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Sony Walkman MZ-RH710 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Printed in Malaysia Hi-MD Walkman Portable MD Recorder “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-593-568-11(2) Operating Instructions MZ-RH710 Recorder page 12 Operation ___________...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 3 • 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 4 “ Memory Stick , Hi-MD, Net MD, “ ” ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About available functions and supplied manuals ... 10 Recorder Operation Looking at controls ... 14 Getting started ... 16 Recording a disc right away! ... 18 Playing a disc right away! ... 22 Using menus ... 24 How to use the menu items ...24 List of menus ...25 Various ways of recording ...
  • Page 7 Editing recorded tracks ... 43 Before editing ...43 Adding titles (Title Input) ...43 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) ...47 Releasing a group setting (Group Release) ...48 Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) ...49 Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) ...50 Dividing a track (Divide) ...52 Combining tracks (Combine) ...52 Formatting the disc (Format) ...53...
  • Page 8 Software Operation What you can do with SonicStage/MD Simple Burner ... 86 Installing ... 88 Providing the required system environment ...88 Installing the software onto your computer ...89 Using SonicStage ... 91 Importing audio data ...91 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ...93 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ...95 Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc ...98 Using SonicStage Help ...100...

  • Page 10: About Available Functions And Supplied Manuals

    Hi-MD Walkman display. Portable MD Recorder “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. , When you encounter any problems or need more © 2005 Sony Corporation explanation Refer to “Troubleshooting and explanations”...
  • 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

    Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Clamp filters are not attached to the cord for Mexico model Clamp filter (small-size) (4) • except Mexico model CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Carrying case with a belt clip (1) (for Mexico model only) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
  • Page 13 How to use the supplied clamp filters When using the recorder connected to the computer, make sure to attach the clamp filters in the way described. (You must attach a clamp filter to comply with the applicable EMC standards.) It is unnecessary to attach the clamp filters if you use the unit without connecting it to the computer.

  • Page 14: Looking At Controls

    Looking at controls The recorder A OPEN switch B Display window C REC (+B)/T MARK button D X (pause) button E •SEARCH/ MENU button Press lightly to go to the SEARCH setting mode (page 40). Press for 2 seconds or more to go to the MENU setting mode (page 24).
  • Page 15 J Battery compartment (at the bottom) USB cable connecting jack L LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack The display window of the recorder 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”...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting started Insert an alkaline dry battery. Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid. Make connections and unlock the controls. Connect the headphones/earphones to When to replace the dry battery You can check the battery condition on the display window of the recorder. Battery power decreasing Weak battery The battery is drained.
  • Page 17 Disc type 1 GB Hi-MD disc 60/74/80-minute standard disc When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode...

  • Page 18: 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 Recording cannot be done in MD mode when you record directly with this recorder without using a computer.
  • Page 19 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 20 Record a disc. Select and pause the sound source to be recorded. Connected component While the recorder is stopped, press and hold REC (+B)/T MARK and press NENT on the recorder. “REC” lights up and recording starts. REC (+B)/T MARK Stop Pause Remove the disc...
  • Page 21 Notes • When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ), or connect the optional AC power adaptor to the recorder. When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, “NotENOUGH POWER TO REC”...

  • Page 22: 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. A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you operate. 5-way control key (NENT, ., >, VOL +, –) To stop play, press x.
  • Page 23 Operation on the recorder Stop Press x. Pause Press X. Press X again to resume play. Turn the jog dial to select a track, and then press NENT to enter. Select a track directly viewing track number or name Find the beginning of Press the 5-way control key towards ..

  • Page 24: 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 25: List Of Menus

    List of menus The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with the recorder only. Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you enter the menu, and items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1.
  • Page 26 Menu 1 Menu 2 Sound Normal Sound EQ REC Set REC Mode REC Level* Time Mark* :REC* SYNC REC* Option Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog Dial* Function Plays with normal sound quality. Customizes the sound quality. Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or Hi-LP).

  • Page 27: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording Before recording About 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 28: Viewing Various Information

    Viewing various information You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. 5-way control key (NENT) 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.

  • Page 29: Recording From A Tv Or Radio (Analog Recording)

    While recording A/B/ Group Elapsed time Level meter number and track number Group Remaining number and time for track recording. number Disc name Group name and artist and album name (Hi- name (Hi- Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a group.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the recording mode Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. You can record only in Hi-MD mode on this recorder. If you want to record in MD mode, connect the recorder to a computer and record or transfer audio data using the supplied software.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually

    Adjusting the recording level manually The recording level is adjusted automatically while recording. If necessary, you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording. REC (+B)/T MARK MENU Press REC (+B)/T MARK while pressing X. The recorder stands by for recording. Enter the menu and select “REC Set”...

  • Page 32: Adding Track Marks While Recording

    Adding track marks while recording You can add track marks (track number) while recording to divide the material into separate parts, that allow you to go to specific track quickly and easily. REC (+B)/T MARK MENU Adding track marks manually While the recorder is recording, press REC (+B)/T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark.

  • Page 33: Recording Without Creating A New Group

    Recording without creating a new group The recorder is factory set to automatically create a new group for each recording. To record without creating a new group, set the recorder as follows. 5-way control key MENU (NENT) While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “REC Set”...

  • Page 34: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Sound Source (Synchro-Recording)

    To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) When making a digital recording (e.g., from a CD), this function automatically starts and stops the recorder in synchronization with the sound source. This eliminates the need for separate operation of the recorder and the sound source.

  • Page 35: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. 5-way control key (NENT) MENU While playing, 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.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Play Mode

    Note Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently. If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see “Viewing various information”...
  • Page 37 Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play) Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 36). 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 38 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 39 Playing tracks in Sub play mode 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 40: Searching For A Track (Search)

    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can use the Repeat play function to repeat tracks in all play modes except when selecting A-B Repeat play. While playing, enter the menu and select “Play Mode” - “Repeat”. Turn the jog dial to select “RepeatOn”, and then press the NENT to enter the selection.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Sound Quality (6-Band Equalizer)

    Notes • After step 4, A-B Repeat play is canceled. • During a search, unlabeled tracks will appear at the end of each list. • During a search, ungrouped tracks are placed together as “Group - -” and appear at the end of the list of groups.
  • Page 42 Heavy Pops Jazz Unique Custom1 Custom2 “Custom1” and “Custom2” do not appear on European models. “Custom1” and “Custom2” do not appear when the “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple” (page 55). To cancel the setting Select “Normal” in step 1. To modify and store the sound (For models except European models)

  • Page 43: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing recorded tracks Before editing Notes • When you edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD disc, use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ) or connect the optional AC power adaptor to the recorder. When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, “NotENOUGH POWER TO EDIT”...
  • Page 44 About the character palette During operations on the recorder, characters can be selected from the character palette in the display window. The character palette has the following configuration. Character palette for Hi-MD mode 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.
  • Page 45 Labeling You can do a labeling operation while the recorder is stopped or playing. You can also label artist names and album names to tracks in a disc used in Hi-MD mode. To label a track with a track name, artist name, or album name, you must first select the track that you want to label.
  • Page 46 Functions Operations To insert a blank Press REC (+B)/ space. T MARK and press the 5-way control key towards > at the same time. To delete a letter. Press REC (+B)/ T MARK and press the control key towards . at the same time.

  • Page 47: Assigning Tracks Or Groups As A New Group (Group Set)

    Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) With this function, you can assign existing tracks or groups to a new group, 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 disc used in Hi-MD mode and 99 groups on a disc used in MD mode.

  • Page 48: Releasing A Group Setting (Group Release)

    Turn the jog dial until the number of the desired last track appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter. This selects the last track of the new group and the group can be labeled. If the disc contains groups, only the last track number of each group is displayed.

  • Page 49: Moving Recorded Tracks Or Groups (Move)

    Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) You can change the order of the recorded tracks or groups. 5-way control key (NENT) MENU Moving a track on a disc You can move a track from one group to another or from inside a group to outside the group.

  • Page 50: Erasing Tracks And The Entire Disc (Erase)

    Changing the order of a group on a disc While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Move” - “ : Move”. The name of the group to which the currently selected track belongs flashes in the display.

  • Page 51: To Erase A Group

    Note You cannot erase non-audio data (for example, text data or image data) on a disc used in Hi- MD mode. 5-way control key (NENT) MENU To erase a track While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select “Edit”...

  • Page 52: 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. Track marking Track numbers increase. Note You cannot divide a track if: •...

  • Page 53: Formatting The Disc (Format)

    5-way control key (.) While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press X to pause. Find the track mark by pressing the 5- way control key towards . slightly. For example, to erase the third track mark, find the beginning of the third track.
  • Page 54 5-way control key (NENT) MENU While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Format”. Turn the jog dial to select “OK”, and then press NENT to enter the selection. When formatting completes, “NO TRACK” appears in the display if a 1GB Hi-MD disc is inserted in the recorder, or “BLANKDISC”...

  • Page 55: 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 25) to check the menu items that cannot be displayed.

  • Page 56: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep sound You can turn off/on the beep sound. 5-way control key (NENT) MENU Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Beep”. Turn the jog dial to select “Beep Off”, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

  • Page 57: Starting The Playback Quickly (Quick Mode)

    “DISC MEMORY” appears when the disc with its setting stored is inserted. Notes • Settings for up to 30 discs can be stored. Any settings stored afterwards will replace the settings with the lowest frequency of use among the 30. The numbers of discs that can be stored depend on the numbers of tracks recorded on the discs.

  • Page 58: Selecting The Disc Mode (Disc Mode)

    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 the disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode. When you record on this recorder without using a computer, set “Disc Mode”...

  • Page 59: Changing The Operational Direction Of The Display

    Changing the operational direction of the display When you turn the jog dial clockwise, the display scrolls downward. This is the factory setting. You can change the factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction. 5-way control key (NENT) MENU Enter the menu and select “Option”...

  • Page 60: 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 61 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. Check the connections. When the connections have been properly made, “PC –...

  • Page 62: Storing Non-Audio Data To A Disc

    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 63 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 64: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack (The AC power adaptor is an optional accessory). On power sources • Use house current or LR6 (size AA) battery. • If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply.
  • Page 65 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 66: Specifications

    Specifications Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 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 See “List of the recording time for each disc”...
  • Page 67 Optional accessories AC power adaptor AC-ES3010K (Singapore, Australia and New Zealand models) AC-E30HG (other models) Optical Cable POC-15B, POC-15AB Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones* SRS-series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc HMD1G Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 68). Check “Messages” (page 76) for the problem as well. If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While recording Symptom “NotENOUGH...
  • Page 69 Symptom Cause/Remedy Recording cannot be • You tried to record in MD mode on this recorder. , Only Hi-MD mode can be used to record directly on this done correctly. • Audio sources may not be securely connected. , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again •...

  • Page 70: While Playing

    Symptom The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes). “TRACK FULL” appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time. While playing Symptom A disc is not played...

  • Page 71: While Editing

    Symptom Cause/Remedy Volume cannot be • AVLS is on. turned up. 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 edited tracks may...
  • Page 72 Symptom Editing cannot be done. • The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has Non-audio data cannot be erased. Tracks cannot be combined. The disc cannot edit on other component. Cause/Remedy occurred during editing. , The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the editing operation again.

  • Page 73: While Using Group Function

    While using group function Symptom Cause/Remedy The group function • While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to select does not operate. some group-related menu. , Use a disc with group setting. A new group cannot •...
  • Page 74 Symptom Cause/Remedy The playing time of This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the recorder and the a transferred track is computer. different from the time that appears on your computer monitor. You cannot transfer • The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in SP tracks that will fill up the remaining recording time on...
  • Page 75 Others Symptom Cause/Remedy “Advanced” or • You attempted to do a menu operation for the first time after purchase “Simple” is of the recorder (by pressing the MENU button for 2 seconds or more). , Select the Menu mode (page 55). displayed.

  • Page 76: Messages

    Messages If the following messages flash in the display window, 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 55). VOLUME OPERATION BLANKDISC...
  • Page 77 • There is an internal malfunction in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 75. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. FORMAT • A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted.
  • Page 78 Message Meaning/Remedy • You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks. , Set bookmarks (page 38). BOOKMARK TRACK NO DIGITAL • You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy COPY Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection.
  • Page 79 Message Meaning/Remedy PUSH STOP • You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch or operate the BUTTON recorder while the recorder was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to a computer. , Operation must be done only after pressing x and “SYSTEM FILE WRITING”...

  • Page 80: 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. This recorder supports Hi-MD only. For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer “What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman”.
  • Page 81 About “System File” The system file is space on the disc that is used to store information other than audio files; for instance, track numbers. If the MiniDisc were a book, the system file would correspond with the index or table of contents. The recorder rewrites the system file whenever an operation such as recording, adding or deleting track marks, or moving tracks has been done.
  • Page 82 When using a disc in MD mode You cannot record in MD mode on this recorder. When transferring from the computer Codec/Bit rate ATRAC(stereo)/292kbps ATRAC3/132, 105kbps ATRAC3/66kbps Approximate time When transferring 4-minute tracks About recordable audio format Audio formats that can be recorded on this recorder vary according to the disc type and recording method.
  • Page 83 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 84 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 86: What You Can Do With Sonicstage/Md Simple Burner

    What you can do with SonicStage/ MD Simple Burner What you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an Audio CD Music files in the Internet...
  • Page 87 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 88) Installing the software onto your computer (page 89) Importing audio data to your computer (page 91) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see page 60 on “Recorder Operation”) Transferring audio data from your computer...

  • Page 88: Installing

    Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 3.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher •...

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 91: 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 also assign cover art for imported albums. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer’s hard disk.
  • Page 92 Point to [ Music Source] on the upper-left side of the screen and click [Import a CD]. The screen switches to the “Music Source” (Importing CD) screen and all the tracks on the audio CD are listed. If necessary, click If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.

  • Page 93: 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 [Settings] Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your computer.
  • Page 94 If necessary, change the transfer mode. As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/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 95: 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 96 Click in the middle of the screen. The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts. To stop transferring Click To import cover art set using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman to My Library If you are using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode, you can modify the cover art for any group transferred from My Library, as well as register the covet art for another group.
  • Page 97 Click in the middle of the screen. The “Import” dialog box appears. Click [Yes]. The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts. To stop importing Click When tracks recorded in analog are included on a Hi-MD, a dialog box appears confirming whether to save those tracks in WAV format.

  • Page 98: Writing Audio Data To A Cd-R/Cd-Rw Disc

    Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc You can write tracks in My Library of SonicStage to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Analog tracks recorded on a Hi-MD device and imported to My Library can be written to and enjoyed on a CD-R/CD-RW. The number of times data can be written may be limited due to copyright restrictions.
  • Page 99 Click in the middle of the screen. The selected albums or tracks appear on the right side of the screen (the CD-R/CD- RW) as a tentative list of items to be written. Click in the right of the screen. The “Writing Settings” dialog box appears allowing you to set options for writing. Click [OK].

  • Page 100: 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 Tracks” or “Transferring Tracks”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.

  • Page 101: Understanding Sonicstage Help

    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 102: 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 103: Backing Up Audio Data

    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 104: 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 105: 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 page 60 on “Recorder Operation” section. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed.

  • Page 106: 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 107: The Window For Recording Selected Tracks From An Audio Cd

    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 108: 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 3.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the “Currently Installed Programs”...

  • Page 109: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution, some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback.

  • Page 110: 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 111: The Software Cannot Be Installed Onto Your Computer

    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 112: Using A Md Walkman Connected To The Computer

    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 113: Index

    Index A-B Repeat Accessories optional supplied ATRAC3plus AVLS Battery battery life BEEP Bookmark CD drive CDDB CD-R/RW drive CD-ROM Character palette Clamp filter Cleaning Combining tracks Computer Connecting analog digital Contrast Copyright protection Data storage Disc memory Disc Mode Divide DSP TYPE-S EMD service Erasing...
  • Page 114 Recording analog digital level recording mode Synchro-recording time Recording mode Recording mode (Bit rate) Relabeling Search Simple mode SonicStage SonicStage Help Start (software) MD Simple Burner SonicStage Storage space System environment System limitations Time Mark Title Input Track mark Add (Divide) Erase (Combine) Track search Transferring...

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