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Hi-MD Music Transfer for Mac Ver.2.0

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • MZ-DH10
    • MZ-DH710
    • MZ-M10
    • MZ-M100
    • MZ-M200
    • MZ-RH1
    • MZ-RH10
    • MZ-RH710
    • MZ-RH910

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    The functions provided by this software varies by model.

    For the MZ-M200/MZ-RH1:

    • You can import audio data recorded in Linear PCM, Hi-SP or Hi-LP mode on the Macintosh-compatible Hi-MD Walkman® Recorder to a Macintosh® computer after converting to WAV format audio data.*1
    • You can download WAV*2 or MP3 format audio data from a Macintosh computer to a Hi-MD Walkman Recorder.*3
    • You can change a track or group title in a Hi-MD™ Minidisc media, and change the order of tracks or groups.
    • You can erase the tracks or groups in a Hi-MD Minidisc media.

    For the MZ-M10/MZ-M100:

    • You can import audio data recorded in Linear PCM, Hi-SP or Hi-LP mode on the Macintosh-compatible Hi-MD Walkman Recorder to a Macintosh computer after converting to WAV format audio data.*1
    • You can download MP3 format audio data from a Macintosh computer to a Hi-MD Walkman Recorder.*3
    • You can change a track or group title in a Hi-MD Minidisc media, and change the order of tracks or groups.
    • You can erase the tracks or groups in a Hi-MD Minidisc media.

    For the MZ-DH10P/MZ-DH710/MZ-RH10/MZ-RH710/MZ-RH910

    • You can download MP3 format audio data from a Macintosh computer to a Hi-MD Walkman Recorder.*3
    • You can change a track or group title in a Hi-MD Minidisc media, and change the order of tracks or groups.
    • You can erase the tracks or groups in a Hi-MD Minidisc media.

    *1 Audio data transferred using SonicStage® software or MD Simple Burner software, and audio data downloaded from this software, cannot be imported.
    *2 WAV format audio data is downloaded after converting Linear PCM.
    *3 If audio data downloaded with this software is used on SonicStage software, some functions such as transfer times or CD burning are limited.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Mac OS® X

    File Info

    File Name

    • HiMDMusicTransfer20.dmg

    File Version

    • 2.0

    File Size

    • 1.23 MB

    Release Date

    • 07-15-2006

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • This software is not compatible with the Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac Ver. 1.0 application, which is supplied with MZ-M100/MZ-M10 MiniDisc Recorder models sold only in North America. If the Hi-MD WAV Importer for Mac Ver. 1.0 application is currently installed on your computer, it must be uninstalled BEFORE you proceeding with the installation of the Hi-MD Music Transfer Version 2 for Mac software. Failure to do so may result in the destruction of audio data or other product malfunctions.
    • If Hi-MD Music Transfer for Mac Ver.1.0 is already installed, it will be overwritten by Ver.2.0.
    • To install this software, you must log on with a user name with administrative privileges.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    System Requirements
    • Computer: Macintosh
    • Operating System: Mac OS X version 10.3.9 through 10.4
    • CPU: PowerPC G3, G4, G5, Intel Core (Duo/Solo)
    • RAM: 128MB or more
    • Hard disk drive space: 10MB or more
    • Other: USB port
      Notes:
    • This software cannot be installed in Macintosh operating systems prior to Mac OS X version 10.3.9.
    • This software is not supported by the following environments:
      • Operating Systems other than those listed above.
      • An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system.
      • Multi-boot environment.
      • Multi-monitor environment.
    • The supported Operating System languages are English, French, German, Italian, Espanol, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Make sure your Minidisc® Walkman Player is disconnected from the computer.
    3. Download the HiMDMusicTransfer20.dmg file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).

    4. Note: Do not let your computer go into Sleep / Hibernation mode during the download.
    5. Open the HiMDMusicTransfer20.dmg file, and then double-click HiMDMusicTransfer20.mpkg to begin the installation.
    6. Carefully follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
    7. At the "Complete" window, click Restart to restart the computer.
    8. After the computer restarts, the installation is complete.
    Installation Confirmation (Optional)
    • Launch the Hi-MD Music Transfer for Mac Ver.2.0 program and check the "About Hi-MD Music Transfer" menu.
      • If Version 2.0.00.06273 is displayed, the installation is successfully completed.
      • If Version 2.0.00.06273 is not displayed, please download and install this update again.