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Sony MSAC-US40 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MSAC-US40 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer Operating Instructions MSAC-US40...
  • Page 2 The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Trade Name Model Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc. Address 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “MagicGate,” , “ATRAC3,” “ATRAC3plus,” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 5: Precautions On Use

    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”...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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”...

  • Page 7: On "Memory Stick

    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.
  • Page 8 • 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.”...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.”...

  • Page 12: Checking The Included Items

    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”...

  • Page 13: Supplied Applications For Windows

    • “SonicStage” does not support Macintosh. • This software is not compatible with writing of music data to CD-RW/CD- R 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.

  • Page 14: Using The Operating Instructions And Help

    Using the operating instructions and help Using the Operating Instructions on the CD- For details on how to use this unit, see these Operating Instructions. Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is required to view PDF files. How to use Adobe Reader is described in the following. Screen view Left frame •...
  • Page 15 How to use the Help (When Using Windows) The following applications feature separate online Help manuals. • “SonicStage” • Memory Stick Formatter For details on how to use each of the application software programs, see the respective Help manuals. How to use the Help manuals is described as follows. Screen view Left frame •...

  • Page 16: Installing The Software On Your Computer (When Using Windows)

    Installing the software on your computer (When Using Windows) PNote Be sure to install the supplied software before you connect this unit to your computer. Do not perform the installation while this unit is connected to your computer. Restart your computer when installation is completed, and then connect this unit to your computer.
  • Page 17 To end installation of the software at this point, click [Exit]. If you do so, “SonicStage” is not installed. To view the operating instructions, select [Start] – [Programs] – [Sony Memory Stick Reader Writer] – [MSAC-US40 Instructions]. PNote Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated is required for viewing the operating instructions (PDF file).

  • Page 18: Installing The "Sonicstage" Software On Your Computer

    Installing the “SonicStage” software on your computer Do as follows to install “SonicStage.” Click the [SonicStage] button in the menu. Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Yes] button. When you click the [Yes] button, installation of “SonicStage” starts. Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen.

  • Page 19: Connecting This Unit To Your Computer

    Connecting this unit to your computer PNote Be sure to install the supplied software before you connect this unit to your computer. Restart your computer following installation. Connect the USB port on this unit to a USB port on your computer using the special USB cable supplied.
  • Page 20 Recommended ways for connecting this unit The operation of this unit has been confirmed when connected to the computer in either of the following ways. When this unit is connected to a USB port on the computer main unit, and nothing is connected to other USB ports on the computer main unit.

  • Page 21: Confirming That Connections Are Completed

    Confirming that connections are completed In the following, Windows XP is used for instructions. Depending on the OS type and the settings, the screens may look different. Open the “My Computer” folder. The “My Computer” folders appear. Confirm that the newly recognized Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon is shown.

  • Page 22: When The Removable Disk (Memory Stick Icon) Is Not Indicated

    When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated A separate device driver may already have been installed. Connect this unit to your computer, and then perform the following procedure. – When using Windows 2000/Windows XP – Log on as Administrator or using a user ID that has administrative privilege.
  • Page 23 (Continued) Delete the driver if installed. If you use the procedure described in Step 2 and confirm that [? MSAC-US40] is shown under “Other devices” in the “View devices by type” display, a separate device driver has already been installed. Use the following procedure to delete this driver.
  • Page 24 – When using Windows 98SE/Windows Me – Double-click the “System” icon on the “Control Panel.” The “System Properties” screen appears. Check if the device driver has already been installed. 1 Click the [Device Manager] tab on the “System Properties” screen. 2 Double-click [Other devices].

  • Page 25: Copying Image Data Recorded On "Memory Stick" To Your Computer

    Copying image data recorded on “Memory Stick” to your computer If the USB cable used to connect this unit and your computer is disconnected, the computer will no longer be able to recognize this unit and the image data stored on the “Removable Disk (“Memory Stick”)” can no longer be viewed on the computer.

  • Page 26: Disconnecting The Unit From Your Computer

    Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen. This section is the task tray. Click “Safely remove Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US40)-Drive (F:).” * The drive letter “(F:),” etc. differs depending on the computer used.
  • Page 27 [“Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer (MSAC-US40) can be safely removed.”] is displayed. In this condition, you can safely remove this unit from your computer. PNote The indications may be different depending on the OS that you are using. PNotes • When you just want to remove the “Memory Stick” from this unit, the procedure described above is not required.

  • Page 28: How To Use (When Using Macintosh)

    How to Use (When using Macintosh) You can use the driver provided as a standard feature of the OS. Operate as described in the following. You can use this unit without installing the driver, by simply connecting this unit to your computer. Turn on your computer.
  • Page 29 “Memory Stick.” Unplug the USB cable or remove the “Memory Stick” after performing these operations. Sony will not be liable for any damage caused as a result of not following the instructions above. 29-GB...

  • Page 30: About "Sonicstage

    About “SonicStage” “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”...
  • Page 31 Transferring imported music data to another device/media for listening outside the PC environment Music files imported into the hard disk (“My Library”) of your PC can be transferred to a “Memory Stick.” Music files transferred to a “Memory Stick” can be played outside the PC environment using devices such as a portable audio player, etc.

  • Page 32: Before Using "Sonicstage" (Be Sure To Read)

    Before using “SonicStage” (Be sure to read) Before using “SonicStage,” please read the following cautionary items. Cautions concerning launching “SonicStage” and other “OpenMG” compatible software Do not launch “SonicStage” and other “OpenMG” compatible software (software capable of running/managing “OpenMG” format files) simultaneously.
  • Page 33 For the use of the “SonicStage” backup tool, please refer to the “SonicStage” Help. Writing to a CD-RW/CD-R disc The “SonicStage” supplied with this unit is not compatible with writing of music data to CD-RW/CD-R media. Sony will not be liable for any loss of data resulting from such operation. 33-GB...

  • Page 34: Launching "Sonicstage

    Launching “SonicStage” From the [Start] button of Windows, click [All Programs] – [SonicStage] – [SonicStage]. “SonicStage” is launched and the main window appears. PTips • When using an operating system other than Windows XP, launch “SonicStage” by clicking from the [Start] button of Windows: [Programs] –...

  • Page 35: Formatting (Initialization) Of "Memory Stick

    For the details on how to use the “Memory Stick Formatter,” refer to the manual supplied with the “Memory Stick Formatter.” You can download the “Memory Stick Formatter” at the following Web Site. http://www.sony.net/memorystick/supporte/ PNote If you format a “Memory Stick” that contains recorded data, the already recorded data will be deleted.
  • Page 36 Write-protecting data A “Memory Stick” is equipped with a write-protect switch to ensure that important data is not deleted by mistake. (Some of “Memory Stick” (“Memory Stick Duo”) are not equipped with a write-protect switch. If you use a “Memory Stick” (“Memory Stick Duo”) unequipped with the write- protect switch, be careful not to write data or delete data by mistake.) Sliding this switch to the left or right enables or prevents writing of data to the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 37: Precautions For Use Of "Memory Stick

    – When used in a location subject to static electricity or electrical noise • Always backup important data. Sony does not accept liability for damage of the data. We cannot accept responsibility in the event that data is lost or damaged and the unit is damaged, while using this unit.

  • Page 38: Uninstalling (Deleting) The Software

    Uninstalling (Deleting) the software – In the case of Windows 98SE/ Windows Me – Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu and then click [Control Panel]. The “Control Panel” screen appears. Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs” icon. The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” dialog box appears. Select the software to be removed (“SonicStage,”...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom The Memory Stick icon (Removable disk) is not displayed. The “Memory Stick” cannot be accessed from Explorer or My Computer. The access lamp is not on when a “Memory Stick” is inserted. Music data can no longer be used on the computer Cause/Solution •Not connected correctly.

  • Page 40: Restrictions Imposed By The Copyright Protection

    Restrictions imposed by the copyright protection The “SonicStage” software employs “OpenMG” Sony-developed copyright protection technology to safeguard the copyright of music content. It enables you to enjoy a wide range of music via online music distribution services. The number of times you can record or play back may be restricted due to the copyright protection of music content.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions/comments related to this product, please visit our Customer Support website at http://www.sony.net/memorystick/supporte/ DC 5 V (supplied via USB cable) Max. 500 mA (during operation) Max. 0.5 mA (PC suspend time) ×...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. (in the United States) and Sony of Canada Ltd (in Canada) (“SONY”) warrants this Product from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase. SONY will repair or replace the Product with new or refurbished product, at its option, at no charge during the one (1) year warranty period.
  • Page 43 Sony Corporation...

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