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For Your Information

About the Picture MD

Types of MD
Picture MD is....
The so-called MiniDisc (MD) can be classified into two
types: MiniDisc for enjoying music, and MD DATA for
handling data for computers. Picture MD used for this
unit is an MD DATA which is formatted for recording
and playing back still images and music.
Use the following MD when recording and editing
images from photos with the Picture MD photo writer or
Picture MD photo editor:
• MD DATA with "Picture MD" label
• MD DATA formatted with the Picture MD photo
writer or Picture MD photo editor
Types of MD
MD DATA
This type is used for handling digital data such as
computer data. The following three types are available.
• MD DATA for recording
This is a disc for recording/playing back.
• MD DATA for playback
This is a disc for playback only, such as for CD-ROM
software.
• Hybrid MD DATA
This disc contains both a playback only portion and
recording/playback portion.
MiniDisc
This type is for audio. The following two types are
available.
• MiniDisc for playback only
This is for playing back music such as compact discs.
• MiniDisc for recording
This is a recordable disc.
"MD DATA" and "Picture MD" are the trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
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For Your Information
Handling the MD
The MD itself is contained in a cartridge so that you can
handle it without worrying about dust and fingerprints.
However, as dirty or bent cartridges may cause
misoperation, please take the following precautions.
Do not touch the MD directly
Shutter
Do not open the shutter with your hand
Trying to open it forcibly could break it.
Storage
Do not keep the MD in the direct sunlight or where the
temperature or humidity is high. Do not leave the MD
where sand could enter, such as on a beach.
To protect the recorded data from accidental
erasure
Slide the safety tab so that a hole opens. The recorded
data is protected and new data cannot be recorded.
Close the hole by sliding the tab back when re-
recording.
Rear of the MD
Regular maintenance
Wipe the cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dust.
Use with a personal computer
The MD DATA disc can be handled with a personal
computer by using the special MD DATA drive such as
Sony MDH-10. However, this unit cannot operate
properly with the MD DATA whose data is processed or
erased using the personal computer.
Cartridge
Safety
tab