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Explanations Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 22) to record using digital (optical) input, and "Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording)" (page 32) to record using analog (line) input. Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Connectable Equipment with an digital (optical) source output jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) Equipment with an analog (line) output jack (Cassette deck, radio, record player, etc.) Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-mini plug) (page 23) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug) (page 32) Signal from Digital the source Analog Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog. Track marks1) Marked (copied) automatically • at the same positions as the source (when the sound source is a CD or an MD). • after more than 2 seconds of no sound (page 82) or low-level segment (with a sound source other than a CD or an MD). • when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro-recording) Marked automatically • after more than 2 seconds of no sound (page 82) or low-level segment. • when the recorder is paused while recording. Recorded sound level Same as the source. Adjusted automatically. Can also Can also be adjusted manually (Digital be adjusted manually ("Adjusting REC level control) ("Adjusting the the recording level manually", recording level manually", page 34). page 34). 1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Combining tracks (Combine)", page 43). Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: • when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input. • when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In this case, play the source in normal play mode. • when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital (optical) input. 81

Section	Page
Table of contents	6
Looking at controls	14
Getting started	18
Recording an MD right away!	22
Playing an MD right away!	25
Listening to the radio	27
Recorder Operations	29
Viewing various information	29
To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)	30
Long-time recording (MDLP)	31
Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording)	32
Adding track marks while recording	33
Adding track marks manually	33
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark)	33
Adjusting the recording level manually	34
Various ways of playback	36
Viewing various information	36
Selecting the play mode	36
Playing a track repeatedly (Repeat Play)	37
Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play)	37
Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset)	38
Selecting the sound quality	38
Adjusting the sound quality	38
Editing recorded tracks	40
Before editing	40
Labeling recordings (Name)	40
Labeling	40
Moving recorded tracks (Move)	42
Dividing a track (Divide)	42
Dividing a track directly	43
Combining tracks (Combine)	43
Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase)	44
To erase a track	44
To erase the whole disc	45
Using the group function	46
What is the group function?	46
Recording tracks using the group function	46
Recording a track to a new group	46
Recording a track to an existing group	47
Playing groups	47
Playing a track in group play	47
Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode)	47
Repeat play for the selected group play mode (Group Repeat Play)	48
Editing groups	48
Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting)	48
Releasing a group setting	49
Labeling recorded groups	50
Moving a track in a disc with group setting	50
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move)	51
To erase a group	52
Other operations	53
Useful settings	53
How to use the menu items	55
Turning off the beep sound	56
Recording without overwriting existing material	56
Creating a new group when recording	56
Selecting the play mode	56
Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset)	58
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)	58
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)	59
Viewing various information	59
Labeling (Name)	60
Moving recorded tracks	60
Erasing tracks, the entire disc or groups (Erase)	61
Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting)	62
Releasing a group setting	62
Various way to use the radio	65
Presetting radio stations automatically	65
Presetting radio manually	65
Listening to the preset radio stations	66
Receiving stations in another country	66
Power sources	67
Battery life	67
Additional information	68
Precautions	68
Specifications	70
Troubleshooting and explanations	72
Troubles and solutions	72
While charging	72
While recording	72
While playing	74
While Editing	75
While using group function	76
While using the radio	76
Others	77
Messages	78
Explanations	81
Software Operation	85
Basic Operations	86
Basic operational flow using the Net MD	86
Providing the required system environment	87
System requirements	87
Installing the software onto your computer	88
Before installing the software	88
Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5	89
Connecting the Net MD to your computer	91
Storing audio data to your computer	92
Starting SonicStage	92
Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive	93
Labeling audio data	95
Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out)	96
Checking out audio files to the Net MD	96
Listening to an MD	99
Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer	99
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer	99
Advanced operations	100
Using other functions!	100
Using the SonicStage online help	100
Other information	102
Settings and Precautions	102
Settings according to OS	102
For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer	104
Note on hard disk drive space	105
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode	105
Backing up the audio data	105
Uninstalling the SonicStage software	106
For Windows XP users	106
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users	106
For Windows 2000 users	107
Troubleshooting	108
If your computer does not recognize the Net MD	110
If the installation was not successful	110
Information and explanations	112
Net MD FAQ	112
On copyright protection	114
Glossary	116
Index	118
A	118
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C	118
D	118
E	118
G	118
H	118
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Explanations

Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs

The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the

recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog

(line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 22) to record using

digital (optical) input, and “Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording)” (page 32)

to record using analog (line) input.

Note

Track marks may be copied incorrectly:

•

when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.

•

when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In

this case, play the source in normal play mode.

•

when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital

(optical) input.

Difference

Digital (optical) input

Analog (line) input

Connectable

source

Equipment with an digital (optical)

output jack (CD player, DVD player,

etc.)

Equipment with an analog (line)

output jack (Cassette deck, radio,

record player, etc.)

Usable cord

Optical cable (with an optical or an

optical-mini plug) (page 23)

Line cable (with 2 phono plugs

or a stereo-mini plug) (page 32)

Signal from

the source

Digital

Analog

Even when a digital source (such

as a CD) is connected, the signal

sent to the recorder is analog.

Track

marks

You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 43).

Marked (copied) automatically

• at the same positions as the source

(when the sound source is a CD or an

MD).

• after more than 2 seconds of no

sound (page 82) or low-level segment

(with a sound source other than a CD

or an MD).

• when the recorder is paused (3

seconds of no sound is encountered

while synchro-recording)

Marked automatically

• after more than 2 seconds of no

sound (page 82) or low-level

segment.

• when the 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”, page 34).

Adjusted automatically. Can also

be adjusted manually (“Adjusting

the recording level manually”,

page 34).