Sony PCV-MXS20 - Manual (Page 12)

VAIO MX Computer Getting Started Guide
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VAIO MX Computer audio capabilities
The audio capability of the VAIO MX computer is advanced, implementing the
latest technologies such as digital audio playback and recording, Dolby® Digital
Surround Sound, an FM tuner scanner, and compatibility with stereo speakers.
A special Sony software application, SonicStage™ Premium, delivers high
quality digital audio playback and recording functions, using your computer’s
built-in audio components or external analog/digital audio devices. SonicStage
Premium software uses ATRAC3 compression technology to supply high quality
sound and increased compression rates for recording.
This software also offers several jukebox-style features:
❑ An audio CD-burning component to record your favorite music on audio
CDs.
❑ A music Visualizer to enhance your listening experience.
❑ A parametric equalizer that fine-tunes your audio playback.
Audio features
❑ MiniDisc Drive — Play and record your favorite music, with full
operational integration with the other audio devices built into the computer,
using the SonicStage Premium software. Your drive is equipped with:
❑ ATRAC3 compression technology that creates high quality audio files
with longer playing time. Audio files recorded with ATRAC3
technology are playable on MiniDisc Long Play (MDLP) compliant
audio players.
❑ Sony OpenMG™ encryption technology that enables you to protect the
music stored on your hard disc drive.
❑ Net MD technology that supports the transfer of music data at high
speeds from your computer to a MiniDisc device or media, while
protecting copyrighted material.
❑ FM Tuner — Enables you to receive FM radio broadcasting stations
through the built-in FM tuner. Through the use of the SonicStage Premium
software, you are able to receive high quality sound.