiniDisc cartridge e When carrying or storing the MiniDisc keep it in its case Do not break open the shutter Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light extreme temperatures moisture or dust e Attach the supplied disc label only in the space designated for it on the disc Do not stick it on any other disc surface On cleaning e Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing e Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a disc e To obtain the best sound quality use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the earphones or the remote control Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound On batteries Incorrect battery usag
67. e clicking an album you can see a list of the tracks on the album and select the tracks you want 102 4 Click a 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 0K Writing to the disc begins A message appears when writing has completed T 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 e Only tracks in MP3 format can be written to an MP3 CD e 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 103 OOOO 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 wo
68. e cok uctet a buh dvs evsds ba cdeh aa a ihe 28 Before recording 00 eeeeeescesceseeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeenees Viewing various information Recording from a microphone 00 eee eeeeeeeeeseeeceeeaeeeeeeeetseeeesetaesetaeees 32 Recording from a TV or radio Analog Recording 00 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeee 34 Selecting the recording mode 0 tee eseeeteeeeeees 134 Adjusting the recording level manually se OD Adding track marks while recording 136 Recording without creating a NEW group oo eee eee eeeeeeeeteeeseeeeeeeeseeeens 37 To start stop recording in sync with the sound source SymChro Pecordin gs ss iigtin a E a E EE 38 Various ways of playback ssssssssssssesssessseeseeeees OD Viewing various information eeeeseessesseseesececeeceeeseeeceeeeceeeeaeeaeeaeeaees Selecting the play Moderen iee AEREE EER Searching for a track Search eseeeesseeeeeeeeesees Selecting the sound quality 6 Band Equalizer Editing recorded tracks ssssssssesesesssessesesesssesesses 46 Beforeseditin givscnten 4 ea A a EE 46 Adding titles Title Input oo nnii E 46 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Set cee 49 Releasing a group setting Group Release occ eeeeeeseeeeseeeeneeeeneeetees 50 Moving recorded tracks or groups MOVE o eeeseeesseseseeseeetsceeeeeseeeeaeees 51 Erasing tracks and the entire disc Erase esescesesccsecseceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 52 Dividing a track
69. e last track of an existing group or a track that does not belong to a group EEe EeE Releasing a group setting Group Release Select a group you want to release and check the contents see Listening to tracks in a specific group Group Play on page 40 Jog dial 1 Select a group that you want to release and check the contents see page 40 2 Press W 3 Enter the menu and select Edit GroupRelease 4 Turn the jog dial to select OK and then press the jog dial to release a group The group setting of the selected group is released Moving recorded tracks or groups Move You can change the order of the recorded tracks or groups MENU Jog dial Moving a track on a disc You can move a track from one group to another or from inside a group to outside the group When you move tracks track numbers are automatically renumbered 1 While playing the track you want to move enter the menu and select Edit Move Track Move If the selected track is in the group the name of the group to which the currently selected track belongs appears on the 3rd line in the display When the currently selected track is in a group W Track Move m7 f amp My Favorite amp Single Collection amp Symphony amp My Best f My Best pops If the selected track is not in the group the name of the currently selected track ap
70. e may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery To prevent such accidents observe the following precautions e Install the and poles of the batteries correctly When the recorder is not to be used for a long time be sure to remove the batteries e If a battery leak should develop carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones On mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating which is caused by the power saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem To protect a recorded disc To record protect a disc slide open the tab at the side of the disc In this position the disc cannot be recorded To record again slide the tab back so the tab is visible Tab Recorded material is protected Back of the disc Recorded material is not protected On maintenance Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder please consult your nearest Sony dealer If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood Dm el Specifications Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength 790 nm Emission duration continuou
71. e recorder is connected to the computer The lid does not open e 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 recorder or is drained gt Reconnect the dedicated USB cable or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery into the recorder and then press W Others Symptom Advanced or Simple is displayed Cause Remedy e You attempted to do a menu operation for the first time after purchase of the recorder by pressing the MENU button for 2 seconds or more gt Select the Menu mode page 57 Some menu items cannot be displayed e Menu Mode is set to Simple gt Set the Menu Mode to Advanced to display all the menu items 77 78 Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly Cause Remedy e The rechargeable battery is not charged gt Charge the rechargeable battery e The volume is low gt Turn up the volume e No disc is inserted gt Insert a recorded disc The HOLD function is turned on HOLD appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder gt On the recorder disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow pages 14 18 e The lid is not firmly closed gt Close the lid until it clicks Then slide
72. ecorder is subject to strong repeated shocks e a dirty or scratched disc is played When using a disc in Hi MD mode sound may drop out for a maximum of about 12 seconds Using menus How to use the menu items The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording playback editing etc To set the menu items do the following procedure If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder Menu Mode appears in the display Before the menu operation you can set Menu Mode to Advanced all menu items appear or Simple only basic menu items appear Refer to Changing the displayed menu items Menu Mode page 57 for menu mode setting E CANCEL Jog dial MENU fe amp gt Turn to select Press to enter Jog dial B gt ENT 1 Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu m Menu ic DisPlay Mode E Play Mode 2 Sound Gl REC Settings 2 Turn the jog dial to select the item 3 Press the jog dial B ENT to enter the selection 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 The setting will be entered when you press the jog dial B gt ENT at the last To return the preceding setting Press W e CANCEL To cancel the operation while setting Press W CANCEL for 2 seconds or more 27 28 eC List of menus The following table shows the menu items that you can select Menu items can be set with the recorder only Items listed
73. ed together in __ space and are displayed at the last of the list of albums Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark Play You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play them only The sequence of bookmarked tracks cannot be changed To bookmark the tracks 1 While playing the track you want to bookmark press the jog dial for 2 seconds or more ON 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other tracks To play the bookmarked tracks 1 Do step 1 and select BookmarkPlay in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode page 40 continued 41 42 2 Turn the jog dial to select a track and then press the jog dial to enter the selection To erase bookmarks While playing the track for which you want to erase the bookmark press the jog dial for 2 seconds or more Playing tracks in Sub play mode By specifying Sub play modes you can listen to tracks selected in Main play mode in various ways For example by selecting Group Play in Main play mode and Shuffle in Sub play mode the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order 1 Enter the menu and select Play Mode Sub PlayMode 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired play mode and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Display Play mode Normal Normal play All tracks are played once 1 Track Single track play A single track is played Shuffle S
74. ed with this recorder Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction Polarity of the plug e 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 e The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the recorder itself has been turned off e If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time be sure to disconnect the power supply AC power adaptor dry battery or rechargeable battery To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet grasp the adaptor plug itself never pull the cord On heat build up Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used for an extended period of time This however is not a malfunction On installation e If you use the recorder at a place subject to static or electrical noise the recording may not be properly done or the recorded data may be lost If you perform a transfer operation at such a place the track s transfer authorization may be lost e Never use the recorder where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration e Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor Heat build up in the recorder may cause malfunction or damage On the earphones Road safety Do not use earphones wh
75. ent POWER TO battery power for editing page 75 EDIT gt Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery NOT ENOUGH e You tried to record on a 1GB Hi MD disc with insufficient battery power POWER TO REC for recording page 72 gt Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery 81 82 Message Meaning Remedy NO TRACK e You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks gt Insert a recorded disc NO TRACK IS e You selected Track Move or Track Erase or you tried to label a track SELECTED without first selecting a track gt Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track first P B ONLY DISC You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc P B stands for playback gt Insert a recordable disc PROTECTED e You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record protect DISC position gt Slide the tab back page 68 PUSH STOP e You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch or operate the BUTTON recorder while the recorder was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to a computer gt Operation must be done only after pressing Ml and SYSTEM FILE WRITING has disappeared from the display READ ERROR The recorder cannot
76. eps 2 and 3 to adjust the level for each frequency 5 Press the jog dial to enter the selection 45 46 Editing recorded tracks Before editing e When you edit the contents of a 1GB Hi MD disc connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder charge the rechargeable battery fully battery level indication shows EE or use a new alkaline dry battery battery level indication shows i When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi MD disc NOT ENOUGH POWER TO EDIT may appear and editing cannot be done even if the battery level indication shows sufficient remaining power while the recorder is stopped or playing This is because of a mechanism that disables editing when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi MD disc editing e Close the record protect tab on the side of the disc before editing Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while editing or SYSTEM FILE WRITING is displayed If you do the data edited up to that point may not be recorded to the disc or data on the disc may be damaged SYSTEM FILE WRITING is displayed while the editing results are being recorded e While SYSTEM FILE WRITING is displayed the lid becomes locked Adding titles Title Input You can add titles to tracks groups and discs You can also add artist names and album names to trac
77. es earphones with stereo mini plugs You cannot use headphones earphones with micro plugs Troubleshooting and explanations Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during recorder operation follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Sony dealer If any messages appear it is recommended to take notes 1 Check to see if the problem is listed in Troubleshooting page 71 Check Messages page 79 for the problem as well If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem consult your nearest Sony dealer While charging Symptom Cause Remedy The rechargeable e The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC battery does not start charging The rechargeable battery cannot be fully charged power adaptor has been connected incorrectly gt Insert the rechargeable battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor correctly e 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 gt Charge and discharge the battery several times The normal battery life will be restored e The surrounding temperature is too high or too low gt Charge the battery at a temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F e You charged the rechargeable battery using USB bus power gt USB bus power charging is only provisional and cannot be used to fully charge
78. f however the connected equipment is monaural there will be no R channel sound output even with a stereo connecting cord The recorder cannot play MP3 tracks e You tried to play an MP3 track with a format not supported by this recorder gt This recorder only supports MP3 tracks MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz that have been transferred using the SonicStage software R appears in the display window during playback e R appears when the contents of an editing operation performed during recorder playback are ready to be written to the disc gt When playback on the recorder is stopped the edited contents are written to the disc and the R disappears While editing Symptom NOT ENOUGH POWER TO EDIT appears and editing cannot be done ona 1GB Hi MD disc Cause Remedy e Editing is not possible when using a 1GB Hi MD disc even when the battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the recorder is stopped or playing This is because of a mechanism that disables editing when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi MD disc editing gt Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery The lid does not open e The recorder is saving the contents of an editing operation The lid will
79. few seconds Sees Starting the playback quickly Quick Mode The recorder is factory set to quickly start playback after the playback button is pressed You can check the setting as follows MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is stopped or playing enter the menu and select Option Quick Mode 2 Turn the jog dial to select On and then press the jog dial to enter the selection If you will not use the recorder for a long time Select Off in step 2 You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not being used When Quick Mode is set to On power continues to flow in the recorder even when it is not being operated The power is automatically cut off when the batteries become drained 59 60 ees Selecting the disc mode Disc Mode When you insert a 60 74 80 minute standard disc blank into the recorder you can use this function to specify use of the disc in Hi MD mode or MD mode When recording on this recorder without using a computer set Disc Mode to Hi MD Recording is not possible if Disc Mode is set to MD To allow a disc recorded on this recorder to be used on another component that does not support Hi MD set Disc Mode to MD and use a computer to record in MD mode refer to the Software Operation section MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Option Disc Mode 2 Turn the jog dial
80. for the Disc Mode in the menu gt When recording on this recorder set Disc Mode to Hi MD so that the operation mode will be Hi MD mode The disc contains material Hi MD recorded in Hi MD mode The disc contains material MD recorded in MD mode gt You cannot use this recorder to record in MD mode Recording in MD mode is possible if you use the supplied software D Refer to Selecting the disc mode Disc Mode page 60 for the Disc Mode setting Record a disc Select and pause the sound source to Make sure that the W indication be recorded appears in the display window Make sure the W indication is displayed rh E Hi HDHi SP 00 00 00 fa 2 Connected component While the recorder is stopped press Play the source you want to record the jog dial B gt ENT while pressing If you insert a previously recorded disc REC B gt T MARK the recording starts after the existing e J contents REC lights up and recording starts Track marks are automatically added at the same point as the sound source and R eraa the contents are recorded together as a a group Ss Jog dial B gt ENT Connected component To Press Stop Press W Pause Press HID Press II again to resume recording Remove the disc Press W and open the lid The lid does not open while SYSTEM FILE WRITING is displayed 1
81. g MD Simple Burner Standard mode page 110 You can launch MD Simple Burner to record using computer operations Record an entire CD or selected tracks e You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG software SonicStage OpenMG Jukebox etc is active e Only audio CDs with a alice mark can be used with MD Simple Burner DIGAE e We do not guarantee normal Operation in the case of the copy controlled CDs 108 pen cee es 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 63 on Recorder 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 the jog dial ENT while pressing REC B T MARK on the MD Walkman The recording starts All tracks on the CD are recorded as a new group To stop recording Click Abort on the computer display While the first track is being recorded you can use W stop button to stop on the MD Walkman Setting the recording mode Before starting recording right click the MD Simple Burner icon in the task
82. g characters that are not supported by the recorder will not be displayed correctly e File or directory names more than 9 characters long will be shortened e If you select File List while playing or recording a track CANNOT SET appears in the display and no list will appear 65 66 The storage space for each disc formatted with the recorder the SonicStage software 1 011 613 696 bytes 851 968 bytes Disc type Total size Disc management Free space space 2 60 minute 219 MB 832 KB 218 MB standard disc 229 965 824 bytes 851 968 bytes 229 113 856 bytes 74 minute 270 MB 832 KB 269 MB standard disc 283 312 128 bytes 851 968 bytes 282 460 160 bytes 80 minute 291 MB 832 KB 290 MB standard disc 305 856 512 bytes 851 968 bytes 305 004 544 bytes 1GB Hi MD disc 964 MB 832 KB 963 MB 1 010 761 728 bytes D This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc 2 The size of the disc management space changes according to the operating conditions of your computer and other factors Therefore the actual space available for use may be lower than that displayed by Windows Explorer Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack On power sources e Use house current nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery or LR6 size AA battery e For use in your house Use the AC power adaptor suppli
83. hen using an AC power adaptor 25 26 resume play To Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote control Stop Press W Press W Pause Press IH Press Hl again to Press BHI Press BIE again to resume play Select a track directly viewing track number or name Turn the jog dial to select a track and then press the jog dial B gt ENT to enter Find the beginning of the current track or the previous track Press k d Press Kd repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the desired track Press k d Press kE repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the desired track Find the beginning of the next track Press PPI Press PI Go backwards or forward Press and hold K lt or DPI Press and hold K lt or DPI Cue to the next or previous group while playing a track ina group Group skip Press fy or Start with the first track of the disc While the recorder is stopped press the jog dial B gt ENT for 2 seconds or more While the recorder is stopped press B gt IIl for 2 seconds or more Remove the disc Press W and open the lid Press W and open the lid D Cues to the beginning of every 10th track during playback of the disc with no group settings or during Bookmark play 2 Once you open the lid the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track The playback sound may skip if e the r
84. hs by registering your product www sonystyle ca Once you register your product the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original date of purchase from Sony or a Sony authorized dealer The ninety 90 day warranty period is extend able only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically After the applicable period you must pay for all parts and labour charges To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception problems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in Canada Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted
85. huffle play All tracks in the selected Main Play Mode are played in random order A B Repeat A B Repeat play Tracks between the selected points A and B are played repeatedly 1 A B Repeat does not appear when the Menu Mode is set to Simple page 57 Listening to a section of a track repeatedly A B Repeat Make sure that points A and B are within the same track 1 While playing a track that contains the section you want to repeat do step 1 and select A B Repeat in step 2 of Playing tracks in Sub play mode page 42 A flashes in the display 2 Press the jog dial at the starting point A Point A is entered and B flashes in the display 3 Press the jog dial at the ending point B Point B is entered A gt B and G lights up and the section between point A and B starts playing repeatedly You can reset points A and B by pressing the PP button during A B Repeat play If the recorder comes to the end of the last track on the disc while you are selecting point A the setting is canceled Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play You can use the Repeat play function to repeat tracks in all play modes except when selecting A B Repeat play 1 While playing enter the menu and select Play Mode Repeat 2 Turn the jog dial to select On and then press the jog dial to enter the selection G appears in the display
86. i SP Hi SP e Approx 2 hours and 20 min on an 80 minute standard disc Approx 7 hours and 55 min ona 1GB Hi MD disc Recording Display Recording time mode Hi LP Hi LP e Approx 10 hours and 10 min on an 80 minute standard disc e Approx 34 hours on a 1GB Hi MD disc Audio components that support the linear PCM Hi SP and Hi LP mode are indicated by the PMD or HiieMD logo mark AUDIO e It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings e It is recommended that you use the recorder to edit dividing or combining long tracks recorded in linear PCM Transferring such tracks and editing them on a computer may require an extremely long time Adjusting the recording level manually The recording level is adjusted automatically while recording If necessary you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording ll REC B gt T MARK Jog dial 1 Press REC B T MARK while pressing HI The recorder stands by for recording 2 Enter the menu and select REC Settings REC Level Manual 3 Play the source 4 While observing the level meter in the display adjust the recording level by turning the jog dial Set the level so that the meter segments light up around 12dB segment If high sound input causes the segments beyond the OVER segment
87. ify the display of all items in the menu Advanced mode or only basic items Simple mode Refer to List of menus page 28 to check the menu items that cannot be displayed MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Option Menu Mode 2 Turn the jog dial to select Advanced or Simple and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function prevents the volume from being raised above a given level to minimize sound leakage sound pressure on the ears and the danger connected with the failure to hear important exterior sounds MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Option AVLS 2 Turn the jog dial to select On and then press the jog dial to enter the selection When you try to turn the volume too high AVLS NO VOLUME OPERATION appears in the display The volume is kept to a moderate level To cancel the AVLS Select Off in step 2 Turning off the beep sound You can turn off on the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Option Beep 2 Turn the jog dial to select Off and then press the jog dial to enter the selection To turn on the beep sound Select On in step 2 57 58 Preserving battery power EL Light With this function you can set the d
88. ile driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations 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 The supplied remote control is designed for use with this recorder only The recorder cannot be operated with a remote control that was supplied with another device On charging Do not charge any other battery beside the supplied one or the one designated for it NH 14WM e Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor e Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F The recorder may become hot during the charging procedure this however poses no danger 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 th
89. ing Click 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 e 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 e 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 d
90. ining time track number etc when recording or during stop MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Display 2 Turn the jog dial to select the information you want and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Each turn selects the menu item as follows While the recorder is stopped Lap Time 1 Remain Tr Property REC Remain All Remain While recording Lap Time When you press the jog dial the selected information appears at O and O E Hi MD Hi SF i oj ire While the recorder is stopped Lap Time O Track number Group number B Elapsed time O ge Track name Artist name Hi MD E3 Group name MD Album name Hi MD J Disc name MD 1 Remain O Track number Group number Remaining time after the current location in the track JJ Track name Artist name Hi MD E3 Group name MD Album name Hi MD ic Disc name MD Tr Property O Track number Group number Elapsed time O Jd Track name E Group name Codec information Hi MD Track mode information MD and time and date of recording REC Remain O Track number Group number Elapsed time c 4 Disc name Remaining recording time and remaining free space in Hi MD mode only continued 31 32 All Remain O Track num
91. invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from province to province For your convenience Sony of Canada Ltd has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the service or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Customer Information Center 1 877 770 7669 or write to Sony of Canada Ltd 115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto Ontario M2H 3R6 CANADA or visit www sonystyle ca registration Portable Audio This informa
92. is warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY H j M B Wal km an OFHY ZW 49p410994 GW 219e 0g Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an im
93. isplay window to turn off automatically or to stay lit during battery powered operation Power consumption is reduced when the display turns off automatically MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select Option EL Light 2 Turn the jog dial to select Auto Off or On and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Display Auto Off factory setting Setting The display window darkens when no operation has occurred for 10 seconds If no operation occurs for 5 more seconds the display window turns off automatically only the indication showing the operating condition remains lit On The display window remains lit even it becomes dark when no operation has been made for 10 seconds Lighting up the display window when necessary even with EL Light set to Auto Off Press LIGHT The display window lights up The display window will not turn off while the recorder is being used with the AC power adaptor charging the rechargeable battery the recorder is connected to a computer a menu item is being selected a track is being selected directly the recorder is searching for a track the recorder is fast forwarding fast rewinding or using AMS the Divide Rehearsal function is being performed messages are displayed the A B Repeat play is being set e If the battery power grows weak during recording ba
94. isplays titles menu items error messages etc Titles are preceded by the following icons ga track name artist name album name fy group name disc name Appears only for discs used in Hi MD mode 6 Time display area Displays the elapsed time remaining time of the track or disc etc 15 16 The earphones with a remote control N E VOL volume control HOLD switch Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the remote control To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder use this function N e e e e Clip amp group button Bb Il play pause button E stop button K lt q AMS fast rewind PPI AMS fast forward button Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using Insert the rechargeable battery Slide OPEN to open the insert the NH 14WM close the lid battery compartment lid rechargeable battery end first ae Charging the rechargeable battery connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN Press m CANCEL CHG 3V on the recorder and the AC power Charging appears in the display and adaptor to a wall outlet charging starts When charging is completed Charging disappears a AC power me adaptor Toa wall CANCEL Make sure the cover is closed continued 17 18 e If the display disappea
95. ks on a disc used in Hi MD mode Some features depend on the model such as the number of characters that can be input and the character palette on the recorder Refer to the following items to verify what input characters are supported the maximum number of characters that can be input and the character palette For the European and North American models Available characters e Capital and small letters of the alphabet for English and European languages e Numbers 0 to 9 e Symbols 1 European alphabets appear only for discs used in Hi MD mode 2 The available symbols will differ for Hi MD mode and MD mode see Character palette page 47 Maximum number of characters per name Track names group names and disc name Approx 200 each containing a mixture of all available characters Maximum number of characters that can be input per disc In Hi MD mode A maximum of about 55 000 characters In MD mode A maximum of about 1 700 characters The number of titles that can be stored on a disc depends on the number of characters that are input for track names group names artist names album names and disc name Character palette The character palette has the following configuration Character palette Character palette for Hi MD mode for MD mode ABCDEFGHI J ABCDEFGHI J KLMNOPQRST KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ amp UVWXYZ abcdefghi j abcdef9hi j kImnopdrst kImnopdrst UVWXYZ UVWXYZ 012345
96. l Changes the operational direction on the page 60 display when turning the jog dial Language Selects the language used in the display page 61 29 30 Various ways of recording Before recording About the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes Hi MD mode and MD mode The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted After you insert a disc check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder You can record on this recorder only in Hi MD mode It is not possible to record in MD mode If you want to record in MD mode for example to allow the disc to be played on another component that does not support Hi MD connect the recorder to a computer and use the supplied software to record in MD mode refer to the Software Operation section Hi MD lights up when the operation mode is Hi MD and MD lights up when the operation mode is MD h E HiMDH SP 01 01 20 _ J Bird Sires 2 YR amp J a Morning For details on the operation mode for different disc conditions refer to Confirm the operation mode page 22 Selecting the Menu Mode If the Simple menu mode is selected some menu items will not be displayed If you cannot find certain menu items while operating the recorder make sure that the menu mode is set to Advanced For details on selecting the menu
97. lters if you use the unit without connecting it to the computer ON e For the supplied remote control small size clamp filter ESD SR 110 alls for the European Australian Hong Kong and Korean models M e For the optional stereo microphone ECM MS907 ECM MS957 small size aloe clamp filter ESD SR 110 except for the Southeast Asian African and tourist models CN e For the optional line cable RK G129 RK G136 small size clamp filter aioe ESD SR 110 except for the Southeast Asian African and tourist models Refer to step 2 below for the distance from the plug connected to the recorder 1 Open the clamp filter 2 Attach the clamp filters as follows For the supplied remote control Wind the cord around the clamp filter once Approx 4 cm 1 6 in from the plug For the optional stereo microphone Wind the cord around the clamp filter once Approx 4 cm 1 6 in from the plug For the optional line cable Pass the cord through the clamp filter Approx 1 cm 0 4 in from the plug 3 Close the clamp filter Make sure the clasps are fully engaged 14 Looking at controls The recorder o gt ro El N E e e I e MIC PLUG IN POWER jack LINE IN OPT jack HOLD switch Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the recorder To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder use this fu
98. minute tracks 85 86 When using a disc in MD mode You cannot record in MD mode on this recorder When transferring from the computer Recording time1 2 Codec Bit rate 80 minute 74 minute 60 minute standard disc standard disc standard disc ATRAC stereo 292kbps 80 minutes 74 minutes 60 minutes ATRAC3 132 105kbps 2 hours and 40 2 hours and 28 2 hours minutes minutes ATRAC3 66kbps 5 hours and 20 4 hours and 56 4 hours minutes minutes D Approximate time 2 When transferring 4 minute tracks About recordable audio formats The audio formats that can be recorded on this recorder vary according to the disc type and recording method Check the following table for details Disc type Recording Format Component used for playback method Component Component MD that supports that supports component Hi MD MDLP2 1GB Hi MD When recording Hi MD disc on the recorder vV When transferring Hi MD from the computer vV 60 74 80 When recording Hi MD minute on the recorder vV standard dise When transferring Hi MD Y from the computer MDLP Ww Z MD Y Y VY Audio components marked with the HiMD or RiirMD logo mark 2 Audio components marked only with the MDLP or MDLP logo mark Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first generation digital copies to be made from premastered softwa
99. mode is inserted gt Insert a disc used in Hi MD mode Only discs used in Hi MD mode can be used as a storage media 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 recorder and the computer You cannot transfer tracks that will fill up the remaining recording time on the disc e The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in SP mode 4 seconds in LP2 mode and 8 seconds in LP4 mode When you transfer a track from your computer the recorder needs a 2 second or 4 or 8 second space for a track even if the track is under 2 seconds or 4 or 8 seconds in length Also the recorder inserts a 2 second or 4 or 8 second space in between tracks during transfer operation For this reason the recorder needs an additional 6 seconds or 12 or 24 seconds for each track This reduces the maximum recording time for each track by 6 seconds or 12 or 24 seconds during transfer operation in MD mode only The disc size displayed on the computer is not the 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 and other recording media For details on the disc size see page 66 You cannot operate the recorder e You cannot operate the recorder while th
100. nction Display window OPEN switch Jog dial play ENT la AMS fast rewind PPA AMS fast forward button Battery compartment H pause button VOL volume button ase SBAS 8l Q earphones jack REC B T MARK button SEARCH LIGHT MENU button E stop CANCEL CHG button DC IN 3V jack gt USB cable connecting jack The cover of the lt USB cable connecting jack Terminals for attaching dry battery case 1 There are tactile dots beside the VOL button and the MIC PLUG IN POWER jack 2 e indicates a function that requires a slight press of the button indicates a function that requires pressing the button for 2 seconds or more The display window of the recorder 1 Operating condition indication display area Displays the indications of each operating condition E stop Bw play Hl pause lt 4 fast rewind PP fast forward kaa DPI AMS record record pause 2 Selected operating condition display area Displays the operating mode play mode or selected menu item etc 3 Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power If the batteries are weak the indication becomes empty and starts flashing 4 Track number and group number display area Displays the track number or group number 5 Text information display area D
101. nd EQ 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired sound mode and then press the jog dial to enter the selection Lal Co 01 01 20 _ J Bird Sings Y amp J amp Morning When you press the jog dial the selected sound mode will appear at 0 The icon 4 indicates that a sound mode has been set Sound mode Q Heavy H Pops lit P Jazz liJ Unique HU Custom 1 Hil Custom 2 2 1 Custom 1 and Custom 2 do not appear on European models Custom 1 and Custom 2 do not appear when the Menu Mode is set to Simple page 57 To cancel the setting Note Select Normal in step 1 i i 6 Band Equalizer will not function during ding To modify and store the sound recorang For models except European models You can modify the sound and store the results in Custom 1 and Custom 2 1 Do steps 1 and select Custom 1 or Custom 2 in step 2 of Selecting the sound quality 6 Band Equalizer page 44 2 Press Kd or DPI repeatedly to select the frequency m Custom i Bass TREBLE Frequency 100 Hz From the left you can select 100 Hz 250 Hz 630 Hz 1 6kHz 4 kHz or 10 kHz 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level m Custom 1 t 4 TREBLE Level 10 dB You can select from among seven levels m ap 6 dB 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 4 Repeat st
102. o CD Q 90 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman Q SonicStage Q MD Simple Burner Providing the required system environment page 92 SZ Installing the software onto your computer page 93 v Importing audio data to Connecting an MD your computer page 95 walkman to your computer see page 63 on Recorder Operation Q Q Connecting an MD walkman to your computer J i see page 63 on Recorder Recording music tracks Operation from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer page 108 amp Transferring audio data from your computer page 97 Q Listening to an MD 92 Installing en M a aa 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 e CPU Pentium HI 450 MHz or higher e 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 e RAM 128 MB or more Others e CD drive capable of digital playback by WDM A CD R RW drive is necessary for CD writing e Sound Board e USB port Operating Factory installed System Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP Media Cente
103. og dial to enter the letter The following characters can be entered for an initial search Display To Alphabet A to Z Searches for a name starting with an English letter Num Numbers Searches for a name starting with a number Other Searches for a name starting with a character other than an English letter or a number When you press the jog dial a list of tracks groups artists or albums with names starting with the selected initial character appears in the display 4 Turn the jog dial to select the desired track and then press the jog dial to enter the selection 43 44 e After step 4 Bookmark play is canceled e After step 4 A B Repeat play is canceled During a search unlabeled tracks appear at the end of each list During a search ungrouped tracks are placed together as Group and appear at the end of the list of groups During a search tracks without artist name data are placed together as __ space and tracks without album name data are placed together as __ space and appear at the end of the list e While the recorder is sorting the selected items SORTING appears in the display e The Search function is automatically canceled if no operation is made for 3 minutes ese Selecting the sound quality 6 Band Equalizer Jog dial MENU kea DP 1 While playing enter the menu and select Sound Sou
104. ollow 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 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 112 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 113 Troubleshooting Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage
105. ollows If not damage to the data may occur 1 Make sure that the REC indication is not displayed in the display window of the recorder 2 Press W on the recorder EJECT DISC OK appears in the display Depending on the conditions it may take some time until EJECT DISC OK appears in the display 3 Unplug the dedicated USB cable from the computer or remove the disc from the recorder 64 e If you use the recorder connected to the computer it is recommended that you insert a fully charged rechargeable battery as a precaution against power failures disconnection of the dedicated USB cable or other unforeseen occurrences We do not assure the results should there be a mis operation transfer failures or destruction of audio data caused by unforeseen occurrences e If you disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the recorder and want to reconnect it make sure to wait at least 2 seconds before connecting it again e Make sure to place the recorder at a stable vibration free place during recording e Make sure not to connect the recorder to 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 recorder Make sure to disable any changes to suspend sleep or hibernation mode e Make sure not to connect the recorder and the computer through a USB hub e When the recorder is connected to a compu
106. ot be applicable to your Hi MD Net MD Please refer to the operating instructions of your Hi MD Net MD as well 11 12 Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 Remote control 1 Earphones 1 Comes attached with a clamp filter on the cord of the North American and Chinese models NH 14WM Nickel metal Battery carrying case 1 hydride rechargeable battery 1 Clamp filters are not attached to the cord for the Southeast Asian African and tourist models Dry battery case 1 Optical cable except for the North American model 1 Clamp filters small size e for the North American and Chinese models 2 e for the European Australian Hong Kong and Korean models 3 CD ROM SonicStage MD Simple Burner 1 Carrying pouch 1 Do not play a CD ROM on an audio CD player When using this unit remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction e Make sure not to sit down with the unitin Make sure not to put the unit into a bag with the your back pocket remote control or the earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact How to use the supplied clamp filters When using the recorder connected to the computer make sure to attach the clamp filters in the way described You must attach a clamp filter to comply with the applicable EMC standards It is unnecessary to attach the clamp fi
107. ot turn on even when you operate the recorder with the remote control File names or folder names displayed by the File list function are different from those saved on the computer File names and folder names that exceed the maximum display length supported by the recorder are shortened The file names or folder names are not correctly displayed by the File list function The names contain characters that are not supported by the recorder Symptom the blank 60 74 80 The operation mode of minute standard disc differs from the mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software Cause Remedy e When using a blank 60 74 80 minute standard disc in the recorder the operation mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied gt Use the Disc Mode menu to change the operation mode as desired Messages If the following messages flash in the display window on the recorder check the chart below Message Meaning Remedy AVLS NO e AVLS is set to On and so the volume cannot rise higher VOLUME gt Set AVLS to Off page 57 OPERATION BLANKDISC e A disc with no recording on it is inserted BUSY WAIT A The recorder is accessing disc information MOMENT e You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data gt Wait until the message goes out in rare cases it may take a few minutes CANNOT EDI
108. pears on the 3rd line in the display When the currently selected track is not in a group Track Move 01 Let s Go 02 Try This Out 04 Too Hard To Say 05 World Song If you are moving a track from inside a group to outside the group or if there is no group on a disc skip this step If you are moving a track to a different group turn the jog dial to select the destination group and then press the jog dial to enter Track Move amp Single Collection f amp Symphony Name of the destination amp My Best pops group f My Best Jazz If you are moving a track within the same group select the group to which the currently selected track belongs Turn the jog dial to select the destination position and then press the jog dial to enter the selection The track moves to the selected destination Name of the destination group Destination position J3 Bird Sings 01 Lets Go 02 Try This Out 51 52 Changing the order of a group on a disc 1 While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change enter the menu and select Edit Move Group Move The name of the group to which the currently selected track belongs appears on the 3rd line in the display Group Move ja amp Single Collection f Symphony Name of f My Best the group Mu Dect you want to amp My Best Pops move f My Best Jazz
109. ple text data or image data on a disc used in Hi MD mode Jog dial To erase a track 1 While playing the track you want to erase enter the menu and select Edit Erase Track Erase 2 Turn the jog dial to select OK and then press the jog dial to erase the track The track is erased and the next track starts to play All the tracks after the one erased are automatically renumbered If all tracks in a group are erased the group is automatically deleted from the disc To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase then erase the part page 54 To erase a group 1 Select a group you want to erase and check the contents see page 40 2 Press W 3 Enter the menu to select Edit Erase Group Erase 4 Turn the jog dial to select OK and then press the jog dial to erase the group The group is erased To erase the whole disc 1 Play the disc you want to erase to check the contents 2 Press W 3 Enter the menu to select Edit Erase All Tr Erase ALL TRACKS WILL BE ERASED appears in the display 4 Turn the jog dial to select OK and then press the jog dial to erase the whole disc SYSTEM FILE WRITING appears in the display and all the tracks will be erased When erasing completes NO TRACK appears in the display in Hi MD mode and BLANKDISC
110. plied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on d how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you 3 may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation contact www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony D 334343304 Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products Aa unarkman is a trademark of Sony Corporation ea Bore UNI MUID 14 4 http www sony net 2 588601 Printed in Malaysia 2005 Sony Corporation 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 news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the appara
111. ptor outlet player etc To a digital optical out jack Optical Optical mini plug plug Optical cable Make sure the cover is closed See Optional accessories page 70 continued 21 22 A Insert a recordable disc Slide OPEN to open the lid insert a disc with the label side facing front and press the lid down to close Make sure to check the record protect tab is closed EJ Confirm the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes Hi MD mode and MD mode The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted After you insert a disc check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder You can record on this recorder only in Hi MD mode It is not possible to record in MD mode If you want to record in MD mode for example to allow the disc to be played on another component that does not support Hi MD connect the recorder to a computer and use the supplied software to record in MD mode refer to the Software Operation section Hi MD lights up when the operation mode is Hi MD and MD lights up when the operation mode is MD ah E Hi HDHi sP i 00 00 00 i 2 e When using a 1GB Hi MD disc the operation mode will only be Hi MD e When using a standard disc 60 74 80 minutes the operation mode can be set as follows Disc condition Operation mode Blank disc The mode set
112. r The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an attenuator gt Use a connecting cord without an attenuator e Recording level is too small to record when adjusting the recording level manually gt Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level page 35 e The recorder is connected to the computer gt Disconnect the recorder from the computer when recording e The power sources was disconnected or a power outage occurred during recording gt The recording result is not recorded on the disc Make recording again Symptom Recording cannot be done correctly Cause Remedy e Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is 48 seconds or less DISC FULL appears gt Replace the disc The lid does not open after recording e The lid does not open until SYSTEM FILE WRITING disappears in the display TRACK FULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time and the recording cannot be done This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation When 2 047 tracks on a disc used in Hi MD mode have been recorded on the disc TRACK FULL appears regardless of the total recorded time More than 2 047 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc gt To continue recording erase unnecessary tracks The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks This is due to the MiniDisc sys
113. r 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 High Color 16bit or higher 800 x 600 dots or better 1024 x 768 dots or better is recommended Others e Internet access for Web registration EMD services and CDDB e Windows Media Player version 7 0 or higher installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following environments e OSs other than the indicated above e Personally constructed PCs or operating systems e An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer installed operating system e Multi boot environment e Multi monitor environment e Macintosh e We do not ensure trouble free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements e The NTFS format of Windows XP Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard factory settings e For Windows 2000 Professional users install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software e We do not ensure trouble free operation of the system suspend sleep or hibernation function on all computers eee eee Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software e Make sure to close any virus check software as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources e When you use the MD Walkman make sure to install the software
114. rds that might lead you to the appropriate explanations To display SonicStage Help Click Help SonicStage Help while SonicStage is running SonicStage Help SonicStage Fie Edt Vew C ole Toole Help ES oe My Library Product Registration gt Product Support gt e g ram _ Related Web Stes gt EE Normal 7 CEM Suggest About SonicStage 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 e 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 e Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system environment when using EMD services 104 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 has to find text box An explanations List Topics of the selected item The list of the words that you searched y Display
115. re You can only make copies from a home recorded disc by using the analog line out connections Premastered software such as CDs or MDs Microphone record player tuner etc with analog output jacks 1 Analog recording Digital recording Home recorded disc _ LI LE LE recorded digital disc disc recording Digital recording HS Recordable No Recordable disc digital disc recording Restrictions on the editing of tracks transferred from your computer This unit was designed so that editing functions i e adding track marks and erasing track marks do not function for tracks that have been transferred from your computer This is to prevent the loss of transfer authorization by the transferred tracks To edit these tracks first transfer them into the computer and then edit them on the computer About the DSP TYPE S for ATRAC ATRAC3 This recorder supports DSP TYPE S a specification for high level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors DSP This specification allows the recorder to produce high quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode Since it retains DSP TYPE R support the recorder produces superior results during playback in SP normal stereo mode Suppressing the skips of the sound G PROTECTION The G PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that of existing players 87 88 Difference between digital optical
116. rs after a short time the e If the rechargeable battery is completely rechargeable battery is sufficiently charged drained at the start of charging it will take about 3 5 hours for the rechargeable battery become sufficiently charged The charging time may vary depending on the condition of the rechargeable battery Using the alkaline dry battery for extended operation 1 Attach the dry battery case to the recorder 2 tae a LR6 size AA alkaline dry attery Inset the battery end first Rear of the recorder IN O Make connections Connect the earphones with the remote control to Q Connect firmly Unlock the control Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow on the recorder or the remote control to unlock the controls For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet use the AC plug adaptor e When the rechargeable battery is being charged the charging will stop when you operate the recorder Because of the battery s characteristics the capacity of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse In this case charge and discharge the battery several times The normal battery life will be restored e It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording or editing When powering the recorder with batteries make sure to use a
117. s Laser output less than 44 6 uW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Recording and playback time See List of the recording time for each disc page 85 Revolutions 350 rpm to 3 000 rpm CLV Error correction Hi MD LDC Long Distance Code BIS Burst Indicator Subcode MD ACIRC Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Sampling rate converter Optical digital input 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Audio formats supported by this recorder Recording Linear PCM 44 1 kHz 16 bit ATRAC3plus Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding 3 plus Hi SP Hi LP Playback Linear PCM ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 ATRAC MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Bit rate 32 320 kbps constant variable bit rate Modulation system Hi MD 1 7RLL Run Length Limited PRML Partial Response Maximum Likelihood MD EFM Eight to Fourteen Modulation Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz 3 dB Inputs MIC stereo mini jack minimum input level 0 13 mV Line in stereo mini jack for analog input minimum input level 49 mV optical digital mini jack for optical digital input Outputs Q stereo mini jack dedicated remote control jack Maximum output DC Headphones 2 8 mW 2 8 mW 16 Q European models 5 mW 5 mW 16 Q Other models Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack
118. s Simple mode Recording by computer operations Standard mode eects Other information ccccccscsscnnenecensensenncencnnecnssees 112 Uninstalling SonicStage MD Simple Burner 0 cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 112 On copyright protection oc cseseesceecseeecseesesessenesseeecsesaeeesseeesenees 113 Frou bleshootiing AA EEEE snceavaneeadenceucuuscucentesee bade 114 10 About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been supplied with it Please refer to the manual that applies to each use of the recorder Learning more about Hi MD Hi MD is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format The What you can do with the Hi MD Walkman flyer This flyer explains the major features of Hi MD Walkman and how it differs with standard MD Walkman Using the recorder You can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone then enjoy listening to the recordings that you made Recorder Operation pages 12 to 88 This section explains all of the recorder functions It also gives details on the problems you may encounter while using the recorder and how to solve them and about what to do when a message appears in the display gt When you encounter any problems or need more explanation Refer to Troubleshooting an
119. s a track In this case the number of tracks may reach 2 047 on a disc used in Hi MD mode and further recording is not possible gt To continue recording erase unnecessary tracks While playing Symptom A disc is not played normally Cause Remedy e Repeat play is selected gt Set the Repeat play to Off to change back to the normal play page 42 e Playback mode is changed gt Enter the Main play mode or Sub play mode to change back to the normal play page 40 A disc is not played from the first track e Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track gt Press the jog dial B gt ENT on the recorder or press BII on the remote control for 2 seconds or more to start playing 73 74 Symptom Playback sound skips Cause Remedy The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration gt Put the recorder on a stable place e A very short track may cause sound to skip gt Try not to create a short track Momentary noise is heard e Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in LP4 mode momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources Sound has a lot of static e Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation gt Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism The volume of the recorded track is low e The track was recorded in analog mo
120. s than ordinary MDs Hi MD discs can also be used as a computer storage medium for non audio data such as text and images This recorder supports Hi MD only For more details on Hi MD refer to the supplied flyer What you can do with the Hi MD Walkman About ATRAC3plus ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3 Compared to ATRAC3 used in LP2 and LP4 recording mode of MiniDisc components which attains a compression ratio 10 times higher than that of a CD ATRAC3plus used in Hi SP and Hi LP mode of the recorder achieves a higher compression ratio that is 20 times higher than that of a CD but with no loss in sound quality Hi MD mode and MD mode This recorder has two operation modes Hi MD mode and MD mode The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted e When using a 1GB Hi MD disc the operation mode will only be Hi MD e When using a standard disc 60 74 80 minutes the operation mode can be set as follows Disc condition Operation mode Blank disc The mode set for the Disc Mode in the menu gt When recording on this recorder without using a computer set Disc Mode to Hi MD so that the operation mode will be Hi MD mode The disc contains material Hi MD recorded in Hi MD mode The disc contains material MD recorded in MD mode gt You cannot use this recorder to record in MD mode without using a computer Recording in MD mode
121. seesseees OF Pre Caulti OHS 4 e a NTE E thes oth obese Me ceca eee 67 SPeCificatlOns jer anaE or ieee ore itet a etd eeemen apt Scere a tee 69 Troubleshooting and explanations s s0s00s002 71 TPrOUBlESHOOUNG rakeinen ee nen aaea ir aeree sin 71 Messages Explanations ececsiscsessstcansdvoerttuactacetereaiessra a dete aecteaein NEN 84 Software Operation What you can do with SonicStage MD Simple Burner wssssssncccnnccnnnnencencnncennenenncnneeeennsennncneessssssss OO Installing ssscssscscseesseesseesseeesessseeseessessssessseessessseess OD Providing the required system environment 00 0 0 cece ese eeseeeeeeeseeeteeees 92 Installing the software onto your Computer o eee ee eseeeeeeeeteeeeteeeeeeens 93 Using SonicStage s sssssssessssssesssesssessseesesesessssesees 95D Importing audio data yesd fassen suds cates cea beset betas ste dene deb he cbocteens ote ht 95 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman 97 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer 99 Writing audio data to a CD R CD RW disc oe ceeeeseeeeeseseeeeseeeeseeeees 102 Using SonicStage Help 0 seceecssesstecsocsceseetesnencesestsavenconserececesesteessers 104 Referring to SonicStage Help oo cece eseeeseeeeseeseeecseeecseeerseeeseesseeeeaes 106 Using MD Simple Burner s sssessssssssesessseseseess 108 Before using MD Simple Burner Recording using MD Walkman operation
122. sferring 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 Y The My Library list Je a a Settings h 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 63 on Recorder 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 continued 97 98 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 Se
123. st Play in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode page 40 A list of the artists on the disc appears in alphabetical order 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired artist name and then press the jog dial to enter A list of the tracks of the selected artist appears in recorded order 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired track and then press the jog dial to enter the selection The selected track starts playing The recorder plays the tracks by the same artist on the disc from the selected track to the last track Tracks without artist name data are placed together in __ space and are displayed at the last of the list of artists Listening to tracks of a selected album Album Play in Hi MD mode only Tf the track data includes the album name you can listen to tracks of a selected album only 1 Do step 1 and select Album Play in step 2 of Playing tracks in Main play mode page 40 A list of the albums on the disc appears in alphabetical order 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired album name and then press the jog dial to enter A list of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired track and then press the jog dial to enter the selection The selected track starts playing The recorder plays the tracks in that album from the selected track to the last track Tracks without album name data are plac
124. stallation 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 You need 200MB or more free space on your hard disk The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window 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 is not moving The access lamp has not lit for a few minutes The installation is progressing normally Please wait The installation may take 30 minutes or more depending on your CD drive or system environment 115 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer Problem Your computer does not recognize the MD Walkman Cause Remedy The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer Reconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly Remove 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
125. t track refer to Assigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Set page 49 37 D To start stop recording in sync with the sound source Synchro recording When making a digital recording e g from a CD this function automatically starts and stops the recorder in synchronization with the sound source This eliminates the need for separate operation of the recorder and the sound source MENU Jog dial While the recorder is stopped enter the menu and select REC Settings SYNC REC On When there is no sound from the player for about 3 seconds during synchro recording the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically When the sound comes from the player again the recorder resumes synchro recording If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer the recorder stops automatically The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro recording e Do not switch the SYNC REC setting while recording Recording may not be done properly e Even when there is no sound on the sound source there may be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro recording due to the noise level emitted from the sound source e If a silent portion is encountered for approximately 2 seconds during synchro recording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent
126. tem limitation in MD mode only Tracks of under 12 seconds in SP mode 24 seconds in LP2 mode or monaural or 48 seconds in LP4 mode in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the maximum recording time 60 74 or 80 minutes e This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation in MD mode only Normally recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds in SP mode 4 seconds in LP2 mode or monaural or 8 seconds in LP4 mode When recording is stopped the last unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds even if the actual recording is shorter Likewise when recording is restarted after the stop the recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds before the next recording This is to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever a new recording is started Therefore the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of 6 seconds 12 seconds or 24 seconds TRACK FULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data Although those scattered data can be read each fragment is counted a
127. ter power bus power is supplied to the recorder through the computer s USB port If the computer a laptop PC for example is operating on battery power this connection may cause the computer s battery to drain It is thus recommended to use the computer with an AC power adaptor e We do not ensure trouble free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements Sanne Storing non audio data to a disc If you connect the recorder to a computer with a disc in Hi MD mode inserted the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer allowing you to store non audio data such as text data or image data For the storage space for each disc refer to the page 66 When you insert a disc in Hi MD mode into the recorder and make connection with the computer the recorder is recognized as an external device and can be viewed on the Windows Explorer You can use the recorder in the same way as other devices You can view non audio data stored on a disc in the display window of the recorder For details refer to Viewing non audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder File List page 65 e When the SonicStage software is active the recorder is not recognized as a data storage device e If you format a disc on the computer make sure to format the disc using the SonicStage software e Make sure not to delete the file management folder HMDHIFI folder and HI MD IND
128. the label name 6 Press the jog dial for 2 seconds or more to enter the title Re labeling You can change the titles by doing the procedure for Labeling page 48 e The recorder is able to display but cannot label using Japanese Katakana characters e The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device in MD mode only ees Assigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Set With this function you can assign existing tracks or groups to a new group and also you can assign a track that currently belongs to no group to an existing group You can create a maximum of 255 groups on a disc used in Hi MD mode and 99 groups on a disc used in MD mode Disc Track numb rack number Group 2 Group 1 Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new group Assigning group 1 and group 2 toa new group Registration of non consecutive tracks is not possible for example track 3 and tracks 7 and 8 cannot be assigned to a new group It is not possible to make a new group if the first track or last track of the group has been selected from the middle of an existing group Track numbers appear according to their order on the disc not their order within the group 49 e When the total number of characters in the titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can be input
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130. ttery level indication shows 11 the display window darkens to conserve battery power Storing the settings for individual discs Disc Memory The recorder is factory set to automatically store settings for each disc The recorder automatically stores the settings for a disc and retrieves them whenever the disc is inserted The following setting can be stored e Bookmark e Custom 1 and Custom 2 settings of 6 Band Equalizer for models except European models You can check the setting as follows MENU Jog dial 1 Remove the disc from the recorder enter the menu and select Option Disc Memory 2 Turn the jog dial to select On and then press the jog dial to enter the selection To set the recorder so that disc settings are not stored Select Off in step 2 Erasing the disc information 1 Insert the disc whose information is to be erased and verify its contents 2 Select 1MemoryErase in step 2 The disc information is erased e Settings for up to 64 discs can be stored Any settings stored afterwards will replace the settings with the lowest frequency of use among the 64 The numbers of discs that can be stored depend on the numbers of tracks recorded on the discs More tracks recorded per disc means fewer discs can be stored e If you try to erase the disc information of a disc that have never been stored NO DISC MEMORY appears in the display for a
131. ttings in the center of the screen to display Transfer Mode Settings dialog box 5 Click Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins To stop transferring Click e 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 e A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases When there is no enough free space on the disc wWhen the track is subject to playback restrictions e 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 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 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer Transfer Y The My Library list List of tracks on the MD
132. tus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product Please consult with your local authority Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Information 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 For customers who purchased this product in the USA Owner s Record The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top and bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No MZ RH10 Serial No Product registration Please register this product on line at www sony com walkmanreg lt http www sony com walkmanreg gt Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades new products services and other important announcements Thank you If you have any questions about this product contact http
133. uced in Japan When playing continuously in Hi MD mode Unit approx hours JEITA Disc type Batteries Linear Hi SP Hi LP MP3 PCM 1GB Hi MD NH 14WM 9 12 5 14 5 13 disc LR6 95 13 5 15 5 14 5 NH 14WM LR6 20 28 5 33 30 60 74 80 minute NH 14WM 7 5 12 15 13 5 standard disc LR6 8 B 16 145 NH 14WM LR6 17 27 5 34 30 5 1 Tracks transferred at 128 kbps When playing continuously in MD mode Unit approx hours JEITA Disc type Batteries SP LP2 LP4 60 74 80 minute NH 14WM 13 5 15 15 5 standard disc LR6 16 75 18 5 NH 14WM LR6 32 35 5 37 Stop the recorder before replacing the battery e When using a 1GB Hi MD disc the continuous recording time may be shortened if you repeatedly make short recordings 20 Recording a disc right away This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player Digital TV or other digital equipment Make sure to use the optical cable Recording cannot be done in MD mode when you record directly with this recorder without using a computer You can record in Hi MD mode on this recorder ER Make connections Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks Connect the AC power adaptor to the Connect the optical cable to the recorder and a house current recorder and an external component CD player a AC power To a wall mip player ada
134. ue 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 101 Oo 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 Y Bux m Operation Status Display The My Library list The tentative list of items to be written to the CD R CD RW disc 1 Pointo 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 doubl
135. under Menu 1 are the selectable items which appear when you enter the menu and items listed under Menu 2 are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1 It is possible to display all menu items only when Menu Mode is set to Advanced Menu items with an asterisk are not displayed when Menu Mode is set to Simple For details see Changing the displayed menu items Menu Mode page 57 Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings The items can be displayed in other languages For details refer to Selecting the display language page 61 Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site page fg Edit Title Input Adding a track name artist name page 46 album name group name or disc name Group Set Assigns recorded tracks or groups toa _ page 49 new group GroupRelease Releases group settings page 50 Move Changes the order of tracks or groups page 51 Erase Erases tracks groups or the entire disc page 52 contents Format Formats the disc and restores it to the page 56 condition it was in at the time of purchase in Hi MD mode only ic Display Lap Time Displays various information such as page 31 i the recorder status etc in the display page 39 1 Remain i window Tr Property REC Remain All Remain E Play Mode MainPlayMode Selects tracks by category such as page 40 group name
136. uter When you connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB connecting jack on the recorder power bus power is supplied from the USB port of the computer This allows the recorder to be used without power being supplied from the battery When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE e If you connect the recorder to the computer with the disc mode on the recorder set to Hi MD factory setting and then insert a 60 74 80 minute standard disc the operation mode of the disc may automatically change to Hi MD mode even if you do not record anything e 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 Computer To the USB port Dedicated USB cable J To the USB cable d Y connecting jack Make sure to open the cover 1 Insert a recordable disc into the recorder 2 Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released 3 Open the cover of the lt USB connecting jack on the recorder and connect the dedicated USB cable to the recorder and to the computer 4 Check the connections When the connections have been properly made E R appears in the display Hi MD When you unplug the dedicated USB cable from the computer or remove the disc from the recorder Be sure to remove the recorder or the disc as f
137. with a musical instrument e When MIC AGC is set to ForLoudMusic sound can be recorded with less distortion during high volume input and with natural volume transitions similar to those of the original e When using a plug in power type microphone the microphone can be operated even when its power switch is turned off since power is supplied from the recorder itself e The recorder automatically switches input in the following order optical input microphone input and analog input You cannot record through the microphone while an optical cable is connected to the LINE IN OPT jack e You cannot set the MIC AGC setting if you are recording with the recording level manually adjusted page 35 e The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases Please note that the sound of recorder operations may be picked up if the microphone that you use has a short connector e Only the left channel sound is recorded when a monaural microphone is used e Make sure not to touch the plug or the cord of the microphone when recording with the AC power adaptor connected Doing so may introduce noise into the recording e When recording a normal volume sound soft music etc set MIC AGC to Standard If an unexpectedly loud sound is input when MIC AGC is set to ForLoudMusic the recorded volume thereafter may drop very
138. 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 e 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 Turon 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 continued 93 94 4 Click Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner and then follow the displayed instructions Click Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner
139. www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No MZ RH10 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

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