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Trademarks • VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other ...the Network Media Receiver. • Quick Connection Guide Contains information on how to connect the Network Media Receiver. • Quick Start Guide Contains information on how to setup the Network Media Receiver. • How to use Windows® Media Connect Contains information on how to setup the Windows Media Connect. • For users connecting the Network Media Receiver ...
Trademarks • VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other ...the Network Media Receiver. • Quick Connection Guide Contains information on how to connect the Network Media Receiver. • Quick Start Guide Contains information on how to setup the Network Media Receiver. • How to use Windows® Media Connect Contains information on how to setup the Windows Media Connect. • For users connecting the Network Media Receiver ...
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... of photos 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
... of photos 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
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...format - Introduction Files that can be played back Category Content Video • Video Capsules recorded on a VAIO with 3 or more channels) and WMV format video files containing music tracks in WMAPro format (files with Giga Pocket..., VAIO Zone, or other video files stored on the computer Music Music files and playlists stored on the ... file types may also be supported: - Bitmap format - TIFF format Notes • During playback of VAIO Media Integrated Server. 7
...format - Introduction Files that can be played back Category Content Video • Video Capsules recorded on a VAIO with 3 or more channels) and WMV format video files containing music tracks in WMAPro format (files with Giga Pocket..., VAIO Zone, or other video files stored on the computer Music Music files and playlists stored on the ... file types may also be supported: - Bitmap format - TIFF format Notes • During playback of VAIO Media Integrated Server. 7
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... limitations may be connected to this product: • Sony VAIO computers with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version 4.1 or later pre-installed • Sony VAIO computers sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version 2.0 pre-installed and upgraded with Windows Media Connect installed, and support for network connection to the Network Media Receiver Notes - For the latest information and details on Windows...
... limitations may be connected to this product: • Sony VAIO computers with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version 4.1 or later pre-installed • Sony VAIO computers sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version 2.0 pre-installed and upgraded with Windows Media Connect installed, and support for network connection to the Network Media Receiver Notes - For the latest information and details on Windows...
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.... Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to the computer through a wireless connection, without using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be configured. 14 When using a network cable. Connect power c Page 29 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver to be configured. Configure wireless LAN settings c Page 30 When the Network Media Receiver is also possible to make...
.... Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to the computer through a wireless connection, without using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be configured. 14 When using a network cable. Connect power c Page 29 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver to be configured. Configure wireless LAN settings c Page 30 When the Network Media Receiver is also possible to make...
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... settings described here have to be downloaded from the Network Media Receiver. The latest version of Network Media Receiver. When using . For details on a VAIO computer, the following preparatory steps are using Windows Media Connect, refer to the separate document "How to Use Windows® Media Connect". and Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in the U.S.A. Setup 7 Configure settings...
... settings described here have to be downloaded from the Network Media Receiver. The latest version of Network Media Receiver. When using . For details on a VAIO computer, the following preparatory steps are using Windows Media Connect, refer to the separate document "How to Use Windows® Media Connect". and Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in the U.S.A. Setup 7 Configure settings...
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... of all content on the computer that you turn on the Network Media Receiver, a list of the list. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day - screen.) Select the server which has the content that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is displayed. (This is called the "Select a server..."... 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 - Turn on your network that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is called the content list.) Select the ...
... of all content on the computer that you turn on the Network Media Receiver, a list of the list. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day - screen.) Select the server which has the content that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is displayed. (This is called the "Select a server..."... 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 - Turn on your network that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is called the content list.) Select the ...
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... the TOP button on the remote control to return to the topmost level of content on the type of content, the "Select a server..." screen appears. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options Music Music Server... Ballad Sunny Day Trip To The Moon I Just Want To Be With You 11/27 ALL SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options Photos Photo Server - VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL Operation 37 4. You can now perform various playback operations for the content. Video Video Server...
... the TOP button on the remote control to return to the topmost level of content on the type of content, the "Select a server..." screen appears. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options Music Music Server... Ballad Sunny Day Trip To The Moon I Just Want To Be With You 11/27 ALL SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options Photos Photo Server - VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL Operation 37 4. You can now perform various playback operations for the content. Video Video Server...
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... on the remote control to select the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected. 1 If the Network Media Receiver is connected. 5 Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button on the remote control to green, and the "Select a server..." "Select a server..." screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS...
... on the remote control to select the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected. 1 If the Network Media Receiver is connected. 5 Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button on the remote control to green, and the "Select a server..." "Select a server..." screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS...
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... If a connection is in "Having the computer start up automatically" on page 52. • The computer is turned off the Network Media Receiver. The standby indicator changes from green to red, and the screen display is shown as unknown, you want to play from the ...network. Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Icon Current status of computer Available for connection Status unknown* * Even if the status is turned off ". To turn off the power 1 Press the Network Media Receiver...
... If a connection is in "Having the computer start up automatically" on page 52. • The computer is turned off the Network Media Receiver. The standby indicator changes from green to red, and the screen display is shown as unknown, you want to play from the ...network. Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Icon Current status of computer Available for connection Status unknown* * Even if the status is turned off ". To turn off the power 1 Press the Network Media Receiver...
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... the server. • To delete content items, delete the items at the playback screen, see the pages listed below. Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings 42 To change the display format You can perform at the server computer... z Hints • If the content items do not fit on the remote control. From the content list, you can not delete content items from the Network Media Receiver User Interface. You can use the PAGE +/-
... the server. • To delete content items, delete the items at the playback screen, see the pages listed below. Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings 42 To change the display format You can perform at the server computer... z Hints • If the content items do not fit on the remote control. From the content list, you can not delete content items from the Network Media Receiver User Interface. You can use the PAGE +/-
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... be shown on one screen. The OPTIONS menu appears. 2 Use the V/v buttons to select a sort order, and press the SELECT button. Music Server - Operation 43 VAIO 1 Italy vacation SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options 11/27 z Hint You can be sorted according to various criteria, as thumbnails. Up to select "View...
... be shown on one screen. The OPTIONS menu appears. 2 Use the V/v buttons to select a sort order, and press the SELECT button. Music Server - Operation 43 VAIO 1 Italy vacation SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options 11/27 z Hint You can be sorted according to various criteria, as thumbnails. Up to select "View...
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definition video, use a network cable to connect the Network Media Receiver to switch the stereo sound settings in the following sequence: Stereo sound t Left channel sound only t Right channel sound only t Stereo sound... To stop rewinding ... some content, rewind/fast-forward operation may become slower. Each push of high- To stop video playback Press the STOP button on the remote control. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day Playback mode icon 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options z Hints • If you select the...
definition video, use a network cable to connect the Network Media Receiver to switch the stereo sound settings in the following sequence: Stereo sound t Left channel sound only t Right channel sound only t Stereo sound... To stop rewinding ... some content, rewind/fast-forward operation may become slower. Each push of high- To stop video playback Press the STOP button on the remote control. VAIO 1 Cruise, first day Playback mode icon 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options z Hints • If you select the...
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... the CLEAR button. Using the time search function You can jump to a specific point in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to a VAIO computer. 1 Press the V button during playback or pause. This is 1 hour 30 minutes into the video, press 1 3 - This function is available only when you can...
... the CLEAR button. Using the time search function You can jump to a specific point in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to a VAIO computer. 1 Press the V button during playback or pause. This is 1 hour 30 minutes into the video, press 1 3 - This function is available only when you can...
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...To Be With You 11/27 ALL SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options Track name Playback position z Hint If the connected computer is a VAIO computer and an album jacket image has been attached to the file in SonicStage software, the album jacket image is stored, a default image will... playing Playback status Music Server - To pause music playback Press the PAUSE button on the remote control. Listening to music Music playback The Network Media Receiver enables you select a music file on the content list and press the SELECT button, the music playback screen appears, and the music file...
...To Be With You 11/27 ALL SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options Track name Playback position z Hint If the connected computer is a VAIO computer and an album jacket image has been attached to the file in SonicStage software, the album jacket image is stored, a default image will... playing Playback status Music Server - To pause music playback Press the PAUSE button on the remote control. Listening to music Music playback The Network Media Receiver enables you select a music file on the content list and press the SELECT button, the music playback screen appears, and the music file...
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... stored five Background Music settings, the "Background Music list" screen will come up to five Background Music settings can be assigned for a photo slide show. 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...
... stored five Background Music settings, the "Background Music list" screen will come up to five Background Music settings can be assigned for a photo slide show. 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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... automatically shuts down the computer will not have to walk over to the computer to go into the Standby or Hibernate mode. A VAIO computer is selected, the computer automatically enters Standby mode 20 minutes after several minutes of standby" check boxes. 7 Click "OK". ... computer Standby settings. If you will require additional steps performed at the computer. Select the "Allow this setting, shutting down when the Network Media Receiver is terminated. 53 Advanced Features The "Power Option Properties" windows appears on the Windows taskbar, and click "Control Panel". 2 In ...
... automatically shuts down the computer will not have to walk over to the computer to go into the Standby or Hibernate mode. A VAIO computer is selected, the computer automatically enters Standby mode 20 minutes after several minutes of standby" check boxes. 7 Click "OK". ... computer Standby settings. If you will require additional steps performed at the computer. Select the "Allow this setting, shutting down when the Network Media Receiver is terminated. 53 Advanced Features The "Power Option Properties" windows appears on the Windows taskbar, and click "Control Panel". 2 In ...
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...Wireless communication 2.4 GHz wireless LAN (built-in reduced transfer speed. Design and specifications subject to the Network Media Receiver Supplied accessories See page 9. Rated transmission speed values represent the theoretical maximum, which may not be ...(8.5 × 1.4 × 5.8 inches) (excluding protruding parts) Mass Approx. 800 g (28.3 oz) Supported equipment • VAIO 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 • Computer running Windows XP...
...Wireless communication 2.4 GHz wireless LAN (built-in reduced transfer speed. Design and specifications subject to the Network Media Receiver Supplied accessories See page 9. Rated transmission speed values represent the theoretical maximum, which may not be ...(8.5 × 1.4 × 5.8 inches) (excluding protruding parts) Mass Approx. 800 g (28.3 oz) Supported equipment • VAIO 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 • Computer running Windows XP...
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... Canada ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to use your Network Media Receiver. Getting Help This section provides information on how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your Network Media Receiver. When you have questions about your Network Media Receiver and other Sony products that work with your Network Media Receiver. For customers in...
... Canada ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to use your Network Media Receiver. Getting Help This section provides information on how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your Network Media Receiver. When you have questions about your Network Media Receiver and other Sony products that work with your Network Media Receiver. For customers in...
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...the computer start the server software again. c If you are using VAIO Media, refer to a single computer, is connected directly to the VAIO Media Help. If no IP address is shown, check the following items: • If the Network Media Receiver is the crossover cable being used? (page 27). • Are... the hub or router, or the wireless LAN access point receiving power? (For details, see ...
...the computer start the server software again. c If you are using VAIO Media, refer to a single computer, is connected directly to the VAIO Media Help. If no IP address is shown, check the following items: • If the Network Media Receiver is the crossover cable being used? (page 27). • Are... the hub or router, or the wireless LAN access point receiving power? (For details, see ...