Operating Instructions
WARNING
To 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
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MZ-S1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc
Notice for users
On the supplied software
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Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input)
Recording in analog (Analog Recording)
When you do not want “LP:” added automatically at the
Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording)
Recording without overwriting existing material
Labeling/relabeling recordings
Labeling recordings
Relabeling recordings
Registering tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting)
To release a group setting
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, or SonicStage
Premium installed on their computer
Note on hard disk drive space
Before using this product
When using the recorder
Recorder Operation (pages 11 to 66)
Additional information (page 49)
When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer
Checking the supplied accessories
Supplied accessories
Operation Recorder
Looking at the controls
Rear of the recorder
Using the hand strap
The display window of the recorder
L P
Digital
BASS
Getting started
2Connect the headphones/ earphones and unlock the HOLD control
Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording)
2Make connections. (Insert the cables
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks)
3Record an MD
Control key
(x/N
END
SEARCH
If the recording does not start
About the DSP TYPE-Rfor ATRAC
Notes
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Playing an MD right away
2Play an MD
Control key (VOL +/–/ N/x)
1Press N
A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones
2Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume
Various ways of recording
Recording in analog (Analog Recording)
CD player, cassette recorder, etc
to LINE OUT jacks, etc
L R (red) (white)
Line cable
Long-timerecording (MDLP)
Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want
(VOL +/–
./>/N)
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU
Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording)
What is the group function (Group Mode)
When group mode is OFF
Disc
Track number
How is group information recorded
Disc name recording area
Example
END SEARCH
Control key (./>/N)
Recording without overwriting existing material
Control key (./>)
To start recording from the current point
Select “FrHere” in step
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark)
1 While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU
Select one of the following intervals:
Time
OFF
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording)
(./>/N)
1 Press REC while pressing
The recorder stands by for recording
2 Press MENU
Checking the remaining recordable time
1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, press MENU
Each time you press >, the display changes as follows:
Display window on the recorder
On B
Various ways of playback
Skip
“” flashes in the display and groups become selectable
The recorder starts playing from the first track in the group
Note
Changing play modes
1 While the recorder is playing, press MENU
3 Press . or > repeatedly to select play mode, and then press
On B/A
Normal/(none)
Emphasizing bass
(DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
2 Press . or > to select the item, and then press ENTER
Each time you press >, A and B change as follows:
Display window
Checking the remaining time or the playing position
1 Rem
The remaining time of the current track
The remaining time after the current location in the group
4 Press ENTER (ENTER)
Editing recorded tracks
Labeling recordings
1 Insert a disc and do the following operations:
To label a track
To label a group
To label a disc
Registering tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting)
•When group mode is ON:
Several groups are registered as one group
•When group mode is OFF: Several tracks are registered as one group
The following section explains the operation when group mode is on
To release a group setting
Control key (./>/x)
1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more to turn on group mode
Moving recorded tracks
Move track C from the third to the second track
Before moving
After moving
To cancel moving
Moving a track to a different group
GROUP/ CANCEL
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move)
Adding a track mark
Add a track mark
T MARK
Erasing a track mark
Erase a track mark
Erasing tracks
To erase a track
1 While playing the track you want to erase, press MENU
“Erase?” and “ENTER” appear alternately in the display
4 Press ENTER again
“ ” and “D:Name” flash in the display
5 Press . or > repeatedly until
6 Press ENTER again
“Edit” flashes in the display, and all the tracks will be erased
When erasing is complete, “BLANK” appears in the display
Other Operations
Locking the controls (HOLD)
To unlock the controls
Power sources
Additional information
Caring for others
On the MiniDisc cartridge
•When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case
•Do not break open the shutter
On cleaning
Note on maintenance
Terminals
System limitations
Symptom
Cause
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Cause/Solution
Page
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List of menus
Menu functions
Press MENU, and press . or
Menu on the
recorder1)
Tables of Menus
Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is stopped
, : Pressing ENTER
h : Pressing . or
,: Pressing ENTER
Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation
Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing
, : Pressing ENTER
Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is recording
Messages
Meaning/Remedy
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Specifications
MD Recorder
Audio playing system
Laser diode properties
Recording and playback time
Explanations
Equipment with an digital (optical)
optical-miniplug) (page 25)
• after more than 2 seconds of no
sound (page 66) or low-level
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)
Analog recording
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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
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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 76) 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 78)
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
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Listening to an MD
For 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
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 84)
Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony 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
Cause/Remedy
•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 Editing
Can checked-outtracks be edited on the Net MD
On copyright protection
For details, see “Features by copyright protection by OpenMG” (page 99)
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 Audio
Windows Media Technology
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