Sony MZ-N420D Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Please refer to the following steps if you encounter a problem while using SonicStage/MD Simple Burner.

1Check the symptoms in this “Troubleshooting” section.

2Check the symptoms in SonicStage Help when you use SonicStage.

3If 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. 2.01)

• MD Simple Burner Ver.2.02)

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):

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.

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Contents

page WARNING Declaration of Conformity Notice for users Page Looking at the controls Getting started Playing an MD right away Various ways of playback Using the group function What you can do with MD Simple Burner SonicStage Installing Using MD Simple Burner Using SonicStage Other information Page Before using this product When using the player When using the Net MD (the player) connected to your computer Checking the supplied accessories Looking at the controls Front of the player Back of the player The display window of the player Getting started Page Playing an MD right away Operation Suppressing the skip of the sound (G-PROTECTION) Various ways of playback Selecting the play mode Adjusting treble or bass (Digital Sound Preset) Selecting the sound quality Adjusting the sound quality Page Using the group function What is the group function Playing a track in group play Selecting the play mode for group play (Group Play Mode) Other Operations Viewing various information Starting the playback quickly (Quick Mode) Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Locking the controls (HOLD) Additional information Precautions On cleaning Dry battery compartment Terminals When recording with the supplied application software To protect a recorded MD Specifications Troubleshooting and explanations Troubles and solutions While playing While using group function Others Explanations What you can do with MD Simple Burner/SonicStage What you can do with MD Simple Burner What you can do with SonicStage Basic operational flow using an MD Walkman Installing Providing the required system environment System requirements Installing the software onto your computer Connecting the MD Walkman to your computer Using MD Simple Burner Recording by computer operations The window for recording all tracks on the CD The window for recording selected tracks from an audio CD Using SonicStage Importing audio data To stop recording Transferring audio data from your computer to the MD Walkman To stop transferring Transferring back audio data from the MD Walkman to your computer Transferring from the MD Walkman back to your computer Page Using SonicStage Help To display SonicStage Help Viewing how to use SonicStage Help Searching for a word inside an explanation Referring to SonicStage Help Importing audio data to the computer Listening to audio data on the computer Managing and editing imported tracks Backing up audio data Troubleshooting When you want to know Other information Uninstalling SonicStage/MD Simple Burner On copyright protection Troubleshooting The software cannot be installed onto your computer Using a MD Walkman connected to the computer Index