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11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__10______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__68______ "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-N520 © 2004 Sony Corporation - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
due to unsuccessful recording from a CD or from music downloading. • SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, Magic Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
various information 22 To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording 23 Long-time recording (MDLP 24 Recording from a TV or a radio (Analog Recording 25 Adding track marks while recording 25 Adding track marks manually 25 Adding track marks automatically (Auto - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
track 36 To erase the whole disc 37 Using the group function 38 What is the group function 38 Recording tracks using the group function 38 Recording a track to a new group 38 Recording a track to an existing group 39 Playing groups 39 Playing a track in group play 39 Selecting the play mode - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Power sources 52 Battery life 52 Additional information 53 Precautions 53 Specifications 56 Troubleshooting and explanations 57 Troubles and solutions 57 While charging 57 While recording 57 While playing 59 While Editing 60 While using group function 61 Others 62 Messages 63 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
software onto your computer 71 Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer 73 Using MD Simple Burner 74 Recording by computer operations 74 The window for recording all tracks on the CD 74 The window for recording 84 Backing up audio data 85 Troubleshooting 85 When you want to know 85 7 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Other information 86 Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner 86 On copyright protection 87 Troubleshooting 88 The software cannot be installed onto your computer 89 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer 90 Index ...91 8 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Net MD as an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman. Troubleshooting and explanations (page 57) This section shows the troubles you may find while using the recorder, and their solutions. 3-265-345-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__1_0____ Software Operation - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
/earphones with hydride rechargeable a remote control (1) battery (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Optical cable (1) Battery carrying case (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0 and MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Carrying pouch (1) (European model only) ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 10 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Looking at controls The recorder Recorder Operation 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 • N* .,> (search/AMS) x • CANCEL/CHG ( - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
The display window of the recorder 1 2 3 45 6 78 LP2.4 1 2 SOUND 9 q; qa 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. F - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
with a remote control 4 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 A Clip B HOLD switch To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. C (group) +, - button D Headphones/earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones/earphones. E Volume Control (VOL+, -) Turn to - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. Slide OPEN to open the battery compartment lid. Insert the NH-7WMAA - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
control key (x • CANCEL/CHG) to DC IN 3V 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V. 2 Press x • CANCEL/CHG while the recorder is stopped. "Charge" flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery indication disappears. Full charging of a completely - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Connect firmly To i Battery life For details, refer to "Battery life" (page 52). When recording Batteries SP Stereo NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride 6 rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) 10 Sony alkaline dry battery When playing Batteries NH-7WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery LR6 (SG - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
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). 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Make sure to - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
player, DVD video player, etc. Portable CD player, etc. AC power adaptor Optical plug to a digital (optical) out jack Optical mini-plug Optical cable* to DC IN 3V to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ See "Optional accessories" (page 56). 3 Record an MD. END SEARCH MENU REC • T MARK 4-way control key - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
. -On some portable CD players, optical output may not be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or GPROTECTION). If this is the case, turn off the anti-skip function. ∗ Electronic Shock Protection z • The recording level is adjusted automatically. To adjust the level manually, see - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. 2 Play an MD. 4-way control key (N, ., >, x) VOL+, - X Volume Control NX x ., > 20 1 Press N on the recorder. (Press NX on the remote control.) A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones. 2 Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
(only during playback of the disc with no group settings1)) Remove the MD Press x and open the lid.2) Operation on the remote control Press NX >. Press and hold . or > while pausing. Press and hold . or > while the recorder is stopped. Press + or - button. Press x and open the lid. 1) For more - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
the display, and then press ENTER. Each time you press . or >, the display changes as follows: LapTim t RecRem t GP Rem t AllRem Display window on the recorder Display: A/B B (selected item) - LapTim RecRem GP Rem AllRem A B (After a few seconds) Elapsed time Track number Remaining time for - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro-recording. Press x to stop recording. • Do not switch the "SYNC-R" setting while recording. Recording may not be done properly. • from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
using an 80-minute recordable MD 5 Press N while pressing REC • T MARK. The recording starts. 6 Play the source you want to record. To stop recording Press x. The recorder keeps the setting of the recording mode when you record the next time. z Audio components that support the LP2 stereo or - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
can add track marks (track number) while recording. MENU X T MARK to LINE OUT jacks, etc. L (white) R (red) Line cable RK-G129/G136,etc REC • T MARK N to LINE IN (OPTICAL) 4-way control key (ENTER • N, ., >, x) Adding track marks manually 1 While the recorder is recording, press T MARK. 25 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
1 to 99 minutes. To cancel Auto Time Mark Select "OFF" in step 4 or stop recording. Using Auto Time Mark to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto Time Mark: The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
the left and right channel levels separately. • Once you stop recording, the recorder will revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a recording operation. • To adjust the recording level manually during synchro-recording, do steps 1 to 7 of the procedure in this - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
, 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 follows: LapTim t 1 Rem t GP Rem t AllRem Display window on the recorder Indication: A/B B A (Selected item) LapTim Elapsed time 1 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select play mode, and then press ENTER. Display window on the recorder A Shuff B When you press >, B changes. When you press ENTER, A appears. Indication A/ B1) Normal/- 1 Trk/1 Play mode All the tracks are played - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
all bookmarks are canceled. Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) You can adjust the treble and bass to suit your taste. The recorder can store two sets of treble-bass adjustments, which can then be selected later during playback. MENU 4-way control key (ENTER • N, ., >, x) Selecting the - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
" or "SOUND2" is selected To cancel selecting Press CANCEL. z • Settings can also be changed while playback is momentarily paused (X). • If the recorder is not operated approximately for 3 minutes, the current setting is stored and the display automatically switches to normal playback. Notes • When - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
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. • The recorder is recording editing results while "Edit" is flashing in - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
of the "Labeling" (page 32) to relabel a name. Note The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device. Moving recorded tracks (Move) You can change the order of the recorded tracks. Note To move tracks in a disc with group settings, see - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
playing the track you want to move, press MENU. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "EDIT" appears in the display, and then press ENTER. The recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. 3 Press . or > repeatedly until "Move" appears in the display, and then press ENTER. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
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) Press T MARK on the recorder at the point you - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
34). To return the preceding settings Press x. To cancel erasing Press x for 2 seconds or more. 4-way control key (., >, x) To erase a track Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure of the track you are erasing. 1 While playing the track you want to erase, press - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
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. 1 Play the disc you want - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
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. What is a disc with group settings? The recorder can operate various functions in units of group; that is tracks that have been - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
then press ENTER. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select " Normal", and then press ENTER. To cue to the start of a group (Group Skip) On the recorder 1 Press GROUP. 2 While " " flashing, press . or >. Pressing - button cues to the first track in the current group. Pressing the button again cues to the - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) The shuffle play and repeat play function can be used during group play mode. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . or > until "P-MODE" appears in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select the play mode, and then press ENTER. - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
the desired last track appears in the display, and then press ENTER. This selects the last track of the new group. 6 Label a group (see "Labeling recorded groups" (page 42)). To return the preceding settings Press x. To cancel the operation Press x for 2 seconds or more. Notes • In step 4, the first - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
group is released. To return the preceding settings Press x. To cancel the operation Press x for 2 seconds or more. Labeling recorded groups You can label a group while the recorder is recording or playing a track in the group. You can also label a group while a track in the group is selected and - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
3 Press . or > until "Move" appears in the display, and then press ENTER. 4 Press . or > until "T : Move" appears in the display, and then press ENTER. pGP04 5 When moving a track out of a group, skip this step. When moving a track into a different group, press . or > until the destination group - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
the preceding settings Press x. To cancel moving Press x for 2 seconds or more. To erase a group You can erase tracks in a selected group. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to check the contents of the group before you erase it. Note You cannot erase tracks - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
intervals. page 25 Adjusting the Manually adjusts the recording level. page 27 recording level Selecting the record-starting point Allows you to specify 22 the remaining time, etc. in the display and 28 window. Editing Labeling (Name) Labels tracks, groups, or the disc. page 32 (track and - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
33 (track) page 42 (group) Erasing Erases tracks, groups, or the entire disc contents. page 36 (track and disc) page 44 (group) Assigning tracks Assigns recorded tracks or groups to page 40 to groups a new group. Releasing a group Releases group settings. page 41 46 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
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. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3. The setting will be entered when you press ENTER at the last. To return the preceding - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
recording over the current contents of an MD, do the following procedure. All new material will then be recorded from the end of the current contents. The recorder is factory set to record 2 Select "QUICK". Display window on the recorder QUICK To switch back to the normal setting Select "NORMAL". 48 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
battery life. For this reason, it is recommended that you charge the battery daily. • If no recorder operation (including opening or closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the power in the recorder automatically turn off. For this reason, the next time you start playback or do another operation - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
y G : Move T : Ers y G : Ers y D : Ers - RecRem (while - recording and stopped)/1 Rem (while playing) GP Rem - AllRem - P-MODE Normal 1 Trk RepOFF (factory setting) setting) y LP2 y LP4 y MONO Auto (factory setting) y Manual MK OFF (factory setting) y MK ON G-OFF (factory setting) y - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Menu 1 OPTION Menu 2 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 51 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
(size AA) alkaline dry battery It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time. When using a battery, make sure it Stereo Stereo Nickel metal 15 16 20 hydride rechargeable battery LR6 Sony 42 48 56 alkaline dry battery When to replace the batteries - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
hydride rechargeable battery, LR6 (size AA) 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 plug • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
recorder. 2 Press the OPEN button to open the lid. On the MiniDisc cartridge • When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, recorder and it is not a problem. To protect a recorded MD To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded. To record - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest 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 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording Sony - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
any troubles operating the recorder, follow the steps below. 1 Check this section, "Troubles and solutions" (page 57). You may find the solution of your trouble on "Messages" (page 63) as well. Check the information. 2 If you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
level manually). , Pause the recorder and adjust the recording level (page 27). • The power sources was disconnected or a power outage occurred during recording. , The recording result is not recorded on the disc. Make recording again. • The premastered MD is inserted. , Replace to the recordable MD - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
to the MiniDisc system limitation. Tracks of under 12 seconds (in SP stereo), 24 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or monaural), or 48 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode) in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time. While playing Symptom An MD is - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
recorder skips to several tracks ahead or behind when you press . or > on recorder. • The GROUP button has been pressed ( is flashing in the display). , The recorder been disconnected during recording or editing, or recorded on the disc. Do the editing operation again • This is due to the MiniDisc - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
another component. , Edit on other component that support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo. "TrFULL" appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
firmly closed. , Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid. • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. , Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak ("LoBATT" flashes - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
the display window, check the the message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. FULL • The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds (stereo groups on a disc. Keep the group number within 99. HiDCin Hi-MD Disc • Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead (page 25). • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. , Insert an MD. • You selected "G : Ers" with a disc without group setting. , You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups. • You selected, "G : Set", "G : Rls - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
Pb stands for "playback"). , Insert a recordable MD. • The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly. , Reinsert the disc. • A Hi-MD disc is inserted. , Hi-MD discs cannot be played on this recorder. • Recording was not correctly done. , Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
or an MD). • when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro-recording) Marked recorder is paused while recording. Recorded sound level Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ("Adjusting the recording level manually - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
edit these tracks, first transfer them back into the computer, and then edit them on the computer. 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 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the computer. Audio CD MD Walkman What you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as audio CDs and - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system environment (page 70) Installing the software onto your computer (page 71) Software Operation Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 73) Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 74) Importing - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD- ROM. - If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software by an older software version even after SonicStage and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
displayed instructions. Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD . Was the installation successful? If any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" (page 88). 72 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer After the software installation is completed, connect the MD Walkman to your computer. 1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman. 2 Make the power source and connect the MD Walkman to the computer using the supplied dedicated USB cable. AC power - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to the MD Walkman. To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] - [All Programs]* - [MD Simple Burner] - [MD Simple Burner]. ∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD Track information (CD) [CONFIG] Click here to do the following: -Set the CD-ROM drive -View version information for MD Simple Burner Total time of the -Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Artist name selected tracks of CD - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition SonicStage starts up and the main window appears. z You can also start SonicStage with double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop. 2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. 6 Click . The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts. To stop recording Click . z If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
an infinite number of times. Transfer Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. After making the connections, "Net MD" is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen. For details about connections - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
function will not operate. • Depending on the type of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD Walkman. • When using your MD Walkman connected to the computer, be sure to use - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on your computer. 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. After making the connections, "Net MD" is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
4 Click in the middle of the screen. The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts. To stop transferring Click . Note Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer. 81 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
keywords, or by typing in words that might Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Notes • In SonicStage Help, "Device/Media" is the general term for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
text box List Topics The list of the words that you searched An explanations of the selected item [Display] 1 Click [Search] to open the "Search" window. 2 Type in the words. 3 Click [List Topics]. A list of the words that were searched is displayed. 4 Click to select the desired item among those - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
CD] or CD drive or My Library [Playing Back a Track in My Library] Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing and editing imported tracks To SonicStage Help Change information related to [Changing - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] [Backing Up My Library] - [FAQ-About SonicStage Backup Tool] Troubleshooting To Look up troubleshooting procedure SonicStage Help [Additional Information] - [Troubleshooting] When you want to know To SonicStage Help Look up unknown words [Additional Information - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 2.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Follow the displayed instruction and - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution, some audio content is distributed with - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
) • Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other ( ) If another device with USB connection is used • Name of the device (or devices): 1) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window. 2) To check the MD Simple Burner - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
cannot be installed onto your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. You are using an OS that does not support this software. tSee page 70 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
USB cable to the computer. tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly. A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman. tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not be installed. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. Even though - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
DSP TYPE-S 67 E EMD service 70 Erasing a whole disc 37 groups 44 tracks 36 G G-PROTECTION 67 Group erasing 44 moving 43 play 39 recording tracks 32 M Manual recording 27 MD Simple Burner 74 MDLP 24 Menus 50 Move groups 42 tracks 33 My Library 76 N Name a disc 32 groups 42 tracks 32 Net MD 67 No - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
Help 82 Start (software) MD Simple Burner 74 SonicStage 76 Synchro-recording 23 System environment 70 System limitations 70 T Track mark Add (Divide) 34 Erase (Combime) 35 Transferring to the MD Walkman 78 to your computer 80 U Uninstalling 86 USB cable 10 USB port 70 W Windows 2000 Professional 70 - Sony MZ-N520 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
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Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
Recorder Operation _____________________________
Software Operation ______________________________
page 10
page 68
© 2004 Sony Corporation
MZ-N520
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represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.