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About the supplied guides The following guides are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this guide may vary from Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks • VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are included with this Network Media Receiver. • Operating Instructions (this document) Contains information on how to...
About the supplied guides The following guides are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this guide may vary from Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks • VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are included with this Network Media Receiver. • Operating Instructions (this document) Contains information on how to...
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... music files stored on the computer (page 48) • View a single photo (page 49) • Listen to background music during a slide show (page 50) The VAIO Web site always has the latest information and allows you to download software upgrades that may be useful in "Getting Help" (page 63). 6 To get...
... music files stored on the computer (page 48) • View a single photo (page 49) • Listen to background music during a slide show (page 50) The VAIO Web site always has the latest information and allows you to download software upgrades that may be useful in "Getting Help" (page 63). 6 To get...
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Introduction Files that can be played back Category Content Video Video capsules recorded on the VAIO with Giga Pocket, VAIO Zone, or other video files stored on the computer Supported file types • Video capsule • MPEG1 • MPEG2 • Depending on the connected computer, ...
Introduction Files that can be played back Category Content Video Video capsules recorded on the VAIO with Giga Pocket, VAIO Zone, or other video files stored on the computer Supported file types • Video capsule • MPEG1 • MPEG2 • Depending on the connected computer, ...
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.../softupdates/vaiomedia41.html For customers in Europe http://vaio-link.com/ • Server equipment compliant to this product: • Sony VAIO computers with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version 4.1 preinstalled • Sony VAIO computers sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version 2.0 preinstalled and upgraded with VAIO Media Upgrade Program 4.1 Notes • Depending on the usage environment of...
.../softupdates/vaiomedia41.html For customers in Europe http://vaio-link.com/ • Server equipment compliant to this product: • Sony VAIO computers with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version 4.1 preinstalled • Sony VAIO computers sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version 2.0 preinstalled and upgraded with VAIO Media Upgrade Program 4.1 Notes • Depending on the usage environment of...
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... changed, setting whether to obtain an IP address automatically or use a fixed address. When using a network cable. The default setting is "Automatic assignment (using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be connected to the computer via a network cable c Page 21 Connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer using a network cable...
... changed, setting whether to obtain an IP address automatically or use a fixed address. When using a network cable. The default setting is "Automatic assignment (using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be connected to the computer via a network cable c Page 21 Connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer using a network cable...
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... original factory configuration, the initial settings described here have to be configured again. • When using a VAIO computer, you are using. For details on your VAIO computer, and make the necessary settings. Setup 7 Configure settings at the computer Configure the connected computer to ...enable access from with the media content server software you must first install VAIO Media 4.1 or later. 35 For computers other than VAIO Setup methods vary for different computers. Notes • If a hard disk drive recovery procedure is performed...
... original factory configuration, the initial settings described here have to be configured again. • When using a VAIO computer, you are using. For details on your VAIO computer, and make the necessary settings. Setup 7 Configure settings at the computer Configure the connected computer to ...enable access from with the media content server software you must first install VAIO Media 4.1 or later. 35 For computers other than VAIO Setup methods vary for different computers. Notes • If a hard disk drive recovery procedure is performed...
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... computer that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is displayed. (This is a server? screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Content list c page 41 Music Server - In this context,... "server" refers to any computer connected to acess. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day - c page 38 c page 39 "Select a server..." You can also change the display format and the sort order...
... computer that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is displayed. (This is a server? screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Content list c page 41 Music Server - In this context,... "server" refers to any computer connected to acess. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day - c page 38 c page 39 "Select a server..." You can also change the display format and the sort order...
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... (page 56). • Press the TOP button on the server computer. You can now perform various playback operations for the content. screen appears. VAIO 1 Cool Summer Ready Steady Cool Summer 0:12:34 / 5:67:89 Cool Summer Baby Baby 2 Surfer Style Just To Let You Know Prelude Love...press the RETURN button while viewing the topmost level of content, the "Select a server..." Video Video Server - VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL Operation 37 4. Play the content. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R ...
... (page 56). • Press the TOP button on the server computer. You can now perform various playback operations for the content. screen appears. VAIO 1 Cool Summer Ready Steady Cool Summer 0:12:34 / 5:67:89 Cool Summer Baby Baby 2 Surfer Style Just To Let You Know Prelude Love...press the RETURN button while viewing the topmost level of content, the "Select a server..." Video Video Server - VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL Operation 37 4. Play the content. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R ...
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... set must be switched on, and the TV must be turned on. "Select a server..." screen, see page 39. screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings For details on the TV. Verify that the standby indicator is connected, the...
... set must be switched on, and the TV must be turned on. "Select a server..." screen, see page 39. screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings For details on the TV. Verify that the standby indicator is connected, the...
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.... 2 Press the TV POWER button to play from green to red, and the screen display is in Standby mode. Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Icon Current status of power while in Standby or Hibernate mode c Start the...
.... 2 Press the TV POWER button to play from green to red, and the screen display is in Standby mode. Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Icon Current status of power while in Standby or Hibernate mode c Start the...
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..., you want to play back, and press the SELECT button. From the content list, you can use the PAGE +/- Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings 42 A playback screen appropriate to the type of displaying content items, as a list...
..., you want to play back, and press the SELECT button. From the content list, you can use the PAGE +/- Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings 42 A playback screen appropriate to the type of displaying content items, as a list...
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... the V/v buttons to select a sort order, and press the SELECT button. Use the V/v buttons to various criteria, as thumbnails. Operation 43 The sort order changes. VAIO 1 Italy vacation SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options 11/27 z Hint You can be sorted according to select "View", and press the SELECT button. Changing...
... the V/v buttons to select a sort order, and press the SELECT button. Use the V/v buttons to various criteria, as thumbnails. Operation 43 The sort order changes. VAIO 1 Italy vacation SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options 11/27 z Hint You can be sorted according to select "View", and press the SELECT button. Changing...
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... remote control. Switching the stereo settings During playback of video with a stereo soundtrack, press the AUDIO button to switch the stereo sound settings in 15- VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options z Hints • If you select a video file in the...
... remote control. Switching the stereo settings During playback of video with a stereo soundtrack, press the AUDIO button to switch the stereo sound settings in 15- VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options z Hints • If you select a video file in the...
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... you can jump to a specific point in a video by pressing the CLEAR button. 45 in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to a VAIO computer. 1 Press the V button during playback or pause. The film roll display appears. Using the time search function You can call up a special display where...
... you can jump to a specific point in a video by pressing the CLEAR button. 45 in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to a VAIO computer. 1 Press the V button during playback or pause. The film roll display appears. Using the time search function You can call up a special display where...
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... server through speakers connected to resume normal playback. The play . To return to play position skips 10 seconds back or forward, and playback is a VAIO series computer and an album jacket image has been attached to rewind or fast-forward using 10-second skips. Press the PLAY button to an... list and press the SELECT button, the music playback screen appears, and the music file begins to the previous screen Press the RETURN button. 46 VAIO 1 Cool Summer Ready Steady Cool Summer 0:12:34 / 5:67:89 Cool Summer Baby Baby 2 Surfer Style Just To Let You Know Prelude Love Ballad...
... server through speakers connected to resume normal playback. The play . To return to play position skips 10 seconds back or forward, and playback is a VAIO series computer and an album jacket image has been attached to rewind or fast-forward using 10-second skips. Press the PLAY button to an... list and press the SELECT button, the music playback screen appears, and the music file begins to the previous screen Press the RETURN button. 46 VAIO 1 Cool Summer Ready Steady Cool Summer 0:12:34 / 5:67:89 Cool Summer Baby Baby 2 Surfer Style Just To Let You Know Prelude Love Ballad...
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..., the "Background Music list" screen will come up to five Background Music settings can view photos (still images) stored on the computer using a TV screen. VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL 48 Using the following actions are possible. • To create a new Background Music setting, erase...
..., the "Background Music list" screen will come up to five Background Music settings can view photos (still images) stored on the computer using a TV screen. VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL 48 Using the following actions are possible. • To create a new Background Music setting, erase...
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... off , you will remain on the Windows taskbar, and click "Control Panel". 2 In the "Control Panel" window, click "Performance and Maintenance", and click "Power Options". A VAIO series computer is terminated. 53 Advanced Features 6 Click the "Power Management" tab.
... off , you will remain on the Windows taskbar, and click "Control Panel". 2 In the "Control Panel" window, click "Performance and Maintenance", and click "Power Options". A VAIO series computer is terminated. 53 Advanced Features 6 Click the "Power Management" tab.
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... Approx. 215 × 33.5 × 145.5 mm (w/h/d) (8.5 × 1.4 × 5.8 inches) (excluding protruding parts) Mass Approx. 800 g (28.3 oz) Supported equipment • VAIO series computer with VAIO Media Version 4.1 or later or VAIO Media Server Version 4.1 or later (preinstalled or upgraded) • Computer with DLNA HNv1 compliant software installed Supplied accessories See page 9. Rated...
... Approx. 215 × 33.5 × 145.5 mm (w/h/d) (8.5 × 1.4 × 5.8 inches) (excluding protruding parts) Mass Approx. 800 g (28.3 oz) Supported equipment • VAIO series computer with VAIO Media Version 4.1 or later or VAIO Media Server Version 4.1 or later (preinstalled or upgraded) • Computer with DLNA HNv1 compliant software installed Supplied accessories See page 9. Rated...
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... Knowledge Database serches for your Network Media Receiver. For customers in Europe ❑ VAIO-link. For support addresses and phone numbers, refer to get help and support from Sony and on troubleshooting tips for your Network Media Receiver. Getting Help This section provides ...information on how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features When you have questions about your Network Media Receiver and other Sony products that work with your Network Media Receiver. To contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center, call 1-888-4SONYPC ...
... Knowledge Database serches for your Network Media Receiver. For customers in Europe ❑ VAIO-link. For support addresses and phone numbers, refer to get help and support from Sony and on troubleshooting tips for your Network Media Receiver. Getting Help This section provides ...information on how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features When you have questions about your Network Media Receiver and other Sony products that work with your Network Media Receiver. To contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center, call 1-888-4SONYPC ...
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...automatically" on page 52. If you are attempting to connect to a single computer, is receiving power (page 38). c If you are using VAIO Media, refer to the computer after turning on the Network Media Receiver, restart the computer. Disable the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) or Windows Firewall... shown on by configuring the settings described in "5 Configure wireless LAN settings" (page 30) again. 67 c If you cannot connect to the VAIO Media Help. c Check whether an IP address has been appropriately assigned to the computer. For details on how to a computer c Check whether ...
...automatically" on page 52. If you are attempting to connect to a single computer, is receiving power (page 38). c If you are using VAIO Media, refer to the computer after turning on the Network Media Receiver, restart the computer. Disable the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) or Windows Firewall... shown on by configuring the settings described in "5 Configure wireless LAN settings" (page 30) again. 67 c If you cannot connect to the VAIO Media Help. c Check whether an IP address has been appropriately assigned to the computer. For details on how to a computer c Check whether ...