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Listening to an MD
You can listen to an MD on the Net MD while it is connected to your computer. When 
disconnected from your computer, the Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc 
device.
For details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operation” section.
Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the 
computer
If you listen to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer, be sure to listen with 
the Net MD itself (connecting to the headphones/earphones, speakers, etc.). The MD sound 
cannot be heard from headphones/earphones that are connected to the computer.
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the 
computer
Listen to the MD after disconnecting the dedicated USB cable from the computer and the 
Net MD.
NotesGenerally, you cannot erase or divide/combine checked-out audio files. If you want to edit such files, 
check them back in first. Checked-out files can be edited on some MD devices; however, erasing a track 
will decrease the number of times the file can be checked out, and dividing or combining tracks will 
render the file impossible to check back into the computer (page 124). 
						

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Advanced operations
Using other functions!
Using the SonicStage online help
This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStage software. However, the 
software has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations, such 
as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and 
playing in various play modes. For information and details on the various menus and 
operations, go to the online help.
To display online help
Click   (help) while the SonicStage 
software is running.
zYou can display the online help by selecting the following:
[Start]–[Programs]*–[SonicStage]–[SonicStage Help]
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Viewing online help
Let’s find out how to use the online help first. An explanation on the use of the online help 
can also be found in the online help.
1Double click [Overview] in the left-hand frame.
2Click [About this Help file].
The explanation will appear in the right-hand frame.
3Read the text.
Scroll the display if necessary.
Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.
NoteIn the online help, “Device/Media’ is the 
general term for external devices such as Net 
MDs, Network Walkmans (i.e., portable IC 
audio players or portable “Memory Stick” 
audio players), and MusicClips.
The right side frame
The left side frameThe Tabs
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Other information
Settings and Precautions
Settings according to OS
The settings and precautions will differ according to the operating system being used.
Check the items that apply to your system.
For Windows XP users
Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP
To install this software, you must log on with a user name with “Computer 
Administrator”* as an attribute.
You must log on with the user name “Administrators” or “Power Users” to use the 
SonicStage software.
Both edition of Windows XP (Home/Professional) can be used.
The NTFS format of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (factory 
installed) can be used only with the standard (factory) settings.
∗To check whether the user name has the attribute of “Computer Administrator”
Go to [Start]- [Control Panel]-[User Account], and then check the user name displayed on the 
window.
When using SonicStage under Windows XP
If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed 
by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable.
Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files 
and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.
For details about backup procedures, refer to online help.
NoteRestoring backup data requires access to the Internet. If an audio file becomes unplayable after 
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For Windows Millennium Edition users
When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition
If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed 
by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable.
Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files 
and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.
For details about backup procedures, refer to online help.
NoteRestoring backup data requires access to the Internet. If an audio file becomes unplayable after 
restoring the system, an error dialog box may appear. If this occurs, do as instructed by the message.
For Windows 2000 users
Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows 2000
You must log on as “Administrator” to install the SonicStage software.
You must log on with the user name “Administrators” or “Power Users” to use the 
SonicStage software.
Of the Windows 2000 versions, SonicStage is supported only by Windows 2000 
Professional.
The NTFS format of Windows 2000 Professional (factory installed) can be used only 
with the standard (factory) settings.
For Windows 98 Second Edition users
Importing MP3 files to the computer or playing WAV files on the computer
Microsoft Media Player version 7.0 or higher is required for importing MP3 files or 
playing WAV files. Users of earlier versions can download the most recent version from the 
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For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage 
Premium installed on their computer
Note
Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computer.
If tracks have been checked out from OpenMG Jukebox, an earlier version of SonicStage, 
or SonicStage Premium, it may not be possible to check those tracks back in with 
SonicStage Ver.1.5. It is recommended to check in the tracks before installing SonicStage 
Ver.1.5.
Check the following contents before installing SonicStage Ver.1.5.
The installation items and procedure will vary depending on the software installed on your 
computer.
Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed
Users with an earlier version of SonicStage installed
Users with a SonicStage Premium installedInstalled Version What to do
Ver.1.0~2.1 Install SonicStage 1.5. OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 is 
automatically uninstalled and replaced.
1)
1)Audio files recorded with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 are automatically converted to SonicStage 
Ver.1.5 files. For safety sake, it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back-up 
tool before doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver.1.5.
Ver.2.2 OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 and SonicStage Ver.1.5 can co-
exist in the computer.
If you install SonicStage Ver.1.5, then OpenMG Jukebox 
Ver.2.2 will be automatically upgraded to the latest version.
Installed Version What to do
Ver.1.0~1.5 Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. The earlier version is 
automatically uninstalled and replaced.
1)
1)Audio files recorded with SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.5 are automatically converted to SonicStage Ver.1.5 
files. For safety sake, it is recommended that you back up your audio data with the back-up tool before 
doing the upgrade to SonicStage Ver.1.5.
Installed Version What to do
SonicStage Premium Install SonicStage Ver.1.5. SonicStage Ver.1.5 and 
SonicStage Premium can co-exist in the computer. 
						

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Precautions on the co-existence of SonicStage Ver. 1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox 
Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium
Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is not displayed in the task tray. If it is, the Net MD may 
not be recognized by your computer.
Audio data recorded on the computer are stored in a common file and used by both applications. 
Therefore, if you delete an audio file (e.g., one album) in one application, it will be deleted in the other 
software as well.
Precaution on using a computer on which OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or 
SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2 is installed
After installing SonicStage Ver.1.5, make sure you do not replace SonicStage Ver.1.5 with OpenMG 
Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2, as all audio data in the Music Drive may be lost. If you 
begin the installation of OpenMG Jukebox Ver.1.0-2.1 or SonicStage Ver.1.0-1.2 by mistake, stop the 
installation immediately.
Note on hard disk drive space
120 MB or more free space on the hard disk drive is required. If your computer does not 
have enough space, the software will not be properly installed. The required free space 
differs according to the version of your Windows OS, or the amount of audio files that you 
handle.
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode
If the computer changes to system suspend/hibernation mode during the recording of a 
CD or the checking in/out of a data file, the audio data may be lost or the computer may 
not wake up properly. The computer suspend/hibernation function should therefore be 
turned off.
If you change the media while the computer is in system suspend/hibernation mode, 
audio data may be lost after the computer wakes up.
If the computer changes to system suspend/hibernation mode, the computer may not 
recognize the Net MD when it wakes up. If this happens, disconnect the USB cable and 
reconnect it again.
Backing up the audio data
Before doing any procedure that may affect the operating system itself (such as a system 
recovery), you should back up all of your audio data with the [SonicStage backup tool] 
from the [Start] - [Programs] - [SonicStage]. 
						

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Uninstalling the SonicStage software
To uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below.
For Windows XP users
Log on with a user name with “Computer Administrator” as an attribute.
Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an 
administrator.
1Click [Start]–[Control Panel].
The “Control Panel” window appears.
2Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears.
3Click [Change or Remove Programs].
4Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, and 
then click [Change and Remove].
5Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the “Currently Installed Programs” 
list, and then click [Change and Remove].
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts, 
the uninstallation will be completed.
* If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is co-existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your 
computer, and you uninstall one or the other, make sure [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1] is not 
uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications.
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 
users
1Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].
The “Control Panel” window appears. 
						

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2Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 
The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears.
3Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for automatic removal, and 
then click [Add/Remove].
4Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the list of programs for automatic 
removal, and then click [Add/Remove].
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts, 
the uninstallation will be completed.
For Windows 2000 users
Log on as “Administrator”, and then follow the instructions below.
Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an 
administrator.
1Click [Start]–[Settings]–[Control Panel].
The “Control Panel” window appears.
2Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears.
3Click [Change or Remove Programs].
4Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, and 
then click [Change/Remove]. 
5Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the “Currently Installed Programs” 
list, and then click [Change/Remove].
Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer. When the computer restarts, 
the uninstallation will be completed.
* If SonicStage Ver.1.5 is co-existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium on your 
computer, and you uninstall one or the other, make sure [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1] is not 
uninstalled since it is commonly used with both software applications. 
						

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Troubleshooting
Please do the following steps if you encounter a problem while using the SonicStage 
software. In case a message appears, it is recommended that you write it down.
Step 1: Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.
A variety of information can also be found in the operating procedures and “Settings and 
Precautions” (page 114) as well.
Step 2: Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help 
(page 112).
Check “Troubleshooting” under “Additional information” in the online help.
Useful information may also be found in other sections in the online help.
Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above 
references.
Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.