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Sony Walkman MZ-NE410 Operating Instructions Manual

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3_253.000_
Portable
MiniDisc
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
Recorder Operation
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"WALKMAN"
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MZ-NE410
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 SON'Y;, 3_253.00 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation ....MDLP "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation represent Headphone Stereo products, _e_z=uvut_ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-NE410 © 2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Refer to them whenever confined space, such as a bookcase or you call upon your Sony dealer regarding bu t-n cab net. 1his product. Model No. MZ-NE410 Serial No. To prevent fire, do not cover the...
  • Page 3 SONY You are cautioned that any changes Model No.: MZ-NE410 modifications not expressly approved in _his manual could void your aulhority Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. operale this equipment. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA SONY MZ-NE410 Telephone No.: 201-930-6972...
  • Page 4 • In no event will SONY be liable lbr 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 ........Getting started! ..........Playing an MD right away! ......Various ways of playback ......Selecting the play mode ................ 18 Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) ........Selecting the sound quality ............. Adjusting the sound quality ............
  • Page 7 Software Operation What is a Net MD? .......... Operations Basic ..........Basic operational flow using the Net MD ..........Providing the required system environment ........System requirements ..............Installing the software onto your computer ......... Before installing the software ............installing SonicStage Ver.
  • Page 8 Other information ........... Settings and Precautions ............... Settings according to OS ..............For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer ......52 Note on hard disk drive space ............Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode ........Backing up the audio data ..............

  • Page 10: Recorder Operations

    Before using this product This recorder can only record materials from the connected computer. This manual explains the recorder operations and lhe installation and basic use oflhe supplied SonicStage software. For details on the various operations, relhr to the pages indicated below.
  • Page 11 Checking supplied accessories Headphones/earphones ( 1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5 and Net MD Simple Burner Vet. 1. I) (1)* *Do nol pl_y a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

  • Page 12: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls Front of the recorder Display window MENU button VOL +* and button GROUP button USB jack * Tile VOL _-button has a tactile dot. When connecting to your computer, 4-position control key connect lhe dedic3ted USB cable to EN'ITIm,_I I (enter/play/pause)* this jack.
  • Page 13 Back of the recorder [_ OPEN button [] Battery compartment [_] Hand strap hole Use 1he hole 1o attach your own str3p. display window of the recorder [_ Disc indicalion [] Play mode indicotion Shows play mode of|he Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    300 tracks (of about 600 tracks (of about fi'om l_e computer 3) 5 minutes each) 5 minutes each) 5 minu_es each) li When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in J_pan). 2i Measured in accordance...
  • Page 15 Make connections and unlock the control. Connect the headphones/earphonesto Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow indicatedon the recorder (HOLD -,,=_ ) to unlockthe control, HOLD Connectfirmly.

  • Page 16: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! Insert an MD. Press OPENto open the lid. Insert an MD to the directionof the arrow with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Play an MD. Press I_11. ENT/D,,'-II, 14_1, Iz,_l, I/CANCEL Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume.
  • Page 17 Operation Pause Press ID,-I I. Press ID,-II again to resume play. Find _l_e beginning of the current track or Press I<_1. lhe previous lrackU Press _ repealedly until _l_ebeginning the desired track appears. Find _l_e beginning of the next track2/ Press _ once.

  • Page 18: Various Ways Of Playback

    Selecting play I;l :::: n o mode lay) You can select various play modes such as E i Group play mode (im'l) appears whenever you normal play, single-track play (I Trk), or pl_y a disc wid_ group settings. For more shuffle play (Shull).

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

    Adjusting the sound quality Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) You can change the preset sound quality. To change the preset sound quality, select You can adjust the treble and bass to suit "SOUNDI" or "SOUND2", the one you your taste.
  • Page 20 To cancel procedure Press MENU. To return preceding settings Press m/CANCEL. Note _Vhen using a digital sound preset, the sound may break or become distorted if t]le volume is turned up too high, depending oll the settings the track. In this case, change the se_fings of the sound quality.

  • Page 21: Using The Group Function

    Note What is the group The recorder does ]lot support the recording function? group se_tings on the recorder. Use the supplied SonicSlage software to assign tracks to group. For details, see "Software Operation" section The group function is provided 1o allow (page 32).
  • Page 22 To return the preceding Selecting the play mode for settings group play (Group Play Mode) Press m/CANCEL. The shuffle play and repeat play function can be used during group play mode. Press MENU. Press _ orlHH until "P-MODE" appears in the display, and lhen press EN'I'/I_I Press _ or _...

  • Page 23: Other Operations

    Press _ or _ repeatedly until Viewing various the information thai you want appears information in the display, and then press ENT/ ID,-I I to enter 1he selection. You can check lhe track name, disc name, Each time you press I_1, the display etc.

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

    Notes Starting playback • When the power mode is set to "QUICK", power remains on within the recorder even quickly (Quick Mode) when nothing appears in the display. This leads to a shorter battery lilk:. Afmr pressing the playback button or •...

  • Page 25: Protecting Your Heoring (Avls)

    Protecting your hearing Locking controls (AVLS) (HOLD) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter To prevent the buttons from being System) function keeps down 1he accidentally operated when you carry |he maximum volume to protect your eors. player, use this l_nction. HOLD MENU ENT/ID,'-II, I'_1_1, ID,,_I, IE/CANCEL...

  • Page 26: Additional Information

    _hem at once mid consult a doctor or a Sony (especially in lhe summer) service center. a damp place such as a balhroom Near a source of electromagnetic...
  • Page 27 If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony deale_ (Ira trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorded we recommend that rerminals the disc be left in the recorder when you consult...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    General Specifications Power requirements One LR6 (size AA) alkaline baltery (not supplied) Player Recommended temperature Audio playing system check-in/check-out MiniDisc digital audio system _5 ° C 041 ° F) or higher Laser diode properties Battery operation time Material: GaAIAs See "Battery li|_" (page 14) Wavelength: 790 nm Dimensions...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    1he recorder, follow |he s|eps below. Check |his section, "Troubles and solutions" (page 29). if you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While playing Symptom Cause/Remedy An MD is not •...

  • Page 30: While Using Group Function

    Symptom Cause/Remedy No sound comes • The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected. through the Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to Q. headphones/ • Volume is mo low. earphones. "_ Adjust 1he volume by pressing VOL + or •...

  • Page 31: Explanations

    TYPE-S for ATRACIATRAC3 This recorder supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specificntion 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 (non_al slereo) mode as well.
  • Page 32 Recording audio data your computer You can record audio data to your computer from sourcessuch as audio CDsand 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 computar functions lbr playing the audio data in various play modes, editing the data, and...

  • Page 34: Basic Operations

    Basic operational flow using The following is the basic steps that you will take lbllowing 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. Do the following steps, and refer to the indicated pages lbr details.

  • Page 35: Providing The Required System Environment

    Providing required system environment System requirements The following hardware and software 3re required in order co use the SonicStage software lbr the Net MD. Computer IBM PC/_(F or Compatible CPU: Pentilam Ii 400 Mttz or higher (Pentium iii 450 Mltz or higher is recommended.) Hard disk drive spaceE): 120 MB or more RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)

  • Page 36: Installing The Software Onto Your Computer

    Installing software onto your computer This section explains the installation of the SonicStage Ver. 1.5 software supplied wi|h your Net MD. Before installing software t 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...

  • Page 37: Installing Sonicstage Ver. 1.5

    Installing SonicStage Ver.l.5 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. Insert the installation CD-ROM for SonicStage into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The setup program starls up automatically as_d the SonicStage Ver. 1.5 installation window appears. Click to select [SonicStage 1.5].
  • Page 38 Follow the displayed instructions. Read the inslructions carefully. installation take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment (page 59). After the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart the computer. Make sure to restart your computer only alter the installation has completed.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Net Md To Your Computer

    Connecting MD to your computer Atler 1he software installation is completed, com_ect the Net iVIDto your computer. Refer to the operating instructions of the Net MD as well. Make sure the remailaing power of the dry battery is sufficient. Note Disconnect the dedicated USB cable before replacing 1he dry battery.

  • Page 40: Storing Audio Data To Your Computer

    Storing audio data to your computer This section explains how lo record and siore audio data from an audio CD Io |he hard disk drive of your computer. The procedure in ibis section is used |o record all tracks on an audio CD, 'lk_ record only specific tracks from a CD, or from other sound sources, see |he 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. I Music Drive Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
  • Page 42 Click in the middle of the recording window select the recording mode. When recording data in LP2 mode: select ATRAC3 132kbps When recording data in LP4 mode: select ATRAC3 66kbps If the list panel is not displayed, chck ,_,,_ List panels appear under the recording window. The contents of the audio CD appear in the let/list pm_eh Click...

  • Page 43: Labeling Audio Data

    Labeling audio data At/er recording has completed, you can label the audio data in the Music Drive. Once audio data in the Music Drive is labeled, the label in_bmmtion will be trm_sferred to a disc along with the audio data, allowing you to view the data on your Net MD.

  • Page 44: Net Md (Check-Out)

    Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD (Check-out) Audio data stored on the Music Drive can be transl_rred to your Net MD. This process is called "Check-out'. The number of times a track can be checked out is restricted in this soflware tbr lhe protection of copyrights...
  • Page 45 Click [_o_m_J in the middle of the display and select the recording mode (page 42). Standard transfer mode: Data are transferred in the fbrmat 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.
  • Page 46 Notes • Make sure the battery power is sufficient before checking out (or checking in) audio data. If tile baltery becomes exhausled during a check-out (or check-in), the check-out (or check-in) will hal be completed. If this happens, replace the dry battery with a new one mid try again.

  • Page 47: Listening To An Md

    Listening to an MD Ytm can listen to an MD on |he Net MD while it is connected 1o your computer. When disconnecled from your computer, 1he Net MD can be used as an ordinary MiniDisc device. For details on Nel MD operations, rel_r to the "Recorder Operations"...

  • Page 48: Advanced Operations

    Using other functions! Using the SonicStage online help This manual explains only the basic operations of the SonicStzge software. However, software has a host of other functions that allow you to carry out various operations, guch as importing audio files from lhe interne1, classil_cing and managing audio files, and playing in various play modes.
  • Page 49 Viewing online help ght side frame Lel's find out how to use 1he online help first. An explanafion on the use of the online help can also be lbund in the online help. 1 Double click [Overview] in the lefl-has_d fi'ame. 2 Click ]About this Help file].

  • Page 50: Other Information

    Settings Precautions Settings according to OS The settings and precautions will differ according 1o |he operating system being used. Check 1he ilems lhat apply lo your system. For Windows XP users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows • To install this software, you must log on with a user name with "Computer Administrator"* as an attribute.
  • Page 51 For Windows Millennium Edition users When using SonicStage under Windows Millennium Edition if you use lhe "System Restore" funclion in Windows "System 'lbols', audio data managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable. Before executing lhe system restoration procedure, you should first back up all audio files and restore them after doing lhe system restoration procedure.

  • Page 52: For Users With Openmg Jukebox, Sonicstage, Or Sonicstage Premium Installed On Their Computer

    For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer Note Confirm whelher any )racks 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 1o check those )racks back in with SonicStage...

  • Page 53: Note On Hard Disk Drive Space

    Precautions on the co.existence of SonicStage Vet. 1.5 with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.Z2 or SonicStage Premium • Make sure tile OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2 icon is no_ displayed in tile task Way. If it is, tile Net MD may no_ be recognized by your computer.

  • Page 54: Uninstalling The Sonicstage Software

    Uninstalling SonicStage software ib uninstall the SonicStage soflware, lbllow 1he procedures below. For Windows XP users Log on with a user name wilh "Computer Administrator" as an attribute. RelEr to the operating inslructions of your computer lbr details on logging on as an administrator.

  • Page 55: For Windows 2000 Users

    Double-click [Add/Remove Progranas]. The Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears. Click [SonicStage 1.5.XX] in the list of programs for automatic removal, 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

    Troubleshooting Please do 1he lbllowing sleps if you encounler a problem wbile using 1he SonicSt_ge software. In case a message appears, it is recommended thai you write it down.
  • Page 57 • Nm_ae of|he device (or devices): If you do no1 specit_ the destination, the software is installed _t C:\Program Files\Sony\SonicStage. 2) To check _he SonicSt_ge software version, go to [Menu] - [Abotlt SonicStage[ in the SonicStage window, or see the version infbrmation on lhe supplied CD-ROM.

  • 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 1o the computer, the Net MD will not be recognized by your computer. Reconnect the dedicated USB cable.

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

    • Ifthe installation seems to be stopped It m_y take 30 minutes or more for lhe installation to complete, depending on your computer or CD-ROM drive. During lhe installation, watch out lbr lhe occurrence of any oflhe following problems. Problem Cause/Remedy The install_tion appears to have...

  • Page 60: Information And Explanations

    Information and explanations Net MD FAQ This section introduces frequently asked questions and answers on the Net iVID. the Net MD What is a "Net MD"? Net MD is a specificafion that allows audio dam in a computer to be transferred 1o a MiniDisc through a USB cable.

  • Page 61: On Copyright Protection

    On copyright protection The OpenMG technology* allows you 1o enjoy digital music, while maintaining copyrights of its holders. OpenMG Jukebox encrypls audio files in OpenMG tbrmat and slores them on the hard disk of your computer 1o prevent unaulhorized distribution. * The copyright prolection technology of this software conforms to SDM I (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications.
  • Page 62 This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMh If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions may become unavailable. Sony may ofthr an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense.

  • Page 63: Glossary

    Glossary ATRAC3 ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive [banstbnn Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand lbr high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 compression rale is approximately I0 times higher than that of the Audio CD, resulting an increased data capacity...
  • Page 64 Recording mode (Bit rate) This is a measure of d_ta volume per second. The rate is expressed in bps (bits per second). In SonicStage, 1he bit rate can be selected lbr recording an audio CD or converting and WAV lbrmat audio files into ArRAC3 lbrmat fi'om among three rates: 132 kbps, 105 kbps or 66 kbps.

  • Page 65: Index

    index NetMD 33, 60 Accessories Net MD driver 58 optional 28 supplied 11 ATRAC3 60_ 63 Online help 48 Audio CD 32, 41 OpenMG 63 AVLS 25 OpenMG Jukebox software 36, 52 back up 53 Pl_y mode Batlery life 14 group 22 tracks 18 CD-ROM 35...
  • Page 66 This warranty is valid only in Canada. LIMITED WARRANTY...
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