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Simple Burner Ver.1.2 FAQ  

  1. Net MD Simple Burner
  2. Function
  3. SonicStage 
  4. Troubleshooting

 

1.Net MD Simple Burner

  1. What is Net MD Simple Burner?

    • Net MD Simple Burner is the software that allows you to record from a CD to the MiniDisc easily at a high speed.
  1. How do I use Net MD Simple Burner?

    • Net MD Simple Burner allows you to record from a CD to a MiniDisc. It enables you to transfer music files without storing them on a hard disk and edit them as well.
      • Entering titles (MiniDisc names, Group names and song names)
      • Moving songs and groups
      • Erasing songs, groups and MiniDiscs
      • Making groups

NOTE: Net MD Simple Burner does not use the hard disk in personal computer. Therefore, you cannot play the music recorded with Net MD Simple Burner via SonicStage. In addition to that the files like MP3 cannot be imported. We recommend SonicStage to play various music on a computer.

    • There are 2 ways to record:
      • Recording by ONE PUSH DOWNLOAD button on the Net MD in Simple Mode. It allows you to record the music CD by pressing ONE PUSH DOWNLOAD button without starting up Net MD Simple Burner on a computer.
      • Recording by starting Net MD Simple Burner (Standard Mode) on your computer. It allows you to record the music CD or the songs on the screen of Net MD Simple Burner (Standard Mode).
  1. What are the system requirements?
NOTE: The following minimum specifications are required (However, please note that we cannot guarantee the correct functionality of this application on every computer even if it does fulfill the following system requirements):
      • Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible
      • CPU: Pentium II 400MHz or higher (Pentium lll 450MHz or higher is recommended)
      • Hard disk drive space: More than 120MB
      • RAM: 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended)
      • Others: CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
      • Sound Board
      • USB port (supports USB (conventionally called USB 1.1))
      • OS: Manufacturer-installed
        • Windows XP Home Edition (*) / Windows XP Professional (*) / Windows Millennium Edition / Windows 2000 Professional(*) / Windows 98 Second Edition.
      • Display: High Color (16bit) or higher, 800 x 480 dots or better (800 x 600 dots or better is recommended)
      • Others:
        • Internet access for web registration       
        • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher for playing WMA files)
* The NTFS format is supported only when it is used with the standard (manufacture) settings.

NOTE: We cannot guarantee the functionality of this application under following circumstances:

      • The following systems are not supported.
        • Macintosh
        • Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional
        • Windows 2000 versions other than Professional
        • Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition
        • Windows NT
        • Windows 95
      • Customised computers ( Assembled) by the customer
      • Computer with an operating system that has been upgraded.
      • Multi-boot environment
      • Multi-monitor environment

NOTE: We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers.

    1. What is the main difference between SonicStage1.5 and Net MD Simple Burner1.2?

      •  SonicStage1.5 is the database which manages music on a personal computer, besides the software has various functions as playing, editing and downloading music to other audio equipments in various methods.
      • Net MD Simple Burner Ver.1.2 is the software which can record an audio CD to MiniDisc at high speed and simply with one button on the Net MD or one click on the screen of the personal computer.
    1. Can the MiniDisc recorded with a current MD Recorder be edited?

      • Yes, the MiniDisc recorded with a current MD Recorder can be edited
    1. Is it possible to record with Stereo recording mode?

      • No, it is not possible to record with Stereo recording mode.

    1. Is it possible to playback a MiniDisc or a CD while recording with Net MD Simple Burner?

      • No, it is not possible playing back a MiniDisc or a CD while recording with Net MD Simple Burner.
    1. Can the MiniDisc recorded with a Net MD Simple Burner be played with other MD recorder/player?

      • Yes, it can be played back if the Net MD recorder/player is MDLP compatible.

    1. I have a Net MD device other than AM-NX9 - Can I record a music CD using Net MD Simple Burner supplied with AM-NX9?

      • We do not guarantee this kind of functionality.
    1. What kind of file formats can I use in order to record music CDs with Net MD Simple Burner?

      • ATRAC3 66kbps(LP4 stereo)
      • ATRAC3 132kbps(LP2 stereo).

However, the recorded songs will not be saved on the hard disc of the personal computer.

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2. Function

    1. I cannot press the REC button.

      • Please check if the write protector of the MiniDisc is open, if so, shut the write protector when you record.
    1. What are LP2 and LP4?

      • LP2 and LP4 can be recorded twice (LP2)/ four times (LP4) longer than Stereo recording mode. To get a better sound quality, we recommend that you use LP2 recording mode. Net MD Simple Burner is unable to record in Stereo recording mode.
    1. How do I know about the version of the software?

      • To know about the version of the software, click the icon on the upper right of the screen and then select Version.
    1. Can the music data MP3 or WMA be recorded to a Net MD with Net MD Simple Burner?

      • No, because Net MD Simple Burner is the software to record from a music CD to a MiniDisc in a Net MD device and it does not support recording from other sources than a music CD. Use SonicStage to record the music data like MP3 or WMA. For further information, please click here. 
    1. How can I check-in songs recorded by Net MD Simple Burner to a personal computer.

      • Net MD Simple Burner is the software for recording music CDs to Net MD at high speed via a personal computer. Do not check-in music data recorded by SonicStage and any other software, if you do so, the songs will disappear.

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3. SonicStage

    1. I want to install Net MD Simple Burner.

      • Net MD Simple Burner Ver.1.2 and SonicStage Ver.1.5 are installed at the same time. Do not delete SonicStage Ver.1.5 even though you want to use only Net MD Simple Burner Ver.1.2.
    1. Can I start Net MD Simple Burner Ver.1.2 and SonicStage Ver.1.5 at the same time?

      • No, you cannot start Net MD Simple Burner Ver.1.2 and SonicStage Ver.1.5 at the same time. Net MD Simple Burner (Both Simple Mode and Standard Mode) cannot start while SonicStage runs. Use either Net MD Simple Burner or SonicStage.

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4. Troubleshooting

    1. A disclaimer appears on the screen when an external SCSI drive(PC(PCMCIA)card, USB, iLink) is disconnected.

      • If you click the warning icon when an external SCSI drive(PC(PCMCIA)card, USB, iLink) is disconnected, a disclaimer might appear on the screen. Right-click Net MD Simple Burner on the task tray and then close the application before disconnecting CD-ROM drive.
    1. When I check in a song recorded by Net MD Simple Burner, it disappears.

      • Do not check in songs recorded by Net MD Simple Burner using SonicStage or any other software, the songs will disappear. If you erase songs unexpectedly, download it from the CD to the MiniDisc again.
    1. I can see 2 IME bars when starting Net MD Simple Burner.

      • When Net MD Simple Burner starts, 2 IME bars appear on the bottom right. One disappears, when you close the Net MD Simple Burner application.
    1. Transferring files to Net MD fails when pressing ONE PUSH DOWNLOAD button on my computer after it resumes from Standby in Simple Mode.

      • Restart Net MD Simple Burner. We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers.
    1. The CD players like Windows Media Player does not start, even though it is set up to start automatically on my computer.

      • If you connect to Net MD, Net MD Simple Burner will start automatically. If you use other CD player, do not place Net MD Simple Burner on the task tray.
    1. The ONE PUSH DOWNLOAD button does not work.

      • ONE PUSH DOWNLOAD button only works in Simple Mode of Net MD Simple Burner. If you want to record a music CD in Standard Mode, perform it on the screen of the computer.

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