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3-249-513-72(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
Recorder Operation _____________________________
Software Operation ______________________________
page 11
page 72
© 2003 Sony Corporation
MZ-N510CK
"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
For customers who purchased
this product in the USA
Owner's Record
The serial number is located at the rear of
the disc compartment lid and the model
number is located at the top and bottom.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. MZ-N510CK
Serial No.
Product registration
Please register this product on line at
www.sony.com/walkmanreg
<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>
Proper registration will enables us to send
you periodic mailings about software
upgrades, new products, services, and
other important announcements. Thank
you.
If you have any questions about
this product, contact:
-- http://www.sony.com/
walkmansupport
-- Sony Network Portable Audio
Support Line
1-(866)-456-7669
-- Sony Customer Information
Services Center
12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers,
FL 33913
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
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.
WARNING


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This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
· SonicStage, OpenMG and the OpenMG
logo, MagicGate, Net MD and the Net
MD logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
· Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and
Windows Media are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and /or
other countries.
· IBM and PC/AT are registered
trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
· Macintosh is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
· MMX and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
· All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
· TM and ® marks are omitted in this
manual.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MZ-N510
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
SONY MZ-N510
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE


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Notice for users
On the supplied software
· Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the
software or the manual accompanying it
in whole or in part, or renting the
software without the permission of the
copyright holder.
· In no event will SONY be liable for any
financial damage, or loss of profits,
including claims made by third parties,
arising out of the use of the software
supplied with this recorder.
· In the event a problem occurs with this
software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.
However, 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 that, due to continued efforts
to improve quality, the software
specifications may be changed without
notice.
· Operation of this recorder with software
other than that provided is not covered
by the warranty.
Program © 2001, 2002 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2003 Sony Corporation


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Table of contents
Recorder Operations
Looking at controls ........................................ 12
Getting started ............................................... 15
Recording an MD right away! ......................... 17
Playing an MD right away! .............................. 20
Various ways of recording ............................. 22
Viewing 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 Time Mark) .................. 26
Adjusting the recording level manually ............................................... 27
Various ways of playback .............................. 28
Viewing various information ............................................................... 28
Selecting the play mode ....................................................................... 29
Listening to selected tracks only (Bookmark Play) ....................... 29
Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) ................................... 30
Selecting the sound quality ............................................................ 30
Adjusting the sound quality ........................................................... 31
Playing an MD within your car stereo system 32
Before installation ................................................................................ 32
Installation ............................................................................................ 32
Connection ........................................................................................... 34
Playing an MD within your car stereo system ..................................... 34
The rotary commander ......................................................................... 35
Fuse Replacement ................................................................................ 36