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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 13 to 95) Pages 13 to 95 in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as an ordinary MiniDisc Walkman. Troubleshooting and explanations (page 82) This section shows the troubles you may find while using the recorder, and their solutions. Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N10 3-250-372-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation p_a_g_e__1_3____ Software Operation p_a_g_e__9_8____ ìWALKMANî is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. Corporation. is a trademark of Sony MZ-N10 ©2002 Sony Corporation When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 96 to 129) Pages 96 to 129 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage software. Refer to these pages for details. Other information (page 114) 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 112. 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. 12

Section	Page
Table of contents	6
Recorder Operation	6
Software Operation	10
Recorder Operation	14
Getting started	18
Recording an MD right away!	22
Playing an MD right away!	26
Various ways of recording	28
Viewing various information	28
To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording)	29
Long-time recording (MDLP)	30
Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording)	31
Recording from a microphone	32
To select microphone sensitivity	32
Adding track marks while recording	33
Adding track marks manually	33
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp)	33
Adjusting the recording level manually	34
Various ways of playback	35
Viewing various information	35
Selecting the play mode	36
Playing a track repeatedly (Repeat Play)	36
Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play)	37
Listening to tracks in a desired sequence (Program Play)	37
Adjusting the sound (Virtual-Surround • 6- Band Equalizer)	38
Varying the virtual sound to create different acoustics (Virtual-Surround)	38
Selecting the sound quality (6-Band Equalizer)	38
Changing playback speed (Digital Pitch Control)	39
Setting the alarm (Melody Timer)	40
Connecting to a stereo system (LINE OUT)	42
Editing recorded tracks	43
Before editing	43
Labeling a track or a disc (Name)	43
Labeling	44
Re-labeling	45
Moving recorded tracks (Move)	46
Dividing a track (Divide)	47
Dividing a track directly	47
Adjusting the dividing point before dividing a track (Divide Rehearsal)	47
Combining tracks (Combine)	48
Erasing tracks and the entire disc (Erase)	48
To erase a track	49
To erase the whole disc	49
Using the group function	50
What is the group function?	50
Using the group function when recording	50
Recording tracks to a new group	50
Recording a track to an existing group	51
Using the group function when playing	51
Playing a track in group play	51
Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode)	52
Repeat play for the selected group play mode (Group Repeat Play)	52
Playing groups in a desired sequence (Group Program Play)	52
Editing groups	53
Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting)	53
Releasing a group setting	54
Labeling recorded groups	54
Moving a track in a disc with group setting	55
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move)	56
To erase a group	56
Other operations	58
Useful settings	58
How to use the menu items	61
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time	62
Turning off the beep sound	62
Changing the operational direction of the display	63
Recording without overwriting existing material	63
Creating a new group when recording	63
Selecting the play mode	64
Adjusting the sound (Virtual- Surround • 6-Band Equalizer)	66
Changing playback speed (Digital Pitch Control)	67
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)	67
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)	68
Viewing various information	68
Turning on/off the backlight	69
Adjusting the contrast of the display window (Contrast Adjustment)	69
Labeling (Name)	69
Moving recorded tracks	70
Erasing tracks, the entire disc or groups (Erase)	71
Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting)	71
Releasing a group setting	71
Using the alarm (Melody Timer)	72
Storing the settings for individual discs (Personal Disc Memory)	72
List of menus	74
Power sources	76
Battery life	76
Additional information	77
Precautions	77
Specifications	80
Troubleshooting and explanations	82
Troubleshooting	82
While charging	82
While recording	83
While playing	85
While Editing	87
While using group function	88
Others	88
Messages	90
Explanations	94
Software Operation	97
Basic Operations	98
Basic operational flow using the Net MD	98
Providing the required system environment	99
System requirements	99
Installing the software onto your computer	100
Before installing the software	100
Installing SonicStage Ver.1.5	101
Connecting the Net MD to your computer	103
Storing audio data to your computer	104
Starting SonicStage	104
Recording audio CDs to the hard disk drive	105
Labeling audio data	107
Transferring audio data from your computer to the Net MD (Check-out)	108
Checking out audio files to the Net MD	108
Listening to an MD	111
Listening to an MD with the Net MD connected to the computer	111
Listening to an MD with the Net MD disconnected from the computer	111
Advanced operations	112
Using other functions!	112
Using the SonicStage online help	112
Other information	114
Settings and Precautions	114
Settings according to OS	114
For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage Premium installed on their computer	116
Note on hard disk drive space	117
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode	117
Backing up the audio data	117
Uninstalling the SonicStage software	118
For Windows XP users	118
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition users	118
For Windows 2000 users	119
Troubleshooting	120
If your computer does not recognize the Net MD	122
If the installation was not successful	122
Information and explanations	124
Net MD FAQ	124
On copyright protection	126
Glossary	128
Index	130
Numerics	130
A	130
B	130
C	130
D	130
E	130
G	130
H	130
I	130
L	130
M	131
N	131
O	131
P	131
Q	131
R	131
S	131
T	131
U	131
V	131

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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 13 to 95)

Pages 13 to 95 in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as an

ordinary MiniDisc Walkman.

Troubleshooting and explanations (page 82)

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 96 to 129)

Pages 96 to 129 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied

SonicStage software. Refer to these pages for details.

Other information (page 114)

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 112.

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.

Portable

MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions

Recorder Operation _____

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Software Operation _____

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