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• SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and ... trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is not covered by third parties, arising out of the use of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this software as a result of the software supplied with this recorder cannot ...
• SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net MD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and ... trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is not covered by third parties, arising out of the use of defective manufacturing, SONY will SONY be changed without notice. • Operation of this recorder with this software as a result of the software supplied with this recorder cannot ...
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Table of contents Recorder Operations Looking at controls 14 Getting started 18 Recording an MD right away 21 Playing an MD right away 24 Listening to the radio 26 Various ways of recording 28 Viewing various information 28 To start/stop recording in sync with the ...
Table of contents Recorder Operations Looking at controls 14 Getting started 18 Recording an MD right away 21 Playing an MD right away 24 Listening to the radio 26 Various ways of recording 28 Viewing various information 28 To start/stop recording in sync with the ...
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Playing an MD within your car stereo system 39 Before installation 39 Installation 39 Connection 41 Playing an MD within your car stereo system 41 The rotary commander 42 Fuse Replacement 43 Editing recorded tracks 44 Before editing 44 Labeling recordings (Name 44 Labeling 44 Moving recorded tracks (Move 46 Dividing a track (Divide 47 Dividing a track directly 47 Adjusting a dividing point before dividing a track (Divide Rehearsal 47 Combining tracks (Combine 48 Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase 49 To erase a track 49 To erase the whole disc 50 7
Playing an MD within your car stereo system 39 Before installation 39 Installation 39 Connection 41 Playing an MD within your car stereo system 41 The rotary commander 42 Fuse Replacement 43 Editing recorded tracks 44 Before editing 44 Labeling recordings (Name 44 Labeling 44 Moving recorded tracks (Move 46 Dividing a track (Divide 47 Dividing a track directly 47 Adjusting a dividing point before dividing a track (Divide Rehearsal 47 Combining tracks (Combine 48 Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase 49 To erase a track 49 To erase the whole disc 50 7
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... 93 System requirements 93 Installing the software onto your computer 94 Before installing the software 94 Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 95 Connecting the Net MD to your computer 97 Storing audio data to your computer 98 Starting SonicStage 98 Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive 99 Labeling...audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out 102 Checking out audio files to the Net MD 102 Listening to an MD 105 Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer 105 Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer 105 Advanced operations ...
... 93 System requirements 93 Installing the software onto your computer 94 Before installing the software 94 Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 95 Connecting the Net MD to your computer 97 Storing audio data to your computer 98 Starting SonicStage 98 Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive 99 Labeling...audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out 102 Checking out audio files to the Net MD 102 Listening to an MD 105 Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer 105 Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer 105 Advanced operations ...
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... For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 112 For Windows 2000 users 113 Troubleshooting 114 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD 116 If the installation was not successful 116 Information and explanations 118 Net...
... For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users 112 For Windows 2000 users 113 Troubleshooting 114 If your computer does not recognize the Net MD 116 If the installation was not successful 116 Information and explanations 118 Net...
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... computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as well. 12 MZ-NF810CK ©2003 Sony Corporation When using the recorder, and their solutions. Troubleshooting and explanations (page 78) This section shows the troubles you may find while...
... computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as well. 12 MZ-NF810CK ©2003 Sony Corporation When using the recorder, and their solutions. Troubleshooting and explanations (page 78) This section shows the troubles you may find while...
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... the recorder 1 2 34 56 78 9 A : Indication for remaining playing time of the current track or of the disc : Indication for recording, playing or editing an MD. E SYNC (synchro-recording) indication F REC indication Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is rotating for remaining recordable time of the...
... the recorder 1 2 34 56 78 9 A : Indication for remaining playing time of the current track or of the disc : Indication for recording, playing or editing an MD. E SYNC (synchro-recording) indication F REC indication Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is rotating for remaining recordable time of the...
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For other digital equipment. continued 21 Make sure to close. Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control. 1 Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to check the record-protect tab is closed. Recording an MD right away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other recording operations, see "Various ways of recording" (page 28).
For other digital equipment. continued 21 Make sure to close. Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control. 1 Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to check the record-protect tab is closed. Recording an MD right away! This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other recording operations, see "Various ways of recording" (page 28).
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... the recording to start after the existing contents, do the procedure "Recording without overwriting existing material" (page 61) before doing step 3, "Record an MD." (page 22). 22 If you want to record to overwrite the entire contents of the disc. to a digital (optical) out jack Optical mini-... DC IN 3V to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ When using an optical cable other than the supplied one, see "Optional accessories" (page 77). 3 Record an MD. 5-way control key (N, ., >) REC x • CANCEL/ CHG X END SEARCH MENU 1 Set the sound source you record on a previously recorded disc, the ...
... the recording to start after the existing contents, do the procedure "Recording without overwriting existing material" (page 61) before doing step 3, "Record an MD." (page 22). 22 If you want to record to overwrite the entire contents of the disc. to a digital (optical) out jack Optical mini-... DC IN 3V to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ When using an optical cable other than the supplied one, see "Optional accessories" (page 77). 3 Record an MD. 5-way control key (N, ., >) REC x • CANCEL/ CHG X END SEARCH MENU 1 Set the sound source you record on a previously recorded disc, the ...
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...If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 19). • Make sure the MD is not record-protected (pages 21, 75). • Premastered MDs cannot be possible to stop . • "TOC Edit" flashes while data of the recording (the track's start from the end... disc the next time you press X again to "From End", recording operations will not be recorded over partway through the previous recording1) Pause Remove the MD Press Press END SEARCH, and then press and slide REC.1) Press N or press . Then press and slide REC. If this is the case, connect ...
...If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (pages 14, 19). • Make sure the MD is not record-protected (pages 21, 75). • Premastered MDs cannot be possible to stop . • "TOC Edit" flashes while data of the recording (the track's start from the end... disc the next time you press X again to "From End", recording operations will not be recorded over partway through the previous recording1) Pause Remove the MD Press Press END SEARCH, and then press and slide REC.1) Press N or press . Then press and slide REC. If this is the case, connect ...
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... + or - After you operate. to adjust the volume. To start with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. 2 Play an MD. 5-way control key (N, ., >, VOL+, -) x • CANCEL/ CHG X VOL+, - Jog lever (NX, ., >) x 1 Press N on the remote control. The volume will automatically turn ...AC power adaptor). A long beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you stop play, press x. Playing an MD right away! 1 Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the first track of the disc, press N on the recorder or the jog lever (NX) on the...
... + or - After you operate. to adjust the volume. To start with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. 2 Play an MD. 5-way control key (N, ., >, VOL+, -) x • CANCEL/ CHG X VOL+, - Jog lever (NX, ., >) x 1 Press N on the remote control. The volume will automatically turn ...AC power adaptor). A long beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when you stop play, press x. Playing an MD right away! 1 Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the first track of the disc, press N on the recorder or the jog lever (NX) on the...
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... Press the jog lever (NX) again to the current track Press .. Slide the jog lever towards . Slide the jog lever towards . button Remove the MD Press x and open the lid.2) Press x and open the lid. 1) For more details, see "Using the group function" (page 51). 2) Once...>. If the play . or >. Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched MD is stopped. (Index Search) Cue to the beginning of the disc with no group settings1)) Press GROUP, and then press . or > Slide and hold ...
... Press the jog lever (NX) again to the current track Press .. Slide the jog lever towards . Slide the jog lever towards . button Remove the MD Press x and open the lid.2) Press x and open the lid. 1) For more details, see "Using the group function" (page 51). 2) Once...>. If the play . or >. Note The playback sound may skip if: • the recorder receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched MD is stopped. (Index Search) Cue to the beginning of the disc with no group settings1)) Press GROUP, and then press . or > Slide and hold ...
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... the reception. • Playback or recording stops when you cannot operate the radio Make sure the remote control is consumed by the radio than by MD playback. • The radio will be adjusted individually using the supplied remote control. 27 If an FM broadcast is a DC-DC converter attached to another... as this may be heard. • When you use the radio, it is recommended that you use the radio. • The volume of radio and MD can be reduced.
... the reception. • Playback or recording stops when you cannot operate the radio Make sure the remote control is consumed by the radio than by MD playback. • The radio will be adjusted individually using the supplied remote control. 27 If an FM broadcast is a DC-DC converter attached to another... as this may be heard. • When you use the radio, it is recommended that you use the radio. • The volume of radio and MD can be reduced.
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...cannot 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 no sound from the player again, the recorder resumes synchrorecording. Stereo recording is also possible. or > repeatedly until ...8226; If a silent portion is encountered for recording. 7 Play the source you want to stop recording Press x. Recording may be turned on MD players or recorders with monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. 5-way control key (ENTER, ., >) REC x MENU 1 Press MENU. 2 Press...
...cannot 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 no sound from the player again, the recorder resumes synchrorecording. Stereo recording is also possible. or > repeatedly until ...8226; If a silent portion is encountered for recording. 7 Play the source you want to stop recording Press x. Recording may be turned on MD players or recorders with monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. 5-way control key (ENTER, ., >) REC x MENU 1 Press MENU. 2 Press...
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.... To stop recording Press x. This is recommended that you want to record from left and right will be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD 5 Press and slide REC. 6 Play the source you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise may be produced on the recorder SP stereo SP LP2 stereo...
.... To stop recording Press x. This is recommended that you want to record from left and right will be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD 5 Press and slide REC. 6 Play the source you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise may be produced on the recorder SP stereo SP LP2 stereo...
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...; Depending on the recorder, see the pages indicated for each operation. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: Display window on the MD, the group name, and the total number of tracks in stop mode, see page 65. 1 While playing, press DISPLAY. Various ways of playback In this...
...; Depending on the recorder, see the pages indicated for each operation. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: Display window on the MD, the group name, and the total number of tracks in stop mode, see page 65. 1 While playing, press DISPLAY. Various ways of playback In this...
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...of the unit. If you have any other playing device. Playing an MD within your car stereo system Before installation Do not install the recorder in a location which: • interferes with your nearest Sony dealer. Do not connect it to any questions or problems concerning your unit...; may interfere with objects around the recorder. • The 3.0 V DC plug supplied with Velcro strips. 39 Polarity of the plug Sony will not be dangerous for any problem that results from the incorrect installation of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
...of the unit. If you have any other playing device. Playing an MD within your car stereo system Before installation Do not install the recorder in a location which: • interferes with your nearest Sony dealer. Do not connect it to any questions or problems concerning your unit...; may interfere with objects around the recorder. • The 3.0 V DC plug supplied with Velcro strips. 39 Polarity of the plug Sony will not be dangerous for any problem that results from the incorrect installation of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Playing an MD within your car stereo system For operation of the rotary commander, see page "The rotary commander" (page 42) 1 Turn down the volume of the car ...
Playing an MD within your car stereo system For operation of the rotary commander, see page "The rotary commander" (page 42) 1 Turn down the volume of the car ...
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... the plug out by grasping the plug. If no sound is heard or the car connecting pack is not a sign of malfunction. • Sony guarantees only playback operations on the recorder during use with some rattling noise from the recorder, pull it does not hinder driving. • To ... press the control shuttle downward and turn the control shuttle. 42 However, this is ejected, change playback direction on the car cassette deck. 5 Start MD playback. 6 Adjust the volume. To remove the car connecting pack, press the Z (eject) button of the car connecting pack into the car cassette...
... the plug out by grasping the plug. If no sound is heard or the car connecting pack is not a sign of malfunction. • Sony guarantees only playback operations on the recorder during use with some rattling noise from the recorder, pull it does not hinder driving. • To ... press the control shuttle downward and turn the control shuttle. 42 However, this is ejected, change playback direction on the car cassette deck. 5 Start MD playback. 6 Adjust the volume. To remove the car connecting pack, press the Z (eject) button of the car connecting pack into the car cassette...
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...and then press ENTER. 3 Press . Labeling recordings (Name) You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. For details on operations done on the recorder. Note When you label a track while the recorder is flashing in the display, and then ...9 space) Maximum number of characters per disc Alphanumeric characters and symbols only: Approx. 120 titles of about 1,700 characters) The number of the MD before editing. • The recorder is recording editing results while "TOC Edit" is stopped, the track must be input per name Track names...
...and then press ENTER. 3 Press . Labeling recordings (Name) You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. For details on operations done on the recorder. Note When you label a track while the recorder is flashing in the display, and then ...9 space) Maximum number of characters per disc Alphanumeric characters and symbols only: Approx. 120 titles of about 1,700 characters) The number of the MD before editing. • The recorder is recording editing results while "TOC Edit" is stopped, the track must be input per name Track names...