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Operating Instructions
HDD Network Audio System
NAS-50HDE
© 2007 Sony Corporation
2-890-157-12(1)
Getting started ..................................................... 8
Listening to Music .............................................20
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) .................29
Editing Tracks in the HDD Jukebox .............55
Using the Timer ..................................................68
Listening to Music Stored in a Computer
— Network Media .....................................74
Connections and Settings ..............................80
Additional Information ................................. 100
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- Page 1 Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to ATRAC, , OpenMG and any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT are trademarks of Sony Corporation. GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, “WALKMAN”, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
- Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
- Page 3 To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of- life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before operating the unit Be sure to read the following information ...7 Getting Started Guide to parts and controls ... 8 Remote control ...8 Main unit ... 10 Basic operations ...12 Turning on the power ... 12 Selecting the display language ... - Page 5 Editing Tracks in the HDD Jukebox About the functions that can be performed ...55 Searching and obtaining title information ...56 Searching for and obtaining album information ... 56 Searching for and obtaining track information ... 56 Batch searching for and obtaining information for multiple tracks ...
- Page 6 Connections and Settings Connecting the speakers and antennas ...80 Network connection and setup ...85 Connecting the unit to the Internet ... 85 Setting up the network ... 90 Setting the shared folder ... 94 Other settings ...94 Display settings ... 94 Setting the standby mode ...
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Page 7: Be Sure To Read The Following Information
Malfunctions that occur during the normal use of the unit will be repaired by Sony in accordance with the conditions defined in the limited warranty for this unit. However, Sony will not... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Guide to parts and controls Remote control Function Select buttons Use to select the function directly. During standby mode, these buttons turn on the unit and start playback at the same time. HDD button (pages 13, 37) CD... - Page 9 DIMMER button Sets the brightness of the display. SLEEP and TIMER buttons SLEEP button Use to make or confirm the sleep timer setting (page 68). TIMER button Use to set the timer (pages 69 to 72). Numeric*/text buttons Use to select a track during play or to enter text.
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Page 10: Main Unit
Main unit Remote sensor / (power) button and On/Standby indicator / (power) button Turns the power on or off (page 12). On/Standby indicator The color indicates the power status of the unit. – Green: The unit is on or is analyzing the recorded music data. - Page 11 HDD REC button Use for recording to the HDD Jukebox (page 31). TRANSFER button Use to transfer tracks to a “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) or other portable audio device (page 49). BACK button Use to go back to the previous display (page 14). VOLUME dial Use to adjust the volume.
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Page 12: Basic Operations
Basic operations Turning on the power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The unit automatically turns on, makes the initial settings, and then turns off. Press / (power). The unit turns on. WARNING Do not disconnect the power cord while the unit is making the initial settings. -
Page 13: Selecting A Function
Selecting a function To select the function directly CD FM/AM AUDIO IN (DAB on HDD the UK model) NETWORK (AUDIO IN on MEDIA the UK model) x-DJ To select Press (function (function) select button) CD HDD JUKEBOX HDD NETWORK MEDIA NETWORK MEDIA FM/AM FM/AM AUDIO IN... -
Page 14: Switching The Display Mode
To cancel the procedure Press BACK. Function menu Appears when you press the FUNCTION button. Use this menu to select a function. For models other than the UK model For the UK model Option menu Appears when you press the OPTIONS button. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Sound - Eq/M.bass
List display mode This mode displays the contents of the selected directory. The example figure below shows the contents of the track directory. Directory icons Track icon A list of contents in the selected directory appears. About track icons Different track formats have different track icons. -
Page 16: Entering Text
Entering text You can enter text when labeling tracks or radio stations, or when making network settings. To select the input language Select the input language to enter characters in that language. While the screen shows the text input display (this page), enter the Option menu and select [Language] –... -
Page 17: Other Operations
Character type display area Each time you press the CHARACTER button, the display changes as follows: W hen the input language is set to English: Display Type of characters Lowercase/uppercase English letters and numbers Uppercase/lowercase English letters and numbers à/0 Lowercase/uppercase English letters (including umlaut... -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The time on the clock must be correctly set for the proper operation of functions. You can set the clock either manually or by connecting to the Internet. Setting the clock manually Enter the Setup menu, select [Clock setting], and then press ENTER. -
Page 19: Setting The Clock Through An Internet Connection - Ntp
Setting the clock through an Internet connection — NTP You can set the clock by connecting the unit to the NTP (Network Time Protocol) server on the Web. Before using this function, make sure the network setup has already been done (page 85). -
Page 20: Listening To Music
Listening to Music Playing a CD This unit can play audio CDs and CD-R/ RW discs recorded with MP3 audio tracks. See page 110 for details on playable discs. CD Press CD and place a disc into the disc tray. The disc tray slides out. -
Page 21: Obtaining Title Information
To select a track using the numeric buttons Press a numeric button while the track list (of track directory) is displayed. The track number input pop-up window appears. Enter the track number directly. For track numbers from 10 onward, press a numeric button for each digit. -
Page 22: Viewing Information For A Cd
To obtain different title information Select online [Search] while the search results are displayed. The unit starts searching again for title information and updates the search results if anything is found. The search results will be updated even if the same information is found. To clear the title information Enter the Option menu and select [Title info] –... -
Page 23: Listening To The Radio Or Dab Services
Listening to the radio or DAB services DAB services can be received with the UK model only. PRESET–/ TUNING–/ Performing DAB Auto Scan (UK model only) Press DAB. DAB Auto Scan starts automatically when the DAB function is executed. When scanning is completed, the DAB service that was first received starts. -
Page 24: Receiving A Dab Service (Uk Model Only)
Tips If you experience noise in an FM stereo broadcast, enter the Option menu and select [Setting] – [FM mode] – [Monaural]. The reception will no longer be stereo, but it will be clearer. To change back to stereo reception, do the same procedure and select [Auto stereo]. -
Page 25: Presetting Radio Stations Or Dab Services
Presetting radio stations or DAB services To preset an FM station Enter the FM/AM function and select FM. Enter the Option menu and select [Store preset]. Select a preset number. Select [Station] and enter the name of the radio station. If the radio station entered in this step provides information through RDS (Radio Data System), the unit will display this... -
Page 26: Viewing Detailed Information For A Radio Station
To clear presets While the screen shows the main display or the list display, enter the Option menu and select [Clear preset]. Select the preset number you want to clear and press ENTER. Select [Yes]. Viewing detailed information for a radio station Enter the Option menu and select [Detail info]. -
Page 27: Listening To Playback
To connect to the front of the unit To the AUDIO IN jack Audio connecting cable (optional) with stereo mini plug on each end Audio out jack on the optional component External component (portable device) Listening to playback Press AUDIO IN, or enter the Function menu and select [AUDIO IN]. -
Page 28: Repeat Play · Shuffle Play
Repeat play · Shuffle play You can listen to tracks in random order (shuffle play) or to one track repeatedly (repeat play). While the unit is stopped during the CD function, enter the Option menu and select [Setting] – [Play mode]. Select the item to be set. -
Page 29: Using The Hard Disk Drive
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Recording/Importing to the HDD You can record or import tracks from various sound sources to the HDD Jukebox. Recordable/Importable materials You can record or import tracks from the sound sources listed below. Function Button/menu to HDD REC ... - Page 30 Convert format Devices* to which “WALKMAN” the audio data can be (ATRAC AD) transferred * Refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in Europe only) for the compatible models. ATRAC ATRAC ATRACplus About 1/10 of...
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Page 31: Setting Up The Unit For Recording/ Importing
Setting up the unit for recording/ importing HDD REC / / / / ENTER Enter the Option menu for the respective function and select [Setting] – [Record]. When the CD function is selected Select the item to be set. Set each item . - Page 32 SMART SPACE (AUDIO IN function only) When there is no sound input for 3 seconds or more, the SMART SPACE function replaces this interval with a blank of 3 seconds long. The unit automatically pauses recording when there is no sound input for 30 seconds or more, and stops recording when there is no sound input for 10 minutes or...
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Page 33: Recording A Cd To The Hdd
To change the recording destination in the HDD When recording tracks from a CD, radio, or an external component, you can select the destination (shown below) from [Setting] – [Rec destination] in the Option menu. My library This destination is the ... -
Page 34: Recording A Radio Broadcast Or Dab Service
To select and record individual tracks Enter the Function menu and select [CD]. You can set the following items in the Option menu of the CD function (pages 31 to 33). Format Bit rate Monitor sound Recording destination Load a CD into the disc tray. -
Page 35: Recording From An Externally Connected Component
Press HDD REC . Recording starts. Press . Recording stops. To pause recording, press HDD REC . During recording, a track mark is added whenever you press the HDD REC button (for “Track mark” settings other than “Auto”). Track marks can only be added for tracks with a minimum length of 16 seconds. -
Page 36: Importing Files From A Usb Storage Device
Tips During recording, a track mark is added whenever you press the HDD REC button. Track marks can only be added for tracks with a minimum length of 16 seconds. When “Auto title” is set to “Off ”, the recording date and time will be recorded. -
Page 37: Playing The Hdd Jukebox
Select the albums to be imported. The selected items will be checked You can remove a check mark by pressing ENTER again. Select [Import]. Note You can import a maximum of 10,000 tracks at a time (page 102). To confirm the computer name (when using Windows XP Professional) Go to the Start menu and select [Control Panel] –... -
Page 38: Checking Album Or Track Information
Do the following Select a track Press /// to select a track. Or press the corresponding numeric button, and then press ENTER (page 21). Select an album Press ALBUM+ or ALBUM –. Select the time During playback, enter information the Option menu and display select [Display] –... - Page 39 Listing Contents and directory mode structure (list type) Album Albums [List of albums] – [List of tracks] Artist Artists [List of artists] – [List of albums] – [List of tracks] Genre Genres [List of genres] – [List of albums] – [List of tracks] Recording Recording sources source...
- Page 40 [Listing mode display example 1] In the following example, a CD has been recorded to the “My library” folder on the HDD, and the first and the third tracks have been added to “Favorites”. CD “GJ & Friends” Track Track name Artist name Fox tail Jukebox hero...
- Page 41 [Listing mode display example 2] In this example, an FM GJ-BAY broadcast was recorded on the 15th of October, 2006, from 14:00 to 14:30 with “Track mark” set to “Auto”. Opening (music and talk) Commercial Talk Music Talk Music The contents are recorded as a single album from the beginning to the end.
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Page 42: Repeat Play · Shuffle Play
Repeat play · Shuffle play You can listen to tracks in random order (shuffle play) or one track repeatedly (repeat play). While the unit is stopped in the HDD JUKEBOX function, enter the Option menu and select [Setting] – [Play mode]. -
Page 43: Searching For Albums Or Tracks
Selected Play area The unit listing mode Recording Album Plays all tracks in the source selected album. Recording Plays all tracks source recorded from the selected recording source. Plays all tracks in the recording source list. Folder Group Plays all tracks in the selected group. -
Page 44: Playing Tracks Using X-Dj
How does x-DJ work? x-DJ uses Sony’s 12 Tone Analysis to analyze the characteristics of tracks that have been recorded or imported to the HDD Jukebox and categorizes them into 23 channels. One track may be included in two or more channels. From those channels, you can jump to the additional channels of ARTIST, YEAR, and MOOD by using a function called “Music... -
Page 45: Using X-Dj
List of Music Surfin’ buttons Button on Name of the Description the remote channel control ARTIST Tracks by the same artist YEAR Tracks from the same era MOOD Tracks of a similar mood Using x-DJ //// ENTER Press x-DJ, or enter the Function menu and select [x-DJ]. -
Page 46: Using Music Surfin
Using Music Surfin’ If you press the A, Y, or M button while playing a channel in x-DJ, the unit creates the following temporary channels from the tracks in the HDD Jukebox. A button: ARTIST channel containing tracks by the currently selected artist. Y button: YEAR channel containing tracks from the same era as the currently selected track. -
Page 47: Setting Up X-Dj
Notes Only tracks with information on its release year will be assembled into the YEAR channel. The year indicated for a track assembled in the YEAR channel may not necessarily be the year of its first release. This is because the information used corresponds with the CD on which the track or album is contained. -
Page 48: Transferring X-Dj Channels
Playlists are displayed by channel name and date of registration. About 12 Tone Analysis Sony’s 12 Tone Analysis technology enables the unit to analyze the characteristics of tracks in the HDD Jukebox and categorize them into 23 channels according to their mood. -
Page 49: Transferring Audio Data
The formats that can be transferred depend on the type of device connected or the disc type. Refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe. com/ (for the customers in Europe only) for devices that are supported. Destination... -
Page 50: Transferring Tracks To A "Walkman" (Atrac Ad)
See “Transferring tracks to a USB storage device” on page 51 for details. Refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe. com/ (for the customers in Europe only) for details on the compatible models and compatible functions for each model. -
Page 51: Transferring Tracks To A Usb Storage Device
Tips If any of the tracks are registered in the Trash Bin of the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD), a confirmation message will appear on the unit and the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD). If the playlist is transferred from the HDD Jukebox to the “WALKMAN”... -
Page 52: Transferring Tracks To A Mobile Phone
Note If the AC power adaptor is supplied with the connected device, it is recommended that you operate the device on house current. When operating the device on batteries, make sure the remaining battery power is sufficient. We do not guarantee against malfunctions, transfer failures, or destruction of audio data caused by shortages in battery power. -
Page 53: Other Operations
Make sure the selected tracks are checked Uncheck the tracks that you do not want to transfer. Select [Setting]. Select [Select group at destination], and then select the destination group from the pull-down menu. New group A new group is created ... -
Page 54: Deleting Tracks Or Playlists On The Destination Device
Deleting tracks or playlists on the destination device To delete a track on the destination device You can delete tracks on a connected portable device. While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX function, enter the Option menu and select [Delete from dstn] –... -
Page 55: Editing Tracks In The Hdd Jukebox
Editing Tracks in the HDD Jukebox About the functions that can be performed You can edit folders, albums, groups, tracks and information that have been written to the HDD Jukebox. Function name What it does Edit info Edits folder names, album names, track names, artist names, genre names, group names, and playlist names Saves image files Delete... -
Page 56: Searching And Obtaining Title Information
Searching and obtaining title information You can search for title information from the unit’s database or from the Internet (when the unit is connected to the Internet) and add the information to albums or tracks. S earching for album information The unit searches for title information for an album using the album’s track order as a reference, and then adds the information... -
Page 57: Batch Searching For And Obtaining Information For Multiple Tracks
Batch searching for and obtaining information for multiple tracks This function conveniently does a batch search for albums whose tracks were recorded to the HDD Jukebox in a different order from the original album. The unit automatically searches for titles one at a time for tracks in the albums, and then stores the track information as a single batch operation. -
Page 58: Creating A Group
Enter the folder title. For details on entering text, see “Entering text” on page 16. Select [Create]. A new folder is created. Creating a group You can create a new group and move tracks into it. While the unit is stopped in the HDD JUKEBOX function, enter the Option menu and select [Mode switch] –... -
Page 59: Changing Titles
Changing titles You can change names of folders, groups, albums, tracks, artists, genres and playlists. The names that can be changed vary according to the listing mode or directory level. Track name: Track names can be changed in the track directory in any listing mode, except the playlist mode. -
Page 60: Deleting Recordings
Enter the title. For details on entering text, see “Entering text” on page 16. If you are changing the name of a genre, select a name from the list of genres. Select [Close]. To create a new genre You can create a new genre name if the name you want is not in the list. -
Page 61: Moving Recordings
Select [Delete]. A confirmation window appears. Select [Yes]. When deleting a track in a playlist, you can choose whether to delete the track’s registration in the playlist or to delete the track itself. To delete tracks on a “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD), etc. You can delete tracks that are stored on a portable device such as a “WALKMAN”... -
Page 62: Dividing Recorded Tracks
Select [Enter]. The destination selection window appears. Select the destination. A confirmation window appears. To move the item to another folder, album, or group, select the destination folder, album, or group, and then select the destination in the item, using ... -
Page 63: Combining Recorded Tracks
Press ENTER at the point where the track is to be divided. The unit plays repeatedly the first two seconds of the track from the point where you pressed ENTER. Press /// to shift the division point (m: minutes, s: seconds, or ms: milliseconds) so that the unit plays two seconds of the track from that point repeatedly. -
Page 64: Converting The Audio Format Of
Select the second track. Select [Combine]. Select [Execute]. The tracks are combined in the order checked. To change the order of the selected tracks Select [Switch] after performing step 5. Notes You cannot combine tracks with different audio formats or bit rates. If you combine a track in a playlist, the track is deleted from the playlist. -
Page 65: Saving Image Files
Saving image files You can import image files from the shared folder* in your computer through a network or a USB storage device and save the files to albums, tracks, or playlists. The following file formats can be saved. J PEG (extension: jpg or jpeg) G IF (extension: gif) * Refer to page 94 for details. -
Page 66: Registering Desired Tracks To Playlist
Select the device that has the desired image file. If you select the PC shared folder, the shared folder setting display appears. Confirm the contents, select [Connect], and then press ENTER (page 36). Select the desired image file. An image confirmation display appears. Select [Yes]. -
Page 67: Registering Multiple Tracks At The Same Time
Note When you want to listen to tracks using the Favorites channel in x-DJ, you have to register the tracks to “Favorites”. In this case, make sure not to change the registration location. Registering multiple tracks at the same time You can register all the tracks in an album or a group at the same time to a playlist. -
Page 68: Using The Timer
Using the Timer The unit has three timer functions; Sleep Timer, Wake Up Timer and Recording Timer. You can make one setting for the Sleep Timer, three settings for the Wake Up Timer and 10 settings for the Recording Timer. The timer function operates when the power is both on or off. -
Page 69: Using The Wake Up Timer
Using the Wake Up Timer You can set the timer to automatically turn the unit on and off at a specified time everyday. The unit starts playing automatically when it turns on. Make sure the clock is correctly set beforehand (page 18). -
Page 70: Using The Recording Timer
Using the Recording Timer You can set the timer to record a radio program or playback from an external component that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit. To use this function, the clock must be correctly set beforehand (page 18). - Page 71 Set each item. Select [OK]. Press TIMER or BACK. To stop a timer recording Press or HDD REC (HDD REC is not provided on the UK model). Settings for the Recording Timer Item Contents Date A day (month/day) within the next 4 weeks, including the current day Every Sat –...
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Page 72: Other Operations
Other operations To cancel a timer setting while the timer operation is in progress You can cancel a timer setting while the Wake Up Timer or Recording Timer is in progress. When you do this, the stop time is cancelled and recording or playback continues afterwards. - Page 73 To change a timer setting Press TIMER. Select the setting you want to change. The change setting display appears. Select the item you want to change. Change the item Select [OK]. The new information overwrites the old one and is displayed in the timer list. Press TIMER or BACK.
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Page 74: Listening To Music Stored In A Computer - Network Media
NETWORK MEDIA function. S ervers that support the display of playlists ( Sony VAIO computers with VAIO Media, etc. This unit (client) can display playlists created by the SonicStage software. O ther servers ( Computers other than those indicated Computer, etc. -
Page 75: Listening To Music
Listening to music As an example of the NETWORK MEDIA function, this section explains the operations on the unit when it is connected to a server that supports the display of playlists. Press NETWORK MEDIA, or enter the Function menu and select [NETWORK MEDIA]. - Page 76 Note While the server is being connected to the unit, make sure not to shut down the server or delete the audio file in the server. If there are no selectable servers in the list, enter the Option menu and select [Display] – [Update info]. Other operations Do the following: Press .
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Page 77: Various Play Modes
To switch the listing mode When connected to a server that supports the display of playlists, the unit allows the selection of playlist mode (the contents of playlists) or server tree mode (the file structure on the server). During connection to other servers, only the server tree can be displayed. -
Page 78: Viewing Information On Playlists Or Tracks
Viewing information on playlists or tracks Select the playlist or track on which you want to check the information. Enter the Option menu and select [Display] – [Playlist info] or [Track info]. To see an entire text string for a title, artist, or genre, press ... -
Page 79: Registering The Unit To A Vaio Computer - Access Limitation Setting
In this case, make the setting again. Registering the unit to a VAIO computer — Access limitation setting If the server you are using is a Sony VAIO computer, you can register the unit to the VAIO computer so that no other component except this unit can access the computer. -
Page 80: Connections And Settings
Connections and Settings Connecting the speakers and antennas Connect the supplied speakers, antennas and power cord in order of to in the figure. The supplied antennas are designed for use within the home. For stable reception, it is recommended that you connect the unit to an external antenna (separately purchased). - Page 81 Connect the speakers to the unit. Connect the cords to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit. After connecting the speaker cords and while facing the front of the unit, place the speaker connected to the “R” terminal to the right and the speaker connected to the “L”...
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Page 82: The Unit
To attach the optional “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) stand to the unit For the compatible stand models, refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in Europe only). Connect the USB cable supplied with the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) to the USB jack on the stand. - Page 83 Remove the top cover from the unit as shown below. Rear of the main unit Turn the top cover upside down and strongly rotate the stand saucer towards RELEASE until it clicks. Push the stand saucer from below to remove it from the top cover. Attach the stand to the stand saucer as shown below.
- Page 84 Attach the stand with the stand saucer by rotating it towards LOCK, and then pass the USB cable through the slot on the top cover. Pass the USB cable through the slot. Attach the top cover to the main unit. Rear of the main unit Note Make sure to keep the length of the USB cable...
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Page 85: Network Connection And Setup
Network connection and setup This unit can be connected to the Internet through ADSL, cable (CATV) or optical fiber (FTTH). For more details on connections, refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in Europe only) as well. -
Page 86: Connection Examples
To use a wireless LAN When using the unit through a wireless LAN connection, follow the flowchart below to select the connection method and setup for the unit. Start Do you already have a wireless LAN environment? Do you have an Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter to connect to this unit? - Page 87 When using CATV Cable modem CATV jack Coaxial cable (optional) Rear of the main unit When using ADSL ADSL modem Telephone wall Splitter socket Telephone cord Telephone cord (optional) (optional) Telephone Rear of the main unit Broadband router Network cable (optional) Network cable (optional)
- Page 88 When using optical fiber (FTTH) ONU (Optical Network Unit) (circuit-terminating equipment) Internet Optical fiber cable Rear of the main unit When using a hub Broadband router Network cable (optional) Computer Printer Computer Broadband router Network cable (optional) Network cable (optional) To the NETWORK port Computer...
- Page 89 When connecting an Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter to the NETWORK port of the unit ADSL modem or ONU (circuit-terminating equipment) Wireless LAN Network cable router (access (optional) point) Computer When using a wireless LAN router (access point) and a BUFFALO USB wireless LAN adaptor ADSL modem or ONU (circuit-terminating equipment)
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Page 90: Setting Up The Network
Setting up the network To access the Internet from the unit, you must make sure the network settings have been correctly made on the unit. The setup procedure depends on whether the NETWORK port or the USB connecting jack on the unit is used to connect to the Internet. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your broadband router, as shown in the following table. - Page 91 Items Definition DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that automatically allocates information such as an IP address to a computer (client) which is temporarily connected to the Internet. The DHCP server maintains other parameters such as IP address for the gateway server or DNS server, subnet mask, and the range of IP addresses that can be provided to clients, and provides the information to dial-up users.
- Page 92 To set up a wired LAN network This section explains how to set up the unit for a wired LAN network or a wireless LAN network connected through the NETWORK port on the unit. Enter the Setup menu and select [Network]. Select [LAN] –...
- Page 93 To check the network status Select [Network status check] in the wired LAN setup display. Select [Execute]. The unit starts checking the network status. When the unit finishes checking, [OK] or [NG] appears for each item. It may take for a few minutes until the unit finishes checking.
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Page 94: Setting The Shared Folder
Setting the shared folder If you set a folder on the computer for shared use, you can import audio data or image data stored on the computer to the unit or back up audio data stored on the unit to the computer. For details, refer to the operating instructions or help of your Windows computer. -
Page 95: Setting The Standby Mode
To change the display design You can select the display design on the unit. Enter the Setup menu and select [Screen setting]. Select [Type 1] or [Type 2]. Select [OK]. The display changes to the design you selected. Setting the standby mode Enter the Setup menu and select [System setting]. - Page 96 Hard disk drive (optional) The shape of the USB connector will differ according to the USB hard disk being used. Refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in Europe only) for supported USB hard disks.
- Page 97 When back up data already exists on the drive Select [Full backup] or [Incremental backup] in step 5 of “To back up data to the USB hard disk” on page 96. Full backup The stored audio data overwrites the existing data. Incremental Only audio data different from backup...
- Page 98 Set each item by performing steps 1 to 3 described below. Select one of the following items. PC name The computer name or IP address (up to 15 letters/ numbers) Share name The name that was entered when the folder was set to be shared (page 94) User name The name that was used to...
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Page 99: Checking System Information
A USB hub cannot be used between the unit and an external device. Sony cannot guarantee trouble-free operations when using a USB extension cable to back up data or restore backed up data. Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable or the network cable, or turn off the unit while a back up or restoration operation is in progress. -
Page 100: Additional Information
Check to see if the problem is listed in this “Troubleshooting” section. Check the customer support site of Sony Europe at http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in Europe only). You will find the latest support information and a FAQ at this web site. - Page 101 Sound output There is no sound. P ress the VOLUME +/– buttons or the MUTING button to cancel muting. Sound monitoring cannot be done while Recording Timer is in progress. C ancel pause. C onfirm that nothing is connected to the ...
- Page 102 Artist names cannot be displayed. A rtist names are not displayed on the main display for MP3 CDs. You can check the artist name in the track (ID3) detailed information display (page 22). Title information cannot be obtained. Th e unit is not connected to a network. A disc is not inserted.
- Page 103 Title information cannot be obtained. Th e unit is not connected to a network. Th e database of the Gracenote recognition service does not contain any information that corresponds with the disc (page 21). I t may not be possible to obtain title information for tracks that have been poorly recorded;...
- Page 104 YEAR channel does not work correctly. O nly tracks with information on its release year will be assembled into the YEAR channel. Th e year indicated for a track assembled in the YEAR channel may not necessarily be the year of its first release. This is because the information used corresponds with the CD on which the track or album is contained.
- Page 105 C heck that the initial settings for the server have been correctly made. I f the ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) function is active in the server, this may prevent the unit from connecting to the server. In this case, deactivate the ICF function.
- Page 106 It takes a while for the unit to connect to the server. I f your Internet connection is not through a broadband router, it may take about 30 seconds after turning on the power for the unit to obtain an IP address and start connecting to the server.
- Page 107 The unit cannot connect to ADSL. Y ou may have mixed up the DSL port and TEL (telephone) port on the splitter while connecting cables. C heck to see whether the lights on an ADSL modem and a broadband router are correctly lit up.
- Page 108 Sony. I f the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.
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Page 109: Precautions
Precautions On safety Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When unplugging the unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself. Should any solid object or liquid get into the unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. -
Page 110: About Cds
About CDs Playable discs Disc type Audio CD CD-R/RW (music data) CD-R/RW (MP3 files) The unit CAN play the following discs CDs: Music CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and CD TEXT MP3 files: CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs (recorded in a format conforming to the ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2, or Joliet standards). -
Page 111: About Mp3
About MP3 This unit can play MP3-format audio data recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs (data CDs). Notes on playing MP discs This unit supports the MP3 format, a sampling rate of 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz and a bit rate of 32 to 320 kbps. -
Page 112: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section DIN power output (rated): 68 + 68 W (4 at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 85 + 85 W (4 at 1 kHz, 10 % THD) Music Power output (reference): 85 + 85 W (4 at 1 kHz, 10 % THD) ... - Page 113 Inputs/Outputs AUDIO IN (front: stereo minijack), AUDIO IN (rear: phono jacks): Voltage 0.8 V (standard), impedance 10 k 1.5 V (low sensitivity), impedance 10 k MONITOR OUT (phono jack): 1 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced AUDIO OUT (phono jacks): Voltage 0.5 V, impedance 680 ...
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Page 114: Glossary
A general term for devices that can play audio data in the ATRAC format. ATRAC One of the “ATRAC” audio compression technologies developed by Sony which realizes high sound quality with approximately 10 times the compression rate of audio CDs. - Page 115 Abbreviation of Domain Name System. A server that translates domain names to IP addresses, or IP addresses to domain names. A DNS is identified by an IP address. Also called a “DNS server”. Ethernet A method of networking computers in a Local Area Network (LAN).
- Page 116 VAIO Media VAIO Media is home networking software that is provided on Sony VAIO computers. A computer must have VAIO Media Version 4.1 or later to be connected to this unit.
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Page 117: Index
Index Access limitation 79 Access point 91, 93 Album 14, 20, 22, 39, 40, 59 AM loop antenna 82 AM radio 23, 25 Artist 14, 20, 22, 39, 40, 46, 59 ATRAC 30 ATRAC3 • ATRAC3plus 30, 31, 49, 64 Audio CD 20, 33, 110 Audio format 30, 31, 49, 64, 76... - Page 118 Main display 14 Main unit 10 Mega Bass 15 Menu 13 Mobile phone 52 Mode Audio CD/MP3 21 Display 14, 77 Listing mode 38 Play mode 28, 42, 77 Repeat mode 28, 43, 77 Server tree mode 77 Text input 16 Moisture condensation 109 MONITOR OUT jack 80 Move 61...
- Page 119 Track 15 Audio format 31, 49, 64, Change titles 59 Combine 63 Convert 64 Delete 54, 60 Divide 62 Icon 15, 53, 75 Move 61 Record/Import 29 Search 43 Searching information 56 Transfer 49 Track mark 32 Track number 21, 38, 76 Transfer 49 Condition 53 Destination 49...