Providing the required system environment | Sony MZ-N510 instruction

Providing the required system environment

System requirements

The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for the Net MD.

Computer	IBM PC/AT or Compatible

	• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
	is recommended.)
	• Hard disk drive space1): 120 MB or more
	• RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)

	Others
	• CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
	• Sound Board
	• USB port (supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (previously USB 1.1))

Operating	Factory installed:
System	Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows
	Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows 98 Second
	Edition

Display	High Color (16bit) or greater, 800 ⋅ 480 dots or more (800 ⋅ 600 dots
	or more is recommended)

Others	• Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services
	• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing
	WMA files

1)See page 89 for details.

This software is not supported by the following environments:

•Macintosh

•Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional

•Windows 2000 versions other than Professional

•Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition

•Windows NT

•Windows 95

•Personally constructed PCs or operating systems

•An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

•Multi-boot environment

•Multi-monitor environment

Notes

•We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.

•We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers.

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Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Providing the required system environment, System requirements

Contents

Portable MiniDisc Recorder Information Avoid Exposure to Beam On the supplied software Table of contents Other operations Using the group functionEditing recorded tracks 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 Press MarkTo stop recording 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 Select OFF in or stop recording To cancel Auto Time StampAdding track marks automatically Auto Time Stamp 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 Press Cancel Adjusting the sound qualityTo cancel selecting 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 Press . or until G Rls appears in the display, and press Moving a track in a disc with group settingLabeling recorded groups 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 To cancel the operation while setting How to use the menu itemsTo return the preceding setting Recording without overwriting existing material Creating a new group when recordingStarting the playback quickly Quick Mode Turning off the beep sound Select Avls OFF To cancel the AvlsProtecting your hearing Avls Menu List of menusMenus on the recorder Beep OFF y on factory settingOption Avls 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 No OPR MemoryNo CHG TOC ERR SavedSEL GR Temp Difference Digital optical input Analog line input ExplanationsDifference between digital optical and analog line inputs 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 This manual, recording from an audio CD is explained Basic operational flow using the Net MDBasic Operations 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 To the USB jack Connecting the Net MD to your computerPower Dedicated jack SonicStage starts up and the main window appears Storing audio data to your computerStarting SonicStage 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 Editing panel appears in the display Labeling audio dataList of the audio files in that album appears Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD Click Stop To cancel a check-outPlaylist appears in the display 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 Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help TroubleshootingCheck the symptoms in this Troubleshooting section 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 Information and explanations Net MD FAQOn the Net MD What is a Net MD? 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 USB 103Track mark Add Divide 35 Erase Combime Transferring