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... whenever you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Record the serial number in cabinet. MZ-NF610 Serial No. Fort Myers, FL 33913 2 And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID ...OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Please consult with your Sony dealer regarding this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg Proper registration will increase eye hazard. For customers who purchased this ...
... whenever you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Record the serial number in cabinet. MZ-NF610 Serial No. Fort Myers, FL 33913 2 And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID ...OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Please consult with your Sony dealer regarding this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg Proper registration will increase eye hazard. For customers who purchased this ...
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... or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. You are recyclable. SONY MZ-NF610 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE For customers in a residential installation. Declaration of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is encouraged...
... or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. You are recyclable. SONY MZ-NF610 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE For customers in a residential installation. Declaration of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is encouraged...
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... other responsibility. • The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. • Please note that provided is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Program © 2001, 2002 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation 4 • SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD...
... other responsibility. • The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. • Please note that provided is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Program © 2001, 2002 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation 4 • SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD...
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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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... shows the troubles you can view on your computer screen. MZ-NF610 ©2003 Sony Corporation When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your Net MD. SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help This is an online help that appear in this section may find while using the recorder Recorder Operation (pages 13 to 82) Pages 13...
... shows the troubles you can view on your computer screen. MZ-NF610 ©2003 Sony Corporation When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your Net MD. SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help This is an online help that appear in this section may find while using the recorder Recorder Operation (pages 13 to 82) Pages 13...
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... key ENTER • N* .,> (search/AMS) x • 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 L Battery compartment (at controls The recorder A Display window B GROUP button C X (pause... button G VOL +*, - 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.
... key ENTER • N* .,> (search/AMS) x • 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 L Battery compartment (at controls The recorder A Display window B GROUP button C X (pause... button G VOL +*, - 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.
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... F RADIO ON/OFF button Press to adjust the volume. G Clip H HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. I C J D K E A VOL +, - The headphones/earphones with a remote control F G A H B I DISPLAY button J P-MODE/ button K SOUND button 16 B Jog lever (. • NX/ENT • >, TUNE - • BAND...
... F RADIO ON/OFF button Press to adjust the volume. G Clip H HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. I C J D K E A VOL +, - The headphones/earphones with a remote control F G A H B I DISPLAY button J P-MODE/ button K SOUND button 16 B Jog lever (. • NX/ENT • >, TUNE - • BAND...
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Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Close the lid. 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 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. Close the lid. 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 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.
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... display, and charging starts. continued 19 For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. Full charging of +5°C (+41°F) to DC IN 3V. 2 Press x • CANCEL/CHG while the recorder is completed, the battery...
... display, and charging starts. continued 19 For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. Full charging of +5°C (+41°F) to DC IN 3V. 2 Press x • CANCEL/CHG while the recorder is completed, the battery...
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hours) LP4 Stereo 17.5 48 (Unit: Approx. 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) TV/Wb(weather) (USA model only) 7 17 21
hours) LP4 Stereo 17.5 48 (Unit: Approx. 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) TV/Wb(weather) (USA model only) 7 17 21
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Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is closed. 22 For other digital equipment. 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). This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to close. Recording an MD right away!
Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is closed. 22 For other digital equipment. 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). This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to close. Recording an MD right away!
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... the entire contents of the disc. Portable CD player, etc. To stop recording, press x. 2 Make connections. (Insert the cables to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ For using the optical cable, see "Optional accessories" (page 71). 3 Record an MD.
... the entire contents of the disc. Portable CD player, etc. To stop recording, press x. 2 Make connections. (Insert the cables to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ For using the optical cable, see "Optional accessories" (page 71). 3 Record an MD.
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...20). • Make sure the MD is not record-protected (pages 22, 69). • Premastered MDs cannot be possible to the portable CD player and use it will begin from the top of the disc the next time you press X again to stop . • "Edit" flashes while data of the recording...the previous recording1) Pause Remove the MD Press Press END SEARCH, press N while holding down REC • T MARK1). The operation may not be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or GPROTECTION). To Record from the end of the current contents1) Record over . or > to find the start and ...
...20). • Make sure the MD is not record-protected (pages 22, 69). • Premastered MDs cannot be possible to the portable CD player and use it will begin from the top of the disc the next time you press X again to stop . • "Edit" flashes while data of the recording...the previous recording1) Pause Remove the MD Press Press END SEARCH, press N while holding down REC • T MARK1). The operation may not be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or GPROTECTION). To Record from the end of the current contents1) Record over . or > to find the start and ...
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to close. 2 Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, x) VOL +, - After you stop play, press x. A long beep sounds in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). Playback starts from the point you operate. The volume will automatically turn off in the headphones/ earphones when you last...
to close. 2 Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, x) VOL +, - After you stop play, press x. A long beep sounds in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 3 minutes (when using an AC power adaptor). Playback starts from the point you operate. The volume will automatically turn off in the headphones/ earphones when you last...
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... hold . Press >. Press and hold the jog lever towards . or > while the recorder is stopped. 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. If the play does not start play . Note The playback...
... hold . Press >. Press and hold the jog lever towards . or > while the recorder is stopped. 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. If the play does not start play . Note The playback...
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... "PRESET" is being received on the remote control. 1 Turn on . to change. VOL +, - To turn off the radio Press RADIO ON/OFF or x. You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast that is displayed, press PMODE/ to make it finds a clear station. 27 The radio turns on the radio. To...
... "PRESET" is being received on the remote control. 1 Turn on . to change. VOL +, - To turn off the radio Press RADIO ON/OFF or x. You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast that is displayed, press PMODE/ to make it finds a clear station. 27 The radio turns on the radio. To...
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...-DC converter attached to an AM program, keep the remote control away from the DC-DC converter, otherwise, noise may be heard. • When you use the radio, it is consumed by the radio than by MD playback. • The radio will be adjusted individually... to the remote control cord. • The volume of radio and MD can be reduced. When you use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new dry battery since more power is recommended that you use the radio. 28 The noise will not operate if the remote control is hard to tune in Press...
...-DC converter attached to an AM program, keep the remote control away from the DC-DC converter, otherwise, noise may be heard. • When you use the radio, it is consumed by the radio than by MD playback. • The radio will be adjusted individually... to the remote control cord. • The volume of radio and MD can be reduced. When you use a fully charged rechargeable battery or a new dry battery since more power is recommended that you use the radio. 28 The noise will not operate if the remote control is hard to tune in Press...
