On the supplied software

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Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions On the supplied software

Contents

Portable MiniDisc Recorder Information Avoid Exposure to Beam On the supplied software Table of contents Using the group function Editing recorded tracksOther operations Additional information Power sourcesTroubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions Advanced operations What is a Net MD? Basic Operations Information and explanations Settings and PrecautionsUninstalling the SonicStage software Other informationPage When using the recorder Before using this product AC power adaptor NH-7WMAA Nickel metal Checking the supplied accessories Recorder Looking at controls 2 1 Display window of the recorder Stop button Search/AMS button Headphones/earphones with a remote control Getting started Disconnect the AC power adaptor Charge the rechargeable battery When recording Connect the headphones/earphonesWith the remote control to Connect firmly Battery life Check Press Open to open the lid Firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks MARK1 Press Way control key Or on the remote controlVolume To stop play, press Control Press N on the recorder If the play does not start Operation on Operation on the remote Recorder Control Way control key Enter N When you press ENTER, a and B appear in the displayVarious ways of recording Viewing various information Mark To stop recordingPress LP4 Recording Display Mode Window Time RecorderLong-time recording Mdlp LP2 You can add track marks track number while recording Recording from a TV or a radio Analog RecordingAdding track marks while recording Adding track marks manually To cancel Auto Time Stamp Adding track marks automatically Auto Time StampSelect OFF in or stop recording Fifth segment Adjusting the recording level manuallyTo switch back to automatic level control While pressing X, press REC Various ways of playback Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark Play Selecting the play mode Selecting the sound quality Adjusting treble or bass Digital Sound Preset Adjusting the sound quality To cancel selectingPress Cancel Labeling Editing recorded tracksBefore editing Labeling recordings Name Moving recorded tracks Move Before moving After moving To cancel movingDividing a track Divide Example Track numbers decrease Way control key Combining tracks combineDividing a track directly Track numbers will change as follows Erasing 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 function Press . or repeatedly to Select Normal, and then press Playing groupsRecording a track to an existing group Playing a track in group play Editing groups Selecting the play mode for group play Group Play ModeAssigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Setting Display Play mode To cancel the operation Releasing a group setting Moving 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 Move You can erase tracks in a selected group To erase a group Other operations Useful settings Category Function What it does Site Editing How to use the menu items To return the preceding settingTo cancel the operation while setting Recording without overwriting existing material Creating a new group when recordingStarting the playback quickly Quick Mode Turning off the beep sound To cancel the Avls Protecting your hearing AvlsSelect Avls OFF List of menus Menus on the recorderMenu OFF y on factory setting Option AvlsBeep Unit approx.hoursJEITA1 Power sourcesBattery life When to replace the batteries Additional information Precautions Tab Back of the MD On cleaningOn the MiniDisc cartridge To protect a recorded MD Specifications While recording Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubles and solutions While charging After recording Lid does not open until Edit disappears in the display While 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 tracks Others Messages Error message Meaning/Remedy Memory No CHGNo OPR TOC ERR SavedSEL GR Temp Explanations Difference between digital optical and analog line inputsDifference Digital optical input Analog line input About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 Meaning of no soundHome Recordable Digital Audio CDs Internet Recording audio data to your computer To a Net MD You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD Basic operational flow using the Net MD Basic OperationsThis manual, recording from an audio CD is explained System requirements Providing the required system environment Before installing the software Installing the software onto your computer Click SonicStage Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 Follow 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 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 display Click here If the list panel is not displayed, click Labeling audio data List of the audio files in that album appearsEditing panel appears in the display Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD To 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 MD To display online help Using other functionsUsing the SonicStage online help Advanced operations Device/Media Viewing online help Tabs Left side frame Other 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 appears Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears For Windows 2000 users Troubleshooting Check the symptoms in this Troubleshooting sectionCheck the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help 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 beneath Net 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 content 100 Glossary Windows Media Technology Recording mode Bit rate101 Windows Media Audio DSP TYPE-S Index102 CD-ROM 103 Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime TransferringUSB