Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer Operating Instructions MSAC-US40
English Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For the Customers in the 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : MSAC-US40 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc. Address : 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A.
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.
Program©2005 Sony Corporation Documentation©2005 Sony Corporation • , “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” , “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “MagicGate,” , “Open MG,” , “ATRAC3,” “ATRAC3plus,” , “SonicStage” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. and • Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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” error. • To prevent recording or deletion of data on “Memory Stick” set the “Memory Stick” write-protect switch to “LOCK.
Table of contents Precautions on use ................................................................................................ 5 On “Memory Stick” .............................................................................................. 7 System requirements ............................................................................................ 9 Checking the included items ............................................................................ 12 Supplied applications for Windows ....
On “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a compact large-capacity IC storage media. 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.
“Memory Stick” types that can be used with this unit “Memory Stick” types Music Data transfer/ transfer Music transfer (ATRAC3plus/ (MP3 form) ATRAC3 form) “Memory Stick” (without MagicGate) a × “Memory Stick” (with MagicGate) a a “MagicGate Memory Stick” a a “Memory Stick PRO” a a “Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate) a × “Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) a a “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” a a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” a a * Sony does not guarantee this unit to operate with all kind
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. * Operation is not guaranteed for upgraded operating systems even if they are among those mentioned above.
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. • Do not insert or remove a CD-ROM drive while “SonicStage” is running. Your important data may get lost.
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.
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” at the same time.) When you use the sizes of “Memory Stick Duo,” do not attach the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor to them.
Supplied applications for Windows The supplied Windows CD-ROM contains the following software programs. Device driver (Windows) The driver must be installed when this unit is used on a Windows computer. For how to install the driver software, see page 16. “SonicStage” (Windows) “SonicStage” is comprehensive software for enjoying music. With “SonicStage,” you can enjoy listening to music sources such as music CDs, etc.
Using the operating instructions and help Using the Operating Instructions on the CDROM 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 Right frame • Left frame Each page of the Operating Instructions appears as a thumbnail.
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 Tab Left frame Right frame • Left frame Contents or Keywords are displayed here. • Right frame Displays explanations. Clicking underlined parts in the text displays related explanations.
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. Use the following procedure to install the software. A part of the installation may take place automatically.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM (MSAC-US40) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The Installer launcher starts up automatically. To install a driver, click the [Driver] button in the menu. 3 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Agree] button. When you click the [Agree] button, installation of the driver starts. 4 5 6 Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen. When you click [Finish], the driver installation is completed.
Installing the “SonicStage” software on your computer 1 Do as follows to install “SonicStage.” Click the [SonicStage] button in the menu. 2 Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the [Yes] button. When you click the [Yes] button, installation of “SonicStage” starts. 3 4 Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen. Select the folder in which you want to install “SonicStage.” To change the folder suggested for the installation, click the [Browse] button and then select the folder.
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. USB port USB port A connector Mini-B connector Access lamp * Serial number (8-digit number on the backside of this unit) On the special USB cable A connector: This is plugged into the USB port on the computer.
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.
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. 1 Open the “My Computer” folder. The “My Computer” folders appear. 2 Confirm that the newly recognized Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon is shown. PNote Depending on the computer used, the drive letter (F:) may be different. The connection is completed when the Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon is shown.
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. 1 Double-click the “System” icon on the “Control Panel.” The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Check if the device driver has already been installed.
2 (Continued) 3 Click [View]. 4 Click [View devices by type]. 5 Double-click [Other devices]. 6 Check whether [? MSACUS40] preceded by the “?” symbol is shown. 3 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. Do not delete other devices than [? MSAC-US40].
– When using Windows 98SE/Windows Me – 1 Double-click the “System” icon on the “Control Panel.” The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 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]. 3 Check whether [? MSAC-US40] preceded by the “?” symbol is shown. 3 Delete the driver if installed.
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. If you copy the image data stored on the “Memory Stick” to your computer, the image data can be displayed and processed on your computer even if this unit is not connected to your computer.
Disconnecting the unit from your computer – For customers using Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP – Perform the procedure described below before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer. • The screens shown in Windows XP are used in the following explanations. The screens may differ slightly depending on the type of OS used. • Customers using Windows 98SE do not need to perform this procedure. 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen.
3 [“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. • Do not remove the “Memory Stick” from this unit while the access lamp is blinking. Data on the “Memory Stick” could be corrupted.
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. 1 2 Turn on your computer. Insert “Memory Stick” to this unit and connect the USB port on this unit with a USB port on the computer main unit using the special USB cable supplied. See page 19 for how to connect this unit and your computer.
PNotes • The access lamp lights when you insert the “Memory Stick” into the unit. This blinking indicates that the data on the “Memory Stick” is being accessed. Never remove the “Memory Stick,” turn off the computer or unplug the USB cable while the access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data on the “Memory Stick.” • Unplugging the USB cable or removing the “Memory Stick” in this unit, without performing the operations above, may cause damage to the “Memory Stick.
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” or “Memory Stick Duo” so that they can be enjoyed outside the PC environment.
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. For various uses of “SonicStage,” please refer to the “SonicStage” Help.
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. Doing so may cause music files stored on the PC hard disk or devices/media to be damaged, and rendered unusable.
Cautions when running Windows XP/Windows Me system tool “System Restore” Running “System Restore,” a system tool built in Windows XP and Windows Me, may cause a malfunction in management data resulting in all recorded or imported files to become unusable. In order to prevent the loss of important music data, use the “SonicStage” backup tool to backup music data before running “System Restore” on your system.
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] – [SonicStage] – [SonicStage]. • “SonicStage” can also be launched by: – Double clicking a SonicStage icon on the desktop if displayed.
Formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick” This deletes all the data recorded on a “Memory Stick.” When formatting on this unit, be sure to use the supplied “Memory Stick Formatter” software program, following the procedures outlined below. Operation on a Handycam or other “Memory Stick” compatible products is not guaranteed for a “Memory Stick” formatted on a computer without the use of the “Memory Stick Formatter” software program.
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 writeprotect 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.” • Write enable Data can be written.
Precautions for use of “Memory Stick” A B How to affix labels C • Recording, editing and deleting are prevented when the write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” position. B • Use a pointed object to move the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo.” (Some of “Memory Stick” (“Memory Stick Duo”) are not equipped with a write-protect switch.) • Never remove the “Memory Stick” while the access lamp is blinking (while data is being read/written). • Data may be corrupted in the following cases.
Uninstalling (Deleting) the software – In the case of Windows 98SE/ Windows Me – 1 Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu and then click [Control Panel]. The “Control Panel” screen appears. 2 Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs” icon. The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” dialog box appears. 3 Select the software to be removed (“SonicStage,” Memory Stick Formatter) from the list of software programs that can be automatically removed, and then click [Add/Remove].
Troubleshooting Symptom The Memory Stick icon (Removable disk) is not displayed. The “Memory Stick” cannot be accessed from Explorer or My Computer. Cause/Solution •Not connected correctly. t Connect correctly. (Page 19) •In addition to this unit, another device is connected to the USB port on the computer. t Disconnect other USB devices than this unit. Or turn off the power and reboot. •The driver is not installed. t Install the driver from the supplied CD-ROM. (Page 16) •No “Memory Stick” inserted.
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.
Specifications Interface: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) General Operating voltage Power consumption External dimensions Mass Operating conditions DC 5 V (supplied via USB cable) Max. 500 mA (during operation) Max. 0.5 mA (PC suspend time) Approx. 39 mm × 18 mm × 86 mm (1 9/16 × 23/32 × 3 1/2 in.) (Width × Height × Depth) Approx. 28 g (1 oz.
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. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “refurbished” means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications.
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