Sony PCNA-MR10A manual Welcome, What is the Network Media Receiver?

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Network Media Receiver

Welcome

Welcome

Congratulations on your latest Sony purchase! Your new Network Media Receiver is a superb blend of high technology and easy- to-use functionality. The information provided in this user guide is designed to help you become familiar with the Network Media Receiver and its features.

Please make sure you have read the printed Getting Started booklet before using your Network Media Receiver equipment.

What is the Network Media Receiver?

The Network Media Receiver enables you to display still images, play videos or music files on your TV screen, when the Network Media Receiver is connected to a VAIO computer that contains your video and audio content.

✍The Network Media Receiver can accommodate multiple VAIO computer connections by using a router with a built-in or standard network switch, or a network switch device. This enables you to switch between computers to locate your favourite audio or video files.

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Contents Network Media Receiver Network Media Receiver Regulatory information Trademarks and copyrightsOwners record Safety information Precautions About the Network Media ReceiverNetwork Media Receiver About the remote control About the AC adapterWhat is the Network Media Receiver? WelcomePhotos / still images VideoMusic 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 requirementsMusic file compatibility Multimedia compatibilityVideo and movie 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 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 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 To pause playback, proceed as follows Navigating within a playlist during playbackTo navigate within a playlist, 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 If these steps do not connect the server, try the following Server is listed as UnknownSelect a server screen always appears Specifications PCNA-MR10A