Md 10th anniversary model. the world's fastest net md! 64x faster music transfer (5 min. music in 5 sec.!) with 2-way usb connection + multi-source recording. (136 pages)
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The CE mark is valid only for products marketed in the European Union. • OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • US and foreign patents licenced from Dolby Laboratories. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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• 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.
Table of contents Overview ... 8 Checking the supplied accessories ...9 Looking at the controls ... 10 Getting started! ... 13 Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording) ... 16 Transferring songs from the computer to the MiniDisc (Check-out) ... 20 Playing an MD right away! ...
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Various ways of playback ... 35 Searching for a specific track or a position quickly (Quick Search) ... 35 Using the group function (Group Mode) ... 35 Listening to tracks in a specific group (Group Mode Playback) ... 35 Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode) ... 36 Changing play modes ...
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Additional information ... 60 Precautions ...60 System limitations ...63 Troubleshooting ...65 List of menus ...68 Messages ...76 Specifications ...78 Explanations ...79 Index ...79...
Overview What you can do with your Net MD Walkman You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the MiniDisc using this product, and carry it anywhere to enjoy. Store digital audio files on your computer*. Transfer the files to the MiniDisc Walkman.
• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording from CD or music downloading.
Looking at the controls The recorder GROUP/CANCEL button REC (record) switch Display window OPEN button T MARK button VOL +/– button The VOL + button has a tactile dot. Terminal for attaching the battery charging stand DC IN 3V jack END SEARCH button 5 position control key X (pause) button...
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The display window of the recorder Character information display Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc. SYNC (synchro-recording) indication Sound indication REC indication Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition.
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The headphones/earphones with a remote control A B C DE DISPLAY button PLAY MODE button RPT/ENT (repeat/enter) button SOUND button Clip X (pause) button Control (./N>) N> : play, AMS, FF . : REW, AMS Turn or turn and hold to play, fast forward, rewind, etc.
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 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.
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Charging the rechargeable battery. To a wall outlet AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V. Place the recorder on the battery charging stand. “Charging” flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery indication disappears. Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 3 hours.
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For details, refer to (“Battery life”, page 59). When recording (Unit: approx.hours) Batteries Stereo Stereo NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery When playing (Unit: approx.hours) Batteries Stereo Stereo NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery LR6 (SG)
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 63)) During synchro-recording, the recorder starts and stops recording in sync with the sound source.
Make connections. firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks) CD player, MD player, DVD to a wall video player, etc. outlet AC power adaptor Optical plug to DC IN 3V ∗ See “Optional accessories” (page 77). Record an MD. END SEARCH While the recorder is stopped, press MENU.
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To stop recording, press x. After you press x to stop, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using the dry battery or the rechargeable battery) or about 3 minutes (when using the AC power adaptor). To cancel synchro-recording Press .
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About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC “TYPE-R” is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that of MiniDisc decks.
Transferring songs from the computer to the MiniDisc (Check-out) Install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software onto your computer. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. Note When you connect the recorder to your computer for the first time, make sure to install the “OpenMG Jukebox software”...
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In step 3, you can also connect the recorder to the AC power adaptor by placing it on the battery charging stand. Record audio data to the OpenMG Jukebox. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. The display window on the recorder appears as shown below when the recorder is connected to your computer.
Playing an MD right away! Insert an MD. Press OPEN to open the lid. Play an MD. VOL +/– Press N on the recorder. Turn the control towards N> on the remote control. A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones.
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Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote Find the beginning of Press .. Press . repeatedly until the the current track or a previous track beginning of the desired track. Find the beginning of Press > once. the next track Go backwards while Press and hold ..
Various ways of recording Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 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.
Recording in analog (Analog Recording) The sound will be input from the connected equipment as an analog signal, but recorded digitally to the disc. To connect to a sound source, an optional line cable is required. When connecting the cable, make sure to insert the connectors firmly.
Long-time recording (MDLP) Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal (stereo) recording time. Monaural recording at 2 times normal recording time is also possible. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with...
Press . or > repeatedly until “Stamp OFF” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. If you want “LP:” added, select “Stamp ON” in this step, and then press ENTER. Note “LP:” is added to tracks checked-out in LP stereo from your computer regardless of the “LP Stamp”...
How is group information recorded? When recording in group mode, the group information is written to the disc name recording area automatically. This information consists of text strings that are written as shown in the following example. Disc name recording area Example Disc name: “Favorites”...
Turn the control until “GROUP ON” flashes in the display, and then press x to enter. “G” lights up in the display. To cancel group mode, select “GROUP OFF” in this step. Recording a track into a new group • This function can be operated on the recorder only.
Press . or > repeatedly until “REC-Posi” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly until “From End” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. To start recording from the current point Select “From Here” in step 4. To temporarily record without recording over the current contents, press END SEARCH before the start of recording.
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector or a microphone. ENTER/ ./> While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU. Press .
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording. This function can be set with the recorder only. While holding down X, press and slide REC to the right.
Notes • If you press x during recording operation, the recorder will revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a recording operation. • To set the recording level manually during synchro-recording, do the procedure below. 1 Select “SYNC OFF”...
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Display window on the recorder On A LapTime The elapsed time of the current track. RecRemain The remaining recordable time. GP Remain The remaining time after the current track in a group. AllRemain The remaining time after the current location. Note Items may not be selectable depending on group mode’s on/off status or the recorder’s...
Various ways of playback Searching for a specific track or a position quickly (Quick Search) DISPLAY Control You can do two kinds of quick search. • Index search (Index) — Searching quickly while monitoring the track numbers or track names (factory setting).
Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more to turn group mode on. Playback stops at the end of the last track in the selected group. For details on selecting another group, see “Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode)” (page 36). On the remote control Start playback.
When group mode is on: Disc Group 2 Group 1 Track Track number number 1 2 3 Skip Skip • Insert a disc with group settings. On the recorder Press GROUP. “ ” flashes in the display and groups become selectable. Within 5 seconds, press .
Display window on the recorder When you press >, A changes. When you press ENTER, B appears. Shuf.Rep On A/B Normal/(none) All the tracks are played once. AllRepeat/ All the tracks are played repeatedly. 1 Track/1 A track is played once. 1 Repeat/ A single track is played repeatedly.
Press . or > repeatedly to select a track and then press ENTER. The selected track enters. Repeat step 2 to program more tracks. Press ENTER for 2 seconds or more. The program is set and the playback starts from the first track. On the remote control While the recorder is playing, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until...
To select a preset sound On the recorder 1 Press MENU, press . or > repeatedly until “SOUND” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.
Turn the control towards . or N> repeatedly to adjust the bass or the treble. Example: While adjusting the bass The cursor moves. (Position: –2) –4 ±0 The sound can be adjusted in 8 steps (–4, –3, ...±0, ...+2, +3). To switch “B”...
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Press . or > repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display. Each time you press >, the display changes as follows: Display window on the recorder On A LapTime The elapsed time of the current track. 1 Remain The remaining time of the current track.
Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. • You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record-protected. Before editing tracks, close the tab on the side of the MD (page 61). •...
Labeling recordings On the recorder Insert a disc and do the following operations: To label a track Start playing or recording a track you want to label, and label the track while playing or recording operations. To label a group Turn group mode on (page 28) and start playing or recording a track within the group you want to label,...
2 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more. 3 Turn the control repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press x to enter. 4 Turn the control repeatedly until the following item appears in the display, and then press x to enter. When labeling a track: “...
On the remote control 1 Insert a disc and do the following operations: To relabel a track Start playing a track you want to relabel, and change a track name while playing or recording operation. To relabel a group Turn group mode on (page 28) and start playing the track within the group you want to relabel or start recording a track to the group, and change the group name during the...
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ENTER/./> GROUP DISPLAY Control On the recorder While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly until “ : Set” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.
7 Turn the control repeatedly until the number of the desired last track flashes in the display, and then press to enter. 8 If you continue labeling operation, do steps 5 to 7 of “On the remote control” in “Labeling recordings”...
Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks. Example Move track C from the third to the second track. Before moving After moving ENTER /./> CANCEL DISPLAY Control On the recorder While playing the track you want to move, press MENU.
Moving a track to a different group • Insert a disc with group settings. ENTER /./> GROUP/CANCEL DISPLAY Control Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. “ ” lights up in the display group mode turns on. While playing the track you want to move, press MENU.
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) • Insert a disc with group settings. ENTER/./> GROUP/CANCEL DISPLAY Control On the recorder Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. “ ” lights up in the display and the group mode turns on.
Adding a track mark You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track. The track numbers will increase as follows. You cannot add a track mark on a track that has been checked-out from your computer.
Find the track mark by pressing . slightly. For example, to erase the third track mark, find the beginning of the third track. “00:00” appears in the display. “MARK” appears in the display for 2 seconds. Press T MARK to erase the mark. “MARK OFF”...
Press . or > repeatedly until “ : Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. “Erase OK?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display. Press ENTER again. The track is erased and the next track starts to play. All the tracks after the one erased are automatically renumbered.
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Press to stop While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly until “ : Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. The group name and “GP Erase?”...
Other operations Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. ENTER/ ./> DISPLAY Control On the recorder Press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “OPTION” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.
Turning off the beep sound You can turn off the beep sound on both the recorder and the remote control. On the recorder, you can turn off the beep sound both of the recorder and the remote control. On the remote control, you can turn off the beep sound of the remote control only.
Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. HOLD Slide HOLD in the direction of the On the recorder, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the recorder. On the remote control, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the remote control.
Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery. When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). When playing (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA Batteries...
Additional information Precautions On safety • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. • Keep the terminals on the recorder away from metallic objects or surfaces. Such contact may short-circuit the terminals and cause dangerous heat generation. On power sources •...
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Notes on batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions: • Install the + and – poles of the batteries correctly. • Do not try to recharge dry battery. •...
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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.) Recordable...
System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.
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Symptom The playing time of a checked-out track is different from the time that appears on your computer monitor. You cannot check out tracks that will fill up the remaining recording time on the disc. (For example, you cannot check-out tracks that total 160 minutes to an 80-minute disc in LP2 stereo mode.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Refer to “Messages” (page 75) as well Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder does • Audio sources may not be securely connected. not work or works , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again poorly.
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Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly. The recorder overwrites existing materials when record. The recorder does not work while connected to the computer. “NO SIGNAL” appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. There is no recording on the MD after a recording operation.
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Symptom Cause/Solution Volume cannot be • AVLS is on. turned up. , Set AVLS to “AVLS OFF” (page 56). An MD is not played • Play mode is changed. normally. , Change to the normal play. An MD is not played •...
List of menus Menu functions Press . or > on the recorder or press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more on the remote control to enter a menu. Menu on the Menu on the recorder remote control EDIT EDIT DISPLAY —...
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The menu items that can be selected vary according to the on/off status of group mode or the operating status of the recorder. For the DISPLAY (pages 34 and 42), PLAYMODE (page 37), RPT (repeat) (page 37) and SOUND (page 40) menu functions on the remote control, use the respective buttons. Tables of Menus on the recorder The menus provided on the recorder for each operating status are shown on this and the following pages.
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continued from the previous page SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is selected. Appears only when the recorder is in group mode. Selectable only when group mode is turned off.
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Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing EDIT :Name DISPLAY LapTime PLAY MODE Normal SOUND SOUND OFF SOUND SET OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF AVLS ON Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is selected. Appears only when the recorder is in group mode.
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Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is recording EDIT DISPLAY LapTime RecVolume Auto REC REC MODE SOUND SOUND OFF SOUND SET TIME MARK SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is selected. Appears only when the recorder is in standby mode .
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Tables of menus on the remote control The menus provided on the remote control for each operating status are shown on this and the following pages. Each chart shows the various menus and the menu items that can be selected at each menu level. See “Menu functions” (page 68) for details on menu operations.
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Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing EDIT GROUP GROUP OFF SEARCH OPTION AVLS OFF Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is selected. Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more on the remote control to cancel a menu operation.
Messages If the following messages flash in the display window, check the messages below. Error message Meaning/Remedy BLANKDISC • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. BUSY • You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data.
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Error message Meaning/Remedy NO DISC • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. , Insert an MD. NO SIGNAL • The recorder could not detect digital input signals. , Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 17). P/B ONLY •...
5mW+5mW, load impedance 16 ohm General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3 V jack (country model in parentheses): 120 V AC, 60 Hz (USA, Canada and Taiwan) 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Continental Europe,...
Explanations What is “Net MD”? Net MD is a format of that allows the high- speed transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc device over a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable using the highly sophisticated OpenMG and MagicGate copyright protection technology.
Index Accessories optional supplied Adjusting volume Auto Time Stamp AVLS Battery battery life dry battery rechargeable Charging Checking playing position remaining time Check-out Cleaning Conecting digital Connecting analog to computer when charging Digital Sound Preset DSP TYPE-R Erasing a group a track a whole disc G-PROTECTION...
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EDIT :Name DISPLAY LapTime RecRemain PLAY MODE Normal AllRepeat REC MODE SOUND SOUND OFF SOUND 1 :Set :Release GP Remain 1 Track PGMRepeat SOUND 2 :Erase :Erase AllRemain 1 Repeat Shuffle Shuf. Rep MONO >...
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SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF SYNC ON BEEP REC-Posi AVLS ON From Here MAIN UNIT REMOTE BEEP ON BEEP OFF “ ” > LP Stamp From End Stamp ON Stamp OFF BEEP ON BEEP OFF...
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EDIT :Name DISPLAY LapTime PLAY MODE Normal SOUND SOUND OFF SOUND SET OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF AVLS ON “ ” “ :Name :Move 1 Remain GP Remain AllRepeat 1 Track PGMRepeat SOUND 1 SOUND 2 BEEP MAIN UNIT BEEP ON BEEP OFF “...
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EDIT DISPLAY RecVolume Auto REC REC MODE SOUND SOUND OFF SOUND SET TIME MARK SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION “ ” :Name :Name LapTime RecRemain ManualREC SOUND 1 5 min. ON SYNC ON AVLS AVLS OFF “ ” “ ” :Name MONO SOUND 2...
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EDIT :Name GROUP GROUP OFF SEARCH Index OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF GP:Set GPRelease GROUP ON Time BEEP AVLS ON BEEP ON “ ” BEEP OFF...
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EDIT GROUP GROUP OFF SEARCH OPTION AVLS OFF EDIT :Name GP:Name GROUP ON Index Time AVLS AVLS ON “ ” :Name GP:Name :Move GP:Move :Erase BEEP BEEP ON BEEP OFF :Name...
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EDIT :Name DISPLAY LapTime PLAY MODE Normal REC MODE SOUND SOUND OFF :Set :Release RecRemain GP Remain AllRepeat 1 Track PGMRepeat SOUND 1 SOUND 2 “ ” :Erase :Erase AllRemain 1 Repeat Shuffle Shuf. Rep MONO >...
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SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF BEEP ON SYNC ON BEEP REC-Posi AVLS ON From Here MAIN UNIT REMOTE BEEP OFF “ ” CANCEL > LP Stamp From End Stamp ON Stamp OFF BEEP ON BEEP OFF...
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EDIT :Name DISPLAY LapTime PLAY MODE Normal SOUND SOUND OFF SOUND SET OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF “ ” “ :Name :Move 1 Remain GP Remain AllRepeat 1 Track PGMRepeat SOUND 1 SOUND 2 BEEP AVLS ON MAIN UNIT BEEP ON “...
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EDIT :Name DISPLAY LapTime RecVolume Auto REC REC MODE SOUND SOUND OFF SOUND SET TIME MARK SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION AVLS “ “ ” “ :Name :Name RecRemain ManualREC SOUND 1 SOUND 2 5 min. ON 10 min. ON SYNC ON AVLS OFF AVLS ON...
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“ ” EDIT GPRelease :Name GP:Set GROUP GROUP OFF GROUP ON SEARCH Index Time OPTION AVLS BEEP AVLS OFF AVLS ON BEEP ON BEEP OFF “ ” DISPLAY...
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EDIT :Name GROUP GROUP OFF SEARCH Index OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF “ EDIT :Name GP:Name :Move GROUP ON Time BEEP AVLS ON BEEP ON ” DISPLAY GP:Name :Name DISPLAY GP:Move :Erase BEEP OFF...