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Operating Instructions - Page 2
... 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...
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...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
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System requirements 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
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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Operating Instructions - Page 10
....
Troubleshooting and explanations (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...
Operating Instructions - Page 26
... mechanical noise
The player emits mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the player. This is not a malfunction.
On installation
Never use the player where it will ... 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 ...
Operating Instructions - Page 33
... 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
... Up Data 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...
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 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
... 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 does not indicate it is connected.
It takes...
Operating Instructions - Page 54
....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...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide - Page 2
...not be displayed.
• SonicStage, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• "Walkman" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide - Page 4
... the audio data stored in your computer to the Network Walkman.
Audio CD
Import
Transfer
Network Walkman
Internet Music files in the MP3,WAV formats
• This manual describes how to install the SonicStage software and explains its operations for use with the Network Walkman. Before you start, please also review the instruction manual of your Network Walkman.
• The display contents...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide - Page 6
... 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...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide - Page 7
... Up Data 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 then...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide - Page 19
... 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 2.0.xx] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then
click [Change and Remove]*.
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide - Page 22
... 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...
SonicStage v2.0 Operating Guide - Page 23
...to your computer
Problem
The computer does not recognize your Network Walkman.
Cause/Remedy
The dedicated USB cable is disconnected. tConnect the dedicated USB cable. The driver file for the Network Walkman has not been installed. tInstall the SonicStage software for your Network
Walkman using the supplied CD-ROM. Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software. Another application...