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MZ-NH900 3-266-536-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e_1_2______ Software Operation p_a_g_e_1_0_6_____ "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NH900
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this product. Model No. MZ-NH900 Serial No. Product registration Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades, new products, services and other important
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SONY Model No.: MZ-NH900 Responsible Party: Sony used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 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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available functions and supplied manuals 10 Recorder Operation Looking at controls 13 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 29 Various ways of recording 32 Before recording 32 Viewing various
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(Quick Mode 77 Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode 78 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........79 Changing the operational direction of the display 79 Using the recorder with a computer 80 What you can do through connection with a computer 80 Connecting the
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Additional information 84 Precautions 84 Specifications 86 Troubleshooting and explanations 88 Troubleshooting 88 Messages ...96 Explanations 100 8
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108 Providing the required system environment 108 Installing the software onto your computer 109 Using MD Simple Burner 111 Before using MD Simple Burner 111 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 112 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 113 Using SonicStage 115
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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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also refer to online help if you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage. Notes on the "Software Operation" section • In Software Operations section, "Net MD" refers to the recorder with standard disc inserted and "Hi- MD" refers to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi
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Headphones (USA model only) (1) Earphones (except USA model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-10WM Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Dry battery case (1) Battery carrying case (1) Optical cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Carrying pouch (except USA model) (1) * Do
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Looking at controls Recorder Operation The recorder 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 9 A •NAVI/ MENU button Press lightly to go to the NAVI (navigation) setting mode (page 48). Press for 2 seconds or more to go to MENU setting mode (page 27). B Battery compartment C Jog dial D 5-way control key Operation
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operation mode of the recorder is in Hi-MD mode and "MD" lights up when the operation mode is in MD mode. D REC indication Lights up during recording or file transfers from the computer. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. 14 7 8 9 E Battery indication Shows the approximate
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enter Press towards . find the beginning of the previous track, rewind Press towards > D Display window E (group) +, - find the beginning of the next track, fast forward F Clip See operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. H DISPLAY button I P-MODE/ button J SOUND button 15
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clip in the opposite direction as shown below. 1 Remove the clip. 2 Attach the clip in the opposite direction. 2 1 The display window of the remote control 12 3 4 5 6 A Disc indication B Track number display C Character information display D Sub play mode/Repeat play indications 7 E SND
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AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. To a wall outlet Battery charging stand (rear) 2 Place the recorder on the battery charging stand. "Charging" flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery indication disappears. AC power adaptor To DC IN 3V
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Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. Using the dry battery 1 Attach the dry battery case to the recorder. Rear of the recorder 2 Insert the battery minus end first. 2 1 Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery. To operate the recorder for the longest possible time, use the
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Stop the recorder before replacing the battery. • When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be shortened if you repeatedly make short recordings. When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery You can check the battery condition on the display window of the
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2) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) When recording continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 SP Stereo 5.5 7 12
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a digital (optical) out jack CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. AC power adaptor Optical plug Optical cable* Optical miniplug To DC IN 3V To LINE IN (OPT) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page 87). Note Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording. continued 21
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insert a disc, check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder. "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and "MD" lights up when the operation mode is MD. • When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD. • When using a standard disc (60/74/80 minutes
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Make sure that disc indication has stopped rotating in the display window on the recorder. Make sure that disc indication has stopped. Connected component 3 While the recorder is stopped, press and slide zREC on the recorder. "REC" lights up and recording starts. zREC 4 Play the source you want to
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record-protected (pages 22, 85). • 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 the following when recording from a portable CD player: -Some portable CD players may
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press x. A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate. Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. After you stop the recorder, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). 25
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recorder (Index search) While the recorder is stopped, While the recorder is stopped, press and hold the recorder is stopped, of the disc press NENT for 2 seconds or more. While the recorder is stopped recorder is not locked (pages 14, 18). Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder
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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" flashes in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set "Menu Mode" to "Simple" (only basic menu items appear) or "Advanced
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On the recorder NAVI/MENU 5-way control key (NENT) Jog dial x 1 Press and hold NAVI/MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu. 2 Turn the jog dial
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, artist name, album name, page 58 group name, or disc name. Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a new group. page 62 Releases group settings. page 64 the condition page 73 it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). Selects tracks by category, such as track name or page 45 group
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and restores it to the condition it page 73 was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). Displays various information such as the recorder page 34, status, etc. in the display window. page 43 Selects the type of play, such as single-track play page 51 or shuffle play.
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mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or Hi- page 37 LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for MD mode). Manually adjusts the recording level. page 38 Sets the microphone recording level adjustment page 36 mode. Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit the source page 35 sound. Adds track marks automatically
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of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by the recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording. • Recording may not occur if the dedicated USB cable is connected to the recorder. Make sure to disconnect
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recording or during stop. DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. Display window group. Notes • When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free space will show as "2.0MB" when the remaining recording time becomes "-0:00:00". This is a system
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. Each turn changes the display as follows. Lap Time t RecRemain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD) t Sound When you press NENT, the selected information appears at C, D and E. Display window on the recorder The indications have the following meanings: : Disc name : Track name : Group name : Artist
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disc name appears when the currently selected track is not in a group. Notes • When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free space will show as "2.0MB" when the remaining recording time becomes "-0:00:00". This is a system limitation, "2.0MB" being the capacity of the reserve domain. • Depending on
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the "MIC AGC" setting if you are recording with the recording level manually adjusted (page 38). • The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself. Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases. Please note that the sound of recorder operations may be picked up if the
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be done on the recorder only. TV, cassette recorder, etc. Selecting the recording mode Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Discs recorded in Hi-MD or MD (MDLP) mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with Hi-MD or MD (MDLP) playback mode. Jog
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. Audio components that support the LP2 stereo and LP4 stereo mode are indicated by the or logo mark. Notes • It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings. • When you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise may be produced on very rare occasions with certain sound sources
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REC" is set to "SYNC Off". Afterwards, set "SYNC REC" setting to "SYNC On", and start recording (page 42). 5-way control key (NENT) T MARK Adding track marks manually While the recorder is recording, press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark. Adding track marks automatically (Auto
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5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 5minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter. z "T" appears before the time display for track marks a maximum of 255 groups on a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in HiMD mode and 99 groups on a standard disc in
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and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input (in MD mode only). Jog dial NAVI/MENU GROUP 5-way control key (NENT) zREC X To create a new group automatically when recording The recorder is factory set to create a new group automatically by sliding zREC to the right. This
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cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro-recording. • Do not switch the "SYNC REC" setting while recording. Recording may not be done properly. seconds during synchrorecording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the
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Display window A/B A B Track number Track number The number of tracks in the disc Elapsed time • Track name and artist name (Hi-MD) • Track name (MD) Disc time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see "Viewing various information" (page 33). On the recorder Jog dial NAVI
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the display as follows. Lap Time t 1 Remain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD) t Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/ TrackMode (MD) When you press NENT, the selected information appears at C, D and E. Display window on the recorder The indications have the following meanings: : Disc name : Track name : Group
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play mode" (page 45). 2 Press + or - to select a desired group. The recorder plays the tracks in the selected group, from the first track to the last track. Listening to tracks by a specific artist (Artist Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the artist name, you can
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the tracks by the same artist on the disc, from the first track to the last track, in recorded order. 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. 1 While playing
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"Group" in Main play mode and "SHUF" in Sub play mode, the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order. Press P-MODE/ B by sliding the jog lever towards > during A-B Repeat play. Note If the recorder comes to the end of the last track on the disc while you are selecting
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are played in a specified order.) 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play) 1 Do step 1 and then press NENT to enter the selection. The selected track starts playing. The recorder plays from the selected track to the last track in the disc, Playing
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to the first track of the next or previous artist. While playing, press GROUP on the recorder, and press the 5-way control key towards . or >. Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) 1 Do step 1 and select "Album" in step 2 of "Playing tracks in Main play mode
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Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) To bookmark the tracks 1 While playing the track you want to bookmark, press NENT for 2 seconds or more. Bookmark flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other tracks. To play the bookmarked tracks 1 Do step 1 and select "Bookmark" in step 2 of "
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Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat Play 1 Enter the menu and select "SubPMode". 2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired play mode, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Each time you turn the jog dial, A changes as follows. When you press NENT, B appears in the display. 1 Indication A/B
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of discs used in HiMD mode only. This operation can be done on the recorder only. Jog dial NAVI/MENU 4 Turn the jog dial to select the desired 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
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Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround • 6Band Equalizer) You can vary the virtual sound to create different acoustics, or modify the sound to suit your taste and store it for later use. The following two effect can be selected. V-SUR (Virtual-Surround VPT Acoustic Engine) Provides 4 kinds of virtual
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from among seven levels. -10 dB, -6 dB, -3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +10 dB 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the level for each frequency. 6 Press the jog lever to enter the selection. Notes • Virtual-Surround and 6-Band Equalizer will not function during recording. • Virtual-Surround and 6-Band
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NENT to enter the selection. A To modify and store the sound 1 While the recorder is playing, enter the menu and select "Sound" "Sound EQ" - "Custom1" S1 Custom2 S2 Level (+10 dB) You can select from among seven levels. -10 dB, -6 dB, -3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +10 dB 4 After selecting the
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to select the desired playback speed, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection. Select the speed while listening the sound. On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/MENU 5-way control key x (NENT) 1 While playing, enter the menu and select "Useful" - "SpeedCtrl". 2 Turn the jog dial to select
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the i/LINE OUT jack cannot be set to "Line Out" when the remote control is connected. • When you connect the headphones/earphones directly to the recorder, make sure to set the "Audio Out" parameter for the i/LINE OUT jack to "Headphone" in step 3. • When the "Audio Out" parameter for the i/ LINE
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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 ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi
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/ ENT, ., >) DISPLAY P-MODE/ SOUND +, - Labeling You can label a track, group, or disc while the recorder is stopped, recording or playing. You can also label artist names and album names to tracks in a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Note that if you label a track name, an artist name, or an album name
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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). On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/MENU GROUP 5-way control key (NENT, ., >, VOL +, -) X x About
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Group name "Group" Artist name (to a track)1) "Artist" Album name (to a track)1) "Album" Disc name "Disc" 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. The cursor flashes in the letter input area. The cursor flashes. 4 Select a letter using the 5-way control key and press NENT to enter. The
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and also you can assign a track that currently belongs to no group to an existing group. You can create a maximum of 255 groups on a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in HiMD mode and 99 groups on a standard disc. Disc Track number Group 1 Group 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to
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add a group name in step 4. -If the disc is being used in MD mode, you cannot make a group setting. • The tracks or groups must or a track that does not belong to a group. On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/MENU x Jog lever 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select "Edit" - " : Set
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?" and "PushENTER" appear in the display. 4 Press the jog lever to release a group. The group setting of the selected group is released. On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/MENU 2 Enter the menu and select "Edit" - " : Release". "Group Release?" and "PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL" appear alternately in the
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1 While playing the track you want to move, enter the menu and select "Edit" - "Move" - " : Move". The selected track number appears in the display. 2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until the destination track number flashes in the display. For the example, since track C will be moved to track "02",
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press the jog lever to enter the selection. Example: When moving the track to the track number "03" in the second group (GP02). On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/MENU Changing the order of a group on a disc 1 While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change, enter the menu
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Moving a track in a disc with group settings 1 Do step 1 of "Changing the order of a track on a disc" (page 66). 2 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track to a different group, turn the jog dial until the destination group appears in the display, and then press NENT.
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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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the display, and all the tracks will be erased. When erasing completes, "NO TRACK" appears in the display in Hi-MD mode and "BLANKDISC" and "00:00" appear in MD mode. On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/MENU 5-way control key x (NENT) To erase a track 1 While playing the track you want to erase
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add a track mark on a track that has been transferred from your computer. • You cannot divide a track that has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • The Bookmark and Program settings will be erased if you carry out the Divide function. • You cannot divide a track at
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allows you to reduce the playback speed (page 56) to carry out the division more accurately. 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 Time Mark to add track marks automatically at specified
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from your computer. • You cannot erase a track mark on a track that has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording mode. 1 2 3 4 Erase a track mark 1 2 3 Track numbers decrease 5-way control key (.) T MARK
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function only when using a disc in Hi-MD mode. Disc type After disc formatting 1GB Hi-MD disc "NO TRACK" appears. All data including 80-minute standard disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on
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too high, "AVLS" appears in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate level. To cancel the AVLS Select "AVLS Off" in step 2. On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/MENU 5-way control key (NENT) 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - "Menu Mode". 2 Turn the jog dial until "Simple" or "Advanced" appears
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the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control. DISPLAY Turning on/off the backlight The backlight of the display window of the remote control can . Display Setting Auto The backlight lights when you operate the recorder or the remote control, and automatically turns off when no operation is
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Mem". 2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until "On" appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection. To set the recorder so that disc settings are not stored Select "Off" in step 2. Erasing the disc information 1 Insert the disc whose information is to be erased and
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the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection. If you will not use the recorder for a long time Select "Quick Off" in step 2. You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not being used. Note When the quick mode is set to "Quick On", the power remains on
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this function to specify use of the disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode. If you want to use the disc recorded on this unit on another component that does not support Hi-MD, record the disc with "Disc Mode" in the menu set to "MD". DISPLAY Jog lever 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - "Disc
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(Contrast Adjustment) You can adjust the contrast of the display window on the recorder. This function can be set with the recorder only. Jog dial NAVI/MENU Changing the operational direction of the display When you turn the jog dial clockwise, the display scrolls downward. This is
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from a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive directly to a disc in the recorder. When using the disc in the recorder as a storage device When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the recorder appears in the Windows Explorer as an external
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is released. 3 Check the connections. When the connections have been properly made, "PC - -MD" appears in the display. When you unplug the dedicated USB cable from the computer or remove the disc from the recorder Be sure to remove the recorder or the disc as follows. If not, damage to the data may
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in Hi-MD mode into the recorder and make connection with the computer, the recorder is recognized as an external device and can be viewed on the Windows Explorer. You can use the recorder in the same way as other devices. Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the recorder is not recognized
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The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type 60-minute standard disc 74-minute standard disc 80-minute standard disc Hi-MD disc Total size 219 MB (229,965,824 bytes) 270 MB (283,312,128 bytes) 291 MB (305,856,512 bytes) 964 MB (1,011,613
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IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use house current, nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery, or LR6 (size AA) battery. • For use in your house: For the supplied battery charging stand, use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the
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charging stand and remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet. On the dry battery case The supplied dry battery case is designated for this recorder only. On the MiniDisc cartridge • When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case. • Do not break open the shutter. • Do not place 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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Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada, Mexico and Taiwan) 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for Australia) 220 V AC, 50 Hz (Models for China and Argentine) 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other models) The recorder: Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
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Check to see if the problem is listed in, "Troubleshooting" (page 88). Check "Messages" (page 96) 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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MD disc recording. , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. The remaining recording time appears as "-0:00:00" and recording signal from the portable CD player. , When recording digitally from a portable CD player,
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occasions with certain sound sources. , Record in SP or LP2 mode. The lid does not open • The lid does not open until "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" disappears after recording recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes). • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only). Normally, recording is
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a correct connecting cord without an attenuator. • The recording level was low. , Adjust the recording level manually while recording (page 38). Volume cannot be turned up. • AVLS component • The component does not support Hi-MD. , Discs used in Hi-MD mode can be played only on components that
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dropout during search operations. • This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while 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
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recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection. • The component does not support MDLP or Hi-MD. , Edit on other component that support MDLP or Hi-MD be recorded to a new group. A new group cannot be created. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations (in MD mode
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. , Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer. • You are using the recorder at a place with vibration. , Use the recorder at a place with no vibration. The recorder cannot be used as a storage device. • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active. , Close
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adaptor, the display window of the recorder will remain faintly lit for some time even after the recorder is stopped. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The recorder turns off 3 minutes after the recorder has stopped in order to allow the charging time on the battery charging stand to
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+5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F). (SLOW on the remote control) Charging • The rechargeable battery is being charged. DATA SAVE • The recorder is writing information to the system file, such as the recorded data or editing information. , Wait until the message disappears from the display. 96
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nearest Sony dealer. FORMAT ERROR DISC • A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted. • A disc formatted on the computer was inserted. , Insert a standard MD or a disc used in Hi-MD mode. , When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the SonicStage software
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(page 92). , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. NotENOUGH POWER TO REC • You tried to record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery power for recording (page 89). , Connect the AC power adaptor to the
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the recorder was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot combine or divide tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. TrkFromPC NO REC • You tried to record
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MD Walkman". About ATRAC3plus ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3. Compared to ATRAC3 (used in LP2 and LP4 mode of the recorder), which attains a compression ratio 10 ) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)). About "System File" The system file is space on
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hour and 45 256kbps 55 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes minutes Hi-LP ATRAC3plus/ 34 hours 64kbps 10 hours and 9 hours and 7 hours and 10 minutes 25 minutes 40 minutes When transferring from the computer Recording time1)2) Codec/Bit rate 1GB Hi-MD 80-minute disc standard disc 74-minute 60
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using a disc in MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time1) Recording mode on the recorder Codec/ Bit rate 80 40 2 hours and 28 2 hours minutes minutes When transferring from the computer Recording time1)2) Codec/Bit rate 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute standard disc standard
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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
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or an MD). • when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro-recording) Marked recorder is paused while recording. Recorded sound level Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ("Adjusting the recording level manually
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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. Audio CD MD Walkman What you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as audio CDs and
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Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 108) Installing the software onto your computer (page 109) Software Operation 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
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is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following
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] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help. • If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software. 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your
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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 128). 110
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from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. There are two ways to record from an audio CD. • Simple mode (page 112) You can use MD Walkman operations to record an entire CD or only the first track without launching MD Simple Burner. • Standard mode (page 113) You can launch
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Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) 1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see the "Recorder Operation" section. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer
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and select [Show Standard Mode]. • Double-click the MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop. The window for recording all tracks on the CD [REC/STOP] To start recording all tracks on the CD as a new group, click here. To stop recording, click [Stop]. CD icon Total time of the selected
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The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD Track information (CD) [CONFIG] Click here to do the following: -Set the CD-ROM drive -View version information for MD Simple Burner -Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Total time of the Artist name selected tracks of CD
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] in the case of Windows 2000 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
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box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. 6 Click . The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts. To stop recording Click . z If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained
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your MD Walkman to the computer. After making the connections, "Hi-MD" or "Net MD" is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen. For details about connections, see "Recorder Operation". Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB
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play 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 standard disc in Hi-MD mode for recording. Notes • A transfer will fail and an
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transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer. 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see "Recorder Operation". Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed. 2 Select the transfer destination and
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* can be imported to My Library of SonicStage on your computer only once. ∗ Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode 1 Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the device to your computer. "Hi-MD" is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen. 2 Click
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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
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] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Notes • In SonicStage Help, "Device/Media" is the general term for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions of your internet provider
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"Type in the keyword to find" text box List Topics The list of the words that you searched [Display] 1 Click [Search] to open the "Search" window. 2 Type in the words. 3 Click [List Topics]. A list of the words that were searched is displayed. 4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed
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left side of the Help window to view a list of [Importing tracks] - [Purchasing Tracks from a Music Service Site] [Importing tracks] - [Importing Music Files] to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Recorded Files] 124
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] - [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] - [Troubleshooting] When you want to know To SonicStage Help Look up unknown words [Additional Information
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case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 2.x.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Follow the displayed instruction and
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computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution, some audio content is distributed with
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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
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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 108 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running
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in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not be installed. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD-ROM. The supplied dedicated USB cable is
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E EMD service 108 Erasing a whole disc 69 groups 68 tracks 68 F Format 73 G G-PROTECTION 103 Group erasing 68 moving 66 recording 40 releasing 64 setting 62 H Hard disk free space 108 Hi-MD 100 HOLD 14 I Importing 115 Installing 108 L Labeling 59, 61 Linear PCM 100 M Manual recording 38 MD Simple
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56 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 113 SonicStage 115 Synchro-recording 42 System environment 108 System limitations 108 T Time Mark 39 Title 58 Track mark Add (Divide) 70 Erase (Combine) 72 Transferring to the MD Walkman 117 to your computer 119 U Uninstalling 126 USB cable 12 USB port 108
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This warranty is valid only in Canada.
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This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed in Malaysia * 3 2 6 6 5 3 6 1 1 * (1)