Sony MZDN430 Operating Instructions - Page 2

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the

ventilation of the apparatus with news

papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And

don’t place lighted candles on the

apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of

the battery used to power this product.

Please consult with your local authority.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

—

CLASS 1M INVISIBLE

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

Information

For customers who purchased

this product in the USA

Owner’s Record

The serial number is located at the rear of

the disc compartment lid and the model

number is located at the top and bottom.

Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to them whenever

you call upon your Sony dealer regarding

this product.

Model No. MZ-DN430

Serial No.

Product registration

Please register this product on line at

www.sony.com/walkmanreg

<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>

Proper registration will enable us to send

you periodic mailings about software

upgrades, new products, services and

other important announcements. Thank

you.

If you have any questions about

this product, contact:

— http://www.sony.com/

walkmansupport

— Sony Network Portable Audio

Support Line

1-(866)-456-7669

— Sony Customer Information

Services Center

12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers,

FL 33913

Do not install the appliance in a

confined space, such as a bookcase or

built-in cabinet.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE

LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,

INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF

ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR

EXPENSES RESULTING FROM

ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR

THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

WARNING

Section	Page
Looking at the controls	12
Getting started!	14
Playing an MD right away!	16
Player Operations	18
Selecting the play mode	18
Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset)	19
Selecting the sound quality	19
Adjusting the sound quality	19
Using the group function	21
What is the group function?	21
Playing a track in group play	21
Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode)	22
Other Operations	23
Viewing various information	23
Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode)	24
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)	25
Locking the controls (HOLD)	25
Additional information	26
Precautions	26
Specifications	28
Troubleshooting and explanations	29
Troubles and solutions	29
While playing	29
While using group function	30
Others	30
Explanations	31
Software Operation	32
What you can do with MD Simple Burner	32
What 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 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 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
Understanding SonicStage Help	46
Searching for a word inside an explanation	46
Referring to SonicStage Help	47
Importing audio data to the computer	47
Listening to audio data on the computer	47
Managing and editing imported tracks	47
Backing up audio data	48
Troubleshooting	48
When you want to know	48
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
A	54
B	54
C	54
D	54
E	54
G	54
H	54
I	54
M	54
O	54
P	54
Q	54
R	54
S	54
T	54
U	54

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