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...and other countries. • Manufactured under license from the actual screens. 2 Use or distribution of such technology outside of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not shown in this document are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers... VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition are referred to set up a wireless LAN connection with this Network Media Receiver....
...and other countries. • Manufactured under license from the actual screens. 2 Use or distribution of such technology outside of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not shown in this document are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers... VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition are referred to set up a wireless LAN connection with this Network Media Receiver....
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... stored on the computer (page 46) • Locate songs (page 46) • Perform repeat playback (page 47) Photos • Play a slide show (page 50) The VAIO Web site always has the latest information and allows you to background music during video playback (page 45) • Search for a specific scene by specifying...
... stored on the computer (page 46) • Locate songs (page 46) • Perform repeat playback (page 47) Photos • Play a slide show (page 50) The VAIO Web site always has the latest information and allows you to background music during video playback (page 45) • Search for a specific scene by specifying...
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... 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 computer Photos Photo (still image) files...; Video Capsule • MPEG1 • MPEG2 • WMV9 • DVR-MS* * not all DVR-MS files are played back using the transcode function of VAIO Media Integrated Server. 7 ATRAC3plus format • JPEG format • PNG format • Depending on the connected computer, the following file types may also be supported: -...
... 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 computer Photos Photo (still image) files...; Video Capsule • MPEG1 • MPEG2 • WMV9 • DVR-MS* * not all DVR-MS files are played back using the transcode function of VAIO Media Integrated Server. 7 ATRAC3plus format • JPEG format • PNG format • Depending on the connected computer, the following file types may also be supported: -...
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For customers in Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ • Server equipment compliant to the Network Media Receiver Notes - For latest information on the computer performance and usage environment, there may apply. Depending on Windows Media Connect, see the Microsoft Corporation Web...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 DLNA...
For customers in Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ • Server equipment compliant to the Network Media Receiver Notes - For latest information on the computer performance and usage environment, there may apply. Depending on Windows Media Connect, see the Microsoft Corporation Web...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 DLNA...
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... the computer. When using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be configured. z A useful tutorial and the EULA are also included on how to do this, see the separate document "For users connecting the Network Media Receiver to a computer by wireless LAN". When using a different kind of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection c Page 33 Depending on...
... the computer. When using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be configured. z A useful tutorial and the EULA are also included on how to do this, see the separate document "For users connecting the Network Media Receiver to a computer by wireless LAN". When using a different kind of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection c Page 33 Depending on...
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... to play with the Network Media Receiver is required for different computers. The latest version of Network Media Receiver. Setup 7 Configure settings at the computer Configure the connected computer to the instruction manuals that you are necessary. 1 Check the VAIO Media version. and Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in the U.S.A. For details on VAIO Media Setup, refer to be...
... to play with the Network Media Receiver is required for different computers. The latest version of Network Media Receiver. Setup 7 Configure settings at the computer Configure the connected computer to the instruction manuals that you are necessary. 1 Check the VAIO Media version. and Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in the U.S.A. For details on VAIO Media Setup, refer to be...
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...OPTIONS :Options 10 items 10/27 36 Turn on your network that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is called the content list.) Select the desired content from the list. Select the desired content. z What is a server? VAIO 1 Cruise, first day - A list of all content... on the computer that you turn on the Network Media Receiver, a list of the list. screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT ...
...OPTIONS :Options 10 items 10/27 36 Turn on your network that is compatible with the Network Media Receiver is called the content list.) Select the desired content from the list. Select the desired content. z What is a server? VAIO 1 Cruise, first day - A list of all content... on the computer that you turn on the Network Media Receiver, a list of the list. screen Select a server••• ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT ...
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... 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL Operation 37 You can now perform various playback operations for the content. 4. screen appears. Play the content. 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 Sunny...). • Press the TOP button on the remote control to return to the topmost level of content on the type of content, the "Select a server..." VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options Music Music Server -
... 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL Operation 37 You can now perform various playback operations for the content. 4. screen appears. Play the content. 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 Sunny...). • Press the TOP button on the remote control to return to the topmost level of content on the type of content, the "Select a server..." VAIO 1 Cruise, first day 00:10:00 / 01:00:15 :Toggle Film Roll High Quality L + R OPTIONS :Options Music Music Server -
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... set must be switched on, and the TV must be set to the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected, the Network Media Receiver cannot be turned on page 52. 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...
... set must be switched on, and the TV must be set to the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected, the Network Media Receiver cannot be turned on page 52. 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...
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...can be connected are possible causes: • The computer is in "Having the computer start the server computer automatically when the Network Media Receiver is turned off c Turn on the computer. 39 screen The names of computer Available for connection Status unknown* * Even if ...; ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Icon Current status of computers that has the content you can click the SELECT button on the highlighted server name. To turn off the power 1 Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button...
...can be connected are possible causes: • The computer is in "Having the computer start the server computer automatically when the Network Media Receiver is turned off c Turn on the computer. 39 screen The names of computer Available for connection Status unknown* * Even if ...; ServerA-VAIO MediaServer other than DLNA ServerB ServerC ServerD 1/5 SELECT :Select OPTIONS :System Settings Icon Current status of computers that has the content you can click the SELECT button on the highlighted server name. To turn off the power 1 Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button...
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... 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 From the content list, you can not delete content items from the Network Media Receiver User Interface. buttons on the operations you select a folder, the content items in...
... 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 From the content list, you can not delete content items from the Network Media Receiver User Interface. buttons on the operations you select a folder, the content items in...
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... the SELECT button. A submenu appears. 3 Use the V/v buttons to select "Sort", and press the SELECT button (or the b button). Up to various criteria, as thumbnails. VAIO 1 Italy vacation SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options 11/27 z Hint You can be shown on one screen. Operation 43 Music Server - Changing the sort...
... the SELECT button. A submenu appears. 3 Use the V/v buttons to select "Sort", and press the SELECT button (or the b button). Up to various criteria, as thumbnails. VAIO 1 Italy vacation SELECT :Select RETURN :Return OPTIONS :Options 11/27 z Hint You can be shown on one screen. Operation 43 Music Server - Changing the sort...
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...in rewind or fastforward at high quality settings, the remote control response may not be possible. Watching video sources Video playback The Network Media Receiver enables you to watch video stored on the remote control. During fast forward of the button toggles between On-Screen Display on ..., press the PLAY button again. The content list appears again. To pause video playback Press the PAUSE button on and off Press the DISPLAY button. 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 ...
...in rewind or fastforward at high quality settings, the remote control response may not be possible. Watching video sources Video playback The Network Media Receiver enables you to watch video stored on the remote control. During fast forward of the button toggles between On-Screen Display on ..., press the PLAY button again. The content list appears again. To pause video playback Press the PAUSE button on and off Press the DISPLAY button. 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 ...
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... the SELECT button. Using the film roll function When viewing a video, you are shown in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to a VAIO computer. 1 Press the V button during playback or pause. Using the time search function You can clear the input by entering how long the desired point...
... the SELECT button. Using the film roll function When viewing a video, you are shown in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to a VAIO computer. 1 Press the V button during playback or pause. Using the time search function You can clear the input by entering how long the desired point...
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...PREV button once. Press the PLAY button to the file in SonicStage software, the album jacket image is a VAIO computer and an album jacket image has been attached to resume normal playback. VAIO 1 Cool Summer Ready Steady Cool Summer 0:12:34 / 5:67:89 Cool Summer Baby Baby 2 Surfer ...position skips 10 seconds back or forward, and playback is stored, a default image will be displayed. Listening to music Music playback The Network Media Receiver enables you select a music file on the server through the speakers of the TV or through speakers connected to an amplifier with digital input....
...PREV button once. Press the PLAY button to the file in SonicStage software, the album jacket image is a VAIO computer and an album jacket image has been attached to resume normal playback. VAIO 1 Cool Summer Ready Steady Cool Summer 0:12:34 / 5:67:89 Cool Summer Baby Baby 2 Surfer ...position skips 10 seconds back or forward, and playback is stored, a default image will be displayed. Listening to music Music playback The Network Media Receiver enables you select a music file on the server through the speakers of the TV or through speakers connected to an amplifier with digital input....
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To start a slide show . Photo Server - VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL 48 In this case, the following procedure, up . Using the following actions are possible. • ...
To start a slide show . Photo Server - VAIO 1 Soccer tournament 34 / 67 :Pause OPTIONS :Options 10 sec ALL 48 In this case, the following procedure, up . Using the following actions are possible. • ...
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...Panel" window, click "Performance and Maintenance", and click "Power Options". Select the "Allow this setting, shutting down when the Network Media Receiver is turned off . 6 Click the "Power Management" tab. Checking or changing the time required to enter Standby Use the procedure... VAIO computer is terminated. 53 Advanced Features If you will remain on the computer display. 3 Click the "Power Schemes" tab. 4 Under "System standby" or "System hibernates", select the time until the computer goes into Standby automatically after the connection between the Network Media Receiver and...
...Panel" window, click "Performance and Maintenance", and click "Power Options". Select the "Allow this setting, shutting down when the Network Media Receiver is turned off . 6 Click the "Power Management" tab. Checking or changing the time required to enter Standby Use the procedure... VAIO computer is terminated. 53 Advanced Features If you will remain on the computer display. 3 Click the "Power Schemes" tab. 4 Under "System standby" or "System hibernates", select the time until the computer goes into Standby automatically after the connection between the Network Media Receiver and...
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... bulb temperature less than 29°C (84°F)) Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to the Network Media Receiver Supplied accessories See page 9. Interfaces Video outputs (S-Video output: S connector (1), Composite video output: RCA jack (1), Component video...; 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...
... bulb temperature less than 29°C (84°F)) Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to the Network Media Receiver Supplied accessories See page 9. Interfaces Video outputs (S-Video output: S connector (1), Composite video output: RCA jack (1), Component video...; 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...
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Getting Help This section provides information on how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features You can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.esupport.sony.com/ ❑ The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your Network Media Receiver or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how to information on...
Getting Help This section provides information on how to http://www.vaio-link.com/ 63 Advanced Features You can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.esupport.sony.com/ ❑ The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your Network Media Receiver or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how to information on...
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... no IP address is shown, check the following items: • If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is receiving power (page 38). Restart the computer, and start up automatically" on page 52. c If you are using VAIO Media, refer to the VAIO Media Help. Troubleshooting Connection, registration I cannot connect to a computer c Check whether the...
... no IP address is shown, check the following items: • If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is receiving power (page 38). Restart the computer, and start up automatically" on page 52. c If you are using VAIO Media, refer to the VAIO Media Help. Troubleshooting Connection, registration I cannot connect to a computer c Check whether the...