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Sony Walkman MZ-NF610 Operating Instructions Manual

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FM/AM Portable
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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-NF610
©2003 Sony Corporation
3-255-343-11(1)
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page 84
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  • Page 1 FM/AM 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-NF610 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-255-343-11(1) page 13 page 84 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-NF610 Serial No.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NF610 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This...
  • Page 4 • 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 Recorder Operations Looking at controls ... 14 Getting started ... 18 Recording an MD right away! ... 22 Playing an MD right away! ... 25 Listening to the radio ... 27 Various ways of recording ... 29 Viewing various information ...29 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) ...30...
  • Page 7 Editing recorded tracks ... 40 Before editing ... 40 Labeling recordings (Name) ... 40 Labeling ... 40 Moving recorded tracks (Move) ... 42 Dividing a track (Divide) ... 42 Dividing a track directly ... 43 Combining tracks (Combine) ... 43 Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase) ...
  • Page 8 Other operations ... 53 Useful settings ...53 How to use the menu items ...55 Turning off the beep sound ...56 Recording without overwriting existing material ...56 Creating a new group when recording ...56 Selecting the play mode ...56 Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) ...58 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) ...58 Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ...59 Viewing various information ...59...
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting and explanations ... 72 Troubles and solutions ... 72 While charging ... 72 While recording ... 72 While playing ... 74 While Editing ... 75 While using group function ... 76 While using the radio ... 76 Others ... 77 Messages ...
  • Page 10 Software Operation What is a Net MD? ... 85 Basic Operations ... 86 Basic operational flow using the Net MD ...86 Providing the required system environment ...87 System requirements ...87 Installing the software onto your computer ...88 Before installing the software ...88 Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 ...89 Connecting the Net MD to your computer ...91 Storing audio data to your computer ...92...
  • Page 11 Other information ... 102 Settings and Precautions ... 102 Settings according to OS ... 102 For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer ... 104 Note on hard disk drive space ... 105 Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode ... 105 Backing up the audio data ...

  • Page 12: Before Using This Product

    3-255-343-11(1) FM/AM Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions page 13 Recorder Operation ______________________________ page 83 Software Operation ______________________________ ìWALKMANî is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NF610 ©2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 13: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Earphones with a remote control (1) (for Canadian model) Battery carrying case (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5) (1)* Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. NH-7WMAA Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Headphones with a remote...

  • Page 14: Looking At Controls

    Looking at controls The recorder A Display window B GROUP button C X (pause) button D END SEARCH button E MENU button F OPEN button G VOL + , – button VOL + has a tactile dot. H 4-way control key ENTER •...
  • Page 15 The display window of the recorder L P 2 . 4 1 2 A MONO (monaural) indication B LP mode indication C Sound indications D Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording or playing an MD. E Level meter Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded.
  • Page 16 The headphones/earphones with a remote control A VOL +, – buttons Press to adjust the volume. B Jog lever (. • NX/ENT • >, TUNE – • BAND • TUNE +) NX/ENT (to press): play, pause, enter .(to slide towards): REW >...
  • Page 17 The display window of the remote control A Disc indication B PRESET indication C Character information display D Play mode indication E SOUND indication F Battery level indication G Track number/Band/Preset number display H Group indication...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. Insert the rechargeable battery Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid. Using the dry battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 19 Charge the rechargeable battery. 4-way control key (x • CANCEL/CHG) Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V. Press x • CANCEL/CHG while the recorder is stopped. “Charge” flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery indication disappears.
  • Page 20 For details, refer to “Battery life” (page 67) When recording Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow (.) to unlock the controls. HOLD Connect firmly Stereo...
  • Page 21 When playing Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery When using the radio Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery Stereo Stereo 14.5 15.5 42.5 FM/AM TV/Wb(weather) (USA model only) 18.5...

  • Page 22: Recording An Md Right Away

    Recording an MD 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. For other recording operations, see “Various ways of recording” (page 29). Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control.
  • Page 23 Make connections. firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) CD player, MD player, DVD to a video player, etc. wall outlet AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V Record an MD. END SEARCH MENU REC • T MARK 4-way control key N, ., >, Note If you record on a previously recorded disc, the recorder is factory set to overwrite the entire contents of...
  • Page 24 Record from the end of the current contents Record over partway through the previous recording Pause Remove the MD If “R-Posi” is set to “Fr End recorded material without pressing the END SEARCH button (page 56). A track mark is added at the point where you press the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.

  • Page 25: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! Insert an MD. Press OPEN to open the lid. Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, VOL +, – VOL +, – Jog lever (NX, >) Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close.
  • Page 26 Pause Cue to the current track or the previous track Cue to the next track Go backwards or forward while playing Search for a specific position while viewing a elapsed time (Time Search) Search for a specific track while viewing track names and numbers (Index Search)

  • Page 27: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio You can listen to the radio through the built-in digital tuner in the remote control. With the USA model, you can also listen to TV and weather broadcasts. You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control.
  • Page 28 To improve the broadcast reception • For FM/TV/Wb (weather) headphones/earphones cord, which act as the FM antenna. • For AM: Orient the built-in AM antenna inside the remote control horizontally to obtain optimum AM reception. If an FM broadcast is hard to tune in Press SOUND repeatedly until “Local”...

  • Page 29: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording Viewing various information You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is played and then stopped. MENU 4-way control key (ENTER •...

  • Page 30: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Sound Source (Synchro-Recording)

    On the remote control Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Display window on the remote control Display: C/D Track number Elapsed time Track number Track name The number of Group name the track in the group The number of Disc name...

  • Page 31: Long-Time Recording (Mdlp)

    Press while pressing REC • T MARK. The recorder stands by for recording. Play the source you want to record. The recorder starts recording automatically when it receives the playing sound. “REC” light up in the display. To stop recording Press x.

  • Page 32: Recording From A Tv Or A Radio (Analog Recording)

    Press . or > repeatedly to select the desired recording mode, and then press ENTER. Recording Display mode window on the recorder SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo Monaural MONO For better sound quality, record in normal stereo) stereo ( or LP2 stereo mode.

  • Page 33: Adding Track Marks While Recording

    Make connections. Use the appropriate connecting cord to suit the source equipment* connecting the cable, make sure to insert the connectors firmly. For details, see “Optional accessories” (page 71) Press while pressing REC • T MARK. The recording starts. Play the source you want to record. Adding track marks while recording You can add track marks (track number)

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually

    Using Auto Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto 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 35 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing . or >. Set the level so that the maximum input lights up the fifth segment on the level meter. If the sixth segment lights up, lower the level by pressing ..

  • Page 36: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback In this section, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained. For details on operations done on the recorder, see the pages indicated for each operation. Viewing various information You can check the track or disc name, track number, the elapsed playing time of the current track, the number of the tracks recorded on the MD, the group name, and...

  • Page 37: Playing A Track Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Indication Play mode (none) All the tracks are played (normal play) once. 1 (single-track A single track is played play) once. Bookmarked tracks play (bookmark back in order of their play) track number. SHUF All the tracks are played (shuffle play) in random order.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Treble Or Bass (Digital Sound Preset)

    Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) You can adjust the treble and bass to suit your taste. The player can store two sets of treble-bass adjustments, which can then be selected later during playback. Jog lever Selecting the sound quality Factory settings Factory settings of the Digital Sound Preset are as follows:...
  • Page 39 Press the jog lever to enter. The sound settings are saved and the playback display appears again. To cancel the setting Press SOUND repeatedly until nothing appears in the display in step 1. To cancel the procedure Press and hold the DISPLAY button or x button for 2 seconds or more.

  • Page 40: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing recorded tracks This section explains the operations that are done on the recorder. For details on operations done on the remote control, see the pages indicated for each operation. Before editing You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs.
  • Page 41 Press . or > repeatedly until the following item appears in the display, and then press ENTER. When labeling a “T : Name” track When labeling a “D : Name” disc The cursor flashes in the letter input area and the track, group, or disc is ready to be labeled.

  • Page 42: Moving Recorded Tracks (Move)

    Moving recorded tracks (Move) You can change the order of the recorded tracks. Note To move tracks in a disc with group settings, see page 50. Example Move track C (track number 3) from the third to the second track. Before moving After moving MENU...

  • Page 43: Dividing A Track Directly

    Track marking Track numbers increase 4-way control key (., >) T MARK Dividing a track directly While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark. “MK ON” appears in the display, and a track mark is added.

  • Page 44: Erasing Tracks And A Whole Disc Contents (Erase)

    Press T MARK to erase the mark. “MK OFF” appears in the display. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined. When you erase a track mark, the date, time, and name assigned to the mark are also erased. Note When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that are assigned into...

  • Page 45: To Erase The Whole Disc

    To erase the whole disc You can quickly erase all the tracks and data of the MD at the same time. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the disc before you erase it.

  • Page 46: Using The Group Function

    Using the group function What is the group function? The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The group function is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode.

  • Page 47: Recording A Track To An Existing Group

    Recording a track to an existing group You can add a track to an existing group. Press GROUP, and then press . or > until the group you want to add a track to appears in the display. Press N while pressing REC • T MARK.

  • Page 48: (Group Repeat Play)

    Repeat play for the selected group play mode (Group Repeat Play) During playback in the selected group mode, press and hold P-MODE/ for 2 seconds or more. “ ” appears in the display. Playback repeats in the respective group play mode. Display Play mode Repeat play of tracks...

  • Page 49: Releasing A Group Setting

    Notes • You can create a maximum of 99 groups on a disc. It will not be possible to make a group setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc contain more than the maximum number of characters that can be stored. •...

  • Page 50: Labeling Recorded Groups

    Press MENU. Press . or > until “EDIT” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > until “G : Rls” appears in the display, and press ENTER. “G : Rls?” and “ENTER” appear alternately in the display. Press ENTER.

  • Page 51: Changing The Order Of A Group On A Disc (Group Move)

    Press . or > until “Move” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > until “T : Move” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. pGP04 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track into a different group, press .

  • Page 52: To Erase A Group

    Press . or > to select the destination point on the disc, and then press ENTER. To return the preceding settings Press x. To cancel moving Press x for 2 seconds or more. For the remote control operation, see page 61. To erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group.

  • Page 53: Other Operations

    Other operations Useful settings The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. 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.
  • Page 54 Category Function Display Viewing information Editing Labeling (Name) Moving Erasing Assigning tracks to groups Releasing a group What it does Displays various information such as the remaining time, etc. in the display window. Labels tracks, groups, or the disc. Changes the order of tracks or groups.

  • Page 55: How To Use The Menu Items

    How to use the menu items To set the menu items, do the following procedure. On the recorder: 1 Press MENU to enter the menu. 2 Press . or > to select the item. 3 Press ENTER to enter the selection. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.

  • Page 56: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep sound You can turn on/off the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control. Enter the menu and select “OPTION” - “BEEP”. Select “OFF”. To turn on the beep sound Select “ON”. Recording without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid recording over the current contents of an MD, do the following procedure.
  • Page 57 Indication A/ Play mode TrPLAY/ Bookmarked tracks play back in order of their track number. Shuff/SHUF All the tracks are played in random order Group play mode ( ) appears whenever you play a disc with group settings. For more details, see “Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode)”...

  • Page 58: Adjusting Treble Or Bass (Digital Sound Preset)

    Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) For details and remote control operation, see page 38. Selecting the sound quality Enter the menu and select “SOUND” - “SOUND1” or “SOUND2”. To cancel Digital Sound Preset Select “OFF”. Adjusting the sound quality Enter the menu and select “SOUND”...

  • Page 59: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)

    Notes • When the power mode is set to “QUICK”, the power remains on within the recorder even when nothing appears in the display. This leads to a shorter battery life. For this reason, it is recommended that you charge the battery daily.

  • Page 60: Labeling (Name)

    Labeling (Name) Enter the menu and select “EDIT” - “Name” Select one of the following: When labeling a track When labeling a disc The cursor appears in the display and the track, group, or disc is ready to be labeled. Press VOL + or –...

  • Page 61: Erasing Tracks, The Entire Disc Or Groups (Erase)

    Moving a track in a disc with group setting While playing the track you want to move enter the menu and select “EDIT” - “Move” - “ When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track into a different group, slide the jog lever until the destination group appears in the display, and then press the jog lever.

  • Page 62: Assigning Tracks Or Groups As A New Group (Group Setting)

    To erase a group Select a group you want to erase and check the contents (see “To cue to the start of a group (Group Skip)” (page 47)). Press x to stop. Enter the menu and select “EDIT” - “Erase” - “ : Erase”.

  • Page 63: List Of Menus

    List of menus Menus on the recorder Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you press MENU, items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1, and “Menu 3” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 2.
  • Page 64 Menu 1 Menu 2 R-SET R-MODE RecVol TimeMk G-REC SYNC-R OPTION AVLS BEEP R-Posi Power On the remote control Menu 1 Menu 2 EDIT Name : Set : Release Move Erase OPTION AVLS BEEP PowerMode Menu 3 SP (factory setting) y LP2 y LP4 y MONO Auto (factory setting) y Manual MK OFF (factory setting) y MK ON G-OFF (factory setting) y G-ON...

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: Power Sources

    Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (NH-7WMAA). When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). When playing (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Batteries...

  • Page 68: 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, nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery, LR6 (size AA) battery, or car battery. • For use in your house: Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction Polarity of the...
  • Page 69 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 70: Specifications

    Headphones/earphones cord antenna Built-in ferrite bar antenna 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...
  • Page 71 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Optical Cable POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-DA12SP MDR-series stereo headphones/earphones* SRS-series active speakers Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Check this section, “Troubles and solutions” (page 72). You may find the solution of your trouble on “Messages” (page 78) as well. Check the information. If you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While charging...
  • Page 73 Symptom Cause/Remedy Recording cannot be • Audio sources may not be securely connected. done correctly. , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again • There is no digital signal from the portable CD player. , When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the •...

  • Page 74: While Playing

    Symptom “TrFULL” appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes) and the recording cannot be done. The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks. While playing Symptom An MD is not played normally.

  • Page 75: While Editing

    Symptom Cause/Remedy No sound comes • The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected. through the , Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to the headphones/ earphones. • The plug is dirty. , Clean the plug. The recorder skips •...

  • Page 76: While Using Group Function

    Symptom Track marks cannot be erased. The disc cannot be edited on another component. “TrFULL” appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time. While using group function Symptom Cause/Remedy The group • While using a disc with no group setting, an attempt was made to function does not operate.

  • Page 77: Others

    Symptom Cause/Remedy • The rechargeable battery or the alkaline dry battery is used up. e flashes in the display on the — Charge the battery or replace the battery with new LR6 (size remote control and the radio does not operate.

  • Page 78: Messages

    • There is an internal malfunction in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 77. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds (stereo), 24 seconds (LP2 stereo or monaural), 36 seconds (LP4 stereo), or less.
  • Page 79 Error message Meaning/Remedy LoBATT • Battery is weak. , Replace the dry battery (page 18). MEMORY • You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration. , Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again. NO CHG •...
  • Page 80 Error message Rec ERR • Recording was not correctly done. SAVED Saving SEL GR • You selected “G : Name”, “G : Move”, or “G : Ers” while the TEMP TOC ERR TrFULL TrPROT Meaning/Remedy , Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again.

  • Page 81: Explanations

    Explanations Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input.
  • Page 82 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: On The Computer

    Recording audio data to your computer You can record audio data to your computer from sources such as audio CDs and the Internet (page 92). 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 99).

  • Page 85: 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 computer and functions for playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and transferring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer.

  • Page 86: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic operational flow using the Net MD The following is the basic steps that you will take following 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.

  • Page 87: Providing The Required System Environment

    Providing the required system environment System requirements The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for the Net MD. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) •...

  • Page 88: Installing The Software Onto Your Computer

    Installing the software onto your computer This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver.1.5 software supplied with your Net MD. Before installing the software 1 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 load or operate if the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer during the installation.

  • Page 89: Installing Sonicstage Ver.1.5

    Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Click to select [SonicStage 1.5]. To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net MD driver.
  • Page 90 Follow the displayed instructions. After the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart the computer. Was the installation successful? If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting” (page 108). Notes • Do not delete, move, or edit any of the installed folders using Explorer or any other application. Doing so could cause the SonicStage database to become unstable or corrupted.

  • Page 91: Connecting The Net Md To Your Computer

    Connecting the Net MD to your computer After the software installation is completed, connect the Net MD to your computer. Refer to the operating instructions of the 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 92: Storing Audio Data To Your Computer

    Storing audio data to your computer This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to the hard disk drive of your computer. The procedure in this section is used to record all tracks on an audio CD. To record only specific tracks from a CD, or from other sound sources, see the online help for details (page 100).

  • Page 93: 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. Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
  • Page 94 Click select the recording mode. If the list panel is not displayed, click Click Recording starts. Upon completion, recorded tracks appear in the right list panel. To stop recording Click ([Stop]). To resume recording, click of the track that was last stopped. in the middle of the recording window and When recording data in LP2 mode: When recording data in LP4 mode:...

  • Page 95: Labeling Audio Data

    Labeling audio data After recording has completed, you can label the audio data in the Music Drive. Once audio data in the Music Drive is labeled, the label information will be transferred to a disc along with the audio data, allowing you to view the data on your Net MD. Start up SonicStage (page 92) and click Double click the desired album name.

  • Page 96: Transferring Audio Data From Your Computer To The Net Md (Check-Out)

    Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out) Audio data stored on the Music Drive can be transferred to your Net MD. This process is called “Check-out”. The number of times a track can be checked out is restricted in this software for the protection of copyrights (page 114).
  • Page 97 Click recording mode (page 94). Standard transfer mode: Data are transferred in the format 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. Select this mode if you listen to checked-out data on equipment that does not support MDLP mode.
  • Page 98 Notes • Once a check-out (or check-in) has started, do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable or power source until the check-out operation has completed. These actions may damage the data or cause the system to malfunction. • Make sure not to bump the Net MD after check-out has started. If you do, the contents of the recording may not be stored correctly.

  • Page 99: Listening To An Md

    Listening to an MD You can listen to an MD on the Net MD while it is connected to your computer. When disconnected from your computer, the Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc device. For details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operations” section. Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer If you listen to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer, be sure to listen with...

  • Page 100: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Using other functions! Using the SonicStage online help This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStage software. However, the software has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations, such as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and playing in various play modes.
  • Page 101 Viewing online help The Tabs The left side frame Let’s find out how to use the online help first. An explanation on the use of the online help can also be found in the online help. 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-hand frame. 2 Click [About this Help file].

  • Page 102: Other Information

    Other information Settings and Precautions Settings according to OS The settings and precautions will differ according to the operating system being used. Check the items that apply to your system. For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP •...
  • Page 103 For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.

  • Page 104: For Users With Openmg Jukebox, Sonicstage, Or Sonicstage

    For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer Note Confirm whether any tracks 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 to check those tracks back in with SonicStage Ver.1.5.

  • Page 105: Note On Hard Disk Drive Space

    Precautions on the co-existence of SonicStage Ver. 1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium • Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is not displayed in the task tray. If it is, the Net MD may not be recognized by your computer. •...

  • Page 106: Uninstalling The Sonicstage Software

    Uninstalling the SonicStage software To uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below. For Windows XP users Log on with a user name with “Computer Administrator” as an attribute. Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an administrator.

  • Page 107: For Windows 2000 Users

    Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 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 108: Troubleshooting

    Check “Troubleshooting” under “Additional information” in the online help. Useful information may also be found in other sections in the online help. Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references. Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 109 If another device with USB connection is used • Name of the device (or devices): If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage. To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Menu] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage...

  • Page 110: 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 firmly connected to the computer, the Net MD will not be recognized by your computer. —...
  • Page 111 • If the installation seems to be stopped It may take 30 minutes or more for the installation to complete, depending on your computer or CD-ROM drive. During the installation, watch out for the occurrence of any of the following problems. Problem The installation appears to have stopped before it has...

  • Page 112: Information And Explanations

    Information and explanations Net MD FAQ This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD. On the Net MD What is a “Net MD”? Net MD is a specification that allows audio data in a computer to be transferred to a MiniDisc through a USB cable.
  • Page 113 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 the Net MD: —...

  • Page 114: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. * The copyright protection technology of this software conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications.
  • Page 115 This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions may become unavailable. Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense.

  • Page 116: Glossary

    Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD, resulting an increased data capacity for the media.
  • Page 117 Recording mode (Bit rate) This is a measure of data volume per second. The rate is expressed in bps (bits per second). In SonicStage, the bit rate can be selected for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format from among three rates: 132 kbps, 105 kbps or 66 kbps.

  • Page 118: Index

    Index Accessories optional supplied ATRAC3 Audio CD Auto Time Mark AVLS back up Bookmark play CD-ROM Charging Check-in Checking playing position remaining time Check-out Cleaning Combining tracks Connecting analog digital when charging copyright protection delete (software) Device/Media DIGITAL SOUND PRESET Divide directly rehearsal...
  • Page 119 Play mode groups tracks Playlist Presetting radio stations automatic manual Quick mode Radio Recording adding track marks analog digital level MDLP mode without overwriting tracks Recording mode (Bit rate) Recording navigation window Relabeling SDMI SonicStage Premium SonicStage software (earlier version) start (software) Synchro-recording System environment...
  • Page 123 This warranty is valid only in Canada.
  • Page 124 This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed in Malaysia...

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