Table of contents | Sony MZ-N510 guide

Table of contents
Recorder Operations
Looking at controls	12
Getting started	15
Recording an MD right away!	18
Playing an MD right away!	21
Various ways of recording	23
Viewing various information	23
To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source
(Synchro-recording)	24
Long-time recording (MDLP)	25
Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording)	26
Adding track marks while recording	26
Adding track marks manually	26
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp)	27
Adjusting the recording level manually	28
Various ways of playback	29
Viewing various information	29
Selecting the play mode	30
Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play)	30
Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset)	31
Selecting the sound quality	31
Adjusting the sound quality	32

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Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Table of contents

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Portable MiniDisc Recorder Avoid Exposure to Beam Information On the supplied software Table of contents Editing recorded tracks Using the group functionOther operations Power sources Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubles and solutions Additional information What is a Net MD? Basic Operations Advanced operations Settings and Precautions Uninstalling the SonicStage softwareOther information Information and explanationsPage Before using this product When using the recorder Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor NH-7WMAA Nickel metal Looking at controls Recorder Display window of the recorder 2 1 Headphones/earphones with a remote control Stop button Search/AMS button Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery Disconnect the AC power adaptor Connect the headphones/earphones With the remote control toConnect firmly Battery life When recording Press Open to open the lid Check Firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks Press MARK1 Or on the remote control Volume To stop play, press ControlPress N on the recorder Way control key Operation on Operation on the remote Recorder Control If the play does not start When you press ENTER, a and B appear in the display Various ways of recordingViewing various information Way control key Enter N To stop recording MarkPress Recording Display Mode Window Time Recorder Long-time recording MdlpLP2 LP4 Recording from a TV or a radio Analog Recording Adding track marks while recordingAdding track marks manually You can add track marks track number while recording Adding track marks automatically Auto Time Stamp To cancel Auto Time StampSelect OFF in or stop recording Adjusting the recording level manually To switch back to automatic level controlWhile pressing X, press REC Fifth segment Various ways of playback Selecting the play mode Listening to selected tracks only Bookmark Play Adjusting treble or bass Digital Sound Preset Selecting the sound quality To cancel selecting Adjusting the sound qualityPress Cancel Editing recorded tracks Before editingLabeling recordings Name Labeling Moving recorded tracks Move To cancel moving Dividing a track DivideExample Before moving After moving Combining tracks combine Dividing a track directlyTrack numbers will change as follows Track numbers decrease Way control key Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents Erase To erase the whole disc Using the group function What is the group function?Recording tracks using the group function Recording a track to a new group Playing groups Recording a track to an existing groupPlaying a track in group play Press . or repeatedly to Select Normal, and then press Selecting the play mode for group play Group Play Mode Assigning tracks or groups as a new group Group SettingDisplay Play mode Editing groups Releasing a group setting To cancel the operation Labeling 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 group To erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group Useful settings Other operations Category Function What it does Site Editing To return the preceding setting How to use the menu itemsTo cancel the operation while setting Creating a new group when recording Starting the playback quickly Quick ModeTurning off the beep sound Recording without overwriting existing material Protecting your hearing Avls To cancel the AvlsSelect Avls OFF Menus on the recorder List of menusMenu Option Avls OFF y on factory settingBeep Power sources Battery lifeWhen to replace the batteries Unit approx.hoursJEITA1 Precautions Additional information On cleaning On the MiniDisc cartridgeTo protect a recorded MD Tab Back of the MD Specifications Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutionsWhile charging While recording Lid does not open until Edit disappears in the display After recording While playing While Editing While using group function Stereo mode or monaural mode, or 48 seconds long recordedLP4 stereo mode cannot be erased. You cannot combine tracks Long recorded in SP stereo, 24 seconds long recorded in LP2 Others Error message Meaning/Remedy Messages No CHG MemoryNo OPR Saved SEL GRTemp TOC ERR Difference between digital optical and analog line inputs ExplanationsDifference Digital optical input Analog line input Meaning of no sound Home RecordableDigital About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 Recording audio data to your computer Audio CDs Internet You can transfer audio data stored in your computer to an MD To a Net MD Basic Operations Basic operational flow using the Net MDThis manual, recording from an audio CD is explained Providing the required system environment System requirements Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 Click SonicStage Follow 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 audio CDs to the hard disk drive CD window appears in the displayRecording navigation window* appears in the display Display changes to the recording window If the list panel is not displayed, click Click here List of the audio files in that album appears Labeling audio dataEditing panel appears in the display Checking out audio files to the Net MD Playlist Playlist 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 computer Using other functions Using the SonicStage online helpAdvanced operations To display online help Viewing online help Tabs Left side frame Device/Media Settings and Precautions Settings according to OSWhen using SonicStage under Windows XP Other informationPage Page Backing up the audio data Uninstalling the SonicStage software For Windows XP usersControl Panel window appears Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears For Windows 2000 users Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears Check the symptoms in this Troubleshooting section TroubleshootingCheck the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help Page If the installation was not successful If your computer does not recognize the Net MDIs the Net MD connected correctly to your computer? Is an MD inserted in the Net MD? If the installation seems to be stopped Problem Cause/RemedyCheck for the appearance of an error message beneath While longer On 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 OpenMG Glossary 100 Recording mode Bit rate 101Windows Media Audio Windows Media Technology Index 102CD-ROM DSP TYPE-S Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime Transferring 103USB