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...of Intel Corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh.... • Please note that provided is not covered by the warranty. 4 • SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", HiMD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are...
...of Intel Corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh.... • Please note that provided is not covered by the warranty. 4 • SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", HiMD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are...
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... Burner/ SonicStage 52 Installing 54 Providing the required system environment 54 Installing the software onto your computer 55 Using MD Simple Burner 57 Before using MD Simple Burner 57 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 58 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 59 Using SonicStage 61 Importing audio data 61 Transferring audio data from your...
... Burner/ SonicStage 52 Installing 54 Providing the required system environment 54 Installing the software onto your computer 55 Using MD Simple Burner 57 Before using MD Simple Burner 57 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 58 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 59 Using SonicStage 61 Importing audio data 61 Transferring audio data from your...
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...to solve them, and about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. The "What you can enjoy listening to the recorded disc. Player Operation (pages 12 to the manual that have been supplied with it differs with standard MD Walkman. Learning more explanation Refer to ...the player. It also gives details on the problems you encounter any problems or need more about what to do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of the player functions. Please refer to 50) This section explains all of Hi...
...to solve them, and about Hi-MD "Hi-MD" is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD format. The "What you can enjoy listening to the recorded disc. Player Operation (pages 12 to the manual that have been supplied with it differs with standard MD Walkman. Learning more explanation Refer to ...the player. It also gives details on the problems you encounter any problems or need more about what to do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of the player functions. Please refer to 50) This section explains all of Hi...
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... Ver. 2.0 Help This is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to transfer audio data between the player and the computer. MD" refers to the operating instructions of your computer and the operating system, please refer to your Hi... manuals. • Explanations in this section assume familiarity with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted. • The displayed items in this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. The supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software allows you to the player. You can...
... Ver. 2.0 Help This is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to transfer audio data between the player and the computer. MD" refers to the operating instructions of your computer and the operating system, please refer to your Hi... manuals. • Explanations in this section assume familiarity with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted. • The displayed items in this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. The supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software allows you to the player. You can...
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Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (for USA model) (1) Earphones (for Canadian model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Recordable disc (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Make sure not to malfunction. Note When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to sit down with the unit in your back pocket. 12
Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (for USA model) (1) Earphones (for Canadian model) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Recordable disc (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Make sure not to malfunction. Note When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to sit down with the unit in your back pocket. 12
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...play, enter Press towards . continued 13 find the beginning of the previous track, rewind Press towards > find the beginning of your computer to an MD Walkman using the supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software (page 58). E •NAVI/ MENU button Press lightly to go to the MENU setting mode (page 19). ...). Looking at controls The player Player Operation A x (stop) • CANCEL button B OPEN switch C Display window D DOWNLOAD button This button allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of the next track, fast forward Press towards VOL +1) or VOL -.
...play, enter Press towards . continued 13 find the beginning of the previous track, rewind Press towards > find the beginning of your computer to an MD Walkman using the supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software (page 58). E •NAVI/ MENU button Press lightly to go to the MENU setting mode (page 19). ...). Looking at controls The player Player Operation A x (stop) • CANCEL button B OPEN switch C Display window D DOWNLOAD button This button allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of the next track, fast forward Press towards VOL +1) or VOL -.
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...on the player. If the battery is weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. 6 7 8 E Disc indication Shows that the disc is in record standby mode. J USB cable connecting jack K Battery compartment (at the bottom) L HOLD switch Slide the switch in the direction of the player 1 2...display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc. B Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode of the player is in HiMD mode and "MD" lights up during file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this ...
...on the player. If the battery is weak, the indication becomes empty and starts flashing. 6 7 8 E Disc indication Shows that the disc is in record standby mode. J USB cable connecting jack K Battery compartment (at the bottom) L HOLD switch Slide the switch in the direction of the player 1 2...display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc. B Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode of the player is in HiMD mode and "MD" lights up during file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this ...
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... When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode Disc type 1GB Hi-MD disc 60/74/80-minute standard disc Linear PCM Approx. 11.0 hours2) Approx. 9.5 hours2) Hi-SP Approx. 21.5 hours2) Approx. 20.0 hours2) Hi-LP Approx. 25.5 hours2) Approx. 24.5 hours2) 1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline ...dry battery (produced in Japan) 2) Measured in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo Approx. 20.5 hours Approx. 24...
... When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode Disc type 1GB Hi-MD disc 60/74/80-minute standard disc Linear PCM Approx. 11.0 hours2) Approx. 9.5 hours2) Hi-SP Approx. 21.5 hours2) Approx. 20.0 hours2) Hi-LP Approx. 25.5 hours2) Approx. 24.5 hours2) 1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline ...dry battery (produced in Japan) 2) Measured in MD mode Disc type 60/74/80-minute standard disc SP stereo LP2 stereo LP4 stereo Approx. 20.5 hours Approx. 24...
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.... Turns the beep sound on page 32 the player. Changes the operational direction on the display when turning the jog dial. page 31 Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when page 32 a blank disc is inserted.
.... Turns the beep sound on page 32 the player. Changes the operational direction on the display when turning the jog dial. page 31 Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when page 32 a blank disc is inserted.
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...current track "1 Remain" Numbers of tracks after the current track Remaining time after the current location in a group. MD)1) MD)2) • Disc • Group name name (MD)1) (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of playback Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name, etc.... name (Hi- Lap Time t 1 Remain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 t Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/ TrackMode (MD) When you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Various ways of (none) the selected sound mode •...
...current track "1 Remain" Numbers of tracks after the current track Remaining time after the current location in a group. MD)1) MD)2) • Disc • Group name name (MD)1) (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of playback Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name, etc.... name (Hi- Lap Time t 1 Remain t AllRemain t Title1/Title2 t Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/ TrackMode (MD) When you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. Various ways of (none) the selected sound mode •...
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... select certain indications or the indications may not be able to tracks in various play mode: selects the track you press NENT, B appears in Hi-MD mode. 23 When you want to enter the selection. Indication A/B Normal/ (none) Group/ Artist/ 1) Album/ 1) Bookmark/ Play mode Normal play (All tracks after the selected...
... select certain indications or the indications may not be able to tracks in various play mode: selects the track you press NENT, B appears in Hi-MD mode. 23 When you want to enter the selection. Indication A/B Normal/ (none) Group/ Artist/ 1) Album/ 1) Bookmark/ Play mode Normal play (All tracks after the selected...
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... the last track. A list of "Main Play Mode" (page 23). The selected track starts playing. 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 the same artist on a disc appears. 2 Turn the jog..., and then press NENT to enter. Playing tracks in a group (Group Play) 1 Do step 1 and select "Group" in step 2 of the selected artist appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. or > to the last...
... the last track. A list of "Main Play Mode" (page 23). The selected track starts playing. 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 the same artist on a disc appears. 2 Turn the jog..., and then press NENT to enter. Playing tracks in a group (Group Play) 1 Do step 1 and select "Group" in step 2 of the selected artist appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. or > to the last...
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... player plays the tracks in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. A list of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired album name appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter. The name of the album..." (page 23). To erase bookmarks While playing the track for 2 seconds or more . Bookmark flashes. Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the album name, you want to erase the bookmark, press NENT for which the current track belongs appears...
... player plays the tracks in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. A list of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired album name appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter. The name of the album..." (page 23). To erase bookmarks While playing the track for 2 seconds or more . Bookmark flashes. Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MD mode only) If the track data includes the album name, you want to erase the bookmark, press NENT for which the current track belongs appears...
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...) 6-BAND EQUALIZER provides 6 different sound qualities. The selected track starts playing. NAVI/MENU 1 Enter the menu and select "Useful" - A list of discs used in Hi-MD mode. 3 If you select an item other than "by track name, group name, artist name, or album name.
...) 6-BAND EQUALIZER provides 6 different sound qualities. The selected track starts playing. NAVI/MENU 1 Enter the menu and select "Useful" - A list of discs used in Hi-MD mode. 3 If you select an item other than "by track name, group name, artist name, or album name.
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... the "Disc Mode" setting, the operation mode can only be "HiMD" when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set "Disc Mode" in the menu to "MD" when recording or transferring audio data from your computer if you want to use this function to enter the selection. ... formatted by the SonicStage software. You must set in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on another component that does not support Hi-MD. 5-way control key (NENT) NAVI/MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast...
... the "Disc Mode" setting, the operation mode can only be "HiMD" when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set "Disc Mode" in the menu to "MD" when recording or transferring audio data from your computer if you want to use this function to enter the selection. ... formatted by the SonicStage software. You must set in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on another component that does not support Hi-MD. 5-way control key (NENT) NAVI/MENU Jog dial 1 Enter the menu and select "Option" - Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast...
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... installation procedure, refer to make the message disappear. When a disc used without power being supplied from a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive directly to a disc in the computer display. When the computer does not ... this time, but then disconnected afterwards, the computer may automatically change to Hi-MD mode even if you do not record anything. • When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the player appears in the player, tracks recorded from a CD player to the player can do through connection with a computer...
... installation procedure, refer to make the message disappear. When a disc used without power being supplied from a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive directly to a disc in the computer display. When the computer does not ... this time, but then disconnected afterwards, the computer may automatically change to Hi-MD mode even if you do not record anything. • When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the player appears in the player, tracks recorded from a CD player to the player can do through connection with a computer...
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...unplug the dedicated USB cable from the computer or remove the disc from the player. When the connections have been properly made, "PC - -MD" appears in the display. When you insert a new alkaline dry battery as a precaution against power failures, disconnection of audio data caused by unforeseen...all computers that satisfy the system requirements. 35 Computer To the USB port Dedicated USB cable To the dedicated USB cable connecting jack 1 Insert a recordable disc into the player. 2 Make connections as follows. 1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to the player and to the computer. 2 Make ...
...unplug the dedicated USB cable from the computer or remove the disc from the player. When the connections have been properly made, "PC - -MD" appears in the display. When you insert a new alkaline dry battery as a precaution against power failures, disconnection of audio data caused by unforeseen...all computers that satisfy the system requirements. 35 Computer To the USB port Dedicated USB cable To the dedicated USB cable connecting jack 1 Insert a recordable disc into the player. 2 Make connections as follows. 1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to the player and to the computer. 2 Make ...
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... Windows Explorer. 36 Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the player is not recognized as other devices. When you insert a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio data such as text data or... use the player in the same way as a data storage device. • If you format a disc on the computer, make connection with a disc in Hi-MD mode into the player and make sure to format the disc using the SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software. • Make sure not to delete the file management...
... Windows Explorer. 36 Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the player is not recognized as other devices. When you insert a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio data such as text data or... use the player in the same way as a data storage device. • If you format a disc on the computer, make connection with a disc in Hi-MD mode into the player and make sure to format the disc using the SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software. • Make sure not to delete the file management...
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... space for each disc (formatted with the SonicStage Ver.2.0 software) Disc type 60-minute standard disc 74-minute standard disc 80-minute standard disc Hi-MD disc Total size 219 MB (229,965,824 bytes) 270 MB (283,312,128 bytes) 291 MB (305,856,512 bytes) 964 MB (1,011,613...
... space for each disc (formatted with the SonicStage Ver.2.0 software) Disc type 60-minute standard disc 74-minute standard disc 80-minute standard disc Hi-MD disc Total size 219 MB (229,965,824 bytes) 270 MB (283,312,128 bytes) 291 MB (305,856,512 bytes) 964 MB (1,011,613...
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Optional accessories 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 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. US and foreign patents licensed from the lens surface ...(w/h/d) (3 3/8 × 13/16 × 31/8 in.) (excluding projecting parts and controls) Mass Approx. 99 g (3.5 oz) (the player only) 1)Measured in accordance 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 monaural Maximum 320 min. Design...
Optional accessories 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 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. US and foreign patents licensed from the lens surface ...(w/h/d) (3 3/8 × 13/16 × 31/8 in.) (excluding projecting parts and controls) Mass Approx. 99 g (3.5 oz) (the player only) 1)Measured in accordance 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 monaural Maximum 320 min. Design...