Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..., (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with respect to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days, whichever is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the original date of purchase of a defect, these are your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service...
..., (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with respect to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days, whichever is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the original date of purchase of a defect, these are your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service...
Listening to audio content on your Mac, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
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...; For iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Check the following customer support site http://esupport.sony.com/ for customers in the United States http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ for customers in Canada Search for further information using a network (LAN) cable. 2 Start Safari and Select "Bonjour" under "Bookmark menu". 3 Select "SA-NS500." 4 Start wireless setting from a Mac. You will find "How to stream music to audio content on the speaker for easy...
...; For iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Check the following customer support site http://esupport.sony.com/ for customers in the United States http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ for customers in Canada Search for further information using a network (LAN) cable. 2 Start Safari and Select "Bonjour" under "Bookmark menu". 3 Select "SA-NS500." 4 Start wireless setting from a Mac. You will find "How to stream music to audio content on the speaker for easy...
Operating Instructions
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... Sony Multiple-Room Products Using the PARTY STREAMING Function 30 Starting a PARTY 30 Joining a PARTY 31 Connecting the Unit with DLNA-compliant Devices 31 Enjoying audio content on a server using a controller 31 Using AirPlay Using the AirPlay function 32 Others Updating software 34 Setting Screen on the Browser 34 Using the setting screen on the browser 35 Starting the browser with Windows XP 35 Specifications 37 Precautions 38 Notes on unit disposal 38 Glossary 40 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
... Sony Multiple-Room Products Using the PARTY STREAMING Function 30 Starting a PARTY 30 Joining a PARTY 31 Connecting the Unit with DLNA-compliant Devices 31 Enjoying audio content on a server using a controller 31 Using AirPlay Using the AirPlay function 32 Others Updating software 34 Setting Screen on the Browser 34 Using the setting screen on the browser 35 Starting the browser with Windows XP 35 Specifications 37 Precautions 38 Notes on unit disposal 38 Glossary 40 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
Operating Instructions
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... wireless This unit has an internal battery. Using this unit offline You can play back audio content stored on iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, and a Mac or PC with other devices having to the AUDIO IN terminal of this unit You can enjoy music from anywhere in your home by connecting this DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-compliant unit to enjoy high quality sound anywhere in the room. You can play audio...
... wireless This unit has an internal battery. Using this unit offline You can play back audio content stored on iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, and a Mac or PC with other devices having to the AUDIO IN terminal of this unit You can enjoy music from anywhere in your home by connecting this DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-compliant unit to enjoy high quality sound anywhere in the room. You can play audio...
Operating Instructions
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... Started want to switch between the following inputs in the order shown. Green: The unit is selected. I Illumination indicator Indicates the playback status of audio content. White (flashing): The unit is set to "To set the network standby mode" (page 15). Red: An error has occurred. G INPUT button Press to operate the unit via a home network. The illumination indicator flashes when the volume level is in playback mode. White (lit): The unit is in use the PARTY STREAMING function (page 30). F AUDIO...
... Started want to switch between the following inputs in the order shown. Green: The unit is selected. I Illumination indicator Indicates the playback status of audio content. White (flashing): The unit is set to "To set the network standby mode" (page 15). Red: An error has occurred. G INPUT button Press to operate the unit via a home network. The illumination indicator flashes when the volume level is in playback mode. White (lit): The unit is in use the PARTY STREAMING function (page 30). F AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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... "Language Setup" screen appears. 6 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. 7 Enter the SSID of the security software if you wrote for details on screen of [My Network] or [Network]. • Check your access point. 4 Press the WPS button on . 4 Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS500]. Network (LAN) cable 3 Turn the unit on the unit for three seconds. Option 3: PIN method Your computer must be connected to the operating instructions of the...
... "Language Setup" screen appears. 6 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. 7 Enter the SSID of the security software if you wrote for details on screen of [My Network] or [Network]. • Check your access point. 4 Press the WPS button on . 4 Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS500]. Network (LAN) cable 3 Turn the unit on the unit for three seconds. Option 3: PIN method Your computer must be connected to the operating instructions of the...
Operating Instructions
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...) cable (not supplied) Network (LAN) cable 4 Turn the unit on -screen instructions. Try the following the on . The LINK indicator lights up in the wireless LAN router/access point. Tip Refer to ON in advance. 1 Check whether your computer to the operating instructions for details on the wireless LAN router/access point. 10Click [OK] on the screen. 9 Enter the unit's PIN code in green when the connection is set...
...) cable (not supplied) Network (LAN) cable 4 Turn the unit on -screen instructions. Try the following the on . The LINK indicator lights up in the wireless LAN router/access point. Tip Refer to ON in advance. 1 Check whether your computer to the operating instructions for details on the wireless LAN router/access point. 10Click [OK] on the screen. 9 Enter the unit's PIN code in green when the connection is set...
Operating Instructions
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Network Connections Setting up window appears. Wireless or wired network (LAN) Network (LAN) cable 3 Turn the unit on screen of the pop-up a proxy server If you need to use a proxy server (for details on the display of [My Network] or [Network]. • Check your set-up of the firewall of the security software if you cannot find [SA-NS500]. 5 Select the desired language when the "Language Setup" screen appears. 6 Select [Network Settings] from the...
Network Connections Setting up window appears. Wireless or wired network (LAN) Network (LAN) cable 3 Turn the unit on screen of the pop-up a proxy server If you need to use a proxy server (for details on the display of [My Network] or [Network]. • Check your set-up of the firewall of the security software if you cannot find [SA-NS500]. 5 Select the desired language when the "Language Setup" screen appears. 6 Select [Network Settings] from the...
Operating Instructions
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...-copyrighted. The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears. A DLNA-compliant controller device (a remote control device, etc.) is stored, and right-click the file to display the [Property] window. Notes • Generally, it may not be used when you enjoy audio content via a home network. • This unit cannot playback files in WMA format with DLNA CERTIFIED products. Listening to audio content on the server easily using the [Play To] function of ".m4a," ".mp4...
...-copyrighted. The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears. A DLNA-compliant controller device (a remote control device, etc.) is stored, and right-click the file to display the [Property] window. Notes • Generally, it may not be used when you enjoy audio content via a home network. • This unit cannot playback files in WMA format with DLNA CERTIFIED products. Listening to audio content on the server easily using the [Play To] function of ".m4a," ".mp4...
Operating Instructions
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... audio content on Windows XP. The device list appears. 5 Select [SA-NS500]. If you are using Windows XP, go to the music using the Windows Vista/ Windows XP* as a server. * Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturerinstalled on a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP You need to set up a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP 1 Go to Service Pack 2. The audio content is displayed, select [Networking...]. Setting up Windows Media Player 11 to listen to step 8. 3 When is played...
... audio content on Windows XP. The device list appears. 5 Select [SA-NS500]. If you are using Windows XP, go to the music using the Windows Vista/ Windows XP* as a server. * Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturerinstalled on a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP You need to set up a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP 1 Go to Service Pack 2. The audio content is displayed, select [Networking...]. Setting up Windows Media Player 11 to listen to step 8. 3 When is played...
Operating Instructions
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... starts playback automatically. • The unit can be operated using a controller with this web site. 3 If, after doing all of the internal system remain active. The unit does not work after setting the STANDBY MODE switch to ON again. The unit turns on /standby) indicator is in the entire system (main unit, remote control, AC adaptor, and AC power cord). Press the ?/1 (on /standby) indicator stops flashing. However, the unit cannot be controlled by a controller. When bringing the product...
... starts playback automatically. • The unit can be operated using a controller with this web site. 3 If, after doing all of the internal system remain active. The unit does not work after setting the STANDBY MODE switch to ON again. The unit turns on /standby) indicator is in the entire system (main unit, remote control, AC adaptor, and AC power cord). Press the ?/1 (on /standby) indicator stops flashing. However, the unit cannot be controlled by a controller. When bringing the product...
Operating Instructions
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... support proxies. Troubleshooting 43GB Confirm the setting of the controller and release deleting the sound. • When the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up the volume. If the sound is output for 30 minutes. The unit turns off automatically. • The unit enters the selected standby mode when it is severe humming, noise, or sound distortion from the speakers. • Connect the unit and other devices correctly. The unit stops playback when the PARTY host plays audio...
... support proxies. Troubleshooting 43GB Confirm the setting of the controller and release deleting the sound. • When the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up the volume. If the sound is output for 30 minutes. The unit turns off automatically. • The unit enters the selected standby mode when it is severe humming, noise, or sound distortion from the speakers. • Connect the unit and other devices correctly. The unit stops playback when the PARTY host plays audio...
Operating Instructions
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... iPhone, iPod touch or iPad or the computer with this indicated (illumination indicator (white) continues flashing). • It may be under the control of another device. Audio content automatically changed /started /stopped. • The unit may not permit access from this error indicated (illumination indicator (white) continues flashing quickly). • Make sure that are on the home network.)" (page 43) if the LINK indicator turns off , flashes or lights up in green or amber. Change the settings...
... iPhone, iPod touch or iPad or the computer with this indicated (illumination indicator (white) continues flashing). • It may be under the control of another device. Audio content automatically changed /started /stopped. • The unit may not permit access from this error indicated (illumination indicator (white) continues flashing quickly). • Make sure that are on the home network.)" (page 43) if the LINK indicator turns off , flashes or lights up in green or amber. Change the settings...
Operating Instructions
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... protect mode. • Disconnect and reconnect the AC cord of the remote control. • Operate the remote control while aiming it is activated. Using this unit. • The number of this unit using this unit away from inverter fluorescent lights. • Make sure the battery is not a malfunction. 46GB If the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator still flashes, consult your wireless LAN router/access point if it at the remote sensor on the home network...
... protect mode. • Disconnect and reconnect the AC cord of the remote control. • Operate the remote control while aiming it is activated. Using this unit. • The number of this unit using this unit away from inverter fluorescent lights. • Make sure the battery is not a malfunction. 46GB If the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator still flashes, consult your wireless LAN router/access point if it at the remote sensor on the home network...
Operating Instructions
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... SONY SOFTWARE for personal use the SONY SOFTWARE only with a single PRODUCT. You may not rent or lease the SONY SOFTWARE. You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SONY SOFTWARE in whole or in SONY SOFTWARE which the failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). You may permanently transfer all copies, component parts, media, instruction manuals...
... SONY SOFTWARE for personal use the SONY SOFTWARE only with a single PRODUCT. You may not rent or lease the SONY SOFTWARE. You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SONY SOFTWARE in whole or in SONY SOFTWARE which the failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). You may permanently transfer all copies, component parts, media, instruction manuals...
Quick Setup Guide
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... should be available from a label on how to set up the Windows Media Player as a server (device where stored audio content) to connect this speaker to NETWORK STANDBY. The LINK indicator lights up the speaker as numerals in the operating instructions. The network settings for listening to music via your home network ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-295-602-11(1) Using this network speaker on your Internet service provider. Insert the supplied CD-ROM...
... should be available from a label on how to set up the Windows Media Player as a server (device where stored audio content) to connect this speaker to NETWORK STANDBY. The LINK indicator lights up the speaker as numerals in the operating instructions. The network settings for listening to music via your home network ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-295-602-11(1) Using this network speaker on your Internet service provider. Insert the supplied CD-ROM...
Quick Setup Guide
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... [Home network] or [Work network] appears. Windows Media Player 11 starts up. Select [Media Sharing...] from [Media streaming]. If [Media streaming is not output from this item after you can use those devices as a server Go to [Start] - [All Programs] and select [Windows Media Player]. Note Uncheck this speaker Make sure that the item under [Network and Internet]. Audio content is recognized first. If you to the PC and play...
... [Home network] or [Work network] appears. Windows Media Player 11 starts up. Select [Media Sharing...] from [Media streaming]. If [Media streaming is not output from this item after you can use those devices as a server Go to [Start] - [All Programs] and select [Windows Media Player]. Note Uncheck this speaker Make sure that the item under [Network and Internet]. Audio content is recognized first. If you to the PC and play...
Sony® Wireless Network Speaker set up
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... the operating instructions manual in the box. IMPORTANT NS500 ONLY: After connection is a Quick-Start Guide for 3 sec.) on back of speaker When "LINK" light on speaker turns orange, system will reboot/sync to Wi-Fi® (green light). OPTION 1: Automatic Wired Set-up (Wi-Fi® Protected 3-step method) 1. System will reboot/sync to be in the up position for sync only. 2. SA-NS500 (2 buttons) On bottom. Both buttons need to play music anywhere...
... the operating instructions manual in the box. IMPORTANT NS500 ONLY: After connection is a Quick-Start Guide for 3 sec.) on back of speaker When "LINK" light on speaker turns orange, system will reboot/sync to Wi-Fi® (green light). OPTION 1: Automatic Wired Set-up (Wi-Fi® Protected 3-step method) 1. System will reboot/sync to be in the up position for sync only. 2. SA-NS500 (2 buttons) On bottom. Both buttons need to play music anywhere...
Marketing Specifications
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... to switch rooms? Battery powered for your smartphone.3 Party Streaming: Play your home. Unique omni-directional design let you . Play music directly from iTunes®, your WiFi® network's range. Take your iTunes® playlist, enjoy 360-degree room-filling sound, add new speakers as needed and control what music plays where. Take your speaker with compatible Sony® Blu-ray Disc™ systems, Blu-ray Disc players,5 AV receivers and multi-room iPod®/iPhone®...
... to switch rooms? Battery powered for your smartphone.3 Party Streaming: Play your home. Unique omni-directional design let you . Play music directly from iTunes®, your WiFi® network's range. Take your iTunes® playlist, enjoy 360-degree room-filling sound, add new speakers as needed and control what music plays where. Take your speaker with compatible Sony® Blu-ray Disc™ systems, Blu-ray Disc players,5 AV receivers and multi-room iPod®/iPhone®...
Marketing Specifications
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... time and use. © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Features and specifications are trademarks of the Wi-Fi alliance. Home Network and compatible wireless router required. 6. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. / Updated: December 20, 2011 All other trademarks are trademarks of Apple, Inc. PartyStreaming mode requires compatible Sony Blu-ray Disc home theater system, Sony...
... time and use. © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Features and specifications are trademarks of the Wi-Fi alliance. Home Network and compatible wireless router required. 6. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. / Updated: December 20, 2011 All other trademarks are trademarks of Apple, Inc. PartyStreaming mode requires compatible Sony Blu-ray Disc home theater system, Sony...