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is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NH600D © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-467-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions Player Operation p_a_g_e__12______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__52______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NH600D © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-467-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions Player Operation p_a_g_e__12______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__52______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
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... space provided below. MZ-NH600D Serial No. Thank you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. If you . Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Fort Myers, FL 33913 Model No. CAUTION - Record the serial number in cabinet. Please consult with news papers, table cloths...
... space provided below. MZ-NH600D Serial No. Thank you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. If you . Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Fort Myers, FL 33913 Model No. CAUTION - Record the serial number in cabinet. Please consult with news papers, table cloths...
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...from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2003 Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered... by the warranty. 4 • SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", HiMD, Net MD, ...
...from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2003 Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered... by the warranty. 4 • SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", HiMD, Net MD, ...
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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 computer...
... 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 computer...
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... computer. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to 76) This section explains the installation and basic operations of your Hi-MD/Net MD. Audio CDs Internet Music files Software Operation (pages 52 to the player. Please refer to the player with a Hi...
... computer. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to 76) This section explains the installation and basic operations of your Hi-MD/Net MD. Audio CDs Internet Music files Software Operation (pages 52 to the player. Please refer to the player with a Hi...
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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). volume 1) There are tactile dots beside the NENT and VOL + buttons. F GROUP button G X (pause) button H Jog dial ...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 . continued 13 E •NAVI/ MENU ...
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). volume 1) There are tactile dots beside the NENT and VOL + buttons. F GROUP button G X (pause) button H Jog dial ...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 . continued 13 E •NAVI/ MENU ...
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... operation mode can only be "HiMD" when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set "Disc Mode" in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was selected in the menu to "MD" when recording or transferring audio data from your computer if you can use...
... operation mode can only be "HiMD" when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set "Disc Mode" in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was selected in the menu to "MD" when recording or transferring audio data from your computer if you can use...
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...jack on the player, power (bus power) is 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 Hi-MD mode is disconnected before turning on or restarting the computer. For details on the ...computer. z If you play audio files using the software, the sound is output from the computer speakers during Hi-MD mode and from the headphones/ earphones connected to the player during MD mode. 34 Connecting the player to your computer. • Record directly from the USB port of Device" appears ...
...jack on the player, power (bus power) is 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 Hi-MD mode is disconnected before turning on or restarting the computer. For details on the ...computer. z If you play audio files using the software, the sound is output from the computer speakers during Hi-MD mode and from the headphones/ earphones connected to the player during MD mode. 34 Connecting the player to your computer. • Record directly from the USB port of Device" appears ...
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... a disc in the same way as other devices. Storing non-audio data to a disc If you connect the player to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is not recognized as a data storage device. • If you format a disc on the computer, make connection with the computer, the... player is recognized as an external device and can use the player 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 folder (HMDHIFI folder and Hi...
... a disc in the same way as other devices. Storing non-audio data to a disc If you connect the player to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is not recognized as a data storage device. • If you format a disc on the computer, make connection with the computer, the... player is recognized as an external device and can use the player 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 folder (HMDHIFI folder and Hi...
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The storage 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...
The storage 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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... on a disc is normally 2 seconds in stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in MD mode only). For details on the disc and other recording media. If the player is still not recognized, disconnect the dedicated USB cable, restart the computer, and then ... place with no vibration. This reduces the maximum recording time for each track. The disc size displayed on the computer is not the same as a storage device. • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active. , Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software. • A standard disc is inserted. ,...
... on a disc is normally 2 seconds in stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in MD mode only). For details on the disc and other recording media. If the player is still not recognized, disconnect the dedicated USB cable, restart the computer, and then ... place with no vibration. This reduces the maximum recording time for each track. The disc size displayed on the computer is not the same as a storage device. • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active. , Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software. • A standard disc is inserted. ,...
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Symptom Cause/Remedy The operation mode of the blank 60/74/ 80-minute standard disc differs from the mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software. • When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the player, the operation mode set in the "Disc Mode" menu is applied. , Use the "Disc Mode" menu to change the operation mode as desired. 45
Symptom Cause/Remedy The operation mode of the blank 60/74/ 80-minute standard disc differs from the mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software. • When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the player, the operation mode set in the "Disc Mode" menu is applied. , Use the "Disc Mode" menu to change the operation mode as desired. 45
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... You can be played on it was inserted. , Insert a standard MD or a disc used in rare cases, it is inserted. CANNOT RECORD OR PLAY • There is an internal malfunction in the player using Simple mode (see "Software Operation"). FORMAT ERROR DISC • A disc with the computer and it... 255 or 99. Messages If the following messages flash in Hi-MD mode. , When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. HOLD • The player is locked. , Slide HOLD...
... You can be played on it was inserted. , Insert a standard MD or a disc used in rare cases, it is inserted. CANNOT RECORD OR PLAY • There is an internal malfunction in the player using Simple mode (see "Software Operation"). FORMAT ERROR DISC • A disc with the computer and it... 255 or 99. Messages If the following messages flash in Hi-MD mode. , When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. HOLD • The player is locked. , Slide HOLD...
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 54) Installing the software onto your computer (page 55) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Player Operation") Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 57) Importing audio data to your computer (page 61) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Player Operation") Transferring audio data from your computer (page 63) Listening to an MD 53
Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 54) Installing the software onto your computer (page 55) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Player Operation") Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 57) Importing audio data to your computer (page 61) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Player Operation") Transferring audio data from your computer (page 63) Listening to an MD 53
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...MB or more is recommended) (The amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously... on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 54 Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz...services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for the MD Walkman.
...MB or more is recommended) (The amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously... on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 54 Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz...services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for the MD Walkman.
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If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD- Depending on your computer. The new version retains the functions of system resources. • When you use music data registered by ...
If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD- Depending on your computer. The new version retains the functions of system resources. • When you use music data registered by ...
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... CDs. • You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. Record an entire CD or selected tracks. There are two ways to record from an audio CD in standard mode or OpenMG software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.)... is active. 57 Using MD Simple Burner Before using MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks ...
... CDs. • You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. Record an entire CD or selected tracks. There are two ways to record from an audio CD in standard mode or OpenMG software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.)... is active. 57 Using MD Simple Burner Before using MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks ...
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...of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 2.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the case of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Note When you install SonicStage Ver...MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. 1 Click [Start]-[Control Panel]*. ∗ [Settings]-[Control Panel] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software...
...of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 2.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the case of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Note When you install SonicStage Ver...MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. 1 Click [Start]-[Control Panel]*. ∗ [Settings]-[Control Panel] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software...
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...Please refer to [CONFIG] - [Version] in the MD Simple Burner window. 74 Check the following steps if ...capacity: Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver. 2.01) • MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.02) Error Message... of the device (or devices): 1) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in SonicStage Help when you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner. 1 Check the symptoms in this "Troubleshooting" section...
...Please refer to [CONFIG] - [Version] in the MD Simple Burner window. 74 Check the following steps if ...capacity: Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver. 2.01) • MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.02) Error Message... of the device (or devices): 1) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in SonicStage Help when you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner. 1 Check the symptoms in this "Troubleshooting" section...
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... running, a malfunction may take 30 minutes or more, has not lit for the appearance of system resources, such as virus-check software. The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed. The installation will resume. This is especially true for more free space..., the installation is not moving. Please wait. depending on your CD drive or system environment. 75 There is progressing normally. The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. is still in progress. The access lamp The installation may occur. All windows applications are ...
... running, a malfunction may take 30 minutes or more, has not lit for the appearance of system resources, such as virus-check software. The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed. The installation will resume. This is especially true for more free space..., the installation is not moving. Please wait. depending on your CD drive or system environment. 75 There is progressing normally. The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. is still in progress. The access lamp The installation may occur. All windows applications are ...