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...• SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. • ...IBM and PC/AT are omitted in this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it in whole or in ...
...• SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. • ...IBM and PC/AT are omitted in this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it in whole or in ...
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... space 105 Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode 105 Backing up the audio data 105 Uninstalling the SonicStage software 106 For Windows XP users 106 For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 106 For Windows 2000 users 107 Troubleshooting 108 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD 110 If the installation...
... space 105 Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode 105 Backing up the audio data 105 Uninstalling the SonicStage software 106 For Windows XP users 106 For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 106 For Windows 2000 users 107 Troubleshooting 108 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD 110 If the installation...
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...details on the various operations, refer to your Net MD as an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman. MZ-NF610 ©2003 Sony Corporation When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 84 to 117) Pages 84 to online help for details. Other information... This section shows the troubles you can view on the use of the software. SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help This is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Refer to 117 in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For this reason, some explanations (and some illustrations) may find ...
...details on the various operations, refer to your Net MD as an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman. MZ-NF610 ©2003 Sony Corporation When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 84 to 117) Pages 84 to online help for details. Other information... This section shows the troubles you can view on the use of the software. SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help This is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Refer to 117 in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For this reason, some explanations (and some illustrations) may find ...
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This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Factory installed: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or greater, 800 × 480 dots or more (800 ×...; 600 dots or more is recommended) • Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files 1) See page 105 for the Net MD. Computer Operating System Display ...
This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Factory installed: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or greater, 800 × 480 dots or more (800 ×...; 600 dots or more is recommended) • Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files 1) See page 105 for the Net MD. Computer Operating System Display ...
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...on the version of your computer, refer to the reference pages before installing the software. Windows XP • To install this software, you perform the "System Restore" function of , page 103 the Windows "System Tools" menu, the tracks managed by the new Premium version or it...overwritten by SonicStage may not correctly load or operate if the dedicated USB cable is connected to close any virus-check software, as "Administrator" before installing the software. Windows Millennium Edition • If you must log on with a , page 102 user name with "Computer Administrator". ...
...on the version of your computer, refer to the reference pages before installing the software. Windows XP • To install this software, you perform the "System Restore" function of , page 103 the Windows "System Tools" menu, the tracks managed by the new Premium version or it...overwritten by SonicStage may not correctly load or operate if the dedicated USB cable is connected to close any virus-check software, as "Administrator" before installing the software. Windows Millennium Edition • If you must log on with a , page 102 user name with "Computer Administrator". ...
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To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net MD driver. Click [SonicStage 1.5] • When installing SonicStage for the first time • When SonicStage, SonicStage Premium, or OpenMG Jukebox is installed on your computer. Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 1 Turn on the computer continued 89 The setup program starts up Windows. 2 Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and start up automatically and the SonicStage Ver.1.5 installation window appears. 3 Click to select [SonicStage 1.5].
To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net MD driver. Click [SonicStage 1.5] • When installing SonicStage for the first time • When SonicStage, SonicStage Premium, or OpenMG Jukebox is installed on your computer. Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 1 Turn on the computer continued 89 The setup program starts up Windows. 2 Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and start up automatically and the SonicStage Ver.1.5 installation window appears. 3 Click to select [SonicStage 1.5].
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... externally connected over a USB cable. Note The system may malfunction if your computer. Starting SonicStage Do one of Windows XP SonicStage starts up and the main window appears. 92 The procedure in this software, the word "MD" refers to the built-in MD slot on the computer. • Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage...
... externally connected over a USB cable. Note The system may malfunction if your computer. Starting SonicStage Do one of Windows XP SonicStage starts up and the main window appears. 92 The procedure in this software, the word "MD" refers to the built-in MD slot on the computer. • Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage...
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Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD This section explains how to Record Window]). The number of times a track can be classified by genre, artist, etc. 1 Click to display the recording navigation window. 2 Select (Music Drive) for [1 Sources] and (Device/Media) for [2 ...Targets], then click 3 ([Jump to check out all audio files in a playlist*. ∗ A playlist is a container that allows the stored audio files in this software for the protection of copyrights ...
Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD This section explains how to Record Window]). The number of times a track can be classified by genre, artist, etc. 1 Click to display the recording navigation window. 2 Select (Music Drive) for [1 Sources] and (Device/Media) for [2 ...Targets], then click 3 ([Jump to check out all audio files in a playlist*. ∗ A playlist is a container that allows the stored audio files in this software for the protection of copyrights ...
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... various operations, such as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and playing in the case of Windows XP. 100 However, the software has a host of the SonicStage software. To display online help Click (help . z You can display the online help This manual explains only the basic operations of...
... various operations, such as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and playing in the case of Windows XP. 100 However, the software has a host of the SonicStage software. To display online help Click (help . z You can display the online help This manual explains only the basic operations of...
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... to use the "System Restore" function in Windows "System Tools", audio data managed by the message. 102 If this software, you use the SonicStage software. • Both edition of Windows XP (Home/Professional) can be used. • The NTFS format of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (factory installed) can be used ...instructed by SonicStage may appear. Note Restoring backup data requires access to your system. Check the items that apply to the Internet. For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP If you must log on the...
... to use the "System Restore" function in Windows "System Tools", audio data managed by the message. 102 If this software, you use the SonicStage software. • Both edition of Windows XP (Home/Professional) can be used. • The NTFS format of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (factory installed) can be used ...instructed by SonicStage may appear. Note Restoring backup data requires access to your system. Check the items that apply to the Internet. For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP If you must log on the...
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...an error dialog box may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. Before executing the system restoration procedure, you use the SonicStage software. • Of the Windows 2000 versions, SonicStage is required for importing MP3 files or playing WAV files. Note Restoring backup data requires access ... the user name "Administrators" or "Power Users" to install the SonicStage software. • You must log on as instructed by the message. For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows 2000 • You must log on the computer Microsoft Media Player version ...
...an error dialog box may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. Before executing the system restoration procedure, you use the SonicStage software. • Of the Windows 2000 versions, SonicStage is required for importing MP3 files or playing WAV files. Note Restoring backup data requires access ... the user name "Administrators" or "Power Users" to install the SonicStage software. • You must log on as instructed by the message. For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows 2000 • You must log on the computer Microsoft Media Player version ...
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... to system suspend/hibernation mode during the recording of a CD or the checking in/out of your computer does not have enough space, the software will be recognized by your audio data with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium • Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is in...as a system recovery), you should therefore be turned off. • If you handle. The computer suspend/hibernation function should back up properly. If your Windows OS, or the amount of audio files that may not recognize the Net MD when it will not be lost . Notes on the hard disk...
... to system suspend/hibernation mode during the recording of a CD or the checking in/out of your computer does not have enough space, the software will be recognized by your audio data with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium • Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is in...as a system recovery), you should therefore be turned off. • If you handle. The computer suspend/hibernation function should back up properly. If your Windows OS, or the amount of audio files that may not recognize the Net MD when it will not be lost . Notes on the hard disk...
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...Secure Module 3.1]* in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]. For Windows XP users Log on as instructed by the message and restart the computer. The "Control Panel" window appears. 106 When the computer restarts, the uninstallation will be completed. * If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is... OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your computer for details on logging on with a user name with both software applications. For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 1 Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]. Uninstalling the SonicStage...
...Secure Module 3.1]* in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]. For Windows XP users Log on as instructed by the message and restart the computer. The "Control Panel" window appears. 106 When the computer restarts, the uninstallation will be completed. * If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is... OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your computer for details on logging on with a user name with both software applications. For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 1 Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]. Uninstalling the SonicStage...
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The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears. 3 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for ...logging on as instructed by the message and restart the computer. 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. For Windows 2000 users Log on your computer for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove]. The "Add/Remove...restarts, the uninstallation will be completed. Do as "Administrator", and then follow the instructions below. The "Control Panel" window appears. 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Do as an administrator. 1 Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]. When...
The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears. 3 Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for ...logging on as instructed by the message and restart the computer. 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. For Windows 2000 users Log on your computer for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove]. The "Add/Remove...restarts, the uninstallation will be completed. Do as "Administrator", and then follow the instructions below. The "Control Panel" window appears. 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Do as an administrator. 1 Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]. When...
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...• Free space: Installed folder containing SonicStage (if other than the default folder)1) • Location of the installed folder: Version of the software (SonicStage Ver.1.5)2): Error Message (if one appeared): If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used • Manufacturer: • Model: ... (or devices): 1) If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage. 2) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Menu] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window, or see the version information on the supplied CD-ROM. 109
...• Free space: Installed folder containing SonicStage (if other than the default folder)1) • Location of the installed folder: Version of the software (SonicStage Ver.1.5)2): Error Message (if one appeared): If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used • Manufacturer: • Model: ... (or devices): 1) If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage. 2) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Menu] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window, or see the version information on the supplied CD-ROM. 109
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...system, the [Hardware] tab may not be provided. Check if an MD is inserted in the Windows Device Manager window to close all Windows applications before the installation, the installation cannot be recognized by your computer. - Connect the dedicated ...USB cable after the installation completed. • Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive space. 120MB of system resources, such as virus-check software...
...system, the [Hardware] tab may not be provided. Check if an MD is inserted in the Windows Device Manager window to close all Windows applications before the installation, the installation cannot be recognized by your computer. - Connect the dedicated ...USB cable after the installation completed. • Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive space. 120MB of system resources, such as virus-check software...
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...not lit for the installation to install [SonicStage 1.5]. - • If the installation seems to be stopped It may be done by installing the software from the CD-ROM drive, open the folder that you created in progress. If there is no message, the installation is not moving. The...follows: 1 Create a new folder on the hard disc. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver.1.5) into the CD-ROM drive. 3 When the installation window appears, click [Exit] to cancel the installation. 4 Right-click the start menu and start up Explorer. 5 Select [SS15E] on the display The installation ...
...not lit for the installation to install [SonicStage 1.5]. - • If the installation seems to be stopped It may be done by installing the software from the CD-ROM drive, open the folder that you created in progress. If there is no message, the installation is not moving. The...follows: 1 Create a new folder on the hard disc. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver.1.5) into the CD-ROM drive. 3 When the installation window appears, click [Exit] to cancel the installation. 4 Right-click the start menu and start up Explorer. 5 Select [SS15E] on the display The installation ...
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... specification that was impossible. Till now, MiniDiscs could be used to be used to an MD. However, thanks to SonicStage and other music management software based on a disc in operations between a computer and a Net MD device. 3) File type for tracks originally checked out from a computer can... tracks on such copyright protection technology as CDs. No, they cannot. These operations can only be checked in the SonicStage Device/Media window. If you to record audio data from your MD. • Editing operations are recorded on the Net MD be checked back into...
... specification that was impossible. Till now, MiniDiscs could be used to be used to an MD. However, thanks to SonicStage and other music management software based on a disc in operations between a computer and a Net MD device. 3) File type for tracks originally checked out from a computer can... tracks on such copyright protection technology as CDs. No, they cannot. These operations can only be checked in the SonicStage Device/Media window. If you to record audio data from your MD. • Editing operations are recorded on the Net MD be checked back into...
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... marks 33 analog 32 digital 22 level 34 MDLP mode 31 Recorwdiinthgomutoodvee(rBwirtitriantge)tr9a4ck,s9576, 117 Recording navigation window 93 Relabeling 41 S SDMI 117 SonicStage Premium 88, 104 SonicStage software (earlier version) 88, 104 start (software) 92 Synchro-recording 30 System environment 87 System limitations 87 T Track mark Add (Divide) 42 Erase (Combine...
... marks 33 analog 32 digital 22 level 34 MDLP mode 31 Recorwdiinthgomutoodvee(rBwirtitriantge)tr9a4ck,s9576, 117 Recording navigation window 93 Relabeling 41 S SDMI 117 SonicStage Premium 88, 104 SonicStage software (earlier version) 88, 104 start (software) 92 Synchro-recording 30 System environment 87 System limitations 87 T Track mark Add (Divide) 42 Erase (Combine...
SonicStage v1.5 Operating Instructions
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... profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without notice. 2 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or...
... profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without notice. 2 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or...