Sony CPF-IX001 - Wireless PC-Linked Audio System User manual

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4-230-574-12 (1)
2001 Sony Corporation
PCLK-MN10A
M-crew
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this software and instruction manual or
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third parties arising from the use of this
software.
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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.
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Documentation 2001 Sony
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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 online manual
and helps.
For the latest information, refer to the
“Readme.txt” file on the supplied CD-ROM.
Getting started
Overview .............................................. 4
System requirements .................. 5
Preparation
Checking the supplied items.............. 6
Connections .......................................... 7
Setup procedure for your
computer’s system .............. 9
Installing the software ...................... 22
Installing M-crew ...................... 22
Installing PictureGear Label
Maker .................................. 24
Installing Acrobat Reader
4.05 ...................................... 25
Uninstalling the software ......... 26
Starting up the software ................... 27
Starting up the software ........... 27
Quitting the software................ 27
Additional Information
Using the on-line manual ................. 28
Using Help.......................................... 29
Troubleshooting................................. 30
Specifications of CAV-MN10 ........... 32

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Getting started
Overview
M-crew (ver. 1.05E) allows you to control Sony system stereo
components equipped with a PC LINK jack. Through M-crew, you can
perform the functions listed below.
Playback
• Use the computer to operate the playback function on CD and MD
decks.
• Enjoy audio files stored on the computer.
• Play a CD in the CD-ROM drive (only when the connected system
stereo does not have any controls for the CD player).
• 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.
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.
• Access related websites while enjoying radio programs.
• Set playback and recording timers.
• Print out MD labels.
Notes
• In this manual, the term “system stereo component” refers specifically to
component stereo systems (incorporating CD and MD decks) and discrete MD
decks that support PC-LINK connections.
• The M-crew functions that operate on your computer will depend on the
system stereo components connected to your computer.
• You can use this software to operate only system stereo components
connected directly to the computer.

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System requirements
The following hardware and software are necessary to use the M-crew
(ver. 1.05E) software.
sIBM PC/AT or compatible (This software does not run on the Apple
Macintosh.)
sCPU*1: Intel Pentium II 233 MHz/Celeron 300A or higher
sVideo board and display driver:
VGA (800 × 600 pixels), 65,536 colors or more.
sHard disk space: 20 MB*2or more (When installing both M-crew
and on-line manual.)
sCD-ROM drive*3
sUSB port: 1 or more
sOS: Windows 98/Windows 98SE/Windows 2000/
Windows Me (This software does not run on
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows
NT.)
sMedia player: Windows Media Player (Before you can use the
M-crew software, you must first install Windows
Media Player (version 6.4 or higher) into your
computer.)
sVideo monitor: VGA (800 ×600 pixels), 65,536 colors or more.
*1The 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).
*2Another 15 MB of hard disk space is required to install PictureGear Label
Maker.
*3If your CD-ROM drive is connected to your computer through a SCSI
controller (including PCMCIA card type), you will be able to install the M-
crew software, but you will not be able to play an audio CD in the CD-ROM
drive.
Note
The PC LINK connector is not compatible with a CONTROL A 1 or A 1 II, or
CONTROL I connector. If your system stereo has a CONTROL A 1 or A 1 II
connector, you must use the PCLK-MD2 Connecting Kit (not supplied).

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Preparation
Checking the supplied items
Make sure all of the following items are included with your
M-crew. If anything is missing, please contact the shop where you
made your purchase or your nearest Sony dealer.
• PC connecting adaptor CAV-MN10 (1)
Note
The model name “PCLK-MN10” is printed on the adapter unit.
• USB cable (1)
• Optical digital connecting cable (1)
• M-crew CD-ROM (1)
• Operating instructions (1)
• Warranty card (1)
PC LINK (Mini DIN 6P)
connector

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Connections
Connecting your personal computer with a system stereo component
Use the supplied PC connecting adaptor, USB cable, and optical digital connecting
cable to connect your personal computer with a system stereo component.
The diagram below shows an example of the MDS-PC3 connected with a computer.
Notes
• Make sure each plug is straight when you insert it. Inserting it at an angle may
damage the connector parts.
• Connect the USB connector directly to the computer's USB port with the
supplied USB cable. If you connect the two units via a USB hub, the computer
may not be able to control the connected system component or the sound may
not be output properly.
MDS-PC3
Computer
PC connecting
adaptor
To the PC LINK
jack
With the plug correctly oriented,
insert it fully into the jack.
To the computer’s
USB port
USB cable
To an analog
audio input jack
To the USB
connector
To the DIGITAL
OUT jack
To the
optical
digital audio
input jack
Optical digital
connecting
cable Make sure to connect
the PC connecting
adapter directly to
your computer. Do
not connect via a USB
hub.

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• If you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack on the PC connecting adaptor to the
optical digital audio input connector on a system stereo component through
the supplied optical digital connecting cable fitted with a rectangular
connector, you will be able to enjoy audio files stored on your computer’s
hard disk or CDs in your computer’s CD-ROM drive on the system stereo
component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the system
stereo component for connection details.
• By connecting an active speaker system to the ANALOG OUT jack (stereo
mini-jack) on the PC connecting adaptor through an audio connecting cord
(not supplied), you can listen to the audio output from your computer
through the active speaker system.
Do not, however, connect this jack to the analog input connector on a system
stereo component. Due to the incompatibility between the components, noise
may be generated as a result.

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Setup procedure for your computer’s system
The following procedure is for Windows 98/98SE. Some parts of the
procedure may differ depending on which operating system you are
installing the driver to. See page 15 for Windows 2000, and page 17 for
Windows Me.
Setting up for Windows 98/98SE
1Installing the USB driver
Start up Windows, and then quit any active applications.
1Hook up the system (page 7).
“Add New Hardware Wizard” appears.
Note
It may be necessary to install three or more drivers for certain devices
before installing the PCLK-MN10-dedicated driver. The name of each
device for which a driver must be installed will appear in the dialog box.
bInstalling the standard driver supplied with Windows
for a device other than the PCLK-MN10
When requested to do so, click “Next,” and then select “Search
for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)” option.
Then follow the instructions displayed by the wizard. Be sure
to have on hand the Windows 98/98SE CD-ROM containing
the required driver.
A driver must be
installed for this
device

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bInstalling the PCLK-MN10-dedicated driver
When “PCLK-MN10” appears in the dialog box, click “Next,”
and then load the M-crew CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)”
and click “Next.”
A dialog box for selecting the search location appears.
3Check “Specify a location:” and enter “D:\Driver.”
Note
The drive name (“D:” in step 3) depends on your computer’s configuration.
Enter the name of the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
If you do not know the drive name, click “Browse” after selecting “Specify a
location:.” The following window appears. Double-click “M_crew” under
My Computer, and then select “Driver” and click “OK.”

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4Click “Next.”
A dialog box appears, indicating that the copying of files has been
completed.
Note
During the installation of the USB driver, the following dialog box may
appear. If it does, click “OK” and go to the next step.
5Click “Finish.”
The installation is complete.

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2Verifying the status of the installed device
Be sure to check the status of the installed device after you have
installed its driver.
1Open the Control Panel.
In the Start menu, point to “Settings” and click “Control Panel”.
2Double-click the System icon.
The “System Properties” dialog box appears.
3Click the “Device Manager” tab.
Make sure that the following items are listed in the “Device
Manager” window.
— “SONY LINK KIT” under “SONY PCLK USB Driver”
— “USB Audio Device” under “Sound, video and game
controllers”
— “USB Human Interface Device” under “Human Interface
Devices”
— “USB Composite Device” and “Generic USB Hub” under
“Universal Serial Bus controllers”
4Click “OK” to close the “System Properties” dialog box.

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3Setting the multimedia parameters on your computer
You must set the multimedia parameters on your computer before you
can output audio from a CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive or a
MIDI file stored on your computer’s hard disk through the system
stereo component connected to your computer.
1Open the Control Panel.
In the Start menu, point to “Settings” and click “Control Panel”.
2Double-click the Multimedia icon.
The “Multimedia Properties” dialog box appears.
3Click the “Audio” tab, and then select “USB Audio Device” for
“Preferred device:” in the “Playback” group box.

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4Click the “CD Music” tab and check “Enable digital CD audio for
this CD-ROM device.”
Note
Depending on the version of Windows 98 (i.e., First Edition), this item may
be grayed out and therefore inaccessible. If this is the case, restart your
computer.
5Click the “MIDI” tab and click “Microsoft GS Wavetable SW
Synth.”
Note
If “Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth” does not appear, restart your
computer.
6Click “OK” to close the “Multimedia Properties” dialog box.
Go to “Installing the software” on page 22.

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Setup for Windows 2000
Note
Be sure to log on through the administrator’s account to install and set up a
device.
1Installing the USB driver
Start up Windows, and then quit any active applications.
1Hook up the system (page 7).
“Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.
2Click “Next.”
Note
It may be necessary to install three or more drivers for certain devices
before installing the PCLK-MN10-dedicated driver. The name of each
device for which a driver must be installed will appear in the dialog box.
bInstalling the standard driver supplied with Windows
for a device other than the PCLK-MN10
When requested to do so, select “Search for a suitable driver
for my device (recommended).” option. Then follow the
instructions displayed by the wizard. Be sure to have on hand
the Windows 2000 CD-ROM containing the required driver.
bInstalling the PCLK-MN10-dedicated driver
When “PCLK-MN10” appears in the dialog box, click “Next,”
and then load the M-crew CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
A driver must be installed
for this device

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3Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)”
and click “Next.”
A dialog box for selecting a search location appears.
4Check only “CD-ROM drives” and click “Next.”
A dialog box for searching for the driver file appears.
5Verify the search result, and then click “Next.”
A dialog box appears, indicating that the copying of files has been
completed.
6Click “Finish.”
The installation is complete.
Go to “2Verifying the status of the installed device” on page 19,
and then “3Setting the multimedia parameters on your
computer” on page 20.

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Setting up for Windows Me
1Installing the USB driver
Start up Windows, and then quit any active applications.
1Hook up the system (page 7).
“Add New Hardware Wizard” appears.
Note
It may be necessary to install three or more drivers for certain devices
before installing the PCLK-MN10-dedicated driver. The name of each
device for which a driver must be installed will appear in the dialog box.
bInstalling the standard driver supplied with Windows
for a device other than the PCLK-MN10
When requested to do so, click “Next,” and then select “Search
for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)” option.
Then follow the instructions displayed by the wizard. Be sure
to have on hand the Windows Me CD-ROM containing the
required driver.
bInstalling the PCLK-MN10-dedicated driver
When “PCLK-MN10” appears in the dialog box, go to step 2
after loading the M-crew CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
A driver must be installed
for this device

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2Check “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” optioin, and
then click “Next.”
A dialog box for selecting the search location appears.
3After selecting “Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended)” option, check “Specify a location” and enter
“D:\Driver.”
If “Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)” is checked, click the
check box to deselect it.
Note
The drive name (“D:” in step 3) depends on your computer’s configuration.
Enter the name of the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
If you do not know the drive name, click “Browse” after selecting “Specify a
location:.” The following window appears. Double-click “M_crew” under
My Computer, and then select “Driver” and click “OK.”
4Click “Next.”
A dialog box for searching for the driver file appears.
5Click “Next.”
A dialog box appears, indicating that the copying of files has been
completed.
6Click “Finish.”
The installation is complete.

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2Verifying the status of the installed device (for Windows 2000/
Windows Me)
Be sure to check the status of the installed device after you have
installed its driver.
1Open the Control Panel.
In the Start menu, point to “Settings” and click “Control Panel”.
2Double-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 only) Click the “Hardware” tab.
4Click the “Device Manager” tab. (For Windows 2000, click the
“Device Manager” button, instead)
Make sure that the following items are listed in the “Device
Manager” window.
— “SONY LINK KIT” under “SONY PCLK USB Driver”
— “USB Audio Device” under “Sound, video and game
controllers”
— “USB Human Interface Device” under “Human Interface
Devices”
— “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).
Example: Window for
Windows 2000

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5Click “OK” to close the “System Properties” dialog box.
3Setting the multimedia parameters on your computer (for Windows
2000/Windows Me)
You must set the multimedia parameters on your computer before you
can output audio from a CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive or a
MIDI file stored on your computer’s hard disk through the system
stereo component connected to your computer.
1Open the Control Panel.
In the Start menu, point to “Settings” and click “Control Panel”.
2Double-click the “Sounds and Multimedia” icon.
The “Sounds and Multimedia Properties” dialog box appears.
Note
If you cannot find the “Sounds and Multimedia” icon, click “view all
Control Panel options” (in the case of Windows Me).
3Click the “Audio” tab, and then select “USB Audio Device” and
“Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth” for the respective “Preferred
device:” of the “Sound Playback” and “MIDI Music Playback”
group boxes.
4Click “OK” to close the “Sounds and Multimedia Properties”
dialog box.