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... "System Settings" screen 55 To update the firmware 55 To return the Network Media Receiver to the default settings 56 To select the TV type 56 To control the file playback method 57 To change the display language .. 57 About the Standby, STATUS and WIRELESS indicators 58 Meaning of STATUS and WIRELESS indicators during hardware diagnosis 59 Notes on Use 60 Specifications 62 Getting Help 63 Troubleshooting Power 64 Power does...
... "System Settings" screen 55 To update the firmware 55 To return the Network Media Receiver to the default settings 56 To select the TV type 56 To control the file playback method 57 To change the display language .. 57 About the Standby, STATUS and WIRELESS indicators 58 Meaning of STATUS and WIRELESS indicators during hardware diagnosis 59 Notes on Use 60 Specifications 62 Getting Help 63 Troubleshooting Power 64 Power does...
Operating Instructions
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... Ethernet cable connection, the Network Media Receiver is connected to -Peer) mode is best suited to the computer via a hub (a device for connecting multiple devices on the number of computers and type of equipment, various configurations are used to connect to a computer via a wireless LAN access point. Ad-Hoc (Peer-to the computer using a network cable. Wireless connection The wireless LAN interface built into the Network Media Receiver can be used at the same time, the network interface specified in wireless LAN infrastructure mode (access point network mode). Setup Setup Setup...
... Ethernet cable connection, the Network Media Receiver is connected to -Peer) mode is best suited to the computer via a hub (a device for connecting multiple devices on the number of computers and type of equipment, various configurations are used to connect to a computer via a wireless LAN access point. Ad-Hoc (Peer-to the computer using a network cable. Wireless connection The wireless LAN interface built into the Network Media Receiver can be used at the same time, the network interface specified in wireless LAN infrastructure mode (access point network mode). Setup Setup Setup...
Operating Instructions
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If you are using the channel number buttons. 3 Release the SELECT button after you do not need to control certain TVs. Note After replacing the batteries in your TV's manufacturer in the U.S.A. For customers in the table below. To program the remote control: 1 Press and hold the SELECT button. 2 Enter your TV code number, using a Sony TV set by default. The remote control may not be compatible with some TV models, even...
If you are using the channel number buttons. 3 Release the SELECT button after you do not need to control certain TVs. Note After replacing the batteries in your TV's manufacturer in the U.S.A. For customers in the table below. To program the remote control: 1 Press and hold the SELECT button. 2 Enter your TV code number, using a Sony TV set by default. The remote control may not be compatible with some TV models, even...
Operating Instructions
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... connect E Using an internal modem to connect to the Internet See "Case 3: Network connector of the Network Media Receiver is "Automatic assignment (using a stand-alone hub, set the IP address of the computer to a fixed value, as described in "Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer" (page 27). For information on your ADSL or cable internet provider. • The default setting of computer is free" (page 27). Note Network...
... connect E Using an internal modem to connect to the Internet See "Case 3: Network connector of the Network Media Receiver is "Automatic assignment (using a stand-alone hub, set the IP address of the computer to a fixed value, as described in "Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer" (page 27). For information on your ADSL or cable internet provider. • The default setting of computer is free" (page 27). Note Network...
Operating Instructions
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... connected to the WAN port. For details, contact the technical support department of the Network Media Receiver is used in hub that supports 100BASE-TX. Notes • When a router with built-in "Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer" (page 27). • The default setting of your system environment, this , see page 33. 25 Setup ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar without router capability 1 (third-party) Network cable (not supplied...
... connected to the WAN port. For details, contact the technical support department of the Network Media Receiver is used in hub that supports 100BASE-TX. Notes • When a router with built-in "Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer" (page 27). • The default setting of your system environment, this , see page 33. 25 Setup ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar without router capability 1 (third-party) Network cable (not supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... on the screen to enable you can make the settings listed below. SSID: Security: Key Length: Key Format: Index: Key Phrase: The name of your wireless LAN, refer to enter the SSID and Key Phrase. A software keyboard appears on settings for your wireless network. For instructions on using the software keyboard, refer to "Using the software keyboard" on page 32. 3 Use the V/v/B/b buttons to your wireless LAN access point and router. When the message about restarting the Network Media Receiver appears...
... on the screen to enable you can make the settings listed below. SSID: Security: Key Length: Key Format: Index: Key Phrase: The name of your wireless LAN, refer to enter the SSID and Key Phrase. A software keyboard appears on settings for your wireless network. For instructions on using the software keyboard, refer to "Using the software keyboard" on page 32. 3 Use the V/v/B/b buttons to your wireless LAN access point and router. When the message about restarting the Network Media Receiver appears...
Operating Instructions
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... your TV to configure the network setting. screen appears on the remote control. Setup 6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection The factory default setting of buttons on the remote control, and page 15 for the location of the Network Media Receiver is "Automatic assignment (using router)". The OPTIONS menu appears. 33 Select a server••• SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings 4 Press the OPTIONS button on the TV...
... your TV to configure the network setting. screen appears on the remote control. Setup 6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection The factory default setting of buttons on the remote control, and page 15 for the location of the Network Media Receiver is "Automatic assignment (using router)". The OPTIONS menu appears. 33 Select a server••• SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings 4 Press the OPTIONS button on the TV...
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... button. 5 Use the V/v buttons to select the setting that matches your network environment, and press the SELECT button. The "System Settings" screen appears. If the environment does not include a router: select "Automatic assignment (not using router)". If the environment includes a router: select "Automatic assignment (using router)". 3 If you have selected "Automatic assignment", the assigned IP address will be displayed when you have selected "Manual assignment", use the number buttons to enter the IP address and subnet...
... button. 5 Use the V/v buttons to select the setting that matches your network environment, and press the SELECT button. The "System Settings" screen appears. If the environment does not include a router: select "Automatic assignment (not using router)". If the environment includes a router: select "Automatic assignment (using router)". 3 If you have selected "Automatic assignment", the assigned IP address will be displayed when you have selected "Manual assignment", use the number buttons to enter the IP address and subnet...
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... computer is started up in Standby or Hibernate mode. The "Device Manager" window appears. 4 Click the network adapter icon. 5 Double-click the name of the network device to which the Network Media Receiver is connected. The network device to which has a "Power Management" tab. 52 For information on the computer display. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and then click "Device Manager". In order to check the computer settings, see page...
... computer is started up in Standby or Hibernate mode. The "Device Manager" window appears. 4 Click the network adapter icon. 5 Double-click the name of the network device to which the Network Media Receiver is connected. The network device to which has a "Power Management" tab. 52 For information on the computer display. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and then click "Device Manager". In order to check the computer settings, see page...
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... Settings" screen The "System Settings" screen offers the following settings: Setting Setting method reference page TV Type 56 Default setting Standard Definition TV Network Settings - • Network Type 30 Wired LAN • IP Address 34 Automatic assignment (using router) • Wireless LAN Configurations 30 - To update the firmware Visit the Web site listed in "Getting Help" (page 63) to update your Network Media Receiver to the instructions that accompany the downloaded tools. Advanced Features 55 If this happens, disconnect the power...
... Settings" screen The "System Settings" screen offers the following settings: Setting Setting method reference page TV Type 56 Default setting Standard Definition TV Network Settings - • Network Type 30 Wired LAN • IP Address 34 Automatic assignment (using router) • Wireless LAN Configurations 30 - To update the firmware Visit the Web site listed in "Getting Help" (page 63) to update your Network Media Receiver to the instructions that accompany the downloaded tools. Advanced Features 55 If this happens, disconnect the power...
Operating Instructions
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... the Standby, STATUS and WIRELESS indicators Standby indicator When you turn the Network Media Receiver on by pressing the POWER button on the remote control or the power button on the front panel of the Network Media Receiver itself and performs a hardware diagnosis routine. (This takes about 20 seconds after the power cord is first connected, the indicator repeatedly flashes red and green to a wireless LAN, the WIRELESS indicator lights up green. When...
... the Standby, STATUS and WIRELESS indicators Standby indicator When you turn the Network Media Receiver on by pressing the POWER button on the remote control or the power button on the front panel of the Network Media Receiver itself and performs a hardware diagnosis routine. (This takes about 20 seconds after the power cord is first connected, the indicator repeatedly flashes red and green to a wireless LAN, the WIRELESS indicator lights up green. When...
Operating Instructions
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... 802.11b/g wireless network (with antenna) Wireless communication 2.4 GHz wireless LAN (built-in reduced transfer speed. Power requirements Input: 100 - 240 V AC ±10% 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Output: 5.2 V DC, 2.9 A Power consumption Approx. 15 W (maximum during actual data transfer. 2 When IEEE 802.11g equipment is used in an environment together with DLNA HNv1 compliant software installed Supplied accessories See page 9. Specifications Hardware MPEG2 decoder MPEG2 (max. 25 Mbps...
... 802.11b/g wireless network (with antenna) Wireless communication 2.4 GHz wireless LAN (built-in reduced transfer speed. Power requirements Input: 100 - 240 V AC ±10% 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Output: 5.2 V DC, 2.9 A Power consumption Approx. 15 W (maximum during actual data transfer. 2 When IEEE 802.11g equipment is used in an environment together with DLNA HNv1 compliant software installed Supplied accessories See page 9. Specifications Hardware MPEG2 decoder MPEG2 (max. 25 Mbps...
Operating Instructions
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... United States and Canada ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to information on troubleshooting tips for your Network Media Receiver or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features For customers in Europe ❑ VAIO-link. For support addresses and phone numbers, refer to use your Network Media Receiver. When you have...
... United States and Canada ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to information on troubleshooting tips for your Network Media Receiver or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features For customers in Europe ❑ VAIO-link. For support addresses and phone numbers, refer to use your Network Media Receiver. When you have...
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... will return the settings of the adapter into the remote control and that all cables are not dead (page 15). Network Media Receiver cannot be switched off , disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Contact the Web site listed in Standby mode. The Network Media Receiver consumes a certain amount of the Network Media Receiver to their default settings. When you turn off the Network Media Receiver...
... will return the settings of the adapter into the remote control and that all cables are not dead (page 15). Network Media Receiver cannot be switched off , disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Contact the Web site listed in Standby mode. The Network Media Receiver consumes a certain amount of the Network Media Receiver to their default settings. When you turn off the Network Media Receiver...
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... case if a wireless LAN card or another type of the Network Media Receiver, information about registered computers is correctly configured (page 35). Remote control Remote control does not work for externally triggered startup from Standby or Hibernate mode) c Check whether the computer is lost (all settings except "IP address" are not dead (page 15). c Check whether the network is used . screen. c Some computers cannot be started up from...
... case if a wireless LAN card or another type of the Network Media Receiver, information about registered computers is correctly configured (page 35). Remote control Remote control does not work for externally triggered startup from Standby or Hibernate mode) c Check whether the computer is lost (all settings except "IP address" are not dead (page 15). c Check whether the network is used . screen. c Some computers cannot be started up from...
Quick Connection Guide
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... address automatically (using a stand-alone hub, set the IP address of the Operating Instructions. For information on ADSL/cable modem with router capability How to connect Connect the Network Media Receiver to "Case 1: Connecting via a router with the modem, or contact our ADSL or cable internet provider. • The default setting of the computer to a fixed value, as described in "Assigning a fixed IP address to No open LAN port using a wireless LAN? wide network, etc. Note When using router...
... address automatically (using a stand-alone hub, set the IP address of the Operating Instructions. For information on ADSL/cable modem with router capability How to connect Connect the Network Media Receiver to "Case 1: Connecting via a router with the modem, or contact our ADSL or cable internet provider. • The default setting of the computer to a fixed value, as described in "Assigning a fixed IP address to No open LAN port using a wireless LAN? wide network, etc. Note When using router...
Quick Start Guide
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...) mode is connected to the computer via a wireless LAN access point. Setup overview Connection between the Network Media Receiver and computer This product offers two network interfaces, wireless and Ethernet cable. Depending on a network). 8 VGP-MR100QSG(GB)_2-580-488-11(1) To connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer, select the network interface that is best suited to a computer via a hub (a device for connecting multiple devices on the number of computers and type of equipment, various configurations...
...) mode is connected to the computer via a wireless LAN access point. Setup overview Connection between the Network Media Receiver and computer This product offers two network interfaces, wireless and Ethernet cable. Depending on a network). 8 VGP-MR100QSG(GB)_2-580-488-11(1) To connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer, select the network interface that is best suited to a computer via a hub (a device for connecting multiple devices on the number of computers and type of equipment, various configurations...
Quick Start Guide
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... to connect E Using an internal modem to connect to the Internet See "Case 3: Network connector of the computer to a fixed value, as described in "Assigning a fixed IP address to the Network Media computer" (page 22). For information on your ADSL or cable internet provider. • The default setting of computer is free" (page 22). Note When using router)". When the computer is connected to the Internet not via a router...
... to connect E Using an internal modem to connect to the Internet See "Case 3: Network connector of the computer to a fixed value, as described in "Assigning a fixed IP address to the Network Media computer" (page 22). For information on your ADSL or cable internet provider. • The default setting of computer is free" (page 22). Note When using router)". When the computer is connected to the Internet not via a router...
Quick Start Guide
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... "Wireless LAN Configurations" screen appears. The Network Media Receiver restarts and enters Standby mode. 26 VGP-MR100QSG(GB)_2-580-488-11(1) 7 Specify the network type. 1 Use the V/v buttons to select "Network Type", and press the SELECT button. 2 Use the V/v buttons to select "Wireless LAN", and press the SELECT button. 3 Use the V/v/B/b buttons to your wireless network. For instructions on using the software keyboard, refer to "Using the software keyboard" on the screen to enable you can make the settings listed below. A software...
... "Wireless LAN Configurations" screen appears. The Network Media Receiver restarts and enters Standby mode. 26 VGP-MR100QSG(GB)_2-580-488-11(1) 7 Specify the network type. 1 Use the V/v buttons to select "Network Type", and press the SELECT button. 2 Use the V/v buttons to select "Wireless LAN", and press the SELECT button. 3 Use the V/v/B/b buttons to your wireless network. For instructions on using the software keyboard, refer to "Using the software keyboard" on the screen to enable you can make the settings listed below. A software...
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... to configure the network setting. The OPTIONS menu appears. 28 VGP-MR100QSG(GB)_2-580-488-11(1) If a router is being used, there is "Obtain an IP address automatically (using router)". 6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection The factory default setting of buttons on the remote control and for remote control operations. 1 Press the TV POWER button on the remote control to turn on the TV set the TV to display the signal...
... to configure the network setting. The OPTIONS menu appears. 28 VGP-MR100QSG(GB)_2-580-488-11(1) If a router is being used, there is "Obtain an IP address automatically (using router)". 6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection The factory default setting of buttons on the remote control and for remote control operations. 1 Press the TV POWER button on the remote control to turn on the TV set the TV to display the signal...