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