Sony MZDN430 Operating Instructions
Sony MZDN430 - MZ-DN430PSBLK Psyc MiniDisc Network Walkman Manual
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-11(1) Portable MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions Player Operation p_a_g_e__11______ Software Operation p_a_g_e__32______ "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-DN430 © 2005 Sony Corporation - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
this product. Model No. MZ-DN430 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 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-DN430 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 3 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
arising out of the 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 replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility. • The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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 the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; of Gracenote. Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2004 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Table of contents Player Operations Looking at the controls 12 Getting started 14 Playing an MD right away 16 Various ways controls (HOLD 25 Additional information 26 Precautions 26 Specifications 28 Troubleshooting and explanations 29 Troubles and solutions 29 While playing 29 While using - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
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 operations 37 imported tracks 47 Backing up audio data 48 Troubleshooting 48 When you want to know 48 7 - Sony MZDN430 | 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 8 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
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to 31 in this manual explain all of the player functions. 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 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Operation Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage/MD Simple Burner) (1)* Recordable disc (1) ∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Note When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Looking at the controls This model comes in two designs with different shapes and names for the buttons. Front of the player 3 1 2 A Display window B VOL (VOLUME ) +* and - button C 4-position control key ENTER/NX (enter/play/pause)* . and > (search/AMS) x/CANCEL (stop/cancel) D MENU button ∗ The - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
to attach your own strap. C Battery compartment lid The display window of the player 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 A Disc indication B Group mode indication approximate battery condition. E Play mode indication Shows play mode of the MD. F SOUND indication G Disc, group, track indication H Character - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
battery You can check the battery condition through the battery indicator while using the player. Battery power decreasing r Weak battery r The battery has gone out. each) 5 minutes each) 5 minutes each) 1) When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 2) Measured - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
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 unlock the control. HOLD Connect firmly. to i 15 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
the direction of the arrow with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. 2 Play an MD. ENTER/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL VOL +, - 1 Press NX. 2 Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume. The volume indicator appears in the display allowing you to check the - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
for a specific track while viewing track numbers (Index search) Remove the MD Operation MiniDisc is played. z • The MZ-DN430 supports DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3. It thus allows you to enjoy TYPE-S high-quality sound from MDs recorded in MDLP mode on TYPE-S-equipped MD decks, etc. • The player - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
Various ways of playback Selecting the play mode You can select various play modes such as normal play, single-track play (1 Trk), or shuffle play (Shuff). You can also select repeat play with the selected play mode. MENU ENTER/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "P- - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) You can adjust the treble and bass to suit your taste. The player can store two sets of treble-bass adjustments, which can then be selected later during playback. MENU ENTER/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL Selecting the sound quality Factory - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
To cancel the procedure Press MENU. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL. Note When using a digital sound preset, the sound may break or become distorted if the volume is turned up too high, depending on the settings or the track. In this case, change the settings of the sound quality. 20 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode. What is a disc with group settings? The player The player does not support the recording of group settings on the player. Use the supplied SonicStage software to assign tracks to group. For details, see "Software - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) The shuffle play and repeat play function can be used during group play mode. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . or > until "P-MODE" appears in the display, and then press ENTER/NX. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select the play mode, and then press - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
elapsed time 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 MD player used; i.e., "SP", "LP2", "LP4", or "MONO". Notes • Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions and the disc settings, you may not - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
can start quickly. MENU Notes • When the power mode is set to "QUICK", the power remains on within the player even when nothing appears in the display. This leads to a shorter battery life. • If no player operation (including opening or closing of the lid) occurs for an hour, the power in the - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
level to protect your ears. MENU Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function. HOLD ENTER/NX, ., >, x/CANCEL 1 Press MENU. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until "OPTION" appears in the display, and then press ENTER - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
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 be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. On the MiniDisc cartridge • Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
application software Before you remove the MD after the problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the player, we recommend that the disc be left in the player when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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 than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions If you find any troubles operating the player, follow the steps below. 1 Check this section, "Troubles and solutions" (page 29). 2 If you cannot solve the problem after you made checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While playing Symptom - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
new group cannot be created on the supplied SonicStage software. • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. Group information has been written to the to make group settings at this time. Others Symptom Cause/Remedy The player does not • The volume is low. work or works poorly. , - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
disc in Hi-MD mode is inserted. play. , Hi-MD discs or standard discs in Hi-MD mode cannot be played on this player. Explanations About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This player supports playback with the DSP TYPE-S specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your personal computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the computer. Audio CD MD Walkman What you can do with SonicStage SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
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 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
the SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC services and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files This software is not supported Notes • We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
use the MD Walkman, make sure to install the software with the supplied CD-ROM. - If OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage or Net MD Simple Burner is installed already, the previous software will Was the installation successful? If any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" (page 51). 35 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
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 supplied dedicated USB cable. MD Walkman To the USB - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your personal computer to the MD Walkman. To start MD Simple Burner, click [Start] - [All Programs]* - [MD Simple Burner] - [MD Simple Burner]. ∗ [Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
tracks from an audio CD Track information (CD) [CONFIG] Click here to do the following: -Set the CD-ROM drive -View version information for MD Simple Burner Artist name -Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB Total time of the selected tracks of CD [REC/ Album Title STOP] Track - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Using SonicStage Importing audio data to your computer This section explains how to record and store audio data from an audio CD to My Library of SonicStage on the hard disk drive of your computer. You can record or import music from other sources such as the Internet and your computer's hard disk. - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
4 If necessary, click to uncheck tracks you do not want to record. If you unchecked a box by mistake, click it again to restore the check. To check all boxes, click . To uncheck all boxes, click . 5 If necessary, change the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD. When you click [Format/Bit - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
[Transfer Mode] 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see "Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer" (page 36). of the screen and click [Transfer]. The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
of the text and number of characters, the text entered by SonicStage may not be displayed on the connected MD Walkman. This is due to the limitations of the connected MD Walkman. • When using your MD Walkman connected to the computer, be sure to use a new battery. We do not assure the results should - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
on your computer. 1 Connect your MD Walkman to the computer. For details about connections, see "Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer" (page 36). and click [Transfer]. The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen. 3 In the Net MD list on the right side of the screen, click to select - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
4 Click in the middle of the screen. The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts. 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 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
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 recommended system environment when using EMD services. 45 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
Understanding SonicStage Help The left side frame The right side frame 1 Double click [Overview] in the left-side frame. 2 Click [About This Help File]. The explanation will appear in the right-side frame. 3 Read the text. Scroll the display if necessary. Click underlined words to jump to their - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
SonicStage Help [Importing tracks] - [Purchasing Tracks from a Music Service Site] [Importing tracks] - [Importing Music Files] Listening to 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 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
] - [Backing Up Data to a Disk] [Backing Up My Library] - [FAQ-About SonicStage Backup Tool] Troubleshooting To Look up troubleshooting procedure SonicStage Help [Additional Information] - [Troubleshooting] When you want to know To SonicStage Help Look up unknown words [Additional Information - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click [Change and Remove]*. Follow the displayed instruction MD Simple 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 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
maintaining the copyrights of its holders. Restrictions on audio content High-quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution, some audio content is distributed with certain - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner. 1 Check the symptoms in this "Troubleshooting" section. 2 Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage. 3 If the problem cannot be solved after checking the above references. Check the following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
cannot be installed onto your computer Problem Cause/Remedy The installation was not successful. You are using an OS that does not support this software. tSee page 34 for more details. All windows applications are not closed. tIf you start the installation while other programs are running - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
again. A disc is not inserted in the MD Walkman. tCheck 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. The software installation failed. tDisconnect the connected device and install - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Copyright protection 50 D Digital Sound Preset 19 DSP TYPE-S 31 E EMD service 34 G G-PROTECTION 17 Group function 21 play 21 skip 21 H Hard disk 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 - Sony MZDN430 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
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(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Player
Operating Instructions
Player Operation ________________________________
Software Operation ______________________________
page 11
page 32
© 2005 Sony Corporation
MZ-DN430
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.