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The following software and hardware are required in order to be able 
to run M-crew Server. 

s A PC/AT compatible that satisfies the 

M-crew Server does not run in an Apple Macintosh environment. 
– CPU*: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz (1 GHz or more is 

recommended) or Celeron 600 MHz (1 GHz or more is 
recommended) or better 

– RAM: 256 MB or more is recommended
– Video board and display driver: Must be capable of XGA (1024 

×

768 pixels) display with at least 65,536 colors. 

– Free hard disk space required for installation: At least 20 MB 

(includes M-crew Server and the help, etc.) 

– CD-ROM or DVD drive (for software installation and CD 

recording)

– Available LAN jack: At least one 
– Sound board 

s OS: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP 

M-crew Server does not run in a Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 
95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT or Windows 2000 
Professional environment. 

When installing, log on as the administrator. 

s Internet access (for Gracenote access and WEB 

s Display: XGA (1024 

×

Must be able to display at least 65,536 colors.

s Used Language: English/German/French

* Operation is guaranteed only with Intel Pentium and Celeron CPUs.

Notes
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments 

mentioned above.

• Operation is not assured in personally constructed PCs or operating systems and 

an environment upgraded to the other operating systems.

• Original brand and home_made personal computers do not apply.

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of 
your computer.

The “M-crew Server SETUP” dialog box appears.

Note
If the dialog box does not open, 
double-click CD-ROM 

 

(Setup.exe) icon.

Select the language to be used.

Click [M-crew Server setup].

The installation starts.

Note
If “.Net Framework” is not installed on your computer, “.NET Framework 
Installer” dialog box appears. Click [Install] to install “.Net Framework 1.1” 
and follow the displayed instructions.

Follow the on-screen messages.

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After the installation is completed, click [Reboot] to restart 
your computer.

Be sure to restart your computer only after the installation has 
been completed.
After restarting your computer, the “AUTO LINK FOLDER 
SETUP” window appears.

The “Windows Security Alert” dialog box appears.
Click [Unblock] to unblock the program.
Check that [Name] is “M-crew Server task tray icon”, then click 
the [Unblock] button. If you click the [Keep Blocking] button, 
you will be unable to use M-crew Server (page 20).

Click [NEXT].

The contents located on the path set to ON by the checkbox are 
loaded automatically. When not making this setting, click the 
[Skip] button.
The connection manual appears automatically.

See “Making the ICF Settings” on page 12 when the “ICF 
Setting” dialog opens.

Confirm the optimum connection method, and connect the 
system to your computer.

Notes
• When SP2 has not been applied to Windows XP, M-crew Server may not operate 

properly unless the latest Windows Security Update is applied. In these cases, 
apply the latest Windows Update (KB885835) or check the contents noted at the 
following website and take the necessary measures.

http://www.sony.net/Products/OpenMG/support/840987/

• The M-crew Server software uses the installed folders, so do not delete, move, or 

edit any of the installed folders. Managing these folders like general files on 
Windows Explorer could cause the contents to become unstable or corrupted.

• While the installation is still in progress, do not interrupt the operation or take the 

CD-ROM out of the CD-ROM drive. Doing so may render it impossible to install 
the software thereafter.

Tip
The following modules are installed.

1)

Refer to the Microsoft home page and other materials for a detailed description 
of these Microsoft Modules.

2)

Refer to 

www.gracenote.com

 for a detailed description of CDDB2.

Turn on the system. The system is registered automatically 
on your computer. To register the system on your computer 
manually, see “Registering the system on your computer 
manually” on page 14.

Microsoft Module

1)

.Net Framework Version1.1
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 (as 
necessary)
Windows MediaFormatSDK9 Runtime

OpenMG SDK

OpenMG SDK 3.4.01
OpenMG Limited Patch
Other related modules

CDDB2

2)

CDDB2 Module

Music Server

Mcrew Music Server
Other related modules

M-crew Server

M-crew Server
Other related modules

Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] – [M-crew 
Server] in that order.
Or, double-click the M-crew Server icon on the taskbar.
Or, right-click the M-crew Server icon on the taskbar, and 
select “M-crew Server”.

When the M-crew Server icon in the taskbar appears as 

, make the 

ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) settings.

Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] – 
[TOOLS] – [ICF Settings] in that order.

“ICF SETTINGS” window appears.

Click the port with NG status.

A dropdown menu with port numbers appears.
If “OK” appears for all server status items, there is no need to 
make the ICF settings. Click [Close] to close the window.

Select any different port number.

Click [Apply].

“OK” or “NG” appears.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 until “OK” appears for all status items.

Click [Close].

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Tips
• Windows XP and later versions have a simple firewall function as a standard 

feature. This firewall function is called “ICF”, and lets users limit 
communications between home networks or small-scale office networks and the 
internet. When this firewall is enabled, the firewall must be set to allow 
communication of specific ports and programs in order to perform 
communication between M-crew Server and this system. These settings are made 
at the ICF SETTINGS window. However, note that making these settings may 
expose your computer to illicit access.

• When communication is limited by firewall software other than the OS 

functions, enable the following .exe files. For a detailed description of the setting 
method, see the operation manual of the firewall software used.
– McrewServer.exe
– McTaskTray.exe
– McService.exe
– McFolderWatcher.exe
– McrewHttpService.exe
– McrewUPnPService.exe

When the system is connected to your computer after installing the M-
crew Server, the system is registered automatically on your computer. 
Register the system on your computer manually for higher security.

Turn on the system.

Press NETWORK on the remote repeatedly to switch the 
function to MUSIC LIBRARY or WEB RADIO.

Press NETWORK MENU on the remote.

Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until 
“REGISTRATION?” appears, then press ENTER on the 
remote.

The count down display appears in the display of the system.

Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] – 
[TOOLS] – [EQUIPMENT LIST] in that order.

“M-crew Server EQUIPMENT LIST” dialog box appears on 
your computer screen.

The “Windows Security Alert” dialog box appears.
Check that [Name] is “MCMachineRegist.exe”, then click the 
[Unblock] button. If you click the [Keep Blocking] button, you 
will be unable to use M-crew Server (page 20).

Set “Equipment selection mode:” to “Manual”, and click 
[Add] on your computer.

The registration starts.
“Complete!” appears in the display of the system when the 
registration is complete.

Log on through a user name which belongs to the computer’s 
administrator and follow the procedures below.

Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details on 
logging on as a user name which belongs to the computer’s 
administrator.

Stop the service from the task tray icon. 
Right-click the task tray icon, then click [Stop Music 
Service] in the menu.

The task tray icon display becomes dim.

Hide the task tray icon. 
Right-click the task tray icon, then click [Hide task tray 
icon] in the menu.

The task tray icon display disappears.

When Windows XP is in Classic View, switch to Category 
View, then click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Add or 
Remove Programs] in that order.

Select [M-crew Server], and click [Change/Remove].

Select [Mcrew Music Server], and click [Change/Remove].

Reboot the computer.

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Notes
• When uninstalling M-crew Server, a command prompt window appears. 

Command prompt processing may take some time. However, the uninstall work 
is proceeding during this time, so do not click the [Cancel] button in the 
“Installsheild” dialog.

• “OpenMG Limited Patch ***” and “OpenMG Secure Module ***” may be used 

by other software (SonicStage, VAIO Media, etc.). If Open MG SDK is not 
being used, uninstall “OpenMG Limited Patch ***” and “OpenMG Secure 
Module ***” in the “Add or Remove Programs” window.

Should you encounter a problem while installing or uninstalling M-
crew Server, use the following troubleshooting to remedy the problem. 
If the problem persists after checking all the below items, fill in the 
following table and then consult your nearest Sony dealer.
In case an error message appears, it is recommended that you write it 
down.

Computer
• Manufacturer:
• Model:
• Type: Desktop type / Laptop type

Name of operating system: 

RAM:

Hard disk drive (containing M-crew Server and audio data)
• Capacity of the drive: 
• Free space: 

Installed folder containing M-crew Server (if other than the default folder)

1)

• Location of the installed folder: 

1)

If you do not specify the destination, the software is installed at C:\Program 
Files\Mcrewserver.

Version of the software (M-crew Server Ver.1.0)

2)

:

2)

To check the M-crew Server software version, right-click in the M-crew Server 
window and select “About M-crew Server”, or see the version information on the 
supplied CD-ROM.

Error Message (if one appeared): 

If an externally connected CD-ROM drive is used
• Manufacturer: 
• Model: 
• Type: CD-ROM / CD-R/RW / DVD-ROM / Other (

)

• Type of connection to the computer: PC card / USB / IEEE1394 / Other 

(

)

If another device with USB connection is used
• Name of the device (or devices):

1 Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [M-crew Server] – [TOOLS] – 

[ICF Settings] in that order.
“ICF SETTINGS” window appears.

2 Click the port with NG status.

A dropdown menu with port numbers appears.

3 Select any different port number.

4 Click [Apply].

“OK” or “NG” appears.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until “OK” appears for all status items.

6 Click [Close].

If you start the installation while other programs are running, a 
malfunction may occur. This is especially true for programs that 
require large amounts of system resources, such as virus-check 
software.

150 MB of free space or more on the hard disk drive is required. If 
your computer does not have enough space, the installation may 
not be possible.

1 Click [Start] – [Control Panel] in that order.

“Control Panel” window appears.

2 When Windows XP is in Category view, switch to Classic view, 

then click [Network Connections].

3 Click “Change Window Firewall Settings” on the left edge.

“Windows Firewall” dialog appears.

4 Click the [Exceptions] tab.

5 Click [Add Program].

“Add a program” dialog appears.