Sony MZ-N510 You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD, To a Net MD

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What is a Net MD?

Net MD is a standard that enables the transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc device. To use this Net MD with your computer requires a software application called “SonicStage”.

SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in the computer and functions for playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and transferring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer. It is an integrated software application with a variety of functions for enjoying music.

Transferring audio data to the Net MD

You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD (page 80).

Editing

You can easily edit audio data or add labels from the keyboard (page 79).

To a Net MD

Software Operation

Creating a music library

You can create a music library of your favorite songs on your computer.

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Contents Portable MiniDisc Recorder Information Avoid Exposure to BeamOn the supplied software Table of contents Using the group function Editing recorded tracksOther operations 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 NMark To stop recordingPress 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 recordingTo cancel Auto Time Stamp Adding track marks automatically Auto Time StampSelect OFF in or stop recording 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 PresetAdjusting the sound quality To cancel selectingPress Cancel 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 settingMoving a track in a disc with group setting Labeling recorded groupsPress . or until G Rls appears in the display, and press 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 How to use the menu items To return the preceding settingTo cancel the operation while setting Starting the playback quickly Quick Mode Creating a new group when recordingTurning off the beep sound Recording without overwriting existing materialTo cancel the Avls Protecting your hearing AvlsSelect Avls OFF List of menus Menus on the recorderMenu OFF y on factory setting Option AvlsBeep 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/RemedyMemory No CHGNo OPR SEL GR SavedTemp TOC ERRExplanations Difference between digital optical and analog line inputsDifference Digital optical input Analog line input 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 MDBasic operational flow using the Net MD Basic OperationsThis manual, recording from an audio CD is explained 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 Connecting the Net MD to your computer Power Dedicated jackTo the USB jack Storing audio data to your computer Starting SonicStageSonicStage starts up and the main window appears 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, clickLabeling audio data List of the audio files in that album appearsEditing panel appears in the display Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MDTo cancel a check-out Playlist appears in the displayClick Stop 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 usersTroubleshooting Check the symptoms in this Troubleshooting sectionCheck the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help 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 longerNet MD FAQ On the Net MD What is a Net MD?Information and explanations 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-S103 Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime TransferringUSB