Sony PCNA-MR10A manual Documentation delivered with the Network Media Receiver

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Network Media Receiver

Welcome

Documentation delivered with the Network Media Receiver

❑Network Media Receiver User Guide (this guide) — Contains information about setting up and using the Network Media Receiver. The user guide also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and supporting software.

❑Getting Started (printed) — This quick reference provides quick and easy instructions to set up the Network Media Receiver and your VAIO computer.

❑Setup poster (printed) — A visual quick reference sheet showing the configuration of the Network Media Receiver equipment, as well as the important specifications of the unit.

❑Sony guarantee leaflet (printed).

❑Safety and Regulations guide (printed).

VAIO computer compatibility

The Network Media Receiver supports certain Sony VAIO computers. Check that your VAIO computer is compatible with the Network Media Receiver, before you begin hardware setup or configuration.

✍ For current updates on VAIO computer compatibility with the Network Media Receiver, see the VAIO-Link website: http://www.vaio-link.com.

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Contents Network Media Receiver Network Media Receiver Trademarks and copyrights Owners recordRegulatory information Safety information About the Network Media Receiver PrecautionsNetwork Media Receiver About the AC adapter About the remote controlWelcome What is the Network Media Receiver?Video MusicPhotos / still images Front panel Locating controls and connectorsBack panel Power Remote controlButton Function Welcome Vaio computer compatibility Documentation delivered with the Network Media ReceiverPC system requirements Wireless LAN requirementsMultimedia compatibility Video and movie file compatibilityMusic file compatibility To set up the remote control, proceed as follows Setting up the remote controlTo program the remote control, proceed as follows Programming the remote controlConnection possibilities Connecting the Network Media Receiver to a TVSetting up the hardware To connect the equipment, proceed as follows Finding the most suitable working environment Read the notes on page 22, then proceed as follows LAN Line Environment 3 DSL/cable modem without a built-in router LAN Read the notes on page 22, then proceed as follows Environment 6 Vaio computer is not connected to the Internet Environment 7 Connecting multiple Vaio computers To assign a fixed IP address, proceed as follows Assigning a fixed IP addressSetting up the hardware Configuring Vaio Media Preparing your multimedia contentSetting up a Vaio Media server computer Click Close in the Vaio Media Console window Using the Network Media Receiver general settings Starting and stopping the Network Media Receiver To stop using the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows To register the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows Using the Network Media Receiver general settings To complete the registration, proceed as follows Specifying an IP address Using the Network Media Receiver general settings Making your own settings Connecting to a server automaticallyTo select a server, proceed as follows To cancel the default server settings, proceed as follows Cancelling the default server settingsTo configure a default startup screen, proceed as follows Configuring a default startup screenClick + next to Network Adapter Configuring your Vaio computer to start automaticallyRestoring the original factory settings To reset the original factory settings, proceed as follows Updating the Network Media Receiver firmware To update firmware, proceed as followsUsing the Network Media Receiver general settings Playing videos Watching videosTo watch video content, proceed as follows Viewing while rewinding or fast-forwarding To sort video recordings, proceed as follows Sorting videosTo change the video settings, proceed as follows Changing the video settingsTo select the time search feature, proceed as follows Using the film roll featureUsing the time search feature To select the film roll feature, proceed as followsTo do this, proceed as follows Resuming video playback from the original framePlaying music Listening to musicTo listen to music, proceed as follows Listening to music Navigating within a playlist during playback To navigate within a playlist, proceed as followsTo pause playback, proceed as follows To loop a music track, proceed as follows Looping a music trackTo sort folders or playlists, proceed as follows Choosing a play modeSorting folders or playlists To choose a play mode, proceed as followsTo start viewing your photos, proceed as follows Viewing photosNetwork Media Receiver To use the index view, proceed as follows Using index view thumbnailsViewing photos To change the slideshow settings, proceed as follows Changing the slideshow settingsNetwork Media Receiver To add background music to a slideshow, proceed as follows Adding background music to a slideshowAdditional information Troubleshooting Network Media Receiver does not start or operate About power connectionsNetwork Media Receiver does not turn off To reset the unit, proceed as followsVaio computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernate mode There is nothing displayed on the TV screen About the remote controlRemote control does not control TV functions About visual and audio receptionVisual and audio reception is interrupted or distorted Cannot connect to a server About connecting to a serverTo refresh the Select a server list, proceed as follows Server is listed as Unknown Select a server screen always appearsIf these steps do not connect the server, try the following PCNA-MR10A Specifications