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RQT6558
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RQT6558
Using in combination with a computer
Refer to the illustration on pages 55 to 63
the Japanese text.
What is Net MD ?
By connecting the unit to a computer via a
USB terminal, it is possible to download music
data stored in your computer from CDs and
internet music sites to the unit’s MD.
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What you can do with Net MD
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You can use BeatJam to convert the music
data stored in your computer to OpenMG
format, send it to MD player and record it
onto MD.
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You may record in LP2/LP4 mode also. The title of
each track will also be recorded.
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MDs made using Net MD can be listened to just
like MDs made from CD using any MD player. It is
also possible to record to other MD players using
the analog connections.
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There is a limit to the number of times you may
checkout to one piece of music data.
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If you return the data checked out to the computer
(check-in), you may check out for a second time
using another media to use it.
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You may operate to unit from a computer to
change the order of songs or add track titles.
Note
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BeatJam and Net MD USB drivers can only
be installed on computers using a Windows
OS. They cannot be installed on a Macintosh
computer.
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Net MD will only work properly if the unit is
used in combination with a computer with the
provided software and drivers installed. We
cannot guarantee performance if more than
one unit is attached at any one time or if the
unit is used combination with other Net MD
devices.
Installation
1
Preinstalling BeatJam and Net MD
USB drivers
1
Turn on the computer and boot up the
OS.
2
Insert the CD-ROM provided into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2
The Begin Set Up Screen will be
displayed.
3
Click on “Set Up BeatJam” in the
Begin Set Up Screen.
Follow the on screen instructions and
install. All necessary drivers and
applications will be installed.
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
2
Connection
Use the USB cable (provided) and
connect the unit to a computer.
1. Insert a rechargeable battery into the
unit.
2. Install the unit to the multi cradle.
3. Connect the AC adaptor to the multi
cradle.
4. Connect the USB cable to the multi
cradle and the computer.
Refer also to the instruction booklet that
came with the computer.
Note
Make sure you use the USB cable that came
with this unit
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Double Check
Confirm that BeatJam and Net MD USB
drivers have been correctly installed.
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BeatJam
The BeatJam, BeatJam User Registration
and BeatStream icons will be displayed on
the computer desktop if they have been
correctly installed.
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Net MD USB driver
Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF] on the
multi cradle to activate Net MD.
The items contained in the on screen list
may vary according to the computer
environment you are using.
When using Windows 2000 Professional
(See the illustrations on page 59 of the the
Japanese text.)
When using Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional
(See the illustrations on page 59 of the the
Japanese text.)
When using Windows 98/98 Second
Edition or Windows Millennium Edition
(See the illustrations on page 60 of the the
Japanese text.)
Recording onto MD (Checkout)
Refer to the illustration on pages 61 of the
Japanese text.
Preparation
Preparation
1
Turn on the computer and boot up the
OS.
2
Connect the unit to the computer using a
USB cable .
3
Place a MD for recording and a
rechargeable battery into the unit and
install the unit onto the multi cradle.
4
Release the write protection catch on the
MD.
1
Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF] when play
is stopped or the power is off.
2
Activate BeatJam on the computer and
record (checkout) the songs you want to
record to MD.
Checking out is finished when the “UTOC
Writing” goes out.
3
Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF].
Net MD will stand down.
Note
In cases where the track titles were included
in the computer data, the titles will also be
transferred to the MD.
Returning data to the computer (Checkin)
Refer to the illustration on page 62 of the
Japanese text.
Once you have returned a track you checked
out to the source computer, you may check it
out and use it again on other media.
Preparation
Preparation
1
Turn on the computer and boot up the
OS.
2
Connect the unit to the computer using a
USB cable.
3
Place a MD containing the checked out
tracks and a rechargeable battery in the
unit and install on the multi cradle.
1
Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF] when play
is stopped or the power is off.
2
Activate BeatJam on the computer and
return (check-in) the songs.
Checking in is finished when the “UTOC
Writing” goes out.
3
Press [ENTER, USB ON/OFF].
Net MD will stand down.
Note
Do not carry out any of the following actions
while checking in/out - music data may be lost.
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Press [
<
, EJECT] and remove the unit from
the multi cradle.
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Disconnect the USB cable.
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Remove the rechargeable battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor.
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Operating the unit from a computer
MD play
MD editing
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edit track titles
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rearrange the order of tracks (MOVE)
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remove unwanted tracks (ERASE)
Operating
Instructions
Refer to the illustration on page 64 of the
Japanese text.
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Listening and recording through other
equipment
Disconnect the earphones from the remote
control and connect the stereo equipment with
one of the following line cords.
If the amplifier’s connection is ;
a line connection : RP-CAPM3G15
a mini–phone jack : RP-CAM3G15
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Turn off the power to all units before making
connections.
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Ensure you connect this unit to the input
terminals on your stereo. Connection to the
output terminals can damage this unit.
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Set sound quality to NORMAL (canceled).
(See page 87.)
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Set the volume on this unit to between 20
and 23.
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Replacement joint phones
RP-HJ337, RP-HJ237
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Stereo microphone
RP-VC200, RP-VC300
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Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery
HHF-1PSC/1B, HHF-AZ01S/1B
Optional accessories
