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    2-638-509-11(1) Operating Instructions MZ-M100 Recorder Operation ______p_a_g_e_1_2 Software Operation ______p_a_g_e_9_0 Portable MD Recorder MZ-M100 Printed in Malaysia * 2 6 3 8 5 0 9 1 1 * (1) Portable MD Recorder "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
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    mailings about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you. If you have any questions about this product, contact: - http://www.sony.com/ walkmansupport - Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Sony Customer Information Services Center
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    SONY Model No.: MZ-M100 Responsible Party: Sony with the instructions, may cause off and on, the user is encouraged to try to manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For customers in the USA and Canada only RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
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    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
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    Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Gracenote. On the "Software Operation" section • In Software Operations section, "Net MD" refers to the recorder with standard disc inserted and "Hi-MD" refers to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted. • The displayed items in the
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    available functions and supplied manuals 10 Recorder Operation Looking at controls 14 Getting started 17 Recording a disc right away 21 Playing a disc right away 25 Using menus 27 How to use the menu items 27 List of menus 28 Various ways of recording 30 Before recording 30 Viewing various
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    your computer 63 Storing non-audio data to a disc 64 Viewing non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder (File List 65 Additional information 67 Precautions 67 Specifications 69 Troubleshooting and explanations 71 Troubleshooting 71 Messages ...79 Explanations 84
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    to the MD Walkman 97 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ...99 Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc 102 Using SonicStage Help 104 Referring to SonicStage Help 106 Using MD Simple Burner 108 Before using MD Simple Burner 108 Recording using MD Walkman operations
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    the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been supplied with it. Please refer to the manual that applies to each use of the recorder. Learning more about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. The "What you
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    and information about SonicStage software. You can also refer to online help if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage. Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Macintosh) The supplied Hi-MD WAV Importer allows you to import audio data recorded in linearPCM on
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    the cord of the North American and Chinese models. USB cable (1) Battery carrying case (1) Clamp filters are not attached to the cord for the (2) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner/Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac) (1)* Carrying pouch (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Note When using
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    -110 (except for the Southeast Asian, African and tourist models) 12 3 Refer to step 2 below for the distance from the plug connected to the recorder. 1 Open the clamp filter. 2 Attach the clamp filters as follows. For the supplied remote control: Wind the cord around the clamp filter once/Approx
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    the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. D Display window E OPEN switch F Jog dial (N (play)/ENT) G . (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS, fast forward) button H Battery compartment I X (pause) button J VOL (volume) +1), - button K i (earphones) jack L REC
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    record/record pause B Selected operating condition display area Displays the operating mode, play mode, or selected menu item, etc. C Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. If the batteries : group name : disc name * Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. F Time display
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    of the arrow to disable the buttons on the remote control. To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. C Clip D (group) +, - button E NX (play, pause) button F x (stop) button G . (AMS, fast rewind), > (AMS, fast forward) button 16
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    Slide OPEN to open the 2 Insert the NH-14WM 3 Close the lid. battery compartment lid. rechargeable battery E end first. 2 Charging the rechargeable battery. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V on the recorder and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. 2 Press x • CANCEL/CHG. "Charging
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    vary, depending on the condition of the rechargeable battery. Using the alkaline dry battery for extended operation 1 Attach the dry battery case to the recorder. Rear of the recorder 2 Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery. Inset the battery E end first. 3 Make connections. Connect the
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    used in conjunction with the dry battery. When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery You can check the battery condition on the display window of the recorder. Battery power decreasing m Weak battery m The battery is drained. "LOW BATTERY" flashes in the display and the
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    ) standard. 3) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 4) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode Disc type Batteries 1GB Hi-MD disc NH-14WM LR6 NH-14WM + LR6 60/74/80-minute NH-14WM
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    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. Note Recording cannot be done in MD mode when you record directly with this recorder
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    not possible to record in "MD mode". If you want to record in "MD mode", for example to allow the disc to be played on another component that does not support Hi-MD, connect the recorder to a Windows computer and use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software to record in MD mode (refer to
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    the jog dial (N/ENT) while pressing REC(+N)/T MARK. "REC" lights up and recording starts. REC(+N)/ T MARK Jog dial (N/ENT) 4 Play the source you want to record. If you insert a previously recorded disc, the recording starts after the existing contents. Track marks are automatically added at the
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    • 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 ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NOT ENOUGH
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    disc. 1 Press the jog dial (N/ENT) on the recorder. Press NX on the remote control. VOL +, - X x Jog dial (NENT) ., > 2 Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume on the recorder After you stop the recorder, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3
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    lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track. Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder is subject to strong, repeated shocks. • a dirty or scratched disc is played. When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, sound may drop out for a maximum of about 12 seconds. 26
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    , editing, etc. To set the menu items, do the following procedure. If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder, "Menu Mode" appears in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set "Menu Mode" to "Advanced" (all menu items appear) or "Simple" (only
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    or groups. page 51 Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc page 52 contents. Formats the disc and restores it to the condition it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). page 56 Displays various information such as the recorder status, etc. in the display window. page 31, page
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    or deselects creation of a new group for each recording operation (Group Recording). page 37 Simplifies operations during digital recording (Synchro-Recording). page 38 Displays a list of the non-audio data page 65 stored on a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Changes the displayed menu items. page 57
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    not possible to record in "MD mode". If you want to record in "MD mode", for example to allow the disc to be played on another component that does not support HiMD, connect the recorder to a Windows computer and use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software to record in MD mode (refer to
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    dial, the selected information appears at A, B and C. While the recorder is stopped Lap Time A Track number Group number1) B Elapsed time C Track name Artist name (Hi-MD)/ Group name (MD) Album name (Hi-MD)/ Disc name (MD) 1 Remain A Track number Group number1) B Remaining time after the
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    track that supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software. 3) Appears for tracks that have time stamp information. 4) The title that is displayed varies according to the selected Main play mode. While recording Lap Time
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    set the "MIC AGC" setting if you are recording with the recording level manually adjusted (page 35). • The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself. Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases. • If you record with the microphone disconnected from its cord and
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    that you want. You can record only in Hi-MD mode on this recorder. If you want to record in MD mode, connect the recorder to a Windows computer and record or transfer audio data using the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software (refer to the "Software Operation" section). MENU Jog dial
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    10 min. on an 80-minute standard disc • Approx. 34 hours on a 1GB Hi-MD disc z Audio components that support the linearPCM, Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode are indicated by the or logo mark. Notes • It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings. • It is recommended that you use
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    into separate parts, that allow you to go to specific track quickly and easily. REC(+N)/ T MARK Jog dial MENU Adding track marks manually While the recorder is recording, press REC(+N)/T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark. Adding track marks automatically Use this feature to add track
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    can select that group to play those tracks. The following figure shows the difference between a disc on which groups are recorded and a disc on which no groups are recorded. Disc with groups recorded Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 12345 6 7 12345 123 Tracks that were not assigned to a group are
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    an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends. Jog dial While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select "REC Settings" - "SYNC REC" - "On". z When there is no sound from the player for about 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the recorder goes
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    an MP3 track that supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software. 3) Appears for tracks that have time stamp information. Note Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not
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    played. BookmarkPlay Bookmarked tracks are played. 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 40 Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play) . The selected track starts playing. The recorder plays from the selected track to the last track in the disc. Listening to tracks in a specific group
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    The recorder plays the tracks by the same artist on the disc, from the selected track to the last track. z Tracks without artist name data are placed together in " __ (space)" and are displayed at the last of the list of artists. Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD
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    starts playing repeatedly. z You can reset points A and B by pressing the > button during A-B Repeat play. Note If the recorder comes to the end of the last track on the disc while you are selecting point A, the setting is canceled. Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can use the Repeat play
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    by Artist1) by Album1) To search by track name search by group name search by artist name search by album name 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 3 If you select "by Track" in step 2, skip this step. If you select an item other than "by Track" in step 2, turn
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    (space)", and tracks without album name data are placed together as " __ (space)" and appear at the end of the list. • While the recorder is sorting the selected items, "SORTING" appears in the display. • The Search function is automatically canceled if no operation is made for 3 minutes. Selecting
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    step 2 of "Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)" (page 44). 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select the frequency. Note 6-Band Equalizer will not function during recording. Frequency (100 Hz) From the left, you can select 100 Hz, 250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6kHz, 4 kHz, or 10 kHz 3 Turn the jog dial
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    Before editing 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 ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi
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    that can be input per title Track names, group names, and disc name: Approx. 100 each in Hi-MD mode and 200 each in MD mode (containing a mixture of all available characters) About the character palette During operations on the recorder, characters can be selected from the character palette in the
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    You can input Chinese characters with the SonicStage software. VOL +, - Jog dial (N/ENT) X MENU x ., > Labeling You can do a labeling operation while the recorder is stopped or playing. You can also label artist names and album names to tracks in a disc used in Hi-MD mode. To label a track with
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    is able to display, but cannot label using Japanese "Katakana" characters. • The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device (in MD mode only). Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) With this function, you can assign
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    in step 4. -If the disc is being used in MD mode, you cannot make a group setting. • The tracks or groups must be sequential. If the desired tracks or groups are not consecutive, you must move them to make them consecutive before you can assign them ("Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)", page
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    jog dial to release a group. The group setting of the selected group is released. Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) You can change the order of the recorded tracks or groups. MENU Jog dial Moving a track on a disc You can move a track from one group to another or from inside a group to outside
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    mode, the transfer authorization of the tracks are restored automatically when you insert the disc into the recorder and then connect the recorder to the computer. • If the tracks were transferred in MD mode, the transfer authorization of the tracks is lost. If you do not want to lose the transfer
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    erased, the group is automatically deleted from the disc. To erase a part of a track Add group. The group is erased. To erase the whole disc 1 Play the disc you want to erase to check the contents. 2 Press then press the jog dial to erase the whole disc. "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" appears in the display,
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    increase. Note You cannot divide a track if: • the track has been transferred from a Windows computer. • the track has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • the dividing point is at the beginning or end of the track. • the division would cause the total number of tracks
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    been transferred from the Windows computer. • one of the two tracks or the both tracks have been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • the tracks are recorded in different recording mode. X T MARK 1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press X to
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    even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software. 56 MENU Jog dial 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select "Edit" "Format". "ALL DATA WILL
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    connected with the failure to hear important exterior sounds. MENU Turning off the beep sound You can turn off/on the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control. MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - "Beep". 2 Turn the jog dial to select "Off", and then press the
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    -the A-B Repeat play is being set. • If the battery power grows weak during recording (battery level indication shows ), the display window darkens to conserve battery power. Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory) The recorder is factory set to automatically store settings for each
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    recorded on the discs. More tracks recorded per disc means fewer discs can be stored. • If you try to erase the disc information of a disc that have never been stored, "NO DISC not use the recorder for a long time Select "Off" in step 2. You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not being
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    Mode" to "Hi-MD". Recording is not possible if "Disc Mode" is set to "MD". To allow a disc recorded on this recorder to be used on another component that does not support Hi-MD, set "Disc Mode" to "MD" and use a Windows computer to record in MD mode (refer to the "Software Operation" section). MENU
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    Selecting the display language You can select the language used in the display window. The languages available will depend on model that you purchased. For the European and North American models English (factory setting), French, German, Italian and Spanish For the Asian, African, Australian and
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    for Mac" operating instructions (if you are using Macintosh). When using the supplied software • SonicStage for Windows The SonicStage software enables you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, tracks recorded with
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    from the USB port of the computer. This allows the recorder to be used without power being supplied from the battery. Note When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE • If you connect the recorder to the computer with the disc mode on the recorder set to "HiMD" (factory setting), and then insert a 60/74
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    , refer to "Viewing non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder (File List)" (page 65). Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the recorder is not recognized as a data storage device. • To format a disc on the computer, follow the instructions below. -If you are
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    audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder (File List) When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can view non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder • Text containing characters that are not supported by the recorder will not be displayed correctly. •
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    The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type Total size 60-minute standard disc 74-minute standard disc 80-minute standard disc 1GB Hi-MD disc 219 MB (229,965,824 bytes) 270 MB (283,312,128 bytes) 291 MB (305,856,512 bytes) 964 MB (1,011,613,696
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    the supplied one or the one designated for it (NH14WM). • Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. • Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F). • The recorder may become hot during the charging procedure; this, however poses no danger. • Because of the
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    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 MiniDisc digital audio system Systems MiniDisc system, Hi-MD system Laser diode properties 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
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    , POC-15AB Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 MDR-series Stereo headphones/earphones* SRS-series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc HMD1G Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-14WM Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
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    Check to see if the problem is listed in, "Troubleshooting" (page 71). Check "Messages" (page 79) for the problem as well. 2 If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While charging Symptom Cause/Remedy The rechargeable battery does not start charging
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    SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software (pages 22 and 30). • Audio sources may not be securely connected. , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 21 and 34). • There is no digital signal from the portable CD player. , When recording digitally from a portable CD player
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    FULL" • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 2,047 tracks (on appears even before the a disc used in Hi-MD mode) have been recorded on the disc, disc has reached the "TRACK FULL" appears regardless of the total recorded time. More maximum recording than 2,047 tracks cannot be
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    to play an MP3 track with a format not supported by this MP3 tracks. recorder. , This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred using the SonicStage software. "R" appears in the display window during playback. • "R" appears
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    ENOUGH POWER TO EDIT" appears and editing cannot be done on a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • Editing is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even when the battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechanism that disables editing when
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    cable. This problem may be recorder cannot be used as a storage device. • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active. , Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software. • A disc which is not used in Hi-MD mode is inserted. , Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Only discs used in Hi-MD
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    24 seconds) for each track. This reduces the maximum recording time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) during transfer operation (in MD mode only). The disc size displayed on the computer is not the same as the disc size printed on the disc. • The difference is due to the use of
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    firmly to the DC IN 3V jack on the recorder. • The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak ("LOW BATTERY" flashes or nothing appears). , Charge the rechargeable battery, replace the dry battery with a new one, or use the supplied AC power adaptor. • The disc is damaged or does not contain proper
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    with a format not supported by this recorder. , This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/ sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred using the SonicStage software. CANNOT RECORD • You tried to record on a disc that has already been recorded in MD mode. , On this
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    Sony DISC • A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted. , Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. • A disc formatted on a computer was inserted. , A disc formatted on a Windows or Macintosh computer cannot be used. Format the disc on the recorder or with the SonicStage software
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    (page 75). , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. NOT ENOUGH • You tried to record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery power POWER TO REC for recording (page 72). , Connect the AC power adaptor to the
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    again after selecting the desired track first. P/B ONLY DISC • You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for "playback"). , Insert a recordable disc. PROTECTED DISC • You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect position. , Slide the tab back (page
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    TRACK FULL TRK FROM PC NO EDIT TRK FROM PC NO REC Meaning/Remedy • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly. , Insert another disc. , If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 53). • You tried to record more than 2,047 tracks on a disc used in Hi-MD mode. , Erase
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    using a Windows computer. Recording in "MD mode" is possible if you use the supplied SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software. 1) Refer to "Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)" (page 60) for the "Disc Mode" setting. About LinearPCM LinearPCM is a digital, non-compressed audio coding system. You can
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    File" The system file is space on the disc that is used to store information other than audio files; for instance, track numbers. If the MiniDisc were a book, the system file would correspond with the index or table of contents. The recorder rewrites the system file whenever an operation such as
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    that supports that supports component Hi-MD1) MDLP2) 1GB Hi-MD When recording Hi-MD disc on the recorder When transferring Hi-MD from the Windows computer 60/74/80minute standard disc When recording Hi-MD on the recorder When transferring Hi-MD from the Windows computer MDLP MD 1)Audio
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    software such as CDs or MDs. Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks). Digital recording Home- No recorded digital disc recording Recordable disc Analog recording Home-recorded disc Digital recording Recordable No disc digital recording Recordable disc
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    be adjusted manually ("Adjusting the recording level manually", page 35). 1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Combining tracks (Combine)", page 55). Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: • when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical
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    89
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    What you can do with SonicStage/ MD Simple Burner Refer to the supplied "Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac" operating instructions for details on operations of the Hi-MD WAV Importer software. What you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources
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    an MD Walkman SonicStage MD Simple Burner Providing the required system environment (page 92) Software Operation Installing the software onto your computer (page 93) Importing audio data to your computer (page 95) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see page 63 on "Recorder Operation
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    the SonicStage Ver. 3.1/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported do not ensure trouble-free operation on computers which have changed to
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    still be able to use music data registered by the older software version even after the new SonicStage has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you to [For Users of Earlier Versions of SonicStage] in SonicStage Help. • Make sure to install SonicStage before connecting the MD Walkman to
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    displayed instructions. Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD . Was the installation successful? If any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" (page 114). 94
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    Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition SonicStage starts up and the main window appears. z You can also start SonicStage with double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop. 2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer. continued
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    again to restore the check. To check all boxes, click . To uncheck all boxes, click . 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording. When you click [Settings] on the right side of the screen, "CD Importing Format" dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to
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    data from your computer to the MD Walkman Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an infinite number of times. [Transfer ] The My Library list [Settings] 1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your computer. Use the supplied
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    the transferred tracks on a Net MD Walkman that does not support HiMD, select [Net MD] for the mode (operation mode) on the right side of the screen after step 2. This operation mode can be selected only when using a 60/74/80-minute standard disc in Hi-MD mode for recording. Notes • A transfer will
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    back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer. 1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your computer. Use the supplied USB cable for the MD Walkman to connect the MD Walkman to your computer. For details about connections, see page 63 on "Recorder Operation". Do not
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    to My Library of SonicStage on your computer only once. You can save analog-recorded tracks as WAV format files, which makes them easier to handle during editing, etc. ∗ Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode 1 Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the Hi-MD Walkman to your computer
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    OK] button. Note Notes • You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode (MD mode) to your computer, or tracks that have been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode. • Before importing tracks recorded on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Settings] in the middle of
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    Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc You can write tracks in My Library of SonicStage to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Analog tracks recorded on a Hi-MD device and imported to My Library can be written to and enjoyed on a CD-R/CD-RW. The number of times data can be written may
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    [OK]. The disc is automatically ejected, and the screen returns to the Transfer (CD Creation) screen. Note Notes • Only tracks in MP3 format can be written to an MP3 CD. • Tracks that have been digitally recorded on a Hi-MD device and then imported to SonicStage cannot be written to an audio CD
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    Edition Notes • In SonicStage Help, "Device/Media" is the general term for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system environment when using EMD services. 104
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    Understanding SonicStage Help The left side frame The right side frame 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame. 2 Click [About This Help File]. The explanation will
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
    . Click on any items for details. Importing audio data to the computer To Import audio data from the Internet Import audio files on the computer in SonicStage SonicStage Help [Importing Tracks] - [Purchasing Tracks from a Music Service Site] [Importing Tracks] - [Importing Music Files] Listening
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    . To Back up audio data in My Library Look up about SonicStage backup SonicStage Help [Backing Up My Library] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] [Backing Up My Library] - [FAQ-About SonicStage Backup Tool] Troubleshooting To Look up troubleshooting procedure SonicStage Help [Additional Information
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    an entire CD or selected tracks. Notes • You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.) is active. • Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with MD Simple Burner. • We do not guarantee normal operation in
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
    mode) 1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see page 63 on "Recorder Operation" section. Do not disconnect the power source or the USB cable before the transfer has completed. 2 Insert the audio CD that you want
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
    ]. CD icon Total time of the selected tracks of CD MD icon Disc name (MD) Album name (CD) Artist name (CD) [Open] To open the display as shown on page 111, click here. Remaining recording time of the inserted MD Recording mode drop down menu Net MD: LP2/LP4 Hi-MD: PCM/Hi-SP/Hi-LP/48kbps 110
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
    selected tracks of CD Track information (MD) Album Title [REC/ STOP] You can change the Disc name track name and track (MD) number [Get CD Info] Information of an audio CD (album name, track title, etc.) will be reflected in the track list. [New Group] Recording mode drop down menu [Close
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
    98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 3.1.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
    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
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
    while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner. 1 Check the symptoms in this "Troubleshooting" section. 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references, check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
    cannot be installed onto your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. You are using an OS that does not support this software. tSee page 92 for more details. All Windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
    , and then make the connection again. A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman. tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not installed. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected
  • Sony MZ-M100 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
    84 AVLS 57 B Battery 17, 18 Battery life 20 BEEP 57 Disc Mode 60 Display 15, 31, 39 Display language 61 Divide rehearsal 54 E EMD service 92 Erasing 53 F File list 65 Format 56 G Group erasing 53 moving 52 recording 37 releasing 50 setting 49 Group skip 26 H Hard disk free space 92 Hi-MD 84 Hi-MD
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    digital 21 from microphone 32 level 33, 35 recording mode 34 Synchro-recording 38 time 85 Recording mode 109 Recording mode (Bit rate) 96 S Simple mode 109 SonicStage 95 SonicStage Help 104 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 110 SonicStage 95 Storage space 66 System environment 92 System limitations
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    This warranty is valid only in Canada. 119
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