Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder This Help describes the features of Hi-Res Audio Recorder and provides the instructions on using it. In this Help, screens that appear on a Windows computer connected with the turntable are used as examples.
Exporting the Temporary File Containing Recorded Audio Tracks Exporting the Temporary File Containing Recorded Audio Tracks Using the Menu Bars Using the Menu Bar (On Windows) Using the Menu Bar (On Mac) Error Messages Error Messages Troubleshooting Installation fails. Your computer fails to detect the connected turntable. Hi-Res Audio Recorder does not start. Recording does not start.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder What Is Hi-Res Audio Recorder? Hi-Res Audio Recorder is an application to record audio tracks of a vinyl record onto your computer in the high resolution format. Recording audio tracks of a vinyl record While the turntable and your computer are connected with the USB cable supplied with the turntable, you can record audio tracks in the high resolution format (DSD or PCM) from the vinyl record being played on the turntable.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Supported Stereo Turntable System Hi-Res Audio Recorder supports the following stereo turntable system.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Audio File Formats Supported for Recording Hi-Res Audio Recorder supports the following audio file formats for recording. DSD (DSF) PCM (WAV) Provides wide bandwidth and great space representation to produce a smooth sound like the analog record sound. You can play files in this format only with a computer application that supports the DSD (DSF) format or on a high-resolution audio playback device.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Copyright Notice and Trademarks Copyright notice The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Trademarks IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder System Requirements The system requirements for Hi-Res Audio Recorder are as follows: Windows Operating systems: Windows 7 (32/64 bit) Windows 8 (32/64 bit) Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit) Windows 10 (32/64 bit) (The latest service pack is required.) Note If the latest Windows updates are not applied, the application may not be installed successfully. Start Windows Update and install the latest updates. CPU: Intel Core 2 processor, 1.
Hi-Res Audio Recorder is not assured to work successfully in the following cases: on every computer with one of the listed operating systems on a homemade computer, a computer with a user-upgraded operating system, a multi-boot computer, or a virtual computer with the power-saving features of the computer: System Suspend or Sleep (Standby) 4-589-066-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 8
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Installing Hi-Res Audio Recorder Install Hi-Res Audio Recorder on your computer. 1 Install Hi-Res Audio Recorder on your computer. For detailed instructions on downloading and installing the application, visit the website designated to your area of residency. For customers in Europe: Access http://www.sony.eu/support, switch to the website for your country, and then search for “Hi-Res Audio Recorder.” For customers in the U.S.A.
Note Installation requires about 100 MB of free disk space on your computer. If the computer does not have sufficient free disk space, remove unnecessary files. Do not abort the installation process while it is in progress. If Hi-Res Audio Recorder is not successfully installed, uninstall the application and then install it all over again.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Connecting Your Computer and the Turntable Connect your computer and the turntable as illustrated below: 1 Use the USB cable supplied with the turntable to connect the computer and the turntable. Note The USB output signals from the turntable can be used only for recording, not for playback. Do not use a USB hub or a USB extension cable for connection.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Operation Flow from Recording to Editing to Saving The following describes a series of operations for using Hi-Res Audio Recorder to record audio tracks of a vinyl record to the temporary file, edit the temporary file, and then save the audio tracks as recorded files on your computer. 1 Turn on the turntable. For detailed information, see “Step 1. Turning On the Turntable.” 2 Start Hi-Res Audio Recorder on the computer.
5 Export the temporary file to save on the computer. For detailed information, see “Exporting the Temporary File Containing Recorded Audio Tracks.” 6 To record the B side of the vinyl record following the A side, turn over the record and start the recording. Click [File] - [New] on the menu bar of the Hi-Res Audio Recorder window, and then repeat steps 3 through 5.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Record Mode Window The following describes the Record Mode window. 1. Menu bar Provides selectable menu options for various operations. For detailed information, see “Using the Menu Bar (On Windows).” For the menu options on Mac, see “Using the Menu Bar (On Mac).” 2. Time display Displays the duration of time from the start of the recording. 3.
lights at the right end of both or either of the signal level meter If the signal level reaches 0 dB (OVER point), bars. At the same time, an indicator (red dot) appears above the exact OVER point on the waveforms as well. The indicator for the peak level and remains lit until you click [Recording Complete] at the end of the recording. Related Topic Edit Mode Window Step 3.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Edit Mode Window The following describes the Edit Mode window. A: Edit Mode window with the zoomed-in waveform drawing area B: Edit Mode window with the zoomed-out waveform drawing area 1. Menu bar Provides selectable menu options for various operations. For detailed information, see “Using the Menu Bar (On Windows).” For the menu options on Mac, see “Using the Menu Bar (On Mac).
2. Time display Displays the time indicating the playing point in the temporary file on the left; and the total duration of the temporary file on the right. 3. OVER point indicator Appears at every exact point where the signal level of the recorded audio tracks reaches 0 dB (OVER point). When lights at the right end of both or either of the signal level meter playback reaches one of these OVER points, bars as well. 4.
Adding a Marker Exporting the Temporary File Containing Recorded Audio Tracks Adjusting the Signal Level for the Recorded Audio Tracks (Gain Adjustment) 4-589-066-12(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 18
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Step 1. Turning On the Turntable Make sure that your computer and the turntable are connected with the USB cable, and then turn on the turntable. For detailed connection instructions, see “Connecting Your Computer and the Turntable.” 1 Use the AC adaptor supplied with the turntable to connect the DC IN on the turntable with a power outlet. 2 Rotate the SPEED/POWER rotary switch knob to select “ON.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Step 2. Starting Hi-Res Audio Recorder Start Hi-Res Audio Recorder on your computer and specify the settings, such as the recording file format and the temporary file storage. 1 Start Hi-Res Audio Recorder. On Windows: Click [All Programs] ([All Apps]) - [Hi-Res Audio Recorder]. On Mac: Start the Finder and double-click [Hi-Res Audio Recorder] in [Applications]. 2 Click [File] - [Settings] on the menu bar at the top of the window.
Hint When an update of Hi-Res Audio Recorder is available, the message appears at the start of the application. To download a new version of Hi-Res Audio Recorder, click [Download]. For detailed instructions on updating Hi-Res Audio Recorder on Windows, see “Using the Menu Bar (On Mac).
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Step 3. Playing a Vinyl Record and Recording Audio Tracks with Hi-Res Audio Recorder Play a vinyl record of your choice on the turntable and record its audio tracks with Hi-Res Audio Recorder. 1 On the Record Mode window of Hi-Res Audio Recorder, click the (Start Recording) button. The message “Play the vinyl record on the turntable and click the "Start Recording" button.” appears. 2 Play a vinyl record on the turntable.
button before the playback of the audio track of your choice starts, and then follow steps 4 and 5. Note When the duration available for recording is 0 minute, [Start Recording] is disabled and you need to change the temporary file storage before starting the recording. For detailed information, see “Step 2. Starting Hi-Res Audio Recorder.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Re-recording If you hear a lot of noise or see the stylus skipping while recording a vinyl record and want to start the recording all over again, follow the steps below. 1 Click the (Pause Recording) button on the Record Mode window of Hi-Res Audio Recorder. The recording pauses. 2 Stop playing the vinyl record on the turntable.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Precautions on Recording The maximum duration available for recording with Hi-Res Audio Recorder is 100 minutes. When the duration of the recording exceeds 100 minutes, the recording automatically stops. When the free disk space of your computer's disk drive falls below the capacity required for 100 minutes of recording, the remaining duration is displayed at the start of the recording.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Adding a Marker On the Edit Mode window, you can add markers to the temporary file. By adding markers, for example, between audio tracks, you can divide and export the temporary file to individual audio track files. 1 Click the (Start Playing) button on the Edit Mode window of Hi-Res Audio Recorder. Playback of the audio tracks recorded in the temporary file starts.
Select the desired marker and click [Edit] - [Delete Marker] on the menu bar at the top of the window. Select and right-click the desired marker and then select [Delete Marker] from the context menu. Select and double-click the desired marker. Select the desired marker and press the Delete key on the keyboard. To delete all the markers that you have added, click [Edit] - [Remove All Markers] on the menu bar at the top of the window.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Adjusting the Signal Level for the Recorded Audio Tracks (Gain Adjustment) On the Edit Mode window, you can adjust the signal level (gain) for the temporary file. You can select automatic gain adjustment as well as manual gain adjustment that allows you to increment the gain by 1 dB between +1 dB and +6 dB. ) on the Edit Mode window of Hi-Res Audio 1 While playback is paused, click the gain selection button ( Recorder.
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Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Exporting the Temporary File Containing Recorded Audio Tracks Export the temporary file you have edited on the Edit Mode window and save the recorded audio tracks as the recorded files. To exclude silent sections between audio tracks from being exported, you need to uncheck the respective check marks. For detailed instructions on adding a marker, see “Adding a Marker.
Hint After you have specified the markers for exporting, you can re-assign the track numbers and the dates to be included in the names of the exported files. Click [Update File Names], and then click [OK] on the message window. The track number and date in the name of every exported file will be replaced with a new serial number and date. On the message window, you can additionally select the number for “Initial Track No.” to specify the first track number of the exported file names.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Using the Menu Bar (On Windows) The following describes the menu options you can select from the menu bar at the top of the window. Note Some menu options may not be available for selection depending on the displayed window. File New: Clears the temporary file and resumes the initial state of the Record Mode window. The file format you changed from the default remains as it was.
Add Marker: Adds a marker to the playback cursor position when you select this menu option while the playback of the temporary file is paused. Next Marker: Moves the playback cursor to the next marker position. Previous Marker: Moves the playback cursor to the previous marker position. Delete Marker: Deletes the selected marker. Remove All Markers: Deletes all of the added markers. Gain: Displays the signal level values that you can select for the recorded data (temporary file).
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Using the Menu Bar (On Mac) The following describes the menu options you can select from the menu bar. Note Some menu options may not be available for selection depending on the displayed window. Hi-Res Audio Recorder About: Displays the version of Hi-Res Audio Recorder and its copyright year. Settings: Displays the window for setting the file format and the temporary file storage. Exit: Exits Hi-Res Audio Recorder.
Start Playing: Starts playing the temporary file. Pause Playing: Pauses the on-going playback of the temporary file. Add Marker: Adds a marker to the playback cursor position when you select this menu option while the playback of the temporary file is paused. Next Marker: Moves the playback cursor to the next marker position. Previous Marker: Moves the playback cursor to the previous marker position. Delete Marker: Deletes the selected marker. Remove All Markers: Deletes all of the added markers.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Error Messages Connecting No device found. Check the power or the connection of the device. Make sure that the turntable is turned on. Make sure that your computer is properly connected to the turntable. For detailed connection instructions, see “Connecting Your Computer and the Turntable.” While Hi-Res Audio Recorder is up and running, switching the Windows user prevents the application from working properly.
An attempt to export the temporary file to a file(s) failed because the file name contains unacceptable characters. Change the file name. Unacceptable characters detected in the album name. Change the album name. An attempt to export the temporary file to a file(s) failed because the album name contains unacceptable characters. Change the album name. No file name specified. Enter a file name. An attempt to export the temporary file to a file(s) failed because the file name field is left blank.
There is a problem with an audio playback device. It might not be installed on your computer or might be used by another app. Install an audio playback application on your computer. If another application is using the audio playback device, exit the application.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Installation fails. Make sure that you are not using a computer with an unsupported operating system. Use a computer with one of the supported operating systems. For detailed information, see “System Requirements.” Make sure that the disk drive has sufficient free disk space. Installation requires free disk space of about 100 MB. If there is not enough free disk space, remove unnecessary files.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Your computer fails to detect the connected turntable. Disconnect the USB cable and restart your computer. Make sure that the computer is up and running, and then connect the computer and the turntable with the USB cable. For detailed connection instructions, see “Connecting Your Computer and the Turntable.” Make sure that the USB device driver software is successfully installed.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Hi-Res Audio Recorder does not start. Your computer may not be running successfully. Start another application to see if it properly works. Your computer may not be running successfully. Restart the computer. Make sure that Hi-Res Audio Recorder is successfully installed.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Recording does not start. Make sure the turntable and your computer are connected with the USB cable. Make sure that the turntable is turned on. Make sure that Hi-Res Audio Recorder is successfully installed. (On Windows) Click [Control Panel] - [Programs] - [Programs and Features] (when “Control Panel” is displayed in “Category” view) and make sure that “Hi-ResAudioRecorder” is displayed.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder When you have recovered your computer from Sleep (Standby) mode, you do not hear audio from the computer or the turntable is not detected by the computer. (On Windows only) Some computers may fail to detect the connected turntable when they are recovered from Sleep (Standby) mode. Disconnect the USB cable and restart your computer.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Playback of the audio tracks recorded in the temporary file is interrupted (sound skipping), or waveform drawing is delayed. The CPU load is high on your computer. Exit other applications. If you are simultaneously using other USB devices, stop using such USB devices. The speed of the disk drive containing the temporary file storage may be slow.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder You hear electric noise in the audio currently being recorded or played. If the AC adaptor or power cord of the turntable, a fluorescent desk lamp, or a mobile phone is placed near the turntable, move it away from the turntable.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Adjusting the signal level (gain) causes noise. The gain value you selected may be too high. Select a lower value. For detailed instructions on selecting a gain value, see “Adjusting the Signal Level for the Recorded Audio Tracks (Gain Adjustment).
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder Selecting “Auto” for gain adjustment does not change the signal level. The maximum signal level of the recorded data (temporary file) is over -1 dB. In such a case, selecting “Auto” does not increase the gain.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder An attempt to save a file fails. Make sure that you are not attempting to save the following files: File that another user of your computer is using File that another application is using The file size may have exceeded the maximum size allowed by the file system (up to 4 GB for FAT32). Change the file format or reduce the file size by reducing the duration of the recording.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder When you are finished with saving files from one vinyl record, you are not sure how to record another one. To start a new recording, click [File] - [New] on the menu bar at the top of the window to display the Record Mode window.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder You are not sure how to play recorded files. Hi-Res Audio Recorder is simply a recording application. It is not capable of playback. To play recorded files, you need to transfer the files to an audio device that supports high resolution audio playback or install a music playback application that supports high resolution audio playback on your computer. The following are recommended for playback.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder You are not sure how to edit recorded files. Hi-Res Audio Recorder is simply a recording application. It is not capable of editing recorded files. To edit such files, you need to use a music editing application. “Media Go” is recommended for editing recorded files.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder You are not sure how to write recorded files to a CD. Hi-Res Audio Recorder is simply a recording application. It is not capable of writing files to a disc. To write recorded files to a CD, you need to use a music editing application with the disc writing feature.
Help Stereo Turntable System Application Hi-Res Audio Recorder You are not sure how to write recorded files to a disc in the DSD format. Hi-Res Audio Recorder is simply a recording application. It is not capable of writing files to a disc in the DSD format. To write recorded files to a disc in the DSD format, you need to use a music editing application with the disc writing feature.
