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Sony MZ-NHF800 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Recorder Operation ______________________________
Software Operation ______________________________
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-NHF800
© 2004 Sony Corporation
3-266-571-91(1)
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  • Page 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation ______________________________ Software Operation ______________________________ “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NHF800 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-571-91(1) page 12 page 102 is a...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MZ-NHF800 Serial No.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NHF800 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...

  • Page 4: Notice For Users

    • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About available functions and supplied manuals ... 10 Recorder Operation Looking at controls ... 13 Getting started ... 17 Recording a disc right away! ... 19 Playing a disc right away! ... 23 Listening to the radio ... 25 Using menus ...
  • Page 7 Various ways of playback ... 43 Viewing various information ...43 Selecting the play mode ...45 Searching for a track (Search) ...51 Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround • 6-Band Equalizer) ...52 Editing recorded tracks ... 55 Before editing ...55 Adding titles (Title) ...55 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) ...59 Releasing a group setting (Group Release) ...61 Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) ...61...
  • Page 8 Additional information ... 81 Precautions ...81 Specifications ...83 Troubleshooting and explanations ... 85 Troubleshooting ...85 Messages ...93 Explanations ...97...
  • Page 9 Software Operation What you can do with MD Simple Burner/ SonicStage ... 102 Installing ... 104 Providing the 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 ...

  • Page 10: About Available Functions And Supplied Manuals

    About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains 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”...
  • Page 11 Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage software allows you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you to record audio data to the recorder. Audio CDs Internet Music files...
  • Page 12 Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Earphones (for Canadian model) (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 cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.

  • Page 13: Looking At Controls

    Looking at controls The recorder A Display window B T MARK/REC (+N) button C Jog dial D 5-way control key Operation Function Press NENT play, enter Press towards find the beginning of the previous track, rewind Operation Function Press towards find the beginning >...
  • Page 14 L LINE IN (OPT) jack M MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack There is a tactile dot beside the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. The display window of the recorder A Character information display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc.
  • Page 15 The headphones/earphones with a remote control A VOL +, – buttons Press to adjust the volume. B Jog lever (NX/ENT, ., > • BAND, TUNE – , TUNE +) When using an MiniDisc Operation Function Press /ENT play, pause, enter Slide towards find the beginning of the...
  • Page 16 The display window of the remote control A Disc indication B PRESET indication C Character information display D Sub play mode/Repeat play indications E SND (sound) and SUR (surround) indications F Battery level indication G Track number/Band/Preset number display H Main play mode indications...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Connect the AC power adaptor and operate it on AC current. You can also operate the recorder on the dry battery. Connect the AC power adaptor To a wall outlet AC power adaptor Using a dry battery Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid.
  • Page 18 When Linear Recording continuously Playing continuously When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80-...

  • Page 19: Recording A Disc Right Away

    Recording a disc right away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable. Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control.
  • Page 20 Insert a recordable disc. Slide OPEN to open the lid. Confirm the operation mode. This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you insert a disc, check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder.
  • Page 21 Record a disc. Select and pause the sound source to be recorded. Connected component While the recorder is stopped, press and hold T MARK/REC and press NENT on the recorder. “REC” lights up and recording starts. T MARK/REC NENT Stop Pause Remove the disc A track mark is added at the point where you press...
  • Page 22 If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 17). • Make sure the disc is not 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 a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows...

  • Page 23: Playing A Disc Right Away

    Playing a disc right away! Insert a recorded disc. Slide OPEN to open the lid. Play a disc. Press the 5-way control key (NENT) on the recorder. Press the jog lever (NX/ENT) on the remote control. A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you operate.
  • Page 24 Stop Pause Select a track directly viewing track number or name Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of the next track Go backwards or forward while playing Search for a point in a track while viewing the elapsed time (Time search) Search for a specific...

  • Page 25: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio You can enjoy radio programs with the built-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. •...
  • Page 26 To tune in a station quickly In step 3, slide and hold the jog lever until the frequency indication begins to change. The remote control automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. To improve the broadcast reception •...

  • Page 27: Using Menus

    Using 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”...
  • Page 28 On the recorder Press and hold NAVI/MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu. Turn the jog dial to select the item. Press the 5-way control key (NENT) to enter the selection. Repeat steps 2 and 3. The setting will be entered when you press the 5-way control key (NENT) at the last. To return the preceding setting Press x.

  • Page 29: List Of Menus

    List of menus The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Some items can be set with both the recorder and the remote control, and some can be set with either the recorder or the remote control. Items listed under “Menu 1”...
  • Page 30 Menus of the recorder Menu 1 Menu 2 Edit Title* : Set* : Release* Move* Erase Format* Display Lap Time RecRemain (while recording and stopped)/ 1 Remain (while playing) AllRemain Title1/Title2 Sound* Codec/ TrackMode* SubPMode Normal 1 Track Shuffle A-BRepeat* Sound Normal V-SUR...
  • Page 31 Menu 1 Menu 2 REC Set REC Mode RECVolume* MIC AGC* MIC Sens* Time Mark* :REC* SYNC REC* Option Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog Dial* Function Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or Hi-LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for MD mode).

  • Page 32: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording Before recording Selecting the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you insert a disc, check the operation mode on the display window of the recorder.

  • Page 33: Viewing Various Information

    Viewing various information You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. Display window on the remote control The indications have the following meanings: : Disc name : Track name...
  • Page 34 On the recorder Jog dial Enter the menu and select “Display”. Turn the jog dial until the information you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. 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...

  • Page 35: Recording From A Microphone

    While recording C/D/ Group Elapsed time Level meter number and track number Group Remaining number and time for track recording. number • Disc name • Group and artist name and name (Hi- album name (Hi- • Disc name (MD) • Group name (MD) Track number appears if the track is not in a...
  • Page 36 Turn the jog dial until “Sens High” or “Sens Low” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Sens High: When recording soft sound or a sound with a normal volume. Sens Low: When recording with a loud or close-range sounds, such as those during an oral recording or a music concert.

  • Page 37: Recording From A Tv Or Radio (Analog Recording)

    Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) This section explains how to record from equipment with analog output, such as a cassette recorder, radio, or TV. This operation can be done on the recorder only. TV, cassette recorder, etc. To LINE OUT jacks, etc.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually

    Recording Display mode Hi-SP Hi-SP stereo Hi-LP Hi-LP stereo When recording a disc used in mode Recording Display mode SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo Monaural MONO For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (SP or LP2 stereo mode. If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sounds from left and right will be mixed.

  • Page 39: Adding Track Marks While Recording

    While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by turning the jog dial. Set the level so that the meter segments light up around –12dB segment. If a high sound level causes the level meter to reach the OVER segment, lower the recording level.

  • Page 40: Using The Group Function When Recording

    To cancel Time Mark Select “Off” in step 1. Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Time Mark: The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed.
  • Page 41 Note It will not be possible to make a group setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input (in MD mode only). Jog dial T MARK/REC 5-way control key (NENT) To create a new group automatically when...

  • Page 42: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Sound Source (Synchro-Recording)

    To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) During synchro-recording, the starting and stopping of recording occurs are synchronized with the sound source. This simplifies digital recordings (e.g., from a CD player) since the need to operate the recorder or the sound source is eliminated.

  • Page 43: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. DISPLAY While playing, press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows. Display window on the remote control The indications have the following meanings: : Disc name : Track name...
  • Page 44 Turn the jog dial until the information you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Each turn changes 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.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Play Mode

    Selecting the play mode You can listen to tracks in various play modes. The play mode can consist of a combination of Main play mode, Sub play mode and Repeat play. • Main play mode: selects the playback unit, such as tracks or groups •...
  • Page 46 Press + or – to select a desired artist. The recorder plays 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...

  • Page 47: Repeat Play

    Listening to 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 point B. Make sure that points A and B are within the same track.
  • Page 48 Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play) Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 47). When selecting a track out of a group, skip this step. When selecting a track within a group, turn the jog dial until the group that the desired track belongs to appears in the display, and then press...
  • Page 49 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. Do step 1 and select “Album” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode”...
  • Page 50 Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat Play By specifying Sub play modes, you can listen to tracks selected in Main play mode in various ways. For example, by selecting “Group” in Main play mode and “Shuffle” in Sub play mode, the recorder will play the tracks in the selected group in random order.

  • Page 51: Searching For A Track (Search)

    Searching for a track (Search) You can easily search for a track by track name, group name, artist name, or album name. Artist names and album names can be viewed in the case of discs used in Hi- MD mode only. This operation can be done on the recorder only.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Sound (Virtual-Surround • 6-Band Equalizer)

    Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround • 6- Band 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 surround conditions.
  • Page 53 Press the jog lever to enter the selected sound mode. To cancel the setting Press SOUND repeatedly until the indication at B disappears. To modify and store the sound You can modify the sound and store the results in “Custom1” and “Custom2”. Do steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)”...
  • Page 54 Selecting the sound quality (6- Band Equalizer) While playing, enter the menu and select “Sound” - “Sound EQ”. Turn the jog dial repeatedly to select the sound mode and then press NENT to enter the selection. Level of the each frequency (100 Hz - 10 kHz) Each time you turn the jog dial, A changes as follows.

  • Page 55: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing recorded tracks Before editing You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling 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 you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, “NotENOUGH POWER TO EDIT”...
  • Page 56 Note If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters in disc names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable to use the group function (in MD mode only). VOL +, – Jog lever (NX/ ENT, ., >) +, – Labeling You can label a track, group, or disc while the recorder is stopped, recording or...
  • Page 57 Press the jog lever for 2 seconds or more. Note When the recording is stopped or the recording moves on to the next track while labeling titles during recording, the input at that point is entered automatically. Re-labeling You can change the track name, artist name, album name, group name, or disc name by doing the procedure for “Labeling”...
  • Page 58 Letter input area The cursor flashes. Character palette Since only a part of the character palette is visible on the display, use the controls or buttons to move the cursor and enter characters. Labeling Enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Title”.

  • Page 59: Assigning Tracks Or Groups As A New Group (Group Set)

    Functions Operations To insert a blank Press GROUP and space. press the 5-way control key towards > at the same time. To delete a letter. Press GROUP and press the control key towards . at the same time. To cancel labeling. Press x for 2 seconds or more.
  • Page 60 Notes • When the total number of characters in the titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can be input: —If the disc is being used in Hi-MD mode, you can make a group setting, but cannot add a group name in step 4. —If the disc is being used in MD mode, you cannot make a group setting.

  • Page 61: Releasing A Group Setting (Group Release)

    Releasing a group setting (Group Release) Select a group you want to release and check the contents (see “Playing tracks in a group (Group Play)” (page 45)). DISPLAY Jog lever Select a group that you want to release and check the contents (see page 45).
  • Page 62 While playing the track you want to move, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Move” - “ The selected track number appears in the display. 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”, slide the jog lever until “003 t Tr02”...
  • Page 63 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until the destination track number appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection. Example: When moving the track to the track number “03” in the second group (GP02). Changing the order of a group on a disc While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change,...

  • Page 64: Erasing Tracks And The Entire Disc (Erase)

    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. Turn the jog dial until the destination track number appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.
  • Page 65 To erase a track Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure of the track you are erasing. While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Erase” - “ “Erase OK?”...
  • Page 66 On the recorder Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT) To erase a track While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Erase” - “ “Erase OK?” and “PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear in the display. If the selected track was transferred from the computer, “TrkFromPC Erase OK?”...

  • Page 67: Dividing A Track (Divide)

    Dividing a track (Divide) You can divide a track with a track mark, creating a new track from the part following the track mark. The track numbers will increase as follows. This operation can be done on the recorder only. Notes •...

  • Page 68: Combining Tracks (Combine)

    Combining tracks (Combine) When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows. This operation can be done on the recorder only.

  • Page 69: Formatting The Disc (Format)

    Formatting the disc (Format) When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the condition it was in at the time of purchase. You can use this function only when using a disc in Hi-MD mode.

  • Page 70: Other Operations

    Other operations Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode) You can specify the display of all items in the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic items (Simple mode). Refer to “List of menus” (page 29) to check the menu items that cannot be displayed.

  • Page 71: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turn the jog dial until “AVLS On” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Turning off the beep sound You can turn off/on the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control. Jog lever Enter the menu and select “Option”...

  • Page 72: Starting The Playback Quickly (Quick Mode)

    Notes • Settings for up to 64 discs can be stored. Any settings stored afterwards will replace the settings with the lowest frequency of use among the 64. The numbers of discs that can be stored depend on the numbers of tracks recorded on the discs.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Disc Mode (Disc Mode)

    On the recorder Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT) Enter the menu and select “Option” - “QuickMode”. Turn the jog dial until “Quick On” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode) When you insert a 60/74/80-minute standard disc (blank) into the recorder, you can use this function to specify use of...

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Display Window (Contrast Adjustment)

    Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) You can adjust the contrast of the display window on the recorder. This operation can be done on the recorder only. Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT) While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “Option”...

  • Page 75: Various Way To Use The Radio

    Various way to use the radio Presetting radio stations automatically You can automatically preset radio stations whose reception is good. Once a station is preset, you can tune it in at any time simply by selecting the preset number. Up to 40 stations can be preset, 30 for FM and 10 for AM.

  • Page 76: Listening To The Preset Radio Stations

    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 Jog lever (BAND, TUNE –, TUNE +)

  • Page 77: Using The Recorder With A Computer

    Using the recorder with a computer What you can do through connection with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install the software from the supplied CD-ROM. For details on the installation procedure, refer to the “Software Operation”...
  • Page 78 Computer To the USB port Dedicated USB cable To the connecting jack Insert a recordable disc into the recorder. Make connections as follows. 1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to the recorder and to the computer. 2 Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released.

  • Page 79: Storing Non-Audio Data To A Disc

    • We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. Storing non-audio data to a disc If you connect the recorder to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio data such as text data or image data.
  • Page 80 The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type Total size 60-minute 219 MB standard disc (229,965,824 bytes) 74-minute 270 MB standard disc (283,312,128 bytes) 80-minute 291 MB standard disc (305,856,512 bytes) Hi-MD disc 964 MB (1,011,613,696 bytes) This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc.

  • Page 81: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use house current or LR6 (size AA) battery. • For use in your house: use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.
  • Page 82 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.)

  • Page 83: Specifications

    Specifications MD recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time When using HMD1G (1GB disc):...
  • Page 84 General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan) 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Models for continental Europe and Chile) 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for Australia) 230 V AC, 50 Hz (Models for U.K.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 85). Check “Messages” (page 93) for the problem as well. If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While recording Symptom Cause/Remedy “NotENOUGH...
  • Page 86 Symptom Recording cannot be done correctly. Stereo sound is heard in the headphones/ earphones while recording in monaural. Momentary noise is heard when recording. The lid does not open after recording. “TRACK FULL” appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time and the recording cannot be done.

  • Page 87: While Playing

    Symptom Cause/Remedy The total recorded time • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only). and the remaining time Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 on the disc may not total seconds (in SP stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or the maximum recording monaural), or 8 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode).
  • Page 88 Symptom Cause/Remedy No sound comes • The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected. through the headphones/ earphones. • The plug is dirty. The disc cannot be • The component does not support Hi-MD. played on another component The recorder skips •...

  • Page 89: While Using Group Function

    Symptom Cause/Remedy The lid does not • The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing, open. or the battery have been exhausted. , Set the power sources again, or replace the exhausted battery with new ones. Editing cannot be •...
  • Page 90 While using the radio Symptom The radio does not operate. e flashes in the display on the remote control and the radio does not operate. While the recorder is connected to the computer Symptom Cause/Remedy The recorder is not • The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected. recognized by the computer.
  • Page 91 Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot transfer • The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in tracks that will fill stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in LP4 stereo up the remaining mode. When you transfer a track from your computer, the recorder recording time on needs a 2-second (or 4- or 8-second) space for a track even if the track the disc.
  • Page 92 Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly. The display window is not normal. When using with the AC power adaptor, the display window of the recorder will remain faintly lit for some time even after the recorder is stopped.

  • Page 93: Messages

    Messages If the following messages flash in the display window on the recorder, check the chart below. Message Meaning/Remedy AVLS NO • AVLS is set to “AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher. , Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 70). VOLUME OPERATION BLANKDISC...
  • Page 94 • You tried to erase a setting in the Disc Memory on a disc that contains no MEMORY settings in the Disc Memory (page 71). appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. SonicStage software. or 99 groups (on a standard disc) on a disc. Keep the group number...
  • Page 95 Message Meaning/Remedy NO GROUP • You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups. , Insert a disc with group settings. • You selected “ , You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups. NO INPUT •...
  • Page 96 Message Meaning/Remedy READ • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly. , Reinsert the disc. ERROR REC ERROR • Recording was not correctly done. , Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again. • The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or is not a standard disc.

  • Page 97: Explanations

    Explanations About Hi-MD “Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format. Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording format that delivers longer recording times than ordinary MDs. Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer storage medium for non-audio data such as text and images. Walkman For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer “What you can do with the Hi-MD ”.
  • Page 98 List of the recording time for each disc When using a disc in Hi-MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording Codec/ mode on Bit rate the recorder Linear PCM/ 1.4Mbps Hi-SP ATRAC3plus/ 256kbps Hi-LP ATRAC3plus/ 64kbps When transferring from the computer Codec/Bit rate Linear PCM/1.4Mbps...
  • Page 99 When using a disc in MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording Codec/ mode on the Bit rate recorder ATRAC/292kbps ATRAC3/ 132kbps ATRAC3/66kbps MONO Monaural (monaural) When transferring from the computer Codec/Bit rate ATRAC3/132kbps ATRAC3/105kbps ATRAC3/66kbps Approximate time When transferring 5-minute tracks Recording time 80-minute 74-minute...
  • Page 100 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.
  • Page 101 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.

  • Page 102: What You Can Do With Md Simple Burner/Sonicstage

    What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage What you can do with MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record 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.
  • Page 103 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner Providing the required system environment (page 104) Installing the software onto your computer (page 105) 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 107) SonicStage...

  • Page 104: Installing

    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 is recommended.) •...

  • Page 105: Installing The Software Onto Your Computer

    Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD- ROM.
  • Page 106 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions. Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above. The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment. Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.

  • Page 107: Using Md Simple Burner

    Using MD Simple Burner Before using MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks 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.

  • Page 108: Recording Using Md Walkman Operations (Simple Mode)

    Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) 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 has completed.

  • Page 109: Recording By Computer Operations (Standard Mode)

    Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] Simple Burner]. [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows: •...
  • Page 110 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD Track information (CD) Total time of the Artist name selected tracks of CD Album Title [Get CD info] Information of an audio CD (album name, track title, etc.) will be reflected in the track list.

  • Page 111: Using Sonicstage

    Using SonicStage Importing audio data This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage 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.
  • Page 112 If necessary, click If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check. To check all boxes, click To uncheck all boxes, click If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording. When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, “CD Recording Format [My library]”...

  • Page 113: Transferring Audio Data From Your Computer To The Md Walkman

    Transferring 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. The My Library list Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. After making the connections, “Hi-MD”...
  • Page 114 If necessary, change the transfer mode. As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (LPCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer). If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format and bit rate will be converted to those of the device.

  • Page 115: Transferring Back Audio Data From The Md Walkman To Your Computer

    Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer The My Library list Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Audio 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.
  • Page 116 To stop transferring Click Note Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your 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.
  • Page 117 To stop importing 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 the screen to confirm the status of the [Import Settings] check box (it is checked by default).

  • Page 118: Using Sonicstage Help

    Using SonicStage Help SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing audio data” or “Transferring audio data”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.
  • Page 119 Understanding SonicStage Help The left side frame 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame. 2 Click [About This Help File]. The explanation will appear in the right-side frame. 3 Read the text. Scroll the display if necessary. Click underlined words to jump to their explanations. Searching for a word inside an explanation [Search] “Type in the keyword...

  • Page 120: Referring To Sonicstage Help

    Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each operation. Click on any items for details. Importing audio data to the computer Import audio data from the Internet Import audio files on the computer in SonicStage...
  • Page 121 Backing up audio data We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement. Back up audio data in My Library Look up about SonicStage backup Troubleshooting Look up troubleshooting procedure When you want to know Look up unknown words Look up the kinds of audio data...

  • Page 122: Other Information

    Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. Click [Start]–[Control Panel]*. [Settings]–[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Click [SonicStage 2.x.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the “Currently Installed Programs”...

  • Page 123: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology allows you 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 of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    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. Computer • Manufacturer: •...
  • Page 125 The software cannot be installed onto your computer Problem The installation was not successful. The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed. The progress bar on the display is not moving. The access lamp has not lit for a few minutes. Cause/Remedy You are using an OS that does not support this software.
  • Page 126 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer Problem Your computer does not recognize the MD Walkman. Even though the dedicated USB cable is used to connect the MD Walkman to the computer, the display on the MD Walkman does not indicate it is connected.

  • Page 127: Index

    Index Numerics 6-Band Equalizer Accessories optional supplied ATRAC3plus AVLS Battery battery life dry battery BEEP Bookmark play CD drive CDDB CD-ROM Checking playing position remaining time Cleaning Combining tracks Connecting analog computer digital Contrast Copyright protection Data storage Disc Mode Divide DSP TYPE-S EMD service...
  • Page 128 Radio listening presetting turning on/off Recording adding track marks analog digital from microphone level mode (Hi-MD/MDLP) Recording mode Recording mode (Bit rate) Relabeling Search Simple Mode SonicStage SonicStage Help Start (software) MD Simple Burner SonicStage Synchro-recording System environment System limitations Time Mark Title Track mark...
  • Page 132 This warranty is valid only in the United States. * 3 2 6 6 5 7 1 9 1 Printed in Malaysia...

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