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MZ-DN430 © 2005 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. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-DN430 © 2005 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. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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... For customers who purchased this product in cabinet. Refer to power this product. If you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Caution The use of optical instruments with liquids, such as a bookcase... at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at www.sony.com/walkmanreg Proper registration will increase eye hazard. Model No. MZ-DN430 Serial No. CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL...
... For customers who purchased this product in cabinet. Refer to power this product. If you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Caution The use of optical instruments with liquids, such as a bookcase... at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at www.sony.com/walkmanreg Proper registration will increase eye hazard. Model No. MZ-DN430 Serial No. CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL...
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... event a problem occurs with the desired language you replace the battery, be displayed properly on the software. - Notes • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick...other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that , due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may not be sure to use of the connected device. - However, SONY bears no event will be ...
... event a problem occurs with the desired language you replace the battery, be displayed properly on the software. - Notes • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, "Magic Gate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick...other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that , due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may not be sure to use of the connected device. - However, SONY bears no event will be ...
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This product and service may practice one or more of Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation 5 The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are registered trademarks of Gracenote. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,.... Gracenote and CDDB are trademarks of the following U.S. • CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote.
This product and service may practice one or more of Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation 5 The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are registered trademarks of Gracenote. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,.... Gracenote and CDDB are trademarks of the following U.S. • CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote.
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...you can do with SonicStage 32 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman 33 Installing 34 Providing the required system environment 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... data to your computer 39 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ...... 41 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer 43 Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer......... 43 Using SonicStage Help 45 To display SonicStage Help 45...
...you can do with SonicStage 32 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman 33 Installing 34 Providing the required system environment 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... data to your computer 39 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman ...... 41 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer 43 Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer......... 43 Using SonicStage Help 45 To display SonicStage Help 45...
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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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.... 2.3 Help This is a help window, see page 45. It also has the list of the software. Notes on the use of frequently asked questions and answers. When using the supplied software, and their solutions. For this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. To display the help that ...appear in this section may not be applicable to Help for details on the "Software Operation" section • The displayed items in this reason, some explanations (and some illustrations) may differ from the actual items displayed by ...
.... 2.3 Help This is a help window, see page 45. It also has the list of the software. Notes on the use of frequently asked questions and answers. When using the supplied software, and their solutions. For this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. To display the help that ...appear in this section may not be applicable to Help for details on the "Software Operation" section • The displayed items in this reason, some explanations (and some illustrations) may differ from the actual items displayed by ...
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... 6 7 12345 123 Tracks that have been recorded on the player. Pressing the . Track 6 to the first track of group; Use the supplied SonicStage software to assign tracks to enter the selection. or > button cues to 7 are played in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. You can operate various functions in.... 2 Press . Playback stops after all groups are assigned to the start of MDs on a disc. To cue to no group. For details, see "Software Operation" section (page 32). or > repeatedly until " " and "Normal" appear in the display, and then press ENTER/NX to group. The group function...
... 6 7 12345 123 Tracks that have been recorded on the player. Pressing the . Track 6 to the first track of group; Use the supplied SonicStage software to assign tracks to enter the selection. or > button cues to 7 are played in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. You can operate various functions in.... 2 Press . Playback stops after all groups are assigned to the start of MDs on a disc. To cue to no group. For details, see "Software Operation" section (page 32). or > repeatedly until " " and "Normal" appear in the display, and then press ENTER/NX to group. The group function...
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...player. 2 Press the OPEN button to remove dirt. • Dust on the casing. • Wipe the disc cartridge with the supplied application software Before you remove the MD after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your player... scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as illustrated. Tab Back of audio data from operating properly. If you consult your Sony dealer, be recorded. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after the transfer of the MD Recorded material is not protected. Recorded...
...player. 2 Press the OPEN button to remove dirt. • Dust on the casing. • Wipe the disc cartridge with the supplied application software Before you remove the MD after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your player... scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as illustrated. Tab Back of audio data from operating properly. If you consult your Sony dealer, be recorded. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after the transfer of the MD Recorded material is not protected. Recorded...
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...while searching dropout during because the tracks are recorded in higher speed than normal search operations. playback. Group information has been written to the MiniDisc system limitation. A track cannot be created even though group mode is on. ahead or behind , The player returns to a new group.... or >. It is also impossible to the MiniDisc system limitations. A new group cannot be created on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is due to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be checked out...
...while searching dropout during because the tracks are recorded in higher speed than normal search operations. playback. Group information has been written to the MiniDisc system limitation. A track cannot be created even though group mode is on. ahead or behind , The player returns to a new group.... or >. It is also impossible to the MiniDisc system limitations. A new group cannot be created on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is due to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be checked out...
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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 the MD Walkman to your computer (page 36) Recording by computer operations (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 the MD Walkman to your computer (page 36) Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman (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 the MD Walkman to your computer (page 36) Recording by computer operations (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 the MD Walkman to your computer (page 36) Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman (page 41) Listening to an MD 33
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... (The amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above •...; Personally constructed PCs or operating systems • An environment that 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...
... (The amount space will vary according to use the SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above •...; Personally constructed PCs or operating systems • An environment that 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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... Library] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help. • If the MD Walkman is installed already, the previous software will be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software. 1 Turn on the region, a window may appear asking you back up automatically and the...
... Library] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help. • If the MD Walkman is installed already, the previous software will be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software. 1 Turn on the region, a window may appear asking you back up automatically and the...
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... insufficient battery power. 36 Connecting the 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 a 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...
... insufficient battery power. 36 Connecting the 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 a 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...
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Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 49 The uninstallation is installed at the same time. Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To ...
Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 49 The uninstallation is installed at the same time. Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To ...
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...: Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver.2.31) • MD Simple Burner Ver.2.02) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is..., go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window. 2) To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Please refer to [CONFIG] - [Version] in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot ...
...: Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data) • Capacity of the drive: • Free space: Version of the software • SonicStage Ver.2.31) • MD Simple Burner Ver.2.02) Error Message (if one appear): If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is..., go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage window. 2) To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Please refer to [CONFIG] - [Version] in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot ...
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... it has the installation window. Wait a little while longer. is still in progress. tSee page 34 for programs that does not support this software. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running, a malfunction may take 30 minutes or more, has not lit for the appearance ... while holding down the [Alt] key. completed. This is not enough hard disk space on your CD drive or system environment. 52 The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. You are not closed. tYou need 200MB or more details. The installation will resume. If there is...
... it has the installation window. Wait a little while longer. is still in progress. tSee page 34 for programs that does not support this software. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running, a malfunction may take 30 minutes or more, has not lit for the appearance ... while holding down the [Alt] key. completed. This is not enough hard disk space on your CD drive or system environment. 52 The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. You are not closed. tYou need 200MB or more details. The installation will resume. If there is...
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...computer. 53 tDisconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD-ROM. Please wait. If the computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman does not indicate MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart it does not operate normally. tConnect the ...is running. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. Connect the MD Walkman directly to connect The other application software is inserted in the MD Walkman. If the computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman, disconnect the cable, restart the computer, and then make the connection ...
...computer. 53 tDisconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD-ROM. Please wait. If the computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman does not indicate MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart it does not operate normally. tConnect the ...is running. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. Connect the MD Walkman directly to connect The other application software is inserted in the MD Walkman. If the computer still does not recognize the MD Walkman, disconnect the cable, restart the computer, and then make the connection ...
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... 18 Q Quick Mode 24 R Recording mode (Bit rate) 40 S SonicStage 39 SonicStage Help 45 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...
... 18 Q Quick Mode 24 R Recording mode (Bit rate) 40 S SonicStage 39 SonicStage Help 45 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...