Sony MSAC-US40 - Manual (Page 7)

7-GB
On “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a compact large-capacity IC storage media. The media
can be used not only for transferring data between “Memory Stick”
compatible products, but also as a removable, external storage media for
storing data.
“Memory Stick” is available in standard size and a smaller size called
“Memory Stick Duo.” When “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted into a
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, the size becomes the same as the standard-
sized “Memory Stick” to allow to use with products that are compatible
with the standard-sized “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are also available for
handling even larger capacity data.
What is “MagicGate”?
“MagicGate” is the generic name for a copyright-protection technology
developed by Sony. After performing authentication to confirm that
recording or playback can be carried out correctly between a compatible
device and “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate” then encrypts the data.
Copyright-protected data can only be played back on an authenticated
device.
Music and other data that require copyright protection can be recorded
and played back by using a combination of a “MagicGate” compatible
“Memory Stick” and equipment compatible with “MagicGate,” such as
this unit.
Different types of data can be recorded on a single “Memory Stick.”
For example, it is possible to record image data on the remaining empty
section of a “MagicGate” compatible “Memory Stick” containing music
data.