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    MZ-NHF800 3-266-571-91(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e_1_2______ Software Operation p_a_g_e_1_0_2_____ "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NHF800
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    this product. Model No. MZ-NHF800 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-NHF800 Responsible Party: Sony uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
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    to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice. • Operation of this recorder with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG
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    32 Before recording 32 Viewing various information 33 Recording from a microphone 35 Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording 37 Selecting the recording mode 37 Adjusting the recording level manually 38 Adding track marks while recording 39 Using the group function when recording 40 To
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    the operational direction of the display 74 Various way to use the radio 75 Presetting radio stations automatically 75 Presetting radio manually 75 Listening to the preset radio stations 76 Receiving stations in another country 76 Using the recorder with a computer 77 What you can do through
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    Additional information 81 Precautions 81 Specifications 83 Troubleshooting and explanations 85 Troubleshooting 85 Messages ...93 Explanations 97 8
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    required system environment 104 Installing the software onto your computer 105 Using MD Simple Burner 107 Before using MD Simple Burner 107 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 108 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 109 Using SonicStage 111 Importing audio data 111
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    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 can do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of
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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 a 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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    Remote control (1) Headphones (for USA model) (1) Earphones (for Canadian model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Note When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the
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    Looking at controls Recorder Operation The recorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A Display window B T MARK/REC (+N) button C Jog dial D 5-way control key Operation Function Press NENT 1) play, enter Press towards . find the beginning of the previous track,
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    , use this function. O i (headphones/earphones) jack The display window of the recorder 1 2 3 45 6 A Character information display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc. B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication C Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when
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    the volume. B Jog lever (NX/ENT, ., > • BAND, TUNE - , TUNE +) When using an MiniDisc Operation Function Press NX/ENT play, pause, enter Slide towards . find the beginning of the previous track, when you carry the recorder, use this function. I DISPLAY button J P-MODE/ button K SOUND button 15
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    The display window of the remote control 1 2 3 4 5 67 A Disc indication B PRESET indication C Character information display D Sub play mode/Repeat play indications 8 E SND (sound) and SUR (surround) indications F Battery level indication G Track number/Band/Preset number display H Main play
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    Getting started Connect the AC power adaptor and operate it on AC current. You can also operate the recorder on the dry battery. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor To a wall outlet AC power adaptor Using a dry battery 1 Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid. To DC IN 3V 2 Insert a LR6 (size
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    replacing the battery. • When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be shortened if you repeatedly make short recordings. • When you use the radio, it is recommended that you use a new alkaline dry battery since more power is consumed by the radio than by MiniDisc playback. 18
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    or other digital equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable. Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is being received recorder and a house current. 2 Connect the optical cable to the recorder and an external component. To a wall outlet To a digital (optical) out jack CD player, MD
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    contains material recorded in MD mode Operation mode The mode set for "Disc Mode" in the menu.1) The "Disc Mode" is factory set to "Hi-MD". If you want to use the disc on another component that does not support Hi-MD, set the "Disc Mode" to "MD" to use the disc in MD mode. Hi-MD MD 1) Refer to
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    together as a group. PAUSE NENT Connected component To Stop Pause Remove the disc Press Press x. Press X1). Press X again to resume recording. Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" flashing in the display.) 1) A track mark is added at the point
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    record-protected (pages 20, 82). • Premastered discs cannot be recorded over. Notes • When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or use is restored. • Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: -Some portable CD players may not be capable of
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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). 23
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    track. If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 17). 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
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    -in digital tuner in the remote control. While listening to the radio • Controls on the recorder cannot be used to operate the tuner. Only the remote control can be used. • Radio programs cannot be recorded on the recorder. 1 Turn on the radio. 1 Press RADIO ON/OFF. The radio turns on. If "PRESET
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    The radio will not operate if the remote control is not connected to the recorder. • The volume of radio and MiniDisc can be adjusted individually using the supplied remote control. • Playback or recording stops when you use the radio. • There is a DC-DC converter attached to the remote control cord
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    menus How to use the menu items The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, 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
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    On the recorder 5-way control key (NENT) Jog dial NAVI/MENU 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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    to protect page 70 your hearing. Beep* Turns the beep sound on or off. page 71 Disc Mem* Stores the recorder settings (Disc Memory). page 71 QuickMode* Sets the recorder to start playback quickly. page 72 Disc Mode Selects MD mode or Hi-MD mode when a blank page 73 disc is inserted. 29
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    Useful* Menu 2 Function Site page Title* Adding a track name, artist name, album name, page 57 group name, or disc name. : Set* Assigns recorded -MD mode only). Lap Time RecRemain (while recording and stopped)/ 1 Remain (while playing) Displays various information such as the recorder status
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    , LP2, LP4, or monaural for MD mode). page 37 Manually adjusts the recording level. page 38 Sets the microphone recording level adjustment mode. page 36 Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit the source sound. page 35 Adds track marks automatically in a specific page 39 time interval. Sets
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    . When you insert a standard disc (blank) into the recorder, you can use the Disc Mode 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
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    The 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
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    • Track name and artist name (HiMD) • Track name(MD) Group number and track number • Remaining time for recording / remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining time for recording (MD) • "RecRemain" and "FreeSpace" (Hi-MD) • "RecRemain" (MD) Numbers of tracks after the current track Remaining time
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    a group. 2) The 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
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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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    . 3 Play the source you want to record. 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 dial NAVI
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    • Approx. 140 min. on an 80minute standard disc • Approx. 475 min. on a 1GB Hi-MD disc • Approx. 610 min. on an 80minute standard disc • Approx. 2,040 min. on a 1GB Hi-MD disc When recording a disc used in MD mode Recording Display mode1) SP stereo SP LP2 stereo LP2 LP4 stereo LP4 Monaural2) MONO
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    key (NENT) 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 Time Mark) Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector
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    is canceled when you connect a digital optical cable to the recorder. 40 Using the group function when recording What is the group function? The group function is provided to 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 in
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    if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input (in MD mode only). T MARK/REC Jog dial NAVI/ MENU GROUP X 5-way control key (NENT) To create a new group automatically when recording The recorder is factory set to create a new group automatically when
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    a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends. 5-way control key (NENT) 1 Make connections. Use the appropriate optical cable to suit the source equipment. For details, see "Optional accessories" (page 84). 2 While the recorder is stopped, enter
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    Hi-MD) • Track name (MD) Disc name A Track number Track number Track number B • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)1) • Group name and track name (MD)1) 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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    Bookmark play (Bookmarked tracks are played.) 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. Playing tracks in a group (Group Play) 1 While 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
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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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    track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) You can listen to a specific section within a track repeatedly by selecting the starting 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 only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 47
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    You can cue to the start of a group. While playing, press GROUP on the recorder, and press the 5-way control key towards . or > to select a desired group. Listening to tracks by a specific artist (Artist Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the artist name, you can listen to tracks
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    tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the album name, cue to the first track of the next or previous album. While playing, press GROUP on the recorder, and press the 5-way control key towards . or >. Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play
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    "Group" in Main play mode and "Shuffle" in Sub play mode, the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order. 1 Enter the a section of a track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) You can listen to a specific section within a track repeatedly by selecting the starting point A, and ending
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    can be viewed in the case of discs used in HiMD mode only. This operation can be done on the recorder only. Jog dial NAVI/ MENU 4 Turn the 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.
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    ) 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 surround conditions. 6-BAND EQUALIZER Provides
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    each frequency. 6 Press the jog lever to enter the selection. Note Virtual-Surround and 6-Band Equalizer will not function during recording. On the recorder Jog dial NAVI/ MENU 5-way control key (NENT, ., >) Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual-Surround) 1 Enter the
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    the jog dial repeatedly to select the sound mode and then press 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" or "Custom2". 2 Press the 5-way control key towards . or > to select the frequency
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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 or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NotENOUGH POWER TO EDIT" may appear and editing cannot be done
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    +, - Jog lever (NX/ ENT, ., >) x +, - 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 to
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    is stopped, recording, or playing. Notes • The recorder 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). On the recorder 5-way control
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    (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 selected letter appears in 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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    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 61
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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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    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 non-audio data (for example, text data or image data) on the disc used in HiMD mode. DISPLAY z If the track or group has been labeled, press
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    To erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the the disc before you erase it. In case of a Hi-MD disc or standard disc in Hi-MD mode, only audio data is erased. Other data such as text
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    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, enter the in 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
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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 setting will be erased if you carry out the Divide function. • You cannot divide a track at its beginning
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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 T MARK 2 Find the track mark
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    of purchase. You can use this function only when using a disc in Hi-MD mode. Disc type After disc formatting 1GB Hi-MD disc "NO TRACK" /74/80-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
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    the jog lever repeatedly until "Simple" or "Advanced" appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection. 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
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    " "Disc Mem". 2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly "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. Notes • When the quick mode is set to "Quick On", the power remains on within
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    mode can only be "HiMD" when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set in the "Disc Mode" menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-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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    . This is the factory setting. You can change the factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction. This operation can be done on the recorder only Jog dial NAVI/ MENU 5-way control key (NENT) 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - "Jog Dial". 2 Turn the jog dial until "Reverse" appears
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    Various way to use the radio Presetting radio stations automatically You can until "A Preset" appears in the display. 4 Press the jog lever. Scanning starts. Presetting radio manually If the automatic presetting function fails to find the station that you want because of poor reception, do
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    6 Press the jog lever to enter the selection. A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones. "PRESET", "M", and preset number disappear in the display. Listening to the preset radio stations You can simply tune the station by selecting the preset number. RADIO ON/OFF P-MODE/ Jog lever (BAND, TUNE
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    online help. • Transfer audio data between the computer and the recorder The supplied 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 a microphone or from a CD player to the
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    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 from the computer or remove the disc from the recorder. Notes • If you use the recorder connected to the computer, it is recommended that
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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 ,761,728 bytes) 1) This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc. 80
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    On the remote control The supplied remote control is designed for use with this recorder only. The recorder cannot be operated with a remote control that was supplied with another device. On the MiniDisc cartridge • When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case. • Do not break open the
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    the best sound quality, use a dry cloth to wipe 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
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    Specifications MD recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material Recording and playback time When using HMD1G (1GB disc): Maximum 34 hours in Hi-LP stereo When using MDW-80 in Hi-MD mode: Maximum 10 hours and 10 min. in Hi-LP stereo When using MDW-80 in MD
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    Sony recorder only) 1)The LINE IN (OPT) jack is used to connect either a digital (optical) cable or a line (analog) cable. 2)Measured in accordance with JEITA. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc
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    in, "Troubleshooting" (page 85). Check "Messages" (page 93) for the problem as well. 2 If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While recording Symptom Cause/Remedy "NotENOUGH POWER TO REC" appears and recording cannot be done on a 1GB Hi-MD disc
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    from the portable CD player. , When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the AC recording time and the recording cannot be done. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 254 tracks (on a standard disc) or 2,047 tracks (on a disc used in Hi-MD mode) have been recorded
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    due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only). Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds (in SP stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or monaural), or 8 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode). When recording is stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this unit
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    The plug is dirty. , Clean the plug. The disc cannot be • The component does not support Hi-MD. played on another , Discs used in Hi-MD mode can be played only on components that component supports Hi-MD. The recorder skips to the next or previous group (or skips several tracks ahead or behind
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    was made to select does not operate. some group-related menu. , Use a disc with group setting. A track cannot be recorded to a new group. 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
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    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 standard disc is inserted. , Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Only discs used in Hi-MD
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    printed on the disc. You cannot operate the recorder ("PC - -MD" appears). Cause/Remedy • The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in recording time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) during transfer operation (in MD mode only). • The difference is due to the use
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    disc differs from the mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software. • When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the recorder, the operation mode set in the "Disc Mode" menu is applied. , Use the "Disc Mode" menu to change the operation mode as desired. 92
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    is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used). , Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord. DISC FULL • Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is 48 seconds or less. , Replace the disc. 93
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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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    TO REC NO TITLE NO TRACK NO TRACK IS SELECTED P/B ONLY DISC PC - -MD PROTECTED DISC PUSH STOP BUTTON Meaning/Remedy • You tried to release a " : Move" or " : Erase", or you tried to label a group while the recorder is stopped or while playing a track that does not belong to a group. , Select a
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    tracks. • You tried to combine or divide tracks that were 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. • You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been transferred
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    supplied flyer "What you can do with the Hi-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 times higher than that of a CD, ATRAC3plus (used in Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode of the
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    time for each disc When using a disc in Hi-MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time1) Recording Codec/ mode on Bit rate the recorder 1GB Hi-MD 80-minute disc standard disc 74-minute 60-minute standard standard disc disc PCM Linear PCM/ 1 hour and 34 28 minutes 1.4Mbps
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    When using a disc in MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time1) Recording mode on the recorder Codec/ Bit rate 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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    other than a CD or an MD). • when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro-recording) Recorded sound level Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ("Adjusting the recording level manually", page 38). Analog (line) input
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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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    Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 104) Installing the software onto your computer (page 105) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Recorder Operation") Recording music tracks from
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    Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
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    • When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD- ROM. - If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be overwritten to select your country. In this case, follow the displayed instructions. continued 105
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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 124). 106
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    • Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with MD Simple Burner. • We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs. • You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.) is active. 107
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    as a new group. To stop recording Click on the computer display. While the first track is being recorded, you can use x (stop) button to stop on the MD Walkman. Setting the recording mode Before starting recording, right-click the then select in [recording mode]. MD Simple Burner icon in the
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    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 tracks of CD MD icon Disc name (MD) Album name (CD) Artist name (CD) [OPEN
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    (MD) You can change the track name and track 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] To close the display as shown on page 109, click here. CD operating section Use
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    on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer's hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details. Notes • Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with SonicStage. • We do not guarantee normal operation in the case
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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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    audio 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 Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. After making the
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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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    data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be 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
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    computer. Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your computer Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* 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
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    uncheck the box. - To edit imported tracks in SonicStage, uncheck the box. - To import tracks to My Library while leaving the copy of them on the Hi-MD Walkman, check the box. • When you transfer tracks recorded in linear PCM on the Hi-MD Walkman to a computer for editing (dividing or combining) in
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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. 118
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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
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    data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing and editing imported tracks To SonicStage Help Change information related to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD information downloading for Getting CD
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    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] - [Glossary] Look
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    , [Add/Remove] in the case of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Note When you install SonicStage Ver. 2.x/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module x.x is installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module x.x since it may be used by other software. 122
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    to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk -quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders
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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 104 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running
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    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 be installed. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected device and install
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    E EMD service 104 Erasing a whole disc 65 groups 65 tracks 65 F Format 69 G G-PROTECTION 100 Group erasing 65 moving 63 recording 40 releasing 61 setting 59 H Hard disk free space 104 Hi-MD 97 HOLD 14 I Importing 111 Installing 104 L Labeling 56 Linear PCM 97 M Manual recording 38 MD Simple
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    51 Simple Mode 108 SonicStage 111 SonicStage Help 118 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 109 SonicStage 111 Synchro-recording 42 System environment 104 System limitations 104 T Time Mark 39 Title 55 Track mark Add (Divide) 67 Erase (Combine) 68 Transferring to the MD Walkman 113 to your computer
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