3-266-466-13(1)Portable MiniDisc RecorderOperating InstructionsRecorder Operation _____________________________Software Operation ____________________
10Checking the supplied accessoriesSmall clamp filters for the AC power adaptor (2)Attach the clamp filters when using the optional AC power adaptor (
100Using SonicStage HelpSonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information
1011 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame.2 Click [About This Help File].The explanation will appear in the right-side frame.3 Read the text
102Referring to SonicStage HelpClick [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each operation. Click on any items for
103We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement.Backing up audio dataTo SonicStage
104Other informationUninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple BurnerTo uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.1 Click [Start]–[Con
105On copyright protectionThe OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypt
106TroubleshootingPlease refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner.1 Check the symptoms in this
107The software cannot be installed onto your computerProblem Cause/RemedyThe installation was not successful.You are using an OS that does not suppor
108Using a MD Walkman connected to the computerProblem Cause/RemedyYour computer does not recognize the MD Walkman.The MD Walkman is not firmly connec
109IndexNumerics6-Band Equalizer 38AAccessoriesoptional 64supplied 10ATRAC3plus 78AVLS 52BBatterybattery life 14BEEP 53Bookmarkadd 36play 36CCD drive
11Recorder OperationLooking at controlsThe recorderA x (stop) • CANCEL buttonB OPEN switchC Display windowD T MARK/REC (+N) buttonE •NAVI/ MENU button
110RRecordingadding track marks 29analog 26digital 15from microphone 26level 28mode (Hi-MD/MDLP) 27Recording mode 90Recording mode (Bit rate) 94, 98Re
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12K USB cable connecting jackL LINE IN (OPT) jackM Battery compartment (at the bottom)N HOLD switchSlide the switch in the direction of the arrow to
13Getting started1Insert an alkaline dry battery.2Make connections and unlock the controls.1Connect the headphones/earphones to i.2Slide HOLD to the
14Hi-MD mode (When using a 60/74/80-minute standard disc)(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)MD mode(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA)• Stop the recorder before repla
15Recording a disc right away!This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player,
162Insert 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.3Confirm the
174Record a disc.1Select and pause the sound source to be recorded.2Make sure that disc indication has stopped rotating in the display window on the r
18If the recording does not start• Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12, 13).• Make sure the disc is not record-protected (pages 16, 62).• P
19Playing a disc right away!1Insert a recorded disc.1Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid do
2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news
20If the play does not startMake sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12, 13).The playback sound may skip if:• the recorder receives stronger contin
21Using menusHow to use the menu itemsThe recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc.To set the menu items, d
22List of menusThe following table shows the menu items that you can select. Menu items can be set with the recorder only.Items listed under “Menu 1”
23Sound Normal Customizes the equalizer mode settings. page 38Sound EQUseful* Search* Searches for tracks by track name, group name, artist name, or a
24Various ways of recordingBefore recordingSelecting the operation modeThis recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operatio
25Viewing various informationYou can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop.1 Enter the menu and select “Display”.
26While recording A/B/C• 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”.
27Selecting the recording modeSelect each recording mode according to the recording time that you want.Discs recorded in Hi-MD or MD (MDLP) mode can b
28Adjusting the recording level manuallyThe recording level is adjusted automatically while recording. If necessary, you can set the recording level m
29Adding track marks while recordingYou can add track marks (track number) while recording to divide the material into separate parts, that allow you
3Notice for usersOn the supplied software• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or rent
30Using the group function when recordingWhat is the group function?The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The
31You can add a track to an existing group.Adding a new track at the end of the selected group1 While the recorder is stopped and the group to which y
32• The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro-recording.• Do not switch the “SYNC REC” setting while recording. Recording
33Various ways of playbackViewing various informationYou can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback.1 While playing, enter the menu and
34Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indicatio
35Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play)1 Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 34).2 When selectin
36Listening 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 tracks of a se
37By specifying Sub play modes, you can listen to tracks selected in Main play mode in various ways.For example, by selecting “Group” in Main play mod
38Searching for a track (Search)You can easily search for a track by track name, group name, artist name, or album name. Artist names and album names
392 Turn the jog dial repeatedly to select the sound mode and then press NENT to enter the selection.Each time you turn the jog dial, A changes as fol
4Table of contentsAbout available functions and supplied manuals ...8Recorder
40Editing recorded tracksBefore editingYou can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and discs.• When you edit the con
41About the character paletteDuring operations on the recorder, characters can be selected from the character palette in the display.The character pal
422 Select one of the following, and then press the jog dial.The cursor flashes in the letter input area to the character palette.3 Press the 5-way co
435 Repeat step 4, and then enter all characters of the label name.6 Press NENT for 2 seconds or more.When the recording is stopped or the recording m
44• When the total number of characters 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
453 Enter the menu and select “Edit” - “ : Release”.“Group Release?” and “PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear alternately in the display.4 Press NENT to
46You can move a track from one group out of the group or to another group. You can also move a track that does not belong to a group to an existing g
47Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)You can erase unnecessary tracks or all tracks on a disc.When erasing tracks that have been transferred fr
483 Enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Erase” - “ : Erase”.“Group Erase OK?” and “PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear in the display.If the selected gro
49Dividing 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 wi
5Editing recorded tracks ...40Before editing ...
501 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press X to pause.2 Find the track mark by pressing the 5-way control key towards .
511 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Format”.2 Turn the jog dial until “YES” appears in the display, and then press
52Other operationsChanging the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)You can specify the display of all items in the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic ite
53Turning off the beep soundYou can turn off/on the beep sound.1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Beep”.2 Turn the jog dial until “Beep Off” appe
54• Settings for up to 64 discs can be stored. Any settings stored afterwards will replace the settings with the lowest frequency of use among the 64.
55Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)When you insert a 60/74/80-minute standard disc (blank) into the recorder, you can use this function to specify u
56Changing the operational direction of the displayWhen you turn the jog dial clockwise, the display scrolls downward. This is the factory setting. Yo
57Using the recorder with a computerWhat you can do through connection with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install t
581 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 M
59Storing non-audio data to a discIf you connect the recorder to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage medi
6Software OperationWhat you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage ...84Installing ...
60The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software)Disc type Total size Disc management space1)2)1)This is space t
61Additional informationPrecautionsOn safetyDo not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack (The AC power adaptor is an optional accessory).On pow
62On batteryIncorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precaut
63SpecificationsAudio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWavelength: λ = 790 nmEmission duration: contin
64Optional accessoriesAC power adaptorAC-ES3010K (Singapore, Australia and New Zealand models)AC-E30HG (other models)Optical CablePOC-151HG, POC-152HG
65Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubleshootingIf a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the
66Recording cannot be done correctly.• Audio sources may not be securely connected., Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 1
67The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes).• This is due to the Min
68While playingSymptom Cause/RemedyA disc is not played normally.• Repeat play is selected., Enter the Sub play mode to change back to the normal play
69There is no R-channel sound output when playing a track recorded from a cassette deck or through an amplifier, or when listening to sound from a cas
70Tracks cannot be combined.• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the tracks are scattered and the length of each track is short*, yo
71While using group functionSymptom Cause/RemedyThe group function does not operate.• While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to
72You cannot transfer tracks that will fill up the remaining recording time on the disc.• The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds
73The recorder does not work or works poorly.• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data., Reinsert the disc. Rerecord
74MessagesIf the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.Message Meaning/RemedyAVLS NO VOLUME OPERATION• AVLS is set to
75DISC FULL • Recording may not be done if the remaining recordable time on the disc is 48 seconds or less., Replace the disc.D-L READY • MD Simple Bu
76NO GROUP • You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups., Insert a disc with group settings.• You selected “ : Erase” with a
77READ ERROR • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly., Reinsert the disc.REC ERROR • Recording was not correctly done., Place the re
78ExplanationsAbout Hi-MD“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format.Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording form
79List of the recording time for each discWhen using a disc in Hi-MD modeWhen recording on the recorderRecording time1)1)Approximate timeRecording mod
8About available functions and supplied manualsThis section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been s
80When using a disc in MD modeWhen recording on the recorder Recording time1)1)Approximate timeRecording mode on the recorderCodec/Bit rate80-minute s
81Note on digital recordingThis recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made from pre
82Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputsThe input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect t
84What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStageMD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer
85Software OperationBasic operational flow using an MD WalkmanProviding the required system environment (page 86)Installing the software onto your com
86InstallingProviding the required system environmentThe following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner soft
87Installing the software onto your computerBefore installing the software• Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually dema
883 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions.Read the instructions carefully.Depending on your regio
89Using MD Simple BurnerBefore using MD Simple BurnerMD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your compu
9Software Operation (pages 84 to 108)This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software.
90Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer.Fo
91Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] – [All Programs]* – [MD Simple Burner] – [MD Simple Burner]
92The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD[Erase]Disc name (MD)Track information (CD) Album TitleRecording mode drop down menu[REC/ST
93Using SonicStageImporting audio dataThis section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the har
944 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to record. If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check.To check
95Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD WalkmanAudio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an i
964 If necessary, change the transfer mode.As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the same
97Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computerAudio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be
98To stop transferringClick .Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer.Trac
99To stop importingClick .Note• You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have been recorded on a
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