Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Troubleshooting

Models: MZ-N510

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Troubleshooting

Please do the following steps if you encounter a problem while using the SonicStage software. In case a message appears, it is recommended that you write it down.

Step 1: Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.

A variety of information can also be found in the operating procedures and “Settings and Precautions” (page 86) as well.

Step 2: Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help (page 84).

Check “Troubleshooting” under “Additional information” in the online help. Useful information may also be found in other sections in the online help.

Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references.

Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Sony MZ-N510 operating instructions Troubleshooting

Contents

Operating Instructions Portable MiniDisc RecorderMZ-N510 Recorder Operation _____________________________Information Notice for users On the supplied softwareTable of contents Recorder OperationsOther operations Using the group functionEditing recorded tracks Additional information Power sourcesTroubleshooting and explanations Software Operation What is a Net MD?Basic Operations Advanced operationsOther information Page Before using this product Troubleshooting and explanations pageRecorder Operation pages 11 to Software Operation pages 68 toChecking the supplied accessories Recorder OperationLooking at controls The recorderThe display window of the recorder L P 2 . 4 13 4 5 9 q; qaThe headphones/earphones with a remote control 1Insert the rechargeable battery Getting startedUsing the dry battery Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid2Charge the rechargeable battery AC power adaptor to DC INConnect the AC power adaptor to DC IN Disconnect the AC power adaptor3Make connections and unlock the controls 1 Connect the headphones/earphoneswith the remote control to To Connect firmly Battery lifeRecording an MD right away 1Insert an MD2Make connections. Insert the cables 3Record an MDfirmly and completely into the appropriate jacks AC power adaptor Optical plugNotes PressIf the recording does not start Playing an MD right away 2Play an MDor – on the remote control The volume will be shown in theOperation on the Operation on the remoterecorder controlVarious ways of recording Viewing various informationMENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., > Display window on the recorderTo stop recording MENU REC T MARK 4-waycontrol keyENTER • N, ., >, Long-timerecording MDLP MENU REC • T MARK 4-waycontrol keyENTER • N, ., >, RecordingRecording from a TV or a radio Analog Recording Adding track marks while recordingto LINE OUT jacks, etc L R red white Line cable RK-G129/G136,etc REC • TMARKTo cancel Auto Time Stamp Adding track marks automatically Auto Time StampAdjusting the recording level manually To switch back to automatic level controlMENU REC T MARK 4-waycontrol key ENTER NVarious ways of playback Viewing various informationMENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >, Display window on the recorderShuff Selecting the play modeMENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >, Display window on the recorderAdjusting treble or bass Digital Sound Preset Factory settingsTo cancel Digital Sound Preset To play the bookmarked tracksShows “SOUND1” or “SOUND2” is selected Adjusting the sound qualityTo cancel selecting Editing recorded tracks Before editingLabeling recordings Name Available charactersMoving recorded tracks Move When labeling aWhen labeling a To return the preceding settingsDividing a track Divide To return the preceding settingsTo cancel moving ExampleCombining tracks combine Dividing a track directlyTrack numbers decrease 4-waycontrol key T MARKErasing tracks and a whole disc contents Erase To return the preceding settingsTo cancel erasing MENU 4-waycontrol key ., >,To erase the whole disc To return the preceding settingsTo cancel moving Using the group function What is the group function?Recording tracks using the group function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Playing groups Recording a track to an existing groupPlaying a track in group play MENU 4-waycontrol key ., >Editing groups DisplayPlay mode DisplaySTR:01 To return the preceding settingsTo cancel the operation MENU 4-waycontrol key ENTER • N, ., >,To return the preceding settings To cancel the operationDisc GrouppGP04 To return the preceding settingsTo cancel moving pGP04To return the preceding settings To cancel movingTo return the preceding settings To cancel erasingUseful settings Other operationsCategory FunctionCategory FunctionWhat it does Site pageTo cancel the operation while setting How to use the menu itemsMENU To return the preceding setting QUICK To start recording over the current contentsTo turn the setting to normal To switch back to the normal settingTo cancel the AVLS Protecting your hearing AVLSList of menus Menus on the recorderMenu MenuOFF factory setting y ON OFF y ON factory settingFrHere factory setting y Fr End PowerPower sources When recordingWhen playing When to replace the batteriesPrecautions Additional informationOn safety On power sourcesOn cleaning Note on maintenanceOn the MiniDisc cartridge Notes on batteriesSpecifications Recording and playback time when using MDW-80Error correction Power requirementsTroubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutionsSymptom Cause/SolutionRecording cannot be SymptomCause/Remedy Symptom SymptomWhile playing Cause/RemedySymptom SymptomWhile Editing Cause/RemedyWhile using group function SymptomSymptom Cause/RemedyCause/Remedy SymptomOthers Meaning/Remedy MessagesError message LoBATT Error messageMeaning/Remedy Rec ERR Error messageMeaning/Remedy Explanations DifferenceDigital optical input Analog line inputThe meaning of “no sound” Note on digital recordingPremastered software such as CDs or MDs Digital recordingAudio CDs Internet Recording audio data to your computerOn the computer Listening What is a Net MD? Transferring audio data to the Net MDEditing Creating a music library2Installing the software onto your computer 3 Connecting the Net MD to your computerBasic operational flow using the Net MD 1Providing the required system environmentProviding the required system environment System requirementsInstalling the software onto your computer pagepage pageInstalling SonicStage Ver.1.5 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows3 Click to select SonicStage Click SonicStage4 Follow the displayed instructions Connecting the Net MD to your computer power1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD 3 Check the connectionsStoring audio data to your computer Starting SonicStagethen click 3 Jump to Record Window Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive2 Click 5 If the list panel is not displayed, click 6 Click Record AllClick here To stop recordingLabeling 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 Settings and Precautions Other informationWhen using SonicStage under Windows XP For Windows XP usersFor Windows 98 Second Edition users For Windows Millennium Edition usersFor Windows 2000 users Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed Installed VersionInstalled Version Users with a SonicStage Premium installedBacking up the audio data Note on hard disk drive spaceNotes on system suspend/hibernation mode Uninstalling the SonicStage software 1 Click Start–Settings–ControlPanel1 Click Start–ControlPanel 2 Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsFor 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 •Things you can do on the Net MD —Label contents On EditingCan checked-outtracks be edited on the Net MD? —Assign or release groups —Move tracks or groupsOn copyright protection Restrictions on audio content Features by copyright protection by OpenMGGlossary Electronic Music Distribution EMD serviceATRAC3 “Check-In /Check-Out”Recording mode Bit rate SDMIWindows Media Audio Windows Media TechnologyIndex Page Printed in Malaysia