Sony MZ-S1 55

Symptom	Cause/Solution

The recorder does	• The disc is record-protected (“SAVED” appears).
not work or works	, Slide the tab (page 50).
poorly.	• Recording level is too small to record (when recording
	manually).
	, Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level.
	• A Premastered MD is inserted (“PbONLY” appears) when
	recording.
	, Insert a recordable MD
	• You tried to turn group mode on while setting the program.
	, Turn group mode on before setting the program.

The recorder	• The record starting-position setting (“R-Posi”) is set to
overwrites existing	“FrHere”.
materials when	, Set “R-Posi” setting to “Fr End”.
record.
The recorder does	• The computer does not recognize the recorder.
not work while	, Verify that the recorder is correctly connected.
connected to the	, Install the driver correctly into your computer.
computer.	, Install the SonicStage software into your computer first, and

	then connect the recorder.

“No SIG” appears in	• There is no digital signal from the portable CD player.
the display when	, When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the
recording from a	AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as
portable CD player.	ESP) on the CD player (page 20).

There is no recording	• The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage
on the MD after a	occurred during recording.
recording operation.

The lid does not	• The power sources have been disconnected during recording or
open.	editing, or the battery have been exhausted.
	, Set the power sources again, or replace the exhausted battery
	with new ones.
	• The lid is not firmly closed.
	, Close the lid until it clicks. Then pull the OPEN switch to
	open the lid.

No sound comes	• The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected.
through the	, Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to i.
headphones/	• Volume is too low.
earphones.	, Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–.
	, Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–.
	• The plug is dirty.
	, Clean the plug.

Volume cannot be	• AVLS is on.
turned up.	, Set AVLS to “OFF” (page 46).

An MD is not played	• Playback mode is changed.
normally.	, Change to the normal play.

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Contents

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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Cause/Solution Page Page 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 Page 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 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 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 Page 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 Index