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Readme
DSD Playback Plug-in Version 1.0
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This file describes the latest information for the DSD Playback Plug-in.
Please read this before using the DSD Playback Plug-in.
This Readme is divided into the following sections:
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1) About This Program
2) Before Using the DSD Playback Plug-in
- System Requirements
3) Important Notes
- Installation
- DSD Files Playback
- CD creation with Windows Media Player
4) Known Issues
5) Legal Notice
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1) About This Program
- By installing this program, you can play DSD files (extension: *.dsf)
on Windows Media Player.
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2) Before Using the DSD Playback Plug-in
- System Requirements
- This program is designed to only run on a VAIO computer
with a standard installation of Windows XP.
The other systems are not guaranteed.
- This program can be run only on a VAIO computer equipped with
Sound Reality, an audio device.
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3) Important Notes
- Installation
- To install this program, you must log on using an Administrator User
Account.
- DSD Files Playback
- DSD files cannot be played on Windows Media Player in the following cases:
- When a program other than Windows Media Player plays or records
a DSD format file
- When Sound Reality is used in the ASIO mode with a program other than
Windows Media Player
- If an audio device other than Sound Reality is selected as the default device
for sound playback on the Audio tab page of the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties
sheet located in the Control Panel, the DSD playback volume cannot be adjusted
using the volume adjustment feature in Media Center.
- The sound from this system or another program cannot be output while playing
a DSD file on Windows Media Player.
- CD creation with Windows Media Player
- When adding DSD files, you can create a data CD using the writing function
of Windows Media Player. However, this data CD is not compliant with
DSD Disc specifications.
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4) Known Issues
- When playing a DSD file on Windows Media Player, visualization of
the Now Playing feature is not available.
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5) Legal Notice
"Direct Stream Digital", DSD and their logos are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media Player and Media Center are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States
and/or other countries.
Other system names and product names appearing herein are generally trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective makers. These trademarks are not
denoted in this document by means of the TM or (R) symbols.
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Readme.txt / Copyright 2006 Sony Corporation
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.