Sony MDS-PC3 Istruzioni per l'uso

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2002 Sony Corporation

M-crew

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this software and instruction manual or

lending of this software to third parties

without the express permission of the

copyright holder is strictly prohibited by

copyright law.

• Sony cannot be held liable in any way for

monetary losses, lost profits or claims from

third parties arising from the use of this

software.

• Should any manufacturing defects occur,

Sony’s responsibility shall be limited solely

to replacing said defective merchandise.

• This software is approved for use only with

the specified equipment.

• Sony reserves the right to change software

specifications without prior notice. Other

related software and services provided are

also subject to change without prior notice.

Program  1997-2001 Sony Corporation

Documentation  2001 Sony

Corporation

 2001 Sony Corporation All rights

reserved.

• M-crew, LabelMaker and are the

registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are the

registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

• IBM and PC/AT are the registered

trademarks of International Business

Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is the registrated trademark of

Apple Computer Inc.

• Gracenote CDDB

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or Gracenote CDDB

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Music Recognition Service

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• Powered by Gracenote CDDB

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• Other companies and product names are

the trademarks or the registered

trademarks of each company.

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Table of contents

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About this manual

This manual shows how to install the M-crew

software and how to use the Help.

For the latest information, refer to the

“Readme.txt” file in the Start menu.

The “Readme.txt” file is in the folder which

the M-crew software is installed in.

Table of contents

Getting started

Overview .............................................. 4

System requirements ........................... 6

Preparation

1: Installing M-crew ............................. 7

2: Connections .................................... 11

3: Setup procedure for your

computer system ....................... 11

Setting up for Windows 98/

98SE ..................................... 12

Setting up for Windows 2000/

Windows Me/

Windows XP ...................... 14

When no sound comes out of

the computer ...................... 17

Installing LabelMaker 5.1 ................. 18

Uninstalling the software ................. 19

Basic Operations

Starting up M-crew............................ 20

Using M-crew ..................................... 21

Main bar ...................................... 21

Tool bar ....................................... 23

Operation windows .................. 24

Easy Mode window .................. 24

Quitting the software ........................ 25

Additional Information

Using Help .......................................... 26

Troubleshooting ................................. 27

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Getting started

Overview

M-crew (ver. 2.0E) allows you to control Sony system stereo

components. Through M-crew, you can perform the functions listed

below.

Playback

• Use the computer to operate the playback function on CD, MD and

DVD decks.

• Enjoy audio files stored on the computer.

• Tune in radio stations using the computer.

Recording/editing

• Input disc and track names from the computer keyboard.

• Edit MDs on the computer screen.

• Record from a CD to an MD through easy drag-and-drop operations.

• Record easily from a radio to an MD.

• Organize tracks on an MD into groups of your choice.

• Access CDDB2 from your computer to label albums and tracks

automatically (only for the components supporting this feature).

Other operations

• Create virtual media for the management of audio files.

• Keep track of played and recorded tracks through a Disc Library.

• Access related websites while enjoying tracks.

• Register images to attach them to a track and view them while

listening to the track (CLIP function).

• Access related websites while enjoying radio programs.

• Set playback and recording timers.

• Use the Easy Mode window to access easily to the basic functions of

M-crew.

• Print out MD labels.

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Notes

• In this manual, the term “system stereo component” refers specifically to

component stereo systems (incorporating CD and MD decks) and discrete CD,

MD, and DVD decks.

• The M-crew functions that operate on your computer will depend on the

system stereo component connected to your computer.

• You can use this software to operate only system stereo components

connected directly to the computer.

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and

the Gracenote CDDB

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Music Recognition Service

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. Gracenote is the industry

standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For

more information go to www.gracenote.com.

Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a “Gracenote.” CD and music related data from

Gracenote CDDB

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Music Recognition Service

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 2000, 2001 Gracenote.

Gracenote CDDB Client Software  2000, 2001 Gracenote. U.S. Patents Numbers

#5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued or pending.

CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. CDDB-Enabled, the Gracenote

logo, the CDDB Logo, and the “Powered by Gracenote CDDB” logo are

trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks

of Gracenote.

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System requirements

The following hardware and software are necessary to use the M-crew

(ver. 2.0E) software.

s IBM PC/AT or compatible (This software does not run on the Apple

Macintosh.)

s CPU*

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: Intel Pentium II 266 MHz/Celeron 333 MHz or

higher

s Video board and display driver:

SVGA (800 × 600 pixels), 65,536 colors or more.

s Hard disk space: 30 MB*

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or more

s USB port: 1 or more

s OS: Windows 98/Windows 98SE/Windows 2000*

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Windows Me/Windows XP*

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(This software does

not run on Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95

or Windows NT.)

s Media player: Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher is required

in order to play music files on the computer.

s Video monitor: SVGA (800 × 600 pixels), 65,536 colors or more.

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The operation of M-crew is not guaranteed on some computers with Pentium-

compatible CPU chips, such as the AMD K6 (e.g., sound skipping may occur

during playing of an audio file).

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Another 20 MB of hard disk space is required to install LabelMaker 5.1.

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Be sure to log on through the administrator’s account to install the software

and setup devices on a computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Notes

• The proper operation of M-crew is not guaranteed on some computers even if

they meet the requirements above.

• The proper operation of M-crew is not guaranteed on computers that you

constructed yourself or on computers with an operating system that you

upgraded yourself.

• Do not use a USB hub. If multiple USB devices are connected to the hub,

M-crew may not operate the system stereo component connected to the

computer properly.

• This software can be used only with an English-language operating system. If

used in a different language environment, it may not function properly or text

may not be correctly displayed.

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Preparation

1: Installing M-crew

Use this procedure to install the M-crew software onto your computer’s

hard disk. Be sure to start up Windows in advance.

Notes

• Be sure to install this software before connecting the system stereo

component to your computer. If not, this software may not function

properly.

• Be sure to log on through the administrator’s account to install this software

(for Windows2000/Windows XP).

1 Load the supplied M-crew CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of

your computer.

The window will open with the

(InstallDlg.exe) icon displayed.

Note

If the window does not open, use Windows Explorer to open the window

by double-clicking the M-crew CD-ROM icon.

2 Double-click the (InstallDlg.exe) icon.

The setup window appears.

• If you are using the PCLK-MN10/MN10A and you have already

installed PCLK USB driver onto your computer, go to step 4.

• If you are installing M-crew onto the computer with the CMT-C7NT

connected, proceed the procedure from step 3 even if you are using the

PCLK-MN10/MN10A. Be sure not to skip step 3.

3 Click “1. Setting up PCLK-USB Driver” in the setup window.

The installation of the driver starts. When the dialog box indicating

the completion of the installation appears, click “Finish.”

4 Click “2. Setting up M-crew” in the setup window.

The setup program starts up.

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Note

The Windows Installer is necessary to install M-crew. If the Windows

Installer is not installed on your computer, the following window appears.

If this happens, click “Restart” to restart your computer. When you restart

your computer, do not remove the CD-ROM.

5 Click “Next.”

6 Select one of the setup type options, and then click “Next.”

Complete: All the M-crew files on the CD-ROM will be installed.

This option does not allow you to specify the folder to

which the M-crew files are installed. (Normally the

files are installed in “C:\Program Files\M_crew”

folder.)

Custom: You can specify the folder to which the M-crew files

are installed.

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7 If you selected “Complete” in step 6, click “Install.”

The installation starts.

If you selected “Custom” in step 6, click “Next.”

To change the folder to which to install M-crew, click “Change” to

open the dialog box, click “Next” after specifying the folder, and

then click “Install.”

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8 When the dialog box indicating the completion of the installation

appears, click “Finish.”

This completes the setup process.

Be sure to restart the computer. If not, the software will not

function properly.

Be sure to close the dialog box activated by executing InstallDlg.exe

before connecting the system stereo component to the computer.

Now, you can proceed to the next preparation steps: connecting the

system stereo component to the computer, installing the USB

drivers, and then verifying the status of the installed devices

according to the procedures described on the following pages.

Before starting M-crew

Open the “Readme” file and read it.

To open the “Readme” file, go to the Start menu and select “Programs”

and “M-crew,” and then click “Readme.”

Notes

• A folder is created as a result of the installation. This folder is used by the

software. Do not erase, move, or change its contents.

• If the required driver and other items have already been installed, a dialog

box for your confirmation will appear during the installation.

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2: Connections

For information on connecting the system stereo component to the

computer, refer to the operating instructions for the system stereo

component or the PCLK-MN20 PC connecting adaptor.

3: Setup procedure for your computer

system

Be sure to check the status of the installed devices before you start up

M-crew.

The following procedure is for Windows98/98SE. Some parts of the

procedure may differ depending on which operating system you have

installed the software in. See page 14 for Windows 2000/Windows

Me/Windows XP.

Note

Some illustrations included in the following procedures may differ partly

depending on which operating system your computer is running.

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Setting up for Windows 98/98SE

Installing the USB driver

1 Connect the system stereo component to the computer directly or

via the PC connecting adaptor, and then start up the computer.

“Add New Hardware Wizard” appears.

Quit any applications that are active.

2 Click “Next.”

3 Select “Search for the best driver for your device.

(Recommended).” (For the computer system with the CMT-C7NT

connected to it, refer to the operating instructions for that system

stereo component.)

Load the Windows 98/98SE CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of

the computer if the wizard requests it, and then install the drivers.

Installation procedure will be repeated for each of the following

devices.

• USB audio device

• USB composite device

• Generic USB hub

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Verifying the status of the installed devices

Be sure to check the status of the installed devices after you have

installed thier drivers.

1 Open the Control Panel.

In the Start menu, point to “Settings” and click “Control Panel”.

2 Double-click the System icon.

The “System Properties” dialog box appears.

3 Click the “Device Manager” tab. (For the computer system with the

CMT-C7NT connected to it, refer to the operating instructions for

that system stereo component.)

Make sure that the following items are listed in the “Device

Manager” dialog box.

• “SONY PCLK USB Driver”

• “USB Audio Device” under “Sound, video and game controllers”

• “USB Composite Device” and “Generic USB Hub” under “Universal

Serial Bus controllers”

4 Click “OK” to close the “System Properties” dialog box.

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Setting up for Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows XP

Installing the USB driver (Windows 2000)

1 Connect the system stereo component to the computer directly or

via the PC connecting adaptor, and then start up the computer.

“Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

Quit any applications that are active.

2 Click “Next.”

3 Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended).”

(For the computer system with the CMT-C7NT connected to it,

refer to the operating instructions for that system stereo

component.)

Load the Windows 2000 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the

computer if the wizard requests it, and then install the drivers.

Installation procedure will be repeated for each of the following

devices.

• USB audio device

• USB composite device

• Generic USB hub

Installing the USB driver (Windows Me)

1 Connect the system stereo component to the computer directly or

via the PC connecting adaptor, and then start up the computer.

“Add New Hardware Wizard” appears.

Quit any applications that are active.

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2 Select “Search for the best driver for your device.

(Recommended).” (For the computer system with the CMT-C7NT

connected to it, refer to the operating instructions for that system

stereo component.)

Load the Windows Me CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the

computer if the wizard requests it, and then install the drivers.

Installation procedure will be repeated for each of the following

devices.

• USB audio device

• USB composite device

• Generic USB hub

Installing the USB drivers (Windows XP)

1 Quit any applications that are active.

2 Connect the system stereo component to the computer directly or

via the PC connecting adaptor, and then start up the computer.

Installation of the drivers starts automatically, and will be

terminated after completing installation.

If “Found New Hardware Wizard” should appear, go to step 3.

3 Select “Install the software automatically [Recommended]” after

confirming that the name of the device for which the drivers are to

be installed is “SONY LINK KIT.”

Verifying the status of the installed devices (Windows 2000/

Windows Me/Windows XP)

Be sure to check the status of the installed devices after you have

installed thier drivers.

1 Open the Control Panel.

In the Start menu, point to “Settings” and click “Control Panel”.

(For Windows XP) In the Start menu, click “Control Panel,” and

then click “Switch to Classic View” on the left pane of the window.

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2 Double-click the “System” icon.

The “System Properties” dialog box appears.

Note

If you cannot find the “System” icon, click “View all Control Panel options”

(in the case of Windows Me).

3 (For Windows 2000/Windows XP only) Click the “Hardware” tab.

4 Click the “Device Manager” tab. (For Windows 2000/Windows XP,

click the “Device Manager” button, instead) (For the computer

system with the CMT-C7NT connected to it, refer to the operating

instructions for that system stereo component.)

Make sure that the following items are listed in the “Device

Manager” dialog box.

• “SONY PCLK USB Driver” (This item may be found under “Universal

Serial Bus controllers.”)

• “USB Audio Device” under “Sound, video and game controllers”

• “USB Composite Device” and “Generic USB Hub”under “Universal

Serial Bus controllers”

Note (for Windows Me only)

Depending on the configuration of your computer, may

appear before the listed device. This, however, does not affect the

operation of the system (the computer and system stereo

component).

5 Click “OK” to close the “System Properties” dialog box.

Example: Window for

Windows 2000

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When no sound comes out of the computer

M-crew uses the USB audio device for sound playback and recording.

When you start up the computer with a system stereo component

connected, the USB audio device will be enabled in place of the

standard audio device. As a result, no sound will come out of the built-

in or external speakers of the computer, because all sounds will be

output to the USB audio device via the USB cable. To allow sounds to

come out of the computer, remove the USB cable from the computer.

To enable the speakers of the computer with a system stereo

component connected to it, do the following procedure.

1 Open the Control Panel.

In the Start menu, point to “Setting” and click “Control Panel.”

(For Windows XP) In the start menu, click “Control Panel,” and

then click “Switch to Classic View” on the left pain of the window.

2 Double-click the “Sounds and Multimedia” (or “Multimedia” for

Windows 98/98SE or “Sounds and Audio Devices” for Windows

XP) icon to open the “Sounds and Multimedia Properties” (or

“Multimedia Properties” for Windows 98/98SE or “Sounds and

Audio Devices Properties” for Windows XP) dialog box.

3 Click the “Audio” tab, and then select the standard audio device

for each “Preferred device:” (or “Default Device:” for Windows XP)

of the “Sound Playback” (or “Playback” for Windows 98/98SE)

and “Sound Recording” (or “Recording” for Windows 98/98SE)

group boxes.

4 Click the “Use only preferred devices” (or “Use only default

devices” for Windows XP) option to enable it.

5 Click “OK.”

Note

Be sure to select “USB Audio Device” for each “Preferred device:” (or “Default

Device:” for Windows XP) in step 3 above before you start recording to an MD.

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Installing LabelMaker 5.1

Please note that if you install LabelMaker 5.1 onto the Windows XP

preinstalled VAIO computer, LabelMaker 5.0 installed on it may be

overwritten by the new version.

Installing LabelMaker 5.1 will not overwrite any version of LabelMaker

older than 5.0 such as included in PictureGear 4.x.

1 Click “Setting up LabelMaker 5.1” in the setup window (see step 2

on page 7).

2 Follow the instructions that appear to install the application.

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Uninstalling the software

When you no longer require M-crew or LabelMaker 5.1, uninstall the

programs as follows:

1 Open the Control Panel.

In the Start menu, point to “Settings” and click “Control Panel”.

2 Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs” icon.

The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears.

3 Select and click “M-crew” or “LabelMaker 5.1” in the program list.

4 Click “Add/Remove.”

Uninstaller is activated and the software selected in step 3 is

deleted automatically.

Notes

• After uninstalling M-crew, the “Database” and “Jacket” folders created under

the M-crew folder (usually C:\Program Files\M_crew) and their files still

remain on the hard disk. Delete them manually, if there is no more need for

them.

• If you select LabelMaker 5.1 in step 3 above and uninstall it, not only

LabelMaker 5.1 installed through M-crew but also any other copy of

LabelMaker 5.1 that you may have installed separately from M-crew will be

removed.

• Similarly, if you uninstall LabelMaker 5.1 that has been installed separately

from M-crew, the label printing function will be no longer available also in

M-crew.

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Basic Operations

Starting up M-crew

, In the Start menu, point to “Programs” and “M-crew”, and

then click “M-crew.”

The software starts up and the M-crew Main bar appears.

The bar below is displayed immediately after M-crew is started up.

The following description assumes that M-crew is running on the

computer to which the CMT-C7NT is connected as a system stereo

component.

Notes

• During MD recording, a dialog box appears to prompt you to stop

recording or to start up M-crew.

• M-crew (ver. 2.0E) and Net MD-enabled OpenMG Jukebox cannot be

active simultaneously.

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