On Copyright Protection - Sony Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7 Operating Instructions Manual

On copyright protection

Memory Stick Walkman has some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights.
For details, see "Restrictions on the copyright protection by OpenMG" on page 43.
Transfer of sound data from your computer to Memory Stick Walkman –
"Check-In/Out"
The supplied application software (OpenMG Jukebox) enables you to transfer the sound data
stored on your computer's hard drive to Memory Stick Walkman (Check-Out) and transfer it
from Memory Stick Walkman to your computer (Check-In).
Check-In/Out has restrictions as follows:
– You cannot Check-Out the same song more than three times (excluding certain audio
contents). However, if you transfer a Checked-Out song back to your computer (Check-In),
you can then Check-Out the track again.
– You cannot Check-In songs Checked-Out to Memory Stick Walkman to any computer
other than the computer used for the Check-Out.
For details, see "Glossary" on page 42.
Restrictions on sound data
Some sound data is distributed with restrictions on recording or playback of the data to maintain
the copyrights of its holders.
Memory Stick Walkman employs copyright protection technology that enables you to record or
play music within the limits determined by the copyright holders. For example, songs which
have playback period restrictions can be played back only within the given period of time.
Check Out
Check In
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