Sony MZ-NHF800 Manuel d'utilisateur

3-266-571-91(1)Portable MiniDisc RecorderOperating InstructionsRecorder Operation ______________________________Software Operation ___________________

10About available functions and supplied manualsThis section explains the functions of this portable MiniDisc recorder and the manuals that have been

100Note on digital recordingThis recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made from pr

101Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputsThe input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect

102What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStageMD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your compute

103Software OperationBasic operational flow using an MD WalkmanProviding the required system environment (page 104)Installing the software onto your c

104InstallingProviding the required system environmentThe following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner sof

105Installing the software onto your computerBefore installing the software• Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually dem

1063 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions.Read the instructions carefully.Depending on your regi

107Using MD Simple BurnerBefore using MD Simple BurnerMD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your comp

108Recording using MD Walkman operations (Simple mode)1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman and then connect the MD Walkman to the computer.F

109Recording by computer operations (Standard mode)To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] – [All Programs]* – [MD Simple Burner] – [MD Simple Burner

11Software Operation (pages 102 to 126)This section explains the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage/MD Simple Burner softwar

110The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD[Erase]Disc name (MD)Track information (CD) Album TitleRecording mode drop down menu[REC/S

111Using SonicStageImporting audio dataThis section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the ha

1124 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 chec

113Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD WalkmanAudio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an

1144 If necessary, change the transfer mode.As the default setting, tracks in the OpenMG (LPCM/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus) format will be transferred in the sa

115Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computerAudio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can b

116To stop transferringClick .Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer.Tra

117To stop importingClick .Note• You cannot import tracks that were recorded in a Net MD mode to your computer, or tracks that have been recorded on a

118Using SonicStage HelpSonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information

1191 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

12Checking the supplied accessoriesCD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)** Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.AC power adaptor (1)Remote co

120Referring to SonicStage HelpClick [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each operation. Click on any items for

121We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes or computer replacement.Backing up audio dataTo SonicStage

122Other informationUninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple BurnerTo uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.1 Click [Start]–[Con

123On copyright protectionThe OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. SonicStage encrypt

124TroubleshootingPlease refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner.1 Check the symptoms in this

125The software cannot be installed onto your computerProblem Cause/RemedyThe installation was not successful.You are using an OS that does not suppor

126Using a MD Walkman connected to the computerProblem Cause/RemedyYour computer does not recognize the MD Walkman.The MD Walkman is not firmly connec

127IndexNumerics6-Band Equalizer 52AAccessoriesoptional 84supplied 12ATRAC3plus 97AVLS 70BBatterybattery life 18dry battery 17BEEP 71Bookmarkadd 46, 4

128RRadiolistening 76presetting 75turning on/off 25Recordingadding track marks 39analog 37digital 19from microphone 35level 36, 38mode (Hi-MD/MDLP) 37

13Recorder OperationLooking at controlsThe recorderA Display windowB T MARK/REC (+N) buttonC Jog dialD 5-way control keyE DC IN 3V jackF X (pause) but

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14L LINE IN (OPT) jackM MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack There is a tactile dot beside the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.N HOLD switchSlide the switch in the direc

15The headphones/earphones with a remote controlA VOL +, – buttonsPress to adjust the volume.B Jog lever (NX/ENT, ., > • BAND, TUNE – , TUNE +)When

16The display window of the remote controlA Disc indication B PRESET indicationC Character information displayD Sub play mode/Repeat play indicationsE

17Getting startedConnect the AC power adaptor and operate it on AC current. You can also operate the recorder on the dry battery.1Connect the AC power

18It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording or editing. When powering the recorder with a battery, make sure to use a new a

19Recording a disc right away!This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player,

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news

202Insert a recordable disc.1Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close.3Confirm the

214Record a disc.1Select and pause the sound source to be recorded.2Make sure that disc indication has stopped rotating in the display window on the r

22If the recording does not start• Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 17).• Make sure the disc is not record-protected (pages 20, 82).• P

23Playing a disc right away!1Insert a recorded disc.1Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a disc with the label side facing front, and press the lid do

24If the play does not startMake sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 17).The playback sound may skip if:• the recorder is subject to strong, re

25Listening to the radioYou can enjoy radio programs with the built-in digital tuner in the remote control.While listening to the radio• Controls on t

26To tune in a station quicklyIn step 3, slide and hold the jog lever until the frequency indication begins to change. The remote control automaticall

27Using menusHow to use the menu itemsThe recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc.To set the menu items, d

281 Press and hold NAVI/MENU for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu.2 Turn the jog dial to select the item.3 Press the 5-way control key (NENT) to en

29List of menusThe following table shows the menu items that you can select. Some items can be set with both the recorder and the remote control, and

3This 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 a

30Menus of the recorderMenu 1 Menu 2 Function Site pageEdit Title* Adding a track name, artist name, album name, group name, or disc name.page 57: Set

31REC Set REC Mode Selects the recording mode (PCM, Hi-SP, or Hi-LP for Hi-MD mode/SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural for MD mode).page 37RECVolume* Manually a

32Various ways of recordingBefore recordingSelecting the operation modeThis recorder has two operation modes, “Hi-MD mode” and “MD mode”. The operatio

33Viewing various informationYou can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop.1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly.Each time y

341 Enter the menu and select “Display”.2 Turn the jog dial until the information you want appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the se

35While recording C/D/E• When using the disc in Hi-MD mode, the free space will show as “2.0MB” when the remaining recording time becomes “–0:00:00”.

362 Turn the jog dial until “Sens High” or “Sens Low” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.Sens High: When recording sof

37Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)This section explains how to record from equipment with analog output, such as a cassette recorder, r

38When recording a disc used in MD modezAudio components that support the linear PCM stereo, Hi-SP stereo and Hi-LP stereo mode are indicated by the

394 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by turning the jog dial.Set the level so that the meter segments light

4Notice for usersOn the supplied software• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or rent

40To cancel Time MarkSelect “Off” in step 1.Using Time Mark to add track marks while recordingWhen the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interva

41It will not be possible to make a group setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input (in MD mod

42To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)During synchro-recording, the starting and stopping of recording occurs are

43Various ways of playbackViewing various informationYou can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback.1 While playing, press DISPLAY.Each

442 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

45Selecting the play modeYou can listen to tracks in various play modes. The play mode can consist of a combination of Main play mode, Sub play mode a

462 Press + or – to select a desired artist.The recorder plays the tracks by the same artist on the disc, from the first track to the last track, in

47Listening 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 po

48Playing tracks in normal mode (Normal Play)1 Do step 1 and select “Normal” in step 2 of “Playing tracks in Main play mode” (page 47).2 When selectin

49Listening 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 se

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50Playing tracks in Sub play mode/Repeat PlayBy specifying Sub play modes, you can listen to tracks selected in Main play mode in various ways.For exa

51Searching 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

52Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround • 6-Band Equalizer)You can vary the virtual sound to create different acoustics, or modify the sound to suit y

534 Press the jog lever to enter the selected sound mode.To cancel the settingPress SOUND repeatedly until the indication at B disappears.To modify an

54Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)1 While playing, enter the menu and select “Sound” - “Sound EQ”.2 Turn the jog dial repeatedly to sele

55Editing recorded tracksBefore editingYou can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and discs.• When you edit the con

56If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters in disc names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable to use the group function (in MD mode only).

575 Press the jog lever for 2 seconds or more.When the recording is stopped or the recording moves on to the next track while labeling titles during r

58Since only a part of the character palette is visible on the display, use the controls or buttons to move the cursor and enter characters.Labeling1

595 Repeat step 4, and then enter all characters of the label name.6 Press NENT for 2 seconds or more.Re-labelingYou can change the label of the disc,

6Table of contentsAbout available functions and supplied manuals ...10Recorder OperationLookin

60• When the total number of characters in the titles on a disc exceed the maximum that can be input:—If the disc is being used in Hi-MD mode, you can

61Releasing a group setting (Group Release)Select a group you want to release and check the contents (see “Playing tracks in a group (Group Play)” (pa

621 While playing the track you want to move, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Move” - “ : Move”.The selected track number appears in the display.2

633 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until the destination track number appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection.1 Wh

642 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step.When moving a track to a different group, turn the jog dial until the destination group appears

65Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure of the track you are erasing.1 While playing the track you want to era

66To erase a track1 While playing the track you want to erase, enter the menu and select “Edit” - “Erase” - “ : Erase”.“Erase OK?” and “PUSH YES:ENTER

67Dividing a track (Divide)You can divide a track with a track mark, creating a new track from the part following the track mark. The track numbers wi

68Combining tracks (Combine)When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can er

69Formatting the disc (Format)When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can use the Format function to restore a disc to the condition it was in at the tim

7Various ways of playback ...43Viewing various information ...

70Other operationsChanging the displayed menu items (Menu Mode)You can specify the display of all items in the menu (Advanced mode) or only basic item

712 Turn the jog dial until “AVLS On” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the selection.Turning off the beep soundYou can turn off/on

72• 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.

731 Enter the menu and select “Option” - “QuickMode”.2 Turn the jog dial until “Quick On” appears in the display, and then press NENT to enter the sel

74Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)You can adjust the contrast of the display window on the recorder.This operation c

75Various way to use the radioPresetting radio stations automaticallyYou can automatically preset radio stations whose reception is good.Once a statio

766 Press the jog lever to enter the selection.A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones. “PRESET”, “M”, and preset number disappear in the displ

77Using the recorder with a computerWhat you can do through connection with a computer To use the recorder connected to a computer, you must install t

781 Insert a recordable disc into the recorder.2 Make connections as follows.1 Connect the dedicated USB cable to the recorder and to the computer.2 M

79• We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.Storing non-audio data to a discIf you connect the r

8Additional information ...81Precautions ...

80The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software)Disc type Total size Disc management space1)1)This is space tha

81Additional informationPrecautionsOn safetyDo not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack.On power sources• Use house current or LR6 (size AA) b

82• 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 o

83SpecificationsMD recorderAudio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWavelength: λ = 790 nmEmission durat

84GeneralPower requirementsSony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack:120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan)230 V AC,

85Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubleshootingIf a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the

86Recording cannot be done correctly.• Audio sources may not be securely connected., Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 1

87The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes).• This is due to the Min

88No sound comes through the headphones/earphones.• The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected., Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphon

89The lid does not open.• The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing, or the battery have been exhausted., Set the power sou

9Software OperationWhat you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage ...102Installing ...

90While using the radioSymptom Cause/RemedyThe radio does not operate.• The supplied remote control is connected to other unit than this recorder. The

91You 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

92The recorder does not work or works poorly.• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data., Reinsert the disc. Rerecord

93MessagesIf the following messages flash in the display window on the recorder, check the chart below.Message Meaning/RemedyAVLS NO VOLUME OPERATION•

94D-L READY • MD Simple Burner is now ready to record an audio CD to the disc in the recorder using Simple mode. (Refer to “Software Operation” sectio

95NO GROUP • You tried to release a group setting with a disc that has no groups., Insert a disc with group settings.• You selected “ : Erase” with a

96READ ERROR• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly., Reinsert the disc.REC ERROR • Recording was not correctly done., Place the rec

97ExplanationsAbout Hi-MD“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format.Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording form

98List of the recording time for each discWhen using a disc in Hi-MD modeWhen recording on the recorderRecording time1)1)Approximate timeRecording mod

99When using a disc in MD modeWhen recording on the recorder Recording time1)1)Approximate timeRecording mode on the recorderCodec/Bit rate80-minute s