Sony MSAC US40 User Manual

Memory Stick USB  
Reader/Writer  
Operating Instructions  
MSAC-US40  
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.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to  
discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and  
connect the USB cable again.  
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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,”  
, “ATRAC3,” “ATRAC3plus,”  
, “Open MG,”  
, “SonicStage”  
and  
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.  
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.  
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe  
Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks of their  
respective holders.  
Furthermore “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright c 2000-  
2004Gracenote. Gracenote CDDBR Client Software, copyright 2000-2004  
Gracenote.This product and service may practice one or more of the following  
U.S.Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,  
#6,230,192,#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or  
pending.  
Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following  
Open Globe, Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are  
registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the  
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer  
IIS and Thomson.  
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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.”  
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.”  
• When disconnecting the USB cable, do not hold it by its cable; hold it by its  
connector.  
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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” software on your computer .............................. 18  
Connecting this unit to your computer ........................................................... 19  
Confirming that connections are completed .................................................. 21  
When the removable disk (Memory Stick icon) is not indicated ................ 22  
Copying image data recorded on “Memory Stick” to your computer ....... 25  
Disconnecting the unit from your computer .................................................. 26  
How to Use (When using Macintosh) ............................................................. 28  
About “SonicStage” ............................................................................................ 30  
Before using “SonicStage” (Be sure to read) ................................................... 32  
Launching “SonicStage” .................................................................................... 34  
Formatting (initialization) of “Memory Stick” ............................................... 35  
Precautions for use of “Memory Stick” ........................................................... 37  
Uninstalling (Deleting) the software ............................................................... 38  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 39  
Restrictions imposed by the copyright protection......................................... 40  
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 41  
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 42  
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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.” 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 to use with products that are compatible  
with the standard-sized “Memory Stick.”  
“Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are also available for  
handling even larger capacity data.  
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.  
Copyright-protected data can only be played back on an authenticated  
device.  
Music and other data that require copyright protection can be recorded  
and played back by using a combination of a “MagicGate” compatible  
“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” compatible “Memory Stick” containing music  
data.  
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“Memory Stick” types that can be used with  
this unit  
Music  
Data transfer/ transfer  
“Memory Stick” types  
Music transfer (ATRAC3plus/  
(MP3 form)  
ATRAC3  
form)  
“Memory Stick” (without MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick” (with MagicGate)  
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
×
a
a
a
×
“Memory Stick PRO”  
“Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate)  
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a
a
a
* Sony does not guarantee this unit to operate with all kinds of “Memory  
Stick.” It has been checked to operate with any “Memory Stick” up to 4  
GB (MSX-4GN) (as of October, 2005). Check the following URL to see  
which kinds of “Memory Stick” the unit supports.  
* This unit supports parallel data transfer (High speed data transfer). The  
reading or writing time varies depending on the media used.  
* This unit is not compatible with I/O modules.  
PNotes  
• Formatting a “MagicGate” compatible “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.”  
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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.  
* Not compatible with Windows 98.  
* Not compatible with Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 1/  
Service Pack 2.  
• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or faster processor recommended  
• RAM: 128 MB or more  
• Available hard disk space: 200 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 (A sound board is required to use “SonicStage.”)  
• USB port (This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).)  
• Display: High Color (16-bit) or higher, 800 × 480 pixels or more  
(800 × 600 pixels or more recommended.)  
Recommended Macintosh environment  
• OS: Mac OS 9.2.2/X (v10.2~10.4)  
* 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 port (This unit supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).)  
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.  
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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.  
Can only be used with Windows 2000 Professional edition with Service  
Pack 3 or later installed.  
NTFS format can only be used when standard-installed (installed when  
shipped from the factory).  
When using this unit on a computer with  
Service Pack 3 of Windows 2000 installed  
Performing the following operations may cause the unit not to be  
recognized by your computer when using this unit on a computer with  
Service Pack 3 of Windows 2000 installed:  
1. Starting Windows with your computer on or rebooting while the  
products in question are connected to your computer’s USB port.  
2. Unplugging and plugging in the USB cable that is connecting the unit  
and your computer after starting Windows.  
tThe products in question will cease to be recognized by your  
computer.  
If the USB cable is not unplugged, these issues will not occur.  
To avoid these issues  
When starting Windows with your computer on or when rebooting  
Windows, remove the USB cable that is connecting the products in  
question and your computer.  
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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 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.  
Do not insert the two or more “Memory Stick” into the slot at the same  
time or insert the “Memory Stick” in the opposite direction. It causes  
the malfunction of this unit.  
• Special USB cable 1 m (1)  
• CD-ROM for Windows (MSAC-US40) (1)  
PNote  
Select the CD-ROM which contains the language you prefer, when installing  
“SonicStage.”  
* The CD-ROM contains the following software programs.  
Device Driver Software  
SonicStage”  
Memory Stick Formatter  
Operating Instructions (PDF file)  
The data of Operating Instructions for this unit (PDF file) is  
MSAC-US40Manual_ENG.pdf  
• Operating Instructions for this unit (1)  
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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., 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.  
PNotes  
• “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.  
t If you have SonicStage Ver.3.2 or later, install the driver from the CD-  
ROM.  
t If you have SonicStage Ver.3.1 or earlier, install the driver and  
SonicStage from the CD-ROM.  
Memory Stick Formatter (Windows)  
This is a software program for formatting (initialization) of “Memory  
Stick.” Formatting deletes all the data recorded on a “Memory Stick.”  
In order to maintain the compatibility of a “Memory Stick” when using it  
with compatible products, always use this software when formatting  
“Memory Stick” on this unit.  
PNote  
Formatting a “Memory Stick” to which data has already been written will  
delete the existing data. Be careful not to delete important data by mistake.  
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Using the operating instructions and  
help  
Using the Operating Instructions on the CD-  
ROM  
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  
Right frame  
Left frame  
Left frame  
Each page of the Operating Instructions appears as a thumbnail.  
When you click on the thumbnail corresponding to the page that you  
want to view, the page is shown in the “Right frame.”  
Right frame  
Shows each page.  
For details on how to use Adobe Reader, see the online Help manual for  
Adobe Reader.  
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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  
Right frame  
Left frame  
• Left frame  
Contents or Keywords are displayed here.  
• Right frame  
Displays explanations. Clicking underlined parts in the text displays  
related explanations.  
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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.  
Installing the device driver on your computer  
PNote  
Simultaneously with the installation of the device driver, the “Memory Stick  
Formatter” and the operating instructions (PDF file) are also installed on  
your computer.  
1
Turn on your computer.  
At this point, do not connect this unit to your computer.  
Close all running applications.  
To install the device driver when you are using Windows 2000 or  
Windows XP, you must log on with Administrator rights.  
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2
3
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.  
Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click the  
[Agree] button.  
When you click the [Agree] button, installation of the driver starts.  
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5
6
Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen.  
When you click [Finish], the driver installation is completed.  
Following this, installation of the “Memory Stick Formatter”  
starts.  
Click the [Next] button as prompted on the screen.  
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8
When you click [Finish], installation of “Memory Stick  
Formatter” is completed.  
To use “Memory Stick Formatter,” select [Start] – [Programs] –  
[Memory Stick Utility] – [Memory Stick Formatter].  
Following this, installation of the operating instructions (PDF  
file) is performed automatically.  
When installation of the operating instructions is completed, the  
application selection screen returns.  
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).  
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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. When the storage destination folder  
is decided, click the [Next] button.  
5
6
Click the [Done] button.  
Restart your computer.  
PNote  
Be sure to connect this unit only after you have restarted your computer.  
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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  
Mini-B  
connector  
A 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. Any  
ports can be used if the computer is provided with multiple  
USB ports.  
Mini-B connector: This is plugged into the USB port on this unit.  
1
2
Firmly insert the Mini-B connector of the USB cable into the  
USB port on this unit as far as it will go.  
Plug the A connector of the USB cable into a USB port on your  
computer.  
The “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up and installation of  
the driver begins. Depending on the OS, the driver installation may  
take place automatically.  
The location of the USB port on the computer differs with the  
computer used.  
When using a computer with multiple USB ports, do not connect  
other devices, with the exception of a standard mouse and keyboard,  
to USB ports at the same time as this unit. When using a desktop  
computer, use a USB port on the main unit of the computer. For  
details, see “Recommended ways for connecting this unit” on page  
20.  
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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.  
When, on a computer with a USB keyboard and mouse as standard  
equipment, the USB keyboard is connected to one of the USB ports on the  
computer main unit, and this unit is connected to another USB port on the  
computer main unit with the supplied USB cable.  
PNotes  
• When two or more USB devices except standard equipment are connected  
to one computer, and both are used simultaneously, operation is not  
guaranteed depending on the USB devices.  
• Make sure to connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on the  
computer main unit. Operation is not guaranteed if the cable is connected  
via the keyboard or a USB hub, etc.  
• Not all operations are guaranteed on all computers running under the  
recommended environment.  
• Make sure to use the specified USB cable (supplied) to connect to your  
computer.  
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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
2
Open the “My Computer” folder.  
The “My Computer” folders appear.  
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.  
It may take a little while before the Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon appears.  
PNotes  
• Depending on the OS type used and the “Memory Stick,” the displayed  
icon may appear as “Removable Disk (F:)” instead of “Memory Stick-  
MG(F:).”  
• If the Memory Stick icon is not shown, the device driver may not be  
installed correctly. Perform the procedures described on the following  
page. When using another “Removable Disk,” plural “Removable Disk”  
icons appear.  
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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.  
1 Click the [Hardware] tab on the  
“System Properties” screen.  
2 Click [Device Manager].  
The “Device Manager” screen  
appears.  
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2
(Continued)  
3 Click [View].  
4 Click [View devices by type].  
5 Double-click [Other devices].  
6 Check whether [? MSAC-  
US40] 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].  
1 Right-click on [? MSAC-US40].  
2 Click on [Remove]. The “Confirm Device Removal” screen  
appears.  
3 Click the [OK] button. The device is removed.  
4 Restart your computer after disconnecting this unit from the  
computer.  
Install the device driver again by performing the procedure from  
Step 1 described on page 16.  
PNote  
If you delete other devices than [? MSAC-US40], your computer may no  
longer operate normally.  
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– When using Windows 98SE/Windows Me –  
1
2
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].  
3 Check whether [? MSAC-US40] preceded by the “?” symbol is  
shown.  
3
Delete the driver if installed.  
If you use the procedure described in Step 2 and find that [? MSAC-  
US40] is shown under “Other devices,” a separate device driver has  
already been installed.  
Use the following procedure to delete this driver.  
Do not delete other devices than [? MSAC-US40].  
1 Click on [? MSAC-US40].  
2 Click on [Remove]. The “Confirm Device Removal” screen appears.  
3 Click the [OK] button. The device is removed.  
4 Restart your computer after disconnecting this unit from the  
computer.  
Install the device driver again by performing the procedure from  
Step 1 described on page 16.  
PNote  
If you delete other devices than [? MSAC-US40], your computer may no  
longer operate normally.  
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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.  
When the USB cable is disconnected, the Memory Stick-MG(F:) icon  
disappears.  
For how to copy image data to your computer, see the manual for your  
computer.  
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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.  
Click this icon.  
A message  
appears.  
This section is the task tray.  
2
Click “Safely remove Sony Memory Stick USB Reader/Writer  
(MSAC-US40)-Drive (F:).”  
Click this section.  
A message appears after a  
little while.  
* The drive letter “(F:),” etc. differs depending on the computer used.  
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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.  
• When you carry out this operation, this unit is not recognized by your  
computer. To make this unit recognize again, disconnect the USB cable  
from your computer and connect the USB cable to your computer again.  
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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.  
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4
Driver installation starts automatically and the driver is  
installed on the computer.  
When driver installation is completed, a drive icon of this unit  
appears on the desktop and this unit can now be used.  
PNote  
The drive icon of this unit is not displayed on the desktop when “Memory  
Stick” is not inserted to this unit.  
Removing this unit from your computer or removing  
“Memory Stick” from this unit.  
1
2
3
Close the software used by this unit.  
Confirm that the access lamp is not blinking.  
Drag the drive icon of this unit to the Trash icon.  
Alternatively, place the drive icon of this unit in the selected state and  
select “Eject” from the “Special” menu in the upper left of the screen.  
4
Remove this unit from your computer or remove “Memory  
Stick” from this unit.  
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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.” 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.  
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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.  
Using “SonicStage” to listen to various music  
sources  
With “SonicStage,” you can play back the following music sources using  
the simple, integrated mouse operations:  
Devices/tracks recorded on a media connected to the USB port of your  
PC. (This is available using the main unit and “Memory Stick.”)  
Music CD  
Music files on your PC  
Music files provided by Internet music distribution services (EMD  
services).  
Creating a music database by importing music  
from various music sources  
“SonicStage” uses the music database “My Library” to manage music files  
that are stored in your PC.  
Music files can be imported into “My Library” from various music sources  
using the following methods:  
Record tracks from a music CD into “My Library.”  
Import music files already existing on your PC into “My Library.”  
Download music files from an Internet music distribution service and  
import them into “My Library.”  
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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.  
PNote  
There are some WAV format, MP3 format and WMT compatible music  
files that cannot be imported depending on sampling rate, etc. For  
details concerning music files that cannot be imported, please refer to  
“Importable Files” in “SonicStage” Help.  
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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 concerning using “SonicStage” and  
other software at the same time  
Please note the following when running “SonicStage” and other software  
at the same time.  
When recording tracks from a music CD using “SonicStage,” do not run  
other software capable of music CD playback. Recording of the music CD  
may not perform properly.  
When running other software while playing back music files using  
“SonicStage,” the sound may pause momentarily.  
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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. After using “System Restore,” saved music data can be made  
to play back by restoring with the “SonicStage” back up tool.  
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.  
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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.  
(When using Windows XP, icons that have not been used for some  
time are deleted from the desktop depending on the setting. If the  
SonicStage icon does not appear on the desktop, launch from the  
start menu.)  
– Double click music files associated for playback on “SonicStage”  
using Windows Explorer, etc.  
For various uses of “SonicStage,” please refer to the “SonicStage” Help.  
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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.  
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.  
PNote  
If you format a “Memory Stick” that contains recorded data, the already  
recorded data will be deleted. Be careful not to inadvertently delete  
important data.  
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2
3
Insert a “Memory Stick” into this unit.  
Start “Memory Stick Formatter.”  
After confirming that the drive is selected on which the  
“Memory Stick” is recognized to have been mounted, click  
[Start formatting]. Formatting begins.  
PNote  
Never remove this unit from the computer while formatting the “Memory  
Stick.” The data on the “Memory Stick” may be damaged.  
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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.”  
Write enable  
Data can be written.  
Write protect  
When the switch is moved to the right, the condition becomes the one in  
which data cannot be written to the “Memory Stick.” Data can be read  
out but writing is prevented.  
Underside of “Memory Stick”  
Write enable  
Write protect  
Data read/write speed  
The data read/write speed differs depending on the “Memory Stick” and  
product combination that you are using.  
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Precautions for use of “Memory Stick”  
How to affix  
labels  
A
B
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.  
– If the “Memory Stick” is removed or the power of this main unit is  
turned off while the access lamp is blinking (while data is being read/  
written)  
– 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.  
• Data copyright protected by “MagicGate” can only be used with a  
“MagicGate” compatible “Memory Stick.”  
• Do not affix any label other than those specially provided to the  
“Memory Stick.” C  
• When affixing labels, affix these at the designated positions. Labels  
should not protrude from the edges of the “Memory Stick.”  
• Do not apply excessive force when writing in the memo area of a  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• When transporting or storing a “Memory Stick,” place it in the supplied  
storage case.  
• Do not touch the connector section with fingers or metallic objects. A  
• Do not bend, drop or subject the “Memory Stick” to strong impacts.  
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”  
• Do not wet with water.  
• Do not use or store in the following environments:  
– Where the temperature is too high (in a car with closed windows  
during summer, in direct sunlight, near a heater, etc.)  
– Humid or corrosive locations  
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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
3
Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs” icon.  
The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” dialog box appears.  
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].  
The selected software programs are uninstalled.  
– In the case of Windows 2000/Windows XP –  
After logging on as Administrator, perform the procedure described  
below. For how to log on as Administrator, see the manual for the  
computer that you are using.  
1
Using Windows 2000: Select [Settings] from the [Start] menu  
and then click [Control Panel].  
Using Windows XP: Click [Control Panel] from the [Start]  
menu.  
The “Control Panel” screen appears.  
2
Using Windows 2000: Double-click the “Add/Remove  
Programs” icon.  
Using Windows XP: Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs”  
icon.  
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box appears.  
3
4
Click “Change/Remove.”  
Select the software to be removed (“SonicStage,” Memory  
Stick Formatter) from the list of “Currently installed  
programs,” and then click [Change/Remove] ([Change and  
Remove] in the case of Windows XP).  
The selected software programs are uninstalled.  
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Troubleshooting  
Cause/Solution  
Symptom  
Not connected correctly.  
t Connect correctly. (Page 19)  
In addition to this unit, another device is  
connected to the USB port on the  
computer.  
The Memory Stick icon  
(Removable disk) is not  
displayed.  
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.  
t Insert a “Memory Stick.”  
The “Memory Stick”  
cannot be accessed from  
Explorer or My  
Computer.  
Foreign matter adhering to the  
connector section of the “Memory  
Stick.”  
The access lamp is not on  
when a “Memory Stick” is  
inserted.  
t Check whether dust or dirt is  
adhering to the connector section of  
the “Memory Stick.”  
Remove any foreign matter and  
insert the “Memory Stick” again.  
Music data can no longer The System Restore function found in  
be used on the computer  
Windows Me and Windows XP have  
been executed. (Page 11)  
t When you have backup data, restore  
the backup data to the computer.  
For how to use the backup tool, see  
the Help manual for “SonicStage.”  
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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.  
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Specifications  
Interface: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)  
General  
Operating voltage  
Power consumption  
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)  
External dimensions  
Mass  
Approx. 28 g (1 oz.)  
(not including “Memory Stick”)  
Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
(condensation not allowed)  
Humidity 20 % to 80 %  
Operating conditions  
(condensation not allowed)  
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  
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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. To obtain warranty service within the  
United States, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight  
prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal  
degree of protection, to any authorized SONY service facility. To obtain  
warranty service within Canada, you must take the Product to the authorized  
SONY dealer where you purchased the Product, or to a SONY service  
facility. Proof of purchase is required in the form of a dated bill of sale or  
receipt which evidences that the Product is within the limited warranty period.  
BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL SOFTWARE, FILES, OR ANY OTHER DATA  
STORED ON YOUR MEDIA PRIOR TO SENDING THIS PRODUCT TO  
SONY. SONY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR  
CORRUPTION OF THESE ITEMS.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OR  
CORRUPTION OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY  
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME AND USER'S TIME OR FOR  
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION,  
BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY  
OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO  
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTY/CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION  
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY WARRANTY FOR  
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED.  
Some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied  
warranty/condition lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply  
to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
have other rights which vary from state to state, territory or province.  
In the United States contact: Sony Direct Response Center,12451 Gateway  
In Canada contact: Sony of Canada Ltd. 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,  
Ontario M2H 3R6  
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