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Notice© 2004 Sony

This manual a ny machine-readable form without prior written approval.

Sony Corpora in and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or her information. In no event shall Sony Corporation b rwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the s

Sony Corpora ny time without notice. The software described herein is gove

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Corporation. All rights reserved.

nd the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to a

tion provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained heremerchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such ote liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otheoftware, or other information contained herein or the use thereof.

tion reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at arned by the terms of a separate user licence agreement.

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arks and copyrightse VAIO logo, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, Remote Commander, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Integrates or registered trademarks of Sony.

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e materials may be duplication-protected to disable unlawful recording.

s recordnumber and serial number are located on the bottom of your Network Media Rece

s page, record the model and serial number in the space provided below, and keeserial numbers when you call the VAIO-Link Sony Service Centre.

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tory informationy declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and o99/5/EC. To obtain a copy of the declaration of conformity (DoC) with the R&TTE D

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Safety This Sony p uipment in a manner not approved in this manua Network Media Receiver, complying with all safe

❑ To avoi only.

❑ The po easily accessible.

❑ Audio a o any equipment emitting electrom

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informationroduct is designed and tested to comply with the safety regulations. Use of this eq

l may be hazardous. Read the safety and caution information before operating thety precautions and warnings.

d electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel

wer socket outlet you are using must be installed near the equipment and must be

nd picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity tagnetic radiation.

ting the unit immediately, under these circumstances:

it emits smoke or fumes.

it makes loud or unusual noise.

r any foreign object has fallen into the unit.

it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

any potential hazard, proceed as follows:

the AC adapter from the AC wall outlet or power supply strip.

the AC adapter and cables from the unit.

t the VAIO-Link Customer Service Centre for repair information.

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Precau

About th❑ This eq rent voltage may cause fire or electric

shock.

❑ Do not ause fire or electric shock. Use under conditio

❑ Do not hock. In the event that water or other foreign and contact VAIO-Link for inspection and/or

❑ Do not AIO-Link for inspection and/or repair.

❑ Do not 00BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T cables to the Etherne result in an electric current overload that ca a network, see your network adminis

❑ Set up e reach of children, to avoid personal injury o

❑ Install t ent of an emergency.

❑ Do not

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❑ In d en 0°C and 40 °C.

❑ On isions.

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e Network Media Receiveruipment is for use only in the country of purchase. Using this equipment under a diffeUse of this equipment in other countries may be prohibited by local laws.

expose this equipment to grease, smoke, moisture, or dust. Such exposure may cns other than those suggested in this manual may cause fire or electric shock.

allow water or any foreign objects to enter the unit. This may cause fire or electric s objects enter the unit, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outletrepair.

disassemble the equipment. This may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Contact V

connect inappropriate network or phone lines to the Ethernet port. Connect only 1t port. Connecting inappropriate network or phone lines to the Ethernet port may

n result in malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. For help on connecting totrator.

the Network Media Receiver and connection cables in a protected location out of thr damage to the equipment.

he Network Media Receiver so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the ev

drop the Network Media Receiver. A sharp impact can damage the unit.

place the Network Media Receiver in the following locations:

irect sunlight or near heat sources. Operate this equipment at temperatures betwe

or near equipment that generate electromagnetic fields, such as speakers or telev

or near a microwave oven.

dusty or dirty location.

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❑ If th e Network Media Receiver, causing it to mIf th ree hours. The unit should resume nor

❑ To cleaIf the u tergent solution. Avoid getting the termina

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❑ Avoid c

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an insecure or uneven surface.

location that is subject to vibration.

location that is subject to moisture or rapid temperature change.

r obstacles that shield or block electrical signals, such as metal or concrete walls.

location with poor ventilation.

ere is a rapid change in temperature, condensation (water droplets) may form in thalfunction.

is occurs, disconnect the equipment from the VAIO computer and TV for two to thmal operation.

n the Network Media Receiver, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. nit requires more cleaning, use a soft cloth that is slightly moistened with a mild dels wet.

use cleaners that contain thinner, benzene, or alcohol, as these compounds may d

onnecting these phone lines to the Network connector on the unit:

ate Branch Exchange (PBX) lines;

work cables that do not meet the 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T standards;

e or business phone lines.

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About th❑ Use the C adapter may cause damage to the

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e AC adapter AC adapter that is supplied with the Network Media Receiver. Using a different Ak Media Receiver.

the AC adapter from the AC wall outlet if the equipment is not being used for exte

the AC adapter from the electrical outlet during a lightning storm. Lightning may cent. When severe lightning is expected, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical

e to the equipment. Do not touch the equipment during a lightning storm.

e remote controlly AA-size alkaline batteries in the remote control.

e the batteries from the remote control when it is not in use for extended periods o

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WelcoCongratula blend of high technology and easy-to-use func me familiar with the Network Media Receiver an

Please mak ork Media Receiver equipment.

What isThe Netwo your TV screen, when the Network Media Rec .

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metions on your latest Sony purchase! Your new Network Media Receiver is a superbtionality. The information provided in this user guide is designed to help you becod its features.

e sure you have read the printed Getting Started booklet before using your Netw

the Network Media Receiver?rk Media Receiver enables you to display still images, play videos or music files oneiver is connected to a VAIO computer that contains your video and audio content

ork Media Receiver can accommodate multiple VAIO computer connections by using a router with a built-in or stales you to switch between computers to locate your favourite audio or video files.

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usly recorded programmes stored on your VAIO computer.

lm roll feature to search for a specific place in your recorded programme.

nction is not supported, and will not be supported in the future.

sic files stored on your VAIO computer.

usic track continuously (loop feature).

/ still imagese photo collections stored on your VAIO computer, in slideshow format.

ur photos as thumbnails in Index view.

your favourite photo for viewing.

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LocatinThis sectio r and the remote control.

Front pa

recording. The indicator blinks

mote control. Do not block the

ed) when the unit is in Standby

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g controls and connectorsn describes the controls, jacks, and ports available on the Network Media Receive

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1 POWER/REC indicatorThe indicator is white while the power is on. The indicator is red during TVred during firmware updates.

2 Infrared receiverEnables communication between the Network Media Receiver and the rearea in front of the infrared receiver.

3 Power button/Standby indicatorTurns the Network Media Receiver on and off. The indicator is dimmed (rmode.

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Back paThe back p

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nelanel contains ports and jacks for supplied and optional cables.

1 Optical OUT portSupports the digital optical input of an audio device.

2 S-video jackConnection for an S-video cable.

3 Video jackConnection for a video cable.

4 Audio L jackConnection for an audio cable (left).

5 Audio R jackConnection for an audio cable (right).

6 Ethernet portConnection for a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Ethernet cable (RJ-45).

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RemoteThe Netwo rt and stop video recording/playback, and set vie

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controlrk Media Receiver is controlled using the remote control. The remote control can stawing preferences.

MUTE CHANNELTV POWER

POWER

1 2 3DISPLAY

4 5 6AUDIO

CLEAR

REW

OPTIONS MAIN MENU

FUNCTION

TV VOLUME

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CHANNEL

RETURN

PAGEUP

PAGEDOWN

SELECT

STOP PLAY PAUSE

FWD PREV NEXT

REC REC STOP

ENTER

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TV/VIDEO

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Button

1 TV cha

2 MUTE

3 Chann

4 CLEAR

5 REC bu

6 REW bFWD b

7 STOP b

8 OPTIO

9 DirectiSELEC

rvers. video, music or photo servers.

10 FUNCT music or photo.

11 TV VOL

12 POWER

13 POWER

14 TV/VID

15 DISPLA

16 AUDIO

17 ENTER

18 REC ST

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THE TV FUNCTION IS UNAVAILABLE, NOT ALL BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL WORK.

Function

nnel buttons * Press + or - to change TV channels.

button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

el number buttons * Press to select specific channels.

button * Press to delete the channel numbers selected.

tton * Press to begin recording.

uttonutton

Press to rewind during video or music playback.Press to fast-forward during video or music playback.

utton Press to stop video or music playback.

NS button Press to display the available options for video, music or photo servers.

on arrow buttonsT button

Press a direction arrow button to navigate within the video, music, or photo sePress to select operations, settings, features, or other choices, while using the

ION button Press to toggle between the Network Media Receiver features, such as video,

UME switch (+/-) * Use this switch to increase (+) or decrease (-) the TV’s volume.

button Press to turn your TV on or off.

button Press to turn the Network Media Receiver on or off.

EO button * Press to select TV or Video mode.

Y button Press to display setting information for video, music, and photos.

button Press to select audio mode.

button * Press to activate channel selections made using the channel number buttons.

OP button * Press to stop video recording.

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19 PREV bNEXT b

20 PAUSE

21 PLAY b

22 MAIN M

23 RETUR

24 CHANN les you to scroll within folders

Button

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ttons do not function because they are linked to the TV function. This is not a malfunction.

uttonutton

Press to return to a previous music track.Press to advance to the next music track.

button Press to pause video, music or slideshow playback.

utton Press to begin playback of videos, music, or slideshows.

ENU button Press to return to the main selection screen.

N button Press to return to the previous screen, feature or mode.

EL switch * Use this switch to change TV channels. The Page Up/Page Down feature enabcontaining playlists or video recordings.

Function

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Docum r❑ Netwo up and using the Network Media

Receive and supporting software.

❑ Getting set up the Network Media Receiver and you

❑ Setup Network Media Receiver equipment, as well

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entation delivered with the Network Media Receiverk Media Receiver User Guide (this guide) — Contains information about setting r. The user guide also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines,

Started (printed) — This quick reference provides quick and easy instructions to r VAIO computer.

poster (printed) — A visual quick reference sheet showing the configuration of the as the important specifications of the unit.

uarantee leaflet (printed).

and Regulations guide (printed).

omputer compatibilityrk Media Receiver supports certain Sony VAIO computers. Check that your VAIO cedia Receiver, before you begin hardware setup or configuration.

t updates on VAIO computer compatibility with the Network Media Receiver, see the VAIO-Link website: http://

http://www.vaio-link.com

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em requirementsatible VAIO computer(s) must:

e Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional operating system installed

e VAIO Media software (platform and servers) preinstalled;

ipped with VAIO Zone software.

LAN requirementseless LAN functions with the Network Media Receiver, we recommend the followin

DE30

A320

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Multim

Video anOnly video Network Media Receiver. Other video file formats se VAIO Zone, see the VAIO Zone guide prov ithin the software itself.

Music fiOnly playlis edia Receiver. Other music files or songs purc tible for playback using the Network Media Rec ch are within the software itself.

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d movie file compatibilityrecordings recorded on a VAIO computer with VAIO Zone can be viewed using the may not be compatible with the Network Media Receiver. For details on how to uided on disc with your VAIO computer, and the VAIO Zone Help files, which are w

le compatibilityts that are managed by the SonicStage software are supported by the Network Mhased from an Internet Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service are not compaeiver. For details on how to use SonicStage, go to the SonicStage Help files, whi

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SettingThis sectio . It is designed to complement the printed Net

SettingTo set up t

1 Open th

2 Insert t mme inside the battery compartment.

✍ Under nor ries may need replacing. If your remote control is not being

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up the hardwaren contains information about setting up your Network Media Receiver connectionswork Media Receiver Getting Started guide.

up the remote controlhe remote control, proceed as follows:

e battery cover on the back of the remote control.

wo AA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - on the batteries, with the diagra

mal use, the AA batteries may last up to six months. If your remote control does not operate properly, the batte used for long periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from leaking batteries.

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PrograYour remot code table for more information. The remote con e TV manufacturer code is entered.

If you are u default.

To program

1 Press a

2 Enter y

3 Release

✍ After repl ach time you replace the batteries.

ber

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mming the remote controle control is preprogrammed to control certain TVs. Refer to your TV manufacturer’strol may not be compatible at all with some TV models, even when the appropriat

sing a Sony TV set, you do not need to program the remote control, as it is set by

the remote control, proceed as follows:

nd hold the SELECT button.

our TV code number, using the channel number buttons.

the SELECT button after you have entered the TV code number.

acing the batteries in your remote control, the TV manufacturer’s code may require resetting. Reset the code e

TV Manufacturer Code Number TV Manufacturer Code Num

Akai 02, 04 Mivar 15

Beko 25 NEC 16

Daewoo 04, 05, 06 Panasonic 17

Finlux 26 Philips 04

Goldstar/LG 04, 07 Pioneer 19

Grundig 07 Samsung 04, 07

Hitachi 04, 27, 28 Sanyo 02

JVC 02, 11 Schneider 02, 03, 04

Loewe 04, 07 Sharp 21

Medion 04 Thomson 22

Mitsubishi 13, 14 Toshiba 03, 24

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Connec

ConnecUse the sup ur TV. Connect the cable by matching the connec

Optional eq VCR and VAIO computer, depending on your co

✍ The arrow

1 S-vide

2 Audio

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tion possibilities

ting the Network Media Receiver to a TVplied audio/video connection cable to connect the Network Media Receiver and yotor colours to the jack colours on the TV’s audio/video jacks.

uipment and cables may be required to connect the Network Media Receiver, TV,nnection environment.

s indicate the signal direction.

o cable (sold separately)

/video connection cable (supplied)

S-video

L

R

Video Input1

Video

Audio

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Connec eo recorderUse the sup ur video recorder. Connect the cable by matchin

Optional eq VCR and VAIO computer, depending on your co

✍ The arrow

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ting the Network Media Receiver and your TV through a vidplied audio/video connection cable to connect the Network Media Receiver and yo

g the connector colours to the jack colours on the VCR’s audio/video jacks.

uipment and cables may be required to connect the Network Media Receiver, TV,nnection environment.


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Connec uipmentYou can co

Use an opt iver and your digital sound system equipment

To connect

1 Insert o Network Media Receiver.

2 Insert t equipment.

✍ Optional e ding on your connection environment.

The arrow

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ting the Network Media Receiver to digital sound system eqnnect to a digital sound system as long as it has an optical-in port.

ical digital connection cable (sold separately) to connect the Network Media Rece.

the equipment, proceed as follows:

ne end of an optical digital cable (sold separately) into the optical OUT port on the

he other end of the optical digital cable into the optical IN port on the sound system

quipment and cables may be required to connect the Network Media Receiver and your VAIO computer, depen


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FindingYou can co rt on your VAIO computer(s), a router with a built cenarios can help determine the best connection

❑ Environ h ports (page 23)

❑ Environ (page 24)

❑ Environ

❑ Environ x (page 26)

❑ Environ (page 27)

❑ Environ

❑ Environ

Please take

❑ Optiona r and VAIO computer(s).

❑ All equ

❑ If applic uipped with a built-in router and networ

❑ If using 6, the VAIO computer requires a fixed IP addr

❑ Connec rvice Provider for connection informa

❑ The pic

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the most suitable working environmentnnect the Network Media Receiver to your VAIO computer(s) using the Ethernet po-in network switch, or a network switch device. These home network environment s method for your Network Media Receiver and VAIO computer(s).

ment 1: DSL/cable modem equipped with a built-in router and network switc

ment 2: DSL/cable modem with built-in router, without network switch ports

ment 3: DSL/cable modem without a built-in router (page 25)

ment 4: Network cable is connected to a LAN, shared in a residential comple

ment 5: VAIO computer is connected to the Internet using the built-in modem

ment 6: VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet (page 28)

ment 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computers (page 29)

the following notes into account:

l equipment and cables may be required to connect your Network Media Receive

ipment and cables must be compatible with 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T standard.

able, see the manual supplied with your DSL or cable modem to verify that it is eqk switch ports.

a multiple port network switch device (sold separately) or if using environment 5 or ess for the LAN connection (see Assigning a fixed IP address (page 30)).

tions may vary depending on your network environment. Contact your Internet Setion.

tures are for illustration purposes only. PC configuration may vary.

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Environm nd network switch portsRead the n

1 Connec able (2).

2 Connec g additional network cables* (3).

* Sold separa

MONITOR

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PHONE

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ent 1: DSL/cable modem equipped with a built-in router aotes on page 22, then proceed as follows:

t the Network Media Receiver to your DSL/cable modem* (1), using the network c

t the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to the jack(s) on the DSL/modem, usin

tely.

LINE

VHF/UHFAUDIO– VIDEO1 INPUT –

S VIDEO/VIDEO

LAN LINE

Internet

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Environm ork switch portsRead the n

1 Connec able (2).

2 Connec sing additional network cables* (3).

3 Connec 4).

* Sold separa

MONITOR

USB

LINEPHONE



AUDIO– VIDEO1 INPU

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/

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ent 2: DSL/cable modem with built-in router, without netwotes on page 22, then proceed as follows:

t the Network Media Receiver to a network switch device (1), using the network c

t the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to the jack(s) on the network switch, u

t the network switch device to the DSL or cable modem, using a network cable* (

tely.

VHF/UHFT –VIDEO

LINELAN

Internet

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EnvironmRead the n

1 Connec the network cable (2).

2 Connec ng additional network cables* (3).

3 Connec , using a network cable* (4).

* Sold separa

MONITOR

USB

LINEPHONE



AUDIO– VIDEO1 INPUT –

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

MONITOR

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ent 3: DSL/cable modem without a built-in routerotes on page 22, then proceed as follows:

t the Network Media Receiver to a router device with a network switch* (1), using

t the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to the jack(s) on the router device, usi

t the WAN jack on the router device, to the LAN jack on the DSL or cable modem

tely.

VHF/UHF

LINELAN

Internet

LANWAN

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Environm esidential complexRead the n

1 Connec ), using the network cable (2).

2 Connec g additional network cables* (3).

3 Connec

* Sold separa

MONITOR

USB

LINEPHONE



AUDIO– VIDEO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S V

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ent 4: Network cable is connected to a LAN, shared in a rotes on page 22, then proceed as follows:

t the Network Media Receiver to a router device with a built-in network switch* (1

t the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to the jack(s) on the router device, usin

t the WAN jack on the router device to the LAN jack (residential complex) (4).

tely.

VHF/UHF1 INPUT –IDEO/VIDEO

LAN

LANWAN

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Environm he built-in modemRead the n

1 Insert o

2 Insert t

3 Insert o

4 Insert t ceiver (4).

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ent 5: VAIO computer is connected to the Internet using totes on page 22, then proceed as follows:

ne end of the crossover cable (1) into the Ethernet jack on your VAIO computer.

he other end of this crossover cable into the connection adapter (2).

ne end of the network cable (3), into the connection adapter.

he other end of this network cable into the Ethernet jack on the Network Media Re

MONITOR

USB

LINEPHONE


VHF/UHFAUDIO– VIDEO OUTPUT –



MONITOR

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1 Insert o

2 Insert t

3 Insert o

4 Insert t ceiver (4).

MONITOR

USB

LINEPHONE





MONITOR

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ent 6: VAIO computer is not connected to the Internetotes on page 22, then proceed as follows:

ne end of the crossover cable (1) into the Ethernet jack on your VAIO computer.

he other end of this crossover cable into the connection adapter (2).

ne end of the network cable (3), into the connection adapter.

he other end of this network cable into the Ethernet jack on the Network Media Re

VHF/UHF

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EnvironmThis metho

Read the n

1 Connec a multiple port network switch device

2 Connec ng additional network cables* (3). When u ssary.

* Sold separa

MONITOR

USB

PHONE



S VIDEO/VIDEO

MONITOR

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ent 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computersd is related under certain conditions similar to environments 5 and 6.

otes on page 22, then proceed as follows:

t the Network Media Receiver to a router device with a built-in network switch, or(1), using the network cable (2).

t the Ethernet jack on each VAIO computer to the jack(s) on the router device, usising a router device with a built-in network switch, a WAN connection is not nece

tely.

LINE

VHF/UHFAUDIO– VIDEO1 INPUT –

S VIDEO/VIDEO

LANWAN

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AssignIn some en ocol) address:

❑ If your nment 5.

❑ If your

❑ If you a environment 7, or the network switch device

A fixed IP a with a built-in or standard network switch.

To assign a

1 Click SThe My

2 In the OThe My

3 Click VThe Vie

4 Right-cThe Lo

5 From thThe Int

6 Select the following format: IP addr as an example: 169.254.222.222) Subnet

7 Click OThe IP

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ing a fixed IP addressvironments, each VAIO computer in your network requires a fixed IP (Internet Prot

VAIO computer is connected to the Internet using the installed modem, as in enviro

VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet, as in environment 6.

re connecting more than one VAIO computer using a network switch device, as in is not connected to a router device.

ddress is not required when your VAIO computer(s) is networked through a router

fixed IP address, proceed as follows:

tart on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer. Computer window appears.

ther Places section, click My Network Places. Network Places window appears.

iew Network Connection. w Network Connection window appears.

lick Local Area Connection and select Properties from the shortcut menu. cal Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.

e General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. ernet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.

Use the following IP address and specify an IP address and subnet mask, using ess: 169.254.XXX.XXX (replace XXX with a numeric value between 001 and 254 — mask: 255.255.0.0 (use this number for the subnet mask).

K. address is fixed, as specified.

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✍ When you 0).

When spe re represented as “XXX.XXX.”

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he Local Area Connection Properties and the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Prope

set up the Network Media Receiver, the IP address must be specified. See Specifying an IP address (page 4

cifying the IP address for the Network Media Receiver, use different numbers where the IP address numbers a

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SettingThis sectio till image software on your VAIO computer.

ConfiguVAIO Med r VAIO computer(s), by enabling the computer(s

A VAIO com edia server in a network environment.

Preparin❑ Music edia server computer. Use MP3 files

stored

❑ Still im IO Media.

❑ Video r rated server computer. The VA able to VAIO Media users on your networ

Setting Use the pre Media Integrated Server.

To set up a

1 Click S

2 Point toThe VA

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up the softwaren provides information on configuring the media server, video, music and photo / s

ring VAIO Mediaia software manages the interaction between the Network Media Receiver and you) to act as a music, photo, and video servers.

puter that comes with VAIO Media software preinstalled can be used as a VAIO M

g your multimedia contentfiles: Use SonicStage ver. 2.1 to create play lists of music tracks on your VAIO Min the shared folder that you can configure in VAIO Media Console.

age files: Use images files stored in the shared folder that you can configure in VA

ecordings: Use VAIO Zone to create video recordings on your VAIO Media IntegIO Media Integrated Server software automatically makes these recordings availk.

up a VAIO Media server computerinstalled VAIO Media Console software on your VAIO computer to start the VAIO

computer as a VAIO Media server, proceed as follows:

tart on the Windows taskbar, select All Programs.

VAIO Media, then to Server Administration, and click Console. IO Media Console dialog box appears.

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Setting up the softwareNetwork M

3 In the s ther computers on the network. A warn

4 Read th

5 Select

6 In the s d.

7 If the se

8 Click C

✍ The musi server software is started.

edia Receiver

ection Access Control Settings, select the option Access this computer from oing message appears.

e message and click OK.

the option No device registration needed in a secure network environment.

ection Start and Stop Servers verify that all available servers are shown as Starte

rvers are shown as Stopped, click Start.

lose in the VAIO Media Console window.

c play lists, video cabinets and photo collections are available for network sharing only when the VAIO Media

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ork Media Receiver - general settingsNetwork M

Using Once you h ou can start using the Network Media Receiver.

❑ Starting

❑ Registe

❑ Specify

❑ Making

❑ Restori

❑ Updatin

Using the Netwedia Receiver

the Network Media Receiver - general settingsave made your hardware connections and set up the other software applications, y

and stopping the Network Media Receiver (page 35)

ring the Network Media Receiver and your VAIO computer (page 37)

ing an IP address (page 40)

your own settings (page 42)

ng the original factory settings (page 46)

g the Network Media Receiver firmware (page 48)

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StartingTo start us

1 If applic

2 Turn on

3 Turn on ntrol (page 11) for details on button functio

4 Switch tton on the remote control.

5 Turn on ol. The PO


and stopping the Network Media Receivering the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows:

able, turn on the router using the power button or switch.

your VAIO computer.

your TV by pressing the TV POWER button on the remote control (see Remote cons).

the input connection to the Network Media Receiver by pressing the TV/VIDEO bu

the Network Media Receiver by pressing the POWER button on the remote contrWER/REC indicator lights up and the Main Menu screen appears.

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6 To high he SELECT button to confirm your choice.

✍ When the dicator takes approximately 20 seconds to light after the A

! The TV -

To stop usi

1 Turn of ol. The PO ur TV screen.

2 Turn of

3 Turn of ur VAIO.


light an option, use the direction arrow buttons on the remote control, then press t

Standby indicator light is red (dimmed), the Network Media Receiver is ready to be turned on. The Standby inC adapter is plugged into a wall outlet.

Watch and record TV programs is not available.

ng the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows:

f the Network Media Receiver by pressing the POWER button on the remote contrWER/REC indicator turns off and the Main Menu screen no longer appears on yo

f your TV by pressing the TV POWER button on the remote control.

f your VAIO computer using the recommended steps in the Hardware Guide of yo

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Registe mputerThe Netwo g access from the Network Media Receiver on

To register

1 On the The Ma

2 HighligThe Se

3 HighligThe Sy


ring the Network Media Receiver and your VAIO cork Media Receiver enables you to restrict access to your VAIO computer, acceptinly.

the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows:

remote control, press the MAIN MENU button. in Menu appears.

ht Settings, then press the SELECT button. ttings screen appears.ht System Settings, then press the SELECT button. stem Settings screen appears.

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4 HighligThe Re

5 HighligThe Re

✍ If the regi n again.


ht Device Registration, then press the SELECT button. gistration screen appears.

ht OK, then press the SELECT button. gistration screen appears.

stration of the Network Media Receiver and the VAIO computer are cancelled, you need to begin the registratio

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To register1 Click S2 Point to

The VA3 In the A ther computers on the network.

A warn4 Read th5 From th omputer (recommended).6 Click R

The Re7 Click R

The De8 Clear th9 Click S

The Re ess.10 When t ou want to add the device Sony

NetwoThe So

11 Close a

To complet1 When R2 Press t

The NeThe TV


the Network Media Receiver to your VAIO computer, proceed as follows:tart on the Windows taskbar, select All Programs. VAIO Media, point to Server Administration, and click Console.

IO Media Console dialog box appears.ccess Control Settings section, select the option Access this computer from o

ing message appears.e message and click OK.e VAIO Media Console, select the option Register the devices accessing this cegistered Devices. gistered Devices dialog box appears.egister. vice Registration dialog box appears.e check box Use the confirmation number to register your device.

tart Registration. ceiving Registration Request dialog box appears, showing the registration progrhe Registration Confirmation message box appears, respond to the prompt Do yrk Media Receiver? by clicking Yes. ny Network Media Receiver is added to the List of Registered Devices.ll open windows.

e the registration, proceed as follows:egistration Completed is displayed on the TV screen, highlight Close.

he SELECT button. twork Media Receiver is registered to your VAIO computer. screen displays the System Settings screen again.

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SpecifyTo specify

1 Make s

2 On the The Ma

3 HighligThe Se

4 HighligThe Sy


ing an IP addressan IP address through the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows:

ure you are connected to the Internet.

remote control, press the MAIN MENU button. in Menu screen appears.

ht Settings, then press the SELECT button. ttings screen appears.

ht System Settings, then press the SELECT button. stem Settings screen appears.

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5 HighligThe IP

6 Highlig

7 Highlig

8 Use the P address and the subnet mask, then press th

9 Highlig

10 Turn th

✍ If you are subnet mask are generated automatically.


ht IP Address, then press the SELECT button. Address screen appears.

ht Specify IP Address, then press the SELECT button.

ht the IP Address numbers, then press the SELECT button.

channel number buttons or the up/down arrow buttons to enter numbers for the Ie SELECT button.

ht OK, then press the SELECT button.

e Network Media Receiver off, then restart it, to enable the changes to take effect.

not using a router device, select Obtain the IP address automatically (not using router). An IP address and

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MakingYou can co stomising the default settings for your Network M

ConnecYou can se r), when accessing Video, Music, or Photo cont ideo, Music, and Photo features available th

To select a

1 Start up k Media Receiver (page 35).

2 Select

3 Press SThe Se

4 Highlig

5 Highlig

✍ If the stat e remote control.


your own settingsnveniently access certain the Network Media Receiver features and functions by cuedia Receiver and VAIO computer.

ting to a server automaticallyt the Network Media Receiver to automatically connect to a VAIO computer (serveent. These steps establish a specific VAIO computer as the default server for the Vrough the Network Media Receiver. Repeat these steps for each feature.

server, proceed as follows:

the Network Media Receiver as described in Starting and stopping the Networ

a feature, such as Video - Watch video clips.

ELECT. lect a server screen appears, listing the names of the available servers.

ht a server and press SELECT.

ht Connect and press SELECT to connect to the required server.

us of a server is shown as , try selecting Connect from the submenu, the press the SELECT button on th

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Cancellin

To cancel t

1 From th

2 Choose

3 Press t

4 Select

✍ Your defa ted.


g the default server settings

he default server settings, proceed as follows:

e Select a server screen, press SELECT.

Delete from list and press SELECT again.

he OPTIONS button on the remote control.

Refresh and then OK.

ult server settings are deleted if the AC power is interrupted or if the Network Media Receiver software is upda

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ConfiguTo configur

1 Start up k Media Receiver (page 35).

2 From thThe Se

3 HighligThe Sy

4 HighligThe Sta


ring a default startup screene a default startup screen, proceed as follows:

the Network Media Receiver as described in Starting and stopping the Networ

e Main Menu, highlight Settings and press SELECT. ttings screen appears.

ht System Settings and press SELECT. stem Settings screen appears.

ht Startup Menu and press SELECT. rtup Menu screen appears.

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5 Highlig

6 Select

✍ The startu

ConfiguYou can se mpts to connect. This is a convenient feature to u eceiver. This setting requires your computer t

To have yo eed as follows:

1 Click S

2 Click PThe Sy

3 Click thThe De

4 Click +The dro

5 Double iver. The net

6 From th puter out of standby and Only allow manag

7 Click O

8 Close t box.

✍ A Power ted, select the device that has the Power Managem


ht a screen you want as the startup screen, and press SELECT.

OK, then press the SELECT button.

p screen which you set as default is deleted if the AC power is interrupted.

ring your VAIO computer to start automaticallyt your VAIO computer to start automatically when the Network Media Receiver attese when the computer is in a different physical location from the Network Media Ro be in Standby or Hibernate mode.

ur computer start automatically when the Network Media Receiver connects, proc

tart on the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel.

erformance and Maintenance, then click System. stem Properties dialog box appears.

e Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. vice Manager window appears.

next to Network Adapter. p-down tree displays all available network adapters.

-click the network adapter that connects the computer to the Network Media Recework adapter’s Properties dialog box appears.

e Power Management tab, select the options Allow this device to bring the comement stations to bring the computer out of standby.

K.

he Device Manager window, then click OK to close the System Properties dialog

Management tab should be available for the selected network adapter. If more than one network adapter is lisent tab available in the Properties dialog box.

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RestoriYou can re

❑ Startup

❑ IP addr

❑ Record

❑ Live mo

❑ Default

❑ Slidesh

❑ Slidesh


ng the original factory settingsset these features to the original factory default settings:

menu

ess

ing mode

de (not available)

server (VAIO computer)

ow intervals

ow repeat (looping)

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To reset th

1 On the The Ma

2 HighligThe Se

3 HighligThe Sy

4 HighligThe De

5 HighligAll setti


e original factory settings, proceed as follows:


ht Settings, then press the SELECT button. ttings screen appears.ht System Settings, then press the SELECT button. stem Settings screen appears.ht Factory Default, then press the SELECT button. fault settings screen appears.

ht OK, then press the SELECT button. ngs are reset to the original factory settings.

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UpdatinThe Netwo Media Receiver firmware.

To update

1 On the The Ma

2 HighligThe Se

3 HighligThe Sy

4 HighligThe Fir


g the Network Media Receiver firmwarerk Media Receiver enables you to use your VAIO computer to update the Network

firmware, proceed as follows:


ht Settings, then press the SELECT button. ttings screen appears.

ht System Settings, then press the SELECT button. stem Settings screen appears.

ht Firmware update, then press the SELECT button. mware Update screen appears.

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5 HighligThe NeThe PO

6 On you the Network Media Receiver. During Do not When t

! Once you ol are disabled during the update.

✍ All setting te takes approximately three minutes to complete.

Check the


ht OK, then press the SELECT button. twork Media Receiver prepares to download the firmware update. WER/REC indicator starts blinking (red) slowly.

r VAIO computer, start the update tool and begin updating the system software of the download, the POWER/REC indicator starts blinking rapidly. unplug the AC power cord or the network cable during the download. he update is completed, the Network Media Receiver goes into Standby mode.

have started the firmware update process, do not attempt to stop or cancel it. All buttons on the remote contr

s except for the IP address are reset to the default settings, once the update is completed. The firmware upda

Sony VAIO-Link website: http://www.vaio-link.com, for future firmware updates.

http://www.vaio-link.com

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Watching videosNetwork M

WatchThis sectio ings with your VAIO computer and TV.

PlayingThe Netwo , on your TV screen. You can also use the Networ

The Netwo software. For details on how to use VAIO Zone , and the VAIO Zone Help files within the softwar

edia Receiver

ing videosn provides information on using the Network Media Receiver to watch video record

videosrk Media Receiver enables you to view video recordings, recorded with VAIO Zonek Media Receiver to watch compatible video files.

rk Media Receiver displays the video recording names as identified in VAIO Zone features, refer to the VAIO Zone guide delivered on disc with your VAIO computere itself.

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To watch v

1 On the The Ma

2 HighligThe Se

edia Receiver

ideo content, proceed as follows:


ht VIDEO - Watch video clips, then press the SELECT button. lect a Video Server screen appears.

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3 Highlig ton.

4 HighligThe Vid

5 Highlig ECT button. The vid

6 Highlig

7 HighligThe Ne

8 Use the the video playback.

ViewingTo view the

1 Using tPress tPress t

2 Press t

edia Receiver

ht a server that contains the required video recordings, and press the SELECT but

ht Connect and press the SELECT button. eo - All Libraries screen appears.

ht the video cabinet that contains the required video recording, then press the SELeo cabinet opens and a list of available video recordings is displayed.

ht a video recording to play, then press the SELECT button.

ht PLAY, then press SELECT. twork Media Receiver starts playing the selected video recording.

STOP, PLAY and PAUSE buttons on the remote (just like on your VCR) to control

while rewinding or fast-forwarding video recording while rewinding or fast-forwarding, proceed as follows:

he remote control, press the REW or the FWD button. he FWD / REW button once to fast-forward / rewind the video. he FWD / REW button twice to control the video in 30-second increments.

he PLAY button to resume normal video playback.

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SortingThe Video ate/time, in ascending or descending order.

To sort vide

1 Press tThe OP

2 Press tA subm

3 Press t ton. The vid

edia Receiver

videos- All Libraries screen enables you to sort video recordings by name or by recorded d

o recordings, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button while the Video - All Libraries screen is displayed. TIONS menu appears.

he arrow buttons to highlight Sort, then press the SELECT button. enu appears.

he up or down arrow buttons to specify the sort order, then press the SELECT buteo recordings are sorted as specified.

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ChangiWhen you u grammes are stored on the computer being used

To change

1 Press tThe OP

2 HighligThe Vid

3 Highlig

4 HighligThe dis

edia Receiver

ng the video settingsse different servers as the default for the Video and TV features, all recorded TV pro

as the default TV server.

the video settings, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button while the Video - All Libraries screen is displayed. TIONS menu appears.

ht Video Settings, then press the SELECT button. eo Settings screen appears.

ht the Yes or No option, then press the SELECT button.

ht OK, then press the SELECT button. play returns to the Video - All Libraries screen.

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Using tThe Netwo t the frame to start playback.

To select th

1 Press tA film r

2 Press t SELECT button. Playbac

3 To hide

Using tThe time se playback time.

To select th

1 Press tA subm

2 HighligThe Tim

3 Use thePlaybac

✍ If you ent

edia Receiver

he film roll featurerk Media Receiver has a thumbnail view (film roll) feature that enables you to selec

e film roll feature, proceed as follows:

he up arrow button during video playback or pause. oll appears on your TV screen.

he right or left arrow button to move the cursor to a specific frame, then press the k starts from the specified frame.

the film roll, press the up or down arrow button.

he time search featurearch feature enables you to find a specific frame to start playback by specifying a

e time search feature, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button during playback or pause. enu appears.

ht Time search and press SELECT. e Search screen appears.

number buttons to enter a specific time and press SELECT. k starts at the specified playback time.

ered a wrong number, press the CLEAR button to erase the entry.

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ResuminYou can re k the video recording.

To do this,

1 From th e SELECT button. A subm

2 HighligThe me reviously stopped.

✍ The Resu ped. When you play more than 5 video recordings, the inform

edia Receiver

g video playback from the original frameturn to the frame where playback was previously stopped and resume playing bac

proceed as follows:

e Video - All Libraries screen, highlight the video recording to play, then press thenu appears.

ht Resume, then press the SELECT button. dia player starts playing the video recording from the frame where playback was p

me function maintains a history of the last 5 playback actions, along with frame where each playback was stopation on the oldest playback is erased from this history.

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Listening to musicNetwork M

ListenThis sectio h your VAIO computer and TV.

PlayingThe Netwo ith SonicStage software, using your TV’s sound

The playlist eiver. Other music files may not be compatible

The Netwo d in SonicStage software. For details on how to u

edia Receiver

ing to musicn provides information on using the Network Media Receiver to listen to music wit

musicrk Media Receiver enables you to play music files stored on your VAIO computer w system or a digital sound system connected to your TV.

s managed by the SonicStage software are supported by the Network Media Rec with the Network Media Receiver.

rk Media Receiver displays the playlist names and playlist folder names as identifiese SonicStage software, see the Help files within the software itself.

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To listen to

1 On the The Ma

2 Highlig

3 Highlig CT button.

edia Receiver

music, proceed as follows:


ht MUSIC - Listen to music, then press the SELECT button.

ht a server that contains the required playlists or music tracks and press the SELE

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4 HighligThe Mu

5 Highlig

6 HighligThe pla e playlist.

✍ If the play t playlist cover art is displayed on your TV screen.

edia Receiver

ht Connect and press the SELECT button. sic - All Libraries screen appears, displaying both folders and playlists.

ht the folder that contains the required playlist, then press the SELECT button.

ht the required playlist, then press the PLAY button. ylist opens and the Network Media Receiver starts playing from the first track in th

list cover art is available on the SonicStage software, it is displayed on your TV screen. Otherwise, the defaul

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NavigaTo navigate

1 On the The cur

2 Press tThe pre

3 Press tThe nex

To rewind o

1 Using t

2 Press t

To pause p

1 Press t

2 Press t

To stop pla

edia Receiver

ting within a playlist during playback within a playlist, proceed as follows:

remote control, press the PREV button once. rent music track plays from the beginning.

he PREV button twice. vious music track begins to play.

he NEXT button once. t track begins to play.

r fast-forward the music track, proceed as follows:

he remote control, press the REW or the FWD button.

he PLAY or PAUSE button to resume playback of the music track.

layback, proceed as follows:

he PAUSE button on the remote control.

he PLAY button to resume playback of the music track.

yback, press the STOP button on the remote.

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LoopinThe Repea laylist.

To loop a m

1 Press tThe OP

2 HighligA subm

3 Highlig

edia Receiver

g a music trackt function enables you to repeat the playback of a single music track or an entire p

usic track, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button during the playback of the music track or playlist. TIONS menu appears.

ht Repeat, then press the SELECT button. enu appears.

ht ON, then press the SELECT button.

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ChoosiPlay Mode ck, or play music tracks in the playlist randomly (s

To choose

1 Press tThe OP

2 HighligA subm

3 Highlig

✍ In shuffle t no title displayed.

The playb

SortingThe Music g or descending order.

To sort fold

1 Press tThe OP

2 Press tA subm

3 Press tThe fold

edia Receiver

ng a play mode enables you to play all tracks in a playlist (normal playback), play a specific music trahuffle).

a play mode, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button during the playback of the playlist. TIONS menu appears.

ht Play mode, then press the SELECT button. enu appears.

ht a play mode, then press the SELECT button.

mode, only the song that is being played has the title displayed, all the other songs have only their number bu

ack mode Track plays the current music track only.

folders or playlists - All Libraries screen enables you to sort folders or playlists by name, in ascendin

ers or playlists, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button while the Music - All Libraries screen is displayed. TIONS menu appears.

he up or down arrows to highlight Sort, then press the SELECT button. enu appears.

he up or down arrows to specify the sort order, then press the SELECT button. ers and playlists are sorted as specified.

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Viewing photosNetwork M

ViewinThis sectio eshow format or as individual still images, us h rates used on most TVs, the picture quality on y

Only the ph signated folder are supported by the Network M ewed by the Network Media Receiver.

To start vie

1 Press tThe Ma

2 Highlig

3 Highlig the SELECT button.

edia Receiver

g photosn provides information on using the Network Media Receiver to view photos in sliding your VAIO computer and TV. Please note that due to lower resolutions and refresour TV set might be lower than that of a computer display.

otos managed with PictureGear Studio software, or the photo files stored in a deedia Receiver. The pictures stored in the Contents folder can also be shared and vi

wing your photos, proceed as follows:

he MAIN MENU button on the remote control. in Menu appears.

ht PHOTO - View photos, then press the SELECT button.

ht a server that contains the required photo collections and still images, and press

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4 HighligThe Ph ns.

5 Highlig ELECT button. The fold

6 HighligThe Ne ow on your TV.

✍ Only still

edia Receiver

ht Connect and press the SELECT button. oto - All Libraries screen appears, displaying available folders and photo collectio

ht the folder that contains the required photo collection or photos, then press the Ser opens and a list of available still images is displayed.

ht the collection or still image to view, then press the PLAY button. twork Media Receiver starts playing the selected collection or photos as a slidesh

image files are compatible for viewing with the Network Media Receiver.

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Using iIndex View bnail view.

To use the

1 From th ress the OPTIONS button. A subm

edia Receiver

ndex view (thumbnails) enables you to view still image files (photos), stored on your photo server, in thum

index view, proceed as follows:

e Photo - All Libraries screen, highlight the collection or still image to view and penu appears.

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2 HighligThe ph

edia Receiver

ht Show Index, then press the SELECT button. otos are displayed in thumbnail view on your TV screen.

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ChangiYou can se in a loop (repeat).

To change

1 Press tThe OP

2 HighligThe Ph

edia Receiver

ng the slideshow settingst the time interval between the photos in a slideshow or set the photos to display

the slideshow settings, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button while the Photo - All Libraries screen is displayed. TIONS menu appears.

ht Photo settings, then press the SELECT button. oto Settings screen appears.

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3 In the S alue, then press the SELECT button.

4 In the S FF, then press the SELECT button.

5 HighligThe Ph

edia Receiver

lide Show Interval section, use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight a time v

lide Show Repeat section, use the right or left arrow buttons to highlight ON or O

ht OK, then press the SELECT button. otos - All Libraries screen is displayed.

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AddingTo add bac

1 Press OA subm

2 Highlig

3 Highlig ECT button.

4 HighligThe Ba

5 Select

edia Receiver

background music to a slideshowkground music to a slideshow, proceed as follows:

PTIONS while a slideshow is playing. enu appears.

ht Background music on..., then press SELECT.

ht a server that contains the required background music playlist and press the SEL

ht Connect and press the SELECT button. ckground Music - All Libraries screen appears.

a playlist for the background music, then press SELECT.

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Additio❑ To hide .

❑ To view

❑ To view

❑ To stop

❑ To paus

❑ To resu

❑ To disp

edia Receiver

nal information the on-screen information (text), press the DISPLAY button on the remote control

the previous picture, press the PREV button once.

the next picture, press the NEXT button.

a slideshow, press the STOP button.

e the slideshow, press the PAUSE button.

me the slideshow, press the PLAY button.

lay the previous screen or menu, press the BACK button.

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TroubleshootingNetwork M

TroublThis sectio

❑ About p

❑ About t

❑ About v

❑ About c

edia Receiver

eshootingn describes how to troubleshoot common problems.

ower connections (page 72)

he remote control (page 75)

isual and audio reception (page 75)

onnecting to a server (page 77)

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About

The Net❑ Connec

The Sta en the Network Media Receiver unit and the

❑ Make sIf you a t is turned on and securely connected to the w

❑ Make s

❑ Unplug twork Media Receiver to the original factory

❑ The Ne AC power. If the unit’s Standby indicato .

edia Receiver

power connections

work Media Receiver does not start or operatet the AC adapter securely. ndby indicator light is red (dimmed) once the AC power cord is connected betwe wall power outlet.

ure all cables are connected securely. re using a power cord extension, power strip, or surge suppressor, make sure that iall power outlet.

ure fresh batteries are properly installed in the remote control.

the AC adapter from the power outlet and plug it in again. Doing so resets the Ne default settings.

twork Media Receiver takes approximately 20 seconds to start, after connecting tor does not light within 20 seconds, the Network Media Receiver may be damaged

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The NetIf the displa iver off, the unit may have become unstable.

To reset th1 Press t connect the AC adapter from the

Networ2 Wait 20 ceiver unit on.

Resetti ettings to the original factory default settings

3 To comThe Ne red (dimmed).

edia Receiver

work Media Receiver does not turn offyed screen is frozen or unresponsive, or you cannot turn the Network Media Rece

e unit, proceed as follows:he power button on the Network Media Receiver for more than five seconds or disk Media Receiver. seconds for the Standby indicator to light in red, then turn the Network Media Reng the Network Media Receiver or reconnecting the AC adapter resets the unit’s s.

pletely disconnect power to the Network Media Receiver, unplug the AC adapter. twork Media Receiver goes into Standby mode and the Standby indicator light is

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The VAI mode❑ Make s

❑ Check

❑ A c single VAIO computer.

❑ The your network switch or router device for

❑ The

❑ The sing the appropriate network cables*.

❑ If u n configured to obtain the IP address aut

❑ Ver a server screen lists all current and pre

❑ When c ceiver does not automatically bring a VAIO c r out of Standby mode.

❑ The Ne mputers due to computer settings or the net k computer models or for VAIO compu networks only.

* Use network

✍ The conn lost.

edia Receiver

O computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernate ure the computer, server and network settings are configured correctly.

the following, if applicable to your connection environment:

rossover cable is securely connected between the Network Media Receiver and a

network switch or the router device is turned on (see the information supplied withdetails).

router device is turned on before turning on the Network Media Receiver.

Network Media Receiver, network switch, or router device are properly connected u

sing a router device, the Network Media Receiver and the VAIO computer have beeomatically.

ify that the correct server name appears in the Select a server screen (the Select vious servers connected to the Network Media Receiver).

onnecting to the Network Media Receiver for the first time, the Network Media Reomputer out of Standby mode. Subsequent connections bring your VAIO compute

twork Media Receiver cannot automatically resume the functions of certain VAIO cowork environment. The automatic resume feature is not available for VAIO notebooters that use a wireless LAN connection. This Resume feature is available for wired

cables that support 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

ected server history is lost when the AC power cable is disconnected. All settings except for the IP address are

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About

The rem❑ Make s

The rem

❑ Make s

❑ Make s

❑ When y in.

About

There isIf your VAIO computer.

Check the

❑ The TV

❑ The Ne

❑ The Ne

❑ The TV

❑ The TV V.

❑ VAIO M

edia Receiver

the remote control

ote control does not control TV functionsure your TV is compatible. ote control does not work with all TV models.

ure the fresh batteries are properly installed in the remote control.

ure the correct TV manufacturer code is set for the remote control.

ou replace the batteries in the remote control, reset the TV manufacturer code aga

visual and audio reception

nothing displayed on the TV screen computer has become unstable and stops responding, turn it off and restart the

following:

set is turned on and the power indicator light is on.

twork Media Receiver is turned on and the power indicator light is on.

twork Media Receiver and the TV are connected properly.

is connected to the Network Media Receiver, using the video/S-video-in jack.

is set to the correct channel and that the correct port has been selected on your T

edia Integrated Server is running.

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Visual an❑ The net

❑ Check

❑ The

❑ The

edia Receiver

d audio reception is interrupted or distortedwork may not have enough bandwidth.

the following, if applicable to your network environment:

network cables support 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

network switch or the router device supports 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

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About

Cannot ❑ Make s

❑ Make s

❑ Confirm

❑ A c er and a single VAIO computer.❑ The your network switch or router device

for ❑ The❑ The sing the appropriate network cables*.❑ If u n configured to obtain the IP address

aut❑ The creen lists all current and previous

ser n the Select a server screen, turn off the e Network Media Receiver again and che

❑ To u ernate mode.❑ Ver a router device, the Network Media

Rec tically. If Obtain the IP address aut Address screen.

❑ VAI

❑ The VA

* Use network

** The Networ

edia Receiver

connecting to a server

connect to a serverure the VAIO computer(s) are turned on.

ure the network settings are configured correctly.

the following, if applicable to your network environment:

rossover cable is used for a direct connection between the Network Media Receiv network switch or the router device is turned on (see the information supplied withdetails). router device is turned on before turning on the Network Media Receiver. Network Media Receiver, network switch, or router device are properly connected u

sing a router device, the Network Media Receiver and the VAIO computer have beeomatically. correct server name appears in the Select a server screen (the Select a server s

vers connected to the Network Media Receiver). If the server still does not appear i Network Media Receiver and disconnect then reconnect the AC adapter. Turn on thck that the server appears in the Select a server screen.se the automatic resume feature**, the VAIO computer must be in Standby or Hib

ify that the IP address of the Network Media Receiver is obtained properly. If usingeiver and the VAIO computer must be configured to obtain the IP address automaomatically is specified in the IP Address screen, an IP address is shown in the IPO Media Integrated Server is running.

IO computer may have become unstable. Turn off and restart the VAIO computer.

cables that support 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T.

k Media Receiver automatically brings the VAIO computer out of Standby or Hibernate mode.

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The reqTo refresh

1 Press t

2 Press tRefresh

❑ Verify th the status is shown as Started.

❑ To use

❑ If the se ia Receiver and disconnect then reconn erver appears in the Select a server screen.

edia Receiver

uired server is not displayed in the Select a server screenthe Select a server list, proceed as follows:

he OPTIONS button on the remote control, then select Refresh.

he SELECT button. ing the list may take longer than a few moments.

at the VAIO Media Integrated Server is running on the VAIO computer and that

the Video feature, the VAIO computer must be running and have a user logged on.

rver still does not appear in the Select a server screen, turn off the Network Medect the AC adapter. Turn on the Network Media Receiver again and check that the s

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The servWhen this i er’s availability and fails to connect.

In this case

1 Using t

2 Press O

If these ste

❑ If necesYou can resume from Standby or Hibernate modes

❑ Make s

❑ Make s

❑ If using re the equipment is turned on.

❑ Make s

The SelYou can se time you access a feature, such as Video, Mus automatically (page 42), for details.

edia Receiver

er is listed as Unknowns shown for a server, the Network Media Receiver does not recognise the comput

, proceed as follows:

he remote control, select Connect from the on-screen submenu.

K.

ps do not connect the server, try the following:

sary, bring the computer out of Standby or Hibernate mode. configure your computer to enable the Network Media Receiver to automatically

.

ure the computer is turned on.

ure the network cable connections are secure.

a network switch device or a router device with a built-in network switch, make su

ure the network status is up.

ect a server screen always appearst the Network Media Receiver to stop displaying the Select a server screen everyic or Photo. Preset a default server for each feature. See Connecting to a server

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Specifi

Specifications

* May vary de** Video comp*** Video func

For more info

Model

Hardware MP

Compatible f Video** Music Photo

Connectors video outp audio outp

Ethernet netw

Power requir

Operating tem

Power use during op during sta

Dimensions o

Weight of un

Supplied acc pter, power cable, ntation with CD-ROM

edia Receiver

cations

are subject to change without notice.

pending upon the VAIO server software specification. atibility may vary depending on the VAIO server equipped with VAIO Zone. tion is not guaranteed when using 10BASE-T.

rmation, please refer to the VAIO Zone manual and the VAIO Media online help files.

PCNA-MR10A

EG2 decoder MPEG2 (max. 8 Mbps, 720 x 576 pixels, 25 fps)MPEG1 (max. 1.41 Mbps, 352 x 288 pixels, 25 fps)

ile formats* MPEG2, MPEG1ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, WAVE, MP3BMP, TIF, GIF, JPEG, PNG

utut

S-video, composite video outAudio left, audio right, optical digital audio out

ork 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T*** x 1 (RJ-45)

ements AC 100V-240V ~ 50Hz-60Hz

perature 0°C to 40°C

erationndby

6.5 W2 W

f unit (width x height x depth) 29 mm x 141 mm x 155 mm

it Approx. 600 g

essories Unit stand, remote control, AA batteries (2), audio/video cable, AC adanetwork cable, crossover cable, connection adapter, spacers, docume

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