Sony MZ-NH600 User Manual

3-266-466-13(1)

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Portable
MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions

Recorder Operation ____________________________
Software Operation _____________________________

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“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products. is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.

MZ-NH600

© 2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with news
papers, table clot hs, curtains, etc. And
don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power t his product.
Please consult with your local authority.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this
product will incre as e eye hazard.

Information

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR
THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

The validity of the CE marking is
restricted to only th ose countries where it
is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic
Area).

CAUTION
RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CAUTION — CLASS 1M INVISIBLE

LASER RADIA TION WHEN OPEN
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

— INVISIBLE LASER

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Notice for users

On the supplied software

• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the

software or the manual accompanying it
in whole or in part, or renting the
software without the permission of the
copyright holder.

• 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.

• In the event a problem occurs with this

software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.
However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.

• The software provided with this

recorder cannot be used with equipment
other than that which is so designated.

• Please note that, due to continued efforts

to improve quality, the software
specifications may be changed without
notice.

• Operation of this recorder with soft wa re

other than that provided is not covered
by the warranty.

• The ability to display the languages on

the software will depend on the installed
OS on your PC. For be tter r esults, please
ensure that the installed OS is
compatible with the desired language
you want to display.
— We do not guarantee all the

languages will be abl e to be
displayed properly on the software.

— User-created char acters and some

special char acters may not be
displayed.

• Depending on the t ype of the text and

characters, the text shown on the
software may not be displayed properly
on the device. This is due to:
— The capability of the connected

device.

— The device is not functio ni ng

normally.

• SonicStage and So ni cStage logo are

trademarks or regist ered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.

• MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, “Magic

Gate

”, “MagicGate Memory Stick”,

“Memory Stick”, Hi-MD, Net MD,

ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and
their logos are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and

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• ™ and ® marks are omitted in this

manual.

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Table of contents

About available functions and supplied manuals

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Recorder Operation

Looking at controls .............................................11

Getting started ....................................................13

Recording a disc right away! ..............................15

Playing a disc right away! ...................................19

Using menus ........................................................21

How to use the menu items ......................... ... .... ...................... ... .... ............21

List of menus ......................... ... .... .... ..................... .... .... ..................... .... .... .22

Various ways of recording ..................................24

Before recording .........................................................................................24

Viewing various information ......................................................................25

Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) ...................................26

Selecting the recording mode ......................................................................27

Adjusting the recording leve l manu a lly ................................... ...................28

Adding track marks while recording ...........................................................29

Using the group function when recording ..................................................30

To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source

(Synchro-recording) ...............................................................................31

Various ways of playback ...................................33

Viewing various information ......................................................................33

Selecting the play mode ..............................................................................34

Searching for a track (Search) ......................................................... ... .... .....38

Selecting the sound quality (6-Ba n d Equ a lizer) ........................................ .38

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Editing recorded tracks ......................... .... .........40

Before editing ..............................................................................................40

Adding titles (Title) .....................................................................................40

Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (G rou p Set) ..................... ........43

Releasing a group setting (Group Release) .................................................44

Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) .................................................45

Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) ...................................................47

Dividing a track (Divide) ............................................................................49

Combining tracks (Combine) ..................................... ...................... ... .... ....4 9

Formatting the disc (Format) .......................................................................50

Other operations .................................................52

Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode) ....................................52

Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .................................................................52

Turning off the beep sound .........................................................................53

Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory) ............................53

Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) ..............................................54

Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode) .........................................................55

Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........55

Changing the operational directio n of t he display .................................. ....5 6

Using the recorder with a computer ..................57

What you can do through connection with a computer ...............................57

Connecting the recorder to your computer ..................................................57

Storing non-audio data to a disc ..................................................................59

Additional information ........................................61

Precautions ..................................................................................................61

Specifications ..............................................................................................63

Troubleshooting and explanations .....................65

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................65

Messages .....................................................................................................74

Explanations ................................................................................................78

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Software Operation

What you can do with MD Simple Burner/

SonicStage .......................................................84

Installing .............................................................86

Providing the required system environment ...............................................86

Installing the software onto your computer ................................................87

Using MD Simple Burner .....................................89

Before using MD Simple Burner ................................................................89

Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) ........................90

Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) .................................91

Using SonicStage ................................................93

Importing audio data ........................ ..................... .... .... ..................... .... .... .93

Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ............95

Transferring back a udio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ...97

Using SonicStage Help .............................................................................100

Referring to SonicStage Help ...................................................................102

Other information ...................................... ........104

Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Sim pl e Burne r ........................... .................104

On copyright protection ................................. ...................... .... ... ..............105

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................106

Index .........................................................................................................109

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About available functions and supplied

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manuals

This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that
have been supplied with it. Pl ease refer to the man ual that applies to each u se of the
recorder.

Learning more about Hi-MD

“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD
format.

The “What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman”

Using the recorder

You can enjoy recording from a CD play er, then enjoy listening to the recordings that you
made.

flyer

This flyer explains the m aj or features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it
differs with standard MD Walkman.

Recorder Operation (pages 10 to 82)

This section explains all of the recorder functions. It also gives details

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on the problem s you may encounter while using the recorder and how
to solve them, and about what to do when a message appears in the
display.

, When you encounter any problems or need more

explanation

Refer to “Troubleshooting and explan ations” (page 65).

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Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer

The supplied So ni cStage software all ows y ou t o t ransfer 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

Software Operation (pages 84 to 108)

This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage/MD
Simple Burner software.

SonicStage Help

This is an online help tha t yo u can view on your computer
screen.
Online help explains the detailed operations and information
about SonicStage software. You can also refer to online help
if you encount er any problems while using th e SonicStage.

Notes on the “Software Operation” section

In Software Operations sect io n, “Net MD” re fers to t he reco rder with a standar d dis c insert ed and “Hi-

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MD” refers to the recorder with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted.

•The displayed item s in th e il lustrations that appear in th is section may diff er fr o m the actual items

displayed by the software.

•Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use

of your computer and the operating syste m, ple a se refer to the r es pe ct ive manuals.

•Explanations in this section cover general Hi-MD /Ne t MD pr oducts. For this reason, some

explanations (and some illustration s) ma y not be applicable to your Hi-MD/Net MD. Please refer to
the operating instructions of your Hi-M D/Ne t MD a s well.

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Checking the supplied accessories

Headphones/earphones (1)

Dedicated USB cable (1)

Small clamp filters for the AC power adaptor (2)

Attach the clamp filters when using the optional AC power adaptor (see page 64 ).

Large clamp filter for the optional line cable ( 1 )

For details on the use of the clamp filter, refer to “How to use the supplie d la rge cla mp
filter” supplied wi th this unit.

CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1) *

*Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

Note

When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to
avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction .

Make sure not to sit down with the unit in your back pocket.

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Looking at controls

The recorder

Recorder Operation

A x (stop) • CANCEL button
B OPEN switch
C Display window
D T MARK/REC (+N) button
E •NAVI/ MENU button

Press lightly to go to the NAVI
(navigation) setting mode (page 34).
Press for 2 seconds or more to go to
the MENU setting mode (page 21).

F GROUP button
G DC IN 3V jack

When you use the op tional AC power
adaptor, con nect it to this jack.

H X (pause) button
I Jog dial

J 5-way control key

Operation Function

1)

Press NENT
Press towards . find the beginning

Press towards > find the beginning

Press towards

1)

or

VOL +
VOL –.

1)

There are tactil e dots beside the NENT
and

VOL + buttons.

play, enter

of the previous
track, rewind

of the next track,
fast forward

volume

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K USB cable connecting jack

123456

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L LINE IN (OPT) jack
M Battery compartment (at the bottom)

N HOLD switch

Slide the switch in the direction of the
arrow to disable the buttons on the
recorder. To prevent the buttons from
being accide nt al ly oper at ed when you
carry the recorder, use this function.

O i (headphones/earphones) jack

The display window of the recorder

A Character information display

Displays the disc and track names,
date, error messages, track numbers,
etc.

B SYNC (synch ro-r ec or ding ) i ndi cat ion
C Hi-MD/MD indication

“Hi-MD” lights up when the
operation mode of the recorder is in
Hi-MD mode and “MD” lights up
when the operation mode is in MD
mode.

D REC indication

Lights up during recording or file
transfers from the computer. When
flashing, the recorder is in record
standby mode.

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E Battery indication

Shows the approximate remaining
battery power. If the battery is weak,
the indication bec omes empty and
starts flashing.

F Disc indication

Shows that the disc is rotating for
recording or playing.

G Track mode (PCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP, SP,

LP2, LP4, MONO ) i ndi cation

H Sub play mode/Repeat play

indications
Shows the selected Sub play mode
(single-track play, shuffle play, etc.) or
Repeat play.

I Main play mode indications

Shows the selected main play mode
(group play, bookmark play, etc.).

Getting started

1

Insert an alkaline dry battery.

2Insert a size-A A alkaline

battery compartment lid.

2

Make connections and unlock the controls.

1Connect the headpho nes /earphones to

i.

When to replace the dry
battery

You can check the battery condition on the
display window of the recorder.

dry battery (minus
terminal first).

e

E

2Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of

To i

The battery level indication is approximate . It
may be more or less than the indic at ion
depending on the operating condition or the
operating environment

the arrow (.) on the recorder to
unlock the con trols.

HOLD

Connect firmly

3Close the lid.1 Slide OPEN to open the

.

Battery power decreasing

m

Weak battery

m

The battery is drained.
“LOW BATTERY” flashes in the
display, and the power goes off.

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Battery life

1)

Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB Hi­MD disc)

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA2))

When Linear

Recording
continuously

Playing

Hi-SP Hi-LP

PCM

2.5 3.5 4.5

11.0 18.5 21.5

continuously

1)

When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA)
alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan)

2)

Measured in accordance with the JEI T A
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Associa tion) standard.

Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80­minute standard disc)

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

When

Linear

Hi-SP Hi-LP

PCM

Recording

5.0 8.0 9.5

continuously
Playing

9.5 17.0 20.0

continuously

MD mode

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

When

Recording

SP
Stereo

LP2
Stereo

LP4
Stereo

7.5 9.5 11.0

continuously
Playing

20.5 24.0 26.0

continuously

Notes

•Stop the recorder before replacing the battery.

•It is preferable to use the recorder on house

current (using the optional AC power adaptor)
when recording or editing. When powering
the recorder with a batte ry, make sure to use a
new alkaline dry battery.

•When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the

continuous recording time may be shortened if
you repeatedly make short record ings.

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Recording a disc right away!

This section explains the basic procedu re fo r m a king digital recordings us ing
an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital
equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable.

1

Connect the optical cable to the recorder and an
external component.

into the appropriate jacks.)

To a digital (optical) out jack

(Insert the cables firmly and completely

CD play er, MD player,
DVD video player, etc.

Optical plug

Optical cable*

To LINE IN (OPT)

Note

Make sure to disconnect the dedica te d US B c able befor e reco rd ing.

Optical mini-plug

∗ See “Optional accessories”

(page 64).

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2

Insert a recordable disc.

1Slide OPEN t o op en the lid. 2Insert a disc with the label si de f acing

front, and press the lid down to close.

Make sure to
check the
record-protect
tab is closed.

3

Confirm the operation mode.

This recorder has two operation mod es , “ Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation
mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you insert a disc,
check the operation mode on the dis play window of the recorder.

“Hi-MD” lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and
“MD” lights up when the operation mode is MD.

• When using a Hi-MD disc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD.

• When using a standard disc (60/74/80 minutes), the operation mode can be set as follows.

Disc condition Operation mode

Blank disc The mode set for “Disc Mode” i n the menu.

The disc contains material
recorded in

The disc contains material
recorded in

1)

Refer to “Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)” (page 55) for the “Disc Mode” setting.

Hi-MD mode

MD mode

The “Disc Mode” is fac tory set to “Hi-MD”.
If you want to use the disc on another c omponent that
does not support Hi-MD, set the “Disc Mode” to “MD”
to use the disc in MD mode.

Hi-MD

MD

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1)

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Record a disc.

1Select and pause the sound source to

be recorded.

PAUSE

Connected component

2Make sure that disc indication has

stopped rotating in the di splay window
on the recorder.

Make sure that disc
indication has stopped.

3While the recorder is stop ped, press

and hold T MARK/REC and pre ss
NENT on the recorder.

“REC” lights up and re cording starts.

T MARK/REC

NENT

To Press

Stop Press x.
Pause Press X

Remove the disc Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while

1)

A track mark is added at the point where you press X aga in to re sume recording while pausing; thus
the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.

1)

Press X again to resume recording.

“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” flashi ng in the display.)

4Play the source you want to reco rd.

If you insert a previously recorde d disc,
the record ing starts after the existing
contents.
Track marks are automatical ly a dded at
the same point as the sound source , a nd
the contents are reco r d ed together as a
group.

PAUSE

Connected component

.

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If the recording does not start

•Make sure t h e recorder is no t locked (pages

12, 13).

•Make sure the disc is not record-protected

(pages 16, 62).

•Premastered discs cannot be recor de d over.

Notes

•When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, use a

new alkaline dry battery (battery level
indication shows ), or connect the
optional AC power adaptor to the recorder.
When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB
Hi-MD disc, “NotENOUGH POWER TO
REC” may appear and recording cannot be
done even if the battery level indication shows
sufficient remaining power while th e recorder
is stopped or playing. This is because of a
mechanism that disables recording when the
remaining battery power is estimated by the
recorder to be insufficient due to the high
power consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD
disc recording.

•Before making a recording whi le u sing the

optional AC power adaptor, always ins e rt a
new alkaline dry battery into the recorder first
to ensure that the recordin g ope r at ion
completes successfully.

•Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,

vibration-free place during record i n g.

•If you start recording when the disc indication

is still rotating in the display, the first few
seconds of the material may not be rec or de d.
Make sure that the disc indication has stopped
rotating before you start recording.

•Do not change the dry battery durin g

operation even if the recorder is connected to
AC power adaptor (not supplied). The
operation may stop.

•Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect

the power source while recordi n g, or whil e
“DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE
WRITING” is flashing in the display.

If you
do, the data recorded up to that point may
not be recorded to the di sc, or data on the
disc may be damaged.

•

Recording cannot be done when the disc does
not have enough space for recording.

•If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the

battery is removed or becomes exhausted)
during a recording or editing oper a tion, or
while “DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FI L E
WRITING” appears in the display, then it will
not be possible to open the lid until power is
restored.

•Note the following when recording from a

portable CD player:
—Some portable CD players may not be

capable of digital out when the AC power
adaptor is disconnected. If this is the case,
connect the AC power adaptor to the
portable CD player and use it on AC power
as the power source.

—On some portable CD players, optical

output may not be possible when using an
anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or
G-PROTECTION). If this is th e c ase, turn
off the anti-skip function.

∗ Electr onic Sh oc k Prote c tion

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•The recorder is factory set to make a new

group whenever recording is done. If you do
not want to make a group, set “ :REC” to
“ :REC Off” (page 30).

•To start recording from a specific point on the

disc, pause the recorder at the desired point,
and then start recording from that point.

•You can monitor the sound during rec or ding.

Connect the headphones/ea rp hone s to i a nd
adjust the volume by pressing the 5-way
control key towards VOL + or – on the
recorder. Th is does not affect the recordi n g
level.

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Playing a disc right away!

1

Insert a recorded disc.

1Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a disc with the label side facing

front, and press the lid down to close.

2

Play a disc.

1Press the 5-way control key (NENT)

on the recorder.

A short beep sounds in the headphones/
earphones when you operate.

2Press the 5-way control key towards

VOL + or – to adjust the volume on th e
recorder.

The volume will be shown in the
display.

5-way control key
(NENT, ., >, VOL +, –)

To stop play, press x.

A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate. Playback starts from the point

you last stopped playing.

10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes.

After you stop the recorder, the recorder will automatically turn off in about

Jog dial

x

X

GROUP

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To Operation on the recorder

Stop Press x.
Pause Press X. Press X again to resume play.
Select a track directly

viewing track number or
name

Find the beginning of
the current track

Find the beginning of
the next track

Go backwards or
forward while playing

Search for a point in a
track while viewing the
elapsed time (Time
search)

Search for a specific
track while viewing
track numbers (Index
search)

Cue to the next or
previous group while
playing a tra ck in a
group (Group skip).

Start with the first track

Turn the jog dial to select a track, and then press NENT to enter.

Press the 5-way control key towards .. Press the 5-way control
key towards . repeated l y unt il you reach the beginning of the
desired track.

Press the 5-way control key towards >.

Press and hold the 5-way control key towards . or >.

While pausing, press and hold the 5-way control key towards .
or >.

While the recorder is stoppe d, press and hold the 5-way control key
towards . or >.

Press GROUP, and then press the 5-way control key towards .
or >.

1)

While the recorder is stopped, press NENT for 2 seconds or more.

of the disc
Remove the disc Press x and open the lid.

1)

Cues to the beginning of every 10th tr a ck du ri ng pla yba c k of the disc w ith no group settings.

2)

Once you open the lid, the point to start pl ay will c ha nge to the beg inning of the first track.

2)

If the play does not start

Make sure the recorder i s not lo cked (pages 12,

13).

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Note

The playback sound may skip if:

•the recorder receives stronger continuous

shock.

•a dirty or scratched disc is playe d.

When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the sound
may drop out for a maximum of about 12
seconds.

Using menus

How to use the menu items

The recorder ha s m any menus with useful functions for re cording, playbac k, 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” flashes in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set “Menu Mode” to
“Simple” (only basic menu items appea r) or “Ad vanced” (all menu items appear). Refer to
“Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)” (page 52) for menu mode setting.

5-way control
key (NENT)

Jog dial

x

NAVI/MENU

1 Press and hold NAVI/MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the item.
3 Press the 5-wa y control key (NENT) to enter the selection.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.

The setting will be entered when you press the 5-way control key (NENT) at the last.

To return the preceding setting

Press x.

To cancel the operation while setting

Press x for 2 seconds or more.

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List of menus

The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with
the recorder onl y.
Items listed under “Menu 1” are th e selectable items w hi ch appear when you enter the
menu, and items l is t ed under “Menu 2” are the selectable item s which appear when you
select an item in Menu 1.
It is possible to display all menu item s only when “Menu M ode” is set to “Advanced” .
Menu items with an asterisk (*) are not displayed when “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”.
For details, see “Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)” (page 52).

Note

Different indication may be displayed de pe nding on the operating conditions an d disc se ttings.

Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site

Edit Title* Adding a track name, a rtist n ame, alb um name,

: Set* Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a new

: Release* Releases group set ti ngs. page 44
Move* Changes the order of tracks or groups. page 45
Erase Erases tracks, groups, or the enti re di sc

Format* Formats the disc and restores it to the condition

Display Lap Time Displays various information such as the

RecRemain (while
recording and
stopped)/
1 Remain (while
playing)

AllRemain
Title1/Title2
Sound*
Codec/

TrackMode*

SubPMode Normal Selects the type of play, such as single-track

1 Track
Shuffle
A-BRepeat*

group name, or disc name.

group.

contents.

it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD
mode only).

recorder status, et c. in the display wind ow.

play or shuffle play.

page

page 40

page 43

page 47

page 50

page 25,
page 33

page 37

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Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site

Sound Normal Customizes the equalizer m ode settings. page 38

Sound EQ

Useful* Search* Searches for tracks by track name, group name,

artist name, or album name.

REC Set RE C Mode Selects the recording mode (PCM, H i-S P, or

Hi-LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or

monaural for MD mode).
RECVolume* Manually adjusts the reco rdi ng l evel. page 28
Time Mark* Adds track marks automatically in a specific

time interval .

:REC* Sets the recorder to create a new gr oup with

each recording operati on (Group Recording).
SYNC REC* Simplifies operations during digital record ing

(Synchro-Recording).

Option Menu Mode Changes the displayed menu items. page 52

AVLS* Sets a limit on the maximu m v olu me to prote ct

your hearing.
Beep* Turns the beep sound on or off. page 53
Disc Mem* Stores the recor de r settings (Disc Me mo ry). page 53
QuickMode* Sets the recorder to start playback. page 54
Disc Mode Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when

a blank disc is inser ted.
Contrast* Adjusts the contrast of the display window on

the recorder.
Jog Dial* Changes the operational direction on the

display whe n turning the jo g dial.

page

page 38

page 27

page 29

page 30

page 31

page 52

page 55

page 55

page 56

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Various ways of recording

Before recording

Selecting the operation mode

This recorder has two operat ion modes,
“Hi-MD mode” a nd “ MD mode”. The
operation mode is automatically
recognized whenever the disc is inserted .
After you insert a d is c, check the
operation mode on the display window of
the recorder.

“Hi-MD” lights up when the operation
mode is Hi-MD and “MD” lights up when
the operation mode is MD.

When you insert a standard disc (blank)
into the recorde r, you can use th e D isc
Mode function to specify use of the disc
in Hi-MD mode or MD mode.
If you want to use the di sc recorded on
this unit on another component that does
not support Hi-MD, record the disc with
“Disc Mode” in the menu set to “MD”.
Refer to “S el ecting the disc mode (Disc
Mode)” (page 55) for details.

Selecting the Menu Mode

If the “Simple” menu mode is selected,
some menu items will not be displaye d. If
you cannot find certain menu items while
operating the recorder, make sure that the
menu mode is set to “A dvanced”.
For details on selecting the menu mode,
see “Changing the di s p l ayed menu items
(Menu Mode) ” (page 52).

Notes

•When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, use a

new alkaline dry battery (battery level
indication shows ), or connect the
optional AC power adaptor to the recorder.
When you attempt to start recording on a 1GB
Hi-MD disc, “NotENOUGH POWER TO
REC” may appear and recording cannot be
done even if the battery level indication shows
sufficient remaining power whil e th e r e corder
is stopped or playing. This is because of a
mechanism that disables recording when the
remaining battery power is estimated by the
recorder to be insufficient due to the high
power consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD
disc recording.

•Before making a recording whi le u sing the

optional AC power adaptor, always insert a
new alkaline dry battery into the recorder first
to ensure that the recording ope ration
completes successfully.

•Recording may not occur if the ded ic a te d

USB cable is connected to the reco rd er. Make
sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cabl e
before recording.

•If you start recording when the disc indication

is still rotating in th e display, the first few
seconds of the material will not be recorded.
Make sure that the disc indication has stopped
rotating before you start recording.

•Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect

the power source while recording, or while
“DATA SAVE” or “SYSTEM FILE
WRITING” is flash i ng in the display.

do, the data recorded up to that point may
not be recorded to the disc, or data on the
disc may be damaged.

If you

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Viewing various information

You can check the remaining time, track
number, etc. when recording or during
stop.

5-way control key
(NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the m enu and select “Dis pl ay”.
2 Turn the jog dial until the information

you want appears in the display, and
then press NENT to enter the
selection.

Each turn changes the display as
follows.
Lap Time t RecRemain t
AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD)
t Sound
When you press NENT, the selected
information appears at A, B and C.

Display window

The indications have the following
meanings:

: Disc name

: Track name

: Group name

: Artist name

: Album name

While the recorder is stopped A/B/

C

AB C

Group
number
and track
number

Elapsed time • Track name

and artist
name (Hi­MD)

• Track
name(MD)

Group
number
and track
number

• Remaining
time for
recording /
remaining
free space
(Hi-MD)

• “RecRemain”
and
“FreeSpace”
(Hi-MD)

• “RecRemain”
(MD)

• Remaining
time for
recording
(MD)

Numbers
of tracks
after the
current
track

•Disc
name and
artist
name (Hi­MD)

•Disc
name

Sound
mode
name

1)

Track number appears if the currently selected
track is not in a group.

2)

This does not appear when “Menu Mode” is set
to “Simple” (page 52).

3)

The disc name appears when the currently
selected track is not in a group.

1)

1)

2)

Remaining
time after the
current
location in
the disc.

• Group
name and
album name

3)

(Hi-MD)

• Group
name

3)

(MD)

Indication of
the selected
sound mode

“AllRemain”

Track name

(none)

2)

2)

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While recording A/B/C

AB C

Group

Elapsed time Level meter
number and
track
number

Group
number and
track

Remaining

time for

recording.

“RecRemain”

number

•Disc name

and artist
name (Hi­MD)

•Disc name

(MD

1)

Track number appears if the curr entl y select ed
track is not in a group.

2)

The disc name appears when the currently
selected track is not in a group.

Notes

• Group

Track name
name and
album

1)

name (Hi-

2)

MD)

1)

)

• Group
name

2)

(MD)

•When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free

space will show as “2.0MB” when the
remaining reco rd ing time becomes
“–0:00:00”. This is a system lim ita tion,
“2.0MB” being the capacity of the reserve
domain.

•Depending on the group settin gs, the

operating conditions, and th e dis c settings,
you may not be able to select cer ta in
indications or the indications ma y app ear
differently.

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If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see “Viewing various
information” (page 33).

Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)

This section explains how to rec ord from
equipment with analog output, such as a
cassette recorder, radio, or TV.
This operation can be done on the
recorder only.

TV, cassette
recorder, etc.

To LINE OUT jacks, etc.

L
(white)

T MARK/REC

5-way co ntr ol
key (NENT)

R
(red)

Line cable
RK-G129,
RK-G136, etc.

To LINE IN (OPT)

1 Make connections.

Use the appropriate connecting cord
to suit the source equipment. For
details, see “Optional accessories”
(page 64).

2 Press NENT while pres si ng

T MARK /R EC to start record ing.

3 Play the sour ce you want to record .

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Selecting the recording mode

Select each recording mode according to
the recording time that you want.

Discs recorded in Hi-MD or M D
(MDLP) mode can be played back
only on MD players or recorders
with Hi-MD or MD (MDLP) playback
mode.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 While the recorder is stopped, enter

the menu and sele ct “REC Set” ­“REC Mode”.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired

recording mode, an d t hen press
NENT to enter the selection.

The recorder ke eps the setting of th e
recording mode when you record the
next time.

When recording on a disc used in Hi­MD mode

Recording
mode

Linear PCM
stereo

Hi-SP
stereo

Display Recording time

PCM • Approx. 28 min.

on an 80-minute
standard disc

• Approx. 94 min.
on a 1GB Hi-MD
disc

Hi-SP • Approx. 140 min.

on an 80-minute
standard disc

• Approx. 475 min.
on a 1GB Hi-MD
disc

Recording

Display Recording time

mode

Hi-LP
stereo

Hi-LP • Approx. 610 min.

on an 80-minute
standard disc

• Approx. 2,040 min.
on a 1GB Hi-MD
disc

When recording a disc used in MD
mode

Recording
mode

Display Recording

1)

time

3)

SP stereo SP Approx.

80 min.

LP2 stereo LP2 Approx.

160 min.

LP4 stereo LP4 Approx.

320 min.

2)

Monaural

MONO Approx.

160 min.

1)

For better sound quality, record in no rma l
stereo (SP

2)

If you record a stereo source in monaural, the
sounds from left and right will be mixed.

3)

When using an 80-minute recordable disc

) or LP2 stereo mode.

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Audio components that support the linear PCM
stereo, Hi-SP stereo an d Hi-LP stereo mode are
indicated by the or logo mark.
Audio components that support the L P2 ste reo
and LP4 stereo mode are indicated by the

or logo mark.

Notes

•

It is recommended that you use the AC power
adaptor (not supplied) for long recordings.

•

When you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise
may be produced on very rare occasions with
certain sound sources. This is because of the special
digital audio compression technology that enables
the long time recording. If noise is produced, it is
recommended that you record in normal stereo or
LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality.

•

It is recommended that you use the recorder to edit
(dividing or combining) long tracks recorded in
linear PCM stereo. Transferring such tracks and
editing them on a computer may require an
extremely long time.

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Adjusting the recording level manually

The recording level is adjusted
automatically while recording. If
necessary, you can set the reco rding level
manually during bo th analog and digital
recording.

X

T MARK/REC

NAVI/MENU

Jog dial

1 Press and hold T MARK/REC and

press X.
The recorder st ands by for recording.

2 Enter the menu and select “REC Set”

- “RECVolume” - “Manual”.

3 Play the source.
4 While observing the leve l meter in the

display, adjust the recording level by
turning the jog dial.

Set the level so that the meter
segments light up aroun d –12dB
segment.
If a high sound level causes the level
meter to reach the OVER segment,
lower the recording level.
Each level meter shows the following.
Upper — L channel input level
Lower — R chan nel input level

5 Press X again to start recording.

If your source is an externally
connected component, play the
source to the beginnin g of the
material to be recorded, and then start
recording.

To sw i tch back to automat ic
level control

Select “Auto (AGC)” in step 2.

Notes

•You cannot adjust the left and right channel

levels separately.

•Once you stop recording, the recorder will

revert to automatic recording level adjustment
mode the next time you start a recording
operation.

•To adjust the recording level manually during

synchro-recording, do steps 1 to 4 of the
procedure in this section with “SYNC REC”
is set to “SYNC Of f”. A fter w ards , se t “SYNC
REC” setting to “SYNC On”, and start
recording (page 31).

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–12dB OVER

Adding track marks while recording

You can add tra ck marks (track number)
while recording to divide the material into
separate parts, that allow you to go to
specific track quickly an d easily.

T MARK/REC

NAVI/MENU

Jog dial

5-way control
key (NENT)

Adding track marks manually

While the recorder is recording, press
T MARK at the poin t yo u wa nt to add a
track mark.

Adding track marks automa tically (Auto Time Mark)

Use this feature to add track marks
automatically at specified intervals when
recording through the analog input
connector. This function is convenient for
recording long period of time, such as
lectures, meetings, etc.

1 While the recorder is recording or in

recording pause, enter the menu and
select “REC Set” - “Time Mark” ­“On”.

2 Turn the jog dial until the desired

time interval appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter the
selection.

One rotation changes the time setting
(Time:) by 1 minute, within the range
of 1 to 60 minutes.

To cancel Time Mark

Select “Off” in step 1.

Using Tim e Mark to add tra ck
marks while recording

When the elapsed recording time
exceeds the time interval for Time
Mark:

The recorder adds t rack marks at t he poi nt
you set the time interval and from that
point the reco rder adds a track m ark
whenever the time inte rval has elapsed.

Example: Eight minutes of recording
has been completed when the Time Mark
time interval is set to 5 minutes.
A track mark will be added at the 8­minute point (after the star t of record ing)
and after each 5-m i nute interval
thereafter.

When the time interval set for Time
Mark exceeds the elapsed recording
time:

The recorder ad ds track marks when th e
set Time Mark time interval has elapsed.

Example: Three mi nut es of recording
has been completed when the Time Mark
time interval is set to 5 minutes.
A track mark will be added at the 5­minute point (after the star t of record ing)
and after each 5-m i nute interval
thereafter.

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“T” appears before the time display for track
marks adde d by Time Ma r k.

Notes

•If you add a track mark by pressing T MARK

or X, etc. while recording, Time Mark will
begin automatically adding track mark each
time the selected time interval as elapsed.

•The setting is canceled when you connect a

digital optical cabl e to the recorder.

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Using the group function when recording

What is the group function?

The group function is pr ovide d to allow
playback of discs with group settings. The
group function is convenient for playback
of discs on which several album s or CD
singles ha ve been recorded.

What is a disc with group
settings?

The recorder can operate various
functions in units of group; that is tracks
that have been recorded on a disc as part
of separate groups, as shown belo w.

Before group settings are made

Disc

Group 1

2 4 5 6 7 8 1213 14153

1

Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1.
Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2.

m

Track 13 to15 are assigned to group 3.
Track 6 to 7 are assigned to no group.

After group assignments have been made

Disc
Group 1 Group 3

1

2345 6

Group 2

Group 2

712345

Group 3

1

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Note

It will not be possible to make a group setting if
the tracks, groups and disc name on a dis c
exceed the maximum number that can be input
(in MD mode only).

T MARK/REC

GROUP

NAVI/MENU

X

Jog dial

5-way control key
(NENT)

To create a new group automatically when recording

The recorder is factory set to create a new
group automatically when record ing. This
is convenient when recording several CDs
in succession. You can check the group
recording setting as follows.

While the recorder is stopped, ent er the
menu and select “REC Set ” - “ :REC” ­“ : REC On”.

To record without creating a
new group

Select “ :REC Off”

procedure above.

at the end of the

Tracks that were not assigned to a group are
treated as being part of “Group - -”.

You can create a maximum of 255 groups
on a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc i n H i­MD mode and 99 groups on a standard
disc in MD mode.

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Recording tracks to an existing group

You can add a track to an exis t ing group.

Adding a new track at the end
of the selected group

1 While the recorder i s stopped and the

group to which you wa nt to add a
track is selected, press NENT while
pressing T MARK/REC and GROUP.

2 Play the sound source.

A new track will be adde d at th e end
of the current contents within the
group.

Adding a track at a desired
position within the selected
group

1 While the recorder is play-paused at

the point within t he gr oup where you
want to add a new track, press
NENT while pressing T MARK/
REC and GROUP.

2 Press X to start recording and play

the sound sour ce.

To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)

During synchro-recording, the starting
and stopping of recording occu rs are
synchronized with the sound source. This
simplifies digital recordings (e.g., from a
CD player) since the need to operate the
recorder or the so und source is
eliminated. Synchro-recording is only
possible with the optical cable connected.

5-way control key
(NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Make connect i ons.

Use the appropriate optical ca ble to
suit the source equipment . For detail s,
see “Optional accessories” (page 64).

2 While the recorder is stopped, enter

the menu and select “REC Set” ­“SYNC REC” - “SYNC On”.

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When there is no sound from the player for
about 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the
recorder goes into the standby mod e
automatically. When the sou nd comes from the
player again, the recorder resumes synchro­recording. If the recorder is kept in the standby
mode for 5 minutes o r longer , the reco rder sto ps
automatically.

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Notes

•The pause function cannot be turne d on or off

manually during synchro-recording.

•Do not switch the “SYNC REC” setting while

recording. Recording may not be done
properly.

•Even when there is no sound on the sound

source, there may be cases when recording
does not pause automatica lly during synchro­recording due to th e noise level emitted from
the sound source.

•If a silent portion is encount ere d f or

approximately 2 seconds during synchro­recording from a sound source other tha n a
CD or an MD, a new track mark is
automatically add ed a t th e p oi n t w here the
silent portion ends.

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Various ways of playback

Viewing various information

You can chec k th e tr ac k nam e, di sc nam e,
etc. during playback.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 While playing, enter the menu and

select “Display”

2 Turn the jog dial until the information

you want appears in the display, and
then press NENT to enter the
selection.

Each turn changes the display as
follows.
Lap Time t 1 Remain t
AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD)
t Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/
TrackMode (MD)
When you press NENT, the selected
information appears at A, B and C.

Display window

The indications have the following
meanings:

: Disc name

: Track name

: Group name

: Artist name

: Album name

Display window A/B/C

AB C

Group
number
and track
number

Elapsed time • Track name

and artist
name (Hi­MD)

•Track name
(MD)

•

Track
name
artist

and

Remaining
time of the
current track

“1 Remain”

name (Hi­MD)

• Track
name
(MD)

1)

1)

2)

Remaining
time after
the current
location in
the disc.

• Group
name and
album
name (Hi­MD)

• Group
name
(MD)

Indication of
the selected
sound

Numbers
of tracks
after the
current
track

•Disc
name and
artist
name (Hi­MD)

•Disc
name
(MD)

Sound
mode
name

mode

• Codec
(Hi­MD)

• (none)
(MD)

2)

2)

•Track
mode, and
bitrate (Hi­MD)

•Track
mode
(MD)

1)

Track number appears if the currently sel ected
track is not in a group.

2)

This does not appear when “Menu Mode” is
set to “Simpl e” (page 52).

3)

The disc name appears when the currently
selected track is not in a group.

3)

3)

2)

2)

2)

“AllRemain”

Track name

2)

(none)

• “Codec” (Hi-

2)

MD)

• “TrackMode”

2)

(MD)

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Note

Depending on the group settings, the oper ating
conditions, and the disc settings, you may not
be able to select cer tain indicatio n s o r th e
indications may appear differently.

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If you want to check the rema ining time or the
recording position while recordi ng or in stop
mode, see “Viewing various information”
(page 25).

Selecting the play mode

You can listen to tracks in variou s pl ay
modes. The play mode can consist of a
combination of Main play mode, Sub play
mode and Repeat play.

• Main play mode: selects the pl ayback

unit, such as tracks or groups

• Sub play mode: selects the ty pe of play

• Repeat play: s el ec ts Repeat play

5-way control key (NENT, ., >)

Jog dial

GROUP

NAVI/MENU

Playing tracks in Main play mode

1 While playi ng, press NAVI/MENU.

The recorder ent ers navigation mode
and the Main play mo de display
appears.

2 Turn the jog dial to se lect the desired

play mode, and then press NENT to
enter the selection.

Each time you turn the jog dial, A
changes as follows. When you press
NENT, B appears in the display.

Indication
A/B

Normal/
(none)

Group/ Group play (Tracks in the

Artist/

Album/

Bookmark/ Boo kmark play

1)

Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.

Play mode

Normal play (Al l tr acks
after the selected track are
played once.)

selected group are played.)

1)

Artist play (Tracks of a
specified artist are played.)

1)

Album play (Tracks in a
specified album are
played.)

(Bookmarked tracks ar e
played.)

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Playing tracks in normal mode
(Normal Play)

1 Do step 1 and select “Normal” in ste p

2 of “Playing tracks in Main play
mode” (page 34).

2 When selecting a track out of a group,

skip this step.
When selecting a track within a
group, turn t he jo g dial un til th e group
that the desired track belongs to
appears in the display, and then press
NENT to enter.

A list of the tracks in the selected
group appears i n t he display.

3 Turn the jog dial until the desired

track appears in th e display, and then
press NENT to enter the selection.

The selected track starts playing. The
recorder play s f rom the s el ec ted t rac k
to the last track in the disc.

Playing tracks in a group
(Group Play)

1 Do step 1 and select “Group” in step

2 of “Playing tracks in Main play
mode” (page 34).

A list of the groups on a disc appears.

2 Turn the jog dial until the desired

group appears i n the di splay, and then
press NENT to enter.

A list of the tracks in the selected
group appears.

3 Turn the jog dial until the desired

track appears in th e display, and then
press NENT to enter the selection.

The name of the gr oup to which
current track belongs appears in the
display. The recorder plays the tracks
in that group, from the current track
to the last track.

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You can cue to the start of a group. While
playing, press GROUP on the recorder, and
press the 5-way control key towards . or
> to select a desired group.

Listening to tracks by a
specific artist (Artist Play) (in
Hi-MD mode only)

If the track data includes the artist name,
you can listen to tracks by a specific artist
only.

1 Do step 1 and select “Art i st ” in st ep 2

of “Playing tracks in Main play
mode” (page 34).

A list of the artists on the disc app ears
in alphabetical order.

2 Turn the jog dial until th e de sired

artist name appears in the display , and
then press NENT to enter.

A list of the tracks of the selected
artist appear s in recorded order.

3 Turn the jog dial until th e de sired

track appears in th e di splay, and then
press NENT to enter the selection.

The name of the artist of the current
track appears in th e di splay. The
recorder plays the tracks by the same
artist on the disc, from the current
track to the last track.

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You can cue to the first track of the next or
previous artist. While playing, press GROUP
on the recorder, and press the 5-way control key
towards . or >.

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Listening to tracks of a
selected album (Album Play)
(in Hi-MD mode only)

If the track data includes the album name,
you can listen to tra cks of a selected
album only.

1 Do step 1 and select “Album” in step

2 of “Playing tracks in Main play
mode” (page 34).

A list of the albums on the disc
appears in alphabetical order.

2 Turn the jog dial until the desired

album name appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter.

A list of the tracks in the selected
album appears in recorded order.

3 Turn the jog dial until the desired

track appear s i n the display, and then
press NENT to enter the selection.

The name of the album to which the
current track belongs appears in the
display. The recorder plays the trac ks
in that album, from the current track
to the last track.

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You can cue to the first track of the next or
previous album. While playing, press GROUP
on the recorder, and press the 5-way control key
towards . or >.

Listening to selected tracks
only (Bookmark Play)

You can bookmark tracks on a dis c and
play them only. The sequence of
bookmarked tracks cannot be changed.

To bookmark the tracks

1 While playing the track you want to

bookmark, pres s NENT for 2
seconds or more.

Bookmark flashes.

The first track of the bookm ark play
is set.

2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other

tracks.

To play the bookmarked tracks

1 Do step 1 and select “Book m ark” in

step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play
mode” (page 34).

2 Turn the jog dial to select a track, and

then press NENT to enter the
selection.

The recorder plays the bookmarked
tracks in the order of their track
numbers.

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To erase bookmarks

While playing the track for which you
want to erase the book mark, press
NENT for 2 seconds or more.

Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat play

By specifying Sub play modes, you can
listen to tracks selected in Main play
mode in various ways.
For example, by selecting “Gr oup” in
Main play mode and “Shuffle” in Sub
play mode, the recorder will play the
tracks in the selected group in random
order.

1 Enter the menu and select

“SubPMode”.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired

play mode, and th e n pr ess NENT to
enter the selection.

Each time you turn the jog dial, A
changes as follows. When you press
NENT, B appears i n th e di splay.

1

Indication
A/B

Normal/(none) Normal play (All tracks

1 Track/ 1 Single-track play (A

/SHUF Shuffle play (All tracks

Shuffle

A-BRepeat/
A- (A-B

1)

“A-BRepeat ” does not appear when the
“Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”.

Play mode

are played once . )

single track is played.)

in the selected Main
Play Mode are play ed in
random order.)

A-B Repeat pla y (Tr acks

1)

)

between the selected
points A and B are
played repeatedly.)

3 Turn the jog dial until “Repe at O n”

(playing a track repeatedly) or
“RepeatOff” appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter the
selection (excep t when selecting A-B
Repeat play).

Listening to a section of a
track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

You can listen to a speci fic section wi thin
a track repeatedly by s electing the s tarting
point A, and endin g point B. Make sure
that points A and B are within the same
track.

1 While playing a track that contains

the section you want to repeat, enter
the menu and select “SubPMode” -
“A-BRepeat”.

“A-” flashes in the display.

2 Press NENT at the starting poin t

(A).
Point A is entered and “B” flashes i n

the display.

3 Press NENT at the ending point (B).

Point B is entered, “A-B” and “ ”
lights up, and the section between
point A and B star ts pl aying
repeatedly.

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You can reset points A and B by pressing the 5­way control key towards > during A-B
Repeat play.

Note

If the recorder come to the end of the last track
on the disc while you are selecting point A, the
setting is canceled.

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Searching for a track (Search)

You can easily search for a track by track
name, group name, artist name, or album
name. Artist names and album names can
be viewed in the case of di scs used in Hi­MD mode only.

5-way control key
(NENT)

Jog dial

x

4 Turn the jog dial to se lect the desired

track, and then p res s NENT to enter
the selection.

The selected track starts playing.

Notes

•After step 4, Main play mode and Sub pla y

mode will be canceled (Repeat play will
function).

•During a search, unlabeled t ra cks will ap p ear

at the end of each list.

•While the recorder is sorting the sele cted

items, “SORTING” appears in the display.
Wait until this indication disappears from the
display before doing any oper a tion.

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Useful” -

“Search”.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the ite m

you want to use for s ear ching, and
then press NENT to enter.

Display To

by Tra ck search by track name
by Group search by group name

1)

by Artist
by Album

1)

Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.

search by artist name

1)

search by album name

3 If you selec t “by Track” in st ep 2,

skip this step.
If you select an item other than “by
Track” in step 2, turn the jog dial to
select the desired group, artist, or
album, and then press NENT to
enter.

A list of tracks for the selecte d group,
artist, or album appears in the display.

Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)

6-BAND EQUALIZER provides 6
different sound qualities. You can vary the
virtual sound to create different acoustics,
or modify the sound to suit yo ur tas te an d
store it for later use.

5-way control key (NENT, ., >)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 While playing, enter the menu and

select “Sound” - “Sound EQ”.

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2 Turn the jog dial repeat edly to select

A

the sound mode and then press
NENT to enter the selection.

Level of the each frequency
(100Hz - 10 kHz)

B

Each time you turn the jog dial, A
changes as follows. When you press

NENT, B appears.

AB

Heavy SH
Pops SP
Jazz SJ
Unique SU
Custom1 S1
Custom2 S2

To modify and store the sound

You can modify the sound and store the
results in “Custom1” and “Custom2”.

1 While the recorder is playing, enter

the menu and sele ct “Sound” ­“Sound EQ” - “Custom 1” or
“Custom2”.

2 Press the 5- wa y control key towards

. or > to select the frequency.

Frequency (100 Hz)
From the left, you can select 100 Hz,
250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6kHz, 4 kHz, 10 kHz

3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level.

Level (+10 dB)
You can select from among seven levels.
–10dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB,
–10dB

4 After selecting the level, press

NENT to enter the selection.

To cancel the setting

Select “Normal” in step 1.

Note

6-Band Equalizer will not func tion during
recording.

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Editing recorded tracks

Before editing

You can edit your recordings by adding/
erasing track marks or labeling tracks and
discs.

Notes

•When you edit the contents of a 1GB Hi-MD

disc, use a new alkaline dry battery (battery
level indication shows ) or connect the
optional AC power adaptor to the recorder.
When you attempt to edit on a 1GB Hi-MD
disc, “NotENOUGH POWER TO EDIT” may
appear and editing cannot be done even if the
battery level indication shows sufficient
remaining power while the recorder is stopped
or playing. This is because of a mechanism
that disables editing when th e rem aining
battery power is estimated by the recorder to
be insufficient due to the high power
consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc
editing.

•Before making an editing while using the

optional AC power adaptor, always ins e rt a
new alkaline dry battery into the recorder first
to ensure that the editi ng op eration completes
successfully.

•Premastered discs cannot be edited.

•Close the record-prot ect tab on the si de of the

disc before editi n g

•Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect

the power source while edit i ng or “SYST EM
FILE WRITING” is flashing in the display. If
you do, the data edited up to that poin t ma y
not be recorded to the disc, or data on the disc
may be damaged. “SYSTEM FILE
WRITING” flashes while the editing results
are being recorded.

•While “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” is

flashing, the lid becomes locked.

Adding titles (Title)

Yo u can add titles to tracks, groups and
discs. Y ou can add artist names and album
names to tracks on a di s c used in Hi-MD
mode.

Available characters

• Capital and small letters of the alphabet

for English and European languages

• Numbers 0 to 9

• Symbols

1)

2)

2)

European alphabets appear only for discs used
in Hi-MD mode.
The available sym bols will differ for Hi-MD
mode and MD mode (see “About the character
palette” on page 41) .

Maximum number of
characters per name

Track names, group names, and disc
name: Approx. 200 each (containing a
mixture of all available characters)

Maximum number of
characters that can be input
per disc

In Hi-MD mode:
A maximum of abo ut 55, 000 characters
In MD mode:
A maximum of about 1, 700 characters

The number of titles that can be stored on
a disc depends on the num ber of
characters that ar e i nput for track names ,
group names, artist names, album names
and disc name.

1)

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About the character palette

During operat io ns on the recorder,
characters can be selected from the
character palette in the display.
The character palette has the following
configuration.

Character palette
for Hi-MD mode

Character palette
for MD mode

Note

If you enter th e s ymbol “//” between the
characters in disc names such as “abc//def”, you
may be unable to use the group function (in MD
mode only).

5-way control key
(NENT, ., >, VOL +, –)

Jog dial

x

Letter input area

The cursor flashes.

Character palette

Since only a part of the character palette
is visible on the display, use the controls
or buttons to move the curs or and enter
characters.

GROUP

X

NAVI/MENU

Labeling

Y ou can label a track, group, or disc while
the recorder is stopped, recording or
playing. You can also label artist names
and album names to tracks in a disc used
in Hi-MD mode. Note that if you label a
track name, an artist name, or an album
name to a track while the recorder is
stopped, the track must be the curr ently
selected.
You can label a group whil e th e r ecorder
is recording or playing a track in the
group, or while a track in the group is
selected and the recorder is stopped.

1 Enter the m enu and select “Edi t” -

“Title”.

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2 Select one of the following, and then

press the jog dial.

Title Display

Track name “Track”
Group name “Group”

1)

Artist name (to a track)
Album name (to a

1)

track)
Disc name “Disc”

1)

Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.

“Artist”
“Album”

The cursor flashes in the letter input
area to the character palette.

The cursor and character alternate.

3 Press the 5-way control key towards

VOL –.
The cursor shifts from the letter input

area to the character palette.

The cursor and character alternate.

4 Select a letter using the 5-way control

key and press NENT to enter.
The selected letter appears in the

letter input area and the cursor moves
to the next input position.

The cursor flashes at the next input
position.

The buttons used for character input
and their functions are listed below.

Functions

To move the cursor
in the character
palette.

T o select a letter in
the letter input
area.

T o en te r a letter. Press NENT.
T o en te r a title. Press NENT for 2

To insert a blank
space.

T o delete a letter. Press GROUP and

To cancel labeli ng. Press x for 2 seconds

To move the cursor
from the letter
input area to the
character palette.

To move the cursor
from the character
palette to the letter
input area.

To display “

(space)”,

or “–” at the input
position in the
letter input area.

To switch between
capital letters and
small letters

1)

_

“:”, “/”

.

Operations

5-way control key

up

left

right

down

Turn the jog dial
(move the cur s or to
the right or left).

Turn the jog dial.

seconds or more.
Press GROUP and

press the 5-way
control key towards
> at the same time.

press the control key
towards . at the
same time.

or more.
Press the 5-way

control key towards
VOL –.

Press x.

Press X.

Press X.

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1)

Functions of the buttons or the contro l ma y
differ depending on when the cursor is in the
letter input area or in the character palette .

5 Repeat step 4, and then enter al l

characters of the l abel name.

6 Press NENT for 2 seconds or more.

Note

When the recording is stopped or the rec or ding
moves on to the next track while labeling titles
during recording, the input at that point is
entered automa tic ally.

Re-labeling

You can change the track name, artist
name, album name, group name, or disc
name by doing the procedure for
“Labeling” (pag e 41).

To re-label a track name, artist
name, or album name:

Start playing the track you want to re­label, and then change the track name,
artist name, or album name while the
recorder is play i ng, or while the reco rder
is stopped and the track to be re-labeled is
currently selected.

To re-label a disc:

You can re-la bel the disc while the
recorder is sto pped, recording, or playing.

Notes

•The recorder is able to display, but cannot

label using Japanese “Katakana” characters.

•The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track

name of more than 200 let ters that was creat ed
by another device (in MD mode only).

Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set)

With this function, you can assign
existing tracks or groups to a new group,
and also you can assign a track that
currently belongs to no group to an
existin g group.
You can create a maximum of 255 groups
on a Hi-MD disc or a st andard disc in H i­MD mode and 99 gr oups on a standard
disc.

Disc

Track number

24567891011123

1

Disc

Group 1

378

2456 9101112

1

Group 1

Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new
group
Assigning group 1 and group 2 to a
new group

Registration of non-consecutive tracks is
not possible (for exam ple, track 3 and
tracks 7 and 8 cannot be assigned to a new
group).
It is not possible to make a new group if
the first track or last track of the group has
been selected from the middle of an
existin g group.
Track numbers appea r according to their
order on the disc, not their order within
the group.

Group 2

Group 2

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Notes

•When the total number of charac ters in the

titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can
be input:
—If the disc is being used in Hi-MD mode,

you can make a group setting, but cannot
add a group name in step 4.

—If the disc is being used in MD mode, you

cannot make a group setting.

•The tracks or groups must be sequential. If the

desired tracks or groups are not conse cu tive,
you must move them to make them
consecutive before you can assign them
(“Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)”,
page 45).

5-way co n trol key (NENT)

NAVI/MENU

Jog dial

x

3 Turn the jog dial until the num ber of

the desired last track appears in the
display, and then press NENT to
enter.

This sele c t s the last tr a ck of the new
group and t he gr oup can be la bele d. I f
the disc contains groups, only the last
track number of each group is
displayed.

4 Label a group (se e “Adding titles

(Title)” (page 40)).

Notes

•In step 2, the first track mus t be eith er the f irs t

track of an existing group or a track that does
not belong to a group.

•When selecting the last track in step 3, make

sure the track comes after the one select ed in
step 2. The last tra c k must be either the last
track of an existing group or a track that does
not belong to a group.

1 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -

“: Set”.

2 Turn the jog dial until the number of

the desired first trac k appears in the
display, and then press NENT to
enter.

This sele c ts the first tr ack of a new
group. If the disc contains groups,
only the first track number of each
group is displayed.

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Releasing a group setting (Group Release)

Select a group you want to release and
check the contents (see “Playing tracks in
a group (Group Pla y)” (page 35)).

5-way control key (NENT)

NAVI/MENU

Jog dial

x

1 Select a group t hat you want to

release and check the contents (see
(page 35)).

2 Press x.

3 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -

“ : Re le ase”.
“Group Release?” and “PUSH

YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear
alternately in the display.

4 Press NENT to release a group.

The group setting of the selected
group is released.

1 While playi ng the track you want to

move, enter the menu and select
“Edit” - “Move ” - “ : Move”.

The selected tr ack number appears in
the display.

Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)

You can change the order of the recorded
tracks or groups .

5-way co n t rol key (NENT)

NAVI/MENU

Changing the order of a trac k on a disc

When you move t racks , track num bers are
automatically renumbered.

Example

Move track C (track number 3) from the third to the
second track.

A CDB

Before moving

Jog dial

x

2 Turn the jog dial until the destination

track number flashes in the display.
For the exa mple, si nce tr ack C will be

moved to track “02”, turn the jog dial
until “02” appears in the display.

3 Press NENT to enter the selection.

The track moves to the selected
destina tion track.

A BDC

After moving

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Moving a track in a disc with group setting

You can move a track from one group out
of the group or to anoth er gr oup. You can
also move a track that does not belong to a
group to an existing group.

Disc

3 Turn the jog dial until the destination

track number appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter the
selection.

Example: When moving the track to the track
number “03” in the second group (GP02).

Group 1

3

4123

1

Disc

Group 1

4123

3

1

Group 2

1

Moving track number 2 in group
1 to track number 3 in group 2

Group 2

2

Group 3

35 62

24

545 123

Group 3

1 Do step 1 of “Changing the order of a

track on a disc” (page 45).

2 When moving a tra ck out of a group,

skip this step.
When moving a track to a different
group, turn the jog di al until the
destination grou p appears in the
display, and then press NENT.

Changing the order of a group on a disc

1 While playing a track within a group

whose order you wa nt to change,
enter the menu an d select “Edit” ­“Move” - “ : Move”.

The group number to w hi ch the
currently playi ng track belongs
appears in the middle row of the
display.

2 Turn the jog d ial to sele c t the

destination point on the disc, and then
press NENT to enter the selection.

Example: Moving the first group in the disc
(Group01) to the position between the
second (Group02) and the third (Group03)
group.

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If the track or group has been labeled, press the
5-way control key towards > to make the
track or group name appear in the displ ay
during operation. Press the control key towards
. to return to the track or group number
display.

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Note

If all tracks are moved out of the group, the
group automatically dis ap p ear s f ro m the disc.

Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)

You can erase unnecessar y t racks or all
tracks on a disc.

When erasing tracks that have
been transferred from the
computer

If you erased tracks that have been
transferred from the computer, the
transfer authorizati on of the track s will b e
as follows.

• If the tracks were transferred in Hi-MD

mode, the transfer authorization of th e
tracks are restored automat ically when
you insert the dis c in to the recorder and
then connect the recorder to the
computer.

• If the tracks were transferred in MD

mode, the transfer authorization of th e
tracks is lost. If you do not wa nt to los e
the transfer authorization, restore the
authorization by transferring the tra cks
to the computer again before erasing
them.

Note

You cannot erase non-audio data (for example ,
text data or image data) on a disc used in Hi­MD mode.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

To erase a track

Note that once a recording has
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Make sure of the track you are
erasing.

1 While playi ng the track you want to

erase, enter the menu and select
“Edit” - “Erase” - “ : Erase”.

“Erase OK?” and “PUSH
YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear
in the display.
If the selected tr ack was transferred
from the computer, “TrkFromPC
ERASE OK?” appears in the display .

2 Press NENT to erase the track.

The track is eras ed and the next track
starts to play. All the tracks af te r t he
one erased are automatically
renumbered.

Note

If all tracks in a group are erased, the g ro up is
automatically delete d f rom the disc.

To erase a part of a track

Add track mark s at the beginning and the
end of the part you want to erase, then
erase the part (page 49).

To erase a group

NAVI/MENU

You can erase tracks in a selected group.

x

Note that once a recording has
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Be sure to check the contents of
the group before you erase it.

1 Select a group you want to erase and

check the contents (see page 35).

2 Press x.

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3 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -

“Erase” - “ : Erase”.
“Group Erase OK?” and “PUSH

YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear
in the display.
If the selected group contains tracks
that have been transfer red from the
computer, “TrkFromPC ERASE
OK?” appears in th e di splay.

4 Press NENT to erase the group.

The group is erased.

To erase the whole disc

You can quickly erase all the t racks and
data of the disc at the same time.

Note that once a recording has
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Be sure to che ck the conte nts of
the disc before you erase it.

In case of a Hi-MD disc or standard disc
in Hi-MD mode, only audio data is
erased. Other dat a such as text or image
data will not be erased.

1 Play the disc yo u wa nt to era se to

check the contents.

2 Press x.
3 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -

“Erase” - “AllErase”.
“ALL TRACK Erase OK?” and

“PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL”
appear in the disp la y.
If the disc contain s t ra cks that have
been transferred from the comput er,
“TrkFromPC ERASE OK?” appears
in the display.

4 Press NENT to erase the wh ole

disc.
“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears

in the display, and all the tracks will
be erased.
When erasing completes, “NO
TRACK” ap pears in the display in
Hi-MD mode and “BL A NKD ISC”
and “00:00” appe ar in MD mode.

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Dividing a track (Divide)

You can divide a track with a track mark,
creating a new track from the part
following the track mark. The track
numbers will increase as follows.

Notes

•You cannot add a track mark on a track that

has been transferred from your computer.

•You cannot divide a track that has been

recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD
Simple Burner software.

•The Bookmark setting will be erased if you

carry out the Divide function.

•You cannot divide a track at its beginning or

end.

•You cannot divide a track if after the division

causes the total number of tracks on the disc to
exceed the maximum allowed (2,047 tracks
for a disc used in Hi-MD mode or 254 tracks
for a standard disc).

1 342

Track marking

231 4 5

Track numbers increase.

T MARK

To add track marks while
recording (except while
synchro-recording)

Press T MARK at the p oint you wa n t to
add a track mark.
You can use Time Mark to add track
marks automatically at specified intervals
(except while digital recording) (page 29).

Combining tracks (Combine)

When you record with analog (line) input,
unnecessary track marks may be recorded
where recording l evel is low. Yo u can
erase a track mark to combine the tracks
before and after the track mark.
The track numb ers wi ll chan ge as fol l o ws.

Notes

•You cannot erase a track mark on a track that

has been transferred from your com pute r.

•You cannot erase a track mark on a track that

has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the
MD Simple Burner software.

•You cannot combine tracks recorded in

different recording mode.

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Erase a track mark

Dividing a track directly

While playing or pausing, press T MARK
on the recorder at the point you want to
mark.
“MARK ON” appears in th e di splay, and
a track mark is adde d. The track number
will increase by one.

132

Track numbers decrease

5-way control key (.)

T MARK

X

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1 While playing the track with the track

mark you want to erase, press X to
pause.

2 Find the track mark by pressing the 5-

way control key towards .
slightly.

For example, to erase the third track
mark, find the beginning of the third
track. “00:00” ap pears in the display.
“MARK” appe ars in the display fo r a
few seconds.

3 Press T MARK to erase the mark .

“MARK OFF” appears in the display.
The track mark is erased and the two
tracks are comb in ed.

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When a track mark is erase d when you com bine
two tracks, the recording date and title of the
second track changes to those of the first track.

Note

When you erase a track mark betw e en th e two
consecutive tracks that are assigned into
different groups, the second track is re-assigned
into the group containing the first tra c k . In
addition, if you combine a track that is assigned
to a group with a track that is not assigne d to a
group (two consecutive tracks), the second
track takes the same registration setting as the
first track.

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Formatting the disc (Format)

When using a disc i n H i -MD mode, you
can use the Format function to restore a
disc to the condition it was in at the time
of purchase.
Y ou can use this func tion only when using
a disc in Hi-MD mode.

Disc
type

1GB
Hi-MD
disc

60/74/80­minute
standard
disc

Notes

•By formatting a disc, all data (including non-

audio data) will be erased. If you thin k a dis c
contains such data, inse r t the disc into the
recorder and connect the recorder to the
computer to check the contents of the disc.

•If you format a disc, the transfe r red tr a c k s on

the disc will also be erased and th e n umb er of
transfer authorizations for those tracks will be
decreased by one. To prevent the reduction in
transfer authorizations, restore the transfer
authorization by transferring the tracks to the
computer again before format ting the disc.

•The operation mode set in the “Disc Mode”

menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute
standard disc used on the recorder even if a
different operation mode was selected in the
SonicStage software or a different opera tion
mode appeared on the display afte r the d isc
was formatted by the SonicStage software.

After performing the
Format function

“NO TRACK” appears.
All data including non-audi o
data will be erased.

NOTE: T rans fer aut horizatio n
of the transferred tracks can
be restored by connecting the
recorder with the di sc i nse rte d
to the computer.

“BLANKDISC” appears.
All data including non-audi o
data will be erased. You can
then use the disc again in
either MD mode or Hi-MD
mode.

NOTE: T rans fer aut horizatio n
of the transferred tr acks will
be decreased by one.

5-way co n trol key (NENT)

NAVI/MENU

Jog dial

x

1 While the recorder is stopped, enter

the menu and select “Edit” ­“Format”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “YES” appears

in the display, and then press NENT
to enter the selection.

When formatting completes, “NO
TRACK” appears in the di splay if a
1GB Hi-MD disc is inserted in the
recorder, or “BLANKDISC” appears
if a standard disc in Hi-MD mode is
inserted.

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Other operations

Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)

You can specify the display of all it ems in
the menu (Advanced mode) or only ba sic
items (Simple mode).
Refer to “List of menus” (page 22) to
check the menu items that cannot be
displayed.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Opti on” -

“Menu Mode”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “Simple” or

“Advanced” appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter the
selection.

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) func tion keeps down the
maximum volume to protect your ears.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -

“AVLS”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “AVLS On”

appears in the dis pl a y, and then press
NENT to enter the selection.

When you try to turn the volume too
high, “AVLS NO VOLUME
OPERATION” appears in the display.
The volume is kept to a moderate
level.

To cancel the AVLS

Select “AVLS Off” in step 2.

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Turning off the beep sound

You can turn off/on the beep sound.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -

“Beep”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “Beep Off”

appears in the display, and then press
NENT to enter the selection.

To turn on the beep sound

Select “Beep On” in step 2.

Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory)

The recorder is factory set to
automatically store settings for each disc.
The recorder automatically stores the
settings for a disc and retrieves them
whenever the disc is in serted.
The following setting can be stored:

• Bookmark

• “Custom1” and “Custom2” settings of

6-Band Equalizer

You can check the setting as follows.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the m enu and select “Option” -

“Disc Mem”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “O n” appears

in the display, and then p ress NENT
to enter the selection.

To set the recorder so that
disc settings are not stored

Select “Off” in step 2.

Erasing the disc information

1 Insert the disc whose information is

to be erased and verify its contents.

2 Select “1MemErase” in step 2.

The disc informa t ion is erased.

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“Disc Memory” appears when the disc with its
setting stored is inserted.

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Notes

•Settings for up to 64 discs can be store d. Any

settings stored afterwards will replace the
settings with the lowest frequency of use
among the 64. The numbers of discs that can
be stored depend on the numbers of tracks
recorded on the discs. More tracks reco rd ed
per disc means fewer discs can be stored.

•If you try to erase the disc info rm a tion of a

disc that have never been stored, “NO DISC
MEMORY” appears in the display for a few
seconds.

Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)

After pressing the playback button or
cueing to the track, the play back can start
quickly.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -

“QuickMode”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “Q ui ck On”

appears in the dis pl a y, and then press
NENT to enter the selection.

To sw i tch back to the normal
setting

Selects “Quick O ff” in ste p 2.

Notes

•When the quick mode is set to “Q uic k On” ,

the power remains on withi n the recorder e ve n
when nothing appea rs in the display. This
leads to a shorter battery life.

•If no recorder operation (including opening or

closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the
power in the recorder automatically turns off.
For this reason, the next time y ou sta r t
playback or do another operation, the recorder
will not respond quickly. The unit, however,
will return to quick mode afterwards.

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Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)

When you insert a 60/74/80-minute
standard disc (blank) into the recorder,
you can use t his fu n cti on t o s pe ci fy us e of
the disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode.
If you want to use the di sc recorded on
this unit on another component that does
not support Hi-MD, reco rd the disc with
“Disc Mode” in the menu set to “MD”.

5-way control key (NENT)

Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)

You can adjust the contrast of the display
window.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -

“Disc Mode”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “Hi-MD”

(factory setting) or “MD” appears in
the display , and then press NENT to
enter the selection.

Notes

•Even if you select “MD” as the “Disc Mode”

setting, the operation mode can only be “Hi­MD” when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc.

•The operation mode se t in th e “Disc Mode”

menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute
standard disc used on the recorde r even if a
different operation mode was selected in the
SonicStage software or a different operation
mode appeared on the display af te r the disc
was formatted by the SonicStage software.

1 While the recorder is stopped, enter

the menu and se le ct “O ption” ­“Contrast”.

2 Turn the jog dial to adjust the

contrast, and then press NENT to
enter the selection.

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Changing the operational direction of the display

When you turn th e jo g dial cl ockw is e, the
display scrolls downward. This is the
factory setting. You can change the
factory setting to scroll in the opposite
direction.

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Opti on” -

“Jog Dial”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “Reverse”

appears in the dis pl ay, and then pre ss
NENT to enter the selection.

To t ur n the setting to normal

Select “Default” in st ep 2.

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Using the recorder with a computer

What you can do through connection with a computer

To use the recorder connected to a
computer, you must install the software
from the supplied CD-ROM. For details
on the installatio n pr ocedure, refer to the
“Software Operation” section.

When using the supplied
softwares

For detailed explanations, see the
“Software Operation” section or online
help.

• Transfer audio data between the
computer and the recorder

The supplied SonicStage software
enables you to tran sf er audio data
between the rec order and the comput er.
When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is
inserted in the recorder, tracks reco rded
from a CD player to the rec order can be
migrated to your computer.

• Record directly from a CD to an MD

The supplied MD Simple Burner
software enables you to record a CD in
the computer’s CD drive directly to a
disc in the recorder.

When using the disc in the
recorder as a storage device

When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the
recorder appe ars in th e W indo ws Ex plorer
as an external drive, allowing y ou to
transfer non- audio data such as t ext and
image files. For details, refer to “Storing
non-audio data to a disc” (page59).

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If you play audio files using the software, the
sound is output from the computer speakers
during Hi-MD mode and from the headphones/
earphones connected to the recorder during MD
mode.

Connecting the recorder to your computer

When you connect the dedicated USB
cable directly to the USB connecti ng jack
on the recorder, power (bus power) is
supplied from the USB port of the
computer. This allows the recorder to be
used without power be ing supplied from
the battery.

Notes

•When using Windows 2000 Professional

Be sure the dedicated USB cabl e is
disconnected before turning on or restarting
the computer. If the dedicated USB cable is
connected at this tim e , but then disconne cted
afterwards, the computer may not rec ognize
the recorder the next ti me you connect the
dedicated USB cable. When the computer
does not recognize the recorder, disconnect
the dedicated USB cabl e, resta rt the comp uter ,
and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable.
The problem described here may be res olved
by updating your Windows operating system
so that it contains all the latest features.

•When using Windows ME or Windows

98SE

If you connect the recorder to the computer
with the disc mode on the record er se t to “Hi­MD” (factory setting), and then insert a 60/74/
80-minute standard disc, the opera tion mode
of the disc may automatically change to Hi­MD mode even if you do not record anything.

•When using Windows ME or Windows

98SE

When you disconnect the dedicated USB
cable, the me ss age “Unsaf e Removal of
Device” appears in the computer display. This
is not a problem. Merely click “OK” to make
the message disappear.

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Computer

When you unplug the
dedicated USB cable from the
computer or remove the disc
from the recorder

Be sure to remove th e reco rder or the di sc
as follows. If not, damage to the data may
occur.

To the USB port

Dedicated
USB cable

To the dedicated USB cable
connecting jack

1 Insert a recordable disc into the

recorder.

2 Make connection s as follows.

1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to

the recorder and to the computer.

2 Make sure the recorde r is sto ppe d

and HOLD is released.

3 Check the co nnections.

When the connections have been
properly made, “PC – –MD” appears
in the display.

1 Make sure that “REC” is not

displayed in the display window.

2 Press x on the recorder.

“EJECT DISC OK” appears in the
display.
Depending on the conditions, it may
take some time until “EJECT DISC
OK” appears in the di splay.

3 Unplug the dedica t ed USB cable

from the computer or remove the disc
from the recorder.

Notes

•If you use the recorder connecte d to the

computer, it is recommended that you insert a
new alkaline dry battery as a precaution
against power failures, disconnection of the
dedicated USB cable or other unforeseen
occurrences. We do not assure the results
should there be a mis-operation , tra nsf e r
failures, or destruction of audio data caused by
unforeseen occurrences.

•If you disconnect the dedicated USB cable

from the recorder and want to reconne ct it,
make sure to wait at leas t 2 seco nds before
connecting it again.

•Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,

vibration-free place during recording.

•Make sure not to connect the recorder to your

computer during recording or playi ng.

•The system may malfunction if your computer

changes to system suspend, sleep , o r
hibernation mode while connec ti ng to the
recorder. Make sure to disable any changes to
suspend, sleep, or hibernati on mode.

•Make sure not to connect the recorder and the

computer through a USB hub.

•We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all

computers that satisfy the system
requirements.

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Storing non-audio data to a disc

If you connect the rec order 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.
For the storage space for each disc, refer
to the next page.

When you insert a disc in Hi-MD mode
into the recorder and make connection
with the computer, the recorder is
recognized as an ext er nal device and can
be viewed on the Windows Explorer. You
can use the recorder in the same way as
other devices.

Notes

•When the SonicStage software is active, the

recorder is not recognized as a data storage
device.

•If you format a disc on the computer, make

sure to format the disc using the Sonic Stage
software.

•Make sure not to delete the file management

folder (HMDHIFI folder and Hi-MD.IND
file) on the Windows Explorer.

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The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the
SonicStage softwa re)

Disc type Total size Disc management

60-minute
standard di s c

74-minute
standard di s c

80-minute
standard di s c

219 MB
(229,965,824 bytes)

270 MB
(283,312,128 bytes)

291 MB
(305,856,512 bytes)

Hi-MD disc 964 MB

(1,011,613,696 bytes)

1)

This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc.

2)

The size of the disc management space changes according to the operating conditions of your computer
and other factors. Therefore, the actual space available for use may be lower than that displayed by
Windows Explorer.

1)2)

space

832 KB
(851,968 bytes)

832 KB
(851,968 bytes)

832 KB
(851,968 bytes)

832 KB
(851,968 bytes)

Free space

218 MB
(229,113,856 bytes)

269 MB
(282,460,160 bytes)

290 MB
(305,004,544 bytes)

963 MB
(1,010,761,728 bytes)

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Additional information

Precautions

On safety

Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V
jack (The AC po wer ad ap to r is an optional
accessory).

On power sources

•Use house current or LR6 (size AA) battery.

•If you are not going to use this recorder for a

long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply.

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used
for an extended period of time. This, however ,
is not a malfunction.

On installation

•If you use the recorder at a place subject to

static or electrical noise, the recordin g may
not be properly done or the recorded data may
be lost. If you perform a transfer operation at
such a place, the track’s t ransfer authorizatio n
may be lost.

•Never use the recor de r where it will be

subjected to extre me s of light, te mperature ,
moisture or vibration.

•Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is

being used with the AC power adaptor (not
supplied). Heat build-up in the r ec or der may
cause malfunction or damage.

On the headphones/earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in many areas. It can also be potentiall y
dangerous to play your recorder at high v ol ume
while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution
or discontinue use in pot en tially hazardous
situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volume. Hearing ex pe rt s ad v ise ag ainst
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moder ate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

•When carrying or storing the MiniDisc , keep

it in its case.

•Do not break open the shutter.

•Do not place the cartridge where it will be

subject to light, extreme temperatures,
moisture or dust.

•Attach the supplied disc label on ly in the

space designated for it on the disc. Do not
stick it on any other disc surface.

On cleaning

•Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with water or a mil d
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene as it may mar th e finish
of the casing.

•Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to

remove dirt.

•Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from

operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a
disc.

•To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry

cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/
earphones. Dirty plugs may cause sound
distortion or intermittent brea ks in the sound.

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On battery

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:

•Install the + and – poles of the batter y

correctly.

•When the recorder is not to be used for a long

time, be sure to remove the battery.

•If a battery leak should develop, carefully and

thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the
battery compartment before inserting new
ones.

On mechanical noise

The recorder gives off mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-saving
system of the recorder and it is not a problem.

To protec t a recorded disc

To record-protect a disc, slide open the tab at
the side of the disc. In this positi on, the disc
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the
tab back so the tab is visible.

Tab

Recorded material is

Back of the disc

protected.

Recorded material is
not protected.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your recorder, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when
the disc was in the r ecorder , we recomm end that
the disc be left in the recorder when you consult
your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble
may be better understood.)

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Specifications

Audio playing system

MiniDisc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value mea sure d at a distan ce
of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture .)

Recording and play ba ck time (Refer
to page 79 for details)

When using HMD1G (1GB disc):

Maximum 34 hours in Hi-LP stereo

When using MDW-80 in Hi-MD mode:

Maximum 10 hours and 10 min. in Hi-LP
stereo

When using MDW-80 in MD mode:

Maximum 160 min. in monaur al
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo

Revolutions

350 rpm to 3,000 rpm (CLV)

Error correction

Hi-MD:

LDC (Long Distance Code)/BIS (Burst
Indicator Subcode)

MD:

ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code)

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz

Sampling rate converter

Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz

Coding

Hi-MD:

Linear PCM (44.1 kHz/16 bit) — PCM
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding 3 plus)

MD:

ATRAC
ATRAC3 — LP2/LP4

Modulation system

Hi-MD:

1-7RLL (Run Length Limited)/PRML
(Partial Response Maximum Likelihoo d)

MD:

EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulati on)

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB

Inputs

LINE IN (OPT)1):

stereo mini-jack for analog input
(minimum input level 49 mV)
optical (digital) mini-jack for optical
(digital) input

Outputs

i: stereo mini-jack

Maximum output (DC)

Headphones:

3 mW + 3 mW (16 Ω) (European models)
5 mW + 5 mW (16 Ω) (Other models)

Power requirements

One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery
AC power adaptor DC 3V

Operating temperature

+5°C (+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F)

Battery operati o n time

See “Battery life” (page 14)

2)

Dimensions

Approx. 83.6 × 28.9 × 77.0 mm (w/h/d)

3

(3

/8 × 13/16 × 31/8 in.) (excluding projecting

parts and controls)

Mass

Approx. 101 g (3.6 oz) (the recorder only)

1)

The LINE IN (OPT) jack is used to connect

either a digital (optical) cable or a line
(analog) cable.

2)

Measured in accordance with JEITA.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Optional accessories

AC power adaptor

AC-ES3010K (Singapore, Australia and
New Zealand models)
AC-E30HG (other models)

Optical Cable

POC-151HG, POC-152HG, POC-MZ1,
POC-MZ2, POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC­DA12SP

Line Cable

RK-G129, RK-G136
MDR-series Stereo Headphones /e arphones*
SRS-series Active Speakers
Recordable MDs MDW-series
Recordable Hi-MD disc

HMD1G
Your dealer may not handle some of the above

listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information ab out the accessories in
your country.

∗ When using optional headphones, use only

headphones/earphones with stereo mini
plugs. You cannot use headphones/
earphones with micro plugs.

When using the optional AC
power adaptor:

Before using the AC power adaptor, do
the following procedure to attach the
clamp filters to the cord of the AC power
adaptor. (You must affix the ferrite cores
to comply with applicable EMC
standards.)

2Wind the AC power cord into the clamp

filters as shown below.

Maximum
length:
approx. 4 cm

Maximum length:
approx. 4 cm

3Close the cl am p fi l ter s.

Make sure the
clasps are
fully engaged.

1 Open the c lam p filters.

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Troubleshooting and explanations

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before
consulting the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take
notes.

1 Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page65).

Check “Messages ” (page 74) for the problem as well.

2 If after step 1 you still cannot sol ve th e problem, consult your nearest Sony deal er.

While recording

Symptom Cau se/ Remedy

“NotENOUGH
POWER TO REC”
appears and recording
cannot be done on a
1GB Hi-MD disc.

The remaining
recording ti me ap pears
as “–0:00:00” and
recording cannot be
done, even though

2.0MB of free space is
displayed.

The recorder always
creates a new gr o up
when recording.

The first few seconds of
a track cannot be
recorded.

• Recording is not possi ble whe n usin g a 1G B Hi-MD disc even
when the battery lev el indication shows enough power remaining
while the recorder is stopped or playing. This is bec ause of a
mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery
power is es tim ated by th e recor der to be in suf f icie nt du e to the high
power consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording.
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the AC power

adaptor (not supplied) to the rec order.

• This is a system limitation. 2.0MB is the capac it y of th e reserve
domain.

• The group recor din g (“ :REC”) is set to “ : REC On”. (You
cannot overwrite tracks.)
, Set the group recording set ti ng t o “ :REC Off” (page 30).

• If you start recording while the disc indication is rotating, data will
not be recorded to the first few seconds of the first track.
, Wait until the disc indication stops rotating before you start

recording.

continued

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

Recording cannot be
done correctly.

Stereo sound is heard in
the headphones/
earphones while
recording in monaural.

Momentary noise is
heard when recordin g.

The lid does not open
after recording.

“TRACK F UL L”
appears even before the
disc has reached the
maximum recording
time and the recording
cannot be done.

The remaining
recording time does not
increase even after
erasing numerous short
tracks.

• Audio sources may not be securely c onnected.
, Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again

(pages 15 and 26).

• There is no digital signal from the port able CD player.
, When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the

AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip funct ion (such as
ESP) on the CD player (page18).

• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an
attenuator.
, Use a connecting cord without an attenuator.

• Recording level is too small to record (when adjusting the
recording level manually).
, Pause the recorder and a djust the recording level (page 28).

• The recorder is connected to the computer.
, Disconnec t the recorder from the computer when reco rding.

• The power sources was disconnect ed or a power outage occurred
during recording.
, The recording result is no t r ecorded on the disc. Make

recording aga in .

• The premastered disc is insert ed.
, Replace to the recordable disc.

• Recording may not be done if the r emainin g record able ti me on the
disc is 48 seconds or less (“DISC FULL” ap pe ars).
, Replace the disc.

• This is normal. During digital recording, the sound will be stereo
in the headphones/earphones, even though the recorded sound is
monaural.

• Due to the special digital au di o compression technology used in
LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare
occasions with certain soun d sourc e s.
, Record in SP or LP2 mode .

• The lid does not open until “ SY S TE M FIL E WRITING”
disappears i n th e display.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 254 tracks (on
a standard disc) or 2,047 tracks (on a di sc used in Hi-MD mode)
have been recorded on the disc, “TRACK FULL” appears
regardless of the total recorded time. More than 254 or 2,047 tracks
cannot be recorded on the disc.
, To continue recording, erase unnec essary tracks.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (in MD mode only).
Tracks of under 12 seconds (in SP stereo), 24 seconds (in LP2
stereo mode or monaural), or 48 seco nds (i n LP4 stereo mode) in
length are not counted and so erasing them may not le ad to an
increase in th e recording time.

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Symptom Cau se/ Remedy

The total recorded time
and the remaining time
on the disc may not total
the maximum recordi ng
time (60, 74, or 80
minutes).

“TRACK FULL”
appears even before the
disc has reached the
maximum track number
or recording time.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation (i n MD m ode onl y).
Normally, recording is done in minimu m units of approximately 2
seconds (in SP stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stere o m ode or
monaural), or 8 seconds (in L P4 ste re o mode). When recording is
stopped, the last unit of recor ding always uses this unit of 2
seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds even if the act ual recording is
shorter. Likewise, when record in g is restarted after the stop, the
recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2
seconds, 4 se cond s, or 8 sec onds bef ore t he ne xt re cor ding. (Thi s is
to prevent accidental eras ing of a previous track whenever a new
recording is started). Therefore, the actual recording time will
decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of 6
seconds, 12 seconds, or 24 seconds.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Repeated recording
and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data.
Although those scatte re d data can be read, each fragm ent is
counted as a track. In this case, the number of tracks may reach
254 (on a standard disc) or 2,047 (o n a di sc use d in Hi -MD m ode )
and further r ecording is not pos s ible.
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.

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While playing

Symptom Cause/Remedy

A disc is not played
normally.

A disc is not played
from the first track.

Playback sound
skips.

Sound has a lot of
static.

The volume of the
recorded track is
low.

Vo lume cannot be
turned up.

No sound comes
through the
headphones/
earphones.

The disc cannot be
played on another
component

The recorder skips
to the next or
previous group (or
skips several tracks
ahead or behind)
when you press the
5-way control key
towards . or
>.

The edited tracks
may exhibit sound
dropout during
search operations.

• Repeat play is selected.
, Enter the Sub play mode to change back to the normal play

(page 37).

• Playback mode is changed.
, Enter the Main play mod e or Sub play mo de to chang e b ack to the

normal play (page 37).

• Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.
, Press the 5-way control key (NE N T) on the recorder for 2

seconds or more to start playing.

• The recorder is pl aced where it recei ves continuou s vi bration.
, Put the recorder on a stab le place.

• A very short track may cause sou nd t o skip .
, Try not to create a short track.

• Strong magnetism from a television or such devic e is in te rf e ring with
operation.
, Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.

• The track was recorded in analog mode (in digital mode, the recording
level is automatically set to the same level as that of the sound source).
Or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator.
, Use a correct connec ti ng cord without an attenuator.

• The recording level was low.
, Adjust the recording level manually while recording (page 28).

•AVLS is on.
, Release AVLS settings (page52).

• The headphones/ earphones plug is not firmly conne cted.
, Plug in the plug of the headphones/ea rphones firmly to i.

• The plug is dirty.
, Clean the plug.

• The component doe s not sup port Hi-MD.
, Discs used in Hi-MD

supports Hi-MD.

• You pressed GROUP before pressing the 5-way control key towards
. or >.
, The recorder returns to normal if no operation is made for 5

seconds.

• This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The fragmentation
of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are
played in higher speed than normal playback.

mode can be played only on components that

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

There is no R­channel sound
output when
playing a track
recorded from a
cassette deck or
through an
amplifier, or when
listening to sound
from a cassette de ck
or amplifier.

• There is no R-channe l out put if the cassette deck or an ampl ifier is
connected with a monaural cord.
, Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the

connected equipm ent is monaural, there will be no R-channel
sound output even with a stereo connecting cord.

While editing

Symptom Cause/Remedy

“NotENOUGH
POWER T O EDIT”
appears and editing
cannot be done on a
1GB Hi-MD disc.

The lid does not
open.

Editing cannot be
done.

Non-audio data
cannot be erased.

• Editing is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-M D di s c even when the
battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the
recorder is stopped or pla ying. This is because of a m ec hanism that
disables editing when the remainin g battery power is es timated by the
recorder to be insufficient due to the high power consumption required
for 1GB Hi-MD disc editing.
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the A C power adaptor

(not supplied) to the reco rder.

• The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing,
or the battery have been exhausted.
, Set the power s o urces again, or r ep l ace the exhausted battery with

new ones.

• The power source has been disconnect ed or a power outage has
occurred during editing.
, The editing done to that poin t is no t saved to the disc. Do the

editing operation again.

• Non-audio data cannot be erased with the Er ase function.
, Confirm the contents by connecting the recorder to your computer.

If it is okay to delete the contents, the n pe rform the Format
function (page 50).

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

Tracks cannot be
combined.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations . When th e tr acks are
scattered and the length of eac h tra ck is short*, you may not be able to
combine the tracks.

* Combining tracks of the following lengths ma y not be possible.

Hi-MD mode

Linear PCM stereo: 9 seconds or le ss
Hi-SP stereo: 8 seconds or less
Hi-LP stereo: 32 seconds or le ss

MD mode

SP stereo: 12 seconds or less
LP2 stere o/Monaural: 24 seconds or less
LP4 stereo: 48 seconds or less

• You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording modes, e.g.,
a track recorded in st er eo and a track recorded i n mon au r al; nor can
you combine a trac k recorded with digita l connection and a trac k
recorded with analog connection.

The disc cannot edit
on other

• The component does not support MDLP or Hi-MD.
, Edit on other componen t that support MDLP or Hi-MD.

component.

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While using group function

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The group function
does not operate.

A track cannot be
recorded to a new
group. A new group
cannot be created.

• While using a disc without group sett ing, an att empt was made to select
some group-related menu.
, Use a disc with group sett ing.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations (in MD mode only).
Group information has been written to the area where the disc name is
stored. The disc name and track names are recorded in the same area,
which can store a maxim um of approximately 1, 700 characters. If the
total number exceeds this amount, a new group cannot be created even
though group mode is on. It is also impossible to make group settings at
this time.

While the recorder is connected to the computer

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The recorder is not
recognized by the
computer.

Even though the
recorder is
recognized by the
computer, it does
not operate
normally.

The recorder can not
be used as a sto r age
device.

The playing time of
a transferred track is
different from the
time that appear s on
your computer
monitor.

• The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected.
, Connect th e dedicated USB cable firmly to the reco rde r and the

computer.

• A USB hub is used.
, Connect the de di cated USB cable direc tl y to the USB port of the

computer.

• Network communication has failed.
, Disconnect th e de dic ated USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and

then reconnect it. If the re corder is still not recognized, disc onnect
the dedicated USB cable, restart the computer, and then connect the
dedicated USB cab le again

• A USB hub is used.
, Connect the de di cated USB cable direc tl y to the USB port of the

computer.

• You are using the recorder at a place with vibration.
, Use the recorder at a place with no vib ration.

• The SonicStage or MD Simple Burn er soft ware is ac tive.
, Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.

• A standard disc is inserted.
, Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Only discs used in Hi-MD mode

can be used as a storage media.

This is due to a calculat ion discrepancy between the rec order and the
computer.

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

You cannot transfer
tracks that will fill
up the remaining
recording time on
the disc.

The disc size
displayed on the
computer is not the
same as the dis c
size printe d on the
disc.

You cannot operate
the recorder (“PC –
–MD” appears).

The lid does not
open.

• The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in
stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 sec on ds in L P4 ste reo
mode. When you transfer a track from your computer, the recorder
needs a 2-second (or 4- or 8-second) space for a track even if the track
is under 2 seconds (or 4 or 8 seconds) in lengt h. Also, the rec order
inserts a 2-second (or 4 -or 8-second) space in between tracks during
transfer operation. For this reason , the recorder needs an additional 6
seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) for each trac k. This reduces the
maximum recording time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or 24
seconds) during transfer operation (in MD mode only).

• The dif fer ence i s due t o th e use o f th e bi n ary sys tem to indi ca te th e dis c
size on the c ompu ter and t he de cimal sys tem t o e xp res s t he di sc s i ze on
the disc and other recording media. For detail s on the disc siz e, see
page 60.

• You cannot operate the recorder while the recorder is connected to the
computer.

• It happens if you disconnect the dedicated USB cable in the middle of a
data transfer, recording, or editing operation on the computer, but while
the dry alkaline battery is draine d.
, Reconnect the dedicated USB cable or insert a new dry alkaline

battery into the re corder, and then press x.

Others

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Some menu items
cannot be displayed.

The recorder does
not work or works
poorly.

• “Menu Mode” is set to “S im pl e” .
, Set the “Menu Mode” to “Ad vanced” to disp lay all the menu

items.

• The volu me is low.
, Turn up the volume.

• No disc is inse rted.
, Insert a recorded disc.

• The HOLD functi on i s turne d on (“HOLD” appears in the display
when you press an operation button on the recorder).
, On the recorder , disable HOLD by sl iding the HOLD switc h to the

opposite direction of the arrow

• The lid is not firmly closed .
, Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid.

• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
, T ake th e MD out an d lea ve the reco rder in a warm pl ace for se vera l

hours until the moisture evaporat es.

• The dry battery is weak (“LOW BATTE RY” flashes or nothin g
appears).
, Replace the dry battery wi th a new one.

(pages 12, 13).

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

The recorder does
not work or works
poorly.

The display window
is not normal.

The operation mode
of the blank 60/74/
80-minute standard
disc diff ers from the
mode following
formatting or the
mode selected in the
SonicStage
software.

• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing
data.
, Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the di sc. If the error message still

appears, replace it with another disc.

• There is a built-in malfunction in the system.

• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too much
static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
, Restart the operation as follows.

1 Disconnect all the power sou rce s and the dedicated USB cabl e.
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.
3 Connect the power source.

• The recorder was disconnected from th e power sourc e.
, Let the recorder sit for a while, or disconnect the power source,

reconnect it, and then press any of the operation buttons.

• When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the recorder, the
operation mode set in the “D isc Mode” menu is applie d.
, Use the “Disc Mode” menu to change the operation mode as

desired.

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Messages

If the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.

Message Meaning/Remedy

AVLS NO
VOLUME
OPERATION

BLANKDISC • A disc with no recording on it is inserted.
BUSY WAIT A

MOMENT

CANNOT EDIT • You selected, “ : S et”, “ : Release”, “Mo v e”, or “Erase” while

CANNOT
OPERATE

CANNOT
RECORD OR
PLAY

CANNOT SET • You tried to make the Time Mark setting during synchro-recording.

DATA SA VE • The recorder is writing information to the system file, such as the

DC IN TOO
HIGH

• AVLS is set to “AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher.
, Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 52).

• The recorder is acces s ing disc informa tion.

• You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data.
, Wait until the message goes out (in rare cas es, it may take a few

minutes).

recording.

• You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track or
group.

• You tried to eras e a track mark to combine tr acks the recorder cannot
combine (a track recorded in stereo and in mono, for example).

• You tried to overwrite a track marks.

• You tried to change a title that includes charac te rs the recorder cannot
edit.
, Editing titles cannot be done if the title includes cha ra ct ers that

cannot be input on the recorder.

• You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording.

• There is no audio data that can be played on the recorder.

• The audio data or disc management file has been damaged.
, Erase the whole disc (page 48) or perform the Format function

(page 50).

• You selected “RECVolume” while the recorder is not in re cording-pause.
, Set “RECVolume” while the recorder is in recording-pause.

• You tried to make the following settings while recording.
— Disc Memory
— Play mode
— Recording mode
— Recording level
— Selection of “ :REC” in menu

recorded data or editing in form ation.
, Wait until the message disappears from the display.

• Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommanded optional AC
power ada ptor or car batt ery cord is not being used).
, Use the recommanded (optional) AC power adaptor or car battery

cord.

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Message Meaning/Remedy

DISC FULL • Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc

D-L READY • MD Simple Burner is now ready to record an audio CD to the disc in the

EJECT DISC OK • The record er has f i nished communi catin g with th e compu ter and it is saf e

End • The recorder reached to the end of the disc while playing or pre s s ing

ERROR • There is an internal malfunction in the system.

ERROR XX • There is an internal malfunction in the system.

FORMAT
ERROR DISC

GROUP FULL • You tried to create a 256th group on a disc used in Hi-MD mode or 100th

HOLD • The recorder is locked.

LOW BATTERY • A battery is weak.

MEMORY
OVER

NO
BOOKMARK
TRACK

NO DIGITAL
COPY

NO DISC • You tried to pl a y or rec ord with no disc in the recorder.

NO DISC
MEMORY

is 48 seconds or less.
, Replace the disc.

recorder using Simple mode (see “Software Operation”).

to eject th e disc from the recorder or disconnect the dedicated USB cable.

>.

, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 73.

, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 73. If the message

appears again, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.

• A disc with a format that the recorder does not support was inserted.

• A disc formatted on the computer was inserted.

, Insert a standard MD or a disc used in Hi-MD mode.
, When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the

SonicStage software.

group on a standard disc.
, You can create only up to 255 groups (on a disc used in Hi-MD

mode) or 99 groups (on a standard disc) on a disc . Keep the group
number within 255 or 99.

, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 13).

, Replace the dry battery (page 13).

• You tried t o r ecord with the recorder placed where it receives continuous
vibration.
, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.

• You selected bookmark play wit hout setting bookmarks.
, Set bookmarks (page 36).

• Y ou tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy
Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected
source which was itself recorded using digita l connection.

, Use analog conne ct ion instead (page 26).

, Insert a disc.

• You tried to eras e a set ti ng in the Di sc Memo ry o n a dis c that co ntai ns n o
settings in the Disc Memory (page 53).

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Message Meaning/Remedy

NO GROUP • You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no gro ups.

NO INPUT
SIGNAL

NO NAME • You tried to select “Artist” in the Main play mode with a disc that has no

NON GROUPED
TRACK

NotENOUGH
POWER TO
EDIT

NotENOUGH
POWER TO
REC

NO TITLE • You tried to select “Album” in the Main play mode with a disc that has no

NO TRACK • You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks.

NO TRACK IS
SELECTED

P/B ONLY DISC • You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for

PC – –MD • The reco rder is connected to the computer.
PROTECTED

DISC

PUSH STOP
BUTTON

, Insert a disc with group settings.

• You selected “ : Erase” with a disc without group setting.
, You cannot erase groups with a disc wi th no groups.

• The recorder could not detect digital input signa ls.
, Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 15).

artist name information .

• You tried to select “by Artist” in the Search function with a disc that has
no artist name information.

• Y ou selected “ : Move” or “ : Erase”, or you tried to label a group
while the recorder is stopped or while playing a track that does not
belong to a group.
, Select a track within a group you want to edit, and then do the editing

operation again.

• You tried to edit the conten ts o f a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient
battery power for editing (page 65).
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the AC power ad aptor

(not supplied) to the reco rde r.

• Y ou tried to record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery power
for recording (page 65).
, Insert a new alkaline dry battery or connect the AC power ad aptor

(not supplied) to the reco rde r.

album name informa tion.

• Y ou tried to select “by Album” in the Search function with a disc that has
no album name information.

, Insert a recorded disc.

• You selected “ : Move” or “ : Erase”, or you tried to lable a track
without first selecting a track.
, Do the editing operati on a gain after selecting the desired t rac k first.

“playback”).
, Insert a recordable disc.

• You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect
position.
, Slide the tab back (pag e62).

• You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the recorder
was storing disc information wi th the dedi c at ed USB cable connecting
the recorder to a computer.
, Operation must be done only a fter pressing x and “SYS TE M FILE

WRITING” has disappeared from the displ ay.

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Message Meaning/Remedy

READ ERROR • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.

REC ERROR • Recording was not correctly done.

SYSTEM FILE
WRITING

TEMP OVER
REC STOP

TITLE FULL • You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single trac k, group, or

TOC DATA
ERROR

TRACK FULL • You tried to record more than 2,047 tracks on a disc in Hi-MD mode or

TrkFromPC NO
EDIT

TrkFromPC NO
REC

, Reinsert the disc.

, Place the reco rder at a place with no vibrations and rec ord again.

• The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or is not a
standard disc.
, Try recording again with another di sc.

• The recorder is storing information (track start and end position) from the
memory to the disk.
, Wait until this process is complet ed. Do not expo s e the player to

physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.

• Heat has built up in the recorder.
, Let the recorder cool down.

disc.

• You tried to enter a total of more than app roximately 55,000 letters (in
Hi-MD mode) or 1,700 letters (in MD mode) for titles.

• The recorder cannot read the disc informat io n correctly.

, Insert another disc.
, If it is no pr ob lem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 4 8).

more than 254 tracks on a disc in MD mode.
, Erase unnecessary trac ks (pa ge 47).

• You tried to combine or divid e tracks that we r e transferred from the
computer.
, You cannot combine or divide transferred track s.

• Y ou tried to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi-MD mode
using the MD Simple Burner software.
, You cannot combine or divide tracks reco rde d in Hi-MD m ode with

the MD Simple Burner software.

• You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been
transferred fr om the computer.

• You tried to record in the middle of a track that was reco rded in Hi-M D
mode with the MD Simple Burner software.
, You cannot record new material in th e m iddle of a protected track or

a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simp le
Burner software.

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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 dat a su ch as text and images.
For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flye r “Wha t you c an do with the Hi-MD Walkman”.

About ATRAC3plus

ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3.
Compared to ATRAC3 (used in LP2 and LP4 mode of the recorder), which attains a compression ratio
10 times higher than that of a CD, ATRAC3plus (used in Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode of the recorder)
achieves a higher compression ratio that is 20 times higher than that of a CD, but with no loss in sound
quality.

“Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”

This recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode” that are automatically
recognized whenever a disc is inserted . If you inse r t a blank disc, the recorder allows you to specify
either of these operation modes for disc recording (except in the case of Hi-MD discs that suppor t Hi­MD mode only). When using a blank disc, set the “Disc Mode” setting to select either “Hi-MD” or
“MD”.

About Linear PCM

Linear PCM is a digital, non-compressed audio coding system. You can enjoy high-quality sound equal
to that of CDs by recordi ng in this mode.

The meaning of “no sound”

“No sound” describes a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4.8 mV during analog input
or less than –89 dB during opti ca l ( d igi ta l) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the ma ximum recordable level
for a MiniDisc)).

About “Syste m Fi le”

The system fil e i s s p ace on the disc that is u s ed to s tore information oth er than audio files ; for instance,
track numbers.
If the MiniDisc were a book, the system file would correspo nd with the index or table of contents.
The recorder rewrites the sys tem f ile when ev er an operati on such as recording , adding or deleti ng track
marks, or moving tracks has been done. (“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” ap pe ars in th e d is p l ay when th e
recorder is rewriting the syst e m file.) While the recorder is w r iting disc information, make sure not to
move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source as this may cause the information to be
incorrectly reco rded or the disc contents to be lost.

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List of the recording time for each disc

When using a disc in Hi-MD mode

When recording on the

Recording time

recorder
Recording

mode on
the recorder

PCM Linear PCM /

Hi-SP ATRAC3plus/

Hi-LP ATRAC3plus/

When transferring from

Codec/
Bit rate

1.4Mbps

256kbps

64kbps

1GB Hi-MD
disc

80-minute
standard
disc

1 hour and

28 minutes 26 m inutes 21 minutes

34 minutes
7 hours and

55 minutes

2 hours and
20 minutes

34 hours 10 hours and

10 minutes

Recording time

the computer
Codec/Bit rate 1GB Hi-MD

disc

80-minute
standard
disc

Linear PCM/1.4Mbps 1 hour and

28 minutes 26 m inutes 21 minutes

34 minutes

ATRAC3plus/256kbps 7 hours and

55 minutes

2 hours and
20 minutes

ATRAC3plus/64kbps 34 hours 10 hours and

10 minutes

ATRAC3plus/ 48 kbps 45 hours 13 hours and

30 minutes

ATRAC3/132kbps 16 hours and

30 minutes

ATRAC3/105kbps 20 hours and

50 minutes

ATRAC3/66kbps 32 hours and

50 minutes

1)

Approximate time

2)

When transferring 5-minute tracks

4 hours and
50 minutes

6 hours and
10 minutes

9 hours and
50 minutes

1)

74-minute
standard
disc

2 hours and
10 minutes

9 hours and
25 minutes

74-minute
standard
disc

2 hours and
10 minutes

9 hours and
25 minutes

12 hours an d
30 minutes

4 hours and
30 minutes

5 hours and
40 minutes

60-minute
standard
disc

1 hour and
45 minutes

7 hours and
40 minutes

1)2)

60-minute
standard
disc

1 hour and
45 minutes

7 hours and
40 minutes

10 hours and
10 minutes

3 hours and
40 minutes

4 hours and
40 minutes

9 hours 7 hours and

20 minutes

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When using a disc in MD mode

When recording on the recorder Recording time
Recording

mode on the

Codec/
Bit rate

80-minute
standard disc

74-minute
standard disc

1)

60-minute
standard disc

recorder

SP ATRAC3/

80 minutes 7 4 mi nutes 60 minutes

292kbps

LP2 ATRAC3/

132kbps

LP4 ATRAC3/66kbps 5 hours and

MONO

Monaural 2 hours and

(monaural)

When transferring from the

2 hours and
40 minutes

20 minutes

40 minutes

2 hours and
28 minutes

4 hours and
56 minutes

2 hours and
28 minutes

Recording time

2 hours

4 hours

2 hours

1)2)

computer
Codec/Bit rate 80-minute

standard disc

74-minute
standard disc

60-minute
standard disc

ATRAC(stereo)/292kbps 80 minutes 74 minutes 60 minutes
ATRAC3/132, 105kbps 2 hours and

40 minutes

ATRAC3/66kbps 5 hours and

20 minutes

1)

Approximate time

2)

When transferring 5-mi nut e tr a ck s

2 hours and
28 minutes

4 hours and
56 minutes

2 hours

4 hours

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Note on digital recording

This recorder uses the Serial C o py Man ag em e nt System, which allows only first-generation digital
copies to be made from p remas tered softw are . You can only make copies from a home- record ed di sc b y
using the analog (line out) co nnections.

Premastered software such as CDs or MDs.

Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with
analog output jacks).

Analog recording

Home-recorded disc

Digital recording

No
digital
recording

Recordable
disc

Home­recorded
disc

Digital recording

No
digital
recording

Recordable
disc

Recordable
disc

Restrictions on the editing of tracks transferred from your
computer

This unit was designed so that editing func ti ons (i .e . , ad di ng tr ack marks and erasing track
marks) do not function for tracks t hat have been tra nsferred from your computer. This is to
prevent the loss of transfer authorization by the transferred tracks. To edit these tracks, first
transfer them into the computer, and then edit them on the computer.

About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3

This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a spe cificatio n for hi gh-level Sony MiniDisc decks
equipped with digital signa l processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce
high-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support,
the recorder produces super ior results du rin g recording or playback in SP (normal stere o) m ode.

Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)

The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than
that of existing players.

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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. To record, see “Recordin g a disc righ t a w ay!” (p age15) to record us ing di git al
(optical) input, and “Recordin g fr om a TV or radio (Analog Recording)” ( page 26) to
record using anal og (line) input.

Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input

Connectable
source

Equipment with a digital (optic a l) output
jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.)

Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack (Casette dec k, radi o,
record player, etc.)

Usable cord Op t ical cable (with an optical or an

optical-mini plug) (page 15)

Signal from

Digital Analog

the source

Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a
stereo-mini plug) (page 26)

Even when a digital source (such as
a CD) is connected, th e sig nal sent
to the recorder is analog.

Track marks

1)

Marked (copied) automa tically

• at the same positions as the source
(when the sound source is a CD or an
MD).

• after more than 2 secon ds of no sound
(page 78) or low-level segment (with a

Marked automatically

• after more than 2 seconds of no
sound (page 78) or low-level
segment.

• when the recorder is paused while
recording.

sound source other than a CD or an
MD).

• when the recorder is paused (3 seconds
of no sound is encountered while
synchro-recording)

Recorded
sound level

1)

You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 49).

Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manual ly (Di gital
REC level control) (“Adjusting the
recording level manually”, page 28 ).

Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjuste d manually (“Adjusting
the recording level manua lly”,
page 28).

Note

Track marks may be copied incorrectly:

•when you record from some C D pla y e rs or mu lti d isc players using digital (optica l) input.

•when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In

this case, play the source in normal play mode.

•when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital

(optical) input.

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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 driv e of
your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the
computer.

MD Walkman

Audio CD

What you can do with SonicStage

SonicStage allows you to imp ort audio data to yo ur computer from music sources such as
audio CDs and the I nt er net, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an
MD.

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Audio CD

Internet

Import

Music file s in the
MP3,WAV formats

MD Walkman

Transfer

Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman

MD Simple Burner

Providing the required system environment (page 86)

Installing the software onto your computer (page 87)

Connecting an MD
walkman to your
computer (see “Recorder
Operation”)

Recording music tracks
from an audio CD in the
CD drive of your
computer (page 89)

SonicStage

Importing audio data to
your computer (page 93)

Connecting an MD
walkman to your
computer (see “Recorder
Operation”)

Transferring audio data
from your computer
(page 95)

Software Operation

Listening to an MD

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Installing

Providing the required system envir onment

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.)

• Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is
recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows
version and the number of music files stor ed on the hard disk.)

• RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)

Others

• CD drive (capable of digital play back by WDM)

• Sound Board

• USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1))

Operating
System

Display High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024× 768 dots

Others • Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB

Factory installed:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Medi a Center
Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/
Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millenni um Edition/Windows
98 Second Edition

or better is recommended)

• Windows Media Player (version 7. 0 or higher) installed for playing
WMA files

This software is not supported by the following environments:

• OSs other than the indic a te d above

• Personally constr uc ted PCs or operating systems

• An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

• Multi-boot environment

• Multi-monitor environment

• Macintosh

Notes

• We do not ensure trouble-free operation on al l com put ers that satisfy the system requir e ments.

• The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard

(factory) settings.

• We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the syste m suspend, sleep, or hibernation func tion on all

computers.

• For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Serv ice Pack 3 or later version before using the

software.

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Installing the software onto your computer

Before installing the software

• Make sure to close any vi rus-check soft wa re, as such softwa re usually demands a large

amount of system r esources.

• When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD-

ROM.
— If OpenMG Jukebo x, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installe d already, the

previous softwa re wi ll b e overwritten by the new version. The ne w version retains the
functions of the older version, but with new functions added.

— If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is inst alled al ready, the previous

software will co-exist with the new version.

— Yo u will still be able to use music data registered by an older software version even

after SonicStage has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you back up
your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library] – [Backing
Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help.

• If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to

disconnect the USB cable first before instal li ng the software.

1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.

The setup program starts up automatically and the insta llation window appears.
Depending on th e regi on, a window may appear as ki ng you to select your country. In
this case, follow the displayed instructions.

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3 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 regi on, the buttons other than [ In st al l S onicStage and MD Simple
Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above.
The installation m ay t ake 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your syst em environment.
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.

Was the installation successful?
If any trouble occurs during the install at ion, see “Troubleshooting” (page 106).

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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.

• Simple mode (page 90)

You can use MD Walkman operations to recor d
an entire CD or only the first track without
launching MD Simple Burner.

• Standard mode (page 91)

You can launch MD Simple Burner to record
using computer oper at i ons . R ecord an entire CD
or selected tracks.

Notes

• Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with MD Simple Burner.

• We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs .

• Y ou cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG

software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.) is active.

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Recordin g usin g MD Walkman operations (Simp le mo de )

1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD

Walkman to the computer.

For details about co nnections, see the “Recorder Opera t io n” section.
Do not disconne ct the power source or th e dedi ca te d USB cab le befo re th e tr ansf er has
completed.

2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your

computer.

The CDDB registration window appears when you use the CDDB for the first time.
You need to connect the com puter to the Internet in order to use th e C D D B.

3 Press an d hold T MARK/REC and press NENT on the MD Walkman.

The recording sta rt s .
All tracks on the CD are recorded as a new group.

To stop recording

Click on the computer display.
While the first track is being recorded, you can use x (stop) button to stop on the MD
Walkman.

Setting the recording mode

Before starting recording, right-click the MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and
then select in [recording mode].

Recording first track only

Before starting recording, right-click the MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and
then select [Recording settings]

Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information

Right-click the MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and then select the setting by
clicking [CDDB(r)]

— [User Selection]: A selection window is displayed
— [No Resolve ]: N o CD in formation is do w n lo aded
— [First Choice]: The first item is download e d

– [Multiple Matches].

– [Record 1st Track Only].

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Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)

To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] – [All Programs]* – [MD Simple Burner] – [MD
Simple Burner].

∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98

Second Edition

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There are o th er ways to start u p M D Simple Burner as follows:

• Double-click th e MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-clic k and select [Show

Standard Mode].

• Double-click the MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop.

The window for recording all tracks on the CD

[REC/STOP]

T o start recording all tracks on the CD as
a new group, click here.
T o stop recording, click [Stop].

CD icon

Artist name (CD)

Total time of the
selected tracks of CD

Album name (CD)

[OPEN]

To open the display
as shown on page
92, click here.

MD icon

Recording mode drop do wn menu

Disc name (MD)

Remaining
recording time of
the inserte d MD

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The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD

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Track information
(CD)

Artist name

To deselect all tracks, click here.

To select all tracks, click here.

Total time of the
selected tracks of CD

Album Title

[Get CD info]

Information of an audio CD
(album name, track title,
etc.) will be reflected in the
track list.

CD operating section

Use these control s to co nfir m the tra cks on au dio CD t o
be recorded

[CONFIG]

Click here to do the following:

-Set the CD-ROM drive

-View version informat ion fo r MD Simple Burner

-Confirm CD infor mation register ed i n th e CD DB

Track information (MD)

[REC/
STOP]

[CLOSE]

To close the display as shown
on page 91, click here.

Disc name
(MD)

[New Group]

Recording mode
drop down menu

You can change the
track name and track
number

[Erase]

[All Erase]

Check boxes

Check the box of the t racks
that

ou want to record

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Remaining time of the inserted MD

Using SonicStage

Importing audio data

This section explain s how to record and store au dio data from an audi o 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. R efer to SonicSt age Help for de tails.

Notes

• Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with SonicStage.

• We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs .

Source indication

[Music Source]

[CD Info]

[Format/Bit Rate]

1 Start up SonicStage.

Select [Start] – [All Programs]

∗[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98

Second Edition

SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.

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You can also start SonicStage with double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the des ktop.

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– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage] .

2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your

computer.

The source indication in the top-left of the display changes to [Record a CD].

3 Click [Music Source].

The contents o f th e audio CD appear in th e m usic source list (o n the left side of the
screen).

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4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to record.

If you unchecked a bo x by mistake, click it again to re st or e t h e c h ec k.
To check all boxes, click
To uncheck all boxes, click .

.

5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD rec ord ing.

When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, “CD Recording
Format [My library]” dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the
format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.

6 Click .

The recording of the tracks selecte d in step 4 starts.

To stop recording

Click .

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If CD information such as album title , artist name, and track names could not be obtained
automatically, click [CD Info] on the right side of the screen. When you do this, your computer must be
connected to the Internet.

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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.

T ransfer Destination list

[Transfer]

The My Library
list

[Transfer Mode]

1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.

For details about connections, see “Recorder Operatio n”.
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.

2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right

side of the screen and click [Transfer].

The screen is switched to the Transf er (Hi-MD or Net M D ) screen.

3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of

the screen.

To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.
To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.

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4 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 connecte d t o th e computer does no t s upport the above format, the format
and bit rate will be converted to those of the device. In some case, this proces s m ay
take time.
If you want to change the format and bi t rate, c lick [T r ansf er Mode] in the ce nter of the
screen to display “Transf er Mode Settings” dialog box.

5 Click .

Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.

To st op tr ans ferring

Click .

When transferring to a Hi-MD Walkman

If you want to play the tr ans ferred tracks on a Ne t MD Walkman that does not support Hi­MD, select [Net MD] for the mode (operation mode) on the right side of the screen after
step 2. This operation mode can be selecte d only when using a standard disc in Hi-MD
mode for recording.

Notes

• A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:

—When there is no enough free space on the disc.
—When the track is subject to playb ack r es tric tions.

• During the transfe r, the system suspe nd, sleep, or hibernation function w ill not operate.

• Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be

displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD
Walkman.

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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.

1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.

For details about connections, see “Recorder Operatio n”.
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.

2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right

side of the screen and click [Transfer].

The screen is switched to the Transf er (Hi-MD or Net M D ) screen.

3 In the list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you want to

transfer to your computer.

4 Click in the middle of the screen.

The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.

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To st op tr ans ferring

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 H i-MD Walkman* can be imported to My Lib ra ry of
SonicStage on your computer only once.

∗ Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode

1 Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the device to yo ur

computer.

2 Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right

side of the screen and click [Transfer].

3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the Hi-MD list on the right side of the

screen.

To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.
To transfer all tracks of the group, click the group.

4 Click in the middle of the screen.

The “Import” dial og box appears.

5 Specify the transfer destination in the dialog box.

To import tracks to a new album, select “Import to a new album” and enter the desired
album name in the text box.
To add the tracks to an existing album in My Library, select “Import to an existing
album” and click “Browse” to select the album.

6 Click “OK”.

The importing of th e t racks selected in st ep 3 starts.

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To stop importing

Click .

Note

Notes

• You cannot import tracks that were recor de d in a Ne t MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have

been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode.

• Before importing tra c ks r ec or d e d on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Propertie s] on the

right side of the screen to confirm the status of the [Import Settings] check box (it is chec ked by
default). Then do as follows:
—To import tracks to My Library while deleting them on th e Hi-M D Walkman, uncheck the box.
—To edit imported tracks in SonicStage, uncheck the box.
—To import tracks to My Library while leaving the copy of them on the Hi-MD Walkman, check the

box. Tracks left on the Hi-MD Walkman are treated the same as tracks that have been automatically
transferred from the computer. For this reason, they cannot be divided or combined on the Hi-MD
Walkman.

• When you transfer tracks recorded in linear PCM on the Hi-MD Walkman to a computer for editing

(dividing or combining) in My Library, the e diting may take a long time, depending on the le ngt h of
the tracks and capabilities of your computer. This is due to limitations in the MiniDisc system. If you
want to edit long tracks recorded in linear PCM, we recommend that you do the editing on the Hi-MD
Walkman first, and then transfer the edite d data to a computer after war ds.

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Using SonicStage Help

SonicStage Help pr ovid es further details on how to us e SonicStage. SonicS ta ge 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 explanati ons.

To display SonicStage Help

Click [Help]

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You can display SonicStage Help by selecti ng the fo llowing:
[Start] – [All Programs]*– [SonicStage] – [SonicStage Help]

∗ [Progra ms] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98

Second Edition

Notes

• In SonicStage Help, “Device/Media” is the general term for the external device such as the MD

Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman.

• Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system

environment when using EMD service.

– [SonicStage Help] w h i l e SonicStage is running.

[SonicStage Help]

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