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is a registered trademark of 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. MZ-DN430 © 2005 Sony Corporation
is a registered trademark of 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. MZ-DN430 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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...ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. MZ-DN430 Serial No. If you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you. Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. http://www.sony.com/ walkmansupport - For customers who purchased this ... do not expose the unit to send you periodic mailings about this product will enable us to rain or moisture. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Caution The use of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at ...
...ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. MZ-DN430 Serial No. If you have any questions about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you. Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. http://www.sony.com/ walkmansupport - For customers who purchased this ... do not expose the unit to send you periodic mailings about this product will enable us to rain or moisture. Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 - Caution The use of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at ...
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... designated. • Please note that which is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. However, SONY bears no event will SONY be liable for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it . in the United States and/ or other countries. • ... display the languages on the software will depend on the installed OS on the software may not be sure to use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will be able to be changed...
... designated. • Please note that which is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. However, SONY bears no event will SONY be liable for users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it . in the United States and/ or other countries. • ... display the languages on the software will depend on the installed OS on the software may not be sure to use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will be able to be changed...
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Gracenote and CDDB are trademarks of Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation 5 • 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. Patents...
Gracenote and CDDB are trademarks of Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation 5 • 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. Patents...
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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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... on your Net MD. Troubleshooting and explanations (page 29) ____ ___ This section shows the troubles you can view on the "Software Operation" section • The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For ...refer to the operating instructions of frequently asked questions and answers. For this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the software. Before using this product This manual explains the player operations and the installation and basic use of the player functions. It...
... on your Net MD. Troubleshooting and explanations (page 29) ____ ___ This section shows the troubles you can view on the "Software Operation" section • The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For ...refer to the operating instructions of frequently asked questions and answers. For this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the software. Before using this product This manual explains the player operations and the installation and basic use of the player functions. It...
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... made Disc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12131415 Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1. Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2. For details, see "Software Operation" section (page 32). or > repeatedly until "RepOFF" appears in the display, and then press ENTER/NX to group 3. Pressing the . Track 6 to 7 are assigned... to enter the selection. Use the supplied SonicStage software to assign tracks to the first track of group; Using the group function What is tracks that were not assigned to the start of group...
... made Disc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12131415 Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1. Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2. For details, see "Software Operation" section (page 32). or > repeatedly until "RepOFF" appears in the display, and then press ENTER/NX to group 3. Pressing the . Track 6 to 7 are assigned... to enter the selection. Use the supplied SonicStage software to assign tracks to the first track of group; Using the group function What is tracks that were not assigned to the start of group...
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...during recording The lid may be sure to remove dirt. • Dust on the casing. • Wipe the disc cartridge with the supplied application software Before you have any type of audio data from operating properly. Do not use a soft cloth to clean the plugs of trouble may refuse to...MD after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the player, we recommend that "TOC Edit" has disappeared in the display, and then ...
...during recording The lid may be sure to remove dirt. • Dust on the casing. • Wipe the disc cartridge with the supplied application software Before you have any type of audio data from operating properly. Do not use a soft cloth to clean the plugs of trouble may refuse to...MD after inserting or ejecting an MD. • To maintain good sound quality, use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the player, we recommend that "TOC Edit" has disappeared in the display, and then ...
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...It is also impossible to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be created even though group mode is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is due to select some group-related menu ("No Gp" appears in the display). , Use a disc with group setting....comes through the headphones/ earphones. • The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected. , Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to the MiniDisc system limitation. The edited tracks • This occurs due to i. • Volume is too low. , Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or ...
...It is also impossible to make group settings at this amount, a new group cannot be created even though group mode is on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is due to select some group-related menu ("No Gp" appears in the display). , Use a disc with group setting....comes through the headphones/ earphones. • The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected. , Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to the MiniDisc system limitation. The edited tracks • This occurs due to i. • Volume is too low. , Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or ...
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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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...for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is an upgrade of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers that... is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above •...
...for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported by the following system environment is an upgrade of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all computers that... is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements The following environments: • OSs other than the indicated above •...
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...Simple Burner] may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on SonicStage Help. • If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to install the software with new functions added. - The new version retains the functions of the older version, but with..., SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be overwritten by an older software version even after the installation is installed already, the previous software will still be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the...
...Simple Burner] may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on SonicStage Help. • If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to install the software with new functions added. - The new version retains the functions of the older version, but with..., SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will be overwritten by an older software version even after the installation is installed already, the previous software will still be able to use the MD Walkman, make sure to disconnect the USB cable first before installing the...
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... computer using the supplied dedicated USB cable. We do not assure the results should there be displayed. Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer After the software installation is recommended that you use a new dry battery. When the connections have been properly made, "PCppMD"* appears... in the display of the MD Walkman. ∗ Depending on the MD Walkman, "Net MD" may be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or ...
... computer using the supplied dedicated USB cable. We do not assure the results should there be displayed. Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer After the software installation is recommended that you use a new dry battery. When the connections have been properly made, "PCppMD"* appears... in the display of the MD Walkman. ∗ Depending on the MD Walkman, "Net MD" may be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or ...
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... Burner Ver.2.0, OpenMG Secure Module 4.0.05 is installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 49 Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures...
... Burner Ver.2.0, OpenMG Secure Module 4.0.05 is installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module 3.4 since it may be used by other software. 49 Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures...
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.../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... ) If another device with USB connection is used • Name of the device (or devices): 1) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be... symptoms in the SonicStage window. 2) To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to the following table and then consult your nearest...
.../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... ) If another device with USB connection is used • Name of the device (or devices): 1) To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] - [About SonicStage] in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be... symptoms in the SonicStage window. 2) To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to the following table and then consult your nearest...
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... installation will resume. The access lamp The installation may occur. tSee page 34 for the appearance of system resources, such as virus-check software. There is not moving. t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt] key. Wait a little while longer. tYou need 200MB or more... disk. The installation appears to have Check for more free space on your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. You are using an OS that require large amounts of an error message beneath stopped before it...
... installation will resume. The access lamp The installation may occur. tSee page 34 for the appearance of system resources, such as virus-check software. There is not moving. t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt] key. Wait a little while longer. tYou need 200MB or more... disk. The installation appears to have Check for more free space on your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. The software cannot be installed onto your hard disk. You are using an OS that require large amounts of an error message beneath stopped before it...
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...USB cable is not 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 again. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. Even though ...MD driver is disconnected. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. The MD Walkman is running. tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD-ROM. USB cable is used to connect The other...
...USB cable is not 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 again. tInstall the SonicStage/MD Simple Burner software using the supplied CD-ROM. Even though ...MD driver is disconnected. tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly. The MD Walkman is running. tRemove and reconnect the MD Walkman. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected device and install the software again using the supplied CD-ROM. USB cable is used to connect The other...
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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...