Features
PCLink Interface
OpenMG Software
Net MD Simple Burner
Inputs and Outputs

Features

Recording Overview: This unit allows you to record MP3s or CDs at up to 32X speed. NetMD products allow for high-speed transfer from your PC to MD, providing up to 32X speed transfer directly to the recorder. The title/track information you create in the jukebox automatically will be transferred to the NetMD recorder. Net MD Simple Burner Quick RipT CD dubbing applications (supplied) allow for easy dubbing of music tracks from CDs directly to the Net MD Walkman with no need to store files or manage music on the hard drive.

Long Play Recording: In addition to normal stereo recording, this unit has two long time recording modes; LP2 and LP4. When recording in LP2 stereo mode, you can record two times the normal recording time. When recording in LP4 stereo mode, you can record four times the normal recording time. Note: A track recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode is given an identification code that is displayed only when you attempt to play that track on an MD deck that does not support LP modes.

Mono Recording: You may record in mono, with twice the recording time per MiniDisc (148 minutes using a 74 minute MiniDisc).

Group Mode: This feature allows you to categorize consecutive tracks into a group for playback, recording, or editing. This is handy if you are recording multiple artists or CDs onto one MiniDisc. 

G-Protection: G-Protection was developed to protect against sound skipping while jogging, providing a higher level of shock protection than traditional ESP. The G-Protection feature provides 10-times faster shock recovery compared to conventional shock protection systems, so it will easily outperform electronic shock protection (ESP) systems equipped with 40 second buffers. The memory buffer is refreshed so quickly, that it is virtually impossible to make an MD skip.

Recording Level Adjustment: The digital and analog recording levels may be set manually or automatically.

Synchro Recording: This feature allows you to automatically have the player start recording when it receives sound from the source unit. This only functions when using the digital (not analog) input.

Labeling: You can label MDs and tracks you record. Each MiniDisc can accept up to 1,700 alphanumeric characters.

Erasing Tracks: You can erase a single track or the entire MiniDisc.

Dividing Tracks: You can divide a recorded track at any point simply by adding a track mark at that point. 

Combining Tracks: This function allows you to combine two consecutive tracks into a single track by removing the track mark between them. 

Moving Tracks: This function lets you change the order of any track.

Digital Mega Bass: The Mega Bass function boosts bass output for richer audio reproduction. There are two bass boost levels to choose from, and the Mega Bass feature may be turned off. This feature only affects the sound to the headphones/earphones.

AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System): This feature automatically limits the volume to protect your hearing. The AVLS feature may be turned on or off.

Headphones: The supplied headphones are on-the-ear phones with an adjustable plastic headband. They have an attached 21" cord that is terminated with a standard stereo male mini-jack. 

Car Kit: The car kit includes a cassette adapter and DC power adapter that plugs into a cigarette lighter. Spiral tubing is supplied to wrap the wires from the DC power adapter and cassette adapter for a clean look in the car. The car kit also includes case with attached Velcro. 

Sampling Rate Converter: This unit has a built-in sampling rate converter that will accept digital inputs from 32kHz to 48kHz. This allows you to perform a digital recording from a non-44.1kHz digital source such as a DAT or DBS unit. The sampling rate converter turns on only when a non-44.1kHz source is detected.

Battery Life: 

PCLink Interface

USB Audio Cable Benefits: The benefits of using the USB Audio cables (instead of simply recording from the analog output found on a computer's sound card) are that you (1) bypass the soundcard's D/A converter, which is often of very low quality and (2) avoid the electrical noise, interference, etc., which is always present in a computer case. 

Computer System Requirements and Usage Info: Please note the following points:

• The computer must be running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000.
• The software does NOT run on Macintosh or Windows 95 and Windows NT.
• The computer must have (and you must use) a primary USB port (if a computer has two or more USB ports, only one of these will be the "primary" port and this is the port that must be used).
• Since the PCLink connects to your computer's USB port, you do not have to turn off the computer before plugging it in, rather, you can simply connect and disconnect it as needed.
• When the PCLink is connected, no sound will come from your PC's speakers, so, to monitor music as it is being recorded, you must use headphones plugged into the recorder.
• You can record any audio signal output by your Windows player, so the original file can be a WAV file, an MP3 file, a Liquid Audio file or any other audio file output by your computer's audio player.

OpenMG Software

Overview: OpenMG software allows the storage and the playback of digital music on the hard drive of a computer. With this software you can transfer digital audio files (MP3s, CDs, WAV, ATRAC3, WMAs) from your hard drive to your portable Net MD portable player at speeds up to 32X speed. You can choose your recording level quality among standard, LP2, or LP4 modes, which allows you to store over 5 hours of music on one 80 minute disc. The title/track information you create in the jukebox automatically will be transferred to the Net MD recorder. To transfer audio files to the Net MD player, they first must be converted to ATRAC3, which the software will do. OpenMG uses copyright protection technology which enables storage, playback, and editing of music content, but maintains the holder's copyright by preventing unauthorized distribution of music material. Note: You can also return these music files from your Net MD player back to the original computer only.

Net MD Simple Burner

Overview: Net MD Simple Burner allows you to easily record audio CDs from your CD-ROM to the MD player, without the need of storing any information on your hard drive. It will also allow you to edit and perform playback functions of your MD player through your computer.

Inputs and Outputs

Side of Unit:

• Headphone Out: stereo mini-jack variable-level headphone out and proprietary Sony input used for supplied in-line wired remote
• Line In: mini-jack that is used for optical digital input and stereo analog input
• Mic In: for connecting an external microphone (not supplied)
• DC In: 3V DC jack.
• USB connecting jack: a female mini USB version 2.0 jack for use with supplied USB cable