Sony PCNA-MR10A manual Server is listed as Unknown, Select a server screen always appears

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Network Media Receiver

Troubleshooting

The server is listed as Unknown

When this is shown for a server, the Network Media Receiver does not recognise the computer’s availability and fails to connect. In this case, proceed as follows:

1Using the remote control, select Connect from the on-screen submenu.

2Press OK.

If these steps do not connect the server, try the following:

❑If necessary, bring the computer out of Standby or Hibernate mode.

You can configure your computer to enable the Network Media Receiver to automatically resume from Standby or Hibernate modes.

❑Make sure the computer is turned on.

❑Make sure the network cable connections are secure.

❑If using a network switch device or a router device with a built-in network switch, make sure the equipment is turned on.

❑Make sure the network status is up.

The Select a server screen always appears

You can set the Network Media Receiver to stop displaying the Select a server screen every time you access a feature, such as Video, Music or Photo. Preset a default server for each feature. See Connecting to a server automatically (page 42), for details.

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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