Download (Music Center for PC Ver.1.0)

    Note

    • If you are using a WALKMAN® that arrived in stores in or before December 2013, you should switch the file transferring mode from MTP to MSC before using “Music Center for PC”. For details, refer to the column “Transferring music files” under “WALKMAN®” in Supported Devices. If necessary, follow the steps under “Switching the file transfer mode” to switch the file transfer mode.

    “Music Center for PC Ver.2.0” has been released. Install the latest version of the application.

    System requirements

    OS
    • Windows® 10 Home / Pro
    • Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8.1 Pro
    • Windows® 7 (SP1 or later)
    CPU
    • Processor with 1.66 GHz or more
      2 GHz or more are recommended for playback of High-Resolution Audio content
    Required memory
    • Windows 10: 1 GB or more (32 bit) / 2 GB or more (64 bit)
    • Windows 8.1: 1 GB or more (32 bit) / 2 GB or more (64 bit)
    • Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit) / 2 GB or more (64 bit)
    Internal storage (HDD/SSD)
    • Free space: 400 MB or more
      The required free space may differ depending on the version of Windows or in proportion to the amount of audio files.
    Display
    • Resolution: 1024 × 600 dots or more
    • Color: High Color (16 bit) or more
    Touch panel
    • Compatible with operation from a touch panel
    Sounding board
    • Sound Blaster-compatible
    Media drive
    • A media drive that is compatible with digital playback using a WDM system
    USB port
    • Sony does not guarantee the operation of a USB jack extended with a hub in combination with audio devices that are not operation-certified.
    Internet connection
    • To use the audio CD database service (Gracenote)
    Web browser
    • Internet Explorer 11.0 or later
      Enable JavaScript and cookies to purchase music content via the Internet.

    Note

    • The computer should meet the system requirements above at a minimum. Sony does not guarantee operation on all computers even if they meet the above system requirements.
    • Log in as an administrator before you install “Music Center for PC”.
    • You cannot use “Music Center for PC” with a guest account.
    • If the Windows Service Pack is not guaranteed to operate in the current environment, update the Service Pack to the latest version.
    • The application is not supported in the following environments:
      • Environments that are upgrades of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
      • Personally constructed computers or operating systems
      • Retail brand computers
    • If there is not enough free space on the HDD/SSD, delete or move unnecessary files. The free space may increase.
    • To download the application, fees may be charged (e.g. telecom rates). The fees depend on your internet connection method, contract with your internet provider, etc.
    • Sony bears no responsibility under any circumstances whatsoever for direct or indirect losses that occur due to the use of this program.
    • The supplied program is protected by copyright. You may not copy and redistribute the program or use it for purposes other than those defined by Sony.
    • The program may not operate correctly in the following situations:
      • When two or more USB devices are connected to the computer.
      • When a device is connected using a USB hub, USB extension cable, or USB terminal supplied with the keyboard.