SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... system requirements. • The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit...
... system requirements. • The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... while selecting the tracks. When using a device supporting "MG Memory Stick", insert the MagicGatecompatible "Memory Stick" media into the device before the transfer has completed. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from your computer to the Network Walkman Audio data stored in flash memory or select "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)" to transfer to the instruction manual of your Network Walkman an infinite number of times. Do not remove the USB cable, battery, or "Memory Stick" before connecting to the...
... while selecting the tracks. When using a device supporting "MG Memory Stick", insert the MagicGatecompatible "Memory Stick" media into the device before the transfer has completed. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from your computer to the Network Walkman Audio data stored in flash memory or select "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)" to transfer to the instruction manual of your Network Walkman an infinite number of times. Do not remove the USB cable, battery, or "Memory Stick" before connecting to the...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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Importing tracks recorded on the Network Walkman to your computer Tracks that have been recorded on the Network Walkman* can be transferred back to My Library on your computer. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from the Transfer Destination list on the right side of the screen and click [Transfer]. ∗ Select "Network Walkman (Internal)" to transfer from a "Memory Stick". To stop transferring Click . The screen is switched to the Transfer (Network Walkman) screen. 3 Click...
Importing tracks recorded on the Network Walkman to your computer Tracks that have been recorded on the Network Walkman* can be transferred back to My Library on your computer. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from the Transfer Destination list on the right side of the screen and click [Transfer]. ∗ Select "Network Walkman (Internal)" to transfer from a "Memory Stick". To stop transferring Click . The screen is switched to the Transfer (Network Walkman) screen. 3 Click...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files] 17 Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of items for each operation. Importing audio data to the computer To SonicStage Help Import audio data from the Internet [Importing Tracks] - [Purchasing Tracks from a Music Service Site] Import audio files on the computer in SonicStage [Importing Tracks] - [Importing Music Files] Transfer from "Memory Stick" [Transferring Tracks] - [Transferring Tracks to a to your computer Device/Media] - [Using...
... directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files] 17 Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of items for each operation. Importing audio data to the computer To SonicStage Help Import audio data from the Internet [Importing Tracks] - [Purchasing Tracks from a Music Service Site] Import audio files on the computer in SonicStage [Importing Tracks] - [Importing Music Files] Transfer from "Memory Stick" [Transferring Tracks] - [Transferring Tracks to a to your computer Device/Media] - [Using...
Operating Instructions
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... line at the top and bottom. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Product registration Please register this product, contact: - Do not install the appliance in cabinet. Record the serial number in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the battery used to them whenever you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. If you call upon...
... line at the top and bottom. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Product registration Please register this product, contact: - Do not install the appliance in cabinet. Record the serial number in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the battery used to them whenever you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. If you call upon...
Operating Instructions
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... entire disc (Erase 68 Dividing a track (Divide 70 Combining tracks (Combine 72 Formatting the disc (Format 73 Other operations 74 Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode 74 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 74 Turning off the beep sound 75 Turning on/off the backlight 75 Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory 76 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode 77 Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode 78 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........79 Changing the operational direction of the display 79 Using the recorder...
... entire disc (Erase 68 Dividing a track (Divide 70 Combining tracks (Combine 72 Formatting the disc (Format 73 Other operations 74 Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode 74 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 74 Turning off the beep sound 75 Turning on/off the backlight 75 Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory 76 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode 77 Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode 78 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........79 Changing the operational direction of the display 79 Using the recorder...
Operating Instructions
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... information display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc. I Main play mode indications Shows the selected main play mode (group play, program play . When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. 14 7 8 9 E Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. R HOLD switch Slide the switch in Hi-MD mode and "MD" lights up during recording or file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. D REC indication Lights up when the operation mode is in MD mode. To...
... information display Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc. I Main play mode indications Shows the selected main play mode (group play, program play . When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. 14 7 8 9 E Battery indication Shows the approximate remaining battery power. R HOLD switch Slide the switch in Hi-MD mode and "MD" lights up during recording or file transfers from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. D REC indication Lights up when the operation mode is in MD mode. To...
Operating Instructions
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... (battery level indication shows ), or use it will not be done when the disc does not have enough space for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording. • Make sure to place the recorder at the desired point, and then start recording from a portable CD player: -Some portable CD players may stop. • Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while recording or "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" is factory set...
... (battery level indication shows ), or use it will not be done when the disc does not have enough space for 1GB Hi-MD disc recording. • Make sure to place the recorder at the desired point, and then start recording from a portable CD player: -Some portable CD players may stop. • Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while recording or "SYSTEM FILE WRITING" is factory set...
Operating Instructions
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... recorder or the remote control. For details, see "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 74). page 64 Changes the order of the remote control Menu 1 Edit Menu 2 Title* : Set* : Release* Move* Erase Format* MainPMode Useful* Normal Group Artist Album Bookmark Program SpeedCtrl* Function Site page Adding a track name, artist name, album name, page 58 group name, or disc name. page 64 Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents. Varies the playback speed without changing...
... recorder or the remote control. For details, see "Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)" (page 74). page 64 Changes the order of the remote control Menu 1 Edit Menu 2 Title* : Set* : Release* Move* Erase Format* MainPMode Useful* Normal Group Artist Album Bookmark Program SpeedCtrl* Function Site page Adding a track name, artist name, album name, page 58 group name, or disc name. page 64 Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents. Varies the playback speed without changing...
Operating Instructions
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... the display page 79 when turning the jog dial. 31 Varies the playback speed without changing the page 56 pitch (Speed Control). Adds track marks automatically in a specific time page 39 interval. Turns the beep sound on the page 79 recorder. Menu 1 Menu 2 Sound Useful* Normal V-SUR Sound EQ Search* SpeedCtrl* Audio Out* REC Set REC Mode Option RECVolume* MIC AGC* MIC Sens* Time Mark* :REC* SYNC REC* Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog Dial* Function Customizes the surround or equalizer mode settings...
... the display page 79 when turning the jog dial. 31 Varies the playback speed without changing the page 56 pitch (Speed Control). Adds track marks automatically in a specific time page 39 interval. Turns the beep sound on the page 79 recorder. Menu 1 Menu 2 Sound Useful* Normal V-SUR Sound EQ Search* SpeedCtrl* Audio Out* REC Set REC Mode Option RECVolume* MIC AGC* MIC Sens* Time Mark* :REC* SYNC REC* Menu Mode AVLS* Beep* Disc Mem* QuickMode* Disc Mode Contrast* Jog Dial* Function Customizes the surround or equalizer mode settings...
Operating Instructions
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... use the Disc Mode function to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use of a mechanism that point may not be insufficient due to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before you want to use the disc recorded on this unit on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NotENOUGH POWER TO REC" may be recorded. If you record on the disc may appear and recording cannot be displayed. "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode...
... use the Disc Mode function to the recorder, charge the rechargeable battery fully (battery level indication shows ), or use of a mechanism that point may not be insufficient due to disconnect the dedicated USB cable before you want to use the disc recorded on this unit on a 1GB Hi-MD disc, "NotENOUGH POWER TO REC" may be recorded. If you record on the disc may appear and recording cannot be displayed. "Hi-MD" lights up when the operation mode...
Operating Instructions
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... its power switch is turned off since power is recording or stopped, enter the menu and select "REC Set" - To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode When recording with a microphone, you use has a short connector. • Only the left-channel sound is recorded when a monaural microphone is set "MIC AGC" to "LoudMusic", the recorded volume thereafter may pick up if the microphone that the sound of recorder operations may introduce noise into the recording. • When recording a normal volume sound (soft music, etc.), set to...
... its power switch is turned off since power is recording or stopped, enter the menu and select "REC Set" - To change the microphone recording level adjustment mode When recording with a microphone, you use has a short connector. • Only the left-channel sound is recorded when a monaural microphone is set "MIC AGC" to "LoudMusic", the recorded volume thereafter may pick up if the microphone that the sound of recorder operations may introduce noise into the recording. • When recording a normal volume sound (soft music, etc.), set to...
Operating Instructions
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... sound level causes the level meter to automatic level control Select "Auto(AGC)" in step 2. Each level meter shows the following. R channel input level Adding track marks while recording You can add track marks (track number) while recording to specific track quickly and easily. Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) Use this section with "SYNC REC" is an externally connected component, play the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded, and then start recording. One rotation changes the time setting (Time...
... sound level causes the level meter to automatic level control Select "Auto(AGC)" in step 2. Each level meter shows the following. R channel input level Adding track marks while recording You can add track marks (track number) while recording to specific track quickly and easily. Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) Use this section with "SYNC REC" is an externally connected component, play the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded, and then start recording. One rotation changes the time setting (Time...
Operating Instructions
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... do through connection with the disc mode on the installation procedure, refer to a disc in the recorder. z If you play audio files using the supplied softwares For detailed explanations, see the "Software Operation" section or online help. • Transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. When using the software, the sound is inserted in the computer display. If the dedicated USB cable is supplied from the battery. This is disconnected before turning on or...
... do through connection with the disc mode on the installation procedure, refer to a disc in the recorder. z If you play audio files using the supplied softwares For detailed explanations, see the "Software Operation" section or online help. • Transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. When using the software, the sound is inserted in the computer display. If the dedicated USB cable is supplied from the battery. This is disconnected before turning on or...
Operating Instructions
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... remaining battery power is connected with new ones. Editing cannot be erased with a stereo connecting cord. The edited tracks may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback. If it is stopped or playing. or >. , The recorder returns to normal if no R-channel sound output even with the Erase function. , Confirm the contents by the recorder to be done on a 1GB Hi-MD disc. •...
... remaining battery power is connected with new ones. Editing cannot be erased with a stereo connecting cord. The edited tracks may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback. If it is stopped or playing. or >. , The recorder returns to normal if no R-channel sound output even with the Erase function. , Confirm the contents by the recorder to be done on a 1GB Hi-MD disc. •...
Operating Instructions
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... a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with group setting. nor can store a maximum of the following lengths may not be created even though group mode is stored. If the total number exceeds this time. If the recorder is used. , Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to combine the tracks. * Combining tracks of approximately 1,700 characters. some group-related menu. , Use a disc with analog connection. • The component does not support MDLP...
... a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with group setting. nor can store a maximum of the following lengths may not be created even though group mode is stored. If the total number exceeds this time. If the recorder is used. , Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to combine the tracks. * Combining tracks of approximately 1,700 characters. some group-related menu. , Use a disc with analog connection. • The component does not support MDLP...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control) Charging • The rechargeable battery is accessing disc information. • You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording. • You selected "RECVolume" while the recorder is not in recording-pause. , Set "RECVolume" while the recorder is in the display window on it is set to "AVLS On" and so the volume cannot rise higher. VOLUME , Set AVLS to make the Time Mark setting during synchro-recording. Play mode - CANNOT SET...
... remote control) Charging • The rechargeable battery is accessing disc information. • You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording. • You selected "RECVolume" while the recorder is not in recording-pause. , Set "RECVolume" while the recorder is in the display window on it is set to "AVLS On" and so the volume cannot rise higher. VOLUME , Set AVLS to make the Time Mark setting during synchro-recording. Play mode - CANNOT SET...
Operating Instructions
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... replace the dry battery (page 17). If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. FORMAT ERROR DISC • A disc with a non-rechargeable battery inserted. , Insert a rechargeable battery and start recording again. IN MENU • You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on the recorder. • You pressed a key on the recorder while selecting a menu on the recorder. NO • You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks. Message...
... replace the dry battery (page 17). If the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. FORMAT ERROR DISC • A disc with a non-rechargeable battery inserted. , Insert a rechargeable battery and start recording again. IN MENU • You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on the recorder. • You pressed a key on the recorder while selecting a menu on the recorder. NO • You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks. Message...
Operating Instructions
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..., EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system • Multi-boot environment • Multi-monitor environment • Macintosh Notes • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings...
..., EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system • Multi-boot environment • Multi-monitor environment • Macintosh Notes • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings...
Marketing Specifications
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... Outputs: Headphones/Remote (stereo mini) Power Requirements: "AA" Alkaline Battery x 1 (optional using just 1 "AA" battery. • Record your MP3s or CDs at up to 100x2 Speed Transfer your music. • Group/Folder Function Allows for data management functions. Non-metric weights and measures are backward compatible with the MiniDisc media available today. MZ-NH900 Hi-MD™ Walkman® Digital Music Player features vBacklit LCD Tuner Remote with Editing Functions Supplied Provides direct access to the Hi-MD device...
... Outputs: Headphones/Remote (stereo mini) Power Requirements: "AA" Alkaline Battery x 1 (optional using just 1 "AA" battery. • Record your MP3s or CDs at up to 100x2 Speed Transfer your music. • Group/Folder Function Allows for data management functions. Non-metric weights and measures are backward compatible with the MiniDisc media available today. MZ-NH900 Hi-MD™ Walkman® Digital Music Player features vBacklit LCD Tuner Remote with Editing Functions Supplied Provides direct access to the Hi-MD device...