Sony Walkman MZ-N910 User manual

3-253-938-11(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
Recorder Operation
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Software Operation
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©2003 Sony Corporation
MZ-N910
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products. is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N910

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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
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION —INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
Information
The validity of the CE marking is
restricted to only those countries where it
is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic
Area).
•SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG
logo, MagicGate Memory Stick and the
MagicGate Memory Stick logo,
Memory Stick and the Memory Stick
logo, 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.
•IBM and PC/AT are registered
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Machines Corporation.
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registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
•All other trademarks and registered
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•™ and ® marks are omitted in this
manual.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
WARNING 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.

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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 occurs with this
software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.
However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.
•The software provided with this
recorder cannot be used with equipment
other than that which is so designated.
•Please note that, due to continued efforts
to improve quality, the software
specifications may be changed without
notice.
•Operation of this recorder with software
other than that provided is not covered
by the warranty.
Program © 2001, 2002 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation

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Table of contents
Recorder Operation
Looking at controls .........................................12
Getting started ...............................................16
Recording an MD right away! .........................19
Playing an MD right away! ..............................23
Various ways of recording ..............................25
Viewing various information ................................................................25
To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source
(Synchro-recording) ........................................................................26
Long-time recording (MDLP) ..............................................................27
Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) .............................28
Recording from a microphone ..............................................................29
To select microphone sensitivity ....................................................29
Adding track marks while recording ....................................................30
Adding track marks manually ........................................................30
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Mark) ...................30
Adjusting the recording level manually ................................................31
Various ways of playback ..............................32
Viewing various information ................................................................32
Selecting the play mode ........................................................................32
Playing a track repeatedly (Repeat Play) ........................................33
Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) ........................33
Listening to tracks in a desired sequence (Program Play) ..............34
Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround • 6-Band Equalizer) ...............34
Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual-
Surround) .........................................................................34
Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer) .............................35
Changing playback speed (Digital Pitch Control) ................................36
Setting the alarm (Melody Timer) ........................................................36
Connecting to a stereo system (LINE OUT) ........................................38

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Editing recorded tracks ..................................39
Before editing ....................................................................................... 39
Labeling a track or a disc (Name) ........................................................ 39
Labeling ......................................................................................... 40
Re-labeling ..................................................................................... 41
Moving recorded tracks (Move) .......................................................... 42
Dividing a track (Divide) ..................................................................... 43
Dividing a track directly ................................................................ 43
Adjusting the dividing point before dividing a track (Divide
Rehearsal) ....................................................................... 43
Combining tracks (Combine) ............................................................... 44
Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase) ............................................ 44
To erase a track .............................................................................. 45
To erase the whole disc .................................................................. 45
Using the group function ................................46
What is the group function? ................................................................. 46
Using the group function when recording ............................................ 46
Recording tracks to a new group ................................................... 46
Recording a track to an existing group .......................................... 47
Using the group function when playing ............................................... 47
Playing a track in group play ......................................................... 47
Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) ......... 48
Repeat play for the selected group play mode
(Group Repeat Play) ....................................................... 48
Playing groups in a desired sequence (Group Program Play) ....... 48
Editing groups ...................................................................................... 49
Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) ......... 49
Releasing a group setting ............................................................... 50
Labeling recorded groups .............................................................. 50
Moving a track in a disc with group setting ................................... 51
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) ................ 52
To erase a group ............................................................................. 52

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Other operations .............................................54
Useful settings .......................................................................................54
How to use the menu items ............................................................57
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ..................................58
Turning off the beep sound .............................................................58
Changing the operational direction of the display ..........................59
Preserving battery power (Power Save Mode) ...............................59
Recording without overwriting existing material ...........................59
Creating a new group when recording ............................................60
Selecting the play mode ..................................................................60
Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround • 6-Band Equalizer) .........62
Changing playback speed (Digital Pitch Control) ..........................63
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) .................................63
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ....................................................64
Viewing various information ..........................................................64
Turning on/off the backlight ...........................................................65
Adjusting the contrast of the display window
(Contrast Adjustment) .....................................................65
Labeling (Name) .............................................................................65
Moving recorded tracks ..................................................................66
Erasing tracks, the entire disc or groups (Erase) ............................67
Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) ..........67
Releasing a group setting ................................................................67
Using the alarm (Melody Timer) ....................................................68
Storing the settings for individual discs
(Personal Disc Memory) .................................................68
List of menus ..................................................................................70
Power sources ................................................72
Battery life ......................................................................................72
Additional information ....................................73
Precautions ............................................................................................73
Specifications ........................................................................................75

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Troubleshooting and explanations ................77
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 77
While charging ............................................................................... 77
While recording ............................................................................. 78
While playing ................................................................................. 80
While Editing ................................................................................. 82
While using group function ........................................................... 83
Others ............................................................................................. 83
Messages .............................................................................................. 85
Explanations ......................................................................................... 89

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Software Operation
What is a Net MD? ..........................................93
Basic Operations ............................................94
Basic operational flow using the Net MD ............................................94
Providing the required system environment .........................................95
System requirements ......................................................................95
Installing the software onto your computer ..........................................96
Before installing the software .........................................................96
Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5 .........................................................97
Connecting the Net MD to your computer ...........................................99
Storing audio data to your computer ...................................................100
Starting SonicStage ......................................................................100
Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive ................................101
Labeling audio data ......................................................................103
Transferring audio data from your computer to the
Net MD (Check-out) ......................................................................104
Checking out audio files to the Net MD .......................................104
Listening to an MD .............................................................................107
Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the
computer ........................................................................107
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the
computer ........................................................................107
Advanced operations ....................................108
Using other functions! ........................................................................108
Using the SonicStage online help .................................................108

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Other information .........................................110
Settings and Precautions .................................................................... 110
Settings according to OS .............................................................. 110
For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage
Premium installed on their computer ............................ 112
Note on hard disk drive space ...................................................... 113
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode ................................ 113
Backing up the audio data ............................................................ 113
Uninstalling the SonicStage software ................................................ 114
For Windows XP users ................................................................ 114
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
users .............................................................................. 114
For Windows 2000 users ............................................................. 115
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 116
If your computer does not recognize the Net MD ....................... 118
If the installation was not successful ........................................... 118
Information and explanations ............................................................. 120
Net MD FAQ ............................................................................... 120
On copyright protection ............................................................... 122
Glossary ............................................................................................. 124
Index ................................................................................................... 126

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Before using this product
This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the
supplied SonicStage software. For details on the various operations, refer to the pages
indicated below.
When using the recorder
Recorder Operation (pages 11 to 91)
Pages 11 to 91 in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as an
ordinary MiniDisc Walkman.
Troubleshooting and explanations (page 77)
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the recorder,
and their solutions.
When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your
computer
Software Operation (pages 92 to 125)
Pages 92 to 125 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied
SonicStage software. Refer to these pages for details.
Other information (page 110)
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the SonicStage software, and
their solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers.
SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help
This is an online help that you can view on your computer
screen.
Refer to online help for details on the use of the software. To
display the help window, see page 108.
Notes on the “Software Operation” section
•The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items
displayed by the software.
•Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.
•Explanations in this section cover general Net MD products. For this reason, some explanations (and
some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Net MD. Please refer to the operating instructions of
your Net MD as well.
3-000-000-11(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
Recorder Operation _____________________________
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Software Operation _____________________________
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©2003 Sony Corporation
MZ-N910
ìWALKMANî is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products. is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N910