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Sony MZ-NF610 USB, WMA, WMT, SDMI, Radio, cable, Play mode, Recording, Quick mode, Track mark, Windows XP, Transferring, Uninstalling, Windows 2000, Windows 2000

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Play modegroups 45 tracks 34, 36

Playlist 92, 112 Presetting radio stations 63

Quick mode 56

Radio 63

Recording

adding track marks 31 analog 30digital 20 level 32 MDLP mode 29

without overwriting tracks 54 Recording mode (Bit rate) 90, 93, 113

Recording navigation window 89 Relabeling 39

SDMI 113SonicStage Premium 84, 100SonicStage software (earlier version) 84, 100

start (software) 88 Synchro-recording 28 System environment 83 System limitations 83

Track markAdd (Divide) 40 Erase (Combine) 41Transferring

to the computer 88 to the Net MD 92

UninstallingWindows 2000 103Windows 98 Second Edition 102 Windows Millennium Edition 102 Windows XP 102USBcable 11

Windows 2000 103

Windows 98 Second Edition 102Windows Millennium Edition 102Windows XP 102WMA 113WMT 113

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Operating Instructions MZ-NF610 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Caution Information Notice for users On the supplied software 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 Adding track marks manually Labeling recordings (Name) Labeling Dividing a track (Divide) Dividing a track directly Combining tracks (Combine) How to use the menu items Turning off the beep sound Recording without overwriting existing material Creating a new group when recording Selecting the play mode While charging 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 Premium installed on their computer Note on hard disk drive space Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode Before using this product When using the recorder Recorder Operation (pages 11 to 79) Troubleshooting and explanations (page 69) 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 L P 2 . 4 1 The headphones/earphones with a remote control The display window of the remote control Getting started 1Insert the rechargeable battery 2Charge the rechargeable battery 3Make connections and unlock the controls When playing When using the radio 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 Listening to the radio 1Turn on the radio To improve the broadcast reception •For FM: Extend the headphones/ earphones cord, which act as the FM antenna For AM: Orient the If an FM broadcast is hard to tune in When you cannot operate the radio Various ways of recording On the remote control 1 Press DISPLAY Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Display window on the remote control 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 1 Press MENU Recording Display Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording) to LINE OUT jacks, etc L R (red) (white) Line cable RK-G129/G136,etc Adding track marks while recording T MARK Adding track marks manually Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) 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 fifth segment 8 Press X again to start recording To switch back to automatic level control Select “Auto” in step Various ways of playback Indication1) Play mode (none) All the tracks are played (normal play) Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) Adjusting the sound quality 1 Press SOUND repeatedly to select “SOUND1” or “SOUND2” 2 During playback, press SOUND for 2 seconds or more Selecting the sound quality 4 Press the jog lever to enter The sound settings are saved and the playback display appears again To cancel the setting Press SOUND repeatedly until nothing appears in the display in step To cancel the procedure Editing recorded tracks When labeling a “T : Name” track “D : Name” disc 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 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 Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) All tracks in the groups (Normal Editing groups 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 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 The group name,“G : Ers?” and “ENTER” appear alternately in the display Other operations Editing How to use the menu items On the recorder: To return the preceding setting To cancel the operation while setting On the remote control: Shuff TrPLAY play back in order of their track number Shuff/SHUF QUICK Viewing various information 1 While playing, enter the menu and select “DISP” 2 Select the information you want Each time you press . or >, the display changes as the follows: Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Labeling (Name) 1 Enter the menu and select “EDIT” - “Name” 2 Select one of the following: : Name” 3 Press VOL + or – repeatedly to select a letter and press the jog lever Moving a track in a disc with group setting 1 While playing the track you want to move enter the menu and select 2 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) “EDIT” - “Move” - “Move” To erase a group List of menus Menus on the recorder Menu EDIT Name Page Various way to use the radio Power sources Additional information On the MiniDisc cartridge On cleaning Notes on battery Note on mechanical noise To protect a recorded MD Specifications MD recorder Audio playing system Laser diode properties Recording and playback time (when using MDW-80) Optional accessories Troubleshooting and explanations Page While playing While Editing While using group function While using the radio Symptom Cause/Remedy 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 3 Select (CD) for [1 Sources] and (Music Drive) for [2 Targets] 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 88) 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 90) 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 96) 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 111) 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 add 35, 55 play Play mode groups 45 tracks 34 Quick mode Radio adding track marks 31 analog Printed in Malaysia (1)