Sony MSAC-US40 User Manual

Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer

Operating Instructions

MSAC-US40

English

Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information

Trade Name : SONY Model : MSAC-US40 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc. Address : 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego CA

Telephone number : 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.

CAUTION

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

92127 U.S.A.

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Note:

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 specified USB cable (supplied) must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the customers in Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

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• , “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “MagicGate,”

and

• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

• Adobe and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

• CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright c 20002004Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR 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. Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe, Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

, “ATRAC3,” “ATRAC3plus,” , “SonicStage”

are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.

, “Open MG,”

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Precautions on use

Pay attention to the following points when using this unit.

• If the body becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. Never use benzine, alcohol, paint thinner or other solvents. This unit may deform or malfunction.

• The contents of data cannot be compensated if recording or playing back is not made due to malfunctions such as “Memory Stick” error.

• To prevent recording or deletion of data on “Memory Stick” set the “Memory Stick” write-protect switch to “LOCK.”

PNotes

• The access lamp lights when you insert the “Memory Stick” into the unit. This blinking indicates that the data on the “Memory Stick” is being accessed. Never remove the “Memory Stick,” turn off the computer or unplug the USB cable while the access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data on the “Memory Stick.”

• When disconnecting the USB cable, do not hold it by its cable; hold it by its connector.

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Table of contents

Precautions on use ................................................................................................ 5

On “Memory Stick” .............................................................................................. 7

System requirements ............................................................................................ 9

Checking the included items ............................................................................ 12

Supplied applications for Windows ................................................................ 13

Using the operating instructions and help ..................................................... 14

Installing the software on your computer (When Using Windows) .......... 16

Installing the “SonicStage” software on your computer .............................. 18

Connecting this unit to your computer ........................................................... 19

Confirming that connections are completed .................................................. 21

When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated ................ 22

Copying image data recorded on “Memory Stick” to your computer ....... 25

Disconnecting the unit from your computer .................................................. 26

How to Use (When using Macintosh) ............................................................. 28

About “SonicStage” ............................................................................................ 30

Before using “SonicStage” (Be sure to read) ................................................... 32

Launching “SonicStage” .................................................................................... 34

Formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick” ............................................... 35

Precautions for use of “Memory Stick” ........................................................... 37

Uninstalling (Deleting) the software ............................................................... 38

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 39

Restrictions imposed by the copyright protection......................................... 40

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 41

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 42

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On “Memory Stick”

What is “Memory Stick”?

“Memory Stick” is a compact large-capacity IC storage media. The media can be used not only for transferring data between “Memory Stick” compatible products, but also as a removable, external storage media for storing data. “Memory Stick” is available in standard size and a smaller size called “Memory Stick Duo.” When “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, the size becomes the same as the standardsized “Memory Stick” to allow to use with products that are compatible with the standard-sized “Memory Stick.” “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are also available for handling even larger capacity data.

What is “MagicGate”?

“MagicGate” is the generic name for a copyright-protection technology developed by Sony. After performing authentication to confirm that recording or playback can be carried out correctly between a compatible device and “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate” then encrypts the data. Copyright-protected data can only be played back on an authenticated device.

Music and other data that require copyright protection can be recorded and played back by using a combination of a “MagicGate” compatible “Memory Stick” and equipment compatible with “MagicGate,” such as this unit. Different types of data can be recorded on a single “Memory Stick.” For example, it is possible to record image data on the remaining empty section of a “MagicGate” compatible “Memory Stick” containing music data.

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“Memory Stick” types that can be used with this unit

“Memory Stick” types

“Memory Stick” (without MagicGate) a ×

“Memory Stick” (with MagicGate) aa

“MagicGate Memory Stick” aa

“Memory Stick PRO” aa

“Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate) a ×

“Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) aa

“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” aa

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” aa

* Sony does not guarantee this unit to operate with all kinds of “Memory

Stick.” It has been checked to operate with any “Memory Stick” up to 4 GB (MSX-4GN) (as of October, 2005). Check the following URL to see which kinds of “Memory Stick” the unit supports. http://www.sony.net/memorystick/supporte/

* This unit supports parallel data transfer (High speed data transfer). The

reading or writing time varies depending on the media used.

* This unit is not compatible with I/O modules.

PNotes

• Formatting a “MagicGate” compatible “Memory Stick” containing data

will delete all the data, including music data. Be careful not to delete important data accidentally. Sony can not be held responsible for the data lost through formatting.

• What you record are for personal enjoyment only. Copyright laws prohibit

other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holder.

• In no event will Sony be liable for the data contents in case download of

recorded material is impeded or music data is corrupted or deleted due to malfunctions of this unit or the “Memory Stick.”

Data transfer/ Music transfer (MP3 form)

Music transfer (ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 form)

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System requirements

Recommended Windows environment

• OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98SE)/Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)/Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or later (Windows 2000)/Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional/XP Media Center Edition (Windows XP) * The operating systems mentioned above must be installed on the

computer when shipped from the factory.

* Operation is not guaranteed for upgraded operating systems even if

they are among those mentioned above. * Not compatible with Windows 98. * Not compatible with Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 1/

Service Pack 2.

• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or faster processor recommended

• RAM: 128 MB or more

• Available hard disk space: 200 MB or more (More disk space may be required depending on the version of Windows you are using. Further space is also required for handling music data.)

• CD-ROM drive

• Sound board (A sound board is required to use “SonicStage.”)

• USB port (This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).)

• Display: High Color (16-bit) or higher, 800 × 480 pixels or more (800 × 600 pixels or more recommended.)

Recommended Macintosh environment

• OS: Mac OS 9.2.2/X (v10.2~10.4) * The operating systems mentioned above must be installed on the

computer when shipped from the factory.

* Operation is not guaranteed for upgraded operating systems even if

they are among those mentioned above.

• RAM: 64 MB or more

• Hard disk: 50 MB or more available hard-disk space

• USB port (This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).)

PNotes

• Operation is not guaranteed for all computers even if they comply with the

recommended environments.

• “SonicStage” does not support Macintosh.

If you are using a Macintosh computer, it is not possible to transfer music data that requires copyright protection.

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When using Windows 2000/Windows XP

The following restrictions apply when “SonicStage” is running under Windows 2000/Windows XP.

•Installation should take place after you log on as Administrator. For how to log on using the Administrator account, see the manual provided with your computer.

•When using the software, log on as an Administrator.

•Do not insert or remove a CD-ROM drive while “SonicStage” is running. Your important data may get lost.

•Can only be used with Windows 2000 Professional edition with Service Pack 3 or later installed.

•NTFS format can only be used when standard-installed (installed when shipped from the factory).

When using this unit on a computer with Service Pack 3 of Windows 2000 installed

Performing the following operations may cause the unit not to be recognized by your computer when using this unit on a computer with Service Pack 3 of Windows 2000 installed:

1. Starting Windows with your computer on or rebooting while the

products in question are connected to your computer’s USB port.

2. Unplugging and plugging in the USB cable that is connecting the unit

and your computer after starting Windows. tThe products in question will cease to be recognized by your

computer.

If the USB cable is not unplugged, these issues will not occur.

To avoid these issues

When starting Windows with your computer on or when rebooting Windows, remove the USB cable that is connecting the products in question and your computer.

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On System Restore and Windows XP/Windows Me

When using the Windows XP or Windows Me, executing the “System Restore” item in System Tools may make it impossible to play back the songs managed by “SonicStage.” Therefore, be sure to back up the song data managed by “SonicStage” before you execute “System Restore.” After “System Restore” has been executed, the backed-up data can be restored and the songs managed by “SonicStage” can then be played back again. For how to back up data, see the Help information for “SonicStage.”

PNote

An error dialog appears if playback of song data is impeded following execution of “System Restore.” In this case, follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

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Checking the included items

• Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (1)

PNote (The standard size of “Memory Stick” / the Duo size

compatible slot)

You can use both the standard sizes of “Memory Stick” and the sizes of “Memory Stick Duo” by one slot. (You cannot use both the sizes of “Memory Stick” at the same time.) When you use the sizes of “Memory Stick Duo,” do not attach the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor to them. Do not insert the two or more “Memory Stick” into the slot at the same time or insert the “Memory Stick” in the opposite direction. It causes the malfunction of this unit.

• Special USB cable 1 m (1)

• CD-ROM for Windows (MSAC-US40) (1)

PNote

Select the CD-ROM which contains the language you prefer, when installing “SonicStage.”

* The CD-ROM contains the following software programs.

•Device Driver Software

•“SonicStage”

•Memory Stick Formatter

•Operating Instructions (PDF file)

The data of Operating Instructions for this unit (PDF file) is MSAC-US40Manual_ENG.pdf

• Operating Instructions for this unit (1)

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Supplied applications for Windows

The supplied Windows CD-ROM contains the following software programs.

Device driver (Windows)

The driver must be installed when this unit is used on a Windows computer. For how to install the driver software, see page 16.

“SonicStage” (Windows)

“SonicStage” is comprehensive software for enjoying music. With “SonicStage,” you can enjoy listening to music sources such as music CDs, etc., or you can import music into the hard disk of your PC for a complete management of your collection. Furthermore, music data that has been imported into the hard disk of your PC can also be transferred to a “Memory Stick” or “Memory Stick Duo” so that they can be enjoyed outside the PC environment.

PNotes

• “SonicStage” does not support Macintosh.

• This software is not compatible with writing of music data to CD-RW/CDR media. Sony will not be liable for any damage of data resulting from such operation.

• If you have a version of SonicStage other than the one supplied with this unit, carry out the following step. t If you have SonicStage Ver.3.2 or later, install the driver from the CD-

ROM.

t If you have SonicStage Ver.3.1 or earlier, install the driver and

SonicStage from the CD-ROM.

Memory Stick Formatter (Windows)

This is a software program for formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick.” Formatting deletes all the data recorded on a “Memory Stick.” In order to maintain the compatibility of a “Memory Stick” when using it with compatible products, always use this software when formatting “Memory Stick” on this unit.

PNote

Formatting a “Memory Stick” to which data has already been written will delete the existing data. Be careful not to delete important data by mistake.

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