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... software supplied with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for music files that provided is not responsible for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third... • Operation of this manual. • CD and music-related data from music downloading. • SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, Magic Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are omitted in this...
... software supplied with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for music files that provided is not responsible for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third... • Operation of this manual. • CD and music-related data from music downloading. • SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, Magic Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are omitted in this...
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Table of contents Recorder Operation Looking at controls 11 Getting started 14 Recording an MD right away 17 Playing an MD right away 20 Various ways of recording 22 Viewing various information 22 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording 23 ...
Table of contents Recorder Operation Looking at controls 11 Getting started 14 Recording an MD right away 17 Playing an MD right away 20 Various ways of recording 22 Viewing various information 22 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording 23 ...
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... 70 Providing the required system environment 70 System requirements 70 Installing the software onto your computer 71 Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer 73 Using MD Simple Burner 74 Recording by computer operations 74 The window for recording all tracks on the CD 74 The ... Using SonicStage 76 Importing audio data 76 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ..... 78 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer 80 Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer ........ 80 Using SonicStage Help 82 To display SonicStage Help ...
... 70 Providing the required system environment 70 System requirements 70 Installing the software onto your computer 71 Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer 73 Using MD Simple Burner 74 Recording by computer operations 74 The window for recording all tracks on the CD 74 The ... Using SonicStage 76 Importing audio data 76 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ..... 78 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer 80 Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer ........ 80 Using SonicStage Help 82 To display SonicStage Help ...
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Other information 86 Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner 86 On copyright protection 87 Troubleshooting 88 The software cannot be installed onto your computer 89 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer 90 Index ...91 8
Other information 86 Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner 86 On copyright protection 87 Troubleshooting 88 The software cannot be installed onto your computer 89 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer 90 Index ...91 8
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... the actual items displayed by the software. • Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. MZ-N520 ©2002 Sony Corporation When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 68 to 90) Pages 68 to 90 in this ...in this manual explain the use of the supplied SonicStage software. Refer to represent Headphone Stereo products. For details on the use of Sony Corporation to online help window, see page 82. Before using the SonicStage software, and their solutions. 3-265-345-11(1) Portable MiniDisc...
... the actual items displayed by the software. • Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. MZ-N520 ©2002 Sony Corporation When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 68 to 90) Pages 68 to 90 in this ...in this manual explain the use of the supplied SonicStage software. Refer to represent Headphone Stereo products. For details on the use of Sony Corporation to online help window, see page 82. Before using the SonicStage software, and their solutions. 3-265-345-11(1) Portable MiniDisc...
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Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) NH-7WMAA Nickel metal Headphones/earphones with hydride rechargeable a remote control (1) battery (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Optical cable (1) Battery carrying case (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0 and MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Carrying pouch (1) (European model only) ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 10
Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) NH-7WMAA Nickel metal Headphones/earphones with hydride rechargeable a remote control (1) battery (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Optical cable (1) Battery carrying case (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0 and MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Carrying pouch (1) (European model only) ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 10
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...Disc indication Shows that the disc is in record standby mode. The display window of the MD being played or recorded. J : Indication for remaining playing time of the current track or of the MD. 12 F Disc name/track name indication Lights up while recording. M Play mode indications ...Shows the play mode (shuffle play, repeat play, group play, bookmark play, etc.) of the disc : Indication for recording or playing an MD.
...Disc indication Shows that the disc is in record standby mode. The display window of the MD being played or recorded. J : Indication for remaining playing time of the current track or of the MD. 12 F Disc name/track name indication Lights up while recording. M Play mode indications ...Shows the play mode (shuffle play, repeat play, group play, bookmark play, etc.) of the disc : Indication for recording or playing an MD.
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This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to close. continued 17 Recording an MD right away! For other recording operations, see "Various ways of recording" (page 22). 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 digital equipment. Make sure to check the record-protect tab is closed.
This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to close. continued 17 Recording an MD right away! For other recording operations, see "Various ways of recording" (page 22). 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 digital equipment. Make sure to check the record-protect tab is closed.
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...out jack Optical mini-plug Optical cable* to DC IN 3V to a wall outlet firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. Track marks are automatically added at the same point as the sound source. If you want the recording to... want to record to start after the existing contents, do the procedure "Recording without overwriting existing material" (page 48) before doing step 3, "Record an MD." (page 18). 18 To stop recording, press x. 2 Make connections. (Insert the cables to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page...
...out jack Optical mini-plug Optical cable* to DC IN 3V to a wall outlet firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. Track marks are automatically added at the same point as the sound source. If you want the recording to... want to record to start after the existing contents, do the procedure "Recording without overwriting existing material" (page 48) before doing step 3, "Record an MD." (page 18). 18 To stop recording, press x. 2 Make connections. (Insert the cables to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page...
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...anti-skip function. ∗ Electronic Shock Protection z • The recording level is disrupted (i.e. This does not affect the recording level. 19 Remove the MD Press x and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open the lid while "R-Posi" is set to "Fr End", recording operations will always start ... power source while the indication is flashing in the display.) 1) If "R-Posi" is not record-protected (pages 17, 54). • Premastered MDs cannot be capable of digital out when the AC power adaptor is connected to AC power adaptor. If the recording does not start from a portable...
...anti-skip function. ∗ Electronic Shock Protection z • The recording level is disrupted (i.e. This does not affect the recording level. 19 Remove the MD Press x and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open the lid while "R-Posi" is set to "Fr End", recording operations will always start ... power source while the indication is flashing in the display.) 1) If "R-Posi" is not record-protected (pages 17, 54). • Premastered MDs cannot be capable of digital out when the AC power adaptor is connected to AC power adaptor. If the recording does not start from a portable...
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to close. 2 Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, x) VOL+, - A long beep sounds in the display. Playback starts from the point you operate. To start with the label side facing front, ... (when using battery) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). After you stop play, press x. Playing an MD right away! 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the first track of the disc, press N on the recorder or NX on the remote control for 2 seconds...
to close. 2 Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, x) VOL+, - A long beep sounds in the display. Playback starts from the point you operate. To start with the label side facing front, ... (when using battery) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). After you stop play, press x. Playing an MD right away! 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the first track of the disc, press N on the recorder or NX on the remote control for 2 seconds...
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... (only during playback of the first track. repeatedly. If the play will change to the beginning of the disc with no group settings1)) Remove the MD Press x and open the lid, the point to resume play . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder receives stronger continuous ...shock. • a dirty or scratched MD is stopped. Press .. Press and hold . or > while pausing. Press NX again to start play does not start Make sure the recorder is stopped. ...
... (only during playback of the first track. repeatedly. If the play will change to the beginning of the disc with no group settings1)) Remove the MD Press x and open the lid, the point to resume play . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder receives stronger continuous ...shock. • a dirty or scratched MD is stopped. Press .. Press and hold . or > while pausing. Press NX again to start play does not start Make sure the recorder is stopped. ...
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... not be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchrorecording due to the noise level emitted from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark is connected. z When there is no sound from the player for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically. Use the appropriate optical...
... not be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchrorecording due to the noise level emitted from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark is connected. z When there is no sound from the player for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically. Use the appropriate optical...
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... is also possible. or > repeatedly until "R-MODE" appears in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press . Recording Display mode1) window on MD players or recorders with monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. z Audio components that you record a stereo source in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode... can be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD 5 Press N while pressing REC • T MARK. Approx. 160 min. 1) For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (stereo) or LP2 stereo...
... is also possible. or > repeatedly until "R-MODE" appears in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press . Recording Display mode1) window on MD players or recorders with monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. z Audio components that you record a stereo source in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode... can be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD 5 Press N while pressing REC • T MARK. Approx. 160 min. 1) For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (stereo) or LP2 stereo...
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... of the current track Remaining time after the current location B (After a few seconds) Track number Track number Group name Disc name Note Depending on the MD, the group name, and the total number of the tracks recorded on whether group play or normal play is selected, the operating conditions, and the...
... of the current track Remaining time after the current location B (After a few seconds) Track number Track number Group name Disc name Note Depending on the MD, the group name, and the total number of the tracks recorded on whether group play or normal play is selected, the operating conditions, and the...
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...recorder is stopped, the track must be input per name Track names, group names, and disc name: Approx. 200 each (a maximum of the MD before editing. • The recorder is recording editing results while "Edit" is stopped, recording, or playing. Editing recorded tracks Before editing You.... END SEARCH MENU X Labeling recordings (Name) You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Notes • Premastered MDs cannot be edited. • Close the record-protect tab on the number of characters that are input for track names, group names...
...recorder is stopped, the track must be input per name Track names, group names, and disc name: Approx. 200 each (a maximum of the MD before editing. • The recorder is recording editing results while "Edit" is stopped, recording, or playing. Editing recorded tracks Before editing You.... END SEARCH MENU X Labeling recordings (Name) You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Notes • Premastered MDs cannot be edited. • Close the record-protect tab on the number of characters that are input for track names, group names...
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... erased. 35 "00:00" appears in the display for a few seconds. 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark. Dividing a track directly 1 While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to erase, press X to pause. 2 Find the track mark by one. "MK" appears in the...
... erased. 35 "00:00" appears in the display for a few seconds. 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark. Dividing a track directly 1 While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to erase, press X to pause. 2 Find the track mark by one. "MK" appears in the...
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... Press x. and "ENTER" appear alternately in the display. To cancel moving Press x for 2 seconds or more. 37 Be sure to check the contents of the MD at the same time. When erasing is complete, "BLANK" appears in the display. 7 Press ENTER. or > repeatedly until "EDIT" appears in the display, and then...
... Press x. and "ENTER" appear alternately in the display. To cancel moving Press x for 2 seconds or more. 37 Be sure to check the contents of the MD at the same time. When erasing is complete, "BLANK" appears in the display. 7 Press ENTER. or > repeatedly until "EDIT" appears in the display, and then...
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Using the group function What is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded on a disc exceed the maximum number that have been recorded in units of "Group - -". What ...
Using the group function What is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded on a disc exceed the maximum number that have been recorded in units of "Group - -". What ...
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... the playback button or cueing to the track, the playback can start recording over the current contents, press END SEARCH before the start of an MD, do the following procedure. "Power". 2 Select "QUICK". "R-Posi". 2 Select "Fr End". This is convenient when recording several CDs in the display when you press END...
... the playback button or cueing to the track, the playback can start recording over the current contents, press END SEARCH before the start of an MD, do the following procedure. "Power". 2 Select "QUICK". "R-Posi". 2 Select "Fr End". This is convenient when recording several CDs in the display when you press END...