Sony VGP-MR100 A, B

When computer is connected to Internet via network (LAN) cable

System environment How to connect

ALAN port available on ADSL/cable modem with

router capability

BNo open LAN port available on the ADSL/cable

modem with router capability

A hub is required.

ADSL/cable modem with router

capability

Network Media Receiver

Connect the Network Media Receiver to an

open LAN port using a network cable.

See “Case 2: Connecting via a hub” (page 22).

ADSL/cable modem with router

capability

Network Media Receiver

Contents

Main English WARNING For customers in the USA and Canada Owners record FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity For customers in Canada IC Exposure of Humans to RF Fields Trademarks About the supplied guides z Table of Contents Introduction Setup Operation Other Functions Troubleshooting Page Page Files that can be played back Category Content Supported file types Operating environment Check the supplied accessories Names of parts Front view Side view Page Remote control 15 Setup Setup overview Connection between Network Media Receiver and computer Wireless connection Cable based connection Getting ready 1 Prepare remote control for use Inserting the batteries Using the remote control z Programming the remote control For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For customers in the Europe 2 Connect Network Media Receiver to TV Page To use the digital audio output Make connections to an amplifier with digital input, as shown below. 3Connect Network Media Receiver to computer via network cable Network cable connection When computer is connected to Internet via network (LAN) cable A B C D When computer is connected to Internet not via network (LAN) cable or is not connected to Internet E F G See Case 1: Connecting via a router with built-in hub (page 26, G). To connect the Network Media Receiver to a network G Case 1: Connecting via a router with built-in hub (system environment C, D, G) Case 2: Connecting via a hub (system environment B ) Case 3: Network connector of computer is free (system environments F 1 bring up the My Computer screen. 2 The My Network Places screen appears. 3 Page 4 Connect power 1 2 5 Make wireless LAN settings 7 8 again. 9 Using the software keyboard 1 2 3 4 6 Change settings of Network Media Receiver to match network connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Make required settings at computer Operation Operation flow z Operation Power-on 1 2 3 4 5 Selecting a server Among the servers on the network, select the one that has the content you want to play. ??? Server List ??? screen Icon Meaning Current status of computer To select a server 1 The Options menu appears. 2 Removing a server from the list 1 Selecting content 1 2 press the SELECT button. Changing the display format List Changing the sort order 1 2 3 Watching video sources Video playback To view video in rewind/fast forward To stop rewind/fast forward, press the PLAY button. To stop video playback 1 2 Using the time search function 1 2 Listening to music Music playback Page Assigning background music (BGM) to a slide show 1 The Options menu appears. 2 Viewing photos Using the slide show function Page Watching a slide show with background music 1 2 3 Page Other Functions How to get the most out of your Network Media Receiver Having the computer start up automatically 1 Performance and Maintenance System. Page Changing the settings of the Network Media Receiver To bring up the ??? System Setup ??? screen 1 2 3 Settings available on the ??? System Setup ??? screen To update the software To return the unit to the default condition 1 2 To select the TV type 1 2 3 Page About the STATUS and WIRELESS indicators Standby indicator STATUS indicator WIRELESS indicator Page Notes on Use About the Network Media Receiver About the AC adapter About the remote control Notes on discs Cleaning the disc Specifications Hardware MPEG2 decoder Supported file types Interfaces Wireless communication Getting Help Sony support options For customers in the United States and Canada For customers in Europe Troubleshooting Power Power does not come on Network Media Receiver cannot be switched off Troubleshooting Remote control Remote control does not work Video, audio Troubleshooting Connection, registration Cannot connect to computer (Cannot connect to server message appears) 1 Server VAIO Media Console. 2 3