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MagicGate
Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication
ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and media, and that protected
content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.
Note
is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not guarantee
conversion among other media.
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
A compact IC recording media “Memory Stick” equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology. You can record or play data, such as music, that requires copyright protection only by using a
“MagicGate Memory Stick” with “MagicGate” compatible equipment (e.g., Network Walkman).
“MagicGate Memory Stick” can be used to record any other kind of digital data with any other “Memory
Stick” compatible equipment.
“MagicGate Memory Stick” is distinguished by the “MG” and “MAGIC GATE” logos.
“Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a portable and compact Integrated Circuit recording medium. There are two types of
“Memory Stick”: “MagicGate Memory Stick” equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology, and the standard “Memory Stick”, which is not equipped with the copyright protection
technology. You can record image files, audio files, and sound files using “Memory Stick” compatible
audio visual devices, or record data from the computer. Data with different formats can be stored in the
same “Memory Stick”. (Refer to the instruction manuals that come with the devices to check which format
the equipment is able to read.)
For example, you can store image files in the space available on “MagicGate Memory Stick” using the
respective equipment even if there are already audio files in “MagicGate Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick Duo”
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”: standard size and compact size “Memory Stick Duo”. You can use
“Memory Stick Duo” for equipment supporting standard size “Memory Stick” by using a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor.
OpenMG
Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a
personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content
when recording on the hard drive. This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer, but prevents
unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or elsewhere). This PC copyright protection
complies with “MagicGate”, and allows you to transfer digital music content from a PC’s hard drive to a
compliant device.
SonicStage
Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a
personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content
when recording on the hard drive. This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer, but prevents
unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or elsewhere). This PC copyright protection
complies with “MagicGate”, and allows you to transfer digital music content from a computer’s hard disk
to a compliant device.
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