NETWORK PLAYER MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (Model Name: BZNP-D1)

** System Requirements **
OS        : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1a
CPU       : Intel Pentium4 1.0 GHz or greater recommended 
            (or a compatible microprocessor unit).
Memory    : 256 MB of RAM or more recommended.
Display   : 1,024 x 768 pixels or greater recommended.
            * Select the "Normal size (96 DPI)" in DPI setting.
Graphic Card : 32-bit color video display adapter 
               (Microsoft DirectX-compatible card recommended)
Network   : Network Card
            Proper operations guaranteed only with the 100 BASE-TX.
            Internet access facilities are required for communication 
            with the NSP-1s.
            If a proxy server is used to limit bandwidth, large files, 
            such as video files, may not be sent.
Sound Card: Microsoft DirectX-compatible sound card 
HDD       : 100MB of free hard disk space for installation

** Required Software **
1) Microsoft  DirectX 9.1 must be installed.
2) A DirectShow-compatible MPEG-2 CODEC software must be installed.
    Refer to the supplied "SpecsE.htm" file for details.
3) Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher recommended
4) Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 9 or higher recommended


*** Installing the Software ***
Follow the procedure described below to install the software:

1. Quit all programs operating on the Windows XP.

2. Run the BZNP-D1 installer and install the software according to
the displayed messages.


*** Uninstalling the Software ***
You can uninstall this software from your PC as follows:

1. Select [Start] menu -> "Control Panel."

2. Double-click "Add or Remove Programs," and check that 
"Change or Remove Programs" located upper left corner is selected.

3. Select "NSP-1 Management," then click [Change/Remove].
 "Confirm File Deletion" screen is displayed.

4. Click [Yes].
   Uninstallation starts.

[Note]
The uninstaller does not delete the database, contents and log files.
If you no longer need them, delete the files and/or their folders
using "My Computer" or "Explorer."


**** Notes on Copyright ****
Data used to create contents for transmission
from the network players may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized distribution and/or playout of such material may be contrary
to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Fonts installed on the user's PC can be used to create text material.
Such fonts are copyrighted.
Authorization or right of transmission is required to use them for playout.


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  registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
  and other countries.
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- Any other companies and product names mentioned herein may be
  trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  "TM" or "(R)" are not mentioned in each case.

Copyright 2004 Sony Corp.