Sony PCLK-LSA2 User Manual

4-235-057-11(1)

Digital Link Manager

Version 2.0E

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

PCLK-LSA2

2001 Sony Corporation

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• Should any manufacturing defects occur, Sony’s responsibility shall be limited solely to replacing said defective merchandise.

• This software is approved for use only with the specified equipment.

• Sony reserves the right to change software specifications without prior notice.

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• IBM and PC/AT are the registered trademarks of U.S. International Business Machines Corporation.

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• Adobe® and Adobe® Acrobat® Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• is the registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Getting started

Overview .............................................. 3

System requirements................... 4

Preparation

Checking the supplied items.............. 5

Notes regarding the use of

the software .................................. 5

Installing a software ............................ 6

Installing the Digital Link

Manager................................ 6

Installing the Adobe Acrobat

Reader ................................. 11

Uninstalling a software ............ 12

Connections ........................................ 13

Starting the software ......................... 14

Quitting the software ........................ 15

Additional Information

Using the on-line manual ................. 16

Using the Help ................................... 17

Troubleshooting ................................. 18

About this manual

This manual explains how to install the Digital Link Manager and how to use the online manual and Help.

The latest information about this software can be found in the “Readme.txt” file in the supplied CD-ROM.

Windows98 Second Edition is the operating system used for illustration purposes in this manual.

Getting started

Overview

This software allows you to use your computer to do the following:

Playback

• Output audio files stored on your computer through STR-LSA1.

• Control the LISSA-series components (STR-LSA1, CDP-LSA1 and MDS-LSA1) from your computer through i.LINK connecting cables.

• Tune in radio stations on STR-LSA1 from the computer.

Recording/editing

• Easily record audio files from your computer to an MD on MDS-LSA1.

• 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 into an MD.

• Easily record radio programmes from STR-LSA1 to an MD.

• Edit and memorise preset radio stations on STR-LSA1 from the computer.

Other operations

• Create play lists for audio files stored on your computer.

• 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.

Getting started

System requirements

Digital Link Manager (Ver. 2.0E) 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) — Windows Media Player (Ver. 6.4 or later)

s OS : Windows98 Second Edition/Windows2000/

s Video monitor: VGA (640 × 480 pixels), 65,536 colours or more

Notes

• This software can be used only with the LISSA-series components

(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.

• This software does not support the transmission of music data from

the above components to your computer.

VAIO notebooks sold in Europe

20 MB or more

VGA (640 × 480 pixels), 65,536 colours or more

WindowsMe (This software does not run on Microsoft Windows3.1, Windows95 or WindowsNT.)

Preparation

Checking the supplied items

Make sure that you have received the following supplied items with the PCLK-LSA2. 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

Notes regarding the use of the software

• To install the software, be sure to follow the procedure “Installing a software” on page 6.

• Do not connect or disconnect i.LINK connecting cables while the software is starting up or while sound is being output.

Getting started/Preparation

Preparation

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.

Notes regarding the installation of the software

• Be sure to install this software before connecting a LISSA-series

component (STR-LSA1, CDP-LSA1 or MDS-LSA1) to your computer. If not, this software may not function properly (page 9).

• Be sure to install this software when you log on as the administrator

or a user with authority to use all functions.

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 (or “Add/ Remove Programs” window for Windows2000) appears.

3 (for Windows98 Second Edition/WindowsMe) Click “Install

...”, and then click “Next” after the “Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD-ROM” window appears. (for Windows2000) Click “Add New Programs”, click “CD or Floppy” in the “Add/Remove Programs”, 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.

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 the folder in which you want to install this software.

3 Click “Next”.

Select from the list the desired language version of the on-line manual to be installed.

Preparation

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. The “Readme.txt” file is opened. Be sure to read the precautions which appear.

(continued)

Installing the Digital Link Manager (continued)

6 Close the “Readme.txt” file.

The window for restarting the computer appears.

7 Eject the CD-ROM, click “Finish”, and then restart the computer.

This completes the setup process. Be sure to restart the computer. If not, the software will not function properly.

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 a LISSA-series component (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 onscreen 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.

If the window appears when you are using Windows98 Second Edition/ WindowsMe

1 Disconnect all i.LINK devices from the computer. 2 Do the procedure “Uninstalling a software” on page 12 to uninstall the

software.

3 Do the procedure “Installing the Digital Link Manager” on page 6 to

re-install the software.

4 Restart the computer. 5 After you restart the computer, connect the LISSA-series components to the

computer.

Preparation

(continued)

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. It is necessary to do the procedure below to update the device drivers indicated as “Microsoft DV Camera and VCR” in the “Imaging devices”.

3 Double-click “Microsoft DV Camera and VCR” in the “Imaging devices”,

click the “Driver” tab in the “Properties” window, and then click “Update Driver ...” to update the driver. The “Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” window appears.

4 Click “Next”. 5 After verifying that “Search for a suitable driver for my device

(recommended)” is checked in the “Install Hardware Device Drivers” window, click “Next”.

6 After verifying that the “Optional search locations” items are not checked in

the “Locate Driver Files” window, click “Next”. The search for driver files is started.

7 Uncheck “Install one of the other drivers” in the “Driver Files Search Results”

window, and then click “Next”. The “Digital Signature Not Found” window appears.

8 Click “Yes”.

The driver is upgraded.

9 Click “Finish”. 10 Repeat steps 3 through 9 to upgrade all the “Microsoft DV Camera and VCR”

drivers.

11 Restart the computer.

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 the Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 is provided in the Acrobat directory on the supplied CD-ROM. Different language versions of the 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 the 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.

Preparation

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

software.

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 (or “Add/ Remove Programs” window for Windows2000) appears.

3 Click “Digital Link Manager for LISSA 2.0E” or “Adobe Acrobat

Reader 4.0” in the programme list below.

4 Click “Add/Remove” (or “Change/Remove” for Windows2000). 5 Click “OK” in the “Confirm File Deletion” window.

Uninstaller starts up and the software selected in step 3 is deleted automatically.

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. (for Windows2000) If the “Digital Signature Not Found” window appears on the monitor when you connect a LISSA-series component after installing the software, be sure to click “Yes”.

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 a 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

To the computer’s i.LINK connector

Computer’s i.LINK connector

Match the orientation of the connectors and insert the plug deeply into the matching connector.

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

• 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 2.0E”, and then click “LISSA”.

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):

If nothing appears in the Audio Rack View when you start up the software for the first time, see page 9.

Quitting the software

, Click in the Main Window.

Preparation

Additional Information

Using the on-line manual

After installing the software, you can use 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 11. 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 2.0E”, and then click “On-line manual”.

The cover page appears in the display.

Using the Help

After installing the software, you can use the Help.

Note

Help exists only in English. Operating instructions in other languages can be found in the on-line manual (page 16).

Opening the table of contents of Help

Click the Help button on the Main Window, and the table of contents of the 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.

, and the explanation of the item appears.

Additional Information

Searching by Keywords

Click the “Index” tab in the search topic window shown above, and the table of contents disappears and the 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”.

Searching for topics by a keyword

1 Click the “Search” tab in the search topic window shown above. 2 Enter a word that is related to the desired topic, and then click “List

Topics”. The topic items that are found appear in the “Select Topic to display:” list window.

3 Select a topic item and click “Display”.

The corresponding topic appears in the left frame of the window.

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 components, and then

No sound is output when you use this software to operate a LISSA-series component for the first time. (for Windows98 Second Edition/ WindowsMe)

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 software often used and check if the

computer functions properly.

t After uninstalling (page 12), try re-installing (page

6).

t Restart the computer.

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 13). t Disconnect i.LINK connecting cables and then

reconnect them.

t Restart the Digital Link Manager.

Additional Information

• La copie d’une partie ou de la totalité de ce logiciel et du mode d’emploi, ou le prêt de ce logiciel à un tiers, sans la permission expresse du détenteur du droit d’auteur, sont strictement interdits par la loi sur les droits d’auteur.

• Sony n’assume aucune responsabilité de quelque nature que ce soit pour les pertes financières, les pertes de bénéfices ou les plaintes de tiers, émanant de l’utilisation de ce logiciel.

• En cas de défaut de fabrication, la responsabilité de Sony se limite uniquement au remplacement de la marchandise défectueuse.

• Ce logiciel ne doit être employé qu’avec l’équipement spécifié.

• Sony se réserve le droit de modifier sans préavis les spécifications de ce logiciel.

• 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

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.

Table des matières

Informations préliminaires

Aperçu ................................................... 3

Configuration du système.......... 4

Préparatifs

Contrôle des articles fournis .............. 5

Remarques sur l’emploi du logiciel ......

Installation d’un logiciel ..................... 6

Installation de Digital Link

Manager................................ 6

Installation de Adobe Acrobat

Reader ................................. 11

Désinstallation d’un logiciel .... 12

Raccordements ................................... 13

Lancement du logiciel ....................... 14

Fermeture du logiciel ........................ 15

Informations complémentaires

Utilisation du manuel en ligne ........ 16

Utilisation de l’aide ........................... 17

Guide de dépannage ......................... 18

A propos de ce manuel

Ce manuel explique comment installer le logiciel Digital Link Manager et comment utiliser le manuel en ligne et l’aide.

Les informations les plus récentes concernant ce logiciel se trouvent dans le fichier “Readme.txt” du CD-ROM fourni.

Le système d’exploitation Windows98 Seconde édition est utilisé pour les illustrations.

Informations préliminaires

Aperçu

Ce logiciel vous permet d’utiliser votre ordinateur pour effectuer ce qui suit:

Lecture

• Sortir des fichiers audio mémorisés dans l’ordinateur via le STRLSA1.

• Contrôler les appareils LISSA (STR-LSA1, CDP-LSA1 et MDS-LSA1) depuis votre ordinateur via un câble de liaison i.LINK.

• Accorder des une stations radio sur le STR-LSA1 depuis l’ordinateur.

Enregistrement/édition

• Enregistrer facilement des fichiers audio de votre ordinateur sur un MD dans le MDS-LSA1.

• 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.

• Enregistrer facilement des émissions radio du STR-LSA1 sur un MD.

• Editer et mémoriser des stations radio préréglées sur le STR-LSA1 depuis l’ordinateur.

Autres opérations

• Créer des listes de lecture pour les fichiers audio mémorisés dans l’ordinateur.

• 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 depuis l’ordinateur.

Informations préliminaires

Configuration du système

Le matériel et le logiciel suivants sont nécessaires pour pouvoir utiliser le logiciel Digital Link Manager (Ver 2.0E).

s Ordinateur IBM PC/AT (ou compatible) (Ce logiciel ne fonctionne

pas sur Macintosh). — Modèles recommandés:

Portables VAIO commercialisés en Europe — Connecteur i.LINK (ou carte i.LINK) — Espace libre sur le disque dur:

20 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) — Windows Media Player (Ver. 6.4 ou ultérieure)

s Système d’exploitation:

Windows98 Seconde édition/Windows2000/

WindowsMe (Ce logiciel ne fonctionne pas sur

Microsoft Windows3.1, Windows95 ou

WindowsNT.)

s Ecran vidéo: VGA (640 × 480 pixels), affichage de 65.536

couleurs ou plus

Remarques

• Ce logiciel ne peut être utilisé qu’avec les appareils LISSA (STRLSA1, 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.

• Ce logiciel ne permet pas de transmettre des données musicales des appareils ci-dessus à l’ordinateur.

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Sony PCLK-LSA2 User Manual

Table of contents

Getting started

Overview

System requirements

Preparation

Checking the supplied items

Notes regarding the use of the software

Installing a software

Installing the Digital Link Manager

Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader

Uninstalling a software

Connections

Starting the software

Quitting the software

Additional Information

Using the on-line manual

Using the Help

Troubleshooting

Table des matières

Informations préliminaires

Aperçu

Configuration du système