Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Providing the required system environment, System requirements

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Providing the required system environment

System requirements

The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for the Net MD.

Computer	IBM PC/AT or Compatible

	• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
	is recommended.)
	• Hard disk drive space1): 120 MB or more
	• RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)

	Others
	• CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
	• Sound Board
	• USB port (supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (previously USB 1.1))

Operating	Factory installed:
System	Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows
	Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second
	Edition

Display	High Color (16bit) or greater, 800 ⋅ 480 dots or more (800 ⋅ 600 dots
	or more is recommended)

Others	• Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services
	• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing
	WMA files

1)See page 89 for details.

This software is not supported by the following environments:

•Macintosh

•Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional

•Windows 2000 versions other than Professional

•Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition

•Windows NT

•Windows 95

•Personally constructed PCs or operating systems

•An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

•Multi-boot environment

•Multi-monitor environment

Notes

•We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.

•We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers.

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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 Additional information Power sourcesTroubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutionsAdvanced operations What is a Net MD? Basic OperationsInformation and explanations Settings and PrecautionsUninstalling the SonicStage software Other informationPage 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 batteryWhen recording Connect the headphones/earphonesWith the remote control to Connect firmly Battery lifeCheck Press Open to open the lidFirmly and completely into the appropriate jacks MARK1 PressWay control key Or on the remote controlVolume To stop play, press Control Press N on the recorderIf the play does not start Operation on Operation on the remote Recorder ControlWay control key Enter N When you press ENTER, a and B appear in the displayVarious ways of recording Viewing various informationPress MarkTo stop recording LP4 Recording Display Mode Window Time RecorderLong-time recording Mdlp LP2You can add track marks track number while recording Recording from a TV or a radio Analog RecordingAdding track marks while recording Adding track marks manuallySelect OFF in or stop recording To cancel Auto Time StampAdding track marks automatically Auto Time Stamp Fifth segment Adjusting the recording level manuallyTo switch back to automatic level control While pressing X, press RECVarious 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 Labeling Editing recorded tracksBefore editing Labeling recordings NameMoving recorded tracks Move Before moving After moving To cancel movingDividing a track Divide ExampleTrack numbers decrease Way control key Combining tracks combineDividing a track directly Track numbers will change as followsErasing tracks and a whole disc contents Erase To erase the whole disc Recording a track to a new group Using the group functionWhat is the group function? Recording tracks using the group functionPress . or repeatedly to Select Normal, and then press Playing groupsRecording a track to an existing group Playing a track in group playEditing groups Selecting the play mode for group play Group Play ModeAssigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Setting Display Play modeTo 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 Recording without overwriting existing material Creating a new group when recordingStarting the playback quickly Quick Mode Turning off the beep soundSelect Avls OFF To cancel the AvlsProtecting your hearing Avls Menu List of menusMenus on the recorder Beep OFF y on factory settingOption Avls Unit approx.hoursJEITA1 Power sourcesBattery life When to replace the batteriesAdditional information PrecautionsTab Back of the MD On cleaningOn the MiniDisc cartridge To protect a recorded MDSpecifications While recording Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubles and solutions While chargingAfter recording Lid does not open until Edit disappears in the displayWhile playing While Editing Long recorded in SP stereo, 24 seconds long recorded in LP2 While using group functionStereo mode or monaural mode, or 48 seconds long recorded LP4 stereo mode cannot be erased. You cannot combine tracksOthers Messages Error message Meaning/RemedyNo OPR MemoryNo CHG TOC ERR SavedSEL GR TempDifference Digital optical input Analog line input ExplanationsDifference between digital optical and analog line inputs About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 Meaning of no soundHome Recordable DigitalAudio 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 Display changes to the recording window Recording audio CDs to the hard disk driveCD window appears in the display Recording navigation window* appears in the displayClick 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 MDTo display online help Using other functionsUsing the SonicStage online help Advanced operationsDevice/Media Viewing online help Tabs Left side frameOther information Settings and PrecautionsSettings according to OS When using SonicStage under Windows XPPage Page Backing up the audio data Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears Uninstalling the SonicStage softwareFor Windows XP users Control Panel window 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 Is an MD inserted in the Net MD? If the installation was not successfulIf your computer does not recognize the Net MD Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer?While longer If the installation seems to be stoppedProblem Cause/Remedy Check for the appearance of an error message beneathInformation 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 GlossaryWindows Media Technology Recording mode Bit rate101 Windows Media AudioDSP TYPE-S Index102 CD-ROMUSB 103Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime Transferring