Sony MC-P10/B service manual Inserting the battery, Using the Music Clip Player

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Inserting the battery

Basic operation

Using the Music Clip Player

Notes

If you do not use the battery correctly, it may become damaged from leakage and corrosion. For best results:

-Use the alkaline battery.

-Make sure the polarity is correct.

-Do not charge a dry cell battery.

-Remove the battery, if you do not intend to use the player for an extended period of time.

-If you have battery leakage, replace with a new battery after cleaning the battery compartment.

The mark indicates that the battery has run out. The Music Clip Player will not function after it beeps and the display turns off. Please change the battery.

Insert the size AA (LR6) alkaline battery (supplied) matching the + and – ends on the battery to those inside the battery compartment.

When to replace the battery

Replace the battery when the battery indicator on the display (page 20) reads empty (r).

Notes

Be sure to install OpenMG Jukebox before connecting the Music Clip Player (see page 11).

The Music Clip Player is inactive while connected to the computer.

We do not assure trouble-free operation if you use the USB hub.

This unit may not work, depending on another USB device that you are using at the same time.

Some computers may not work correctly after recovering from the suspended status. Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.

zTip

When the “Startup” setting is ON, OpenMG Jukebox will automatically start when you connect the Music Clip Player. (For more information, see “Changing the initial settings of the OpenMG Jukebox” in OpenMG

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This section explains how to transfer CD tracks to the Music Clip Player.

Refer to OpenMG Jukebox Help for information on importing MP3 files and WAV files, and downloading music files via the Internet.

Connecting the Music Clip Player to your computer

To the USB connector

To the USB connector

Jukebox HelpUSB.)cable (supplied)

Starting OpenMG Jukebox

From the Windows 98 “Start” menu, click “Programs”

“OpenMG Jukebox” – “OpenMG Jukebox,” or double-click on the Windows desktop.

The OpenMG Jukebox displays.

To exit OpenMG Jukebox

Click the Close button on the OpenMG Jukebox window.

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OpenMG Jukebox basic controls

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1 Recorder

Starts OpenMG CD Recorder.

2Internet

Accesses a Web site for the EMD service supporting OpenMG (page 12)

3Shuffle/Repeat indicators

Displays the shuffle/repeat play status.

4Play mode control buttons

Controls playback, volume, etc.

5Edit My Select

Opens the My Select window

6Portable Player

Opens the Portable Player window

7Album titles column window

Displays the Original album, My Select album, or filter list

8Songs column window

Displays the songs in the selected album.

To import MP3 files

Use the OpenMG File Importer software. The Music Clip Player supports playback of MP3 files with a bitrate of 32– 256 kbps. However, the variable bitrate file cannot be played back. For details, see “Importing MP3 files” in OpenMG Jukebox Help.

To name the album and songs

Type the name, or retrieve it from the CDDB website on the Internet. For details, see “Adding information, such as title of a track” in OpenMG Jukebox Help.

Recording a CD on your computer

1 Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2 Click “Recorder.”

The CD Recorder window appears.

3 To select certain tracks from your CD, uncheck all unwanted tracks.

You may also click “Clear All,” and then select the desired tracks.

4 Click z (record).

Recording begins.

When the recording is finished, the new Original album appears in the Album Title list of the OpenMG Jukebox window.

On the bitrate

You can choose the bitrate from 132kbps, 105kbps, 66kbps. The bitrate influences sound quality and recording time. If you choose a higher bitrate, the recording will have better sound quality, however the recordable time will be shorter. If you choose a lower bitrate, you can record longer, however the sound will not be as good. See below for the recording time according to the bitrate.

• 132kbps = about 60 minutes

 

• 105kbps = about 80 minutes

 

• 66kbps = about 120 minutes

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