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3-247-012-12(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
©2002 Sony Corporation
MZ-R410/R410DPC
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent
Headphone Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.


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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).
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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Table of contents
Checking the supplied accessories ..........................................................8
Looking at the controls .................................... 9
Getting started! .............................................. 11
Recording an MD right away!
(Synchro-recording) ........................................ 13
Playing an MD right away! .............................. 17
Various ways of recording .............................. 19
Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 19
Recording in analog (Analog Recording) .............................................20
Long-time recording (MDLP) ..............................................................21
When you do not want "LP:" added automatically at the
beginning of a track .........................................................22
Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording) .22
To activate group mode (Group Mode Recording) ........................23
Recording a track into a new group ................................................23
Recording a track into an existing group ........................................24
Recording without overwriting existing material .................................24
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) ........................25
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording) ..............26
Checking the remaining recordable time ..............................................27


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Various ways of playback .............................. 29
Using the group function (Group Mode) ............................................. 29
Listening to tracks in a specific group (Group Mode Playback) ... 29
Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode) ........................ 29
Changing play modes ........................................................................... 30
Creating a program (Program Play) ............................................... 31
Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) ................................... 32
Selecting the sound quality ............................................................ 32
Adjusting the sound quality ........................................................... 32
Checking the remaining time or the playing position .......................... 33
Editing recorded tracks .................................. 34
Labeling/relabeling recordings ............................................................ 34
Labeling recordings ....................................................................... 35
Relabeling recordings .................................................................... 36
Registering tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) ............. 36
To release a group setting .................................................................... 37
Moving recorded tracks ....................................................................... 38
Moving a track to a different group ..................................................... 39
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) ...................... 39
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 40
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................ 40
Erasing tracks ....................................................................................... 41
To erase a track .............................................................................. 41
To erase the whole disc .................................................................. 42
To erase a group ............................................................................. 42
Other operations ............................................. 43
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .......................................................... 43
Turning off the beep sound .................................................................. 43
Locking the controls (HOLD) .............................................................. 44
Power sources ................................................ 45
Battery life ............................................................................................ 45