Sony S2 Sports Net MD Walkman MZ S1 User Manual

3-239-099-41(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-S1  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
— Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
Declaration of Conformity  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: MZ-S1  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics  
Inc.  
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,  
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA  
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972  
SONY MZ-S1  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions: (1) This  
device may not cause harmful  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
The validity of the CE marking is  
restricted to only those countries where it  
is legally enforced, mainly in the  
countries EEA (European Economic  
Area).  
This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this  
SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG  
logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net  
MD logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and  
Windows Media are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and /or  
other countries.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered  
trademarks of International Business  
Machines Corporation.  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc. in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
MMX and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel  
Corporation.  
— Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
— Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
— Connect the equipment into an outlet  
on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
All other trademarks and registered  
trademarks are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective holders.  
™ and ® marks are omitted in this  
manual.  
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Notice for users  
On the supplied software  
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the  
software or the manual accompanying it  
in whole or in part, or renting the  
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copyright holder.  
In no event will SONY be liable for any  
financial damage, or loss of profits,  
including claims made by third parties,  
arising out of the use of the software  
supplied with this recorder.  
In the event a problem occurs with this  
software as a result of defective  
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.  
However, SONY bears no other  
responsibility.  
The software provided with this  
recorder cannot be used with equipment  
other than that which is so designated.  
Please note that, due to continued efforts  
to improve quality, the software  
specifications may be changed without  
notice.  
Operation of this recorder with software  
other than that provided is not covered  
by the warranty.  
Program © 2001, 2002 Sony Corporation  
Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
Recorder Operations  
When you do not want “LP:” added automatically at the  
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Software Operation  
Transferring audio data from your computer to the  
computer ..........................................................................83  
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the  
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For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage  
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
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Before using this product  
This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the  
supplied SonicStage software. For details on the various operations, refer to the pages  
indicated below.  
When using the recorder  
Recorder Operation (pages 11 to 66)  
3-255-343-11(1)  
Pages 11 to 66 in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as  
an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman.  
Portable  
MiniDisc Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
page 13  
Recorder Operation ___________________
page 83  
Software Operation _____________________  
Additional information (page 49)  
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the  
recorder, and their solutions.  
ìWALKMANî is  
a
registered trademark of Sony Corporation to  
represent Headphone Stereo products.  
trademark of Sony Corporation.  
is  
a
MZ-S1  
©2003 Sony Corporation  
When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your  
computer  
Software Operation (pages 68 to 101)  
Pages 68 to 101 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied  
SonicStage software. Refer to these pages for details.  
Other information (page 86)  
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the SonicStage software, and  
their solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers.  
SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help  
This is an online help that you can view on your computer  
screen.  
Refer to online help for details on the use of the software. To  
display the help window, see page 84.  
Notes on the “Software Operation” section  
The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items  
displayed by the software.  
Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use  
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.  
Explanations in this section cover general Net MD products. For this reason, some explanations (and  
some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Net MD. Please refer to the operating instructions of  
your Net MD as well.  
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Checking the supplied accessories  
Supplied accessories  
AC power adaptor (1)  
Headphones/earphones (1)  
Dedicated USB cable (1)  
CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5) (1)*  
Hand strap (1)  
Blank Minidisc (1)  
Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
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Looking at the controls  
Front of the recorder  
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6
7
1
2
3
4
8
9
q;  
A Display window  
B GROUP/CANCEL button  
C MENU/ENTER button  
D DC IN 3V jack  
F T MARK/REC button  
G END SEARCH button  
H USB connecting jack  
I LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack  
E Buckle  
J i (headphones/earphones) jack  
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Rear of the recorder  
1
4
5
2
3
6
7
or  
A Hand strap attachment point  
B HOLD switch  
G 5 way thumb control key  
Push the key in any of the four  
directions or press down the x button  
for various operations.  
N* (play)  
C X (pause) button  
D Buckle  
./> (search/AMS)  
x (stop)  
VOL +*/–  
E Battery compartment lid  
F OPEN switch  
*There is a tactile dot above N and to  
the right of VOL +.  
Using the hand strap  
While jogging, use the supplied hand strap.  
Put your hand between the recorder and the strap, and then hold the recorder as the  
illustrations below:  
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The display window of the recorder  
H
A
B
C D E  
F
G
.
L P 2 4  
Digital MEGA BASS  
I
J
K
L
M
N
A MONO (monaural) indication  
B LP mode indication  
H REC indication  
Lights up while recording. When  
flashing, the recorder is in record  
standby mode.  
C Mega bass indication  
D Disc indication  
I Battery indication  
Shows that the disc is rotating for  
recording, playing or editing an MD.  
Shows approximate battery condition.  
J Time display  
E Level meter  
K Disc name/track name indication  
Lights up when labeling a disc or a  
track.  
Shows the volume of the MD being  
played or recorded.  
F REC REMAIN/REMAIN (remaining  
time/tracks) indication  
L Group indication  
Lights up when group mode is on.  
Lights up along with the remaining  
time of the track, the remaining time  
of the MD, or the remaining number  
of tracks.  
M Character information display  
Displays the disc and track names,  
error messages, track numbers, etc.  
G SYNC (synchro-recording) indication  
N Play mode indication  
Shows play mode of the MD.  
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Getting started!  
1
Insert an alkaline dry battery.  
Close the lid and the  
buckle.  
Lift up the buckle and the  
battery compartment lid to  
open.  
Insert an LR6 (SG) alkaline  
dry battery minus end first.  
Using on a house  
current  
To a wall  
outlet  
Connect the AC power adaptor.  
It is preferable to use the  
recorder on house current when  
recording for a long time.  
AC power  
adaptor  
To DC IN 3V  
Battery life  
For details, refer to “Battery life” (page 48).  
(Unit: Approx. hours)  
LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery  
Recording  
Normal  
LP2  
13  
LP4  
9
16  
Playback  
40  
49  
54  
continued  
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2
Connect the headphones/  
earphones and unlock the HOLD  
control.  
1 Pull off the rubber cap that covers the i jack.  
2 Connect the headphones/earphones to the i jack.  
3 Slide the HOLD switch in the direction shown in the illustration below:  
HOLD  
3
2
Connect firmly.  
1
to i  
Headphones/earphones  
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Recording an MD right away!  
(Synchro-recording)  
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. (For further information, see “System  
limitations” (page 52)) During synchro-recording, the recorder starts  
and stops recording in sync with the sound source. Track marks are  
added wherever they appear in the sound source. It is recommended to  
use the AC power adaptor when recording.  
To record from an analog source such as a cassette deck or a radio t “Recording in analog  
1
Insert an MD.  
(Use a recordable MD for recording)  
Before you open the MD disc lid, open the buckle first.  
1 Slide the OPEN switch to the direction  
of the arrow shown in the illustration  
below.  
2 Insert an MD with the label side facing  
front, and press the lid down to close.  
Make sure to check the record-  
protect tab is closed.  
continued  
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3 Close the buckle.  
2
Make connections. (Insert the cables  
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks)  
CD player, MD  
player, DVD  
video player, etc.  
Portable CD  
player, etc.  
to a wall  
outlet  
to a digital (Optical) out jack  
AC power adaptor  
Optical plug  
Optical mini-plug  
Optical cable  
POC-15B*,  
etc.  
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)  
to DC IN 3V  
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Record an MD.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
MENU.  
REC  
Menu items appear in the display.  
Control key  
(x/N/./  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
SYNC-R flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
>)  
X
END  
SEARCH  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
ON” flashes in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
4 Press N while pressing REC.  
MENU/ENTER  
The recorder pauses and stands by for  
recording.  
5 Play the source you want to record.  
The recorder starts recording  
automatically when it receives the  
playing sound.  
To stop recording, press x.  
After you press x to stop, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using the  
dry battery) or about 3 minutes (when using the AC power adaptor).  
To cancel synchro-recording  
Press . or > repeatedly until “OFF” flashes in the display in step 3, and then press ENTER.  
Note  
If you record on a previously recorded disc, the recorder is factory set to overwrite the  
entire contents of the disc. If you want the recording to start after the existing contents,  
To  
Press  
Record from the end of the  
current contents1)  
If “R-Posi” (the record-starting position setting) is set to  
“FrHere”, press END SEARCH, and then press N  
while pressing REC.1)  
If “R-Posi” is set to “Fr End”, press N while pressing  
REC.  
Record over partway through N, ., or > to find the start point of recording and  
the previous recording1)  
Pause  
press x to stop. Then press N while pressing REC.  
X2).  
Press X again to resume recording.  
Remove the MD  
x, and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open while  
“Edit” is flashing in the display.)  
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1) If “R-Posi” is set to “Fr End”, recording operations will always start from the end of the previously  
recorded material without pressing END SEARCH button (page 29).  
2) 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.  
3) If you open the lid while “R-Posi” is set to “FrHere”, recording will begin from the top of the disc the  
next time you record. Check the point to start recording on the display.  
If the recording does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 16, 47).  
Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 50).  
Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.  
The lid does not open until “Edit” disappears  
in the display.  
About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC  
“TYPE-R” is a high-level Sony specification  
used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP),  
which is the heart of the MiniDisc sound. This  
technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice  
the signal processing capability as previous  
MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound  
quality close to that of MiniDisc decks. This  
unit supports the “TYPE-R” function only  
during recording or playback in normal stereo  
(or monaural) mode. It does not support this  
function in MDLP mode, or during the  
checking out of audio data from the computer  
in normal stereo (or monaural) mode using  
SonicStage.  
If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the  
battery is removed or becomes exhausted or  
the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during  
a recording or editing operation, or while  
“Edit” appears in the display, then it will not  
be possible to open the lid until power is  
restored.  
You can make a digital recording only from an  
optical type output.  
When recording from a portable CD player,  
set the CD player to pause, and then do the  
recording procedure on the recorder.  
Note the following when recording from a  
portable CD player:  
—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 G-  
PROTECTION). If this is the case, turn off  
the anti-skip function.  
Notes  
The pause function cannot be turned on or off  
manually during synchro-recording. Press x  
to stop recording.  
Do not change SYNC-R setting while  
recording. Recording may not be done  
properly.  
Even when there is no recorded 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.  
Electronic Shock Protection  
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When there is no sound from the player for  
more than 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.  
You cannot change the recording mode during  
recording.  
“Saving” or “Edit” flashes while data of the  
recording (the track’s start and end points,  
etc.) is being recorded. Do not move the  
recorder or disconnect the power source while  
the indication is flashing in the display.  
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For longer recording, follow step 1 of “Long-  
the recording mode, and then start the  
procedure of synchro-recording.  
LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital  
and analog input. The recorder automatically  
recognizes the type of line cable and switches  
to digital or analog input.  
The recording level is adjusted automatically.  
To adjust the level manually, see “Adjusting  
You can monitor the sound during recording.  
Connect the headphones/earphones to i and  
adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. This  
does not affect the recording level.  
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Playing an MD right away!  
1
Insert an MD.  
Before you open the MD disc lid, open the buckle first.  
1 Slide the OPEN switch to the direction  
of the arrow shown in the illustration  
below.  
2 Insert an MD with the label side facing  
front, and press the lid down to close.  
3 Close the buckle.  
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2
Play an MD.  
2 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.  
Control key  
(VOL +/–/  
The volume will be shown in the  
display.  
N/x)  
To stop play, press x.  
A long beep sounds in the headphones/  
earphones.  
After you press x on the recorder to stop, the  
recorder will automatically turn off in about 10  
seconds (when using the dry battery) or about 3  
minutes (when using the AC power adaptor).  
Playback starts from the point you last stopped  
playing. To start playback from the beginning  
of the first track, press and hold N for 2  
seconds or more on the recorder.  
1 Press N.  
A short beep sounds in the headphones/  
earphones.  
To  
Press  
Find the beginning of the current track or ..  
a previous track1)  
Press . repeatedly until the beginning of  
the desired track.  
Find the beginning of the next track2)  
Go backwards while playing  
Go forward while playing  
Pause  
> once.  
Press and hold ..  
Press and hold > .  
X.  
Press X again to resume play.  
Remove the MD  
x, and open the lid.3)  
1) If you press . twice continuously while playing the first track of the disc, the recorder goes to the  
beginning of the last track on the disc.  
2) If you press > during the last track of the disc, the recorder goes to the beginning of the first track  
on the disc.  
3) 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  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 16,  
47).  
Note  
The playback sound may skip if:  
the recorder receives stronger continuous  
shock.  
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.  
a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.  
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The playback mode will switch automatically  
(stereo, LP2 stereo, LP4 stereo, or monaural).  
To play only the tracks in a certain group, see  
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Various ways of recording  
Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input  
and analog input)  
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  
to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording in analog (Analog Recording)”  
(page 25) to record using analog (line) input.  
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs  
Difference Digital (optical) input  
Analog (line) input  
Connectable Equipment with a digital (optical)  
Equipment with an analog (line)  
output jack (Cassette deck, radio,  
record player, etc.)  
source  
output jack (CD player, DVD player,  
etc.)  
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an  
optical-mini plug) (page 18)  
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs  
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 25)  
Signal from Digital  
the source  
Analog  
Even when a digital source (such  
as a CD) is connected, the signal  
sent to the recorder is analog.  
Track  
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  
blank (page 66) or low-level  
segment.  
marks1)  
• after more than 2 seconds of blank  
(page 66) or low-level segment (with  
a sound source other than a CD or an  
MD).  
• when the recorder is paused  
while recording.  
• 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. (“Erasing a track mark”, page 43).  
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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1 Press N while pressing REC.  
Recording in analog  
(Analog Recording)  
REC indication lights up in the  
display and recording starts.  
2 Play the source you want to record.  
The sound will be input from the  
connected equipment as an analog signal,  
but recorded digitally to the disc.  
To connect to a sound source, an optional  
line cable is required. When connecting  
the cable, make sure to insert the  
connectors firmly.  
For other recording operations, see  
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LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital  
and analog input.  
The recorder automatically recognizes the type  
of line cable and switches to digital or analog  
input.  
CD player,  
cassette recorder,  
etc.  
Notes  
If you temporarily stop a recording operation  
by pressing X, a track mark will be added at  
that point when you press X again to resume  
recording. The recording continues from a  
new track.  
to LINE OUT jacks, etc  
When the jacks (DC IN 3V, USB connecting  
jack, LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack, i jack) are  
not in use, cover them with rubber caps.  
L
R (red)  
(white)  
Line cable*  
REC  
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)  
Use the connecting cords without an  
attenuator. To connect to a portable  
CD player with a stereo mini-jack,  
use the RK-G136 connecting cord.  
For more information on connecting  
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Recording Display  
mode1)  
Recording  
time3)  
Long-time recording  
(MDLP)  
LP4 stereo  
LP4  
Approx.320  
min.  
Select each recording mode according to  
the recording time that you want.  
Stereo recording is possible at 2 times  
(LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal  
(stereo) recording time. Monaural  
recording at 2 times normal recording  
time is also possible.  
MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or  
LP4 mode can be played back only  
on MD players or recorders with  
monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback  
mode.  
Monaural2) MONO  
Approx.160  
min.  
1) For better sound quality, record in normal  
stereo (SP) or LP2 stereo mode.  
2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the  
sound from left and right will be mixed.  
3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD  
4 Press N while pressing REC.  
5 Play the sound source.  
REC  
Control key  
(VOL +/–/  
To stop recording, press x.  
The recorder remains at the previous  
setting of the recording mode when you  
record the next time.  
./>/N)  
When you do not want “LP:”  
added automatically at the  
beginning of a track  
When “LP:” is added to the beginning of a  
track, “LP:” is displayed whenever an  
attempt is made to play or edit the disc on  
a unit that does not support MDLP mode.  
This display lets you know that playback  
or editing of the track is not possible on  
the machine being used. The recorder is  
factory set to add “LP:” at the start of  
each track.  
MENU/ENTER  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > repeatedly until  
“R-MODE” flashes in the display,  
and then press ENTER.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select the desired recording mode,  
and then press ENTER.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > repeatedly until  
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Each time you press . or >, the  
display changes as follows:  
Recording Display  
mode1)  
Recording  
time3)  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“LPStmp” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
SP stereo  
SP  
Approx. 80  
min.  
LP2 stereo  
LP2  
Approx.160  
min.  
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4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“OFF” flashes in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
Recording tracks using  
the group function  
If you want “LP:” added, select “ON”  
in this step, and then press ENTER.  
(Group Mode Recording)  
What is the group function  
(Group Mode)?  
It is a function that allows you to separate  
tracks on a disc into different groups for  
playback, recording and editing.  
Note  
“LP:” is added to tracks checked-out in LP  
stereo from your computer regardless of the  
“LP Stamp” setting. If you want to delete  
“LP:”, do the procedure “Relabeling  
When group mode is OFF.  
Disc  
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Audio components that support the LP2 stereo  
or LP4 stereo modes are indicated by the  
or  
logo marks.  
If you set the recorder so that “LP:” is not  
added at the beginning of the track, you will  
be able to enter longer track names by using  
the full length of the text string “Relabeling  
Track number  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
You can achieve high sound quality and rich  
tones when recording in SP stereo (or  
monaural) thanks to the newly developed DSP  
TYPE-R for ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform  
Acoustic Coding) (page 20).  
When group mode is ON.  
Disc  
Notes  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Track  
Group 3  
Track  
It is recommended that you use the AC power  
adaptor for long recordings.  
Track  
During monaural recording of a stereo sound  
source connected through the digital (optical)  
input jack, you can still monitor the recorded  
sound in stereo by using headphones or  
earphones connected to the i jack.  
Sound recorded through digital (optical) input  
can be monitored in stereo through  
headphones/earphones, etc.  
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 a recording time of 4  
times longer than normal. If noise is produced,  
it is recommended that you record in normal  
stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound  
quality.  
number  
number number  
1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4  
It is convenient for managing multiple CD  
albums recorded in MDLP (LP2 stereo/  
LP4 stereo) mode onto a single MD. You  
can create a maximum of 99 groups on a  
disc.  
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How is group information  
recorded?  
When recording in group mode, the group  
information is written to the disc name  
recording area.  
REC  
END SEARCH  
Control key  
(./>/N)  
This information consists of text strings  
that are written as shown in the following  
example.  
GROUP  
Disc name recording area  
Example  
1
2
3
To activate group mode  
(Group Mode Recording)  
1 Disc name: “ Favorites”  
2 Group name for tracks 1 to 5: Rock”  
To record tracks in group mode, you must  
first turn group mode on before the start  
of recording.  
3 Group name for tracks 6 to 9: Pops”  
Therefore, the above character string is  
displayed in its entirety as the disc name  
if you load an MD recorded in group  
mode into a system that does not support  
group mode, or if you try to edit the  
contents of a disc on this recorder with  
group mode turned off.  
1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.  
” and “GP ON” light up and  
group mode turns on.  
To cancel group mode, press GROUP  
for 2 seconds or more again.  
It is possible to change the  
character string by doing  
recordings” (page 37). Note that if  
you rewrite this character string by  
mistake, you may be unable to use  
the group function of that MD.  
Recording a track into a new  
group  
Turn group mode on.  
1 Press END SEARCH while the  
The group function setting is stored even if  
you eject the MD or turn off the recorder.  
In group mode, the recorder treats all tracks  
without group settings as belonging to the last  
group on the disc. The last group is indicated  
in the display window on the recorder as  
“GP --”. Within a group, the tracks appear in  
their order on the disc, not their order within  
the group.  
2 rPerceossrdNer iswshtoilpepperde.ssing REC.  
Notes  
3 Play the source sound.  
To stop recording  
Press x. The material that was recorded  
up until x was pressed is entered as a new  
group.  
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Recording a track into an  
existing group  
Recording without  
overwriting existing  
material  
If you wish to avoid overwriting the  
current contents of an MD, do the  
following procedure. All new material  
will then be recorded from the end of the  
current contents. The recorder is factory  
set to record over existing material.  
Turn group mode on.  
Insert a disc with group settings.  
1 Press GROUP.  
” flashes in the display and you  
can select a group directly (Group  
2 SWkiitphiMn 5odsee)co(pnadgse, p3r3e)s.s . or >  
repeatedly until the group you want  
the track to belong to appears.  
Control key  
(./>)  
3 Press N while pressing REC.  
4 Play the source sound.  
The newly recorded track is added  
after the current contents.  
Notes  
MENU/ENTER  
Even if “R-Posi” is set to “FrHere”, newly  
recorded tracks are inserted after the existing  
tracks in the specified group without  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > until “OPTION”  
recording over the current contents.  
Group skip mode turns off automatically in  
step 2 if nothing is done within 5 seconds.  
To continue the procedure, do step 1 again.  
flashes in the display, and then press  
3 EPrNeTssE.R. or > repeatedly until  
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To add a track that is playing to a group, stop  
playing the track first, and then do the  
procedure from step 3.  
“R-Posi” flashes in the display, and  
4 tPhreenssp.ress EoNr T>ER.repeatedly until  
“Fr End” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
To start recording from the  
current point  
Select “FrHere” in step 4.  
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To temporarily record without recording over  
the current contents, press END SEARCH  
before the start of recording. The recording will  
begin after the last track, even if “R-Posi” is set  
to “FrHere” (factory setting). The remaining  
recordable time on the disc will appear in the  
display when you press END SEARCH.  
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Notes  
To cancel Auto Time Mark  
Select “OFF”, and then press ENTER in  
step 3, or stop recording.  
The setting will remain even after the power is  
turned off.  
If you start recording while the recorder is in  
play-pause mode, the recording will begin  
from the point at which it is paused even when  
the “R-Posi” is set to “Fr End”.  
Using Auto Time Mark to add  
track marks while recording  
When the elapsed recording time  
exceeds the time interval for Auto  
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.  
Adding track marks  
automatically (Auto  
Time Mark)  
Use this feature to add track marks  
automatically at specified intervals when  
recording through the analog input  
connector.  
Example: Eight minutes of recording has  
been completed when the Auto 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.  
Control key  
(./>)  
When the time interval set for Auto  
Time Mark exceeds the elapsed  
recording time:  
The recorder adds a track mark when the  
set Auto Time Mark time interval has  
elapsed.  
MENU/ENTER  
Example: Three minutes of recording has  
been completed when the Auto 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.  
1 While the recorder is recording or in  
2 rPerceosrsd.ing paours>e, prersespeMatEeNdlUy.until  
“TimeMk” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the desired time interval flashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
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“T” appears before the track display on the  
recorder for track marks added by Auto Time  
Mark.  
Select one of the following intervals:  
Display  
OFF  
Time  
Notes  
Automatic track marking by Auto Time Mark  
starts when you add a normal track mark to  
the disc (i.e., by pressing T MARK or X,  
etc.).  
The setting will be lost when the recording is  
stopped.  
5 min  
Approx. 5 min.  
Approx. 10 min.  
Approx. 15 min.  
10 min  
15 min  
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6 While observing the level meter in the  
display, adjust the recording level by  
pressing . or >.  
Adjusting the recording  
level manually (Manual  
Recording)  
When you record, the sound level is  
adjusted automatically. If necessary, you  
can set the recording level manually  
during both analog and digital recording.  
Set the level so that the maximum  
input lights up the fifth segment on  
the level meter. If the sixth segment  
lights up, lower the level by pressing  
..  
fifth segment  
REC  
Control key  
(./>/N)  
X
REC15  
Recording does not start in this step.  
If your source is an externally  
connected component, be sure to cue  
the source to the beginning of the  
material to be recorded before you  
start playback.  
MENU/ENTER  
7 Press X again to start recording.  
1 Press REC while pressing X.  
To switch back to automatic  
2 TPrheessreMcoErNdeUr .stands by for recording.  
level control  
Select “Auto” in step 4.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“RecVol” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Notes  
If you press x during recording operation, the  
recorder will revert to automatic recording  
level adjustment mode the next time you start  
a recording operation.  
To set the recording level manually during  
synchro-recording, do the procedure below.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“Manual” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
1 Select “OFF” in step 3 of “Record an MD.”  
2 Do steps 1 to 6 of manual recording  
procedure (page 31). Then do steps 2 and 3,  
and select “ON” in the synchro-recording  
procedure (page 19).  
Manual  
Recording starts automatically whenever the  
source sound is played.  
You cannot switch from Autoto Manual”  
(or vice-versa) during recording.  
5 Play the source.  
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Display window on the recorder  
Checking the remaining  
recordable time  
You can check the remaining time, track  
number, etc. when recording or during  
stop. Group-related items appear only  
when a track with group settings is played  
and then stopped.  
A
B
On B  
LapTim  
The elapsed time of the current  
track.  
Control key  
(./>)  
r
RecRem  
The remaining recordable time.  
r
GP Rem  
The remaining time after the current  
track in a group.  
MENU/ENTER  
r
AllRem  
The remaining time after the current  
location.  
1 While the recorder is recording or  
2 sPtroepspse.d, preosrs>MENrUep.eatedly until  
“DISP” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
Note  
Items may not be selectable depending on  
group mode’s on/off status or the recorder’s  
operating status.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the information you want flashes in  
the display.  
4 Press ENTER.  
The information selected in step 3  
appears in A and B.  
Each time you press >, the display  
changes as follows:  
A — track number, track name,  
group name, or disc name.  
B — the information selected in step  
Note  
Items may appear differently depending on  
group mode’s on/off status, the recorder’s  
operating status, or the recorder settings.  
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If you want to check the playing position or  
track name while playing, see page 36.  
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Various ways of playback  
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You can also change play modes (repeat play,  
Using the group  
or shuffle play) in the selected group. After  
the procedures here, follow the steps of  
In group mode, pressing > on the recorder  
during the last track of the group moves  
playback to the first track of the group, and  
pressing . twice continuously on the  
recorder or the remote control during the first  
track of the group moves playback to the last  
track of the group.  
function (Group Mode)  
The recorder can operate various  
playback with a disc which has group  
settings. For more information on group  
Control key  
(./>)  
To turn off the group function  
Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more  
again.  
GROUP  
Note  
In group mode, the recorder treats all tracks  
without group settings as belonging to the last  
group on the disc. The last group is indicated in  
the display window on the recorder as  
“GP --”. Within a group, the tracks appear in  
their order on the disc, not their order within the  
group.  
ENTER  
Listening to tracks in a  
specific group (Group Mode  
Playback)  
Selecting and playing groups  
(Group Skip Mode)  
Operations are possible regardless of  
whether group mode is on or off.  
However, playback on the recorder will  
differ, depending on whether group mode  
is on or off.  
• When group mode is on:  
Playback starts from the first track of the  
selected group and ends with the last  
track in the group.  
• When group mode is off:  
Playback starts from the first track of the  
selected group and ends with the last  
track in the disc.  
Insert a disc with group settings.  
1 Start playback.  
2 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.  
” and “GP ON” light up in the  
display and the group mode turns on.  
Playback stops at the end of the last  
track in the selected group.  
For details on selecting another  
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Changing play modes  
You can select from various play modes  
such as repeat play (AllRep), single repeat  
(1 Rep), and shuffle repeat (Shuf.R).  
When group mode is off:  
Disc  
Track number  
Control key  
(./>)  
1 2 3 5 6 7 8  
4
Skip  
Skip  
Skip  
When group mode is on:  
Disc  
MENU/ENTER  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
Track  
number  
Track  
number  
Track  
number  
1 While the recorder is playing, press  
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > repeatedly until  
“P-MODE” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
1 2 3 1 2 1 2  
Skip  
Skip  
Skip  
3 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select play mode, and then press  
ENTER.  
Insert a disc with group settings.  
1 Press GROUP.  
Display window on the recorder  
” flashes in the display and  
A
2 Wgroituhpins b5esceocmonedsse,lpecretasbsl.e. or >  
repeatedly to select your desired  
group, and then press ENTER.  
Shuf.R  
B
When you press >, B changes.  
When you press ENTER, A appears.  
The recorder starts playing from the  
first track in the group.  
Note  
If no operation is performed within 5 seconds  
after step 1, group skip mode will be canceled  
and you will not be able to perform step 2  
thereafter. To continue with step 1 at this point,  
repeat from the beginning of the procedure.  
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On B/A  
Normal/(none)  
All the tracks are played once.  
2 Press . or > to select the item,  
and then press ENTER.  
Each time you press >, A and B  
change as follows:  
r
AllRep/  
Display window  
A
All the tracks are played repeatedly.  
r
Digital MEGA BASS  
1 Rep/  
1
A single track is played repeatedly.  
r
Shuf.R/Shuf  
After the currently selected track  
finishes playing, the remaining  
tracks are played repeatedly in  
random order.  
BASS 2  
B
On B/A  
OFF/(none)  
Normal play  
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r
You can specify play mode for a selected group  
when group mode is on. To activate group  
BASS 1/  
Mega Bass (moderate effect)  
r
BASS 2/  
Mega Bass (strong effect)  
Emphasizing bass  
Notes  
If the sound becomes distorted when  
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.  
The Mega Bass function does not affect the  
sound that is being recorded.  
(DIGITAL MEGA BASS)  
The Mega Bass function intensifies low  
frequency sound for richer quality audio  
reproduction. It affects only the sound  
from the headphones/earphones.  
Control key  
(./>)  
MENU/ENTER  
1 Press MENU, press . or >  
repeatedly until “BASS” flashes in  
the display, and then press ENTER  
again.  
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Display window on the  
recorder  
Checking the remaining  
time or the playing  
position  
You can check the track name, disc name,  
etc. during playback. Group-related items  
appear only when a track with group  
settings is played.  
A
B
On B  
Control key  
(./>)  
LapTim  
The elapsed time of the current  
track.  
r
1 Rem  
The remaining time of the current  
track.  
r
GP Rem  
MENU/ENTER  
The remaining time after the current  
location in the group.  
1 While the recorder is playing, press  
r
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > repeatedly until  
“DISP” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
AllRem  
The remaining time after the current  
location.  
4 Press ENTER (ENTER).  
The display changes as follows:  
The information selected in step 3  
appears in A and B.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the information you want flashes in  
the display.  
A — the information selected in step  
B — track number, track name,  
group name, or disc name.  
Each time you press >, the display  
changes as follows:  
Note  
Items may appear differently or may not be  
selectable, depending on the group mode’s on/  
off status or the recorder’s operating status.  
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If you want to check the remaining time or the  
recording position while recording or in stop  
mode, see page 32.  
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Editing recorded tracks  
Notes  
You can edit your recordings by adding/  
erasing track marks or labeling tracks and  
“FULL” appears when you try to enter more  
than 1,700 characters on a disc. Enter a shorter  
name for the track, group, or disc, or set the  
“LPStmp” setting to “OFF” when recording in  
MDLP mode so that “LP:” is not be added at  
the beginning of the track name (page 26).  
When labeling a disc which has been recorded  
using the group function, make sure group  
mode is on in order to prevent the group  
management information from being  
MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited.  
You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is  
record-protected. Before editing tracks, close  
the tab on the side of the MD (page 50).  
If you perform an editing operation while  
playing, be sure not to turn the power off until  
“Edit” disappears in the display.  
Do not move the recorder while “Edit”* is  
flashing in the display.  
The lid will not open until “Edit” disappears  
in the display after editing.  
overwritten by mistake.  
If you enter the symbol “//” between the  
characters in disc names such as “abc//def”,  
you may be unable to use the group function.  
When group mode is on, editing can be  
performed only for the tracks registered into  
the selected group.  
END SEARCH  
Control key  
VOL +/–  
(./>/x)  
Labeling/relabeling  
recordings  
X
You can name tracks, groups and discs  
using the recorder’s character palette.  
GROUP/  
CANCEL  
Available characters  
Capital and small letters of the English  
alphabet  
Numbers 0 to 9  
MENU/ENTER  
! " # $ % & ( ) * . ; < = > ?  
@ _ ` + – ' , / : _ (space)  
Numbers of characters you  
can input  
Track, group, or disc name: Approx. 200  
each  
Numbers of characters you  
can input in a disc  
Numbers/marks: Approx. 1,700  
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The buttons used for character input  
and their functions are listed below:  
Labeling recordings  
Functions  
Operations  
1 Insert a disc and do the following  
operations:  
To select a  
character  
Press VOL + or  
VOL –.  
To label a track  
Start playing or recording a track you  
want to label, and label the track  
while playing or recording  
operations.  
To enter a letter  
To enter a name  
Press ENTER .  
Press ENTER for 2  
second or more.  
To insert a blank  
space to type in a  
new letter  
Press VOL + and  
END SEARCH at  
the same time.  
To label a group  
Turn group mode on (page 28) and  
start playing or recording a track  
within the group you want to label,  
and label the group while playing or  
recording operations.  
To delete a letter  
Press VOL – and  
and move back all END SEARCH at  
following letters to the same time.  
the left  
To label a disc  
If a disc is already recorded, follow  
the procedures from step 2 while the  
recorder is stopped. If a disc is new,  
start recording and label a disc while  
recording.  
To cancel labeling Press CANCEL.  
6 Repeat step 5 and enter all characters  
7 oPfretshseElaNbTelEnRamfoer.2 seconds or more.  
If you label a disc with group settings,  
The track or disc is labeled.  
2 PturrenssgrMouEpNmUo. de on (page 28).  
To cancel labeling  
Press CANCEL in step 6.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Notes  
When the recording is stopped while labeling  
a track, a group, or a disc during recording, or  
when the recording moves on to the next track  
while labeling a track, the input at that point is  
entered automatically.  
“LP:” is automatically added at the beginning  
of the track name for tracks recorded in  
MDLP mode (page 26).  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the following item appears in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
When labeling a track  
“T: Name”  
When labeling a group  
“G: Name”  
When labeling a disc  
“D: Name”  
You cannot label or relabel the premastered  
disc or blank disc.  
The cursor flashes and the track,  
group, or disc is ready to be labeled.  
The disc is ready to be labeled.  
5 Press VOL + or VOL – repeatedly to  
select a letter and press ENTER.  
The selected letter stops flashing and  
the cursor moves to the next input  
position.  
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Relabeling recordings  
Registering tracks or  
groups as a new group  
(Group Setting)  
1 Insert a disc and do the following  
operations:  
To relabel a track  
Do the following procedure to register  
tracks or groups as a new group. The  
tracks or groups must, however, be  
sequential. If the desired tracks or groups  
are not consecutive, you must move them  
to make them consecutive before you can  
page 41). The operation of this function  
depends on whether group mode is on or  
off.  
When group mode is ON:  
Several groups are registered as one  
group.  
When group mode is OFF:  
Several tracks are registered as one  
group.  
Start playing a track you want to  
relabel, and change a track name  
during playback operation.  
To relabel a group  
Turn group mode on (page 28) and  
start playing or recording a track  
within the group you want to relabel,  
and change the group name while  
playing or recording operations.  
To relabel a disc  
If the disc is already recorded, follow  
the procedures from step 2 while the  
recorder is stopped.  
If you relabel a disc with group  
settings, turn group mode on  
The following section explains the  
operation when group mode is on.  
Group  
Group  
3 tFroalclko,wgrsoteupps, 5ortodi7sconfamLaeb. eling  
recordings” (page 38), and then keep  
pressing ENTER for 2 seconds or  
more.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
Making a new  
group with  
tracks 1 to 3.  
Making a new group  
with 2 groups.  
Notes  
Group  
Group  
You cannot relabel premastered MDs.  
The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track  
name of more than 200 letters that was created  
by another device.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
Registration of non-consecutive tracks  
is not possible (for example, track 3  
cannot be registered into a group with  
track 5 to 7).  
To cancel labeling  
Press CANCEL.  
Tracks always appear according to their  
order on the disc, not their order within  
the group (even when group mode is on)  
Insert a disc.  
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5 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the number or name of the desired  
last track flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
Control key  
(./>)  
The track number of the last track in  
the group (“END”) appears in the  
display.  
GROUP  
This selects the last track of the new  
group.  
group.  
MENU/ENTER  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
Notes  
2 MPrEesNsU.. or > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
In step 4, the first track must either be the first  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
When selecting the last track in step 5, make  
sure the track comes after the one selected in  
step 4. The last track must either be the last  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“G:Set” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
The track number of the first track  
(“STR”) appears in the display.  
To release a group  
setting  
Insert a disc with group settings.  
Control key  
(./>/x)  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the number or name of the desired  
first track flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
GROUP  
This selects the first track of the new  
group.  
Even when group mode is on, track  
numbers appear according to their  
order on the disc, not their order  
within the group.  
MENU/ENTER  
1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more  
2 tSoelteucrnt aognrgoruoputphmatoydoeu. want to  
release and check the contents (see  
40  
       
3 Press x.  
1 While playing the track you want to  
2 mProevsse,.pressoMr >ENUr.epeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
4 Press MENU.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
” and “T:Name” flashes in the  
display and the recorder plays the  
6 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“G:Rls” flashes in the display, and  
press ENTER.  
3 Pserleescste.d tracokr >repearteedpleya.tedly until  
“G:Rls?” and “ENTER” appear in the  
display.  
” and “T:Move” flashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
For the example above, “003 t” and  
t 003” appear alternately in the  
display.  
7 Press ENTER.  
The group setting of the selected  
group is released.  
4 Press . or > to select the  
destination track number.  
For the example above, “003 t”  
t 002” appear alternately in the  
display.  
Moving recorded tracks  
You can change the order of the recorded  
tracks.  
5 Press ENTER again.  
Example  
The track moves to the selected  
destination track.  
Move track C from the third to the second  
track.  
Before moving  
To cancel moving  
Press CANCEL in step 4.  
A
B
C
B
D
D
A
C
After moving  
Control key  
(./>)  
CANCEL  
MENU/ENTER  
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Moving a track to a  
different group  
Changing the order of a  
group on a disc (Group  
Move)  
Insert a disc with group settings  
Insert a disc with group settings  
Control key  
(./>)  
Control key  
(./>)  
GROUP/  
CANCEL  
GROUP/  
CANCEL  
MENU/ENTER  
MENU/ENTER  
1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.  
1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.  
” lights up in the display group  
” lights up in the display and  
2 mWohdileetpulranysinogn.the track you want to  
2 gWrohuilpemploadyeintgurantsraocnk. within a group  
3 mProevsse,.pressoMr >ENUr.epeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
whose order you want to change,  
3 pPrreessss M.ENUor. > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
The recorder plays the selected track  
repeatedly.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“G:Move” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“T:Move” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
You can now move the selected  
group.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the destination group flashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly to  
select the destination point on the  
disc, and then press ENTER.  
6 Press . or > repeatedly until  
the number of the destination track  
within the group flashes in the  
To cancel moving  
Press CANCEL in step 5.  
display, and then press ENTER.  
To cancel moving  
Press CANCEL in step 5.  
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Adding a track mark  
Erasing a track mark  
You can add track marks so that the part  
after the new track mark is counted as a  
new track. The track numbers will  
increase as follows:  
You cannot add a track mark on a track  
that has been checked-out from your  
computer.  
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:  
You cannot erase a track mark on a track  
that has been checked-out from your  
computer.  
1
2
3
4
Add a track mark  
1
2
3
4
Erase a track mark  
1
2
3
4
5
Track numbers increase  
1
2
3
Track numbers decrease  
T MARK  
Control key  
(.)  
X
T MARK  
1 While playing or pausing an MD,  
press T MARK on the recorder at the  
point you want to mark.  
1 While playing the track with the track  
mark you want to erase, press X to  
pause.  
“MK ON” appears in the display, and  
a track mark is added. The track  
number will increase by one.  
2 Find the track mark by pressing .  
slightly.  
To add track marks while  
recording (except while  
synchro-recording)  
Press T MARK on the recorder at the  
point you want to add a track mark.  
You can use Auto Time Stamp to add  
track marks automatically at specified  
intervals (except while digital recording)  
For example, to erase the third track  
mark, find the beginning of the third  
track. “00:00” appears in the display.  
“MK 003” appears in the display for  
3 2PrseescsoTndMs.ARK to erase the mark.  
“MK OFF” appears in the display.  
The track mark is erased and the two  
tracks are combined.  
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1 While playing the track you want to  
When you erase a track mark, name assigned to  
the mark is also erased.  
2 ePrraesses,.pressoMr >ENU.repeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
Notes  
When you erase a track mark between the two  
consecutive tracks that are registered into  
different groups while group mode is off, the  
second track is re-registered into the group  
containing the first track. In addition, if you  
combine a track that is registered to a group  
with a track that is not registered to a group  
(two consecutive tracks), the second track  
takes the same registration setting as the first  
track. However, when group mode is on, you  
can only combine tracks within the selected  
group.  
” and “T:Name” flash in the  
display, and the recorder plays the  
selected track repeatedly.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
” and “T:Ers” flash in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
“Erase?” and “ENTER” appear  
alternately in the display.  
You cannot erase track marks according to the  
system limitations. For details, see “System  
4 Press ENTER again.  
The track is erased and the next track  
starts to play. All the tracks after the  
one erased are automatically  
renumbered.  
Erasing tracks  
Note  
You can not erase tracks that have been checked  
out from your computer. You can not erase a  
group or an entire disc if it contains a checked-  
out track. In this case, check in the track or  
tracks to SonicStage.  
To erase a part of a track  
Add track marks at the beginning and the  
end of the part you want to erase  
(page 43), then erase the part.  
To cancel erasing  
Press CANCEL in step 3.  
Control key  
(./>)  
To erase the whole disc  
You can quickly erase all the tracks and  
data of the MD 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.  
GROUP/  
CANCEL  
1 Play the disc you want to erase to  
MENU/ENTER  
2 cPhreescskxthetocsotnotpe.nts.  
To erase a track  
3 While the recorder is stopped, press  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Make sure of the track you are  
erasing.  
MENU.  
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4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
6 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“G:Ers” flash in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
” and “D:Name” flash in the  
“Erase?” and “ENTER” appear  
display.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly until  
7 PalrteesrsnaEtNelTyEinRthageadiins.play.  
” and “D:Ers” flash in the  
The group is erased.  
display, and then press ENTER.  
“Erase?” and “ENTER” appear  
alternately in the display.  
To cancel erasing  
Press CANCEL in step 6.  
6 Press ENTER again.  
“Edit” flashes in the display, and all  
the tracks will be erased.  
When erasing is complete, “BLANK”  
appears in the display.  
To cancel erasing  
Press CANCEL in step 5.  
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.  
Insert a disc with group settings.  
1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.  
” lights up in the display and  
2 gSreoleucptma ogdroeutpurynosuown.ant to erase  
3 cPhreescskxthetocsotnotpe.nts.  
4 While the recorder is stopped, press  
5 MPrEesNsU.. or > repeatedly until  
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
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Other Operations  
Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS)  
Turning off the beep  
sound  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps down the  
maximum volume to protect your ears.  
You can turn off the beep sound.  
Control key  
(./>)  
Control key  
(./>)  
MENU/ENTER  
MENU/ENTER  
1 Press MENU.  
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“BEEP” flashes in the display and  
then press ENTER.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
AVLS” flashes in the display, and  
then press ENTER again.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“OFF” flashes in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“ON” flashes in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
To turn on the beep sound  
Select “ON” in step 4.  
When you try to turn the volume too  
high, “AVLS” flashes in the display.  
The volume is kept to a moderate  
level.  
To cancel AVLS  
Select “OFF” in step 4.  
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Locking the controls  
(HOLD)  
To prevent the buttons from being  
accidentally operated when you carry the  
recorder, use this function.  
HOLD  
1 Move HOLD in the direction of the  
..  
To unlock the controls  
Move HOLD in the opposite direction of  
the arrow to unlock the controls.  
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Power sources  
You can use the recorder on house current or LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not  
supplied).  
It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time.  
Battery life1)  
(Unit: Approx. hours) (JEITA2))  
LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery3)  
Recording4)  
Normal  
LP2  
LP4  
9
13  
16  
Playback  
40  
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1) The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature of the location, and  
varieties of batteries.  
2) Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
3) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).  
4) To prevent interrupted recording due to drained battery, use new battey for recording operations.  
When to replace the battery  
When the dry battery is weak, flashing r or “LoBATT” appears in the display. Replace  
the dry battery.  
Note that the battery level indicated by the battery indication is only approximate and  
varies with the recorder condition.  
Notes  
Stop the recorder before replacing battery.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor.  
If the recorder will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall  
outlet.  
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Additional information  
For use in your house: Use the AC power  
adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not  
use any other AC power adaptor since it may  
cause the recorder to malfunction.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN  
3V jack.  
Polarity of the  
plug  
Keep the terminals on the recorder away from  
metallic objects or surfaces. Such contact may  
short-circuit the terminals and cause  
dangerous heat generation.  
The recorder is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
recorder itself has been turned off.  
If you are not going to use this recorder for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the power  
supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, or car  
battery cord). To remove the AC power  
adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor  
plug itself; never pull the cord.  
On water resistance  
Before opening or closing the buckle, be sure  
to wipe off water, dust or sand on the exterior  
of the unit. (The unit is not water-resistant  
with the upper lid open.)  
Since water in the headphones/earphones jack,  
the USB connecting jack, LINE IN  
On heat build-up  
Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used  
for an extended period of time. In this case,  
leave the recorder turned off until it cools down.  
(OPTICAL) jack, or DC IN 3V jack may  
cause rust, cover them with the attached  
rubber caps when the jacks are not in use.  
Since the unit is airtight, you may not be able  
to open disc lid because of sudden change in  
air pressure inside the unit, which happens  
after being transported on a plane or moving  
from a warm place to a cold place. To open the  
lid in this case, pull off the rubber cap that  
covers the DC IN 3V jack, and then open the  
lid. After you open the lid, make sure to cover  
the jack with rubber cap again.  
The supplied headphones/earphones are not  
meant to be immersed in water or come in  
continuous contact with water. If they are  
accidentally dropped into water or get wet, dry  
them with a soft cloth. Never use an electric  
hair dryer.  
On installation  
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. Heat  
build-up in the recorder may cause  
malfunction or damage.  
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.  
If the unit or the headphones/earphones are  
immersed in salt water, be sure to wash them  
in non-running fresh water. Never wash them  
under running water, and never use soap or  
detergent.  
Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will  
prevent the lid from closing tightly, and water  
may leak in. Brush off the dust once in a  
while.  
We recommend the packing to be changed  
every year. Change the packing at an  
authorized Sony Service Facility.  
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.  
On power sources  
Use house current, LR6 (size AA) battery.  
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If a battery leak should develop, carefully and  
thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the  
battery compartment before inserting new  
ones.  
Caring for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will  
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be  
considerate of the people around you.  
On the MiniDisc cartridge  
Note 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.  
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 MD label only in the  
space designated for it on the disc. Do not  
stick it on any other disc surface.  
To protect a recorded MD  
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at  
the side of the MD. In this position, the MD  
cannot be recorded or edited. To record again,  
slide the tab back so the tab is visible.  
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.  
Tab  
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to  
remove dirt.  
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from  
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc  
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an  
MD.  
Recordedmaterial  
is protected.  
Back of the MD  
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.  
Recordedmaterial  
is not protected.  
Notes 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.  
Do not carry or store the dry battery with  
metallic objects such as coins, key rings, or  
necklaces. This may cause a short-circuit and  
the generation of heat.  
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Note on maintenance  
Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton  
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.  
Terminals  
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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System limitations  
The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in  
cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note,  
however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system  
itself and not to mechanical causes.  
Symptom  
Cause  
“TrFULL” appears even  
When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc,  
before the disc has reached “TrFULL” appears regardless of the total recorded time.  
the maximum recording More than 254 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc. To  
time (60, 74, or 80 minutes). continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
“TrFULL” appears even Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragmentation  
before the disc has reached and scattering of data. Although those scattered data can  
the maximum track number be read, each fragment is counted as a track. In this case,  
or recording time.  
the number of tracks may reach 254 and further recording  
is not possible. To continue recording, erase unnecessary  
tracks.  
Track marks cannot be  
erased.  
The remaining recording  
time does not increase even  
after erasing numerous short  
tracks.  
When the data of a track is fragmented, the track mark of a  
fragment under 12 seconds long (recorded in stereo), 24  
seconds long (recorded in monaural or LP2 mode), or 48  
seconds long (recorded in LP4 mode) cannot be erased.  
You cannot combine a track recorded in different  
recording mode, 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.  
Tracks of under 12 seconds, 24 seconds, or 48 seconds in  
length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to  
an increase in the recording time.  
The total recorded time and Normally, recording is done in minimum units of  
the remaining time on the  
disc may not total the  
maximum recording time  
(60, 74, or 80 minutes).  
approximately 2 seconds (in stereo), 4 seconds (in  
monaural or LP2 mode), or 8 seconds (in LP4 mode).  
When recording is stopped, the last unit of recording  
always uses this unit of 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds  
even if the actual recording is shorter. Likewise, when  
recording is restarted after the stop, the recorder will  
automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2 seconds,  
4 seconds, or 8 seconds before the next recording. (This is  
to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever  
a new recording is started). Therefore, the actual recording  
time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a  
maximum of 6 seconds, 12 seconds, or 24 seconds.  
The edited tracks may  
exhibit sound dropout  
during search operations.  
The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while  
searching because the tracks are played in higher speed  
than normal playback.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
The playing time of a  
checked-out track is  
different from the time that  
appears on your computer  
monitor.  
This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the  
recorder and the computer.  
You cannot check out tracks The minimum recordable time on the disc is normally 2  
seconds in stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8  
seconds in LP4 stereo mode. When you check-out a track  
from your computer the recorder needs 2 seconds (4 or 8  
seconds)-space for one track even though the track is  
under 2 seconds (4 or 8 seconds) length. Also the recorder  
inserts 2 seconds (4 or 8 seconds)-space between tracks  
when checking out in order not to erase the previously  
recorded track or not to be erased by recorded over. For  
this reason, the recorder needs 6 seconds (12 or 24  
seconds) longer time for a track so that as a result, the  
recordable time of the disc become 6 seconds (12 or 24  
seconds) shorter than the maximum recordable time of the  
disc when checking out.  
that will fill up the  
remaining recording time on  
the disc. (For example, you  
cannot check-out tracks that  
total 160 minutes to an 80-  
minute disc in LP2 stereo  
mode.)  
You cannot erase a track  
checked out from your  
computer.  
To erase a track that has been checked out from your  
computer, check it back in first, and then erase it using the  
SonicStage software.  
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Troubleshooting  
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer. Refer to “Messages” (page 62) as well.  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The recorder does  
not work or works  
poorly.  
• Audio sources may not be securely connected.  
, Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again  
(pages 18, 25).  
• 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 16, 47).  
• The lid is not firmly closed.  
, Close the lid until it clicks.  
• 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 (“LoBATT” flashes or nothing appears).  
, Replace the dry battery with the new one (page 15), or  
connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the recorder.  
• The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly.  
, Insert the battery correctly (page 15).  
You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating  
quickly.  
, Wait until the indication rotates slowly.  
• When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you did not  
use the AC power adaptor or did not disable the anti-skip  
function such as ESP (page 20).  
• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an  
attenuator.  
, Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 25).  
• The AC power adaptor was unplugged during recording or a  
power outage occurred.  
• 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.  
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.  
3 Connect the power source.  
• 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.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The recorder does  
not work or works  
poorly.  
• The disc is record-protected (“SAVED” appears).  
, Slide the tab (page 50).  
• Recording level is too small to record (when recording  
manually).  
, Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level.  
• A Premastered MD is inserted (“PbONLY” appears) when  
recording.  
, Insert a recordable MD  
You tried to turn group mode on while setting the program.  
, Turn group mode on before setting the program.  
The recorder  
overwrites existing  
materials when  
record.  
• The record starting-position setting (“R-Posi”) is set to  
“FrHere”.  
, Set “R-Posi” setting to “Fr End”.  
The recorder does  
not work while  
connected to the  
computer.  
• The computer does not recognize the recorder.  
, Verify that the recorder is correctly connected.  
, Install the driver correctly into your computer.  
, Install the SonicStage software into your computer first, and  
then connect the recorder.  
“No SIG” appears in • There is no digital signal from the portable CD player.  
the display when  
recording from a  
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 20).  
There is no recording • The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage  
on the MD after a  
occurred during recording.  
recording operation.  
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.  
• The lid is not firmly closed.  
, Close the lid until it clicks. Then pull the OPEN switch to  
open the lid.  
No sound comes  
through the  
headphones/  
earphones.  
• The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected.  
, Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to i.  
Volume is too low.  
, Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–.  
• The plug is dirty.  
, Clean the plug.  
Volume cannot be  
turned up.  
AVLS is on.  
, Set AVLS to “OFF” (page 46).  
An MD is not played • Playback mode is changed.  
normally.  
, Change to the normal play.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
An MD is not played • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
from the first track.  
, Press N for 2 seconds or more to start playing.  
• Group mode is turned on.  
, Turn group mode off and play from the first track (press N  
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 track under one second long.  
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.  
Cannot find the track You pressed X after pressing . or >.  
marks.  
, Press X before pressing . or >.  
The disc cannot edit • The component does not support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo.  
on other component.  
, Edit on other component that support LP2 stereo or LP4  
stereo.  
Momentary noise is • Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in  
heard.  
LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare  
occasions with certain sound sources.  
, Record in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode.  
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.  
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List of menus  
Menu functions  
Press MENU, and press . or >.  
Menu on the Functions  
recorder1)  
EDIT  
Selecting editing operations (labeling, erasing tracks, discs, or groups,  
etc.) (page 38 to 42, 44 and 45).  
DISP  
Displaying elapsed playing time, remaining playing time, etc. (page 32  
and 36).  
P-MODE  
RecVol  
Selecting play mode (repeat play, shuffle play, etc.) (page 34).  
Selecting the automatic or manual recording level adjustment (page 31).  
R-MODE  
Selecting recording mode (SP stereo, LP2 stereo, LP4 stereo, or  
monaural) (page 26).  
BASS  
Selecting “BASS 1” or “BASS 2” (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) (page 35).  
Selecting the Auto Time Mark setting (page 30).  
TimeMk  
SYNC-R  
OPTION  
Selecting “ON” or “OFF” of synchro recording (page 19).  
AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) — Selecting “ON” or  
“OFF” (page 46).  
• BEEP — Selecting “ON” or “OFF” (page 46).  
• R-Posi — Selecting the start point when recording (page 29).  
• LPStmp — Selecting “ON” (“LP:” will be added at the beginning of  
the track name) or “OFF” (page 26).  
1) The menu items that can be selected vary according to the on/off status of group mode or the operating  
status of the recorder.  
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Tables of Menus  
The menus provided on the recorder for each operating status are shown on this and the  
following pages. Each chart shows the various menus and the menu items that can be  
selected at each menu level. See “List of menus” (page 57) for details on menu operations.  
Menus and menu items toggle in the display.  
Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is stopped  
EDIT  
G:Ers2)  
D:Ers  
D:Name  
G:Set  
G:Rls1)  
DISP  
LapTim  
Normal  
RecRem  
AllRep  
GP Rem2)  
AllRem  
Shuf.R  
P-MODE  
1 Rep  
R-MODE  
BASS  
SP  
LP2  
LP4  
MONO  
, : Pressing ENTER  
h : Pressing . or >.  
OFF  
BASS 1  
BASS 2  
continued to the next page  
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continued from the previous page  
, : Pressing ENTER  
h : Pressing . or >.  
SYNC-R  
OPTION  
OFF  
ON  
AVLS  
BEEP  
R-Posi3)  
LPStmp  
OFF  
ON  
FrHere  
Fr End  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
1) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is selected.  
2) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode.  
3) Selectable only when group mode is turned off.  
Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation.  
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Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing  
EDIT  
T:Name  
G:Name1)  
G:Move1)  
T:Ers  
T:Move  
DISP  
LapTim  
Normal  
1 Rem  
AllRep  
GP Rem2)  
AllRem  
Shuf.R  
P-MODE  
1 Rep  
BASS  
OFF  
BASS 1  
BASS 2  
BEEP  
, : Pressing ENTER  
h : Pressing . or >.  
OPTION  
AVLS  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
1) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is selected.  
2) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode.  
Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation.  
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Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is recording  
EDIT  
T:Name  
LapTim  
Auto  
G:Name1)  
RecRem  
Manual  
LP2  
D:Name  
DISP  
RecVol2)  
R-MODE2)  
SP  
LP4  
MONO  
BASS  
OFF  
OFF  
BASS 1  
5 min  
ON  
BASS 2  
10 min  
TimeMK  
SYNC-R  
OPTION  
15 min  
OFF  
, : Pressing ENTER  
h : Pressing . or >.  
AVLS  
OFF  
ON  
1) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode.  
2) Appears only when the recorder is in standby mode.  
Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation.  
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Messages  
If the following messages flash in the display window, check the messages below.  
Error message Meaning/Remedy  
BLANK  
BUSY  
• An MD with no recording on it is inserted.  
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).  
Saving  
• The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory  
to the disc.  
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to  
any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
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.  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Reinsert the disc.  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Insert another disc.  
, If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 44).  
FULL  
• The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds (stereo), 24  
seconds (LP2 stereo or monaural), 36 seconds (LP4 stereo), or less.  
, Replace the disc.  
HiDCin  
Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power  
adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used).  
, Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car  
battery cord.  
HOLD  
• The recorder is locked.  
, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 16,  
47).  
LoBATT  
• Battery is weak.  
, Replace the dry battery (page 15).  
MEMORY  
You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives  
continuous vibration.  
, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.  
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Error message Meaning/Remedy  
FULL  
You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track or disc.  
You tried to enter a total of more than 1,700 letters for track or disc  
names.  
, Enter a shorter name for the track, group, or disc (page 37), or set  
the “LPStmp” setting to “OFF” so that “LP:” is not added at the  
beginning of the track name (page 26).  
NoCOPY  
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 25).  
NoDISC  
No SIG  
You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.  
, Insert an MD.  
• The recorder could not detect digital input signals.  
, Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 18).  
PbONLY  
You tried to record or edit on a pre mastered MD (Pb stands for  
“playback”).  
, Insert a recordable MD.  
SAVED  
SORRY  
You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record-protect  
position.  
, Slide the tab back (page 50).  
You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track.  
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 press X or T MARK during synchro-recording.  
You tried to turn on the group function while programming.  
, Turn the group function on before programming.  
TEMP  
Edit  
• Heat has built up in the recorder.  
, Let the recorder cool down.  
• The MD player is recording 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.  
TrFULL  
TrPROT  
• Track number 254 has been reached.  
, Erase unnecessary tracks (page 44).  
You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing.  
, Record or edit on other tracks.  
You tried to edit a track that has been checked out from a computer.  
, Check the track back in to the computer and then edit.  
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General  
Power requirements  
Specifications  
Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC  
IN 3 V jack:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada,  
Mexico, and Taiwan)  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Models for continental  
Europe and Chili)  
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for Australia)  
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for China)  
230 V AC, 50 Hz (Models for U.K. and  
Hong Kong)  
MD Recorder  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs MQW  
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  
When using MDW-80  
Maximum 160 min. in monaural  
Maximum 320 min. in stereo  
Revolutions  
Approx. 380 rpm to 2,700 rpm (CLV)  
Error correction  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
220 V AC, 60 Hz (Model for Korea)  
100 - 120 V/220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
(Other models)  
The recorder:  
LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not supplied)  
Battery operation time  
Dimensions  
Approx. 97.3 × 40 × 104 mm (w/h/d) (37/8 ×  
15/8 × 41/8 in.) (including projects parts and  
controls)  
Mass  
Approx. 215 g (7.6 oz) the main unit only  
Sampling rate converter  
Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
Coding  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic  
Coding)  
ATRAC3 — LP2/LP4  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Modulation system  
Optional accessories  
Optical Cable  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)  
Number of channels  
2 stereo channels  
1 monaural channel  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB  
Wow and Flutter  
Below measurable limit  
Inputs  
POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-DA12SP  
Stereo Headphones/earphones*  
MDR-EX70LP, MDR-G72LP, MDR-A34L  
(except for customers in France)  
MDR-E808LP (for customers in France)  
Active Speakers SRS-Z500  
Recordable MDs MDW-series  
Line in: stereo mini-jack, minimum input level  
49 mV  
Optical (Digital) in: optical (digital) mini-jack  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
Outputs  
i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level  
5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm  
When using the optional headphones, use  
only headphones/earphones with stereo  
mini plugs. You cannot use headphones/  
earphones with micro plugs.  
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Explanations  
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  
to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording in analog (Analog Recording)”  
(page 25) to record using analog (line) input.  
Difference Digital (optical) input  
Analog (line) input  
Connectable Equipment with an digital (optical)  
Equipment with an analog (line)  
output jack (Cassette deck, radio,  
record player, etc.)  
source  
output jack (CD player, DVD player,  
etc.)  
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an  
optical-mini plug) (page 25)  
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs  
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 25)  
Signal from Digital  
the source  
Analog  
Even when a digital source (such  
as a CD) is connected, the signal  
sent to the recorder is analog.  
Track  
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 66) or low-level  
segment.  
marks1)  
• after more than 2 seconds of no  
sound (page 66) or low-level segment  
(with a sound source other than a CD  
or an MD).  
• when the recorder is paused  
while recording.  
• 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. (“Erasing a track mark”, page 43).  
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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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)).  
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 MD 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 MD  
Digital recording  
No  
digital  
recording  
Home-  
recorded  
MD  
Recordable  
MD  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
MD  
Recordable  
MD  
Restrictions on the editing of tracks checked out from your  
computer  
This unit was designed so that editing functions (i.e., erasing tracks, adding track marks, and  
erasing track marks) do not function for tracks that have been checked out from your computer.  
This is to prevent the loss of check-in authorization by the checked-out tracks. To edit these  
tracks, first check them back 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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Recording audio data to  
your computer  
You can record audio data to your computer from  
sources such as audio CDs and the Internet (page 76).  
Audio CDs  
Internet  
On the computer  
Listening  
You can listen to an audio CD in the CD-  
ROM drive of your computer, or audio  
data in the hard disk drive (page 83).  
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What is a Net MD?  
Net MD is a standard that enables the transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc  
device. To use this Net MD with your computer requires a software application called  
“SonicStage”.  
SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in the computer and  
functions for playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and  
transferring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer. It is an  
integrated software application with a variety of functions for enjoying music.  
Transferring audio data to  
the Net MD  
You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD  
To a Net MD  
Creating a music  
library  
Editing  
You can easily edit audio data or add  
labels from the keyboard (page 79).  
You can create a music library of your  
favorite songs on your computer.  
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Basic Operations  
Basic operational flow using the Net MD  
The following is the basic steps that you will take following the purchase of your recorder.  
Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for use of your recorder as  
a Net MD. Do the following steps, and refer to the indicated pages for details.  
1 Providing the required system  
environment.  
2 Installing the software onto your  
computer.  
3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer.  
4 Storing audio data to your computer.  
In this manual, recording from an audio CD is explained.  
5 Transferring audio data from your  
computer to an MD (Check-out).  
6 Listening to an MD.  
You can listen to audio data that have been checked out from your computer to your Net  
MD.  
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Providing the required system environment  
System requirements  
The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software  
for the Net MD.  
Computer  
IBM PC/AT or Compatible  
• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher  
is recommended.)  
• Hard disk drive space1): 120 MB or more  
• RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)  
Others  
• CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)  
• Sound Board  
• USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1))  
Operating  
System  
Factory installed:  
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows  
Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second  
Edition  
Display  
Others  
High Color (16bit) or greater, 800 × 480 dots or more (800 × 600 dots  
or more is recommended)  
• Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services  
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing  
WMA files  
1)  
See page 89 for details.  
This software is not supported by the following environments:  
Macintosh  
Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional  
Windows 2000 versions other than Professional  
Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition  
Windows NT  
Windows 95  
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  
Notes  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.  
We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all  
computers.  
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Installing the software onto your computer  
This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver.1.5 software supplied with your  
Net MD.  
Before installing the software  
1 Make sure to note the following before installing the software.  
Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before the installation!  
The SonicStage software may not correctly load or operate if the dedicated USB  
cable is connected to your computer during the installation.  
Close all other Windows applications before starting the installation!  
Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demand large  
amounts of system resources.  
2 Depending on the following operating system or software already installed  
on your computer, refer to the reference pages before installing the  
software.  
Windows XP  
• To install this software, you must log on with a  
user name with “Computer Administrator”.  
• If you perform the “System Restore” function in  
the Windows “System Tools” menu, the tracks  
managed by SonicStage may become corrupted  
and rendered unplayable.  
Windows Millennium Edition  
• If you perform the “System Restore” function of  
the Windows “System Tools” menu, the tracks  
managed by SonicStage may become corrupted  
and rendered unplayable.  
Windows 2000  
You must log on as “Administrator” before  
installing the software.  
OpenMG Jukebox,  
SonicStage, or SonicStage  
Premium  
• Depending on the version of your software, the  
existing software may be overwritten by the new  
version or it may co-exist with SonicStage  
Ver.1.5. As the installation process will depend  
on the version, see the reference page for details.  
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Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5  
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.  
2 Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of  
your computer.  
The setup program starts up automatically  
and the SonicStage Ver.1.5 installation  
window appears.  
3 Click to select [SonicStage 1.5].  
To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net  
MD driver.  
Click [SonicStage 1.5]  
When installing SonicStage for  
the first time  
When SonicStage, SonicStage  
Premium, or OpenMG Jukebox  
is installed on the computer  
continued  
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4 Follow the displayed instructions.  
Read the instructions carefully.  
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes,  
depending on your system environment  
5 After the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart the computer.  
Make sure to restart your computer only after  
the installation has completed.  
Was the installation successful?  
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting” (page 92).  
Notes  
Do not delete, move, or edit any of the installed folders using Explorer or any other application. Doing  
so could cause the SonicStage database to become unstable or corrupted.  
While the installation is still in progress, do not interrupt the operation or take the CD-ROM out of the  
CD-ROM drive. Doing so may render it impossible to install the software thereafter.  
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Connecting the Net MD to your computer  
After the software installation is completed, connect the Net MD to your computer.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the Net MD as well.  
1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD.  
2 Make the power source and the dedicated USB cable connections with the Net  
MD and the computer.  
AC  
power  
adaptor  
To the USB jack/  
dedicated jack  
To the USB  
connecting  
terminal  
Net MD  
devices*  
Dedicated  
USB cable  
To the DC IN  
jack  
Computer  
* If a cradle is supplied with your Net MD, connect the dedicated USB cable to the  
USB cradle and place the Net MD onto the USB cradle.  
3 Check the connections.  
When the connections have been properly  
made, “PCppMD”* appears in the display of  
the Net MD.  
*Depending on the device, “Net MD” may be  
displayed.  
Notes  
When using the Net MD connected to your computer, it is recommended that you run the recorder  
from an AC outlet. If you use a battery to run the Net MD, be sure to use a new dry cell or a fully  
charged rechargeable battery. We do not assure the results should there be a mis-operation, check-out  
failure, or destruction of audio data caused by insufficient battery power.  
When using the Net MD with the cradle, place the cradle on a stable surface so that the dedicated USB  
cable does not become detached.  
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Storing audio data to your computer  
This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to the hard disk  
drive of your computer.  
The procedure in this section is used to record all tracks on an audio CD. To record only  
specific tracks from a CD, or from other sound sources, see the online help for details  
Note  
The system may malfunction if your computer changes to system suspend or hibernation mode while  
the software is playing, recording, or connecting to an external device or media* such as a Net MD.  
Make sure to disable any changes to suspend or hibernation mode. See page 89 for details.  
For this software, the word “MD” refers to the built-in MD slot on the computer, and “Device/  
Media” to a Net MD that is externally connected over a USB cable.  
Starting SonicStage  
Do one of the following:  
Double click  
([SonicStage] icon) on the computer.  
Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage].  
[All Programs] in the case of Windows XP  
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.  
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Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive  
In SonicStage Ver.1.5, the hard disk drive is called the “Music Drive”. The Music Drive  
manages all audio data stored by SonicStage.  
1 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your  
computer.  
The CD window appears in the display.  
Note  
When you record an audio CD from your CD-ROM drive for  
the first time, the “CD Drive Optimization” dialog box  
appears when you insert the audio CD. Clicking [Start]  
initiates a check of the CD-ROM drive to verify that the CD-  
ROM drive is able to perform the recording properly.  
2 Click  
.
The recording navigation window* appears in the  
display.  
The recording navigation window makes it easy to make a  
recording. Simply by doing 1, 2 and 3 in the next step,  
you can select the audio source in the left panel and the  
recording destination in the right panel.  
3 Select  
(CD) for [1 Sources] and  
(Music Drive) for [2 Targets],  
then click 3  
[Jump to Record Window].  
The display changes to the recording window.  
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4 Click  
select the recording mode.  
in the middle of the recording window and  
When recording data in LP2 mode:  
select ATRAC3 132kbps  
When recording data in LP4 mode:  
select ATRAC3 66kbps  
Click here  
5 If the list panel is not displayed, click  
.
List panels appear under the recording window. The  
contents of the audio CD appear in the left list panel.  
6 Click  
[Record All].  
Recording starts.  
Upon completion, recorded tracks appear in the right list panel.  
To stop recording  
Click  
([Stop]).  
To resume recording, click  
. When recording is resumed, it starts from the beginning  
of the track that was last stopped.  
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Labeling audio data  
After recording has completed, you can label the audio data in the Music Drive. Once  
audio data in the Music Drive is labeled, the label information will be transferred to a disc  
along with the audio data, allowing you to view the data on your Net MD.  
1 Start up SonicStage (page 76) and click  
(Music Drive).  
“All Playlists” appears and all the albums stored on the  
Music Drive appear in the Music Drive window.  
2 Double click the desired album name.  
A list of the audio files in that album appears.  
3 Click  
in the lower right part of the display.  
The editing panel appears in the display.  
4 Select an item by clicking [Title], [Album], [Artist], or [Genre], and then  
right-click and select [Rename].  
You can also click [V] at [Album] or [Artist] to display a dropdown list, and then select  
an item from the list.  
5 When the track title is highlighted, enter the text data from the keyboard.  
z
You can also import names from a database with the  
albums. See the online help for details (page 84).  
([CD Info]) button for use in labeling tracks or  
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Transferring audio data from your computer to the  
Net MD (Check-out)  
Audio data stored on the Music Drive can be transferred to your Net MD. This process is  
called “Check-out”. The number of times a track can be checked out is restricted in this  
software for the protection of copyrights (page 98).  
Playlist  
Checking out audio files to the Net MD  
This section explains how to check out all audio files in a playlist*.  
A playlist is a container that allows the stored audio files in the Music Drive to be classified by  
genre, artist, etc.  
1 Click  
to display the recording navigation window.  
2 Select  
(Music Drive) for [1 Sources] and  
(Device/Media) for [2  
Targets], then click 3  
([Jump to Record Window]).  
The display changes to the recording window.  
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3 Click  
recording mode (page 78).  
in the middle of the display and select the  
Standard transfer mode: Data are transferred in the format of the original files.  
Maximum available transfer space: All data are transferred in LP4 mode.  
SP transfer mode: All data are converted and transferred in normal stereo mode. Select  
this mode if you listen to checked-out data on equipment that does not support  
MDLP mode.  
4 If the list panel is not displayed, click  
.
A playlist appears in the display.  
5 Confirm that the audio files you are about to check out are okay for checking  
out.  
The music notations beside the track number in the left  
panel of the list represent the number of times the file  
can be checked out (e.g.  
out three more times). If  
= the track can be checked  
appears beside the track  
number, the file cannot be checked out.  
6 Click  
[Check-Out All].  
Checking out of the files starts.  
All files in the playlist are checked out to the connected Net MD.  
To cancel a check-out  
Click  
([Stop]).  
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Notes  
Once a check-out (or check-in) has started, do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable or power  
source until the check-out operation has completed. These actions may damage the data or cause the  
system to malfunction.  
Make sure not to bump the Net MD after check-out has started. If you do, the contents of the  
recording may not be stored correctly.  
Due to the limitations of the MD system, you may not be able to record the full amount of remaining  
recording time.  
Due to the limitations of the MD system, a maximum of about 1,700 characters can be stored for disc  
name, group names and track names on the disc. Take note of this fact when checking out a large  
number of tracks.  
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Listening to an MD  
You can listen to an MD on the Net MD while it is connected to your computer. When  
disconnected from your computer, the Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc  
device.  
For details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operations” section.  
Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the  
computer  
If you listen to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer, be sure to listen with  
the Net MD itself (connecting to the headphones/earphones, speakers, etc.). The MD sound  
cannot be heard from headphones/earphones that are connected to the computer.  
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the  
computer  
Listen to the MD after disconnecting the dedicated USB cable from the computer and the  
Net MD.  
Notes  
Generally, you cannot erase or divide/combine checked-out audio files. If you want to edit such files,  
check them back in first. Checked-out files can be edited on some MD devices; however, erasing a track  
will decrease the number of times the file can be checked out, and dividing or combining tracks will  
render the file impossible to check back into the computer (page 96).  
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Advanced operations  
Using other functions!  
Using the SonicStage online help  
This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStage software. However, the  
software has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations, such  
as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and  
playing in various play modes. For information and details on the various menus and  
operations, go to the online help.  
To display online help  
Click  
(help) while the SonicStage  
software is running.  
z
You can display the online help by selecting the following:  
[Start]–[Programs]*–[SonicStage]–[SonicStage Help]  
[All Programs] in the case of Windows XP.  
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Viewing online help  
The Tabs  
The right side frame  
The left side frame  
Let’s find out how to use the online help first. An explanation on the use of the online help  
can also be found in the online help.  
1 Double click [Overview] in the left-hand frame.  
2 Click [About this Help file].  
The explanation will appear in the right-hand frame.  
3 Read the text.  
Scroll the display if necessary.  
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.  
Note  
In the online help, “Device/Media’ is the  
general term for external devices such as Net  
MDs, Network Walkmans (i.e., portable IC  
audio players or portable “Memory Stick”  
audio players), and MusicClips.  
Device/Media  
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Other information  
Settings and Precautions  
Settings according to OS  
The settings and precautions will differ according to the operating system being used.  
Check the items that apply to your system.  
For Windows XP users  
Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP  
To install this software, you must log on with a user name with “Computer  
Administrator”* as an attribute.  
You must log on with the user name “Administrators” or “Power Users” to use the  
SonicStage software.  
Both edition of Windows XP (Home/Professional) can be used.  
The NTFS format of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (factory  
installed) can be used only with the standard (factory) settings.  
To check whether the user name has the attribute of “Computer Administrator”  
Go to [Start]- [Control Panel]-[User Account], and then check the user name displayed on the  
window.  
When using SonicStage under Windows XP  
If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed  
by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable.  
Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files  
and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.  
For details about backup procedures, refer to online help.  
Note  
Restoring backup data requires access to the Internet. If an audio file becomes unplayable after  
restoring the system, an error dialog box may appear. If this occurs, do as instructed by the message.  
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For Windows Millennium Edition users  
When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition  
If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed  
by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable.  
Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files  
and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.  
For details about backup procedures, refer to online help.  
Note  
Restoring backup data requires access to the Internet. If an audio file becomes unplayable after  
restoring the system, an error dialog box may appear. If this occurs, do as instructed by the message.  
For Windows 2000 users  
Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows 2000  
You must log on as “Administrator” to install the SonicStage software.  
You must log on with the user name “Administrators” or “Power Users” to use the  
SonicStage software.  
Of the Windows 2000 versions, SonicStage is supported only by Windows 2000  
Professional.  
The NTFS format of Windows 2000 Professional (factory installed) can be used only  
with the standard (factory) settings.  
For Windows 98 Second Edition users  
Importing MP3 files to the computer or playing WAV files on the computer  
Microsoft Media Player version 7.0 or higher is required for importing MP3 files or  
playing WAV files. Users of earlier versions can download the most recent version from the  
Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com/).  
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For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage  
Premium installed on their computer  
Note  
Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computer.  
If tracks have been checked out from OpenMG Jukebox, an earlier version of SonicStage,  
or SonicStage Premium, it may not be possible to check those tracks back in with  
SonicStage Ver.1.5. It is recommended to check in the tracks before installing SonicStage  
Ver.1.5.  
Check the following contents before installing SonicStage Ver.1.5.  
The installation items and procedure will vary depending on the software installed on your  
computer.  
Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed  
Installed Version  
What to do  
Ver.1.0~2.1  
Install SonicStage 1.5. OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 is  
automatically uninstalled and replaced.1)  
Ver.2.2  
OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 and SonicStage Ver.1.5 can co-  
exist in the computer.  
If you install SonicStage Ver.1.5, then OpenMG Jukebox  
Ver.2.2 will be automatically upgraded to the latest version.  
1)  
Audio files recorded with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 are automatically converted to SonicStage  
Ver.1.5 files. For safety sake, it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back-up  
tool before doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver.1.5.  
Users with an earlier version of SonicStage installed  
Installed Version  
What to do  
Ver.1.0~1.5  
Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. The earlier version is  
automatically uninstalled and replaced.1)  
1)  
Audio files recorded with SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.5 are automatically converted to SonicStage Ver.1.5  
files. For safety sake, it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back-up tool before  
doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver.1.5.  
Users with a SonicStage Premium installed  
Installed Version  
What to do  
SonicStage Premium  
Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. SonicStage Ver.1.5 and  
SonicStage Premium can co-exist in the computer.  
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Precautions on the co-existence of SonicStage Ver. 1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox  
Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium  
Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is not displayed in the task tray. If it is, the Net MD may  
not be recognized by your computer.  
Audio data recorded on the computer are stored in a common file and used by both applications.  
Therefore, if you delete an audio file (e.g., one album) in one application, it will be deleted in the other  
software as well.  
Precaution on using a computer on which OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or  
SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2 is installed  
Make sure not to replace SonicStage Ver.1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or SonicStage Ver.1.0-  
1.2., as all audio data in the Music Drive may be lost. If you begin the installation of OpenMG Jukebox  
Ver.1.0-2.1 or SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2 by mistake, stop the installation immediately.  
Note on hard disk drive space  
120 MB or more free space on the hard disk drive is required. If your computer does not  
have enough space, the software will not be properly installed. The required free space  
differs according to the version of your Windows OS, or the amount of audio files that you  
handle.  
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode  
If the computer changes to system suspend/hibernation mode during the recording of a  
CD or the checking in/out of a data file, the audio data may be lost or the computer may  
not wake up properly. The computer suspend/hibernation function should therefore be  
turned off.  
If you change the media while the computer is in system suspend/hibernation mode,  
audio data may be lost after the computer wakes up.  
If the computer changes to system suspend/hibernation mode, the computer may not  
recognize the Net MD when it wakes up. If this happens, disconnect the USB cable and  
reconnect it again.  
Backing up the audio data  
Before doing any procedure that may affect the operating system itself (such as a system  
recovery), you should back up all of your audio data with the [SonicStage backup tool]  
from the [Start] - [Programs] - [SonicStage].  
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Uninstalling the SonicStage software  
To uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below.  
For Windows XP users  
Log on with a user name with “Computer Administrator” as an attribute.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an  
administrator.  
1 Click [Start]–[Control Panel].  
The “Control Panel” window appears.  
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears.  
3 Click [Change or Remove Programs].  
4 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, and  
then click [Change and Remove].  
5 Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the “Currently Installed Programs”  
list, and then click [Change and Remove].  
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts,  
the uninstallation will be completed.  
* If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is co-existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your  
computer, and you uninstall one or the other, make sure [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1] is not  
uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications.  
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition  
users  
1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].  
The “Control Panel” window appears.  
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2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears.  
3 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for automatic removal, and  
then click [Add/Remove].  
4 Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the list of programs for automatic  
removal, and then click [Add/Remove].  
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts,  
the uninstallation will be completed.  
For Windows 2000 users  
Log on as “Administrator”, and then follow the instructions below.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an  
administrator.  
1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].  
The “Control Panel” window appears.  
2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].  
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears.  
3 Click [Change or Remove Programs].  
4 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, and  
then click [Change/Remove].  
5 Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the “Currently Installed Programs”  
list, and then click [Change/Remove].  
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts,  
the uninstallation will be completed.  
* If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is co-existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your  
computer, and you uninstall one or the other, make sure [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1] is not  
uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications.  
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Troubleshooting  
Please do the following steps if you encounter a problem while using the SonicStage  
software. In case a message appears, it is recommended that you write it down.  
Step 1: Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.  
A variety of information can also be found in the operating procedures and “Settings and  
Step 2: Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help  
Check “Troubleshooting” under “Additional information” in the online help.  
Useful information may also be found in other sections in the online help.  
Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above  
references.  
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Computer  
• Manufacturer:  
• Model:  
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type  
Name of operating system:  
RAM capacity:  
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage and audio data)  
• Capacity of the drive:  
• Free space:  
Installed folder containing SonicStage (if other than the default folder)1)  
• Location of the installed folder:  
Version of the software (SonicStage Ver.1.5)2):  
Error Message (if one appeared):  
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)  
If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage.  
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Menu] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage  
window, or see the version information on the supplied CD-ROM.  
2)  
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If your computer does not recognize the Net MD  
• Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer?  
— If the Net MD is not firmly connected to the computer, the Net MD will not be  
recognized by your computer.  
— Reconnect the dedicated USB cable. If the computer still does not recognize the Net  
MD, disconnect the Net MD, restart the computer, and connect the dedicated USB  
cable again.  
• Is an MD inserted in the Net MD?  
Check if an MD is inserted in the Net MD.  
• If your computer does not recognize your Net MD even when the Net MD is  
connected and a disc is inserted, the Net MD driver may not be correctly  
installed.  
Go to the [USB Controller] in the Windows Device Manager window to verify that your  
Net MD is correctly recognized.  
A [!] mark in the Device Manager window indicates that your Net MD is not correctly  
recognized. Reinstall the Net MD driver.  
1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].1)  
2 Double click [System] in the control panel.2)  
3 Click the [Hardware]3) tab, and then click [Device Manager].  
The Device Manager window appears.  
1)  
In Windows XP, select [Start]–[Control Panel].  
2)  
In Windows XP, double click [System] if the control panel is in the “classic” format, or click  
[Performance and Maintenance] and then [System] if the control panel is in the “category” format.  
Depending on your system, the [Hardware] tab may not be provided. In this case, click the [Device  
3)  
Manager] tab to display the Device Manager window.  
If the installation was not successful  
• Be sure to close all Windows applications before you start the installation.  
If 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.  
• Be sure not to connect the Net MD to your computer before you start the  
installation.  
If the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer before the installation, the  
installation cannot be done correctly. Connect the dedicated USB cable after the  
installation completed.  
• Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive space.  
120MB of free space or more on the hard disk drive is required. If your computer does  
not have enough space, the installation may not be possible.  
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• If the installation seems to be stopped  
It may take 30 minutes or more for the installation to complete, depending on your  
computer or CD-ROM drive.  
During the installation, watch out for the occurrence of any of the following problems.  
Problem  
Cause/Remedy  
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  
has not lit for a few minutes.  
• If the installation is still unsuccessful after all that you have done.  
— The installation can be done by copying all files to the hard disk as follows:  
1 Create a new folder on the hard disc.  
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver.1.5) into the CD-ROM drive.  
3 When the installation window appears, click [Exit] to cancel the installation.  
4 Right-click the start menu and start up Explorer.  
5 Select [SS15E] on the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Edit] -[Select All].  
6 Click [Edit]-[Copy to Folder] (or [Edit]-[Copy]) to copy all files to the folder that you  
created in step 1.  
7 Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, open the folder that was copied to the  
hard disk and double-click [setup.exe].  
8 When the installation window appears, follow the displayed instructions to install  
[SonicStage 1.5].  
— The installation may be done by installing the software from [Start]-[Run].  
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Information and explanations  
Net MD FAQ  
This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD.  
On the Net MD  
What is a “Net MD”?  
Net MD is a specification that allows audio data in a computer to be transferred to a  
MiniDisc through a USB cable.  
Till now, MiniDiscs could be used to record only analog sources (through a microphone or  
analog input) or PCM sources such as CDs. Recording audio files on a computer was  
impossible. However, thanks to SonicStage and other music management software based  
on such copyright protection technology as “OpenMG”1) and “MagicGate”2), conversion  
of audio files to the ATRAC or ATRAC33) format used on MDs became possible, enabling  
the recording of computer files to MDs.  
1)  
Copyright protection technology for managing audio data recorded on computers, etc.  
Technology for verifying the copyright-protection status of audio data in check-out/check-in  
2)  
operations between a computer and a Net MD device.  
File type for recording to an MD.  
3)  
How does the SonicStage software make using MDs more convenient?  
It allows you to record audio data from your computer to your MD.  
Editing operations are easily done using on-screen operations.  
— Labeling: Allows use of keyboard for easy labeling of contents.  
— Moving tracks or groups: Allows tracks or groups to be moved simply by dragging  
and dropping. Track movements are easy to see.  
— Group settings: Groups are easy to create or release.  
These operations can be used to edit tracks on a disc in the Net MD. If you want to edit  
the contents of an MD, connect the Net MD to your computer, and edit the tracks in the  
SonicStage Device/Media window.  
Can tracks recorded on the Net MD be checked in to a computer?  
No, they cannot.  
Audio data that was originally checked out from a computer can only be checked back into  
the same computer. Tracks that are recorded on the Net MD using a microphone or through  
an analog or digital connection cannot be transferred to the computer or copied.  
Computer k MiniDisc : OK.  
MiniDisc k Computer : OK only for tracks originally checked out from the computer.  
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On Editing  
Can checked-out tracks be edited on the Net MD?  
Things you can do on the Net MD:  
— Label contents.  
— Assign or release groups  
— Move tracks or groups.  
Things you cannot do on the Net MD:  
— Add track marks (divide)/erase track marks (combine).  
— Delete tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents.  
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On copyright protection  
The OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the  
copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and  
stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.  
* The copyright protection technology of this software conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Music  
Initiative) specifications.  
This software places some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights.  
You can check in audio files only to the same computer from which they were checked out.  
They cannot be copied or checked in to other computers.  
You can check-in audio files  
only to the computer which  
they were checked out.  
Check-out can  
be made for  
three times.  
You cannot copy or  
move audio files to  
another computer.  
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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. In such cases,  
checking out of the audio contents may not be possible.  
Depending on the contents, some audio data that could be checked out are subject to  
editing restrictions on the Net MD; e.g., audio contents cannot be erased or track marks  
cannot be added or erased.  
It is not possible to check in tracks other than those that were checked out from your  
computer (for example, tracks recorded using a microphone or through analog or digital  
connection).  
Features by copyright protection by OpenMG  
The SonicStage software features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed  
by Sony to protect music copyrights. OpenMG uses high-level cryptographic technology to  
protect music contents with computers.  
Users should be aware of the restrictions described below.  
Music recorded on the hard disk using the SonicStage software cannot be played when  
copied to other computers.  
Installation of the same SonicStage software to other computers is not permitted.  
Usage Rules  
If Usage Rules are included in the music by way of the copyright holder or the distributor,  
operation will be restricted to use permitted by the Usage Rule. For music, such as  
compact discs, that does not contain a Usage Rule, the Default Usage Rule of SDMI will  
apply. This Default Usage Rule states that one file can be checked out up to three times  
only.  
On music contents that are not compatible with the SonicStage software  
Under the supervision of SDMI, this software prohibits recording of music with a copy  
prohibition signal.  
Upgrading SonicStage software  
This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony  
and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions  
may become unavailable. Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user  
expense.  
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Glossary  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression  
technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.  
The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio  
CD, resulting an increased data capacity for the media.  
“Check-In /Check-Out”  
Check-out is to transfer music files from a personal computer to an external device/media  
(such as a Network Walkman). Returning checked-out music files to the same computer is  
to check in. (You cannot move checked-out music files to another computer.)  
You can check out a music file, check it back in, and then check it out again an infinite  
number of times. The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be  
checked out at one time. OpenMG employs a method whereby three copies of a song can  
be checked out simultaneously, while the fourth copy is maintained as a master on your PC.  
Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service  
EMD is a website that distributes music files which are available for purchase.  
MP3  
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, is a standard for audio file compression  
determined by the Motion Picture Experts Group, an ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization) working group. It enables compression of audio files to about 1/10 of the  
data size of a standard compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed, there  
are various encoders/decoders that are compliant with this standard, including freeware that  
is available for no charge. The MP3 standard is therefore widely used in the computer field.  
Music Drive  
Music Drive is a music database for managing audio data on a computer. In Music Drive,  
audio files can be managed along with such information as artist names, track names, and  
CD jacket images, or can be combined and categorized in different playlists.  
OpenMG  
Copyright protection technology for the import and management of musical content from  
distribution services or CDs. By using software that are compliant with OpenMG, audio  
contents can be encrypted before storage on a hard disk drive to allow playback of those  
audio files on that computer. OpenMG also prevents the unauthorized distribution of the  
contents via the Internet or other networks.  
Playlist  
A playlist is like a container that can be used to hold and categorize files stored in Music  
Drive. For example, by making a “jazz” playlist and then putting your favorite jazz tracks  
into the playlist, you can play all of the tracks repeatedly or check them all out at the same  
time.  
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Recording mode (Bit rate)  
This is a measure of data volume per second. The rate is expressed in bps (bits per second).  
In SonicStage, the bit rate can be selected for recording an audio CD or converting MP3  
and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format from among three rates: 132 kbps, 105  
kbps or 66 kbps. In the case of 105 kbps, 105,000 bits of information is processed per  
second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play the  
music. Thus, 105 kbps data produces better sound quality than 66 kbps data, and 132 kbps  
data provides better sound quality than 105 kbps data. However, audio files in formats such  
as MP3 have different encoding methods, and so the sound quality is not determined by the  
bit rate alone.  
SDMI  
SDMI, which stands for Secure Digital Music Initiative, is a forum that consists of over  
130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content, computers, and consumer  
electronics. It is dedicated to the development of integrated copyright protection  
technology that can be used worldwide.  
SDMI is working to create a framework for preventing the improper usage of audio files  
and to promote legal music distribution services. The copyright protection technology  
OpenMG is based on the SDMI standard.  
Windows Media Audio  
This is an audio compression technology that includes the management system called  
“Windows Media Rights Manager”.  
Windows Media Technology  
This is a technology that includes a contents management system called Windows Media  
Rights Manager which encrypts contents and distributes music contents along with their  
conditions for usage, distribution, etc. Audio files supporting Windows Media  
Technologies (WMT) downloaded via EMD* can be imported into and managed by  
OpenMG Jukebox.  
* EMD may not be available in certain areas of the world.  
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Accessories  
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optional 64  
Group  
supplied 11  
erase 45  
ATRAC3 96, 100  
Group Mode Playback 33  
Group Mode Recording 28  
Group Move 42  
Group Skip Mode 33  
release 40  
Audio CD 68, 77  
Auto Time Mark 30  
AVLS 46  
B
Setting 39  
H
back up 89  
Battery  
hard disk  
battery life 15, 48  
free space 71, 89  
dry battery 15  
storing 77  
Beep sound 46  
HOLD 16, 47  
C
I
CD-ROM 71  
Check-in 96, 100  
Checking  
Installing 73  
L
Labeling 38  
labeling 79  
playing position 32  
remaining time 32, 36  
Check-out 80, 96, 100  
M
Manual Recording 31  
MDLP 26  
Menus 57  
MP3 100  
Music Drive 77, 100  
Cleaning 50  
Connecting 75  
analog 25  
digital 18  
copyright protection 98  
D
N
delete (software) 90  
Device/Media 80, 85  
DIGITAL MEGA BASS 35  
DSP TYPE-R 20  
DSP TYPE-S 66  
Net MD 66, 69, 96  
Net MD driver 94  
No sound 66  
O
Online help 84  
OpenMG 100  
OpenMG Jukebox software 72, 88  
E
EMD services 100  
Erasing  
P
a group 45  
Play mode 34  
Playlist 80, 100  
a track 44  
a whole disc 44  
102  
 
R
Recording  
adding track marks (Auto Time Mark)  
digital 17  
Group Mode Recording 27  
MDLP mode 26  
without overwriting tracks 29  
Recording mode (Bit rate) 78, 81, 101  
Recording navigation window 77  
Relabeling 39  
S
SDMI 101  
SonicStage Premium 72, 88  
SonicStage software (earlier version) 72, 88  
start (software) 76  
System environment 71  
System limitations 71  
T
Track mark  
Adding 43  
Erasing 43  
Transferring  
to the computer 76  
to the Net MD 80  
U
Uninstalling  
Windows 2000 91  
Windows 98 Second Edition 90  
Windows Millennium Edition 90  
Windows XP 90  
USB  
cable 11  
W
Windows 2000 91  
Windows 98 Second Edition 90  
Windows Millennium Edition 90  
Windows XP 90  
WMA 101  
WMT 101  
103  
This warranty is valid only in Canada.  
This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Printed in Malaysia  

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