Sony MDS-NT1 Service Mode, Microcomputer Version Display, Software Reset, System Requirements

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MDS-NT1

SERVICE MODE

Microcomputer Version Display

Procedure:

1.Press the [B/>] button and [x/Z] button until the NetMD indicator turns off (for more than 3 seconds). (During this step, the USB cable must be disconnected)

2.Connect the set to the PC with the attached USB cable.

3.Start up the software for test mode.

4.Click the [TEST MODE].

5.Enter the test mode, then click the [JOG UP] or [JOG DOWN] to display “<INFORMATION> ”, and click the [ENTER/YES].

6.“NT1-V**.****” is displayed. In the event of different display, click the [ENTER/YES] until it is displayed. “**.****” indicates the microcomputer version.

Software Reset

Procedure:

1.Press the [B/>] button and [x/Z] button until the NetMD indicator turns off (for more than 3 seconds). (During this step, the USB cable must be disconnected)

2.Connect the set to the PC with the attached USB cable.

3.Start up the software for test mode.

4.Click the [TEST MODE].

5.Quit the software for test mode after the [REPEAT] clicked.

Note: When retrying this operation, start from step 1.

System Requirements

•IBM PC/AT or Compatible (The software does not run on Macintosh.)

–CPU: MMX˛ Pentium® 233 MHz or higher (Pentium® II 400 MHz or higher is recommended)

–Hard disk drive space: 60 MB or more (The amount of necessary space depends on the version of the Windows OS or the size of your audio files.)

–RAM: 64 MB or more

–CD-ROM drive (capable of software installation and playback of an audio CD)

–Sound Board

–USB port (supports USB 2.0 Full Speed. (previously USB 1.1))

•Operating System: Windows® 98/Windows® 98 Second Edition/Windows® 2000 Professional/Windows® Me/Windows® XP Home Edition/Windows® XP Professional (manufacturer installed)

The following environments are not supported.

– Windows® 95, Windows® NT, or other versions of Windows® NT (such as Server)

–An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system, as in the following examples: Windows® 3.1/Windows® 95 t Windows® 98 (or Windows® 98 Second Edition/Windows® Me)

Windows® Me/Windows® 2000 Professional t Windows® XP

–Multi-boot environment with Windows® 2000 (or Windows® XP) and Windows® 98 (or Windows® 98 Second Edition/Win- dows® Me)

•Display: High (16 bit) Color or more (800 ⋅ 480 dot or more)

•Internet access: for Web registration and EMD services

•Windows Media Player (Version 6.4 or higher) installed for playing MP3 files.

•Windows Media Player (Version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files.

•We do not assure the operation of MusicClip on the computer other than VAIO series computer.

Notes

•We do not assure trouble-free operation for all computers satisfying the system requirements.

•Trouble-free operation is not guaranteed following the self-conducted upgrade of home-built PCs oroperating systems.

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