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Sony MZ-S1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MZ-S1 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation Software Operation MDLP _We3_,Ll.#.,lll_Ut_jUe_ "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation represent Headphone Stereo products, _U_L_V_ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-S1 © 2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Retkr m 1hem whenever you call confined space, such as a bookcase or upon your Sony dealer regarding this bu t-n cab net. product. Model No, MZ-SI Serial No. ib prevent fire, do not cover the...
  • Page 3 SONY You are cautioned that any changes Model No.: MZ-SI modifications not expressly approved in _his manual could void your aulhority Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. operale this equipment. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA SONY MZ-S1 Telephone No.: 201-930-6972...
  • Page 4 • In no event will SONY be liable lbr 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 Recorder Operations Looking at the controls ........Getting started! ..........Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording) ........Playing an MD right away! ......Various ways of recording ......Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 24 Recording in analog (Analog Recording) ..........
  • Page 7 Editing tracks recorded ........Labeling/relabeling recordings ............Labeling recordings ............... Relabeling recordings ..............Registering tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) ..... To release a group setting ..............Moving recorded tracks ............... Moving a track to a different group .............
  • Page 8 Software Operation What is a Net MD? .......... Basic Operations ..........Basic operational flow using the Net MD ..........Providing the required system environment ......... System requirements ..............Installing the software onto your computer .......... Before installing the software ............installing SonicStage Ver, 1.5 ............
  • Page 9 Other information ........... Settings and Precautions ..............Settings according to OS ..............For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer ......Note on hard disk drive space ............Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode ........Backing up the audio data .............. Uninstalling the SonicStage software ..........

  • Page 10: Recorder Operations

    Before using this product This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the supplied SonicStage soflware. For details on the various operations, relhr to 1he pages indicaled below. When using the recorder Recorder Operation (pages 11 to 66) P3ges 11 to 66 in this manual explain the use oflhe Net iVIDas an ordinary MiniDisc...
  • Page 11 Checking supplied accessories Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones ( 1) Dedicated USI3 cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Vet. 1.5) (1)* Hand strap (1) Blank Minidisc * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

  • Page 12: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls Front of the recorder Ii)_]Display window K_I]T MARKFREC button Ii_] GROUP/CANCEL button K_] END SEARCH button Ii_] MENU/ENTER button [_] USB connecting jack Ii_] DCIN 3V jack [_i] LINE IN (OPTICAL)jack Ii_'] Buckle [i_] _ (he3dphones/earphones) jack...
  • Page 13 Rear of the recorder Hand strap attachment point [_] 5 way thumb control key Push lhe key in any of the four [_] HOLD switch directions or press down lhe • button [_] II (pause) button lbr various oper3tions. [_] Buckle ID,-* (play) /1_1_t (search/AMS) [-_] Baiter,! compartment...
  • Page 14 display window of the recorder [)_] MONO (monaural) indic3lion [_:] REC indication Lights up wbile recording. When [_] LP mode indic3lion flashing, the recorder is in record [_] Mega bass indication standby mode. [g] Disc indication [_:] Battery indication Shows that the disc is rotating ibr Shows approximale battery condition.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started! Insert an alkaline dry battery. Lift up the buckle andthe Insert an LR6 (SG) alkaline Close the lid and the battery compartment lid to buckle. dry battery minus end first. open. Using on a house current Toa wall outlet Connect _he AC power ad_p|or.
  • Page 16 earphones and unlock the HOLD control. (_) Pull off the rubber cap that coversthe ,_,jack. (_) Connect the headphones/earphones to the ,_,jack. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction shown in the illustration below: Connectfirmly. Headphones/earphones...

  • Page 17: Recording An Md Right Away! (Synchro-Recording)

    Recording an MD right away! (Synchro.recording) 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. (For further information, see "System limitations" (page 52)) During synchro-recording, the recorder starts and stops recording in sync with the sound source.
  • Page 18 (_) Close the buckle. firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks) CD player, MD _--'_ PortableCD to awall player, DVD player, etc. outlet video player, etc. AC poweradaptor to a digital (Optical) outjack Optical plug Optical mini-plug Optical cable POC-15B*, etc.
  • Page 19 ii!!iil;i!!ii!!ii ¸iiii)ii!iiii ¸_i!ii_ ¸iii_ii_i_!i ¸!i!!llii_:i!ii!ii_iii!!iiiii!!!!!ii_!iii ¸i!!i!i:!i!i!iiii!iiiii!ii!;iii_;i!i! ¸_i;!i_i;i!ii_i;i!ii_ ¸i;i!il _i;i!ii_i;i!ii!i;!i!!iii!il _i;i!ii_i;i!ii_i;i!ii_ ¸i;i!il _;!i_i;iii_ ¸i;i!ii_ ¸i;i!il _i;i!ii_i;i!ii_i_i!!i;ill _i;i!ii_i;i!ii_il Record an MD. (_) While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. Control key Menu items appear in the display. Press I_ or _ repeatedly until "SYNC-R"...
  • Page 20 DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC • The lid does no_ open until "Edit" disappears in the display. "TYPE-R" is a high-level Sony specification • lfthe power supply is disrupted (i.e. the used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is the heart of the MiniDisc somrd.
  • Page 21 •For longer recording, follow s eep 1 of"Long- time rccording (MDLP)" (page 26) to select tile recording mode, and _hen start lhe procedure of synchro-recording. • LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for bofl_ digital and analog input. Tile recorder automatically recognizes the lype of line cable and switches to digital or analog input.

  • Page 22: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! Insert an MD. Belbre you open lhe MD disc lid, open the buckle first. (_) Slide the OPENswitch to the direction (_) Insert an MD with the label side facing of the arrow shown in the illustration front, and pressthe lid down to close.
  • Page 23 @ Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume. Control key The volume will be shown in the _OL +1-1 display. _,.qI) stop play, press A long beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones. After you press • on tile recorder to stop, the recorder will automatically tm_q offin...

  • Page 24: Various Ways Of Recording

    Note on digital analog recording (Digital input analog input) The input jack of _his recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect recorder m a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input.

  • Page 25: Recording In Analog (Analog Recording)

    Press I1_ while pressing REC. Recording in analog REC indication lights up in the (Analog Recording) display and recording starts. Play the source you want to record. The sound will be input from the connected equipment as an analog signal, For olher recording operations, but recorded...

  • Page 26: Long-Fime Recording (Mdlp)

    Recording Display Recording Long-time recording mode I ) time 3) (MDLP) LP4 stereo Approx. 320 rain. Select each recording mode according the recording time that you want. Monaural 2/ MONO Approx. 160 rain. Stereo recording is possible ot 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal I) For betier sound quality, record ill normal (stereo)
  • Page 27 Press _ or _ repeatedly until Recording tracks using "OFF" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. group function (Group Mode Recording) if you want "LP:" added, select "ON" in Ibis step, and then press ENTER. What is the group function Note...

  • Page 28: To Activate Group Mode (Group Mode Recording)

    is group information recorded? When recording in group mode, lhe group intbrmation is written lo the disc name recording area. This inlbmaation consists of text strings lhat are written as shown in lhe lbllowing example. Disc name recording area Example GROUP _o,o,__ O;Favorites//1-_,RocW/6-g;Pops// ®...

  • Page 29: Recording A Track Into An Existing Group

    Recording a track into an Recording without existing group overwriting existing material • [ham group mode on. • Insert a disc with group settings. If you wish lo avoid overwriting current contents of an MD, do lhe Press GROUP. following procedure. All new material "Fa"I "...

  • Page 30: Adding Track Marks Automatically (Auto Time Mark)

    Notes To cancel Auto Time Mark • The setting will remain even aider the power is Select "OFF", and then press ENTER in turned ot_ step 3, or stop recording. • [f yot_ s_a_ recording while the recorder is ill play-pause mode, tile recording will begin...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually (Manual Recording)

    While observing the level meter in the Adjusting recording display, adjust the recording level by pressing or IHH. level manually (Manual Recording) Set lhe level so that the maximum input lights up the fifth segment on When you record, the sound level is the level meter.

  • Page 32: Checking The Remaining Recordable Time

    Display window on the recorder Checking the remaining recordable time You can check lhe remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during • stop. Group-relaled items appear only when a track wilh group settings is played On O and _hen stopped. -_, LapTim The elapsed time of_he current Control key _F"fi_'_,_...

  • Page 33: Various Ways Of Playback

    Using group •You can also change play modes (repeat play, or shuffle play) in the selected group. Afler function (Group Mode) the procedures here, follow the .stepsof "Chmlging play modes" (page 34). The recorder can operale various • 111 group mode, pressing I_ Ollthe recorder ployback with a disc which has group during the last track oflhe group moves...

  • Page 34: Changing Play Modes

    Changing play modes When groupmode is off: You can select from various play modes Disc such as repeat play (AllRep), single repeat Tracknumber (I Rep), and shuffle repeat (Shuf.R). Control key (_/_) LSkip Skip Skip When groupmode is on: --Disc MENU/ENTER __Group I •...

  • Page 35: Emphasizing Bass (Digital Mega Bass)

    OnO/O Press _ or _ to select the item, and then press ENTER. All the tracks are played once. Each time you press IHH, O and O change as follows: AIIRep/_ Display window All the tracks are played repeatedly. 1 Rep/c_ Normal/(none) A single track is played repeatedly.

  • Page 36: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Playing Position

    Display window on the Checking the remaining recorder time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. Group-related items • appear only when a track wilh group settings is played. On O Control k ey ..÷_-F---_ LapTim The elapsed lime of file current track.

  • Page 37: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Notes You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks • "FULL" appears v,,hen you try to enter more than 1,700 characters on a disc. Enter a shorter MDs. Premastered cannot be edited. name for the track, group, or disc, or set the •...

  • Page 38: Labeling Recordings

    The buttons used for character input Labeling recordings and lheir functions are listed below: Functions Operations insert a disc and do the following To select a Press VOL + or operations: character VOL . TO label a track To enter a letter Press ENTER.

  • Page 39: Relabeling Recordings

    Relabeling recordings Registering tracks _Groups as a new group insert a disc and do the following roup Setting) opermions: To relabel a track Do the following procedure to register Start playing a track you want to lracks or groups as a t_ew group. The relabel, and change a track name tracks or groups must, however, be during playback...

  • Page 40: To Release A Group Setting

    Press _ or _ repeatedly until the number or name of the desired Controlkey ..÷/--2----_ last track flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. The track number of the last track in the group ("END") appears in the display. This selects the last track of the new GROUP _°°°__) group.

  • Page 41: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Press m. While playing 1he track you want 1o move, press MENU. Press MENU. Press _ or _ repeatedly until Press _ or _ repeatedly until "EDIT" flashes in the display, and "EDIT" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again.

  • Page 42: Moving A Track To A Different Group

    Moving a track to a Changing order of a different group _oup on a disc (Group ove) • lnse_a disc withgroup sewings • insert a disc with group settings Control key ... _._.__ Control key CANCEL MENU/ENTER MENU/ENTER Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.

  • Page 43: Adding A Track Mark

    Adding a track mark Erasing a track mark You can add track marks so that the pax When you record with analog (line) input, the new track mark is counted as a unnecessary track marks ]nay be recorded new track. The track numbers will where recording level is low.

  • Page 44: Erasing Tracks

    While playing the track you wm_t to When you erase a track mark, name assigned to erase, press MENU. file mark is also erased. Press _ or _ repeatedly until Notes "EDIT" flashes in the display, and • "_V]len you erase a track mark between the two then press ENTER again.

  • Page 45: To Erase A Group

    Press _ or _ repeatedly until Press _ or _ repeatedly until "EDIT" llashes in the display, and "G:Ers" flash in the display, and then then press ENTER. press ENTER. "_" and "D:Name" llash in the Erase. ENTER appear display. alternately in the display.

  • Page 46: Other Operations

    Protecting your hearing Turning off the beep sound (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter You can turn off|he beep sound. System) function keeps down the maximum volume m prolect your ears. MENU/ENTER MENUIENTER Press MENU. Press MENU. Press _ or _ repeatedly until "OPTION"...

  • Page 47: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Locking controls (HOLD) "ib prevent the buttons li'om being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this llmction. HOLD Move ttOLD in |he direction of the To unlock controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock lhe controls.
  • Page 48 2i Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). 3i When using a Sony LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 4i To prevent interrupted recording clue to drained battery, use new battey for recording operations.

  • Page 49: Power Sources

    Preventing hearing damage every year. Change the packing _t an Avoid using headphones/eaq_hones at high authorized Sony Service Facility. volume, llearing experts advise against continuous, loud and ex_ended play. If you On power sources experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
  • Page 50 Caring for others • lfa battery leak should develop, caretu!ly flloroughly wipe away b_ltery fluid from file Keep _he volume at a moderate level. This will battery compartment before inserting allow you to ]lear outside sounds and to be ones. considerate of the people pound you.
  • Page 51 Terminals If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your neares_ Sony dealer. (]fa trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend thai the disc be left in the recorder when you consult...

  • Page 52: System Limitations

    System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different fi'_)m those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Nole, however, lhat lhese limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.
  • Page 53 Cause Symptom The pl_ying time of a This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the checked-out track is recorder and the computer. different from fl_e time that 3ppears on your computer monitor. You cannot check out tracks The minimum recordable time on the disc is normally that will fill up the...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist a_r you have made these d_ecks, consult your nearest SoT dealer. Ret_r to "Messages" (page 62) as well. Cause/Solution Symptom The recorder does • Audio sources may not be securely connected. not work or works Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again poorly.
  • Page 55 Cause/Solution Symptom The recorder does • The disc is record-protected ("SAVED" appears). not work or works Slide the tab (page 50). poorly. • Recording level is too small to record (when recording manually). Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level.
  • Page 56 Symptom Cause/Solution An MD is not played • Disc playing stopped before it came 1o the last crack. fi'om |he first track. Press _ for 2 seconds or more to start pl3ying. • Group mode is turned on. Turn group mode off and pl3y from the first track (press I1_ for 2 seconds or more to starl pl3ying).

  • Page 57: List Of Menus

    List of menus Menu functions Press MENU, and press _ or I_H. Menu on the Functions recorderS) EDIT Selecting editing operations (labeling, erasing tracks, discs, or groups, etc.) (page 38 to 42, 44 and 45). DISP Displaying elapsed playing time, remaining playing time, etc.
  • Page 58 Tables of Menus The menus provided on the recorder lbr each operating status are shown on this and lhe following pages. Each chart shows 1he various menus and the menu items 1hat can be selected 31 each menu level. See "List of menus" (page 57) for details on menu operations. Menus and menu items loggle in the display.
  • Page 59 continued from the previous page -,_ :Pressing ENTER <=> : Pressing _ or I=4IH. t) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than "GP --" is selected. 2) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode. 3) gelectable only when group mode is turned ofl_ Press CANCEL...
  • Page 60 Menus and menu items selected while recorder is playing -*, : Pressing ENTER <=¢, : Pressing I<F<I or leqH. li Appears only when the recorder is in group ]node and a group oilier than "GP --" is selected. 2i Appears only when the recorder is in group mode.
  • Page 61 Menus menu items selected while recorder is recording -_ : PressingENTER <=4> : Pressing_ or I_1. _) Appears only when tile recorder is in group mode. z) Appears only when the recorder is in standby mode. Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation.

  • Page 62: Messages

    Messages If the lbllowing messages flash in the display window, check the messages below. Error message Meaning/Remedy BLANK • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. BUSY • You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data.
  • Page 63 Error message Meaning/Remedy * You tried to enter more thzn 200 letters to label a single track or disc. FULL • You tried to enter a total of more than 1,700 letters for track or disc names. Enter a shorter name for tbe track, group, or disc (page 37), or set the "LPStmp"...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    General Specifications Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaplor connected at the DC IN 3 V jack: Recorder 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada, Audio playing system Mexico, and Taiwan) MiniDisc digital audio system 230 V AC, 50/60 ltz (Models...

  • Page 65: Explanations

    Explanations Difference between digital (optical) analog (line) inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connecl the recorder to a CD pl3yer or a cassetle recorder using eilher digital (optical) input or analog (line) input.
  • Page 66 About DSP TYPE-S for ATRACIATRAC3 This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped wiih digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce...
  • Page 68 Recording audio data your computer You can record audio data to your computer from sourcessuch as audio CDsand the Internet (page 76). Audio CDs Internet On the computer Listening You can listen to an audio CD in the CD* ROM drive of your computer, or audio data in the hard disk drive (page 83).

  • Page 69: What Is A Net Md

    What is a Net MD? Net MD is a standard that enables the transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc device. To use this Net MD with your computer requires a software application called "SonicStage". SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in the computar functions lbr playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and...

  • Page 70: Basic Operations

    Basic operational flow using The following is the basic steps that you will Cake lbllowing the purchase of your recorder. Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for use of your recorder as a Net MD. Do the following steps, and refer to the indicated pages tbr details.

  • Page 71: Providing The Required System Environment

    Providing required system environment System requirements The following hardware and software 3re required in order co use the SonicStage software lbr the Net MD. Computer IBM PC/_(F or Compatible CPU: Pentilam Ii 400 Mttz or higher (Pentium iii 450 Mltz or higher is recommended.) Hard disk drive spaceE): 120 MB or more RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)

  • Page 72: Installing The Software Onto Your Computer

    Installing software onto your computer This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver. 1.5 software supplied wi|h your Net MD. Before installing software t Make sure to note the following before installing the software. Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before the installation! The SonicStage software may not correctly...

  • Page 73: Installing Sonicstage Ver, 1.5

    Installing SonicStage Ver.l.5 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The setup program starls up automatically as_d the SonicStage Ver. 1.5 installation window appears. Click to select [SonicStage 1.5].
  • Page 74 Follow the displayed instructions. Read the inslructions carefully. installation take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment (page 95). After the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart the computer. Make sure to restart your computer only alter the installation has completed.

  • Page 75: Connecting The Net Md To Your Computer

    Connecting MD to your computer After 1he software installation is completed, connect the Net MD |o your computer. Refer lo the operating instructions of lhe Net MD as well. Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD. Make the power source and the dedicated USB cable connections with the Net MD and the computer.

  • Page 76: Storing Audio Data To Your Computer

    Storing audio data to your computer This section explains how 1o record and slore audio data from an audio CD Io |he hard disk drive of your computer. The procedure in 1his section is used |o record all tracks on an audio CD, 'lk_ record only specific tracks from a CD, or from other sound sources, see |he online help for details (page 84).

  • Page 77: Recording Audio Cds To The Hard Disk Drive

    Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive in SonicStage Ver.1.5, the hard disk drive is called the "Music Drive". The Music Drive manages all audio data stored by SonicStage. ¢ I Music Drive Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
  • Page 78 Click in the middle of the recording window select the recording mode. When recording data in LP2 mode: select ATRAC3 132kbps When recording data in LP4 mode: select ATRAC3 66kbps If the list pmael is not displayed, click List panels appear under the recording window. The contents of the audio CD appear in lhe let/list pas_eh Click...

  • Page 79: Labeling Audio Data

    Labeling audio data After recording has completed, you can label the audio data in the Music Drive. Once audio data in lhe Music Drive is labeled, lhe label inlbrmation will be _ransferred to a disc along with |he audio data, allowing you to view |he data on your Net MD.

  • Page 80: Net Md (Check-Out)

    Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD (Check-out) Audio data stored on the Music Drive can be transl_rred to your Net MD. This process is called "Check-out'. The number of times a track can be checked out is restricted in this soflware tbr lhe protection of copyrights...
  • Page 81 Click in the middle of the display and select the recording mode (page 78). Standard transfer mode: Data are transferred in the fbrmal of the original files. Maximum available transfer space: All data are transferred in LP4 mode. SP transfer mode: All data are converted and transferred in normal stereo mode.
  • Page 82 Notes • Once a check-out (or check-in) has started, do not disconnect the dedic_led USB c_ble or power source until tile check-out operation has compleled. These actions m_y damage tile d_la or cause the system to malfunction. • Make sure not to bump lhe Net MD a_r check-ou_ has s_arted.

  • Page 83: Listening To An Md

    Listening to an MD Ytm can listen to an MD on |he Net MD while it is connected 1o your computer. When disconnecled from your computer, 1he Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc device. For details on Nel MD operations, rel_r to the "Recorder Operations"...

  • Page 84: Advanced Operations

    Using other functions! Using the SonicStage online help This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStzge sol,ware. However, soflware has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations, guch as importing audio files from lhe interne1, classil_cing and managing audio files, and playing in various play modes.
  • Page 85 Viewing online help ght side frame Lel's find out how to use 1he online help first. An explanafion on the use of the online help can also be lbund in the online help. 1 Double click [Overview] in the lefl-has_d fi'ame. 2 Click ]About this Help file].

  • Page 86: Other Information

    Settings Precautions Settings according to OS The settings and precautions will differ according 1o |he operating system being used. Check 1he ilems lhat apply lo your system. For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows • To install this software, you must log on with a user name with "Computer Administrator"* as an attribute.
  • Page 87 For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition if you use lhe "System Restore" funclion in Windows "System 'lbols', audio data managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. Before executing lhe system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files and restore them after doing lhe system restoration procedure.

  • Page 88: For Users With Openmg Jukebox, Sonicstage, Or Sonicstage

    For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer Note Confirm whelher any )racks have been checked out from your computer. If tracks have been checked out from OpenMG Jukebox, an earlier version of SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium, it may not be possible 1o check those )racks back in with SonicStage...

  • Page 89: Note On Hard Disk Drive Space

    Precautions on the co.existence of SonicStage Vet. 1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.Z2 or SonicStage Premium • Make sure tile OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is no_ displayed in tile task Way. If it is, tile Net MD may no_ be recognized by your computer.

  • Page 90: Uninstalling The Sonicstage Software

    Uninstalling SonicStage software ib uninstall the SonicStage soflw3re, lbllow 1he procedures below. For Windows XP users Log on with a user name with "Computer Administrator" as an attribute. RelEr to the operating inslructions of your computer lbr details on logging on as an administrator.

  • Page 91: For Windows 2000 Users

    Double-click [Add/Remove Progranas]. The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears. Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove]. Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the list of programs for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove]. Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Please d_ 1he l_)llowing sleps if you encounler a problem while using 1he SonicStage software. In case a message appears, it is recommended that you write it down.
  • Page 93 • Nm_ae of|he device (or devices): If you do no1 specit_ the destination, the software is installed _t C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage. 2) To check _he SonicSt_ge software version, go to [Menu] - [Abotlt SonicStage[ in the SonicStage window, or see the version infbrmation on lhe supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 94: If Your Computer Does Not Recognize The Net Md

    If your computer does not recognize the Net MD • Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer? if the Net MD is not llrmly connected 1o the computer, the Net MD will not be recognized by your computer. Reconnect the dedicated USB cable.
  • Page 95 • Ifthe installation seems to be stopped It may take 30 minutes or more for lhe installation to complete, depending on your computer or CD-ROM drive. During lhe installation, watch out lbr lhe occurrence of any oflhe following problems. Problem Cause/Remedy The installation appears to have...

  • Page 96: Information And Explanations

    Information and explanations Net MD FAQ This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on 1heNet iVID. On the Net MD What is a "Net MD"? Net MD is a specificafion 1hat allows audio dala in a compuler lo be transferred to a MiniDisc through a USB cable.
  • Page 97 On Editing Can checked-out tracks be edited on the Net MD? • Things you can do on the Net MD: Label contents. Assign or release groups Move tracks or groups. • Things you cannot do on lhe Net MD: Add Irack marks (divide)/erase track marks (combine).

  • Page 98: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology* allows you lo enjoy digital music, while maintaining copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on lhe hard disk of your computer to prevent unaud_orized distribution. * The copyright protection _echnology of this sofiware conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications.
  • Page 99 OpenMG The SonicStage soltware features OpenMG, a copyright protection technology developed by Sony to protect music copyrights. OpenMG uses high-level cryptographic technology protect music contents with computers. Users should be aware of the restrictions described below.

  • Page 100: Glossary

    Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3, which stands lbr Adaptive 'lYanstk}rm Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies 1he demand for high sound qualgy and high compression rates. The AI'RAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher _ban lhat of the Audio CD, resulting an increased data capacity lbr the media.
  • Page 101 Recording mode (Bit rate) This is a measure of data volmne per second. The rate is expressed in bps (bits per second). in SonicStage, the bit rote can be selected for recording an audio CD or converting and WAV formot audio files into P_I'RAC3 formol from among lhree rotes: 132 kbps, 105 kbps or 66 kbps.

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Accessories G-PROTECTION 23, 66 optional 64 Group supplied erase 45 ATRAC3 96, I00 Group Mode Playback 33 Audio CD 68, 77 Group Mode Recording 28 Group Move 42 Auto Time Mark 30 Group Skip Mode 33 AVLS 46 release 40 Setting 39 I.-I back up 89...
  • Page 103 Recording adding track marks (Auto Time Mark) digital Group Mode Recording MDLP mode without overwriting tracks Recording mode (Bit rate) 787 81_ Recording navigation window Relabeling SDMI SonicStage Premium 72_ 88 SonicStage software (earlier version) start (software) System enviromnent System limitations Track mark Adding 43...
  • Page 104 This warranty is valid only in Canada. LIMITED WARRANTY...
  • Page 105 (1) yur, *4_m"9G days ffo_ the date of purchal_ labot_ I_1_ available ftmn Sony aL,ffio_ed am'vfee fa_lhkm or a SoW SeP,ke CK_et at your m To ob_in'*,mnmnty m,Ace,'e_u must tdm _o Frcdu,_ or deli_m'the produ_ higM...

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