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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-N510CK © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-249-513-72(1) page 11 page 72 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-N510CK Serial No.
  • Page 3 With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE • 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 /or other countries.
  • 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Recorder Operations Looking at controls ... 12 Getting started ... 15 Recording an MD right away! ... 17 Playing an MD right away! ... 20 Various ways of recording ... 22 Viewing various information ... 22 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) ...
  • Page 6 Editing recorded tracks ... 37 Before editing ...37 Labeling recordings (Name) ...37 Labeling ...37 Moving recorded tracks (Move) ...38 Dividing a track (Divide) ...39 Dividing a track directly ...40 Combining tracks (combine) ...40 Erasing tracks and a whole disc contents (Erase) ...41 To erase a track ...41 To erase the whole disc ...42 Using the group function ...
  • Page 7 Power sources ... 56 Battery life ... 56 Additional information ... 57 Precautions ... 57 Specifications ... 59 Troubleshooting and explanations ... 61 Troubles and solutions ... 61 While recording ... 61 While playing ... 63 While Editing ... 64 While using group function ...
  • Page 8 Software Operation What is a Net MD? ... 73 Basic Operations ... 74 Basic operational flow using the Net MD ...74 Providing the required system environment ...75 System requirements ...75 Installing the software onto your computer ...76 Before installing the software ...76 Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 ...77 Connecting the Net MD to your computer ...79 Storing audio data to your computer ...80...
  • Page 9 Other information ... 90 Settings and Precautions ... 90 Settings according to OS ... 90 For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer ... 92 Note on hard disk drive space ... 93 Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode ... 93 Backing up the audio data ...

  • Page 10: Before Using This Product

    Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions page 11 Recorder Operation _____ _____________________________ page 68 Software Operation _____ _____________________________ “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-N510 ©2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 11: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5 and Net MD Simple Burner Ver. 1.1) (1)* Car battery cord (1) Car connecting pack (1) Carrying case with Velcro strips (1) Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Headphones/earphones with a remote control (1) Rotary commander (1)

  • Page 12: Looking At Controls

    Looking at controls The recorder A Display window B GROUP button C X (pause) button D END SEARCH button E MENU button F OPEN button G VOL + , – button VOL + has a tactile dot. H 4-way control key ENTER •...
  • Page 13 The display window of the recorder A MONO (monaural) indication B LP mode indication C Sound indications D Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording or playing an MD. E Level meter Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded.
  • Page 14 The headphones/earphones with a remote control A Clip B HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. (group) +, – button D Headphones/earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones/earphones. E Volume Control (VOL+, –) Turn to adjust the volume.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder and operate it on AC current. You can also operate the recorder on a dry battery. Connect the AC power adaptor. Using a dry battery Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid.
  • Page 16 Make connections and unlock the controls. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote control to i. Connect firmly Battery life For details, refer to “Battery life” (page 56). LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery Recording Playback Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow (.) to unlock the controls.

  • Page 17: Recording An Md Right Away

    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 digital equipment. For other recording operations, see “Various ways of recording” (page 22). Insert an MD.
  • Page 18 Make connections. firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) CD player, MD player, DVD to a video player, etc. wall outlet AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V Record an MD. END SEARCH MENU 4-way control key N, ., >, Note If you record on a previously recorded disc, the recorder is factory set to overwrite the entire contents of the disc.
  • Page 19 Record from the end of the current contents Record over partway through the previous recording Pause Remove the MD ” If “R-Posi” is set to “Fr End , recording operations will always start from the end of the previously recorded material without pressing the END SEARCH button (page 52). A track mark is added at the point where you press the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.

  • Page 20: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! Insert an MD. Press OPEN to open the lid. Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, VOL+, – Volume Control ., > Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Press N on the recorder.
  • Page 21 Operation on the recorder Press X. Press X again to Pause resume play. Press .. Cue to the current Press . repeatedly. track or the previous track Press >. Cue to the next track Press and hold . or >. Go backwards or forward while playing Search for a specific...

  • Page 22: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording Viewing various information You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is played and then stopped. MENU 4-way control key (ENTER •...

  • Page 23: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Sound Source (Synchro-Recording)

    To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) During synchro-recording, the recorder starts and stops recording in sync with the sound source. When recording from digital equipment (such as a CD player), you can omit operating both the recorder and the sound source, and easily make digital recording.

  • Page 24: Long-Time Recording (Mdlp)

    Long-time recording (MDLP) Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal (stereo) recording time. Monaural recording at 2 times normal recording time is also possible. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with...

  • Page 25: Recording From A Tv Or A Radio (Analog Recording)

    Notes • It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings. • When you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise may be produced on very rare occasions with certain sound sources. This is because of the special digital audio compression technology that enables a recording time 4 times longer than normal.

  • Page 26: Adding Track Marks Automatically (Auto Time Mark)

    Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector. This function is convenient for recording long period of time, such as lectures, meetings, etc. While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually

    Adjusting the recording level manually The sound level is adjusted automatically while recording. If necessary, you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording. MENU 4-way control key (ENTER • N, ., >, x) While pressing X, press REC • T MARK.

  • Page 28: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Viewing various information You can check the track or disc name, track number, the elapsed playing time of the current track, the number of the tracks recorded on the MD, the group name, and the total number of tracks in a group. MENU 4-way control key (ENTER •...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Play Mode

    Selecting the play mode You can select from various play modes such as repeat play, shuffle play, or bookmark play. MENU 4-way control key (ENTER • N, ., >, x) While the recorder is playing, press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “P-MODE”...

  • Page 30: Adjusting Treble Or Bass (Digital Sound Preset)

    To play the bookmarked tracks 1 During playback, press MENU. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “P-MODE” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until “ TrPLAY” appears in the display, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Adjusting the sound quality You can change the preset sound quality and store the results in “SOUND1” or “SOUND2”. While playing, press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “SOUND” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly until “SET”...

  • Page 32: Playing An Md Within Your Car Stereo System

    Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Do not connect it to any other playing device. Sony will not be responsible for any problem that results from the incorrect installation of the unit. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 33 Wipe the surface of the console box, and then attach the carrying case to the console box with the supplied Velcro strips. Wipe the flat surface where the rotary commander will be placed, and then attach the rotary commander to the surface with the supplied Velcro strips. Notes •...

  • Page 34: Connection

    Connection To listen to the player through your car cassette deck, connect it as follows: To a cassette insertion door Car cassette deck connecting pack Audio signal When the power is turned on, the LED lamp on the supplied car battery cord lights up. Playing an MD within your car stereo system For operation of the rotary commander, see page “The rotary commander”...

  • Page 35: The Rotary Commander

    • With some car cassette decks, you may hear some rattling noise from the car connecting pack. However, this is not a sign of malfunction. • Sony guarantees only playback operations on the recorder during use with the car connecting pack. Recording or charging operations are not guaranteed and should not be attempted.

  • Page 36: Fuse Replacement

    • Be sure to use a fuse of the same amperage and length as the one to be replaced. Never use a piece of wire as a substitute for the fuse. • If the fuse is blown again after it is replaced, contact your nearest Sony dealer. When visiting the dealer, take the defective fuse with you.

  • Page 37: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing recorded tracks Before editing You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Notes • Premastered MDs cannot be edited. • Close the record-protect tab on the side of the MD before editing. •...

  • Page 38: Moving Recorded Tracks (Move)

    Press . or > repeatedly until the following item appears in the display, and then press ENTER. When labeling a track When labeling a disc The cursor flashes in the letter input area and the track, group, or disc is ready to be labeled.

  • Page 39: Dividing A Track (Divide)

    Example Move track C (track number 3) from the third to the second track. Before moving After moving MENU 4-way control key (ENTER • N, ., >, x) While playing the track you want to move, press MENU. Press . or > repeatedly until “EDIT”...

  • Page 40: Dividing A Track Directly

    Dividing a track directly While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark. “MK ON” appears in the display, and a track mark is added. The track number will increase by one. To add track marks while recording (except while synchro-recording)

  • Page 41: Erasing Tracks And A Whole Disc Contents (Erase)

    Note When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that are assigned into different groups, the second track is re-assigned into the group containing the first track. In addition, if you combine a track that is assigned to a group with a track that is not assigned to a group (two consecutive tracks), the second track takes the same group assignment as the...

  • Page 42: To Erase The Whole Disc

    To erase the whole disc You can quickly erase all the tracks and data of the MD at the same time. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the disc before you erase it.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Recording A Track To An Existing Group

    Recording a track to an existing group You can add a track to an existing group. Press GROUP, and then press . or > until the group you want to add a track to appears in the display. Press N while pressing REC • T MARK.

  • Page 45: 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 ENTER. Press .

  • Page 46: Releasing A Group Setting

    Notes • You can create a maximum of 99 groups on a disc. It will not be possible to make a group setting if the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc exceed the maximum number that can be input. •...

  • Page 47: Labeling Recorded Groups

    Press . or > until “EDIT” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > until “G : Rls” appears in the display, and press ENTER. “G : Rls?” and “ENTER” appear alternately in the display. Press ENTER. The group setting of the selected group is released.

  • Page 48: Changing The Order Of A Group On A Disc (Group Move)

    Press . or > until “Move” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. Press . or > until “T : Move” appears in the display, and then press ENTER. When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track into a different group, press .

  • Page 49: To Erase A Group

    Press . or > to select the destination point on the disc, and then press ENTER. To return the preceding settings Press x. To cancel moving Press MENU. To erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.

  • Page 50: Other Operations

    Other operations Useful settings The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Category Function General Beep on/off operations Recording Synchro- Recording Long-time recording Adding track marks (Divide) Adjusting the recording level...

  • Page 51: How To Use The Menu Items

    Category Function Editing Moving Erasing Assigning tracks to groups Releasing a group Releases group settings. How to use the menu items To set the menu items, do the following procedure. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu. 2 Press . or > to select the item. 3 Press ENTER to enter the selection.

  • Page 52: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep sound You can turn on/off the beep sound on the recorder and the remote control. Enter the menu and select “OPTION” - “BEEP”. Select “OFF”. To turn on the beep sound Select “ON”. Recording without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid recording over the current contents of an MD, do the following procedure.

  • Page 53: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)

    Notes • When the power mode is set to “QUICK”, the power remains on within the recorder even when nothing appears in the display. This leads to a shorter battery life. For this reason, it is recommended that you charge the battery daily.

  • Page 54: List Of Menus

    List of menus Menus on the recorder Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you press MENU, items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1, and “Menu 3” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 2.
  • Page 55 Menu 1 Menu 2 OPTION AVLS BEEP R-Posi Power Menu 3 OFF (factory setting) y ON OFF y ON (factory setting) FrHere (factory setting) y Fr End NORMAL (factory setting) y QUICK...

  • Page 56: Power Sources

    Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). To prevent interrupted recording due to drained battery, use new battey for recording operations.

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use house current, LR6 (size AA) battery, or car battery. • For use in your house: Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction Polarity of the...
  • Page 58 Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.)

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Model for Mexico 5 mW + 5 mW; load impedance Model for USA Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor connected at the DC IN 3V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Models for USA, Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan) 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Models for continental...
  • Page 60 Optional accessories Optical Cable POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-DA12SP MDR-series stereo headphones/earphones* SRS-series active speakers Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country. When using optional headphones, use only headphones/earphones with stereo mini plugs.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Check this section, “Troubles and solutions” (page 61). You may find the solution of your trouble on “Messages” (page 67) as well. Check the information. If you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While recording...
  • Page 62 Symptom Recording cannot be done correctly. Recording stops automatically while recording. Stereo sound is heard in the headphones/ earphones while recording in monaural. Momentary noise is heard when recording. The lid does not open after recording. Cause/Remedy • Audio sources may not be securely connected. , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 16, 18).

  • Page 63: While Playing

    Symptom Cause/Remedy “TrFULL” appears • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. When 254 tracks even before the disc have been recorded on the disc, “TrFULL” appears regardless of has reached the the total recorded time. More than 254 tracks cannot be recorded maximum recording on the disc.

  • Page 64: While Editing

    Symptom No sound comes through the headphones/ earphones. The recorder skips to several tracks ahead or behind when you press . or > on the recorder. The edited tracks may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. R-channel sound is not output when playing a track recorded from a cassette deck or an...

  • Page 65: While Using Group Function

    Symptom Cause/Remedy Track marks • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the data of a cannot be erased. track is fragmented, the track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds long (recorded in SP stereo), 24 seconds long (recorded in LP2 stereo mode or monaural mode), or 48 seconds long (recorded in LP4 stereo mode) cannot be erased.

  • Page 66: Others

    Others Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly. Cause/Remedy • The rechargeable battery is not charged. , Charge the rechargeable battery. • The volume is low. , Turn up the volume. • No disc is inserted. , Insert a recorded disc. •...

  • Page 67: Messages

    • The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder few minutes). (+104°F). to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. number within 99. battery cord. (page 16).
  • Page 68 Error message LoBATT MEMORY NO CHG NoCOPY NoDISC NoEDIT NoMARK NO OPR NO SET No SIG PbONLY Rd ERR Meaning/Remedy • Battery is weak. , Replace the dry battery (page 15). • You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration.
  • Page 69 Error message Meaning/Remedy Rec ERR • Recording was not correctly done. , Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record again. • The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or is not a standard disc. , Try recording again with another disc.

  • Page 70: Explanations

    Explanations Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input.
  • Page 71 About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce high-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode.

  • Page 72: 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 80). 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 87).

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78 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 96). 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 79: 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. Insert a recordable disc into the Net MD. Make the power source and the dedicated USB cable connections with the Net MD and the computer.

  • Page 80: 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 88).

  • Page 81: 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 82 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 83: 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 80) and click Double click the desired album name.

  • Page 84: 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 102).
  • Page 85 Click recording mode (page 82). 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 86 Notes • Once a check-out (or check-in) has started, do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable or power source until the check-out operation has completed. These actions may damage the data or cause the system to malfunction. • Make sure not to bump the Net MD after check-out has started. If you do, the contents of the recording may not be stored correctly.

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89 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 90: 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 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97 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 98: 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 99 • 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 100: 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 101 On Editing Can checked-out tracks be edited on the Net MD? • Things you can do on the Net MD: — Label contents. — Assign or release groups — Move tracks or groups. • Things you cannot do on the Net MD: —...

  • Page 102: 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 103 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 104: 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 105 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 106: Index

    Index Accessories optional supplied ATRAC3 Audio CD Auto Time Mark AVLS back up Bookmark play Car stereo system CD-ROM Check-in Checking playing position remaining time Check-out Cleaning Combining tracks Connecting analog car battery cord car connecting pack digital Rotary commander copyright protection delete (software) Device/Media...
  • Page 107 Play mode groups tracks Playlist Quick mode Recording adding track marks analog digital from microphone level MDLP mode without overwriting tracks Recording mode (Bit rate) Recording navigation window Relabeling Rotary commander SDMI SonicStage Premium SonicStage software (earlier version) start (software) Synchro-recording System environment System limitations...
  • Page 108 This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed in Malaysia...

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