Sony MSAC-US2 User manual

3-078-362-11 (1)
Memory Stick
Reader/Writer
2002 Sony Corporation
MSAC-US2
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
US
FR

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English
Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
For the customers in U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : MSAC-US2
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics lnc.
Address : 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
NJ, 07649 USA
Telephone number : 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
MSAC-US2
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

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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 extension 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.
You can connect this unit to a personal computer so that data in a “Memory
Stick” can be transferred to the personal computer at high speed. You can also
use a “Memory Stick” as a removable disk.
This manual describes how to connect this unit, how to install the driver, how to
use and customer service.

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Precautions
When using this unit, please keep the following in mind.
•When either using or storing this unit, avoid the following locations. Damage
or deformation of the unit could result.
-Near open flames or in closed locations like the inside of automobiles in the
summer sun where temperatures are very high.
-In direct sunlight or near heating equipment.
•If the unit becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
benzene, alcohol, or thinners to clean it. This could lead to deformation or
damage to the unit.
•If problems occur with the “Memory Stick” you are using, and recording and
playback do not work properly, the images you have recorded previously are
not warranteed.
•If you set the switch provided on the “Memory Stick” to prevent accidental
recording or erasure to the “LOCK” position, you cannot record or erase data.
•If any foreign object gets into the Memory Stick slot, push the shutter open
and remove it.
•Before you set your computer to Standby/Suspend modes or reboot your
computer, remove the “Memory Stick” from the unit.
“Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and “Memory Stick Duo,” as well
as , are trademarks of the Sony Corporation.
Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows Media are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license.
QuickTime is a trademark and registered trademark in the United States and
other countries.
MMX®and Pentium®are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
All other company names and product names mentioned here may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony is produced by PIXELA Corporation.
About Formatting “Memory Stick”s
When “Memory Stick”s are shipped from the factory, they are already
formatted to a special standard format. When you format “Memory Stick”s, we
recommend formatting them on the device you are using so that they are
compatible when used on “Memory Stick”-compatible device.

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Cautions When Formatting “Memory Stick”s on a Personal Computer
Pay attention to the following points when formatting “Memory Stick”s on the
personal computer, for example, that you are using.
•Operation of “Memory Stick”s formatted on Windows machines is not
guaranteed on “Memory Stick”-compatible device. To use a “Memory Stick”
that has been formatted on a Windows machine, the “Memory Stick” must be
reformatted on “Memory Stick”-compatible device. Note, that, in this case all
data stored on the “Memory Stick” will be lost.
•“Memory Stick” formatted on a Macintosh sometimes cannot be used on
“Memory Stick”-compatible device. Do not format “Memory Stick” on the
Macintosh.

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Checking the accessories ..................................................................................... 7
Parts identification ............................................................................................... 8
Installation and Operation
For Windows ......................................................................................................... 9
Installing USB driver software .................................................................... 9
Installing Image Transfer and PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony ............. 11
Connecting the unit to a personal computer .......................................... 14
Recommended connections ....................................................................... 17
Precautions to be taken when connecting this unit to a computer...... 18
Inserting a “Memory Stick” ....................................................................... 20
Confirming the insert ................................................................................. 20
Copying images using Image Transfer .................................................... 21
Removing a “Memory Stick” .................................................................... 22
For Macintosh ..................................................................................................... 24
Installing USB driver software .................................................................. 24
Inserting a “Memory Stick” ....................................................................... 25
Removing a “Memory Stick” .................................................................... 26
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony .......................................................................... 27
Installing editorial and image materials on your computer ................. 27
Installing images from a “Memory Stick” ............................................... 28
Additional Information
The “Memory Stick” .......................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 31
Specifications....................................................................................................... 32

Before You Begin
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BBefore You Begin
Checking the accessories
Make sure that you have all the accessories bellow.
•Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1)
•Stand (1)
•Specified extension cable (1)
•CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB DRIVER) (1)
This CD-ROM contains the following software:
- USB DRIVER
- Image Transfer
- PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony
•Operating Instructions (1)
•Warranty (1)

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Parts identification
About the specified extension cable
USB plug (plug A): Plug this into the USB jack of your computer. If your
computer has more than one USB jack, you can use any of
them.
Receptacle A: Plug this into the USB plug of this unit.
PNotes
•The access lamp lights or flashes when you access data on a “Memory Stick.”
When you are accessing data on a “Memory Stick,” never remove the
“Memory Stick,” turn off the power of your computer, or do not disconnect
the USB plug or specified extension cable from this unit. This may damage the
“Memory Stick.”
•When you remove the USB cable or the specified extension cable, grasp the
plug, not the cable.
•Do not bend the cable unnecessarily, or apply excessive force to it. This may
result in damage to the cable.
•Do not use the specified extension cable as an extension cable for any other
device.
USB plug
(plug A) Receptacle A
Access lamp
USB jack
Access lamp
USB jack
USB plug
(plug A)
USB plug
(plug A)

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Installation and Operation
BInstallation and Operation
For Windows
First, you must install the USB driver software in the package on the
personal computer you are using. Follow the procedure below to install
the USB driver software.
Installing USB driver software
Turn on the computer to start Windows.
At this stage, do not connect the unit to the personal computer yet. If any
applications are running, close them down.
– For Windows Me/XP –
You do not need to install the USB driver (SPVD-008 USB DRIVER) from
the CD-ROM supplied with the unit. The unit will work using the
standard Windows driver.
If you are using Windows XP, you must log on using administrator’s
privileges.
Go on to page 11, [Installing Image Transfer and PIXELA
ImageMixer for Sony].
– For Windows 98/98SE/2000 –
At this stage, do not connect the unit to the personal computer yet. If any
applications are running, close them down.
If you are using Windows 2000, you must log on using administrator’s
privileges.
1Insert the USB driver software CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB
DRIVER) into the CD-ROM drive.
If the title screen does not appear, follow the procedures given below.
1Double-click “My Computer.”
2Double-click CD-ROM (ImageMixer [E:])*.
* The drive symbol [E:] may differ depending on your computer.
The title screen will appear after a short wait.

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2Click “USB Driver” on the screen.
The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for the Sony USB Driver”
window appears.
3Click “Next.”
The “Note on installing the USB driver” window appears.
4After reading the information, click “Next.”
5Follow the on-screen instructions, then close the installation
wizard.
Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”
Then, click “OK.”
The USB driver will be enabled after you reboot your computer.
Do not remove CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive yet.
For Windows (continued)

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Installation and Operation
Installing Image Transfer and
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony
The “Image Transfer” software enables you to automatically transfer
(copy) recorded images in a “Memory Stick” to your computer.
The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software enables you to easily view
the images that have been copied to your computer.
PNote
You cannot register this software.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP, you must log on using administrator’s
privileges.
PNote
Set the screen resolution of your display to 800 ×600, and be sure the color
setting is 16-bit High Color (65,000 colors or above), or above. If the
resolution is less than 800 ×600, and the color setting is 256 colors, or below,
the title screen will not display at installation.
Image Transfer
1Display the CD-ROM’s title page on your screen as follows.
1Double-click “My Computer.”
2Double-click CD-ROM (ImageMixer [E:])*.
* The drive symbol [E:] may differ depending on your computer.
The title screen will appear after a short wait.
2Click “Image Transfer” on the screen.

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3Select a language, then click “OK.”
4Following the on-screen instructions, install the application.
Reading the instructions carefully, proceed with the installation.
PNote
Read the “License Agreement” carefully, then click “Yes” if you agree.
5Following the on-screen instructions, click “Next” to complete
the installation.
PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony
6Click “PIXELA ImageMixer” on the screen.
7Select a language, then click “OK.”
8Following the on-screen instructions, install the application.
Read the “License Agreement” carefully, then click “Yes” if you agree.
For Windows (continued)

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Installation and Operation
9Enter user information.
1Enter your name and the name of the company for which you
work.
PNote
If you do not have a company name to enter, enter your name
instead.
2Click “Next.”
10 Following the on-screen instructions, complete the
installation.
The title screen will appear. Close the screen, and remove the CD-
ROM from your computer.
If the DirectX (Version 8.0a or higher) has not been installed on your
computer, the “Information” screen will appear.
Follow the instructions starting from step 11 to complete the
installation.
- For Windows XP -
Those using Windows XP do not need to install DirectX. Close the
title screen, then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.
11 Click “OK.”
Read “License Agreement” carefully, then click “Yes.”

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Connecting the unit to a personal computer
Connect the USB plug of this unit to the USB jack of your personal
computer.
If you are using a laptop computer
After connecting the USB plug of this unit (plug A) to the USB jack of the
computer, go on to page 17, [Recommended connections].
If you are using a desktop computer
After first connecting this unit and the specified extension cable, connect
the USB plug of the specified extension cable (plug A) to the USB jack of
the computer.
- For Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP -
Installation of the USB hub begins automatically. Go on to page 17,
[Recommended connections].
- For Windows 98 -
Following the instructions given on the screens shown below, install the
USB hub.
For Windows (continued)
12 Click “Install.”
The installation begins. You may see “Installing Microsoft DirectX”
displayed.
13 Confirm that the DirectX setup screen is displayed, then click
“OK.”
The computer will be restarted.
The “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” will be enabled after you reboot
your computer.
14 Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

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Installation and Operation
1Click “Next.”
2Select “Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended),” and click “Next.”
3Click “Next” without entering any checkmarks.
The installation begins. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” starts for
the second time.

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4Follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is
completed.
PNotes
•If you are using a computer where a completely new copy of Windows 98 has
been installed, a message that prompts you to install a Windows 98 CD-ROM
may appear on the screen. In this case, follow the instructions given, and go on
installing the USB hub.
•The location of the USB jack differs depending on your computer.
•If you are using a computer with more than one USB jack, do not connect any
devices other than a standard mouse and a keyboard to the main computer
when using this unit. Also, when using a desktop computer, connect this unit
directly to one of the computer's USB jacks. For more details, see page 17,
[Recommended connections].
For Windows (continued)

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Installation and Operation
Recommended connections
Operation when connected as follows has been confirmed.
When this unit is connected to the USB jack on the personal
computer, and nothing is connected to the other USB jack:
When a USB keyboard is connected to the USB jack on a personal
computer on which a USB keyboard and mouse are equipped as
standard, and this unit is connected to the other USB jack using
the specified extension cable:
PNotes
•In either the Windows or Macintosh environments, proper operation cannot
be guaranteed when you have two or more USB devices connected to one
personal computer, depending on the USB devices than are used
simultaneously.
•If you connect this unit through a hub other than the specified extension cable,
proper operation is not guaranteed. Be sure to use the specified extension
cable.
•Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on some computers even though they
may be equipped with the recommended environment.
•If you connect another “Memory Stick”-equipped device, in addition to this
unit, to one personal computer, you cannot access two or more “Memory
Stick”-equipped devices at the same time. Remove the “Memory Stick” from
this unit, or turn the other device(s) off.
•Be sure to connect this unit directly to the USB jack of the personal computer
itself. If you connect it through the USB jack of a keyboard or through a USB
hub, proper operation is not guaranteed.
1
2
Make the connections in the
following order: 1t2.

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Precautions to be taken when connecting this
unit to a computer
Removing the plug of the cable from its holder
Grasp both sides of the USB plug to remove the end of the cable from the
unit.
PNote
Do not remove the end of the cable by pulling on the cable itself.
Putting away the cable
First, insert the end of the USB plug (plug A) into the unit, and then stow
the rest of the cable.
Fit the plug and the cable
into the groove provided,
the cable to fit it in.
Match this part
to stow the cable.
1
2
12
For Windows (continued)

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Installation and Operation
To change the position of the cable emanating from the unit
Because you can change the position of the cable emanating from the unit
as shown in the illustration, change it to suit the location or position of the
USB hub on your computer. When using a USB hub located on the right
side of a laptop computer, adjust the cable so that it comes out of the side
of the unit.
PNote
Do not apply unnecessary force or bend
the cable. This may cause unif failure.
Using the stand provided
When you use the stand provided with the unit,
push the unit (down) firmly until it is all the way
in.
When the cable comes out of the side of the
unit, note how the groove in the plug fits
into the locking slot of the unit itself.

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Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Make sure the “Memory Stick” is pointed in the proper direction, then
insert it into the slot in the unit.
When you use the unit for the first time, the installation process for the
“Memory Stick” driver will automatically start.
When you insert the “Memory Stick” into the unit, the access lamp
lights or flashes.
PNote
The access lamp lights or flashes when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed.
Confirming the insert
1Double click “My computer.”
The “My computer” folder appears.
2Confirm that a new “Removable Disk” icon is displayed.
“Removable Disk (F:)” shown on the screen represents this unit, connected to
your computer. Depending on the number and configuration of drives on the
computer you are using, (F:) may be replaced by another letter.
If the “Removable Disk” icon is displayed, the connection process has been
completed.
It may take a little time until the “Removable Disk” icon is displayed.
– For Windows XP Users –
With Windows XP, in place of a “Removable Disk” icon, a Sony Memory
Stick icon appears.
For Windows (continued)