Sony RMN-U1 Useful functions

47GB

Enjoying video/photos content on your home network

Useful functions

Controlling the volume of

devices currently being

controlled

You can adjust the volume level of all devices

currently being controlled at the same time. You

can also adjust the volume level of each device

separately.

Tip

Tap on the side menu if you are listening to audio

content via an infrared device.

1

Press the VOLUME +/– or

MUTING button on the unit.

The screen used for adjusting the volume

appears.

2

Tap the screen to adjust the

volume level.

You can also adjust the volume using the

VOLUME +/– button on the unit.

To turn off the sound of all

devices currently being controlled

Press the MUTING button on the unit.

Searching for content

using the Keyword

Search function (Video

only)

You can enter a keyword to search for the desired

item. This function can be used while the content

list of the “PC/HDD Video” screen is displayed.

The scope for search is all content on the server.

Notes

•You cannot use this function with a server that does not

have the content search by keyword function.

•You can search only for content within Windows Media

Player 12 when it is used as a server.

•You cannot search for a folder.

1

Tap on the side menu when the

list of an item (folder title, content

title, etc.) is displayed.

2

Tap “Keyword Search.”

A keyword text box appears.

VOLUME +/–MUTING

Contents

Main Network Remote Controller Operating Instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM- ION BATTERIES WARNING For customers in the United States Owners Record Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Before operating this unit Table of contents Getting started Network connections Enjoying music content on your home network Enjoying video/photos content on your home network Enjoying content via an infrared device Using Activity Additional information Troubleshooting Precautions/specifications Page Page Getting started Checking the supplied accessories Guide to parts and controls Main unit Front Top Rear Display window This section introduces display windows that are used frequently. Header items The following items are always displayed together on an operation screen. HOME screen (Device) DLNA controller screen Appears when you are able to control a DLNA-compliant device on your home network. Music The playback screen for PC/HDD Music is used Video Infrared remote control screen Page Basic operations Charging the unit Place the unit on the remote control charger. Turning this unit on/off Slide the ?/1 (power) switch in the direction of the arrow. Entering text Full text input screen Tap the desired letter or number. Tap OK when you have entered all letters or numbers. Page Performing initial setup operations Page Network connections Connecting the unit to your home network (network settings) This unit can control DLNA-compliant devices on your home network as a DLNA controller. What the unit can do when connected to a network Checking the wireless LAN environment of your home network Read the following first Searching for an access point and setting up a wireless network (access point scan method) Tap Settings. Tap Network Settings. If you cannot find the desired access point (manual setup method) Tap Settings. Tap Network Settings. Tap Manual Registration, then tap Tap SSID Input, then tap Next b. Setting up a wireless network using an access point compliant with WPS What is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)? Setting up a wireless network using the WPS push button configuration method Setting up a wireless network using the PIN code method Setting up the IP address/ proxy server To use a fixed IP address To use a proxy server Page Setting the clock Setting the clock via an Internet connection A list of available time zones Page Enjoying music content on your home network Playing music content on your server Setting up the server xWhen using a computer equipped with Windows 7 Go to [Start] - [Control Panel]. Page xWhen using a computer equipped with Windows Vista/ Add a check mark next to [Allow new devices and computers automatically] and select [OK]. Setting up a server other than Windows 7, Windows Vista or Setting up a renderer (network controlled player) Turn the renderer (network controlled player) on. Connect the renderer (network controlled player) to your home network. Permit access from this unit on the renderer (network controlled player) side. Listening to audio content on your server Playback screen PC/HDD Music iPod & iPhone Music Services Audio IN To change the audio content currently being played back To change the Activity Tap the Activity tab. Tap the desired Activity. To change the playback mode Changing the renderer (network controlled player) currently being used Tap on the side menu while Tap the desired renderer (network To add a renderer (network controlled player) Tap on the side menu while playing back content. Using the PARTY STREAMING function Starting a new PARTY Controlling the PARTY currently being held Tap PARTY List. Tap the desired PARTY from the list. Control the selected PARTY. To change devices currently participating in the PARTY Useful functions Controlling the volume of devices currently being controlled Press the VOLUME +/ or MUTING button on the unit. Tap the screen to adjust the volume level. To turn off the sound of all devices currently being controlled Operating other renderers (network controlled player) Tap the device which is currently Tap Now Playing. Enjoying video/photos content on your home network Watching/viewing content on your server Setting up the server xWhen using a computer equipped with Windows 7 xWhen using a computer equipped with Windows Vista/ Watching/viewing content on your server Tap the desired server. Tap folders until you find the desired content. Tap the desired Activity. Tap the desired content. Playback screen PC/HDD Video PC/HDD Photo To change the Activity Tap the Activity tab. Changing the renderer (network controlled player) currently being used Tap on the side menu while Tap the desired renderer (network Useful functions Controlling the volume of devices currently being controlled Press the VOLUME +/ or MUTING button on the unit. Tap the screen to adjust the volume level. To turn off the sound of all devices currently being controlled Operating other renderers (network controlled player) Adding and using infrared devices Page Page Useful function Using the Smart Select function Tap Smart Select. Tap the desired Activity. Using the unit as an infrared remote control Registering an Activity About a DLNA Activity Registering a DLNA Activity on the HOME screen of the Activity tab Tap Add Activity. To register a DLNA Activity using the Activity list of the Device tab About an infrared Activity Registering an infrared Activity Register the BD player, TV and receiver you want to use with this unit (page 49). Tap Add Activity. Tap Watch video (IR) then tap Page To perform a retest Page Using the Activity function Tap the desired Activity icon. Tap Close. To edit the registered Activity To delete an item from the HOME screen of the Activity tab Editing registered device information Tap Information in step 5. Tap Edit Device. Tap the desired device. Tap . Page Editing a registered Activity Tap the item you want to edit. Tap and hold the Activity you want to edit. Tap Edit Activity. Edit the desired item following the Page Tap the desired input operation of the device for outputting sound, then tap OK. Adding an air-conditioners functions to this unit Editing a registered remote control You can edit an infrared remote control registered. The following items appear. Editing a device remote control Press HOME. Editing an Activity remote control Press HOME. Tap and hold the Activity you want to edit. Tap Edit Activity. Tap Edit Remote. Merging with an infrared device to a renderer (network controlled player) Changing settings Network Settings Common Settings Language Settings Group Name Settings Page Updating the Firmware Updating the system application Place the unit on the remote control charger. Tap Settings. Troubleshooting Check to see if the problem is listed in this Troubleshooting section. Check the following customer support site. If, after steps 1 and 2, you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. How to reset the unit Network / Playback content on your server PARTY Infrared Activity screen iPod & iPhone Precautions/specifications Precautions 2 1 On safety On placement About this unit Do not drop this unit Consideration for others Notice for touch panel operations on the unit Specifications Network Remote Controller (RMN-U1) Wireless LAN section General Glossary AAC DHCP DLNA DNS WPA2 WPS Index A C D E T V W END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY SOFTWARE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE GRANT OF LICENSE DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXPORTS GOVERNING LAW SEVERABILITY Important information on software Information on GNU GPL- and GNU LGPL-compatible software Package list GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Preamble TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION Page NO WARRANTY END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Preamble TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION Page Page NO WARRANTY END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Notice regarding other third-party software Page Page Trademarks, etc. WPA Supplicant