Sony MZ-N510CK 107

Play mode

groups 44 tracks 29

Playlist 84, 104

Quick mode 52

Recording

adding track marks 25 analog 25

digital 17

from microphone 25 level 27

MDLP mode 24

without overwriting tracks 52 Recording mode (Bit rate) 82, 85, 105

Recording navigation window 81 Relabeling 38

Rotary commander 35

SDMI 105

SonicStage Premium 76, 92

SonicStage software (earlier version) 76, 92 start (software) 80

Synchro-recording 23 System environment 75 System limitations 75

Track mark

Add (Divide) 39 Erase (Combine) 40

Transferring

to the computer 80 to the Net MD 84

Uninstalling

Windows 2000 95

Windows 98 Second Edition 94 Windows Millennium Edition 94 Windows XP 94

USB

cable 11

Windows 2000 95

Windows 98 Second Edition 94

Windows Millennium Edition 94

Windows XP 94

WMA 105

WMT 105

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Contents

Operating Instructions MZ-N510CK WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Caution Information For customers who purchased this product in the USA Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-N510 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc Notice for users On the supplied software Viewing various information To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording) Adding track marks while recording Labeling recordings (Name) Labeling Dividing a track directly Combining tracks (combine) To erase a track Battery life While recording While playing While Editing While using group function System requirements Before installing the software Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 Starting SonicStage Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive Settings and Precautions For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Uninstalling the SonicStage software For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Information and explanations Before using this product When using the recorder Recorder Operation (pages 11 to 71) Troubleshooting and explanations (page 61) When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer Checking the supplied accessories Operation Recorder Looking at controls The display window of the recorder The headphones/earphones with a remote control Getting started 1Connect the AC power adaptor 2Make connections and unlock the controls Recording an MD right away 1Insert an MD 2Make connections. (Insert the cables 3Record an MD Press Record from the end of the Press END SEARCH, press N while holding down REC • current contents1) T MARK1) Playing an MD right away 2Play an MD Operation on the Operation on the remote recorder control Press X. Press X again to Various ways of recording To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) (ENTER • N, ., >, x) 1 Make connections 2 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU 6 Press N while pressing REC • Long-timerecording (MDLP) Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want Recording Display mode1) Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording) to LINE OUT jacks, etc L R (red) (white) Line cable RK-G129/G136,etc While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) “OFF” appears in the display 4 Press > to show “ON” in the display, and then press ENTER To cancel Auto Time Mark Adjusting the recording level manually 1 While pressing X, press REC • 2 Press MENU 6 Play the source If the sixth segment lights up, lower the level by pressing Various ways of playback Shuff Press MENU To play the bookmarked tracks To erase a bookmark Note Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) Selecting the sound quality Factory settings Factory settings of the Digital Sound Preset are as follows: •“SOUND1”: bass +1, treble ±0 Adjusting the sound quality 4 Press . or > repeatedly to select “SOUND1” or “SOUND2”, and then press ENTER The display shows the currently selected “BASS” sound setting 5 Press . or > repeatedly to adjust the sound level Shows “SOUND1” or “SOUND2” is selected Playing an MD within your car stereo system Bottom of the recorder Velcro strip Console box Notes Connection To a cassette insertion door Car cassette deck To DC IN The rotary commander A x (stop) button BJack for connecting a car connecting pack C NX button (to press): play, pause DControl shuttle Fuse Replacement 2 Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the defective fuse from the plug 4 Insert a new fuse into the plug 5 Replace the plug end by turning it clockwise Editing recorded tracks When labeling a “T : Name” track “D : Name” Moving recorded tracks (Move) You can change the order of the recorded tracks Example Move track C (track number 3) from the third to the second track Before moving Dividing a track (Divide) Track marking Track numbers increase 4-waycontrol key (., >) Dividing a track directly Combining tracks (combine) The track numbers will change as follows: Erase a track mark Track numbers decrease 4-waycontrol key (.) Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase) You can erase unnecessary tracks or all tracks on a disc 4-waycontrol key (., >, x) To erase a track 1 While playing the track you want to erase, press MENU To erase the whole disc Using the group function Recording a track to an existing group You can add a track to an existing group 1 Press GROUP, and then press . or >until the group you want to add a track to appears in the display Playing groups The recorder can operate various playback with a disc which has group setting Playing a track in group play 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select “Normal”, and then press Editing groups Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new group Assigning group 1 and group 2 to a new group STR:01 Labeling recorded groups Moving a track in a disc with group setting Moving track number 2 in group 1 to track number 3 in group pGP04 pGP04 . Press MENU To erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group 5 Press . or > until “Erase” appears in the display, and then press 6 Press . or > until “G : Ers” appears in the display, and then press Other operations How to use the menu items To return the preceding setting To cancel the operation while setting QUICK Protecting your hearing (AVLS) 1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION” - “AVLS” 2 Select “ON” To cancel the AVLS Select “AVLS OFF” List of menus Menus on the recorder Menu EDIT Name Page Power sources Additional information On cleaning Notes on battery Note on mechanical noise To protect a recorded MD Tab Specifications Audio playing system Laser diode properties Recording and playback time (when using MDW-80) Revolutions Optional accessories Troubleshooting and explanations Page While playing While Editing While using group function Others Messages Error message Meaning/Remedy Page Page Explanations Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input The meaning of “no sound” Note on digital recording Premastered software such as CDs or MDs Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks) Digital recording Recording audio data to your computer Audio CDs Internet On the computer Listening What is a Net MD Basic Operations Providing the required system environment System requirements Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible is recommended.) Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software , page Page Page Connecting the Net MD to your computer 1 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD To the USB jack power dedicated jack Storing audio data to your computer Starting SonicStage Do one of the following: •Double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the computer •Select [Start] - [Programs]* - [SonicStage] - [SonicStage] Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive The CD window appears in the display 2 Click The recording navigation window* appears in the display The display changes to the recording window 4 Click in the middle of the recording window and select the recording mode When recording data in LP2 mode: select ATRAC3 132kbps When recording data in LP4 mode: select ATRAC3 66kbps Click here 5 If the list panel is not displayed, click Labeling audio data 1 Start up SonicStage (page 80) and click (Music Drive) Music Drive 2 Double click the desired album name A list of the audio files in that album appears Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out) Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD This section explains how to check out all audio files in a playlist 1 Click to display the recording navigation window 3 Click in the middle of the display and select the recording mode (page 82) Maximum available transfer space: All data are transferred in LP4 mode 4 If the list panel is not displayed, click A playlist appears in the display can be checked out (e.g. = the track can be checked Page Listening to an MD For details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operations” section Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer Advanced operations Viewing online help The Tabs The left side frame 1Double click [Overview] in the left-handframe 2Click [About this Help file] Other information For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition For Windows 2000 users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows •You must log on as “Administrator” to install the SonicStage software Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computer Check the following contents before installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 Users with OpenMG Jukebox installed Installed Version What to do Note on hard disk drive space Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode Backing up the audio data Uninstalling the SonicStage software To uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below For Windows XP users Log on with a user name with “Computer Administrator” as an attribute 1 Click [Start]–[ControlPanel] The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears For Windows 2000 users Log on as “Administrator”, and then follow the instructions below Troubleshooting Step 1: Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section Step 2: Check the symptoms in the SonicStage 1.5 online help (page 88) Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer •Manufacturer: •Model: •Type: Desktop type / Laptop type Name of operating system: RAM capacity: If your computer does not recognize the Net MD •Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer •Is an MD inserted in the Net MD Check if an MD is inserted in the Net MD 1 Click [Start]–[Settings]–[ControlPanel].1) •If the installation seems to be stopped Problem •If the installation is still unsuccessful after all that you have done Information and explanations Net MD FAQ This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD On the Net MD What is a “Net MD” On Editing Can checked-outtracks be edited on the Net MD On copyright protection For details, see “Features by copyright protection by OpenMG” (page 103) Restrictions on audio content Features by copyright protection by OpenMG Glossary ATRAC3 “Check-In /Check-Out” Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service EMD is a website that distributes music files which are available for purchase Recording mode (Bit rate) SDMI Windows Media Audio Windows Media Technology Index