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NF810CK-MZRecorder MiniDisc Portable FM/AM 1 Operating Instructions2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Caution Information For customers who purchased this product in the USA Owner’s Record Product registration If you have any questions about this product, contact: —http://www.sony.com/ walkmansupport —Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 —Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 3 Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NF810 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help SONY MZ-NF810 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE For customers in the USA and Canada only RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 4 Notice for usersOn the supplied software 6 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source(Synchro-recording) Recording from TV or radio (Analog Recording) To select microphone sensitivity Adding track marks while recording Adding track marks manually Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) Playing a track repeatedly (Repeat Play) Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) Listening to tracks in a desired sequence (Program Play) Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround• 6-BandEqualizer) Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual-Surround) Selecting the sound quality (6-BandEqualizer) 7 Labeling recordings (Name)Labeling Dividing a track (Divide) Dividing a track directly Adjusting a dividing point before dividing a track (Divide Rehearsal) Combining tracks (Combine) Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase) To erase a track To erase the whole disc 8 Recording a track to a new groupRecording a track to an existing group Playing a track in group play Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) Repeat play for the selected group play mode (Group Repeat Play) Playing groups in a desired sequence (Group Program Play) Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) Releasing a group setting Labeling recorded groups Moving a track in a disc with group setting Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) To erase a group How to use the menu items Turning off the beep sound Recording without overwriting existing material Creating a new group when recording Selecting the play mode Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Viewing various information Labeling (Name) Moving recorded tracks Erasing tracks, the entire disc or groups (Erase) 9 Battery lifeWhile charging While recording While playing While Editing While using group function While using the radio Others 10 Transferring audio data from your computer to theNet MD (Check-out) Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the 11 Settings according to OSFor users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer Note on hard disk drive space Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode Backing up the audio data For Windows XP users For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users For Windows 2000 users If your computer does not recognize the Net MD If the installation was not successful Net MD FAQ On copyright protection 12 Before using this productWhen using the recorder Recorder Operation (pages 13 to 89) Troubleshooting and explanations (page 78) When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 90 to 123) Other information (page 108) SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help This is an online help that you can view on your computer screen Notes on the “Software Operation” section 13 Checking the supplied accessories14 Looking at controls18 Getting started1Insert the rechargeable battery 2Charge the rechargeable battery 19 3Make connections and unlock thecontrol20 Battery lifeFor details, refer to “Battery life” (page 73) When recording Batteries LP2 LP4 Stereo NH-10WM nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery + One LR6 (SG) When playing When using the radio FM TV/Wb (weather) (USA model only) LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery + One 21 Recording an MD right away1Insert an MD 22 2Make connections. (Insert the cables3Record an MD23 Record from the end of thePress END SEARCH, and then press and slide REC.1) current contents1) Record over partway Press N or press . or > to find the start point of through the previous recording, and then press x to stop recording1) Then press and slide REC Pause Press X2) Press X again to resume recording Remove the MD Press x and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open while “TOC Edit” flashing in the display.) If the recording does not start 24 Playing an MD right away2Play an MD25 Operation on theOperation on the remote recorder control Press X. Press X again to Press the jog lever (NX) resume play Press the jog lever (NX) again to resume play Cue to the current track Slide the jog lever towards or the previous track Press . repeatedly .. Slide the jog lever towards . repeatedly Cue to the next track Press Go backwards or forward Press and hold . or Slide and hold the jog lever while playing towards . or Search for a specific Press and hold . or position while viewing a while pausing towards . or > while elapsed time pausing (Time Search) Search for a specific track while viewing track while the recorder is towards . or > while the names and numbers stopped recorder is stopped (Index Search) Cue to the beginning of Press GROUP, and then + or – button press . or during playback of the disc with no group settings1)) Press x and open the lid.2) Press x and open the lid If the play does not start 26 Listening to the radio1Turn on the radio27 To improve the broadcast receptionFor AM: Orient the If an FM broadcast is hard to tune in When you cannot operate the radio Make sure the remote control is not locked 28 Various ways of recordingWhile the recorder is stopped, press MENU repeatedly until “REC SET” appears in the display, and then press ENTER repeatedly until “SYNC REC” appears in the display, and then press ENTER repeatedly until “SYNC ON” appears in the display, and then press ENTER Make connections On the remote control 1 Press DISPLAY Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Display window on the remote control Display: C/D Track number Track name The number of the track in the group tracks in the disc The name of the sound mode 29 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)RECx 6 Press and slide REC The recorder stands by for recording 7 Play the source you want to record To stop recording 30 Long-timerecording (MDLP)Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want Recording Display mode1) window time3) on the SP stereo Approx min LP2 stereo LP2 LP4 stereo LP4 Monaural2) MONO stereo) 5 Press and slide REC 6 Play the source you want to record 31 Recording from TV or radio (Analog Recording)to LINE OUT jacks, etc (white) Line cable RK-G129 RK-G136,etc REC 1 Make connections 2 Press and slide REC The recording starts 3 Play the source you want to record 32 Recording from a microphoneStereo microphone to MIC (PLUG IN POWER) 1Connect the stereo microphone to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack The recorder changes to microphone input automatically 2Press and slide REC To select microphone sensitivity 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, press MENU ENTER SENS HIGH SENS LOW While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU 33 Adding track marks while recordingYou can add track marks (track number) while recording T MARK Adding track marks manually 1 While the recorder is recording, press T MARK (press P-MODE/ on the remote control) Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) “MARK OFF” appears in the display 4 Press > to show “MARK ON” in the display, and then press ENTER To cancel Auto Time Mark Select “MARK OFF” in step 4 or stop recording Using Auto Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto Time Mark: 34 Adjusting the recording level manuallyRECX 1 While pressing X, press and slide REC 2 Press MENU 6 Play the source –12dB OVER Volume increases decreases 8 Press X again to start recording To switch back to automatic level control Select “Auto REC” in step 35 Various ways of playback36 Selecting the play modeYou can select from the various play modes using the P-MODE/button 1 Press P-MODE/repeatedly Each time you press the button, the play mode changes as follows: Play mode indication Playing a track repeatedly (Repeat Play) appears in the display To cancel repeat play Press and hold P-MODE/for 2 seconds or more Indication1) Play mode (none) All the tracks are played (normal play) once 1 (single-track A single track is played play) Bookmarked tracks play (bookmark back in order of their track number SHUF (shuffle play) in random order PGM Tracks are played in the (program order that you specified Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) To bookmark the tracks Flashing slowly The first track of the bookmark play is set 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark other tracks You can bookmark up to 20 tracks To play the bookmarked tracks 2 Press the jog lever The Bookmarked tracks start playing, starting with the smallest track number To erase a bookmark Listening to tracks in a desired sequence (Program Play) 1 During playback, press P-MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display Track number The program is stored and playback starts from the first track 37 Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround• 6- Band Equalizer)V-SUR (Virtual-SurroundVPT Acoustic Engine) Provides 4 kinds of virtual surround conditions 6-BANDEQUALIZER Provides 6 different sound qualities SOUND Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual-Surround) 1 During playback, press SOUND repeatedly to select “V-SUR” 2 Press and hold SOUND for 2 seconds or more 38 3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly to select the surround modeEach time you slide the jog lever, A and B change as follows: STUDIO V-SURS LIVE V-SURL CLUB V-SURC ARENA V-SURA 4 Press the jog lever to enter the selected surround mode Selecting the sound quality (6-BandEqualizer) 1 During playback, press SOUND repeatedly to select “SOUND” 3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly to select the sound mode HEAVY SOUND H POPS SOUND P JAZZ SOUND J UNIQUE SOUND U CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 4 Press the jog lever to enter the selected sound mode To cancel the procedure Press and hold the DISPLAY button or x button for 2 seconds or more To cancel the setting Press SOUND repeatedly until the indication disappears in B To modify and store the sound You can customize the sound settings in “CUSTOM1” and “CUSTOM2” Frequency (100 Hz) From the left, you can select 100 Hz 250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6kHz, 4 kHz, or 10 kHz Level (+10 dB) You can select from among seven levels –10dB, –6dB, –3dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +10 dB To cancel procedure 39 Playing an MD within your car stereo system40 Bottom of the recorderVelcro strip Console box Notes 41 ConnectionTo a cassette insertion door Car cassette deck Car Rotary connecting Car battery cord pack To jack for Audio signal Playing an MD within your car stereo systemInsert the car connecting pack into the car cassette deck Start playback on the car cassette deck Start MD playback Adjust the volume 42 The rotary commanderA x (stop) button BJack for connecting a car connecting pack C NX button (to press): play, pause DControl shuttle (group) +, – control To skip groups, press the control shuttle downward and turn it towards + or – To cue to the next or previous tracks, turn the control shuttle 43 Fuse Replacement2 Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the defective fuse from the plug 4 Insert a new fuse into the plug 5 Replace the plug end by turning it clockwise Remove Fuse Plug end 44 Editing recorded tracks45 When labeling a: Name” track disc The cursor flashes 5 Press VOL + or – to select a letter and press ENTER The selected letter appears and the cursor moves to the next input position Functions Operations To select a Press VOL + or – character To enter a letter Press ENTER To enter a name Press ENTER for seconds or more To insert a blank Press END space before the SEARCH and press cursor VOL + at the same time To delete a letter VOL – at the same To switch capital and small letters To cancel Press x or MENU labeling 6 Repeat step 5, and then enter all characters of the label name 7 Press ENTER for 2 seconds or more A track or disc is labeled To return the preceding setting To cancel labeling Press x for 2 seconds or more Re-labelingrecordings Follow the procedure of the “Labeling” (page 44) to relabel a name For the remote control operations, see page 46 Moving recorded tracks (Move)Example Before moving A B C D A C B D After moving (., >, ENTER) To cancel moving For the remote control operation, see page 47 Dividing a track (Divide)This function can be set with the recorder only The track numbers will increase as follows: Track marking Track numbers increase Adjusting a dividing point before dividing a track (Divide Rehearsal) At the point T MARK is pressed 2 Press . or > to adjust the point to divide At the point The dividing point T MARK is pressed in step behind Dividing a track directly 3 Press ENTER To add track marks while recording (except while synchro-recording) 48 Combining tracks (Combine)The track numbers will change as follows: Erase a track mark Track numbers decrease 5-waycontrol key (.) 2 Find the track mark by pressing 49 Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase)You can erase unnecessary tracks or all tracks in a disc To erase a track 1 While playing the track you want to erase, press MENU “: Erase” appears in the display, and then press ENTER “Erase OK?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display 5 Press ENTER To erase a part of a track To cancel erasing 50 To erase the whole disc51 Using the group functionRecording a track to an existing group You can add a track to an existing group 1 Press GROUP, and then press . or >until the group you want to add a track to appears in the display Newly recorded track is added after the current contents in the group Playing a track in group play 1 During playback, press P-MODE/repeatedly until “” appears in the display To cue to the start of a group (Group Skip) 52 Playing groupsThe recorder can operate various playback with a disc which has group setting Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) The shuffle play and program play function can be used during group play mode All tracks in the groups (Normal play back once (starting Group Play) with the first track in group 1) , SHUF Shuffle play starts with (In-Group the group that is Shuffle) currently playing, and continues with the succeeding groups , PGM The groups are played in (Group the order that you Program) specified Repeat play for the selected group play mode (Group Repeat Play) 53 Editing groupsPlaying groups in a desired sequence (Group Program Play) Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new group Assigning group 1 and group 2 to a new group 54 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU2 Press . or > until “EDIT” appears in the display, and then press 3 Press . or > until “ : Set” appears in the display, and then press This selects the first track of the new group This selects the last track of the new group 6 Label a group (see “Labeling recorded groups” (page 55)) To cancel the operation 2 Press 55 Labeling recorded groupsMoving a track in a disc with group setting Moving track number 2 in group 1 to track number 3 in group 56 Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move)57 . Press MENUTo erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group 5 Press . or > until “Erase” appears in the display, and then press 6 Press . or > until “: Erase” appears in the display, and then press The group name,“GP Erase?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display The group is erased 58 Other operations59 Editing60 How to use the menu itemsOn the recorder: On the remote control: To cancel the operation while setting 61 Turning off the beep sound1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION” - “BEEP” 2 Select “BEEP OFF” To turn on the beep sound Select “BEEP ON” Recording without overwriting existing material 1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION” - “REC-Posi” 2 Select “From End” To start recording over the current contents Select “From Here” Creating a new group when recording 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “REC SET” - “: REC” 2 Select “: REC ON” To turn the setting to normal Select “: REC OFF” 62 Selecting the play mode1 Enter the menu and select “PLAY MODE” 2 Select the desired play mode When you select A, B appears Indication A Normal/— All the tracks are played once 1 Track/1 A single track is played TrPLAY Bookmarked tracks play back in order of their track number Shuffle/SHUF played in random order Program/PGM Tracks are played in 3 Select “RepeatON” (playing a track repeatedly) or “RepeatOFF” Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) To bookmark the tracks 1 While playing the track you want to bookmark, press N for 2 seconds or more 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark to other tracks To play the bookmarked tracks 1 Select “TrPLAY?” in step 2 of “Selecting the play mode” (page 62) 2 Select “RepeatON” or “RepeatOFF” To erase bookmarks Listening to tracks in a desired sequence (Program Play) 1 Select “Program” in step 2 of “Selecting the play mode” (page 62) 3 Press . or > to select a track, and then press ENTER The selected track enters 4 Repeat step 3 to program more tracks 5 Press ENTER for 2 seconds or more The program is set and the playback starts from the first track For details and the remote control operation, see page 63 Playing a track in group playTo cue to the start of a group (Group Skip) Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) Playing group in a desired sequence (Group Program Play) Adjusting the sound (Virtual- Surround • 6-BandEqualizer) Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual-Surround) To cancel the setting 64 Selecting the sound quality (6- Band Equalizer)1 While playing, enter the menu and select “SOUND” - “SOUND EQ” 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select the SOUND mode Each time you press . or >, A and B change as follows: 3 Press ENTER to enter the selection To modify and store your sound Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) 1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION” - “PowerMode” 2 Select “QUICK” To switch back to the normal setting Select “NORMAL” in step 65 Viewing various information1 While playing, enter the menu and select “DISPLAY” 2 Select the information you want The display changes as follows: Protecting your hearing (AVLS) 1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION” - “AVLS” 2 Select “AVLS ON” To cancel the AVLS Select “AVLS OFF” is step Indication: A/B A (After (Selected a few 1 Remain time of the Remain name Name of the sound mode 66 Labeling (Name)1 Enter the menu and select “EDIT” - “Name” 2 Select one of the following: The cursor flashes at the next input position Operation 4 Repeat step 3 and enter all characters of the label name 5 Press and hold the jog lever for 2 seconds or more For details and the recorder operation, see page Labeling recorded groups Moving recorded tracks 1 While playing the track you want to move, enter the menu and select “EDIT” - “Move” - “ : Move” For example, “003 t Tr003” appears in the display For example, “003 t Tr002” appears in the display 3 Press the jog lever to enter the selection 67 Moving a track in a disc with group setting1 While playing the track you want to move enter the menu and select 2 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) “EDIT” - “Move” - “Move” Erasing tracks, the entire disc or groups (Erase) Erasing tracks 1 While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select “EDIT” - “Erase” - “ : Erase” 2 Press the jog lever to erase a track To erase the whole disc 1 Play the disc you want to erase to check the contents 3 Enter the menu and select “EDIT” “Erase” - “: Erase” “AllErase?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display 4 Press the jog lever to erase the whole disc 68 To erase a group69 List of menusMenus on the recorder Menu EDIT Name : Name y : Name : Set : Release Move : Move y : Move Erase : Erase y : Erase DISPLAY RecRemain (while recording and stopped)/1 Remain (while playing) Sound PLAY Normal RepeatOFF (factory setting) y RepeatON MODE 1 Track TrPLAY Shuffle Program :Normal : Shuffle :Program SOUND OFF V-SUR STUDIO y LIVE y CLUB y ARENA SOUND EQ HEAVY y POPS y JAZZ y UNIQUE y CUSTOM1 y CUSTOM2 71 Various way to use the radio6 Press the jog lever to enter the selection 72 Listening to the preset radio stationsYou can simply tune the station by selecting the preset number 3 Press P-MODE/so that “PRESET” appears in the display Receiving stations in another countryThe frequency interval for each step is as follows Band Step10k Step9k 100 kHz 50 kHz 10 kHz 9 kHz 5 Press the jog lever to enter the selection 73 Power sources74 Additional information75 On the dry battery caseOn the MiniDisc cartridge On cleaning Notes on batteries Note on mechanical noise To protect a recorded MD Tab Back of the MD protected Recorded material is not protected Note on maintenance Connector terminal 76 SpecificationsMD recorder Audio playing system Laser diode properties Recording and playback time (when using MDW-80) Revolutions Error correction Sampling frequency Sampling rate converter Coding Modulation system Frequency response Inputs1) Outputs Maximum output level Radio Frequency range Antenna Power requirements Battery operation time3) Dimensions Mass 77 Car kitCar connecting pack Optional accessories 78 Troubleshooting and explanations80 While playing81 While Editing82 While using group functionWhile using the radio 83 Symptom Cause/RemedyOthers 84 MessagesError message Meaning/Remedy 88 ExplanationsDifference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Connectable Equipment with an digital (optical) Equipment with an analog (line) source output jack (CD player, DVD player output jack (Cassette deck, radio etc.) record player, etc.) Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an Line cable (with 2 phono plugs optical-miniplug) (page 22) or a stereo-miniplug) (page 31) Signal from Digital Analog the source Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog Marked (copied) automatically Marked automatically marks1) • at the same positions as the source • after more than 2 seconds of no (when the sound source is a CD or an sound (page 89) or low-level MD) segment • when the recorder is paused sound (page 89) or low-levelsegment while recording (with a sound source other than a CD or an MD) • when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro-recording) Recorded Same as the source Adjusted automatically. Can also sound level Can also be adjusted manually (Digital be adjusted manually (“Adjusting REC level control) (“Adjusting the the recording level manually” recording level manually”, page 34) page 34) 89 The meaning of “no sound”Note on digital recording Premastered software such as CDs or MDs Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks) Digital recording Analog recording Home Recordable recorded digital Digital recording recording Recordable No digital recording Restrictions on the editing of tracks checked out from your computer About the DSP TYPE-Sfor ATRAC Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION) 90 Recording audio data to your computerOn the computer Listening 91 What is a Net MD92 Basic Operations93 Providing the required system environmentSystem requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible is recommended.) • Hard disk drive space1): 120 MB or more • RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended) Others • CD-ROMdrive (capable of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating Factory installed: System Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second Edition Display 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 This software is not supported by the following environments: 94 Installing the software onto your computerBefore installing the software , page 97 Connecting the Net MD to your computer1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD To the USB jack power dedicated jack terminal Net MD devices Dedicated USB cable To the DC IN jack 3 Check the connections 98 Storing audio data to your computerStarting SonicStage Do one of the following: •Double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the computer •Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage] SonicStage starts up and the main window appears 99 Recording audio CDs to the hard disk driveThe CD window appears in the display 2 Click The recording navigation window* appears in the display 3 Select (CD) for [1 Sources] and (Music Drive) for [2 Targets] then click 3 [Jump to Record Window] The display changes to the recording window 100 4 Click in the middle of the recording window and select the recording modeWhen recording data in LP2 mode: select ATRAC3 132kbps When recording data in LP4 mode: select ATRAC3 66kbps Click here 5 If the list panel is not displayed, click 6 Click [Record All] Recording starts Upon completion, recorded tracks appear in the right list panel Click ([Stop]) 101 Labeling audio data1 Start up SonicStage (page 98) and click (Music Drive) Music Drive 2 Double click the desired album name A list of the audio files in that album appears 3 Click in the lower right part of the display The editing panel appears in the display 5 When the track title is highlighted, enter the text data from the keyboard 102 Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out)Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD This section explains how to check out all audio files in a playlist 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 Record Window]) 103 3 Click in the middle of the display and select the recording mode (page 100)Maximum available transfer space: All data are transferred in LP4 mode 4 If the list panel is not displayed, click A playlist appears in the display can be checked out (e.g. = the track can be checked 6 Click [Check-OutAll] Checking out of the files starts All files in the playlist are checked out to the connected Net MD To cancel a check-out 105 Listening to an MDFor details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operations” section Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer 106 Advanced operations107 Viewing online helpThe Tabs The left side frame 1Double click [Overview] in the left-handframe 2Click [About this Help file] The explanation will appear in the right-handframe 3Read the text Scroll the display if necessary Click underlined words to jump to their explanations Device/Media 108 Other information109 For Windows Millennium Edition usersWhen using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition For Windows 2000 users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows •You must log on as “Administrator” to install the SonicStage software For Windows 98 Second Edition users Importing MP3 files to the computer or playing WAV files on the computer 110 Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computerCheck the following contents before installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed Installed Version What to do Ver.1.0~2.1 Install SonicStage 1.5. OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1is automatically uninstalled and replaced.1) Ver.2.2 OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 and SonicStage Ver.1.5 can co exist in the computer If you install SonicStage Ver.1.5, then OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 will be automatically upgraded to the latest version Users with an earlier version of SonicStage installed Ver.1.0~1.5 Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. The earlier version is Users with a SonicStage Premium installed SonicStage Premium Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. SonicStage Ver.1.5 and SonicStage Premium can co-existin the computer 111 Note on hard disk drive spaceNotes on system suspend/hibernation mode Backing up the audio data 112 Uninstalling the SonicStage softwareTo uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below For Windows XP users Log on with a user name with “Computer Administrator” as an attribute 1 Click [Start]–[ControlPanel] The “Control Panel” window appears 2 Double-click[Add/Remove Programs] The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears 3 Click [Change or Remove Programs] For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[ControlPanel] 113 The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appearsFor Windows 2000 users Log on as “Administrator”, and then follow the instructions below 114 TroubleshootingStep 1: Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section Step 2: Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help (page 106) Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer 115 •Manufacturer:•Model: •Type: Desktop type / Laptop type Name of operating system: RAM capacity: Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage and audio data) •Capacity of the drive: •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-ROMdrive is used • Manufacturer: • Model: • Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM /Other • Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other If another device with USB connection is used •Name of the device (or devices): 116 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD•Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer •Is an MD inserted in the Net MD Check if an MD is inserted in the Net MD 1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[ControlPanel].1) 2 Double click [System] in the control panel.2) 3 Click the [Hardware]3) tab, and then click [Device Manager] The Device Manager window appears If the installation was not successful •Be sure to close all Windows applications before you start the installation •Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive space 117 •If the installation seems to be stoppedProblem •If the installation is still unsuccessful after all that you have done 118 Information and explanationsNet MD FAQ This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD On the Net MD What is a “Net MD” How does the SonicStage software make using MDs more convenient •It allows you to record audio data from your computer to your MD •Editing operations are easily done using on-screenoperations —Labeling: Allows use of keyboard for easy labeling of contents —Group settings: Groups are easy to create or release Can tracks recorded on the Net MD be checked in to a computer No, they cannot Computer k MiniDisc : OK 119 On EditingCan checked-outtracks be edited on the Net MD 120 On copyright protectionFor details, see “Features by copyright protection by OpenMG” (page 121) 121 Restrictions on audio contentFeatures by copyright protection by OpenMG 122 GlossaryATRAC3 “Check-In /Check-Out” Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service EMD is a website that distributes music files which are available for purchase MP3 Music Drive OpenMG 123 Recording mode (Bit rate)SDMI Windows Media Audio Windows Media Technology 124 IndexNumerics 125 a disc 44 groups 55 tracksNet MD 89, 91, 118 Net MD driver 116 No sound Online help 106 OpenMG OpenMG Jukebox software 94 Play mode groups 52 tracks automatic 71 manual Program Play Quick mode Radio analog 31 digital from microphone 32 level MDLP mode Recording navigation window 99 Relabeling Rotary commander SDMI SonicStage Premium 94 SonicStage software (earlier version) 94 Track mark Add (Divide) 47 Erase (Combine) Transferring Uninstalling Windows 2000 Windows 98 Second Edition 112 Windows Millennium Edition 112 Windows XP USB cable Virtual Sorround Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP WMA WMT
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