Sony MSAC-SR1 User manual

1-EN
MSAC-SR1
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Руководство по эксплуатации
Перед эксплуатацией аппарата рекомендуется
внимательно изучить настоящее руководство и
сохранить его у себя для дальнейших справок.
3-866-727-12(1)
1999 by Sony Corporation
Serial Port Adaptor
for MEMORY STICK

2-EN
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP
fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 2or
@mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
For the customers in Germany
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when
used under the following circumstances:
• Residential area
• Business district
• Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations
EN55022 Class B.)

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Table of contents
Overview .......................................................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories ........................................ 5
Identifying the parts ....................................................... 6
Connections ...................................................................... 7
Connecting to the PC ....................................................... 7
Operation ......................................................................... 8
Inserting the “Memory Stick”......................................... 8
Removing the “Memory Stick” ...................................... 9
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 10
Specifications ................................................................. 11

4-EN
The MSAC-SR1 Serial Port Adaptor for “Memory
Stick” is available for the Handycam.
The MSAC-SR1 allows you to transfer pictures that
have been recorded on “Memory Stick” with your
Handycam to a PC. Moreover, using the supplied
software “PictureGear 3.2Lite” you can manage
these pictures.
“Memory Stick” is the trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Other corporation and product names are registered
trademarks of each respective corporation.
Note
The “Memory Stick”
recorded with the
DCR-TRV900
Handycam cannot
be used with this
unit.
Overview

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Checking supplied
accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied
with the MSAC-SR1.
•MSAC-SR1
•Serial cable
•AC power adaptor
- AC-PT1
or
- AC-PW1
Notes
• The supplied
serial cable can
only be used for
the MSAC-SR1
and cannot be
used to connect
other equipment
(digital video
camera, etc.).
• This unit comes
with the AC-PT1
or AC-PW1 AC
power adaptor.

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Identifying the parts
Front Rear
1Processing lamp
Indicates the MSAC-SR1 operating status. The
lamp lights when writing or reading the
“Memory Stick” data, or when transferring data
between the “Memory Stick” and PC.
2“Memory Stick” slot
Insert the “Memory Stick”.
3Eject button
Press to remove the “Memory Stick”.
4DC jack
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
5DIGITAL IN/OUT jack
Connect to the PC using the supplied serial
cable.
12345

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To transfer pictures recorded on the “Memory
Stick” with your Handycam to a PC, the software
must be installed, and the MSAC-SR1 must be
connected to the PC beforehand.
For details about software installation, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
“PictureGear 3.2Lite” software.
Connecting to the PC
Connect the MSAC-SR1 to the PC as follows.
(1)Connect the cable.
Connect the DIGITAL IN/OUT jack on the
MSAC-SR1 to the serial port of the PC using the
supplied serial cable.
(2)Connect the AC power adaptor.
Insert the AC power adaptor connector into the
DC jack on the MSAC-SR1 and plug the AC
power adaptor into an AC outlet.
Connections
Note
Ensure the shape of
serial port
connector.
Serial cable
Rear of the
MSAC-SR1
DC IN jack
To an AC
outlet
AC power adaptor
AC-PW1
DIGITAL
IN/OUT jack
PC
To the
serial
port
Note
A socket outlet
should be as close as
possible to the unit
and easily
accessible.
AC power adaptor
AC-PT1
or
To an AC
outlet

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Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” into the MSAC-SR1 as
shown below.
Position with the Sony label side up and insert in
the direction of the 9mark.
Operation
Note
When inserting,
make sure that the
positioning and
direction of the
“Memory Stick” are
correct. Failure to do
so may resulting
damage to the
“Memory Stick” or
the MSAC-SR1.

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Removing the “Memory Stick”
Make sure that the processing lamp goes off, and
press the eject button. The “Memory Stick” ejects.
Press the eject button.
Note
The processing lamp
lights while data is
transferred between
the “Memory Stick”
and the PC. While
transferring data, do
not remove the
“Memory Stick”.
Doing so may
damage the data.
Precautions
• If the AC power adaptor or the serial cable is
disconnected while transferring data between the
“Memory Stick” and the PC or while displaying a
picture on the PC, data transfer will be stopped.
If the AC power adaptor becomes unplugged, exit the
PictureGear 3.2Lite software, remove the “Memory
Stick” and re-plug in the AC power adaptor. Then,
restart the software and perform the transferring
procedure.
If the serial cable is disconnected, exit the PictureGear
3.2Lite software, unplug the AC power adaptor, connect
the serial cable firmly and then re-plug in the AC power
adaptor. After that, restart the software and perform the
transferring procedure again.
• If data transfer still cannot be performed successfully,
disconnect and reconnect the serial cable connector on
the MSAC-SR1 or unplug and re-plug in the AC power
adaptor.
Processing lamp

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If any problems occur while using the MSAC-SR1,
use the following table for troubleshooting. Also,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your Handycam if necessary. Should the difficulty
persist, contact your Sony dealer.
An error occurs during “Memory Stick” data
transfer.
mMake sure that the MSAC-SR1 and the PC are
connected correctly with the supplied serial
cable.
mMake sure that no other software is being
executed via the same serial port on the PC.
mIf the software which transfers the “Memory
Stick” data is accidentally terminated, data
transfer between the MSAC-SR1 and the PC may
not be correctly performed. If this happens,
disconnect and reconnect the serial cable.
The picture data cannot be read from the
“Memory Stick”.
mThe “Memory Stick” data cannot be transferred
when 2 or more software applications are
executed simultaneously. While the “Memory
Stick” data is being transferred, do not execute
any other software until the software being
operated has been exited.
A connection error occurs.
mCheck the serial cable setting (COM1 or COM2)
on the PC and ensure that both the software and
serial cable settings are the same. For details,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the PictureGear 3.2Lite.
Troubleshooting