Sony SMP-N100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1: Operating Instructions
The software of this player may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit: For customers in European countries http://support.sony-europe.com/ For customers in Australia http://www.sony-asia.com/support/ To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct/ Printed in Malaysia Network Media Player Operating Instructions...
Page 2: Warning
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Page 3: Precautions
Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres. On placement • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
Page 4 If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notice for the customers in Europe This product is intended to be used in the following countries: AD, AL, AT, BA, BE, BG, CH,...
Page 5 Notice for the customers in France The WLAN feature of this SMP- N100 shall exclusively be used inside buildings. Any use of the WLAN feature of this SMP-N100 outside of the buildings is prohibited on the French territory. Please make sure that the WLAN feature of this SMP-N100 is disabled before any use outside of the...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Precautions .
Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel A Power indicator Lights up when the player is turned on. B Remote sensor C WLAN indicator Lights up when using a wireless LAN. Rear panel A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack C DC IN 12V (AC adapter input) jack D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack...
Page 8 Remote The available functions of the remote differ depending on the file or the situation. Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A -TV- WIDE Changes the screen format.
Page 9 Starts or re-starts playback. THEATER (page 28) Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. The THEATER button functions only when connected to a Sony Theatre Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theatre Mode- compatible TV. X PAUSE Pauses or re-starts playback.
Page 10: Hookups And Settings
Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: • Mains lead (1) • AC adapter (1) • Remote control (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery...
Page 11: Step 2: Connecting The Player
Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections. Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. Do not connect the player through a VCR.
Page 12 Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver) Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select B, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 20). HDMI cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (not supplied) Manufactured under license under U.S.
Page 13: Step 3: Easy Setup
Step 3: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts “Easy Setup.” Connect the supplied AC adapter and mains lead in the numeric order shown below. When removing them, do so in reverse order.
Page 14: Connecting To The Network
Connecting to the Network Wired Setup Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player. LAN cable (not supplied) Broadband ADSL modem/ router Cable modem To set the network settings Select “Network Settings,” “Internet Settings,” then “Wired Setup” (page 23), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Page 15: Playback
Playback Playing via a Network Streaming BRAVIA Internet Video BRAVIA Internet Video serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the player to a network (page 14).
Page 16: Playing From A Usb Device
Playing files on a DLNA server You can play video/music/photo files on your home server, such as a DLNA certified PC by connecting the player to the home network. For playable files on a DLNA server, see “Playable types of files” (page 27). Prepare for playing files on a DLNA server.
Page 17: Available Options
Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Common options Items Details Repeat Sets the repeat mode. Setting Favourites List Displays the Favourites List. Play/Stop Starts or stops the playback. Play from start Plays the item from the beginning.
Page 18: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. The default settings are underlined. Select (Setup) on the home menu using </,. Select the setup category icon using M/m, and press ENTER.
Page 19: Network Update
• We recommend the network update every 2 months or so. • For information about update functions, visit the following website: For customers in European countries http://support.sony-europe.com/ For customers in Australia http://www.sony-asia.com/support/ Screen Settings TV Type 16:9...
Page 20: Audio Settings
YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) Auto Automatically detects the connected TV type, and switches to the matching colour setting. YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals. YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video signals. Outputs RGB video signals. HDMI Deep Colour Output Auto Normally select this. 12bit Outputs 12bit/10bit video signals when the connected...
Page 21: Parental Control Settings
Downmix Surround Outputs audio signals with surround effects. Select this when connecting an audio device that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6. Stereo Outputs audio signals without surround effects. Select this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6.
Page 22: System Settings
System Settings Selects your language for the player on- screen displays. Control for HDMI Allows you to use the “Control for HDMI” function (page 28). Turns off the function. Auto Standby Turns on the “Auto Standby” function. Automatically returns to standby mode if any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 30...
Page 23: Network Settings
LAN router. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: For customers in European countries http://support.sony- europe.com/ Network Connection Diagnostics You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly.
Page 24: Additional Information
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC adapter and mains lead are connected securely.
Page 25: Network Connection
Sound There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 11). , Switch the input selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals of the player are output from your AV amplifier (receiver).
Page 26 The desired wireless router is not detected even if “Scan” is performed. , Press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and try “Scan” again. If the desired wireless router is still not detected, press RETURN to select “Manual registration.” The message “A new software version has been found on the network.
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Inputs and outputs (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L: Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ : 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT VIDEO: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms...
Page 28 TV or components. • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for HDMI” setting of the player automatically switches to “On”...
Page 29: Copyrights And Trademarks
HDMI Licensing LLC. • “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Page 30 Code numbers of controllable While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons. Manufacturer Sony Hitachi LG/Goldstar Loewe Mitsubishi/MGA Panasonic Philips Pioneer Samsung Sharp Toshiba Parental control/area code For details, see “Parental Control Area Code”...
Page 31: Index
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. AC adapter 13 AUDIO 8 “Audio Settings” 20 “Auto Standby” 22 Batteries 10 BRAVIA Internet Video BRAVIA Sync 26 CLEAR 8 Colour buttons 8 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 12 Network 14 TV 11 “Control for HDMI”...

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