Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Basic Operations, Basic operational flow using the Net MD

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Basic Operations

Basic operational flow using the Net MD

The following is the basic steps that you will take following the purchase of your recorder. Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for use of your recorder as a Net MD. Do the following steps, and refer to the indicated pages for details.

1Providing the required system environment.

(page 71)

2Installing the software onto your computer.

(page 72)

3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer.

(page 75)

4 Storing audio data to your computer.

In this manual, recording from an audio CD is explained.

(page 76)

5Transferring audio data from your computer to an MD (Check-out).

(page 80)

6 Listening to an MD.

You can listen to audio data that have been checked out from your computer to your Net MD.

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Contents Portable MiniDisc Recorder Avoid Exposure to Beam InformationOn the supplied software Table of contents Editing recorded tracks Using the group functionOther operations 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 NTo stop recording MarkPress 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 recordingAdding track marks automatically Auto Time Stamp To cancel Auto Time StampSelect OFF in or stop recording 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 qualityTo cancel selecting Adjusting the sound qualityPress Cancel 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 operationLabeling recorded groups Moving a track in a disc with group settingPress . or until G Rls appears in the display, and press 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 return the preceding setting How to use the menu itemsTo cancel the operation while setting Turning off the beep sound Creating a new group when recordingStarting the playback quickly Quick Mode Recording without overwriting existing materialProtecting your hearing Avls To cancel the AvlsSelect Avls OFF Menus on the recorder List of menusMenu Option Avls OFF y on factory settingBeep 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 CHG MemoryNo OPR Temp SavedSEL GR TOC ERRDifference between digital optical and analog line inputs ExplanationsDifference Digital optical input Analog line input 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 MDBasic Operations Basic operational flow using the Net MDThis manual, recording from an audio CD is explained 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 Power Dedicated jack Connecting the Net MD to your computerTo the USB jack Starting SonicStage Storing audio data to your computerSonicStage starts up and the main window appears 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 hereList of the audio files in that album appears Labeling audio dataEditing panel appears in the display Checking out audio files to the Net MD PlaylistPlaylist appears in the display To cancel a check-outClick Stop 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 this Troubleshooting section TroubleshootingCheck the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help 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 longerOn the Net MD What is a Net MD? Net MD FAQInformation and explanations 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-STrack mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime Transferring 103USB