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Portable MiniDisc Player

Operating Instructions

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MZ-NF520D

2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And dont 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 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.
For customers who purchased this product in the USA Owners 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-NF520D 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
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-NF520D Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Notice for users

On the supplied software Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, 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 than that which is so designated. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice. Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

Various way to use the radio.. 35
Presetting radio stations... 35 Listening to the preset radio stations.. 35
Additional information. 36
Precautions... 36 Specifications.... 38
Troubleshooting and explanations. 39
Troubles and solutions... 39 While playing... 39 While using group function... 40 While using the radio... 40 Others... 41 Explanations.... 42

Software Operation

What you can do with MD Simple Burner/ SonicStage.. 44
What you can do with MD Simple Burner..44 What you can do with SonicStage..44 Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman..45

Installing.. 46

Providing the required system environment...46 System requirements...46 Installing the software onto your computer..47 Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer..48
Using MD Simple Burner.. 49
Recording by computer operations..49 The window for recording all tracks on the CD..49 The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD.50

Using SonicStage.. 51

Importing audio data....51 Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman.53 Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer....55 Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer.55 Using SonicStage Help...57 To display SonicStage Help...57 Understanding SonicStage Help...58 Searching for a word inside an explanation..58 Referring to SonicStage Help...59 Importing audio data to the computer..59 Listening to audio data on the computer..59 Managing and editing imported tracks..59 Backing up audio data...60 Troubleshooting...60 When you want to know...60

Other information.. 61

Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner.. 61 On copyright protection... 62 Troubleshooting... 63 The software cannot be installed onto your computer. 64 Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer. 65 Index.... 66
Before using this product
This manual explains the player operations and the installation and basic use of the supplied software. For details on the various operations, refer to the pages indicated below.

When using the player

Player Operation (pages 11 to 42) Pages 11 to 42 in this manual explain all of the player functions.
Troubleshooting and explanations (page 39)
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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 44 to 65) Pages 44 to 65 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software.
Other information (page 61)
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the supplied SonicStage software, and their solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers. SonicStage Ver. 2.0 Help This is a help that you can view on your computer screen. Refer to Help for details on the use of the software. To display the help window, see page 57.
Notes on the Software Operation section
The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items displayed by the software. Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the use of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. Explanations in this section cover general Net MD products. For this reason, some explanations (and some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Net MD. Please refer to the operating instructions of your Net MD as well.
Checking the supplied accessories
Headphones with a remote control (1) (for USA model) Earphones with a remote control (1) (for Canadian model)

Dedicated USB cable (1)

CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 2.0 and MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0) (1)* Recordable disc (1)
Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

Looking at the controls

Front of the player
A Display window B VOLUME +* and button
The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.
C 4-position control key ENTER/NX (enter/play/pause)*. and > (search/AMS) x/CANCEL (stop/cancel)
The ENTER/NX button has a tactile dot.
D MENU button E GROUP button F USB jack When connecting to your computer, connect the dedicated USB cable to this jack. G HOLD switch H i (headphones/earphones) jack

Back of the player

A OPEN button B Hand strap hole Use the hole to attach your own strap.
C Battery compartment lid
The display window of the player
A Disc indication B Group mode indication Lights up when group mode is on. C Track number display D Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition. E Play mode indication Shows play mode of the MD. F SOUND indication G Disc, group, track indication

The playback sound may skip if: the player receives stronger continuous shock. a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.
The MZ-NF520D 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 can play the track recorded by 2 or 4 long playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Normal stereo playback, LP2 stereo playback, LP4 stereo playback or monaural playback is automatically selected to match the audio source.

Listening to the radio

You can listen to the FM broadcast through the built-in digital tuner in the remote control. With the USA model, you can also listen to TV and weather broadcasts. Controls on the player cannot be used to operate the tuner.

1 Turn on the radio.

1 Press RADIO ON/OFF.
RADIO ON/OFF VOL +, Jog lever (BAND, TUNE , TUNE +) x P-MODE/ SOUND The radio turns on. If PRESET is displayed, press Pto make it disappear from MODE/

the display.

2 For the USA model, press the jog lever
repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press the jog lever, the indication changes as follows: FMtTVtWb(weather) For the Canadian model, only the FM band can be received. You cannot select other bands.
3 Slide the jog lever towards TUNE + or
TUNE repeatedly to tune in the desired radio station.
4 Press VOL +, to adjust the volume.
To turn off the radio Press RADIO ON/OFF or x. To tune in a station quickly (FM only) In step 3, slide and hold the jog lever until the frequency indication begins to change. The remote control automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
To improve the broadcast reception
Extend the headphones/earphones cord, which act as the FM antenna.
If an FM broadcast is hard to tune in Press SOUND repeatedly until Local appears in the display. The noise will be reduced. When you cannot operate the radio Make sure the remote control is not locked (page 14, 17).
The radio will not operate if the remote control is not connected to the player. The volume of radio and MD can be adjusted individually using the supplied remote control. Playback stops when you use the radio. Do not place the remote control close to another electronic device, such as the player itself, another radio, a TV, a mobile phone, or a computer, as this may cause noise in the reception. When you use the radio, it is recommended that you use a new dry battery since more power is consumed by the radio than by MD playback.

Various ways of playback

In this section, the operation using the remote control is mainly explained. For details on operations done on the player, see the pages indicated for each operation.
Depending on whether group play or normal play is selected, the operating conditions, and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently. During playback, the track mode appears momentarily, and is then replaced by the elapsed time of the current track.
Viewing various information
You can check the track or disc name, track number, the elapsed playing time of the current track, the number of the tracks recorded on the MD, the group name, and the total number of tracks in a group.

DISPLAY

For the player operation, see page 33.

Selecting the play mode

You can select from the various play modes using the P-MODE/ button.

P-MODE/

While playing, press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows:

Jog lever

Display window on the remote control
Press P-MODE/ repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the play mode changes as follows:
Display window on the remote control Play mode indication Display: A/B
A Track number Track number
B The elapsed time Track name Indication1) (none) (normal play) Play mode All the tracks are played once.
Group name The number of total tracks in the group The number of total tracks Track number Disc name Track mode
1 (single-track A single track is played play) once. SHUF (shuffle play) All the tracks are played in random order.

1) Group play mode (

) appears whenever you play a disc with group settings. For more details, see Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) (page 26).
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.
For the player operation, see page 30.
Playing a track repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can use the repeat function for normal play, single-play, and shuffle play mode.

Operation

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player remote control

player Adjust the treble and bass, and stores two sets remote of treble-bass adjustment. control player Sets the player to start playback or cue to a track remote quickly. control Sets a limit on the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Displays various information such as the remaining time, etc. in the display window. player remote control player remote control
This section mainly explains the settings made by menu operations on the player.

List of menus

Menus on the player Items listed under Menu 1 are the selectable items which appear when you press MENU, items listed under Menu 2 are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1, and Menu 3 are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 2.
Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and settings.

Menu 1 DISP

Menu 2 LapTim T:Name G:Name D:Name TMODE
Menu 3 RepOFF (factory setting) y RepON

P-MODE

Normal 1 Trk Shuff Normal Shuff

OFF SOUND1 SOUND2 SET

SOUND1 y SOUND2 OFF (factory setting) y ON NORMAL (factory setting) y QUICK

OPTION

AVLS Power
Menu on the remote control Menu 1 OPTION Menu 2 AVLS PowerMode Functions AVLS OFF (factory setting) y AVLS ON NORMAL (factory setting) y QUICK
How to use the menu items
To set the menu items, do the following procedure. On the player 1 Press MENU to enter the menu. 2 Press. or > to select the item. 3 Press ENTER to enter the selection. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3. The setting will be entered when you press ENTER at the last. To return the preceding setting

Press x.

4-position control key
To cancel the operation while setting
Press and hold x for 2 seconds or more.
On the remote control You can set only the OPTION menu. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more to enter the menu. 2 Press the jog lever. 3 Slide the jog lever to select the item. 4 Press the jog lever to enter the selection. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4. The setting will be entered when you press the jog lever at the last. To return the preceding setting
For details and remote control operation, see page 22.
B lights up when you press ENTER/ NX.
While the player is playing, enter the menu and select P-MODE. Select the desired play mode. Each time you press >, the display item indicated by A changes as follows: Pressing ENTER/NX while A is flashing causes the play mode to enter. Display B 1 SHUF Play mode Repeat play of all tracks Repeat play of a selected track Repeat shuffle play of all tracks
Pressing > repeatedly changes A.

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 player automatically turn off. For this reason, the next time you start playback or do another operation, the player will not respond quickly. the unit, however, will return to quick mode afterwards.
Enter the menu and select OPTION - Power(PowerMode on the remote control). Select QUICK.
Display window on the player
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function sets a maximum volume level to protect your ears.
Enter the menu and select OPTION - AVLS. Select ON. When you try to turn the volume too high, AVLS appears in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate level.
To switch back to the normal setting Select NORMAL in step 2. To cancel the procedure Press MENU. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL.
To cancel the AVLS Select OFF in step 2. To cancel the procedure Press MENU. To return the preceding settings Press x/CANCEL.
Depending on the group settings, the operating conditions and the disc settings, you may not be able to select certain indications or the indications may appear differently. The TMODE indication appears only during playback. It appears for a few seconds, and is then replaced by the elapsed time of the current track.
C The elapsed time Track name Group name
For the details and the remote control operation, see page 22.
The number of GP total tracks in the group The number of total tracks Track number

Disc name Track mode

While playing, enter the menu and select DISP. Select the information you want. Each time you press. or >, the display changes as the follows: Meaning The elapsed time of the current track Track name Group name Disc name Indicates the recording mode selected on the MD player used; i.e., SP, LP2, LP4, or MONO.
Display LapTim T:Name G:Name D:Name TMODE
Locking the controls (HOLD)
To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the. to lock.
To unlock the controls Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of the arrow.
Various way to use the radio
Presetting radio stations
For the USA model, up to 41 radio stations can be preset, 30 for FM, 7 for TV, and 4 for Wb (weather). For the Canadian model, up to 30 FM stations can be preset.

RADIO ON/OFF P-MODE/

Press the jog lever to enter the selection. A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones. PRESET, M, and preset number disappear in the display.
Listening to the preset radio stations
You can simply tune the station by selecting the preset number.

RADIO ON/OFF

Jog lever (BAND, TUNE , TUNE +)
Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio. If PRESET is displayed, press PMODE/ to make it disappear from the display. Press the jog lever repeatedly to select the band. USA model: FMt TV t Wb (weather) Canadian model: FM only Slide the jog lever towards TUNE + or TUNE repeatedly to tune the desired radio station. Press and hold the jog lever until M and the preset number flash in the display.
Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio. Press the jog lever repeatedly to select the band. USA model: FMt TV t Wb (weather) Canadian model: FM only Press P-MODE/ so that PRESET appears in the display. Slide the jog lever towards TUNE + or TUNE repeatedly until the desired preset number appears in the display.
Slide the jog lever repeatedly until the desired preset number appears in the display.
In the case of double-digit preset numbers, the band is indicated in the display by F for FM.

Additional information

On installation

Precautions

On safety
Do not carry or store the dry battery in the same place with metallic objects such as coins, key rings, or necklaces. This may cause a short-circuit and the generation of heat. Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent such accidents, make sure the battery is installed with the + and poles oriented correctly. If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the battery compartment before inserting a new battery. If you will not use the player for a long time, be sure to remove the dry battery.
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 shutter open may damage the internal disc. When transporting a MiniDisc, keep it in its case. Do not place the cartridge where it will be subjected to light, temperature, moisture or dust. Do not affix the label outside of the specified area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed within the recessed space on the disc.
On the headphones/earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your player at high volumes while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue using the player in potentially hazardous situations. If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones/earphones, stop using them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony service center.

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 signal processors (DSP). This specification allows tracks recorded in MDLP mode to be played back with high quality sound. Since this player also supports DSP TYPE-R specification, superb sound is produced during playback in SP (normal stereo) mode as well.
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that of existing players.
What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage
What you can do with MD Simple Burner
MD Simple Burner allows you to record music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer to an MD Walkman, without first recording the music tracks to the computer.

MD Walkman

Audio CD
What you can do with SonicStage
SonicStage allows you to import audio data to your computer from music sources such as audio CDs and the Internet, and then transfer the audio data stored in your computer to an MD.

Audio CD Import Transfer

Internet
Music files in the MP3,WAV formats
Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman
MD Simple Burner SonicStage
Providing the required system environment (page 46)
Installing the software onto your computer (page 47)
Connecting an MD walkman to your computer (page 48)
Importing audio data to your computer (page 51)
Recording music tracks from an audio CD in the CD drive of your computer (page 49)
Transferring audio data from your computer (page 53)

Listening to an MD

Installing
Providing the required system environment

System requirements

The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver. 2.0/MD Simple Burner Ver. 2.0 software for the MD Walkman. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended) (The amount space will vary according to Windows version and the number of music files stored on the hard disk.) RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Others CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) Sound Board USB port (supports USB (previously USB 1.1)) Operating System Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition High Color (16bit) or higher, dots or better (dots or better is recommended) Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files

Insert a recordable disc into the MD Walkman. Insert the new dry battery into the MD Walkman, and connect the MD Walkman to the computer using the supplied dedicated USB cable.
To the USB connecting terminal MD Walkman
Insert the new dry battery

Dedicated USB cable

To the USB jack/ dedicated jack Computer

Check the connections.

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 displayed.
Note When using the MD Walkman connected to your computer, it is recommended that you use a new dry cell battery. We do not assure the results should there be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or destruction of audio data caused by insufficient battery power.

Using MD Simple Burner

Recording by computer operations
MD Simple Burner allows you to 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 Edition
There are other ways to start up MD Simple Burner as follows: Double-click the MD Simple Burner icon in the task tray, or right-click and select [Show Standard Mode]. Double-click the MD Simple Burner shortcut icon on the desktop. Notes Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with MD Simple Burner. We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
The window for recording all tracks on the CD
[REC/STOP] To start recording all tracks on the CD as a new group, click here. To stop recording, click [Stop].

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 shown on page 50, click here.
Remaining recording time of the inserted MD
Recording mode drop down list LP2/LP4
The window for recording selected 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 -Confirm CD information registered in the CDDB [REC/ STOP] Track information (MD) You can change the Disc name track name and track (MD) number

Artist name

Album Title
[Get CD info] Information of an audio CD (album name, track title, etc.) will be reflected in the track list.
[New Group] Recording mode drop down list [CLOSE] To close the display as shown on page 49, click here.
CD operating section Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to be recorded To deselect all tracks, click here. To select all tracks, click here. Check boxes Check the box of the tracks that you want to record

[Erase] [All Erase]

Remaining time of the inserted MD

Using SonicStage

Importing audio data
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 computers hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.
Notes Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with SonicStage. We do not guarantee normal operation in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
Source indication [Music Source]
[CD Info] [Format/Bit Rate]
Start up SonicStage. Select [Start] [All Programs]* [SonicStage] [SonicStage].
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
SonicStage starts up and the main window appears.
You can also start SonicStage with double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.
Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer.
The source indication in the top-left of the display changes to [Record a CD].

Click [Music Source].

The contents of the audio CD appear in the music source list (on the left side of the screen).

continued

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.
If necessary, change the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.
When you click [Format/Bit Rate] on the right side of the screen, CD Recording Format [My library] dialog box will appear. The dialog box will ask you to select the format and bit rate for recording the audio CD.
The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts.

To stop recording Click.

If CD information such as album title, artist name, and track names could not be obtained automatically, click [CD Info] on the right side of the screen. When you do this, your computer must be connected to the Internet.

Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman
Audio data stored in My Library of SonicStage can be transferred to your MD Walkman an infinite number of times.
Transfer Destination list [Transfer]

The My Library list

[Transfer Mode]
Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.
After making the connections, Net MD is displayed in the Transfer Destination list in the upper right of the screen. For details about connections, see Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer (page 48). Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has completed.

Click [Transfer].

The screen is switched to the Transfer (Net MD) screen.
Click the tracks you want to transfer in the My Library list on the left side of the screen.
To transfer more than one track, hold down the [Ctrl] key while selecting the tracks. To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.
Change the transfer mode, if necessary.
Click [Transfer Mode] in the middle of the screen to display the Transfer Mode Settings dialog box (for Net MD) and select the transfer mode.
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.
To stop transferring Click.
Notes A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases: When there is no enough free space on the disc. When the track is subject to playback restrictions. During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function will not operate. Depending on the type 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 there be a mis-operation, transferring failure, or destruction of audio data caused by insufficient battery power.
Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer
The My Library list List 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 your computer.
In the Net MD list on the right side of the screen, click to select the tracks you want to transfer to your computer.
in the middle of the screen.
The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
Note Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer.

Using SonicStage Help

SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help allows you to search easily for information from a list of operations, such as Importing audio data or Transferring audio data, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that might lead you to the appropriate explanations.

MZ-NF520D

Net MD Walkman Digital Music Player

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FM/TV/Weather Band Tuner Remote Supplied Store 5 Hours of Music on One Standard MiniDisc (LP4 Mode) Record your MP3s or CDs at up to 32x* Speed Utilizes Affordable Standard MiniDisc Media One Standard MiniDisc Supplied Up to 48 Hours Continuous Battery Life Using 1 "AA" Battery (LP4 Mode)**** Plays Back in ATRAC3 Audio, Supports Multiple Audio Formats (MP3, WMA**, WAV) Music Management Software Supplied Skip-Free*** G-Protection Technology Group/Folder Function

Step-up Feature

New Feature

features

v FM/TV/Weather Band Tuner Remote Supplied provides direct

specifications

Format: Digital Audio MiniDisc System Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz Data Compression Method (Coding) : ATRAC /ATRAC3 (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz +/-3dB Wow and Flutter: Unmeasurable Inputs: USB (previously called USB1.1) Outputs: Headphones/(stereo mini) Power Requirements: "AA" Alkaline Battery x 1 (optional) Battery Life (Approx.): SP (Normal Stereo) Continuous Playback 1 x "AA" Alkaline 36 hrs LP2 Continuous Playback 1 x "AA" Alkaline 42.5 hrs LP4 Continuous Playback 1 x "AA" Alkaline 48 hrs Color: White Dimensions (WHD): 4 " x 4 " x 3" (81.0 x 30.7 x 74.4mm) Weight: 4.1 oz (115g) without battery Supplied Accessories: MDR-027SP Headphones, RM-MC34LT Digital Tuning Remote Control, SonicStage Software CD-ROM with MD Simple Burner Application, USB Cable Optional Accessories: Active Mini Speakers
2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, G-Protection, MD SImple Burner, Net MD, SonicStage and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. MiniDisc products sold by manufacturer-authorized outlets include the Serial Copy Management System which will not prevent you from making a direct digital-to-digital copy from a digital source but such copies will prevent a second digital-to-digital copy from being made. *When recording in LP4 mode. Results vary based on PC specifications and does not include title transfer. **Non secured WMA files. ***Reduces or eliminates skipping during many active uses. ****Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
access to the player's FM/TV/and Weather stations and has a stereo mini-jack on the remote for headphones. Store 5 Hours of Music on One Standard Minidisc (LP4 Mode) MiniDisc media can store over 5 hours (LP4 mode) of music and cost only about $2 per disc. Record your MP3s or CDs at up to 32x* Speed Net MD products provide high speed transfer of your music from your PC directly to your Net MD recorder. The title/track information you create in the jukebox automatically will be transferred to the Net MD recorder. Utilizes Affordable Standard MiniDisc Media MiniDisc media is re-recordable, scratch resistant, low cost and provides high capacity storage. One Standard MiniDisc Supplied The MZ-NF520D comes supplied with one standard MiniDisc. Up to 48 Hours Continuous Battery Life Using 1 "AA" Battery (LP4 Mode)**** Net MD Walkman recorders provide super long battery life (up to 48 hours) with using just 1 "AA" battery. Plays Back in ATRAC3 Audio, Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP3, WMA**, WAV) The Net MD recorder plays back in ATRAC3 format and supports the most popular Internet audio formats, including MP3, WMA and WAV. Music Management Software Supplied Net MD recorders come bundled with SonicStage and MD Simple Burner application, which makes it easy to import, manage and transfer your music collections. Skip-Free*** G-Protection Technology Net MD recorders come equipped with Skip-Free G-Protection technology which provides virtually uninterrupted playback of your music. Group/Folder Function allows for easy navigation between multiple file folders transferred from playlist.

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