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Sony WalkMan MZ-NH700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recorder Operation ______________________________
Software Operation ______________________________
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-NH700
© 2004 Sony Corporation
3-266-457-73(1)
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  • Page 1 3-266-457-73(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions page 10 Recorder Operation ______________________________ page 100 Software Operation ______________________________ “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NH700 © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Information WARNING IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, To prevent fire or shock hazard, do INCIDENTAL OR not expose the unit to rain or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF moisture. ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR Do not install the appliance in a THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
  • Page 3 Sony copyright holder. Corporation. • In no event will SONY be liable for any • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and financial damage, or loss of profits, Windows Media are trademarks or...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About available functions and supplied manuals ............. 8 Recorder Operation Looking at controls ..........11 Getting started ............ 15 Recording a disc right away! ......19 Playing a disc right away! ........23 Using menus ............25 How to use the menu items .................25 List of menus ....................27 Various ways of recording ........
  • Page 5 Editing recorded tracks ........53 Before editing ....................53 Adding titles (Title) ..................53 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set) ......58 Releasing a group setting (Group Release) ..........59 Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) ..........60 Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) ...........63 Dividing a track (Divide) ................65 Combining tracks (Combine) ..............66 Formatting the disc (Format) ...............67...
  • Page 6 Software Operation What you can do with MD Simple Burner/ SonicStage ............. 100 Installing ............102 Providing the required system environment ..........102 Installing the software onto your computer ..........103 Using MD Simple Burner ........105 Before using MD Simple Burner ..............105 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) ......106 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) .......107 Using SonicStage ..........

  • Page 8: About Available Functions And Supplied Manuals

    About available functions and supplied manuals This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been supplied with it. Please refer to the manual that applies to each use of the recorder. Learning more about Hi-MD “Hi-MD”...
  • Page 9 Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage software allows you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you to record audio data to the recorder. Audio CDs Internet Music files...
  • Page 10 Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Remote control (1) AC power adaptor (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-7WMAA Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Optical cable (1) Clamp filters (2) For details on the use of the clamp filters, refer to “How to use the supplied clamp filters” supplied with this unit.

  • Page 11: Looking At Controls

    Looking at controls The recorder A Display window Operation Function B T MARK/REC (+N) button Press towards find the beginning > C Jog dial of the next track, fast forward Press towards volume VOL + VOL –. There are tactile dots beside the D 5-way control key VOL + buttons.
  • Page 12 L LINE IN (OPT) jack N HOLD switch Slide the switch in the direction of the M MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack arrow to disable the buttons on the There is a tactile dot beside the MIC recorder. To prevent the buttons from (PLUG IN POWER) jack.
  • Page 13 The headphones/earphones with a remote control A Display window F HOLD switch B Jog lever (NX • ENTER, ., Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow (a yellow mark appears) to >) disable the buttons on the remote Operation Function control.
  • Page 14 The display window of the remote control A Character information display C Disc indication B Battery level indication D SND (sound) indication...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Insert the rechargeable battery. Slide OPEN to open the Insert the NH-7WMAA Close the lid. battery compartment lid. rechargeable battery E end first. Charging the rechargeable battery. Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN Press x •...
  • Page 16 Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 2 hours. Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. Make connections and unlock the controls. Connect the headphones/earphones Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of with the remote control to i. the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote control to unlock the controls.
  • Page 17 When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery battery or a new dry battery. When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80- minute standard disc) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)
  • Page 18 MD mode (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Batteries Stereo Stereo Stereo NH-7WMAA When playing continuously Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB Hi- MD disc) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Batteries Linear Hi-SP Hi-LP NH-7WMAA 18.5 21.5 Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80- minute standard disc) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Batteries Linear Hi-SP...

  • Page 19: Recording A Disc Right Away

    Recording a disc right away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable. Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) Connect the AC power adaptor to the Connect the optical cable to the...
  • Page 20 Insert a recordable disc. Slide OPEN to open the lid. Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Make sure to check the record-protect tab is closed. Confirm the operation mode. This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted.
  • Page 21 Record a disc. Select and pause the sound source to Make sure that disc indication has be recorded. stopped rotating in the display window on the recorder. PAUSE Make sure that disc indication has stopped. Connected component While the recorder is stopped, press Play the source you want to record.
  • Page 22 • If the recording does not start Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: • Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages —Some portable CD players may not be 12, 16). capable of digital out when the AC power •...

  • Page 23: Playing A Disc Right Away

    Playing a disc right away! Insert a recorded disc. Slide OPEN to open the lid. Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Play a disc. Press the 5-way control key (NENT) Press the 5-way control key towards on the recorder.
  • Page 24 Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote control Press x. Press x. Stop Pause Press X. Press X again to Press the jog lever (NX • resume play. ENTER). Press the jog lever again to resume play. Select a track directly Turn the jog dial to select a Turn the jog dial to select a track, track, and then press NENT to...

  • Page 25: Using Menus

    Using menus How to use the menu items The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. To set the menu items, do the following procedure. If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder, “Menu Mode”...

  • Page 26: On The Recorder

    On the recorder NAVI/MENU 5-way control key (NENT) Jog dial Press and hold NAVI/MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu. Turn the jog dial to select the item. Press the 5-way control key (NENT) to enter the selection. Repeat steps 2 and 3.

  • Page 27: List Of Menus

    List of menus The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with both the recorder and the remote control, and some can be set with either the recorder or the remote control. Items listed under “Menu 1”...
  • Page 28 Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site page Option Menu Mode Changes the menu items that are displayed. page 68 AVLS* Sets a limit on the maximum volume to protect page 68 your hearing. Beep* Turns the beep sound on or off. page 69 Backlight Selects the status of the backlight in the display...
  • Page 29 Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site page SubPMode Normal Selects the type of play, such as single-track play page 48 or shuffle play. 1 Track Shuffle A-BRepeat* Sound Normal Customizes the equalizer mode settings. page 52 Sound EQ Useful* Search* Searches for tracks by track name, group name, page 50 artist name, or album name.

  • Page 30: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording Notes Before recording • When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder, Selecting the operation mode charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery This recorder has two operation modes, level indication shows ), or use a new “Hi-MD mode”...

  • Page 31: Viewing Various Information

    Viewing various Track • Remaining • “REC information number time for Remain”/ recording/ ”Free Space” You can check the remaining time, track remaining (Hi-MD) number, etc. when recording or during free space • “REC stop. (Hi-MD) Remain” • Remaining (MD) time for recording (MD)
  • Page 32 Each turn changes the display as follows. • Disc name • Group Track name Lap Time t RecRemain t and artist name and AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD) name (Hi- album t Sound name (Hi- When you press NENT, the selected •...

  • Page 33: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a • Disc • Group Track name microphone name and name and artist album name name (Hi- (Hi-MD) Stereo • Group microphone* • Disc name name (MD) Sound Indication of (none) mode the selected NAVI/MENU name sound mode T MARK/REC Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a group.
  • Page 34 Turn the jog dial until “Sens High” or • When “MIC AGC” is set to “LoudMusic”, “Sens Low” appears in the display, sound can be recorded with less distortion and then press NENT to enter the during high volume input, and with natural selection.

  • Page 35: Recording From A Tv Or Radio (Analog Recording)

    Recording from a TV or Selecting the recording radio (Analog mode Recording) Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. This section explains how to record from Discs recorded in Hi-MD or MD equipment with analog output, such as a (MDLP) mode can be played back cassette recorder, radio, or TV.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually

    Recording Display Recording Notes time mode • It is recommended that you use the AC power Hi-SP Hi-SP • Approx. 140 adaptor for long recordings. stereo min. on an 80- • When you record in LP4 mode, momentary minute standard noise may be produced on very rare occasions disc with certain sound sources.

  • Page 37: Adding Track Marks While Recording

    While observing the level meter in the Adding track marks display, adjust the recording level by while recording turning the jog dial. Set the level so that the meter You can add track marks (track number) segments light up around –12dB while recording to divide the material into segment.

  • Page 38: Using The Group Function When Recording

    To cancel Time Mark Using the group Select “Off” in step 1. function when recording Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording What is the group function? When the elapsed recording time The group function is provided to allow exceeds the time interval for Time playback of discs with group settings.
  • Page 39 Note Recording tracks to an existing group It will not be possible to make a group setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input You can add a track to an existing group. (in MD mode only).

  • Page 40: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Sound Source (Synchro-Recording)

    Notes To start/stop recording • The pause function cannot be turned on or off in sync with the sound manually during synchro-recording. source • ” Do not switch the “SYNC REC setting while (Synchro-recording) recording. Recording may not be done properly.

  • Page 41: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Viewing various Track Remaining • “1 Remain”, information number time of the track name current track and artist You can check the track name, disc name, name (Hi- etc. during playback. • “1 Remain” and track name (MD) Numbers of Remaining...
  • Page 42 Display window D/ On the recorder Group Elapsed time • Track name Jog dial number and artist and track name (Hi- NAVI/ number MENU • Track name (MD) • Track Remaining “1 Remain” name and time of the artist current track 5-way control key name (Hi- (NENT)

  • Page 43: Selecting The Play Mode

    Indication Play mode Selecting the play Album Play Album play (Tracks in a mode specified album are played.) You can listen to tracks in various play BookmarkPlay Bookmark play modes. The play mode can consist of a (Bookmarked tracks are combination of Main play mode, Sub play played.) mode and Repeat play.
  • Page 44 Turn the jog dial until the desired Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display, and then album name appears in the display, press the dial to enter the selection. and then press the dial to enter. The selected track starts playing.

  • Page 45: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    To erase bookmarks Listening to a section of a While playing the track for which you track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) want to erase the bookmark, press the jog You can listen to a specific section within lever for 2 seconds or more. a track repeatedly by selecting the starting point A, and ending point B.
  • Page 46 Indication Play mode On the recorder Album/ Album play (Tracks in a Jog dial specified album are NAVI/ played.) MENU Bookmark/ Bookmark play (Bookmarked tracks are played.) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 5-way control key GROUP Playing tracks in normal mode (NENT, ., (Normal Play) >)
  • Page 47 Listening to tracks of a selected Turn the jog dial until the desired album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode track appears in the display, and then only) press NENT to enter the selection. If the track data includes the album name, The name of the group to which you can listen to tracks of a selected current track belongs appears in the...
  • Page 48 Listening to selected tracks only Playing tracks in Sub play (Bookmark Play) mode/Repeat Play You can bookmark tracks on a disc and By specifying Sub play modes, you can play them only. The sequence of listen to tracks selected in Main play bookmarked tracks cannot be changed.

  • Page 49: Searching For A Track (Search)

    Turn the jog dial until “RepeatOn” Searching for a track (playing a track repeatedly) or (Search) “RepeatOff” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the You can easily search for a track by track selection (except when selecting A-B name, group name, artist name, or album Repeat play).

  • Page 50: Selecting The Sound Quality (6-Band Equalizer)

    Turn the jog dial to select the desired Notes track, and then press NENT to enter • After step 4, Main play mode and Sub play the selection. mode will be canceled (Repeat play will function). • During a search, unlabeled tracks will appear at the end of each list.
  • Page 51 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level. Jazz SND J Custom1 Unique SND U Custom1 SND 1 Custom2 SND 2 Level (+10 dB) Press the jog dial to enter the selected You can select from among seven levels. –10 dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, sound mode.
  • Page 52 To modify and store the sound On the recorder You can modify the sound and store the results in “Custom1” and “Custom2”. Jog dial While the recorder is playing, enter NAVI/ the menu and select “Sound” - MENU “Sound EQ” - “Custom1” or “Custom2”.

  • Page 53: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing recorded tracks Before editing Adding titles (Title) You can edit your recordings by adding/ You can add titles to tracks, groups and erasing track marks or labeling tracks and discs. You can add artist names and album discs. names to tracks on a disc used in Hi-MD mode.
  • Page 54 About the character palette Since only a part of the character palette is visible on the display, use the controls During operations on the remote control or buttons to move the cursor and enter or the recorder, characters can be selected characters.
  • Page 55 Select one of the following, and then Functions Operation press the jog dial. To move the cursor to the Slide the jog lever Title Display (., >). left or right in the letter Track name “Track” input area. To select a letter in the Turn the jog dial.
  • Page 56 Repeat step 3 and 4 enter all On the recorder characters of the label title. Press the jog dial for 2 seconds or 5-way control more. key (NENT, Jog dial ., >) Note NAVI/ MENU When the recording is stopped or the recording moves on to the next track while labeling titles during recording, the input at that point is entered automatically.
  • Page 57 Press the 5-way control key towards Functions Operations VOL –. To insert a blank Press GROUP and The cursor shifts from the letter input space. press the 5-way area to the character palette. control key towards > at the same time. The cursor and character alternate.

  • Page 58: Assigning Tracks Or Groups As A New Group (Group Set)

    Notes Assigning tracks or • When the total number of characters in the groups as a new group titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can (Group Set) be input: —If the disc is being used in Hi-MD mode, With this function, you can assign you can make a group setting, but cannot existing tracks or groups to a new group,...

  • Page 59: Releasing A Group Setting (Group Release)

    Label a group (see “Adding titles Releasing a group (Title)” (page 53)). setting (Group Release) Notes Select a group you want to release and • In step 2, the first track must be either the first check the contents (see “Playing tracks in track of an existing group or a track that does a group (Group Play)”...

  • Page 60: Moving Recorded Tracks Or Groups (Move)

    Enter the menu and select “Edit” - While playing the track you want to “ : Release”. move, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Move” - “Track Move”. “Group Release?” and “PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear The selected track number flashes in alternately in the display.

  • Page 61: Moving A Track In A Disc With Group Setting

    Turn the jog dial until the destination Moving a track in a disc with track number appears in the display, group setting and then press the dial to enter the selection. You can move a track from one group out Example: When moving the track to the track of the group or to another group.
  • Page 62 When moving a track out of a group, On the recorder skip this step. When moving a track to a different group, turn the jog dial until the Jog dial destination group appears in the NAVI/ display, and then press NENT. MENU 5-way control key (NENT)

  • Page 63: Erasing Tracks And The Entire Disc (Erase)

    To erase a track Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. You can erase unnecessary tracks or all Make sure of the track you are tracks on a disc. erasing.

  • Page 64: To Erase The Whole Disc

    Enter the menu and select “Edit” - Press the jog dial to erase the whole “Erase” - “Group Erase”. disc. The group name and “Group Erase “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears OK?” appear, and “PUSH in the display, and all the tracks will YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL”...

  • Page 65: Dividing A Track (Divide)

    Enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Erase” - “AllErase”. Press NENT to erase the whole Track marking disc. “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears in the display, and all the tracks will Track numbers increase. be erased. When erasing completes, “NO T MARK TRACK”...

  • Page 66: Combining Tracks (Combine)

    Find the track mark by pressing the 5- Combining tracks way control key towards . (Combine) slightly. For example, to erase the third track When you record with analog (line) input, mark, find the beginning of the third unnecessary track marks may be recorded track.

  • Page 67: Formatting The Disc (Format)

    Formatting the disc Jog dial (Format) When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the condition it was in at the time of purchase. While the recorder is stopped, enter You can use this function only when using the menu and select “Edit”...

  • Page 68: Other Operations

    Other operations Changing the displayed Protecting your hearing menu items (Menu (AVLS) Mode) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the You can specify the display of all items in maximum volume to protect your ears. the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic items (Simple mode).

  • Page 69: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep Turning on/off the sound backlight You can turn off/on the beep sound. The backlight of the display window of the remote control can be set to remain on or off. Jog dial Jog dial DISPLAY • BACKLIGHT Enter the menu and select “Option”...

  • Page 70: Storing The Settings For Individual Discs (Disc Memory)

    Notes Storing the settings for • Settings for up to 64 discs can be stored. Any individual discs (Disc settings stored afterwards will replace the Memory) settings with the lowest frequency of use among the 64. The numbers of discs that can The recorder is factory set to be stored depend on the numbers of tracks automatically store settings for each disc.

  • Page 71: Starting The Playback Quickly (Quick Mode)

    On the recorder Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) Jog dial The recorder is factory set to quickly start NAVI/ playback after the playback button is MENU pressed. You can check the setting as follows. Jog dial 5-way control key (NENT) Enter the menu and select “Option”...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Display Window (Contrast Adjustment)

    Notes Adjusting the contrast • Even if you select “MD” as the “Disc Mode” of the display window setting, the operation mode can only be “Hi- (Contrast Adjustment) MD” when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set in the “Disc Mode” You can adjust the contrast of the display menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute window.

  • Page 73: Changing The Operational Direction Of The Display

    Changing the operational direction of the display When you turn the jog dial downward on the remote control or clockwise on the recorder, the display scrolls downward. This is the factory setting. You can change the factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction.

  • Page 74: Using The Recorder With A Computer

    Using the recorder with a computer What you can do Connecting the through connection recorder to your with a computer computer To use the recorder connected to a When you connect the dedicated USB computer, you must install the software cable directly to the USB connecting jack from the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 75 When you unplug the dedicated USB cable from the Computer computer or remove the disc from the recorder Be sure to remove the recorder or the disc as follows. If not, damage to the data may occur. To the USB port Make sure that “REC”...

  • Page 76: Storing Non-Audio Data To A Disc

    • We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. Storing non-audio data to a disc If you connect the recorder to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio data such as text data or image data.
  • Page 77 The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type Total size Disc management Free space space 1)2) 60-minute 219 MB 832 KB 218 MB standard disc (229,965,824 bytes) (851,968 bytes) (229,113,856 bytes) 74-minute 270 MB 832 KB 269 MB standard disc...

  • Page 78: Additional Information

    Additional information • Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is Precautions being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat build-up in the recorder may cause malfunction or damage. On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V On the headphones/earphones jack.
  • Page 79 Dirty plugs the disc be left in the recorder when you consult may cause sound distortion or intermittent your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble breaks in the sound. may be better understood.)

  • Page 80: Specifications

    5 mW + 5 mW (16 Ω) (Other models) to page 95 for details) Power requirements When using HMD1G (1GB disc): Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC Maximum 34 hours in Hi-LP stereo IN 3V jack: When using MDW-80 in Hi-MD mode: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada, Maximum 10 hours and 10 min.
  • Page 81 Optional accessories Optical Cable POC-151HG, POC-152HG, POC-MZ1, POC-MZ2, POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC- DA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Stereo Microphones ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957 MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones* SRS-series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc HMD1G Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 82). Check “Messages” (page 90) for the problem as well. If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While charging Symptom...

  • Page 83: While Recording

    While recording Symptom Cause/Remedy “NotENOUGH • Recording is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even POWER TO REC” when the battery level indication shows enough power remaining appears and recording while the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a cannot be done on a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery 1GB Hi-MD disc.
  • Page 84 Symptom Cause/Remedy Stereo sound is heard in • This is normal. During digital recording, the sound will be stereo the headphones/ in the headphones/earphones, even though the recorded sound is earphones while monaural. recording in monaural. Momentary noise is • Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in heard when recording.

  • Page 85: While Playing

    While playing Symptom Cause/Remedy A disc is not played • Repeat play is selected. , Enter the Sub play mode to change back to the normal play normally. (page 48). • Playback mode is changed. , Enter the Main play mode or Sub play mode to change back to the normal play (page 48).

  • Page 86: While Editing

    Symptom Cause/Remedy The edited tracks may • This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The exhibit sound dropout fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching during search because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback. operations.
  • Page 87 Symptom Cause/Remedy Tracks cannot be • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the tracks are combined. scattered and the length of each track is short*, you may not be able to combine the tracks. * Combining tracks of the following lengths may not be possible. Hi-MD mode Linear PCM stereo: 9 seconds or less Hi-SP stereo: 8 seconds or less...
  • Page 88 Symptom Cause/Remedy Even though the • A USB hub is used. , Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the recorder is recognized by the computer. computer, it does not • You are using the recorder at a place with vibration. , Use the recorder at a place with no vibration.
  • Page 89 Symptom Cause/Remedy The recorder does not • The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display work or works poorly. when you press an operation button on the recorder). , On the recorder, disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow (pages 12, 16) •...

  • Page 90: Messages

    Messages If the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below. Message Meaning/Remedy AVLS NO • AVLS is set to “AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher. , Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 68). VOLUME OPERATION BLANKDISC...
  • Page 91 • There is an internal malfunction in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 89. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. FORMAT • A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted.
  • Page 92 Message Meaning/Remedy NO DIGITAL • You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy COPY Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead (page 35).
  • Page 93 Message Meaning/Remedy PROTECTED • You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect DISC position. , Slide the tab back (page 79). PUSH STOP • You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the recorder BUTTON was storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to a computer.

  • Page 94: Explanations

    Explanations About Hi-MD “Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format. Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording format that delivers longer recording times than ordinary MDs. Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer storage medium for non-audio data such as text and images. For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer “What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman”.
  • Page 95 List of the recording time for each disc When using a disc in Hi-MD mode When recording on the Recording time recorder Recording Codec/ 1GB Hi-MD 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute mode on Bit rate disc standard standard standard the recorder disc disc disc Linear PCM/...
  • Page 96 When using a disc in MD mode When recording on the recorder Recording time Recording Codec/ 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute mode on the Bit rate standard disc standard disc standard disc recorder ATRAC/292kbps 80 minutes 74 minutes 60 minutes ATRAC3/ 2 hours and 40 2 hours and 28 2 hours 132kbps...
  • Page 97 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 98 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 100: What You Can Do With Md Simple Burner/Sonicstage

    What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage What you can do with MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the computer.
  • Page 101 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman SonicStage MD Simple Burner Providing the required system environment (page 102) Installing the software onto your computer (page 103) Connecting an MD Importing audio data to walkman to your your computer (page 109) computer (see “Recorder Operation”) Connecting an MD...

  • Page 102: Installing

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

  • Page 103: Installing The Software Onto Your Computer

    Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD- ROM.
  • Page 104 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions. Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above. The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.

  • Page 105: Using Md Simple Burner

    Using MD Simple Burner Before using MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. There are two ways to record from an audio CD.

  • Page 106: Recording Using Md Walkman Operations (Simple Mode)

    Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see the “Recorder Operation” section. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed.

  • Page 107: Recording By Computer Operations (Standard Mode)

    Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] [All Programs]* [MD Simple Burner] – – – Simple Burner]. ∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows: •...
  • Page 108 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD [CONFIG] Track information Click here to do the following: (CD) -Set the CD-ROM drive -View version information for MD Simple Burner -Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Total time of the Track information (MD) Artist name selected tracks of CD...

  • Page 109: Using Sonicstage

    Using SonicStage Importing audio data This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer’s hard disk.
  • Page 110 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to record. If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check. To check all boxes, click To uncheck all boxes, click If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording. When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, “CD Recording Format [My library]”...

  • Page 111: Transferring Audio Data From Your Computer To The Md Walkman

    Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an infinite number of times. Transfer Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list [Transfer Mode] Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.
  • Page 112 If necessary, change the transfer mode. As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer). If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format and bit rate will be converted to those of the device.

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

    Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer Transfer Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list List of tracks on the MD Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.
  • Page 114 To stop transferring Click Note Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer. Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your computer Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* can be imported to My Library of SonicStage on your computer only once.
  • Page 115 To stop importing Click Note Notes • You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode. • Before importing tracks recorded on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Properties] on the right side of the screen to confirm the status of the [Import Settings] check box (it is checked by default).

  • Page 116: Using Sonicstage Help

    Using SonicStage Help SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing Tracks” or “Transferring Tracks”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.
  • Page 117 Understanding SonicStage Help The right side frame The left side frame 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame. 2 Click [About This Help File]. The explanation will appear in the right-side frame. 3 Read the text. Scroll the display if necessary. Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.

  • Page 118: Referring To Sonicstage Help

    Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each operation. Click on any items for details. Importing audio data to the computer SonicStage Help Import audio data from the [Importing Tracks] [Purchasing Tracks from a Music –...
  • Page 119 Backing up audio data We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement. SonicStage Help Back up audio data in My [Backing Up My Library] [Backing Up Data to a –...

  • Page 120: Other Information

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

  • Page 121: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    1 Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section. 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references. Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer. Computer • Manufacturer: •...
  • Page 123 The software cannot be installed onto your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not You are using an OS that does not support this software. successful. tSee page 102 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running, a malfunction may occur.
  • Page 124 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer Problem Cause/Remedy Your computer does not The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the recognize the MD Walkman. supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer. tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly. tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman.

  • Page 125: Index

    Index Numerics 6-Band Equalizer EMD service Erasing a whole disc Accessories groups optional tracks supplied ATRAC3plus Format AVLS G-PROTECTION Backlight Group Battery erasing battery life moving dry battery recording rechargeable battery releasing BEEP setting Bookmark Hard disk play free space Hi-MD CD drive HOLD...
  • Page 126 Play mode Windows 2000 Professional Main Play Mode Repeat Play Windows 98 Second Edition Sub Play Mode Windows Media Player Quick mode Windows Millennium Edition Recording Windows XP Home Edition adding track marks Windows XP Media Center Edition analog Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 digital from microphone level...
  • Page 128 * 3 2 6 6 4 5 7 7 3 Printed in Malaysia...

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