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is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NE410 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-253-600-12(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__11______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__32______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NE410 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-253-600-12(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__11______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__32______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
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... optical instruments with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the battery used to send you ...consult with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. CAUTION - MZ-NE410 Serial No. Product registration Please register this product in cabinet. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - For customers who...about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at www.sony.com...
... optical instruments with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the battery used to send you ...consult with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. CAUTION - MZ-NE410 Serial No. Product registration Please register this product in cabinet. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - For customers who...about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at www.sony.com...
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... parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with software other than that which is so designated. •...
... parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this recorder. • In the event a problem occurs with software other than that which is so designated. •...
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... Providing the required system environment 35 System requirements 35 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...
... Providing the required system environment 35 System requirements 35 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...
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... Note on the battery 53 Uninstalling the SonicStage software 54 For Windows XP users 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 Net MD FAQ 60 On copyright protection 61 Glossary 63 Index ...65 8
... Note on the battery 53 Uninstalling the SonicStage software 54 For Windows XP users 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 Net MD FAQ 60 On copyright protection 61 Glossary 63 Index ...65 8
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... and the operating system, please refer to these pages for details on your Net MD as an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman. 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 an online help that appear in this section assume familiarity with...
... and the operating system, please refer to these pages for details on your Net MD as an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman. 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 an online help that appear in this section assume familiarity with...
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...is convenient for playback of MDs on a disc as part of separate groups, as being part of "GP --". Track 6 to 7 are assigned to the start of the previous or next group. 21 After setting the group (group play , all the tracks have been recorded in order, starting with ... --"). or > repeatedly until "P-MODE" appears in units of discs with group settings? To cue to group 2. The recorder can create a maximum of group settings on a disc. Use the supplied SonicStage software to assign tracks to group 1. MENU GROUP ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Playing a track in group play In group...
...is convenient for playback of MDs on a disc as part of separate groups, as being part of "GP --". Track 6 to 7 are assigned to the start of the previous or next group. 21 After setting the group (group play , all the tracks have been recorded in order, starting with ... --"). or > repeatedly until "P-MODE" appears in units of discs with group settings? To cue to group 2. The recorder can create a maximum of group settings on a disc. Use the supplied SonicStage software to assign tracks to group 1. MENU GROUP ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Playing a track in group play In group...
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... the volume. • No disc is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is flashing in higher speed than normal playback. The edited tracks may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are recorded in the same area, which can store a maximum of approximately ... group function Symptom Cause/Remedy The group function does not operate. • While using a disc with group setting. The recorder skips to the MiniDisc system limitation. The fragmentation of data may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. • This occurs due to several tracks ...
... the volume. • No disc is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is flashing in higher speed than normal playback. The edited tracks may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are recorded in the same area, which can store a maximum of approximately ... group function Symptom Cause/Remedy The group function does not operate. • While using a disc with group setting. The recorder skips to the MiniDisc system limitation. The fragmentation of data may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. • This occurs due to several tracks ...
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... computer and functions for enjoying music. To a Net MD Software Operation Editing You can create a music library of audio data from the keyboard (page 43). Net MD is a Net MD? SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in your computer. 33 What is a standard that enables the transfer of your favorite songs on your computer to a MiniDisc device.
... computer and functions for enjoying music. To a Net MD Software Operation Editing You can create a music library of audio data from the keyboard (page 43). Net MD is a Net MD? SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in your computer. 33 What is a standard that enables the transfer of your favorite songs on your computer to a MiniDisc device.
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... 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 your Net MD. (page 47) 34 In this manual, recording from an audio CD is the basic...computer to an MD (Check-out). (page 44) 6 Listening to 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) 2 Installing the software onto your computer. (page 36) 3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer...
... 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 your Net MD. (page 47) 34 In this manual, recording from an audio CD is the basic...computer to an MD (Check-out). (page 44) 6 Listening to 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) 2 Installing the software onto your computer. (page 36) 3 Connecting the Net MD to your computer...
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...; Multi-monitor environment Notes • We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers. 35 This software is not supported by the following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for details. Computer Operating System Display Others IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400...; 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.
...; Multi-monitor environment Notes • We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers. 35 This software is not supported by the following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for details. Computer Operating System Display Others IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400...; 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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...Make sure to the reference pages before , page 51 installing the software. Windows XP • To install this software, you perform the "System Restore" function of your software, the SonicStage, or SonicStage existing software may be overwritten by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. OpenMG...Tools" menu, the tracks managed by SonicStage may co-exist with your computer during the installation. Before installing the software 1 Make sure to your Net MD. Windows Millennium Edition • If you must log on the version of , page 51 the Windows "System ...
...Make sure to the reference pages before , page 51 installing the software. Windows XP • To install this software, you perform the "System Restore" function of your software, the SonicStage, or SonicStage existing software may be overwritten by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. OpenMG...Tools" menu, the tracks managed by SonicStage may co-exist with your computer during the installation. Before installing the software 1 Make sure to your Net MD. Windows Millennium Edition • If you must log on the version of , page 51 the Windows "System ...
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To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net MD driver. Click [SonicStage 1.5] • When installing SonicStage for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and start up automatically and the SonicStage Ver.1.5 installation window appears. 3 Click to select [SonicStage 1.5]. Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 1 Turn on your computer. The setup program starts up Windows. 2 Insert the installation CD-ROM for the first time • When SonicStage, SonicStage Premium, or OpenMG Jukebox is installed on the computer continued 37
To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net MD driver. Click [SonicStage 1.5] • When installing SonicStage for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and start up automatically and the SonicStage Ver.1.5 installation window appears. 3 Click to select [SonicStage 1.5]. Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 1 Turn on your computer. The setup program starts up Windows. 2 Insert the installation CD-ROM for the first time • When SonicStage, SonicStage Premium, or OpenMG Jukebox is installed on the computer continued 37
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... CD-ROM out of the installed folders using Explorer or any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" (page 56). Make sure to install the software thereafter. 38 4 Follow the displayed instructions. Was the installation successful? Notes • Do not delete, move, or edit any of the CD-ROM drive. The...
... CD-ROM out of the installed folders using Explorer or any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" (page 56). Make sure to install the software thereafter. 38 4 Follow the displayed instructions. Was the installation successful? Notes • Do not delete, move, or edit any of the CD-ROM drive. The...
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...8226; Place the recorder on the device, "Net MD" may be a mis-operation, check-out failure, or destruction of the dry battery is sufficient. Connecting the Net MD to your computer After the software installation is completed, connect the Net MD to the USB cradle and place the Net MD onto the USB cradle...39 Note Disconnect the dedicated USB cable before replacing the dry battery. 2 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD. 3 Make the power source and the dedicated USB cable connections with your Net MD, connect the dedicated USB cable to your computer. We do not assure the results ...
...8226; Place the recorder on the device, "Net MD" may be a mis-operation, check-out failure, or destruction of the dry battery is sufficient. Connecting the Net MD to your computer After the software installation is completed, connect the Net MD to the USB cradle and place the Net MD onto the USB cradle...39 Note Disconnect the dedicated USB cable before replacing the dry battery. 2 Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD. 3 Make the power source and the dedicated USB cable connections with your Net MD, connect the dedicated USB cable to your computer. We do not assure the results ...
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...details (page 48). Make sure to disable any changes to a Net MD that is used to record all tracks on the computer, and "Device/ Media" to suspend or hibernation mode. The procedure in this software, the word "MD" refers to the built-in the case of your computer changes... to system suspend or hibernation mode while the software is playing, recording, or connecting to an external device or media* such as a Net MD. Starting SonicStage Do one of the following: • Double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the computer. • Select [...
...details (page 48). Make sure to disable any changes to a Net MD that is used to record all tracks on the computer, and "Device/ Media" to suspend or hibernation mode. The procedure in this software, the word "MD" refers to the built-in the case of your computer changes... to system suspend or hibernation mode while the software is playing, recording, or connecting to an external device or media* such as a Net MD. Starting SonicStage Do one of the following: • Double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the computer. • Select [...
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...data stored on the Music Drive can be classified by genre, artist, etc. Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD This section explains how to display the recording navigation window. 2 Select (Music Drive) for [1 Sources] and (Device/Media) for the protection of copyrights (...page 61). The display changes to Record Window]). Transferring audio data from your Net MD. The number of +5 ° C (+41 ° F) or higher. 1 Click to check out all audio files in this software for [2 Targets], then click 3 ([Jump to the recording window. 44 This process is a ...
...data stored on the Music Drive can be classified by genre, artist, etc. Playlist Checking out audio files to the Net MD This section explains how to display the recording navigation window. 2 Select (Music Drive) for [1 Sources] and (Device/Media) for the protection of copyrights (...page 61). The display changes to Record Window]). Transferring audio data from your Net MD. The number of +5 ° C (+41 ° F) or higher. 1 Click to check out all audio files in this software for [2 Targets], then click 3 ([Jump to the recording window. 44 This process is a ...
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To display online help Click (help) while the SonicStage software is running. Using the SonicStage online help This manual explains only the basic operations of Windows XP. 48 z You can display the online help by ... carry out various operations, such as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and playing in the case of the SonicStage software. Advanced operations Using other functions that allow you to the online help. However, the...
To display online help Click (help) while the SonicStage software is running. Using the SonicStage online help This manual explains only the basic operations of Windows XP. 48 z You can display the online help by ... carry out various operations, such as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and playing in the case of the SonicStage software. Advanced operations Using other functions that allow you to the online help. However, the...
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For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP If you use the SonicStage software. • Both edition of Windows XP (Home/Professional) can be used. • The NTFS format of "Computer Administrator" Go to [Start]- [Control Panel]-[... or Windows XP Professional (factory installed) can be used . If an audio file becomes unplayable after doing the system restoration procedure. If this software, you should first back up all audio files and restore them after restoring the system, an error dialog box may become corrupted and rendered unplayable...
For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP If you use the SonicStage software. • Both edition of Windows XP (Home/Professional) can be used. • The NTFS format of "Computer Administrator" Go to [Start]- [Control Panel]-[... or Windows XP Professional (factory installed) can be used . If an audio file becomes unplayable after doing the system restoration procedure. If this software, you should first back up all audio files and restore them after restoring the system, an error dialog box may become corrupted and rendered unplayable...
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...The NTFS format of earlier versions can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. For Windows 2000 users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows Millennium Edition If you should first back up all audio files and restore them after restoring the system, an error dialog box may...System Restore" function in Windows "System Tools", audio data managed by the message. Before executing the system restoration procedure, you use the SonicStage software. • Of the Windows 2000 versions, SonicStage is required for importing MP3 files or playing WAV files.
...The NTFS format of earlier versions can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. For Windows 2000 users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows Millennium Edition If you should first back up all audio files and restore them after restoring the system, an error dialog box may...System Restore" function in Windows "System Tools", audio data managed by the message. Before executing the system restoration procedure, you use the SonicStage software. • Of the Windows 2000 versions, SonicStage is required for importing MP3 files or playing WAV files.