Sony VGP-MR100 operating instructions Video, audio, Picture/sound sometimes stops or is distorted

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Video, audio

Sound or picture from Network Media Receiver is not

reproduced on TV

cCheck whether the Network Media Receiver is turned on (standby indicator is lit in green) (page 36).

cCheck whether the Network Media Receiver is connected correctly to the TV (page 24).

cCheck whether the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected is selected at the TV (page 36).

cDisconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, reconnect it, and perform power-up at the Network Media Receiver.

Picture/sound sometimes stops or is distorted

cThe network bandwidth may not be sufficient. Check the following items.

Does the network cable support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX?

Does the hub/router support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX?

Does the wireless LAN access point support IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g?

cThe bandwidth of a wireless LAN will change according to the placement of the Network Media Receiver and access point. Place them as close together as possible, and eliminate obstacles.

cThe connected computer or network may be operating under a high traffic load.

cIf 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

cIf a wireless LAN is used for connection to the computer, adjust the position of the antenna on the rear of the Network Media Receiver.

A screen saver image is shown on the TV

cIn order to protect the CRT of the TV, the Network Media Receiver will automatically activate a screen saver if no operation has been carried out for more than 15 minutes while displaying a menu or playing music. This is not a defect. 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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Contents VGP-MR100 For customers in the USA and Canada Owner’s recordFor customers in Canada IntroductionTrademarks Quick Connection GuideTable of Contents Troubleshooting What this product can do Support for connection of multiple computersMusic Category Content Supported file types Files that can be played backOperating environment Computers that can be connected to this productCheck the supplied accessories Side view Names of partsFront view Rear view Introduction Remote control Setup overview Wireless connectionSetup Connection between Network Media Receiver and computerGetting ready Connect Network Media Receiver to TVPrepare remote control for use Using the remote controlInserting the batteries HintsTV Manufacturer Code Number Programming the remote controlFor customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Setup For customers in the EuropeConnect Network Media Receiver to TV Video OUTTo connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV via a VCR To use the digital audio output Connect Network Media Receiver to computer via network cable Network cable connectionWhen computer is connected to Internet via network LAN cable System environment How to connectRouter with built-in hub is required Router with built-in hub or a stand-alone hub is required To Network Network cable Not supplied Connector Computer To connect the Network Media Receiver to a networkCase 2 Connecting via a hub system environment B HintAssigning a fixed IP address to the computer Computer Network Media ReceiverClick OK Connect power Make wireless LAN settings Specify the network type Using the software keyboard To delete the character before the character cursorTo redo the input To enter a spacePress the Options button on the remote control ??? System Setup ??? screen appears For computers other than Vaio Make required settings at computerFor Vaio computers Operation flow What is a server?What is content? Play the content Power-on ??? Server List ??? screenTo turn power off Selecting a serverOperation Icon Meaning Current status of computerTo select a server To refresh the server listIcon Meaning Selecting contentRemoving a server from the list Changing the display format ListChanging the sort order ThumbnailWatching video sources Video playbackUsing the film roll function Using the time search functionTo turn the screen on and off To return to the previous screenListening to music Music playbackTo carry out repeat playback Various playback modesAssigning background music BGM to a slide show Using the slide show functionViewing photos To return to the ??? Content List ??? screen To display only one photoTo return to the previous photo To go to the next photoTo stop the background music Watching a slide show with background musicTo change the background music Changing the slide show settings How to get the most out of your Network Media Receiver Having the computer start up automaticallyOther Changing the settings of the Network Media Receiver To bring up the ??? System Setup ??? screenSettings available on the ??? System Setup ??? screen To update the softwareSetting Setting method Factory default Reference Other FunctionsTo return the unit to the default condition To select the TV typeTo control the file playback method To change the display languageAbout the Status and Wireless indicators Standby indicatorStatus indicator Wireless indicatorStatus Wireless About the AC adapter About the remote controlAbout the Network Media Receiver Cleaning the disc Specifications Supported file typesGetting Help Sony support optionsNetwork Media Receiver cannot be switched off PowerPower does not come on Troubleshooting Remote controlRemote control does not work Video, audio Picture/sound sometimes stops or is distortedVideo playback suffers from dropped frames Screen saver image is shown on the TVConnection, registration Click the OK button to close the Vaio Media ConsoleComputer does not show up on ??? Server List ??? screen Can no longer connect to computer after recoveryCannot register Network Media Receiver in computer Sony Corporation C3Y-100-111

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