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Cannot connect to computer (“Cannot connect to server”

message appears)

cCheck whether the computer is powered (page 36).

When wishing to automatically start the computer when the Network Media Receiver is turned on, the computer must be in the standby or hibernation condition, and the ??? “Start computer automatically” ??? setting (page 45) must be selected.

cCheck whether IP address has been correctly assigned to Network Media Receiver.

If the ??? “Obtain IP address automatically” ??? 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 23).

•Are hub, router, and/or wireless LAN access point powered? (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 39)

•Are Network Media Receiver and hub, router, and wireless LAN access point correctly connected with network cable? (page 21)

•Was the IP address allocation method for the Network Media Receiver selected correctly, according to the network environment? (page 37)

cHave the initial settings at the computer been made correctly? (page 30)

cThe computer may have become instable. Restart the computer and start the server function. For example, when using a VAIO series computer, start the VAIO Media server function as follows.

1 Access the “Start” menu and click “All Programs” – “VAIO Media” – “Server” – “VAIO Media Console”.

The VAIO Media console starts up.

2 Click the ??? “Server Status and Management” ??? tab.

3 In the ??? “Server Start/Stop” ??? box, click the “Start” button.

The server function starts up.

4 Click the “OK” button to close the VAIO Media Console.

cIf you cannot connect to the computer after turning on the Network Media Receiver, restart the computer.

cIf the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) is active on the computer, it may not be possible to connect to the computer. Disable the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). For details on how to do this, see the documentation of your computer.

cIf you are attempting to connect to the computer via a wireless LAN, perform the steps in “5 Make wireless LAN settings” (page 00) again.

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Contents VGP-MR100 Owner’s record For customers in the USA and CanadaIntroduction For customers in CanadaQuick Connection Guide TrademarksTable of Contents Troubleshooting Support for connection of multiple computers What this product can doMusic Files that can be played back Category Content Supported file typesComputers that can be connected to this product Operating environmentCheck the supplied accessories Names of parts Front viewSide view Rear view Introduction Remote control Wireless connection Setup overviewSetup Connection between Network Media Receiver and computerConnect Network Media Receiver to TV Getting readyUsing the remote control Prepare remote control for useInserting the batteries HintsProgramming the remote control For customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaTV Manufacturer Code Number For customers in the Europe SetupVideo OUT Connect Network Media Receiver to TVTo connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV via a VCR To use the digital audio output Network cable connection Connect Network Media Receiver to computer via network cableSystem environment How to connect When computer is connected to Internet via network LAN cableRouter with built-in hub is required Router with built-in hub or a stand-alone hub is required To connect the Network Media Receiver to a network To Network Network cable Not supplied Connector ComputerHint Case 2 Connecting via a hub system environment BComputer Network Media Receiver Assigning a fixed IP address to the computerClick OK Connect power Make wireless LAN settings Specify the network type To delete the character before the character cursor Using the software keyboardTo redo the input To enter a spacePress the Options button on the remote control ??? System Setup ??? screen appears Make required settings at computer For Vaio computersFor computers other than Vaio What is a server? What is content?Operation flow Play the content ??? Server List ??? screen Power-onSelecting a server To turn power offOperation Icon Meaning Current status of computerTo refresh the server list To select a serverSelecting content Removing a server from the listIcon Meaning List Changing the display formatThumbnail Changing the sort orderVideo playback Watching video sourcesUsing the time search function Using the film roll functionTo turn the screen on and off To return to the previous screenMusic playback Listening to musicVarious playback modes To carry out repeat playbackUsing the slide show function Viewing photosAssigning background music BGM to a slide show To display only one photo To return to the ??? Content List ??? screenTo return to the previous photo To go to the next photoWatching a slide show with background music To change the background musicTo stop the background music Changing the slide show settings Having the computer start up automatically How to get the most out of your Network Media ReceiverOther To bring up the ??? System Setup ??? screen Changing the settings of the Network Media ReceiverTo update the software Settings available on the ??? System Setup ??? screenSetting Setting method Factory default Reference Other FunctionsTo select the TV type To return the unit to the default conditionTo change the display language To control the file playback methodStandby indicator About the Status and Wireless indicatorsStatus indicator Wireless indicatorStatus Wireless About the remote control About the Network Media ReceiverAbout the AC adapter Cleaning the disc Supported file types SpecificationsSony support options Getting HelpPower Power does not come onNetwork Media Receiver cannot be switched off Remote control Remote control does not workTroubleshooting Picture/sound sometimes stops or is distorted Video, audioVideo playback suffers from dropped frames Screen saver image is shown on the TVClick the OK button to close the Vaio Media Console Connection, registrationCan no longer connect to computer after recovery Cannot register Network Media Receiver in computerComputer does not show up on ??? Server List ??? screen Sony Corporation C3Y-100-111

VGP-MR100 specifications

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