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particularly on the Internet, have recently been on the increase. That is why the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) took the initiative to organize a forum called Secure Music Digital Initiative (SDMI) to study technology for protecting copyrights during the electronic distribution of music.

Sony offers the MagicGate Memory Stick™ and Memory Stick™ Walkman with a copyright protection function that complies with SDMI standards, thereby providing an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third-party music data without worrying about copyright infringement.

✍Artistic works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only.

Compatible devices

There are nearly 80 Memory Stick™-enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world- wide, ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices.

You can currently use Memory Sticks™ with the following Sony products:

Visual:

❑Cybershot digital camera

❑Mavica digital camera

❑PC, TRV and VX series digital video cameras

❑LC data projector

Audio:

❑MS Walkman

❑MS Hi-fi system

❑Network Walkmans

❑Voice recorders

Other: