Sony Network Hardware VGP MR200U E User Manual

Network Media Receiver  
VGP-MR200U/E  
Operating Instructions  
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Operation  
Table of Contents  
Operation flow ................................... 36  
Turn on the power ............................. 38  
To turn off the power .................. 39  
Selecting a server............................... 39  
To select a server ........................ 40  
To refresh the server list ............. 40  
To remove a server from the list . 41  
Selecting content ............................... 41  
To change the display format ..... 42  
Changing the sort order .............. 43  
Watching video sources..................... 44  
Video playback ........................... 44  
Using the film roll function ........ 45  
Using the time search function ... 45  
Listening to music ............................. 46  
Music playback ........................... 46  
Introduction  
What this product can do ..................... 5  
Operating environment ........................ 8  
Computers that can be connected to  
this product: .............................. 8  
Check the supplied accessories ........... 9  
Names of parts ................................... 10  
Setup  
Setup overview .................................. 13  
Connection between the Network  
Media Receiver and computer 13  
Getting ready .............................. 14  
1 Prepare the remote control for use. 15  
Assigning background music to a  
slide show ............................... 48  
Viewing photos.................................. 48  
Using the slide show function..... 48  
Inserting the batteries .................. 15  
Programming the remote control ... 16  
2 Connect the Network Media Receiver  
to a TV ........................................... 18  
3 Connect the Network Media Receiver  
to the computer through a network  
Adding background music to a slide  
show ........................................ 50  
cable............................................... 21  
Changing the slide show settings .. 51  
Network cable connection .......... 21  
To connect the Network Media  
Receiver to a network ............. 25  
Assigning a fixed IP address to the  
computer ................................. 27  
4 Connect power ............................... 29  
5 Configure wireless LAN settings .. 30  
Using the software keyboard ...... 32  
6 Change the settings of the Network  
Media Receiver to match the network  
connection ..................................... 33  
7 Configure settings at the computer 35  
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Advanced Features  
Troubleshooting  
How to get the most out of your  
Power ................................................. 64  
Network Media Receiver............... 52  
Power does not come on ............. 64  
Having the computer start up  
automatically........................... 52  
Network Media Receiver cannot be  
switched off ............................ 64  
Checking or changing the time  
required to enter Standby ........ 53  
Computer does not come on (does  
not start up from Standby or  
Changing the settings of the Network  
Media Receiver.............................. 54  
Hibernate mode) ..................... 65  
Remote control .................................. 65  
My remote control does not work 65  
Video, audio ...................................... 66  
To bring up the “System Settings”  
screen ...................................... 54  
Settings available on the “System  
Settings” screen ...................... 55  
To update the firmware ............... 55  
Sound or picture from the Network  
Media Receiver is not reproduced  
on the TV ................................ 66  
To return the Network Media  
Receiver to the default  
settings .................................... 56  
Picture or sound sometimes stops or  
is distorted ............................... 66  
Video playback suffers from  
To select the TV type .................. 56  
dropped frames ....................... 66  
To control the file playback  
method .................................... 57  
A screen saver image is shown on  
the TV ..................................... 66  
To change the display language .. 57  
About the Standby, STATUS and  
WIRELESS indicators ................... 58  
Meaning of STATUS and  
Connection, registration .................... 67  
I cannot connect to a computer ... 67  
I cannot register the Network Media  
Receiver at the computer ........ 68  
WIRELESS indicators during  
hardware diagnosis ................. 59  
The computer does not show up on  
the “Select a server...” screen ... 68  
Notes on Use ..................................... 60  
Specifications .................................... 62  
Getting Help ...................................... 63  
I can no longer connect to a  
computer after performing a hard  
disk drive recovery on the  
computer ................................. 68  
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Introduction  
What this product can do  
You can use your TV set to enjoy photos, video, or music stored on your computer.  
Support for connecting multiple computers  
Multiple computers can be connected through a router with a built-in Ethernet hub (or a stand-alone  
Ethernet hub).  
When multiple computers are connected, you can view media content from the computer.  
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Video  
Play video files stored on the computer (page 44)  
Use the film roll feature to search for a desired scene during video playback (page 45)  
Search for a specific scene by specifying the time while watching a video (page 45)  
Photos  
Music  
Play a slide show of photos stored on  
the computer (page 48)  
Play music files stored on the computer  
(page 46)  
View a single photo (page 49)  
Listen to background music during a  
slide show (page 50)  
Locate songs (page 46)  
Perform repeat playback (page 47)  
The VAIO Web site always has the latest information and allows you to download software  
upgrades that may be useful in resolving various issues. To get the most out of this product,  
periodically visit the site listed in “Getting Help” (page 63).  
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Files that can be played back  
Category  
Content  
Supported file types  
• Video Capsule  
• MPEG1  
Video  
• Video Capsules recorded on  
a VAIO with Giga Pocket,  
VAIO Zone, or other video  
files stored on the computer  
• MPEG2  
• WMV9  
• DVR-MS*  
* not all DVR-MS files are supported  
Music  
Music files and playlists stored  
on the computer  
• LPCM (WAV) format  
• MP3 format  
• WMA format  
• Depending on the connected computer, the  
following file types may also be supported:  
– ATRAC3 format  
– ATRAC3plus format  
Photos  
Photo (still image) files stored  
on the computer  
• JPEG format  
• PNG format  
• Depending on the connected computer, the  
following file types may also be supported:  
– Bitmap format  
– GIF format  
– TIFF format  
Notes  
During playback of multichannel music files in WMAPro format (files with 3 or more channels) and  
WMV format video files containing music tracks in this format, the multichannel information is mixed  
down to two tracks before being output from the analog and digital optical audio connectors.  
WMV7 and WMV8 format video files are played back using the transcode function of VAIO Media  
Integrated Server.  
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Operating environment  
Computers that can be connected to this product:  
• Sony VAIO computers with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version  
4.1 or later pre-installed  
• Sony VAIO computers sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version  
2.0 pre-installed and upgraded with VAIO Media Upgrade Program 4.1 or  
later  
Note  
Depending on the usage environment of your computer, certain operation limitations may apply. For the  
latest information and details on VAIO Media Updates, visit the Web site listed below.  
For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada  
For customers in Europe  
• Server equipment compliant to the DLNA guidelines (DLNA HNv1 compliant)  
• Computer running Windows XP SP2, with Windows Media Connect installed,  
and support for network connection to the Network Media Receiver  
Notes  
– Depending on the computer performance and usage environment, there may be certain limitations  
regarding operation.  
– For latest information on Windows Media Connect, see the Microsoft Corporation Web site.  
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Check the supplied accessories  
After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present. If anything is  
missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative  
in your area.  
You can use the boxes  
to check off items.  
Network Media Receiver (1)  
Remote control (1)  
R6 (size AA) battery (2)  
AC adapter (1)  
Power cord (1)  
Audio/video connection cable (1)  
Network cable (5 m) (1)  
Crossover cable (1 m) (1)  
Printed documentation  
• Quick Start Guide (1)  
• Quick Connection Guide (1 or 2) 1  
• For users connecting the Network Media Receiver to a computer by wireless  
LAN (1)  
• How to Use Windows® Media Connect (1 or 2) 1  
• Warranty (1)  
• End User License Agreement (1)  
• Safety Regulations (1) 2  
• Additional information and notes documentation (1) 2  
CD-ROM (1)  
1 The number supplied varies depending on the country or region of purchase.  
2 May not be supplied in some countries or regions.  
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Names of parts  
This section briefly identifies the parts of the unit. For details, see the pages shown in brackets ( ).  
Front view  
1 POWER button/standby indicator (pages 29, 38, 58)  
Press this button to turn the unit on and off.  
z Hint  
When the standby indicator is lit red, the unit is in Standby mode and can be turned on.  
When the unit is on, the standby indicator is lit in green.  
Note  
If the standby indicator does not light up in red about 20 seconds after the power cord is connected,  
visit the Sony Web site for additional instructions. See “Getting Help” (page 63).  
2 Remote control sensor (page 15)  
3 STATUS indicator (page 58)  
4 WIRELESS indicator (page 58)  
Side view  
1 Ventilation holes  
2 SET UP button (page 54)  
Press this button when the standby indicator is lit green to display the “System Settings” screen.  
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Rear view  
1 1 DC IN 5.2V connector (page 29)  
2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (page 19)  
3 S VIDEO OUT connector (page 18)  
4 VIDEO OUT connector  
AUDIO OUT (left/right) connectors (page 18)  
5 OPTICAL OUT connector (page 20)  
6
NETWORK connector (pages 25, 26, 27)  
7 Antenna  
When connecting the unit to a wireless LAN, raise the antenna to the upright position by  
rotating it clockwise.  
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Remote control  
1
TV CHANNEL +/– buttons  
qf AUDIO button (page 44)  
2 TV MUTING button  
qg ENTER button (page 45)  
3 Number buttons (page 16)  
4 CLEAR button (page 45)  
5 REW/FWD buttons (page 46)  
6 STOP button (pages 44, 46, 49)  
7 OPTIONS button (page 40)  
8 V/v/B/b/SELECT buttons (page 16)  
9 VIEW button (page 42)  
qh DISPLAY button (page 45)  
qj PREV/NEXT buttons (page 46, 49)  
qk PAUSE button (pages 44, 46, 49)  
ql PLAY button (pages 44, 46, 49)  
w; TOP button (pages 37, 40, 42, 54)  
wa RETURN button (pages 45, 46)  
ws PAGE +/– buttons (page 42)  
0 TV VOLUME +/– buttons  
qa TV POWER button (pages 30, 33,  
38, 39)  
qs Network Media Receiver POWER  
button (pages 30, 33, 38, 39)  
qd TV/VIDEO button (pages 30, 33, 38)  
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Setup  
Setup overview  
Connection between the Network Media Receiver and computer  
This product offers two network interfaces, wireless and Ethernet cable. To connect the Network  
Media Receiver to the computer, select the network interface that is best suited to your situation.  
Note  
If both network interfaces are used at the same time, the network interface specified in “Network Type”  
has priority.  
Wireless connection  
The wireless LAN interface built into the Network Media Receiver can be used to connect to a  
computer through a wireless LAN access point.  
Note  
The Network Media Receiver always operates in  
wireless LAN infrastructure mode (access point  
network mode). Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) mode is  
not supported.  
Cable based connection  
Using the Ethernet cable connection, the Network Media Receiver is connected to the computer  
using a network cable.  
Depending on the number of computers and type of equipment, various configurations are possible.  
The illustration below shows an example for connecting the Network Media Receiver to the  
computer through a hub (a device for connecting multiple devices on a network).  
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Getting ready  
The steps necessary to prepare the unit for use differ, depending on whether a wireless LAN or a  
network cable is used to connect to the computer.  
It is also possible to use the “Wireless LAN Setting Tool” that is included on the supplied utility  
CD-ROM. For details on how to do this, see the separate document “For users connecting the  
Network Media Receiver to a computer by wireless LAN”.  
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A useful tutorial and the EULA are also included on the supplied utility CD-ROM.  
1. Prepare the remote control for use  
c Page 15  
The remote control is necessary for operating the Network Media Receiver.  
2. Connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV  
c Page 18  
Select a suitable connector and cable according to the requirements of the TV monitor. It is also  
possible to make the connection to the TV through a VCR.  
3. Connect the Network Media Receiver to computer through a network cable  
c Page 21  
Connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer using a network cable. When using a  
wireless connection, this step is not required.  
4. Connect power  
c Page 29  
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver to supply power.  
5. Configure wireless LAN settings  
c Page 30  
When the Network Media Receiver is to be connected to the computer through a wireless  
connection, without using a network cable, several wireless LAN settings must be configured.  
When using a network cable connection, this step is not required.  
6. Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the  
network connection  
c Page 33  
Depending on the network environment, some settings of the Network Media Receiver may  
have to be changed. You have to define whether the IP address should be obtained  
automatically or whether a fixed address should be used. The default setting is “Automatic  
assignment (using router)”.  
7. Configure settings at the computer  
c Page 35  
The computer must be configured to share its photos, video, and music.  
When using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be configured.  
When using a different kind of computer, corresponding settings must be configured.  
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1 Prepare the remote control for use  
Inserting the batteries  
As shown in the illustration, open the battery cover lid of the remote control, and insert two AA  
(R6) batteries (supplied).  
Verify e/E polarities, and  
insert the batteries from the E  
side.  
Using the remote control  
To use the remote control, point it towards the remote control sensor on the Network Media  
Receiver, and press the appropriate buttons.  
Remote control sensor  
z Hints  
If the operating range of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries with fresh ones.  
After replacing the batteries, the TV manufacturer code (pages 16, 17) must be set again.  
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Programming the remote control  
Your remote control is preprogrammed to control certain TVs. Find the code number for your TV’s  
manufacturer in the table below. The remote control may not be compatible with some TV models,  
even when the appropriate TV manufacturer code is entered.  
If you are using a Sony TV set, you do not need to program the remote control, as it is set by  
default.  
To program the remote control:  
1 Press and hold the SELECT button.  
2 Enter your TV code number, using the channel number buttons.  
3 Release the SELECT button after you have entered the TV code number.  
Note  
After replacing the batteries in your remote control, the TV manufacturer’s code requires resetting.  
Reset the code each time you replace the batteries.  
For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada  
TV Manufacturer Code Number  
TV Manufacturer Code Number  
Admiral  
AOC  
02, 09, 14  
12  
NEC  
03, 12  
Panasonic  
Philco  
16, 18  
Bell & Howell  
Brocsonic  
Craig  
09, 14  
03, 11, 13  
11  
03, 12  
Philips  
20, 21, 22, 23  
11  
Pioneer  
Portland  
Quasar  
18, 19, 37  
03  
Croslex  
Curtis Mathis  
Daewoo  
Daytron  
Emerson  
Fisher  
03, 19, 23  
3, 35, 36  
13  
18  
Radio Shack  
RCA/PROSCAN  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
02, 12, 23, 24  
02, 03  
03, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23  
25  
03, 12, 13, 26  
25  
GE  
02, 03, 18  
03, 12, 13, 30  
03, 13, 31  
02, 03, 30  
28  
Scott  
12, 23  
Goldstar/LG  
Hitachi  
Sharp  
13, 14, 15  
09, 14  
Signature  
Sony  
JC Penney  
JVC  
01  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Toshiba  
Vidtech  
Wards  
03, 11, 12  
23  
KTV  
3, 13, 23  
02, 03, 11, 12, 19, 25  
03, 11, 12, 13  
03, 12, 24  
LXI (Sears)  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
14, 19  
03, 12, 31  
03, 12, 13, 15  
09  
Zenith  
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For customers in Europe  
TV Manufacturer Code Number  
TV Manufacturer Code Number  
Akai  
02, 04  
25  
NEC  
16  
Beko  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
17  
Daewoo  
Finlux  
04, 05, 06  
26  
04  
19  
Goldstar/LG  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
JVC  
04, 07  
07  
04, 07  
02  
04, 27, 28  
02, 11  
04, 07  
04  
Schneider  
Sharp  
02, 03, 04  
21  
Loewe  
Medion  
Mitsubishi  
Mivar  
Sony  
01  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
22  
13, 14  
15  
03, 24  
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2 Connect the Network Media Receiver to a  
TV  
Note  
Make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an AC outlet when you connect the Network Media  
Receiver to the TV, or the Network Media Receiver may not operate properly.  
Use the supplied audio/video cable to connect the Network Media Receiver to the TV.  
The plugs of the audio/video cable are color-coded. Insert each plug into the respective connector.  
When using an S-Video cable (not supplied), do not connect the yellow video plug of the audio/  
video cable.  
To video input  
1
S-Video cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cable  
(supplied)  
To AUDIO/  
VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
To S VIDEO  
OUT connector  
l : Signal flow  
Note  
Do not place the Network Media Receiver on top of the TV. Avoid high locations where tension on the  
cable could cause the unit to fall.  
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To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV through a VCR  
Connect as shown below.  
To audio/video input  
Audio/video cable  
(supplied)  
To AUDIO/VIDEO  
connectors  
l : Signal flow  
To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV with component video  
input  
Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the Network Media Receiver to the  
component video input on the TV, as shown below. Insert each plug into the respective connector.  
To component  
video input  
Component video  
cable (not supplied)  
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT connectors  
l : Signal flow  
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To use the digital audio output  
Make the connections to an amplifier with digital input, as shown below.  
Optical fiber cable  
(not supplied)  
To digital  
input (optical)  
To OPTICAL OUT  
connector  
l : Signal flow  
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3 Connect the Network Media Receiver to  
the computer through a network cable  
This step is not required when using a wireless connection between the Network Media Receiver  
and the computer. Proceed to “4 Connect power” (page 29).  
Note  
Make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an AC outlet when you connect the Network Media  
Receiver to the computer or the Network Media Receiver may not operate properly.  
Network cable connection  
To connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer, the network port of the computer must be  
free, or a hub with at least one free port must be available.  
Depending on your system environment, the connection will differ.  
Also refer to the separate Quick Connection Guide.  
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When the computer is connected to the Internet through a network (LAN)  
cable  
System environment  
How to connect  
A LAN port available on ADSL/cable modem with  
Connect the Network Media Receiver to an  
open LAN port using a network cable.  
router capability  
ADSL/cable modem with  
router capability  
Network Media Receiver  
B No open LAN port available on the ADSL/cable  
See “Case 2: Connecting through a hub”  
(page 26).  
modem with router capability  
v
A hub is required.  
ADSL/cable modem with  
router capability  
Network Media Receiver  
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System environment  
How to connect  
C ADSL/cable modem or hub has no router  
See “Case 1: Connecting through a router  
with built-in hub” (page 25, C).  
capability  
v
A router with built-in hub is required.  
ADSL/cable modem or hub  
without router capability  
Network Media Receiver  
See “Case 1: Connecting through a router  
with built-in hub” (page 25, D).  
D Connecting directly to a LAN outlet in a building-  
wide network, etc.  
v
A router with built-in hub is required.  
Network Media Receiver  
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When the computer is connected to the Internet not through dial-up  
modem or is not connected to the Internet  
System environment  
How to connect  
See “Case 3: Network connector of computer  
is free” (page 27).  
E
Using an internal modem to connect to the Internet  
Note  
After connection, set the IP address of the  
computer to a fixed value, as described in  
“Assigning a fixed IP address to the  
computer” (page 27).  
Network Media  
Receiver  
F Not connected to the Internet  
See “Case 3: Network connector of computer  
is free” (page 27).  
Note  
After connection, set the IP address of the  
computer to a fixed value, as described in  
“Assigning a fixed IP address to the  
computer” (page 27).  
Network Media  
Receiver  
G Connecting to multiple computers in the E or F  
See “Case 1: Connecting through a router  
with built-in hub” (page 25, G).  
environment v  
Note  
A router with built-in hub (or a stand-alone  
hub) is required.  
When using a stand-alone hub, set the IP  
address of the computer to a fixed value, as  
described in “Assigning a fixed IP address to  
the computer” (page 27).  
Network Media  
Receiver  
z Hints  
To check whether your ADSL/cable modem has router capability, consult the instructions that came  
with the modem, or contact your ADSL or cable internet provider.  
The default setting of the Network Media Receiver is “Automatic assignment (using router)”.  
Depending on your system environment, this setting may have to be changed. For information on how  
to do this, see page 33.  
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To connect the Network Media Receiver to a network  
Connect the Network Media Receiver and the computer using the supplied network cable, as shown  
below.  
Case 1: Connecting through a router with built-in hub (system environment C, D, G)  
When a router with built-in hub is used in environment  
nothing is connected to the WAN port.  
G,  
ADSL modem, cable modem, or  
similar without router capability 1  
(third-party)  
Router with built-in hub 2  
(third-party)  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
Network cable  
(supplied)  
To NETWORK  
connector  
To NETWORK  
connector  
Computer 1  
Network Media Receiver  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
To NETWORK  
connector  
Computer 2  
1
2
Depending on the respective system connection environment, the connection may be different. For  
details, contact the technical support department of your Internet provider.  
Use a router with built-in hub that supports 100BASE-TX. All the networked equipment must support  
100BASE-TX for optimum playback experience.  
Notes  
When a router with built-in hub is used in environment  
value, as described in “Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer” (page 27).  
The default setting of the Network Media Receiver is “Automatic assignment (using router)”.  
Depending on your system environment, this setting may have to be changed. For information on how  
to do this, see page 33.  
G, set the IP address of the computer to a fixed  
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Case 2: Connecting through a hub (system environment  
B)  
ADSL modem, cable modem, or  
similar without router capability 1  
(third-party)  
LAN  
LINE  
Hub 2 (third-party)  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
Network cable  
(supplied)  
To NETWORK  
connector  
To NETWORK  
connector  
Computer 1  
Network Media Receiver  
To NETWORK  
connector  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
Computer 2  
1
2
Depending on the respective system connection environment, the connection may be different. For  
details, contact the technical support department of your Internet provider.  
Use a router with built-in hub that supports 100BASE-TX. All the networked equipment must support  
100BASE-TX for optimum playback experience.  
Notes  
Use a router with a built-in hub (or stand-alone hub) that supports 100BASE-TX.  
Use network cables that support 100BASE-TX.  
The default setting of the Network Media Receiver is “Automatic assignment (using router)”.  
Depending on your system environment, this setting may have to be changed. For information on how  
to do this, see page 33.  
z Hint  
As shown on the previous page and in the illustration above, multiple computers can be connected.  
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Case 3: Network connector of computer is free (system environments  
E
,
F)  
Crossover cable (supplied)  
To NETWORK  
connector  
To NETWORK  
connector  
Network Media Receiver  
Computer  
Note  
When connecting the Network Media Receiver and the computer as shown above, the following settings  
must be configured:  
Assign a fixed IP address to the computer (this page).  
Select an IP address allocation method for the Network Media Receiver (page 33).  
Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer  
When the Network Media Receiver is connected through a network cable in one of the system  
environments listed below, a fixed IP address must be assigned to the computer.  
E, F (page 24)  
G (page 24) without router with built-in hub  
Note  
Do not use this system configuration if the system environment includes a router (or a router with built-in  
hub).  
1
2
3
4
On the computer, click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, and click “My  
Computer” to display the “My Computer” window.  
Click “More” and “My Network Places”.  
The “My Network Places” window appears.  
Click “Show Network Connections”.  
The “Network Connections” window appears.  
Right-click “Local Area Connection”, and click “Properties”.  
The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears.  
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6
Click the “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, and click  
“Properties”.  
The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.  
Select “Use the following IP address” and enter the following address  
in the “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” fields:  
When multiple computers are connected to the Network Media Receiver, assign  
different values to the different computers.  
IP address  
169.254.XXX.XXX (Enter “169.254” followed by two blocks of  
three-digit numbers selected by you, such as “222.222”.)  
Subnet mask  
255.255.0.0  
7
8
Click “OK”.  
The fixed IP address selected above is assigned to the computer.  
Close the “Local Area Connection Properties” and “Network  
Connections” windows.  
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4 Connect power  
1
Connect the AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver.  
AC adapter  
(supplied)  
To DC IN 5.2V input connector  
2
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and plug it into an AC  
outlet.  
About 20 seconds after you connect the power, the standby indicator  
lights up in red. Before this happens, you cannot turn the Network  
Media Receiver on.  
AC adapter (supplied)  
to a wall outlet  
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5 Configure wireless LAN settings  
Use the screens displayed on your TV to configure the wireless LAN settings. If you are connecting  
the Network Media Receiver to your computer through a network cable, skip this procedure, and go  
to “6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection” (page  
33).  
See page 12 for the location of buttons on the remote control and page 15 for remote control  
operations.  
1
2
Press the TV POWER button on the remote control to turn on the TV  
set.  
Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to set the TV to  
display the signal from the input to which the Network Media Receiver  
is connected.  
3
Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button to turn on the  
Network Media Receiver.  
The standby indicator changes to green, and the “Select a server...” screen appears  
on the TV.  
Select  
a
server•••  
SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings  
4
5
Press the OPTIONS button on the remote control.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “System Settings” , and press the  
SELECT button.  
The “System Settings” screen appears.  
System Settings  
TV Type  
Network Settings  
Playback Preference  
Firmware Update  
Default Settings  
System Information  
Language Settings  
SELECT  
RETURN  
:Return  
:Select  
6
Use the V/v buttons to select “Network Settings”, and press the  
SELECT button.  
The “Network Settings” screen appears.  
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Specify the network type.  
1
2
3
Use the V/v buttons to select “Network Type”, and press the SELECT  
button.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Wireless LAN”, and press the SELECT  
button.  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
When the message about restarting the Network Media Receiver appears,  
select “OK”, and press the SELECT button. The Network Media Receiver  
restarts and enters Standby mode.  
8
9
Repeat steps 3 to 6 to bring up the “Network Settings” screen again.  
Configure the settings for the wireless LAN environment.  
1
On the “Network Settings” screen, use the V/v buttons to select  
“Wireless LAN Configurations”, and press the SELECT button.  
The “Wireless LAN Configurations” screen appears.  
On this screen, you can make the settings listed below.  
For information on settings for your wireless LAN, refer to the documentation  
for your wireless LAN access point and router.  
SSID:  
The name of your wireless network  
The wireless network data protection policy  
Length of key used to encrypt data  
Format of key used to encrypt data  
Index of key used to encrypt data  
Key used to encrypt data  
Security:  
Key Length:  
Key Format:  
Index:  
Key Phrase:  
2
3
Select the settings appropriate to your wireless network.  
A software keyboard appears on the screen to enable you to enter the SSID  
and Key Phrase. For instructions on using the software keyboard, refer to  
“Using the software keyboard” on page 32.  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
When the message about restarting the Network Media Receiver appears,  
select “OK”, and press the SELECT button. The Network Media Receiver  
restarts and enters Standby mode.  
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Using the software keyboard  
The software keyboard appears on the screen whenever SSID or Key Phrase is selected on the  
“Wireless LAN Configurations” screen.  
Use this display to input a character string as follows.  
1
2
Select the input mode.  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “Number”, “abc”, “ABC”, or “Symbol”, and  
press the SELECT button.  
The key input buttons for the selected mode are shown on the screen.  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select the desired character, and press the  
SELECT button.  
The selected character appears at the character cursor position in the display field.  
3
4
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the full string for the SSID or Key Phrase  
field.  
When the input is complete, use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “Enter”,  
and press the SELECT button.  
The entered character string is set at the SSID or Key Phrase, and the Software  
Keyboard display closes.  
To delete the character positioned immediately before the character  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “BS”, and press the SELECT button.  
To start the input over  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “Clear”, and press the SELECT button.  
The entire string entered so far is cleared.  
To enter a space  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “Space”, and press the SELECT button.  
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Change the settings of the Network Media  
Receiver to match the network connection  
The factory default setting of the Network Media Receiver is “Automatic assignment (using  
router)”. Depending on your system environment, this setting may have to be changed.  
If a router is being used, there is no need to change the settings.  
Use the screens displayed on your TV to configure the network settings.  
See page 12 for the location of buttons on the remote control, and page 15 for remote control  
operations.  
1
2
Press the TV POWER button on the remote control to turn on the TV  
set.  
Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to set the TV to  
display the signal from the input to which the Network Media Receiver  
is connected.  
3
Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button to turn the Network  
Media Receiver on.  
The standby indicator changes to green, and the “Select a server...” screen appears  
on the TV.  
Select  
a
server•••  
SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings  
4
Press the OPTIONS button on the remote control.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
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Use the V/v buttons to select “System Settings” , and press the  
SELECT button.  
The “System Settings” screen appears.  
System Settings  
TV Type  
Network Settings  
Playback Preference  
Firmware Update  
Default Settings  
System Information  
Language Settings  
SELECT  
RETURN  
:Return  
:Select  
6
7
Use the V/v buttons to select “Network Settings”, and press the  
SELECT button.  
The “Network Settings” screen appears.  
Change the IP address allocation method and specify the IP address if  
necessary.  
1
Use the V/v buttons to select “IP Address”, and press the SELECT  
button.  
The “IP Address” screen appears.  
2
Use the V/v buttons to select the setting that matches your network  
environment, and press the SELECT button.  
If the environment includes a router, select “Automatic assignment (using  
router)”.  
If the environment does not include a router, select “Automatic assignment  
(not using router)”.  
3
4
If you have selected “Manual assignment”, use the V/v/B/b buttons to  
select “OK”, and press the SELECT button. Then use the number  
buttons to enter the IP address and subnet mask, and press the  
SELECT button.  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
When the message about restarting the Network Media Receiver appears,  
select “OK” and press the SELECT button. The Network Media Receiver  
restarts and enters Standby mode.  
z Hint  
If you have selected “Automatic assignment”, the assigned IP address will be displayed when you access  
the “IP Address” screen after the Network Media Receiver has restarted.  
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Configure settings at the computer  
Configure the connected computer to enable access from the Network Media Receiver.  
For VAIO computers  
Start the VAIO Media Setup program installed on your VAIO computer, and make the necessary  
settings.  
For details on VAIO Media Setup, refer to the VAIO Media help.  
z Hint  
When using VAIO Media installed on a VAIO computer, the following preparatory steps are necessary.  
1
Check the VAIO Media version.  
Version 4.1 or later is required for the proper operation of Network Media Receiver. The  
latest version of VAIO Media can be downloaded from the VAIO Support Web site.  
For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada  
For customers in Europe  
2
3
Start up the VAIO Media console and make the required settings.  
Register the folder where content that you want to play with the Network Media Receiver  
is stored.  
Start VAIO Media Server from the VAIO Media console.  
For details on making settings, refer to the VAIO Media online help.  
For computers other than VAIO  
Setup methods vary for different computers. For details on your setup method, refer to the  
instruction manuals that came with your computer or with the media content server software you  
are using.  
When using Windows Media Connect, refer to the separate document “How to Use Windows®  
Media Connect”.  
Notes  
If a hard disk drive recovery procedure is performed on your computer, the initial settings described  
here have to be configured again.  
When using a VAIO computer, you must first install VAIO Media 4.1 or later.  
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Operation  
Operation flow  
1. Turn on the power.  
2. Select a server.  
c page 38  
c page 39  
When you turn on the Network Media Receiver, a list  
of all media servers on your network appears. (This is  
called the “Select a server...” screen.)  
“Select a server...” screen  
Select  
a
server•••  
Select the server which has the content that you want to  
access.  
ServerA-VAIO Media-  
Server other than DLNA  
ServerB  
ServerC  
ServerD  
z What is a server?  
1/5  
c page 41  
10 items  
SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings  
In this context, “server” refers to any computer connected  
to your network that is configured to share media content.  
3. Select the desired content.  
A list of all content on the selected server that is  
compatible with the Network Media Receiver is  
displayed. (This is called the content list.) Select the  
desired content from the list. You can also change the  
display format and the sort order of the list.  
Content list  
Music Server - VAIO  
1
Cruise, first day Blowing in the wind  
Cool Summer  
Baby Baby  
2
Surfer Style  
Just To Let You Know  
Prelude  
Love Ballad  
Sunny Day  
Trip To The Moon  
z What is content?  
Any video file, music file, or image file stored on the  
computer that is compatible with the Network Media  
Receiver is called “content”.  
I
Just Want To Be With You  
10/27  
SELECT  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
:Options  
:Select  
:Return  
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4. Play the content.  
Content playback display and function varies  
depending on the type of content.  
You can now perform various playback operations for  
the content.  
Video  
Video Server  
Cruise, first day  
-
VAIO  
1
Watching video c page 44  
Listening to music c page 46  
Displaying photos c page 48  
High Quality  
OPTIONS  
L
+
R
00:10:00  
/
01:00:15  
:Toggle Film Roll  
:Options  
z Hints  
For information on how to switch the TV to widescreen  
operation or perform other advanced functions, see “To  
select the TV type” (page 56).  
Music  
Music Server  
-
VAIO  
1
Cool Summer  
Baby Baby  
Surfer Style  
Just To Let You Know  
Prelude  
Love Ballad  
Sunny Day  
Press the TOP button on the remote control to return to  
the topmost level of content on the server computer. If  
you press the RETURN button while viewing the  
topmost level of content, the “Select a server...” screen  
appears.  
2
Cool Summer  
Ready Steady  
Cool Summer  
Trip To The Moon  
I
Just Want To Be With You  
11/27  
0:12:34  
/
5:67:89  
OPTIONS  
:Return :Options  
ALL  
SELECT  
RETURN  
:Select  
Photos  
Photo Server  
-
VAIO  
1
Soccer tournament  
10 sec  
ALL  
34  
/
67  
OPTIONS  
:Pause  
:Options  
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Turn on the power  
Turn on the computer, the TV set, and the Network Media Receiver, and bring up the video output  
from the Network Media Receiver on the TV screen.  
To use the Network Media Receiver, the computer must be started up, the TV set must be switched  
on, and the TV must be set to the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected.  
1
If the Network Media Receiver is connected to a hub or a router with  
built-in hub, turn on the hub or router.  
2
3
Turn on the computer.  
Press the TV POWER button on the remote control to turn on the TV  
set.  
4
5
Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the input to  
which the Network Media Receiver is connected.  
Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button on the remote  
control to turn on the Network Media Receiver.  
The standby indicator changes to green, and the “Select a server...” screen appears  
on the TV.  
“Select a server...” screen  
Select  
a
server•••  
ServerA-VAIO Media-  
Server other than DLNA  
ServerB  
ServerC  
ServerD  
1/5  
SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings  
For details on using the “Select a server...” screen, see page 39.  
z Hint  
You can start the server computer automatically when the Network Media Receiver is turned on by  
configuring the settings described in “Having the computer start up automatically” on page 52.  
Note  
For about 20 seconds after the power cord is connected, the Network Media Receiver cannot be turned on.  
Verify that the standby indicator is lit red before pressing the Network Media Receiver POWER button.  
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To turn off the power  
1
Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button to turn off the  
Network Media Receiver.  
The standby indicator changes from green to red, and the screen display is turned  
off.  
Note  
The Network Media Receiver consumes a certain amount of power while in Standby mode. To fully  
cut the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.  
2
3
Press the TV POWER button to turn off the TV set.  
Turn off the computer.  
1
On the computer, click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, and click “Turn  
off computer”.  
2
Click “Turn off”.  
Selecting a server  
Select the server that has the content you want to play from among the servers on your network.  
“Select a server...” screen  
Select  
a
server•••  
The names of computers  
that can be connected are  
displayed.  
ServerA-VAIO Media-  
Server other than DLNA  
ServerB  
ServerC  
ServerD  
1/5  
SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings  
Icon  
Current status of computer  
Available for connection  
Status unknown*  
* Even if the status is shown as unknown, you can click the SELECT button on the highlighted server  
name. This may result in a connection being established. If a connection is not established after a while,  
the following are possible causes:  
The computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode  
c Start the computer. You can start the server computer automatically when the Network Media  
Receiver is turned on by configuring the settings described in “Having the computer start up  
automatically” on page 52.  
The computer is turned off  
c Turn on the computer.  
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The network is not ready  
c Check whether all cables are plugged properly into the network connectors. If a hub or router is  
used, check whether the hub or router is receiving power.  
z Hints  
If a computer on the network configured to share media content does not appear on the “Select a  
server...” screen, refresh the server list by pressing the OPTIONS button to bring up the Options menu,  
selecting “Refresh”, and pressing the SELECT button. Some time may be required for the computer to  
appear on the list. If the computer does not appear after the server list has been refreshed, the Network  
Media Receiver may not be configured with the proper IP address. If necessary, change the IP address  
allocation setting of the Network Media Receiver to match the system environment (page 33).  
To call up the “Select a server...” screen from another screen, press the TOP button on the remote  
control to bring up the Content list screen, and then press the RETURN button on the remote control.  
To select a server  
Use the V/v buttons to select the server with the desired content, and press the SELECT button.  
A list of all content on this server that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver appears  
(content list).  
For information on functions available when this screen is shown, see “Selecting content”  
(page 41).  
To refresh the server list  
If a server computer on the network is turned on after the Network Media Receiver, that server will  
not appear on the “Select a server...” screen. In this situation, perform the following steps to update  
the “Select a server...” screen.  
1
2
Press the OPTIONS button on the remote control.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Refresh”, and press the SELECT button.  
The “Select a server...” screen is updated to show the latest information.  
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To remove a server from the list  
If a server is turned off or becomes unavailable after the Network Media Receiver was turned on,  
an icon indicating that the server is not available appears next to the server name on the “Select a  
server...” screen. You can remove such a server from the list by performing the following steps:  
1
2
3
On the “Select a server...” screen, select the server to remove by using  
the V/v buttons.  
Press the OPTIONS button on the remote control.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Delete Server”, and press the SELECT  
button.  
A verification message appears.  
4
Use the B/b buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
The selected server is removed from the “Select a server...” screen.  
Selecting content  
When you select a server, a list of all content items (video, music, photos) that can be accessed  
through the Network Media Receiver is shown content list.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Icon  
Meaning  
Folder or playlist  
Video folder  
Music folder  
Photo folder  
Video  
Video being recorded  
Video scheduled for recording  
Failed video recording  
Music  
Photo  
Note  
A “!” next to the content icon means that it may not be possible to play the content on a DLNA compliant  
network media receiver other than this unit.  
z Hint  
Playlists stored on the server are shown as folders on the content list.  
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From the content list, you can use the buttons on the remote control to select the desired content.  
1
2
Use the V/v buttons to select a folder, and press the SELECT button.  
Use the V/v buttons to select the content you want to play back, and  
press the SELECT button.  
A playback screen appropriate to the type of content appears.  
For information on the operations you can perform at the playback screen, see the  
pages listed below.  
Watching video c page 44  
Listening to music c page 46  
Displaying photos c page 48  
z Hints  
If the content items do not fit on one screen, use the PAGE +/– buttons on the remote control to move  
through the list.  
When you select a folder, the content items in that folder are displayed.  
After opening a folder, you can go back to the previous (upper level) folder by pressing the RETURN  
button on the remote control. Pressing the TOP button displays the content items in the top-level folder  
of the server.  
To delete content items, delete the items at the server computer. You can not delete content items from  
the Network Media Receiver User Interface.  
To change the display format  
You can select between two ways of displaying content items, as a list or as thumbnails. Press the  
VIEW button on the remote control to toggle between the two modes.  
List  
Content items are shown as a list.  
Each line of the list shows one item along with relevant information.  
Select  
a
server•••  
ServerA-VAIO Media-  
Server other than DLNA  
ServerB  
ServerC  
ServerD  
1/5  
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Thumbnails  
Content items are shown as thumbnails. Up to nine thumbnails along with information, can be  
shown on one screen.  
Music Server  
Italy vacation  
-
VAIO  
1
11/27  
SELECT  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
:Options  
:Select  
:Return  
z Hint  
You can also change the display format from the OPTIONS menu:  
1. Press the OPTIONS button.  
2. Use the V/v buttons to select “View”, and press the SELECT button.  
Changing the sort order  
The content items in the content list can be sorted according to various criteria, as listed below.  
Name, ascending alphabetical order  
Name, descending alphabetical order  
Date, descending order  
Date, ascending order  
1
2
From the content list, press the OPTIONS button.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Sort”, and press the SELECT button (or  
the b button).  
A submenu appears.  
3
Use the V/v buttons to select a sort order, and press the SELECT  
button.  
The sort order changes.  
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Watching video sources  
Video playback  
The Network Media Receiver enables you to watch video stored on a server using a TV.  
When you select a video file in the content list and press the SELECT button, the video playback  
screen appears, and the video file begins to play.  
Video Server  
Cruise, first day  
-
VAIO  
1
High Quality  
OPTIONS  
L
+
R
00:10:00  
/
01:00:15  
Playback mode  
icon  
:Toggle Film Roll  
:Options  
z Hints  
If you select the most recently played video, playback automatically resumes from the point  
where the previous playback was stopped.  
When playing high-definition video, the picture and sound may not be smooth if a wireless LAN  
connection is used. For playback of high- definition video, use a network cable to connect the  
Network Media Receiver to the computer.  
To rewind or fast-forward video  
Press the REW or FWD button. Pressing the REW or FWD button once results in rewind or fast-  
forward at 8-times speed. The playback mode icon shows the rewind/fast-forward indication. Each  
push of the REW or FWD button cycles the rewind/fast-forward speed through the 8-times, 30-  
times, and 300-times settings. The playback mode icon also changes accordingly.  
To stop rewinding or fast-forwarding, press the PLAY button.  
During fast forward of video recorded at high quality settings, the remote control response may  
become slower.  
With some content, rewind/fast-forward operation may not be possible.  
To stop video playback  
Press the STOP button on the remote control. The content list appears again.  
To pause video playback  
Press the PAUSE button on the remote control. To resume playback, press the PLAY button again.  
Switching the stereo settings  
During playback of video with a stereo soundtrack, press the AUDIO button to switch the stereo  
sound settings in the following sequence:  
Stereo sound t Left channel sound only t Right channel sound only t Stereo sound...  
With some content, switching the sound may not be possible.  
To turn the On-Screen Display on and off  
Press the DISPLAY button. Each press of the button toggles between On-Screen Display on and  
off.  
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To return to the previous screen  
Press the RETURN button.  
Using the film roll function  
When viewing a video, you can call up a special display where scenes are shown in miniaturized  
form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to find a desired scene. This function is available only  
when you are connecting to a VAIO computer.  
1
Press the V button during playback or pause.  
The film roll display appears.  
Cursor  
SELECT  
:Move  
:Play  
:Toggle Film Roll  
2
Use the B/b buttons to move the cursor ( ) to the desired scene, and  
press the SELECT button.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
To turn the film roll display off  
Press the v button.  
Using the time search function  
You can jump to a specific point in a video by entering how long the desired point is from the  
beginning of the video. This is called time search.  
Time search is not possible while playing a video file that is currently being recorded on the server.  
With some content, time search may not be possible.  
1
2
Press the ENTER button during playback or pause.  
“--:--” appears on the display.  
Use the number buttons to enter a time.  
For example, to jump to the point that is 1 hour 30 minutes into the video, press -  
1 3 - in succession, and press the ENTER button.  
z Hint  
You can clear the input by pressing the CLEAR button.  
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Listening to music  
Music playback  
The Network Media Receiver enables you to listen to music files stored on the server through the  
speakers of the TV or through speakers connected to an amplifier with digital input.  
When you select a music file on the content list and press the SELECT button, the music playback  
screen appears, and the music file begins to play.  
Album jacket image  
Music Server  
-
VAIO  
1
Cool Summer  
Baby Baby  
2
Surfer Style  
Just To Let You Know  
Prelude  
Love Ballad  
Sunny Day  
Trip To The Moon  
Track name  
Artist name  
Name of song playing  
Cool Summer  
Ready Steady  
Cool Summer  
I
Just Want To Be With You  
11/27  
0:12:34  
/
5:67:89  
:Return  
Playback status  
ALL  
SELECT  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
:Select  
:Options  
Playback position  
z Hint  
If the connected computer is a VAIO computer and an album jacket image has been attached to the file in  
SonicStage software, the album jacket image is displayed. If no album jacket information is stored, a  
default image will be displayed.  
To jump back to the start of the current track  
Press the PREV button once.  
To jump to the previous or next track  
To listen to the previous track, press the PREV button twice. To listen to the next track, press the  
NEXT button.  
To rewind or fast-forward music  
Press the REW or FWD button. The play position skips 10 seconds back or forward, and playback  
is paused. Press and hold the REW or FWD button, to rewind or fast-forward using 10-second  
skips. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.  
To stop music playback  
Press the STOP button on the remote control. The content list appears again.  
To pause music playback  
Press the PAUSE button on the remote control. To resume playback, press the PLAY button again.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press the RETURN button.  
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To repeat a single track or a folder of tracks  
You can repeat either a single track or all tracks in a specific folder.  
1
2
3
Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Repeat”, and press the SELECT button.  
A submenu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “On”, and press the SELECT button.  
To switch between playback modes  
You can switch between playback modes: normal playback (play all), single-track playback (play  
one), and shuffle playback (shuffle playback plays the selected tracks in random order).  
1
2
Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Play mode”, and press the SELECT  
button.  
A submenu appears.  
3
Use the V/v buttons to make your selection, and press the SELECT  
button.  
If “play one” is selected, playback will stop after the current track.  
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Assigning background music to a slide show  
The currently playing track or all tracks in the same folder (entire album or playlist) can be assigned  
for use as background music for a photo slide show.  
Using the following procedure, up to five Background Music settings can be made.  
1
2
Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause of a music track.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Register in Background Music”, and  
press the SELECT button (or the b button).  
A submenu appears.  
3
Use the V/v buttons to select the background music source (“One”,  
“Folder”, “Shuffle”), and press the SELECT button.  
z Hint  
If you have already stored five Background Music settings, the “Background Music list” screen will come  
up. In this case, the following actions are possible.  
To create a new Background Music setting, erase one of the existing Background Music settings. Use  
the V/v buttons to select the setting, and press the SELECT button.  
To cancel the new Background Music setting and retain the existing Background Music settings, use the  
V/v buttons to select “Cancel”, and press the SELECT button.  
Viewing photos  
Using the slide show function  
You can view photos (still images) stored on the computer using a TV screen.  
To start a slide show of all photos in the current folder, starting with the current photo, select a  
photo from the content list, and press the PLAY button.  
Photo Server  
-
VAIO  
1
Soccer tournament  
10 sec  
ALL  
34  
/
67  
OPTIONS  
:Pause  
:Options  
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To display only one photo  
Use the V/v buttons to select the photo, and press the SELECT button or the PLAY button.  
The display method differs, depending on which button is pressed.  
Button  
Photo display method  
SELECT  
Show this photo only  
PLAY  
Start slide show  
z Hint  
Press the PLAY button while viewing a single photo to start a slide show of photos in the same folder.  
To turn the On-Screen Display on and off  
Press the DISPLAY button. Each press of the button toggles between On-Screen Display on and  
off.  
To return to the previous photo in the same folder  
Press the PREV button.  
To go to the next photo in the same folder  
Press the NEXT button.  
To stop a slide show  
Press the STOP button.  
The content list returns.  
To pause a slide show  
Press the PAUSE button.  
To resume the slide show, press the PLAY button again.  
To return to the content list  
Press the RETURN button.  
z Hint  
You can change the display interval for the slide show (page 51).  
Note  
During a slide show, the screen display may be distorted.  
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Adding background music to a slide show  
Music stored on the computer can be added to a slide show as background music (BGM).  
Note  
To use this function, at least one track or folder must have been selected for BGM (page 48).  
1
2
Press the OPTIONS button while a slide show is playing.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “Background Music On/Off”, and press  
the SELECT button.  
The “Background Music list” screen appears.  
3
Use the V/v buttons to select the desired background music, and press  
the SELECT button.  
The slide show screen is displayed, and music playback starts.  
To change the background music  
Stop the background music, and repeat the procedure from step 1.  
To stop the background music  
Press the OPTIONS button during slide show playback, select “Background Music On/Off” from  
the OPTIONS menu, and press the SELECT button.  
z Hint  
Background music playback does not automatically stop at the end of the slide show. To stop  
background music playback, use the RETURN button to return to the content list, or perform the  
above steps.  
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Changing the slide show settings  
You can change the interval for the slide show and have a slide show play repeatedly.  
1
2
Press the OPTIONS button during display of a single photo or during a  
slide show.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select the item to set, and press the SELECT  
button.  
z Hint  
You can configure the “Slide Show Interval” setting, as well as the repeat and shuffle settings.  
3
4
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select the setting, and press the SELECT  
button.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
The content list appears again.  
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Advanced Features  
How to get the most out of your Network  
Media Receiver  
Having the computer start up automatically  
You can have your computer start up automatically when the Network Media Receiver establishes a  
connection. (The computer will not start up when the Network Media Receiver is turned on, only  
when a connection is established.) This is especially convenient when the computer is located at a  
distance from the Network Media Receiver.  
In order to use this function, the computer must be in Standby or Hibernate mode.  
For information on how to check the computer settings, see page 53.  
Notes  
Depending on the settings and usage environment or on the connected computer, this function may not  
be available, especially with computers connected through wireless LAN.  
When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, this function can be used to start up the computer.  
If the computer is started up in this way, and the Network Media Receiver is turned off, the computer  
may stay on or return automatically to Standby or Hibernate mode, depending on the power  
management settings of the computer. In some cases, it may take a long time for the computer to return  
to Standby or Hibernate mode.  
Some computers do not have a setting for automatic startup.  
1
On the computer, click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, and click  
“Control Panel”.  
2
3
In the “Control Panel” window, click “Performance and Maintenance”,  
and click “System”.  
The “System Properties” screen appears.  
Click the “Hardware” tab, and then click “Device Manager”.  
The “Device Manager” window appears.  
4
5
Click the network adapter  
icon.  
Double-click the name of the network device to which the Network  
Media Receiver is connected.  
The “Properties” window appears.  
The network device to which the Network Media Receiver is connected should  
have a “Power Management” tab. If there are several network devices, click the  
device which has a “Power Management” tab.  
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Click the “Power Management” tab. Select the “Allow this device to  
bring the computer out of standby” and the “Only allow management  
stations to bring the computer out of standby” check boxes.  
7
8
Click “OK”.  
Close the “Device Manager” window, and click “OK” on the “System  
Properties” window.  
Checking or changing the time required to enter Standby  
Use the procedure described below to check or change the computer Standby settings. If you set up  
the computer so that it automatically shuts down when the Network Media Receiver is turned off,  
you will not have to walk over to the computer to turn it off. Without this setting, shutting down the  
computer will require additional steps performed at the computer.  
A VAIO computer is set up by default to go into Standby automatically after several  
minutes of non-use.  
1
2
On the computer, click the “Start” on the Windows taskbar, and click  
“Control Panel”.  
In the “Control Panel” window, click “Performance and Maintenance”,  
and click “Power Options”.  
The “Power Option Properties” windows appears on the computer display.  
3
4
Click the “Power Schemes” tab.  
Under “System standby” or “System hibernates”, select the time until  
the computer goes into the Standby or Hibernate mode.  
This setting should be “After 3 mins” or higher. If you select “Never”, the  
computer will remain on.  
5
Click “OK”.  
z Hint  
When the above setting is selected, the computer automatically enters Standby mode 20 minutes after the  
connection between the Network Media Receiver and the computer is terminated.  
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Changing the settings of the Network Media  
Receiver  
The settings of the Network Media Receiver can be changed using the “System Settings” screen.  
To bring up the “System Settings” screen  
1
Display the “Select a server...” screen.  
• If the Network Media Receiver is not turned on, the “Select a server...” screen  
will appear when you turn the unit on. For information on power-on, see  
page 38.  
• To bring up the “Select a server...” screen from another screen, press the TOP  
button, and then the RETURN button on the remote control.  
When the content list shows the top level of the computer, you can bring up the  
“Select a server...” screen by pressing the RETURN button.  
2
3
Press the OPTIONS button on the remote control.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “System Settings” , and press the  
SELECT button.  
The “System Settings” screen appears.  
z Hint  
If the standby indicator is lit green, you can also bring up the “System Settings” screen by pressing the  
SETUP button on the left side of the Network Media Receiver.  
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Settings available on the “System Settings” screen  
The “System Settings” screen offers the following settings:  
Setting  
Setting method  
reference page  
Default setting  
TV Type  
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Standard Definition TV  
Network Settings  
• Network Type  
• IP Address  
30  
34  
Wired LAN  
Automatic assignment (using  
router)  
• Wireless LAN Configurations  
Playback Preference  
Firmware Update  
30  
57  
High compatiblity mode  
this page  
Default Settings  
56  
57  
System Information  
Language Settings  
English  
Note  
If you select “High Definition TV”, the screen may go blank on some TV sets. If this happens, disconnect  
the power cord of the Network Media Receiver, reconnect it, and turn on the Network Media Receiver  
again.  
To update the firmware  
Visit the Web site listed in “Getting Help” (page 63) to update your Network Media Receiver to the  
latest version and download any problem-solving firmware updates. For information on firmware  
update procedures, refer to the instructions that accompany the downloaded tools. To get the most  
out of this product, periodically visit the Web site and update the firmware of the Network Media  
Receiver.  
Notes  
During the update process, never disconnect the power cord or the network cable.  
After the update is complete, all settings except for the IP address return to the default settings.  
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To return the Network Media Receiver to the default settings  
When you perform the steps described below, the following settings are reset to the default settings:  
Network Type  
Wireless LAN Configurations  
IP address  
Playback preference (page 57)  
Music repeat and shuffle settings  
Slide show interval setting (page 51)  
Slide show repeat setting (page 51)  
Language settings  
1
2
At the “System Settings” screen, use the V/v buttons to select “Default  
Settings”, and press the SELECT button.  
The “Default Settings” screen appears.  
Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
All settings return to the default settings.  
To select the TV type  
To select the type of TV connected to the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows:  
1
At the “System Settings” screen, use the V/v buttons to select “TV  
Type”, and press the SELECT button.  
The “TV Type” screen appears.  
2
3
Use the V/v buttons to select the type of TV set, and press the  
SELECT button.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
Note  
If you select the “High Definition TV”, the screen may go blank on some TV sets. If this happens,  
disconnect the power cord of the Network Media Receiver, reconnect it, and turn on the Network Media  
Receiver again.  
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To control the file playback method  
To set a priority for the file format used to play content items, proceed as follows.  
1
2
At the “System Settings” screen, use the V/v buttons to select  
“Playback Preference”, and press the SELECT button.  
Use the V/v buttons to select the playback method, and press the  
SELECT button.  
• “High compatiblity mode”  
The Network Media Receiver attempts to access files in widely available  
formats. Because high compression is usually selected, the network load is  
lower. This setting is recommended when using the Network Media Receiver in  
a wireless LAN environment.  
• “High quality mode”  
When files are played in their original format, picture and sound quality is  
maintained, but picture breakup and other problems may occur on a lower-speed  
network.  
3
Use the V/v buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
To change the display language  
To change the language in which the Network Media Receiver menu screens are displayed, proceed  
as follows:  
1
At the “System Settings” screen, use the V/v buttons to select  
“Language Settings”, and press the SELECT button.  
The “Language Settings” screen appears.  
2
3
Use the V/v buttons to select a language, and press the SELECT  
button.  
Use the V/v buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.  
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About the Standby, STATUS and WIRELESS  
indicators  
Standby indicator  
When you plug in the power cord of the Network Media Receiver, the unit automatically initializes  
itself and performs a hardware diagnosis routine. (This takes about 20 seconds.) When these steps  
are completed successfully, the standby indicator lights up in red.  
When you turn the Network Media Receiver on by pressing the POWER button on the remote  
control or the power button on the front panel of the Network Media Receiver itself, the standby  
indicator changes to green.  
Note  
If the standby indicator does not light up in red about 20 seconds after the power cord is connected, contact  
the Web site listed in “Getting Help” (page 63).  
STATUS indicator  
When data is being exchanged over the wired or wireless LAN, the STATUS indicator flashes  
green.  
While the firmware of the Network Media Receiver is being updated, the indicator lights up red or  
flashes red. When the firmware update process finishes, the indicator goes out.  
While the hardware diagnosis process is performed when the power cord is first connected, the  
indicator repeatedly flashes red and green to indicate the progress of the diagnosis routine.  
WIRELESS indicator  
When the Network Media Receiver is connected to a wireless LAN, the WIRELESS indicator  
lights up green.  
While the hardware diagnosis process is performed when the power cord is first connected, the  
indicator repeatedly flashes red and green to indicate the progress of the diagnosis routine.  
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Meaning of STATUS and WIRELESS indicators during  
hardware diagnosis  
In the interval from when the power cord is connected until the standby indicator lights up, the  
STATUS and WIRELESS indicators show the progress of the hardware diagnosis routine, as  
follows:  
STATUS  
WIRELESS  
Meaning  
Off  
Off  
Start hardware diagnosis  
Off  
Red  
Check initial loader software  
Off  
Green  
Off  
Check secondary software  
Red  
Initialize and check internal memory  
Initialize and check basic software  
Check internal CPU hardware  
Red  
Red  
Red  
Green  
Off  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Check internal LAN circuitry  
Red  
Check internal wireless LAN circuitry  
Normal completion of hardware diagnosis  
Green  
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Do not use cleaners that contain thinner,  
benzine, or alcohol, as these compounds  
may damage the surface of the equipment.  
Notes on Use  
About the Network Media  
Receiver  
About the AC adapter  
Use the AC adapter that is supplied with  
the Network Media Receiver. Using a  
different AC adapter may cause damage to  
the Network Media Receiver.  
Unplug the AC adapter from the AC wall  
outlet if the equipment is not being used for  
extended periods of time.  
Set up the Network Media Receiver and  
connection cables in a protected location  
out of the reach of children, to avoid  
personal injury or damage to the  
equipment.  
Install the Network Media Receiver so that  
you can easily reach the power outlet in the  
event of an emergency.  
Do not drop the Network Media Receiver.  
A sharp impact can damage the unit.  
Do not place the Network Media Receiver  
in the following locations:  
About the remote control  
Use only R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries in  
the remote control.  
Remove the batteries from the remote  
control when it is not in use for extended  
periods of time.  
In direct sunlight or near heat sources.  
Operate this equipment at temperatures  
between 5°C and 35°C.  
On or near equipment that generates  
electromagnetic fields, such as speakers  
or televisions.  
Notes on discs  
On or near a microwave oven.  
In a dusty or dirty location.  
On an insecure or uneven surface.  
In a location that is subject to vibration.  
In a location that is subject to moisture  
or rapid temperature change.  
Note the following in order to protect data  
stored on discs.  
Do not stick any labels on the disc nor  
scratch or otherwise damage the disc.  
Near obstacles that shield or block  
electrical signals, such as metal or  
concrete walls.  
In a location with poor ventilation.  
If there is a rapid change in temperature,  
condensation (water droplets) may form in  
the Network Media Receiver, causing it to  
malfunction.  
If this occurs, disconnect the equipment  
from the computer and TV for two to three  
hours. The unit should resume normal  
operation.  
To clean the Network Media Receiver,  
wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.  
If the unit requires more cleaning, use a  
soft cloth that is slightly moistened with a  
mild detergent solution. Avoid getting the  
connectors wet.  
When using a disc with improperly  
attached label, the label edges may peel or  
the label may come off entirely inside the  
disc drive, leading to malfunction and  
damage of the drive. Before inserting a  
disc, make sure that the label is properly  
attached. In no event will Sony Corporation  
be liable for any damage or media loss  
caused by improper labels. Carefully  
follow the instructions of any label printing  
software and label products. Use of such  
products occurs entirely at the risk of the  
user.  
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Do not touch the data side of the disc  
(opposite the label), and hold the disc as  
shown below.  
Cleaning the disc  
Fingerprints and other contamination on  
the disc surface can lead to reading errors.  
Always keep the disc clean.  
To clean a disc, lightly wipe it from the  
center outwards.  
If the edge of the label on the disc is off the  
disc surface or the label is not sticky  
enough to stay on the disc surface, the label  
may stick to the interior of the disc drive  
and cause a malfunction of your drive.  
Make sure that the label is properly fixed  
on the disc surface before using the disc.  
Sony assumes no liability for any  
malfunction of your drive or damage to the  
media caused by improper labeling.  
Please thoroughly read instruction notes of  
your label software and label sheets.  
Do not store discs in locations subject to  
high humidity, high temperatures, direct  
sunlight, or high levels of dust.  
To remove stubborn stains, lightly moisten  
the cloth before wiping the disc, and use a  
dry cloth afterwards.  
Do not use benzine, record cleaning liquid,  
antistatic fluids, or other substances that  
may damage the surface of the disc.  
Never use cleaners on an unused disc. Use  
specific CD cleaners to take off dust.  
You may not be able to write data to a disc  
if there are scratches or dust on the  
unrecorded area. Be careful not to damage  
the disc.  
Take care not to spill any liquid on your  
discs.  
Return discs to their cases when not in use  
in order to prevent data damage.  
Use an oil-based felt pen to write on a disc.  
Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste  
on it, as the disc may damage the drive.  
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Operating humidity  
20% to 80% (no condensation)  
Humidity at 35°C (95°F) less than 65% (wet bulb  
temperature less than 29°C (84°F))  
Specifications  
Hardware MPEG2 decoder  
MPEG2 (max. 25 Mbps, 1920 × 1080 dots, 30  
fps)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) (temperature  
gradient less than 10°C (18°F)/hour)  
MPEG1 (1.41 Mbps, 352 × 240 dots, 30 fps)  
Storage humidity  
Supported file types  
10% - 90% (no condensation)  
Video: Video Capsule, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV9  
Humidity at 60°C (140°F) less than 20% (wet  
bulb temperature less than 35°C (95°F))  
Music: LPCM (WAV), MP3, WMA, ATRAC3*,  
ATRAC3plus*  
Still images: JPEG, PNG, Bitmap*, GIF*, TIFF*  
Dimensions  
Approx. 215 × 33.5 × 145.5 mm (w/h/d)  
(8.5 × 1.4 × 5.8 inches)  
* Playback capability depends on the connected  
computer.  
(excluding protruding parts)  
Interfaces  
Video outputs (S-Video output: S connector (1),  
Composite video output: RCA jack (1),  
Component video output: RCA jack (3))  
Mass  
Approx. 800 g (28.3 oz)  
Supported equipment  
VAIO computer with VAIO Media Version 4.1  
or later or VAIO Media Server Version 4.1 or  
later (preinstalled or upgraded)  
Audio outputs (line outputs: RCA jack L/R (1))  
Optical digital output (square connector (1))  
Network connector (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX  
(1))  
Computer with DLNA HNv1 compliant  
software installed  
Computer running Windows XP SP2, with  
Windows Media Connect installed, and  
support for network connection to the Network  
Media Receiver  
IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network (with antenna)  
Wireless communication  
2.4 GHz wireless LAN (built-in)  
(IEEE 802.11b/g compliant, Wi-Fi certified) 1 2  
1
Actual transmission speed (IEEE 802.11b rated  
value: 11 Mbps, IEEE 802.11g rated value: 54  
Mbps) may vary, depending on distance  
between equipment, presence of obstacles,  
system configuration, RF conditions, software,  
etc. Rated transmission speed values represent  
the theoretical maximum, which may not be  
achieved during actual data transfer.  
Supplied accessories  
See page 9.  
Design and specifications subject to change for  
improvements without notice.  
2
When IEEE 802.11g equipment is used in an  
environment together with IEEE 802.11b  
equipment, interference may result in reduced  
transfer speed.  
Power requirements  
Input: 100 - 240 V AC 10%  
50/60 Hz, 0.5 A  
Output: 5.2 V DC, 2.9 A  
Power consumption  
Approx. 15 W (maximum during operation),  
approx. 6 W (standby mode)  
Operating temperature range  
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) (temperature gradient  
less than 10°C (18°F)/hour)  
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Getting Help  
This section provides information on how to  
get help and support from Sony and on  
troubleshooting tips for your Network Media  
Receiver.  
Sony support options  
Sony provides several support options for  
your Network Media Receiver. When you  
have questions about your Network Media  
Receiver or the software, refer to the  
following:  
This guide explains how to use your  
Network Media Receiver.  
For customers in the United States  
and Canada  
Sony Online Support provides instant  
access to information on commonly  
encountered problems. Type a description  
of the problem, and the Knowledge  
Database serches for the corresponding  
solutions online.  
You can visit Sony Online Support at:  
The Sony Customer Information  
Service Center offers information about  
your Network Media Receiver and other  
Sony products that work with your  
Network Media Receiver. To contact the  
Sony Customer Information Service  
Center, call 1-888-4SONYPC  
(1-888-476-6972).  
For customers in Europe  
VAIO-link. For support addresses and  
phone numbers, refer to  
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Troubleshooting  
Power  
Power does not come on  
c Check whether the power cord is correctly plugged into the AC outlet. When you connect the  
AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver and then plug the power cord of the adapter into an  
AC outlet, the standby indicator on the Network Media Receiver should light up in red after  
about 20 seconds.  
c Verify that all cables are connected correctly (pages 18, 21).  
c If the power cord is plugged into a power strip equipped with a switch, make sure that the switch  
is on and that the power strip is correctly plugged into the AC outlet.  
c Verify that the batteries are inserted correctly into the remote control and that the batteries are  
not dead (page 15).  
c Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and then reconnect it. This operation will return  
the settings of the Network Media Receiver to their default settings.  
For about 20 seconds after the power cord is plugged in, the unit cannot be turned on.  
c If the indicators on the front panel of the Network Media Receiver do not light after applying  
power, the Network Media Receiver may be defective. Contact the Web site listed in “Getting  
Help” (page 63).  
Network Media Receiver cannot be switched off  
c If the screen display does not make any transition, the remote control does not respond, and the  
power cannot be turned off, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and then reconnect it.  
Wait at least 20 seconds, and check the standby indicator. If it is lit red, the power can be turned  
on.  
This operation will return the settings of the Network Media Receiver to its default settings.  
c When you turn off the Network Media Receiver, it goes into Standby mode (standby indicator is  
lit red).  
The Network Media Receiver consumes a certain amount of power when in Standby mode. To  
fully cut the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. This operation will return the  
settings of the Network Media Receiver to its default settings. For about 20 seconds after the  
power cord is plugged in, the unit cannot be turned on.  
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Computer does not come on (does not start up from Standby  
or Hibernate mode)  
c Check whether the computer is correctly configured (page 35).  
c Check whether the network is correctly configured.  
Check the following items:  
If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is the crossover  
cable being used? (page 27)  
Are the hub and router receiving power? (For details, see the documentation of the respective  
device.)  
Was the router turned on before the Network Media Receiver was turned on? (page 38)  
Are the Network Media Receiver and the hub or router connected correctly with a network  
cable? (page 25)  
Was the IP address allocation method for the Network Media Receiver selected correctly for  
the network environment? (page 34)  
c Check whether the name of the computer that you want to start up is shown on the “Select a  
server...” screen (page 39). A computer to which the Network Media Receiver has connected at  
least once should appear on the “Select a server...” screen.  
c When you disconnect the power cord of the Network Media Receiver, information about  
registered computers is lost (all settings except “IP address” are cleared). Connect the Network  
Media Receiver to the computer again.  
c Automatic startup of a connected computer when turning on the Network Media Receiver is not  
available the first time that the Network Media Receiver connects to the computer.  
c Some computers cannot be started up automatically by turning on the Network Media Receiver.  
This may be the case if a wireless LAN card or another type of network card is used.  
Most notebook computers do not have the capability for externally triggered startup from  
Hibernate mode.  
The capability for automatic startup by turning on the Network Media Receiver is only available  
when the built-in network connector of the computer is used.  
Remote control  
My remote control does not work  
c Check whether the batteries are inserted correctly and are not dead (page 15).  
c Check whether the correct TV manufacturer code has been set. (Some buttons may not work for  
some types of TV sets.) (page 16)  
c After replacing the batteries, the manufacturer code must be set again (page 16).  
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Video, audio  
Sound or picture from the Network Media Receiver is not  
reproduced on the TV  
c Check whether the Network Media Receiver is turned on (standby indicator is lit in green)  
(page 38).  
c Check whether the Network Media Receiver is connected correctly to the TV (page 18).  
c Check whether the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected is selected on the  
TV (page 38).  
c Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, reconnect it, and turn on the Network Media  
Receiver.  
Picture or sound sometimes stops or is distorted  
c The network bandwidth (the amount of data that the network can carry in a particular span of  
time) may not be sufficient.  
Check the following items:  
Does the network cable support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX?  
Does the hub or router support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX?  
Does the wireless LAN access point support IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g?  
c The bandwidth of a wireless LAN changes according to the placement of the Network Media  
Receiver and access point. Place them as close together as possible, and eliminate obstacles.  
c The connected computer or network may be operating under a high traffic load.  
c If an antivirus program or similar software is currently scanning the files on the computer, the  
load on the computer system will be increased. Stop virus scanning before using the Network  
Media Receiver, or do not use the Network Media Receiver during virus scanning.  
Video playback suffers from dropped frames  
c If a wireless LAN is used for connection to the computer, perform either of the following:  
Adjust the position of the antenna on the rear of the Network Media Receiver.  
Place the Network Media Receiver closer to the wireless access point.  
A screen saver image is shown on the TV  
c In order to protect the picture tube of the TV, the Network Media Receiver automatically  
activates a screen saver if no operation has been carried out for more than 15 minutes while  
displaying a menu or playing music. This is by design. When you press a button on the remote  
control, the screen will come back on.  
Do not leave a menu displayed for long periods to avoid adverse effects on the TV picture tube.  
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Connection, registration  
I cannot connect to a computer  
c Check whether the computer is receiving power (page 38).  
z Hint  
You can start the server computer automatically when the Network Media Receiver is turned on by  
configuring the settings described in “Having the computer start up automatically” on page 52.  
c Check whether an IP address has been appropriately assigned to the Network Media Receiver.  
If the “Automatic assignment” setting is selected and an IP address has been correctly obtained,  
the address will be shown on the “IP Address” setup screen. If no IP address is shown, check the  
following items:  
If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is the crossover  
cable being used? (page 27).  
Are the hub or router, or the wireless LAN access point receiving power? (For details, see the  
documentation of the respective device.)  
Was the router or wireless LAN access point turned on before turning on the Network Media  
Receiver? (page 38)  
Are Network Media Receiver and hub, router, and wireless LAN access point correctly  
connected with network cables? (page 25)  
Is the IP address allocation method for the Network Media Receiver selected correctly for the  
network environment? (page 34)  
c Is the computer correctly configured? (page 35)  
c The computer may not be properly operating. Restart the computer, and start the server software  
again.  
If you are using VAIO Media, refer to the VAIO Media Help.  
c If you cannot connect to the computer after turning on the Network Media Receiver, restart the  
computer.  
c If the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) or Windows Firewall is active on the computer, it may  
not be possible to connect to the computer. Disable the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) or  
Windows Firewall. For details on how to do this, see the documentation of your computer.  
c If you are attempting to connect to the computer through a wireless LAN, perform the steps in  
“5 Configure wireless LAN settings” (page 30) again.  
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I cannot register the Network Media Receiver at the computer  
c Check whether the network connections are established correctly.  
Check the following items:  
If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is the crossover  
cable being used? (page 27)  
Are the hub and router receiving power? (For details, see the manual of the respective device.)  
Was the router turned on before the Network Media Receiver was turned on? (page 38)  
Are the Network Media Receiver and the hub or router connected correctly with network  
cables? (page 25)  
Is the IP address allocation method for the Network Media Receiver selected correctly for the  
network environment? (page 34)  
The computer does not show up on the “Select a server...”  
screen  
c Press the OPTIONS button on the remote control, select “Refresh”, and press the SELECT  
button (page 40). It may take some time for the computer name to appear in the list.  
c Verify that the server software has been started on the computer.  
Start the software as appropriate for your computer.  
If you are using VAIO Media, refer to the VAIO Media Help.  
c For video-related functions to be available, a user must be logged on to the computer. Starting up  
the computer without logging in is not adequate.  
I can no longer connect to a computer after performing a hard  
disk drive recovery on the computer  
c Perform the steps in “7 Configure settings at the computer” (page 35) again.  
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