Sony MCS1 Operating Manual

2-320-963-02 (1)

Mini CD-R Station

Operating Instructions

MCS1

2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For customers in the U.S.A. Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom of the drive. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MCS1 Serial No. ____________________

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-866-654-SONY(7669) or http://www.mediabysony.com

FCC Notice

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.

The supplied interface cable must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Caution:

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

For customers in Europe

his equipment conforms with the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directive), 93/68/EEC (CE Marking Directive).

This equipment complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in the following areas: residential, commercial and light-industrial.

Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set forth in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres (9,8 feet).

This CD-R drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Products Safety Standard IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001.

Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians. Improper use and repairs can create a safety hazard.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the equipment.

Maximum optical power of MCS1 is 0.22 mW Maximum optical power of laser diode is 26 mW.

Caution – Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Introduction

What This Product Can Do..................... 4

Compatible media and devices ........ 5

Supplied Accessories .............................. 6

Locating the Controls and Connectors ... 6

Basic Operation

Preparations ............................................ 9

Using the AC adapter ...................... 9

Using the battery pack ..................... 9

Copying Data to a CD-R ...................... 11

Inserting the CD-R ........................ 11

Copying data from a “Memory Stick”

media ........................................... 12

Copying data from a digital still

camera ......................................... 14

Viewing Digital Images on

a Television ....................................... 17

Advanced Operation

Changing the slide show time

interval ........................................ 26

Rotating an image.......................... 26

Changing the Video Signal of

the MCS1 .......................................... 27

Other Functions .................................... 28

Auto power-off .............................. 28

Switching the operation mode ....... 28

Miscellaneous

Precautions ........................................... 29

Maintenance ......................................... 30

Notes on Handling a “Memory Stick”

Media ................................................ 30

Power Supply........................................ 31

About Batteries ..................................... 31

Specifications ....................................... 32

Troubleshooting .................................... 33

Problems during copying .............. 33

Problems with displaying digital

images on a television ................. 34

Other problems .............................. 34

Message Icons ...................................... 35

Various Copy Functions ....................... 19

Adding data ................................... 19

Copying the same data to multiple

CD-Rs ......................................... 20

Copying data larger than the

remaining CD-R capacity ........... 20

Finalizing a disc ............................ 22

Copying data from a USB storage

media ........................................... 23

Verifying copied data .................... 23

Various Playback Functions ................. 25

Viewing other index pages in

6-image steps .............................. 25

Viewing images as a slide show .... 25

• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, and “Memory Stick Duo”, are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.

Introduction

What This Product Can Do

The Mini CD-R Station MCS1 (simply called “the MCS1” in this manual) is a backup tool specially designed to use 8 cm CD-R discs. You can copy data from “Memory Stick” media to this small and convenient media for safekeeping.

A built-in USB connector allows connection of digital still cameras or USB storage media, for direct copying of data onto CD-Rs without having to use a computer. CD-R created with the MCS1 can then be used on a computer.

The MCS1 also has an output for connection to a television, which lets you view digital pictures (JPEG) stored on media inserted in the unit or devices connected to it.

Notes

• Only still images in Baseline JPEG (EXIF) format can be viewed. The MCS1 cannot reproduce images in other formats or play back video files.

• Depending on the JPEG format of your files, the MCS1 may not be able to display some files.

Compatible media and devices

Copy source media and devices*

Data from the following types of media and devices can be used to copy.

Category Supported media and devices

“Memory Stick” media • “Memory Stick” media

Digital camera with USB interface • Digital still camera compatible with Mass

USB storage media • Sony USM64D/128D/256D

Introducion

• “Memory Stick Duo” media (adapter required)

• “Memory Stick PRO” media

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (adapter required)

* Parallel high-speed data transfer not supported.

Storage Class or PTP

• Sony USM128E/256E/512E

* You can find the latest information about compatibility at:

http://www.sony.net/photovault/

Note

The MCS1 cannot be connected to devices or media other than those listed above, such as a computer or printer. It also cannot be used in conjunction with a USB hub.

Compatible CD-R

The MCS1 is compatible with 8 cm CD-R conforming to the Orange Book Part II specifications, having a storage capacity of 156 to 210 MB. The actual amount of data that can be stored is less than the amount shown on the disc package.

Notes

•8 cm CD-RW cannot be used.

• Depending on the make of your 8 cm CD-R, you may not always be able to write data to disc.

Supplied Accessories

After unpacking the unit, make sure that all the parts listed below are present. If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area.

• Mini CD-R Station MCS1 • Battery pack (1)

• AC adapter (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Video output cable (1)

•8 cm CD-R (1)

• Operating Instructions (1)

• Warranty Card (1)

Locating the Controls and Connectors

2 3

1 POWER button

2 Disc window

3 OPEN lever

4 Memory Stick slot

5 USB connector

6 VIDEO OUT connector

7 DC IN connector

1 2

Introducion

8 Display window

9 MODE button

0 t (Forward) button

qa T (Back) button

qs ENTER button

Display window

1 Remaining charge indicator

0 qa qs

The icon shown here indicates the remaining charge of the battery pack of the MCS1.

Indicates that the AC adapter is connected or that the battery pack is fully charged.

Indicates that the battery pack is beginning to run low on charge. If you are using Ni-Mn batteries, replace them. Indicates that the battery pack is running quite low on charge. If you are using NiMH batteries, replace them. Indicates that the battery pack is nearly depleted of charge. If you are using alkaline batteries, replace them. (Flashing) Indicates that the battery pack is completely depleted

of charge. The power will shut off now.

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2 Connected device indicator

The icon shown here indicates the type of media currently inserted in or connected to the MCS1.

“Memory Stick” media Digital still camera and USB storage media CD-R

Finalized CD-R. For details, see page 22.

The icon showing completion of the finalization process also appears here. For details, see page 22.

3 Operation mode/message display

Gives information about the current operation status and shows various messages.

4 Navigation guide indicator

Shows what functions the buttons of the unit performs in the current operation mode.

Basic Operation

Preparations

The MCS1 can be powered either from the supplied AC adapter or from the supplied battery pack. It is not possible to use both together.

Using the AC adapter

At home, the supplied AC adapter is normally used to power the unit.

1 Connect the power cord to the supplied AC adapter. 2 Plug the cable from the AC adapter into the DC IN connector

on the MCS1.

3 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Basic Operation

Using the battery pack

By attaching the battery pack to the unit, you can operate the MCS1 also in places where there is no AC outlet.

1 Plug the battery pack straight into the MCS1, and turn the

fastening screw to lock the pack in place.

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2 Slide the battery compartment lid in the direction shown by

the arrow to open it.

3 Insert four AA batteries into the battery pack.

Make sure that the plus and minus orientation of the batteries is correct, as shown inside the compartment.

4 Close the battery compartment lid.

Types of batteries that can be used

Batteries are not supplied with the MCS1. Purchase one of the following types of batteries:

• AA alkaline batteries

• AA Ni-Mn batteries

• AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (cannot be charged with this unit)

Notes

• You cannot use manganese batteries with the MCS1.

• For details on the remaining charge indicator, see the explanation on page 7. Particularly in the case of Ni-Mn and NiMH batteries, voltage decreases rapidly when charge runs low, so it is best to replace batteries early.

To remove the batteries

Turn the fastening screw to disengage the lock and then pull the battery pack off the MCS1.

Copying Data to a CD-R

Inserting the CD-R

To copy data to a CD-R, proceed as follows.

Notes

• Be sure the MCS1 is placed on a flat surface.

• Do not let anything shake or strike the MCS1 during copying.

Basic Operation

1 Hold down the POWER button for at least 2 seconds to turn

on the MCS1.

2 Push and slide the OPEN lever to open the cover. 3 Insert a new CD-R and close the cover.

Notes

• Insert the CD-R with the label facing upwards.

• Do not touch the recording side of the CD-R.

• Push the cover of the MCS1 down until it audibly snaps shut.

• Due to CD-R recording characteristics, the actual amount of data that can be stored on a disc is less than the amount shown on the disc package.

• Depending on the files you copy, the amount of space copied may be larger than the size of the files copied.

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Sony MCS1 Operating Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

What This Product Can Do

Compatible media and devices

Supplied Accessories

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Basic Operation

Preparations

Using the AC adapter

Using the battery pack

Copying Data to a CD-R

Inserting the CD-R