Sony MZ-N420D - Net MD Walkman MiniDisc Recorder driver and firmware
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
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 registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-N420D
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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... No. MZ-N420D Serial No.
Product registration
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg
Proper registration will enable 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...
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... Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-N420D 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... files that cannot be saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording from a CD or from music downloading.
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• SonicStage, MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, Magic Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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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 39 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ..... 41...
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Other information 49 Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner 49 On copyright protection 50 Troubleshooting 51
The software cannot be installed onto your computer 52 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer 53 Index ...54
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... (page 29) This section shows the troubles you may find while using the player, and their solutions.
When using the Net MD (the player) connected to your computer
Software Operation (pages 32 to 53) Pages 32 to 53 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software.
Other information (page 49) This...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
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A Display window B VOL (VOLUME ) +* and - button
∗ The VOL (VOLUME ) + button has a tactile dot.
C 4-position control key ENT/NX (ENTER/NX) (enter/play/pause)* . and > (search/AMS) x/CANCEL (stop/cancel)
∗ The ENT/NX (ENTER/NX)button has a tactile dot.
D MENU button E GROUP button F USB jack
When connecting to your computer, connect the dedicated USB cable to...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... to attach your own strap.
C Battery compartment lid
The display window of the player
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A Disc indication B Group mode indication
Lights up when group mode is on. C Track number display D Battery level indication
Shows approximate battery condition.
E Play mode indication Shows play mode of the MD.
F SOUND indication G Disc, group, track indication H Character information...
Operating Instructions - Page 26
...power-saving system of the player. This is not a malfunction.
On installation
Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
On the MiniDisc...the player in potentially hazardous situations. • If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones/earphones, stop using them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony service ...
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... environment (page 34)
Installing the software onto your computer (page 35)
Software Operation
Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 36)
Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 37)
Importing audio data to your computer (page 39)
Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 36)
Transferring audio data from your computer (page 41)
Listening...
Operating Instructions - Page 34
... 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 XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP...
Operating Instructions - Page 35
... to a Disk] on SonicStage Help.
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears. Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country. In this case, follow the displayed instructions.
3 Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner...
Operating Instructions - Page 36
...MD Walkman to your computer
After the software installation is completed, connect the MD Walkman to your computer.
1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman.
2 Insert the new dry battery into the MD Walkman, and connect the MD
Walkman to the computer using the supplied dedicated USB cable.
MD Walkman
To the USB connecting terminal
Insert the new dry battery
Dedicated USB cable
To the USB...
Operating Instructions - Page 47
... 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 [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing Settings CD information downloading for Getting...
Operating Instructions - Page 49
...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 2.0.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the "Currently
Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*.
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The...
Operating Instructions - Page 51
...consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Computer • Manufacturer: • Model: • Type: Desktop type / Laptop type
Name of operating system:
RAM capacity:
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space:
Version of the software • SonicStage Ver. 2.01) • MD Simple Burner Ver.2.02)
Error Message (if one...
Operating Instructions - Page 52
... of system resources, such as virus-check software.
There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk.
tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard disk.
The installation appears to have stopped before it has completed.
Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window.
t Press the [Tab] key while holding...
Operating Instructions - Page 53
...USB cable to the computer. tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly. A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman. tCheck if a disc is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not be installed. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software
using the supplied CD-ROM.
Even though the dedicated USB cable is used to connect the MD Walkman to the computer, the display on the MD Walkman...
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... SonicStage Ver.2.0 11
Start (software)
MD Simple Burner 37 SonicStage 39 System environment 34 System limitations 34 T
Time search 17
Transferring
to the MD Walkman 41 to your computer 43 U
Uninstalling 49 USB cable 11 USB port 34 W
Windows 2000 Professional 34, 37, 39, 45, 49 Windows 98 Second Edition 34, 37, 39, 45, 49
Windows Media Player 34
Windows Millennium Edition 37, 39...