Sony PCNA-MR10A manual Multimedia compatibility, Video and movie file compatibility

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Network Media Receiver

Welcome

Multimedia compatibility

Video and movie file compatibility

Only video recordings recorded on a VAIO computer with VAIO Zone can be viewed using the Network Media Receiver. Other video file formats may not be compatible with the Network Media Receiver. For details on how to use VAIO Zone, see the VAIO Zone guide provided on disc with your VAIO computer, and the VAIO Zone Help files, which are within the software itself.

Music file compatibility

Only playlists that are managed by the SonicStage software are supported by the Network Media Receiver. Other music files or songs purchased from an Internet Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) service are not compatible for playback using the Network Media Receiver. For details on how to use SonicStage, go to the SonicStage Help files, which are within the software itself.

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Contents Network Media Receiver Network Media Receiver Regulatory information Trademarks and copyrightsOwners record Safety information About the Network Media Receiver PrecautionsNetwork Media Receiver About the AC adapter About the remote controlWelcome What is the Network Media Receiver?Photos / still images VideoMusic 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 requirementsMusic file compatibility Multimedia compatibilityVideo and movie 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 Setting up a Vaio Media server computer Configuring Vaio MediaPreparing your multimedia content 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 To select a server, proceed as follows Making your own settingsConnecting to a server automatically 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 settingsUsing the time search feature Using the film roll featureTo select the film roll feature, proceed as follows To select the time search 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 To pause playback, proceed as follows Navigating within a playlist during playbackTo navigate within a playlist, proceed as follows To loop a music track, proceed as follows Looping a music trackSorting folders or playlists Choosing a play modeTo choose a play mode, proceed as follows To sort folders or playlists, 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 Remote control does not control TV functions About the remote controlAbout visual and audio reception There is nothing displayed on the TV screenVisual 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 If these steps do not connect the server, try the following Server is listed as UnknownSelect a server screen always appears PCNA-MR10A Specifications