Sony MZ-NE410 User Manual

SonicStageVer.1.5for Sony Network Walkman3-248-530-12 (1)© 2003 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsThis manual describes how to install the SonicSt

10The supplied software “SonicStage Ver.1.5” is designed to be operated in the following systemenvironments.Computer IBM PC/AT Compatible– CPU: Pentiu

11Installing the SonicStage software onthe computerBefore installing the softwareMake sure to install the supplied SonicStage Ver. 1.5 software.Instal

12Installing “SonicStage Ver.1.5” software1 Insert the SonicStage installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.The setup program starts

13Basic OperationsWith the SonicStage software, you can easily play audio files by clicking on the Source icons at the top ofthe window and recording/

14This section explains how to record audio files from audio CDs to the hard disk of your computer. You canalso transfer audio files from media other

15Basic OperationsNotes• For the first time when recording the audio files using the CD-ROM drive, the “CD-ROM DriveOptimization” dialog box will be d

16Storing audio files to the computer (continued)6 Click (Record All).Recording from the audio CD starts.When recording is completed, the playlist w

17Basic OperationsLabeling audio files of recorded tracksYou can edit the track titles after recording audio files as needed.1 Click (Music Drive).2

18You can check out tracks in the playlists of SonicStage to your Network Walkman.Connecting your Network Walkman to thecomputerFor details, refer to

19Basic Operations4 Click in the middle of the window and select the transfer mode.• Using ATRAC3plusCheck the box only when you use the Network Wal

2Program ©2001, 2002 Sony CorporationDocumentation ©2003 Sony Corporation• SonicStage, OpenMG, “MagicGate”, “MagicGate Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick”,

20Transferring audio files from your Network Walkman to the computer is called “Check-in.” You can checkin audio files only to the computer from which

21Basic OperationsWhen you want to stop Check-inClick in the “Processing” dialog box or (Stop) in the window.Notes• Do not remove the USB cable, b

22On your computer, you can play audio files in audio CDs, hard disk, or your Network Walkman, and edittrack or album titles.Playing back songs1 Click

23Advanced OperationsDownloading audio files from EMDservice sites to your computerWhat is EMD (Electronic Music Distribution) service?EMD stands for

24Importing audio files such as MP3 orWAV format files (Import)You can import the following format audio files to SonicStage.• MP3 format filesYou can

25Advanced Operations6 Double-click the [All Playlists] folder in the list area.All the created playlists storing imported audio files are displayed i

26OthersUninstalling (Remove) the SonicStagesoftwareWhen using Windows® XP/Windows 2000Log on with the “Administrator” account (user name) and then fo

27OthersVarious settings and notesAbout the system restore on Windows XP/Windows Millennium EditionWhen using Windows XP or Windows Millennium Edition

28 When using Windows 2000The operation of the SonicStage software is restricted as follows.• Log on with the “Administrator” account (user name) when

29OthersFeatures of copyright protectionFeatures of copyright protection by OpenMGThe “SonicStage” software employs the “OpenMG” copyright protection

3Notes• The illustrations in this manual may differ from theactual software.• Explanations in this manual assume that you arefamiliar with basic opera

30TroubleshootingIf you encounter trouble while using the SonicStage software, please follow the procedures below.1 Refer to “Troubleshooting” in this

31OthersOn connecting the Network Walkman and computerSymptomThe computer does not recognize yourNetwork Walkman.“CONNECT” is not displayed* onyour Ne

32SymptomThe number of audio files that can bechecked out is limited. (Availablerecording time is short.)Audio files cannot be checked in.Audio files

33OthersIndexAATRAC3 6ATRAC3plus 6, 8, 15, 19Audio CD 14BBit rate 15, 19CCD (Audio CD) 6, 10, 14, 22, 28,29CD-ROM 6, 10, 12, 14, 15,25Check-out 6, 7,

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4What you can do with the SonicStagesoftwareYou can store songs from the audio CDs or the Internet to acomputer using the SonicStage software.(page 14

5With the SonicStage software, you can store audio files from audio CDs, etc., to the hard disk of yourcomputer, and manage the files collectively.Son

6How to store digital audio files on the computerBefore listening to music with your Network Walkman, you need to transfer and save digital audio file

7Restrictions on audio contentHigh quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet.To protect th

8About this manualThis manual explains the basic operations of the SonicStage software for the Network Walkman.For the operation of the Network Walkma

9mmmmmProcedures for listening to music withthe Network WalkmanThe following is the procedure that you need to perform using the SonicStage software b