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