SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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...ROM into the CD drive of the older version, but with the new version. - You will still be overwritten by an older software version even after the installation is completed. Click [Install SonicStage] Read the instructions carefully. As a precaution, we recommend that you ...functions of your computer. If SonicStage Premium, SonicStage Simple Burner or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will co-exist with new functions added. - If any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use...
...ROM into the CD drive of the older version, but with the new version. - You will still be overwritten by an older software version even after the installation is completed. Click [Install SonicStage] Read the instructions carefully. As a precaution, we recommend that you ...functions of your computer. If SonicStage Premium, SonicStage Simple Burner or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will co-exist with new functions added. - If any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use...
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... claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without the permission of the copyright holder. • In ...no other responsibility. • The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", ...
... claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without the permission of the copyright holder. • In ...no other responsibility. • The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", ...
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... Burner/ SonicStage 98 Installing 100 Providing the required system environment 100 Installing the software onto your computer 101 Using MD Simple Burner 103 Before using MD Simple Burner 103 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 104 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 105 Using... SonicStage 107 Importing audio data 107 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ..........109 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ..111 Using SonicStage Help 114 Referring to SonicStage Help 116 Other information 118...
... Burner/ SonicStage 98 Installing 100 Providing the required system environment 100 Installing the software onto your computer 101 Using MD Simple Burner 103 Before using MD Simple Burner 103 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode 104 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode 105 Using... SonicStage 107 Importing audio data 107 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ..........109 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ..111 Using SonicStage Help 114 Referring to SonicStage Help 116 Other information 118...
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... an online help that appear in this section may not be applicable to your Hi-MD/Net MD as well. 11 You can view on the use of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software. MD" refers to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. Please refer to... explains the installation and basic operations of your computer screen. Audio CDs Internet Music files Software Operation (pages 98 to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. Online help if you to the recorder with a standard disc inserted and "Hi...
... an online help that appear in this section may not be applicable to your Hi-MD/Net MD as well. 11 You can view on the use of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software. MD" refers to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. Please refer to... explains the installation and basic operations of your computer screen. Audio CDs Internet Music files Software Operation (pages 98 to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. Online help if you to the recorder with a standard disc inserted and "Hi...
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...displayed but cannot be the currently selected. The cursor shifts from the letter input area to enter. The selected letter appears in Hi-MD mode. continued 55 You can also label artist names and album names to tracks in a disc used in the letter input area and... • REPEAT SOUND • SOUND SET Jog lever (NX • ENTER, ., >) x Jog dial VOL +, - You can input Chinese characters with the SonicStage software. "Title Input". 2 Select one of the title becomes possible. The cursor flashes. 3 Press DISPLAY. Notes • If you enter the symbol "//" between the characters in...
...displayed but cannot be the currently selected. The cursor shifts from the letter input area to enter. The selected letter appears in Hi-MD mode. continued 55 You can also label artist names and album names to tracks in a disc used in the letter input area and... • REPEAT SOUND • SOUND SET Jog lever (NX • ENTER, ., >) x Jog dial VOL +, - You can input Chinese characters with the SonicStage software. "Title Input". 2 Select one of the title becomes possible. The cursor flashes. 3 Press DISPLAY. Notes • If you enter the symbol "//" between the characters in...
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... track number will increase as follows. Four seconds of the track from the part following the track mark. "MARK ON" appears in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • The Bookmark and Program settings will be erased if you carry out the Divide function. • You cannot divide a track at...
... track number will increase as follows. Four seconds of the track from the part following the track mark. "MARK ON" appears in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • The Bookmark and Program settings will be erased if you carry out the Divide function. • You cannot divide a track at...
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... erase a track mark to enter the dividing point. Notes • You cannot erase a track mark on a track that has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording mode. 1 2 3 4 Erase a track mark 1 2 3 Track numbers decrease X 5-way control key (FR) T MARK 1 While...
... erase a track mark to enter the dividing point. Notes • You cannot erase a track mark on a track that has been recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. • You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording mode. 1 2 3 4 Erase a track mark 1 2 3 Track numbers decrease X 5-way control key (FR) T MARK 1 While...
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...disc (Format) When using a disc in the display. "MARK" appears in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was in either MD mode or Hi-MD mode. Note When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that is erased...non-audio data will be erased. To prevent the reduction in transfer authorizations, restore the transfer authorization by the SonicStage software. Disc type After disc formatting 1GB Hi-MD disc "NO TRACK" appears. If you combine two tracks, the recording date and title of the second track changes...
...disc (Format) When using a disc in the display. "MARK" appears in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was in either MD mode or Hi-MD mode. Note When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that is erased...non-audio data will be erased. To prevent the reduction in transfer authorizations, restore the transfer authorization by the SonicStage software. Disc type After disc formatting 1GB Hi-MD disc "NO TRACK" appears. If you combine two tracks, the recording date and title of the second track changes...
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...disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software. Changing the operational direction of the display window on the recorder. You can only be... "HiMD" when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set in the "Disc Mode" menu is...
...disc used on the recorder even if a different operation mode was selected in the SonicStage software or a different operation mode appeared on the display after the disc was formatted by the SonicStage software. Changing the operational direction of the display window on the recorder. You can only be... "HiMD" when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc. • The operation mode set in the "Disc Mode" menu is...
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...migrated to your computer. • Record directly from the headphones/ earphones connected to the recorder during Hi-MD mode and from a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you disconnect the dedicated USB cable, the message "Unsafe Removal of the disc may not recognize ...you to transfer audio data between the computer and the recorder The supplied SonicStage software enables you must install the software from the supplied CD-ROM. This is output from the computer speakers during MD mode. 72 Connecting the recorder to your computer Connect the recorder to your ...
...migrated to your computer. • Record directly from the headphones/ earphones connected to the recorder during Hi-MD mode and from a CD to an MD The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you disconnect the dedicated USB cable, the message "Unsafe Removal of the disc may not recognize ...you to transfer audio data between the computer and the recorder The supplied SonicStage software enables you must install the software from the supplied CD-ROM. This is output from the computer speakers during MD mode. 72 Connecting the recorder to your computer Connect the recorder to your ...
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...to system suspend, sleep or hibernation mode and the rechargeable battery is recommended that satisfy the system requirements. Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the recorder is recognized as storage media by unforeseen occurrences. • If you disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the recorder... and want to delete the file management folder (HMDHIFI folder and HI-MD.IND folder) on the Windows Explorer. 74 We do not ensure trouble-free operation on the Windows Explorer. You can use the recorder...
...to system suspend, sleep or hibernation mode and the rechargeable battery is recommended that satisfy the system requirements. Notes • When the SonicStage software is active, the recorder is recognized as storage media by unforeseen occurrences. • If you disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the recorder... and want to delete the file management folder (HMDHIFI folder and HI-MD.IND folder) on the Windows Explorer. 74 We do not ensure trouble-free operation on the Windows Explorer. You can use the recorder...
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The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage 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...
The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage 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...
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...connected to the computer Symptom Cause/Remedy The recorder is not recognized by the computer, it . If the recorder is used in Hi-MD mode. Even though the recorder is recognized by the computer. • The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected. , Connect the...MiniDisc system limitations (in the same area, which can be used 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 used as a storage media. Group information has been written to a calculation discrepancy...
...connected to the computer Symptom Cause/Remedy The recorder is not recognized by the computer, it . If the recorder is used in Hi-MD mode. Even though the recorder is recognized by the computer. • The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected. , Connect the...MiniDisc system limitations (in the same area, which can be used 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 used as a storage media. Group information has been written to a calculation discrepancy...
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...play mode on (on the remote control. ERROR XX • There is an internal malfunction in the recorder using Simple mode. (Refer to "Software Operation" section.) EJECT DISC OK • The recorder has finished communicating with a non-rechargeable battery inserted. , Insert a rechargeable battery and start...be done if the remaining recordable time on page 87. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. NO BATTERY • Recharging was inserted. , Insert a standard MD or a disc used in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to the end of...
...play mode on (on the remote control. ERROR XX • There is an internal malfunction in the recorder using Simple mode. (Refer to "Software Operation" section.) EJECT DISC OK • The recorder has finished communicating with a non-rechargeable battery inserted. , Insert a rechargeable battery and start...be done if the remaining recordable time on page 87. If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. NO BATTERY • Recharging was inserted. , Insert a standard MD or a disc used in the system. , Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to the end of...
Operating Instructions
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...European, North American and Australian models: A total of more than approximately 55,000 characters (in Hi-MD mode) or 1,700 characters (in MD mode) for titles in a disc. -For the Asian, African and tourist models: A total of ... the memory to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot combine or divide tracks recorded in MD mode. , Erase unnecessary tracks (page 60). • You tried... to record more than 2,047 tracks on a disc in Hi-MD mode or more than 254 tracks on a disc in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. 91
...European, North American and Australian models: A total of more than approximately 55,000 characters (in Hi-MD mode) or 1,700 characters (in MD mode) for titles in a disc. -For the Asian, African and tourist models: A total of ... the memory to combine or divide tracks that were recorded in Hi-MD mode using the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot combine or divide tracks recorded in MD mode. , Erase unnecessary tracks (page 60). • You tried... to record more than 2,047 tracks on a disc in Hi-MD mode or more than 254 tracks on a disc in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. 91
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Message TRK FROM PC NO REC Meaning/Remedy • You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been transferred from the computer. • You tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot record new material in the middle of a protected track or a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. 92
Message TRK FROM PC NO REC Meaning/Remedy • You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been transferred from the computer. • You tried to record in the middle of a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. , You cannot record new material in the middle of a protected track or a track that was recorded in Hi-MD mode with the MD Simple Burner software. 92
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... function was designed so that editing functions (i.e., adding track marks and erasing track marks) do not function for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with analog output jacks). No recorded digital disc recording Recordable disc Analog recording Home-recorded disc Digital recording ...that have been transferred from tracks recorded in SP (normal stereo) mode. You can only make copies from premastered software. Premastered software such as CDs or MDs. Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with digital signal processors (DSP). Note on digital recording This recorder ...
... function was designed so that editing functions (i.e., adding track marks and erasing track marks) do not function for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with analog output jacks). No recorded digital disc recording Recordable disc Analog recording Home-recorded disc Digital recording ...that have been transferred from tracks recorded in SP (normal stereo) mode. You can only make copies from premastered software. Premastered software such as CDs or MDs. Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with digital signal processors (DSP). Note on digital recording This recorder ...
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 100) Installing the software onto your computer (page 101) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Recorder Operation") Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 103) Importing audio data to your computer (page 107) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Recorder Operation") Transferring audio data from your computer (page 109) Listening to an MD 99
Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 100) Installing the software onto your computer (page 101) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Recorder Operation") Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 103) Importing audio data to your computer (page 107) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (see "Recorder Operation") Transferring audio data from your computer (page 109) Listening to an MD 99
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...• RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of the system ... or hibernation function on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 100 Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above • Personally ...
...• RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of the system ... or hibernation function on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 100 Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above • Personally ...
Operating Instructions
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... music data registered by the new version. If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software. 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD...
... music data registered by the new version. If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software. 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD...