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Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N505
3-234-037-73(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
GB
Operating Instructions __________________________
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WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-N505
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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• OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of WARNING Sony Corporation. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do US and foreign patents licenced from not expose the unit to rain or Dolby Laboratories. moisture. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or ™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual. built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the vent
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Should any manufacturing defects occur, Sony’s responsibility shall be This operating instructions explains limited solely to replacing said defective how to operate the portable MiniDisc merchandise. recorder itself. For details on how to This software is approved for use only use the supplied software (OpenMG with the specified equipment. Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. Sony reserves the right to change software specifications without prior notice
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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) ..................................
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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
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Additional information ....................................51 Precautions ............................................................................................51 System limitations .................................................................................54 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................56 List of menus ........................................................................................59 Messages ...........
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7-GB
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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. MP3, WAV and Audio Windows Media EMD** CDs 1 Store digital Format files Services audio files on your computer*. 2 Transfer the files to the MiniDisc Walkman. USB cable connection 3 Listen to your MiniDisc Walkman. * “OpenMG”, a copyright technology that conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) sp
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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. 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
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Looking at the controls The recorder 6 CHARGE 1 7 8 2 9 3 q; qa qs 4 qd qf 5 qg A OPEN button G Display window B END SEARCH button H GROUP/CANCEL button CX (pause) button I T MARK/REC button D DC IN 3V jack J HOLD switch E VOL +/– button K USB connecting jack The VOL + button has a tactile dot. L Battery compartment FN (play) button M LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack The N button has a tactile dot. N MENU/ENTER button ./> (search/AMS) button x (stop)/CHARGE button Oi (headphones/earphones) jack 10-GB
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The display window of the recorder AB CDE F G H . LP2 4 Digital MEGA BASS IM JKN L A MONO (monaural) indication H REC indication Lights up while recording. When B LP mode indication flashing, the recorder is in record C Mega bass indication standby mode. D Disc indication I Battery indication Shows that the disc is rotating for Shows approximate battery condition. recording, playing or editing an MD. J Time display E Level meter K Disc name/track name indication Shows the volume of the MD bei
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The headphones/earphones with a remote control F A B G C H D I E A./>/N (search/AMS/play) F Headphones/earphones >/. button Can be replaced with optional headphones/earphones. Bx (stop) ENTER button G HOLD switch CX (pause) CAPS button Slide to lock the controls of the D EDIT button remote control. E VOL +/– button H T MARK button I DELETE button 12-GB
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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. E e Slide to open the battery Insert the rechargeable Close the lid. compartment lid. battery minus end first. Using the dry battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery. continued 13-GB
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2 Charging the rechargeable battery. to a wall outlet AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V CHARGE (x) 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V. 2 Press CHARGE (x). “Charge” flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery indication disappears. Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 3 hours. 3 Disconnect the AC power adaptor. Note The “Charging” indication in the display may not flash immediately after you press CHARG
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Notes Battery life Do not use the recorder to charge any other For details, refer to “Battery life” battery besides the supplied one or the one (page 50). designated for it (NC-WMAA). Though the battery may become hot during When recording the charging procedure, this poses no danger. (Unit: approx.hours) Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. Batteries SP LP2 LP4 If you are recharging the battery for the first Stereo Stereo Stereo time or after a long period of disuse, the
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Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording) This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. (For further information, see “System limitations” (page 54)) During synchro-recording, the recorder starts and stops recording in sync with the sound source. Track marks are added wherever they appear in the sound source. It is recommended to use the AC power adaptor when recording.
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2 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks) CD player, MD Portable CD to a wall player, DVD player, etc. outlet video player, etc. to a digital (Optical) out jack AC power adaptor Optical plug Optical mini-plug Optical cable POC-15B*, etc. to LINE IN (OPTICAL) to DC IN 3V ∗ See “Optional accessories” (page 66) 3 Record an MD. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until MENU/ END SEARCH REC “SYNC-R” flashes in the display, and ENTER then press ENTER. 3 Pr
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To stop recording, press x. After you press x to stop, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using the dry battery or the rechargeable battery) or about 3 minutes (when using the AC power adaptor). To cancel synchro-recording Press . or > repeatedly until “OFF” flashes in the display in step 3, and then press ENTER. Note If you record on a previously recorded disc, the recorder is factory set to overwrite the entire contents of the disc. If you want the recording t
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Notes z The pause function cannot be turned on or off When there is no sound from the player for manually during synchro-recording. Press x more than 3 seconds during synchro- to stop recording. recording, the recorder goes into the standby Do not change SYNC-R setting while mode automatically. When the sound comes recording. Recording may not be done from the player again, the recorder resumes properly. synchro-recording. If the recorder is kept in Even when there is no recorde
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Transferring songs from the computer to the MiniDisc (Check-out) 1 Install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software onto your computer. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. Note When you connect the recorder to your computer for the first time, make sure to install the “OpenMG Jukebox software” and “Net MD driver” from the supplied CD-ROM. If OpenMG Jukebox has already been installed, you should install the driver for the Net MD before connecting the recorder to your
