Sony PCNA-MR10A manual Starting and stopping the Network Media Receiver

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Network Media Receiver

Using the Network Media Receiver - general settings

Starting and stopping the Network Media Receiver

To start using the Network Media Receiver, proceed as follows:

1If applicable, turn on the router using the power button or switch.

2Turn on your VAIO computer.

3Turn on your TV by pressing the TV POWER button on the remote control (see Remote control (page 11) for details on button functions).

4Switch the input connection to the Network Media Receiver by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.

5Turn on the Network Media Receiver by pressing the POWER button on the remote control. The POWER/REC indicator lights up and the Main Menu screen appears.

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Contents Network Media Receiver Network Media Receiver Trademarks and copyrights Owners recordRegulatory information Safety information Precautions About the Network Media ReceiverNetwork Media Receiver About the remote control About the AC adapterWhat is the Network Media Receiver? WelcomeVideo MusicPhotos / still images Locating controls and connectors Front panelBack panel Remote control PowerButton Function Welcome Documentation delivered with the Network Media Receiver Vaio computer compatibilityWireless LAN requirements PC system requirementsMultimedia compatibility Video and movie file compatibilityMusic file compatibility Setting up the remote control To set up the remote control, proceed as followsProgramming the remote control To program the remote control, proceed as followsConnecting the Network Media Receiver to a TV Connection possibilitiesSetting 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 Assigning a fixed IP address To assign a fixed IP address, proceed as followsSetting 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 Cancelling the default server settings To cancel the default server settings, proceed as followsConfiguring a default startup screen To configure a default startup screen, proceed as followsConfiguring your Vaio computer to start automatically Click + next to Network AdapterRestoring the original factory settings To reset the original factory settings, proceed as follows To update firmware, proceed as follows Updating the Network Media Receiver firmwareUsing the Network Media Receiver general settings Watching videos Playing videosTo watch video content, proceed as follows Viewing while rewinding or fast-forwarding Sorting videos To sort video recordings, proceed as followsChanging the video settings To change the video settings, proceed as followsUsing the film roll feature Using the time search featureTo select the film roll feature, proceed as follows To select the time search feature, proceed as followsResuming video playback from the original frame To do this, proceed as followsListening to music Playing 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 Looping a music track To loop a music track, proceed as followsChoosing a play mode Sorting folders or playlistsTo choose a play mode, proceed as follows To sort folders or playlists, proceed as followsViewing photos To start viewing your photos, proceed as followsNetwork Media Receiver Using index view thumbnails To use the index view, proceed as followsViewing photos Changing the slideshow settings To change the slideshow settings, proceed as followsNetwork Media Receiver Adding background music to a slideshow To add background music to a slideshow, proceed as followsAdditional information Troubleshooting About power connections Network Media Receiver does not start or operateTo reset the unit, proceed as follows Network Media Receiver does not turn offVaio computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernate mode About the remote control Remote control does not control TV functionsAbout visual and audio reception There is nothing displayed on the TV screenVisual and audio reception is interrupted or distorted About connecting to a server Cannot connect 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 Specifications PCNA-MR10A