SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... in the illustration above. Depending on your computer and start up automatically and the installation window appears. If SonicStage Premium, SonicStage Simple Burner or Net MD Simple Burner is completed. Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any trouble occurs during the installation...
... in the illustration above. Depending on your computer and start up automatically and the installation window appears. If SonicStage Premium, SonicStage Simple Burner or Net MD Simple Burner is completed. Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any trouble occurs during the installation...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... you to the appropriate explanations. Using SonicStage Help SonicStage Help provides further details on how to search easily for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system environment when using...
... you to the appropriate explanations. Using SonicStage Help SonicStage Help provides further details on how to search easily for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system environment when using...
Operating Instructions
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... logo, and the "Powered by the warranty. • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", Hi-MD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are registered trademarks of International Business...
... logo, and the "Powered by the warranty. • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", Hi-MD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are registered trademarks of International Business...
Operating Instructions
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... Installing 108 Providing the required system environment 108 Installing the software onto your computer 109 Using MD Simple Burner 111 Before using MD Simple Burner 111 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 112 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 113 Using SonicStage 115 ...Importing audio data 115 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ..........117 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ..119 Using SonicStage Help 122 Referring to SonicStage Help 124 Other information 126...
... Installing 108 Providing the required system environment 108 Installing the software onto your computer 109 Using MD Simple Burner 111 Before using MD Simple Burner 111 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 112 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 113 Using SonicStage 115 ...Importing audio data 115 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ..........117 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ..119 Using SonicStage Help 122 Referring to SonicStage Help 124 Other information 126...
Operating Instructions
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... Learning more explanation Refer to each use of the recorder functions. Recorder Operation (pages 12 to do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it . The "What you can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy ... section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been supplied with it differs with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. Using the recorder You can do when a message appears in the display. , When you made. Please refer to the manual that ...
... Learning more explanation Refer to each use of the recorder functions. Recorder Operation (pages 12 to do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it . The "What you can enjoy recording from a CD player or a microphone, then enjoy ... section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been supplied with it differs with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. Using the recorder You can do when a message appears in the display. , When you made. Please refer to the manual that ...
Operating Instructions
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... well. 11 Please refer to 130) This section explains the installation and basic operations of your Hi-MD/Net MD. For this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage. You can view on the "Software ... online help that appear in this section may not be applicable to the recorder. For details on the use of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software. Online help if you to record audio data to your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective...
... well. 11 Please refer to 130) This section explains the installation and basic operations of your Hi-MD/Net MD. For this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. The supplied MD Simple Burner software allows you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage. You can view on the "Software ... online help that appear in this section may not be applicable to the recorder. For details on the use of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software. Online help if you to record audio data to your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective...
Operating Instructions
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...) (1) Earphones (except USA model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-10WM Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Dry battery case (1) Battery carrying case (1) Optical cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Carrying pouch (except USA model) (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Note When using this unit, remember to follow...
...) (1) Earphones (except USA model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-10WM Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Dry battery case (1) Battery carrying case (1) Optical cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Carrying pouch (except USA model) (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Note When using this unit, remember to follow...
Operating Instructions
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... play, etc.) or Repeat play , etc.). F Disc indication Shows that the disc is in MD mode. B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication 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 during recording or file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry...
... play, etc.) or Repeat play , etc.). F Disc indication Shows that the disc is in MD mode. B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication 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 during recording or file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry...
Operating Instructions
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... wall outlet, use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. • Stop the recorder before replacing the battery. • When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be smaller than the indication depending on the recorder, and then press x • CANCEL/ CHG while the recorder is...
... wall outlet, use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery. • Stop the recorder before replacing the battery. • When using a 1GB Hi-MD disc, the continuous recording time may be smaller than the indication depending on the recorder, and then press x • CANCEL/ CHG while the recorder is...
Operating Instructions
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... Industries Association) standard. 2) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) When recording continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 SP Stereo... 5 9 14 (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Hi-SP Hi-LP 8.5 10 16 19 24.5 29 8.5 11 14.5 19 23 30 When playing continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 SP Stereo 9 18 27 (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) LP2...
... Industries Association) standard. 2) When using a 100% fully charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (size AA) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan) When recording continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 SP Stereo... 5 9 14 (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) Hi-SP Hi-LP 8.5 10 16 19 24.5 29 8.5 11 14.5 19 23 30 When playing continuously in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc Batteries NH-10WM LR6 NH-10WM + LR6 SP Stereo 9 18 27 (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA) LP2...
Operating Instructions
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... miniplug To DC IN 3V To LINE IN (OPT) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page 87). To a wall outlet To a digital (optical) out jack CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. Make sure to use the optical cable. 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) 1 Connect...
... miniplug To DC IN 3V To LINE IN (OPT) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page 87). To a wall outlet To a digital (optical) out jack CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. Make sure to use the optical cable. 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) 1 Connect...
Operating Instructions
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...; When using a standard disc (60/74/80 minutes), the operation mode can be set to "Hi-MD". "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and "MD" lights up when the operation mode is inserted. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing... front, and press the lid down to use the disc on the display window of the recorder. Hi-MD MD 1) Refer to check the record-protect tab is factory set as follows. Make sure to "Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)" (page 78) for "Disc...
...; When using a standard disc (60/74/80 minutes), the operation mode can be set to "Hi-MD". "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode is Hi-MD and "MD" lights up when the operation mode is inserted. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a disc with the label side facing... front, and press the lid down to use the disc on the display window of the recorder. Hi-MD MD 1) Refer to check the record-protect tab is factory set as follows. Make sure to "Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)" (page 78) for "Disc...
Operating Instructions
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... whenever recording is the case, connect the AC power adaptor to the disc, or data on the recorder). If you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use it will not be ...FILE WRITING" flashes while data of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by turning the volume control on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NotENOUGH POWER TO REC" may not be insufficient due to start recording on the remote control (pressing the 5-way control key towards VOL +...
... whenever recording is the case, connect the AC power adaptor to the disc, or data on the recorder). If you record on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use it will not be ...FILE WRITING" flashes while data of a mechanism that disables recording when the remaining battery power is estimated by turning the volume control on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NotENOUGH POWER TO REC" may not be insufficient due to start recording on the remote control (pressing the 5-way control key towards VOL +...
Operating Instructions
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... on the remote control Stop Press x. Find the beginning of the desired track. Slide the jog lever towards . or >. or >. When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, sound may skip if: • the recorder is stopped, press the jog lever (NX/ENT) for 2 seconds or more . or >. Press the jog lever...
... on the remote control Stop Press x. Find the beginning of the desired track. Slide the jog lever towards . or >. or >. When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, sound may skip if: • the recorder is stopped, press the jog lever (NX/ENT) for 2 seconds or more . or >. Press the jog lever...
Operating Instructions
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... at the time of purchase (in Menu 1. Menu items with an asterisk (*) are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Hi-MD mode only). Assigns recorded tracks or groups to "Simple". Note Different indication may be set with either the recorder or the remote control. For details...
... at the time of purchase (in Menu 1. Menu items with an asterisk (*) are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Hi-MD mode only). Assigns recorded tracks or groups to "Simple". Note Different indication may be set with either the recorder or the remote control. For details...
Operating Instructions
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page 63 Releases group settings. page 43 Selects the type of tracks or groups. page 77 Selects MD mode or Hi-MD mode when a blank page 78 disc is inserted. page 64 Changes the order of play, such as the recorder page 34, status, etc. page 69 ...Formats the disc and restores it page 73 was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). page 76 Sets the recorder to the condition it to start playback quickly. Assigns recorded tracks or groups to protect page 74 your...
page 63 Releases group settings. page 43 Selects the type of tracks or groups. page 77 Selects MD mode or Hi-MD mode when a blank page 78 disc is inserted. page 64 Changes the order of play, such as the recorder page 34, status, etc. page 69 ...Formats the disc and restores it page 73 was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only). page 76 Sets the recorder to the condition it to start playback quickly. Assigns recorded tracks or groups to protect page 74 your...
Operating Instructions
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... the recorder to suit the source page 35 sound. Adjusts the contrast of the display window on or off. Site page page 54 Searches for MD mode). Varies the playback speed without changing the page 56 pitch (Speed Control). Manually adjusts the recording level. Sets the recorder to protect page 74...* Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog Dial* Function Customizes the surround or equalizer mode settings. page 37 LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for tracks by track name, group name, page 52 artist name, or album name.
... the recorder to suit the source page 35 sound. Adjusts the contrast of the display window on or off. Site page page 54 Searches for MD mode). Varies the playback speed without changing the page 56 pitch (Speed Control). Manually adjusts the recording level. Sets the recorder to protect page 74...* Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog Dial* Function Customizes the surround or equalizer mode settings. page 37 LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for tracks by track name, group name, page 52 artist name, or album name.
Operating Instructions
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...connect the AC power adaptor to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before you insert a disc, check the operation mode on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NotENOUGH POWER TO REC" may be recorded to the disc, or data on another component that disables recording when the remaining ...battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use of recording Before recording Selecting the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" flashes while data of the recording (the track's start recording when the disc indication is being recorded. 32...
...connect the AC power adaptor to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before you insert a disc, check the operation mode on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NotENOUGH POWER TO REC" may be recorded to the disc, or data on another component that disables recording when the remaining ...battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use of recording Before recording Selecting the operation mode This recorder has two operation modes, "Hi-MD mode" and "MD mode". "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" flashes while data of the recording (the track's start recording when the disc indication is being recorded. 32...
Operating Instructions
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...playing position or track name while playing, see "Viewing various information" (page 43). 33 Notes • When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free space will show as follows. While recording A/B A Track number Track number Track number B Elapsed time Remaining time for recording...in the disc Elapsed time • Remaining time for recording and remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining time for recording. • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)1) • Group name and track name (MD)1) 1) The disc name appears when the currently selected track is not in a group. ...
...playing position or track name while playing, see "Viewing various information" (page 43). 33 Notes • When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free space will show as follows. While recording A/B A Track number Track number Track number B Elapsed time Remaining time for recording...in the disc Elapsed time • Remaining time for recording and remaining free space (Hi-MD) • Remaining time for recording. • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)1) • Group name and track name (MD)1) 1) The disc name appears when the currently selected track is not in a group. ...
Operating Instructions
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...D and E. "AllRemain" • Disc name and artist name (HiMD)1) • Disc name1) • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)2) • Group name (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of (none) the selected sound mode 1) Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a ...Remaining time after the current location in the disc. Each turn changes the display as follows. Lap Time t RecRemain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD) t Sound When you want appears in a group. 34 Display window on the recorder The indications have the following meanings: : Disc name : Track...
...D and E. "AllRemain" • Disc name and artist name (HiMD)1) • Disc name1) • Group name and album name (Hi-MD)2) • Group name (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of (none) the selected sound mode 1) Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a ...Remaining time after the current location in the disc. Each turn changes the display as follows. Lap Time t RecRemain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 (Hi-MD) t Sound When you want appears in a group. 34 Display window on the recorder The indications have the following meanings: : Disc name : Track...