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Portable
MiniDisc Player
Operating Instructions
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Player Operation ____________________________________
page 52
Software Operation __________________________________
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to

represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-NH600D
2004 Sony Corporation
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Information
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 news
papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And
dont 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.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE

LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR
THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
For customers who purchased
this product in the USA
Owners Record
The serial number is located at the rear of
the disc compartment lid and the model
number is located at the top and bottom.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. MZ-NH600D
Serial No.
Product registration
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CAUTION CLASS 1M INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Please register this product on line at

www.sony.com/walkmanreg
<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>
Proper registration will enable us to send
you periodic mailings about software
upgrades, new products, services and
other important announcements. Thank
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If you have any questions about
this product, contact:
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walkmansupport
Sony Network Portable Audio
Support Line
1-(866)-456-7669
Sony Customer Information
Services Center
12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers,
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MZ-NH600D
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

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SonicStage, MD Simple Burner,
Notice for users

On the supplied software
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the
software or the manual accompanying it
in whole or in part, or renting the
software without the permission of the
copyright holder.
In no event will SONY be liable for any
financial damage, or loss of profits,
including claims made by third parties,
arising out of the use of the software
supplied with this player.
In the event a problem occurs with this
software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.
However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.
The software provided with this player
cannot be used with equipment other
than that which is so designated.
Please note that, due to continued efforts
to improve quality, the software
specifications may be changed without
notice.
Operation of this player with software
other than that provided is not covered
by the warranty.
OpenMG, Magic Gate, MagicGate

Memory Stick, Memory Stick, HiMD, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3,
ATRAC3plus and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Windows Media are trademarks or
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Corporation in the United States and /or
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Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
and marks are omitted in this
manual.
CD and music-related data from
Gracenote, Inc., copyright 2000-2003
Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR Client
Software, copyright 2000-2003
Gracenote. This product and service
may practice one or more of the
following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,
#6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459,
#6,330,593 and other patents issued or
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Corporation
Documentation 2004 Sony Corporation

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Table of contents
About available functions and supplied manuals
.......................................................................... 10
Player Operation
Looking at controls ............................................. 13
Getting started .................................................... 15
Playing a disc right away! ................................... 17
Using menus ........................................................ 19
How to use the menu items .........................................................................19
List of menus ...............................................................................................20
Various ways of playback ................................... 22

Viewing various information ......................................................................22
Selecting the play mode ..............................................................................23
Searching for a track (Search) .....................................................................27
Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer) .........................................27
Other operations ................................................. 29

Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode) ....................................29
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .................................................................29
Turning off the beep sound .........................................................................30
Storing the settings for individual discs (Disc Memory) ............................30
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) ..............................................31
Selecting the disc mode (Disc Mode) .........................................................32
Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment) ........32
Changing the operational direction of the display ......................................33
Using the player with a computer ...................... 34

What you can do through connection with a computer ..............................34
Connecting the player to your computer .....................................................34
Storing non-audio data to a disc ..................................................................36

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Additional information ........................................ 38

Precautions ..................................................................................................38
Specifications ..............................................................................................40
Troubleshooting and explanations ..................... 41

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................41
Messages .....................................................................................................46
Explanations ................................................................................................48

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Software Operation
What you can do with MD Simple Burner/
SonicStage ....................................................... 52
Installing ............................................................. 54
Providing the required system environment ...............................................54
Installing the software onto your computer ................................................55
Using MD Simple Burner ..................................... 57

Before using MD Simple Burner ................................................................57
Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode) ........................58
Recording by computer operations (Standard mode) .................................59
Using SonicStage ................................................ 61

Importing audio data ...................................................................................61
Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ............63
Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer ...65
Using SonicStage Help ...............................................................................68
Referring to SonicStage Help .....................................................................70
Other information ................................................ 72

Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner ..............................................72
On copyright protection ..............................................................................73
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................74
Index ...........................................................................................................77

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About available functions and supplied

manuals
This section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc player and the manuals that
have been supplied with it. Please refer to the manual that applies to each use of the player.
Learning more about Hi-MD

Hi-MD is a new MiniDisc format with advanced capabilities over the standard MD
format.
The What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman

flyer
This flyer explains the major features of Hi-MD Walkman and how it
differs with standard MD Walkman.
Using the player

You can enjoy listening to the recorded disc.
________________________________
______________________________
Player Operation (pages 12 to 50)

This section explains all of the player functions. It also gives details on
the problems you may encounter while using the player and how to
solve them, and about what to do when a message appears in the
display.
, When you encounter any problems or need more
explanation
Refer to Troubleshooting and explanations (page 41).
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Using the player while it is connected to a computer

The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software allows you to transfer audio data between the
player and the computer.
The supplied MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software allows you to record audio data to the
player.
Audio CDs
Internet
Music files
Software Operation (pages 52 to 76)

This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage/MD
Simple Burner software.
SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help
This is an online help that you can view on your computer
screen.
Online help explains the detailed operations and information
about SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software. You can also refer to
online help if you encounter any problems while using the
SonicStage Ver. 2.0.
Notes on the Software Operation section
In Software Operations section, Net MD refers to the player with a standard disc inserted and HiMD refers to the player with a Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode inserted.
The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items
displayed by the software.
Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.
Explanations in this section cover general Hi-MD/Net MD products. For this reason, some
explanations (and some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Hi-MD/Net MD. Please refer to
the operating instructions of your Hi-MD/Net MD as well.
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Checking the supplied accessories

Headphones (for USA
model) (1)
Earphones (for Canadian

model) (1)
Dedicated USB cable (1)
CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)*

Recordable disc (1)
* Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Note
When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping
the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.
Make sure not to sit down with the unit in your back pocket.
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Looking at controls
The player
F
G
H
x (stop) CANCEL button

OPEN switch
Display window
DOWNLOAD button
This button allows you to record
music tracks from an audio CD in the
CD drive of your computer to an MD
Walkman using the supplied MD
Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software
(page 58).
NAVI/ MENU button
Press lightly to go to the NAVI
(navigation) setting mode (page 23).
Press for 2 seconds or more to go to
the MENU setting mode (page 19).
GROUP button
X (pause) button
Jog dial
Player Operation
A
B
C
D
I 5-way control key
Operation
Function
Press NENT 1) play, enter

Press towards
.
find the beginning

of the previous
track, rewind
Press towards
>
find the beginning

of the next track,
fast forward
Press towards
VOL +1) or
VOL .
volume
1) There are tactile dots beside the NENT
and VOL + buttons.
continued
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J
USB cable connecting jack
K Battery compartment (at the bottom)
L HOLD switch
Slide the switch in the direction of the
arrow to disable the buttons on the
player. To prevent the buttons from
being accidentally operated when you
carry the player, use this function.
M i (headphones/earphones) jack
The display window of the player

1
A Character information display

Displays the disc and track names,
date, error messages, track numbers,
etc.
B Hi-MD/MD indication
Hi-MD lights up when the
operation mode of the player is in HiMD mode and MD lights up when
the operation mode is in MD mode.
C REC indication
Lights up during file transfers from
the computer. When flashing, the
player is in record standby mode.
D Battery indication
Shows the approximate remaining
battery power. If the battery is weak,
the indication becomes empty and
starts flashing.
3 4
E Disc indication
Shows that the disc is rotating for
playing.
F Track mode (PCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP, SP,
LP2, LP4, MONO) indication
G Sub play mode/Repeat play
indications
Shows the selected Sub play mode
(single-track play, shuffle play, etc.) or
Repeat play.
H Main play mode indications
Shows the selected main play mode
(group play, bookmark play, etc.).
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Getting started
Insert an alkaline dry battery.
1 Slide OPEN to open the
2 Insert a size-AA alkaline
battery compartment lid.
3 Close the lid.
dry battery (minus

terminal first).
e
E
Make connections and unlock the controls.
1 Connect the headphones/earphones
to
2 Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of

the arrow (.) on the player to
unlock the controls.
i.
HOLD
To i
Connect firmly
When to replace the dry

battery
The battery level indication is approximate. It

may be more or less than the indication
depending on the operating condition or the
operating environment.
You can check the battery condition on the

display window of the player.
Battery power decreasing
m
Weak battery
m
The battery is drained.
LOW BATTERY flashes in the
display, and the power goes off.
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Battery life1)
When playing continuously in Hi-MD mode
Disc type
Linear PCM
Hi-SP
Hi-LP
1GB Hi-MD disc
Approx.
11.0 hours2)
Approx.
21.5 hours2)
Approx.
25.5 hours2)
60/74/80-minute
standard disc
Approx.
9.5 hours2)
Approx.
20.0 hours2)
Approx.
24.5 hours2)
1) When
using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan)
in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standard.
2) Measured
When playing continuously in MD mode

Disc type
SP stereo
60/74/80-minute
standard disc
Approx. 20.5 hours Approx. 24.5 hours Approx. 27.0 hours
LP2 stereo
LP4 stereo
Note
Stop the player before replacing the battery.
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Playing a disc right away!
Insert a recorded disc.
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.
2 Insert a disc with the label side facing

front, and press the lid down to close.
Play a disc.
1 Press the 5-way control key (NENT)

on the player.
A short beep sounds in the headphones/
earphones when you operate.
5-way control key
(NENT, ., >, VOL +, )
2 Press the 5-way control key towards

VOL + or to adjust the volume on the
player.
The volume will be shown in the
display.
Jog dial
X
GROUP
To stop play, press x.

A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate. Playback starts from the point
you last stopped playing. After you stop the player, the player will automatically turn off in about 10
seconds.
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To
Operation on the player
Stop
Press x.
Pause
Press X. Press X again to resume play.
Turn the jog dial to select a track, and then press NENT to enter.
Select a track directly
viewing track number or
name
Find the beginning of
the current track
Press the 5-way control key towards .. Press the 5-way control
key towards . repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the
desired track.
Find the beginning of

the next track
Press the 5-way control key towards >.
Go backwards or
forward while playing
Press and hold the 5-way control key towards . or >.
Search for a point in a

track while viewing the
elapsed time (Time
search)
While pausing, press and hold the 5-way control key towards .
or >.
Search for a specific

track while viewing
track numbers (Index
search)
While the player is stopped, press and hold the 5-way control key
towards . or >.
Cue to the next or

previous group while
playing a track in a
group (Group skip).1)
Press GROUP, and then press the 5-way control key towards .
or >.
Start with the first track

of the disc
While the player is stopped, press NENT for 2 seconds or more.
Remove the disc
Press x and open the lid.2)
1) Cues
2) Once
to the beginning of every 10th track during playback of the disc with no group settings.
you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
If the play does not start

Make sure the player is not locked (pages 14,
15).
Note
The playback sound may skip if:
the player receives stronger continuous shock.
a dirty or scratched disc is played.
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Using menus
How to use the menu items
The player has many menus with useful functions for playback.
To set the menu items, do the following procedure.
If you are doing a menu operation for the first time after purchasing the player, Menu
Mode flashes in the display. Before the menu operation, you can set Menu Mode to
Simple (only basic menu items appear) or Advanced (all menu items appear). Refer to
Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode) (page 29) for menu mode setting.
5-way control
key (NENT)
Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
2
3
4
Press and hold NAVI/MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu.
Turn the jog dial to select the item.

Press the 5-way control key (NENT) to enter the selection.
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
The setting will be entered when you press the 5-way control key (NENT) at the last.
To return the preceding setting

Press x.
To cancel the operation while setting

Press x for 2 seconds or more.
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List of menus
The following table shows the menu items that you can select.
Items listed under Menu 1 are the selectable items which appear when you enter the
menu, and items listed under Menu 2 are the selectable items which appear when you
select an item in Menu 1.
It is possible to display all menu items only when Menu Mode is set to Advanced.
Menu items with an asterisk (*) are not displayed when Menu Mode is set to Simple.
For details, see Changing the displayed menu items (Menu Mode) (page 29).
Note
Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings.
Menu 1
Menu 2
Function
Site
page
Display
Lap Time
Displays various information such as the

player status, etc. in the display window.
page 22
Selects the type of play, such as single-track

play or shuffle play.
page 26
Customizes the equalizer mode settings.
page 27
1 Remain (while
playing)
AllRemain
Title1/Title2
Sound*
Codec/
TrackMode*
SubPMode
Normal
1 Track
Shuffle
A-BRepeat*
Sound
Normal
Sound EQ
Useful*
Search*
Searches for tracks by track name, group name, page 27

artist name, or album name.
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Menu 1
Option
Menu 2
Function
Site
page
page 29
Menu Mode
Changes the displayed menu items.
AVLS*
Sets a limit on the maximum volume to protect page 29

your hearing.
Beep*
Turns the beep sound on or off.
page 30
Disc Mem*
Stores the player settings (Disc Memory).
page 30
QuickMode*
Sets the player to start playback quickly.
page 31
Disc Mode
Selects from MD mode or Hi-MD mode when

a blank disc is inserted.
page 32
Contrast*
Adjusts the contrast of the display window on

the player.
page 32
Jog Dial*
Changes the operational direction on the

display when turning the jog dial.
page 33
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Various ways of playback

Display window A/B/C
Viewing various
information
You can check the track name, disc name,
etc. during playback.
Group
number
and track
number
Elapsed time Track name

and artist
name (HiMD)
Track name
(MD)
5-way control key (NENT)
Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
1
2
While playing, enter the menu and

select Display
Turn the jog dial until the information
you want appears in the display, and
then press NENT to enter the
selection.
Each turn changes the display as
follows.
Lap Time t 1 Remain t
AllRemain t Title1/Title2 t
Sound t Codec (Hi-MD)/
TrackMode (MD)
When you press NENT, the selected
information appears at A, B and C.
Display window
Track
Remaining
1 Remain
name and time of the
current track
artist
name (HiMD)
Track
name
(MD)
Numbers
of tracks
after the
current
track
Remaining
time after
the current
location in
the disc.
Disc
Group
name and
name and
artist
album
name (Hi- name (HiMD)1)
MD)2)
Disc
Group
name
name
(MD)1)
(MD)2)
AllRemain
Track name
Sound
mode
name
Indication of (none)
the selected
sound mode
Codec
(Hi-MD)
(none)
(MD)
Codec (Hi Track

MD)
mode, and
bitrate (Hi- TrackMode
(MD)
MD)
Track
mode
(MD)
1) Track number appears if the currently selected
The indications have the following

meanings:
: Disc name
: Track name
: Group name
: Artist name
: Album name
track is not in a group.

disc name appears when the currently
selected track is not in a group.
2) The
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Note
Main Play Mode
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.
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If you want to check the remaining time, see
Viewing various information (page 22).
Selecting the play

mode
You can listen to tracks in various play
modes. The play mode can consist of a
combination of Main play mode, Sub play
mode and Repeat play.
Main play mode: selects the track you
want to play
Sub play mode: selects the type of play
Repeat play: selects Repeat play
5-way control key (NENT, ., >)
While playing, press NAVI/MENU.

The player enters navigation mode
and the Main play mode display
appears.
Turn the jog dial to select the desired
play mode, and then press NENT to
enter the selection.
Each time you turn the jog dial, A
changes as follows. When you press
NENT, B appears in the display.
Indication
A/B
Play mode
Normal/
(none)
Normal play (All tracks

after the selected track are
played once.)
Group/
Group play (Tracks in the

selected group are played.)
Artist/
1)
Jog dial
Album/
GROUP
1)
NAVI/MENU
Bookmark/
1) Appears
Artist play (Tracks of a

specified artist are played.)
Album play (Tracks in a
specified album are
played.)
Bookmark play
(Bookmarked tracks are
played.)
only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.
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Playing tracks in normal mode

(Normal Play)
1
2
Do step 1 and select Normal in step

2 of Main Play Mode (page 23).
When selecting a track out of a group,
skip this step.
When selecting a track within a
group, turn the jog dial until the group
that the desired track belongs to
appears in the display, and then press
NENT to enter.
A list of the tracks in the selected
group appears in the display.
Turn the jog dial until the desired
track appears in the display, and then
press NENT to enter the selection.
The selected track starts playing. The
player plays from the selected track to
the last track in the disc.
Playing tracks in a group

(Group Play)
1
2
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You can cue to the start of a group. While
playing, press GROUP on the player, and press
the 5-way control key towards . or > to
select a desired group.
Listening to tracks by a
specific artist (Artist Play) (in
Hi-MD mode only)
If the track data includes the artist name,
you can listen to tracks by a specific artist
only.
1
2
Do step 1 and select Group in step

A list of the groups on a disc appears.
group appears in the display, and then
press NENT to enter.
group appears.
The name of the group to which
current track belongs appears in the
display. The player plays the tracks in
that group, from the current track to
the last track.
Do step 1 and select Artist in step 2

of Main Play Mode (page 23).
A list of the artists on the disc appears
in alphabetical order.
artist name appears in the display, and
then press NENT to enter.
A list of the tracks of the selected
artist appears in recorded order.
The name of the artist of the current
track appears in the display. The
player plays the tracks by the same
artist on the disc, from the current
track to the last track.
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You can cue to the first track of the next or
previous artist. While playing, press GROUP
on the player, and press the 5-way control key
towards . or >.
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Listening to tracks of a
selected album (Album Play)
(in Hi-MD mode only)
If the track data includes the album name,
you can listen to tracks of a selected
album only.
1
2
Do step 1 and select Album in step

A list of the albums on the disc
appears in alphabetical order.
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.
To bookmark the tracks

album name appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter.
album appears in recorded order.
The name of the album to which the
current track belongs appears in the
display. The player plays the tracks in
that album, from the current track to
the last track.
Bookmark flashes.
The first track of the bookmark play

is set.
Repeat step 1 to bookmark the other

tracks.
To play the bookmarked tracks
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You can cue to the first track of the next or
previous album. While playing, press GROUP
on the player, and press the 5-way control key
towards . or >.
While playing the track you want to

bookmark, press NENT for 2
seconds or more.
Do step 1 and select Bookmark in

step 2 of Main Play Mode
(page 23).
Turn the jog dial to select a track, and
then press NENT to enter the
selection.
The player plays the bookmarked
tracks in the order of their track
numbers.
To erase bookmarks
While playing the track for which you

want to erase the bookmark, press
NENT for 2 seconds or more.
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Sub Play Mode/Repeat Play

By specifying Sub play modes, you can
listen to tracks selected in Main play
mode in various ways.
For example, by selecting Group in
Main play mode and Shuffle in Sub
play mode, the player will play the tracks
in the selected group in random order.
1
2
Enter the menu and select

SubPMode.
play mode, and then press NENT to
NENT, B appears in the display.
Indication
A/B
Play mode
Normal/(none)
Normal play (All tracks

are played once.)
1 Track/1
Single-track play (A
single track is played.)
Shuffle/SHUF
Shuffle play (All tracks

in the selected Main
Play Mode are played in
random order.)
A-BRepeat/
A- (A-B
)1)
A-B Repeat play (Tracks

between the selected
points A and B are
played repeatedly.)
Turn the jog dial until RepeatOn

(playing a track repeatedly) or
RepeatOff appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter the
selection (except when selecting A-B
Repeat play).
Listening to a section of a
track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
You can listen to a specific section within
a track repeatedly by selecting the starting
point A, and ending point B. Make sure
that points A and B are within the same
track.
While playing a track that contains

the section you want to repeat, enter
the menu and select SubPMode A-BRepeat.
A- flashes in the display.
Press NENT at the starting point

(A).
Point A is entered and B flashes in
the display.
Press NENT at the ending point (B).

Point B is entered, A-B and
lights up, and the section between
point A and B starts playing
repeatedly.
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You can reset points A and B by pressing the 5way control key towards > during A-B
Repeat play.
Note
If the player come to the end of the last track on
the disc while you are selecting point A, the
setting is canceled.
1) A-BRepeat
does not appear when the

Menu Mode is set to Simple.
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Searching for a track

(Search)
You can easily search for a track by track
name, group name, artist name, or album
name. Artist names and album names can
be viewed in the case of discs used in HiMD mode only.
5-way control key
(NENT)
Jog dial
Enter the menu and select Useful Search.

Turn the jog dial to select the item
you want to use for searching, and
then press NENT to enter.
Display
To
by Track
search by track name
by Group
search by group name
by Artist1)
search by artist name
by
Album1)
Notes
After step 4, Main play mode and Sub play

mode will be canceled (Repeat play will
function).
During a search, unlabeled tracks will appear
at the end of each list.
While the player is sorting the selected items,
SORTING appears in the display. Wait until
this indication disappears from the display
before doing any operation.
Selecting the sound

quality (6-Band
Equalizer)
NAVI/MENU

track, and then press NENT to enter
the selection.
The selected track starts playing.
6-BAND EQUALIZER provides 6

different sound qualities. You can vary the
virtual sound to create different acoustics,
or modify the sound to suit your taste and
store it for later use.
5-way control key (NENT, ., >)
search by album name

Jog dial
1) Appears
only for discs used in Hi-MD mode.
If you select by Track in step 2,

skip this step.
If you select an item other than by
Track in step 2, turn the jog dial to
select the desired group, artist, or
album, and then press NENT to
enter.
A list of tracks for the selected group,
artist, or album appears in the display.
NAVI/MENU
While playing, enter the menu and

select Sound - Sound EQ.
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Turn the jog dial repeatedly to select

the sound mode and then press
NENT to enter the selection.
To modify and store the sound

You can modify the sound and store the
results in Custom1 and Custom2.
While the player is playing, enter the

menu and select Sound - Sound
EQ - Custom1 or Custom2.
Press the 5-way control key towards
. or > to select the frequency.
Level of the each frequency

(100Hz - 10 kHz)
Frequency (100 Hz)

From the left, you can select 100 Hz,
250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6kHz, 4 kHz, 10 kHz

NENT, B appears.
A
Heavy
SH
Pops
SP
Jazz
SJ
Unique
SU
Custom1
S1
Custom2
S2
Turn the jog dial to adjust the level.
Level (+10 dB)

You can select from among seven levels.
10dB, 6 dB, 3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB,
10dB
After selecting the level, press

To cancel the setting

Select Normal in step 1.
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Other operations
Changing the displayed
menu items (Menu
Mode)
You can specify the display of all items in
the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic
items (Simple mode).
Refer to List of menus (page 20) to
check the menu items that cannot be
displayed.
Protecting your hearing

(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the
maximum volume to protect your ears.

Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
2
1
2
Enter the menu and select Option Menu Mode.

Turn the jog dial until Simple or
Advanced appears in the display,
and then press NENT to enter the
selection.
Enter the menu and select Option AVLS.

Turn the jog dial until AVLS On
When you try to turn the volume too
high, AVLS NO VOLUME
OPERATION appears in the display.
The volume is kept to a moderate
level.
To cancel the AVLS

Select AVLS Off in step 2.
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Turning off the beep

sound
Storing the settings for

individual discs (Disc
Memory)
You can turn off/on the beep sound.

Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
1
2
The player is factory set to automatically

store settings for each disc. The player
automatically stores the settings for a disc
and retrieves them whenever the disc is
inserted.
The following setting can be stored:
Bookmark
Custom1 and Custom2 settings of
6-Band Equalizer
You can check the setting as follows.
Enter the menu and select Option Beep.

Turn the jog dial until Beep Off
Jog dial
To turn on the beep sound

Select Beep On in step 2.
NAVI/MENU
1
2
Enter the menu and select Option Disc Mem.

Turn the jog dial until On appears
in the display, and then press NENT
to enter the selection.
To set the player so that disc

settings are not stored
Select Off in step 2.
Erasing the disc information
1
2
Insert the disc whose information is

to be erased and verify its contents.
Select 1MemErase in step 2.
The disc information is erased.
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Disc Memory appears when the disc with its
setting stored is inserted.
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Notes
Settings for up to 64 discs can be stored. Any

settings stored afterwards will replace the
settings with the lowest frequency of use
among the 64. The numbers of discs that can
be stored depend on the numbers of tracks
recorded on the discs. More tracks recorded
per disc means fewer discs can be stored.
If you try to erase the disc information of a
disc that have never been stored, NO DISC
MEMORY appears in the display for a few
seconds.
Starting the playback

quickly (Quick Mode)
After pressing the playback button or
cueing to the track, the playback can start
quickly.
Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
1
2
Enter the menu and select Option QuickMode.

Turn the jog dial until Quick On
To switch back to the normal

setting
Selects Quick Off in step 2.
Notes
When the quick mode is set to Quick On,

the power remains on within the recorder even
when nothing appears in the display. This
leads to a shorter battery life.
If no recorder operation (including opening or
closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the
power in the recorder automatically turns off.
For this reason, the next time you start
playback or do another operation, the recorder
will not respond quickly. The unit, however,
will return to quick mode afterwards.
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Selecting the disc

mode (Disc Mode)
When you insert a 60/74/80-minute
standard disc (blank) into the player, you
can use this function to specify use of the
disc in Hi-MD mode or MD mode.
You must set Disc Mode in the menu to
MD when recording or transferring
audio data from your computer if you
want to use the disc on another
component that does not support Hi-MD.
Adjusting the contrast

of the display window
(Contrast Adjustment)
You can adjust the contrast of the display
window.
Jog dial

NAVI/MENU
1
Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
1
2
Enter the menu and select Option Disc Mode.
While the player is stopped, enter the

menu and select Option Contrast.
Turn the jog dial to adjust the
contrast, and then press NENT to
Turn the jog dial until Hi-MD

(factory setting) or MD appears in
the display, and then press NENT to
Notes
Even if you select MD as the Disc Mode

setting, the operation mode can only be HiMD when using a 1GB Hi-MD disc.
The operation mode set in the Disc Mode
menu is applied to a blank 60/74/80-minute
standard disc used on the player even if a
different operation mode was selected in the
SonicStage software or a different operation
mode appeared on the display after the disc
was formatted by the SonicStage software.
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Changing the
operational direction of
the display
When you turn the jog dial clockwise, the
display scrolls downward. This is the
factory setting. You can change the
factory setting to scroll in the opposite
direction.
Jog dial
NAVI/MENU
1
2
Enter the menu and select Option Jog Dial.

Turn the jog dial until Reverse
To turn the setting to normal

Select Default in step 2.
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Using the player with a computer

What you can do
through connection
with a computer
To use the player 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 you connect the dedicated USB

cable directly to the USB connecting jack
on the player, power (bus power) is
supplied from the USB port of the
computer. This allows the player to be
used without power being supplied from
the battery.
When using the supplied

softwares
For detailed explanations, see the
Software Operation section or online
help.
When using Windows 2000 Professional
Transfer audio data between the

computer and the player
The supplied SonicStage Ver. 2.0

software enables you to transfer audio
data between the player and the
computer. When a disc used in Hi-MD
mode is inserted in the player, tracks
recorded from a CD player to the player
can 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 computers CD-ROM drive directly
to a disc in the player.
When using the disc in the
player as a storage device
When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, the
player 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 36).
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If you play audio files using the software, the
sound is output from the computer speakers
during Hi-MD mode and from the headphones/
earphones connected to the player during MD
mode.
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Connecting the player

to your computer
Notes
Be sure the dedicated USB cable is
disconnected before turning on or restarting
the computer. If the dedicated USB cable is
connected at this time, but then disconnected
afterwards, the computer may not recognize
the player the next time you connect the
dedicated USB cable. When the computer
does not recognize the player, disconnect the
dedicated USB cable, restart the computer,
and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable.
When using Windows ME or Windows
98SE
If you connect the player to the computer with
the disc mode on the player set to Hi-MD
(factory setting), and then insert a 60/74/80minute standard disc, the operation mode of
the disc may automatically change to Hi-MD
mode even if you do not record anything.
When using Windows ME or Windows
98SE
When you disconnect the dedicated USB
cable, the message Unsafe Removal of
Device appears in the computer display. This
is not a problem. Merely click OK to make
the message disappear.
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When you unplug the

dedicated USB cable from the
computer or remove the disc
from the player
Be sure to remove the player or the disc as
follows. If not, damage to the data may
occur.
Computer
To the USB port
Dedicated
USB cable
3
To the dedicated USB cable
connecting jack
Make sure that REC is not

displayed in the display window.
Press x on the player.
EJECT DISC OK appears in the
display.
Depending on the conditions, it may
take some time until EJECT DISC
OK appears in the display.
Unplug the dedicated USB cable
from the computer or remove the disc
from the player.
Notes
If you use the player connected to the
1
2
Insert a recordable disc into the

player.
Make connections as follows.
1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to
the player and to the computer.
2 Make sure the player is stopped and
HOLD is released.
Check the connections.

When the connections have been
properly made, PC MD appears
in the display.
computer, it is recommended that you insert a

new alkaline dry battery as a precaution
against power failures, disconnection of the
dedicated USB cable or other unforeseen
occurrences. We do not assure the results
should there be a mis-operation, transfer
failures, or destruction of audio data caused by
unforeseen occurrences.
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.
Make sure not to connect the player to your
computer during playing.
The system may malfunction if your computer
changes to system suspend, sleep, or
hibernation mode while connecting to the
player. Make sure to disable any changes to
suspend, sleep, or hibernation mode.
Make sure not to connect the player and the
computer through a USB hub.
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all
computers that satisfy the system
requirements.
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Storing non-audio data

to a disc
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, refer
to the next page.
When you insert a disc in Hi-MD mode
into the player and make connection with
the computer, the player is recognized as
an external device and can be viewed on
the Windows Explorer. You can use the
player in the same way as other devices.
Notes
When the SonicStage software is active, the

player is not recognized as a data storage
device.
If you format a disc on the computer, make
sure to format the disc using the SonicStage
Ver. 2.0 software.
Make sure not to delete the file management
folder (HMDHIFI folder and Hi-MD.IND
folder) on the Windows Explorer.
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The storage space for each disc (formatted with the SonicStage
Ver.2.0 software)
Disc type
Total size
Disc management
space1)
Free space
60-minute
standard disc
219 MB
(229,965,824 bytes)
832 KB
(851,968 bytes)
218 MB
(229,113,856 bytes)
74-minute
standard disc
270 MB
(283,312,128 bytes)
832 KB
(851,968 bytes)
269 MB
(282,460,160 bytes)
80-minute
standard disc
291 MB
(305,856,512 bytes)
832 KB
(851,968 bytes)
290 MB
(305,004,544 bytes)
Hi-MD disc
964 MB
(1,011,613,696 bytes)
832 KB
(851,968 bytes)
963 MB
(1,010,761,728 bytes)
1) This
is space that is used for managing the files on the disc.
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Additional information
Attach the supplied disc label only in the
Precautions
space designated for it on the disc. Do not

stick it on any other disc surface.
On power sources
Use LR6 (size AA) battery.
If you are not going to use this player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply.
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player if it is used for
an extended period of time. This, however, is
not a malfunction.
On installation
Never use the player where it will be subjected
to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
vibration.
On the headphones/earphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones/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.
Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
On cleaning
Clean the player casing with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water or a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish
of the casing.
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
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. Dirty plugs may cause sound
distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.
On battery
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:
Install the + and poles of the battery
correctly.
When the player is not to be used for a long
time, be sure to remove the battery.
If a battery leak should develop, carefully and
thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the
battery compartment before inserting new
ones.
On mechanical noise
The player gives off mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-saving
system of the player and it is not a problem.
On the MiniDisc cartridge

When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep
it in its case.
Do not break open the shutter.

Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, extreme temperatures,
moisture or dust.
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To protect a recorded disc

To record-protect a disc, slide open the tab at
the side of the disc. In this position, the disc
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the
tab back so the tab is visible.
Tab
Back of the disc
Recorded material is
protected.
Recorded material is
not protected.
If you have any questions or problems

concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when
the disc was in the player, we recommend that
the disc be left in the player when you consult
your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble
may be better understood.)
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Outputs
Specifications
i1): stereo mini-jack
Audio playing system

MiniDisc digital audio system
Headphones:
5 mW + 5 mW (16 )
Laser diode properties
Power requirements
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 W
(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.)
One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not

supplied)
Recording and playback time
Approx. 83.6 28.9 77.0 mm (w/h/d)

(3 3/8 13/16 31/8 in.) (excluding projecting
parts and controls)
Maximum output (DC)
When using HMD1G (1GB disc):

Maximum 34 hours in Hi-LP stereo
When using MDW-80 in Hi-MD mode:
Maximum 10 hours and 10 min. in Hi-LP
stereo
When using MDW-80 in MD mode:
Maximum 160 min. in monaural
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo
Revolutions
Operating temperature
+5 C (+41 F) to +35 C (+95 F)
Battery operation time1)

See Battery life (page 16)
Dimensions
Mass
Approx. 99 g (3.5 oz) (the player only)
1)Measured in accordance with JEITA.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
380 rpm to 2,700 rpm (CLV)
Error correction
Hi-MD:
LDC (Long Distance Code)/BIS (Burst
Indicator Subcode)
MD:
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Optional accessories
MDR-series Stereo Headphones/earphones*
SRS-series Active Speakers
Recordable MDs MDW-series
Recordable Hi-MD disc
HMD1G
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
Sampling rate converter

Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
Coding
Hi-MD:
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding 3 plus)
MD:
ATRAC
ATRAC3 LP2/LP4
When using optional headphones, use only

headphones/earphones with stereo mini
plugs. You cannot use headphones/
earphones with micro plugs.
Modulation system
Hi-MD:
1-7RLL (Run Length Limited)/PRML
(Partial Response Maximum Likelihood)
MD:
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz 3 dB
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Troubleshooting and explanations

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
2
Check to see if the problem is listed in, Troubleshooting (page 41).

Check Messages (page 46) for the problem as well.
If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
While playing
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
A disc is not played

normally.
Repeat play is selected.

, Enter the Sub play mode to change back to the normal play
(page 26).
Playback mode is changed.
, Enter the Main play mode or Sub play mode to change back to the
normal play (page 26).
A disc is not played

from the first track.
Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.

, Press the 5-way control key (NENT) on the player.
Playback sound
skips.
The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration.

, Put the player on a stable place.
A very short track may cause sound to skip.
, Try not to create a short track.
Sound has a lot of

static.
Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with

operation.
, Move the player away from the source of strong magnetism.
Volume cannot be
turned up.
AVLS is on.
, Release AVLS settings (page 29).
No sound comes
through the
headphones/
earphones.
The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected.

, Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to i.
The plug is dirty.
, Clean the plug.
The disc cannot be

played on another
component
The component does not support Hi-MD.

, Discs used in Hi-MD mode can be played only on components that
supports Hi-MD.
The player skips to You pressed GROUP before pressing the 5-way control key towards
. or >.
the next or previous
, The player returns to normal if no operation is made for 5 seconds.
group (or skips
several tracks ahead
or behind) when
you press the 5-way
control key towards
. or >.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The edited tracks

may exhibit sound
dropout during
search operations.
This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The fragmentation

of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are
played in higher speed than normal playback.
There is no R-channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is

There is no Rconnected with a monaural cord.
channel sound
, Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the
output when
connected equipment is monaural, there will be no R-channel
playing a track
sound output even with a stereo connecting cord.
recorded from a
cassette deck or
through an
amplifier, or when
listening to sound
from a cassette deck
or amplifier.
While using group function

Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The group function

does not operate.
While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to select
some group-related menu.
, Use a disc with group setting.
This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations (in MD mode only).

A track cannot be
Group information has been written to the area where the disc name is
recorded to a new
stored. The disc name and track names are recorded in the same area,
group. A new group
which can store a maximum of approximately 1,700 characters. If the
cannot be created.
total number exceeds this amount, a new group cannot be created even
though group mode is on. It is also impossible to make group settings at
this time.
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While the player is connected to the computer

Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The player is not

recognized by the
computer.
The dedicated USB cable is not firmly connected.

, Connect the dedicated USB cable firmly to the player and the
computer.
A USB hub is used.
, Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the
computer.
Network communication has failed.
, Disconnect the dedicated USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and
then reconnect it. If the player is still not recognized, disconnect the
dedicated USB cable, restart the computer, and then connect the
dedicated USB cable again
A USB hub is used.

Even though the
, Connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB port of the
player is recognized
computer.
by the computer, it
You are using the player at a place with vibration.
does not operate
, Use the player at a place with no vibration.
normally.
The player cannot
be used as a storage
device.
The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active.

, Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.
A standard disc is inserted.
, Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Only discs used in Hi-MD mode
can be used as a storage media.
The playing time of This is due to a calculation discrepancy between the recorder and the
a transferred track is computer.
different from the
time that appears on
your computer
monitor.
You cannot transfer
tracks that will fill
up the remaining
recording time on
the disc.
The minimum recordable time on a disc is normally 2 seconds in

stereo, 4 seconds in LP2 stereo mode, and 8 seconds in LP4 stereo
mode. When you transfer a track from your computer, the player needs
a 2-second (or 4- or 8-second) space for a track even if the track is
under 2 seconds (or 4 or 8 seconds) in length. Also, the player inserts a
2-second (or 4 -or 8-second) space in between tracks during transfer
operation. For this reason, the player needs an additional 6 seconds (or
12 or 24 seconds) for each track. This reduces the maximum recording
time for each track by 6 seconds (or 12 or 24 seconds) during transfer
operation (in MD mode only).
The disc size

displayed on the
computer is not the
same as the disc
size printed on the
disc.
The difference is due to the use of the binary system to indicate the disc
size on the computer and the decimal system to express the disc size on
the disc and other recording media. For details on the disc size, see
page 37.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
You cannot operate

the player (PC
MD appears).
You cannot operate the player while the player is connected to the
computer.
Others
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
Some menu items

Menu Mode is set to Simple.
cannot be displayed.
, Set the Menu Mode to Advanced to display all the menu
items.
The player does not
work or works
poorly.
The volume is low.

, Turn up the volume.
No disc is inserted.
, Insert a recorded disc.
The HOLD function is turned on (HOLD appears in the display
when you press an operation button on the player).
, On the player, disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the
opposite direction of the arrow (pages 14, 15).
The lid is not firmly closed.
, Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid.
Moisture has condensed inside the player.
, Take the disc out and leave the player in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
The dry battery is weak (LOW BATTERY flashes or nothing
appears).
, Replace the dry battery with a new one.
The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing
data.
, Reinsert the disc. If the error message still appears, replace it with
another disc.
There is a built-in malfunction in the system.
While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too much
static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
, Restart the operation as follows.
1 Disconnect all the power sources and the dedicated USB cable.
2 Leave the player for about 30 seconds.
3 Connect the power source.
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.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The operation mode When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the player, the
operation mode set in the Disc Mode menu is applied.
of the blank 60/74/
, Use the Disc Mode menu to change the operation mode as
80-minute standard
desired.
disc differs from the
mode following
formatting or the
mode selected in the
SonicStage
software.
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Messages
If the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.
Message
Meaning/Remedy
AVLS NO
VOLUME
OPERATION
AVLS is set to AVLS On and so the volume cannot rise higher.

, Set AVLS to AVLS Off (page 29).
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).
CANNOT
RECORD OR
PLAY
There is no audio data that can be played on the player.
DATA SAVE
The player is writing information to the system file, such as the recorded
data or editing information.
, Wait until the message disappears from the display.
D-L READY
MD Simple Burner is now ready to record an audio CD to the disc in the

player using Simple mode (see Software Operation).
EJECT DISC OK The player has finished communicating with the computer and it is safe
to eject the disc from the player or disconnect the dedicated USB cable.
End
The player reached to the end of the disc while playing or pressing >.
ERROR
There is an internal malfunction in the system.

, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 44.
ERROR XX
There is an internal malfunction in the system.

, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 44. If the message
appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
FORMAT
ERROR DISC
A disc with a format that the player does not support was inserted.
A disc formatted on the computer was inserted.
, Insert a standard MD or a disc used in Hi-MD mode.
, When formatting a disc on the computer, make sure to use the
SonicStage Ver. 2.0 software.
GROUP FULL
You tried to create a 256th group on a disc used in Hi-MD mode or 100th
group on a standard disc.
, You can create only up to 255 groups (on a disc used in Hi-MD
mode) or 99 groups (on a standard disc) on a disc. Keep the group
number within 255 or 99.
HOLD
The player is locked.

, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the player (page 15).
LOW BATTERY
A battery is weak.
, Replace the dry battery (page 15).
NO
BOOKMARK
TRACK
You selected bookmark play without setting bookmarks.

, Set bookmarks (page 25).
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Message
Meaning/Remedy
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 30).
NO NAME
You tried to select Artist in the Main play mode with a disc that has no
artist name information.
You tried to select by Artist in the Search function with a disc that has
no artist name information.
NO TITLE
You tried to select Album in the Main play mode with a disc that has no
album name information.
You tried to select by Album in the Search function with a disc that has
no album name information.
NO TRACK
You tried to play a disc with no recorded tracks.

, Insert a recorded disc.
PC MD
The player is connected to the computer.
PUSH STOP
BUTTON
You tried to open the lid by sliding the OPEN switch while the player was
storing disc information with the dedicated USB cable connecting the
player to a computer.
, Operation must be done only after pressing x and SYSTEM FILE
WRITING has disappeared from the display.
READ ERROR
The player cannot read the disc information correctly.

, Reinsert the disc.
SYSTEM FILE
WRITING
The player is storing information (track start and end position) from the
memory to the disk.
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to
physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.
TEMP OVER
REC STOP
Heat has built up in the player.

, Let the player cool down.
TOC DATA
ERROR
The player cannot read the disc information correctly.

, Insert another disc.
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Explanations
About Hi-MD
Hi-MD is a new MiniDisc format.
Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording format
that delivers longer recording times than ordinary MDs. Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer
storage medium for non-audio data such as text and images.
For more details on Hi-MD, refer to the supplied flyer What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman.
About ATRAC3plus
ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3.
Compared to ATRAC3 (used in LP2 and LP4 mode of the player), which attains a compression ratio 10
times higher than that of a CD, ATRAC3plus (used in Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode of the player) achieves a
higher compression ratio that is 20 times higher than that of a CD, but with no loss in sound quality.
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. If you insert a blank disc, the player allows you to specify either
of these operation modes for disc recording (except in the case of Hi-MD discs that support Hi-MD
mode only). When using a blank disc, set the Disc Mode setting to select either Hi-MD or MD.
About Linear PCM

Linear PCM is a digital, non-compressed audio coding system. You can enjoy high-quality sound equal
to that of CDs by recording in this mode.
The meaning of no sound

No sound describes a player condition in which the input level is about 4.8 mV during analog input or
less than 89 dB during optical (digital) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the maximum recordable level for
a MiniDisc)).
About 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.) While the player is writing disc information, make sure not to move
or jog the player or disconnect the power source as this may cause the information to be incorrectly
recorded or the disc contents to be lost.
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List of the recording time for each disc

When using a disc in Hi-MD mode
Recording time1)2)
When transferring from

the computer
Codec/Bit rate
1GB Hi-MD
disc
80-minute
standard
disc
74-minute
standard
disc
60-minute
standard
disc
Linear PCM/1.4Mbps
1 hour and 34
minutes
28 minutes
26 minutes
21 minutes
ATRAC3plus/256kbps
7 hours and
55 minutes
2 hours and
20 minutes
2 hours and
10 minutes
1 hour and 45
minutes
ATRAC3plus/64kbps
34 hours
10 hours and
10 minutes
9 hours and
25 minutes
7 hours and
40 minutes
ATRAC3plus/ 48 kbps
45 hours
13 hours and
30 minutes
12 hours and
30 minutes
10 hours and
10 minutes
ATRAC3/132kbps
16 hours and
30 minutes
4 hours and
50 minutes
4 hours and
30 minutes
3 hours and
40 minutes
ATRAC3/105kbps
20 hours and
50 minutes
6 hours and
10 minutes
5 hours and
40 minutes
4 hours and
40 minutes
ATRAC3/66kbps
32 hours and
50 minutes
9 hours and
50 minutes
9 hours
7 hours and
20 minutes
1) Approximate
2) When
time
transferring 5-minute tracks
When using a disc in MD mode

Recording time1)2)
When transferring from the

computer
Codec/Bit rate
80-minute
standard disc
74-minute
standard disc
60-minute
standard disc
ATRAC3/132kbps
2 hours and
40 minutes
2 hours and
28 minutes
2 hours
ATRAC3/105kbps
2 hours and
40 minutes
2 hours and
28 minutes
2 hours
ATRAC3/66kbps
5 hours and
20 minutes
4 hours and
56 minutes
4 hours
1) Approximate
2) When
time
transferring 5-minute tracks
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About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3

This player supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped
with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the player to produce high-quality
sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support, the player
produces superior results during recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)

The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than
that of existing players.
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What you can do with MD Simple

Burner/SonicStage
What you can do with MD Simple Burner
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of
your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the
computer.
MD Walkman
Audio CD
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.
MD Walkman
Audio CD
Import
Internet
Transfer
Music files in the

MP3,WAV formats
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman

MD Simple Burner
SonicStage
Providing the required system environment (page 54)
Installing the software onto your computer (page 55)
Recording music tracks

from an audio CD in the
CD drive of your
computer (page 57)
Importing audio data to

your computer (page 61)
Connecting an MD
walkman to your
computer (see Player
Operation)
Software Operation
Connecting an MD
walkman to your
computer (see Player
Operation)
Transferring audio data

from your computer
(page 63)
Listening to an MD
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Installing
Providing the required system environment
System requirements
The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD
Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman.
Computer
IBM PC/AT or Compatible

CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
is recommended.)
Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is
recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows
version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.)
RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
Others
CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
Sound Board
USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1))
Operating
System
Factory installed:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center
Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/
Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows
98 Second Edition
Display
High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 600 dots or better (1024 768 dots
or better is recommended)
Others
Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB

Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing
WMA files
This software is not supported by the following environments:

OSs other than the indicated above
Personally constructed PCs or operating systems
An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Macintosh
Notes
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.
The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard
(factory) settings.
We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all
computers.
For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the
software.
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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.
If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the
previous software will be overwritten by the new version. The new version retains the
functions of the older version, but with new functions added.
If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the previous
software will co-exist with the new version.
You will still be able to use music data registered by an older software version even
after SonicStage Ver. 2.0 has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you
back up your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library]
[Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help.
Turn on your computer and start up Windows.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.

The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.
Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country. In
this case, follow the displayed instructions.
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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.
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.
Was the installation successful?
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see Troubleshooting (page 74).
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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 58)
You can use MD Walkman operations to record
an entire CD or only the first track without
launching MD Simple Burner.
Standard mode (page 59)

You can launch MD Simple Burner to record
using computer operations. Record an entire CD
or selected tracks.
Notes
Only audio CDs with a
mark can be used with MD Simple Burner.
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
You cannot record in simple mode while the MD Simple Burner in standard mode or OpenMG
software (SonicStage, OpenMG Jukebox, etc.) is active.
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Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)
Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD
Walkman to the computer.
For details about connections, see the Player Operation section.
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your
computer.
The CDDB registration window appears when you use the CDDB for the first time.
You need to connect the computer to the Internet in order to use the CDDB.
Press and hold DOWNLOAD for 2 seconds or more on the MD Walkman.

The recording starts.
All tracks on the CD are recorded as a new group.
To stop recording
Click
on the computer display.
While the first track is being recorded, you can use x (stop) button to stop on the MD
Walkman.
Setting the recording mode
Before starting recording, right-click the
then select in [recording mode].
[Net MD]: [LP2] or [LP4]
[Hi-MD]: [Hi-SP], [Hi-LP], or [48kbps]
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and
Recording first track only

Before starting recording, right-click the
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and
then select [Recording settings] [Record 1st Track Only].
Setting when the CDDB has more than one item of information
Right-click the
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, and then select the setting by
clicking [CDDB(r)] [Multiple Matches].
[User Selection]: A selection window is displayed
[No Resolve]: No CD information is downloaded
[First Choice]: The first item is downloaded
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Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)

To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] [All Programs]* [MD Simple Burner] [MD
Simple Burner].
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
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There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows:
Double-click the
MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-click and select [Show
Standard Mode].
Double-click the
MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop.
The window for recording all tracks on the CD

[REC/STOP]
To start recording all tracks on the CD as
a new group, click here.
To stop recording, click [Stop].
Total time of the

selected tracks of CD
CD icon
Album name (CD)

Artist name (CD)
[OPEN]
To open the display
as shown on page
60, click here.
MD icon
Disc name (MD)
Remaining
recording time of
the inserted MD
Recording mode drop down menu

Net MD: LP2/LP4
Hi-MD: Hi-SP/Hi-LP/48kbps
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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.) will be reflected in the
track list.
[REC/
STOP]
Track information (MD)

You can change the
Disc name track name and track
(MD)
number
[New Group]
Recording mode
drop down menu
[CLOSE]
To close the display as shown
on page 59, click here.
CD operating section
Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to
be recorded
To deselect all tracks, click here.
To select all tracks, click here.
Check boxes
Check the box of the tracks
that you want to record
[Erase]
[All Erase]
Remaining time of the inserted MD
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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 record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your
computers hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.
Notes
Only audio CDs with a
mark can be used with SonicStage.
We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
Source indication
[Music Source]
[CD Info]
[Format/Bit Rate]
Start up SonicStage.
Select [Start] [All Programs]* [SonicStage] [SonicStage].
Second Edition
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.

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You can also start SonicStage with double click
([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.
Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your
computer.
The source indication in the top-left of the display changes to [Record a CD].
Click [Music Source].

The contents of the audio CD appear in the music source list (on the left side of the
screen).
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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 .
To uncheck all boxes, click .
If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording.
When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, CD Recording
Format [My library] dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the
format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.
Click
The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts.
To stop recording
Click
.
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If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained
automatically, click [CD Info] on the right side of the screen. When you do this, your computer must be
connected to the Internet.
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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 Destination list
[Transfer]
The My Library
list
[Transfer Mode]
Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.

After making the connections, Hi-MD or Net MD is displayed in the Transfer
Destination list in the upper right of the screen.
For details about connections, see Player Operation.
completed.
Select the transfer destination and click [Transfer] on the right side of the
screen.
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Hi-MD or Net MD) screen.
Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of
the screen.
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.
To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.
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If necessary, change the transfer mode.

As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (LPCM/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.
If you want to change the format and bit rate, click [Transfer Mode] in the center of the
screen to display Transfer Mode Settings dialog box.
Click
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.
To stop transferring
Click
.
When transferring to a Hi-MD Walkman
If you want to play the transferred tracks on a Net MD Walkman that does not support HiMD, select [Net MD] for the mode (operation mode) on the right side of the screen after
step 2. This operation mode can be selected only when using a standard disc in Hi-MD
mode for recording.
Notes
A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:
When there is no enough free space on the disc.
When the track is subject to playback restrictions.
During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate.
Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be
displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD
Walkman.
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Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman

to your computer
Transfer
Destination list
[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.
Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.

For details about connections, see Player Operation.
completed.
Select the transfer destination and click [Transfer] on the right side of the
screen.
The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen.
In the Net MD list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you
want to transfer to your computer.
Click
in the middle of the screen.
The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
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To stop transferring
Click
.
Note
Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My
Library on your computer.
Importing tracks recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* to your

computer
Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman* can be imported to My Library of
SonicStage on your computer only once.
Only tracks recorded in Hi-MD mode
Insert recordable disc into the Hi-MD Walkman and connect the device to your
computer.
Hi-MD is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen.
Click [Transfer].
Click the tracks you want to transfer in the Hi-MD list on the right side of the
screen.
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks.
To transfer all tracks of the group, click the group.
Click
in the middle of the screen.
The Import dialog box appears.
Specify the transfer destination in the dialog box.

To import tracks to a new album, select Import to a new album and enter the desired
album name in the text box.
To add the tracks to an existing album in My Library, select Import to an existing
album and click Browse to select the album.
Click OK.
The importing of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
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To stop importing
Click
.
Note
Notes
You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have
been recorded on a device that does not support Hi-MD mode.
Before importing tracks recorded on the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer, click [Properties] on the
right side of the screen to confirm the status of the [Import Settings] check box (it is checked by
default). Then do as follows:
To import tracks to My Library while deleting them on the Hi-MD Walkman, uncheck the box.
To edit imported tracks in SonicStage, uncheck the box.
To import tracks to My Library while leaving the copy of them on the Hi-MD Walkman, check the
box.
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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
audio data or Transferring audio data, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in
words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.
To display SonicStage Help

Click [Help] [SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running.
[SonicStage Help]
z
You can display SonicStage Help by selecting the following:
[Start] [All Programs]* [SonicStage] [SonicStage Help].
Second Edition
Notes
In SonicStage Help, Device/Media is the general term for the external device such as the MD
Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman.
Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as recommended system
environment when using EMD services.
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Understanding SonicStage Help
The right side frame
The left 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.
Searching for a word inside an explanation

[Search]
Type in the keyword
to find text box
List Topics
An explanations of the
selected item
The list of the words

that you searched
[Display]
1 Click [Search] to open the Search window.

2 Type in the words.
3 Click [List Topics].
A list of the words that were searched is displayed.
4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed.

5 Click [Display].
An explanation of the selected item is displayed.
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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.
Importing audio data to the computer

To
SonicStage Help
Import audio data from the

Internet
[Importing tracks] [Purchasing Tracks from a Music

Service Site]
Import audio files on the

computer in SonicStage
[Importing tracks] [Importing Music Files]
Listening to audio data on the computer

To
SonicStage Help
Listen to audio data from the

CD drive or My Library
[Music Playback] [Playing Back an Audio CD] or

[Playing Back a Track in My Library]
Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] [Playing Back a Track on a Device/
Media]
Walkman connected to the
computer
Managing and editing imported tracks

To
SonicStage Help
Change information related to

CD information downloading
[Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing Settings

for Getting CD information]
Edit an album
Delete the tracks
[Managing Tracks and Albums] [Creating/Editing

Albums]
Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] [Changing the

for track storage
Location for Saving Recorded Files]
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Backing up audio data

We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes
or computer replacement.
To
SonicStage Help
Back up audio data in My

Library
[Backing Up My Library] [Backing Up Data to a

Disk]
Look up about SonicStage

backup
[Backing Up My Library] [FAQ-About SonicStage

Backup Tool]
Troubleshooting
To
SonicStage Help
Look up troubleshooting
procedure
[Additional Information] [Troubleshooting]
When you want to know

To
SonicStage Help
Look up unknown words
[Additional Information] [Glossary]
Look up the kinds of audio data [Overview] [Content Handled Within SonicStage]
that can be managed by
SonicStage
Look up the kinds of functions
that can be used with
SonicStage
[Overview] [Features]
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Other information
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.
Click [Start][Control Panel]*.

[Settings][Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium
Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
Click [SonicStage 2.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the Currently

Installed Programs list, and then click [Change and Remove]*.
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is
completed when the computer has restarted.
[Change/Remove] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, [Add/Remove] in the case of
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
Note
When you install SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0, OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 is
installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other
software.
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On copyright protection
The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the
copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores
them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution.
Restrictions on audio content
High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services
on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution,
some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback. For
example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited.
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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.
Computer
Manufacturer:
Model:
Type: Desktop type / Laptop type
Name of operating system:
RAM capacity:
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data)
Capacity of the drive:
Free space:
Version of the software
SonicStage Ver. 2.01)
MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.02)
Error Message (if one appear):
If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used
Manufacturer:
Model:
Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other (
)
Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other (
If another device with USB connection is used

Name of the device (or devices):
1)
2)
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage
window.
To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to [CONFIG] [Version] in the MD Simple
Burner window.
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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 54 for more details.
All windows applications are not closed.
tIf you start the installation while other programs are
running, a malfunction may occur. This is especially
true for programs that require large amounts of
system resources, such as virus-check software.
There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk.
tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard
disk.
The installation appears to have Check for the appearance of an error message beneath
the installation window.
stopped before it has
completed.
t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt]
key. If an error message has appeared, press the
[Enter] key. The installation will resume. If there is
no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait
a little while longer.
The progress bar on the display The installation is progressing normally. Please wait.
is not moving. The access lamp The installation may take 30 minutes or more,
depending on your CD drive or system environment.
has not lit for a few minutes.
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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. If the
computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman,
disconnect the cable, restart the computer, and then
make the connection again.
A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman.
tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman.
The Net MD driver is not be installed.
tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software
using the supplied CD-ROM.
The software installation failed.
tDisconnect the connected device and install the
software again using the supplied CD-ROM.
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.
tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly.
The connections are made through a USB hub.
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to
the USB connector on the computer.
It takes time to recognize SonicStage. Please wait.

Even though the dedicated
USB cable is used to connect
The other application software is running.
the MD Walkman to the
tReconnect the supplied dedicated USB cable after a
computer, the display on the
while. If the computer still does not recognize the
MD Walkman does not indicate
MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart
it is connected.
the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable
again.
Even though your computer
recognize the MD Walkman, it
does not operate normally.
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.

tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly.
The connections are made through a USB hub.
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to
the USB connector on the computer.
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Index
Numerics
6-Band Equalizer 27
Importing 61
Installing 54
A
Accessories
optional 40
supplied 12
ATRAC3plus 48
AVLS 29
B
Battery
battery life 16
BEEP 30
Bookmark
add 25
play 25
C
CD drive 54
CDDB 54, 58
CD-ROM 55
Checking
playing position 22
remaining time 22
Cleaning 38
Connecting 57, 58
computer 34
Contrast 32
Copyright protection 73
L
Linear PCM 48
M
MD Simple Burner 57
Menu 20
Menu Mode 29
My Library 61
N
Net MD 57
O
OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 72
P
Play mode
Main Play Mode 23
Repeat Play 26
Sub Play Mode 26
Q
Quick mode 31
R
Recording mode 58
Recording mode (Bit rate) 62, 66
Search 27
Simple Mode 58
SonicStage 61
SonicStage Help 68
Start (software)
MD Simple Burner 59
SonicStage 61
System environment 54
System limitations 54
G-PROTECTION 50
Transferring
to the MD Walkman 63
to your computer 65
D
Data storage 36
Disc memory 30
Disc Mode 32
DSP TYPE-S 50
E
EMD service 54
Hard disk
free space 54
Hi-MD 48
HOLD 14
U
Uninstalling 72
USB cable 12
USB port 54
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W
Windows 2000 Professional 54, 59, 61,
68, 72
Windows 98 Second Edition 54, 59, 61,
68, 72
Windows Media Player 54

Windows Millennium Edition 59, 61, 68,
72
Windows XP Home Edition 54
Windows XP Media Center Edition 54
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 54
Windows XP Professional 54
WMA 54
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WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to

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IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE

Please register this product on line at

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Consult the dealer or an experienced

This device complies with Part 15 of

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SonicStage, MD Simple Burner,

Notice for users

OpenMG, Magic Gate, MagicGate

Program 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony

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Various ways of playback ................................... 22

Other operations ................................................. 29

Using the player with a computer ...................... 34

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Additional information ........................................ 38

Troubleshooting and explanations ..................... 41

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Using MD Simple Burner ..................................... 57

Using SonicStage ................................................ 61

Other information ................................................ 72

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About available functions and supplied

Learning more about Hi-MD

The What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman

Using the player

Player Operation (pages 12 to 50)

Refer to Troubleshooting and explanations (page 41).

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Using the player while it is connected to a computer

Software Operation (pages 52 to 76)

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Checking the supplied accessories

Earphones (for Canadian

Dedicated USB cable (1)

CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)*

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x (stop) CANCEL button

I 5-way control key

Press NENT 1) play, enter

find the beginning

find the beginning

1) There are tactile dots beside the NENT

and VOL + buttons.

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The display window of the player

A Character information display

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Insert an alkaline dry battery.

1 Slide OPEN to open the

2 Insert a size-AA alkaline

battery compartment lid.

3 Close the lid.

dry battery (minus