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is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-N520 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-265-345-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__10______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__68______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-N520 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-265-345-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__10______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__68______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
Operating Instructions
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... of the copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for music files that provided is not covered by Gracenote" logo are registered trademarks of Gracenote. Notes • The recorded music is limited to private use of the software supplied with this recorder. • ... users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for any...
... of the copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for music files that provided is not covered by Gracenote" logo are registered trademarks of Gracenote. Notes • The recorded music is limited to private use of the software supplied with this recorder. • ... users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be liable for any...
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... do with SonicStage 68 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman 69 Installing 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...
... do with SonicStage 68 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman 69 Installing 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...
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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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... of your computer Software Operation (pages 68 to 90) Pages 68 to these pages for details on the various operations, refer to online help for details. Before using this manual explain the use of the Net MD as well. 9 MZ-N520 ©2002 Sony Corporation When using ...the Net MD (the recorder) connected to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this product This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the supplied software. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This...
... of your computer Software Operation (pages 68 to 90) Pages 68 to these pages for details on the various operations, refer to online help for details. Before using this manual explain the use of the Net MD as well. 9 MZ-N520 ©2002 Sony Corporation When using ...the Net MD (the recorder) connected to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this product This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the supplied software. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This...
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... connecting cord. R-channel sound is not output when playing a track recorded from your computer, transfer it back first, and then erase it using the SonicStage software. 60 Editing could not be erased. Do the editing operation again • This is not output if connecting to the remote control. The fragmentation of...
... connecting cord. R-channel sound is not output when playing a track recorded from your computer, transfer it back first, and then erase it using the SonicStage software. 60 Editing could not be erased. Do the editing operation again • This is not output if connecting to the remote control. The fragmentation of...
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... it retains DSP TYPE-R support, the recorder produces superior results during optical (digital) input (with analog output jacks). Premastered software such as full bit (the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)). Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which the input ... (G-PROTECTION) The G-PROTECTION function was designed so that editing functions (i.e., erasing tracks, adding track marks, and erasing track marks) do not function for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP).
... it retains DSP TYPE-R support, the recorder produces superior results during optical (digital) input (with analog output jacks). Premastered software such as full bit (the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)). Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which the input ... (G-PROTECTION) The G-PROTECTION function was designed so that editing functions (i.e., erasing tracks, adding track marks, and erasing track marks) do not function for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP).
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 70) Installing the software onto your computer (page 71) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 73) Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 74) Importing audio data to your computer (page 76) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 73) Transferring audio data from your computer (page 78) Listening to an MD 69
Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 70) Installing the software onto your computer (page 71) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 73) Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 74) Importing audio data to your computer (page 76) Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 73) Transferring audio data from your computer (page 78) Listening to an MD 69
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... systems • An environment that is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system • Multi-boot..., sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 70 Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.)...
... systems • An environment that is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system • Multi-boot..., sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 70 Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.)...
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... music data. In this case, follow the displayed instructions. continued 71 Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use music ...data registered by the new version. ROM. - You will still be overwritten by an older software version even after SonicStage Ver. 2.0 has been installed. Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to a Disk] on SonicStage Help...
... music data. In this case, follow the displayed instructions. continued 71 Installing the software onto your computer Before installing the software • Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources. • When you use music ...data registered by the new version. ROM. - You will still be overwritten by an older software version even after SonicStage Ver. 2.0 has been installed. Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to a Disk] on SonicStage Help...
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... assure the results should there be sure to use a battery to your computer, it is completed, connect the MD Walkman to your computer After the software installation is recommended that you use a new dry cell or a fully charged rechargeable battery. Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer. 1 Insert a recordable disc into...
... assure the results should there be sure to use a battery to your computer, it is completed, connect the MD Walkman to your computer After the software installation is recommended that you use a new dry cell or a fully charged rechargeable battery. Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer. 1 Insert a recordable disc into...
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Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 86 Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. 1 Click [Start]-[Control Panel]*. ∗ [Settings]-[Control ...
Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 86 Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. 1 Click [Start]-[Control Panel]*. ∗ [Settings]-[Control ...
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... Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver. 2.01) • MD Simple Burner Ver.2.02) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD-ROM ...of the device (or devices): 1) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window. 2) To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Please refer to [CONFIG] - [Version] in...
... Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver. 2.01) • MD Simple Burner Ver.2.02) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD-ROM ...of the device (or devices): 1) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window. 2) To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Please refer to [CONFIG] - [Version] in...
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... 70 for more , has not lit for a few minutes. tYou need 200MB or more free space on your CD drive or system environment. 89 The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. This is not enough hard disk space on your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful... 30 minutes or more details. All windows applications are not closed. There is especially true for the appearance of system resources, such as virus-check software. Check for programs that does not support this software. The access lamp The installation may occur.
... 70 for more , has not lit for a few minutes. tYou need 200MB or more free space on your CD drive or system environment. 89 The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. This is not enough hard disk space on your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful... 30 minutes or more details. All windows applications are not closed. There is especially true for the appearance of system resources, such as virus-check software. Check for programs that does not support this software. The access lamp The installation may occur.
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...USB cable is used to connect the MD Walkman to the computer. The MD Walkman is running. Please wait. The other application software is not firmly connected with the supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer, the display on the display is connected. tReconnect the supplied ...made through a USB hub. A disc is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is disconnected. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. The connections are not guaranteed for a few minutes. tCheck if a disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman. ...
...USB cable is used to connect the MD Walkman to the computer. The MD Walkman is running. Please wait. The other application software is not firmly connected with the supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer, the display on the display is connected. tReconnect the supplied ...made through a USB hub. A disc is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is disconnected. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. The connections are not guaranteed for a few minutes. tCheck if a disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman. ...
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... 25 digital 17 level 27 MDLP mode 24 without overwriting tracks 48 Recording mode (Bit rate) 77 Relabeling 33 S SonicStage 76 SonicStage Help 82 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 74 SonicStage 76 Synchro-recording 23 System environment 70 System limitations 70 T Track mark Add (Divide) 34 Erase (Combime) 35 Transferring to...
... 25 digital 17 level 27 MDLP mode 24 without overwriting tracks 48 Recording mode (Bit rate) 77 Relabeling 33 S SonicStage 76 SonicStage Help 82 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 74 SonicStage 76 Synchro-recording 23 System environment 70 System limitations 70 T Track mark Add (Divide) 34 Erase (Combime) 35 Transferring to...