SONY MZN420DPS
Owner's Manual

MZ-N420D
Psyc® Net MD� Walkman® Digital Music Player
features
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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: Spark Gray Dimensions (WHD): 3 1� 4" x 1 1� 4" x 3" (81.0 x 30.7 x 74.4mm) Weight: 4.0 oz (113g) without battery Supplied Accessories: MDR-027LP Headphones, SonicStage ® Software CD-ROM with MD Simple Burner Application, USB Cable Optional Accessories: Active Mini Speakers

ATRAC high quality sound and storage capacity together with style elements of chrome, gray and neon. � 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-N420D Psyc player 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 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. � Available in Spark Gray.

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©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, Psyc, 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.

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