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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
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... 34 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...
... 34 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...
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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 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 8
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Audio CD MD Walkman What you can do with MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to import audio data to your computer from an audio CD in your personal computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to an MD. What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage What... you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to record music tracks from music sources such as audio CDs and ...
Audio CD MD Walkman What you can do with MD Simple Burner MD Simple Burner allows you to import audio data to your computer from an audio CD in your personal computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to an MD. What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage What... you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to record music tracks from music sources such as audio CDs and ...
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Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system 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 to an MD 33
Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman MD Simple Burner SonicStage Providing the required system 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 to an MD 33
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....) • Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended) (The amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver.2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB... or better is recommended) Others • Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for the MD Walkman.
....) • Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended) (The amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver.2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by WDM) • Sound Board • USB port (supports USB (previously USB... or better is recommended) Others • Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for the MD Walkman.
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... 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 MD Walkman connected to your computer, it is recommended that you use a new dry cell battery. When the connections have been properly made, "PCppMD"* appears in the display of the MD Walkman. ∗ Depending on the MD Walkman, "Net MD...
... 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 MD Walkman connected to your computer, it is recommended that you use a new dry cell battery. When the connections have been properly made, "PCppMD"* appears in the display of the MD Walkman. ∗ Depending on the MD Walkman, "Net MD...
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...Second Edition z There are other ways to the MD Walkman. CD icon Total time of the selected tracks of CD MD icon Disc name (MD) Album name (CD) Artist name (CD) [OPEN] To open the display as a new group, click here. To stop recording, click [Stop]. Notes • Only audio... Mode]. • Double-click the MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on page 38, click here. Remaining recording time of the inserted MD Recording mode drop down list LP2/LP4 37 Using MD Simple Burner Recording by computer operations MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in...
...Second Edition z There are other ways to the MD Walkman. CD icon Total time of the selected tracks of CD MD icon Disc name (MD) Album name (CD) Artist name (CD) [OPEN] To open the display as a new group, click here. To stop recording, click [Stop]. Notes • Only audio... Mode]. • Double-click the MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on page 38, click here. Remaining recording time of the inserted MD Recording mode drop down list LP2/LP4 37 Using MD Simple Burner Recording by computer operations MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in...
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... infinite number of times. Transfer Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your MD Walkman to your computer" (page 36). After making the connections, "Net MD" is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the middle of the screen to display the "Transfer Mode Settings...
... infinite number of times. Transfer Destination list [Transfer] The My Library list [Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your MD Walkman to your computer" (page 36). After making the connections, "Net MD" is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the middle of the screen to display the "Transfer Mode Settings...
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...the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or destruction of the connected MD Walkman. • When using your MD Walkman connected to the computer, be sure to playback restrictions. • During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will appear... in step 3 begins. 5 Click . Notes • A transfer will fail and an error message will not operate. • Depending on the connected MD Walkman. This is subject to use a new battery. To stop transferring Click .
...the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or destruction of the connected MD Walkman. • When using your MD Walkman connected to the computer, be sure to playback restrictions. • During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will appear... in step 3 begins. 5 Click . Notes • A transfer will fail and an error message will not operate. • Depending on the connected MD Walkman. This is subject to use a new battery. To stop transferring Click .
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... of tracks on the MD Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on the right side of the screen. After making the connections, "Net MD" is switched to your... the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen, click to select the tracks you want to transfer to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 In the Net MD list on your computer. 1 Connect your computer" (page 36). Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before ...
... of tracks on the MD Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Audio data that has been transferred from your computer and stored on the MD can be transferred back to My Library of SonicStage on the right side of the screen. After making the connections, "Net MD" is switched to your... the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen, click to select the tracks you want to transfer to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 In the Net MD list on your computer. 1 Connect your computer" (page 36). Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before ...
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The transferring of the screen. To stop transferring Click . Note Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer. 44 4 Click in the middle of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
The transferring of the screen. To stop transferring Click . Note Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer. 44 4 Click in the middle of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
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... Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Notes • In SonicStage Help, "Device/Media" is the general term for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as "Importing audio data" or "Transferring audio data", or from large...
... Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Notes • In SonicStage Help, "Device/Media" is the general term for the external device such as the MD Walkman, the Network Walkman, and the CD Walkman. • Follow the instructions of your internet provider regarding such things as "Importing audio data" or "Transferring audio data", or from large...
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... 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 ...Creating/Editing Albums] Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for details. Click on any items for Saving Recorded Files] 47 Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of items for each operation.
... 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 ...Creating/Editing Albums] Change the destination directly [Changing SonicStage Settings] - [Changing the for track storage Location for details. Click on any items for Saving Recorded Files] 47 Referring to SonicStage Help Click [Contents] on the left side of items for each operation.
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... computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable again. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. Using a MD Walkman connected to the USB connector on the display is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not inserted in the MD Walkman. The other application software is...
... computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable again. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. Using a MD Walkman connected to the USB connector on the display is inserted in the MD Walkman. The Net MD driver is not inserted in the MD Walkman. The other application software is...
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...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 3.4 49 P Play mode group 22 tracks 18 54 Q Quick Mode 24 R Recording mode (Bit rate) 40 S SonicStage 39 SonicStage Help 45 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 ...
...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 3.4 49 P Play mode group 22 tracks 18 54 Q Quick Mode 24 R Recording mode (Bit rate) 40 S SonicStage 39 SonicStage Help 45 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 ...