Operating Instructions
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture
Caution
Information
Notice for users
On the supplied software
Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround• Digital Sound Equalizer)
Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual
Selecting the sound quality (Digital Sound Equalizer)
Repeat play for the selected group play mode
How to use the menu items
Turning off the beep sound
Preserving battery power (Power Save Mode)
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)
Protecting your hearing (EAR GUARD)
System requirements
Before installing the software
Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5
Starting SonicStage
Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive
Settings and Precautions
Settings according to OS
For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, SonicStage Premium
or SonicStage Simple Burner installed on
their computer
Before using this product
When using the recorder
Recorder Operation (pages 9 to 40)
Troubleshooting and explanations (page 35)
When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer
Checking the supplied accessories
Operation Recorder
Looking at controls
The headphones/earphones with a remote control
Using the clip for the remote control
1 Remove the clip
The display window of the remote control
A Disc indication
E SOUND indication
B Track number display
F Battery level indication
Getting started
3Remove the recorder from the battery charging stand
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
Using the alkaline dry battery
Attach the dry battery case to the recorder
3Make connections and unlock the
controls
with the remote control to
the arrow (.) on the remote control
to unlock the controls
Notes
Battery life
See page
Playing an MD right away
Operation
Pause
Press NX
Press NX again to resume play
Find the beginning of the current track
Various ways of playback
PGM
Tracks are played in the
(program play)
order that you
specified
Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround• Digital Sound Equalizer)
V-SUR (Virtual-Surround)
Provides 4 kinds of virtual surround conditions
Digital Sound Equalizer
Provides 5 different sound qualities
Changing playback speed (Digital Speed Control)
1 While playing, press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more
“SC” appears in the display
Page
Using the group function
Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode)
Display
Repeat play for the selected group play mode
(Group Repeat Play)
Playing groups in a desired sequence (Group Program Play)
Other operations
How to use the menu items
On the remote control:
To cancel the operation while setting
Turning off the beep sound
To turn on the beep sound
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)
2 Select “QUICK”
To switch back to the normal setting
Protecting your hearing (EAR
GUARD)
Turning on/off the backlight
2 Select the desired item
Setting
AUTO
The backlight lights when
List of menus
Menus on the recorder
Menu
USEFUL
PLAY INFO
Power sources
Additional information
On the dry battery case
On the MiniDisc cartridge
On cleaning
On batteries
On mechanical noise
On maintenance
Specifications
Audio playing system
Laser diode properties
Recording and playback time (when using MDW-80)
Revolutions
Troubleshooting and explanations
While playing
Cause/Remedy
While using group function
Others
Page
Messages
Error message
Meaning/Remedy
Explanations
Restrictions on the editing of tracks checked out from your computer
About the DSP TYPE-Sfor ATRAC/ATRAC3
Suppressing the skips of the sound (E.A.S.S GP)
Page
Recording audio data to your computer
Audio CDs
Internet
On the computer
Listening
What is a Net MD
Basic Operations
Providing the required system environment
System requirements
Computer
IBM PC/AT or Compatible
is recommended.)
Installing the software onto your computer
Before installing the software
, page
Page
Page
Connecting the Net MD to your computer
1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD
To the USB jack
power
dedicated jack
Storing audio data to your computer
Starting SonicStage
Do one of the following:
•Double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the computer
•Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage]
Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive
The CD window appears in the display
2 Click
The recording navigation window* appears in the display
The display changes to the recording window
4 Click in the middle of the recording window and select the recording mode
When 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
Labeling audio data
1 Start up SonicStage (page 50) and click (Music Drive)
Music Drive
2 Double click the desired album name
A list of the audio files in that album appears
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
3 Click in the middle of the display and select the recording mode (page 52)
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
Page
Listening to an MD
For details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operation” 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
Advanced operations
Viewing online help
The Tabs
The left side frame
1Double click [Overview] in the left-handframe
2Click [About this Help file]
Other information
For Windows Millennium Edition users
When 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
Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computer
Check the following contents before installing SonicStage Ver.1.5
Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed
Installed Version
What to do
Note on hard disk drive space
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode
Backing up the audio data
Uninstalling the SonicStage software
To 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 Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears
For Windows 2000 users
Log on as “Administrator”, and then follow the instructions below
Step 1: Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section
Step 2: Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help (page 58)
Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Aiwa dealer
•Manufacturer:
•Model:
•Type: Desktop type / Laptop type
Name of operating system:
RAM capacity:
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)
•If the installation seems to be stopped
Problem
•If the installation is still unsuccessful after all that you have done
Information and explanations
Net MD FAQ
This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD
On the Net MD
What is a “Net MD”
On copyright protection
For details, see “Features by copyright protection by OpenMG” (page 72)
Restrictions on audio content
Features by copyright protection by OpenMG
Glossary
ATRAC3
“Check-In /Check-Out”
Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service
EMD is a website that distributes music files which are available for purchase
Recording mode (Bit rate)
SDMI
Windows Media Technology (WMT)
Windows Media Audio (WMA)
Index