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..., Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NE410 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Increase ...a particular installation. SONY MZ-NE410 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE • SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Memory Stick and the MagicGate Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •...
..., Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NE410 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Increase ...a particular installation. SONY MZ-NE410 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE • SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Memory Stick and the MagicGate Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •...
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Table of contents Recorder Operations Looking at the controls 12 Getting started 14 Playing an MD right away 16 Various ways of playback 18 Selecting the play mode 18 Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset 19 Selecting the sound quality ...
Table of contents Recorder Operations Looking at the controls 12 Getting started 14 Playing an MD right away 16 Various ways of playback 18 Selecting the play mode 18 Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset 19 Selecting the sound quality ...
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... Installing the software onto your computer 36 Before installing the software 36 Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 37 Connecting the Net MD to your computer 39 Storing audio data to your computer 40 Starting SonicStage 40 Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive 41 Labeling audio data 43 Transferring audio data from your computer...
... Installing the software onto your computer 36 Before installing the software 36 Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 37 Connecting the Net MD to your computer 39 Storing audio data to your computer 40 Starting SonicStage 40 Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive 41 Labeling audio data 43 Transferring audio data from your computer...
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... 54 For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 54 For Windows 2000 users 55 Troubleshooting 56 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD 58 If the installation was not successful 58 If check-out (check-in) was not successful 59 Information and explanations 60...
... 54 For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 54 For Windows 2000 users 55 Troubleshooting 56 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD 58 If the installation was not successful 58 If check-out (check-in) was not successful 59 Information and explanations 60...
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... explanations (and some illustrations) may find while using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your Net MD. MZ-NE410 © 2003 Sony Corporation When using the SonicStage software, and their solutions. 3-000-000-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__11______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__32______ ìWALKMANî is a trademark of Sony Corporation. For details on the use of your computer screen...
... explanations (and some illustrations) may find while using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your Net MD. MZ-NE410 © 2003 Sony Corporation When using the SonicStage software, and their solutions. 3-000-000-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__11______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__32______ ìWALKMANî is a trademark of Sony Corporation. For details on the use of your computer screen...
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Recorder Operation Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5 and Net MD Simple Burner Ver. 1.1) (1)* ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 11
Recorder Operation Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5 and Net MD Simple Burner Ver. 1.1) (1)* ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 11
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Back of the MD. F SOUND indication G Disc, group, track indication H Character information display Displays the track names, elapsed time, etc. 13 C Track number display D Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition. E Play mode indication Shows play mode of the recorder 2 3 1 A OPEN button B Hand strap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap. C Battery compartment lid The display window of the recorder 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 A Disc indication B Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on.
Back of the MD. F SOUND indication G Disc, group, track indication H Character information display Displays the track names, elapsed time, etc. 13 C Track number display D Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition. E Play mode indication Shows play mode of the recorder 2 3 1 A OPEN button B Hand strap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap. C Battery compartment lid The display window of the recorder 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 A Disc indication B Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on.
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ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL VOL +, - 1 Press NX. 2 Press VOL + or - To start playback from the point you to close. 2 Play an MD. Playing an MD right away! 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD to the direction of the first track, hold down to check the volume level. To stop play, press x. The volume indicator appears in the display allowing you last stopped playing. Playback starts from the beginning of the arrow with the label side facing front, and press the lid down NX for 2 seconds or more. 16 to adjust the volume.
ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL VOL +, - 1 Press NX. 2 Press VOL + or - To start playback from the point you to close. 2 Play an MD. Playing an MD right away! 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD to the direction of the first track, hold down to check the volume level. To stop play, press x. The volume indicator appears in the display allowing you last stopped playing. Playback starts from the beginning of the arrow with the label side facing front, and press the lid down NX for 2 seconds or more. 16 to adjust the volume.
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... on TYPE-S-equipped MD decks, etc. • The recorder can play . To Pause Find the beginning of the current track or the previous track1) Find the beginning of the next track2) Go backwards or froward while playing Search for a point in MDLP mode on ). or >. z • The MZ-NE410 supports DSP TYPE-S...OPEN.3) 1) If you to match the audio source. 17 It thus allows you press . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is stopped, press and hold . Press NX again to resume play the track...
... on TYPE-S-equipped MD decks, etc. • The recorder can play . To Pause Find the beginning of the current track or the previous track1) Find the beginning of the next track2) Go backwards or froward while playing Search for a point in MDLP mode on ). or >. z • The MZ-NE410 supports DSP TYPE-S...OPEN.3) 1) If you to match the audio source. 17 It thus allows you press . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is stopped, press and hold . Press NX again to resume play the track...
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... ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Playing a track in group play In group play ) Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 12345 6 7 12345 123 Tracks that have been recorded on a disc as part of separate groups, as being part of "GP --". What is tracks that were not assigned to group 3. m Track 13 to15 are...assigned to a group are treated as shown below. or >. Using the group function What is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. Playback stops after all groups are assigned to no group. After setting the group...
... ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Playing a track in group play In group play ) Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 12345 6 7 12345 123 Tracks that have been recorded on a disc as part of separate groups, as being part of "GP --". What is tracks that were not assigned to group 3. m Track 13 to15 are...assigned to a group are treated as shown below. or >. Using the group function What is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. Playback stops after all groups are assigned to no group. After setting the group...
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..."MONO". It appears for a few seconds, and is played. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL. 23 Notes • Depending on the MD recorder used; Group name Disc name Track mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . Other Operations Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name... in the groups The number of the current track T:Name Track name G:Name Group name D:Name Disc name T-MODE Indicates the recording mode selected on the group settings, the operating conditions and the disc settings, you want appears in the display, and then press...
..."MONO". It appears for a few seconds, and is played. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL. 23 Notes • Depending on the MD recorder used; Group name Disc name Track mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . Other Operations Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name... in the groups The number of the current track T:Name Track name G:Name Group name D:Name Disc name T-MODE Indicates the recording mode selected on the group settings, the operating conditions and the disc settings, you want appears in the display, and then press...
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...Sony service center. This may cause the recorder to malfunction. • Do not pull headphones/earphones cords. • Do not place the recorder in the recorder...the recorder. This may damage the internal disc. • When transporting a MiniDisc, ...keep it will allow you . 26 This will be potentially dangerous to burst. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. This is placed within the recessed space on the MD...
...Sony service center. This may cause the recorder to malfunction. • Do not pull headphones/earphones cords. • Do not place the recorder in the recorder...the recorder. This may damage the internal disc. • When transporting a MiniDisc, ...keep it will allow you . 26 This will be potentially dangerous to burst. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. This is placed within the recessed space on the MD...
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A dirty plug may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer, be recorded. Dry battery compartment To protect a recorded MD To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the headphones/ earphones. In this may mar the finish on the ...disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in...
A dirty plug may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer, be recorded. Dry battery compartment To protect a recorded MD To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the headphones/ earphones. In this may mar the finish on the ...disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in...
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... channels 2 stereo channels 1 monaural channel Frequency response 20 to change without projections. Mass Approx. 106 g (3.8 oz) the recorder only US and foreign patents licensed from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture....) Recording and playback time (when using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones with stereo mini plugs. You cannot use only headphones/earphones with micro plugs. Specifications MD Player Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs ...
... channels 2 stereo channels 1 monaural channel Frequency response 20 to change without projections. Mass Approx. 106 g (3.8 oz) the recorder only US and foreign patents licensed from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture....) Recording and playback time (when using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones with stereo mini plugs. You cannot use only headphones/earphones with micro plugs. Specifications MD Player Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs ...
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..., Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions If you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. An MD is interfering with operation. , Move the recorder away from the first track. Volume cannot be output on a stable place. • A very short track may ...long. • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is not played from the source of strong magnetism. • The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo mode. , Because of the nature of the compression method used in this section, "Troubles and solutions" (page 29). ...
..., Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions If you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. An MD is interfering with operation. , Move the recorder away from the first track. Volume cannot be output on a stable place. • A very short track may ...long. • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is not played from the source of strong magnetism. • The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo mode. , Because of the nature of the compression method used in this section, "Troubles and solutions" (page 29). ...
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... appears in the display). , Reinsert the disc. Explanations About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This recorder supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with high quality sound. Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION) The G-PROTECTION function was...• The lid is not firmly closed. , Close the lid until it clicks. • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. , Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • The dry battery is weak ("LoBATT" flashes or ...
... appears in the display). , Reinsert the disc. Explanations About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This recorder supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with high quality sound. Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION) The G-PROTECTION function was...• The lid is not firmly closed. , Close the lid until it clicks. • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. , Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • The dry battery is weak ("LoBATT" flashes or ...
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... edit audio data or add labels from a computer to an MD (page 44). To a Net MD Software Operation Editing You can create a music library of your favorite songs on your computer to a MiniDisc device. Net MD is an integrated software application with your computer requires a software... application called "SonicStage". To use this Net MD with a variety of audio data from the keyboard (page 43). SonicStage...
... edit audio data or add labels from a computer to an MD (page 44). To a Net MD Software Operation Editing You can create a music library of your favorite songs on your computer to a MiniDisc device. Net MD is an integrated software application with your computer requires a software... application called "SonicStage". To use this Net MD with a variety of audio data from the keyboard (page 43). SonicStage...
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... an audio CD is the basic steps that have been checked out from your computer to your Net MD. (page 47) 34 Do the following the purchase of your recorder as a Net MD. Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for details. 1 Providing the required system environment. (page 35) .... You can listen to audio data that you will take following steps, and refer to the indicated pages for use of your recorder. Basic Operations Basic operational flow using the Net MD The following is explained. (page 40) 5 Transferring audio data from your computer to an...
... an audio CD is the basic steps that have been checked out from your computer to your Net MD. (page 47) 34 Do the following the purchase of your recorder as a Net MD. Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for details. 1 Providing the required system environment. (page 35) .... You can listen to audio data that you will take following steps, and refer to the indicated pages for use of your recorder. Basic Operations Basic operational flow using the Net MD The following is explained. (page 40) 5 Transferring audio data from your computer to an...
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...; Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files 1) See page 53 for the Net MD.
...; Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files 1) See page 53 for the Net MD.
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... with SonicStage , page 52 Ver.1.5. Close all other Windows applications before the installation! As the installation process will depend on your computer, refer to your Net MD. Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before starting the installation! Make sure to close any virus-check software, as "Administrator" before installing the software...
... with SonicStage , page 52 Ver.1.5. Close all other Windows applications before the installation! As the installation process will depend on your computer, refer to your Net MD. Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before starting the installation! Make sure to close any virus-check software, as "Administrator" before installing the software...