Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Recording an MD right away, 1Insert an MD

Models: MZ-N510

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Recording an MD right away!

This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. For other recording operations, see “Various ways of recording” (page 23).

1Insert an MD.

1 Press OPEN to open the lid.	2 Insert an MD with the label side facing
	front, and press the lid down to close.
	Make sure to
	check the
	record-protect
	tab is closed.

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Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Recording an MD right away, 1Insert an MD

Contents

MZ-N510 Operating InstructionsPortable MiniDisc Recorder Recorder Operation _____________________________Information Notice for users On the supplied softwareTable of contents Recorder OperationsUsing the group function Editing recorded tracksOther operations Power sources Troubleshooting and explanationsAdditional information Basic Operations Software OperationWhat is a Net MD? Advanced operationsOther information Page Recorder Operation pages 11 to Before using this productTroubleshooting and explanations page Software Operation pages 68 toChecking the supplied accessories Recorder OperationLooking at controls The recorder3 4 5 The display window of the recorderL P 2 . 4 1 9 q; qaThe headphones/earphones with a remote control Using the dry battery 1Insert the rechargeable batteryGetting started Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lidConnect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 2Charge the rechargeable batteryAC power adaptor to DC IN Disconnect the AC power adaptorwith the remote control to 3Make connections and unlock the controls1 Connect the headphones/earphones To Connect firmly Battery lifeRecording an MD right away 1Insert an MDfirmly and completely into the appropriate jacks 2Make connections. Insert the cables3Record an MD AC power adaptor Optical plugPress If the recording does not startNotes or – on the remote control Playing an MD right away2Play an MD The volume will be shown in therecorder Operation on theOperation on the remote controlMENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., > Various ways of recordingViewing various information Display window on the recorderMENU REC T MARK 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,To stop recording ENTER • N, ., >, Long-timerecording MDLPMENU REC • T MARK 4-waycontrol key Recordingto LINE OUT jacks, etc L R red white Line cable Recording from a TV or a radio Analog RecordingAdding track marks while recording RK-G129/G136,etc REC • TMARKTo cancel Auto Time Stamp Adding track marks automatically Auto Time StampMENU Adjusting the recording level manuallyTo switch back to automatic level control REC T MARK 4-waycontrol key ENTER NMENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >, Various ways of playbackViewing various information Display window on the recorderMENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >, ShuffSelecting the play mode Display window on the recorderTo cancel Digital Sound Preset Adjusting treble or bass Digital Sound PresetFactory settings To play the bookmarked tracksAdjusting the sound quality To cancel selectingShows “SOUND1” or “SOUND2” is selected Labeling recordings Name Editing recorded tracksBefore editing Available charactersWhen labeling a Moving recorded tracks MoveWhen labeling a To return the preceding settingsTo cancel moving Dividing a track DivideTo return the preceding settings ExampleTrack numbers decrease 4-waycontrol key Combining tracks combineDividing a track directly T MARKTo cancel erasing Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents EraseTo return the preceding settings MENU 4-waycontrol key ., >,To return the preceding settings To cancel movingTo erase the whole disc Recording tracks using the group function Using the group functionWhat is the group function? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Playing a track in group play Playing groupsRecording a track to an existing group MENU 4-waycontrol key ., >Play mode Editing groupsDisplay DisplayTo cancel the operation STR:01To return the preceding settings MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,Disc To return the preceding settingsTo cancel the operation GroupTo cancel moving pGP04To return the preceding settings pGP04To return the preceding settings To return the preceding settingsTo cancel moving To cancel erasingCategory Useful settingsOther operations FunctionWhat it does CategoryFunction Site pageHow to use the menu items MENU To return the preceding settingTo cancel the operation while setting To turn the setting to normal QUICKTo start recording over the current contents To switch back to the normal settingTo cancel the AVLS Protecting your hearing AVLSMenu List of menusMenus on the recorder MenuFrHere factory setting y Fr End OFF factory setting y ONOFF y ON factory setting PowerWhen playing Power sourcesWhen recording When to replace the batteriesOn safety PrecautionsAdditional information On power sourcesOn the MiniDisc cartridge On cleaningNote on maintenance Notes on batteriesError correction SpecificationsRecording and playback time when using MDW-80 Power requirementsSymptom Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubles and solutions Cause/SolutionSymptom Cause/RemedyRecording cannot be While playing SymptomSymptom Cause/RemedyWhile Editing SymptomSymptom Cause/RemedySymptom While using group functionSymptom Cause/RemedySymptom OthersCause/Remedy Messages Error messageMeaning/Remedy Error message Meaning/RemedyLoBATT Error message Meaning/RemedyRec ERR Digital optical input ExplanationsDifference Analog line inputPremastered software such as CDs or MDs The meaning of “no sound”Note on digital recording Digital recordingRecording audio data to your computer On the computer ListeningAudio CDs Internet Editing What is a Net MD?Transferring audio data to the Net MD Creating a music libraryBasic operational flow using the Net MD 2Installing the software onto your computer3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer 1Providing the required system environmentProviding the required system environment System requirementspage Installing the software onto your computerpage page3 Click to select SonicStage Installing SonicStage Ver.1.51 Turn on your computer and start up Windows Click SonicStage4 Follow the displayed instructions 1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD Connecting the Net MD to your computerpower 3 Check the connectionsStoring audio data to your computer Starting SonicStageRecording audio CDs to the hard disk drive 2 Clickthen click 3 Jump to Record Window Click here 5 If the list panel is not displayed, click6 Click Record All To stop recordingLabeling audio data Checking out audio files to the Net MD Targets, then click 3Jump to Record WindowPlaylist To cancel a check-out 4 If the list panel is not displayed, click6 Click Check-OutAll •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 Using other functions Advanced operationsTo display online help Viewing online help The Tabs The left side frameDevice/Media When using SonicStage under Windows XP Settings and PrecautionsOther information For Windows XP usersFor Windows Millennium Edition users For Windows 2000 usersFor Windows 98 Second Edition users Installed Version Users with OpenMG Jukebox installedInstalled Version Users with a SonicStage Premium installedNote on hard disk drive space Notes on system suspend/hibernation modeBacking up the audio data 1 Click Start–ControlPanel Uninstalling the SonicStage software1 Click Start–Settings–ControlPanel 2 Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsFor Windows 2000 users Troubleshooting Computer Manufacturer Model If the installation was not successful If your computer does not recognize the Net MD•Is an MD inserted in the Net MD? •If the installation seems to be stopped ProblemCause/Remedy Information and explanations Net MD FAQOn the Net MD What is a “Net MD”? Can checked-outtracks be edited on the Net MD? •Things you can do on the Net MD —Label contentsOn Editing —Assign or release groups —Move tracks or groupsOn copyright protection Restrictions on audio content Features by copyright protection by OpenMGATRAC3 GlossaryElectronic Music Distribution EMD service “Check-In /Check-Out”Windows Media Audio Recording mode Bit rateSDMI Windows Media TechnologyIndex Page Printed in Malaysia