Sony MZ-NH700 User Manual

3-266-469-11(1)

Portable MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions

Recorder Operation ____________________________ Software Operation _____________________________

page 10 page 86

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MZ-NH700

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.

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

Information

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For customers in Canada only

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can he l p preserve our environment by

returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycli ng location nearest you.

For more information regard ing recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837 or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

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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 ware

other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

• SonicStage and So ni cStage logo are

trademarks or regist ered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, “Magic

”, “MagicGate Memory Stick”,

Gate

“Memory Stick”, Hi-MD, Net MD,

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

• Microsoft, Windows, Wind ows NT and

Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries .

• IBM and PC/AT are registered

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Computer, Inc. in the United States and/ or other count ries.

• MMX and Pentium are t rademarks or

registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• All other trade m ar ks and registered

trademarks are tra demarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

• ™ and ® marks are omitted in this

manual.

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About available functions and supp lie d

manuals .............................................................8

Recorder Operation

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

Getting started ....................................................14

Recording a disc right away! ..............................18

Playing a disc right away! ...................................22

Using menus ........................................................24

How to use the menu items ......................... ... .... .........................................24

List of menus ......................... ... .... .... ........................................... .... ... .........25

Various ways of recording ..................................27

Before recording .........................................................................................27

Viewing various information ......................................................................28

Recording from a microphone ....................................................................29

Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) ...................................31

Selecting the recording mode ......................................................................31

Adjusting the recording leve l manu a lly ................................... ...................32

Adding track marks while recording ...........................................................33

Using the group function when recording ..................................................34

To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source

(Synchro-recording) ............................................................................... 36

Various ways of playback ................................... 37

Viewing various information ......................................................................37

Selecting the play mode ..............................................................................38

Searching for a track (Search) .....................................................................42

Selecting the sound quality (6-Ba n d Equ a lizer) ...................... ... .... ............42

Editing recorded tracks ......................... .... ......... 44

Before editing ..............................................................................................44

Adding titles (Title) .....................................................................................44

Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (G rou p Set) ..................... ........47

Releasing a group setting (Group Release) .................................................49

Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move) .................................................49

Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) ...................................................51

Dividing a track (Divide) ............................................................................53

Combining tracks (Combine) ..................................... .................................54

Formatting the disc (Format) .......................................................................55

Other operations ................................................. 56

Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode) ....................................56

Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .................................................................56

Turning off the beep sound .........................................................................57

Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory) ............................57

Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) ..............................................58

Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode) .........................................................58

Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........59

Changing the operational directio n of t he display .................................. ....5 9

Using the recorder with a computer ..................60

What you can do through connection with a computer ...............................60

Connecting the recorder to your computer ..................................................60

Storing non-audio data to a disc ..................................................................62

Additional information ........................................64

Precautions ..................................................................................................64

Specifications ..............................................................................................66

Troubleshooting and explanations .....................68

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................68

Messages .....................................................................................................76

Explanations ................................................................................................80

Software Operation

What you can do with MD Simple Burner/

SonicStage .......................................................86

Installing .............................................................88

Providing the required system environment ...............................................88

Installing the software onto your computer ................................................89

Using MD Simple Burner .....................................91

Before using MD Simple Burner ................................................................91

Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) ........................92

Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) .................................93

Using SonicStage ................................................ 95

Importing audio data ........................ ........................................... .... ... .........95

Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ............97

Transferring back a udio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ...99

Using SonicStage Help .............................................................................102

Referring to SonicStage Help ...................................................................104

Other information ...................................... ........106

Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Sim pl e Burne r ........................... .................106

On copyright protection ................................. ...........................................107

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................108

Index .........................................................................................................111

About available functions and supplied manuals

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

Using the recorder

You can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy listening to the recordings that you made.

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

Recorder Operation (pages 10 to 84)

This section explains all of the recorder functions. It also gives details 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 “Troubleshoo ting and explanations” (page 68).

Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer

The supplied So ni cStage software allows y ou to transfer audio da ta 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 86 to 110)

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 the 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-

•

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 i s s ection may differ fro 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 r efe r to the operating instructions of your Hi-M D/Ne t MD a s well.

Checking the supplied accessories

AC po w er adaptor (1) Remote control (1)

Headphones/earphones (1)

Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-7WMAA Nickel metal

hydride rechargeable battery (1)

Optical cable (except Canada and Mexico models) (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1)

* Do no t pla y 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.

•Make sure not to put the uni t into a bag with

the remote control or the headphones/ earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.

Looking at controls

The recorder

5 6

qs qd

Recorder Operation

A Display window B T MARK/REC (+N) button C Jog dial

D 5-way control key

Operation Function

Press NENT Press towards . find the beginning

play, enter

of the previous track, rewind

Operation Function

Press towards > find the beginning

Press towards

VOL + VOL –.

There are tactil e dots beside the NENT and

VOL + buttons.

of the next track, fast forward

volume

E DC IN 3V jack F X (pause) bu tton G x (stop) • CANCEL/CHG button H OPEN switch I GROUP button J •NAVI/ MENU button

Press lightly to go to the NAVI (navigation) settin g mode (page38). Press for 2 seconds or more to go to MENU setting mode (page 24).

K USB cable connecting jack

L LINE IN (OPT) jack

123456

78 9

M MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

There is a tactile dot beside the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.

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/ea rphones) 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 ordi ng ) 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.

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.).

The headphones/earphones with a remote control

A Clip B HOLD switch

To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you car ry the recorder, use this function.

C (group) +, – buttons D Volume control (VOL +, – )

Turn to adjust the volume.

E NX (play, pause) button

F x (stop) button G ., > buttons

Operation Function

Press . find the beginning of

Press > find the beginning of

the previous tr ack, rewind

the next track, fast forward

Getting started

Charge the rechargeable battery before using.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

2Insert the NH- 7WMAA

battery compartment lid.

Charging the rechargeable battery.

1Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN

3V on the recorder and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.

To a wall outlet

AC power adaptor

rechargeable battery E end first.

2Press x • CANCEL /CHG.

3Close the lid.1Slide OPEN to open the

“Charging” flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is co mpleted, the b attery indication disappears.

3After the charging has finished,

disconnect the AC power adaptor.

x • CANCEL/CHG

To DC IN 3V

Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 2 ho urs. Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition.

Make connections and unlock the controls.

1Connect the headpho nes /earphones

with the remote control to i.

2Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of

the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote control to unl ock the controls.

HOLD

Connect firmly

To i

continued

For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

When using the dry battery

Insert one LR6 (size A A ) al kaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery.

Notes

•Make sure not to operate the recorder w hile

changing the rechargea bl e b attery even if the recorder is connected to AC power adaptor. The operation may stop .

•“Charging” and e may not appear in the

display immediatel y after you co nnec t the A C power adaptor and press x • CANCEL/CHG. The indication will, however, begin flashing after a few minutes and charging will begin.

•Because of the battery’s characteristics, the

capacity of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. In this case, charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal battery life will be restored.

•Charge the recharg eab le battery at a

temperature of +5°C ( +4 1°F) to + 3 5°C (+95°F). The charging time may vary according to the surrounding temperature.

•It is preferable to use the recorder on house

current when recording or editing. When powering the recorder with a battery, make sure to use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new dry b a ttery.

When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery

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

Battery power decrea si ng

Weak battery

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

The battery level indicator is approxi ma te. It may be more or less than the indicati on depending on the operating conditio n or the operating environment.

Battery life

When recording continuously Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB Hi-

MD disc)

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA1))

Batteries Linear

Hi-SP Hi-LP

PCM

NH-7WMAA

LR6

Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Associ a tion) standard.

When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery

When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (pr oduc e d in Japan)

34.55

2.5 3.5 4.5

Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/8 0 minute standard disc)

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

Batteries Linear

Hi-SP Hi-LP

PCM

NH-7WMAA 2.5 4.5 5.5 LR6

5 8 9.5

MD mode

Batteries

NH-7WMAA LR6

When playing continuously Hi-MD mode (When using a 1GB Hi-

MD disc)

Batteries Linear

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

LP2

Stereo

4.5 6 6.5

7.5 9.5 11

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

Hi-SP Hi-LP

PCM

LP4 Stereo

NH-7WMAA 4.5 7.5 9 LR6

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

Batteries Linear

11 18.5 21.5

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

Hi-SP Hi-LP

PCM

NH-7WMAA 47.59 LR6

MD mode

Batteries SP

NH-7WMAA LR6

9.5 17 20

(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)

LP2

Stereo

7.5 9 10

20.5 24 26

LP4 Stereo

Notes

•Stop the recorder before replacing the ba tt ery.

•When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the

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

Recording a disc right away!

This section explains the basic p rocedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. Make sure to use the optical cable.

Make connections.

the appropriate jacks.)

1Connect the AC power adaptor to the

recorder and a house current.

To a wall outlet

To a digital (optical) out jack

(Insert the cables firmly and completely into

2Connect the optical cable to th e

recorder and an externa l co mponent.

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

Optical plug Optical mini-

AC power adaptor

To LINE IN

To DC IN 3V

Note

Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cab le be for e recor ding.

(OPT)

Optical cable*

plug

∗ See “Optional accessories”

(page 67).

Insert a recordable disc.

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

front, and press the lid down to close.

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

Confirm the operation mode.

This recorder has two operation mo de s, “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 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 using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the operation mode will onl y 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” in the menu.

The disc contains material recorded in

Refer to “Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)” (page 58) for the “Disc Mode” setting.

Hi-MD mode

MD mode

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

Hi-MD

continued

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 display window on the recorder.

Make sure that disc indication has stopped.

3While the recorder is stopp ed, press

and hold T MARK/REC and pres s NENT on the recorder.

“REC” lights up and recording s tarts.

T MARK/REC

NENT

To Press

Stop Press x. Pause Press X

Remove the disc Press x and open the lid. (The lid does no t ope n w hi l e

A track mark is added at the point where you press X again to r es ume recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.

Press X again to resume recording.

“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” flashing in the display.)

4Play the source you want to record.

If you insert a previously recorded disc, the recording starts afte r th e e xisting contents. Track marks ar e au tomatically adde d at the same point as the sound source, an d the contents ar e recorded togethe r as a group.

PAUSE

Connected component

If the recording does not start

•Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages

12, 15).

•Make sure the disc is not record-protected

(pages 19, 65).

•Premastere d d iscs canno t b e recorded over.

Notes

•When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc,

connect the AC powe r adap tor to th e reco rder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (batter y level indication shows ). 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 the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechani sm that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimate d by th e r ecorder to be insufficient due to the high po w er consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording.

•Make sure to place the recorder at a stable,

vibration-free place during recording.

•If you start recording when the disc indication

is still rotating in the display, th e 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 record ing.

•Do not change the rechargeable battery during

operation even if the recorder is connected to AC power adaptor. The operation may stop.

•Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect

the power source while recording 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 disc , or data on the disc may be damaged. “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” flashes while data of the recording (the track’s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded.

•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 o r the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or editing operation, or while “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears in the display, then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored.

•Note the following when re c o r ding from a

portable CD player: —Some portable CD players ma y 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 pl ayers, optical

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

∗ Electronic Shoc k Protection

•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 35).

•To start recording from a specific point on the

disc, pause the recorde r at th e de si red point, and then start recording from that point.

•You can moni tor the sound during recording.

Connect the headphones/earphones with remote control to i and adjust the volume by pressing the 5-way c ontrol key towa rds VOL + or – on the recorder (turning the volume control on the remote control). This does not affect the recording level.

Playing a disc right away!

Insert a recorded disc.

1Slide OPEN t o op en the lid. 2Insert a di s c wi th the label side facing

front, and press the lid down to close.

Play a disc.

1Press the 5-w ay control key (NENT)

on the recorder. Press NX on the remote control.

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

5-way control key

Volume

control

(NENT, ., >, VOL +, –)

2Press the 5-wa y c on trol key towards

VOL + or – to adjust the volume on the recorder. Turn the volume control towards VOL + or – on the remote control.

The volume will be show n in the display.

Jog dial

GROUP

+, –

., >

To stop play, press x.

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

you last stopped playing.

10 seconds (when using batteries) or abo ut 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor).

After you stop the recorder, the recorder will auto matically turn off in about

To Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote

control

Stop Press x. Press x. Pause Press X. Press X again to resume

Select a track directly viewing track number or name

Find the beginning of the current track

Find the beginning of the next tra c k

Go backwards or forward while playing

Search for a point in a track whil e v iewing 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 track in a group (Gro up skip)

Start with the first track of the disc

Remove the disc Press x and open the lid.

Cues to the beginning of every 10th trac k d uring playback of the disc with no group setti ngs .

Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

play.

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 . repeatedly until yo u rea ch 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 stopped, press and hold the 5-way control key towards . or >.

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

While the recorder is stopped , p

NENT for 2 seconds or more.

Press NX. Press NX again to resume play.

—

Press .. Press . repeatedly until you rea ch the beginning of the desired track.

Press >.

Press and hold . or >.

While pausing, press and hol d . or >.

While the recorder is stopped, press and hold . or >.

Press + or – button.

ress

While the recorder is stopped,

NX for 2 seconds or

press

more.

Press x and open the lid.

If the play does not start

Make sure the recorder i s no t lo cked (pages 12,

15).

Note

The playback sound may skip if:

•the recorder is subject to strong, repeated

shocks.

•a dirty or scratched disc is played.

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

Using menus

How to use the menu items

The recorder has many menus with usef ul functions for rec or d i ng, playback, editing, etc. To set the menu items, do the following procedure. If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the recorder, “Menu Mode” flashes in th e di splay. Before the menu operation , yo u can set “Menu Mod e” t o “Simple” (on l y basic menu items appear) or “Advanced” (all menu items appear). Refer to “Changing the displayed menu item s (Menu Mode)” (pag e 56) for menu mode set t i ng.

NAVI/MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

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

2 Turn the jog d ial to sele c t the item. 3 Press the 5-way 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 sett ing

Press x.

To cancel the ope ratio n wh ile set ting

Press x for 2 seconds or more.

List of menus

The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with the record er only. Items listed under “Menu 1” are the sel ectable items whic h appear when you enter the menu, and items list ed under “Menu 2” ar e the selectable item s w hich appear when you select an item in Men u 1. It is possible to display all menu items only when “Menu Mode” 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 56).

Note

Different indication may be displayed depe nding on the operating conditions and disc settings.

Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site

Edit Title* Adding a track name, art ist name, alb um name,

: Set* Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a new

: Release* Releases group settings. page 49 Move* Changes the order of tracks or gro ups. page 49 Erase Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc

Format* Formats the disc and rest ores it to the con ditio n

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, etc. in the display window.

play or shuffle play.

page

page 44

page 47

page 51

page 55

page 28, page 37

page 41

Menu 1 Menu 2 Function Site

Sound Normal Customizes the equalizer mode settings. page 42

Sound EQ

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

artist name, or album name.

REC Set REC Mode Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or

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

monaural for MD mode). RECVo lu me* Manually adjusts the recording level. page 32 MIC AGC* Sets the microphone recording level

adjustment mode. MIC Sens* Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit the

source sound. Time Mark* Adds track marks automatically in a specific

time interval.

:REC* Sets the recorder to create a new group wit h

each recording operation (Group Recording). SYNC REC* Simplifies operations during digi ta l re cording

(Synchro-Recording).

Option Menu Mode Changes the displayed menu items. page 56

AVLS* Sets a l imit o n th e maxi mum v ol ume to p rot ect

your hearing. Beep* Turns the beep sound on or off. page 57 Disc Mem* Stores the recorder settings (Disc Memory). page 57 QuickMode* Sets the recorder to start playba ck quickly. page 58 Disc Mode Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when

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

the recorder. Jog Dial* Changes the operation al dir ec ti on on the

display when turning the jog dial .

page

page 42

page 31

page 30

page 29

page 33

page 34

page 36

page 56

page 58

page 59

Various ways of recording

Before recording

Selecting the operation mode

This recorder has tw o operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operation mode is automatically recognized whenever the disc is inserted. After you inse rt a disc, 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 inser t a st andard disc (blank ) into the recorde r, you can use the Disc Mode function to specify use of the disc in Hi-MD mode or M D 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”. Refer to “Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)” (page 58) for details.

Selecting the Menu Mode

If the “Simple” menu mode is selected, some menu items will not be display ed. If you cannot find certain menu items while operating th e recorder, make sure that the menu mode is set to “Advanced”. For details on selecting the menu mode, see “Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)” (page 56).

Notes

•When you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc,

connect the AC po wer adap tor t o the record er, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use a new alkaline dry batter y ( ba ttery level indication shows ). 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 the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by the r ecorder to be insufficient due to the high po w e r consumption required for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording.

•Recording may not occur if the dedica te d

USB cable is connected to the recorder. Make sure to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before recording.

•If you start recording when the disc indication

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

•Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect

the power source while recording 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 disc, or dat a on the disc may be damaged. “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” flashes while data of the recording (the track’s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded .

Viewing various information

You can check the remain ing time, track number, etc. when recordi ng or during stop.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Enter the menu and select “Displa y”. 2 T urn t he jog dial until the informat ion

you want appears in th e 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 pres s NENT, the selected information appears at A, B and C.

Display window

The indications have the fo llowing meanings:

: Disc name

: Track name

: Group name

: Artist name

: Album name

While the recorder is stopped A/B/

AB C

Group number and track number

Numbers of tracks after the current track

•Disc name and artist name (HiMD)

•Disc name

Sound mode name

Track number appears if th e current ly se lect ed track is not in a group.

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

Elapsed time • Track name

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

• Remaining time for recording (MD)

Remaining time after the current location in the disc.

• Group name and album name

(Hi-MD)

• Group name

(MD)

Indication of the selected sound mode

and artist name (HiMD)

•Track name(MD)

• “RecRemain” and “FreeSpace” (Hi-MD)

• “RecRemain” (MD)

“AllRemain”

Track name

(none)

While recording A/B/C

AB C

Group number and track number

•Disc name and artist name (HiMD)

•Disc name (MD

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

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

Elapsed time Level meter

Remaining time for recording.

• Group name and

)

album name (Hi-

MD)

• Group name

(MD)

“RecRemain”

Track name

Recording from a microphone

Stereo microphone*

NAVI/MENU

T MARK/REC

5-way control key (NENT)

∗ See “Optional accessories ” ( p age 66).

Jog dial

To MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

Notes

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

space will show as “2.0MB” when the remaining recording time becomes “–0:00:00”. This is a syst e m limitation, “2.0MB” being the capacity of the reserve domain.

•Depending on the group settings, the

operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the in dications may appear differently.

If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see “Viewing various information” (page 37).

1 Connect the stereo microphone to the

MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.

2 Press NENT while pressing

T MARK/REC to start recording.

To select microphone sensitivity

You can select the microphone sensitivity depending on the volume of the sound source.

1 While the recorder is recording or

stopped, enter th e m enu and select “REC Set” - “MIC Sens”.

continued

2 T urn the jog dial until “Sens High” or

“Sens Low” ap pears in the displ ay, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

Sens High: W h en recording a soft sound or a sound wi th a nor mal volume. Sens Low: When recording with a loud or close-range sounds, such as those during an oral recording or a music concert.

To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode

When recordin g with a microphon e, you can select automatic adjustment mode which sets the microphone recording le vel to suit the sound sour ce.

1 While the recorder is recording or

stopped, enter the menu and select “REC Set” - “MIC AGC”.

2 Tu rn the jog dial until “St andard” or

“LoudMusic” ap pears in the displ ay, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

Standard: When recording a sound source with a normal volume, such as a conversation or soft music. LoudMusic: When recording a sound source with a comparatively high volume, such as a musi c concert or a practice session with a musical instrument.

Notes

•The record er automatically sw itches input in

the following order; optical input, microphone input, and analog input. You cannot record through the microphone while an optical cable is connected to the LINE IN (OPT) jack.

•You cannot set the “MIC AGC” setting if you

are recording with the recording level manually adjusted (page 32).

•The microphone may pick up the opera ti ng

sound of the recorder itself. Use the microphone away from the recorder in suc h cases. Please note that the sound of recorder operations may be picked up if the microphone that you use has a short connector.

•Only the left-channel sound is recor de d whe n

a monaural microphone is used .

•Make sure not to touch the plug or the cord of

the microphone when recording with the AC power adaptor connected. Doing so may introduce noise into the recor di ng.

•When recording a normal volume sound (soft

music, etc.), set “MIC A GC” to “St and ard”. If an unexpectedly high-volume sound input when “MIC AGC” is set to “LoudMusic”, the recorded volume thereafter may drop very low, depending on the sound source.

When “MIC AGC” is set to “L oudMusic”,

•

sound can be recorded with less dis tor tion during high volume input, and with natural volume transitions similar to those of the original.

•When using a plug-in power-type

microphone, the microphone can be ope rated even when its power switch is turned off since power is supplied from the recorder itself.

Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)

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

TV, cassette recorder, etc.

To LINE OUT jacks, etc.

Selecting the recording mode

Select each re cording 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.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

L (white)

T MARK/

REC

5-way control key (NENT)

R (red)

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

To LINE IN (OPT)

1 Make connections.

Use the appropr i at e connecting cord to suit the source equipment. For details, see “O ptional accessori es” (page 66).

2 Press NENT while pressing

T MARK/REC to start recording.

3 Play the source you want to record.

5-way control key (NENT)

1 While the recorder is stopped, enter

the menu and select “REC Set” “REC Mode”.

2 Turn the jog dial to sel ect t he desired

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

The recorder keeps the setting of the recording mode when you reco rd the next time.

When recording on a disc used in HiMD mode

Recording mode

Linear PCM stereo

Display Recording

PCM • Approx. 28

time

min. on an 80minute standard di s c

• Approx. 94 min. on a 1GB Hi-MD disc

continued

Recording mode

Hi-SP stereo

Display Recording

time

Hi-SP • Approx. 140

min. on an 80minute standard disc

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

Hi-LP stereo

Hi-LP • Approx. 610

min. on an 80minute standard disc

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

When recording a disc used in MD mode

Recording mode

Display Recording

time

SP stereo SP Approx. 80

min.

LP2 stereo LP2 Approx. 160

min.

LP4 stereo LP4 Approx. 320

min.

Monaural

MONO Approx. 160

min.

For better sound quality, r ecor d in nor mal stereo (SP

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

When using an 80-minute recordable disc

) or LP2 stereo mode.

Audio components that support the linear PCM stereo, Hi-SP stereo and Hi-LP ster eo mode are indicated by the or logo mark. Audio components that support the LP2 stereo and LP4 stereo mode are indicated b y the

or logo mark.

Notes

•It is recommended that you use the AC power

adaptor 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.

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.

T MARK/REC

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Press NENT, while pressing

T MARK/REC and X. The recorder st ands by for recording.

2 Enter the menu and select “REC Set ”

- “RECVolume” - “Manual”.

3 Play the source.

4 While obse rving the le vel meter i n the

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

Set the level so that the meter segments light up around –12dB segment. If a high sound level causes the level meter to reach the OVER segment, lower the recording level. Each level mete r shows the foll owing. Upper — L channel input level Lower — R channel input level

Adding track marks while recording

You can add track mar ks (t rack number) while recording to divide the material into separate parts, that allow you to go to specific track quickly and easily.

T MARK/REC

5-way control key (NENT)

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

–12dB OVER

5 Press X again to start recording.

If your source is an extern ally connected component, play the source to the beginni ng of th e material to be reco rded, an d then start recording.

To switch back to automatic level control

Select “Auto (AGC)” in step 2.

Notes

•You can not 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 sec tion with “SYNC REC” is set to “SYNC Off”. Afterwards, set “SYNC REC” setting to “SYNC On”, and start recording (page 36) .

Adding track marks manually

While the recorder is recording, press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark.

Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark)

Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specifie d inter vals when recording through the analog input connector or a microphone. 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, with in the range of 1 to 60 minutes.

To cancel Tim e Mark

Select “Off” in step 1.

Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording

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

The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed.

Example: Eight minutes of recording has been compl et ed when the Time Mark time interval is se t to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 8minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.

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

The recorder adds track marks w hen the set Time Mark time interval has elapsed.

Example: Three minutes of recording has been compl et ed when the Time Mark time interval is se t to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 5minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.

“T” appears before the time display for track marks added by Time Mark.

Using the group function when recording

What is the group function?

The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The group function is convenient for playback of discs on which several albums or CD singles ha ve been recorded.

What is a disc with group settings?

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

Before group settings are made

Disc

Group 1

2 4 5 6 7 8 1213 14 153

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

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

2345 6

Group 2

712345

Group 3

Notes

•If you add a track mark by pressing T MARK

or X, etc. while recording, Time Mark will begin automatical ly ad d in g track mark each time the selected time interval as elapsed.

•The setting is canceled when you connect a

digital optical cable to the recorder.

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 st andard disc in HiMD mode and 99 groups on a standard disc in MD mode.

Note

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

T MARK/REC

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

GROUP

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 recording. This is conv eni ent wh en reco rding se ver al CDs in succession. You can check the group recording setting as follows.

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

Recording tracks to an existing group

You can add a track to an existing gr oup.

Adding a new track at the end of the selected group

1 Whi le t he recorder is stopped and the

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

2 Pl ay 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 th e gr oup where you want to add a new track, press NENT while pressi ng T MARK/ REC and GROUP.

2 Press X to start recording and play

the sound sour ce.

To record without creating a new grou p

Select “ :REC Off”

procedure above.

at the end of the

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

During synchr o-recording, the starting and stopping of recor d i ng occurs are synchronized with the sound source. This simplifies digital recordings (e.g., from a CD player) since th e need to operate the recorder or the sound source is eliminated. Synchro-recording is only possible with the optical cable connected.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Make connection s.

Use the appropriate optical cable to suit the source equipment. F or details, see “Optional ac cessories” (page 66).

2 While the recorder is stopped, enter

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

Notes

•The pause function cannot be turne d on or off

manually during synchro-rec ording.

•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 recordi ng does not pause automatically during synchrorecording due to the 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 oth er tha n a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically adde d at th e p oi n t wh ere th e silent portion ends.

When there is no sound from the player for about 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically. When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder resumes synchrorecording. If the recorder is kept in th e st an dby mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically.

Various ways of playback

Viewing various information

You can check the track nam e, di sc nam e, etc. during playback.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 While playing, enter the menu and

select “Display”

2 T urn 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/Title 2 (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

•

Track name artist name (HiMD)

• Track name (MD)

Numbers of tracks after the current track

•Disc name and artist name (HiMD)

•Disc name (MD)

Sound mode name

• Codec (Hi-MD)

• (none) (MD)

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

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

Elapsed time • Track name

Remaining time of the

and

current track

Remaining time after the current location in the disc.

• Group name and album name (Hi-

MD)

• Group name

(MD)

Indication of the selected sound mode

•Track mode, and bitrate (HiMD)

•Track mode (MD)

and artist name (HiMD)

•Track name (MD)

“1 Remain”

“AllRemain”

Track name

(none)

• “Codec” (HiMD)

• “TrackMode” (MD)

Note

Depending on the group settings, the oper ating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select cer tain indications or the indications may appear differently.

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 28).

Selecting the play mode

You can listen to tracks in various play 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 : sel ects Repeat play

Jog dial

5-way control key

(NENT, ., >)

NAVI/ MENU

GROUP

Playing tracks in Main play mode

1 While playing, press NAVI/M EN U .

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

2 Tu rn the jog dial to se le ct 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

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.)

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

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

(Bookmarked tracks ar e played.)

Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play)

1 Do step 1 and se lect “Normal” in ste p

2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 38).

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 38).

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.

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. (Press + or – on the remote control.)

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 st ep 1 an d sel ec t “Art is t” i n st ep 2

of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 38).

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

2 Turn the jog dial until the desired

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 the desired

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.

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 >. (Press + or – on the remote control.)

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 ste p 1 and select “Album” in step

2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 38).

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

2 Tu rn 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 Tu rn 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 tracks in that album, from the current track to the last track.

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 >. (Press + or – on the remote control.)

Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play)

You can bookmark tracks on a disc 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 Rep ea t st ep 1 to bookmark the ot her

tracks.

To play the bookmarked tracks

1 Do ste p 1 and select “Bookm ark” in

step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 38).

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.

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.

Indication A/B

Normal/(none) Normal play (All tracks

1 Track/ 1 Singl e-track play (A

/SHUF Shuffle play (All tracks

Shuffle

A-BRepeat/ A- (A-B

“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

)

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 liste n to a specific 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.

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

Note

If the recorder comes to t he end of th e las t tra ck on the disc while you are selecting point A, the setting is canceled.

Searching for a track (Search)

You can easily search for a t rack 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.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

4 Tu rn the jog dial to se le ct 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 tracks will appear

at the end of each list.

•While the recorder is sorting the sele cted

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

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Enter the menu and select “Useful ” -

“Search”.

2 Turn the jog d ial to sele c t the item

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

by Artist by Album

Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.

search by artist name

search by album name

3 If you select “by Track” in step 2,

skip this step. If you select an item other than “by Track” in step 2, tu rn 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.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

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

1 While playing, enter the menu and

select “Sound” - “Sound EQ”.

2 Turn the jog dial repeat edly to select

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

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

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

NENT, B appears.

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

To mod ify and store the soun d

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

1 While playing, enter the menu and

select “Sound” - “Sound EQ” “Custom1” or “Custom2”.

2 Press the 5-way control key towards

. or > to select the frequency.

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

3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level.

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

4 After selecting the leve l, 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.

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, connect the AC power adap tor to the recorder, char g e the re char gea ble batte ry ful ly (battery level indication shows ), or use a new alkaline dry battery (battery level indication shows ). 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 pl ayi ng. This is because of a mechanism tha t di sa ble s editing 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 editing.

•Premastered discs cannot be edited.

•Close the record-prot e ct tab on the side of the

disc before editing.

•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)

You 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

European alphabets appear only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. The available sym bols will differ for Hi-M D mode and MD mode (see “About the character palette” on page 45) .

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.

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

NAVI/ MENU

GROUP

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 recorder is recording or playing a track in the group, or while a track in the group is selected and the recorder is stopped.

Letter input area

The cursor flashes.

Character palette

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

1 Enter the menu and select “E di t” -

“Title”.

continued

2 Select one of the following, and then

press the jog dial.

Title Display

Track name “Track” Group name “Group”

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

track) Disc name “Disc”

Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.

“Artist” “Album”

The cursor flashes in the letter input area.

The cursor flashes.

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 let ter using the 5-way contr ol

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

T o move the cursor in the character palette.

To 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.

To delete a letter. Press GROUP and

To cancel labeling.

T o move the cursor from the letter input area to the character palette.

T o 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.

Operations

5-way control key

left

down

Turn the jog dial (move the cursor to th e 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 contr ol key towards . at the same time.

Press x for 2 seconds or more.

Press the 5-way control key towards VOL –.

Press x.

Press X.

right

Functions

To switch between capital letters and small letters

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 .

Operations

Press X.

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

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

With this function, yo u 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

Group 1

Group 2

You can change the track name, artist name, album name, group name, or disc name by doing the procedure for “Labeling” (pag e 45).

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-label the disc while t he 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 1 to 3 to a new group Assigning group 1 and group 2 to a new group

Disc

Group 1

378

2456 9101112

Group 2

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.

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 49).

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Enter the menu and select “Edit” -

“: Set”.

2 Tu rn 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.

3 Tu rn the jog dial until the number of

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

This sele c t s the last tr ack 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 (see “Adding titles

(Title)” (page 44)).

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 s tep 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.

Releasing a group setting (Group Release)

Select a group you want to release and check the contents (see “Playing tracks in a group (Group Pl ay)” (page 39)).

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)

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

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Sel ect a group that you want to

release and check the contents (see page 39).

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.

5-way control key (NENT)

Changing the order of a track on a disc

When you move tracks, track numbers are automatically renumbered.

Example

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

A CDB

Before moving

A BDC

After moving

1 While playing the track you want to

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

The selected tr ack number appears in the display.

continued

2 Tu rn the jog dial until the des t ination

track number flashes in the display. For the example, since track C will be

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

2 When moving a track out of a group,

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

3 Press NENT to enter the selection.

The track moves to the sel ect ed destination track.

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

Group 1

4123

Disc

Group 1

4123

Group 2

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

Group 2

Group 3

35 62

545 123

Group 3

3 Tu rn the jog dial until the des t ination

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).

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 ct 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.

1 Do step 1 of “Changing the order of a

track on a disc” (page 49).

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 display during operation. Press the control key towards . to return to the tra ck or group number display.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

Note

If all tracks are moved out of the group, the group automatically disappears from the disc.

Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)

You can erase unnecessary t r acks 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 the tracks are restored automatically when you insert the dis c in to the recorder and then connect the recorder to the computer.

• If the tracks were transfe rred in MD

mode, the transfer authorization of the 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)

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 playing 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 53).

To erase a group

You can erase tracks in a se l ected group.

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

1 Select a group you want to erase and

check the contents (see page 39).

2 Press x. 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 O K? ” appears in the display.

4 Press NENT to eras e the group.

The group is erased.

To erase the whole disc

You can quickly erase all th e t ra cks 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 contents 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.

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 tracks that have been transferred from the computer, “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.

1 Play the disc you want to erase to

check the contents.

2 Press x.

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 can not divide a track th at has bee n

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 can not divide a track at its beginning or

end.

•You can not divide a track if aft er 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.

To add track m ark s wh ile recording (except while synchro-recording)

Press T MARK at the p oint you wa nt to add a track mark. You can use Time Mark to add track marks automatically at specified intervals (except while digital recording) (page 33).

T 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.

Combining tracks (Combine)

When you record with an alog (line ) inp ut, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where record ing level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the trac ks before and after the track mark . The track numbers will change as follows.

Notes

•You cannot erase a track mark on a tra ck th at

has been transferred from your c omputer.

•You cannot erase a track mark on a tra ck th at

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

•You cannot combine tracks recorded in

different recordi n g mod e.

1 342

Erase a track mark

132

Track numbers decrease

T MARK

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 ar s in the display for a few seconds.

3 Press T MARK to erase the mark .

“MARK OFF” appears in the displ ay. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined.

When a track mark is erase d when you comb ine 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 between the two consecutive tracks that are assigned into different groups, the second track is re-assigned into the group containing the first trac k . In addition, if you combine a track that is assigned to a group with a track that is not assigned to a group (two consecutive tracks), the second track takes the same registration setting as the first track.

5-way control key (.)

1 While play ing the track with the trac k

mark you want to erase, press X to pause.

Formatting the disc (Format)

When using a disc in H i - MD mode, you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the condition it wa s in at the time of purchase. Y ou can use this fu nction only when using a disc in Hi-MD mo de.

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 think a disc contains such data, insert the disc into th e recorder and connect the recorder to the computer to check the contents of the disc.

•If you format a disc, the transferred tracks on

the disc will also be erased and the number of transfer authorizations for those t racks will be decreased by one. To prevent the reduction in transfer authoriz ations, restore the transfer authorization by transferring the tracks to the computer again before formatt ing the 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.

After performing the Format function

“NO TRACK” appears. All data in cluding non-audio data will be erased.

NOTE: Transfer authorization of the transferred t r ac ks can be restored by connecting the recorder with th e dis c in se rt ed to the computer.

“BLANKDIS C” appears. All data in cluding non-audio data will be erased. You can then use the disc again in either MD mode or Hi-MD mode.

NOTE: Transfer authorization of the transferred t r acks will be decreased by one.

Jog dial

5-way control key (NENT)

NAVI/ MENU

1 While the recorder is stopped, enter

the menu and sele ct “Edit” “Format”.

2 T urn 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.

Other operations

Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)

You can specify the display of all items in the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic items (Simple mode). Refer to “List of menus” (page 25) to check the menu items that cannot be displayed.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

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.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Enter the menu and select “Option” -

“AVLS”.

2 Tu rn 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” appear s in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate level.

To cancel the AVLS

Select “AV L S Off” in step 2.

Turning off the beep sound

You can turn off/on the beep sound.

Jog dial

5-way control key (NENT)

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 tur n 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.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Remove the disc from the recorder,

enter the menu and s el ect “Option” “Disc Mem”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “On” appears

in the display, and then press 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 Inse rt the dis c who se information is

to be erased and verify its contents.

2 Select “1MemErase” in step 2.

The disc informa t ion is erased.

When “Disc Mem” is set to “On”, “Disc Memory” appears whenever a d isc for which settings have been stored is inserted .

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)

The recorder is facto ry s et to q u ick ly s ta rt playback after t he playback button is pressed. You can check the settin g as fol l ows.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

Note

When the quick mode is set to “Quick On”, the power remains on within the recorder even when nothing appears in the display. When the battery becomes com ple te ly dr a ine d, the internal power supply of the recorder turns off automatically.

Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)

When you insert a 60/74/80-minut e standard disc (bl ank) into the reco rder, you can use this function to specify use of the disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode. If you want to use the disc 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”.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 Enter the menu and select “Opti on” -

“QuickMode”.

2 Tu rn the jog dial until “Q ui ck On”

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

If you will not use the recorder for a long time

Select “Quick Off” in st ep 2. You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not be in g used.

5-way control key (NENT)

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”

Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)

You can adjust the contrast of the display window.

Jog dial

NAVI/ MENU

5-way control key (NENT)

1 While the recorder is stopped, enter

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

2 Turn the jog dial to adju st the

contrast, and then press NENT to enter the selection.

Changing the operational direction of the display

When you turn the jog dial clockwise, the display scrolls downward. This is the factory setting. You can change the factory setting to scroll in the opposite direction.

Jog dial

5-way control key (NENT)

NAVI/ MENU

1 Enter the menu and select “Op t ion” -

“Jog Dial”.

2 Turn the jog dial until “Reverse”

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

To turn the setting to normal

Select “Default” in step 2.

Using the recorder with a compu te r

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 deta ils on the installation procedure, refer to the “Software Operat i on” section.

When using the supplied softwares

For detailed explanati ons, see the “Software Operat i on” section or online help.

• Transfer audio data between the computer and the recorder

The supplied Soni cStage software enables you to transfer audio da t a between the recorder and the compu t er. When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, tracks record ed with a microphone or from a CD player to the recorder can be migrated to your computer.

• Record directly from a CD to an MD

The supplied MD Simple Burner software enabl es y ou t o record a CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive directly to a disc in the recorder.

When using the disc in the recorder as a storage device

When using a disc i n Hi-MD mode, the recorder appears in the Windows Explorer as an external drive, allowing you to transfer non-audi o data such as text and image files. For details, refer to “Storing non-audio data to a di sc” (page 62).

Connecting the recorder to your computer

When you connect th e dedicated USB cable directly to the USB connecting 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 being supplied from the battery.

Notes

•When using Windows 2000 Professional

Be sure the dedicated USB cable is disconnected before turn ing on or restarting the computer. If the dedicated USB cable is connected at this time, but then disconnected afterwards, the computer may not rec ogni ze the recorder the next time you connec t the dedicated USB cable. When the comput er does not recognize the re corde r, disconne ct the dedicated USB cable , restart the comput er , and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable. The problem described here ma y be resolved by updating your Windows operating system so that it contains all the latest featur es.

•When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE

If you connect the recorder to the com pute r with the disc mode on the recorder set to “HiMD” (factory setting), and then insert a 60/74/ 80-minute standard disc, the op e rat ion 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 dedica te d US B cable, the message “Unsafe Rem o val of Device” appears in the computer display. This is not a problem. Merel y click “OK” to make the message disappear.

If you play audio files using the software, the sound is output from the computer speaker s during Hi-MD mode and from the headphone s/ earphones connected t o the reco rder durin g MD mode.

Computer

To the USB port

Dedicated USB cable

To the USB cable connecting jack

1 Insert a recordable disc into the

recorder.

2 Make connections as follows.

1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to

the recorder and to the computer.

2 Make sure the recorder is stopped

and HOLD is released.

3 Check the connections.

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

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

Be sure to remove the recorder or the disc as follows. If not, damage to the data may occur.

1 Make sure that “REC” is not

displayed in th e di splay 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 th e di splay.

3 Unplug the dedicated USB cable

from the computer or remove the disc from the recorder.

Notes

•If you use the recorder connected to the

computer, it is recommended that you connect the AC power adaptor or insert a fully char ge d rechargeable battery or new alkaline dry battery as a precaution against power failures, disconnection of the dedicated USB cabl e or other unforeseen occurrences. We do not assure the results should there be a misoperation, transfer failures, or destruc tion of audio data caused by unforeseen occur renc e s.

•If you disconnect the dedicated USB cable

from the recorder and want to reconnect it, make sure to wait at least 2 seconds 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 playing .

•The system may malfunction if your computer

changes to system suspend, sleep, or hibernation mode while connecting to the recorder. Make sure to d isable any changes to suspend, sleep, or hibernation mode.

•Make sure not to connect th e reco rd er an d the

computer through a USB hub.

•It is not possible to charge the rechargeable

battery in the recorder while using the bus power connection.

•We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all

computers that satisfy the system requirements.

Storing non-audio data to a disc

If you connect the r ec o r der to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD m o de inserte d , the disc is reco gniz ed as st or ag e me dia by the Windows Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio data su ch as text data or image data. For the storage space for each d is c , refer to the next page.

When you insert a di sc in Hi-MD mod e into the recorder and make connection with the computer, the recorder is recognized as an external device and can be viewed on the Windows Explorer. You can use the recorder in the same way as other devices.

Notes

•When the Soni cS tage 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 SonicStage software.

•Make sure not to delete the file management

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

The storage space for each disc (formatte d with the recorder/the SonicStage software)

Disc type Total size Disc management

60-minute standard disc

74-minute standard disc

80-minute standard disc

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)

This is space that is used for managi ng the file s on the disc.

space

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)

Additional information

Precautions

On safety

Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack.

On power sources

•Use house current, nickel metal hydride

rechargeable battery, or LR6 (size AA) battery.

•For use in your house: use the AC power

adaptor supplied with this r eco rd e r. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.

Polarity of the plug

•Connect the AC power adaptor to a n easily

accessible AC outl et . Sh ould you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

•The recorder is not disconnecte d from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the w all outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

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

long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, or rechargeable battery ). To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.

•Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is

being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat build-up in the recorder 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 m ay create a traffic hazard an d i s illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking, especial ly at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise e xtr eme caution or discontinue use in potenti ally ha zar dous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones/earphone s at high volume. Hearing experts advise against 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 moderate level. This wil l allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you.

On the remote co n trol

The supplied remote control is designed for use with this recorder only. The recorder cannot be operated with a remote control that was supplied with another device.

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 malfunctio n.

On installation

•If you use the recorder at a place subj ect to

static or electrical noise, the recording may not be properly done or the recorded data may be lost. If you perform a transfe r op era ti on at such a place, the track ’s transfer authorization may be lost.

•Never use the recorder where it will be

subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.

On charging

•Do not charge any other battery beside the

supplied one or the one designat ed for it (NH-7WMAA).

•Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor.

•Charge the recharg eab le battery at a

temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F).

•The recorder may become hot dur i ng the

charging procedure; this, however poses no danger.

•Because of the battery’s characteristics, the

capacity of the rechar g eable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. In this case, charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal battery life will be restored.

•If the capacity of the rechargeable battery

drops to half the normal amount, replace with the new one.

•If the recorder will be unused for a lo ng time,

remove the rechargeable battery and remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet.

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 only 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 wate r 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 the 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 or the remote control. Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or int erm ittent breaks in the sound.

On battery

Incorrect battery usage may le ad to leak ag e of battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:

•Install the + and – poles of the battery

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 compartme nt be f o r e ins erting 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 protect a recorded disc

To record-protect a disc, slide open the tab at the side of the disc. In this posit ion, 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.

On maintenance

Clean the terminals perio d ically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.

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 recorder , we recommen d that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.)

Specifications

Audio playing system

MiniDisc digital audio syste m

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 µW (This output is th e value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optic al pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Recording and playback time

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 monaural 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:

ATR AC3plus (Adaptive TRansfor m Acoustic Coding 3 plus)

MD:

ATRAC ATRAC3 — LP2/LP4

Modulation system

Hi-MD:

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

MD:

EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modula tion)

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB

Inputs

MIC: stereo mini-jack

(minimum input level 0.13 mV )

LINE IN (OPT)

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

Outputs

i2): stereo mini-jack (dedicated remote control

jack)

Maximum output (DC)

Headphones:

3 mW + 3 mW (16 Ω) (Eur ope a n models) 5 mW + 5 mW (16 Ω) (O the r models)

Power requirements

Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack:

120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan) 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Model for Australia) 220 V AC, 50 Hz (Models for China and Argentine) 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other models)

The recorder:

Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-7WMAA 1.2V 700 mAh (MIN) Ni-MH LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery AC power adaptor DC 3V

Operating temperature

+5°C (+4 1°F) to +35°C ( + 95°F)

Battery operation time

See “Battery life” (page 16)

Dimensions

Approx. 81.0 × 29.2 × 78.9 mm (w/h/d)

/4 × 113/16 × 31/8 in.) (excluding projecting

parts and controls)

Mass

Approx. 103 g (3.7 oz) (the recorder only) Approx. 122 g (4.4 oz) (including the rechargeable batt ery )

The LINE I N (O PT) jack is u sed to connect

either a digital (optical) ca bl e or a line (analog) cable.

Measured in accordance with JEITA.

US and foreign patents licensed fro m Dolby Laboratories.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Optical Cable

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

Line Cable

RK-G129, RK-G136

Stereo Microphones

ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957

MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones* SRS-series Active Speakers Recordable MDs MDW-series Recordable Hi-MD disc

HMD1G

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Pleas e as k the d ealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.

∗ When usin g op ti ona l he adphones, use only

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

Troubleshooting and explanations

Troubleshooting

If a problem occu rs during recorder operation, fo llow th e steps described below before consulting the n ear est Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take notes.

1 Check to see if the problem is listed in, “ Trou bleshooting” (page 68).

Check “Messages” (page76) for the problem as well.

2 If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

While charging

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The rechargeable battery does not start charging . The rechargeable batt ery cannot be fully charged.

The rechargeable battery has become drained even when the recorder was not used for a while.

Even when fully charged, the life of the battery is only about half what it normally is.

The recorder becomes hot during the charging procedure.

• The rechargeabl e battery has been inserted incorrectly o r the AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly. , Insert the rechargeable battery correctly or connect the AC

power adaptor correctly.

• Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. , Charge and discharge the battery several times. Th e normal

battery life will be restored .

• The rechargeable battery is drained (nothing appears in the display window). , Charge the recharg ea b le battery. It takes one minute af ter

pressing x • CANCEL/CHG for an indication to appear and charging to s tart. If charging does n ot start even after a minute, disconnect the AC power adap tor from the recorder, connec t it again and press x • CANCEL/CHG.

• The surrounding tempe rat ure is too high or too low (“CHARGE 5°C–35°C 41F– 95F” appears in the display). , Charge the ba tter y at a te mper at ure of + 5°C (+41°F) to +35°C

(+95°F).

• The quick mode was set to “Qui ck On”. , If you set the quick mode to “Quic k O n” , the power stays on

inside recorder even when there is n o ope ration, causing the rechargeable batt ery life to shorten (page 58). If the rechargeable batter y is not fully charged, the battery may become drained after a while. If this happens, charge the rechargeable batt ery again (page 14).

• The useful life of the recha rgeabl e ba ttery may be ending. , Replace the rechargeable battery with the new one .

• This is normal and poses no danger.

While recording

Symptom Cause/Remedy

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

Even though the free space appear s as “2.0MB”, the remain ing time for recording appears as “–0:00:00” and the recordi ng cannot be done.

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

The first few seconds of a track cannot be recorded.

Recording cannot be done correctly.

• Recording is not possi ble when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc even when the battery lev el indication shows enou g h 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. , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully

charged rechargeable batt ery or a new alkaline dry battery.

• This is the system limitation. “2.0MB” is the capacity of a 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 35).

• 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.

• Audio sources may not be securely connected. , Disconnect the audio sour ces once and connect them aga in

(pages 18 and 31 ).

• There is no digita l sig nal from the portable CD player. , When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the

AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP) on the CD player (page 21).

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

• Recording level is too sm all to record (when adjusting the recording level manually). , Pause the recor d er and adjust the recording level (page 32).

• The record er is connected to the computer. , Disconnect the recorder from the computer when recording.

• The power sources was disconnected or a power outage occurred during recording. , The recording result is not recorded on the disc. M ake

recording again.

• The premastered disc is inserted. , Replace to the recordable disc .

• Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is 48 seconds or less (“DISC FULL” appears). , Replace the dis c.

Symptom Cause/Remedy

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 reco rding cannot be done.

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

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

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

• 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 limitatio n (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.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitatio n (in MD mode only). Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds (in SP stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or monaural), or 8 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode). When recording is stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds even if the actual recording is shorter. Likewise, when recording is restarted after the stop, the recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds before the next recording. (This is to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever a new recording is started). Therefore, the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopp ed by a maximum of 6 seconds, 12 seconds, or 24 seconds.

• This is due to the Min iDisc system limitation. Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragm e nt at ion and scattering of data. Although those scatt ered data can be read, ea ch fragment is counted as a track. In this ca se, the number of tracks may rea ch 254 (on a standard disc) or 2,047 (on a disc used in Hi-MD mode) and further recording is not possi bl e. , To continue recording, erase unnec essary tracks.

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 l ow.

Volume cannot be turned up.

No sound comes through the headphones/ earphones.

The disc cannot be played on another component.

The recorder ski ps 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 bac k to the normal play

(page 41).

• Playback mode is changed. , Enter the Main play mode or Sub play mode to change back to the

normal play (pag e 41).

• Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.

, Press the 5-way control key (NENT) on the recorder or press

NX on the remote control for 2 seconds or more to start playing.

• The recorder i s pla ce d w here it receives continuous vibratio n. , Put the recorder on a stable place.

• A very short track may cau s e sound to skip. , Try not to create a short track.

• Strong magnet ism from a television or such device is interfering with operation. , Move the recorder away from the sou r ce of strong magnetism.

• The track was recorded in anal og mod e (i n di gita l mode , t he rec ord ing level is au tomat ical ly se t to the same le v e l a s th at o f th e so und so urce) . Or you used a connectin g cord with an attenuator. , Use a correct connecting cord wit hout an attenuator.

• The recording level was low. , Adjust the recording level manua l ly while recording (page 32).

• AVLS is on. , Release AVLS settings (page 56).

• The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected. , Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to the remote

control. Plug in the plug of the rem ot e c ont rol firmly to i.

• The plug is dirty. , Clean the plug.

• The component does not support Hi-MD. , Discs used in Hi-MD

that 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. Th e f ragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching bec a use the tracks are played in higher spe ed than normal playback.

mode can be played only on components

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 deck or amplifier.

• There is no R-chan nel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is connected with a monaural cord. , Make sure to use a stereo co nn ecting cord. If, however, the

connected equipm ent is monaural, there w il l be no R-channel sound output even with a stereo connec ti ng cord.

While editing

Symptom Cause/Remedy

“NotENOUGH POWER TO 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.

Tracks cannot be combined.

• Editing is not possible when using a 1GB Hi-MD dis c even when t he

battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the recorder is stopped or playing. This is because of a mechanism that disables editing whe n t he r emaining battery power is estimated b y the recorder t o be i nsu f f icie nt du e to the high po we r co nsump tio n re quir ed for 1GB Hi-MD disc editing. , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully

charged rechargeable batt ery or a new alkaline dry battery.

• The power sources have been disconnec ted during recording or

editing, or the battery have been exh austed. , Set the po w er sources again, or replace the exhausted battery with

new ones.

• The power source has been discon nected or a power outage has

occurred during ed it in g. , The editing d o ne to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the

editing operation again.

• Non-audio data ca nnot be erased with the Er ase function.

, Confirm the contents by conne c ti ng the recorder to your

computer. If it is okay to delete the contents, then perform the Format function (page 55).

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the tracks are

scattered and the length of each track is short*, you may not be able to combine the tracks.

* Combining tracks of the following lengths may not be possible.

Hi-MD mode

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

MD mode

SP stereo: 12 seconds or less LP2 stereo/Monaural: 24 seconds or le ss LP4 stereo: 48 seconds or less

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Tracks cannot be combined.

The disc cannot edit on other component.

• You cannot combine tracks re corded in different recording m odes, e.g., a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in monaural; nor can you combine a tr ack recorded with digital connectio n and a track recorded with anal og c onnection.

• The component does not support MDL P or Hi -MD . , Edit on other component tha t sup port MDLP or Hi-MD.

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 dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected. , Connect th e dedicated USB cable firmly to the recorder 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 seco nds, and

then reconnect it. If the re corder is still not recognized, disconnect 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.

Symptom Cause/Remedy

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

You c an not tra nsfe r 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).

This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the recorder and the computer.

• 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 record ing 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 63.

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

Others

Symptom Cause/Remedy

Some menu items cannot be displayed.

The recorder does not work or works poorly.

• “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”. , Set the “Menu Mo de” to “Ad v anc ed ” to di sp lay al l t he m enu i tem s.

• The rechargeable battery is not charged. , Charge the rech argeable battery.

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

• No disc is inserted. , Insert a recorded disc.

• The HOLD functi on is t urne d on (“HOLD” appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder). , On the recorder, disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the

opposite direction of the arrow

• The lid is not firmly clos ed. , Close the lid until it clicks. The n sli de O P EN to open the lid.

• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. , Take the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several

hours until the moisture evaporates.

(pages 12, 15).

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The recorder does not work or works poorly.

The display window is not normal.

When using with the AC power adaptor, the display window of the recorder will remain faintly lit for some time even after the recorder is stopped.

The operation mode of the blank 60/74/ 80-minute standard disc differs from the mode following formatting or the mode select ed in the SonicStage software.

• The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected. , Connect the AC power adaptor firmly to the DC IN 3V jack on the

recorder.

• The rechargeable batt ery or dry battery is weak (“LOW BATTERY” flashes or nothing appears). , Charge the re ch ar gea bl e ba tter y, replace the dry batte ry w it h a ne w

one, or use the sup plied AC power adaptor.

• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data. , Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. 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 lightn ing, etc. , Restart the operat ion as follows.

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

• The recorder was disconnec te d from th e power sourc e. , Let the recorder sit for a while, or di sconnect the power source,

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

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The recorder turns off 3 minutes after the recorder has stopped in order to allow the charging time to be calculated.

• When using a blank 60/74/80-minute st andard 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.

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

CANNOT OPERATE

CANNOT RECORD OR PLAY

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

CHARGE

5°C–35°C 41F–95F

Charging • The rechargeable battery is being charged. DATA SAVE • The recorder is writing information to the system file, such as the recorded

• AVL S is set to “ AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher. , Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 56).

• The recorder is acces s ing disc informati on .

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

minutes).

• You selected, “ : Set”, “ : Release”, “Move”, or “Erase” while recording.

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

• You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks 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 characters the recorder cannot edit. , Editing titles cannot be done if t he title includes characters t hat cannot

be input on the recorder.

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

• There is no au dio data that can be playe d on the recorder.

• The audio data or disc manage m ent file has been damaged . , Erase the whole disc (page 52) or perform the Format function

(page 55).

• You selected “RECVolume” while the recorder is not in recording-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

• You tried to charge the rechargeable battery at a place with a temperature outside the specif ied range for the recorder. , Charge the battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41 ° F) to +35°C

(+95°F).

data or editing information. , Wait until the message disappears from the display.

Message Meaning/Remedy

DC IN TOO HIGH

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

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

EJECT DISC OK• The recorder has f ini shed c ommuni catin g wit h the co mputer and it is sa fe to

End • The recorder reach ed to the end of the disc w h i le playing or pressi ng >. ERROR • There is an internal ma lfunction in the system.

ERROR XX • There is an intern al malfuncti o n 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.

IN MENU • You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on the

LOW BATTERY

MEMORY OVER

NAVI • You pressed a key on the remote contr ol while selecting the Main pl ay

NO BATTERY • Recharging was attempted with a non-rechargeable battery inserted.

NO BOOKMARK TRACK

• Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used ). , Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery

cord.

48 seconds or less. , Replace the disc.

recorder using Simple mode. (Ref er to “Software Oper ation” section. )

eject the disc from the rec order or disconnect the dedi cated USB cable.

, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 75.

, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 75. If the message

appears again, please con s ul t you r nea rest 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 di sc use d in Hi-MD mode)

or 99 groups (on a standard disc) on a disc. Keep the group num be r within 255 or 99.

, Slide HOLD against th e ar row to unlock the recorder (page 15).

recorder.

• A battery is weak. , Charge the rechargeable ba tt ery or replace the dry batte ry (page 1 4).

• You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration. , Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.

mode on the recorder.

, Insert a recharg eable battery and st ar t th e charging proces s ag ain.

• Yo u sel ec te d bookmark play without setting bookmarks. , Set bookmarks (page 40).

Message Meaning/Remedy

NO DIGITAL COPY

NO DISC • You tried to play or re cord with no disc in the recorder.

NO DISC MEMORY

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

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

PC – –MD • The recorder is connected to the computer.

• You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Seria l Co py Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connecte d source which was itself recorded using digital connection.

, Use analog connec ti on i nste ad (page 31).

, Insert a disc.

• You tried to erase a setting in the Disc Memory on a disc that contains no settings in the Disc Memory (page 57).

, Insert a disc with group settings.

• You selected “ : Erase” with a disc without group setting. , Yo u ca nnot erase groups with a disc with no groups.

• The recorder coul d not de te ct digital input signals. , Make sure that the source is connec ted firml y (pa ge 18).

artist name information.

• You tried to select “by Ar tist” in the Search function w ith a disc that has no artist name information.

• You selected “ : Move” or “ : Erase”, or you tried to label a group while the recorder is stop pe d or w hi le 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 contents of a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery power for editing (page 72). , Connect the A C power adaptor to th e recorder or insert a fully charged

rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.

• Y ou tried to record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc with insufficient battery power for recording (page 69). , Connect the A C power adaptor to th e recorder or insert a fully charged

rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery.

album name information.

• You 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 label a track without first selecting a track. , Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track firs t.

• You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for “playback”). , Insert a recordable disc.

Message Meaning/Remedy

PROTECTED DISC

PUSH STOP BUTTON

READ ERROR

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 track, 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

• You tried to record or edit on a disc wi th the tab in th e record-protect position. , Slide the tab back (page 65).

• Y ou tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the recorder was storing disc information with th e de dicated USB cable connec t ing the recorder to a computer. , Operation must be done only after pre ssin g x and “SYSTEM FILE

WRITING” has disappeared from the display.

• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.

, Reinsert the disc.

, Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again.

• The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scra t che d, or is not a standard disc. , Try recording again with another disc.

• The recorder is storing info rm ation (track start and end position) fr om the memory to the disk. , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to

physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.

• Heat has buil t up in the recor d er. , Let the recorder coo l down.

disc.

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

• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.

, Insert another disc. , If it is no problem to erase th e entire disc, do so (page 52).

more than 254 tracks on a disc in MD mode. , Erase unnecessary tracks (page 51).

• You tried to combine or div ide tracks that were transferred from the computer. , You cannot combine or divide transferred tracks.

• You tried to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot combine or di v ide tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode with t he

MD Simple Burner software.

• You tried to record in the mi ddle of a protected track t hat has been transferred from the computer.

• You tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot record new material in the middle of a protected track or a

track that was r ecorded in Hi-MD mode w ith the MD Simple Burner software.

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 flyer “Wha t you c an do with the Hi-MD

About AT RAC3plus

ATR AC3plus is an enha nc ed 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 xim u m recordable level for a MiniDisc)).

Walkman”.

About “Syste m Fi le”

The system fil e i s s p ace on the disc that is u sed to store informat i on o ther 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 the display when the recorder is rewriting the syst e m file.) While the recorder is writing disc information , ma ke 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.

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 34

28 minutes 26 minutes 21 minutes

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 34

28 minutes 26 minutes 21 minutes

minutes

ATRAC3plus/256kbps 7 hours and

55 minutes

2 hours and 20 minutes

AT RAC3plus /64 kbps 34 hours 10 hours and

10 minutes

AT RAC3plus / 48 kb ps 45 hours 13 hours and

30 minutes

AT RAC3/132kbps 16 hours and

30 minutes

AT RAC3/105kbps 20 hours and

50 minutes

AT RAC3/66kbps 32 hours and

50 minutes

Approximate time

When transferring 5-minute tracks

4 hours and 50 minutes

6 hours and 10 minutes

9 hours and 50 minutes

74-minute standard disc

2 hours and 10 minutes

9 hours and 25 minutes

1)2)

74-minute standard disc

2 hours and 10 minutes

9 hours and 25 minutes

12 hours and 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

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

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

60-minute standard disc

recorder

SP ATRAC/292kbps 80 minutes 74 minutes 60 m inutes LP2 ATRAC3/

132kbps

LP4 ATRAC3/66kbps 5 hours and 20

MONO

Monaural 2 hours and 40

(monaural)

When transferring from the

2 hours and 40 minutes

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

ATR AC3/132kbps 2 hours and 40

minutes

ATR AC3/105kbps 2 hours and 40

minutes

ATR AC3/66kbps 5 hours and 20

minutes

Approximate time

When transferring 5-mi nut e tr a ck s

74-minute standard disc

2 hours and 28 minutes

4 hours and 56 minutes

60-minute standard disc

2 hours

4 hours

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 co pies 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

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.

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 “Record in g a disc righ t a w ay! ” (p age18) to record us ing di git al (optical) input, and “Recordin g fr om a TV or radio (Analog Recording)” ( page 31) to record using anal og (line) input.

Difference Digital (opti cal) 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 Optical cable (with an optical or an

optical-mini plug) (page 18)

Signal from

Digital Analog

the source

Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug) (page 31)

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

Track marks

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 80) or low-level segment (with a

Marked automatically

• after more than 2 seconds of no sound (page 80) 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

You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Combining tracks (Combine)”, page 54).

Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manual ly (Di gital REC level control) (“Adjusting the recording level manually”, page 32 ).

Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjuste d manually (“Adjusting the recording level manua lly”, page 32).

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.

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 th e music tracks to the computer.

MD Walkman

Audio CD

What you can do with SonicStage

SonicStage allows you to import audio data t o 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.

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 88)

Installing the software onto your computer (page 89)

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 91)

SonicStage

Importing audio data to your computer (page 95)

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

Transferring audio data from your computer (page 97)

Software Operation

Listening to an MD

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 wi ll 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 playback 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.

Installing the software onto your com puter

Before installing the software

• Make sure to close any virus-check so ft 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, SonicS tage or Net MD Simp le Burner is installed a lready, the

previous softwa re wi ll b e overwritten by the new version. The new 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.

— You 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.

continued

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 SonicStage and MD Si m ple Burner] may differ fro m 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 c ompleted.

Was the installation successful? If any trouble occurs during the install at ion, see “Troublesho o t in g ” (page 108).

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 92)

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 93)

You can launch MD Simple Burner to record using computer operations. Record an entir e 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.

Recordin g usin g MD Walkman operations (S imp l e mode )

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 the dedicate 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 computer to the Inte rnet in order to use th e C D D B.

3 Press and 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 sto p reco rding

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 loaded — [First Choice]: The first item is download e d

– [Multiple Matches].

– [Record 1st Track Only].

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

There are o th er ways to start u p MD Simple Burner as follows:

• Double-click th e MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-clic k a nd 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 recordi ng , cl i ck [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 94, click here.

MD icon

Recording mode drop dow n m enu

Disc name (MD)

Remaining recording time of the inserte d MD

The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD

Track information (CD)

Artist name

To deselect all tracks, click here.

To select all tracks, click here.

Check boxes

Check the box of the trac ks that you want to record

[CONFIG]

Click here to do the following:

-Set the CD-ROM drive

-View version informat ion fo r MD Simple Burner

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 confi rm the tr acks on au dio CD to be recorded

-Confirm CD infor mation registered in the CDDB

[REC/ STOP]

[CLOSE]

To close the display as shown on page 93, click here.

Disc name (MD)

[New Group]

Recording mode drop down menu

Remaining time of the inserted MD

Track information (MD)

You can change the track name and track number

[Erase]

[All Erase]

Using SonicStage

Importing audio data

This section explain s how to record and store au di o data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer’s hard disk. 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.

You can also start SonicStage with double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.

– [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 th e 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 he check. To check all boxes, click To uncheck all boxes, click .

5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording.

When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, “CD Recording Format [My library]” 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 sto p reco rding

Click .

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.

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.

After making the connections, “Hi-MD” or “Net MD” is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen. 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 and click [Transfer] on the right side of the

screen.

The screen is switched to the Transf er (H i-MD or Net MD ) 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 (LPCM/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 stop trans 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.

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 comput er.

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 and click [Transfer] on the right side of the

screen.

The screen i s switched to the Transf er (Net MD) screen.

3 In the Net MD list on the right side o f 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.

To stop trans 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.

“Hi-MD” is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen.

2 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 tr ack, 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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Sony MZ-NH700 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Recorder Operation

Software Operation

About available functions and supplied manuals

Learning more about Hi-MD

Using the recorder

Using the recorder while it is connected to a computer

Looking at controls

Getting started

Recording a disc right away!

Playing a disc right away!

Using menus

How to use the menu items

List of menus

Various ways of recording

Before recording

Viewing various information

Recording from a microphone

To select microphone sensitivity

To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode

Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)

Selecting the recording mode

Adjusting the recording level manually

Adding track marks while recording

Adding track marks manually

Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark)

Using the group function when recording

To create a new group automatically when recording

Recording tracks to an existing group

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

Various ways of playback

Viewing various information

Selecting the play mode

Playing tracks in Main play mode

Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat Play

Searching for a track (Search)

Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)

Editing recorded tracks

Before editing

Adding titles (Title)

Labeling

Re-labeling

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

Releasing a group setting (Group Release)

Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)

Changing the order of a track on a disc

Moving a track in a disc with group setting

Changing the order of a group on a disc

Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)

To erase a track

To erase a group

To erase the whole disc

Dividing a track (Divide)

Dividing a track directly

Combining tracks (Combine)

Formatting the disc (Format)

Other operations

Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)

Turning off the beep sound

Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory)

Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)

Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)

Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)

Changing the operational direction of the display

Using the recorder with a compu te r

What you can do through connection with a computer

Connecting the recorder to your computer

Storing non-audio data to a disc

Additional information

Precautions

Specifications

Troubleshooting and explanations

Troubleshooting

While charging

While recording