Sony MZ-N510 101, Recording mode Bit rate, Windows Media Audio, Windows Media Technology

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Recording mode (Bit rate)

This is a measure of data volume per second. The rate is expressed in bps (bits per second). In SonicStage, the bit rate can be selected for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format from among three rates: 132 kbps, 105 kbps or 66 kbps. In the case of 105 kbps, 105,000 bits of information is processed per second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play the music. Thus, 105 kbps data produces better sound quality than 66 kbps data, and 132 kbps data provides better sound quality than 105 kbps data. However, audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and so the sound quality is not determined by the bit rate alone.

SDMI

SDMI, which stands for Secure Digital Music Initiative, is a forum that consists of over 130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content, computers, and consumer electronics. It is dedicated to the development of integrated copyright protection technology that can be used worldwide.

SDMI is working to create a framework for preventing the improper usage of audio files and to promote legal music distribution services. The copyright protection technology OpenMG is based on the SDMI standard.

Windows Media Audio

This is an audio compression technology that includes the management system called “Windows Media Rights Manager”.

Windows Media Technology

This is a technology that includes a contents management system called Windows Media Rights Manager which encrypts contents and distributes music contents along with their conditions for usage, distribution, etc. Audio files supporting Windows Media Technologies (WMT) downloaded via EMD* can be imported into and managed by OpenMG Jukebox.

* EMD may not be available in certain areas of the world.

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Contents Portable MiniDisc Recorder Information Avoid Exposure to BeamOn the supplied software Table of contents Other operations Using the group functionEditing recorded tracks Troubleshooting and explanations Power sourcesTroubles and solutions Additional informationAdvanced operations What is a Net MD? Basic OperationsUninstalling the SonicStage software Settings and PrecautionsOther information Information and explanationsPage When using the recorder Before using this productAC power adaptor NH-7WMAA Nickel metal Checking the supplied accessoriesRecorder Looking at controls2 1 Display window of the recorderStop button Search/AMS button Headphones/earphones with a remote controlGetting started Disconnect the AC power adaptor Charge the rechargeable batteryWith the remote control to Connect the headphones/earphonesConnect firmly Battery life When recordingCheck Press Open to open the lidFirmly and completely into the appropriate jacks MARK1 PressVolume To stop play, press Control Or on the remote controlPress N on the recorder Way control keyIf the play does not start Operation on Operation on the remote Recorder ControlVarious ways of recording When you press ENTER, a and B appear in the displayViewing various information Way control key Enter NPress MarkTo stop recording Long-time recording Mdlp Recording Display Mode Window Time RecorderLP2 LP4Adding track marks while recording Recording from a TV or a radio Analog RecordingAdding track marks manually You can add track marks track number while recordingSelect OFF in or stop recording To cancel Auto Time StampAdding track marks automatically Auto Time Stamp To switch back to automatic level control Adjusting the recording level manuallyWhile pressing X, press REC Fifth segmentVarious ways of playback Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark Play Selecting the play modeSelecting the sound quality Adjusting treble or bass Digital Sound PresetPress Cancel Adjusting the sound qualityTo cancel selecting Before editing Editing recorded tracksLabeling recordings Name LabelingMoving recorded tracks Move Dividing a track Divide To cancel movingExample Before moving After movingDividing a track directly Combining tracks combineTrack numbers will change as follows Track numbers decrease Way control keyErasing tracks and a whole disc contents Erase To erase the whole disc What is the group function? Using the group functionRecording tracks using the group function Recording a track to a new groupRecording a track to an existing group Playing groupsPlaying a track in group play Press . or repeatedly to Select Normal, and then pressAssigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Setting Selecting the play mode for group play Group Play ModeDisplay Play mode Editing groupsTo cancel the operation Releasing a group settingPress . or until G Rls appears in the display, and press Moving a track in a disc with group settingLabeling recorded groups Destination group Changing the order of a group on a disc Group MoveYou can erase tracks in a selected group To erase a groupOther operations Useful settingsCategory Function What it does Site Editing To cancel the operation while setting How to use the menu itemsTo return the preceding setting Starting the playback quickly Quick Mode Creating a new group when recordingTurning off the beep sound Recording without overwriting existing materialSelect Avls OFF To cancel the AvlsProtecting your hearing Avls Menu List of menusMenus on the recorder Beep OFF y on factory settingOption Avls Battery life Power sourcesWhen to replace the batteries Unit approx.hoursJEITA1Additional information PrecautionsOn the MiniDisc cartridge On cleaningTo protect a recorded MD Tab Back of the MDSpecifications Troubles and solutions Troubleshooting and explanationsWhile charging While recordingAfter recording Lid does not open until Edit disappears in the displayWhile playing While Editing Stereo mode or monaural mode, or 48 seconds long recorded While using group functionLP4 stereo mode cannot be erased. You cannot combine tracks Long recorded in SP stereo, 24 seconds long recorded in LP2Others Messages Error message Meaning/RemedyNo OPR MemoryNo CHG SEL GR SavedTemp TOC ERRDifference Digital optical input Analog line input ExplanationsDifference between digital optical and analog line inputs Home Recordable Meaning of no soundDigital About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3Audio CDs Internet Recording audio data to your computerTo a Net MD You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MDThis manual, recording from an audio CD is explained Basic operational flow using the Net MDBasic Operations System requirements Providing the required system environmentBefore installing the software Installing the software onto your computerClick SonicStage Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5Follow the displayed instructions To the USB jack Connecting the Net MD to your computerPower Dedicated jack SonicStage starts up and the main window appears Storing audio data to your computerStarting SonicStage CD window appears in the display Recording audio CDs to the hard disk driveRecording navigation window* appears in the display Display changes to the recording windowClick here If the list panel is not displayed, clickEditing panel appears in the display Labeling audio dataList of the audio files in that album appears Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MDClick Stop To cancel a check-outPlaylist appears in the display Page Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer Listening to an MDUsing the SonicStage online help Using other functionsAdvanced operations To display online helpDevice/Media Viewing online help Tabs Left side frameSettings according to OS Settings and PrecautionsWhen using SonicStage under Windows XP Other informationPage Page Backing up the audio data For Windows XP users Uninstalling the SonicStage softwareControl Panel window appears Add/Remove Programs dialog box appearsAdd/Remove Programs Properties window appears For Windows 2000 usersCheck the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help TroubleshootingCheck the symptoms in this Troubleshooting section Page If your computer does not recognize the Net MD If the installation was not successfulIs the Net MD connected correctly to your computer? Is an MD inserted in the Net MD?Problem Cause/Remedy If the installation seems to be stoppedCheck for the appearance of an error message beneath While longerInformation and explanations Net MD FAQOn the Net MD What is a Net MD? On Editing Can checked-out tracks be edited on the Net MD? On copyright protection Features by copyright protection by OpenMG Restrictions on audio content100 Glossary101 Recording mode Bit rateWindows Media Audio Windows Media Technology102 IndexCD-ROM DSP TYPE-SUSB 103Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime Transferring