Sony MZ-NE410 - Net MD Walkman MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Page 1: ...c Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation _0 _ _ MDLP WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products _e_z uvut_ is a trademark of Sony Corporation MZ NE410 2003 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ... CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NAT JRE OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR TIlE USE OF ANY PRODUC E For customers who purchased this product in the USA Owner s Record The serial number is localed at the rear of the disc compartment lid and 1he model number is localod at the top and bottom Record 1he serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call ...

Page 3: ...ncouraged to try to correct the inlerference by one or more oflhe lbllowing measures Reorient or relocate he receiving antenna increase _he separation between tbe equipment and receiver Connect he equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from lhat m which _he receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technicim_ lbr help You are cautioned that any changes or modific...

Page 4: ...ed with this recorder In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of dellzctive manufacturing SONY will replace it ltowever 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 thai due to continued efforts to improve qualily the software specifications m_y be changed without no...

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Page 6: ...e group function 21 What is the group function 21 Playing a track in group play 21 Selecting the play mode for group play Group Play Mode Other Operations 23 Viewing v_rious information 23 Starting the playback quickly Quick Mode 24 Protecting your heoring AVLS 25 Locking the controls HOLD 25 Additional information 26 Precautions 26 Specifications 28 Troubleshooting and explanations 29 Troubles an...

Page 7: ... to your computer 39 Storing audio data to your computer 40 Starting SonicStage 40 Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive 41 Labeling audio data 43 Trans fen ing audio data from your computer to the Net MD Check out 44 Checking out audio files to the Net MD 44 Listening to an MD 47 Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer 47 Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected f...

Page 8: ...king up the audio data 53 Note on the battery 53 Uninstalling the SonicStage software 54 For Windows XP users 54 For Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 Second Edition users 54 For Windows 2000 users 55 Troubleshooting 56 if your computer does not recognize the Net MD 58 if the installation was not successful 58 if check out check in was not successful 59 Information and explanations 60 Net MD F...

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Page 10: ...r to lhese pages for details Other information page 50 This section shows the troubles you may find while using the SonicSt_ge 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 Ib display the help window see p...

Page 11: ...Checking the 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 11 ...

Page 12: ...s a tactile dot 4 position control key EN ITIm _I I enter play pause and _ search AMS I CANCEL stop cancel Tile ENT IP II button has a tactile dot MENU button GROUP button USB jack When connecting to your computer connect lhe dedic3ted USB cable to this jack HOLD switch _ he3dphones earphones jack ...

Page 13: ...f the recorder _ Disc indicalion Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on Track number displ3y _ Battery level indication Shows 3pproximale battery condition Play mode indicotion Shows play mode of he MD SOUND indic3tion Disc group 1rack indication Character inlbnnation display Displays 1he track names elapsed time etc 13 ...

Page 14: ...prox 56 hours checking out audio data 75 tracks of about 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 with the JEITA Japan Electronics and lnfornlation Technology Industries Association slmldard 3i The numbers of tracks that can ...

Page 15: ...Make connections and unlock the control 0 Connectthe headphones earphonesto 0 Slide HOLD in the oppositedirection of the arrow indicatedon the recorder HOLD _ to unlockthe control HOLD Connectfirmly 15 ...

Page 16: ...nto close Play an MD ENT D II 14_1 Iz _l I CANCEL VOL 0 PressI_11 _ Press VOL or to adjust the volume The volume l ldJcator appears in the display allowing you to check the volume level To stop play press II Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing To s_art playback from the beginning of the first track hold down I_ _11 br 2 seconds or more 16 ...

Page 17: ...ess _ during the lasl track of the disc the recorder goes to the beginning of the first track on the disc 3 If you open the lid the playback will begin from the beginning of the tirsl track except when group mode is on Suppressing the skip of the sound G PROTECTION The G PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than d_at of existing players in order to allow ...

Page 18: ... Display _11 Play mode Normal All he tracks are normal play played once 1 irk A single track is played single track once pl3y 18 lay I l n o o E i Group play mode im l appears whenever you pl_y a disc wid_group settings For more details see Pl_ying a track in group pl_y p_ge 21 4 Press _ or _ repeatedly until RepOFF or RepON playing a Irack repeatedly appeors in the display and then press EN I Im_...

Page 19: ...nd quality You can change the preset sound quality To change the preset sound quality select SOUNDI or SOUND2 the one you want to change in advance 1 While playing press MEN U 2 Press _ or _ repeatedly until SOUND oppears in the display and then press ENT D II 3 4 5 Press _ or _ repeatedly until SET appears in the display and then press ENT D II Press _ or _ repeatedly until SOUND1 or SOUND2 3ppea...

Page 20: ...e 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 or the track In this case change the se_fings of the sound quality 20 ...

Page 21: ...s being part of GP You can create a maximum of 99 groups on a disc Note The recorder does lot support the recording of group se_tings on the recorder Use the supplied SonicSlage software to assign tracks to group For details see Software Operation section page 32 MENU oGROUP ENT II I I I _ I_1 I CANCEL Playing a track in group play In group play all groups are played in order starting wilh group 1...

Page 22: ... mode i_ Normal All tracks in lhe groups Normal play back once starting Group Play wilh the first track in group 1 i_ Shuff Shuffle play starts wilh In Group lhe group that is Shuffle currently playing and continues with the succeeding groups 4 Press _ or _ repeatedly until RepOFF or RepON appears in the display and lhen press ENT I_ to enter the selection if you select RepON C appears in the disp...

Page 23: ...ant appears in the display and then press ENT ID I I to enter 1he selection Each time you press I_1 the display changes as follows Display Meaning LapTim The elapsed time of the current track T Name Track name G Name Group name D Name Disc name T MODE indicates the recording mode selected on the MD recorder used i e SP LP2 LP4 or MONO Notes Depending on the group settings the operating conditions ...

Page 24: ...ss EN I I_ To switch back to the normal setting Select NORMAL in step 4 To cancel the procedure Press MENU To return the preceding settings Press m CANCEL 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 lilk 1f no recorder operation including opmling or closing of he lid occurs for ml hour t...

Page 25: ...then press ENT I_II 4 Press _ or _ repeatedly until ON appears in he display and then press ENT ID II to enter the selection ON appears in the display and alter a l w seconds the playback display appears again To cancel the AVLS function Select OFF in step 4 TO cancel the procedure Press MENU To return the preceding settings Press El CANCEL To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated w...

Page 26: ...syslem oflhe recorder This is not a malfunction On installation Never use the recorder where it wifi be su _jected to extremes of ighb temperature moisture or vibr_lion On the MiniDisc cartridge DO not touch the internal disc direoly Forcing the shutter open may damage the inlernal disc When lransporting a MiniDisc keep it in its case Do not place the cartridge where it will be subjected Io light ...

Page 27: ...ring playback Clean lhe terminals periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated Dry battery compartment rerminals To protect a recorded MD To record prolect an MD slide open tile tab at the side of the MD In this position tile MD cannol be recorded q_ record again slide the tab back so the tab is visible Back of the MD Tab Recordedmaterialis protected I I I I I I i Recorded materm...

Page 28: ...sponse 20 to 20 000 Hz _ 3 dB Outputs Q stereo mini jack maximum output level 5 mW _ 5 mW load impedance 24 2 USA 5 mW _ 5 mW load impedance 16 _2 Canada General Power requirements One LR6 size AA alkaline baltery not supplied Recommended temperature for check in check out _5 C 041 F or higher Battery operation time See Battery li _ page 14 Dimensions Approx 81 x 28 9 x 74 4 mm w h d 31 4 13 _ 3 i...

Page 29: ...b_nge back to he normal pl3y page 18 and hen press roD lbr 2 seconds or more to start playing The digital sound The digital sound preset is off reset function _ Select SOUNDI or SOUND2 p3ge 19 does not work Playback sound The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration skips _ Put he recorder on a stable place A very short track may cause sound to skip _ Try not to create a track und...

Page 30: ...While using group function Symptom Cause Remedy The group function While using a disc with no group setting an attempt was made does not oper3te to select some group relaled menu No Gp appears in the disploy _ Use a disc with group setting A track cannot be This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations Group checked out to a new intbrmation has been written to the area where the disc name is grou...

Page 31: ...ERR appears in the displzy Reinsert the disc If the error message still appears replace it wilh another disc While operating the recorder received a mechanical shock too much static abnormal power voltage caused by lighming etc Restart lhe operation as lbllows 1 Remove lhe dry battery from the recorder 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds 3 insert the dry battery Explanations About the DSP TY...

Page 32: ...an record audio data to yourcomputer from sourcessuch as audio CDsand the Internet page 40 Audio CDs Internet On the computer Listening Youcan listen to an audio CDin the CD ROM drive of yourcomputer or audio data in the hard diskdrive page 47 ...

Page 33: ...he audio data in various play modes editing the data and transl_rring the results to other devices and hardware connected to the computer It is an integrated software application with a variety of functions for enjoying music Transferring audio data to the Net MD Youcantransfer audio data stored inyour computerto an MD page 44 To a Net MD Editing Youcaneasily edit audio data oradd labels from the ...

Page 34: ...ing 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 34 ...

Page 35: ...t or greater 800 x 480 dols or more 800 x 600 dots or more is recommended Others internet access for Web registration and EMD services Windows Media P13yer version 7 0 or higher installed tbr playing WMA files See page 53 for details This software is not supported by the following environments Macintosh Windows XP versions olher than Home Edition or Profi ssional Windows 2000 versions olher than P...

Page 36: ...ur computer refer to the reference pages before installing the software Windows XP ib install this software you must log on with a _ page 50 user name wi_h Computer Administrator If you perform the System Restore lhnction in he Windows System lk_ols menu the tracks managed by SonicStage may become corrupted and rendered unplayable Windows Millennium Edition If you perform the System Restore lhncti...

Page 37: ...rogram starls up automatically as_d the SonicStage Ver 1 5 installation window appears 3 Click to select SonicStage 1 5 lb use this software with lhe Net MD you must install SonicStage Ver 1 5 and 1he Net MD driver Click gonicStage 1 5 When installing SonicStage for he first time When SonicStage SonicStage Premium or OpenMG Jukebox is installed on the computer continued 37 ...

Page 38: ...ion has completed Was the installation successful If any 1rouble occurs during lbe installation see Troubleshooting page 56 Notes Do no1 delete move or edit any of the insi_lled folders using Explorer or any other application Doing so could cause the SonicStage database to become unstable or corrupted While lhe installalion is still in progress do no1 interrupt lhe oper_lion or take the CD ROM out...

Page 39: ... dedicatedjack Net MD _ __ _ Computer devices Dedicated USBcab e If a cradle is supplied with your Net MD conneo the dedicated USB cable to the USB cradle and place the Net MD onto the USB cradle 4 Check the connections When the connections have been properly made PC MD appears in 1he display of the Net MD Depending on the device Net MD may be displayed Notes When tlsthg the Nel MD connected to yo...

Page 40: ...uspend or hibernation mode _vtale the sol ware is playing recording Or connecting to an external d_vice or media such as a Net MD Make sure to disable any changes to suspend or hibernation mode gee page 53 for details For _his software the word MD re f_crs to the built in MD slol on file computer and Device Media to a Net MD that is externally connected over a U SB cable Starting SonicStage Do one...

Page 41: ... dialog box appears when you insert the audio CD Clicking Starq initiales a check of the CD ROM drive to verify that the CD ROM drive is able to perform the recording properly 2 Click dmm_ l The recording navigation window appears in _he display The recording navigation window makes it easy to make a recording Simply by doing Ill and in the next step you cm_ select l _e audio source in l _e left p...

Page 42: ...bps 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 Record All Recording starts Upon completion recorded 1racks appear in the right list panel To stop recording To resume recording click 1_ When recording is resumed it starts from the beginning of the track that was last stopped 42 ...

Page 43: ... Drive window Double click the desired album name A list of the audio files in that album appears Click _ in the lower right part of the display he editing panel appears in fl_e display 4 Select an item by clicking Title Album Artist or Genre and then right click mad select Rename You can also click IT at Album or Artist to display a dropdown list and then select an item from the list When the tra...

Page 44: ...D This section explains how to check out all audio files in a playlist A playlist is a container lh_l allows the stored audio files in tile Music Drive to be classified by genre artist etc Notes Make sure the remaining power of ttie dry battery is suft eiem Check outs should be done at a temperature of 5 oC 4 o F or higher 1 Click L mJl _mL_ml to display the recording navigation window 2 Select _ ...

Page 45: ...support MDLP mode 4 If the list panel is not displayed c ck _2Z_F_ A playlist appears in the display 5 Confirm that the audio files you are about to check out are okay for checking out The music notations beside the track nmnber in 1he lef panel of the list represent the number of times 1he file can be checked out e g R he track can be checked out hree more times lfil appears beside the track numb...

Page 46: ...uthorization Even ira check out fails the audio file may be considered checked out on the SonicStage side and the file s check ou_ authorization may be reduced Make sure not to bump tile Nel MD after check oul has slarted If you do the contents of the recording may hal be stored correctly Due to the limitations of the MD syslem you may not be able to record the full amount of remaining recording t...

Page 47: ...nes earphones speakers etc The MD sound cannot be heard from headphones earphones lh_t are connected to 1he computer Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer Listen to lhe MD after disconnecting lhe dedicaled USB cable li om lhe computer and lhe Net MD Notes Generally you canno_ erase or divide combine checked out audio files If you want to edit such files check them back ...

Page 48: ...uch as importing audio files from lhe interne1 classil_cing and managing audio files and playing in various play modes For information and details on lhe various menus and operations go to the online help To display online help Help Click _ help while he SonicStage software is running Youcan display the online help by selecting tile following Start Programs SonicStage SonicStage lle p All Programs...

Page 49: ...lefl has_d fi ame 2 Click About this Help file The explanation will appear in the right hand fi ame 3 Read the text Scroll the display if necessary Click underlined words 1ojump to their explanations Note In the online help Device Media is the general term for exlernal devices such as Net MDs Network Walkmans i e portable C audio players or portable Memory Stick audio players and MusicClips 49 ...

Page 50: ... can be used only with lhe standard factory sellings To check whelher the user n_me has the altdbute of Computer Administrator Go to Starq Control Ponel User Account and thencheck the user n_me displayed on the window When using SonicStage under Windows XP If you use Ihe Syslem Restore function in Windows System Tools audio data massaged by SonicStage may become corrupled and rendered unplayable B...

Page 51: ...do as instructed by the message For Windows 2000 users Restrictions when running the SonicStage software under Windows 2000 You must log on as Administrator to install the SonicStage software You must log on wi_h _he user name Administrators or Power Users to use _he SonicStage software Oflhe Windows 2000 versions SonicStage is supported only by Windows 2000 Professional The NTFS format of Windows...

Page 52: ...ox Vet 2 2 and SonicStage Ver 1 5 can co exist in the computer If you install SonicStage Vet 1 5 then OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 will he automatically upgraded 1o he la_est version Audio files recorded wfih OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 0 2 1 are automatically converted o SonicStage Ver 1 5 files For satizty sake it is recommended thai you back up your audio data wfih the back up tool before doing he upgrade t...

Page 53: ...he version of your Windows OS or he amount of audio files thai you hm_dle Notes on system suspend hibernation mode If the computer changes to system suspend hibernation mode during the recording of a CD or the checking in out of a data file the audio data may be lost or the computer may not wake up properly The computer suspend hibernation function should fl_erelbre be turned ofl_ If you change th...

Page 54: ... in the Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change and Remov S Click OpenMG Secure Module 3 1 ill the Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change and Remove Do as instructed by the message and restar_ the computer When the computer restarts the uninstallation will be completed If SonicStage Ver 1 5 is co existing with OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 2 or SonicStage Premium on your co...

Page 55: ...on as an administrator I Click Start Settings Control Panel he Control Panel window appears Double click Add Remove Programs he Add Remove Programs dialog box appears 3 Click Change or Remove Programs 4 Click SonicStage 1 5 XX ill tile Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change Remove 5 Click OpenMG Secure Module 3 1 in the Currently Installed Programs list and then click Change Remov...

Page 56: ...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 56 ...

Page 57: ... l 5 21 Error Message if one appeared if an externally connected CD ROM drive is used Mmmlhcturer Model Type CD ROM CD R RW DVD ROM Other Type of connection o he computer PC card USB 1EEE1394 Other if another device with USB connection is used 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 _heSonicSt_ge so...

Page 58: ...ice Manager window appeors li In Windows XP selecl Start Control Panel 2i n Windows XP double click System if the control panel is in the classic brmat or click Performance and Maintenance and then System if the control panel is in the category format 3i Depending on your system die Ilardware tM_ m_y not be provided n this case click the Device Manager tab to display the Device Manager window If t...

Page 59: ... disc 2 insert the supplied CD ROM SonicStage Ver l 5 into the CD ROM drive 3 When lhe installation window 3ppears click Exit to cancel 1he installation 4 Right click 1he start menu and start up Explorer 5 Select SSI5E on the CD ROM drive and then click Edit Select All 6 Click Edit Copy to Folder or Edit Copy 1ocopy all files Io he lblder thal you crealed in slep I 7 Remove the CD ROM from tbe CD ...

Page 60: ...er and a Net MD device 3i File type for recording to an MD How does the SonicStage software make using MDs more convenient It allows you to record audio data from your computer to your MD Editing operations are easily done using on screen operations Labeling Allows use of keyboard lbr easy labeling of contents Moving tracks or groups Allows tracks or groups m be moved simply by dragging and droppi...

Page 61: ...o SDM I Secure Digital Music Initiative specifications This software places some restrictions on recording and playback 1o protect copyrights Ytm can check in audio files only to 1he same computer fi om which hey were checked out They cannot be copied or checked in to other computers For det3ils see Fealures by copyright protection by OpenMG page 62 Youcancheck in audio files only to the computer ...

Page 62: ...rights OpenMG uses high level cryptographic technology to protect music contents with computers Users should be aware of the restrictions described below Music recorded on the hard disk using the SonicStage software cmmot be played when copied to other computers Installation of the same SonicStage software to other computers is not permitted Usage Rules If Usage Rules are included in the music by ...

Page 63: ... Experts Group an ISO hrternational Organization for Standardization working group it enables compression of audio files to about 1 10 of the data size of a standard compact disc Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed there are various encoders decoders that are compliant with this standard including freeware that is available lbr no charge The MP3 standard is therefore widely used in the c...

Page 64: ...i3tive is a lbrum that consists of over 130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content computers and consumer eleclronics It is dedicaled to 1he development of integrated copyright prolection technology 1hat can be used worldwide SDMI is working m creale a framework lbr preventing lhe improper usage of audio files and to promote legal music distribution services The copyright protection tec...

Page 65: ...usic Drive 41 63 N NetMD 33 60 Net MD driver 58 o Online help 48 OpenMG 63 OpenMG Jukebox software 36 52 P Pl_y mode group 22 tracks 18 Ploylist 44 63 Q Quick Mode 24 R Recording mode Bit rote 42_ 45 64 Recording navigation window 41 s SDMI 64 SonicStzge Premium 367 52 SonicStzge software earlier version 36 52 start software 40 Syslem environment 35 Syslella lillaitations 35 T Time search 17 Trans...

Page 66: ...This warranty is valid only in Canada LIMITED WARRANTY ...

Page 67: ...d tel air by ar yono other _an a facility authof zed by Sor_ m _ _ p_u_ _ u_ d_ not _r PmdL_ _d AS IS or WR_I ALL FAULTS or _mable t su _as fuus or bal_da_ _1i wa_ is slid only inlh_ United Statm Pro_ of purd la_ In the _ of a I ll of lo or r_ilpld Invoke _lch Is svfda l_ that the unit t w_lln the War tanty peitod must be preunted to ol_lln warranty un l_a _1il warralltyil rNnlid if thefa_ory ap_i...

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