Sony MZ-DH10P Hi-MD Music Transfer Version 1 for Mac (User Manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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2-677-198-11(1)Operating Instructions© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaHi-MD Music Transfer for Mac Ver. 1.0This manual explains the operations that can be done on a Macintosh-compatible Hi-MDWalkman* when connected to a Macintosh computer.* Macintosh-compatible Hi-MD Walkmans (as of April 2006):MZ-RH1/M200/M100/M10(Some models may be available in certain regions only, such as North America.)• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• SonicStage is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation.• MD Simple Burner, Hi-MD, Net MD and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiveowners.• ™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual.Program © 2006 Sony CorporationDocumentation © 2006 Sony CorporationProviding the required system environmentThe following system environment is required in order to use the Hi-MD Music Transfer softwarefor the Hi-MD Walkman.Computer Macintosh• CPU: PowerPC G3, G4, or G5• Hard disk drive space: 10 MB or more (The amount space will varyaccording to the number of music files stored on the hard disk.)• RAM: 128 MB or moreOthers• CD drive• USB portOperating System Mac OS X version 10.3 - 10.4This software is not supported by operating systems other than those listed above, operatingsystems that are upgrades from the original manufacturer-installed system, multi-bootenvironments, or multi-monitor environments.Notes• We do not ensure trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements.• When connecting the Hi-MD Walkman to a computer, make sure to set the computer so that it does not changeto sleep mode either automatically or by manual operation.• Make sure not to connect the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer while the computer is in sleep mode.• The displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this manual may differ from the actual items displayedby the software.• Explanations in this manual assume a familiarity with basic computer operations. For details on the use ofyour computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, orrenting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by thirdparties, arising out of the use of this software.• In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replaceit. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.• This software 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 changedwithout notice.• Operation of this software with the Hi-MD Walkman other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.• The ability to display the languages supported by the software will depend on the priority level of thelanguages provided by the installed OS. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatiblewith the desired language you want to display.— We do not guarantee all languages will be able to be displayed properly on the software.— User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.• Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on the software may not be displayedproperly on the device. This is due to:— The capability of the connected device.— The device is not functioning normally.What you can do with a MacintoshImporting audio data using Hi-MD Music TransferUsing Hi-MD Music Transfer, you can import audio data recorded in LinearPCM, Hi-SP, or Hi-LPmode on the Hi-MD Walkman to a Macintosh computer, with the data automatically converted toWAV-format.Importing audio data(LinearPCM, Hi-SP, Hi-LP)Hi-MD Walkman MacintoshStoring non-audio data to a disc (Data Storage)You can store non-audio data (such as text data or image data) to a disc without using Hi-MDMusic Transfer. If you connect a Hi-MD Walkman in Hi-MD mode to a Macintosh computer, theHi-MD Walkman will be recognized as a storage medium by the computer, allowing you to storenon-audio data onto a disc using simple “drag and drop” operations. In this way, you can use theHi-MD Walkman as you would any external storage device.Notes• You cannot format a disc on a Macintosh computer.• Make sure not to delete the file management folder and file (HMDHIFI folder and HI-MD.IND file) on acomputer.The storage space for each disc (formatted with the Hi-MD Walkman)The storage space is varied depending on disc type.1GB Hi-MD disc 80-minutestandard disc74-minutestandard disc60-minutestandard discTotal size 964 MB 291 MB 270 MB 219 MBDisc managementspace *1.65 MB 1.65 MB 1.65 MB 1.65 MBFree space 963 MB 290 MB 268 MB 217 MB* This is space that is used for managing the files on the disc. The size of the disc management space changesaccording to the operating conditions of your computer and other factors. Therefore, the actual space availablefor use may be lower than that displayed by the computer.Charging the rechargeable battery in the Hi-MD Walkman (withUSB bus power)You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the Hi-MD Walkman to the USB port of aMacintosh computer. When you connect the recorder to a Macintosh computer, power (bus power)from the computer begins to charge the battery in the Hi-MD Walkman.Installing the software onto your computerBefore installing the software• Make sure to close all software applications. Especially, make sure to close any virus-checksoftware, as such software usually demands a large amount of system resources.• Make sure to install the software before connecting the Hi-MD Walkman to the computer.• Make sure you log in from an account that has administrator privileges.1 Turn on your computer.2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of the computer.3 Double-click ([Hi-MD Music Transfer] icon) on the desktop.4 Double-click ([HiMDMusicTransfer10.pkg] icon) and thenfollow the displayed instructions.Read the instructions carefully.Was the installation successful?If any trouble occurs during the installation, see “Troubleshooting”.NoteYou cannot use Hi-MD Music Transfer together with Hi-MD WAV Importer, which is supplied with theMZ-M100/M10 (sold only in North America). Hi-MD Music Transfer has the same functions as Hi-MD WAVImporter. Therefore, if Hi-MD WAV Importer is already installed on your computer, you must first uninstall it,and then install Hi-MD Music Transfer. Using the two applications at the same time may result in the destructionof audio data or other malfunctions.To uninstall the software1 Double-click [Applications] folder in the hard disk drive and drag the [Hi-MDMusic Transfer] into the trash can.2 Log out, and then log in again.

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