Sony MZ-N707 User Manual
SONY.
OpenMG Jukebox
Ver. 2.2
for Net MD Walkman
Operating Instructions
This manual describes how to install the OpenMG Jukebox software
and explains its basic operations for use with the Net MD such as the
Portable MiniDisc Recorder. ‘ ’
Before you start, please also review the instruction manual of your
Net MD Walkman as well.
In this operating instruction, the term “Net MD" refers to MirviDisc
devices with USB terminals and "MD" refers to MiniDisc.
3-239-307-12(1)
) 2001 Sony Corporation
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Documentation ©2001 Sony Corporation
• OpenMG, "MagicGate", "MagicGate Memory Stick", "Memory Stick", VAIO, MusicClip and
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made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder.
• In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SO
will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.
• The software provided with this recorder cannot be used with equipment other than that
which is so designated.
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications mrbe changed without notice.
Table of contents
Overview
About this manual
Before you begin...................................9
Installing the OpenMG Jukebox
If the Net MD is not recognized by
Basic Operations
Importing digital audio files into the
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What you can do with the
OpenMGTM Jukebox software.......4
How to store digital audio files on
the computer...................................4
What is "Check-In/Check-Out"?
Operating and editing audio files on
the Net MD.....................................5
On copyright protection
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Using online Help
System requirements
Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox
with Windows 2000/Windows XPIO
Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox
with Windows XP/Windows Me 10
software
your computer
OpenMG Jukebox
Connecting the Net MD to your
computer.......................................14
Starting OpenMG Jukebox
Recording audio CDs on the hard
drive..............................................15
Importing songs via HMD
Importing MP3 and WAV format
audio files, etc
Transferring songs between the
computer and your Net MD
(Check-In/Out).............................21
Connect the Net MD to your
computer
Transfer the audio files to the Net
MD (Check-Out)..........................21
Placing checked-out songs into a
group.............................................23
Transferring songs from the Net MD
to the computer (Check-In)
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Advanced Operations
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Window reference
Overview of the OpenMG Jukebox
window
CD window
Import window................................26
Check-In/Out window.....................28
Device/Media window
Internet window ............................ 30
Menu Reference
Other Information
Uninstalling OpenMG Jukebox
For Windows 98/Windows 98
Second Edition/Windows Me
users..............................................35
For Windows 2000/Windows XP
users
Features of copyright protection by
OpenMG .....................................
Glossary...............................................37
Index....................................................39
Notes
• The illustrations in this manual may
differ from the actual software.
• Explanations in this manual assume
that you are familiar with basic
operations of Windows. For how to use
your computer and operating system,
please refer to the respective manuals.
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Overview
OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation's copyright
protection technology, "OpenMG." It allows users to store and play digital music
content on the hard disk drive of a computer. You can transfer digital audio files from
the hard drive to a Sony Net MD such as the Portable MiniDisc Recorder, etc., for
portable listening. The OpenMG copyright protection technology enables storage,
playback and edit of music contents while maintaining the holder's copyrights by
preventing unauthorized distribution.
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To listen to digital music with a Net MD, import and save audio files into the hard disk
of your computer using the OpenMG Jukebox. You can import digital audio files with
OpenMG Jukebox in the following ways:
• Recording from audio CDs inserted into the CD-ROM drive of your computer (the
recorded songs are compressed in the ATRAC3 format) (see page 15).
• Downloading digital audio files provided by HMD (Electronic Music Distribution)
service* * sites over digital networks such as the Internet (see page 17).
• Conv'erting existing MP3 and WAV format audio files to the ATRAC3 format which
is encrypted in OpenMG format (see page 19).
* EMD may not be available in certain areas of the world.
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After storing the audio files on the hard disk of your computer, you can transfer them
to the Net MD using OpenMG Jukebox.
Transferring audio files to the Net MD from your computer is called "check-out."
Returning checked-out audio files back to that computer is called "check-in."
For details, see "Check-In/Check-Out" in the Glossary on page 37.
Operating and editing audio -fites oh tlie NetMD
From your computer, you can perform disk operations (playback, fast forward,
rewind, etc.) and editing operations (disc and track labeling, moving and deletion) on
the Net MD. Playback sounds are output through the Net MD's headphones jack or
audio out jack (depending on the Net MD model).
For details, refer to "Net MD Help" of the online help.
The OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music, while maintaining the
copyrights of its holders. OpervMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format
and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized
distribution.
* The copyright protection technology of this software conforms to SDMI (Secure Digital Music
Initiative) specifications.
This software has some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights.
You can check-in audio files only to the same computer from which they were
checked-out. They cannot be copied or checked-in to other computers.
For details, see "Features of copyright protection by OpenMG" on page 36.
You can check-in
audio files only to
the computer from
which they were
checked-out.
You cannot copy or
move audio files to
another computer.
Restrictions on audio content
High quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution
services on the Internet. To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized
distribution, some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording
and playback. For example, the playback period or playback count for the data may be
limited. In such cases, checking-out of the audio contents may not be possible.
Depending on the contents, some audio data that have been able to checked-out are
subject to editing restrictions on the Net MD; e.g., audio contents cannot be erased or
track marks cannot be added or erased.
It is not possible to check in tracks other than those that were checked-out from your
computer (such as tracks recorded using a microphone).
About this manual
This manual explains how to operate the OpenMG Jukebox software basics for use
with the Net MD.
For details about the use of the Net MD, refer to the instruction manual supplied with
your Net MD. :
For details about the OpenMG Jukebox software, refer to the online Help for OpenMG
Jukebox.
To display online Help
Online Help consists of two sections.
OpenMG Jukebox Help
Explains how to use OpenMG Jukebox software.
Net MD Help
Explains how to use the Net MD while it is connected to your computer.
You can display Help in the following ways; ^
• Click the [Start] button, point to [Programs]', then select the help you want to view
from [OpenMG Jukebox]. . .
* [All Programs] in Windows XP.
• Select the help you want to view from the [Help] menu while running OpenMG
Jukebox.
Note
Do not open the "OpenMG Jukebox Help" and "Net MD Help" at the san\e time, as this may
prevent the online help from working correctly.
To view the display
The right side frame
• The left side frame
Displays contents and keywords.
Click [Contents] tab, [Index] tab, or [Search] tab to change the display.
• The right side frame
Displays topics.
Click the underlined item to display related topics.
To search topics
To perform a search, click the tabs on the left side frame as follows;
• [Contents] tab
Click the tab to display the Contents.
Click or double-click the item in the Contents to display a topic on the right side
frame.
• [Index] tab
Click the tab to display a list of Index.
Enter the first few letters of the topic you want to search for or select a keyword from
the Index list and click [Display] to display a topic on the right side frame.
• [Search] tab
Click the tab to display the search window.
Enter the first few letters of the topic you want to search for in the "Type in the
keyboard to find" text box and click [List topics]. Then select an item in the list to
search for and click [Display] to display a topic on the right side frame. (The
information you enter in the window is highlighted.)
1^'Hint
In "OpenMG Jukebox help," devices such as Network Walkmans {i.e., portable IC audio players or
portable memory stick audio players), MusicClips, and Net MDs are generally called "external
device/media."
In this manual. Net MDs are called "Net MD" and other devices written above are called "external
device/media."
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Before you begin
• IBM PC/AT or Compatible (The software does not run on Macintosh.)
CPU: MMX'’'“ Pentium® 233 MHz or higher (Pentium® II 400 MHz or higher is
recommended.)
Hard disk drive space: 60 MB or more (The amount of necessary space deperlds on
the version of the Windows OS or the size of your audio files.)
RAM: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended for Windows® XP Home
Edition/Windows® XP Professional.)
CD-ROM drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
Sound Board
USB port (supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (previously USB 1.1))
• Operating System: Windows® 98/Windows® 98 Second Edition/Windows® 2000
Professional/Windows® Me/Windows® XP Home Edition/Windows® XP
Professional (manufacturer installed)
The NTFS format of Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition, or
Windows® XP Professional (manufacturer-installed) is supported pnly when used
with the standard (factory) settings.
This software is not supported by the following environments.
- Windows® 95, Windows® NT, or other versions of Windows® NT (such as Server)
- An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed
operating system, as in the following examples:
Windows® 3.1/Windows® 95 —► Windows® 98 (or Windows®98 Second Edition/
Windows® Me)
Windows® Me/Windows® 2000 Professional —► Windows® XP
- Multi-boot environment with Windows® 2000 (or Windows® XP) and Windows®
98 (or Windows® 98 Second Edition/Windows® Me)
• Display: High (16bit) Color or more (800 x 480 dot or more)
• Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files.
Notes
• Trouble-free operation is not assured within a multiple-monitor environment.
• We do not assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the system requirements.
• Trouble-free operation is not guaranteed following the self-conducted upgrade of home-built
PCs or operating systems.
• We do not assure trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on
all computers.
• For details, refer to "Net MD Help" of the online help.
If your computer is Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, or
Windows XP Professional, please be aware of the following before installing OpenMG
Jukebox.
1 With Windows 2000 Professional, you must log on as "Administrators" (or with the
user name "Administrator") to install OpenMG Jukebox.
2 With Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional, you must log on
with user name "Computer Administrator" to install OpenMG Jubebox. To check
whether a user name has the attribute of "Computer Administrator" or not, go to
[Control Panel] - [User Account].
If Windows XP/Windows Me is installed in your computer, and you perform the
"System Restore" function of the Windows "System Tools," the songs managed by
OpenMG Jukebox may become corrupted and rendered unplayable.
Therefore, before executing "System Restore," back up the songs using "OpenMG
Jukebox Backup Tool" first.
Then, after the "System Restore" function is finished, restore the songs using
"OpeixMG Jukebox Backup Tool" to ensure the integrity and reliability of song
playback.
For more information about backup, refer to the online Help for OpenMG Jukebox.
Note
When songs beconre unplayable by executing "System Restore," an error dialog box may be
displayed. In this case, follow the displayed messages.
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Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software
Note
Be sure to install the software before connecting the Net MD to your
computer.
Do not install the software while the dedicated USB cable is connected to
your computer.
Connect the dedicated USB cable only after you have installed the •
software and restarted the computer.
Install the OpenMG Jukebox software to the hard disk drive of your computer.
1 Turn on your computer and start Windows in advance.
Close all applications before you start installing.
• When you use Windows 2000/Windows XP: you must log on as an
Administrator (page 10).
• When an older version of OpenMG Jukebox is installed: if OpenMG Jukebox icon
is displayed on the Task tray, remove it from the Task tray.
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2 Insert the installation CD-ROM of the OpenMG Jukebox into the CD-
3 Click to select [OpenMG Jukebox 2.2] or [Net MD Driver].
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ROM drive of your computer.
The setup program starts up automatically. The OpenMG Jukebox Ver. 2.2
installation window appears.
• If installing OpenMG Jukebox for the first time, select [OpenMG Jukebox 2.2].
• If an older version of OpenMG Jukebox is installed, select [OpenMG Jukebox 2.2]
(see page 12).
• If OpenMG Jukebox Ver. 2.2 is already installed, select [Net MD Driver] to add
only the Net MD driver module.
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Instatling the OpenMG Jukebox software (continued)
4 Follow the displayed instructions.
(f OpenMG Jukebox icon is already displayed on the Task tray
The setup program will not be run and the software will not be installed. First,
right-click on the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the task tray and select [Exit] to removí
the icon, then start the setup program again.
After the installation* is completed, click [Restart] to restart the computer.
* The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment.
5 Connect your Net MD to your computer.
If the OpenMG Jukebox icon is set to display on the Task tray
The first time you connect the Net MD to the computer after installing OpenMG
Jukebox Ver. 2.2, remove OpenMG Jukebox icon from the Task tray before
connecting. From the next time, this is not necessary.
6 Start OpenMG Jukebox.
Note
Do not delete, move, or edit the installed folders using Windows Explorer or any other application.
Doing so could cause the OpenMG Jukebox database to become unstable or corrupted.
If an older version of OpenMG Jukebox is installed
If OpenMG Jukebox Ver. l.X, OpenMG Jukebox Ver. 2.0, or OpenMG Jukebox Ver. 2.1
(only VAIO pre-installed) is installed in your computer, go to step 3 and select
[OpenMG Jukebox 2.2].
The older version of OpenMG Jukebox is uninstalled automatically and older version
songs are automatically upgraded, so you can still enjoy them with OpenMG Jukebox
Ver. 2.2.
*^'Hints
• Before upgrading the software, make sure to check in songs that were checked out from the older
version of OpenMG Jukebox (Ver. l.X/2.0/2.1) to be replaced. If not, it may not be possible to
check the songs in after the upgrade.
• The message "Remove shared File?" will appear during uninstallation. If you dick [Yes to All],
"Are you sure you want to proceed?" will appear. Click [Yes }. If you do not see the message,
dick the minimize buttons to try minimizing all windows to check for the message on the Desk
top. If [Yes to All] does not appear in the display, click [Yes].
• If the computer does not respond or the display freezes for a long time, press the return key once.
If the computer do not respond, restart the computer.
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If the Net MD is not recognized by your
computer
If your computer does not recognize your Net MD even when the Net MD is connected and a disc is inserted, the Net MD driver may not be correctly installed.
Go to the [USB Controller] in Windows Device Manager window to verify that your
Net MD is correctly recognized.
A [!] mark in the Device Manager window indicates that your Net MD is ifdt correctly
recognized. Reinstall the Net MD driver (page 11).
1 Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].*
* If you are using Windows XP, click [Start], and then [Control Panel].
2 Double click [System] in the control panel.*
* If you are using Windows XP, double click [System] if .the control panel is in the
"classic" format, or click [Performance and Maintenance] and then ]System] if the
control panel is in the "category" format.
3 Click the [Hardware Profiles] tah, and then click ]Device Manager].
The Device Manager window appears.
Depending on your system, the [Hardware Profiles] tab may not exist. In this case, click the
[Device Manager] tab to display the Device Manager window.
4 Double click [Other Devices], select [Undefined Device] (with the [!]
mark) and delete it.
5 Reinstall the Net MD driver (page 11).
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