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1 Operating Instructions2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Caution Information For customers in Canada only RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES 3 Notice for usersOn the supplied software 4 Before recordingViewing various information Recording from a microphone Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) Selecting the recording mode Adjusting the recording level manually Using the group function when recording To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source Searching for a track (Search) Selecting the sound quality (6-BandEqualizer) 5 Editing recorded tracksOther operations Using the recorder with a computer Additional information Troubleshooting and explanations 6 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer8 About available functions and supplied manuals9 Using the recorder while it is connected to a computerSoftware Operation (pages 86 to 110) SonicStage Help This is an online help that you can view on your computer screen Notes on the “Software Operation” section 10 Checking the supplied accessoriesAC power adaptor (1) Remote control (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-7WMAANickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Optical cable (except Canada and Mexico models) (1) CD-ROM(SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1) Battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1) Note 11 Looking at controlsLLINE IN (OPT) jack NHOLD switch O i (headphones/earphones) jack 12 The display window of the recorderBSYNC (synchro-recording)indication Hi-MD/MD DREC indication EBattery indication FDisc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording or playing GTrack mode (PCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP,SP, LP2, LP4, MONO) indication HSub play mode/Repeat play indications IMain play mode indications Shows the selected main play mode (group play, bookmark play, etc.) 13 The headphones/earphones with a remote control14 Getting started15 3Make connections and unlock the controls1Connect the headphones/earphones 2Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of with the remote control to the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote control to unlock the controls 16 For models supplied with the AC plug adaptorWhen using the dry battery Notes When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery Battery life When recording continuously Hi-MDmode (When using a 1GB Hi- MD disc) Batteries Linear Hi-SP Hi-LP NH-7WMAA LR63) Hi-MDmode (When using a 60/74/80- minute standard disc) Linear LR6 17 MD modeStereo When playing continuously 18 Recording a disc right away19 2Insert a recordable disc1Slide OPEN to open the lid 3Confirm the operation mode•When using a 1GB Hi-MDdisc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD Disc condition Operation mode Blank disc The mode set for “Disc Mode” in the menu.1) The “Disc Mode” is factory set to “Hi-MD” If you want to use the disc on another component that does not support Hi-MD,set the “Disc Mode” to “MD” to use the disc in MD mode The disc contains material Hi-MD recorded in Hi-MDmode recorded in MD mode Refer to ” setting 20 4Record a disc1Select and pause the sound source to be recorded While the recorder is stopped, press and hold T MARK/REC and press “REC” lights up and recording starts 4Play the source you want to record Press Stop Press Pause Press X1) Press X again to resume recording Remove the disc Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” flashing in the display.) 21 If the recording does not start22 Playing a disc right away23 Operation on the recorderOperation on the remote control Press X. Press X again to resume Press NX play Press NX again to resume Select a track directly Turn the jog dial to select a track viewing track number or and then press NENT to enter name Find the beginning of Press the 5-waycontrol key Press .. Press the current track towards .. Press the 5-way repeatedly until you reach the control key towards beginning of the desired track beginning of the desired track Press the next track towards Go backwards or Press and hold the 5-waycontrol Press and hold . or forward while playing key towards . or Search for a point in a While pausing, press and hold the While pausing, press and hold track while viewing the 5-waycontrol key towards . or . or elapsed time (Time search) Search for a specific While the recorder is stopped, press While the recorder is stopped track while viewing and hold the 5-waycontrol key press and hold . or track numbers (Index towards . or Cue to the next or Press GROUP, and then press the + or – button previous group while playing a track in a group (Group skip)1) Start with the first track of the disc NENT for 2 seconds or more press NX for 2 seconds or more Press x and open the lid.2) If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12, 15) The playback sound may skip if: •the recorder is subject to strong, repeated shocks •a dirty or scratched disc is played 24 Using menus25 List of menusMenu Site page Edit Title group name, or disc name : Set Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a new group : Release Releases group settings Move Changes the order of tracks or groups Erase Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents Format it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only) Lap Time Displays various information such as the page 28 recorder status, etc. in the display window RecRemain (while recording and stopped) 1 Remain (while playing) AllRemain Title1/Title2 Sound Codec TrackMode SubPMode Normal Selects the type of play, such as single-track play or shuffle play 1 Track Shuffle A-BRepeat 27 Various ways of recording28 While the recorder is stopped A/BWhile recording A/B/C Level meter number and “RecRemain” recording • Disc name album MD)2) (MD)1) 29 Recording from a microphone31 Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)Selecting the recording modeHi-SP Hi-LP • Approx. 2,040 When recording a disc used in MD mode mode1) time3) SP stereo Approx min LP2 stereo LP2 LP4 stereo LP4 Monaural2) MONO 1)For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (SP) or LP2 stereo mode 3)When using an 80-minuterecordable disc or logo mark •It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings 32 Adjusting the recording level manually1 Press NENT, while pressing T MARK/REC and The recorder stands by for recording 2 Enter the menu and select “REC Set” - “RECVolume” - “Manual” 3 Play the source Set the level so that the meter segments light up around –12dBsegment 5 Press X again to start recording To switch back to automatic level control Select “Auto (AGC)” in step 33 Adding track marks while recordingAdding track marks manually Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) To cancel Time Mark Select “Off” in step Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Time Mark: Example: When the time interval set for Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time: The recorder adds track marks when the set Time Mark time interval has elapsed “T” appears before the time display for track marks added by Time Mark If you add a track mark by pressing T MARK or 34 Using the group function when recordingWhat is the group function What is a disc with group settings 35 To create a new group automatically when recordingTo record without creating a new group Select “:REC Off” at the end of the procedure above Recording tracks to an existing group You can add a track to an existing group Adding a new track at the end of the selected group 2 Play the sound source A new track will be added at the end of the current contents within the group Adding a track at a desired position within the selected group 2 Press X to start recording and play the sound source 36 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)37 Various ways of playback38 Selecting the play mode•Main play mode: selects the playback unit, such as tracks or groups •Sub play mode: selects the type of play •Repeat play: selects Repeat play Playing tracks in Main play mode 1 While playing, press NAVI/MENU The recorder enters navigation mode and the Main play mode display appears Indication Play mode A/B Normal play (All tracks after the selected track are played once.) Group Group play (Tracks in the selected group are played.) Artist Artist play (Tracks of a Album Album play (Tracks in a specified album are played.) Bookmark Bookmark play (Bookmarked tracks are 39 Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play)1 Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 38) 2 When selecting a track out of a group, skip this step A list of the tracks in the selected group appears in the display Playing tracks in a group (Group Play) 1 Do step 1 and select “Group” in step A list of the groups on a disc appears A list of the tracks in the selected group appears Listening to tracks by a specific artist (Artist Play) (in Hi-MDmode only) A list of the artists on the disc appears in alphabetical order A list of the tracks of the selected artist appears in recorded order 40 Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MDmode only)1 Do step 1 and select “Album” in step A list of the albums on the disc appears in alphabetical order A list of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) To bookmark the tracks The first track of the bookmark play is set 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other tracks To play the bookmarked tracks The recorder plays the bookmarked tracks in the order of their track numbers To erase bookmarks 41 Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat Play1 Enter the menu and select “SubPMode” Indication Normal/(none) are played once.) 1 Track/1 Single-trackplay (A single track is played.) Shuffle/SHUF Shuffle play (All tracks in the selected Main random order.) A- (A-B between the selected points A and B are played repeatedly.) Listening to a section of a track repeatedly (A-BRepeat) “A-”flashes in the display 2 Press NENT at the starting point (A) Point A is entered and “B” flashes in the display 42 Searching for a track (Search)1 Enter the menu and select “Useful” - “Search” by Track search by track name by Group search by group name by Artist1) search by artist name by Album1) search by album name 3 If you select “by Track” in step 2, skip this step The selected track starts playing Selecting the sound quality (6-BandEqualizer)1 While playing, enter the menu and select “Sound” - “Sound EQ” 43 HeavyPops Jazz Unique Custom1 Custom2 To modify and store the sound You can modify the sound and store the results in “Custom1” and “Custom2” 2 Press the 5-waycontrol key towards .or > to select the frequency 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level 4 After selecting the level, press NENT to enter the selection To cancel the setting Select “Normal” in step 6-BandEqualizer will not function during recording 44 Editing recorded tracks45 About the character paletteThe character palette has the following configuration Labeling 1 Enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Title” 46 TitleFunctions1) Operations left right down 5 Repeat step 4, and then enter all characters of the label name 6 Press NENT for 2 seconds or more Re-labeling To re-labela track name, artist name, or album name: To re-labela disc: You can re-labelthe disc while the recorder is stopped, recording, or playing 47 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set)49 Releasing a group setting (Group Release)Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)Changing the order of a track on a disc Example 50 2 Turn the jog dial until the destination track number flashes in the display3 Press NENT to enter the selection The track moves to the selected destination track Moving a track in a disc with group setting 1Do step 1 of “Changing the order of a track on a disc” (page 49) 2 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step Changing the order of a group on a disc “Move” - “ : Move” 51 Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)You can erase unnecessary tracks or all tracks on a disc When erasing tracks that have been transferred from the computer If the tracks were transferred in To erase a track 1 While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Erase” - “ : Erase” “Erase OK?” and “PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear in the display To erase a part of a track 52 To erase a groupTo erase the whole disc 53 Dividing a track (Divide)To add track marks while recording (except while synchro-recording) Press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark Dividing a track directly 54 Combining tracks (Combine)The track numbers will change as follows 2 Find the track mark by pressing the 5- way control key towards . slightly 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press 55 Formatting the disc (Format)You can use this function only when using a disc in Hi-MDmode Disc After performing the type Format function 1GB “NO TRACK” appears All data including non-audio data will be erased NOTE of the transferred tracks can to the computer 60/74/80 “BLANKDISC” appears standard data will be erased. You can then use the disc again in either MD mode or Hi-MD mode of the transferred tracks will be decreased by one 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Format” 56 Other operations57 Turning off the beep soundYou can turn off/on the beep sound 1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Beep” To turn on the beep sound Select “Beep On” in step Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory)The following setting can be stored: •Bookmark •“Custom1” and “Custom2” settings of 6-BandEqualizer You can check the setting as follows To set the recorder so that disc settings are not stored Erasing the disc information 1 Insert the disc whose information is to be erased and verify its contents 2 Select “1MemErase” in step The disc information is erased 58 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “QuickMode” If you will not use the recorder for a long time Select “Quick Off” in step You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not being used Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Disc Mode” 59 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)You can adjust the contrast of the display window Changing the operational direction of the display1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Jog Dial” To turn the setting to normal Select “Default” in step 60 Using the recorder with a computer61 1 Insert a recordable disc into the recorder2 Make connections as follows 2Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released 3 Check the connections When the connections have been properly made, “PC – –MD”appears in the display 1 Make sure that “REC” is not displayed in the display window 2 Press x on the recorder “EJECT DISC OK” appears in the display 62 Storing non-audiodata to a discFor the storage space for each disc, refer to the next page 64 Additional information65 On the MiniDisc cartridgeOn cleaning On battery On mechanical noise To protect a recorded disc On maintenance 66 SpecificationsAudio playing system Laser diode properties Recording and playback time Revolutions Error correction Sampling frequency Sampling rate converter Coding Modulation system Frequency response Inputs Outputs Maximum output (DC) Power requirements Operating temperature Battery operation time2) Dimensions Mass 67 Optional accessories68 Troubleshooting and explanations69 While recording70 Stereo sound is heard inthe headphones earphones while monaural recording in monaural Momentary noise is heard when recording LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources , Record in SP or LP2 mode The lid does not open • The lid does not open until “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” after recording disappears in the display “TRACK FULL” disc has reached the have been recorded on the disc, “TRACK FULL” appears maximum recording time and the recording cannot be recorded on the disc cannot be done , To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks The remaining Tracks of under 12 seconds (in SP stereo), 24 seconds (in LP2 increase even after erasing numerous short length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an tracks increase in the recording time and the remaining time seconds (in SP stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or time (60, 74, or stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this unit of minutes) seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds even if the actual recording is recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to recording is started). Therefore, the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of seconds, 12 seconds, or 24 seconds and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data Although those scattered data can be read, each fragment is or recording time and further recording is not possible 71 While playing72 There is no Rconnected with a monaural cord , Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the recorded from a connected equipment is monaural, there will be no R-channel cassette deck or sound output even with a stereo connecting cord or when listening to deck or amplifier While editing POWER TO EDIT” battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the appears and editing for 1GB Hi-MDdisc editing , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully The lid does not • The power sources have been disconnected during recording or open editing, or the battery have been exhausted new ones Editing cannot be • The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has done occurred during editing , The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the editing operation again Non-audiodata • Non-audiodata cannot be erased with the Erase function cannot be erased , Confirm the contents by connecting the recorder to your Format function (page 55) Tracks cannot be combined combine the tracks 73 recorded with analog connectionThe disc cannot edit • The component does not support MDLP or Hi-MD , Edit on other component that support MDLP or Hi-MD While using group function The group function does not operate some group-relatedmenu , Use a disc with group setting A track cannot be recorded to a new group. A new group cannot be created this time While the recorder is connected to the computer The recorder is not • The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected recognized by the , Connect the dedicated USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer • A USB hub is used , Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the • Network communication has failed , Disconnect the dedicated USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and dedicated USB cable again Even though the recorder is computer, it does • You are using the recorder at a place with vibration not operate , Use the recorder at a place with no vibration • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active be used as a storage , Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software device • A standard disc is inserted can be used as a storage media 74 different from theyour computer monitor • The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in tracks that will fill stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in LP4 stereo up the remaining recording time on is under 2 seconds (or 4 or 8 seconds) in length. Also, the recorder seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) for each track. This reduces the maximum recording time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or seconds) during transfer operation (in MD mode only) The disc size displayed on the the disc and other recording media. For details on the disc size, see same as the disc size printed on the disc –MD”appears) Others Some menu items • “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple” cannot be displayed The recorder does • The rechargeable battery is not charged not work or works , Charge the rechargeable battery poorly • The volume is low , Turn up the volume • No disc is inserted , Insert a recorded disc • The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder) opposite direction of the arrow (pages 12, 15) • The lid is not firmly closed , Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder hours until the moisture evaporates 75 • The AC power adaptor is not firmly connectedrecorder flashes or nothing appears) one, or use the supplied AC power adaptor data , Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error message still appears, replace it with another disc • There is a built-inmalfunction in the system static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc , Restart the operation as follows 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds 3 Connect the power source The display • The recorder was disconnected from the power source window is not , Let the recorder sit for a while, or disconnect the power source normal reconnect it, and then press any of the operation buttons When using with the AC power time to be calculated window of the recorder will remain faintly lit stopped of the blank 60/74 operation mode set in the “Disc Mode” menu is applied 80-minutestandard , Use the “Disc Mode” menu to change the operation mode as desired mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software 76 MessagesIf the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below Message Meaning/Remedy AVLS NO • AVLS is set to “AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher VOLUME , Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 56) OPERATION BLANKDISC • A disc with no recording on it is inserted BUSY WAIT • The recorder is accessing disc information A MOMENT , Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few CANNOT • You selected, “ : Set”, “ EDIT You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track or group •You tried to overwrite a track marks •You tried to change a title that includes characters the recorder cannot edit • You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording OPERATE • There is no audio data that can be played on the recorder RECORD OR • The audio data or disc management file has been damaged PLAY , Erase the whole disc (page 52) or perform the Format function (page 55) CANNOT SET • You tried to make the Time Mark setting during synchro-recording , Set “RECVolume” while the recorder is in recording-pause • You tried to make the following settings while recording — Disc Memory — Play mode — Recording mode — Recording level — Selection of “ :REC” in menu CHARGE 5° C–35° C outside the specified range for the recorder 41F–95F , Charge the battery at a temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35° C Charging • The rechargeable battery is being charged DATA SAVE data or editing information , Wait until the message disappears from the display 78 NO DIGITALCOPY source which was itself recorded using digital connection , Use analog connection instead (page 31) NO DISC • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder , Insert a disc settings in the Disc Memory (page 57) NO GROUP • You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups , Insert a disc with group settings • You selected “ : Erase” with a disc without group setting , You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups NO INPUT • The recorder could not detect digital input signals SIGNAL , Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 18) NO NAME artist name information NON • You selected “ : Move” or “ : Erase”, or you tried to label a group GROUPED to a group NotENOUGH POWER TO power for editing (page 72) rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery for recording (page 69) REC NO TITLE album name information no album name information NO TRACK • You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks ,Insert a recorded disc NO TRACK IS • You selected “ : Move” or “ : Erase”, or you tried to label a track SELECTED without first selecting a track ,Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track first P/B ONLY • You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for DISC “playback”) , Insert a recordable disc PC – –MD • The recorder is connected to the computer 79 PROTECTED• You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect position , Slide the tab back (page 65) PUSH STOP BUTTON storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to a computer , Operation must be done only after pressing x and “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” has disappeared from the display READ • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly , Reinsert the disc REC ERROR • Recording was not correctly done , Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again standard disc , Try recording again with another disc SYSTEM FILE memory to the disk WRITING , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply TEMP OVER • Heat has built up in the recorder REC STOP , Let the recorder cool down TITLE FULL MD mode) or 1,700 letters (in MD mode) for titles TOC DATA , Insert another disc , If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 52) TRACK FULL more than 254 tracks on a disc in MD mode , Erase unnecessary tracks (page 51) TrkFromPC • You tried to combine or divide tracks that were transferred from the NO EDIT , You cannot combine or divide transferred tracks using the MD Simple Burner software MD Simple Burner software • You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been NO REC transferred from the computer mode with the MD Simple Burner software 80 ExplanationsAbout Hi-MD Walkman About ATRAC3plus “Hi-MDmode” and “MD mode” About Linear PCM The meaning of “no sound” About “System File” 81 List of the recording time for each discWhen using a disc in Hi-MDmode When recording on the Recording time1) recorder Codec 1GB Hi-MD 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute mode on Bit rate standard When transferring from Recording time1)2) Codec/Bit rate 82 When using a disc in MD modemode on the When transferring from the computer 83 Note on digital recordingRestrictions on the editing of tracks transferred from your computer About the DSP TYPE-Sfor ATRAC/ATRAC3 Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION) 84 Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputsDifference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Connectable Equipment with an analog (line) source jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) output jack (Casette deck, radio record player, etc.) Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-miniplug) (page 18) stereo-miniplug) (page 31) Signal from Digital Analog the source to the recorder is analog Marked (copied) automatically Marked automatically • 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 80) or low-level MD) segment sound source other than a CD or an 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 32) page 32) 86 What you can do with MD Simple BurnerMD Walkman Audio CD What you can do with SonicStage ImportTransfer Internet Music files in the MP3,WAV formats 87 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman88 Installing89 Installing the software onto your computerBefore installing the software 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROMinto the CD drive of your computer 90 Click [Install SonicStage and MD SimpleBurner] Read the instructions carefully Was the installation successful 91 Using MD Simple Burner92 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)3 Press and hold T MARK/REC and press NENT on the MD Walkman To stop recording Setting the recording mode Recording first track only Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information 93 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)The window for recording all tracks on the CD [REC/STOP] To start recording all tracks on the CD as a new group, click here To stop recording, click [Stop] CD icon Total time of the MD icon selected tracks of CD Album name (CD) Artist name (CD) [OPEN] Recording mode drop down menu 94 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CDTrack information [CONFIG] Click here to do the following: (CD) -Setthe CD-ROMdrive You can change the Album Title [REC Disc name (MD) number [Get CD info] [New Group] [CLOSE] CD operating section Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to be recorded To deselect all tracks, click here To select all tracks, click here Check boxes [Erase] [All Erase] Remaining time of the inserted MD 95 Using SonicStage96 4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to recordTo uncheck all boxes, click 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording 6 Click The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts Click 97 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD WalkmanTransfer Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer 98 4 If necessary, change the transfer mode5 Click Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins To stop transferring When transferring to a Hi-MDWalkman 99 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computerTransfer Destination list Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer 4 Click in the middle of the screen 100 Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MDWalkman* to your computerInsert recordable disc into the Walkman and 2Click [Transfer] Click the tracks you want to transfer in the 4Click in the middle of the screen The “Import” dialog box appears 5Specify the transfer destination in the dialog box 6Click “OK” The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts 101 To stop importing102 Using SonicStage HelpTo display SonicStage Help Click [Help] – [SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running [SonicStage Help] 103 1Double click [Overview] in the left-sideframe2Click [About This Help File] 3Read the text 1Click [Search] to open the “Search” window 2Type in the words 3Click [List Topics] 4Click to select the desired item among those displayed 5Click [Display] 104 Referring to SonicStage HelpImporting audio data to the computer Listening to audio data on the computer Managing and editing imported tracks 105 Backing up audio dataTroubleshooting When you want to know 106 Other information107 On copyright protection111 Index
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1 Operating Instructions2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Caution Information For customers in Canada only RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES 3 Notice for usersOn the supplied software 4 Before recordingViewing various information Recording from a microphone Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) Selecting the recording mode Adjusting the recording level manually Using the group function when recording To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source Searching for a track (Search) Selecting the sound quality (6-BandEqualizer) 5 Editing recorded tracksOther operations Using the recorder with a computer Additional information Troubleshooting and explanations 6 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer8 About available functions and supplied manuals9 Using the recorder while it is connected to a computerSoftware Operation (pages 86 to 110) SonicStage Help This is an online help that you can view on your computer screen Notes on the “Software Operation” section 10 Checking the supplied accessoriesAC power adaptor (1) Remote control (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) NH-7WMAANickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (1) Optical cable (except Canada and Mexico models) (1) CD-ROM(SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1) Battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1) Note 11 Looking at controlsLLINE IN (OPT) jack NHOLD switch O i (headphones/earphones) jack 12 The display window of the recorderBSYNC (synchro-recording)indication Hi-MD/MD DREC indication EBattery indication FDisc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording or playing GTrack mode (PCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP,SP, LP2, LP4, MONO) indication HSub play mode/Repeat play indications IMain play mode indications Shows the selected main play mode (group play, bookmark play, etc.) 13 The headphones/earphones with a remote control14 Getting started15 3Make connections and unlock the controls1Connect the headphones/earphones 2Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of with the remote control to the arrow (.) on the recorder or the remote control to unlock the controls 16 For models supplied with the AC plug adaptorWhen using the dry battery Notes When to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery Battery life When recording continuously Hi-MDmode (When using a 1GB Hi- MD disc) Batteries Linear Hi-SP Hi-LP NH-7WMAA LR63) Hi-MDmode (When using a 60/74/80- minute standard disc) Linear LR6 17 MD modeStereo When playing continuously 18 Recording a disc right away19 2Insert a recordable disc1Slide OPEN to open the lid 3Confirm the operation mode•When using a 1GB Hi-MDdisc, the operation mode will only be Hi-MD Disc condition Operation mode Blank disc The mode set for “Disc Mode” in the menu.1) The “Disc Mode” is factory set to “Hi-MD” If you want to use the disc on another component that does not support Hi-MD,set the “Disc Mode” to “MD” to use the disc in MD mode The disc contains material Hi-MD recorded in Hi-MDmode recorded in MD mode Refer to ” setting 20 4Record a disc1Select and pause the sound source to be recorded While the recorder is stopped, press and hold T MARK/REC and press “REC” lights up and recording starts 4Play the source you want to record Press Stop Press Pause Press X1) Press X again to resume recording Remove the disc Press x and open the lid. (The lid does not open while “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” flashing in the display.) 21 If the recording does not start22 Playing a disc right away23 Operation on the recorderOperation on the remote control Press X. Press X again to resume Press NX play Press NX again to resume Select a track directly Turn the jog dial to select a track viewing track number or and then press NENT to enter name Find the beginning of Press the 5-waycontrol key Press .. Press the current track towards .. Press the 5-way repeatedly until you reach the control key towards beginning of the desired track beginning of the desired track Press the next track towards Go backwards or Press and hold the 5-waycontrol Press and hold . or forward while playing key towards . or Search for a point in a While pausing, press and hold the While pausing, press and hold track while viewing the 5-waycontrol key towards . or . or elapsed time (Time search) Search for a specific While the recorder is stopped, press While the recorder is stopped track while viewing and hold the 5-waycontrol key press and hold . or track numbers (Index towards . or Cue to the next or Press GROUP, and then press the + or – button previous group while playing a track in a group (Group skip)1) Start with the first track of the disc NENT for 2 seconds or more press NX for 2 seconds or more Press x and open the lid.2) If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 12, 15) The playback sound may skip if: •the recorder is subject to strong, repeated shocks •a dirty or scratched disc is played 24 Using menus25 List of menusMenu Site page Edit Title group name, or disc name : Set Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a new group : Release Releases group settings Move Changes the order of tracks or groups Erase Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents Format it was in at the time of purchase (in Hi-MD mode only) Lap Time Displays various information such as the page 28 recorder status, etc. in the display window RecRemain (while recording and stopped) 1 Remain (while playing) AllRemain Title1/Title2 Sound Codec TrackMode SubPMode Normal Selects the type of play, such as single-track play or shuffle play 1 Track Shuffle A-BRepeat 27 Various ways of recording28 While the recorder is stopped A/BWhile recording A/B/C Level meter number and “RecRemain” recording • Disc name album MD)2) (MD)1) 29 Recording from a microphone31 Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)Selecting the recording modeHi-SP Hi-LP • Approx. 2,040 When recording a disc used in MD mode mode1) time3) SP stereo Approx min LP2 stereo LP2 LP4 stereo LP4 Monaural2) MONO 1)For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (SP) or LP2 stereo mode 3)When using an 80-minuterecordable disc or logo mark •It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings 32 Adjusting the recording level manually1 Press NENT, while pressing T MARK/REC and The recorder stands by for recording 2 Enter the menu and select “REC Set” - “RECVolume” - “Manual” 3 Play the source Set the level so that the meter segments light up around –12dBsegment 5 Press X again to start recording To switch back to automatic level control Select “Auto (AGC)” in step 33 Adding track marks while recordingAdding track marks manually Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) To cancel Time Mark Select “Off” in step Using Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Time Mark: Example: When the time interval set for Time Mark exceeds the elapsed recording time: The recorder adds track marks when the set Time Mark time interval has elapsed “T” appears before the time display for track marks added by Time Mark If you add a track mark by pressing T MARK or 34 Using the group function when recordingWhat is the group function What is a disc with group settings 35 To create a new group automatically when recordingTo record without creating a new group Select “:REC Off” at the end of the procedure above Recording tracks to an existing group You can add a track to an existing group Adding a new track at the end of the selected group 2 Play the sound source A new track will be added at the end of the current contents within the group Adding a track at a desired position within the selected group 2 Press X to start recording and play the sound source 36 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)37 Various ways of playback38 Selecting the play mode•Main play mode: selects the playback unit, such as tracks or groups •Sub play mode: selects the type of play •Repeat play: selects Repeat play Playing tracks in Main play mode 1 While playing, press NAVI/MENU The recorder enters navigation mode and the Main play mode display appears Indication Play mode A/B Normal play (All tracks after the selected track are played once.) Group Group play (Tracks in the selected group are played.) Artist Artist play (Tracks of a Album Album play (Tracks in a specified album are played.) Bookmark Bookmark play (Bookmarked tracks are 39 Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play)1 Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 38) 2 When selecting a track out of a group, skip this step A list of the tracks in the selected group appears in the display Playing tracks in a group (Group Play) 1 Do step 1 and select “Group” in step A list of the groups on a disc appears A list of the tracks in the selected group appears Listening to tracks by a specific artist (Artist Play) (in Hi-MDmode only) A list of the artists on the disc appears in alphabetical order A list of the tracks of the selected artist appears in recorded order 40 Listening to tracks of a selected album (Album Play) (in Hi-MDmode only)1 Do step 1 and select “Album” in step A list of the albums on the disc appears in alphabetical order A list of the tracks in the selected album appears in recorded order Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) To bookmark the tracks The first track of the bookmark play is set 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other tracks To play the bookmarked tracks The recorder plays the bookmarked tracks in the order of their track numbers To erase bookmarks 41 Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat Play1 Enter the menu and select “SubPMode” Indication Normal/(none) are played once.) 1 Track/1 Single-trackplay (A single track is played.) Shuffle/SHUF Shuffle play (All tracks in the selected Main random order.) A- (A-B between the selected points A and B are played repeatedly.) Listening to a section of a track repeatedly (A-BRepeat) “A-”flashes in the display 2 Press NENT at the starting point (A) Point A is entered and “B” flashes in the display 42 Searching for a track (Search)1 Enter the menu and select “Useful” - “Search” by Track search by track name by Group search by group name by Artist1) search by artist name by Album1) search by album name 3 If you select “by Track” in step 2, skip this step The selected track starts playing Selecting the sound quality (6-BandEqualizer)1 While playing, enter the menu and select “Sound” - “Sound EQ” 43 HeavyPops Jazz Unique Custom1 Custom2 To modify and store the sound You can modify the sound and store the results in “Custom1” and “Custom2” 2 Press the 5-waycontrol key towards .or > to select the frequency 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the level 4 After selecting the level, press NENT to enter the selection To cancel the setting Select “Normal” in step 6-BandEqualizer will not function during recording 44 Editing recorded tracks45 About the character paletteThe character palette has the following configuration Labeling 1 Enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Title” 46 TitleFunctions1) Operations left right down 5 Repeat step 4, and then enter all characters of the label name 6 Press NENT for 2 seconds or more Re-labeling To re-labela track name, artist name, or album name: To re-labela disc: You can re-labelthe disc while the recorder is stopped, recording, or playing 47 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Set)49 Releasing a group setting (Group Release)Moving recorded tracks or groups (Move)Changing the order of a track on a disc Example 50 2 Turn the jog dial until the destination track number flashes in the display3 Press NENT to enter the selection The track moves to the selected destination track Moving a track in a disc with group setting 1Do step 1 of “Changing the order of a track on a disc” (page 49) 2 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step Changing the order of a group on a disc “Move” - “ : Move” 51 Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)You can erase unnecessary tracks or all tracks on a disc When erasing tracks that have been transferred from the computer If the tracks were transferred in To erase a track 1 While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Erase” - “ : Erase” “Erase OK?” and “PUSH YES:ENTER NO:CANCEL” appear in the display To erase a part of a track 52 To erase a groupTo erase the whole disc 53 Dividing a track (Divide)To add track marks while recording (except while synchro-recording) Press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark Dividing a track directly 54 Combining tracks (Combine)The track numbers will change as follows 2 Find the track mark by pressing the 5- way control key towards . slightly 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press 55 Formatting the disc (Format)You can use this function only when using a disc in Hi-MDmode Disc After performing the type Format function 1GB “NO TRACK” appears All data including non-audio data will be erased NOTE of the transferred tracks can to the computer 60/74/80 “BLANKDISC” appears standard data will be erased. You can then use the disc again in either MD mode or Hi-MD mode of the transferred tracks will be decreased by one 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Format” 56 Other operations57 Turning off the beep soundYou can turn off/on the beep sound 1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Beep” To turn on the beep sound Select “Beep On” in step Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory)The following setting can be stored: •Bookmark •“Custom1” and “Custom2” settings of 6-BandEqualizer You can check the setting as follows To set the recorder so that disc settings are not stored Erasing the disc information 1 Insert the disc whose information is to be erased and verify its contents 2 Select “1MemErase” in step The disc information is erased 58 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “QuickMode” If you will not use the recorder for a long time Select “Quick Off” in step You can minimize battery drain while the recorder is not being used Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode)1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Disc Mode” 59 Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)You can adjust the contrast of the display window Changing the operational direction of the display1 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “Jog Dial” To turn the setting to normal Select “Default” in step 60 Using the recorder with a computer61 1 Insert a recordable disc into the recorder2 Make connections as follows 2Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released 3 Check the connections When the connections have been properly made, “PC – –MD”appears in the display 1 Make sure that “REC” is not displayed in the display window 2 Press x on the recorder “EJECT DISC OK” appears in the display 62 Storing non-audiodata to a discFor the storage space for each disc, refer to the next page 64 Additional information65 On the MiniDisc cartridgeOn cleaning On battery On mechanical noise To protect a recorded disc On maintenance 66 SpecificationsAudio playing system Laser diode properties Recording and playback time Revolutions Error correction Sampling frequency Sampling rate converter Coding Modulation system Frequency response Inputs Outputs Maximum output (DC) Power requirements Operating temperature Battery operation time2) Dimensions Mass 67 Optional accessories68 Troubleshooting and explanations69 While recording70 Stereo sound is heard inthe headphones earphones while monaural recording in monaural Momentary noise is heard when recording LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources , Record in SP or LP2 mode The lid does not open • The lid does not open until “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” after recording disappears in the display “TRACK FULL” disc has reached the have been recorded on the disc, “TRACK FULL” appears maximum recording time and the recording cannot be recorded on the disc cannot be done , To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks The remaining Tracks of under 12 seconds (in SP stereo), 24 seconds (in LP2 increase even after erasing numerous short length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an tracks increase in the recording time and the remaining time seconds (in SP stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or time (60, 74, or stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this unit of minutes) seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds even if the actual recording is recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to recording is started). Therefore, the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of seconds, 12 seconds, or 24 seconds and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data Although those scattered data can be read, each fragment is or recording time and further recording is not possible 71 While playing72 There is no Rconnected with a monaural cord , Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the recorded from a connected equipment is monaural, there will be no R-channel cassette deck or sound output even with a stereo connecting cord or when listening to deck or amplifier While editing POWER TO EDIT” battery level indication shows enough power remaining while the appears and editing for 1GB Hi-MDdisc editing , Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder or insert a fully The lid does not • The power sources have been disconnected during recording or open editing, or the battery have been exhausted new ones Editing cannot be • The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has done occurred during editing , The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the editing operation again Non-audiodata • Non-audiodata cannot be erased with the Erase function cannot be erased , Confirm the contents by connecting the recorder to your Format function (page 55) Tracks cannot be combined combine the tracks 73 recorded with analog connectionThe disc cannot edit • The component does not support MDLP or Hi-MD , Edit on other component that support MDLP or Hi-MD While using group function The group function does not operate some group-relatedmenu , Use a disc with group setting A track cannot be recorded to a new group. A new group cannot be created this time While the recorder is connected to the computer The recorder is not • The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected recognized by the , Connect the dedicated USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer • A USB hub is used , Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the • Network communication has failed , Disconnect the dedicated USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and dedicated USB cable again Even though the recorder is computer, it does • You are using the recorder at a place with vibration not operate , Use the recorder at a place with no vibration • The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active be used as a storage , Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software device • A standard disc is inserted can be used as a storage media 74 different from theyour computer monitor • The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in tracks that will fill stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in LP4 stereo up the remaining recording time on is under 2 seconds (or 4 or 8 seconds) in length. Also, the recorder seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) for each track. This reduces the maximum recording time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or seconds) during transfer operation (in MD mode only) The disc size displayed on the the disc and other recording media. For details on the disc size, see same as the disc size printed on the disc –MD”appears) Others Some menu items • “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple” cannot be displayed The recorder does • The rechargeable battery is not charged not work or works , Charge the rechargeable battery poorly • The volume is low , Turn up the volume • No disc is inserted , Insert a recorded disc • The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder) opposite direction of the arrow (pages 12, 15) • The lid is not firmly closed , Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder hours until the moisture evaporates 75 • The AC power adaptor is not firmly connectedrecorder flashes or nothing appears) one, or use the supplied AC power adaptor data , Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error message still appears, replace it with another disc • There is a built-inmalfunction in the system static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc , Restart the operation as follows 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds 3 Connect the power source The display • The recorder was disconnected from the power source window is not , Let the recorder sit for a while, or disconnect the power source normal reconnect it, and then press any of the operation buttons When using with the AC power time to be calculated window of the recorder will remain faintly lit stopped of the blank 60/74 operation mode set in the “Disc Mode” menu is applied 80-minutestandard , Use the “Disc Mode” menu to change the operation mode as desired mode following formatting or the mode selected in the SonicStage software 76 MessagesIf the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below Message Meaning/Remedy AVLS NO • AVLS is set to “AVLS On” and so the volume cannot rise higher VOLUME , Set AVLS to “AVLS Off” (page 56) OPERATION BLANKDISC • A disc with no recording on it is inserted BUSY WAIT • The recorder is accessing disc information A MOMENT , Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few CANNOT • You selected, “ : Set”, “ EDIT You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track or group •You tried to overwrite a track marks •You tried to change a title that includes characters the recorder cannot edit • You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording OPERATE • There is no audio data that can be played on the recorder RECORD OR • The audio data or disc management file has been damaged PLAY , Erase the whole disc (page 52) or perform the Format function (page 55) CANNOT SET • You tried to make the Time Mark setting during synchro-recording , Set “RECVolume” while the recorder is in recording-pause • You tried to make the following settings while recording — Disc Memory — Play mode — Recording mode — Recording level — Selection of “ :REC” in menu CHARGE 5° C–35° C outside the specified range for the recorder 41F–95F , Charge the battery at a temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35° C Charging • The rechargeable battery is being charged DATA SAVE data or editing information , Wait until the message disappears from the display 78 NO DIGITALCOPY source which was itself recorded using digital connection , Use analog connection instead (page 31) NO DISC • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder , Insert a disc settings in the Disc Memory (page 57) NO GROUP • You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups , Insert a disc with group settings • You selected “ : Erase” with a disc without group setting , You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups NO INPUT • The recorder could not detect digital input signals SIGNAL , Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 18) NO NAME artist name information NON • You selected “ : Move” or “ : Erase”, or you tried to label a group GROUPED to a group NotENOUGH POWER TO power for editing (page 72) rechargeable battery or a new alkaline dry battery for recording (page 69) REC NO TITLE album name information no album name information NO TRACK • You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks ,Insert a recorded disc NO TRACK IS • You selected “ : Move” or “ : Erase”, or you tried to label a track SELECTED without first selecting a track ,Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track first P/B ONLY • You tried to record or edit on a premastered disc (P/B stands for DISC “playback”) , Insert a recordable disc PC – –MD • The recorder is connected to the computer 79 PROTECTED• You tried to record or edit on a disc with the tab in the record-protect position , Slide the tab back (page 65) PUSH STOP BUTTON storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the recorder to a computer , Operation must be done only after pressing x and “SYSTEM FILE WRITING” has disappeared from the display READ • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly , Reinsert the disc REC ERROR • Recording was not correctly done , Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again standard disc , Try recording again with another disc SYSTEM FILE memory to the disk WRITING , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply TEMP OVER • Heat has built up in the recorder REC STOP , Let the recorder cool down TITLE FULL MD mode) or 1,700 letters (in MD mode) for titles TOC DATA , Insert another disc , If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 52) TRACK FULL more than 254 tracks on a disc in MD mode , Erase unnecessary tracks (page 51) TrkFromPC • You tried to combine or divide tracks that were transferred from the NO EDIT , You cannot combine or divide transferred tracks using the MD Simple Burner software MD Simple Burner software • You tried to record in the middle of a protected track that has been NO REC transferred from the computer mode with the MD Simple Burner software 80 ExplanationsAbout Hi-MD Walkman About ATRAC3plus “Hi-MDmode” and “MD mode” About Linear PCM The meaning of “no sound” About “System File” 81 List of the recording time for each discWhen using a disc in Hi-MDmode When recording on the Recording time1) recorder Codec 1GB Hi-MD 80-minute 74-minute 60-minute mode on Bit rate standard When transferring from Recording time1)2) Codec/Bit rate 82 When using a disc in MD modemode on the When transferring from the computer 83 Note on digital recordingRestrictions on the editing of tracks transferred from your computer About the DSP TYPE-Sfor ATRAC/ATRAC3 Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION) 84 Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputsDifference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Connectable Equipment with an analog (line) source jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) output jack (Casette deck, radio record player, etc.) Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-miniplug) (page 18) stereo-miniplug) (page 31) Signal from Digital Analog the source to the recorder is analog Marked (copied) automatically Marked automatically • 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 80) or low-level MD) segment sound source other than a CD or an 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 32) page 32) 86 What you can do with MD Simple BurnerMD Walkman Audio CD What you can do with SonicStage ImportTransfer Internet Music files in the MP3,WAV formats 87 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman88 Installing89 Installing the software onto your computerBefore installing the software 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROMinto the CD drive of your computer 90 Click [Install SonicStage and MD SimpleBurner] Read the instructions carefully Was the installation successful 91 Using MD Simple Burner92 Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)3 Press and hold T MARK/REC and press NENT on the MD Walkman To stop recording Setting the recording mode Recording first track only Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information 93 Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)The window for recording all tracks on the CD [REC/STOP] To start recording all tracks on the CD as a new group, click here To stop recording, click [Stop] CD icon Total time of the MD icon selected tracks of CD Album name (CD) Artist name (CD) [OPEN] Recording mode drop down menu 94 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CDTrack information [CONFIG] Click here to do the following: (CD) -Setthe CD-ROMdrive You can change the Album Title [REC Disc name (MD) number [Get CD info] [New Group] [CLOSE] CD operating section Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to be recorded To deselect all tracks, click here To select all tracks, click here Check boxes [Erase] [All Erase] Remaining time of the inserted MD 95 Using SonicStage96 4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to recordTo uncheck all boxes, click 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording 6 Click The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts Click 97 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD WalkmanTransfer Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer 98 4 If necessary, change the transfer mode5 Click Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins To stop transferring When transferring to a Hi-MDWalkman 99 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computerTransfer Destination list Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer 4 Click in the middle of the screen 100 Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MDWalkman* to your computerInsert recordable disc into the Walkman and 2Click [Transfer] Click the tracks you want to transfer in the 4Click in the middle of the screen The “Import” dialog box appears 5Specify the transfer destination in the dialog box 6Click “OK” The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts 101 To stop importing102 Using SonicStage HelpTo display SonicStage Help Click [Help] – [SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running [SonicStage Help] 103 1Double click [Overview] in the left-sideframe2Click [About This Help File] 3Read the text 1Click [Search] to open the “Search” window 2Type in the words 3Click [List Topics] 4Click to select the desired item among those displayed 5Click [Display] 104 Referring to SonicStage HelpImporting audio data to the computer Listening to audio data on the computer Managing and editing imported tracks 105 Backing up audio dataTroubleshooting When you want to know 106 Other information107 On copyright protection111 Index
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