Sony Net MD Walkman MZ-N505 User manual

3-234-037-73(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
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© 2002 Sony Corporation
MZ-N505
WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N505

2-GB
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with news
papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And
don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
Information
The CE mark is valid only for
products marketed in the
European Union.
•OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
•US and foreign patents licenced from
Dolby Laboratories.
•All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
•™ and ® marks are omitted in this
manual.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR
THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
WARNING

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Notice for users
On the supplied software
•Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the
software or the manual accompanying it
in whole or in part, or renting the
software without the permission of the
copyright holder.
•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.
•In the event a problem occures with this
software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.
However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.
•The software provided with this player
cannot be used with equipment other
than that which is so desgnated.
•Please note that, due to continued efforts
to improve quality, the software
specifications may be changed without
notice.
•Operation of this player with software
other than that provided is not covered
by the warranty.
•Duplication of any or all of the contents
of this software and instruction manual
or lending of this software to third
parties without the express permission
of the copyright holder is strictly
prohibited by copyright law.
•Sony cannot be held liable in any way
for monetary losses, lost profits or
claims from third parties arising from
the use of this software.
•Should any manufacturing defects
occur, Sony’s responsibility shall be
limited solely to replacing said defective
merchandise.
•This software is approved for use only
with the specified equipment.
•Sony reserves the right to change
software specifications without prior
notice.
Program © 2000 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2002 Sony Corporation
This operating instructions explains
how to operate the portable MiniDisc
recorder itself. For details on how to
use the supplied software (OpenMG
Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG
Jukebox Operating Instructions.
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4-GB
Table of contents
Overview ...........................................................8
Checking the supplied accessories ..........................................................9
Looking at the controls .................................. 10
Getting started! .............................................. 13
Recording an MD right away!
(Synchro-recording) ........................................ 16
Transferring songs from the computer to the
MiniDisc (Check-out) ......................................20
Playing an MD right away! ..............................22
Various ways of recording .............................. 24
Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 24
Recording in analog (Analog Recording) .............................................25
Long-time recording (MDLP) ..............................................................26
When you do not want “LP:”added automatically at the
beginning of a track .........................................................26
Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording) .27
To activate group mode (Group Mode Recording) ........................28
Recording a track into a new group ................................................28
Recording a track into an existing group ........................................29
Recording without overwriting existing material .................................29
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) ........................30
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording) ..............31
Checking the remaining recordable time ..............................................32

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Various ways of playback .............................. 33
Using the group function (Group Mode) ............................................. 33
Listening to tracks in a specific group (Group Mode Playback) ... 33
Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode) ........................ 33
Changing play modes ........................................................................... 34
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ..................................... 35
Checking the remaining time or the playing position .......................... 36
Editing recorded tracks .................................. 38
Labeling/relabeling recordings ............................................................ 38
Labeling recordings ....................................................................... 39
Relabeling recordings .................................................................... 40
Registering tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) ............. 40
To release a group setting .................................................................... 41
Moving recorded tracks ....................................................................... 42
Moving a track to a different group ..................................................... 43
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) ...................... 43
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 44
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................ 45
Erasing tracks ....................................................................................... 46
To erase a track .............................................................................. 46
To erase the whole disc .................................................................. 46
To erase a group ............................................................................. 47
Other Operations ............................................ 48
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .......................................................... 48
Turning off the beep sound .................................................................. 48
Locking the controls (HOLD) .............................................................. 49
Power sources ................................................ 50
Battery life ............................................................................................ 50

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Additional information .................................... 51
Precautions ............................................................................................51
System limitations .................................................................................54
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................56
List of menus ........................................................................................59
Messages ...............................................................................................64
Specifications ........................................................................................66
Explanations ..........................................................................................67
Index .....................................................................................................68

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8-GB
Overview
What you can do with your MD Walkman
You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the MiniDisc using this
product, and carry it anywhere to enjoy.
1Store digital
audio files on
your computer*.
2Transfer the
files to the
MiniDisc
Walkman.
3Listen to your
MiniDisc
Walkman.
Audio
CDs
USB cable connection
* “OpenMG”, a copyright technology that conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative)
specifications, allows you to record or play digital music while protecting the copyright
privileges of its holders.
** EMD is available onl
y
in certain areas of the world.
EMD**
Services
MP3, WAV and
Windows Media
Format files

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Notes on use
The recording may not be completed properly or the recorded data may be lost if:
—you take the disc out of the recorder, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the
recorder, or unplug the USB cable during reading or writing of data.
—the disc you used was subjected to static electricity or electrical noise.
Checking the supplied accessories
Supplied accessories
NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones/earphones with a remote control (1)
Optical cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Battery carrying case (1)
Carrying case with a belt clip (European model only) (1)
CD-ROM (1)*
∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
•The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit
requires permission of the copyright holders.
•Sony is not responsible for music files that are not saved on your computer due to
unsuccessful recording from CD or music downloading.

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Looking at the controls
The recorder
AOPEN button
BEND SEARCH button
CX(pause) button
DDC IN 3V jack
EVOL +/–button
The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
FN(play) button
The Nbutton has a tactile dot.
./>(search/AMS) button
x(stop)/CHARGE button
GDisplay window
HGROUP/CANCEL button
IT MARK/REC button
JHOLD switch
KUSB connecting jack
LBattery compartment
MLINE IN (OPTICAL) jack
NMENU/ENTER button
Oi(headphones/earphones) jack
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