Operating Instructions
Portable MiniDisc Recorder
MZ-N510
Recorder Operation _____________________________
Information
Notice for users
On the supplied software
Table of contents
Recorder Operations
Other operations
Using the group function
Editing recorded tracks
Additional information
Power sources
Troubleshooting and explanations
Software Operation
What is a Net MD?
Basic Operations
Advanced operations
Other information
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Before using this product
Troubleshooting and explanations page
Recorder Operation pages 11 to
Software Operation pages 68 to
Checking the supplied accessories
Recorder Operation
Looking at controls
The recorder
The display window of the recorder
L P 2 . 4 1
3 4 5
9 q; qa
The headphones/earphones with a remote control
1Insert the rechargeable battery
Getting started
Using the dry battery
Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid
2Charge the rechargeable battery
AC power adaptor to DC IN
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN
Disconnect the AC power adaptor
3Make connections and unlock the controls
1 Connect the headphones/earphones
with the remote control to
To Connect firmly Battery life
Recording an MD right away
1Insert an MD
2Make connections. Insert the cables
3Record an MD
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks
AC power adaptor Optical plug
Notes
Press
If the recording does not start
Playing an MD right away
2Play an MD
or – on the remote control
The volume will be shown in the
Operation on the
Operation on the remote
recorder
control
Various ways of recording
Viewing various information
MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >
Display window on the recorder
To stop recording
MENU REC T MARK 4-waycontrol key
ENTER • N, ., >,
Long-timerecording MDLP
MENU REC • T MARK 4-waycontrol key
ENTER • N, ., >,
Recording
Recording from a TV or a radio Analog Recording
Adding track marks while recording
to LINE OUT jacks, etc L R red white Line cable
RK-G129/G136,etc REC • TMARK
To cancel Auto Time Stamp
Adding track marks automatically Auto Time Stamp
Adjusting the recording level manually
To switch back to automatic level control
MENU
REC T MARK 4-waycontrol key ENTER N
Various ways of playback
Viewing various information
MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,
Display window on the recorder
Shuff
Selecting the play mode
MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,
Display window on the recorder
Adjusting treble or bass Digital Sound Preset
Factory settings
To cancel Digital Sound Preset
To play the bookmarked tracks
Shows “SOUND1” or “SOUND2” is selected
Adjusting the sound quality
To cancel selecting
Editing recorded tracks
Before editing
Labeling recordings Name
Available characters
Moving recorded tracks Move
When labeling a
When labeling a
To return the preceding settings
Dividing a track Divide
To return the preceding settings
To cancel moving
Example
Combining tracks combine
Dividing a track directly
Track numbers decrease 4-waycontrol key
T MARK
Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents Erase
To return the preceding settings
To cancel erasing
MENU 4-waycontrol key ., >,
To erase the whole disc
To return the preceding settings
To cancel moving
Using the group function
What is the group function?
Recording tracks using the group function
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Playing groups
Recording a track to an existing group
Playing a track in group play
MENU 4-waycontrol key ., >
Editing groups
Display
Play mode
Display
STR:01
To return the preceding settings
To cancel the operation
MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,
To return the preceding settings
To cancel the operation
Disc
Group
pGP04
To return the preceding settings
To cancel moving
pGP04
To return the preceding settings
To cancel moving
To return the preceding settings
To cancel erasing
Useful settings
Other operations
Category
Function
Category
Function
What it does
Site page
To cancel the operation while setting
How to use the menu items
MENU To return the preceding setting
QUICK
To start recording over the current contents
To turn the setting to normal
To switch back to the normal setting
To cancel the AVLS
Protecting your hearing AVLS
List of menus
Menus on the recorder
Menu
Menu
OFF factory setting y ON
OFF y ON factory setting
FrHere factory setting y Fr End
Power
Power sources
When recording
When playing
When to replace the batteries
Precautions
Additional information
On safety
On power sources
On cleaning
Note on maintenance
On the MiniDisc cartridge
Notes on batteries
Specifications
Recording and playback time when using MDW-80
Error correction
Power requirements
Troubleshooting and explanations
Troubles and solutions
Symptom
Cause/Solution
Recording cannot be
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
Symptom
Symptom
While playing
Cause/Remedy
Symptom
Symptom
While Editing
Cause/Remedy
While using group function
Symptom
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
Cause/Remedy
Symptom
Others
Meaning/Remedy
Messages
Error message
LoBATT
Error message
Meaning/Remedy
Rec ERR
Error message
Meaning/Remedy
Explanations
Difference
Digital optical input
Analog line input
The meaning of “no sound”
Note on digital recording
Premastered software such as CDs or MDs
Digital recording
Audio CDs Internet
Recording audio data to your computer
On the computer Listening
What is a Net MD?
Transferring audio data to the Net MD
Editing
Creating a music library
2Installing the software onto your computer
3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer
Basic operational flow using the Net MD
1Providing the required system environment
Providing the required system environment
System requirements
Installing the software onto your computer
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Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows
3 Click to select SonicStage
Click SonicStage
4 Follow the displayed instructions
Connecting the Net MD to your computer
power
1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD
3 Check the connections
Storing audio data to your computer
Starting SonicStage
then click 3 Jump to Record Window
Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive
2 Click
5 If the list panel is not displayed, click
6 Click Record All
Click here
To stop recording
Labeling audio data
Playlist
Checking out audio files to the Net MD
Targets, then click 3Jump to Record Window
6 Click Check-OutAll
To cancel a check-out
4 If the list panel is not displayed, click
•Once a check-outor check-inhas started, do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable or power source until the check-outoperation has completed. These actions may damage the data or cause the system to malfunction
Listening to an MD
To display online help
Using other functions
Advanced operations
Device/Media
Viewing online help The Tabs
The left side frame
Settings and Precautions
Other information
When using SonicStage under Windows XP
For Windows XP users
For Windows 98 Second Edition users
For Windows Millennium Edition users
For Windows 2000 users
Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed
Installed Version
Installed Version
Users with a SonicStage Premium installed
Backing up the audio data
Note on hard disk drive space
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode
Uninstalling the SonicStage software
1 Click Start–Settings–ControlPanel
1 Click Start–ControlPanel
2 Double-clickAdd/Remove Programs
For Windows 2000 users
Troubleshooting
Computer Manufacturer Model
•Is an MD inserted in the Net MD?
If the installation was not successful
If your computer does not recognize the Net MD
Cause/Remedy
•If the installation seems to be stopped
Problem
On the Net MD What is a “Net MD”?
Information and explanations
Net MD FAQ
•Things you can do on the Net MD —Label contents
On Editing
Can checked-outtracks be edited on the Net MD?
—Assign or release groups —Move tracks or groups
On copyright protection
Restrictions on audio content
Features by copyright protection by OpenMG
Glossary
Electronic Music Distribution EMD service
ATRAC3
“Check-In /Check-Out”
Recording mode Bit rate
SDMI
Windows Media Audio
Windows Media Technology
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