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...customers who purchased this product in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the apparatus with your Sony dealer regarding this product. MZ-NF610 Serial No. If you . WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to them whenever you call... LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Thank you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Fort Myers, FL 33913 2
...customers who purchased this product in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the apparatus with your Sony dealer regarding this product. MZ-NF610 Serial No. If you . WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to them whenever you call... LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Thank you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Fort Myers, FL 33913 2
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..., NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NF610 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. SONY MZ-NF610 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE For customers in a residential installation. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
..., NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NF610 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. SONY MZ-NF610 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE For customers in a residential installation. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
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... Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is not covered by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this recorder. • In ... Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation 4 in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no other responsibility. • The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. • ...
... Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is not covered by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this recorder. • In ... Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation 4 in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no other responsibility. • The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. • ...
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... 43 Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase 44 To erase a track 44 To erase the whole disc 45 Using the group function 46 What is the group function 46 Recording tracks using the group function 46 Recording a track to a new group 46 Recording a track to an existing group 47 Playing groups...
... 43 Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase 44 To erase a track 44 To erase the whole disc 45 Using the group function 46 What is the group function 46 Recording tracks using the group function 46 Recording a track to a new group 46 Recording a track to an existing group 47 Playing groups...
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Other operations 53 Useful settings 53 How to use the menu items 55 Turning off the beep sound 56 Recording without overwriting existing material 56 Creating a new group when recording 56 Selecting the play ... tracks, the entire disc or groups (Erase 61 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) ..........62 Releasing a group setting 62 Various way to use the radio 65 Presetting radio stations automatically 65 Presetting radio manually 65 Listening to the preset radio stations 66 Receiving stations in another country 66...
Other operations 53 Useful settings 53 How to use the menu items 55 Turning off the beep sound 56 Recording without overwriting existing material 56 Creating a new group when recording 56 Selecting the play ... tracks, the entire disc or groups (Erase 61 Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) ..........62 Releasing a group setting 62 Various way to use the radio 65 Presetting radio stations automatically 65 Presetting radio manually 65 Listening to the preset radio stations 66 Receiving stations in another country 66...
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Troubleshooting and explanations 72 Troubles and solutions 72 While charging 72 While recording 72 While playing 74 While Editing 75 While using group function 76 While using the radio 76 Others 77 Messages 78 Explanations 81 9
Troubleshooting and explanations 72 Troubles and solutions 72 While charging 72 While recording 72 While playing 74 While Editing 75 While using group function 76 While using the radio 76 Others 77 Messages 78 Explanations 81 9
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Software Operation What is a Net MD 85 Basic Operations 86 Basic operational flow using the Net MD 86 Providing the required system environment 87 System requirements 87 Installing the software onto your computer 88 Before installing the software 88 ... with the Net MD connected to the computer 99 Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer 99 Advanced operations 100 Using other functions 100 Using the SonicStage online help 100 10
Software Operation What is a Net MD 85 Basic Operations 86 Basic operational flow using the Net MD 86 Providing the required system environment 87 System requirements 87 Installing the software onto your computer 88 Before installing the software 88 ... with the Net MD connected to the computer 99 Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer 99 Advanced operations 100 Using other functions 100 Using the SonicStage online help 100 10
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... to the pages indicated below. FM/AM Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-NF610 3-255-343-11(1) FM/AM Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e_1_3______ Software Operation p_a_g_e_8_3______ ìWALKMANî is a trademark of the supplied SonicStage software. For details on the use of Sony Corporation. is a registered trademark of frequently asked questions and...
... to the pages indicated below. FM/AM Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-NF610 3-255-343-11(1) FM/AM Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e_1_3______ Software Operation p_a_g_e_8_3______ ìWALKMANî is a trademark of the supplied SonicStage software. For details on the use of Sony Corporation. is a registered trademark of frequently asked questions and...
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...8226; CANCEL/CHG (stop/cancel/ charge) * N has a tactile dot. 14 I REC (record) • T MARK button J USB connecting jack K Handstrap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap. O i (headphones/earphones) jack P DC IN 3V jack Looking at the bottom) M LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack N HOLD switch... To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. button * VOL + has a tactile dot. L Battery compartment (at controls The recorder A Display window B GROUP button C X (pause)...
...8226; CANCEL/CHG (stop/cancel/ charge) * N has a tactile dot. 14 I REC (record) • T MARK button J USB connecting jack K Handstrap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap. O i (headphones/earphones) jack P DC IN 3V jack Looking at the bottom) M LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack N HOLD switch... To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. button * VOL + has a tactile dot. L Battery compartment (at controls The recorder A Display window B GROUP button C X (pause)...
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... a remote control F G A H B I DISPLAY button J P-MODE/ button K SOUND button 16 G Clip H HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. buttons F RADIO ON/OFF button Press to slide towards): tune forward C Display window D x (stop) button E (group) +, - B Jog lever (. • NX/ENT • >, TUNE...
... a remote control F G A H B I DISPLAY button J P-MODE/ button K SOUND button 16 G Clip H HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. buttons F RADIO ON/OFF button Press to slide towards): tune forward C Display window D x (stop) button E (group) +, - B Jog lever (. • NX/ENT • >, TUNE...
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Insert the NH-7WMAA rechargeable battery minus end first. Ee Using the dry battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery. 18 Close the lid. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid. Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using.
Insert the NH-7WMAA rechargeable battery minus end first. Ee Using the dry battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery. 18 Close the lid. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid. Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using.
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For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. continued 19 "Charge" flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. Full charging of +5°C (+41°F) to DC IN 3V. 2 ...
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. continued 19 "Charge" flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. Full charging of +5°C (+41°F) to DC IN 3V. 2 ...
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hours) TV/Wb(weather) (USA model only) 7 17 21 When playing Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery When using the radio SP Stereo 14.5 36 Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery FM/AM 7.5 18.5 LP2 Stereo 15.5 42.5 (Unit: Approx. hours) LP4 Stereo 17.5 48 (Unit: Approx.
hours) TV/Wb(weather) (USA model only) 7 17 21 When playing Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery When using the radio SP Stereo 14.5 36 Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery FM/AM 7.5 18.5 LP2 Stereo 15.5 42.5 (Unit: Approx. hours) LP4 Stereo 17.5 48 (Unit: Approx.
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Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is closed. 22 Make sure to check the record-protect tab is being received on the remote control. 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to a CD player, Digital TV or other recording operations, see "Various ways of recording" (page 29). Recording an MD right away! For other digital equipment. This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to close.
Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is closed. 22 Make sure to check the record-protect tab is being received on the remote control. 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to a CD player, Digital TV or other recording operations, see "Various ways of recording" (page 29). Recording an MD right away! For other digital equipment. This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to close.
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.... The recorder starts recording. 3 Play the source you want the recording to pause. 2 While the recorder is factory set to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ For using the optical cable, see "Optional accessories" (page 71). 3 Record an MD. Portable CD player, etc. 2 Make connections. (Insert the cables to record.
.... The recorder starts recording. 3 Play the source you want the recording to pause. 2 While the recorder is factory set to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ For using the optical cable, see "Optional accessories" (page 71). 3 Record an MD. Portable CD player, etc. 2 Make connections. (Insert the cables to record.
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...8226; If the power supply is adjusted automatically. If this is set to "FrHere", recording will not be possible to the portable CD player and use it will begin from the top of the disc the next time you record. Press N while holding down REC • T MARK. thus the... you press X again to find the start and end points, etc.) is not record-protected (pages 22, 69). • Premastered MDs cannot be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or GPROTECTION). or > to resume recording while pausing; Press X again to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or...
...8226; If the power supply is adjusted automatically. If this is set to "FrHere", recording will not be possible to the portable CD player and use it will begin from the top of the disc the next time you record. Press N while holding down REC • T MARK. thus the... you press X again to find the start and end points, etc.) is not record-protected (pages 22, 69). • Premastered MDs cannot be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or GPROTECTION). or > to resume recording while pausing; Press X again to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or...
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After you stop play, press x. The volume will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). to close. 2 Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, x) VOL +, - A long beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you last stopped playing. ...
After you stop play, press x. The volume will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). to close. 2 Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, x) VOL +, - A long beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you last stopped playing. ...
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... Press the jog lever (NX). repeatedly. or > while pausing. or >. Slide the jog lever towards . button Press x and open the lid. 1) For more details, see "Using the group function" (page 46). 2) Once you open the lid.2) Operation on the recorder Press X. Press >. Press and hold the jog lever towards . Slide and...
... Press the jog lever (NX). repeatedly. or > while pausing. or >. Slide the jog lever towards . button Press x and open the lid. 1) For more details, see "Using the group function" (page 46). 2) Once you open the lid.2) Operation on the recorder Press X. Press >. Press and hold the jog lever towards . Slide and...
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... TUNE - The radio turns on the radio. to make it finds a clear station. 27 To tune in the desired radio station. 4 Press VOL +, - You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast that is displayed, press PMODE/ to adjust the volume. Jog lever (BAND, TUNE -, TUNE +) x RADIO ON/OFF P-MODE/ SOUND...
... TUNE - The radio turns on the radio. to make it finds a clear station. 27 To tune in the desired radio station. 4 Press VOL +, - You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast that is displayed, press PMODE/ to adjust the volume. Jog lever (BAND, TUNE -, TUNE +) x RADIO ON/OFF P-MODE/ SOUND...
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...rechargeable battery or a new dry battery since more power is consumed by the radio than by MD playback. • The radio will be adjusted individually using the supplied remote control. To improve the broadcast reception • For FM/TV/Wb (weather): Extend the headphones/earphones cord, which act as this... may be heard. • When you use the radio, it is recommended that you cannot operate the radio Make sure the remote control is not locked (page 16, 20). When listening to...
...rechargeable battery or a new dry battery since more power is consumed by the radio than by MD playback. • The radio will be adjusted individually using the supplied remote control. To improve the broadcast reception • For FM/TV/Wb (weather): Extend the headphones/earphones cord, which act as this... may be heard. • When you use the radio, it is recommended that you cannot operate the radio Make sure the remote control is not locked (page 16, 20). When listening to...