Sony PCV-MXS20 Getting Started Guide - Page 12

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide VAIO MX Computer audio capabilities The audio capability of the VAIO MX computer is advanced, implementing the latest technologies such as digital audio playback and recording, Dolby® Digital Surround Sound, an FM tuner scanner, and compatibility with stereo speakers. A special Sony software application, SonicStage™ Premium, delivers high quality digital audio playback and recording functions, using your computer's built-in audio components or external analog/digital audio devices. SonicStage Premium software uses ATRAC3 compression technology to supply high quality sound and increased compression rates for recording. This software also offers several jukebox-style features: ❑ An audio CD-burning component to record your favorite music on audio CDs. ❑ A music Visualizer to enhance your listening experience. ❑ A parametric equalizer that fine-tunes your audio playback. Audio features ❑ MiniDisc Drive - Play and record your favorite music, with full operational integration with the other audio devices built into the computer, using the SonicStage Premium software. Your drive is equipped with: ❑ ATRAC3 compression technology that creates high quality audio files with longer playing time. Audio files recorded with ATRAC3 technology are playable on MiniDisc Long Play (MDLP) compliant audio players. ❑ Sony OpenMG™ encryption technology that enables you to protect the music stored on your hard disc drive. ❑ Net MD technology that supports the transfer of music data at high speeds from your computer to a MiniDisc device or media, while protecting copyrighted material. ❑ FM Tuner - Enables you to receive FM radio broadcasting stations through the built-in FM tuner. Through the use of the SonicStage Premium software, you are able to receive high quality sound. 12