Sony NAS-CZ1 M-Crew User manual

Installation instructions Instructions d’installation Instrucciones de instalación
Installationsanleitung Installatie-instructies Istruzioni di installazione
Installationsanvisningar Instrukcja instalacji Installationsvejledning
Asennusohjeet Instruções de instalação
M-crew Server ver.1.0
2-318-578-11(2)
©2005 Sony Corporation

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Notice for users
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claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this
system.
•In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing,
SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.
•The software provided with this system cannot be used with equipment other than that
which is so designated.
•Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications
may be changed without notice.
•Operation of this system with software other than that provided is not covered by the
warranty.
•“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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•™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual.

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Gracenote/CDDB
Corporate description
•Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and the
Gracenote CDDB®Music Recognition ServiceSM. Gracenote is the industry standard in
music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit
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Proprietary legends
•CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2005 Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2005 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. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. 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.
Program © 2005 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2005 Sony Corporation

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Table of contents
System Requirements ............................................................................. 5
Before installing the software ................................................................ 7
Installing
Installing M-crew Server ....................................................................... 8
Other Information
Starting up M-crew Server ................................................................... 11
Making the ICF Settings ...................................................................... 12
Registering the system on your computer manually ............................ 14
Uninstalling the M-crew Server software ............................................ 16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 18
M-crew Server does not start up .................................................... 19
Installation was not successful ...................................................... 20
There is no sound from the system ................................................ 23
Task tray icon not present .............................................................. 24
Task tray icon darkened ................................................................. 24
Cannot uninstall M-crew Server .................................................... 24

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System Requirements
The following software and hardware are required in order to be able
to run M-crew Server.
sA PC/AT compatible that satisfies the
performance requirements described below.
M-crew Server does not run in an Apple Macintosh environment.
– CPU*: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz (1 GHz or more is
recommended) or Celeron 600 MHz (1 GHz or more is
recommended) or better
– RAM: 256 MB or more is recommended
– Video board and display driver: Must be capable of XGA (1024
×768 pixels) display with at least 65,536 colors.
– Free hard disk space required for installation: At least 20 MB
(includes M-crew Server and the help, etc.)
– CD-ROM or DVD drive (for software installation and CD
recording)
– Available LAN jack: At least one
– Sound board
sOS: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP
Professional/Windows XP Media Center Edition
2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
M-crew Server does not run in a Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows
95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT or Windows 2000
Professional environment.
When installing, log on as the administrator.
sInternet access (for Gracenote access and WEB
RADIO)
sDisplay: XGA (1024 ×768 pixels)
Must be able to display at least 65,536 colors.

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sUsed Language: English/German/French
* Operation is guaranteed only with Intel Pentium and Celeron CPUs.
Notes
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
• Operation is not assured in personally constructed PCs or operating systems and
an environment upgraded to the other operating systems.
• Original brand and home_made personal computers do not apply.

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Before installing the software
Do not connect the system to your computer before
the installation is completed!
Close down all applications running on the computer
before installing the software!
Be sure to log on through a user name which
belongs to the computer’s administrator to install the
software.

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Installing
Installing M-crew Server
1Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
The “M-crew Server SETUP” dialog box appears.
Note
If the dialog box does not open,
double-click CD-ROM
(Setup.exe) icon.
3Select the language to be used.
4Click [M-crew Server setup].
The installation starts.
Note
If “.Net Framework” is not installed on your computer, “.NET Framework
Installer” dialog box appears. Click [Install] to install “.Net Framework 1.1”
and follow the displayed instructions.
5Follow the on-screen messages.

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6After the installation is completed, click [Reboot] to restart
your computer.
Be sure to restart your computer only after the installation has
been completed.
After restarting your computer, the “AUTO LINK FOLDER
SETUP” window appears.
For Windows XP SP2
The “Windows Security Alert” dialog box appears.
Click [Unblock] to unblock the program.
Check that [Name] is “M-crew Server task tray icon”, then click
the [Unblock] button. If you click the [Keep Blocking] button,
you will be unable to use M-crew Server (page 20).
7Click [NEXT].
The contents located on the path set to ON by the checkbox are
loaded automatically. When not making this setting, click the
[Skip] button.
The connection manual appears automatically.
For Windows XP SP2
See “Making the ICF Settings” on page 12 when the “ICF
Setting” dialog opens.
8Confirm the optimum connection method, and connect the
system to your computer.

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Notes
• When SP2 has not been applied to Windows XP, M-crew Server may not operate
properly unless the latest Windows Security Update is applied. In these cases,
apply the latest Windows Update (KB885835) or check the contents noted at the
following website and take the necessary measures.
http://www.sony.net/Products/OpenMG/support/840987/
• The M-crew Server software uses the installed folders, so do not delete, move, or
edit any of the installed folders. Managing these folders like general files on
Windows Explorer could cause the contents to become unstable or corrupted.
• While the installation is still in progress, do not interrupt the operation or take the
CD-ROM out of the CD-ROM drive. Doing so may render it impossible to install
the software thereafter.
Tip
The following modules are installed.
1)Refer to the Microsoft home page and other materials for a detailed description
of these Microsoft Modules.
2)Refer to www.gracenote.com for a detailed description of CDDB2.
9Turn on the system. The system is registered automatically
on your computer. To register the system on your computer
manually, see “Registering the system on your computer
manually” on page 14.
Microsoft Module1) .Net Framework Version1.1
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 (as
necessary)
Windows MediaFormatSDK9 Runtime
OpenMG SDK OpenMG SDK 3.4.01
OpenMG Limited Patch
Other related modules
CDDB22) CDDB2 Module
Music Server Mcrew Music Server
Other related modules
M-crew Server M-crew Server
Other related modules

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Other Information
Starting up M-crew Server
Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] – [M-crew
Server] in that order.
Or, double-click the M-crew Server icon on the taskbar.
Or, right-click the M-crew Server icon on the taskbar, and
select “M-crew Server”.

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Making the ICF Settings
When the M-crew Server icon in the taskbar appears as , make the
ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) settings.
1Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] –
[TOOLS] – [ICF Settings] in that order.
“ICF SETTINGS” window appears.
2Click the port with NG status.
A dropdown menu with port numbers appears.
If “OK” appears for all server status items, there is no need to
make the ICF settings. Click [Close] to close the window.
3Select any different port number.
4Click [Apply].
“OK” or “NG” appears.
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 until “OK” appears for all status items.
6Click [Close].

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Tips
• Windows XP and later versions have a simple firewall function as a standard
feature. This firewall function is called “ICF”, and lets users limit
communications between home networks or small-scale office networks and the
internet. When this firewall is enabled, the firewall must be set to allow
communication of specific ports and programs in order to perform
communication between M-crew Server and this system. These settings are made
at the ICF SETTINGS window. However, note that making these settings may
expose your computer to illicit access.
• When communication is limited by firewall software other than the OS
functions, enable the following .exe files. For a detailed description of the setting
method, see the operation manual of the firewall software used.
– McrewServer.exe
– McTaskTray.exe
– McService.exe
– McFolderWatcher.exe
– McrewHttpService.exe
– McrewUPnPService.exe

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Registering the system on your computer
manually
When the system is connected to your computer after installing the M-
crew Server, the system is registered automatically on your computer.
Register the system on your computer manually for higher security.
1Turn on the system.
2Press NETWORK on the remote repeatedly to switch the
function to MUSIC LIBRARY or WEB RADIO.
3Press NETWORK MENU on the remote.
4Press .or >on the remote repeatedly until
“REGISTRATION?” appears, then press ENTER on the
remote.
The count down display appears in the display of the system.

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5Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] –
[TOOLS] – [EQUIPMENT LIST] in that order.
“M-crew Server EQUIPMENT LIST” dialog box appears on
your computer screen.
For Windows XP SP2
The “Windows Security Alert” dialog box appears.
Check that [Name] is “MCMachineRegist.exe”, then click the
[Unblock] button. If you click the [Keep Blocking] button, you
will be unable to use M-crew Server (page 20).
6Set “Equipment selection mode:” to “Manual”, and click
[Add] on your computer.
The registration starts.
“Complete!” appears in the display of the system when the
registration is complete.

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Uninstalling the M-crew Server software
Log on through a user name which belongs to the computer’s
administrator and follow the procedures below.
Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on
logging on as a user name which belongs to the computer’s
administrator.
1Stop the service from the task tray icon.
Right-click the task tray icon, then click [Stop Music
Service] in the menu.
The task tray icon display becomes dim.
2Hide the task tray icon.
Right-click the task tray icon, then click [Hide task tray
icon] in the menu.
The task tray icon display disappears.
3When Windows XP is in Classic View, switch to Category
View, then click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Add or
Remove Programs] in that order.
4Select [M-crew Server], and click [Change/Remove].
5Select [Mcrew Music Server], and click [Change/Remove].
6Reboot the computer.

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Notes
• When uninstalling M-crew Server, a command prompt window appears.
Command prompt processing may take some time. However, the uninstall work
is proceeding during this time, so do not click the [Cancel] button in the
“Installsheild” dialog.
• “OpenMG Limited Patch ***” and “OpenMG Secure Module ***” may be used
by other software (SonicStage, VAIO Media, etc.). If Open MG SDK is not
being used, uninstall “OpenMG Limited Patch ***” and “OpenMG Secure
Module ***” in the “Add or Remove Programs” window.

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Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem while installing or uninstalling M-
crew Server, use the following troubleshooting to remedy the problem.
If the problem persists after checking all the below items, fill in the
following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
In case an error message appears, it is recommended that you write it
down.
Computer
• Manufacturer:
•Model:
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type
Name of operating system:
RAM:
Hard disk drive (containing M-crew Server and audio data)
• Capacity of the drive:
• Free space:
Installed folder containing M-crew Server (if other than the default folder)1)
• Location of the installed folder:
1) If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program
Files\Mcrewserver.
Version of the software (M-crew Server Ver.1.0)2):
2) To check the M-crew Server software version, right-click in the M-crew Server
window and select “About M-crew Server”, or see the version information on the
supplied CD-ROM.
Error Message (if one appeared):
If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used
• Manufacturer:
•Model:
• Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other ( )
• Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other
()
If another device with USB connection is used
• Name of the device (or devices):

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M-crew Server does not start up
• Server ports do not open.
1Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] – [TOOLS] –
[ICF Settings] in that order.
“ICF SETTINGS” window appears.
2Click the port with NG status.
A dropdown menu with port numbers appears.
3Select any different port number.
4Click [Apply].
“OK” or “NG” appears.
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 until “OK” appears for all status items.
6Click [Close].

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Installation was not successful
• Be sure to close down all applications before installing
the software.
If you start the installation while other programs are running, a
malfunction may occur. This is especially true for programs that
require large amounts of system resources, such as virus-check
software.
• Make sure your computer has enough hard disk drive
space.
150 MB of free space or more on the hard disk drive is required. If
your computer does not have enough space, the installation may
not be possible.
• The [Keep Blocking] button was clicked at the
“Windows Security Alert” dialog box when using
Windows XP SP2.
1Click [Start] – [Control Panel] in that order.
“Control Panel” window appears.
2When Windows XP is in Category view, switch to Classic view,
then click [Network Connections].
3Click “Change Window Firewall Settings” on the left edge.
“Windows Firewall” dialog appears.
4Click the [Exceptions] tab.
5Click [Add Program].
“Add a program” dialog appears.