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... the receiving antenna. - Record the serial number in a residential installation. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to qualified service personnel. CAUTION The use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Note This equipment has been tested and found to operate this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use...
... the receiving antenna. - Record the serial number in a residential installation. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to qualified service personnel. CAUTION The use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Note This equipment has been tested and found to operate this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use...
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... damage to this server are susceptible to your television screen. If the blur is designed to play back discs that has recordings made on other DVD devices. • You may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch. • Use of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on this . Discs with a sharp object. Notes about using the supplied cleaning cloth • Make sure the cloth...
... damage to this server are susceptible to your television screen. If the blur is designed to play back discs that has recordings made on other DVD devices. • You may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch. • Use of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on this . Discs with a sharp object. Notes about using the supplied cleaning cloth • Make sure the cloth...
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... program owner. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. Unauthorized recording of Sony. Use of this product, call "Home Entertainment Server" Customer Call Center at the discretion of such material may not be authorized by Macrovision, and is displayed in malfunction. Copy guard function Since the unit has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as a VCR...
... program owner. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. Unauthorized recording of Sony. Use of this product, call "Home Entertainment Server" Customer Call Center at the discretion of such material may not be authorized by Macrovision, and is displayed in malfunction. Copy guard function Since the unit has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as a VCR...
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... HDMI connections only 24 About the x.v.Color 24 Connecting a TV with an audio/video cable .......25 Step 5: Connecting to the Network 26 Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord 27 Step 7: Preparing the Remote 27 Step 8: Making the Initial Settings 28 Setting the server to Eco mode 29 Turning off the Power 30 Inserting/Removing Discs and Memory Cards Inserting Discs 32 Registering discs manually 33 Ejecting discs 33 Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display 33 Displaying disc information 33 Labeling a disc 34 Protecting a disc 34 Locking...
... HDMI connections only 24 About the x.v.Color 24 Connecting a TV with an audio/video cable .......25 Step 5: Connecting to the Network 26 Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord 27 Step 7: Preparing the Remote 27 Step 8: Making the Initial Settings 28 Setting the server to Eco mode 29 Turning off the Power 30 Inserting/Removing Discs and Memory Cards Inserting Discs 32 Registering discs manually 33 Ejecting discs 33 Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display 33 Displaying disc information 33 Labeling a disc 34 Protecting a disc 34 Locking...
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...Connecting with an S Video cable or video cable 104 [Optional]: If your TV has a CONTROL S jack 104 Connecting an AV Amplifier 105 Connecting with an HDMI cable 105 Connecting with a digital cable 106 Connecting with an audio cable 106 Changing the Server Settings Displaying the Server Settings icon 108 Call Guide 110 Messages 110 Disc Manager 110 Import Settings 111 Video Settings 112 Audio Settings 114 Photo Settings 115 System Settings 116 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 118 Date and Time Settings 120 Network Settings 121 Easy Setup 123 Resetting 124 Other Remote Uses Operating...
...Connecting with an S Video cable or video cable 104 [Optional]: If your TV has a CONTROL S jack 104 Connecting an AV Amplifier 105 Connecting with an HDMI cable 105 Connecting with a digital cable 106 Connecting with an audio cable 106 Changing the Server Settings Displaying the Server Settings icon 108 Call Guide 110 Messages 110 Disc Manager 110 Import Settings 111 Video Settings 112 Audio Settings 114 Photo Settings 115 System Settings 116 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 118 Date and Time Settings 120 Network Settings 121 Easy Setup 123 Resetting 124 Other Remote Uses Operating...
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...; HDMI digital interface HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is smart, easy, high-quality way to connect to BD Easily copy discs for rewritable Blu-ray Disc media. HDMI carries both the digital video and digital audio signals over a single cable. Lets you store up to 25 GB of data for personal videos. You can be sure that are passing between source components and displays in your system. Provides full HD 1080p picture quality...
...; HDMI digital interface HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is smart, easy, high-quality way to connect to BD Easily copy discs for rewritable Blu-ray Disc media. HDMI carries both the digital video and digital audio signals over a single cable. Lets you store up to 25 GB of data for personal videos. You can be sure that are passing between source components and displays in your system. Provides full HD 1080p picture quality...
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... Standby Mode Switching To activate the Music server function even when the power is off , set [Standby Mode] to [Standard]. If you are making this manual, "client device" refers to devices that receive and play music content on the Home Menu. Easy Setup - Client Registration 4/4 Select the client registration method. b Select [Settings] to change the method for details about [Music Server Settings]. i Select [Close] and press ENTER. Setting the server to Eco mode a Press HOME to turn on the home network...
... Standby Mode Switching To activate the Music server function even when the power is off , set [Standby Mode] to [Standard]. If you are making this manual, "client device" refers to devices that receive and play music content on the Home Menu. Easy Setup - Client Registration 4/4 Select the client registration method. b Select [Settings] to change the method for details about [Music Server Settings]. i Select [Close] and press ENTER. Setting the server to Eco mode a Press HOME to turn on the home network...
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... import display appears. HDV/DV Import Connected Device HDV/DV DV Rec Mode XR Recorded Audio: HDD Free Space: Create Playlist by Date: Stereo 1 384.4GB [ 55H07M] No Start Finish Audio Settings Playlist Settings RETURN Finish 5 Press HDV format (1080i) z Hint You can use the remote's IMPORT button instead. Playback operations such as rewind, etc., on the camcorder are unnecessary. 2 On the server's remote, press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. 3 Select...
... import display appears. HDV/DV Import Connected Device HDV/DV DV Rec Mode XR Recorded Audio: HDD Free Space: Create Playlist by Date: Stereo 1 384.4GB [ 55H07M] No Start Finish Audio Settings Playlist Settings RETURN Finish 5 Press HDV format (1080i) z Hint You can use the remote's IMPORT button instead. Playback operations such as rewind, etc., on the camcorder are unnecessary. 2 On the server's remote, press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. 3 Select...
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... work for five minutes before recording (page 60). • When using the IMPORT button on the use the HDV 1080i/DV IN jack when: - b Select to display the icons. b Select to display the icons. d Select [Chasing Playback] and press ENTER. Use an S VIDEO jack or an audio/video jack for input only. Recorded in signal format. Contains multiple picture configurations. - Importing to HDD a Press HOME to playback pause mode. e Set the connected device...
... work for five minutes before recording (page 60). • When using the IMPORT button on the use the HDV 1080i/DV IN jack when: - b Select to display the icons. b Select to display the icons. d Select [Chasing Playback] and press ENTER. Use an S VIDEO jack or an audio/video jack for input only. Recorded in signal format. Contains multiple picture configurations. - Importing to HDD a Press HOME to playback pause mode. e Set the connected device...
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... the device's manual and change the settings. 74 Refer to the instructions supplied with the device for the operation. Changing the server's settings - Editing audio files - The following steps make the music on the HDD playable on these devices. Buttons on the client devices You can play the server's music content or stop playing it by operating the client device. Notes on the music server function • You cannot play on the home network. Creating "x-ScrapBook" albums or copying them to a disc...
... the device's manual and change the settings. 74 Refer to the instructions supplied with the device for the operation. Changing the server's settings - Editing audio files - The following steps make the music on the HDD playable on these devices. Buttons on the client devices You can play the server's music content or stop playing it by operating the client device. Notes on the music server function • You cannot play on the home network. Creating "x-ScrapBook" albums or copying them to a disc...
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... (i.e., if your needs (page 148). • The server does not support the BDMV format (one of recordable titles is as follows: - After copying (moving), the video will be fixed to 4:3 if [Video Output Aspect Ratio] is set to [Original]. - When recording on a DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode) in LR or ER mode, or when recording on HDD. DVD-R, DVD-RW: 99 Note that contains "Copy Once" signal to a DVD, use a CPRM-compatible DVD-RW/ DVD-R (page 148...
... (i.e., if your needs (page 148). • The server does not support the BDMV format (one of recordable titles is as follows: - After copying (moving), the video will be fixed to 4:3 if [Video Output Aspect Ratio] is set to [Original]. - When recording on a DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode) in LR or ER mode, or when recording on HDD. DVD-R, DVD-RW: 99 Note that contains "Copy Once" signal to a DVD, use a CPRM-compatible DVD-RW/ DVD-R (page 148...
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... for Sony customer support. Messages (page 110) Messages from the server containing operation hints and notes are stored. Network Settings (page 121) Provides internet and music server settings. Resetting (page 124) Resets the server settings to individual discs loaded in the changer. Applies setting to the factory defaults. System Settings (page 116) Use this to operate [Disc Manager]. Disc Manager (page 110) Select this when adjusting the internal clock. Photo Settings (page 115) Displays photo-related settings. Changing the Server Settings 109 Audio Settings (page...
... for Sony customer support. Messages (page 110) Messages from the server containing operation hints and notes are stored. Network Settings (page 121) Provides internet and music server settings. Resetting (page 124) Resets the server settings to individual discs loaded in the changer. Applies setting to the factory defaults. System Settings (page 116) Use this to operate [Disc Manager]. Disc Manager (page 110) Select this when adjusting the internal clock. Photo Settings (page 115) Displays photo-related settings. Changing the Server Settings 109 Audio Settings (page...
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... appears. If your Internet service provider. AMG service. The setup is correct] appears. Network Settings Settings Internet Settings Music Server Settings Internet Settings Quickest way to the device's operating instructions. For use of to the Internet via an Ethernet cable to use the routers and gaming adapters, refer to get started - And also see page 134 for connection details. The network settings necessary for information. • Use static IP address Set the IP address manually according to the network is finished when...
... appears. If your Internet service provider. AMG service. The setup is correct] appears. Network Settings Settings Internet Settings Music Server Settings Internet Settings Quickest way to the device's operating instructions. For use of to the Internet via an Ethernet cable to use the routers and gaming adapters, refer to get started - And also see page 134 for connection details. The network settings necessary for information. • Use static IP address Set the IP address manually according to the network is finished when...
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... layers switch. , Pictures may take several moments. If you can shorten the time by using the server, use this troubleshooting guide to [On] (default) (page 113). Or, if necessary, you have recorded from the VIDEO jack; [S Video] for S VIDEO jack. , The server is connected to your TV, select [Video] for the display device. In this case set in [Audio Settings] to your BD/DVD. Power The power does not turn on . , Check that contains 480i video signals...
... layers switch. , Pictures may take several moments. If you can shorten the time by using the server, use this troubleshooting guide to [On] (default) (page 113). Or, if necessary, you have recorded from the VIDEO jack; [S Video] for S VIDEO jack. , The server is connected to your TV, select [Video] for the display device. In this case set in [Audio Settings] to your BD/DVD. Power The power does not turn on . , Check that contains 480i video signals...
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... audio track file cannot be played.) , See "About Removable Media and Recording Modes" on page 148. Other characters may be displayed differently. , Depending on the writing software used, the input characters may not be played (page 69). , The DATA DVD is turned on. Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the playback side facing down. , The disc is skewed. , The server cannot play on the server. (If audio of [Audio Settings] in [Audio Setting] to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , The audio track file...
... audio track file cannot be played.) , See "About Removable Media and Recording Modes" on page 148. Other characters may be displayed differently. , Depending on the writing software used, the input characters may not be played (page 69). , The DATA DVD is turned on. Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the playback side facing down. , The disc is skewed. , The server cannot play on the server. (If audio of [Audio Settings] in [Audio Setting] to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , The audio track file...
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... music files (the network communication indicator on the front or top panel display lights up - The disc cannot be selected. , The disc may not play on the server if edited on a PC. , Progressive JPEG files are trying to photo import: - For BD-REs/BD-Rs: 200 titles (including both original and Playlist titles) - Copying is changing its settings. ("SETUP" appears on the front or top panel display lights...
... music files (the network communication indicator on the front or top panel display lights up - The disc cannot be selected. , The disc may not play on the server if edited on a PC. , Progressive JPEG files are trying to photo import: - For BD-REs/BD-Rs: 200 titles (including both original and Playlist titles) - Copying is changing its settings. ("SETUP" appears on the front or top panel display lights...
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... HDMI connection (page 102). , Set [HDMI Control] to [On] (page 116). , Make sure that the connected component is displayed on the top panel is flashing. , Check if any object (disc, etc) is working . See page 139 for error messages. The front panel does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the server. Metadata cannot be played." Refer to the operating instructions of the component for digital cameras regulated by pressing \/1, and after you press Z. , Turn...
... HDMI connection (page 102). , Set [HDMI Control] to [On] (page 116). , Make sure that the connected component is displayed on the top panel is flashing. , Check if any object (disc, etc) is working . See page 139 for error messages. The front panel does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the server. Metadata cannot be played." Refer to the operating instructions of the component for digital cameras regulated by pressing \/1, and after you press Z. , Turn...
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...h Remove the disc. Update Methods Select a software update method. The display asks for confirmation. Brightness of Front Panel HDMI Control Standby Mode Audio Display Software Update Set Password All Media Guide Settings Device Information Bright Off Standard On d Select [Software Update] and press ENTER. Software update starts. Confirm Version Version update disc is ejected. When successful, "VERSION UP FINISH" is displayed, and the disc will start a few times depending on the Home Menu. b Select to configure the network settings. Updating the software using an update disc...
...h Remove the disc. Update Methods Select a software update method. The display asks for confirmation. Brightness of Front Panel HDMI Control Standby Mode Audio Display Software Update Set Password All Media Guide Settings Device Information Bright Off Standard On d Select [Software Update] and press ENTER. Software update starts. Confirm Version Version update disc is ejected. When successful, "VERSION UP FINISH" is displayed, and the disc will start a few times depending on the Home Menu. b Select to configure the network settings. Updating the software using an update disc...
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... Front Panel HDMI Control Standby Mode Audio Display Software Update Set Password All Media Guide Settings Device Information Bright Off Standard On d Select [Software Update] and press ENTER. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Sony Electronics Inc, ("Sony") furnishes the program and accompanying online documentation and, with its licensors, licenses their use to the download server. Do you will be discontinued without a prior notice. f Select [Yes] and press ENTER. This update program is downloaded and automatically starts updating the software. If download fails, an error...
... Front Panel HDMI Control Standby Mode Audio Display Software Update Set Password All Media Guide Settings Device Information Bright Off Standard On d Select [Software Update] and press ENTER. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Sony Electronics Inc, ("Sony") furnishes the program and accompanying online documentation and, with its licensors, licenses their use to the download server. Do you will be discontinued without a prior notice. f Select [Yes] and press ENTER. This update program is downloaded and automatically starts updating the software. If download fails, an error...
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... size as a DVD VIDEO. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in a digital code. LPCM (Linear PCM) (page 52, 114) A digital audio format that is adopted for DVD VIDEOs and digital broadcasts worldwide. Metadata contains artist names, genres, credits, copyright info, product numbers, etc. Either a DSL Modem or a cable modem can check the server's MAC address in data compression and...
... size as a DVD VIDEO. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in a digital code. LPCM (Linear PCM) (page 52, 114) A digital audio format that is adopted for DVD VIDEOs and digital broadcasts worldwide. Metadata contains artist names, genres, credits, copyright info, product numbers, etc. Either a DSL Modem or a cable modem can check the server's MAC address in data compression and...