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

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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

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Recorder Operation _____________________________ Operating InstructionsPortable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N510Information On the supplied software Notice for usersRecorder Operations Table of contentsOther operations Using the group functionEditing recorded tracks Additional information Power sourcesTroubleshooting and explanations Advanced operations Software OperationWhat is a Net MD? Basic OperationsOther information Page Software Operation pages 68 to Before using this productTroubleshooting and explanations page Recorder Operation pages 11 toRecorder Operation Checking the supplied accessoriesThe recorder Looking at controls9 q; qa The display window of the recorderL P 2 . 4 1 3 4 5The headphones/earphones with a remote control Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid 1Insert the rechargeable batteryGetting started Using the dry batteryDisconnect the AC power adaptor 2Charge the rechargeable batteryAC power adaptor to DC IN Connect the AC power adaptor to DC INTo Connect firmly Battery life 3Make connections and unlock the controls1 Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote control to1Insert an MD Recording an MD right awayAC power adaptor Optical plug 2Make connections. Insert the cables3Record an MD firmly and completely into the appropriate jacksNotes PressIf the recording does not start The volume will be shown in the Playing an MD right away2Play an MD or – on the remote controlcontrol Operation on theOperation on the remote recorderDisplay window on the recorder Various ways of recordingViewing various information MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >To stop recording MENU REC T MARK 4-waycontrol keyENTER • N, ., >, Recording Long-timerecording MDLPMENU REC • T MARK 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,RK-G129/G136,etc REC • TMARK Recording from a TV or a radio Analog RecordingAdding track marks while recording to LINE OUT jacks, etc L R red white Line cableAdding track marks automatically Auto Time Stamp To cancel Auto Time StampREC T MARK 4-waycontrol key ENTER N Adjusting the recording level manuallyTo switch back to automatic level control MENUDisplay window on the recorder Various ways of playbackViewing various information MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,Display window on the recorder ShuffSelecting the play mode MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,To play the bookmarked tracks Adjusting treble or bass Digital Sound PresetFactory settings To cancel Digital Sound PresetShows “SOUND1” or “SOUND2” is selected Adjusting the sound qualityTo cancel selecting Available characters Editing recorded tracksBefore editing Labeling recordings NameTo return the preceding settings Moving recorded tracks MoveWhen labeling a When labeling aExample Dividing a track DivideTo return the preceding settings To cancel movingT MARK Combining tracks combineDividing a track directly Track numbers decrease 4-waycontrol keyMENU 4-waycontrol key ., >, Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents EraseTo return the preceding settings To cancel erasingTo erase the whole disc To return the preceding settingsTo cancel moving 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Using the group functionWhat is the group function? Recording tracks using the group functionMENU 4-waycontrol key ., > Playing groupsRecording a track to an existing group Playing a track in group playDisplay Editing groupsDisplay Play modeMENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >, STR:01To return the preceding settings To cancel the operationGroup To return the preceding settingsTo cancel the operation DiscpGP04 pGP04To return the preceding settings To cancel movingTo cancel erasing To return the preceding settingsTo cancel moving To return the preceding settingsFunction Useful settingsOther operations CategorySite page CategoryFunction What it doesTo cancel the operation while setting How to use the menu itemsMENU To return the preceding setting To switch back to the normal setting QUICKTo start recording over the current contents To turn the setting to normalProtecting your hearing AVLS To cancel the AVLSMenu List of menusMenus on the recorder MenuPower OFF factory setting y ONOFF y ON factory setting FrHere factory setting y Fr EndWhen to replace the batteries Power sourcesWhen recording When playingOn power sources PrecautionsAdditional information On safetyNotes on batteries On cleaningNote on maintenance On the MiniDisc cartridgePower requirements SpecificationsRecording and playback time when using MDW-80 Error correctionCause/Solution Troubleshooting and explanationsTroubles and solutions SymptomRecording cannot be SymptomCause/Remedy Cause/Remedy SymptomSymptom While playingCause/Remedy SymptomSymptom While EditingCause/Remedy While using group functionSymptom SymptomCause/Remedy SymptomOthers Meaning/Remedy MessagesError message LoBATT Error messageMeaning/Remedy Rec ERR Error messageMeaning/Remedy Analog line input ExplanationsDifference Digital optical inputDigital recording The meaning of “no sound”Note on digital recording Premastered software such as CDs or MDsAudio CDs Internet Recording audio data to your computerOn the computer Listening Creating a music library What is a Net MD?Transferring audio data to the Net MD Editing1Providing the required system environment 2Installing the software onto your computer3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer Basic operational flow using the Net MDSystem requirements Providing the required system environmentpage Installing the software onto your computerpage pageClick SonicStage Installing SonicStage Ver.1.51 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 3 Click to select SonicStage4 Follow the displayed instructions 3 Check the connections Connecting the Net MD to your computerpower 1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MDStarting SonicStage Storing audio data to your computerthen click 3 Jump to Record Window Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive2 Click To stop recording 5 If the list panel is not displayed, click6 Click Record All Click hereLabeling audio data Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MDTargets, then click 3Jump to Record Window 6 Click Check-OutAll To cancel a check-out4 If the list panel is not displayed, click •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 To display online help Using other functionsAdvanced operations Device/Media Viewing online help The TabsThe left side frame For Windows XP users Settings and PrecautionsOther information When using SonicStage under Windows XPFor Windows 98 Second Edition users For Windows Millennium Edition usersFor Windows 2000 users Users with a SonicStage Premium installed Users with OpenMG Jukebox installedInstalled Version Installed VersionBacking up the audio data Note on hard disk drive spaceNotes on system suspend/hibernation mode 2 Double-clickAdd/Remove Programs Uninstalling the SonicStage software1 Click Start–Settings–ControlPanel 1 Click Start–ControlPanelFor Windows 2000 users Troubleshooting Computer Manufacturer Model •Is an MD inserted in the Net MD? If the installation was not successfulIf your computer does not recognize the Net MD Cause/Remedy •If the installation seems to be stoppedProblem On the Net MD What is a “Net MD”? Information and explanationsNet MD FAQ —Assign or release groups —Move tracks or groups •Things you can do on the Net MD —Label contentsOn Editing Can checked-outtracks be edited on the Net MD?On copyright protection Features by copyright protection by OpenMG Restrictions on audio content“Check-In /Check-Out” GlossaryElectronic Music Distribution EMD service ATRAC3Windows Media Technology Recording mode Bit rateSDMI Windows Media AudioIndex Page Printed in Malaysia