Using the recorder with a computer

What you can do through connection with a computer

To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install the software from the supplied CD-ROM. For details on the installation procedure, refer to the “Software Operation” section.

When using the supplied software

For detailed explanations, see the “Software Operation” section or online help.

•Transfer audio data between the computer and the recorder

The supplied SonicStage software enables you to transfer audio data between the recorder and the computer. When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, tracks recorded with a microphone or from a CD player to the recorder can also be migrated to your computer.

•Record directly from a CD to an MD

The supplied MD Simple Burner software enables you to record a CD in the computer’s CD drive directly to a disc in the recorder.

When using the disc in the recorder as a storage device

When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, the recorder appears in the Windows Explorer as an external drive, allowing you to transfer non-audio data such as text and image files. For details, refer to “Storing non- audio data to a disc” (page 64).

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If you play audio files using the software, the sound is output from the computer speakers when a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted, and from the earphones connected to the recorder when a disc used in MD mode is inserted in the recorder.

Charging the rechargeable battery of the recorder

You can charge the rechargeable battery while the recorder is connected to a computer (using USB bus power). When you connect the recorder to the computer, power (bus power) from the computer begins to charge the recorder’s rechargeable battery. However, this charge is only provisional and cannot be used to fully charge the rechargeable battery. For example, if you charge a completely drained rechargeable battery in this way, the recorder will stop charging after about 6 hours, and will reach about half of its full capacity. The charging time may vary according to the condition of the rechargeable battery and the surrounding temperature.

Display window while USB bus power charging

Note

Charging by USB bus power charge is not possible when the battery level indication

( ) is flashing in the display.

•Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery compartment lid firmly.

•The temperature of the battery-charging location is too low or too high. The

rechargeable battery should be charged within a temperature range of +5°C (+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F).

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