Operating Instructions
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Using in combination with a computer
Refer to the illustration on pages 55 to 63 the Japanese text.
What is Net MD ?
By connecting the unit to a computer via a USB terminal, it is possible to download music data stored in your computer from CDs and internet music sites to the unit’s MD.
∫What you can do with Net MD
≥You can use BeatJam to convert the music data stored in your computer to OpenMG format, send it to MD player and record it onto MD.
≥You may record in LP2/LP4 mode also. The title of each track will also be recorded.
≥MDs made using Net MD can be listened to just like MDs made from CD using any MD player. It is also possible to record to other MD players using the analog connections.
≥There is a limit to the number of times you may checkout to one piece of music data.
≥If you return the data checked out to the computer
≥You may operate to unit from a computer to change the order of songs or add track titles.
Note
≥BeatJam and Net MD USB drivers can only be installed on computers using a Windows OS. They cannot be installed on a Macintosh computer.
≥Net MD will only work properly if the unit is used in combination with a computer with the provided software and drivers installed. We cannot guarantee performance if more than one unit is attached at any one time or if the unit is used combination with other Net MD devices.
Installation
1 Preinstalling BeatJam and Net MD USB drivers
1Turn on the computer and boot up the OS.
2Insert the
2The Begin Set Up Screen will be displayed.
3Click on “Set Up BeatJam” in the Begin Set Up Screen.
Follow the on screen instructions and install. All necessary drivers and applications will be installed.
2Connection
Use the USB cable (provided) and connect the unit to a computer.
1.Insert a rechargeable battery into the unit.
2.Install the unit to the multi cradle.
3.Connect the AC adaptor to the multi cradle.
4.Connect the USB cable to the multi
cradle and the computer.
Refer also to the instruction booklet that came with the computer.
Note
Make sure you use the USB cable that came with this unit
3Double Check
Confirm that BeatJam and Net MD USB
drivers have been correctly installed.
≥BeatJam
The BeatJam, BeatJam User Registration and BeatStream icons will be displayed on the computer desktop if they have been correctly installed.
≥Net MD USB driver
Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF] on the multi cradle to activate Net MD.
The items contained in the on screen list may vary according to the computer environment you are using.
When using Windows 2000 Professional (See the illustrations on page 59 of the the Japanese text.)
When using Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
(See the illustrations on page 59 of the the Japanese text.)
When using Windows 98/98 Second Edition or Windows Millennium Edition (See the illustrations on page 60 of the the Japanese text.)
Recording onto MD (Checkout)
Refer to the illustration on pages 61 of the Japanese text.
Preparation
1Turn on the computer and boot up the OS.
2Connect the unit to the computer using a
USB cable .
3Place a MD for recording and a rechargeable battery into the unit and install the unit onto the multi cradle.
4Release the write protection catch on the MD.
1Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF] when play is stopped or the power is off.
2Activate BeatJam on the computer and record (checkout) the songs you want to record to MD.
Checking out is finished when the “UTOC Writing” goes out.
3Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF]. Net MD will stand down.
Note
In cases where the track titles were included in the computer data, the titles will also be transferred to the MD.
Returning data to the computer (Checkin)Refer to the illustration on page 62 of the Japanese text.
Once you have returned a track you checked out to the source computer, you may check it out and use it again on other media.
Preparation
1Turn on the computer and boot up the
OS.
2Connect the unit to the computer using a
USB cable.
3Place a MD containing the checked out tracks and a rechargeable battery in the unit and install on the multi cradle.
1Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF] when play is stopped or the power is off.
2Activate BeatJam on the computer and return
Checking in is finished when the “UTOC Writing” goes out.
3Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF]. Net MD will stand down.
Note
Do not carry out any of the following actions while checking in/out - music data may be lost. ≥Press [<, EJECT] and remove the unit from
the multi cradle. ≥Disconnect the USB cable.
≥Remove the rechargeable battery or disconnect the AC adaptor.
∫Operating the unit from a computer
MD play
MD editing
≥edit track titles
≥rearrange the order of tracks (MOVE) ≥remove unwanted tracks (ERASE)
Optional accessories
Refer to the illustration on page 64 of the Japanese text.
∫Listening and recording through other equipment
Disconnect the earphones from the remote control and connect the stereo equipment with one of the following line cords.
If the amplifier’s connection is ; a line connection :
≥Turn off the power to all units before making connections.
≥Ensure you connect this unit to the input terminals on your stereo. Connection to the output terminals can damage this unit.
≥Set sound quality to NORMAL (canceled). (See page 87.)
≥Set the volume on this unit to between 20 and 23.
∫Replacement joint phones
∫Stereo microphone
Operating Instructions
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