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MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
Recorder Operation _____________________________
Software Operation ______________________________
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-NE410
© 2003 Sony Corporation
3-253-600-12(1)
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  • Page 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation _____________________________ Software Operation ______________________________ “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NE410 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-253-600-12(1) page 11 page 32 is a...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MZ-NE410 Serial No.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NE410 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This...
  • Page 4 • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Recorder Operations Looking at the controls ... 12 Getting started! ... 14 Playing an MD right away! ... 16 Various ways of playback ... 18 Selecting the play mode ...18 Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) ...19 Selecting the sound quality ...19 Adjusting the sound quality ...19 Using the group function ...
  • Page 7 Software Operation What is a Net MD? ... 33 Basic Operations ... 34 Basic operational flow using the Net MD ... 34 Providing the required system environment ... 35 System requirements ... 35 Installing the software onto your computer ... 36 Before installing the software ...
  • Page 8 Other information ... 50 Settings and Precautions ...50 Settings according to OS ...50 For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Note on hard disk drive space ...53 Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode ...53 Backing up the audio data ...53 Note on the battery ...53 Uninstalling the SonicStage software ...54 For Windows XP users ...54...

  • Page 10: Before Using This Product

    Operating Instructions page 11 Recor der Oper atio i n _____________________________ page 32 Software Operation ______________________________ ìWALKMANî is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NE410 © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5 and Net MD Simple Burner Ver. 1.1) (1)* Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

  • Page 12: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls Front of the recorder A Display window B VOL +* and – button The VOL + button has a tactile dot. C 4-position control key ENT/NX (enter/play/pause)* . and > (search/AMS) x/CANCEL (stop/cancel) The ENT/NX button has a tactile dot. D MENU button E GROUP button F USB jack...
  • Page 13 Back of the recorder A OPEN button B Hand strap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap. The display window of the recorder A Disc indication B Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on. C Track number display D Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. The numbers of tracks that can be checked out differs according to the computer’s operating environment.
  • Page 15 Make connections and unlock the control. Connect the headphones/earphones to Connect firmly. Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow indicated on the recorder (HOLD .) to unlock the control. HOLD to i...

  • Page 16: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! Insert an MD. Press OPEN to open the lid. Play an MD. ENT/NX >, x/CANCEL VOL +, – Insert an MD to the direction of the arrow with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Press NX.
  • Page 17 Pause Find the beginning of the current track or the previous track Find the beginning of the next track Go backwards or froward while playing Search for a point in a track while viewing the elapsed time (Time search) Search for a specific track while viewing track numbers (Index search) Remove the MD If you press .

  • Page 18: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Selecting the play mode You can select various play modes such as normal play, single-track play (1 Trk), or shuffle play (Shuff). You can also select repeat play with the selected play mode. ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Press MENU.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Treble Or Bass (Digital Sound Preset)

    Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) You can adjust the treble and bass to suit your taste. The player can store two sets of treble-bass adjustments, which can then be selected later during playback. MENU ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Selecting the sound quality Factory settings Factory settings of the digital sound preset...
  • Page 20 To cancel the procedure Press MENU. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL. Note When using a digital sound preset, the sound may break or become distorted if the volume is turned up too high, depending on the settings or the track.

  • Page 21: Using The Group Function

    Using the group function What is the group function? The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The group function is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Play Mode For Group Play (Group Play Mode)

    Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) The shuffle play and repeat play function can be used during group play mode. Press MENU. Press . or > until “P-MODE” appears in the display, and then press ENT/NX. Press .

  • Page 23: Other Operations

    Other Operations Viewing various information You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is played. MENU ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Track number — Track number The number of total tracks in the groups The number of...

  • Page 24: Starting The Playback Quickly (Quick Mode)

    Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) After pressing the playback button or cueing to the track, the playback can start quickly. ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “OPTION” appears in the display, and then press ENT/NX. Press .

  • Page 25: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)

    Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. MENU ENT/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “OPTION” appears in the display, and then press ENT/NX. Press .

  • Page 26: Additional Information

    • If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones/earphones, stop using them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony service center. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volumes.

  • Page 27: To Protect A Recorded Md

    Terminals the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) When consulting your Sony dealer, be sure to bring the recorder and the headphones/ earphones.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications MD Player Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time (when using MDW-80)

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Troubles and solutions If you find any troubles operating the recorder, follow the steps below. Check this section, “Troubles and solutions” (page 29). If you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While playing...

  • Page 30: While Using Group Function

    Symptom No sound comes through the headphones/ earphones. The recorder skips to several tracks ahead or behind when you press . or >. The edited tracks may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. While using group function Symptom The group function does not operate.

  • Page 31: Explanations

    Explanations About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This recorder supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows tracks recorded in MDLP mode to be played back with high quality sound. Since this recorder also supports DSP TYPE-R specification, superb sound is produced during playback in SP (normal stereo) mode as well.

  • Page 32: On The Computer

    Recording audio data to your computer You can record audio data to your computer from sources such as audio CDs and the Internet (page 40). Audio CDs Internet On the computer Listening You can listen to an audio CD in the CD- ROM drive of your computer, or audio data in the hard disk drive (page 47).

  • Page 33: What Is A Net Md

    What is a Net MD? Net MD is a standard that enables the transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc device. To use this Net MD with your computer requires a software application called “SonicStage”. SonicStage software provides a database for managing audio data in the computer and functions for playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and transferring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer.

  • Page 34: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic operational flow using the Net MD The following is the basic steps that you will take following the purchase of your recorder. Through these steps, you will prepare and set up your computer for use of your recorder as a Net MD.

  • Page 35: Providing The Required System Environment

    Providing the required system environment System requirements The following hardware and software are required in order to use the SonicStage software for the Net MD. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) •...

  • Page 36: Installing The Software Onto Your Computer

    Installing the software onto your computer This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver.1.5 software supplied with your Net MD. Before installing the software 1 Make sure to note the following before installing the software. Do not connect the dedicated USB cable before the installation! The SonicStage software may not correctly load or operate if the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer during the installation.

  • Page 37: Installing Sonicstage Ver.1.5

    Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Click to select [SonicStage 1.5]. To use this software with the Net MD, you must install SonicStage Ver.1.5 and the Net MD driver.
  • Page 38 Follow the displayed instructions. After the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart the computer. Was the installation successful? If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting” (page 56). Notes • Do not delete, move, or edit any of the installed folders using Explorer or any other application. Doing so could cause the SonicStage database to become unstable or corrupted.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Net Md To Your Computer

    Connecting the Net MD to your computer After the software installation is completed, connect the Net MD to your computer. Refer to the operating instructions of the Net MD as well. Make sure the remaining power of the dry battery is sufficient. Note Disconnect the dedicated USB cable before replacing the dry battery.

  • Page 40: Storing Audio Data To Your Computer

    Storing audio data to your computer This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to the hard disk drive of your computer. The procedure in this section is used to record all tracks on an audio CD. To record only specific tracks from a CD, or from other sound sources, see the online help for details (page 48).

  • Page 41: Recording Audio Cds To The Hard Disk Drive

    Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive In SonicStage Ver.1.5, the hard disk drive is called the “Music Drive”. The Music Drive manages all audio data stored by SonicStage. Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
  • Page 42 Click select the recording mode. If the list panel is not displayed, click Click Recording starts. Upon completion, recorded tracks appear in the right list panel. To stop recording Click ([Stop]). To resume recording, click of the track that was last stopped. in the middle of the recording window and When recording data in LP2 mode: When recording data in LP4 mode:...

  • Page 43: Labeling Audio Data

    Labeling audio data After recording has completed, you can label the audio data in the Music Drive. Once audio data in the Music Drive is labeled, the label information will be transferred to a disc along with the audio data, allowing you to view the data on your Net MD. Start up SonicStage (page 40) and click Double click the desired album name.

  • Page 44: Transferring Audio Data From Your Computer To The Net Md (Check-Out)

    Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out) Audio data stored on the Music Drive can be transferred to your Net MD. This process is called “Check-out”. The number of times a track can be checked out is restricted in this software for the protection of copyrights (page 61).
  • Page 45 Click recording mode (page 42). Standard transfer mode: Data are transferred in the format of the original files. Maximum available transfer space: All data are transferred in LP4 mode. SP transfer mode: All data are converted and transferred in normal stereo mode. Select this mode if you listen to checked-out data on equipment that does not support MDLP mode.
  • Page 46 Notes • Make sure the battery power is sufficient before checking out (or checking in) audio data. If the battery becomes exhausted during a check-out (or check-in), the check-out (or check-in) will not be completed. If this happens, replace the dry battery with a new one and try again. •...

  • Page 47: Listening To An Md

    Listening to an MD You can listen to an MD on the Net MD while it is connected to your computer. When disconnected from your computer, the Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc device. For details on Net MD operations, refer to the “Recorder Operations” section. Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer If you listen to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer, be sure to listen with...

  • Page 48: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Using other functions! Using the SonicStage online help This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStage software. However, the software has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations, such as importing audio files from the Internet, classifying and managing audio files, and playing in various play modes.
  • Page 49 Viewing online help The Tabs The left side frame Let’s find out how to use the online help first. An explanation on the use of the online help can also be found in the online help. 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-hand frame. 2 Click [About this Help file].

  • Page 50: Other Information

    Other information Settings and Precautions Settings according to OS The settings and precautions will differ according to the operating system being used. Check the items that apply to your system. For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows XP •...
  • Page 51 For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition If you use the “System Restore” function in Windows “System Tools”, audio data managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. Before executing the system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files and restore them after doing the system restoration procedure.

  • Page 52: For Users With Openmg Jukebox, Sonicstage, Or Sonicstage

    For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer Note Confirm whether any tracks have been checked out from your computer. If tracks have been checked out from OpenMG Jukebox, an earlier version of SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium, it may not be possible to check those tracks back in with SonicStage Ver.1.5.

  • Page 53: Note On Hard Disk Drive Space

    Precautions on the co-existence of SonicStage Ver. 1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 or SonicStage Premium • Make sure the OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is not displayed in the task tray. If it is, the Net MD may not be recognized by your computer. •...

  • Page 54: Uninstalling The Sonicstage Software

    Uninstalling the SonicStage software To uninstall the SonicStage software, follow the procedures below. For Windows XP users Log on with a user name with “Computer Administrator” as an attribute. Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on logging on as an administrator.

  • Page 55: For Windows 2000 Users

    Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears. Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove]. Click [OpenMG Secure Module 3.1]* in the list of programs for automatic removal, and then click [Add/Remove]. Do as instructed by the message and restart the computer.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Check “Troubleshooting” under “Additional information” in the online help. Useful information may also be found in other sections in the online help. Step 3: If the trouble cannot be solved after checking the above references. Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 57 If another device with USB connection is used • Name of the device (or devices): If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage. To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Menu] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage...

  • Page 58: If Your Computer Does Not Recognize The Net Md

    If your computer does not recognize the Net MD • Is the Net MD connected correctly to your computer? — If the Net MD is not firmly connected to the computer, the Net MD will not be recognized by your computer. —...

  • Page 59: If Check-Out (Check-In) Was Not Successful

    • If the installation seems to be stopped It may take 30 minutes or more for the installation to complete, depending on your computer or CD-ROM drive. During the installation, watch out for the occurrence of any of the following problems. Problem The installation appears to have stopped before it has...

  • Page 60: Information And Explanations

    Information and explanations Net MD FAQ This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net MD. On the Net MD What is a “Net MD”? Net MD is a specification that allows audio data in a computer to be transferred to a MiniDisc through a USB cable.

  • Page 61: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. * The copyright protection technology of this software conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications.
  • Page 62 This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions may become unavailable. Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense.

  • Page 63: Glossary

    Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD, resulting an increased data capacity for the media.
  • Page 64 Recording mode (Bit rate) This is a measure of data volume per second. The rate is expressed in bps (bits per second). In SonicStage, the bit rate can be selected for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format from among three rates: 132 kbps, 105 kbps or 66 kbps.

  • Page 65: Index

    Index Accessories optional supplied ATRAC3 Audio CD AVLS back up Battery life CD-ROM Check-in Check-out Cleaning Connecting copyright protection delete (software) Device/Media Digital Sound Preset DSP TYPE-S EMD services G-PROTECTION Group function play skip hard disk free space storing HOLD Index search Installing labeling...
  • Page 67 This warranty is valid only in Canada.
  • Page 68 This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed in Malaysia...

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