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2-591-644-11(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.
2
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
3
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MZ-DN430
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.
4
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.
The ability to display the languages on
the software will depend on the installed
OS on your PC. For better results, please
ensure that the installed OS is
compatible with the desired language
you want to display.
We do not guarantee all the
languages will be able to be
displayed properly on the software.
User-created characters and some
special characters may not be
displayed.
Depending on the type of the text and
characters, the text shown on the
software may not be displayed properly
on the device. This is due to:
The capability of the connected
device.
The device is not functioning
normally.
Notes
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
MD Simple Burner, OpenMG, Magic
Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick,
Memory Stick, Hi-MD, Net MD,
AT R AC , ATRAC3 p l u s a n d t h e i r l o g os
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and
Windows Media are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and /or
other countries.
IBM and PC/AT are registered
trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
MMX and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
and ® marks are omitted in this
manual.
On the battery
When you replace the battery, be sure
to use a new one.
If LoBATT appears even once in
the display, replace the battery.
5
CD and music-related data from
Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004
Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB
R
Client
Software, copyright 2000-2004
Gracenote. This product and service
may practice one or more of the
following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,
#6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459,
#6,330,593 and other patents issued or
pending.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered
trademarks of Gracenote. The
Gracenote logo and logotype, the
Gracenote CDDB logo, and the
Powered by Gracenote logo are
trademarks of Gracenote.
Program © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2004 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
Player Operations
Looking at the controls ...................................12
Getting started! ............................................... 14
Playing an MD right away! ...............................16
Various ways of playback ............................... 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
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Software Operation
What you can do with MD Simple Burner/
SonicStage....................................................... 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
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
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10
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 31)
Pages 11 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 53)
Pages 32 to 53 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied
SonicStage and MD Simple Burner software.
Other information (page 49)
This section shows the troubles you may find while using the supplied software, and their
solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers.
SonicStage Ver. 2.3 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 45.
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.
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1111
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.
When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping
the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.
Note
Make sure not to sit down with the unit in your back pocket.
Player Operation
12
Looking at the controls
This model comes in two designs with different shapes and names for the buttons.
Front of the player
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 button has a tactile dot.
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
3
5
6
7
4
8
1
2
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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
H Character information display
Displays the track names, elapsed
time, etc.
1
3
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
14
Getting started!
1
Insert an alkaline dry battery.
When to replace the battery
You can check the battery condition through the battery indicator while using the player.
Battery power decreasing
r
Weak ba tter y
r
The battery has gone out.
LoBATT flashes in the display, and the power goes off.
Notes
Disconnect the dedicated USB cable before replacing the dry battery.
The battery life may be shorter than that specified, depending on the operating conditions, the
temperature of the location, and varieties of batteries.
When you replace the battery, be sure to use a new one.
If “LoBATT” appears even once in the display, replace the battery.
e
E
Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
dry battery with # end first.
Slide to open the battery
compartment lid.
Close the lid.
Battery life
1)
1)
When using a new Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).
When SP Stereo LP2 Stereo LP4 Stereo
playing
2)
2)
Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standard.
Approx. 42 hours Approx. 48 hours Approx. 56 hours
transferring out audio
data from the computer
3)
3)
The numbers of tracks that can be transferred differs according to the computers operating
environment.
75 tracks (of about
5 minutes each)
300 tracks (of about
5 minutes each)
600 tracks (of about
5 minutes each)
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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
to i
Connect firmly.
17
Suppressing the skip of the sound (G-PROTECTION)
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance
than that of existing players in order to allow the player to be used while jogging.
Note
The playback sound may skip if:
the player receives stronger continuous shock.
a dirty or scratched 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 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.
To Operation
Pause Press NX.
Press NX again to resume play.
Find the beginning of the current track or
the previous track
1)
Press ..
Press . repeatedly until the beginning of
the desired track appears.
Find the beginning of the next track
2)
Press
>
once.
Go backwards or forward while playing Hold down . or >.
Search for a point in a track while viewing
the elapsed time (Time search)
While pausing, press and hold . or >.
Search for a specific track while viewing
track numbers (Index search)
While the player is stopped, press and hold
. or >.
Remove the MD Press x, and then press OPEN.
3)
1)
If you press . twice continuously while playing the first track of the disc, the player goes to the
beginning of the last track on the disc.
2)
If you press > during the last track of the disc, the player goes to the beginning of the first track on
the disc.
3)
If you open the lid, the playback will begin from the beginning of the first track (except when group
mode is on).
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.
Selecting the sound quality
Factory settings
Factory settings of the digital sound preset
are as follows:
•“SOUND1: bass +1, treble ±0
•“SOUND2: bass +3, treble ±0
1
While playing, press MENU.
2
Press . or > repeatedly until
SOUND appears in the display, and
press ENTER/NX.
3
Press . or > repeatedly to
select SOUND1, SOUND2, or
OFF in the display, and then press
ENTER/NX to enter the selection.
Selecting OFF turns off the digital
sound preset function.
Adjusting the sound quality
You can change the preset sound quality.
To change the preset sound quality, select
SOUND1 or SOUND2, the one you
want to change, in advance.
1
While playing, press MENU.
2
Press . or > repeatedly until
SOUND appears in the display, and
then press ENTER/NX.
3
Press . or > repeatedly until
SET appears in the display, and
then press ENTER/NX.
4
Press . or > repeatedly until
SOUND1 or SOUND2 appears
in the display, and then press ENTER/
NX.
The display shows the current
BASS sound setting.
5
Press . or > repeatedly to
adjust the sound level.
6
Press ENTER/NX.
BASS is set and the display
changes to TRE (treble) setting
mode.
7
Press . or > repeatedly to
adjust the sound level, and then press
ENTER/NX to enter the selection.
TRE (treble) is set.
The sound settings are saved and the
playback display appears again.
MENU
ENTER/NX, .,
>, x/CANCEL
Shows SOUND1 or
SOUND2 is selected
The sound can be adjusted in 8 steps.
(4, 3, ...±0, ...+2, +3)
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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.
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Other Operations
Viewing various
information
You can check the track name, disc name,
etc. during playback. Group-related items
appear only when a track with group
settings is played.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press . or > repeatedly until
DISP appears in the display, and
then press ENTER/NX.
3
Press . or > repeatedly until
the information that you want appears
in the display, and then press ENTER/
NX to enter the selection.
Each time you press >, the display
changes as follows:
Notes
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.
To cancel the procedure
Press MENU.
To return the preceding
settings
Press x/CANCEL.
ABC
Track number The elapsed
time
Track number Track name
The number of
total tracks in
the groups
GP Group name
The number of
total tracks
Disc name
Track number Track mode
MENU
ENTER/
NX
,
.
,
>, x/CANCEL
Display Meaning
LapTim The elapsed time of the
current track
T:Name Track name
G:Name Group name
D:Name Disc name
TMODE Indicates the recording
mode selected on the MD
player used; i.e., SP,
LP2, LP4, or
MONO.
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Starting the playback
quickly (Quick Mode)
After pressing the playback button or
cueing to the track, the playback can start
quickly.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press . or > repeatedly until
OPTION appears in the display,
and then press ENTER/NX.
3
Press . or > repeatedly until
Power appears in the display, and
then press ENTER/NX.
4
Press . or > repeatedly until
QUICK appears in the display, and
then press ENTER/NX.
To switch back to the normal
setting
Select NORMAL in step 4.
To cancel the procedure
Press MENU.
To return the preceding
settings
Press x/CANCEL.
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 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.
MENU
ENTER/NX, .,
>
,
x
/CANCEL
25
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function sets a maximum volume
level to protect your ears.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press . or > repeatedly until
OPTION appears in the display,
and then press ENTER/NX.
3
Press . or > repeatedly until
AV L S appears in the display, and
then press ENTER/NX.
4
Press . or > repeatedly until
ON appears in the display, and then
press ENTER/NX to enter the
selection.
ON appears in the display, and after
a few seconds, the playback display
appears again.
To cancel the AVLS function
Select OFF in step 4.
To cancel the procedure
Press MENU.
To return the preceding
settings
Press x/CANCEL.
Locking the controls
(HOLD)
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
1
Slide HOLD in the direction of
the . to lock.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of
the arrow.
MENU
ENTER/
NX
,
.
,
>, x/CANCEL
HOLD
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Additional information
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.
On Handling
Do not drop or bump the player. This may
cause the player to malfunction.
Do not pull headphones/earphones cords.
Do not place the player in the following
places:
An extremely hot place (over 60°C
(140°F))
A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater
In a car with the windows rolled up
(especially in the summer)
In a damp place such as a bathroom
Near a source of electromagnetic fields
such as a magnet, speaker, or TV
In a dusty place
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player if it is used for
an extended period of time. This, however, is
not a malfunction.
On mechanical noise
The player emits mechanical noise while
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 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.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volumes. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
27
On cleaning
After wiping the player casing with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene as this may mar the
finish on the casing.
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an
MD.
To maintain good sound quality, use a soft
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/
earphones. A dirty plug may cause noise or
intermittent breaks in the sound during
playback.
Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.
When recording with the
supplied application software
Before you remove the MD after the
transfer of audio data from your
computer has completed
Make sure that TOC Edit has disappeared in
the display, and then press the x (stop) button.
If the power source (battery)
accidentally becomes disconnected
during recording
The lid may refuse to open. If this happens, do
not open the lid by force. Do the steps below
instead.
1 Connect the power source (battery) firmly to
the player.
2 Press the OPEN button to open the lid.
To protect a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at
the side of the MD. In this position, the MD
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the
tab back so the tab is visible.
If you have 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
the disc be left in the player when you consult
your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble
may be better understood.)
When consulting your Sony dealer, be sure to
bring the player and the headphones/earphones.
Terminals
Dry battery compartment
Back of the MD
Recorded material is
not protected.
Tab
Recorded material is
protected.
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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 at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Recording and playback time (when
using MDW-80)
Maximum 160 min. in monaural
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 stereo
Revolutions
Approx. 380 rpm to 2,700 rpm
Error correction
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic
Coding)
AT R A C 3 LP2/LP4
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
2 stereo channels
1 monaural channel
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Outputs
i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level
5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16
(USA)
General
Power requirements
One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not
supplied)
Recommended temperature for
check-in/check-out
+5
°
C (+41
°
F) or higher
Battery operation time
See Battery life (page 14)
Dimensions
Approx. 81
×
30.7
×
74.4 mm (w/h/d) (3
1
/
4
×
1
1
/
4
×
3 in.) without projections
Mass
Approx. 113.3 g (4.0 oz) the player only
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
MDR series stereo Headphones/earphones*
SRS series Active Speakers
When using optional headphones, use only
headphones/earphones with stereo mini
plugs. You cannot use headphones/
earphones with micro plugs.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
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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.
The player does not
work or works
poorly.
The HOLD function is turned on (HOLD appears in the display
when you press an operation button on the player).
,Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the opposite
direction of the arrow.
The lid is not firmly closed.
,Close the lid until it clicks.
Moisture has condensed inside the player.
,Take the MD out and leave the player in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
The dry battery is weak (LoBATT flashes or nothing appears).
,Replace the dry battery with a new one.
The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly.
,Insert the battery correctly.
An MD with nothing recorded on is inserted (BLANK appears
in the display).
,Insert a recorded MD.
The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording (Rd
ERR appears in the display).
,Reinsert the disc. If the error message still appears, replace it
with another disc.
While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too
much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
,Restart the operation as follows.
1 Remove the dry battery from the player.
2 Leave the player for about 30 seconds.
3 Insert the dry battery.
The player will not
play.
A Hi-MD disc or a standard disc in Hi-MD mode is inserted.
,Hi-MD discs or standard discs in Hi-MD mode cannot be
played on this player.
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What you can do with MD Simple
Burner/SonicStage
MD Simple Burner allows 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.
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.
What you can do with MD Simple Burner
What you can do with SonicStage
Audio CD
MD Walkman
Audio CD
MD Walkman
Internet
Music files in the
MP3,WAV formats
Import
Transfer
33
Software Operation
Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman
Providing the required system environment (page 34)
Installing the software onto your computer (page 35)
SonicStage
MD Simple Burner
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
34
Installing
Providing the required system environment
The following system environment is required in order to use the SonicStage Ver.2.3/MD
Simple Burner Ver.2.0 software for the MD Walkman.
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 an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Macintosh
We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.
The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard
(factory) settings.
We do not ensure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on all
computers.
For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the
software.
System requirements
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 2005/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
Display High Color (16bit) or higher, 800
×
600 dots or better (1024
×
768 dots
or better is recommended)
Others Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB
Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing
WMA files
Notes
35
Installing the software onto your computer
Before installing the software
Make sure to close any virus-check software, as such software usually demands a large
amount of system resources.
When you 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 be overwritten by the new version. The new version retains the
functions of the older version, but with new functions added.
If SonicStage Premium or SonicStage Simple Burner is installed already, the previous
software will co-exist with the new version.
You will still be able to use music data registered by an older software version even
after SonicStage Ver.2.3 has been installed. As a precaution, we recommend that you
back up your music data. To back up the data, refer to [Backing Up My Library]
[Backing Up Data to a Disk] on SonicStage Help.
If the MD Walkman is connected to the computer with the USB cable, make sure to
disconnect the USB cable first before installing the software.
1
Turn on your computer and start up Windows.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.
Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country/
region. In this case, follow the displayed instructions.
3
Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple Burner] and then follow the
displayed instructions.
Read the instructions carefully.
Depending on your region, the buttons other than [Install SonicStage and MD Simple
Burner] may differ from those in the illustration above.
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.
Make sure to restart your computer only after the installation is completed.
Was the installation successful?
If any trouble occurs during the installation, see Troubleshooting (page 51).
Click [Install SonicStage and MD Simple
Burner]
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 supplied dedicated USB cable.
3
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.
When using the MD Walkman connected to your computer, it is recommended that you use a new dry
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.
Note
MD Walkman
Dedicated USB cable
To the USB
connecting terminal
Computer
Insert a new
dry battery
To the USB jack/
dedicated jack
37
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
z
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.
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.
Notes
The window for recording all tracks on the CD
[OPEN]
To open the display
as shown on page
38, click here.
Disc name (MD)
Total time of the
selected tracks of CD
CD icon
MD icon
Album name (CD)
Recording mode
drop down list
LP2/LP4
Remaining
recording time of
the inserted MD
[REC/STOP]
To start recording all tracks on the CD as
a new group, click here.
To stop recording, click [Stop].
Artist name (CD)
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The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD
[Erase]
Disc name
(MD)
Track information
(CD)
Album Title
Recording mode
drop down list
[REC/
STOP]
Track information (MD)
You can change the
track name and track
number
[CLOSE]
To close the display as shown
on page 37, click here.
[New Group]
Remaining time of the inserted MD
To deselect all tracks, click here.
[All Erase]
Check boxes
Check the box of the tracks
that you want to record
To select all tracks, click here.
[Get CD info]
Information of an audio CD
(album name, track title,
etc.) will be reflected in the
track list.
CD operating section
Use these controls to confirm the tracks on audio CD to
be recorded
[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
Artist name
Total time of the
selected tracks of CD
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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
computers hard disk. Refer to SonicStage Help for details.
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.
1
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.
z
You can also start SonicStage with double click ([SonicStage] icon) on the desktop.
2
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].
3
Click [Music Source].
The contents of the audio CD appear in the music source list (on the left side of the
screen).
Notes
Source indication
[Music Source]
[CD Info]
[Format/Bit Rate]
continued
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 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.
6
Click .
The recording of the tracks selected in step 4 starts.
To stop recording
Click .
z
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.
41
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.
1
Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.
For details about connections, see Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer
(page 36).
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
2
Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right
side 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 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.
4
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 Destination list
[Transfer Mode]
[Transfer]
The My Library
list
continued
42
5
Click .
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 3 begins.
To stop transferring
Click .
A transfer will fail and an error message will appear in the following cases:
When there is no enough free space on the MD 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
Wa l k m a n.
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.
Notes
43
Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman
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.
1
Connect your MD Walkman to the computer.
For details about connections, see Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer
(page 36).
Do not disconnect the power source or the dedicated USB cable before the transfer has
completed.
2
Select the transfer destination from the Transfer Destination list on the right
side of the screen 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 the tracks you
want to transfer to your computer.
Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer
Transfer
Destination list
The My Library list
[Transfer]
List of tracks on
the MD
continued
44
4
Click in the middle of the screen.
The transferring of the tracks selected in step 3 starts.
To stop transferring
Click .
Tracks transferred to the MD Walkman from another computer cannot be transferred back to My
Library on your computer.
Note
45
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
tracks or Transferring tracks, or from large list of keywords, or by typing in words that
might lead you to the appropriate explanations.
Click [Help]
[SonicStage Help] while SonicStage is running.
z
You can display SonicStage Help by selecting the following:
[Start] [All Programs]* [SonicStage] [SonicStage Help]
.
[Programs] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98
Second Edition
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.
To display SonicStage Help
Notes
[SonicStage Help]
46
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 explanations.
1 Click [Search] to open the Search window.
2 Type in the words.
3 Click [List Topics].
A list of the words that were searched is displayed.
4 Click to select the desired item among those displayed.
5 Click [Display].
An explanation of the selected item is displayed
.
Understanding SonicStage Help
Searching for a word inside an explanation
The right side frame
The left side frame
An explanations of the
selected item
Type in the keyword
to find text box
[Search]
List Topics
The list of the words
that you searched
[Display]
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Referring to SonicStage Help
Click [Contents] on the left side of the Help window to view a list of items for each
operation. Click on any items for details.
Importing audio data to the computer
To SonicStage Help
Import audio data from the
Internet
[Importing tracks]
[Purchasing Tracks from a Music
Service Site]
Import audio files on the
computer in SonicStage
[Importing tracks]
[Importing Music Files]
Listening to audio data on the computer
To SonicStage Help
Listen to audio data from the
CD drive or My Library
[Music Playback]
[Playing Back an Audio CD] or
[Playing Back a Track in My Library]
Listen to audio data on the MD
Walkman connected to the
computer
[Music Playback]
[Playing Back a Track on a Device/
Media]
Managing and editing imported tracks
To SonicStage Help
Change information related to
CD information downloading
[Changing SonicStage Settings]
[Changing Settings
for Getting CD information]
Edit an album
Delete the tracks
[Managing Tracks and Albums]
[Creating/Editing
Albums]
Change the destination directly
for track storage
[Changing SonicStage Settings]
[Changing the
Location for Saving Recorded Files]
48
We recommend that you back up your music data as a precaution against hard disk crashes
or computer replacement.
Backing up audio data
To SonicStage Help
Back up audio data in My
Library
[Backing Up My Library]
[Backing Up Data to a
Disk]
Look up about SonicStage
backup
[Backing Up My Library]
[FAQ-About SonicStage
Backup Tool]
Troubleshooting
To SonicStage Help
Look up troubleshooting
procedure
[Additional Information]
[Troubleshooting]
When you want to know
To SonicStage Help
Look up unknown words [Additional Information]
[Glossary]
Look up the kinds of audio data
that can be managed by
SonicStage
[Overview]
[Content Handled Within SonicStage]
Look up the kinds of functions
that can be used with
SonicStage
[Overview]
[Features]
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Other information
Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner
To uninstall SonicStage/MD Simple Burner, follow the procedures below.
1
Click [Start][Control Panel]*.
[Settings][Control Panel] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium
Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
2
Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
3
Click [SonicStage 2.3.xx] or [MD Simple Burner 2.0.xx] in the Currently
Installed Programs list, and then click [Change and Remove]
*
.
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is
completed when the computer has restarted.
[Change/Remove] in the case of Windows 2000 Professional, [Add/Remove] in the case of
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
When you install SonicStage Ver.2.3/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.
Note
50
On copyright protection
The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music, while 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 restrictions on recording and playback. For
example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited.
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Troubleshooting
Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem 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.
Computer
Manufacturer:
Model:
Type: Desktop type / Laptop type
Name of operating system:
RAM capacity:
Hard disk drive (containing SonicStage/MD Simple Burner and audio data)
Capacity of the drive:
Free space:
Version of the software
SonicStage Ver.2.3
1)
MD Simple Burner Ver.2.0
2)
1)
To check the SonicStage software version, go to [Help] [About SonicStage] in the SonicStage
window.
2)
To check the MD Simple Burner software version, go to [CONFIG] [Version] in the MD Simple
Burner window.
Error Message (if one appear):
If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used
Manufacturer:
Model:
Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other ( )
Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other ( )
If another device with USB connection is used
Name of the device (or devices):
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The software 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, a malfunction may occur. This is especially
true for programs that require large amounts of
system resources, such as virus-check software.
There is not enough hard disk space on your hard disk.
tYou need 200MB or more free space on your hard
disk.
The installation appears to have
stopped before it has
completed.
Check for the appearance of an error message beneath
the installation window.
t Press the [Tab] key while holding down the [Alt]
key. If an error message has appeared, press the
[Enter] key. The installation will resume. If there is
no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait
a little while longer.
The progress bar on the display
is not moving. The access lamp
has not lit for a few minutes.
The installation is progressing normally. Please wait.
The installation may take 30 minutes or more,
depending on your CD drive or system environment.
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Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer
Problem Cause/Remedy
Your computer does not
recognize the MD Walkman.
The MD Walkman is not firmly connected with the
supplied dedicated USB cable to the computer.
tReconnect the MD Walkman to the computer firmly.
tRemove and reconnect 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.
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 the
software again using the supplied CD-ROM.
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.
tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly.
The connections are made through a USB hub.
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to
the USB connector on the computer.
Even though the dedicated
USB cable is used to connect
the MD Walkman to the
computer, the display on the
MD Walkman does not indicate
it is connected.
It takes time to recognize SonicStage. Please wait.
The other application software is running.
tReconnect the supplied dedicated USB cable after a
while. If the computer still does not recognize the
MD Walkman, disconnect the MD Walkman, restart
the computer, and connect the dedicated USB cable
again.
Even though your computer
recognize the MD Walkman, it
does not operate normally.
The supplied dedicated USB cable is disconnected.
tConnect the supplied dedicated USB cable firmly.
The connections are made through a USB hub.
tOperations are not guaranteed for USB-hub
connections. Connect the MD Walkman directly to
the USB connector on the computer.
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Index
A
Accessories
optional
28
supplied
11
AVLS
25
B
Battery life
14
C
CD drive
34
CDDB
34
CD-ROM
35
Cleaning
27
Connecting
36
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
free space
34
HOLD
15
,
25
I
Importing
39
Index search
17
Installing
34
M
MD Simple Burner
37
My Library
39
O
OpenMG Secure Module 4.0.05
49
P
Play mode
group
22
tracks
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
34
,
37
,
39
,
45
,
49
Windows 98 Second Edition
34
,
37
,
39
,
45
,
49
Windows Media Player
34
Windows Millennium Edition
34
,
37
,
39
,
45
,
49
Windows XP Home Edition
34
Windows XP Media Center Edition
34
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
34
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
34
Windows XP Professional
34
WMA
34
55
Printed in Malaysia
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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