features

• 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* SpeedNet 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 MediaMiniDisc media is
re-recordable, scratch resistant, low cost and provides high capacity
storage.
One Standard MiniDisc SuppliedThe MZ-N420D comes supplied
with one standard MiniDisc.
Up to 56 Hours Continuous Battery Life Using 1 "AA" Battery
(LP4 Mode)**** Net MD Walkman recorders provide super long battery
life (up to 56 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 SuppliedNet 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 TechnologyNet MD recorders come
equipped with Skip-Free G-protection technology which provides
virtually uninterrupted playback of your music during active uses.
Group/Folder Functionallows for easy navigation between multiple file
folders transferred from playlist.

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 42 hrs
LP2 Continuous Playback
1 x "AA" Alkaline 48 hrs
LP4 Continuous Playback
1 x "AA" Alkaline 56 hrs
Color: Blue
Dimensions (WHD): 3 14" x 1 316" x 3" (81.0 x 28.9 x 74.4mm)
Weight: 3.8 oz (106g) without battery
Supplied Accessories: MDR-027LP Headphones, 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 file.
***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.
MZ-N420D

Net MD Walkman®Digital Music Player

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Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge,New Jersey 07656
www.sony.com
Printed in USA 2/2004