SonicStage Problem with AUTHORIZING

[Sheriffharry]

Hello,

I have a SONY NW-E507 that I use daily on TWO

different computers.

All was good and well with SonicStage 3.2.

BUT, I had to update to SonicStage 3.4 to upload

low bitrate mp3 files daily from the net.

Now, my problem is that to use multiple computers

I have to AUTHORIZE the device with Sony (...!).

OK, so be it.

On one computer all is well.

But on the other (both are laptop running Windows XP

in Canada), I cannot access to any authoriza menu

on the Device/media info (only shows free space on the

"empty" device. Authorizing is not "greyed out" it is

NOT there)

So, my question is:

How can you authorize a device when SonicStage 3.4

does not offer you to authorize a device ???

Of course, if the device is only authorized on ONE computer

I'll to empty it all EACH time I change computer.

Which is, at least, very cumbersome...

???

[madleet3]

hmm i am curious too

like he say

if u got a new PC u need to redo again or how to fix it?

btw u mentioned its lower version of SS works on both PC?

and SS 3.4 need u to authorise it?

tat is bad doh

btw u mentioned > I'll to empty it all EACH time I change computer.

i dont get the picture how u do it?

Edited March 25, 2006 by madleet3

[Sheriffharry]

In SonicStage version 3.3 and up if your device is not

"authorized" and you connect it to ANOTHER computer,

you have to ERASE ALL the files on your walkman before

uploading anything on it from the second computer.

Sounds stupid right ?

Well, that's how it is!!!

Now I'm ready to go along with this "authorizing" business

(my files are legit and I don't 'share' them), but on one

computer SonicStage 3.4 DOES NOT offer me to "authorize"

my device. Both computer have the same SonicStage 3.4

and the same operating system, Windows XP.

What can I do then?

[madleet3]

u cant go back to the lower version of SS?

not sure about SS 3.4 got anyway to fix as i am aslo a new user of SS too as i just got my e507 so i am curious too

sine u r using mp3 why not try the mp3manager in here?

for upload and transfer back?

or maybe wait for someone more guru's to help

http://www.atraclife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=121

http://www.atraclife.com/forums/index.php?showforum=23

[Sheriffharry]

Hmmm,

I just found out on SONY site that there is a CANADIAN version

of SOnic Stage 3.4.. Since I'm in Canada, I'll give that version

a try...

[Ishiyoshi]

@ Sheriffharry: the other thread has been deleted. Please do not double post topic.

But on the other (both are laptop running Windows XP

in Canada), I cannot access to any authoriza menu

on the Device/media info (only shows free space on the

"empty" device. Authorizing is not "greyed out" it is

NOT there)

So, my question is:

How can you authorize a device when SonicStage 3.4

does not offer you to authorize a device ???

Of course, if the device is only authorized on ONE computer

I'll to empty it all EACH time I change computer.

Which is, at least, very cumbersome...

Try reinstalling your copy of SonicStage 3.4 using the Asia-Pacific version. This version along with the Japanese version does not require device authorization.

[Sheriffharry]

The Canadian version ask for erasing all files on the walkman

when I plug it on my second computer

(and "authorizing" is impossible from Canada, by the way).

Same for the Asia-Pacific version.

Even the all-in-one version (without "Net download") SonicStage

does the same.

SONY Canada help feedback (very quickly) sent me a link

to "How to authorize on Connect" ignoring completely

my comment that it is impossible to do so from Canada.

It's bad.

Very bad.

I guess I'll have to live with MP3FileManager and

an MP3 conversion tool for the MPEG2 22 kHz files.

That's bad.

How can Sony expect ANYONE to buy another mp3 reader

from them after all that abuse ????

Beats me.

[Guest Stuge]

@Sheriffharry you have again post the same in other topic (which is not relevant to that topic at all )

Use Proxy IP address (US one ) to register it .

[Sheriffharry]

Sorry about that.

I will not do it again.

SHarry

[Guest Stuge]

Sorry about that.

I will not do it again.

SHarry

It`s alright ,No Harm Done

but did you use PROXY IP(US one Only address??

[Ishiyoshi]

The Canadian version ask for erasing all files on the walkman

when I plug it on my second computer

(and "authorizing" is impossible from Canada, by the way).

Same for the Asia-Pacific version.

Even the all-in-one version (without "Net download") SonicStage

does the same.

Last resort is to install SonicStage 3.4 of Japanese version. I have always used the Japanese version for obvious reason and never once encountered initialization request. For your convenience, I have edited the web installer to run on non-Japanese system --> click here for the attachment.

[Fraser]

Last resort is to install SonicStage 3.4 of Japanese version. I have always used the Japanese version for obvious reason and never once encountered initialization request. For your convenience, I have edited the web installer to run on non-Japanese system --> click here for the attachment.

I've just done this after suggestions in this post. However, I can't read Kanji, so using the application is a bit hit and miss. Does your altered installer result in an English language install, or is it just the configSS.ini language tweak that I've already done? I know how to add English support into the installer, but not the app itself.

[Ishiyoshi]

I've just done this after suggestions in this post. However, I can't read Kanji, so using the application is a bit hit and miss. Does your altered installer result in an English language install, or is it just the configSS.ini language tweak that I've already done? I know how to add English support into the installer, but not the app itself.

That's just the .ini tweak. One will need to further apply the appropriate registry edit as I have outlined in this guide: "Titling ATRAC Files In Japanese/Chinese/Korean, ... using non-Japanese SonicStage 3.x" to ensure that the UI display Japanese texts as it should. Of course, if one is not fluent in Japanese the Asia-Pacific version of SonicStage would be the best choice to avoid the initialization request. Many users have reported success with the Asia-Pacific version. However, the author of this thread is not having much luck thus far.

[maxthrusters]

Here's my solution:

Uninstall SonicStage from the PC requiring "authorization". Reboot. Uninstall OpenMG Secure Module/OpenMG Limited Patch. Reboot as directed. Delete any SonicStage folders in C:\Program Files. Do not delete folders in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ as this is where your ATRAC files are.

Advanced: Use a registry fixer program (I use CrapCleaner, google it) to scan registry for invalid entries. Don't mess with windows registry without knowing what you are doing though!

Download and install the Canadian version of SonicStage 3.4 and re-import your files. DONE!

Good luck!

[Sheriffharry]

Hello,

Just a quick update on using a NW-E507

on TWO computers with SonicStage 3.4.

I've worked on it for 3 days solid but finally got a

a solution: I found a completely WEB-FREE SonicStage

all-in-one file 40 Megs installer (from a board dedicated

to Sony midi-disk if I remember correctly, sorry I

don't have the link anymore). And since even that installer

wanted to access the net for some reason, I unplug

my modem during installation!

Result: I can use my walkman on my two computers

with having to "erase it all" when I switch computer.

And without, obviously since I'm in Canada, having

to "authorize" anything with the Connect Store.

Only "scare" I had recently: the dreaded "erase all

files in your device" appeared on one of the computer

once for no obvious reason, but, ouf!!!, restarting

SonicStage made it go away! Plugging my walkman

to my computers is now a great source of thrill everytime:

"Will it work this time ??", scarier than ANY roller-coaster

ride I've experienced.

All that said, I am very happy with SS 3.4, and having

played with iTunes recently, I like the way it manage

tracks better. + the walkman itself is perfect engineering.

Just my 2 cents.

End of the "two computers" saga!

SHarry

[Guest Stuge]

Sheriffharry,

Nice to hear that your problem is solved but that board from where you got full SonicStage ver3.4 found is sister forum of AtracLife

http://forums.minidisc.org

[Ishiyoshi]

In addition, the very same full installer (MDCF SonicStage 3.4 Full Installer) also can be found in our "Download" section of the forum.

[Guest Stuge]

In addition, the very same full installer (MDCF SonicStage 3.4 Full Installer) also can be found in our "Download" section of the forum.

Ishi ,I couldn`t find SonicStage 3.4 Full Installer Here .I was able to Find SonicStage 3.3 Full Installer .

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[Ishiyoshi]

Ishi ,I couldn`t find SonicStage 3.4 Full Installer Here .I was able to Find SonicStage 3.3 Full Installer .

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Thanks for pointing that out. I shall update the installer shortly. Meanwhile, for those that need our full installer (MDCF's SonicStage 3.4 Full Installer) --> please click the appropriate link provided in this thread.