Sony MiniDisc Player MZ NH600 User Manual

3-266-466-13(1)  
Portable  
MiniDisc Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Recorder Operation ___________________  
Software Operation ____________________  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to  
represent Headphone Stereo products.  
trademark of Sony Corporation.  
is a  
MZ-NH600  
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Information  
WARNING  
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE  
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,  
INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF  
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR  
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM  
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR  
THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
Do not install the appliance in a  
confined space, such as a bookcase or  
built-in cabinet.  
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).  
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  
apparatus.  
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  
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Table of contents  
Recorder Operation  
Viewing various information ......................................................................25  
(Synchro-recording) ...............................................................................31  
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Software Operation  
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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, then enjoy listening to the recordings that you  
made.  
Recorder Operation (pages 10 to 82)  
This section explains all of the recorder functions. It also gives details  
on the problems you may encounter while using the recorder and how  
__________________  
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to solve them, and about what to do when a message appears in the  
display.  
, When you encounter any problems or need more  
explanation  
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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  
Internet  
Music files  
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  
In Software Operations section, “Net MD” refers to the recorder with a standard disc inserted and “Hi-  
MD” refers to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted.  
The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items  
displayed by the software.  
Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use  
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.  
Explanations in this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. For this reason, some  
explanations (and some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Hi-MD/Net MD. Please refer to  
the operating instructions of your Hi-MD/Net MD as well.  
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Checking the supplied accessories  
Headphones/earphones (1)  
Dedicated USB cable (1)  
Small clamp filters for the AC power adaptor (2)  
Attach the clamp filters when using the optional AC power adaptor (see page 64 ).  
Large clamp filter for the optional line cable (1)  
For details on the use of the clamp filter, refer to “How to use the supplied large clamp  
filter” supplied with this unit.  
CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)*  
*Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
Note  
When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to  
avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.  
Make sure not to sit down with the unit in your back pocket.  
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Looking at controls  
The recorder  
A x (stop) • CANCEL button  
B OPEN switch  
J 5-way control key  
C Display window  
D T MARK/REC (+N) button  
E •NAVI/ MENU button  
Press lightly to go to the NAVI  
(navigation) setting mode (page 34).  
Press for 2 seconds or more to go to  
the MENU setting mode (page 21).  
Operation  
Press NENT 1) play, enter  
Function  
F GROUP button  
Press towards  
.
find the beginning  
of the previous  
track, rewind  
G DC IN 3V jack  
When you use the optional AC power  
adaptor, connect it to this jack.  
Press towards  
>
find the beginning  
of the next track,  
fast forward  
H X (pause) button  
I Jog dial  
Press towards  
VOL +1) or  
VOL –.  
volume  
1) There are tactile dots beside the NENT  
and VOL + buttons.  
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K
USB cable connecting jack  
N 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 function.  
L LINE IN (OPT) jack  
M Battery compartment (at the bottom)  
O i (headphones/earphones) jack  
The display window of the recorder  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
8
9
A Character information display  
Displays the disc and track names,  
date, error messages, track numbers,  
etc.  
E Battery indication  
Shows the approximate remaining  
battery power. If the battery is weak,  
the indication becomes empty and  
starts flashing.  
B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication  
F Disc indication  
C Hi-MD/MD indication  
“Hi-MD” lights up when the  
operation mode of the recorder is in  
Hi-MD mode and “MD” lights up  
when the operation mode is in MD  
mode.  
Shows that the disc is rotating for  
recording or playing.  
G Track mode (PCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP, SP,  
LP2, LP4, MONO) indication  
H Sub play mode/Repeat play  
indications  
D REC indication  
Lights up during recording or file  
transfers from the computer. When  
flashing, the recorder is in record  
standby mode.  
Shows the selected Sub play mode  
(single-track play, shuffle play, etc.) or  
Repeat play.  
I Main play mode indications  
Shows the selected main play mode  
(group play, bookmark play, etc.).  
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Getting started  
1
Insert an alkaline dry battery.  
1Slide OPEN to open the  
2Insert a size-AA alkaline  
dry battery (minus  
3Close the lid.  
battery compartment lid.  
terminal first).  
e
E
2
Make connections and unlock the controls.  
1Connect the headphones/earphones to  
2Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of  
the arrow (.) on the recorder to  
unlock the controls.  
i.  
HOLD  
To i  
Connect firmly  
When to replace the dry  
battery  
You can check the battery condition on the  
display window of the recorder.  
The battery level indication is approximate. It  
may be more or less than the indication  
depending on the operating condition or the  
operating environment.  
Battery power decreasing  
m
Weak battery  
m
The battery is drained.  
“LOW BATTERY” flashes in the  
display, and the power goes off.  
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Battery life1)  
Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB Hi-  
MD disc)  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA2))  
When  
Linear Hi-SP Hi-LP  
PCM  
Recording  
continuously  
2.5  
3.5  
4.5  
11.0  
18.5  
21.5  
Playing  
continuously  
1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA)  
alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan)  
2) Measured in accordance with the JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association) standard.  
Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80-  
minute standard disc)  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)  
When  
Hi-SP Hi-LP  
Linear  
PCM  
Recording  
continuously  
5.0  
8.0  
9.5  
9.5  
17.0  
20.0  
Playing  
continuously  
MD mode  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)  
SP LP2 LP4  
Stereo Stereo Stereo  
When  
Recording  
continuously  
7.5  
9.5  
11.0  
20.5  
24.0  
26.0  
Playing  
continuously  
Notes  
Stop the recorder before replacing the battery.  
It is preferable to use the recorder on house  
current (using the optional AC power adaptor)  
when recording or editing. When powering  
the recorder with a battery, make sure to use a  
new alkaline dry battery.  
When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the  
continuous recording time may be shortened if  
you repeatedly make short recordings.  
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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.  
1
Connect the optical cable to the recorder and an  
external component. (Insert the cables firmly and completely  
into the appropriate jacks.)  
CD player, MD player,  
DVD video player, etc.  
To a digital (optical) out jack  
Optical mini-plug  
Optical plug  
Optical cable*  
To LINE IN (OPT)  
Note  
Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording.  
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2
Insert a recordable disc.  
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.  
2Insert 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.  
3
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.  
Hi-MD lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and  
MD” lights up when the operation mode is MD.  
When using a Hi-MD disc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD.  
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 “Disc Mode” in the menu.1)  
The “Disc Mode” is factory set to “Hi-MD”.  
If you want to use the disc on another component that  
does not support Hi-MD, set the “Disc Mode” to “MD”  
to use the disc in MD mode.  
The disc contains material  
recorded in Hi-MD mode  
Hi-MD  
The disc contains material  
recorded in MD mode  
MD  
1) Refer to “Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)” (page 55) for the “Disc Mode” setting.  
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4
Record a disc.  
1Select and pause the sound source to  
2Make sure that disc indication has  
stopped rotating in the display window  
on the recorder.  
be recorded.  
PAUSE  
Make sure that disc  
indication has stopped.  
Connected component  
3While the recorder is stopped, press  
and hold T MARK/REC and press  
NENT on the recorder.  
4Play the source you want to record.  
If you insert a previously recorded disc,  
the recording starts after the existing  
contents.  
“REC” lights up and recording starts.  
Track marks are automatically added at  
the same point as the sound source, and  
the contents are recorded together as a  
group.  
T MARK/REC  
PAUSE  
NENT  
Connected component  
To  
Press  
Stop  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X1).  
Press X again to resume recording.  
Remove the disc  
Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while  
“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” flashing in the display.)  
1) A track mark is added at the point where you press X again to resume recording while pausing; thus  
the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.  
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If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the  
battery is removed or becomes exhausted)  
during a recording or editing operation, or  
while “DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING” appears in the display, then it will  
not be possible to open the lid until power is  
restored.  
If the recording does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages  
12, 13).  
Make sure the disc is not record-protected  
(pages 16, 62).  
Premastered discs cannot be recorded over.  
Note the following when recording from a  
portable CD player:  
Notes  
When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, use a  
new alkaline dry battery (battery level  
—Some portable CD players may not be  
capable of digital out when the AC power  
adaptor is disconnected. If this is the case,  
connect the AC power adaptor to the  
portable CD player and use it on AC power  
as the power source.  
—On some portable CD players, optical  
output may not be possible when using an  
anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or  
indication shows  
), or connect the  
optional AC power adaptor to the recorder.  
When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB  
Hi-MD disc, “NotENOUGH 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.  
Before making a recording while using the  
optional AC power adaptor, always insert a  
new alkaline dry battery into the recorder first  
to ensure that the recording operation  
completes successfully.  
Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,  
vibration-free place during recording.  
If you start recording when the disc indication  
is still rotating in the display, the first few  
seconds of the material may not be recorded.  
Make sure that the disc indication has stopped  
rotating before you start recording.  
Do not change the dry battery during  
operation even if the recorder is connected to  
AC power adaptor (not supplied). The  
operation may stop.  
G-PROTECTION). If this is the case, turn  
off the anti-skip function.  
Electronic Shock Protection  
z
The recorder is factory set to make a new  
group whenever recording is done. If you do  
not want to make a group, set “  
:REC Off” (page 30).  
:REC” to  
To start recording from a specific point on the  
disc, pause the recorder at the desired point,  
and then start recording from that point.  
You can monitor the sound during recording.  
Connect the headphones/earphones to i and  
adjust the volume by pressing the 5-way  
control key towards VOL + or – on the  
recorder. This does not affect the recording  
level.  
Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect  
the power source while recording, or while  
“DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING” is flashing in the display. 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.  
Recording cannot be done when the disc does  
not have enough space for recording.  
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Playing a disc right away!  
1
Insert a recorded disc.  
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.  
2Insert a disc with the label side facing  
front, and press the lid down to close.  
2
Play a disc.  
1Press the 5-way control key (NENT)  
2Press the 5-way control key towards  
VOL + or – to adjust the volume on the  
recorder.  
on the recorder.  
A short beep sounds in the headphones/  
earphones when you operate.  
The volume will be shown in the  
display.  
5-way control key  
(NENT, ., >, VOL +, –)  
Jog dial  
x
X
GROUP  
To stop play, press x.  
A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate. 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.  
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To  
Operation on the recorder  
Stop  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press X again to resume play.  
Turn the jog dial to select a track, and then press NENT to enter.  
Select a track directly  
viewing track number or  
name  
Find the beginning of  
the current track  
Press the 5-way control key towards .. Press the 5-way control  
key towards . repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the  
desired track.  
Find the beginning of  
the next track  
Press the 5-way control key towards >.  
Go backwards or  
forward while playing  
Press and hold the 5-way control key towards . or >.  
Search for a point in a  
While pausing, press and hold the 5-way control key towards .  
track while viewing the or >.  
elapsed time (Time  
search)  
Search for a specific  
track while viewing  
track numbers (Index  
search)  
While the recorder is stopped, press and hold the 5-way control key  
towards . or >.  
Cue to the next or  
Press GROUP, and then press the 5-way control key towards .  
or >.  
previous group while  
playing a track in a  
group (Group skip).1)  
While the recorder is stopped, press NENT for 2 seconds or more.  
Start with the first track  
of the disc  
Remove the disc  
Press x and open the lid.2)  
1) Cues to the beginning of every 10th track during playback of the disc with no group settings.  
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.  
If the play does not start  
Note  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12,  
The playback sound may skip if:  
13).  
the recorder receives stronger continuous  
shock.  
a dirty or scratched disc is played.  
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the sound  
may drop out for a maximum of about 12  
seconds.  
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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” flashes in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set “Menu Mode” to  
“Simple” (only basic menu items appear) or “Advanced” (all menu items appear). Refer to  
5-way control  
key (NENT)  
x
Jog dial  
NAVI/MENU  
1 Press and hold NAVI/MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the item.  
3 Press the 5-way control key (NENT) to enter the selection.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.  
The setting will be entered when you press the 5-way control key (NENT) at the last.  
To return the preceding setting  
Press x.  
To cancel the operation while setting  
Press x for 2 seconds or more.  
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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 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”.  
Note  
Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings.  
Menu 1  
Menu 2  
Title*  
Function  
Site  
page  
Edit  
Adding a track name, artist name, album name, page 40  
group name, or disc name.  
: Set*  
Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a new  
group.  
: Release*  
Releases group settings.  
Move*  
Erase  
Changes the order of tracks or groups.  
Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc  
contents.  
Format*  
Formats the disc and restores it to the condition page 50  
it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD  
mode only).  
Display  
Lap Time  
Displays various information such as the  
recorder status, etc. in the display window.  
RecRemain (while  
recording and  
stopped)/  
1 Remain (while  
playing)  
AllRemain  
Title1/Title2  
Sound*  
Codec/  
TrackMode*  
SubPMode  
Normal  
Selects the type of play, such as single-track  
play or shuffle play.  
1 Track  
Shuffle  
A-BRepeat*  
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Menu 1  
Menu 2  
Function  
Site  
page  
Sound  
Normal  
Customizes the equalizer mode settings.  
Sound EQ  
Search*  
Useful*  
REC Set  
Searches for tracks by track name, group name, page 38  
artist name, or album name.  
REC Mode  
Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or  
Hi-LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or  
monaural for MD mode).  
RECVolume*  
Time Mark*  
Manually adjusts the recording level.  
Adds track marks automatically in a specific  
time interval.  
:REC*  
Sets the recorder to create a new group with  
each recording operation (Group Recording).  
SYNC REC*  
Simplifies operations during digital recording page 31  
(Synchro-Recording).  
Option  
Menu Mode  
AVLS*  
Changes the displayed menu items.  
Sets a limit on the maximum volume to protect page 52  
your hearing.  
Beep*  
Turns the beep sound on or off.  
Disc Mem*  
QuickMode*  
Disc Mode  
Stores the recorder settings (Disc Memory).  
Sets the recorder to start playback.  
Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when page 55  
a blank disc is inserted.  
Contrast*  
Jog Dial*  
Adjusts the contrast of the display window on page 55  
the recorder.  
Changes the operational direction on the  
display when turning the jog dial.  
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Various ways of recording  
Notes  
Before recording  
When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, use a  
new alkaline dry battery (battery level  
indication shows  
Selecting the operation mode  
), or connect the  
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.  
optional AC power adaptor to the recorder.  
When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB  
Hi-MD disc, “NotENOUGH 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.  
Hi-MDlights up when the operation  
mode is Hi-MD and MD” lights up when  
the operation mode is MD.  
Before making a recording while using the  
optional AC power adaptor, always insert a  
new alkaline dry battery into the recorder first  
to ensure that the recording operation  
completes successfully.  
Recording may not occur if the dedicated  
USB cable is connected to the recorder. Make  
sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable  
before recording.  
If you start recording when the disc indication  
is still rotating in the display, the first few  
seconds of the material will not be recorded.  
Make sure that the disc indication has stopped  
rotating 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  
When you insert a standard disc (blank)  
into the recorder, you can use the Disc  
Mode function to specify use of the disc  
in Hi-MD mode or MD mode.  
If you want to use the disc recorded on  
this unit on another component that does  
not support Hi-MD, record the disc with  
“Disc Mode” in the menu set to “MD”.  
Mode)” (page 55) for details.  
Selecting the Menu Mode  
WRITING” is flashing in the display. 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.  
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 mode,  
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While the recorder is stopped A/B/  
C
Viewing various  
information  
A
B
C
Group  
Elapsed time • Track name  
You can check the remaining time, track  
number, etc. when recording or during  
stop.  
number  
and track  
number  
and artist  
name (Hi-  
MD)  
• Track  
name(MD)  
Jog dial  
5-way control key  
(NENT)  
Group  
• Remaining • “RecRemain”  
number  
and track  
number  
time for  
recording /  
remaining  
free space  
(Hi-MD)  
• Remaining  
time for  
and  
“FreeSpace”  
(Hi-MD)  
• “RecRemain”  
(MD)  
NAVI/MENU  
recording  
(MD)  
1 Enter the menu and select “Display”.  
Numbers  
of tracks  
after the  
current  
track  
Remaining  
time after the  
current  
location in  
the disc.  
“AllRemain”  
Track name  
2 Turn the jog dial until the information  
you want appears in the display, and  
then press NENT to enter the  
selection.  
Each turn changes the display as  
follows.  
• Disc  
name and  
artist  
• Group  
name and  
albumname  
(Hi-MD)3)  
• Group  
name  
Lap Time t RecRemain t  
AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD)  
t Sound  
When you press NENT, the selected  
information appears at A, B and C.  
name (Hi-  
MD)1)  
• Disc  
name1)  
(MD)3)  
Sound  
mode  
Indication of (none)2)  
the selected  
Display window  
name2)  
sound mode2)  
1) Track number appears if the currently selected  
track is not in a group.  
2) This does not appear when “Menu Mode” is set  
to “Simple” (page 52).  
3) The disc name appears when the currently  
selected track is not in a group.  
The indications have the following  
meanings:  
: Disc name  
: Track name  
: Group name  
: Artist name  
: Album name  
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While recording A/B/C  
Recording from a TV or  
radio (Analog  
A
B
C
Group  
number and  
track  
Elapsed time Level meter  
Recording)  
This section explains how to record from  
equipment with analog output, such as a  
cassette recorder, radio, or TV.  
This operation can be done on the  
recorder only.  
number  
Group  
number and time for  
track  
number  
Remaining  
“RecRemain”  
Track name  
recording.  
TV, cassette  
recorder, etc.  
• Disc name • Group  
and artist  
name (Hi-  
MD)1)  
• Disc name  
(MD  
name and  
album  
name (Hi-  
MD)2)  
)
• Group  
name  
To LINE OUT jacks, etc.  
(MD)2)  
R
(red)  
L
(white)  
1) Track number appears if the currently selected  
track is not in a group.  
2) The disc name appears when the currently  
selected track is not in a group.  
Line cable  
RK-G129,  
RK-G136, etc.  
Notes  
When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free  
space will show as “2.0MB” when the  
remaining recording time becomes  
“–0:00:00”. This is a system limitation,  
“2.0MB” being the capacity of the reserve  
domain.  
T MARK/REC  
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.  
To LINE IN (OPT)  
5-way control  
key (NENT)  
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If you want to check the playing position or  
track name while playing, see “Viewing various  
1 Make connections.  
Use the appropriate connecting cord  
to suit the source equipment. For  
2 (Ppraegsse N64)E. NT while pressing  
T MARK/REC to start recording.  
3 Play the source you want to record.  
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Recording Display Recording time  
mode  
Selecting the recording  
mode  
Hi-LP  
stereo  
Hi-LP  
• Approx. 610 min.  
on an 80-minute  
standard disc  
Select each recording mode according to  
the recording time that you want.  
Discs recorded in Hi-MD or MD  
(MDLP) mode can be played back  
only on MD players or recorders  
with Hi-MD or MD (MDLP) playback  
mode.  
• Approx. 2,040 min.  
on a 1GB Hi-MD  
disc  
When recording a disc used in MD  
mode  
Recording Display  
mode1)  
Recording  
time3)  
5-way control key (NENT)  
SP stereo  
SP  
Approx.  
80 min.  
LP2 stereo  
LP4 stereo  
Monaural2)  
LP2  
Approx.  
160 min.  
Jog dial  
LP4  
Approx.  
320 min.  
NAVI/MENU  
MONO  
Approx.  
160 min.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
2 TRurEnCthMe ojodged.ial to select the desired  
recording mode, and then press  
NENT to enter the selection.  
1) For better sound quality, record in normal  
stereo (SP) or LP2 stereo mode.  
the menu and select “REC Set” -  
2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the  
sounds from left and right will be mixed.  
3) When using an 80-minute recordable disc  
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Audio components that support the linear PCM  
stereo, Hi-SP stereo and Hi-LP stereo mode are  
The recorder keeps the setting of the  
recording mode when you record the  
next time.  
indicated by the  
or  
logo mark.  
Audio components that support the LP2 stereo  
and LP4 stereo mode are indicated by the  
When recording on a disc used in Hi-  
MD mode  
or  
logo mark.  
Notes  
Recording Display Recording time  
mode  
It is recommended that you use the AC power  
adaptor (not supplied) for long recordings.  
When you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise  
may be produced on very rare occasions with  
certain sound sources. This is because of the special  
digital audio compression technology that enables  
the long time recording. If noise is produced, it is  
recommended that you record in normal stereo or  
LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality.  
It is recommended that you use the recorder to edit  
(dividing or combining) long tracks recorded in  
linear PCM stereo. Transferring such tracks and  
editing them on a computer may require an  
extremely long time.  
LinearPCM PCM  
stereo  
• Approx. 28 min.  
on an 80-minute  
standard disc  
• Approx. 94 min.  
on a 1GB Hi-MD  
disc  
Hi-SP  
stereo  
Hi-SP  
• Approx. 140 min.  
on an 80-minute  
standard disc  
• Approx. 475 min.  
on a 1GB Hi-MD  
disc  
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5 Press X again to start recording.  
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.  
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.  
X
T MARK/REC  
NAVI/MENU  
Jog dial  
Notes  
You cannot adjust the left and right channel  
levels separately.  
Once you stop recording, the recorder will  
revert to automatic recording level adjustment  
mode the next time you start a recording  
operation.  
To adjust the recording level manually during  
synchro-recording, do steps 1 to 4 of the  
procedure in this section with “SYNC REC”  
is set to “SYNC Off”. Afterwards, set “SYNC  
REC” setting to “SYNC On”, and start  
recording (page 31).  
1 Press and hold T MARK/REC and  
press X.  
The recorder stands by for recording.  
2 Enter the menu and select “REC Set”  
3 -PlaRyEthCeVsooluumrcee. - “Manual”.  
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 a high sound level causes the level  
meter to reach the OVER segment,  
lower the recording level.  
Each level meter shows the following.  
Upper — L channel input level  
Lower — R channel input level  
–12dB  
OVER  
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To cancel Time Mark  
Select “Off” in step 1.  
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.  
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.  
Jog dial  
T MARK/REC  
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.  
5-way control  
NAVI/MENU  
key (NENT)  
Adding track marks manually  
While the recorder is recording, press  
T MARK at the point you want to add a  
track mark.  
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.  
Adding track marks  
automatically (Auto Time  
Mark)  
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.  
Use this feature to add track marks  
automatically at specified intervals when  
recording through the analog input  
connector. This function is convenient for  
recording long period of time, such as  
lectures, meetings, etc.  
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“T” appears before the time display for track  
marks added by Time Mark.  
1 While the recorder is recording or in  
recording pause, enter the menu and  
select “REC Set” - “Time Mark” -  
2 TOurnn.the jog dial until the desired  
time interval appears in the display,  
and then press NENT to enter the  
selection.  
Notes  
If you add a track mark by pressing T MARK  
or X, etc. while recording, Time Mark will  
begin automatically adding track mark each  
time the selected time interval as elapsed.  
The setting is canceled when you connect a  
digital optical cable to the recorder.  
One rotation changes the time setting  
(Time:) by 1 minute, within the range  
of 1 to 60 minutes.  
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Note  
Using the group  
function when  
recording  
It will not be possible to make a group setting if  
the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc  
exceed the maximum number that can be input  
(in MD mode only).  
What is the group function?  
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The group function is provided to allow  
playback of discs with group settings. The  
group function is convenient for playback  
of discs on which several albums or CD  
singles have been recorded.  
Jog dial  
T MARK/REC  
What is a disc with group  
settings?  
The recorder can operate various  
5-waycontrol key  
(NENT)  
GROUP  
NAVI/MENU  
functions in units of group; that is tracks  
that have been recorded on a disc as part  
of separate groups, as shown below.  
To create a new group  
automatically when  
recording  
Before group settings are made  
Disc  
The recorder is factory set to create a new  
group automatically when recording. This  
is convenient when recording several CDs  
in succession. You can check the group  
recording setting as follows.  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 1415  
Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1.  
Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2.  
mTrack 13 to15 are assigned to group 3.  
Track 6 to 7 are assigned to no group.  
While the recorder is stopped, enter the  
menu and select “REC Set” - “ :REC” -  
: REC On”.  
After group assignments have been made  
To record without creating a  
new group  
Disc  
Select “ :REC Off” at the end of the  
procedure above.  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
1 2345 6 7 1 2345 1 23  
Tracks that were not assigned to a group are  
treated as being part of “ Group - -.  
You can create a maximum of 255 groups  
on a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-  
MD mode and 99 groups on a standard  
disc in MD mode.  
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Recording tracks to an  
existing group  
To start/stop recording  
in sync with the sound  
source  
You can add a track to an existing group.  
(Synchro-recording)  
Adding a new track at the end  
of the selected group  
During synchro-recording, the starting  
and stopping of recording occurs are  
synchronized with the sound source. This  
simplifies digital recordings (e.g., from a  
CD player) since the need to operate the  
recorder or the sound source is  
1 While the recorder is stopped and the  
group to which you want to add a  
track is selected, press NENT while  
pressing T MARK/REC and GROUP.  
eliminated. Synchro-recording is only  
possible with the optical cable connected.  
2 Play the sound source.  
5-waycontrol key  
(NENT)  
A new track will be added at the end  
of the current contents within the  
group.  
Adding a track at a desired  
position within the selected  
group  
Jog dial  
NAVI/MENU  
1 While the recorder is play-paused at  
the point within the group where you  
want to add a new track, press  
1 Make connections.  
NENT while pressing T MARK/  
Use the appropriate optical cable to  
suit the source equipment. For details,  
2 RPrEeCssaXndtoGsRtaOrUt rPe.cording and play  
2 WseehilOe pthtieorneacloarcdceersissosrtioesppe(pda, geent6e4r).  
the menu and select “REC Set” -  
“SYNC REC” - “SYNC On”.  
the sound source.  
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When there is no sound from the player for  
about 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the  
recorder goes into the standby mode  
automatically. When the sound comes from the  
player again, the recorder resumes synchro-  
recording. If the recorder is kept in the standby  
mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops  
automatically.  
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Notes  
The pause function cannot be turned on or off  
manually during synchro-recording.  
Do not switch the “SYNC RECsetting while  
recording. Recording may not be done  
properly.  
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.  
If a silent portion is encountered for  
approximately 2 seconds during synchro-  
recording from a sound source other than a  
CD or an MD, a new track mark is  
automatically added at the point where the  
silent portion ends.  
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Various ways of playback  
Display window A/B/C  
Viewing various  
information  
You can check the track name, disc name,  
etc. during playback.  
A
B
C
Group  
Elapsed time • Track name  
number  
and track  
number  
and artist  
name (Hi-  
MD)  
• Track name  
(MD)  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Track  
name and time of the  
Remaining  
“1 Remain”  
artist  
current track  
name (Hi-  
MD)  
Jog dial  
• Track  
name  
NAVI/MENU  
(MD)  
Numbers  
of tracks  
after the  
current  
track  
Remaining  
time after  
the current  
location in  
the disc.  
“AllRemain”  
Track name  
1 While playing, enter the menu and  
2 sTeulrencttheDjiosgpldaiyal until the information  
you want appears in the display, and  
then press NENT to enter the  
selection.  
• Disc  
name and  
artist  
• Group  
name and  
album  
Each turn changes the display as  
follows.  
Lap Time t 1 Remain t  
AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD)  
t Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/  
TrackMode (MD)  
name (Hi- name (Hi-  
MD)1)  
• Disc  
MD)3)  
• Group  
name  
name  
(MD)1)  
(MD)3)  
Sound  
Indication of (none)2)  
the selected  
sound  
When you press NENT, the selected  
information appears at A, B and C.  
mode  
name2)  
mode2)  
Display window  
• Codec  
(Hi-  
• Track  
mode, and  
• “Codec” (Hi-  
• (none)  
(MD)2)  
bitrate (Hi- • “TrackMode”  
• Track  
mode  
(MD)2)  
(MD)2)  
The indications have the following  
meanings:  
: Disc name  
: Track name  
: Group name  
: Artist name  
1) Track number appears if the currently selected  
track is not in a group.  
2) This does not appear when “Menu Mode” is  
set to “Simple” (page 52).  
3) The disc name appears when the currently  
selected track is not in a group.  
: Album name  
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Note  
Playing tracks in Main play  
mode  
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.  
1 While playing, press NAVI/MENU.  
The recorder enters navigation mode  
and the Main play mode display  
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If you want to check the remaining time or the  
recording position while recording or in stop  
2 aTpuprneatrhse. jog dial to select the desired  
play mode, and then press NENT to  
enter the selection.  
Each time you turn the jog dial, A  
changes as follows. When you press  
NENT, B appears in the display.  
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.  
Main play mode: selects the playback  
unit, such as tracks or groups  
Sub play mode: selects the type of play  
Repeat play: selects Repeat play  
Indication  
A/B  
Play mode  
Normal/  
(none)  
Normal play (All tracks  
after the selected track are  
played once.)  
5-way control key (NENT, ., >)  
Group/  
Group play (Tracks in the  
selected group are played.)  
1)  
Artist/  
Artist play (Tracks of a  
specified artist are played.)  
Jog dial  
Album/  
Album play (Tracks in a  
specified album are  
played.)  
NAVI/MENU  
GROUP  
Bookmark/  
Bookmark play  
(Bookmarked tracks are  
played.)  
1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.  
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Playing tracks in normal mode  
(Normal Play)  
You can cue to the start of a group. While  
playing, press GROUP on the recorder, and  
press the 5-way control key towards . or  
> to select a desired group.  
1 Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step  
2 mWohdeens(epleacgtein3g4a).track out of a group,  
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.  
skip this step.  
When selecting a track within a  
group, turn the jog dial until the group  
that the desired track belongs to  
appears in the display, and then press  
NENT to enter.  
1 Do step 1 and select “Artist” in step 2  
A list of the tracks in the selected  
3 gTruorunpthaeppjoegardsiianl uthnetidl itshpeladye.sired  
track appears in the display, and then  
press NENT to enter the selection.  
A list of the artists on the disc appears  
2 iTnuarnlpthhaebjeotgicadliaolrudnert.il the desired  
artist name appears in the display, and  
then press NENT to enter.  
The selected track starts playing. The  
recorder plays from the selected track  
to the last track in the disc.  
A list of the tracks of the selected  
artist appears in recorded order.  
Playing tracks in a group  
(Group Play)  
3 Turn the jog dial until the desired  
track appears in the display, and then  
press NENT to enter the selection.  
1 Do step 1 and select “Group” in step  
2 TAulrinstthoef tjhoeggdrioaul pusntoilntahedidsecsairpepdears.  
group appears in the display, and then  
press NENT to enter.  
The name of the artist of the current  
track appears in the display. The  
recorder plays the tracks by the same  
artist on the disc, from the current  
track to the last track.  
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You can cue to the first track of the next or  
previous artist. While playing, press GROUP  
on the recorder, and press the 5-way control key  
towards . or >.  
A list of the tracks in the selected  
group appears.  
3 Turn the jog dial until the desired  
track appears in the display, and then  
press NENT to enter the selection.  
The name of the group to which  
current track belongs appears in the  
display. The recorder plays the tracks  
in that group, from the current track  
to the last track.  
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Listening to tracks of a  
selected album (Album Play)  
(in Hi-MD mode only)  
If the track data includes the album name,  
you can listen to tracks of a selected  
album only.  
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 Do step 1 and select “Album” in step  
1 While playing the track you want to  
bookmark, press NENT for 2  
seconds or more.  
A list of the albums on the disc  
2 aTpuprneatrhseinjoaglpdhiaalbuentitcial lthoerddeers.ired  
album name appears in the display,  
and then press NENT to enter.  
A list of the tracks in the selected  
album appears in recorded order.  
Bookmark flashes.  
The first track of the bookmark play  
is set.  
3 Turn the jog dial until the desired  
track appears in the display, and then  
press NENT to enter the selection.  
2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other  
tracks.  
The name of the album to which the  
current track belongs appears in the  
display. The recorder plays the tracks  
in that album, from the current track  
to the last track.  
To play the bookmarked tracks  
1 Do step 1 and select “Bookmark” in  
2 mTuordnethe(pjaogged3ia4l).to select a track, and  
then press NENT to enter the  
selection.  
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You can cue to the first track of the next or  
previous album. While playing, press GROUP  
on the recorder, and press the 5-way control key  
towards . or >.  
The recorder plays the bookmarked  
tracks in the order of their track  
numbers.  
To erase bookmarks  
While playing the track for which you  
want to erase the bookmark, press  
NENT for 2 seconds or more.  
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3 Turn the jog dial until “RepeatOn”  
(playing a track repeatedly) or  
“RepeatOff” appears in the display,  
and then press NENT to enter the  
selection (except when selecting A-B  
Repeat play).  
Playing tracks in Sub play  
mode/Repeat play  
By specifying Sub play modes, you can  
listen to tracks selected in Main play  
mode in various ways.  
For example, by selecting “Group” in  
Main play mode and “Shuffle” in Sub  
play mode, the recorder will play the  
tracks in the selected group in random  
order.  
Listening to a section of a  
track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)  
You can listen to a specific section within  
a track repeatedly by selecting the starting  
point A, and ending point B. Make sure  
that points A and B are within the same  
track.  
1 Enter the menu and select  
2 TSuurnbPthMeojodged.ial to select the desired  
play mode, and then press NENT to  
enter the selection.  
1 While playing a track that contains  
the section you want to repeat, enter  
the menu and select “SubPMode” -  
“A-BRepeat”.  
Each time you turn the jog dial, A  
changes as follows. When you press  
NENT, B appears in the display.  
2 PAre-ssfNlashEeNsTinatthtehedisstpalratyin.g point  
(A).  
Point A is entered and “B” flashes in  
the display.  
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3 Press NENT at the ending point (B).  
Point B is entered, “A-B” and “  
lights up, and the section between  
point A and B starts playing  
repeatedly.  
Indication  
A/B  
Play mode  
Normal/(none) Normal play (All tracks  
are played once.)  
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You can reset points A and B by pressing the 5-  
way control key towards > during A-B  
Repeat play.  
1 Track/1  
Single-track play (A  
single track is played.)  
Shuffle/SHUF Shuffle play (All tracks  
in the selected Main  
Note  
Play Mode are played in  
random order.)  
If the recorder come to the end of the last track  
on the disc while you are selecting point A, the  
setting is canceled.  
A-BRepeat/  
A- (A-B  
A-B Repeat play (Tracks  
between the selected  
points A and B are  
1)  
)
played repeatedly.)  
1) “A-BRepeat ” does not appear when the  
“Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”.  
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4 Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track, and then press NENT to enter  
the selection.  
Searching for a track  
(Search)  
You can easily search for a track by track  
name, group name, artist name, or album  
name. Artist names and album names can  
be viewed in the case of discs used in Hi-  
MD mode only.  
The selected track starts playing.  
Notes  
After step 4, Main play mode and Sub play  
mode will be canceled (Repeat play will  
function).  
During a search, unlabeled tracks will appear  
at the end of each list.  
While the recorder is sorting the selected  
items, “SORTING” appears in the display.  
Wait until this indication disappears from the  
display before doing any operation.  
Jog dial  
5-way control key  
(NENT)  
x
NAVI/MENU  
Selecting the sound  
quality (6-Band  
Equalizer)  
6-BAND EQUALIZER provides 6  
different sound qualities. You can vary the  
virtual sound to create different acoustics,  
or modify the sound to suit your taste and  
store it for later use.  
1 Enter the menu and select “Useful” -  
2 TSuernartchhe.jog dial to select the item  
you want to use for searching, and  
then press NENT to enter.  
Display  
To  
5-way control key (NENT, ., >)  
by Track  
search by track name  
search by group name  
search by artist name  
search by album name  
by Group  
by Artist1)  
by Album1)  
Jog dial  
1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.  
NAVI/MENU  
3 If you select “by Track” in step 2,  
skip this step.  
1 While playing, enter the menu and  
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 NENT to  
enter.  
select “Sound” - “Sound EQ”.  
A list of tracks for the selected group,  
artist, or album appears in the display.  
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2 Turn the jog dial repeatedly to select  
the sound mode and then press  
To modify and store the sound  
You can modify the sound and store the  
results in “Custom1” and “Custom2”.  
NENT to enter the selection.  
A
1 While the recorder is playing, enter  
the menu and select “Sound” -  
“Sound EQ” - “Custom1” or  
2 PCreussstothme25-.way control key towards  
. or > to select the frequency.  
Level of the each frequency  
(100Hz - 10 kHz)  
B
Frequency (100 Hz)  
From the left, you can select 100 Hz,  
250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6kHz, 4 kHz, 10 kHz  
Each time you turn the jog dial, A  
changes as follows. When you press  
NENT, B appears.  
3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level.  
A
B
SH  
SP  
SJ  
Heavy  
Pops  
Jazz  
Level (+10 dB)  
Unique  
Custom1  
Custom2  
SU  
S1  
S2  
You can select from among seven levels.  
–10dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB,  
–10dB  
4 After selecting the level, press  
NENT to enter the selection.  
To cancel the setting  
Select “Normal” in step 1.  
Note  
6-Band Equalizer will not function during  
recording.  
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Editing recorded tracks  
Before editing  
Adding titles (Title)  
You can edit your recordings by adding/  
erasing track marks or labeling tracks and  
discs.  
You can add titles to tracks, groups and  
discs. You can add artist names and album  
names to tracks on a disc used in Hi-MD  
mode.  
Notes  
Available characters  
When you edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD  
Capital and small letters of the alphabet  
for English and European languages1)  
Numbers 0 to 9  
disc, use a new alkaline dry battery (battery  
level indication shows  
) or connect the  
optional AC power adaptor to the recorder.  
When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi-MD  
disc, “NotENOUGH 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.  
Before making an editing while using the  
optional AC power adaptor, always insert a  
new alkaline dry battery into the recorder first  
to ensure that the editing operation completes  
successfully.  
Symbols2)  
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 “About the character  
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  
Premastered discs cannot be edited.  
Close the record-protect tab on the side of the  
disc before editing  
In Hi-MD mode:  
Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect  
the power source while editing or “SYSTEM  
FILE WRITING” is flashing in the display. 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” flashes while the editing results  
are being recorded.  
While “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is  
flashing, the lid becomes locked.  
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.  
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About the character palette  
Note  
During operations on the recorder,  
characters can be selected from the  
character palette in the display.  
The character palette has the following  
configuration.  
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).  
5-way control key  
(NENT, ., >, VOL +, –)  
Characterpalette  
for Hi-MD mode  
Characterpalette  
for MD mode  
Jog dial  
x
X
GROUP  
NAVI/MENU  
Labeling  
You can label a track, group, or disc while  
the recorder is stopped, recording or  
playing. You can also label artist names  
and album names to tracks in a disc used  
in Hi-MD mode. Note that if you label a  
track name, an artist name, or an album  
name to a track while the recorder is  
stopped, the track must be the currently  
selected.  
You can label a group while the recorder  
is recording or playing a track in the  
group, or while a track in the group is  
selected and the recorder is stopped.  
Letter input area  
The cursor flashes.  
1 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
“Title”.  
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.  
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2 Select one of the following, and then  
The buttons used for character input  
and their functions are listed below.  
press the jog dial.  
Functions1)  
Operations  
Title  
Display  
“Track”  
“Group”  
Track name  
Group name  
Artist name (to a track)1) “Artist”  
To move the cursor 5-way control key  
in the character  
palette.  
up  
left  
Album name (to a  
track)1)  
“Album”  
right  
Disc name  
“Disc”  
down  
1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.  
Turn the jog dial  
(move the cursor to  
the right or left).  
The cursor flashes in the letter input  
area to the character palette.  
To select a letter in Turn the jog dial.  
the letter input  
area.  
The cursor and character alternate.  
To enter a letter.  
To enter a title.  
Press NENT.  
Press NENT for 2  
seconds or more.  
To insert a blank  
space.  
Press GROUP and  
press the 5-way  
control key towards  
> at the same time.  
3 Press the 5-way control key towards  
VOL –.  
The cursor shifts from the letter input  
area to the character palette.  
To delete a letter.  
Press GROUP and  
press the control key  
towards . at the  
same time.  
The cursor and character alternate.  
To cancel labeling. Press x for 2 seconds  
or more.  
To move the cursor Press the 5-way  
from the letter  
input area to the  
character palette.  
control key towards  
VOL –.  
4 Select a letter using the 5-way control  
key and press NENT to enter.  
To move the cursor Press x.  
from the character  
palette to the letter  
input area.  
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.  
To display “_  
Press X.  
(space)”, “:”, “/”  
or “–” at the input  
position in the  
letter input area.  
To switch between Press X.  
capital letters and  
small letters.  
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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.  
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.  
5 Repeat step 4, and then enter all  
6 cPhreasrsacNtersEoNfTthfeorla2beslecnoanmdes.or more.  
Note  
When the recording is stopped or the recording  
moves on to the next track while labeling titles  
during recording, the input at that point is  
entered automatically.  
You can create a maximum of 255 groups  
on a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-  
MD mode and 99 groups on a standard  
disc.  
Re-labeling  
Disc  
Track number  
You can change the track name, artist  
name, album name, group name, or disc  
name by doing the procedure for  
Group 2  
Group 1  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
To re-label a track name, artist  
name, or album name:  
Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new  
group  
Start playing the track you want to re-  
label, and then change the track name,  
artist name, or album name while the  
recorder is playing, or while the recorder  
is stopped and the track to be re-labeled is  
currently selected.  
Assigning group 1 and group 2 to a  
new group  
Disc  
To re-label a disc:  
You can re-label the disc while the  
Group 2  
Group 1  
recorder is stopped, recording, or playing.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
Notes  
The recorder is able to display, but cannot  
label using Japanese “Katakana” characters.  
The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track  
name of more than 200 letters that was created  
by another device (in MD mode only).  
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.  
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3 Turn the jog dial until the number of  
the desired last track appears in the  
display, and then press NENT to  
enter.  
Notes  
When the total number of characters in the  
titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can  
be input:  
—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.  
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  
—If the disc is being used in MD mode, you  
cannot make a group setting.  
4 dLiasbpelalyaegdr.oup (see “Adding titles  
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  
Notes  
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.  
Jog dial  
5-way control key (NENT)  
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 the last  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
x
NAVI/MENU  
Releasing a group  
1 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
setting (Group Release)  
: Set”.  
2 Turn the jog dial until the number of  
the desired first track appears in the  
display, and then press NENT to  
enter.  
Select a group you want to release and  
check the contents (see “Playing tracks in  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
This selects the first track of a new  
group. If the disc contains groups,  
only the first track number of each  
group is displayed.  
x
NAVI/MENU  
1 Select a group that you want to  
release and check the contents (see  
2 (Ppraegsse x35.)).  
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3 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
1 While playing the track you want to  
: Release”.  
move, enter the menu and select  
“Edit” - “Move” - “  
: Move”.  
“Group Release?” and “PUSH  
YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear  
The selected track number appears in  
the display.  
4 PalrteesrsnaNtelyENinTthtoe dreislepalasey.a group.  
The group setting of the selected  
group is released.  
2 Turn the jog dial until the destination  
Moving recorded tracks  
or groups (Move)  
You can change the order of the recorded  
tracks or groups.  
track number flashes in the display.  
For the example, since track C will be  
moved to track “02”, turn the jog dial  
until “02” appears in the display.  
Jog dial  
5-way control key (NENT)  
x
3 Press NENT to enter the selection.  
The track moves to the selected  
destination track.  
NAVI/MENU  
Changing the order of a track  
on a disc  
When you move tracks, track numbers are  
automatically renumbered.  
Example  
Move track C (track number 3) from the third to the  
second track.  
A
B
C
B
D
D
Before moving  
A
C
After moving  
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3 Turn the jog dial until the destination  
track number appears in the display,  
and then press NENT to enter the  
selection.  
Moving a track in a disc with  
group setting  
You can move a track from one group out  
of the group or to another group. You can  
also move a track that does not belong to a  
group to an existing group.  
Example: When moving the track to the track  
number “ 03” in the second group (GP02).  
Disc  
Group 2  
Group 3  
Group 1  
Changing the order of a  
group on a disc  
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3  
1 While playing a track within a group  
whose order you want to change,  
enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
Moving track number 2 in group  
1 to track number 3 in group 2  
“Move” - “  
: Move”.  
The group number to which the  
currently playing track belongs  
appears in the middle row of the  
Disc  
2 dTiusrpnlatyh.e jog dial to select the  
destination point on the disc, and then  
press NENT to enter the selection.  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3  
Example: Moving the first group in the disc  
(Group01) to the position between the  
second (Group02) and the third (Group03)  
group.  
2 tWrahceknomn oavdinisgca(tpraacgkeo4u5t).of a group,  
skip this step.  
When moving a track to a different  
group, turn the jog dial until the  
destination group appears in the  
display, and then press NENT.  
z
If the track or group has been labeled, press the  
5-way control key towards > to make the  
track or group name appear in the display  
during operation. Press the control key towards  
. to return to the track or group number  
display.  
Note  
If all tracks are moved out of the group, the  
group automatically disappears from the disc.  
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To erase a track  
Erasing tracks and the  
entire disc (Erase)  
You can erase unnecessary tracks or all  
tracks on a disc.  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Make sure of the track you are  
erasing.  
When erasing tracks that have  
been transferred from the  
computer  
If you erased tracks that have been  
transferred from the computer, the  
transfer authorization of the tracks will be  
as follows.  
1 While playing the track you want to  
erase, enter the menu and select  
“Edit” - “Erase” - “  
: Erase”.  
“Erase OK?” and “PUSH  
YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear  
in the display.  
If the selected track was transferred  
from the computer, “TrkFromPC  
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.  
2 EPrReAssSNE OEKN?Ttaoppeeraasres itnhethtreadckis.play.  
The track is erased and the next track  
starts to play. All the tracks after the  
one erased are automatically  
renumbered.  
Note  
If all tracks in a group are erased, the group is  
automatically deleted from the disc.  
Note  
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 49).  
You cannot erase non-audio data (for example,  
text data or image data) on a disc used in Hi-  
MD mode.  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
To erase a group  
You can erase tracks in a selected group.  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Be sure to check the contents of  
the group before you erase it.  
x
NAVI/MENU  
1 Select a group you want to erase and  
2 cPhreescskxth.e contents (see page 35).  
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3 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
4 Press NENT to erase the whole  
“Erase” - “  
: Erase”.  
disc.  
“Group Erase OK?” and “PUSH  
YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear  
in the display.  
“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears  
in the display, and all the tracks will  
be erased.  
If the selected group contains tracks  
that have been transferred from the  
computer, “TrkFromPC ERASE  
When erasing completes, “NO  
TRACK” appears in the display in  
Hi-MD mode and “BLANKDISC”  
and “00:00” appear in MD mode.  
4 POrKes?sNappEeNarTs itno tehreasdeistphleayg.roup.  
The group is erased.  
To erase the whole disc  
You can quickly erase all the tracks and  
data of the disc at the same time.  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Be sure to check the contents of  
the disc before you erase it.  
In case of a Hi-MD disc or standard disc  
in Hi-MD mode, only audio data is  
erased. Other data such as text or image  
data will not be erased.  
1 Play the disc you want to erase to  
2 cPhreescskxth.e contents.  
3 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -  
“Erase” - “AllErase”.  
“ALL TRACK Erase OK?” and  
“PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL”  
appear in the display.  
If the disc contains tracks that have  
been transferred from the computer,  
“TrkFromPC ERASE OK?” appears  
in the display.  
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To add track marks while  
recording (except while  
synchro-recording)  
Press T MARK at the point you want to  
add a track mark.  
You can use Time Mark to add track  
marks automatically at specified intervals  
(except while digital recording) (page 29).  
Dividing a track (Divide)  
You can divide a track with a track mark,  
creating a new track from the part  
following the track mark. The track  
numbers will increase as follows.  
Notes  
You cannot add a track mark on a track that  
has been transferred from your computer.  
You cannot divide a track that has been  
recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD  
Simple Burner software.  
The Bookmark setting will be erased if you  
carry out the Divide function.  
You cannot divide a track at its beginning or  
end.  
You cannot divide a track if after the division  
causes 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 standard disc).  
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.  
Notes  
You cannot erase a track mark on a track that  
has been transferred from your computer.  
You cannot erase a track mark on a track that  
has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the  
MD Simple Burner software.  
1
2
3
4
Track marking  
You cannot combine tracks recorded in  
different recording mode.  
1
2
3
4
5
Track numbers increase.  
1
2
3
4
T MARK  
Erase a track mark  
1
2
3
Track numbers decrease  
5-way control key (.)  
Dividing a track directly  
While playing or pausing, press T MARK  
on the recorder at the point you want to  
mark.  
“MARK ON” appears in the display, and  
a track mark is added. The track number  
will increase by one.  
T MARK  
X
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1 While playing the track with the track  
2 pFainudset.he track mark by pressing the 5-  
way control key towards .  
slightly.  
mark you want to erase, press X to  
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.  
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  
You can use this function only when using  
a disc in Hi-MD mode.  
Disc  
type  
After performing the  
Format function  
3 fPerwessseTcoMndAsR. K to erase the mark.  
1GB  
Hi-MD  
disc  
“NO TRACK” appears.  
All data including non-audio  
data will be erased.  
“MARK OFF” appears in the display.  
The track mark is erased and the two  
tracks are combined.  
NOTE: Transfer authorization  
of the transferred tracks can  
be restored by connecting the  
recorder with the disc inserted  
to the computer.  
z
When a track mark is erased when you combine  
two tracks, the recording date and title of the  
second track changes to those of the first track.  
60/74/80- “BLANKDISC” appears.  
minute  
standard  
disc  
All data including non-audio  
data will be erased. You can  
then use the disc again in  
either MD mode or Hi-MD  
mode.  
Note  
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.  
NOTE: Transfer authorization  
of the transferred tracks will  
be decreased by one.  
Notes  
By formatting a disc, all 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.  
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.  
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5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
x
NAVI/MENU  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
the menu and select “Edit” -  
2 TFuornrmthaetj.og dial until “YES” appears  
in the display, and then press NENT  
to enter the selection.  
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.  
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Other operations  
Changing the displayed  
menu items (Menu  
Mode)  
You can specify the display of all items in  
the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic  
items (Simple mode).  
Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS)  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps down the  
maximum volume to protect your ears.  
5-way control key (NENT)  
check the menu items that cannot be  
displayed.  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
NAVI/MENU  
Jog dial  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
2 TAuVrnLtShe.jog dial until “AVLS On”  
appears in the display, and then press  
NENT to enter the selection.  
NAVI/MENU  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
2 TMurenntuheMjoogdedi.al until “Simple” or  
“Advanced” appears in the display,  
and then press NENT 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 “AVLS Off” in step 2.  
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Turning off the beep  
sound  
Storing the settings for  
individual discs (Disc  
Memory)  
You can turn off/on the beep sound.  
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:  
Bookmark  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
“Custom1” and “Custom2” settings of  
6-Band Equalizer  
NAVI/MENU  
You can check the setting as follows.  
5-way control key (NENT)  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
2 TBurenepthe. jog dial until “Beep Off”  
appears in the display, and then press  
NENT to enter the selection.  
Jog dial  
To turn on the beep sound  
NAVI/MENU  
Select “Beep On” in step 2.  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
2 TDurinscthMeejmog.dial until “On” appears  
in the display, and then press NENT  
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  
2 tSoelbeectera1sMedemanEdravseerifyinitsstecpon2t.ents.  
The disc information is erased.  
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“Disc Memory” appears when the disc with its  
setting stored is inserted.  
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Notes  
Starting the playback  
quickly (Quick Mode)  
After pressing the playback button or  
cueing to the track, the playback can start  
quickly.  
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.  
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 few  
seconds.  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
NAVI/MENU  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
2 TQurunictkhMe joodgedi.al until “Quick On”  
appears in the display, and then press  
NENT to enter the selection.  
To switch back to the normal  
setting  
Selects “Quick Off” in step 2.  
Notes  
When the quick mode is set to “Quick On”,  
the power remains on within the recorder even  
when nothing appears in the display. This  
leads to a shorter battery life.  
If no recorder operation (including opening or  
closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the  
power in the recorder automatically turns off.  
For this reason, the next time you start  
playback or do another operation, the recorder  
will not respond quickly. The unit, however,  
will return to quick mode afterwards.  
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Selecting the disc  
mode (Disc Mode)  
Adjusting the contrast  
of the display window  
(Contrast Adjustment)  
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.  
If you want to use the disc recorded on  
this unit on another component that does  
not support Hi-MD, record the disc with  
“Disc Mode” in the menu set to “MD”.  
You can adjust the contrast of the display  
window.  
5-way control key (NENT)  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
NAVI/MENU  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
the menu and select “Option” -  
“Contrast”.  
Jog dial  
NAVI/MENU  
2 Turn the jog dial to adjust the  
contrast, and then press NENT to  
enter the selection.  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
2 TDurinscthMeojodged.ial until “Hi-MD”  
(factory setting) or “MD” appears in  
the display, and then press NENT to  
enter the selection.  
Notes  
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.  
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Changing the  
operational direction of  
the display  
When you turn the jog dial clockwise, the  
display scrolls downward. This is the  
factory setting. You can change the  
factory setting to scroll in the opposite  
direction.  
5-way control key (NENT)  
Jog dial  
NAVI/MENU  
1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -  
2 TJuorgn Dthiealjo.g dial until “Reverse”  
appears in the display, and then press  
NENT to enter the selection.  
To turn the setting to normal  
Select “Default” in step 2.  
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Using the recorder with a computer  
What you can do  
through connection  
with a computer  
Connecting the  
recorder to your  
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  
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 the supplied  
softwares  
For detailed explanations, see the  
“Software Operation” section or online  
help.  
Notes  
When using Windows 2000 Professional  
Be sure the dedicated USB cable is  
disconnected before turning on or restarting  
the computer. If the dedicated USB cable is  
connected at this time, but then disconnected  
afterwards, the computer may not recognize  
the recorder the next time you connect the  
dedicated USB cable. When the computer  
does not recognize the recorder, disconnect  
the dedicated USB cable, restart the computer,  
and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable.  
The problem described here may be resolved  
by updating your Windows operating system  
so that it contains all the latest features.  
When using Windows ME or Windows  
98SE  
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.  
When using Windows ME or Windows  
98SE  
• 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  
from a CD player to the recorder can 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 using a disc in Hi-MD mode, 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  
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.  
z
If you play audio files using the software, the  
sound is output from the computer speakers  
during Hi-MD mode and from the headphones/  
earphones connected to the recorder during MD  
mode.  
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When you unplug the  
dedicated USB cable from the  
computer or remove the disc  
from the recorder  
Computer  
Be sure to remove the recorder or the disc  
as follows. If not, damage to the data may  
occur.  
To the USB port  
1 Make sure that “REC” is not  
2 Pdirsepslsaxyedoninththeeredcisoprldaeyr.window.  
Dedicated  
USB cable  
“EJECT DISC OK” appears in the  
display.  
Depending on the conditions, it may  
take some time until “EJECT DISC  
3 OUnKpluagpptheeardseidnicthaeteddisUpSlaBy.cable  
from the computer or remove the disc  
from the recorder.  
To the dedicated USB cable  
connecting jack  
Notes  
If you use the recorder connected to the  
computer, it is recommended that you insert a  
new alkaline dry 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.  
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.  
Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,  
vibration-free place during recording.  
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.  
Make sure not to connect the recorder and the  
computer through a USB hub.  
1 Insert a recordable disc into the  
2 rMecaokredceor.nnections as follows.  
1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to  
the recorder and to the computer.  
2 Make sure the recorder is stopped  
and HOLD is released.  
3 Check the connections.  
When the connections have been  
properly made, “PC – –MD” appears  
in the display.  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all  
computers that satisfy the system  
requirements.  
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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 next page.  
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.  
Notes  
When the SonicStage software is active, the  
recorder is not recognized as a data storage  
device.  
If you format a disc on the computer, make  
sure to format the disc using the SonicStage  
software.  
Make sure not to delete the file management  
folder (HMDHIFI folder and Hi-MD.IND  
file) on the Windows Explorer.  
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The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the  
SonicStage software)  
Disc type  
Total size  
Disc management  
space1)2)  
Free space  
60-minute  
standard disc  
219 MB  
(229,965,824 bytes)  
832 KB  
(851,968 bytes)  
218 MB  
(229,113,856 bytes)  
74-minute  
standard disc  
270 MB  
(283,312,128 bytes)  
832 KB  
(851,968 bytes)  
269 MB  
(282,460,160 bytes)  
80-minute  
standard disc  
291 MB  
(305,856,512 bytes)  
832 KB  
(851,968 bytes)  
290 MB  
(305,004,544 bytes)  
Hi-MD disc  
964 MB  
832 KB  
963 MB  
(1,010,761,728 bytes)  
(1,011,613,696 bytes) (851,968 bytes)  
1) 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.  
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Additional information  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high  
volume. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you  
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the  
volume or discontinue use.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V  
jack (The AC power adaptor is an optional  
accessory).  
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 power sources  
Use house current or LR6 (size AA) battery.  
If you are not going to use this recorder for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the power  
supply.  
On the MiniDisc cartridge  
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.  
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 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  
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.  
Never use the recorder where it will be  
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,  
moisture or vibration.  
Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is  
being used with the AC power adaptor (not  
supplied). Heat build-up in the recorder may  
cause malfunction or damage.  
On cleaning  
Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water or a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such  
as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish  
of the casing.  
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.  
To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry  
cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/  
earphones. Dirty plugs may cause sound  
distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.  
On the headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
Do not use headphones/earphones while  
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized  
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is  
illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially  
dangerous to play your recorder at high volume  
while walking, especially at pedestrian  
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution  
or discontinue use in potentially hazardous  
situations.  
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On battery  
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of  
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent  
such accidents, observe the following  
precautions:  
Install the + and – poles of the battery  
correctly.  
When the recorder is not to be used for a long  
time, be sure to remove the battery.  
If a battery leak should develop, carefully and  
thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the  
battery compartment before inserting new  
ones.  
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.  
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.)  
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Inputs  
LINE IN (OPT)1):  
Specifications  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
stereo mini-jack for analog input  
(minimum input level 49 mV)  
optical (digital) mini-jack for optical  
(digital) input  
Outputs  
i: stereo mini-jack  
Maximum output (DC)  
Headphones:  
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at a distance  
of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical  
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)  
Recording and playback time (Refer  
to page 79 for details)  
When using HMD1G (1GB disc):  
Maximum 34 hours in Hi-LP stereo  
When using MDW-80 in Hi-MD mode:  
Maximum 10 hours and 10 min. in Hi-LP  
stereo  
When using MDW-80 in MD mode:  
Maximum 160 min. in monaural  
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo  
Revolutions  
350 rpm to 3,000 rpm (CLV)  
Error correction  
3 mW + 3 mW (16 ) (European models)  
5 mW + 5 mW (16 ) (Other models)  
Power requirements  
One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery  
AC power adaptor DC 3V  
Operating temperature  
+5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F)  
Battery operation time2)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 83.6 × 28.9 × 77.0 mm (w/h/d)  
(33/8 × 13/16 × 31/8 in.) (excluding projecting  
parts and controls)  
Mass  
Approx. 101 g (3.6 oz) (the recorder only)  
1)The LINE IN (OPT) jack is used to connect  
either a digital (optical) cable or a line  
(analog) cable.  
Hi-MD:  
LDC (Long Distance Code)/BIS (Burst  
Indicator Subcode)  
MD:  
2)Measured in accordance with JEITA.  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
Sampling rate converter  
Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
Coding  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Hi-MD:  
Linear PCM (44.1 kHz/16 bit) — PCM  
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform  
Acoustic Coding 3 plus)  
MD:  
ATRAC  
ATRAC3 — LP2/LP4  
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  
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Optional accessories  
AC power adaptor  
2Wind the AC power cord into the clamp  
filters as shown below.  
AC-ES3010K (Singapore, Australia and  
New Zealand models)  
AC-E30HG (other models)  
Optical Cable  
POC-151HG, POC-152HG, POC-MZ1,  
POC-MZ2, POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-  
DA12SP  
Maximum  
length:  
approx. 4 cm  
Line Cable  
RK-G129, RK-G136  
MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones*  
SRS-series Active Speakers  
Recordable MDs MDW-series  
Recordable Hi-MD disc  
HMD1G  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
Maximum length:  
approx. 4 cm  
When using optional headphones, use only  
headphones/earphones with stereo mini  
plugs. You cannot use headphones/  
earphones with micro plugs.  
3Close the clamp filters.  
When using the optional AC  
power adaptor:  
Before using the AC power adaptor, do  
the following procedure to attach the  
clamp filters to the cord of the AC power  
adaptor. (You must affix the ferrite cores  
to comply with applicable EMC  
standards.)  
Make sure the  
clasps are  
fully engaged.  
1 Open the clamp filters.  
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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 65).  
2 ICfhaefctekrsMtepes1saygoeusst(ipllagcaen7n4o)tfsoorlvtheethperopbrloebmleams,wcoelnls.ult your nearest Sony dealer.  
While recording  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“NotENOUGH  
• 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.  
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the AC power  
adaptor (not supplied) to the recorder.  
POWER TO REC”  
appears and recording  
cannot be done on a  
1GB Hi-MD disc.  
The remaining  
• This is a system limitation. 2.0MB is the capacity of the reserve  
domain.  
recording time appears  
as “–0:00:00” and  
recording cannot be  
done, even though  
2.0MB of free space is  
displayed.  
The recorder always  
creates a new group  
when recording.  
• The group recording (“  
cannot overwrite tracks.)  
, Set the group recording setting to “  
:REC”) is set to “  
: REC On”. (You  
:REC Off” (page 30).  
The first few seconds of • If you start recording while the disc indication is rotating, data will  
a track cannot be  
recorded.  
not be recorded to the first few seconds of the first track.  
, Wait until the disc indication stops rotating before you start  
recording.  
continued  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Recording cannot be  
done correctly.  
• Audio sources may not be securely connected.  
, Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again  
(pages 15 and 26).  
• There is no digital signal from the portable CD player.  
, When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the  
AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as  
ESP) on the CD player (page 18).  
• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an  
attenuator.  
, Use a connecting cord without an attenuator.  
• Recording level is too small to record (when adjusting the  
recording level manually).  
, Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level (page 28).  
• The recorder is connected to the computer.  
, Disconnect the recorder from the computer when recording.  
• The power sources was disconnected or a power outage occurred  
during recording.  
, The recording result is not recorded on the disc. Make  
recording again.  
• The premastered disc is inserted.  
, Replace to the recordable disc.  
• Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the  
disc is 48 seconds or less (“DISC FULL” appears).  
, Replace the disc.  
Stereo sound is heard in • This is normal. During digital recording, the sound will be stereo  
the headphones/  
earphones while  
in the headphones/earphones, even though the recorded sound is  
monaural.  
recording in monaural.  
Momentary noise is  
heard when recording.  
• Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in  
LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare  
occasions with certain sound sources.  
, Record in SP or LP2 mode.  
The lid does not open  
after recording.  
• The lid does not open until “SYSTEM FILE WRITING”  
disappears in the display.  
“TRACK FULL”  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 254 tracks (on  
a standard disc) or 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 254 or 2,047 tracks  
cannot be recorded on the disc.  
appears even before the  
disc has reached the  
maximum recording  
time and the recording  
cannot be done.  
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
The remaining  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only).  
Tracks of under 12 seconds (in SP stereo), 24 seconds (in LP2  
stereo mode or monaural), or 48 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode) in  
length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an  
increase in the recording time.  
recording time does not  
increase even after  
erasing numerous short  
tracks.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The total recorded time • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only).  
and the remaining time  
on the disc may not total  
the maximum recording  
time (60, 74, or 80  
minutes).  
Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2  
seconds (in SP stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or  
monaural), or 8 seconds (in LP4 stereo 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”  
• 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 as a track. In this case, the number of tracks may reach  
254 (on a standard disc) or 2,047 (on a disc used in Hi-MD mode)  
and further recording is not possible.  
appears even before the  
disc has reached the  
maximum track number  
or recording time.  
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
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While playing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
A disc is not played • Repeat play is selected.  
normally.  
, Enter the Sub play mode to change back to the normal play  
• Playback mode is changed.  
, Enter the Main play mode or Sub play mode to change back to the  
normal play (page 37).  
A disc is not played • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
from the first track.  
, Press the 5-way control key (NENT) on the recorder for 2  
seconds or more to start playing.  
Playback sound  
skips.  
• The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration.  
, Put the recorder on a stable place.  
• A very short track may cause sound to skip.  
, Try not to create a short track.  
Sound has a lot of  
static.  
• Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with  
operation.  
, Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.  
The volume of the  
recorded track is  
low.  
• The track was recorded in analog mode (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.  
, Use a correct connecting cord without an attenuator.  
• The recording level was low.  
, Adjust the recording level manually while recording (page 28).  
Volume cannot be  
turned up.  
AVLS is on.  
, Release AVLS settings (page 52).  
No sound comes  
through the  
headphones/  
earphones.  
• The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected.  
, Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to i.  
• The plug is dirty.  
, Clean the plug.  
The disc cannot be • The component does not support Hi-MD.  
played on another  
component  
, Discs used in Hi-MD mode can be played only on components that  
supports Hi-MD.  
The recorder skips You pressed GROUP before pressing the 5-way control key towards  
to the next or  
. or >.  
previous group (or  
skips several tracks  
ahead or behind)  
when you press the  
5-way control key  
towards . or  
>.  
, The recorder returns to normal if no operation is made for 5  
seconds.  
The edited tracks  
may exhibit sound  
dropout during  
• This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The fragmentation  
of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are  
played in higher speed than normal playback.  
search operations.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no R-  
channel sound  
output when  
playing a track  
recorded from a  
cassette deck or  
through an  
• There is no R-channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is  
connected with a monaural cord.  
, Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the  
connected equipment is monaural, there will be no R-channel  
sound output even with a stereo connecting cord.  
amplifier, or when  
listening to sound  
from a cassette deck  
or amplifier.  
While editing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“NotENOUGH  
• 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.  
POWER TO EDIT”  
appears and editing  
cannot be done on a  
1GB Hi-MD disc.  
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the AC power adaptor  
(not supplied) to the recorder.  
The lid does not  
open.  
• The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing,  
or the battery have been exhausted.  
, Set the power sources again, or replace the exhausted battery with  
new ones.  
Editing cannot be  
done.  
• The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has  
occurred during editing.  
, The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the  
editing operation again.  
Non-audio data  
cannot be erased.  
• Non-audio data cannot be erased with the Erase function.  
, Confirm the contents by connecting the recorder to your computer.  
If it is okay to delete the contents, then perform the Format  
function (page 50).  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Tracks cannot be  
combined.  
• 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 stereo: 9 seconds or less  
Hi-SP stereo: 8 seconds or less  
Hi-LP stereo: 32 seconds or less  
MD mode  
SP stereo: 12 seconds or less  
LP2 stereo/Monaural: 24 seconds or less  
LP4 stereo: 48 seconds or less  
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 • The component does not support MDLP or Hi-MD.  
on other  
component.  
, Edit on other component that support MDLP or Hi-MD.  
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While using group function  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The group function • While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to select  
does not operate.  
some group-related menu.  
, Use a disc with group setting.  
A track cannot be  
recorded to a new  
group. A new group  
cannot be created.  
• 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, a new group cannot be created even  
though group mode is on. It is also impossible to make group settings at  
this time.  
While the recorder is connected to the computer  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The recorder is not • The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected.  
recognized by the  
computer.  
, Connect the dedicated USB cable firmly to the recorder and the  
computer.  
• A USB hub is used.  
, Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the  
computer.  
• Network communication has failed.  
, Disconnect the dedicated USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and  
then reconnect it. If the recorder is still not recognized, disconnect  
the dedicated USB cable, restart the computer, and then connect the  
dedicated USB cable again  
Even though the  
recorder is  
recognized by the  
computer, it does  
not operate  
• A USB hub is used.  
, Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the  
computer.  
You are using the recorder at a place with vibration.  
, Use the recorder at a place with no vibration.  
normally.  
The recorder cannot • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active.  
be used as a storage  
device.  
, Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.  
• A standard disc is inserted.  
, 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 This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the recorder and the  
a transferred track is computer.  
different from the  
time that appears on  
your computer  
monitor.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
You cannot transfer • The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in  
tracks that will fill  
up the remaining  
recording time on  
the disc.  
stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in LP4 stereo  
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  
• 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  
displayed on the  
computer is not the  
same as the disc  
size printed on the  
disc.  
You cannot operate You cannot operate the recorder while the recorder is connected to the  
the recorder (“PC –  
–MD” appears).  
computer.  
The lid does not  
open.  
• It happens if you disconnect the dedicated USB cable in the middle of a  
data transfer, recording, or editing operation on the computer, but while  
the dry alkaline battery is drained.  
, Reconnect the dedicated USB cable or insert a new dry alkaline  
battery into the recorder, and then press x.  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Some menu items  
cannot be displayed.  
• “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”.  
, Set the “Menu Mode” to “Advanced” to display all the menu  
items.  
The recorder does  
not work or works  
poorly.  
• The volume is low.  
, Turn up the volume.  
• No disc is inserted.  
, Insert a recorded disc.  
• The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display  
when you press an operation button on the recorder).  
, On the recorder, disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the  
opposite direction of the arrow (pages 12, 13).  
• The lid is not firmly closed.  
, Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid.  
• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
, Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• The dry battery is weak (“LOW BATTERY” flashes or nothing  
appears).  
, Replace the dry battery with a new one.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The recorder does  
not work or works  
poorly.  
• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing  
data.  
, Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error message still  
appears, replace it with another disc.  
• There is a built-in malfunction in the system.  
• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too much  
static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.  
, Restart the operation as follows.  
1 Disconnect all the power sources and the dedicated USB cable.  
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.  
3 Connect the power source.  
The display window • The recorder was disconnected from the power source.  
is not normal.  
, Let the recorder sit for a while, or disconnect the power source,  
reconnect it, and then press any of the operation buttons.  
The operation mode • When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the recorder, the  
of the blank 60/74/  
80-minute standard  
disc differs from the  
mode following  
formatting or the  
mode selected in the  
SonicStage  
operation mode set in the “Disc Mode” menu is applied.  
, Use the “Disc Mode” menu to change the operation mode as  
desired.  
software.  
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Messages  
If the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.  
Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
AVLS NO  
VOLUME  
OPERATION  
AVLS is set to “AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher.  
, Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 52).  
BLANKDISC  
• A disc with no recording on it is inserted.  
BUSY WAIT A  
MOMENT  
• The recorder is accessing disc information.  
You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data.  
, Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few  
minutes).  
CANNOT EDIT You selected, “  
recording.  
: Set”, “  
: Release”, “Move”, or “Erase” while  
You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track or  
group.  
You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot  
combine (a track recorded in stereo and in mono, for example).  
You tried to overwrite a track marks.  
You tried to change a title that includes characters the recorder cannot  
edit.  
, Editing titles cannot be done if the title includes characters that  
cannot be input on the recorder.  
CANNOT  
OPERATE  
You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording.  
CANNOT  
RECORD OR  
PLAY  
• There is no audio data that can be played on the recorder.  
• The audio data or disc management file has been damaged.  
, Erase the whole disc (page 48) or perform the Format function  
CANNOT SET  
You tried to make the Time Mark setting during synchro-recording.  
You selected “RECVolume” while the recorder is not in recording-pause.  
, Set “RECVolume” while the recorder is in recording-pause.  
You tried to make the following settings while recording.  
— Disc Memory  
— Play mode  
— Recording mode  
— Recording level  
— Selection of “  
:REC” in menu  
DATA SAVE  
• The recorder is writing information to the system file, such as the  
recorded data or editing information.  
, Wait until the message disappears from the display.  
DC IN TOO  
HIGH  
Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommanded optional AC  
power adaptor or car battery cord is not being used).  
, Use the recommanded (optional) AC power adaptor or car battery  
cord.  
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Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
DISC FULL  
• Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc  
is 48 seconds or less.  
, Replace the disc.  
D-L READY  
• MD Simple Burner is now ready to record an audio CD to the disc in the  
recorder using Simple mode (see “Software Operation”).  
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  
>.  
ERROR  
ERROR XX  
• There is an internal malfunction in the system.  
, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 73.  
• There is an internal malfunction in the system.  
, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 73. If the message  
appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
FORMAT  
ERROR DISC  
• A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted.  
• A disc formatted on the computer was inserted.  
, Insert a standard MD or a disc used in Hi-MD mode.  
, When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the  
SonicStage software.  
GROUP FULL  
HOLD  
You tried to create a 256th group on a disc used in Hi-MD mode or 100th  
group on a standard disc.  
, You can create only up to 255 groups (on a disc used in Hi-MD  
mode) or 99 groups (on a standard disc) on a disc. Keep the group  
number within 255 or 99.  
• The recorder is locked.  
, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 13).  
LOW BATTERY • A battery is weak.  
, Replace the dry battery (page 13).  
MEMORY  
OVER  
You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous  
vibration.  
, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.  
NO  
You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks.  
, Set bookmarks (page 36).  
BOOKMARK  
TRACK  
NO DIGITAL  
COPY  
You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy  
Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected  
source which was itself recorded using digital connection.  
, Use analog connection instead (page 26).  
NO DISC  
You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.  
, Insert a disc.  
NO DISC  
MEMORY  
You tried to erase a setting in the Disc Memory on a disc that contains no  
settings in the Disc Memory (page 53).  
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Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
NO GROUP  
You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups.  
, Insert a disc with group settings.  
You selected “  
: Erase” with a disc without group setting.  
, You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups.  
NO INPUT  
SIGNAL  
• The recorder could not detect digital input signals.  
, Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 15).  
NO NAME  
You tried to select “Artist” in the Main play mode with a disc that has no  
artist name information.  
You tried to select “by Artist” in the Search function with a disc that has  
no artist name information.  
NON GROUPED You selected “  
: Move” or “  
: Erase”, or you tried to label a group  
TRACK  
while the recorder is stopped or while playing a track that does not  
belong to a group.  
, Select a track within a group you want to edit, and then do the editing  
operation again.  
NotENOUGH  
POWER TO  
EDIT  
You tried to edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient  
battery power for editing (page 65).  
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the AC power adaptor  
(not supplied) to the recorder.  
NotENOUGH  
POWER TO  
REC  
You tried to record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery power  
for recording (page 65).  
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the AC power adaptor  
(not supplied) to the recorder.  
NO TITLE  
You tried to select “Album” in the Main play mode with a disc that has no  
album name information.  
You tried to select “by Album” in the Search function with a disc that has  
no album name information.  
NO TRACK  
You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks.  
, Insert a recorded disc.  
NO TRACK IS  
SELECTED  
You selected “  
without first selecting a track.  
, Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track first.  
: Move” or “  
: Erase”, or you tried to lable a track  
P/B ONLY DISC You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for  
“playback”).  
, Insert a recordable disc.  
PC – –MD  
• The recorder is connected to the computer.  
PROTECTED  
DISC  
You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect  
position.  
, Slide the tab back (page 62).  
PUSH STOP  
BUTTON  
You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the recorder  
was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting  
the recorder to a computer.  
, Operation must be done only after pressing x and “SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING” has disappeared from the display.  
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Message  
Meaning/Remedy  
READ ERROR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Reinsert the disc.  
REC ERROR  
• Recording was not correctly done.  
, Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again.  
• The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or is not a  
standard disc.  
, Try recording again with another disc.  
SYSTEM FILE  
WRITING  
• The recorder is storing information (track start and end position) from the  
memory to the disk.  
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to  
physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
TEMP OVER  
REC STOP  
• Heat has built up in the recorder.  
, Let the recorder cool down.  
TITLE FULL  
You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track, group, or  
disc.  
You tried to enter a total of more than approximately 55,000 letters (in  
Hi-MD mode) or 1,700 letters (in MD mode) for titles.  
TOC DATA  
ERROR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Insert another disc.  
, If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 48).  
TRACK FULL  
You tried to record more than 2,047 tracks on a disc in Hi-MD mode or  
more than 254 tracks on a disc in MD mode.  
, Erase unnecessary tracks (page 47).  
TrkFromPC NO You tried to combine or divide tracks that were transferred from the  
EDIT  
computer.  
, You cannot combine or divide transferred tracks.  
You tried to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi-MD mode  
using the MD Simple Burner software.  
, You cannot combine or divide tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode with  
the MD Simple Burner software.  
TrkFromPC NO You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been  
REC  
transferred from the computer.  
You tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi-MD  
mode with the MD Simple Burner software.  
, 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.  
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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 times than ordinary MDs. Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer  
storage medium for non-audio data such as text and images.  
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 mode of the recorder), 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” that are automatically  
recognized whenever a disc is inserted. If you insert a blank disc, the recorder allows you to specify  
either of these operation modes for disc recording (except in the case of Hi-MD discs that support Hi-  
MD mode only). When using a blank disc, set the “Disc Mode” setting to select either “Hi-MD” or  
“MD”.  
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.  
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List of the recording time for each disc  
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode  
When recording on the  
recorder  
Recording time1)  
Recording  
mode on  
the recorder  
Codec/  
Bit rate  
1GB Hi-MD 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
PCM  
Linear PCM/ 1 hour and  
1.4Mbps 34 minutes  
28 minutes  
26 minutes  
21 minutes  
Hi-SP  
Hi-LP  
ATRAC3plus/ 7 hours and  
256kbps 55 minutes  
2 hours and  
20 minutes  
2 hours and 1 hour and  
10 minutes 45 minutes  
ATRAC3plus/ 34 hours  
64kbps  
10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and  
10 minutes 25 minutes 40 minutes  
When transferring from  
the computer  
Recording time1)2)  
Codec/Bit rate  
1GB Hi-MD 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
standard  
disc  
Linear PCM/1.4Mbps  
ATRAC3plus/256kbps  
ATRAC3plus/64kbps  
ATRAC3plus/ 48 kbps  
ATRAC3/132kbps  
1 hour and  
34 minutes  
28 minutes  
26 minutes  
21 minutes  
7 hours and  
55 minutes  
2 hours and  
20 minutes  
2 hours and 1 hour and  
10 minutes 45 minutes  
34 hours  
10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and  
10 minutes 25 minutes 40 minutes  
45 hours  
13 hours and 12 hours and 10 hours and  
30 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes  
16 hours and 4 hours and 4 hours and 3 hours and  
30 minutes 50 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes  
20 hours and 6 hours and 5 hours and 4 hours and  
50 minutes 10 minutes  
32 hours and 9 hours and  
50 minutes 50 minutes  
ATRAC3/105kbps  
40 minutes  
9 hours  
40 minutes  
ATRAC3/66kbps  
7 hours and  
20 minutes  
1) Approximate time  
2) When transferring 5-minute tracks  
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When using a disc in MD mode  
When recording on the recorder  
Recording time1)  
74-minute 60-minute  
Recording  
mode on the  
recorder  
Codec/  
Bit rate  
80-minute  
standard disc standard disc standard disc  
SP  
ATRAC3/  
292kbps  
80 minutes  
74 minutes  
60 minutes  
2 hours  
LP2  
LP4  
ATRAC3/  
132kbps  
2 hours and  
40 minutes  
2 hours and  
28 minutes  
ATRAC3/66kbps 5 hours and  
20 minutes  
4 hours and  
56 minutes  
4 hours  
MONO  
(monaural)  
Monaural  
2 hours and  
40 minutes  
2 hours and  
28 minutes  
2 hours  
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  
ATRAC3/132, 105kbps  
80 minutes  
74 minutes  
60 minutes  
2 hours  
2 hours and  
40 minutes  
2 hours and  
28 minutes  
ATRAC3/66kbps  
5 hours and  
20 minutes  
4 hours and  
56 minutes  
4 hours  
1) Approximate time  
2) When transferring 5-minute tracks  
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Note on digital recording  
This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital  
copies to be made from premastered software. You can only make copies from a home-recorded disc by  
using the analog (line out) connections.  
Premastered software such as CDs or MDs.  
Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with  
analog output jacks).  
Analog recording  
Digital recording  
Home-recorded disc  
Digital recording  
Home-  
recorded  
disc  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
disc  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
disc  
Recordable  
disc  
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 recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.  
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)  
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than  
that of existing players.  
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Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs  
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the  
recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog  
(line) input. To record, see “Recording a disc right away!” (page 15) to record using digital  
record using analog (line) input.  
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  
optical-mini plug) (page 15)  
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a  
stereo-mini plug) (page 26)  
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 marks1) Marked (copied) automatically  
• at the same positions as the source  
(when the sound source is a CD or an  
MD).  
Marked automatically  
• after more than 2 seconds of no  
sound (page 78) or low-level  
segment.  
• when the recorder is paused while  
recording.  
• after more than 2 seconds of no sound  
(page 78) or low-level segment (with a  
sound source other than a CD or an  
MD).  
• when the recorder is paused (3 seconds  
of no sound is encountered while  
synchro-recording)  
Recorded  
sound level  
Same as the source.  
Adjusted automatically. Can also  
be adjusted manually (Adjusting  
Can also be adjusted manually (Digital  
REC level control) (Adjusting the  
1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 49).  
Note  
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:  
when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.  
when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In  
this case, play the source in normal play mode.  
when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital  
(optical) input.  
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What you can do with MD Simple  
Burner/SonicStage  
What you can do with MD Simple Burner  
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of  
your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the  
computer.  
MD Walkman  
Audio CD  
What you can do with SonicStage  
SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as  
audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an  
MD.  
MD Walkman  
Audio CD  
Transfer  
Import  
Music files in the  
MP3,WAV formats  
Internet  
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman  
SonicStage  
MD Simple Burner  
Providing the required system environment (page 86)  
Installing the software onto your computer (page 87)  
Connecting an MD  
walkman to your  
computer (see “Recorder  
Importing audio data to  
Connecting an MD  
walkman to your  
computer (see “Recorder  
Recording music tracks  
from an audio CD in the  
CD drive of your  
Transferring audio data  
from your computer  
Listening to an MD  
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Installing  
Providing the required system environment  
System requirements  
The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple  
Burner software for the MD Walkman.  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or Compatible  
• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher  
is recommended.)  
• Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is  
recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows  
version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.)  
• RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)  
Others  
• CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)  
• Sound Board  
• USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1))  
Operating  
System  
Factory installed:  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center  
Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/  
Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows  
98 Second Edition  
Display  
Others  
High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024× 768 dots  
or better is recommended)  
• Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB  
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing  
WMA files  
This software is not supported by the following environments:  
OSs other than the indicated above  
Personally constructed PCs or operating systems  
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system  
Multi-boot environment  
Multi-monitor environment  
Macintosh  
Notes  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.  
The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard  
(factory) settings.  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all  
computers.  
For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the  
software.  
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Installing the software onto your computer  
Before installing the software  
Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large  
amount of system resources.  
When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD-  
ROM.  
— If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the  
previous software will be overwritten by the new version. The new version retains the  
functions of the older version, but with new functions added.  
— If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the previous  
software will co-exist with the new version.  
You will still be able to use music data registered by an older software version even  
after SonicStage has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you back up  
your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library] – [Backing  
Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help.  
If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to  
disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software.  
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.  
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.  
The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.  
Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country. In  
this case, follow the displayed instructions.  
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3 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the  
displayed instructions.  
Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple  
Burner]  
Read the instructions carefully.  
Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple  
Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above.  
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.  
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.  
Was the installation successful?  
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting” (page 106).  
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Using MD Simple Burner  
Before using MD Simple Burner  
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of  
your computer to the MD Walkman.  
There are two ways to record from  
an audio CD.  
• Simple mode (page 90)  
You can use MD Walkman operations to record  
an entire CD or only the first track without  
launching MD Simple Burner.  
• Standard mode (page 91)  
You can launch MD Simple Burner to record  
using computer operations. Record an entire CD  
or selected tracks.  
Notes  
Only audio CDs with a  
mark can be used with MD Simple Burner.  
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.  
You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG  
software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.) is active.  
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Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)  
1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD  
Walkman to the computer.  
For details about connections, see the “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 and hold T MARK/REC and press NENT on the MD Walkman.  
The recording starts.  
All tracks on the CD are recorded as a new group.  
To stop recording  
Click  
on the computer display.  
While the first track is being recorded, you can use x (stop) button to stop on the MD  
Walkman.  
Setting the recording mode  
Before starting recording, right-click the  
then select in [recording mode].  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and  
Recording first track only  
Before starting recording, right-click the  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and  
then select [Recording settings] [Record 1st Track Only].  
Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information  
Right-click the  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and then select the setting by  
clicking [CDDB(r)] [Multiple Matches].  
— [User Selection]: A selection window is displayed  
— [No Resolve]: No CD information is downloaded  
— [First Choice]: The first item is downloaded  
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Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)  
To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] [All Programs]* [MD Simple Burner] [MD  
Simple Burner].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
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There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows:  
Double-click the  
Standard Mode].  
Double-click the  
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-click and select [Show  
MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop.  
The window for recording all tracks on the CD  
[REC/STOP]  
To start recording all tracks on the CD as  
a new group, click here.  
To stop recording, click [Stop].  
Total time of the  
selected tracks of CD  
CD icon  
Disc name (MD)  
MD icon  
Remaining  
recording time of  
the inserted MD  
Album name (CD)  
[OPEN]  
Artist name (CD)  
To open the display  
as shown on page  
92, click here.  
Recording mode drop down menu  
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The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD  
[CONFIG]  
Click here to do the following:  
-Set the CD-ROM drive  
Track information  
(CD)  
-View version information for MD Simple Burner  
-Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB  
Total time of the  
selected tracks of CD  
Artist name  
Track information (MD)  
You can change the  
track name and track  
number  
[REC/  
STOP]  
Disc name  
(MD)  
Album Title  
[Get CD info]  
[New Group]  
Information of an audio CD  
(album name, track title,  
etc.) will be reflected in the  
track list.  
Recording mode  
drop down menu  
[CLOSE]  
To close the display as shown  
on page 91, click here.  
CD operating section  
Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to  
be recorded  
[Erase]  
[All Erase]  
Remaining time of the inserted MD  
To deselect all tracks, click here.  
To select all tracks, click here.  
Check boxes  
Check the box of the tracks  
that you want to record  
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Using SonicStage  
Importing audio data  
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library  
of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer.  
You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your  
computer’s hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.  
Notes  
Only audio CDs with a  
mark can be used with SonicStage.  
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.  
Source indication  
[Music Source]  
[CD Info]  
[Format/Bit Rate]  
1 Start up SonicStage.  
Select [Start] [All Programs]*[SonicStage] [SonicStage].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.  
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You can also start SonicStage with double click  
([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.  
2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your  
computer.  
The source indication in the top-left of the display changes to [Record a CD].  
3 Click [Music Source].  
The contents of the audio CD appear in the music source list (on the left side of the  
screen).  
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4 If necessary, click  
to uncheck tracks you do not want to record.  
If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.  
To check all boxes, click  
To uncheck all boxes, click  
.
.
5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording.  
When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, “CD Recording  
Format [My library]” dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the  
format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.  
6 Click  
.
The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts.  
To stop recording  
Click  
.
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If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained  
automatically, click [CD Info] on the right side of the screen. When you do this, your computer must be  
connected to the Internet.  
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Transferring audio data from your computer to the  
MD Walkman  
Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an  
infinite number of times.  
Transfer Destination list  
[Transfer]  
The My Library  
list  
[Transfer Mode]  
1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.  
For details about connections, see “Recorder Operation”.  
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has  
completed.  
2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right  
side of the screen and click [Transfer].  
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.  
3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of  
the screen.  
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.  
To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.  
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4 If necessary, change the transfer mode.  
As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format  
will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer).  
If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format  
and bit rate will be converted to those of the device. In some case, this process may  
take time.  
If you want to change the format and bit rate, click [Transfer Mode] 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  
.
When transferring to a Hi-MD Walkman  
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 standard disc in Hi-MD  
mode for recording.  
Notes  
A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:  
—When there is no enough free space on the disc.  
—When the track is subject to playback restrictions.  
During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate.  
Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be  
displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD  
Walkman.  
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Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman  
to your computer  
Transfer  
Destination list  
[Transfer]  
The My Library list  
List of tracks on  
the MD  
Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer  
Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be  
transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.  
1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.  
For details about connections, see “Recorder Operation”.  
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has  
completed.  
2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right  
side of the screen and click [Transfer].  
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.  
3 In the list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you want to  
transfer to your computer.  
4 Click  
in the middle of the screen.  
The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.  
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To stop transferring  
Click  
.
Note  
Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My  
Library on your computer.  
Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your  
computer  
Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* can be imported to My Library of  
SonicStage on your computer only once.  
Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode  
1 Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the device to your  
computer.  
2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right  
side of the screen and click [Transfer].  
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.  
4 Click  
in the middle of the screen.  
The “Import” dialog box appears.  
5 Specify the transfer destination in the dialog box.  
To import tracks to a new album, select “Import to a new album” and enter the desired  
album name in the text box.  
To add the tracks to an existing album in My Library, select “Import to an existing  
album” and click “Browse” to select the album.  
6 Click “OK”.  
The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.  
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To stop importing  
Click  
.
Note  
Notes  
You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net 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 [Properties] on the  
right side of the screen to confirm the status of the [Import Settings] check box (it is checked by  
default). Then do as follows:  
To import tracks to My Library while deleting them on the Hi-MD Walkman, uncheck the box.  
To edit imported tracks in SonicStage, uncheck the box.  
To import tracks to My Library while leaving the copy of them on the Hi-MD Walkman, check the  
box. Tracks left on the Hi-MD Walkman are treated the same as tracks that have been automatically  
transferred from the computer. For this reason, they cannot be divided or combined on the Hi-MD  
Walkman.  
When you transfer tracks recorded in linear PCM on the Hi-MD Walkman to a computer for editing  
(dividing or combining) in My Library, the editing may take a long time, depending on the length of  
the tracks and capabilities of your computer. This is due to limitations in the MiniDisc system. If you  
want to edit long tracks recorded in linear PCM, we recommend that you do the editing on the Hi-MD  
Walkman first, and then transfer the edited data to a computer afterwards.  
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Using SonicStage Help  
SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help  
allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing  
Tracks” or “Transferring Tracks”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that  
might lead you to the appropriate explanations.  
To display SonicStage Help  
Click [Help] [SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running.  
[SonicStage Help]  
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You can display SonicStage Help by selecting the following:  
[Start] – [All Programs]*– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage Help].  
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98  
Second Edition  
Notes  
In SonicStage Help, “Device/Media” is the general term for the external device such as the MD  
Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman.  
Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system  
environment when using EMD service.  
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Understanding SonicStage Help  
The right side frame  
The left side frame  
1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame.  
2 Click [About This Help File].  
The explanation will appear in the right-side frame.  
3 Read the text.  
Scroll the display if necessary.  
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.  
Searching for a word inside an explanation  
[Search]  
Type in the keyword  
to find” text box  
List Topics  
An explanations of the  
selected item  
The list of the words  
that you searched  
[Display]  
1 Click [Search] to open the “Search” window.  
2 Type in the words.  
3 Click [List Topics].  
A list of the words that were searched is displayed.  
4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed.  
5 Click [Display].  
An explanation of the selected item is displayed.  
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Referring to SonicStage Help  
Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each  
operation. Click on any items for details.  
Importing audio data to the computer  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Import audio data from the  
Internet  
[Importing Tracks] [Purchasing Tracks from a Music  
Service Site]  
Import audio files on the  
computer in SonicStage  
[Importing Tracks] [Importing Music Files]  
Listening to audio data on the computer  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Listen to audio data from the  
CD drive or My Library  
[Music Playback] [Playing Back an Audio CD] or  
[Playing Back a Track in My Library]  
Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] [Playing Back a Track on a Device/  
Walkman connected to the  
computer  
Media]  
Managing and editing imported tracks  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Change information related to [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing Settings  
CD information downloading  
for Getting CD information]  
Edit an album  
Delete the tracks  
[Managing Tracks and Albums] [Creating/Editing  
Albums]  
Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing the  
for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files]  
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Backing up audio data  
We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes  
or computer replacement.  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Back up audio data in My  
Library  
[Backing Up My Library] [Backing Up Data to a  
Disk]  
Look up about SonicStage  
backup  
[Backing Up My Library] [FAQ-About SonicStage  
Backup Tool]  
Troubleshooting  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Look up troubleshooting  
procedure  
[Additional Information] [Troubleshooting]  
When you want to know  
To  
SonicStage Help  
Look up unknown words  
[Additional Information] [Glossary]  
Look up the kinds of audio data [Overview] [Content Handled Within SonicStage]  
that can be managed by  
SonicStage  
Look up the kinds of functions [Overview] [Features]  
that can be used with  
SonicStage  
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Other information  
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner  
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.  
1 Click [Start]–[Control Panel]*.  
[Settings]–[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium  
Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
3 Click [SonicStage 2.x.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the “Currently  
Installed Programs” list, and then click [Change and Remove]*.  
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is  
completed when the computer has restarted.  
[Change/Remove] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, [Add/Remove] in the case of  
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
Note  
When you install SonicStage Ver. 2.x/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module x.x is  
installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module x.x since it may be used by other  
software.  
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On copyright protection  
The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the  
copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores  
them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.  
Restrictions on audio content  
High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services  
on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution,  
some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback. For  
example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited.  
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Troubleshooting  
Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD  
Simple Burner.  
1 Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.  
2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage.  
3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references.  
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Computer  
• Manufacturer:  
• Model:  
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type  
Name of operating system:  
RAM capacity:  
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data)  
• Capacity of the drive:  
• Free space:  
Version of the software  
• SonicStage Ver. 2.x1)  
• MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.02)  
Error Message (if one appear):  
If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used  
• Manufacturer:  
• Model:  
• Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other (  
)
• Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other (  
)
If another device with USB connection is used  
• Name of the device (or devices):  
1)  
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] – [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage  
window.  
To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to [CONFIG] – [Version] in the MD Simple  
Burner window.  
2)  
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The software cannot be installed onto your computer  
Problem  
Cause/Remedy  
The installation was not  
successful.  
You are using an OS that does not support this software.  
tSee page 86 for more details.  
All windows applications are not closed.  
tIf you start the installation while other programs are  
running, a malfunction may occur. This is especially  
true for programs that require large amounts of  
system resources, such as virus-check software.  
There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk.  
tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard  
disk.  
The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath  
stopped before it has  
completed.  
the installation window.  
t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt]  
key. If an error message has appeared, press the  
[Enter] key. The installation will resume. If there is  
no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait  
a little while longer.  
The progress bar on the display The installation is progressing normally. Please wait.  
is not moving. The access lamp The installation may take 30 minutes or more,  
has not lit for a few minutes.  
depending on your CD drive or system environment.  
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Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer  
Problem  
Cause/Remedy  
Your computer does not  
recognize the MD Walkman.  
The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the  
supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer.  
tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly.  
tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman. If the  
computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman,  
disconnect the cable, restart the computer, and then  
make the connection again.  
A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman.  
tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman.  
The Net MD driver is not be installed.  
tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software  
using the supplied CD-ROM.  
The software installation failed.  
tDisconnect the connected device and install the  
software again using the supplied CD-ROM.  
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.  
tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly.  
The connections are made through a USB hub.  
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub  
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to  
the USB connector on the computer.  
Even though the dedicated  
USB cable is used to connect  
the MD Walkman to the  
computer, the display on the  
MD Walkman does not indicate  
it is connected.  
It takes time to recognize SonicStage. Please wait.  
The other application software is running.  
tReconnect the supplied dedicated USB cable after a  
while. If the computer still does not recognize the  
MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart  
the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable  
again.  
Even though your computer  
recognize the MD Walkman, it  
does not operate normally.  
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.  
tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly.  
The connections are made through a USB hub.  
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub  
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to  
the USB connector on the computer.  
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Index  
Numerics  
6-Band Equalizer 38  
A
G
G-PROTECTION 81  
Group  
erasing 47  
moving 46  
recording 30  
releasing 44  
setting 43  
Accessories  
optional 64  
supplied 10  
ATRAC3plus 78  
AVLS 52  
H
B
Hard disk  
Battery  
free space 86  
battery life 14  
BEEP 53  
Bookmark  
Hi-MD 78  
HOLD 12  
I
add 36  
play 36  
Importing 93  
Installing 86  
C
L
CD drive 86  
CDDB 86, 90  
CD-ROM 87  
Checking  
Labeling 41  
Linear PCM 78  
M
playing position 33  
remaining time 25, 33  
Cleaning 61  
Manual recording 28  
MD Simple Burner 89  
MDLP 27  
Combining tracks 49  
Connecting 89, 90  
Menu 22  
Menu Mode 52  
Move  
analog 26  
computer 57  
digital 15  
groups 46  
tracks 45  
Contrast 55  
My Library 93  
Copyright protection 105  
N
D
Net MD 89  
Data storage 59  
Disc memory 53  
Disc Mode 55  
Divide 49  
O
OpenMG Secure Module x.x 104  
P
DSP TYPE-S 81  
Play mode  
Main Play Mode 34  
Repeat Play 37  
E
EMD service 86  
Erasing  
Sub Play Mode 37  
Q
a whole disc 48  
groups 47  
tracks 47  
Quick mode 54  
F
Format 50  
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R
W
Recording  
Windows 2000 Professional 86, 91, 93,  
adding track marks 29  
analog 26  
Windows 98 Second Edition 86, 91, 93,  
digital 15  
from microphone 26  
level 28  
Windows Media Player 86  
Windows Millennium Edition 91, 93, 100,  
mode (Hi-MD/MDLP) 27  
Recording mode 90  
Recording mode (Bit rate) 94, 98  
Windows XP Home Edition 86  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 86  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 86  
Windows XP Professional 86  
WMA 86  
Relabeling 43  
S
Search 38  
Simple Mode 90  
SonicStage 93  
SonicStage Help 100  
Start (software)  
MD Simple Burner 91  
SonicStage 93  
Synchro-recording 31  
System environment 86  
System limitations 86  
T
Time Mark 29  
Title 40  
Track mark  
Add (Divide) 49  
Erase (Combine) 49  
Transferring  
to the MD Walkman 95  
to your computer 97  
U
Uninstalling 104  
USB cable 10  
USB port 86  
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