Sony PCLK-LSA1 Operating Manual
4-230-059-11(1)
Digital Link Manager
for LISSA
Version 1.0E
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
PCLK-LSA1
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2000 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
Getting started
Overview .............................................. 3
System requirements................... 4
Notes ............................................. 4
Preparation
Checking the supplied items.............. 5
About this manual ............................... 6
Using the on-line manual........... 6
Using the Help ............................. 7
Installing a software ............................ 8
Installing the Digital Link
Manager................................ 8
Installing the Adobe Acrobat
Reader ................................. 13
Uninstalling a software ............ 14
Connections ........................................ 15
Starting the software ......................... 16
Quitting the software ........................ 17
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ................................. 18
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Getting started
Overview
This software allows you to use your computer to control STR-LSA1,
CDP-LSA1 and MDS-LSA1 that are connected to your computer by
i.LINK connecting cables.
• Control LISSA-series components from your computer through an
i.LINK connecting cable.
• Enter text through the computer keyboard for recording to various
media.
• Edit MDs while viewing the computer’s display.
• Enjoy easy recording by performing a drag and drop from a CD to an
MD.
• Select a radio station from the computer.
• Edit and memory preset radio stations from the computer.
• Enjoy easy recording from a radio onto an MD.
• Check a variety of information with the computer’s display.
• Make the settings for each connected component from your
computer.
• Adjust the sound from the computer.
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System requirements
Digital Link Manager (Ver. 1.0E) requires the following hardware and
software.
s IBM PC/AT (or compatible) personal computer (This software does
not run on the Macintosh.)
— Recommended models:
— i.LINK connector (or i.LINK card)
— Free hard disc space:
— Video board and display driver:
— CD-ROM drive (for software installation)
s OS : Windows98 Second Edition/Windows2000 (This
s Video monitor: VGA (640 × 480 pixels), 65,536 colours or more
Notes
VAIO notebooks sold in Europe from summer
2000 (PCG-X29, PCG-F701, PCG-F707,
PCG-F707K, PCG-F709, PCG-F709K,
PCG-Z600NE, PCG-Z600NEK, PCG-SR1K,
PCG-C1XD) and later models.
10 MB or more
VGA (640 × 480 pixels), 65,536 colours or more
software does not run on Microsoft Windows3.1,
Windows95 or WindowsNT.)
• This software does not support the transmission of music data from
your computer to an i.LINK component, or from an i.LINK
component to your computer.
• This software can be used only with STR-LSA1, CDP-LSA1 and
MDS-LSA1.
• We recommend that this software be used within a configuration
consisting of one STR-LSA1, one CDP-LSA1 and one MDS-LSA1.
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Preparation
Checking the supplied items
Make sure that you have received the following supplied items with the
PCLK-LSA1. If anything is missing, please contact the shop where you
purchased this kit or your nearest Sony dealer.
• i.LINK connecting cable (1)
• Digital Link Manager CD-ROM (1)
• Operating instructions
• Warranty card
Getting started/Preparation
Preparation
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About this manual
This manual explains how to install the Digital Link Manager.
The latest information about this software can be found in the
“Readme.txt” file in the supplied CD-ROM.
After installing the software, you can use the on-line manual and the
help.
Using the on-line manual
Before you use the on-line manual, Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe
Systems Incorporated) must be installed in your computer. If it is not,
do the procedure “Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader” on page 13.
With the computer turned on, do the following:
, To open the on-line manual, click “Start”, point to “Program”,
point to “Digital Link Manager for LISSA 1.0E”, and then click
“On-line manual”.
The cover page appears in the display.
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Using the Help
Note
Help exists only in English.
Operating instructions in other languages can be found in the on-line
manual (page 6).
Opening the table of contents of Help
Click the Help button on the Main Window, and the table of contents of
Digital Link Manager will be opened.
• Double-click , and the titles of the items contained in it appear.
• Click
• Click an underline in the explanation, and the page of the related
explanation appears.
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, and an explanation of the item appears.
Searching by Keywords
Click the “Index” tab in the above search topic window, and the table of
contents disappears and a list of keywords appears.
To search for a keyword, enter the word by which you want to search
or scroll the list of keywords.
To view the explanation on a keyword, select the keyword from the list
of keywords and click “Display”.
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Installing a software
Follow the procedures given below to install a software onto your
computer’s hard disc. Set the computer to the operation mode before
proceeding.
Note
Be sure to install this software before connecting an i.LINK
component to your computer. If not, this software may not function
properly.
Installing the Digital Link Manager
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer.
The setup window appears.
Carefully read the precautions which appear.
If the window does not appear, do the following operations.
1 Click “Start”, point to “Settings”, and then click
“Control Panel”.
The control panel is opened.
2 Double-click “Add/Remove Programs”.
The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears.
3 Click “Install .......”, and then click “Next” after the “Install
Program From Floppy Disk or CD-ROM” window appears.
The installer on the CD-ROM will be detected automatically and
the “Run Installation Program” window appears.
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4 Check that “X:\Setup.exe” (X means the drive name of the
CD-ROM) is displayed in the “Command line for installation
program” and click “Finish”.
The installer starts up.
After a while, the setup programme is started.
2 Click “Next”.
The window for selecting a destination appears.
To change a destination folder, click “Browse ...” and select a folder
in which you want to install this software.
3 Click “Next”.
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Select from the list the desired language version of the on-line
manual to be installed.
(continued)
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Installing the Digital Link Manager (continued)
4 Click “Next”.
The process of installing the software on the hard disc starts.
The Digital Link Manager folder is created in the folder in which
this software is installed.
5 Click “Finish” after the window for finishing the installation
procedure appears.
A “Readme.txt” file is opened.
Be sure to read the precautions which appear.
6 Close the “Readme.txt” file.
The window for restarting the computer appears.
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7 Eject the CD-ROM and restart the computer.
This completes the setup process.
Be sure to restart the computer. If not, the software will not
function properly.
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Notes
• Installing the software creates a folder. Because this software uses
this folder, please do not erase, move, or change the contents of this
folder.
• When you connect STR-LSA1, CDP-LSA1 or MDS-LSA1 to your
computer for the first time, and the operating system on your
computer is Windows2000, a message may appear requesting that
you insert the supplied CD-ROM. Follow the on-screen instructions
at this time.
If nothing appears in the Audio Rack View when you start
up the software for the first time
When you start up the Digital Link Manager, the icons of the connected
components will not appear in the Audio Rack View and the window shown
below will appear if:
• you connected the LISSA-series components to your computer before you
installed the Digital Link Manager.
• you connected the LISSA-series components to your computer after you
installed the Digital Link Manager, but you did not restart the computer.
Preparation
If the window appears when you are using Windows98 Second Edition
1 Disconnect all i.LINK devices from the computer.
2 Do the procedure “Uninstalling a software” on page 14 to uninstall the
software.
3 Do the procedure “Installing the Digital Link Manager” on page 8 to re-install
the software.
4 Restart the computer.
(continued)
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Installing the Digital Link Manager (continued)
If the window appears when you are using Windows2000
1 Disconnect all i.LINK devices from the computer, and then reconnect only the
LISSA-series components to the computer.
2 Right-click “My Computer”, select “Properties”, click the “Hardware” tab,
and then click “Device Manager” to open the “Device Manager” window.
3 Double-click “Microsoft DV Camera and VCR”, click the “Driver” tab in the
“Properties” window, and then click “Update Driver” to update the driver.
4 Select “Sony i.LINK device (xxx-LSA1)” (xxx, indicated as MDS, CDP or STR,
is the model name of the LISSA-series component) in the window as the
driver.
5 Restart the computer.
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Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader
You must install the Adobe Acrobat Reader in your computer in order
to open the on-line manual.
Only the English version of Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 is provided in
the Acrobat directory on the supplied CD-ROM. Different language
versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 are available at the Adobe
website (http://www.adobe.com/). Download the desired version
from the website and install it.
The following procedure is for installing the English version of Adobe
Acrobat Reader 4.0.
1 Double-click “ar405eng.exe” in the Acrobat directory.
The Set up Adobe Acrobat Reader appears.
Carefully read the precautions which appear.
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If you do not want to install it, click “Cancel”.
Note
When you have already installed the Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 in
your computer, “Warning” appears.
In this case, uninstall the Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 and restart
your computer. Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 after
restart, “Warning” does not appear.
2 Follow the instructions that appear in the display to install the
application.
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Uninstalling a software
If you do not need the Digital Link Manager or Adobe Acrobat Reader,
uninstall a software as follows:
1 Select the control panel and display it.
Click “Start”, point to “Settings”, and then click “Control Panel” to
open the control panel.
2 Double-click “Add/Remove Programs”.
The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears.
3 Click “Digital Link Manager for LISSA 1.0E” or “Adobe Acrobat
Reader 4.0” in the programme list below.
4 Click “Add/Remove”.
5 Click “OK” in the “Confirm File Deletion” window.
Uninstaller starts up and the software selected in step 3 is deleted
automatically.
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Connections
Do not connect an i.LINK component to your computer before installing this
software.
Connect a LISSA-series component to your computer with an i.LINK connecting
cable.
Preparation
Example: Connecting the STR-LSA1
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To i.LINK S200
connector
i.LINK connecting cable
Insert the plug
deeply into the
matching
connector with
the logotype
facing down.
Notes
• Different models of personal computers refer to their i.LINK connectors with
different connector names. For further information, refer to the instruction
manual of your computer.
• Match the orientation of the cable plug with that of the connector on the main
unit when plugging the cable into the computer. The orientation of the
connector differs according to the computer.
• Be sure to plug in the cable straight. Plugging in the cable at an angle may
damage the jack or the plug.
• Do not insert any metal objects into an i.LINK connector. Short-circuit may
occur resulting in damage.
• It may not be possible to use the supplied i.LINK connecting cable with
certain VAIO series models. If your model is one of these, please use the
optional i.LINK connecting cable (4 pins-6 pins).
Computer
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To the computer’s
i.LINK connector
Computer
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Match the orientation of the connectors
and insert the plug deeply into the
matching connector.
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Starting the software
Notes
• Before starting the software, be sure to set all the power control
functions in the “Power Properties” window to off.
• Do not turn on or off the computer during recording on MDS-LSA1.
If you do so, the recording may not be done properly.
• Only the following buttons on the deck or remote can be used to
operate MDS-LSA1 while the software is running:
x, A, DISPLAY, HX, N, X, ./>, m/M, PLAY MODE
• MDS-LSA1 will not be automatically attached* if you start the
software while MDS-LSA1 is in the middle of the CD Synchrorecording. To attach this component, start the software after first
stopping the CD Synchro-recording, or wait until the CD Synchrorecording ends and then use the right-click menu in the Audio Rack
View to attach the component.
* •When you select “Attach”, the specified component is attached to the
i.LINK configuration, allowing you to check the condition of the
component and control it.
•Only one STR-LSA1 can be attached at a time.
, Click “Start”, point to “Program”, point to “Digital Link
Manager for LISSA 1.0E”, and then click “LISSA 1.0E”.
This software is then started and the Digital Link Manager Main
Window appears.
When you start the software, the following display appears (when
MD is selected as the sound source):
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If nothing appears in the Audio Rack View when you start up the
software for the first time, see page 11.
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Quitting the software
, Click in the Main Window.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this
software, use this troubleshooting guide to remedy the problem.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Please also refer to your computer’s manual, as well as the
“Readme.txt” file installed on the hard disc with the software.
Problem Cause/countermeasure
No screen response or screen error. t Turn off and on the i.LINK component, and then
Character input, recording, editing,
etc. cannot be done.
An i.LINK component does not
respond.
Displayed name of MD or CD does
not match the disc’s data.
restart the Digital Link Manager.
t Start up another application often used and check if
the computer functions properly.
t After uninstalling (page 14), try re-installing (page
8).
The MD write protect tab may be set for write protect.
t Slide the write protect tab so that recording is
possible.
The MD may probably be a commercial playback-only
MD (an MD with prerecorded tracks).
t Character input, recording, editing, etc. are not
possible in commercial playback-only MDs.
t Make sure that i.LINK connecting cables are
connected properly (page 15).
t Disconnect i.LINK connecting cables and then
reconnect them.
t Restart the Digital Link Manager.
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Additional Information
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Documentation © 2000 Sony
Corporation
© 2000 Sony Corporation – Tous droits
réservés
Table des matières
Informations préliminaires
Aperçu ................................................... 3
Configuration du système.......... 4
Remarques.................................... 4
Préparatifs
Contrôle des articles fournis .............. 5
A propos de ce manuel ....................... 6
Utilisation du manuel en ligne....
Utilisation de l’aide ..................... 7
Installation d’un logiciel ..................... 8
Installation de Digital Link
Manager................................ 8
Installation de Adobe Acrobat
Reader ................................. 13
Désinstallation d’un logiciel .... 14
Raccordements ................................... 15
Lancement du logiciel ....................... 16
Fermeture du logiciel ........................ 17
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• Microsoft, MS-DOS et Windows sont des
marques déposées de U.S. Microsoft
Corporation, enregistrées aux États-Unis et
dans d’autres pays.
• IBM et PC/AT sont des marques déposées
de U.S. International Business Machines
Corporation.
• Tous les autres noms de systèmes, produits
et services sont des marques de fabrique de
leurs détenteurs respectifs. Dans ce manuel
TM
ou ® ne sont pas spécifiés.
• Adobe® et Adobe® Acrobat® Reader sont
des marques de fabrique de Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
• est une marque déposée de Sony
Corporation.
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Informations complémentaires
Guide de dépannage ......................... 18
Informations préliminaires
Aperçu
Informations préliminaires
Ce logiciel permet d’utiliser un ordinateur pour contrôler les appareils
STR-LSA1, CDP-LSA1 et MDS-LSA1 raccordés à cet ordinateur par des
câbles de liaison i.LINK.
• Contrôler les appareils LISSA depuis votre ordinateur via un câble de
liaison i.LINK.
• Saisir du texte au clavier de l’ordinateur pour l’enregistrer sur
différents supports.
• Editer des MD sur l’écran de l’ordinateur.
• Enregistrer des CD sur des MD par simple tirer-déposer.
• Sélectionner une station radio depuis l’ordinateur.
• Editer et mémoriser des stations préréglées radio depuis l’ordinateur.
• Enregistrer une émission radio sur un MD.
• Vérifier un certain nombre d’informations sur l’écran de l’ordinateur.
• Effectuer différents réglages pour les appareils raccordés à
l’ordinateur.
• Régler le son de l’ordinateur.
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Configuration du système
Le matériel et le logiciel suivants sont nécessaires pour pouvoir utiliser
le logiciel Digital Link Manager (Ver 1.0E).
s Ordinateur IBM PC/AT (ou compatible) (Ce logiciel ne fonctionne
pas sur Macintosh).
— Modèles recommandés:
Portables VAIO commercialisés en Europe à partir
de l’été 2000 (PCG-X29, PCG-F701, PCG-F707,
PCG-F707K, PCG-F709, PCG-F709K, PCG-Z600NE,
PCG-Z600NEK, PCG-SR1K, PCG-C1XD) et
modèles ultérieurs.
— Connecteur i.LINK (ou carte i.LINK)
— Espace libre sur le disque dur:
10 Mo ou plus
— Carte vidéo et pilote d’affichage:
VGA (640 × 480 pixels), affichage de 65 536
couleurs ou plus
— Lecteur CD-ROM (pour l’installation du logiciel)
s Système d’exploitation:
Windows98 Seconde édition/Windows2000 (Ce
logiciel ne fonctionne pas sur Microsoft
Windows3.1, Windows95, WindowsNT.)
s Ecran vidéo: VGA (640 × 480 pixels), affichage de 65 536
couleurs ou plus
Remarques
• Ce logiciel ne permet pas de transmettre des données musicales de
l’ordinateur à l’appareil i.LINK raccordé, ou de l’appareil i.LINK à
l’ordinateur.
• Le logiciel ne peut être utilisé qu’avec les appareils STR-LSA1,
CDP-LSA1 et MDS-LSA1.
• Il est conseillé d’utiliser ce logiciel pour une configuration consistant
en un STR-LSA1, un CDP-LSA1 et un MDS-LSA1.
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