Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Avoid Exposure to Beam, Information

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Information

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

•SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.

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•MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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Contents Portable MiniDisc Recorder Avoid Exposure to Beam InformationOn the supplied software Table of contents Other operations Using the group functionEditing recorded tracks Troubles and solutions Power sourcesTroubleshooting and explanations Additional informationWhat is a Net MD? Basic Operations Advanced operationsOther information Settings and PrecautionsUninstalling the SonicStage software Information and explanationsPage Before using this product When using the recorderChecking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor NH-7WMAA Nickel metalLooking at controls RecorderDisplay window of the recorder 2 1Headphones/earphones with a remote control Stop button Search/AMS buttonGetting started Charge the rechargeable battery Disconnect the AC power adaptorConnect firmly Battery life Connect the headphones/earphonesWith the remote control to When recordingPress Open to open the lid CheckFirmly and completely into the appropriate jacks Press MARK1Press N on the recorder Or on the remote controlVolume To stop play, press Control Way control keyOperation on Operation on the remote Recorder Control If the play does not startViewing various information When you press ENTER, a and B appear in the displayVarious ways of recording Way control key Enter NPress MarkTo stop recording LP2 Recording Display Mode Window Time RecorderLong-time recording Mdlp LP4Adding track marks manually Recording from a TV or a radio Analog RecordingAdding track marks while recording 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 While pressing X, press REC Adjusting the recording level manuallyTo switch back to automatic level control Fifth segmentVarious ways of playback Selecting the play mode Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark PlayAdjusting treble or bass Digital Sound Preset Selecting the sound qualityPress Cancel Adjusting the sound qualityTo cancel selecting Labeling recordings Name Editing recorded tracksBefore editing LabelingMoving recorded tracks Move Example To cancel movingDividing a track Divide Before moving After movingTrack numbers will change as follows Combining tracks combineDividing a track directly Track numbers decrease Way control keyErasing tracks and a whole disc contents Erase To erase the whole disc Recording tracks using the group function Using the group functionWhat is the group function? Recording a track to a new groupPlaying a track in group play Playing groupsRecording a track to an existing group Press . or repeatedly to Select Normal, and then pressDisplay Play mode Selecting the play mode for group play Group Play ModeAssigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Setting Editing groupsReleasing a group setting To cancel the operationPress . or until G Rls appears in the display, and press Moving a track in a disc with group settingLabeling recorded groups Changing the order of a group on a disc Group Move Destination groupTo erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected groupUseful settings Other operationsCategory Function What it does Site Editing To cancel the operation while setting How to use the menu itemsTo return the preceding setting Turning off the beep sound Creating a new group when recordingStarting the playback quickly Quick Mode 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 When to replace the batteries Power sourcesBattery life Unit approx.hoursJEITA1Precautions Additional informationTo protect a recorded MD On cleaningOn the MiniDisc cartridge Tab Back of the MDSpecifications While charging Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubles and solutions While recordingLid does not open until Edit disappears in the display After recordingWhile playing While Editing LP4 stereo mode cannot be erased. You cannot combine tracks While using group functionStereo mode or monaural mode, or 48 seconds long recorded Long recorded in SP stereo, 24 seconds long recorded in LP2Others Error message Meaning/Remedy MessagesNo OPR MemoryNo CHG Temp SavedSEL GR TOC ERRDifference Digital optical input Analog line input ExplanationsDifference between digital optical and analog line inputs Digital Meaning of no soundHome Recordable About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3Recording audio data to your computer Audio CDs InternetYou can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD To a Net MDThis manual, recording from an audio CD is explained Basic operational flow using the Net MDBasic Operations Providing the required system environment System requirementsInstalling the software onto your computer Before installing the softwareInstalling SonicStage Ver.1.5 Click SonicStageFollow 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 Recording navigation window* appears in the display Recording audio CDs to the hard disk driveCD window appears in the display Display changes to the recording windowIf the list panel is not displayed, click Click hereEditing panel appears in the display Labeling audio dataList of the audio files in that album appears Checking out audio files to the Net MD PlaylistClick Stop To cancel a check-outPlaylist appears in the display Page Listening to an MD Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computerAdvanced operations Using other functionsUsing the SonicStage online help To display online helpViewing online help Tabs Left side frame Device/MediaWhen using SonicStage under Windows XP Settings and PrecautionsSettings according to OS Other informationPage Page Backing up the audio data Control Panel window appears Uninstalling the SonicStage softwareFor Windows XP users Add/Remove Programs dialog box appearsFor Windows 2000 users Add/Remove Programs Properties window appearsCheck the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help TroubleshootingCheck the symptoms in this Troubleshooting section Page Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer? If the installation was not successfulIf your computer does not recognize the Net MD Is an MD inserted in the Net MD?Check for the appearance of an error message beneath If the installation seems to be stoppedProblem Cause/Remedy 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 Restrictions on audio content Features by copyright protection by OpenMGGlossary 100Windows Media Audio Recording mode Bit rate101 Windows Media TechnologyCD-ROM Index102 DSP TYPE-SUSB 103Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime Transferring