Optional Personal Computer

Connecting a personal computer to the system

When you connect a personal computer for the first time, use the supplied CD-ROM and install the software in the computer before connecting the supplied USB cable. Refer to the notes on the CD-ROM case regarding installation. Next, remove the label affixed over the USB jack on the system, and connect the computer to the system using the supplied USB cable. Finally, turn on the system.

You can listen to the audio recorded in the computer’s hard disk or on a CD-ROM loaded on the CD-ROM drive through the systems speakers. And also you can operate the system from the connected personal computer installed the supplied software (M-crew or SonicStage for Sony Net MDs).

Personal computer

To the USB port on a computer

Supplied

USB cable

To the USB port

MD deck

Notes

•Be sure to use the dedicated software (M-crew or SonicStage for Sony Net MDs) supplied with this system.

•When you connect the supplied USB cable to your computer, a driver installation may start automatically. If a “File required” dialog box or other dialog box appears, reinstall the device driver.

•Disconnecting the USB cable is recommended while it is not in use.

•Even if you adjust the volume on the computer side, the system volume cannot be adjusted.

•When you connect the USB cable, the sound output destination switches from the computer to the system. To return the output destination to the computer, stop the track being played by the computer and disconnect the USB cable. To listen to a track stored on your computer with the system, the system must be set to the PC function.

•Operation is not guaranteed when using other than the supplied USB cable or when extending the cable with an extension connector, etc.

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