Other operations, Useful settings | Sony MZ-N510 instruction

Other operations

Useful settings

The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. The following table shows the menu items that you can select.

Category		Function	What it does	Site page

General		Beep on/off	Turns the beep sound on or off.	page 49
operations

Recording		Synchro-	Simplifies operations during digital	page 24
		Recording	recording.

		Long-time	Selects the recording mode (SP, LP2,	page 25
		recording	LP4, or monaural).

		Adding track	Adds track marks automatically at	page 26
		marks (Divide)	specified intervals.

		Adjusting the	Manually adjusts the recording level.	page 28
		recording level

		Selecting the	Allows you to specify whether	page 49
		record-starting	material is overwritten or not when
		point	recording.

		Group recording	Sets the recorder to create a new	page 49
			group with each recording operation.

Playing		Selecting the play	Selects the play mode, such as repeat	page 30
		mode	play, shufful play, etc.

		Changing the	Adjust the treble and bass, and stores	page 32
		sound quality	two sets of treble-bass adjustment.

		Starting playback	Sets the recorder to start playback or	page 49
		quickly	cue to a track quickly.

		Limiting the	Sets a limit on the maximum volume	page 50
		maximum	to protect your hearing.
		volume

Display		Viewing	Displays various information such as	pages 23
		information	the remaining time, etc. in the display	and 29
			window.

Editing		Labeling (Name)	Labels tracks, groups, or the disc.	page 33
				(track and
				disc)
				page 43
				(group)

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Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Other operations, Useful settings

Contents

Portable MiniDisc Recorder Avoid Exposure to Beam Information On the supplied software Table of contents Editing recorded tracks Using the group functionOther operations Troubles and solutions Power sourcesTroubleshooting and explanations Additional information What is a Net MD? Basic Operations Advanced operations Other information Settings and PrecautionsUninstalling the SonicStage software 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 firmly Battery life Connect the headphones/earphonesWith the remote control to When recording Press Open to open the lid Check Firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks Press MARK1 Press N on the recorder Or on the remote controlVolume To stop play, press Control Way control key Operation on Operation on the remote Recorder Control If the play does not start Viewing various information When you press ENTER, a and B appear in the displayVarious ways of recording Way control key Enter N To stop recording MarkPress LP2 Recording Display Mode Window Time RecorderLong-time recording Mdlp LP4 Adding track marks manually Recording from a TV or a radio Analog RecordingAdding track marks while recording 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 While pressing X, press REC Adjusting the recording level manuallyTo switch back to automatic level control 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 Labeling recordings Name Editing recorded tracksBefore editing Labeling Moving recorded tracks Move Example To cancel movingDividing a track Divide Before moving After moving Track numbers will change as follows Combining tracks combineDividing a track directly Track numbers decrease Way control key Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents Erase To erase the whole disc Recording tracks using the group function Using the group functionWhat is the group function? Recording a track to a new group Playing a track in group play Playing groupsRecording a track to an existing group Press . or repeatedly to Select Normal, and then press Display Play mode Selecting the play mode for group play Group Play ModeAssigning tracks or groups as a new group Group Setting 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 Turning off the beep sound Creating a new group when recordingStarting the playback quickly Quick Mode 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 When to replace the batteries Power sourcesBattery life Unit approx.hoursJEITA1 Precautions Additional information To protect a recorded MD On cleaningOn the MiniDisc cartridge Tab Back of the MD Specifications While charging Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubles and solutions While recording Lid does not open until Edit disappears in the display After recording While playing While Editing LP4 stereo mode cannot be erased. You cannot combine tracks While using group functionStereo mode or monaural mode, or 48 seconds long recorded Long recorded in SP stereo, 24 seconds long recorded in LP2 Others Error message Meaning/Remedy Messages No CHG MemoryNo OPR Temp SavedSEL GR TOC ERR Difference between digital optical and analog line inputs ExplanationsDifference Digital optical input Analog line input Digital Meaning of no soundHome Recordable 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 navigation window* appears in the display Recording audio CDs to the hard disk driveCD 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 Advanced operations Using other functionsUsing the SonicStage online help To display online help Viewing online help Tabs Left side frame Device/Media When using SonicStage under Windows XP Settings and PrecautionsSettings according to OS Other informationPage Page Backing up the audio data Control Panel window appears Uninstalling the SonicStage softwareFor Windows XP users 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 Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer? If the installation was not successfulIf your computer does not recognize the Net MD Is an MD inserted in the Net MD? Check for the appearance of an error message beneath If the installation seems to be stoppedProblem Cause/Remedy 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 Windows Media Audio Recording mode Bit rate101 Windows Media Technology CD-ROM Index102 DSP TYPE-S Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime Transferring 103USB