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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 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.
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..., Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is not responsible for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player...
..., Net MD, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their respective holders. • ™ and ® marks are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is not responsible for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player...
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Table of contents Player Operations Looking at the controls 12 Getting started 14 Playing an MD right away 16 Various ways of playback 18 Selecting the play mode 18 Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset 19 Selecting the sound quality ...
Table of contents Player Operations Looking at the controls 12 Getting started 14 Playing an MD right away 16 Various ways of playback 18 Selecting the play mode 18 Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset 19 Selecting the sound quality ...
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When using the Net MD (the player) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 32 to 53) Pages 32 to 53 in this section cover general Net MD products. Other information (page 49) This section shows the troubles you can view on your Net MD. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This is a help ...refer to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this product This manual explains the player operations and the installation and basic use of your Net MD as well. 10 When using the player Player Operation (pages 11 to 31) Pages 11 to 31 in this manual explain the ...
When using the Net MD (the player) connected to your computer Software Operation (pages 32 to 53) Pages 32 to 53 in this section cover general Net MD products. Other information (page 49) This section shows the troubles you can view on your Net MD. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This is a help ...refer to the respective manuals. • Explanations in this product This manual explains the player operations and the installation and basic use of your Net MD as well. 10 When using the player Player Operation (pages 11 to 31) Pages 11 to 31 in this manual explain the ...
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Player Operation Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0 and MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Recordable disc (USA and Canada models only) (1) ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 11
Player Operation Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0 and MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Recordable disc (USA and Canada models only) (1) ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 11
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Front of the player 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 1 2 62 6 7 7 8 8 On the following pages of this page. A Display window B VOL (VOLUME ) +* and - G HOLD switch H i (headphones/earphones) jack 12 button ∗ The VOL (VOLUME ) + button ...
Front of the player 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 1 2 62 6 7 7 8 8 On the following pages of this page. A Display window B VOL (VOLUME ) +* and - G HOLD switch H i (headphones/earphones) jack 12 button ∗ The VOL (VOLUME ) + button ...
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E Play mode indication Shows play mode of the player 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 A Disc indication B Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on. C Battery compartment lid The display window of the MD. Back of the player 2 3 1 A OPEN button B Hand strap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap. C Track number display D Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition. F SOUND indication G Disc, group, track indication H Character information display Displays the track names, elapsed time, etc. 13
E Play mode indication Shows play mode of the player 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 A Disc indication B Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on. C Battery compartment lid The display window of the MD. Back of the player 2 3 1 A OPEN button B Hand strap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap. C Track number display D Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition. F SOUND indication G Disc, group, track indication H Character information display Displays the track names, elapsed time, etc. 13
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... the operating conditions, the temperature of the location, and varieties of tracks that can check the battery condition through the battery indicator while using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 2) Measured in the display, and the power goes off. Ee Slide to replace the battery You... 75 tracks (of about 300 tracks (of about 600 tracks (of about data from the computer3) 5 minutes each) 5 minutes each) 5 minutes each) 1) When using the player. Close the lid.
... the operating conditions, the temperature of the location, and varieties of tracks that can check the battery condition through the battery indicator while using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 2) Measured in the display, and the power goes off. Ee Slide to replace the battery You... 75 tracks (of about 300 tracks (of about 600 tracks (of about data from the computer3) 5 minutes each) 5 minutes each) 5 minutes each) 1) When using the player. Close the lid.
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2 Make connections and unlock the controls. 1 Connect the headphones/earphones to i. 2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow indicated on the player (HOLD .) to i 15 HOLD Connect firmly. to unlock the control.
2 Make connections and unlock the controls. 1 Connect the headphones/earphones to i. 2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow indicated on the player (HOLD .) to i 15 HOLD Connect firmly. to unlock the control.
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... recorded by 2 × or 4 × long playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Press . While the player is on). Press x, and then press OPEN.3) 1) If you to the beginning of the first track on TYPE-S-equipped MD decks, etc. • The player can play . or >. z • The MZ-N420D ... playback or monaural playback is played. Hold down . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the player receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is automatically selected to be used while jogging. It thus allows you press . While pausing, press and hold ...
... recorded by 2 × or 4 × long playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Press . While the player is on). Press x, and then press OPEN.3) 1) If you to the beginning of the first track on TYPE-S-equipped MD decks, etc. • The player can play . or >. z • The MZ-N420D ... playback or monaural playback is played. Hold down . Note The playback sound may skip if: • the player receives stronger continuous shock. • a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is automatically selected to be used while jogging. It thus allows you press . While pausing, press and hold ...
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... the sound level. Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) You can then be adjusted in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 4 Press . The player can store two sets of the digital sound preset are saved and the playback display appears again. 19 or > repeatedly until "SOUND" appears in the...
... the sound level. Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) You can then be adjusted in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 4 Press . The player can store two sets of the digital sound preset are saved and the playback display appears again. 19 or > repeatedly until "SOUND" appears in the...
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... >, x/CANCEL Playing a track in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 3 Press . To cue to group 3. The player can create a maximum of "GP --". Note The player does not support the recording of a group (Group Skip) 1 While playing, press GROUP. 2 Press . Track 8 to12 are assigned to the start of...played in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. that were not assigned to no group. Track 6 to 7 are assigned to allow playback of MDs on the player. The group function is convenient for playback of discs with group settings. The group function is provided to group 1. or > button ...
... >, x/CANCEL Playing a track in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 3 Press . To cue to group 3. The player can create a maximum of "GP --". Note The player does not support the recording of a group (Group Skip) 1 While playing, press GROUP. 2 Press . Track 8 to12 are assigned to the start of...played in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. that were not assigned to no group. Track 6 to 7 are assigned to allow playback of MDs on the player. The group function is convenient for playback of discs with group settings. The group function is provided to group 1. or > button ...
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during playback. Group name Disc name Track mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . Notes • Depending on the MD player used; Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is then replaced by the elapsed time of the current track. MENU ENT/NX, ., >, x/... of GP total tracks in the groups The number of the current track T:Name Track name G:Name Group name D:Name Disc name T-MODE Indicates the recording mode selected on the group settings, the operating conditions and the disc settings, you want appears in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 3 Press...
during playback. Group name Disc name Track mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . Notes • Depending on the MD player used; Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is then replaced by the elapsed time of the current track. MENU ENT/NX, ., >, x/... of GP total tracks in the groups The number of the current track T:Name Track name G:Name Group name D:Name Disc name T-MODE Indicates the recording mode selected on the group settings, the operating conditions and the disc settings, you want appears in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 3 Press...
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... the normal setting Select "NORMAL" in step 4. To switch back to a shorter battery life. • If no player operation (including opening or closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the power in the player automatically turn off. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL. 24 the unit, however, will not respond... the playback quickly (Quick Mode) After pressing the playback button or cueing to the track, the playback can start playback or do another operation, the player will return to "QUICK", the power remains on within the...
... the normal setting Select "NORMAL" in step 4. To switch back to a shorter battery life. • If no player operation (including opening or closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the power in the player automatically turn off. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL. 24 the unit, however, will not respond... the playback quickly (Quick Mode) After pressing the playback button or cueing to the track, the playback can start playback or do another operation, the player will return to "QUICK", the power remains on within the...
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.... To unlock the controls Slide HOLD to lock. MENU Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. or > repeatedly until "OPTION" appears in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until "AVLS" appears in the display...
.... To unlock the controls Slide HOLD to lock. MENU Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. or > repeatedly until "OPTION" appears in the display, and then press ENT/NX. 4 Press . or > repeatedly until "AVLS" appears in the display...
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...operating, which is not a malfunction. On the MiniDisc cartridge • Do not touch the internal disc directly. On the headphones/earphones Road safety • Do not use the player where it is placed within the recessed space on the MD. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at ...experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use the player for others Keep the volume at once and consult a doctor or a Sony service center. Make sure the label is used for an extended period of the specified area on the...
...operating, which is not a malfunction. On the MiniDisc cartridge • Do not touch the internal disc directly. On the headphones/earphones Road safety • Do not use the player where it is placed within the recessed space on the MD. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at ...experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use the player for others Keep the volume at once and consult a doctor or a Sony service center. Make sure the label is used for an extended period of the specified area on the...
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... Make sure that "TOC Edit" has disappeared in the player when you consult your Sony dealer, be recorded. A dirty plug may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the player, we recommend that the cause of the MD. Recorded material is visible. On cleaning • After wiping the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe...
... Make sure that "TOC Edit" has disappeared in the player when you consult your Sony dealer, be recorded. A dirty plug may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the player, we recommend that the cause of the MD. Recorded material is visible. On cleaning • After wiping the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe...
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...model on page 12 Approx. 113.3 g (4.0 oz) the player only US and foreign patents licensed from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time (when using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones ... AA) alkaline battery (not supplied) Recommended temperature for detailed information about the accessories in monaural Maximum 320 min. Specifications MD Player Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less...
...model on page 12 Approx. 113.3 g (4.0 oz) the player only US and foreign patents licensed from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time (when using optional headphones, use headphones/ earphones ... AA) alkaline battery (not supplied) Recommended temperature for detailed information about the accessories in monaural Maximum 320 min. Specifications MD Player Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less...
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...operation. , Move the player away from the first track. Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions If you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Playback sound skips. Volume cannot be output on very rare occasions during playback of sound recorded in LP4 mode, noise...19). • The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration. , Put the player on . , Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 While playing Symptom An MD is momentarily heard. An MD is not played from the source of strong magnetism. • The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo mode....
...operation. , Move the player away from the first track. Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions If you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Playback sound skips. Volume cannot be output on very rare occasions during playback of sound recorded in LP4 mode, noise...19). • The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration. , Put the player on . , Release AVLS settings (page 25). 29 While playing Symptom An MD is momentarily heard. An MD is not played from the source of strong magnetism. • The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo mode....
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... searching because the tracks are recorded in the display). , Insert a recorded disc. 30 A track cannot be created even though group mode is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. Others Symptom Cause/Remedy The player does not work or works poorly...pressed ( is flashing in the plug of data may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. • This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Group information has been written to several tracks ahead or behind when you press . Symptom Cause/Remedy No sound ...
... searching because the tracks are recorded in the display). , Insert a recorded disc. 30 A track cannot be created even though group mode is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. Others Symptom Cause/Remedy The player does not work or works poorly...pressed ( is flashing in the plug of data may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. • This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Group information has been written to several tracks ahead or behind when you press . Symptom Cause/Remedy No sound ...