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...service may be changed without notice. • Operation of this player with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in ... 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, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are registered trademarks...
...service may be changed without notice. • Operation of this player with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in ... 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, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are registered trademarks...
Operating Instructions
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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...
Operating Instructions
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...message appears in the display. , When you encounter any problems or need more about what to do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it . The "What you may encounter while using the player and how to solve them, and about... a new MiniDisc format with standard MD Walkman. Player Operation (pages 12 to 50) This section explains all of the player functions. It also gives details on the problems you can enjoy listening to the recorded disc. Please refer to the manual that have been supplied with it differs with ...
...message appears in the display. , When you encounter any problems or need more about what to do with the Hi-MD Walkman" flyer This flyer explains the major features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it . The "What you may encounter while using the player and how to solve them, and about... a new MiniDisc format with standard MD Walkman. Player Operation (pages 12 to 50) This section explains all of the player functions. It also gives details on the problems you can enjoy listening to the recorded disc. Please refer to the manual that have been supplied with it differs with ...
Operating Instructions
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...; The displayed items in the illustrations that you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage Ver. 2.0. For this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software allows you to the player. ..., some explanations (and some illustrations) may not be applicable to the player with basic Windows operations. The supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to transfer audio data between the player and the computer. You can view on your computer screen....
...; The displayed items in the illustrations that you encounter any problems while using the SonicStage Ver. 2.0. For this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This is connected to a computer The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software allows you to the player. ..., some explanations (and some illustrations) may not be applicable to the player with basic Windows operations. The supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to transfer audio data between the player and the computer. You can view on your computer screen....
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Note When using this unit, remember to malfunction. Make sure not to sit down with the unit in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to follow the precautions below 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.
Note When using this unit, remember to malfunction. Make sure not to sit down with the unit in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to follow the precautions below 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.
Operating Instructions
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...mode (page 19). 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. 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 ...
...mode (page 19). 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. 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 ...
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... the arrow to disable the buttons on the player. B Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode of the player is in MD mode. When flashing, the player is in HiMD mode and "MD" lights up during file transfers from being accidentally operated when you ...remaining battery power. 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. C REC indication Lights up when the operation mode is rotating for playing. J USB cable connecting jack K Battery compartment (at the bottom)...
... the arrow to disable the buttons on the player. B Hi-MD/MD indication "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode of the player is in MD mode. When flashing, the player is in HiMD mode and "MD" lights up during file transfers from being accidentally operated when you ...remaining battery power. 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. C REC indication Lights up when the operation mode is rotating for playing. J USB cable connecting jack K Battery compartment (at the bottom)...
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... continuously in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. Battery life1) 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. ...
... continuously in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. Battery life1) 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. ...
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page 31 Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when page 32 a blank disc is inserted. page 33 21 Menu 1 Option Menu 2 Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog ...
page 31 Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when page 32 a blank disc is inserted. page 33 21 Menu 1 Option Menu 2 Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog ...
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...in a group. "AllRemain" • Disc • Group name and name and artist album name (Hi- mode, and MD) bitrate (Hi- • "TrackMode" MD) (MD) • Track mode (MD) 1) Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a group. 2) The disc name appears when the ...currently selected track is not in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. MD)1) MD)2) • Disc • Group name name (MD)1) (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of tracks after the current track Remaining time after the current location in ...
...in a group. "AllRemain" • Disc • Group name and name and artist album name (Hi- mode, and MD) bitrate (Hi- • "TrackMode" MD) (MD) • Track mode (MD) 1) Track number appears if the currently selected track is not in a group. 2) The disc name appears when the ...currently selected track is not in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection. MD)1) MD)2) • Disc • Group name name (MD)1) (MD)2) Track name Sound mode name Indication of tracks after the current track Remaining time after the current location in ...
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... are played.) Bookmark play mode, and then press NENT to select the desired play (Bookmarked tracks are played.) 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 23 The play mode can listen to play • Sub play mode: selects the type of Main play mode, Sub play mode and Repeat...
... are played.) Bookmark play mode, and then press NENT to select the desired play (Bookmarked tracks are played.) 1) Appears only for discs used in Hi-MD mode. 23 The play mode can listen to play • Sub play mode: selects the type of Main play mode, Sub play mode and Repeat...
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... artist only. 1 Do step 1 and select "Artist" in that the desired track belongs to appears in the disc. A list of the selected artist appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired artist name appears in the display. The player plays from the selected track to the last track... the last track. z You can listen to enter. or >. 24 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 cue to select a desired group.
... artist only. 1 Do step 1 and select "Artist" in that the desired track belongs to appears in the disc. A list of the selected artist appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired artist name appears in the display. The player plays from the selected track to the last track... the last track. z You can listen to enter. or >. 24 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 cue to select a desired group.
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... a track, and then press NENT to the first track of the next or previous album. 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 which you want to erase the bookmark, press NENT for which... of "Main Play Mode" (page 23). A list of the bookmark play them only. The first track of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired album name appears in the order of bookmarked tracks cannot be changed. Listening to bookmark the other...
... a track, and then press NENT to the first track of the next or previous album. 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 which you want to erase the bookmark, press NENT for which... of "Main Play Mode" (page 23). A list of the bookmark play them only. The first track of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order. 3 Turn the jog dial until the desired album name appears in the order of bookmarked tracks cannot be changed. Listening to bookmark the other...
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... before doing any operation. Notes • After step 4, Main play mode and Sub play mode will appear at the end of discs used in Hi-MD mode. 3 If you select an item other than "by Track" in step 2, turn the jog dial to select the desired group, artist, or album, and...
... before doing any operation. Notes • After step 4, Main play mode and Sub play mode will appear at the end of discs used in Hi-MD mode. 3 If you select an item other than "by Track" in step 2, turn the jog dial to select the desired group, artist, or album, and...
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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 can use this function to use of the display window. 5-way control key... to enter the selection. 32 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) You can adjust the contrast of the disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode. You must set in the "Disc Mode" menu is stopped, enter the menu and select "Option" "Contrast". 2 Turn the jog dial to adjust...
... 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 can use this function to use of the display window. 5-way control key... to enter the selection. 32 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) You can adjust the contrast of the disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode. You must set in the "Disc Mode" menu is stopped, enter the menu and select "Option" "Contrast". 2 Turn the jog dial to adjust...
Operating Instructions
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...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 a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer's CD-ROM ...text and image files. Using the player with a computer What you can be used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the player, tracks recorded from a CD player to the player can do not record anything. • When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE When you disconnect the dedicated USB cable...
...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 a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer's CD-ROM ...text and image files. Using the player with a computer What you can be used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the player, tracks recorded from a CD player to the player can do not record anything. • When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE When you disconnect the dedicated USB cable...
Operating Instructions
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...the display. 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 ... conditions, it again. • Make sure to place the player at a stable, vibration-free place during recording. • Make sure not to connect the player to your computer during playing. • The system may...player. When the connections have been properly made, "PC - -MD" appears in the display. Depending on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. 35
...the display. 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 ... conditions, it again. • Make sure to place the player at a stable, vibration-free place during recording. • Make sure not to connect the player to your computer during playing. • The system may...player. When the connections have been properly made, "PC - -MD" appears in the display. Depending on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. 35
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...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-MD.IND folder) on the Windows Explorer. Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the player is recognized as storage media by the Windows ...Explorer, allowing you format a disc on the computer, make connection with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as an external device and can be viewed on the Windows Explorer. 36 When you insert a disc in the...
...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-MD.IND folder) on the Windows Explorer. Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the player is recognized as storage media by the Windows ...Explorer, allowing you format a disc on the computer, make connection with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as an external device and can be viewed on the Windows Explorer. 36 When you insert a disc in the...
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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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...(3.5 oz) (the player only) 1)Measured in your country. ∗ When using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones 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 LP4 stereo Revolutions 380 rpm...converter Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz Coding Hi-MD: ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding 3 plus) MD: ATRAC ATRAC3 - 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...
...(3.5 oz) (the player only) 1)Measured in your country. ∗ When using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones 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 LP4 stereo Revolutions 380 rpm...converter Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz Coding Hi-MD: ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding 3 plus) MD: ATRAC ATRAC3 - 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...