2-590-278-12 (1) This warranty is valid only in the United States. Operating Instructions MZ-DH10P Hi-MD Walkman Portable MD Player “WALKMAN“ is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-DH10P Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
About the supplied manuals Please refer to the following manual, and use that suits your need. To find out how to operate the player When you have trouble operating the player “Operating Instructions” (“Player Operation” of this book) Table of Contents Notice for Users .............................................. 6 Enjoying the Music and Camera Features ............................................................. 8 Player Operation Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories ...
Functions When Shooting/ Viewing Still Images ................................ 30 Using the zoom feature.................................... 31 Using the self-timer .......................................... 31 Selecting a flash mode ..................................... 31 Shooting close-ups (Macro) .....................32 Checking the last image you shot in the shooting mode (Quick Review) ...............32 Viewing an index screen (Nine-image screen) ................................
Software Operation What you can do with SonicStage/ MD Simple Burner Installing Providing the required system environment .................................................. 72 Installing the software onto your computer ................................... 73 Using SonicStage Importing audio data ................................. 75 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman .............. 77 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer .....
Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the player is working correctly. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording such as still images and audio data cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of this player or recording media, etc.
Enjoying the Music and Camera Features In addition to playing music, you can shoot still images and save them in the disc when using this player in Hi-MD mode. For details about the disc mode (Hi-MD/MD mode), see page 67. Enjoying Music You can transfer audio data from your computer. Install the supplied software (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) in your computer (see “Software Operation” of this book).
Enjoying music and an image together You can shoot an image and enjoy it as a cover art together with the music. Shoot a still image ( page 26). Set the still image as the music cover art ( page 26, 41). You can view the cover art while listening to the music ( page 22, 23). You can also search for the desired music group by a cover art ( page 23). You can play back still images while listening to music. See page 23.
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC power adaptor Note When using this player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction. – Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket. • Remote control1) – Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the remote or the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.
Optional accessories 2 Wind the cord around the ferrite core once. • • • • • • 3 Close the ferrite core. Make sure the clasps are fully engaged. You cannot use as follows. • Rotally commander RM-WMC1 • MD label printer MZP-1 • IC memory repeat learning MD controller RPT-M1 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country. Player Operation Approx.
Remote Guide to Parts and Controls Player / (shooting/viewing) button ( page 24) Shutter button ( page 25) Player: VOL +1)/– buttons ( page 18) Remote: VOL +/– control ( page 19) DOWNLOAD2) button HOLD switch ( page 19) Battery compartment Flash Lens Mirror Lens cover (AUDIO/PHOTO)3) (earphones) jack ( page 18) CHG lamp ( page 14) Player: (stop)/CANCEL button ( page 20) Remote: (stop) but
Player: 5-way control key (, /ENT1), , +, –) SEARCH button ( page 23) OPR lamp ( page 48) Getting Started Remote: button ( page 19) Locking the controls (HOLD) Slide the HOLD switch on the player or on the remote in the direction of the arrow. You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. You can use the HOLD function for the player and the remote separately.
Preparing a Power Source Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted. To maintain the original battery capacity longer, charge the battery only when it is completely depleted. Since the supplied USB cradle is for this player only, you cannot charge other model using this cradle. Operations can be done on the player or the remote while charging. 1 3 Close the lid. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to the USB cradle and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
Notes • Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity of the rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used for the first time or after a long period of disuse. In this case, charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal battery life will be restored. • Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F). The charging time may vary according to the surrounding temperature. • Stop the player before replacing the rechargeable battery.
Battery life1) This value varies depending on how the player is used. When listening to music (hour) (Approx.) Hi-MD mode 1GB Hi-MD disc 60/74/80-minute standard disc MD mode 60/74/80-minute standard disc Linear PCM Hi-SP 8.5 12 Hi-LP 14 MP32) 13 7 11.5 14 12.5 SP 13 LP2 14 LP4 14.5 Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard.
Setting the Clock 2 Push the 5-way control key toward / repeatedly to select the item you want to set. 3 Push the 5-way control key toward +/– repeatedly or turn the jog dial to select the numeric value. If you press DISPLAY, you can select the time on a 24-hour cycle or on a 12-hour cycle. 4 Repeat step 2 and 4 to set the all items. 5 When “m” is selected, press the 5way control key (/ENT). The date and time are set and the clock starts to keep time.
Listening to Music Listening to Music 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid (). Insert a disc in the direction of the arrow (), and close the lid. Connect the earphones with the remote to the player beforehand. with the label side facing front OPEN switch to (Earphones) jack Earphones with the remote 2 Press the 5-way control key (/ENT) to play, and adjust the volume by pressing the VOL +/–. The volume will be shown in the display.
On the remote Insert a disc and press . Playback starts. You can adjust the volume by turning the VOL +/– control. VOL +/– control Listening to Music If the play does not start Make sure the player is not locked ( page 13). Slide the HOLD switch on the player or on the remote in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Basic playback operations To Play Stop Search Operation on the player (Operation on the remote is in parentheses) Play from a point where you stopped the player previously Press the 5-way control key (/ENT). (Press .) Play from the first track From stop, press and hold the 5-way control key (/ENT) until playback starts. (From stop, press and hold until playback starts.) Pause/Resume play after pausing Press the 5-way control key (/ENT). (Press .) Stop playback Press /CANCEL. (Press .
Display When Listening to Music Display on the player • Information of recording Date of recording (year month/date)* (example: ’03 08/29) Recording format (example: ATRAC3plus) Recording mode (example: Hi-SP) Bit rate (example: 256k) • Cover art Hi-MD/MD mode ( page 67) Main play mode ( page 36) Sound ( page 36) Battery remaining indicator ( page 15) * Date of recording is displayed if the date has been recorded.
To change the display Press DISPLAY on the player repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the character information ( page 21) changes cyclically as follows. Information of current track, Name Name Information of Recording and remaining tracks Cover art 22 Notes • Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently.
Searching for a Music Track You can search for a track from the group list. 1 Viewing Still images While Listening to Music You can play back the recorded still images continuously (slide show) while listening to music. When the “Main P. Mode” is set to “Normal Play” or “Group Play” in Hi-MD mode 1 In other modes To change the playback order You can play back the recorded still images in random order. See page 38 for details. Press and hold SLIDE SHOW for more than 2 seconds while playing music.
Shooting/Viewing Still Images Shooting Still Images The exposure and focus are adjusted automatically to the center of the display because the player has the AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) function. The minimum focus distance to the subject is 50 cm (20 inches). When the distance to the subject is less than 50 cm, use the macro recording mode ( page 32). 1 Slide to open the lens cover in the direction of the arrow. The player is in the shooting mode.
3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. When the beep sounds and indicator changes from white to green, press the shutter button fully down. The beep sounds. The image will be recorded in JPEG format in the disc. When “DATA SAVE” disappears, you can shoot the next image.
About Auto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, (Icon of shooting) indicator changes to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. – The subject is distant from the camera and dark. – The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. – The subject is seen through glass, such as a window. – A fast-moving subject.
3 4 Press the shutter button The still image is taken and the display for cover art setting appears. Turn the jog dial to select “Yes.” The list of audio groups appears. 5 Turn the jog dial to select the desired group, and then press the 5-way control key (/ENT). 6 Turn the jog dial to select “Enter,” and then press the 5-way control key (/ENT). The still image is set as the cover art of the selected music group. Notes • The still image is set as the cover art of the music group.
Viewing Still Images 1 Open the lens cover to start up camera, then press The player is in the viewing mode. / . / Lens cover 2 Push the 5-way control button toward / repeatedly to select the desired image. If you push the 5-way control button toward +/– repeatedly, you can view the still images in the previous or next folder. 5-way control key (, , +, Note • If you press / in the viewing mode, the mode is changed to the shooting mode.
Display When Shooting/ Viewing Still Images Mode indicator : Shooting ( page 24) : Shooting cover art ( page 26) Functions while shooting : Macro ( page 32) : Flash mode ( page 31) When shooting : Night mode ( page 42) : Burst ( page 42) : White balance ( page 42) : Self-timer indicator ( page 31) Exposure ( page 42) Zoom ( page 31) Operating guide ( page 35) Buttons for various operations and their functions are displayed.
To change the display when shooting Press DISPLAY on the player repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows. Functions When Shooting/Viewing Still Images Various function when shooting appears. Shutter button Lens cover Guide to operate disappears. CANCEL To change the display when viewing Press DISPLAY on the player repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows. Recording date of the playing image appears.
Using the zoom feature Selecting a flash mode 1 1 In the shooting mode, turn the jog dial to select the desired zoom scale for shooting. You can set the zoom in 10 levels to enlarge a part of an image up to 4 times the size of original. In the shooting mode, push the 5-way control key toward – repeatedly to select a flash mode. The selected flash mode appears. flash mode Zoom scale Press the shutter button The image is recorded in the selected zoom scale.
Shooting close-ups (Macro) • Once you turn off the player, the last image you shot cannot be displayed. • The last image shot in the Burst mode is displayed. The other three still images cannot be displayed. • The still image that is taken and set as the cover art cannot be displayed. 1 Viewing an index screen In the shooting mode, push the 5way control key toward once. The (macro) indicator appears in the display. Macro indicator 2 Note It may take some time for the focus to adjust.
To return to the original size Press /CANCEL. Note You cannot select the previous or next still images while enlarging a portion of the current still image. Playing back successive still images (Slide Show) You can play back recorded still images in order. 1 In the viewing mode, press and hold SLIDE SHOW. The slide show begins. After all the still images have been played back, the slide show ends. To stop operation Press /CANCEL.
Using the Menu Using the Menu /CANCEL Jog dial 1 Press MENU. The menu display appears. The contents of the menu vary depending on the operating conditions. For details on the items and options, see page 36 to 46. • When listening to music ( page 36) • When shooting still images ( page 42) • When viewing still images ( page 45) 2 3 4 34 5-way control key ( +, , /ENT) MENU Turn the jog dial to select the item. The display of selected items appears. Press the 5-way control key (/ENT) .
To return the preceding setting Press /CANCEL. To stop operation Press /CANCEL for more than 2 seconds. About the operating guide When you operate the player, the buttons for various operations and their functions are displayed. Operating guide The following are the buttons that appear in the operating guide. Operation Turn the jog dial. Press the 5-way control key (/ENT). Press /CANCEL. Push the 5-way control key toward . Push the 5-way control key toward .
Menu When Listening to Music (Music Play/Setting/Common Settings) Music Play Items Main P. Mode Options (: Default settings) Tracks are played once. Normal Play Group Play Artist Play Album Play Bookmark Play Sub P. Mode Repeat Sound Normal 1Track Shuffle A-B Repeat Off On Normal Sound SH Heavy EQ SP Pops SJ Jazz SU Unique Tracks in the selected group are played. Tracks of a selected artist are played. Tracks in the selected album are played.
Settings Items AVLS (Limiting volume) Options (: Default settings) The volume changes without limiting the volume level. Off On The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing. Beep (Sound of operation) Off The beep is turned off. The beep sounds when you operate the player. Disc Memory Off On On Quick Mode 1Memory Erase Off On Disc Mode Hi-MD MD The player does not store the setting for a disc.
Common Settings Items CoverArtLink Options (: Default settings) Set The still image shot using the player is set as the cover art of the music group ( page 41). Release The cover art setting is released. Slide Show Normal The still images shot using the player are played in order. Language Shuffle * The still images shot using the player are played in random order. The menu items and messages are displayed in Japanese. The menu items and messages are displayed in English.
Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play them only. The sequence of bookmarked tracks cannot be changed. 1 While playing the track you want to bookmark, press and hold the 5-way control key (/ENT). “BOOKMARK ON” appears. 2 Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other tracks. 3 Select “Bookmark Play” of “Main P. Mode” in the menu ( page 36), and then press the 5-way control key (/ENT).
Customizing sound quality 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make adjustments for the remaining frequency ranges. 1 5 Press the 5-way control key (/ ENT). (Custom) (except European model) Select “Sound EQ” of “Sound” in the menu ( page 36), and then select “Custom1” or “Custom2.” Notes • If the sound is distorted by your sound settings when you turn up the volume, turn the volume down.
Setting a still image as the music cover art (Cover art setting) 1 Select “Set” of “CoverArtLink” in the menu ( page 38), and then select “Set.” The index (nine-image screen) screen appears. 4 Turn the jog dial to select “Set,” and then press the 5-way control key (/ENT). The still image is set the cover art of the selected music group. To release the cover art setting Select “Set” of “CoverArtLink” in the menu ( page 38), and then select ”Release.
Menu When Shooting Still Images (Shooting/Settings/Common Settings) Shooting Items Exposure White Balance Options (: Default settings) +2.0EV to The exposure compensation value can be set from +2.0EV to –2.0EV –2.0EV in 13 steps. The default setting is 0.0EV. The white balance is adjusted automatically.
About image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of still images you want to shoot. The larger you make the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer still images in your disc. The number of still images that can be saved in a disc (Approx.) 1) Size/Quality 2) 1GB Hi-MD disc 1.3M Fine 1.
Notes • If you have not created a new folder, the “101_HIMD” folder will be selected as the folder for saving still images. You can create up to “999_HIMD” folders. • Up to 1000 still images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is reached, a new folder is automatically created. • Still images are saved to the last created folder. You cannot select the folder. • You cannot use the player to move images to a different folder. • You cannot use the player to delete any folders.
Menu When Viewing Still Images (Viewing/Common Settings) Viewing Items Delete Options (: Default settings) 1File Delete The displayed still image is deleted. All still images that were shot using the player are deleted. All Delete If still images recorded in your computer are saved to a disc, you can view them on the player ( page 46). JPEG Viewer Format OK All data (including audio data) in the disc are erased. A new folder for saving images is created and the disc mode is changed to Hi-MD mode.
Viewing a JPEG file image (JPEG Viewer) If still images in your computer are saved to a disc, you can view them on the player’s display. JPEG file images that you can view on the player’s display are as follows: – Supported files: “.jpg”* – Maximum file size: 7,000 kB or less – Maximum image size: 4,080 4,080 pixels – Minimum image size: 16 16 pixels – Minimum image unit: 8 8 pixels We do not guarantee the playback of JPEG which was processed with PC. Progressive JPEG files are not supported.
Storing Non-Audio Data Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the Player to Your Computer Insert a disc into the player. 2 Connect the USB cradle and your computer using the dedicated USB cable. Connect the large connector of the USB cable to a USB jack on your computer and the small connector to the USB connector on the USB cradle.
3 Place the player on the USB cradle and push it in firmly. The OPR lamp lights up in orange. You can connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the player. 3 Disconnect the dedicated USB cable. While pressing the buttons on the sides of the plug, push the plug inward, and then pull it outward to disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the player. To remove the player from the USB cradle 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the USB cradle or the player” ( page 48).
• If you disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the player and want to reconnect it, make sure to wait at least 2 seconds before connecting it again. • Make sure to place the player at a stable, vibration-free place during recording. • The player is not recognized by your computer during recording or playing. • The system may malfunction if your computer changes to system suspend, sleep, or hibernation mode while connecting to the player.
4 Double-click [DCIM]. 5 Double-click the folder where the desired still image saved in. 6 Drag and drop the image files into the [My Documents] folder. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. Note When you try to copy an image to a folder in which an image with the same file name is stored, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you want to overwrite the existing image with the new one, click [Yes]. In this time, the original one is deleted.
Storing Non-audio Data to a Disc 1 Storing Non-Audio Data Connecting to Your Computer If you connect the player to a computer with a disc in Hi-MD mode inserted, the disc is recognized as storage media by the Windows Explorer, allowing you to store non-audio data such as text data or image data. For the storage space for each disc, see page 51. Insert a disc in Hi-MD mode, and then connect to the computer ( page 47).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during player operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take notes. 1 Check to see if the problem is listed in “Troubleshooting.” Check “Messages” ( page 58) for the problem as well. 2 If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While charging 52 Symptom The rechargeable battery does not start charging.
Symptom The USB cradle and the player become hot during the charging procedure. The player is turned off. Case and/or corrective action This is normal and poses no danger. If you do not operate the player for about 3 minutes, the player is turned off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power-off function). Turn on the player. Listening to music Case and/or corrective action A disc is not played from the first track. Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.
Shooting/Viewing still images 54 Symptom The subject does not appear in the display. Case and/or corrective action The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest allowable shooting distance (normal shooting mode: 50 cm (20 inches); macro recording mode: 10 cm (4 inches)) when shooting. The player cannot record still images. No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. The capacity of the disc is insufficient.
Connecting your computer Symptom The player is not recognized by the computer. Case and/or corrective action Even though the player is recognized by the computer, it does not operate normally. A USB hub is used. Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer. You are using the player at a place with vibration. Use the player at a place with no vibration. The player cannot be used as a storage device. The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active.
Symptom You cannot operate the player. Case and/or corrective action You cannot transfer audio data when pushing DOWNLOAD. The player is not correctly connected to your computer. Connect the player and your computer correctly using the USB cable. Audio CD is not inserted in CD drive of your computer. Insert Audio CD. The capacity of the disc is insufficient. Insert another disc. The lid does not open.
Others Case and/or corrective action The display window is not normal. The player was disconnected from the power source. Let the player sit for a while, or disconnect the power source, reconnect it, and then press any of the operation buttons. When using with the AC power adaptor, the display window remains faintly lit even when the player is not operating.
Messages 58 Message AUDIO DISC FOR PLAYBACK ONLY AUDIO FILE ERROR Case and/or corrective action AVLS ON NO VOLUME OPERATION “AVLS” is set to “On” and so the volume cannot rise higher. Set to “Off” ( page 37). BLANKDISC A disc with no recording on it is inserted. BUSY WAIT A MOMENT The player is accessing disc information. You tried to operate the player while it was accessing the recorded data. Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few minutes).
Message LOW BATTERY Case and/or corrective action NO BOOKMARKED TRACK You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks. Set bookmarks ( page 39). NO COVER ART You tried to release the cover art setting of an album that is not set a still image. NO DISC You tried to play or record with no disc in the player. Insert a disc. NO DISC MEMORY You tried to erase a setting in the Disc Memory on a disc that contains no settings in the Disc Memory ( page 37).
Additional Information Precautions On safety • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6V jack. • Do not touch the optical pickup lens on the player and keep it clean. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will not operate properly. On power sources • Use house current or rechargeable battery. • For use in your house: For the supplied USB cradle, use the AC power adaptor supplied with this player. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the player to malfunction.
On charging On the MiniDisc cartridge • The supplied USB cradle can be used only with this player. Any other models cannot be charged. • Do not use the supplied USB cradle to charge any other battery beside the supplied one or the one designated for it (LIP-4WM). • Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. • Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of +5° C (+41° F) to +35° C (+95° F). The charging time will vary according to the surrounding temperature.
On the earphones Road safety Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your player at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level.
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting a disc. • To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/ earphones or the remote control. Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound. • Clean the terminals on the rechargeable battery with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.
Specification Audio playing system Headphones: 2.8 mW + 2.8 mW (16 Ω ) (European model) 5 mW + 5 mW (16 Ω ) (Other models) MiniDisc digital audio system Image device Laser diode properties 5.6 mm (1/3.2 type) color CMOS Primary color filter Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Mass Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz.) (the player only) Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) (including the rechargeable battery) US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. List of the recording time for each disc (Approx.) The recording time is varied depending on disc type, disc mode, codec, and bit rate. When using a disc in Hi-MD mode Recording time* 1GB Hi-MD disc Linear PCM/1.
Glossary AE The AE (Auto Exposure) function automatically adjusts the exposure based on the brightness of the object as determined by the camera. AF The AF (Auto Focus) function adjusts the focus automatically. ATRAC3plus ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3.
“Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode” This player has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode” that are automatically recognized whenever a disc is inserted. Disc Mode JPEG JPEG is a compression format for the color still images often used on the internet. The images shot using this player are recorded in JPEG format in the disc.
System File The system file is space on the disc that is used to store information other than audio files; for instance, track numbers. If the MiniDisc were a book, the system file would correspond with the index or table of contents. The player rewrites the system file whenever an operation such as recording, adding or deleting track marks, or moving tracks has been done. (“SYSTEM FILE WRITING” appears in the display when the player is rewriting the system file.
H U Hi-MD 66 Hi-MD mode 67 HOLD 13 USB cable 10 USB cradle 10 I White balance 42 Image quality 43 Image size 43 Index screen 32 W Z Zoom 31 J JPEG 67 JPEG Viewer 46 L Language 38, 44, 45 Linear PCM 67 Macro 32 Main P. Mode 36 Moisture 63 N Net MD 67 Night mode 42 Additional Information M O Optional Accessories 11 Q Quick Mode 37 Quick Review 32 R Repeat 36 S Searching for a Music Track 23 Self-timer 31 Slide Show 33, 38, 44, 45 Sound 36 Sound EQ 36 Storage space 51 Sub P.
Software Operation filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\050GETSS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left What you can do with SonicStage/ MD Simple Burner What you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an MD.
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filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:L0-Left Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 3.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher • Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CDROM.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left 4 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions. Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above. The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:L0-Right Using SonicStage Importing audio data This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can also assign cover art for imported albums. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer’s hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left 3 Point to [ Music Source] on the upper-left side of the screen and click [Import a CD]. The screen switches to the “Music Source” (Importing CD) screen and all the tracks on the audio CD are listed. 4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to record. If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check. To check all boxes, click .
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an infinite number of times. [Transfer ] The My Library list [Settings] 1 Insert a disc into the MD Walkman and connect the MD Walkman to your computer. Use the supplied MD Walkman-dedicated USB cable to connect the MD Walkman to your computer.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left 4 If necessary, change the transfer mode. As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (PCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the same format and bit rate (normal transfer). If the device connected to the computer does not support the above format, the format and bit rate will be converted to those of the device. In some case, this process may take time.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer [Transfer The My Library list ] List of tracks on the MD Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left 4 Click in the middle of the screen. The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts. To stop transferring Click . To import cover art set using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman to My Library If you are using a camera-equipped Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode, you can modify the cover art for any group transferred from My Library, as well as register the covet art for another group.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right 4 Click in the middle of the screen. The “Import” dialog box appears. 5 Click [Yes]. The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts. To stop importing Click . z When tracks recorded in analog are included on a Hi-MD, a dialog box appears confirming whether to save those tracks in WAV format.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left Writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-RW disc You can write tracks in My Library of SonicStage to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Analog tracks recorded on a Hi-MD device and imported to My Library can be written to and enjoyed on a CD-R/CD-RW. The number of times data can be written may be limited due to copyright restrictions.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right 4 Click in the middle of the screen. The selected albums or tracks appear on the right side of the screen (the CD-R/CDRW) as a tentative list of items to be written. 5 Click in the right of the screen. The “Writing Settings” dialog box appears allowing you to set options for writing. 6 Click [OK]. Writing to the disc begins. A message appears when writing has completed. 7 Click [OK].
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left Using SonicStage Help SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as “Importing Tracks” or “Transferring Tracks”, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\2590278113\2590278113MZDH10PUC\02GBSonicStage3.0UC\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right Understanding SonicStage Help The left side frame The right side frame 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame. 2 Click [About This Help File]. The explanation will appear in the right-side frame. 3 Read the text. Scroll the display if necessary. Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each operation. Click on any items for details.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right Backing up audio data We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:L0-Left Using MD Simple Burner Before using MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. There are two ways to record from an audio CD. • Simple mode (page 89) You can use MD Walkman operations to record an entire CD or only the first track without launching MD Simple Burner.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) 1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see page 47 on “Player Operation” section. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] – [All Programs]* – [MD Simple Burner] – [MD Simple Burner].
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD [CONFIG] Click here to do the following: -Set the CD-ROM drive -View version information for MD Simple Burner -Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Track information (CD) Artist name Total time of the selected tracks of CD Album Title [Get CD Info] Information of an audio CD (album name, track title, etc.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:L0-Left Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. 1 Click [Start]–[Control Panel]*. ∗ [Settings]–[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 3.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right On copyright protection The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left Troubleshooting Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner. 1 Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section. 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references, check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Right The software cannot be installed onto your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. You are using an OS that does not support this software. tSee page 72 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running, a malfunction may occur.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\060OPESS3.0.fm] masterpage:Left Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer Problem Cause/Remedy Your computer does not recognize the MD Walkman. The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer. tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly. tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman.
filename[C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Truffle_US_SS3.0_050202\020REGIX.fm] masterpage:Right Index for “Software Operation” For the index for “Player Operation,” see page 68.
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