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- | ====== Web MiniDisc | + | ====== Web MiniDisc Pro guide ====== |
- | Web MiniDisc is a web app that can copy (almost) any audio file onto a Sony MiniDisc. It can also manage tracks and erase discs, making it a complete modern replacement for Sony's SonicStage, except for Hi-MD. All you need is a [[:equipment:sorting: | + | <WRAP right box 240px> |
+ | {{:guides:wmdpro27.png? | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | The newest | + | // |
+ | |||
+ | Web MiniDisc Pro (WMDpro) is a web app that can copy (almost) any audio file onto a Sony MiniDisc using the NetMD USB protocol. It can also manage tracks, erase discs, and enable new features that extend | ||
+ | |||
+ | This guide uses a [[equipment: | ||
===== Development and technical background ===== | ===== Development and technical background ===== | ||
- | It is built using [[https:// | + | Web MiniDisc (Pro) is built using [[https:// |
- | Cybercase (Stefano Brilli) developed the original version, while the Web MiniDisc Pro fork is developed by asivery. The MiniDisc Wiki hosts Web MiniDisc Pro [[software: | + | Cybercase (Stefano Brilli) developed the original version. The current |
+ | |||
+ | Newer, undocumented features are provided using the netmd-exploits library. | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
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===== Requirements ===== | ===== Requirements ===== | ||
- | * NetMD-capable | + | * [[equipment: |
* USB cable (most use USB Mini-B) | * USB cable (most use USB Mini-B) | ||
- | * Chromium-based | + | * Chromium web browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, etc.) |
+ | |||
+ | === A note about Hi-MD devices === | ||
+ | * **Hi-MD** devices can operate in either Hi-MD mode or (normal) MD mode, but only MD mode works properly with Web MiniDisc at present. If you're using a Hi-MD device and having difficulty with installing the driver or Web MiniDisc not finding a compatible device, make sure that an MD-formatted media is inserted prior to connecting the device to your computer. Hi-MD (1GB) discs //CANNOT// currently be used. | ||
+ | * To format a standard MiniDisc in MD mode, try the following steps: | ||
+ | - Your Hi-MD device should be disconnected from the computer and plugged into a power source sufficient for writing (e.g. the AC adapter). | ||
+ | - Set the Disc Mode setting in the menu on your device to MD. This enables standard MiniDiscs to default into MD mode when recording or formatting. (Please refer to the manual for your device for specific instructions.) | ||
+ | - Reformat your target MiniDisc via the menu on the device. This should format the MiniDisc in MD mode, and the device should indicate it's in MD mode on its display. | ||
+ | - With the MD mode MiniDisc still inserted, you can go ahead and reconnect the device to your computer and continue setting things up! | ||
- | If you are using Android, ChromeOS, or macOS, the following two segments do not apply to you. | + | ==== Windows ==== |
- | ==== (Windows | + | Windows |
- | On Windows (**only**) you will need to install the Zadig libusb drivers before using either Web MiniDisc or Platinum-MD. | + | === Installing |
- | Zadig has the same developer as the Rufus USB disk writing software, and is safe to install. | + | Zadig is a Windows application that installs generic USB drivers. Web MiniDisc Pro needs generic //libusb// drivers |
- | Please note that if you use SonicStage on the same PC, you will need to uninstall | + | These generic drivers cannot co-exist with Sony's official drivers. You must remove these before using Zadig, and remove the libusb drivers before installing Sony drivers for SonicStage. |
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
- | Once installed, connect | + | Connect |
The " | The " | ||
- | With your device selected, click " | + | Click " |
{{: | {{: | ||
- | You may need to run Zadig again when using a different device. | + | Once complete, you can close Zadig. You must repeat this process |
- | ==== (Linux only) udev rules / device permissions | + | ==== Linux ==== |
- | Regular user accounts do not have the necessary permissions to use MD usb devices on Linux by default and will result in devices not showing up in the chooser or an access denied message. You can use the follow steps on most Linux distros to make an exception for your MD device. | + | === Packaged browsers === |
- | **Important note:** prepackaged | + | Packaged |
+ | |||
+ | === udev rules / device permissions === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Regular user accounts do not have the necessary permissions to use MD USB devices on Linux by default and will result in devices not showing up in the chooser or an access denied message. You can use the following steps on most Linux distros to make an exception for your MD device. | ||
1. Run the following command to find your MD device. | 1. Run the following command to find your MD device. | ||
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</ | </ | ||
- | ===== Using Web MiniDisc (Pro) ===== | + | ==== Mac ==== |
- | Insert | + | Some Mac models (such as the M1 Mac Mini) have reported issues when devices are connected via the USB A ports. A USB-C to USB-A adapter may work better. |
- | Navigate to [[https://web.minidisc.wiki/ | + | The Safari |
- | If it is your first time using the app, or if there has been an update, you will see a changelog window. Quickly check if anything seems relevant to you, then dismiss the box. | ||
- | Connect the NetMD recorder to the computer. Connect your AC adapter to the recorder if you have one; recording can quickly drain the internal battery. | + | ==== WSL2 on Windows ==== |
- | Click " | + | For those that need or prefer to live in Windows without installing Zadig's utility, WSL2 is a solution that can work with some extra steps. It can certainly be automated/ |
- | {{: | + | Commands referred to are entered either in a Windows Adminstrator PowerShell window or Ubuntu/WSL2 terminal as directed. |
- | Once you do so, the popup will disappear. On the web page you'll see the model number of your NetMD player and the list of tracks on the disc you inserted. | + | 1. Install WSL2 under Windows 10/11. |
+ | Open a PowerShell prompt under Windows 11 by right-clicking on the Start button and choosing Windows Terminal (Admin). Accept | ||
- | {{:guides:webmd03.png? | + | Next, install WSL by typing the following in the PowerShell window: |
+ | < | ||
+ | wsl --install | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | Just wait a few minutes and after it's complete, reboot when you're ready. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | 2. Set up your instance of Ubuntu/ | ||
+ | After a reboot, you'll see terminal window that asks you to set a username and password. These are for the instance of Ubuntu running in the WSL, so they don't need to correlate to your Windows login. | ||
+ | Update the packages | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | sudo apt update | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | 3. Install USB support for WSL2 - this is required for USB devices to be seen within your Ubuntu instance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In Windows: Download the .msi from [[https:// | ||
+ | In Ubuntu/ | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | sudo apt install linux-tools-generic hwdata | ||
+ | sudo update-alternatives --install / | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | 4. Verify your device can be seen in Windows and link it to Ubuntu/ | ||
+ | In Windows: | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | usbipd wsl list | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Note the BUSID (in this case, it's 2-2) | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | PS C: | ||
+ | BUSID VID: | ||
+ | 1-3 8087: | ||
+ | 1-4 0c45: | ||
+ | 2-1 046d: | ||
+ | 2-2 054c: | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Attach it in Windows (replace the busid parameter with yours, in the example above it is 2-2): | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | usbipd wsl attach --busid < | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now see if it's attached in Ubuntu/ | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | user@PCname: | ||
+ | Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub | ||
+ | Bus 001 Device 002: ID 054c:00c9 Sony Corp. Net MD | ||
+ | Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | 5. Since it's WSL2, we need to run udev so we can manage the device (important for the next step). | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | sudo / | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | 6. Follow the Linux instructions listed [[guides: | ||
+ | |||
+ | 7. Install a chromium-based browser of your choice (I used Google Chrome) and then navigate to [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | 8. Push Connect and select your device! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Additional efficiencies and automations may be listed later. | ||
+ | |||
+ | After a reboot, reload you will have to repeat the " | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | sudo udevadm trigger | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Launching Web MiniDisc Pro ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Insert a MiniDisc into the NetMD recorder and connect it to the computer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Navigate to [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | On first visit, or if there has been an update, you will see a changelog window. Quickly check if anything seems relevant to you, then dismiss the box. If the version appears out of date or if you have not used the app in some time, do a cache reload by pressing // | ||
+ | |||
+ | Click " | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | The popup will disappear. The page will show the model name of the NetMD recorder, recording time left (hover over "SP mode" to see record times for LP2 and LP4 formats) and the list of tracks on the disc (including recording mode on the right.) | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{:guides:wmdpro02.png? | ||
===== Managing tracks ===== | ===== Managing tracks ===== | ||
- | By clicking | + | Click on a track to select it. The disc title will be replaced with options. |
- | From left to right, these options are: | + | {{: |
- | * selection - a dash means some tracks are selected; | + | |
- | * record - use the output of your MD recorder to playback to the input of your computer, allowing | + | Left to right, these options are: |
- | * delete - remove the track from the disc, allowing the time to be used again | + | * selection - dash = some tracks are selected; tick = all tracks selected |
- | * group - place sequential tracks in a group (disabled when non-sequential tracks selected) | + | * record - real-time recording |
+ | * delete - remove the track from the disc | ||
+ | * group - place sequential tracks in a group (see below) | ||
* rename - change the title of a track (disabled when multiple tracks selected) | * rename - change the title of a track (disabled when multiple tracks selected) | ||
- | The 6 dot " | + | Use the 6 dot " |
+ | |||
+ | If many options are disabled, the disc may be write-protected. Check the write-protect tab on the disc (open = writable; closed = protected) | ||
==== Groups ==== | ==== Groups ==== | ||
- | Web MiniDisc Pro supports the MiniDisc' | + | Web MiniDisc Pro supports the MiniDisc' |
- | Groups **do not** work like playlists. | + | Groups **do not** work like playlists. |
- | Select the tracks you wish to include in your group. Then select the Group button | + | Select the tracks you wish to include in your group. Then select the Group button: |
- | {{:guides:mdgroup.png? | + | {{:guides:wmdpro04.png? |
- | To remove a group, click on the trash can icon. The group will be removed but the tracks will remain. | + | To remove a group, click the trash can icon. The group will be removed but the tracks will remain. |
- | You cannot create nested groups, and TOC changes such as grouping does not occur until you press " | + | TOC changes such as groups do not save until you press " |
==== Full-width characters ==== | ==== Full-width characters ==== | ||
- | Web MiniDisc Pro supports full-width characters, especially Japanese kanji. MiniDisc | + | Web MiniDisc Pro supports full-width characters, especially Japanese kanji. |
- | You must first enable full-width characters using an option in the overflow menu. | + | {{: |
- | MiniDisc records full-width | + | All title editing popups will show two fields: |
+ | * half-width | ||
+ | * full-width | ||
- | To enable full-width support in Web MiniDisc Pro, use the Overflow menu and toggle the " | + | {{: |
- | Once you do, all title editing popups will show two fields: | + | Full-width |
- | * one for half-width | + | |
- | * one for full-width | + | |
- | {{:guides:fwe.png? | + | Half-width titles are still shown on low resolution screens (i.e. the on device screen of the [[equipment:sony:portable: |
- | + | ||
- | {{: | + | |
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
- | ==== Playing | + | ==== Recording or downloading |
- | The " | + | Web MiniDisc Pro has two ways to copy tracks |
- | These buttons control the playback on compatible devices, and are hidden on incompatible ones. The playback still comes through the device' | + | === Record === |
- | ===== Overflow menu ===== | + | " |
- | In the top-right of the app is the overflow (elipsis) menu. This shows many more features and settings. | + | {{: |
- | * Reload TOC - refresh the list of tracks on the MiniDisc from the Table of Contents on the disc | + | === Download === |
- | * Enter Factory Mode - an advanced mode we'll cover later | + | |
- | * Rename Disc - assign a title to your disc | + | |
- | * Wipe Disc - erase the disc, even if it has " | + | |
- | * Exit - disconnect your device from Web MiniDisc | + | |
- | * Enable full-width title editing - Japanese kanji characters, details above | + | //This requires [[guides: |
- | * Factory mode ripping in main UI - use the experimental ATRAC ripping feature on some portables, details below | + | |
- | * Dark mode - light and dark mode toggle | + | |
- | * Retro mode - a Windows 95 themed interface, does not support all features | + | |
- | * About - information about the app | + | " |
- | * Changelog - recent changes, shows on first visit | + | |
- | * Support and FAQ - a link to cybercase' | + | |
- | * GitHub - a link to asivery' | + | |
- | ===== Recording | + | Once this is enabled, the " |
+ | |||
+ | This feature is experimental and may have errors or issues. Please contact the development team to report bugs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you select multiple tracks, all will be played for recording or downloaded. Most browsers will show a warning before downloading multiple files. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Playing tracks | ||
+ | |||
+ | To sample a track while connected to a PC, use the playback buttons at the bottom of the screen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP right box 240px> | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | These buttons control the playback on compatible devices, and are hidden on incompatible ones. The playback comes through the device' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Copying | ||
Drag MP3, FLAC, WAV, or most other audio files to the web browser window to record them on the MiniDisc. | Drag MP3, FLAC, WAV, or most other audio files to the web browser window to record them on the MiniDisc. | ||
You can also click the " | You can also click the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
==== Upload settings ==== | ==== Upload settings ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP right box 320px> | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | </ | ||
When you do, a window labelled " | When you do, a window labelled " | ||
- | * Which recording | + | * Recording |
* The track title on the MD (you can change this later) | * The track title on the MD (you can change this later) | ||
- | | + | |
+ | * Total and remaining time | ||
+ | * Total shows the time the track(s) will use on the disc, in SP time. Hover to show LP2 and LP4 times | ||
+ | * Remaining shows how much time will be left on the disc after recording. Hover to show LP2 and LP4 times | ||
+ | * Advanced options | ||
+ | * Full width title support - see the section above for more info | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Normalize tracks - manual volume normalization | ||
+ | * Hide or show tracks. Click show tracks: | ||
* This shows the files to copy, with an options section similar to managing tracks (from left to right): | * This shows the files to copy, with an options section similar to managing tracks (from left to right): | ||
* plus - add another track to the queue, brings up a file upload dialog box | * plus - add another track to the queue, brings up a file upload dialog box | ||
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==== Recording mode ==== | ==== Recording mode ==== | ||
- | There are three common modes for recording to MD: | + | There are three MD recording modes: |
* SP - the MD standard, works on all equipment with the highest quality | * SP - the MD standard, works on all equipment with the highest quality | ||
* LP2 - double the recording time listed on the disc, only works on equipment after ~2001 | * LP2 - double the recording time listed on the disc, only works on equipment after ~2001 | ||
* LP4 - quad recording time at a much-reduced quality | * LP4 - quad recording time at a much-reduced quality | ||
- | SP is recommended for most cases. It is the most compatible and has the best quality. | + | SP is recommended for most cases. It is the most compatible and has the best quality. If you only have newer equipment, LP modes also provide acceptable quality for music at LP2 and podcasts at LP4. |
- | If you only have newer equipment, LP modes also provide acceptable quality for music at LP2 and podcasts at LP4. | + | As a free / open source project, Web MiniDisc Pro cannot use Sony's SonicStage |
- | Because Web MiniDisc Pro is a free / open source project, it cannot use Sony's SonicStage LP encoder and must instead use the free [[https:// | + | === Remote ATRAC === |
- | SP mode is not affected by the above issue as the ATRAC encoding is performed by the recorder instead | + | As of version 1.3.0, Web MiniDisc Pro supports an external ATRAC3 (LP) encoder. External servers can run encoders such as Sony's SonicStage or PSP encoder for ATRAC3 LP, which will then send a higher-quality file for Web MiniDisc Pro to send to your device. |
- | Interestingly, SonicStage used an LP mode " | + | To use an external encoder, use the overflow menu //before// you connect your equipment |
- | * SP mode tracks sound better when recorded with Web MiniDisc | + | |
- | * LP mode tracks sound better when recorded with SonicStage | + | |
- | ==== Recording ==== | + | {{: |
- | Click OK. " | + | An ATRAC3 encode server provided by the MiniDisc Wiki is entered by default. Depending on bandwidth constraints, this server may not be available. If it is not, [[https:// |
- | Recording takes some time, but it does occur faster than audio to audio or optical to audio dubbing. | + | {{: |
+ | |||
+ | === SP mode === | ||
+ | |||
+ | SP mode does not need any encoder as the ATRAC processing is performed by the recorder. This also means SP mode records much slower than LP modes. See our [[: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Compared to SonicStage === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Interestingly, | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Diagram === | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Courtesy of developer [[https:// | ||
+ | ==== Copying to disc ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Click OK. A new dialog box will show the progress of the copy. The top bar shows the conversion, which happens on the computer. The lower bar shows the copy to MD. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Recording takes some time, but is faster than audio to audio or optical to audio dubbing. | ||
==== Finishing up ==== | ==== Finishing up ==== | ||
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The " | The " | ||
- | When you' | + | When done, choose " |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Overflow menu ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the top-right of the app is the overflow (ellipsis) menu. This shows many more features and settings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP right box 360px> | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Reload TOC - refresh the list of tracks from the Table of Contents on the disc | ||
+ | * Enter Homebrew Mode - advanced features and options (more below) | ||
+ | * Rename Disc - change the disc title | ||
+ | * Wipe Disc - erase the disc (even if it has "checked-out" | ||
+ | * Song Recognition - identify tracks using Shazam (requires a userscript or ElectronWMD, | ||
+ | * Import titles from CSV - use a CSV file to title tracks | ||
+ | * Export titles to CSV - create a CSV list of titles to import | ||
+ | * Exit - disconnect from Web MiniDisc | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Enable full-width title editing - Japanese kanji characters (more above) | ||
+ | * Homebrew mode ripping in main UI - download audio files from portables (more above) | ||
+ | * Dark mode - light and dark mode toggle | ||
+ | * Retro mode - a Windows 95 interface (does not support all features) | ||
+ | |||
+ | * About - information about the app | ||
+ | * Changelog - recent changes, shows on first visit | ||
+ | * Support and FAQ - cybercase' | ||
+ | * GitHub - asivery' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Song recognition ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | As of version 1.3.0, Web MiniDisc Pro has Shazam integration to identify and title tracks using audio fingerprints. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Select "Song Recognition" from the overflow | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | See the //Recording or downloading tracks// section above for detail about **line-in** versus **exploits** mode. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Song recognition requires either a userscript or the ElectronWMD app, due to CORS website security. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Installing the userscript ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Clicking " | ||
+ | |||
+ | With Tampermonkey installed, click the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Refresh the page and reconnect the MD recorder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Recognizing tracks ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Select the tracks to be recognized by Shazam. Choose the tite format with the drop-down box in the top right. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Click " | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Click "Apply new titles" | ||
- | Press the " | + | {{: |
===== Troubleshooting ===== | ===== Troubleshooting ===== | ||
- | Although the developers work very hard to fix bugs and give helpful error messages, sometimes problems do occur. | + | Web MiniDisc Pro has been heavily tested, especially on the most common devices. Some issues or errors may still occur. |
- | These are some of the most common | + | ==== Browser JavaScript console ==== |
+ | |||
+ | When reporting an issue or bug, you may be asked to show the browser console. The console shows information, | ||
+ | |||
+ | To open the JS console, press Ctrl-Shift-i to open the developer console, then choose " | ||
==== Stall or pause while copying ==== | ==== Stall or pause while copying ==== | ||
- | This is usually a battery issue. Writing to a MD is battery-intensive, | + | This is usually a battery issue. Writing to a MD is battery-intensive, |
- | 1.2V rechargable batteries may have a shorter life than 1.5V disposable batteries. | + | 1.2V NiMH rechargable batteries may have a shorter life than 1.5V alkaline or lithium |
- | ==== "The disc's title seems to be corrupted" ==== | + | ==== "Oops, something unexpected happened" ==== |
- | This means that there is an issue reading the ToC on the disc. It is a fairly generic error and can mean a number of things have gone wrong with Web MiniDisc' | + | This is a fairly generic error and can mean a number of things have gone wrong with Web MiniDisc' |
- | It is best that you join the Wiki's [[: | + | Check the power delivery (see above) |
- | ==== Opening the browser JavaScript logs ==== | + | ==== "The disc's title seems to be corrupted" |
- | Providing information | + | Similar |
- | To open the JS console, | + | Check the power delivery |
==== Tracks missing once disc is removed ==== | ==== Tracks missing once disc is removed ==== | ||
- | If the tracks | + | If tracks |
* ToC not being written | * ToC not being written | ||
* Write head issue | * Write head issue | ||
- | The ToC may not be written correctly if the battery is low or if the device was disconnected while writing the ToC (" | + | The ToC may not be written correctly if the battery is low or if the device was disconnected while writing the ToC (" |
+ | |||
+ | A disc may appear to be written in the recorder' | ||
+ | |||
+ | If it is a write head issue, check our [[: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Cannot connect on MacOS / Linux ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Early NetMD equipment such as the [[: | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is likely due to a bug in the USB firmware of R1.100 devices. There is no fix known. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== " | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is a USB error. It likely means that Web MiniDisc Pro cannot take exclusive control of the recorder, due to another application or virtual machine. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Try closing all other programs or restarting the computer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Likely deck or bookshelf exclusive, this error has been seen on Sony LAM equipment. | ||
- | A disc may appear to be written in the recorder' | + | Some Mac models (such as the M1 Mac Mini) have reported issues when devices are connected via the USB-A ports. A USB-C to USB-A adapter may work better. |
- | If it is a write head issue, check our [[: | + | ===== Homebrew mode ==== |
- | ===== Factory mode ==== | + | //This requires [[guides: |
- | Using the overflow menu, you can enable factory mode. This mode is experimental and comes with no warranty. | + | Using the overflow menu, you can enable |
Once you click, there is a warning popup. It is important to read and understand it. | Once you click, there is a warning popup. It is important to read and understand it. | ||
- | The factory | + | You will see the recorder' |
+ | |||
+ | The homebrew | ||
==== Position sector ==== | ==== Position sector ==== | ||
- | (someone smarter than me can fill this in) | + | {{: |
==== Half-width sector ==== | ==== Half-width sector ==== | ||
- | (someone smarter than me can fill this in) | + | {{: |
==== Timestamp sector ==== | ==== Timestamp sector ==== | ||
- | (someone smarter than me can fill this in) | + | {{: |
- | ==== Factory | + | ==== Homebrew |
- | In factory | + | <WRAP right box 280px> |
- | * Reload ToC - same as standard, | + | {{: |
- | * Edit other ToC values - brings up a popup with advanced ToC options | + | </ |
+ | |||
+ | In homebrew | ||
+ | * Reload ToC - reloads the disc's Table of Contents | ||
+ | * Edit other ToC values - a popup with advanced ToC options | ||
+ | * Toolbox - additional features | ||
+ | * Strip SCMS information - removes the SCMS flag (digital copy) from a disc | ||
+ | * Archive disc - copies the whole disc at once, including ToC | ||
* Read RAM - for developers, copies the recorder' | * Read RAM - for developers, copies the recorder' | ||
* Read firmware - for developers, copies the recorder' | * Read firmware - for developers, copies the recorder' | ||
* Download TOC - copy the disc's Table of Contents to a file for backup or manipulation | * Download TOC - copy the disc's Table of Contents to a file for backup or manipulation | ||
* Upload TOC - replace the disc's ToC with one previously downloaded above | * Upload TOC - replace the disc's ToC with one previously downloaded above | ||
+ | * Enable SP upload speedup - have the recorder copy tracks at faster than 2x speed | ||
* Tetris - a fun proof-of-concept showing how talented the MD hacking scene is | * Tetris - a fun proof-of-concept showing how talented the MD hacking scene is | ||
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==== Browser app ==== | ==== Browser app ==== | ||
- | Web MiniDisc Pro can also be installed locally as a web app. This means it can be run without an internet connection or even opening a web browser. | + | Web MiniDisc Pro can also be installed locally as a web app. This means it can be run without an internet connection or opening a web browser. |
+ | |||
+ | On Windows with Microsoft Edge, click the "3 blocks and plus" icon next to the Favorites " | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
- | To do so in Windows with Microsoft Edge, click the "3 blocks and plus" | + | Choose |
- | {{: | + | These directions should apply to Linux or MacOS systems as well. |
- | and then choose " | + | {{: |
Web MiniDisc installed as web app on Linux system: | Web MiniDisc installed as web app on Linux system: | ||
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||