Sony MSAC-US20 User manual
3-078-320-11 (1)
Memory Stick USB
Reader/Writer
MSAC-US20
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
GB
FR
2002 Sony Corporation
2-GB
English
Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
For the customers in 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
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
Trade Name : SONY
Model : MSAC-US20
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc.
Address : 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 U.S.A.
Telephone number : 201-930-6972
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.
3-GB
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.
4-GB
Program©2000-2002 Sony Corporation
Documentation©2002 Sony Corporation
• “Memory Stick,” “OpenMG,” “SonicStage,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,”
“Memory Stick Duo,” “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• MMX Pentium is registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
Furthermore “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Pay attention to the following points when using this unit.
•If the body becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. Never use benzene,
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.”
zHint
Refer to the contents of the supplied CD-ROM for detailed operating
instructions (PDF file).
Make sure to read it before using the unit.
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Table of contents
Before You Begin
On “Memory Stick” .............................................................................................. 6
System requirements............................................................................................ 8
Checking the supplied accessories................................................................... 10
Parts identification ............................................................................................. 11
Supplied applications ........................................................................................ 12
Using the operating instructions and online help ......................................... 13
How to Use
Installing the software on your computer ...................................................... 15
Installing the “SonicStage” software on your computer .............................. 19
Precautions for installing the “SonicStage” software.................................... 24
Connecting this unit to your computer ........................................................... 25
Confirming that connections are completed .................................................. 28
When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated ................ 29
Disconnecting the unit from your computer .................................................. 32
How to Use (When using Macintosh) ............................................................. 34
Other Information
Formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick” ............................................... 35
Precautions for use of “Memory Stick” ........................................................... 37
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 39
Specifications....................................................................................................... 40
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 41
6-GB
BBefore You Begin
On “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a new-generation IC storage media that is ultra-small
and lightweight and has far greater storage capacity than floppy disks. 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 standard-
sized “Memory Stick” to allow use with products that are compatible with
the standard-sized “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick” types that can be used with
this unit
* Two types of “Memory Stick” are available to suit your needs.
“Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” that allows recording of all kinds of data with the
exception of data requiring copyright-protection technology
(“MagicGate”).
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
This is a “Memory Stick” featuring built-in copyright protection
technology (“MagicGate”).
The “Memory Stick” concept also comprises “I/O expansion module.”
Compatible “I/O expansion module” can be used with this unit. (For
details of compatible modules, visit the web site, http://www.sony.net/
memorystick/supporte)
PNote
Never insert an ”I/O expansion module” that does not comply with this
unit into the Memory Stick slot on this unit.
For the functions and operation methods of ”I/O expansion module”,
please refer to the instructions for each ”I/O expansion module”.
Before You Begin
7-GB
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that operates when it is
provided in both the “Memory Stick” and the product in which the media
is used. A “Do you comply with “MagicGate”?” authentication takes place
between devices equipped with “MagicGate” (this unit, etc.) and the
“Memory Stick.” Data encryption takes places after the authentication.
Copyright-protected data cannot be played back on devices other than
those certified for this.
Music and other data that require copyright protection can be recorded
and played back by using a combination of a “MagicGate 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 Memory Stick” containing music data.
Using “MagicGate Memory Stick”
PNotes
• Data transferred (checked out) from “SonicStage” to a “MagicGate Memory
Stick” are collected in a folder named “Hifi folder.”
Do not edit the “Hifi folder” using anything but “SonicStage”, such as
Explorer, etc. Data edited by other means cannot be played back or checked in.
Sony can not be held responsible for the data lost in the case of editing.
• Formatting a “MagicGate 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”.
8-GB
System requirements
Recommended Windows environment
•OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98SE)/Windows
Millennium Edition (Windows Me)/Windows 2000 Professional
(Windows 2000)/Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional
(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.
•CPU: MMX Pentium II 400 MHz or faster processor (Pentium III 450
MHz or faster processor recommended)
•RAM: 64 MB or more
•Available hard disk space: 100 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
•USB jack as standard equipment
(This unit supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (standard USB 1.1).)
•Display: High Color (16-bit) or higher, 800 ·480 pixels or more
(800 ·600 pixels or more recommended.)
Recommended Macintosh environment
•OS: Mac OS 9.0/9.1/9.2/X (v10.1)
* 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 jack as standard equipment
(This unit supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (standard USB1.1).)
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.
Before You Begin
9-GB
PNote
To safeguard copyrights, optical digital output from equipment equipped
with optical digital output may be restricted during playback using the
supplied software.
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 or as a Power User.
•Do not insert or remove a CD-ROM drive while “SonicStage” is running.
Your important data may get lost.
•Only the Professional edition of Windows 2000 can be used.
•NTFS format can only be used when standard-installed (installed when
shipped from the factory).
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 supplied accessories
• Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (1)
• Special USB cable 1.0 m (1)
• Special USB cable 10 cm (1)
• CD-ROM for Windows (MSAC-US20 DISK1 [ENGLISH/
FRENCH]) (1)
* The CD-ROM contains the following software programs.
•Device Driver Software
•“SonicStage” Ver. 1.5
•Memory Stick Formatter Ver. 1.3
•Operating Instructions (PDF file)
• Operating Instructions for this unit (1)
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