User manual SONY MZ-R2

[. . . ] And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. [. . . ] When using the disc in the recorder as a storage device When a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted in the recorder, the recorder 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 nonaudio data to a disc" (page 64). z If you play audio files using the software, the sound is output from the computer speakers when a disc used in Hi-MD mode is inserted, and from the earphones connected to the recorder when a disc used in MD mode is inserted in the recorder. Note Charging by USB bus power charge is not possible when the battery level indication ( ) is flashing in the display. · Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery compartment lid firmly. · The temperature of the battery-charging location is too low or too high. The rechargeable battery should be charged within a temperature range of +5°C (+41°F) to +35°C (+95°F). 62 Connecting the recorder to your computer When you connect the dedicated USB cable directly to the USB connecting jack on the recorder, power (bus power) is supplied from the USB port of the computer. This allows the recorder to be used without power being supplied from the battery. Note When using Windows ME or Windows 98SE · If you connect the recorder to the computer with the disc mode on the recorder set to "HiMD" (factory setting), and then insert a 60/74/ 80-minute standard disc, the operation mode of the disc may automatically change to HiMD mode even if you do not record anything. · When you disconnect the dedicated USB cable, the message "Unsafe Removal of Device" appears in the computer display. Merely click "OK" to make the message disappear. Computer 1 2 3 4 Insert a recordable disc into the recorder. Make sure the recorder is stopped and HOLD is released. Open the cover of the USB connecting jack on the recorder and connect the dedicated USB cable to the recorder and to the computer. · If you format a disc on the computer, make sure to format the disc using the SonicStage software. · Make sure not to delete the file management folder (HMDHIFI folder and HI-MD. IND file) on the Windows Explorer. 64 Viewing non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder (File List) When using a disc in Hi-MD mode, you can view non-audio data stored on the disc in the display window of the recorder. The name and size of files are displayed. Root directory (first level) Subdirectory (2nd level) Subdirectory (3rd level) 1 While the recorder is stopped, enter the menu and select "File List". The root directories appear in the order saved. Disc name A list of files and folders is displayed. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the file you want to confirm, and then press the jog dial to enter the selection. File size appears. File size appears : Directory : File · Up to 16 levels of directories can be viewed. · Up to 512 files or folders can be viewed If you want to go deeper, select the folder containing the file you want to check, and then press the jog dial. A list of files and folders in the selected folder appears in the display. Afterwards, perform the operation in step 2 again. Notes in a root directory in the order saved. · Up to 1, 024 files or folders can be viewed in each sub-directory. MENU · This function cannot be used to open files. · Text containing characters that are not supported by the recorder will not be displayed correctly. · File or directory names more than 9 characters long will be shortened. · If you select "File List" while playing or recording a track, "CANNOT SET" appears in the display and no list will appear. Jog dial 65 The storage space for each disc (formatted with the recorder/the SonicStage software) Disc type 60-minute standard disc 74-minute standard disc 80-minute standard disc 1GB Hi-MD disc 1) This Total size 219 MB (229, 965, 824 bytes) 270 MB (283, 312, 128 bytes) 291 MB (305, 856, 512 bytes) 964 MB (1, 011, 613, 696 bytes) Disc management space1)2) 832 KB (851, 968 bytes) 832 KB (851, 968 bytes) 832 KB (851, 968 bytes) 832 KB (851, 968 bytes) Free space 218 MB (229, 113, 856 bytes) 269 MB (282, 460, 160 bytes) 290 MB (305, 004, 544 bytes) 963 MB (1, 010, 761, 728 bytes) is space that is used for managing the files on the disc. 2) The size of the disc management space changes according to the operating conditions of your computer and other factors. Therefore, the actual space available for use may be lower than that displayed by Windows Explorer. 66 Additional information · Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. being used with the AC power adaptor. [. . . ] 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. tPress the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt] key. [. . . ]