Sony MZ-M10 Operating Instructions - Page 74

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A new group cannot be

created.

•

This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations (in MD mode only).

Group information has been written to the area where the disc name

is stored. The disc name and track names are recorded in the same

area, which can store a maximum of approximately 1,700

characters. If the total number exceeds this amount, it is impossible

to make group settings.

While the recorder is connected to the computer

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

The recorder is not

recognized by the

computer.

•

The supplied USB cable is not firmly connected.

,

Connect the USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer.

•

A USB hub is used.

,

Connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer.

•

Network communication has failed.

,

Disconnect the USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and then

reconnect it. If the recorder is still not recognized, disconnect the

USB cable, restart the computer, and then connect the USB cable

again.

•

When using Windows 2000 Professional, you turned on or restarted the

computer while the supplied USB cable was connected, and then

disconnected it afterwards.

,

Disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect

the USB cable. This problem may be resolved by updating your

Windows operating system so that it contains all the latest features.

Charging by USB

bus power cannot be

done (

flashes

in the display).

•

The battery compartment lid is not firmly closed.

,

Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery compartment

lid firmly.

•

The temperature of the battery-charging location is too low or too high.

,

Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature range of +5

°

C

(+41

°

F) to +35

°

C (+95

°

F).

The rechargeable

battery cannot be

charged sufficiently

through USB bus

power.

•

The rechargeable battery is charged through USB bus power.

,

USB bus power only charges temporary and cannot charge the

rechargeable battery sufficiently. Disconnect the recorder from the

computer and charge the rechargeable battery using the AC power

adaptor.

Even though the

recorder is

recognized by the

computer, it does not

operate normally.

•

A USB hub is used.

,

Connect the supplied 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 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 mode

can be used as a storage media.

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

Section	Page
Table of contents	6
Recorder Operation	6
Software Operation	8
About available functions and supplied manuals	10
Learning more about Hi-MD	10
Using the recorder	10
Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Windows)	11
Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer (Macintosh)	11
Recorder Operation	12
Checking the supplied accessories	12
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 information	31
Recording from a microphone	32
To select microphone sensitivity	32
To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode	33
Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)	34
Selecting the recording mode	34
Adjusting the recording level manually	35
Adding track marks while recording	36
Adding track marks manually	36
Adding track marks automatically	36
Recording without creating a new group	37
To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)	38
Various ways of playback	39
Viewing various information	39
Selecting the play mode	40
Playing tracks in Main play mode	40
Playing tracks in Sub play mode	42
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)	42
Searching for a track (Search)	43
Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)	44
Editing recorded tracks	46
Before editing	46
Adding titles (Title Input)	46
Labeling	47
Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set)	49
Releasing a group setting (Group Release)	50
Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)	50
Moving a track on a disc	50
Changing the order of a group on a disc	51
Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)	52
To erase a track	52
To erase a group	52
To erase the whole disc	53
Dividing a track (Divide)	53
Dividing a track directly	53
Combining tracks (Combine)	54
Formatting the disc (Format)	55
Other operations	56
Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)	56
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)	56
Turning off the beep sound	56
Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory)	57
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)	57
Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)	58
Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)	58
Changing the operational direction of the display	59
Selecting the display language	59
Using the recorder with a computer	60
What you can do through connection with a computer	60
Connecting the recorder to your computer	61
Storing non-audio data to a disc	62
Viewing non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder (File List)	63
Additional information	65
Precautions	65
Specifications	67
Troubleshooting and explanations	69
Troubleshooting	69
While charging	69
While recording	70
While playing	71
While editing	73
While using group function	73
While the recorder is connected to the computer	74
Others	75
Messages	77
Explanations	81
Software Operation	86
What you can do with SonicStage/ MD Simple Burner	86
Installing	88
Providing the required system environment	88
Installing the software onto your computer	89
Using SonicStage	91
Importing audio data	91
Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman	93
Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer	95
Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc	98
Using SonicStage Help	100
Referring to SonicStage Help	102
Using MD Simple Burner	104
Before using MD Simple Burner	104
Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)	105
Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)	106
Other information	108
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner	108
On copyright protection	109
Troubleshooting	110
Index	113
A	113
B	113
C	113
D	113
E	113
F	113
G	113
H	113
I	113
L	113
M	113
O	113
P	113
Q	113
R	114
S	114
T	114
U	114

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