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MZ-DN430 © 2005 Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. 2-591-644-11(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.
MZ-DN430 © 2005 Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. 2-591-644-11(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.
Operating Instructions
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... this product in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the battery used to rain or moisture. Product registration Please register this product. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top...
... this product in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the battery used to rain or moisture. Product registration Please register this product. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top...
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... found to comply with the limits for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This...
... found to comply with the limits for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This...
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... not guarantee all the languages will replace it in whole or in the display, replace the battery. The device is a trademark of the use a new one. • If "LoBATT" appears even once in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this player with this manual. 4 User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed. • Depending on the type of...
... not guarantee all the languages will replace it in whole or in the display, replace the battery. The device is a trademark of the use a new one. • If "LoBATT" appears even once in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of this player with this manual. 4 User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed. • Depending on the type of...
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... (Digital Sound Preset 19 Selecting the sound quality 19 Adjusting the sound quality 19 Using the group function 21 What is the group function 21 Playing a track in group play 21 Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) ..........22 Other Operations 23 Viewing various information 23 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode 24 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 25 Locking the controls (HOLD 25 Additional information 26 Precautions 26 Specifications 28 Troubleshooting...
... (Digital Sound Preset 19 Selecting the sound quality 19 Adjusting the sound quality 19 Using the group function 21 What is the group function 21 Playing a track in group play 21 Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) ..........22 Other Operations 23 Viewing various information 23 Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode 24 Protecting your hearing (AVLS 25 Locking the controls (HOLD 25 Additional information 26 Precautions 26 Specifications 28 Troubleshooting...
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... 34 Installing the software onto your computer 35 Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer 36 Using MD Simple Burner 37 Recording by computer operations 37 The window for recording all tracks on the CD 37 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD........ 38 Using SonicStage 39 Importing audio data to your computer 39 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ...... 41 Transferring back audio data...
... 34 Installing the software onto your computer 35 Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer 36 Using MD Simple Burner 37 Recording by computer operations 37 The window for recording all tracks on the CD 37 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD........ 38 Using SonicStage 39 Importing audio data to your computer 39 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ...... 41 Transferring back audio data...
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... refer to your computer screen. When using the Net MD (the player) connected to the operating instructions of your Net MD. Refer to Help for details on your computer Software Operation (pages 32 to 53) Pages 32 to 31 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software. When using the player Player Operation (pages 11 to 31...
... refer to your computer screen. When using the Net MD (the player) connected to the operating instructions of your Net MD. Refer to Help for details on your computer Software Operation (pages 32 to 53) Pages 32 to 31 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software. When using the player Player Operation (pages 11 to 31...
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... playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Suppressing the skip of the sound (G-PROTECTION) The G-PROTECTION function was developed to enjoy TYPE-S high-quality sound from the beginning of the first track (except when group mode is stopped, press and hold . z • The MZ-DN430 supports DSP TYPE-S for a specific track while viewing track numbers (Index search) Remove the MD Operation Press NX. repeatedly until...
... playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Suppressing the skip of the sound (G-PROTECTION) The G-PROTECTION function was developed to enjoy TYPE-S high-quality sound from the beginning of the first track (except when group mode is stopped, press and hold . z • The MZ-DN430 supports DSP TYPE-S for a specific track while viewing track numbers (Index search) Remove the MD Operation Press NX. repeatedly until...
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To cancel the procedure Press MENU. Note When using a digital sound preset, the sound may break or become distorted if the volume is turned up too high, depending on the settings or the track. In this case, change the settings of the sound quality. 20 To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL.
To cancel the procedure Press MENU. Note When using a digital sound preset, the sound may break or become distorted if the volume is turned up too high, depending on the settings or the track. In this case, change the settings of the sound quality. 20 To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL.
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... in the display. For this reason, the next time you start quickly. or > repeatedly until "OPTION" appears in the display, and then press ENTER/NX. or > repeatedly until "Power" appears in the display, and then press ENTER/NX. 4 Press . To cancel the procedure Press MENU. Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) After pressing the playback button or cueing to a shorter battery life. • If no player operation (including opening or closing...
... in the display. For this reason, the next time you start quickly. or > repeatedly until "OPTION" appears in the display, and then press ENTER/NX. or > repeatedly until "Power" appears in the display, and then press ENTER/NX. 4 Press . To cancel the procedure Press MENU. Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) After pressing the playback button or cueing to a shorter battery life. • If no player operation (including opening or closing...
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... be recorded. Do the steps below instead. 1 Connect the power source (battery) firmly to the player. 2 Press the OPEN button to clean the plugs of the MD. If the power source (battery) accidentally becomes disconnected during playback. • Clean the terminals periodically with a dry cloth. If you remove the MD after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use...
... be recorded. Do the steps below instead. 1 Connect the power source (battery) firmly to the player. 2 Press the OPEN button to clean the plugs of the MD. If the power source (battery) accidentally becomes disconnected during playback. • Clean the terminals periodically with a dry cloth. If you remove the MD after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use...
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... your nearest Sony dealer. Noise is not played normally. Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions If you find any troubles operating the player, follow the steps below. 1 Check this mode. • AVLS is on. , Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 The digital sound preset function does not work. Sound has a lot of sound recorded in LP4 mode, noise may cause sound to skip. , Try not to create a track under...
... your nearest Sony dealer. Noise is not played normally. Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions If you find any troubles operating the player, follow the steps below. 1 Check this mode. • AVLS is on. , Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 The digital sound preset function does not work. Sound has a lot of sound recorded in LP4 mode, noise may cause sound to skip. , Try not to create a track under...
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... to select some group-related menu ("No Gp" appears in the display). , Insert a recorded disc. 30 A new group cannot be created on . If the total number exceeds this time. The player skips to • The GROUP button has been pressed ( is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is also impossible to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be checked...
... to select some group-related menu ("No Gp" appears in the display). , Insert a recorded disc. 30 A new group cannot be created on . If the total number exceeds this time. The player skips to • The GROUP button has been pressed ( is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is also impossible to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be checked...
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... player supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for several hours until it with nothing appears). , Replace the dry battery with a new one. • The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly. , Insert the battery correctly. • An MD 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...
... player supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for several hours until it with nothing appears). , Replace the dry battery with a new one. • The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly. , Insert the battery correctly. • An MD 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...
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... PCs or operating systems • An environment that satisfy the system requirements. • The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 34
... PCs or operating systems • An environment that satisfy the system requirements. • The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. • We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers. • For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. 34
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... after SonicStage Ver.2.3 has been installed. In this case, follow the displayed instructions. 3 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions. The new version retains the functions of the older version, but with the USB cable, make sure to install the software with the new version. - If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is connected to the computer with new functions added. - You will...
... after SonicStage Ver.2.3 has been installed. In this case, follow the displayed instructions. 3 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the displayed instructions. The new version retains the functions of the older version, but with the USB cable, make sure to install the software with the new version. - If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is connected to the computer with new functions added. - You will...
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...selected in step 4 starts. When you to restore the check. To check all boxes, click . 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. 6 Click . To stop recording Click . The recording of the screen, "CD Recording Format [My library]" dialog box will ask you click [Format/Bit Rate] on...the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. To uncheck all boxes, click . The dialog box will appear. If you do not want to the Internet. 40 z If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be connected to record.
...selected in step 4 starts. When you to restore the check. To check all boxes, click . 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. 6 Click . To stop recording Click . The recording of the screen, "CD Recording Format [My library]" dialog box will ask you click [Format/Bit Rate] on...the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. To uncheck all boxes, click . The dialog box will appear. If you do not want to the Internet. 40 z If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be connected to record.
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... Music Files] Listening to audio data on the computer To SonicStage Help Listen to audio data from the [Music Playback] - [Playing Back an Audio CD] or CD drive or My Library [Playing Back a Track in My Library] Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing and editing imported tracks To SonicStage Help Change information related to view a list of the Help window to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD...
... Music Files] Listening to audio data on the computer To SonicStage Help Listen to audio data from the [Music Playback] - [Playing Back an Audio CD] or CD drive or My Library [Playing Back a Track in My Library] Listen to audio data on the MD [Music Playback] - [Playing Back a Track on a Device/ Walkman connected to the Media] computer Managing and editing imported tracks To SonicStage Help Change information related to view a list of the Help window to [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD...
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... 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 49 The uninstallation is installed at the same time. Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. 1 Click [Start]-[Control Panel]*. ∗ [Settings]-[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 2.3.xx] or...
... 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 49 The uninstallation is installed at the same time. Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below. 1 Click [Start]-[Control Panel]*. ∗ [Settings]-[Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3 Click [SonicStage 2.3.xx] or...
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... D Digital Sound Preset 19 DSP TYPE-S 31 E EMD service 34 G G-PROTECTION 17 Group function 21 play 21 skip 21 H Hard disk free space 34 HOLD 15, 25 I Importing 39 Index search 17 Installing 34 M MD Simple Burner 37 My Library 39 O OpenMG Secure Module 4.0.05 49 54 P Play mode group 22 tracks 18 Q Quick Mode 24 R Recording mode (Bit rate) 40 S SonicStage 39 SonicStage Help 45 Start (software...
... D Digital Sound Preset 19 DSP TYPE-S 31 E EMD service 34 G G-PROTECTION 17 Group function 21 play 21 skip 21 H Hard disk free space 34 HOLD 15, 25 I Importing 39 Index search 17 Installing 34 M MD Simple Burner 37 My Library 39 O OpenMG Secure Module 4.0.05 49 54 P Play mode group 22 tracks 18 Q Quick Mode 24 R Recording mode (Bit rate) 40 S SonicStage 39 SonicStage Help 45 Start (software...