Operating Instructions
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3-263-411-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions Player Operation p_a_g_e__11______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__32______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-N420D © 2004 Sony Corporation
3-263-411-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions Player Operation p_a_g_e__11______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__32______ "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-N420D © 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Model No. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - For customers who purchased this product will enable us to power this product on the apparatus. Refer to rain or moisture. Caution The use of the disc compartment lid and the model number...
... DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Model No. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - For customers who purchased this product will enable us to power this product on the apparatus. Refer to rain or moisture. Caution The use of the disc compartment lid and the model number...
Operating Instructions
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... Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-N420D Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
... Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-N420D Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
Operating Instructions
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..." logo are omitted in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this manual. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered by third parties, arising out of the following U.S. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation This product and service may be changed without the permission of the...
..." logo are omitted in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this manual. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered by third parties, arising out of the following U.S. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation This product and service may be changed without the permission of the...
Operating Instructions
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... the actual items displayed by the software. • Explanations in this manual explain all of the software. Please refer to 53 in this section may find while using the player Player Operation (pages 11 to 31) Pages 11 to the pages indicated below. To display the help that appear in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. When using the player, and their solutions...
... the actual items displayed by the software. • Explanations in this manual explain all of the software. Please refer to 53 in this section may find while using the player Player Operation (pages 11 to 31) Pages 11 to the pages indicated below. To display the help that appear in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. When using the player, and their solutions...
Operating Instructions
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... it in many areas. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volumes. This will be sure to remove the dry battery. On installation Never use the player for a long time, be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. On the MiniDisc cartridge • Do not touch the internal disc directly. This may lead to a traffic accident and...
... it in many areas. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volumes. This will be sure to remove the dry battery. On installation Never use the player for a long time, be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. On the MiniDisc cartridge • Do not touch the internal disc directly. This may lead to a traffic accident and...
Operating Instructions
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... MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the player, we recommend that the disc be left in the display, and then press the x (stop) button. A dirty plug may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the sound during recording The lid may be better...
... MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the player, we recommend that the disc be left in the display, and then press the x (stop) button. A dirty plug may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the sound during recording The lid may be better...
Operating Instructions
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....) Recording and playback time (when using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones with stereo mini plugs. LP2/LP4 Modulation system EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels 2 stereo channels 1 monaural channel Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB Outputs i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 24 Ω (USA) 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 Ω (Canada) General Power requirements One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not...
....) Recording and playback time (when using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones with stereo mini plugs. LP2/LP4 Modulation system EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels 2 stereo channels 1 monaural channel Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB Outputs i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 24 Ω (USA) 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 Ω (Canada) General Power requirements One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not...
Operating Instructions
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... with operation. , Move the player away from the first track. Noise is not played normally. Volume cannot be output on . , Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 The digital sound preset function does not work. Playback sound skips. Cause/Remedy • Repeat play is selected. , Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play (page 18). • Playback mode is changed. , Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play (page 18). • Disc playing stopped...
... with operation. , Move the player away from the first track. Noise is not played normally. Volume cannot be output on . , Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 The digital sound preset function does not work. Playback sound skips. Cause/Remedy • Repeat play is selected. , Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play (page 18). • Playback mode is changed. , Use MENU on the player to change back to the normal play (page 18). • Disc playing stopped...
Operating Instructions
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... group-related menu ("No Gp" appears in the display). , Use a disc with group setting. It is also impossible to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be created on . A new group cannot be created even though group mode is dirty. , Clean the plug. The disc name and track names are played in higher speed than normal playback. or >. • The GROUP button has...
... group-related menu ("No Gp" appears in the display). , Use a disc with group setting. It is also impossible to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be created on . A new group cannot be created even though group mode is dirty. , Clean the plug. The disc name and track names are played in higher speed than normal playback. or >. • The GROUP button has...
Operating Instructions
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... the dry battery. Explanations About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This player supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with another disc. • While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage caused by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of existing players. 31 This specification allows tracks recorded in MDLP mode to provide a higher level of shock resistance...
... the dry battery. Explanations About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This player supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with another disc. • While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage caused by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of existing players. 31 This specification allows tracks recorded in MDLP mode to provide a higher level of shock resistance...
Operating Instructions
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... trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers that is required in order to Windows version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.) • RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows...
... trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers that is required in order to Windows version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.) • RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Others • CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Display Factory installed: Windows...
Operating Instructions
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... the screen. Click [Transfer Mode] in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an infinite number of times. After making the connections, "Net MD" is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the upper right of the screen. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed. 2 Click [Transfer]. continued 41 Transferring audio...
... the screen. Click [Transfer Mode] in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an infinite number of times. After making the connections, "Net MD" is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the upper right of the screen. Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed. 2 Click [Transfer]. continued 41 Transferring audio...
Operating Instructions
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...] Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on the left side of the Help window to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD information downloading for Getting CD information] Edit an album Delete the tracks [Managing Tracks and Albums] - [Creating/Editing Albums] Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for details. Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing...
...] Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on the left side of the Help window to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD information downloading for Getting CD information] Edit an album Delete the tracks [Managing Tracks and Albums] - [Creating/Editing Albums] Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for details. Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... Stereo products. Gracenote and CDDB are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gracenote. • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it . is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Walkman...
... Stereo products. Gracenote and CDDB are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gracenote. • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it . is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Walkman...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0 for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above • Personally constructed PCs or operating systems • An environment that is recommended) Others • Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for the Network Walkman.
... amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0 for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above • Personally constructed PCs or operating systems • An environment that is recommended) Others • Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for the Network Walkman.
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your Network Walkman. Do not remove the USB cable, battery, or "Memory Stick" before connecting to the computer. For details about connections, refer to the instruction manual of your Network Walkman to the computer. When using a device supporting "MG Memory Stick", insert the MagicGatecompatible "Memory Stick" media into the device before the transfer has completed. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from your computer to the Network Walkman Audio data stored...
... Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your Network Walkman. Do not remove the USB cable, battery, or "Memory Stick" before connecting to the computer. For details about connections, refer to the instruction manual of your Network Walkman to the computer. When using a device supporting "MG Memory Stick", insert the MagicGatecompatible "Memory Stick" media into the device before the transfer has completed. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from your computer to the Network Walkman Audio data stored...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... only once. ∗ Only the recordable Network Walkman 1 Insert "Memory Stick" into the Network Walkman, and connect the Network Walkman to your computer. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from the Transfer Destination list on the right side of the screen. 3 In the Network Walkman list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you want to transfer to your computer. 4 Click...
... only once. ∗ Only the recordable Network Walkman 1 Insert "Memory Stick" into the Network Walkman, and connect the Network Walkman to your computer. 2 Select the device/media for transfers ("Network Walkman (Internal)*" or "Network Walkman (Memory Stick)*") from the Transfer Destination list on the right side of the screen. 3 In the Network Walkman list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you want to transfer to your computer. 4 Click...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide
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... Network Walkman connected to the computer SonicStage Help [Music Playback] - [Playing Back an Audio CD] or [Playing Back a Track in My Library] [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on the left side of the Help window to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD information downloading for Getting CD information] Edit an album Delete the tracks [Managing Tracks and Albums] - [Creating/Editing Albums] Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files] 17 Referring to SonicStage Help...
... Network Walkman connected to the computer SonicStage Help [Music Playback] - [Playing Back an Audio CD] or [Playing Back a Track in My Library] [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on the left side of the Help window to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD information downloading for Getting CD information] Edit an album Delete the tracks [Managing Tracks and Albums] - [Creating/Editing Albums] Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for Saving Recorded Files] 17 Referring to SonicStage Help...
Marketing Specifications
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... recorder. All rights reserved. MiniDisc products sold by manufacturer-authorized outlets include the Serial Copy Management System which provides virtually uninterrupted playback of your music. • Group/Folder Function allows for easy navigation between multiple file folders transferred from your PC directly to change without battery Supplied Accessories: MDR-027LP Headphones, SonicStage® Software CD-ROM with MD Simple Burner Application, USB Cable Optional Accessories: Active Mini Speakers ©2004 Sony...
... recorder. All rights reserved. MiniDisc products sold by manufacturer-authorized outlets include the Serial Copy Management System which provides virtually uninterrupted playback of your music. • Group/Folder Function allows for easy navigation between multiple file folders transferred from your PC directly to change without battery Supplied Accessories: MDR-027LP Headphones, SonicStage® Software CD-ROM with MD Simple Burner Application, USB Cable Optional Accessories: Active Mini Speakers ©2004 Sony...