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Home Audio System
MHC-V90DW
The following explains how to use this home audio system.
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (music service)
Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Chromecast built-in)
Spotify Connect
Listening to music with multiple home audio systems
Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc. as a controller (Windows 8.1)
Listening with multiple home audio systems
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player)
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player)
Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7)
Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player)
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW The following explains how to use this home audio system. Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (music service) Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Chromecast built-in) Spotify Connect Listening to music with multiple home audio systems Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc.
  • Page 2 Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC”) Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC” with SongPal operation) Listening to music on an Xperia by operating the Music application...

  • Page 3: Listening To Music From An Internet Streaming Service (Chromecast Built-In)

    For details about Chromecast built-in, refer to the following URL: http://www.google.com/cast/audio/learn/ The specification and design of the application may change without notice. Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application. SongPal Tap [MHC-V90DW]. Tap [Settings]. Tap [Chromecast built-in].
  • Page 4 In some cases, the home audio system may need to be activated by a music service. If you activate the home audio system, you can use music services. Follow the instructions on the music service’s application or SongPal. Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony bears no responsibility for this.

  • Page 5: Spotify Connect

    Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. Note Depending on the country or region, the Spotify service availability may differ. Hint When “Spotify Connect” is activated, the Connect icon ( ) lights up. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 6: Setting Your Pc For Operating From A Smartphone, Iphone, Etc. As A Controller (Windows 8.1)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc. as a controller (Windows 8.1) By operating from a controller such as smartphone, iPhone, etc. on your home network, you can enjoy music stored in a Windows 8.1 PC on your home network with the home audio system.
  • Page 7 Select [Finish] to close the screen. Select [Stream], then check that [Automatically allow devices to play my media...] has been checked. The setting is now complete. You can listen to music stored in your PC, using your smartphone, iPhone, etc. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 8: Listening With Multiple Home Audio Systems

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Listening with multiple home audio systems You can enjoy listening to your favorite music in various styles by wireless home audio system combinations. Compatible models For more details, refer to the following URL: http://sony.net/nasite/ Features The Wireless Multi-room function is available.
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  • Page 10: Setting Your Pc As A Dlna Server And Controller (Windows 8.1)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1) Windows 8.1 supports DLNA1.5. A Windows 8.1 PC can be used as both a DLNA server and controller. By operating from a Windows 8.1 PC, you can enjoy music stored in a DLNA server (including a Windows 8.1 PC) on your home network with the home audio system if you set the following.
  • Page 11 Select [Connections], and then select the icon with [Connected] using Turn on [Find devices and content]. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 12: Listening To Music On A Pc Via A Network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player) You can use a PC as a controller (operating device). Music can be played back by using the “Play To” function, after starting Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions on the PC screen to operate.
  • Page 13 Right-click or tap and hold a song to be played. Select [Play To] from the menu. The device list appears. Tap [MHC-V90DW]. Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The selected song will be heard from the home audio system.
  • Page 14 Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 15: Setting Your Pc As A Dlna Server And Controller (Windows 7)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7) A Windows 7 PC can be used as both a DLNA server and controller. By operating from a Windows 7 PC and DLNA controller on your home network, you can enjoy music stored in a DLNA server (including a Windows 7 PC) on your home network with the home audio system if you set the following.
  • Page 16 Select [Choose media streaming options…] from [Media streaming]. If [Media streaming is not turned on] appears in the [Media streaming options] screen, select [Turn on media streaming]. Select [Allow All]. The [Allow All Media Devices] screen appears. If all the devices in the local network are allowed ([Allow]) to access your network, select [OK] and close the screen.
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  • Page 18: Listening To Music On A Pc Via A Network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player) You can use a PC as a controller (operating device). Music stored in the PC can be played back by simple operations with the “Play To” function of Windows 7, after starting Windows Media Player.
  • Page 19 When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time to start, since each DLNA-compatible device has to recognize the component currently used. Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 20: Listening To Music On A Pc Via A Network ("Sony | Music Center For Pc")

    Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC”) You can share music on your PC (server function) with the free application “Sony | Music Center for PC” installed on your PC. You can listen to music on your PC from the home audio system via a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 21 Select [MHC-V90DWxxxxxx (Sony Corporation)] from the list under [Select network device]. Then, click [OK] to close the screen. Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The selected song will be heard from the home audio system. Note Before listening to music, connect your smartphone/iPhone installed with SongPal to the same network as used by the home audio system and PC.

  • Page 22: Listening To Music On A Pc Via A Network ("Sony | Music Center For Pc" With Songpal Operation)

    You can share music on your PC (server function) with the free application “Sony | Music Center for PC” installed on your You can listen to music on your PC from the home audio system via a Wi-Fi network by using the SongPal installed on your smartphone, iPhone, etc.
  • Page 23 For details on the procedure, refer to [How to use] on the “Sony | Music Center for PC” support website. http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/ Start up SongPal to select music on the PC. Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. Tap [MHC-V90DW]. Tap [Home Network].
  • Page 24 When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time to start, since each DLNA-compatible device has to recognize the component currently used. Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 25: Listening To Music With The Music Application (Xperia)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia) Using the Music application, you can play music stored in an Xperia. Do the following before starting. The Music application is pre-installed in your Xperia. Operations of the Music application are subject to change without notice. For details about how to use the Music application, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Xperia.
  • Page 26 [MHC-V90DW] on the Xperia. Start playing back music on the Xperia, and adjust the volume. Music will be heard from the home audio system. If playback does not start, perform the process again from step Hint Refer to the operating instructions of your Xperia for details.

  • Page 27: Dlna (Digital Living Network Alliance)

    DLNA server (such as a PC). For details, see “ Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC” with SongPal operation) .” To listen to music in a DLNA server using your PC as a controller You can play back music stored in a DLNA server by operating your PC.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Wired Network

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Connecting to a wired network This section explains how to connect the home audio system to a wireless router with a LAN cable (not supplied), then how to connect the router to the PC.
  • Page 29 Note When you connect the home audio system to a network for the first time after purchase, or after you reset the home audio system, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Home Audio System To A Wi-Fi Network Using A Pc Connected Wirelessly (Modern Ui)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Connecting the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Modern UI) ® Note that the home audio system should be reset to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted.
  • Page 31 Select Select [MHC-V90DW] from the network list. Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, etc.). Enter the following URL in the address bar. http://192.168.211.129 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password (encryption key).
  • Page 32 Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 33: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network Using A Pc Connected Wirelessly (Windows 7/Windows 8.1)

    Connect the home audio system to the PC. For Windows 8.1, click or tap the desktop on the Start screen. Select on the right-bottom of the screen. Select [MHC-V90DW] from the network list. Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen.
  • Page 34 Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, etc.). Enter the following URL in the address bar. http://192.168.211.129 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password (encryption key). Select [Apply]. Check that the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the NETWORK indicator lights up in white.
  • Page 35 Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network Using A Pc Connected Wirelessly (Mac)

    Connect the home audio system to the Mac. Click at the top of the screen. Select [Open Network Preferences...]. Select [MHC-V90DW] from the network list. Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. Launch a browser (Safari, etc.). Enter the following URL in the address bar.
  • Page 37 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password. Select [Apply]. Check that the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. It takes about 2 minutes (in some cases, 4 or 5 minutes).
  • Page 38 Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network Using An Iphone/Ipod Touch

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using an iPhone/iPod touch Note that the home audio system should be reset to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted. To use the BLUETOOTH connection after that, delete all pairing information on the iPhone/iPod touch, and then set pairing again.
  • Page 40 Tap [Settings]. Tap [MHC-V90DW] from the list. Perform the Wi-Fi network settings on the iPhone/iPod touch. Follow the instructions on the screen. Check that the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. When the home audio system is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the iPhone/iPod touch, the NETWORK indicator lights up in white.

  • Page 41: Updating The Pre-Installed Software

    [UPDATE] on the display turns off and the home audio system enters standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode automatically when the updating is completed. When the home audio system is turned on for the first time after updating, [UPDATED] appears on the display. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 42: Update Method 1: Automatic Update Via The Internet

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Update method 1: Automatic update via the Internet When you use the home audio system while connected to the Internet via a wired or Wi-Fi network, the home audio system can update to the latest software automatically.
  • Page 43 When the multi-room function turns on, it supports TDLS (Tunneled Direct Link Setup) and works as a wireless router that improves the data communication quality. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 44: Update Method 2: Manual Update Via The Internet

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet When the home audio system is connected to the Internet via a wired or Wi-Fi network, [UPDATE] lights up on the display when the home audio system detects a new software version.
  • Page 45 (stop) key on the home audio system when [DL XX%] appears on the display (This is not always possible). If you cancel the update, [CANCEL] appears on the display and [UPDATE] will stay lit on the display again. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 46: Update Method 3: Manual Update Via A Usb Flash Drive

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive You can use a USB flash drive to update the software when the home audio system is not connected to the Internet. Follow the steps below. Use the remote control to perform the steps below.
  • Page 47 Updating normally takes 3 to 10 minutes. Do not operate the home audio system during an update. Also, keep the home audio system connected to the power supply while updating. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 48: Searching For The Latest Software Via A Network Connection

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Searching for the latest software via a network connection The home audio system has a function which updates the latest software automatically via a Wi-Fi or wired network. When the latest software is released and the home audio system detects it, [UPDATE] lights up on the display.
  • Page 49 When the multi-room function turns on, it supports TDLS (Tunneled Direct Link Setup) and works as a wireless router that improves the data communication quality. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 50: Manual Update Via A Usb Flash Drive (When The Update Via A Network Has Failed)

    Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-V90DW Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has failed) If [NETWORK ERROR] or [DOWNLOAD ERROR PUSH POWER] appears on the display, the software update has failed. In this case, the home audio system will not respond to any operation and no function can be used, except the (power) button operation.
  • Page 51 Updating normally takes 3 to 10 minutes. Do not operate the home audio system during an update. Also, keep the home audio system connected to the power supply and network while updating. 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 52 For the timing of auto searching or manual updating methods, see “Searching for the latest software via a network connection.” For the latest version of the software, refer to the URL below for details. http://rd1.sony.net/help/has/sl/16/ 4-694-845-31(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation...

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