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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.
MZ-NH700
© 2004 Sony Corporation
3-266-469-11(1)
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  • Page 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. MZ-NH700 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-469-11(1) page 10 page 86 is a...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 3 • 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About available functions and supplied manuals ... 8 Recorder Operation Looking at controls ... 11 Getting started ... 14 Recording a disc right away! ... 18 Playing a disc right away! ... 22 Using menus ... 24 How to use the menu items ...24 List of menus ...25 Various ways of recording ...
  • Page 5 Editing recorded tracks ... 44 Before editing ...44 Adding titles (Title) ...44 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) ...47 Releasing a group setting (Group Release) ...49 Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) ...49 Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) ...51 Dividing a track (Divide) ...53 Combining tracks (Combine) ...54 Formatting the disc (Format) ...55...
  • Page 6 Software Operation What you can do with MD Simple Burner/ SonicStage ... 86 Installing ... 88 Providing the required system environment ...88 Installing the software onto your computer ...89 Using MD Simple Burner ... 91 Before using MD Simple Burner ...91 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) ...92 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) ...93 Using SonicStage ...

  • Page 8: About Available Functions And Supplied Manuals

    About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been supplied with it. Please refer to the manual that applies to each use of the recorder. Learning more about Hi-MD “Hi-MD”...
  • Page 9 Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage software allows you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you to record audio data to the recorder. Audio CDs Internet Music files...

  • Page 10: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Optical cable (except Canada and Mexico models) (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Note When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.

  • Page 11: Looking At Controls

    Looking at controls The recorder A Display window B T MARK/REC (+N) button C Jog dial D 5-way control key Operation Function Press NENT play, enter Press towards find the beginning of the previous track, rewind Operation Function Press towards find the beginning >...
  • Page 12 L LINE IN (OPT) jack M MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack There is a tactile dot beside the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. The display window of the recorder A Character information display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc.
  • Page 13 The headphones/earphones with a remote control A Clip B HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. (group) +, – buttons D Volume control (VOL +, –) Turn to adjust the volume. E NX (play, pause) button F x (stop) button G ., >...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Insert the rechargeable battery. Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid. Charging the rechargeable battery. Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V on the recorder and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
  • Page 15 Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 2 hours. Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. Make connections and unlock the controls. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote control to i. Connect firmly Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote control to unlock the controls.
  • Page 16 (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80- minute standard disc) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)
  • Page 17 MD mode (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Batteries Stereo Stereo NH-7WMAA When playing continuously Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB Hi- MD disc) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Batteries Linear Hi-SP NH-7WMAA 18.5 Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80- minute standard disc) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Batteries Linear Hi-SP NH-7WMAA MD mode...

  • Page 18: Recording A Disc Right Away

    Recording a disc right away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable. Make connections. the appropriate jacks.) Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder and a house current.
  • Page 19 Insert a recordable disc. Slide OPEN to open the lid. Confirm the operation mode. This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you insert a disc, check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder.
  • Page 20 Record a disc. Select and pause the sound source to be recorded. Connected component While the recorder is stopped, press and hold T MARK/REC and press NENT on the recorder. “REC” lights up and recording starts. T MARK/REC Stop Pause Remove the disc A track mark is added at the point where you press the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.
  • Page 21 If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12, 15). • Make sure the disc is not record-protected (pages 19, 65). • Premastered discs cannot be recorded over. Notes • When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows...

  • Page 22: Playing A Disc Right Away

    Playing a disc right away! Insert a recorded disc. Slide OPEN to open the lid. Play a disc. Press the 5-way control key (NENT) on the recorder. Press NX on the remote control. A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you operate.
  • Page 23 Operation on the recorder Press x. Stop Pause Press X. Press X again to resume play. Select a track directly Turn the jog dial to select a track, and then press NENT to enter. viewing track number or name Find the beginning of Press the 5-way control key the current track towards ..

  • Page 24: Using Menus

    Using menus How to use the menu items The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. To set the menu items, do the following procedure. If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder, “Menu Mode”...

  • Page 25: List Of Menus

    List of menus The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with the recorder only. Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you enter the menu, and items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1.
  • Page 26 Menu 1 Menu 2 Sound Normal Sound EQ Useful* Search* REC Set REC Mode RECVolume* MIC AGC* MIC Sens* Time Mark* :REC* SYNC REC* Option Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog Dial* Function Customizes the equalizer mode settings. Searches for tracks by track name, group name, artist name, or album name.

  • Page 27: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording Before recording Selecting the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you insert a disc, check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder.

  • Page 28: Viewing Various Information

    Viewing various information You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. Jog dial Enter the menu and select “Display”. Turn the jog dial until the information you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

  • Page 29: Recording From A Microphone

    While recording A/B/ Group Elapsed time Level meter number and track number Group Remaining number and time for track recording. number • Disc name • Group and artist name and name (Hi- album name (Hi- • Disc name (MD) • Group name (MD) Track number appears if the currently selected...
  • Page 30 Turn the jog dial until “Sens High” or “Sens Low” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Sens High: When recording a soft sound or a sound with a normal volume. Sens Low: When recording with a loud or close-range sounds, such as those during an oral recording or a music concert.

  • Page 31: Recording From A Tv Or Radio (Analog Recording)

    Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) This section explains how to record from equipment with analog output, such as a cassette recorder, radio, or TV. This operation can be done on the recorder only. TV, cassette recorder, etc. To LINE OUT jacks, etc.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually

    Recording Display mode Hi-SP Hi-SP stereo Hi-LP Hi-LP stereo When recording a disc used in mode Recording Display mode SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo Monaural MONO For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (SP or LP2 stereo mode. If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sounds from left and right will be mixed.

  • Page 33: Adding Track Marks While Recording

    While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by turning the jog dial. Set the level so that the meter segments light up around –12dB segment. If a high sound level causes the level meter to reach the OVER segment, lower the recording level.

  • Page 34: Using The Group Function When Recording

    To cancel Time Mark Select “Off” in step 1. Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Time Mark: The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed.
  • Page 35 Note It will not be possible to make a group setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input (in MD mode only). Jog dial T MARK/REC 5-way control key (NENT) To create a new group automatically when...

  • Page 36: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Sound Source (Synchro-Recording)

    To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) During synchro-recording, the starting and stopping of recording occurs are synchronized with the sound source. This simplifies digital recordings (e.g., from a CD player) since the need to operate the recorder or the sound source is eliminated.

  • Page 37: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT) While playing, enter the menu and select “Display” Turn the jog dial until the information you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Play Mode

    Note Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently. If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see “Viewing various information”...
  • Page 39 Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play) Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 38). When selecting a track out of a group, skip this step. When selecting a track within a group, turn the jog dial until the group that the desired track belongs to appears in the display, and then press...
  • Page 40 Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the album name, you can listen to tracks of a selected album only. Do step 1 and select “Album” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode”...
  • Page 41 Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat Play By specifying Sub play modes, you can listen to tracks selected in Main play mode in various ways. For example, by selecting “Group” in Main play mode and “Shuffle” in Sub play mode, the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order.

  • Page 42: Searching For A Track (Search)

    Searching for a track (Search) You can easily search for a track by track name, group name, artist name, or album name. Artist names and album names can be viewed in the case of discs used in Hi- MD mode only. Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT)
  • Page 43 Turn the jog dial repeatedly to select the sound mode and then press NENT to enter the selection. Level of the each frequency (100 Hz - 10 kHz) Each time you turn the jog dial, A changes as follows. When you press NENT, B appears.

  • Page 44: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing recorded tracks Before editing You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and discs. Notes • When you edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows...
  • Page 45 About the character palette During operations on the recorder, characters can be selected from the character palette in the display. The character palette has the following configuration. Character palette Character palette for Hi-MD mode for MD mode Letter input area The cursor flashes.
  • Page 46 Select one of the following, and then press the jog dial. Title Track name Group name Artist name (to a track) Album name (to a track) Disc name Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. The cursor flashes in the letter input area.

  • Page 47: Assigning Tracks Or Groups As A New Group (Group Set)

    Functions Operations Press X. To switch between capital letters and small letters Functions of the buttons or the control may differ depending on when the cursor is in the letter input area or in the character palette. Repeat step 4, and then enter all characters of the label name.
  • Page 48 Notes • When the total number of characters in the titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can be input: —If the disc is being used in Hi-MD mode, you can make a group setting, but cannot add a group name in step 4. —If the disc is being used in MD mode, you cannot make a group setting.

  • Page 49: Releasing A Group Setting (Group Release)

    Releasing a group setting (Group Release) Select a group you want to release and check the contents (see “Playing tracks in a group (Group Play)” (page 39)). Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT) Select a group that you want to release and check the contents (see page 39).
  • Page 50 Turn the jog dial until the destination track number flashes in the display. For the example, since track C will be moved to track “02”, turn the jog dial until “02” appears in the display. Press NENT to enter the selection. The track moves to the selected destination track.

  • Page 51: Erasing Tracks And The Entire Disc (Erase)

    If the track or group has been labeled, press the 5-way control key towards > to make the track or group name appear in the display during operation. Press the control key towards . to return to the track or group number display.

  • Page 52: To Erase The Whole Disc

    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. Select a group you want to erase and check the contents (see page 39).

  • Page 53: Dividing A Track (Divide)

    Dividing a track (Divide) You can divide a track with a track mark, creating a new track from the part following the track mark. The track numbers will increase as follows. Notes • You cannot add a track mark on a track that has been transferred from your computer.

  • Page 54: Combining Tracks (Combine)

    Combining tracks (Combine) When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows. Notes •...

  • Page 55: Formatting The Disc (Format)

    Formatting the disc (Format) When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the condition it was in at the time of purchase. You can use this function only when using a disc in Hi-MD mode.

  • Page 56: Other Operations

    Other operations Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode) You can specify the display of all items in the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic items (Simple mode). Refer to “List of menus” (page 25) to check the menu items that cannot be displayed.

  • Page 57: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep sound You can turn off/on the beep sound. Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT) Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Beep”. Turn the jog dial until “Beep Off” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

  • Page 58: Starting The Playback Quickly (Quick Mode)

    Notes • Settings for up to 64 discs can be stored. Any settings stored afterwards will replace the settings with the lowest frequency of use among the 64. The numbers of discs that can be stored depend on the numbers of tracks recorded on the discs.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Display Window (Contrast Adjustment)

    Notes • Even if you select “MD” as the “Disc Mode” setting, the operation mode can only be “Hi- MD” when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set in the “Disc Mode” menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation...

  • Page 60: Using The Recorder With A Computer

    Using the recorder with a computer What you can do through connection with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install the software from the supplied CD-ROM. For details on the installation procedure, refer to the “Software Operation”...
  • Page 61 Computer To the USB port Dedicated USB cable To the USB cable connecting jack Insert a recordable disc into the recorder. Make connections as follows. 1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to the recorder and to the computer. 2 Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released.

  • Page 62: Storing Non-Audio Data To A Disc

    • We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. Storing non-audio data to a disc If you connect the recorder to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio data such as text data or image data.
  • Page 63 The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type Total size 60-minute 219 MB standard disc (229,965,824 bytes) 74-minute 270 MB standard disc (283,312,128 bytes) 80-minute 291 MB standard disc (305,856,512 bytes) Hi-MD disc 964 MB (1,011,613,696 bytes) This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc.

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use house current, nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery, or LR6 (size AA) battery. • For use in your house: use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder.
  • Page 65 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.)

  • Page 66: Specifications

    3 mW + 3 mW (16 ) (European models) 5 mW + 5 mW (16 ) (Other models) Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada,...
  • Page 67 Optional accessories Optical Cable POC-151HG, POC-152HG, POC-MZ1, POC-MZ2, POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC- DA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Stereo Microphones ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957 MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones* SRS-series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc HMD1G Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 68). Check “Messages” (page 76) for the problem as well. If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While charging Symptom...
  • Page 69 While recording Symptom Cause/Remedy “NotENOUGH • Recording is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even POWER TO REC” when the battery level indication shows enough power remaining appears and recording while the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a cannot be done on a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery 1GB Hi-MD disc.
  • Page 70 Symptom Stereo sound is heard in the headphones/ earphones while recording in monaural. Momentary noise is heard when recording. The lid does not open after recording. “TRACK FULL” appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time and the recording cannot be done.
  • Page 71 While playing Symptom Cause/Remedy A disc is not played • Repeat play is selected. , Enter the Sub play mode to change back to the normal play normally. • Playback mode is changed. , Enter the Main play mode or Sub play mode to change back to the A disc is not played •...
  • Page 72 Symptom There is no R- channel sound output when playing a track recorded from a cassette deck or through an amplifier, or when listening to sound from a cassette deck or amplifier. While editing Symptom “NotENOUGH POWER TO EDIT” appears and editing cannot be done on a 1GB Hi-MD disc.
  • Page 73 Symptom Cause/Remedy Tracks cannot be • You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording modes, combined. 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.
  • Page 74 Symptom The playing time of a transferred track is different from the time that appears on your computer monitor. You cannot transfer tracks that will fill up the remaining recording time on the disc. The disc size displayed on the computer is not the same as the disc size printed on the...
  • Page 75 Symptom Cause/Remedy The recorder does • The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected. , Connect the AC power adaptor firmly to the DC IN 3V jack on the not work or works poorly. recorder. • The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak (“LOW BATTERY” flashes or nothing appears).

  • Page 76: Messages

    Messages If the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below. Message Meaning/Remedy AVLS NO • AVLS is set to “AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher. , Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 56). VOLUME OPERATION BLANKDISC...
  • Page 77 • There is an internal malfunction in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 75. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. FORMAT • A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted.
  • Page 78 Message Meaning/Remedy NO DIGITAL • You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy COPY Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead (page 31).
  • Page 79 Message Meaning/Remedy PROTECTED • You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect DISC position. , Slide the tab back (page 65). PUSH STOP • You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the recorder was BUTTON storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to a computer.

  • Page 80: Explanations

    Explanations About Hi-MD “Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format. Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording format that delivers longer recording times than ordinary MDs. Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer storage medium for non-audio data such as text and images. Walkman For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer “What you can do with the Hi-MD ”.
  • Page 81 List of the recording time for each disc When using a disc in Hi-MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording Codec/ mode on Bit rate the recorder Linear PCM/ 1.4Mbps Hi-SP ATRAC3plus/ 256kbps Hi-LP ATRAC3plus/ 64kbps When transferring from the computer Codec/Bit rate Linear PCM/1.4Mbps...
  • Page 82 When using a disc in MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording Codec/ mode on the Bit rate recorder ATRAC/292kbps ATRAC3/ 132kbps ATRAC3/66kbps MONO Monaural (monaural) When transferring from the computer Codec/Bit rate ATRAC3/132kbps ATRAC3/105kbps ATRAC3/66kbps Approximate time When transferring 5-minute tracks Recording time 80-minute 74-minute...
  • Page 83 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.
  • Page 84 Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input.

  • Page 86: What You Can Do With Md Simple Burner/Sonicstage

    What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage What you can do with MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the computer.
  • Page 87 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner Providing the required system environment (page 88) Installing the software onto your computer (page 89) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see “Recorder Operation”) Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 91) SonicStage...

  • Page 88: Installing

    Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) •...

  • Page 89: Installing The Software Onto Your Computer

    Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD- ROM.
  • Page 90 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions. Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above. The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment. Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.

  • Page 91: Using Md Simple Burner

    Using MD Simple Burner Before using MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. There are two ways to record from an audio CD.

  • Page 92: Recording Using Md Walkman Operations (Simple Mode)

    Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see the “Recorder Operation” section. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed.

  • Page 93: Recording By Computer Operations (Standard Mode)

    Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] Simple Burner]. [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows: •...
  • Page 94 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD Track information (CD) Total time of the Artist name selected tracks of CD Album Title [Get CD info] Information of an audio CD (album name, track title, etc.) will be reflected in the track list.

  • Page 95: Using Sonicstage

    Using SonicStage Importing audio data This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer’s hard disk.
  • Page 96 If necessary, click If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check. To check all boxes, click To uncheck all boxes, click If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording. When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, “CD Recording Format [My library]”...

  • Page 97: Transferring Audio Data From Your Computer To The Md Walkman

    Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an infinite number of times. The My Library list Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. After making the connections, “Hi-MD”...
  • Page 98 If necessary, change the transfer mode. As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (LPCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer). If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format and bit rate will be converted to those of the device.

  • Page 99: Transferring Back Audio Data From The Md Walkman To Your Computer

    Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer The My Library list Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.
  • Page 100 To stop transferring Click Note Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer. Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your computer Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* can be imported to My Library of SonicStage on your computer only once.
  • Page 101 To stop importing Click Note Notes • You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode. • Before importing tracks recorded on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Properties] on the right side of the screen to confirm the status of the [Import Settings] check box (it is checked by default).

  • Page 102: Using Sonicstage Help

    Using SonicStage Help SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing audio data” or “Transferring audio data”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.

  • Page 103: Understanding Sonicstage Help

    Understanding SonicStage Help The left side frame 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame. 2 Click [About This Help File]. The explanation will appear in the right-side frame. 3 Read the text. Scroll the display if necessary. Click underlined words to jump to their explanations. Searching for a word inside an explanation [Search] “Type in the keyword...

  • Page 104: Referring To Sonicstage Help

    Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each operation. Click on any items for details. Importing audio data to the computer Import audio data from the Internet Import audio files on the computer in SonicStage...

  • Page 105: Backing Up Audio Data

    Backing up audio data We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement. Back up audio data in My Library Look up about SonicStage backup Troubleshooting Look up troubleshooting procedure When you want to know Look up unknown words Look up the kinds of audio data...

  • Page 106: Other Information

    Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. Click [Start]–[Control Panel]*. [Settings]–[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Click [SonicStage 2.x.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the “Currently Installed Programs”...

  • Page 107: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    1 Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section. 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references. Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer. Computer • Manufacturer: •...

  • Page 109: The Software Cannot Be Installed Onto Your Computer

    The software cannot be installed onto your computer Problem The installation was not successful. The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed. The progress bar on the display is not moving. The access lamp has not lit for a few minutes. Cause/Remedy You are using an OS that does not support this software.
  • Page 110 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer Problem Your computer does not recognize the MD Walkman. Even though the dedicated USB cable is used to connect the MD Walkman to the computer, the display on the MD Walkman does not indicate it is connected.

  • Page 111: Index

    Index Numerics 6-Band Equalizer Accessories optional supplied ATRAC3plus AVLS Battery battery life dry battery rechargeable battery BEEP Bookmark play CD drive CDDB CD-ROM Charging Checking playing position remaining time Cleaning Combining tracks Connecting analog computer digital when charging Contrast Copyright protection Data storage Disc memory Disc Mode...
  • Page 112 Play mode Main Play Mode Repeat Play Sub Play Mode Quick mode Recording adding track marks analog digital from microphone level mode (Hi-MD/MDLP) Recording mode Recording mode (Bit rate) Relabeling Search Simple Mode SonicStage SonicStage Help Start (software) MD Simple Burner SonicStage Synchro-recording System environment...
  • Page 116 This warranty is valid only in Canada. * 3 2 6 6 4 6 9 1 1 Printed in Malaysia...

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