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Sony SA-NS500 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SA-NS500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Network Speaker
Operating Instructions
SA-NS500
Getting Started
Network Connections
Listening to Audio Content
Over Your Home Network
Using Internet music
streaming (Music Service)
Using AirPlay
Using Music Throw
Others
Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 Network Speaker Getting Started Network Connections Operating Instructions Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Using Internet music streaming (Music Service) Using AirPlay Using Music Throw Others Troubleshooting SA-NS500...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ventilation opening of the apparatus with Model No.
  • Page 3 14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Servicing is required when the apparatus has Operation is subject to the following two conditions: been damaged in any way, such as power-supply (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled and (2) this device must accept any interference...
  • Page 4 For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. For customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    How to Connect Your Network ....17 Using Music Throw Setting Up for a Wireless Network .... 17 Using Music Throw on a Sony Tablet ..33 Option 1: Method for using a supplied CD- ROM and Windows PC ......17...

  • Page 6: Features Of This Unit

    (page 22). Internet music streaming You can enjoy Internet music streaming, using “Network Audio Remote ” application without a PC. This application allows your Android phone/Sony Tablet/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to be used as a music controller (page 28). Control Access...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Home Network

    You can enjoy your favorite music content from your DLNA-compliant server (computer, etc.) by controlling the server using “Network Audio Remote” application. For details, see page 22. Device with Network Audio Remote* or DLNA controller * Sony provides the “Network Audio Remote” application for free.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47). A Handle C ?/1 (ON/Standby) button, indicator Use this handle when you carry the unit. Press to switch between power on and the standby mode currently selected (page 16).
  • Page 9 want to operate the unit via a home network. Refer to “Setting the standby mode” (page 16). Home network is selected automatically when both the AUDIO IN indicator and AirPlay D PARTY START/CLOSE button, indicator are off. PARTY STREAMING indicator The VOLUME+ button has a tactile dot.
  • Page 10 Front J Remote sensor Receives signals from remote control. Aim the remote control at this point. The remote signal reception angle of this unit is 100° from side to side, and it covers a range of over 200° from the remote sensor.
  • Page 11 Rear For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47). K DC IN terminal P LINK indicator Use to connect the supplied AC adaptor Indicates the connection status of the (page 15). wired/wireless LAN. Green: Wireless connection (page 17). L AUDIO IN terminal Amber: Wired connection (page 21).
  • Page 12 Bottom Q ALL RESET pinhole button Press and hold until all indicators light while the unit is being turned on and reset to its factory default settings, when the OPERATE ON/OFF switch is set to ON. Use a thin object, such as a small pin. The previously registered settings or information will be reset.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote control A DIMMER button N/X*/x button: Start/pause/stop Press to change the brightness of the playback. illumination indicator (normal/dark). * These buttons may not work depending on the device or the function you are using. B INPUT button E ?/1 (ON/Standby) button Press to switch between the following Press to switch between power on and the inputs in the order shown.

  • Page 14: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the Supplied Preparing the Remote Accessories Control Make sure that the following items are The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has included in the package along with the already been inserted into the remote control. speaker. Pull out the protective sheet before use. Remote control (1) AC adaptor (1) AC power cord (1)

  • Page 15: Preparing The Unit

    Using the unit with the built-in Preparing the Unit battery The built-in battery allows you to use this unit Connecting to an AC power without connecting the AC power cord. source Connect the unit to an AC power source. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.

  • Page 16: Setting The Standby Mode

    Setting the standby mode Turning the Unit On To operate the unit via a home Set the OPERATE ON/OFF switch network to ON. When you want to operate the unit via a home The ?/1 (ON/Standby) indicator flashes in network, set the STANDBY MODE switch to green and the illumination indicator lights.

  • Page 17: Network Connections

    It is used to provide For details, refer to the following website: higher security for devices communicating via http://www.sony.net/sans a wireless LAN router/access point. Setting Up for a Wireless Option 1: Method for using a...

  • Page 18: Option 2: Method For Using An Application For Smartphones Or Tablets (Android Device/Iphone/Ipod Touch/Ipad)

    Turn the unit on. If the program does not start automatically, double-click on “Run Check that the ?/1 (ON/Standby) NetworkSpeakerWiFiUtility.exe” on the indicator changes from flashing in green CD-ROM. to lit in green. Perform setup, following the Notes on-screen instructions. •...

  • Page 19: Option 3: Manual Setting Method Using An Access Point Scan (For Pc/Mac)

    Device Setting] screen. SSID (Wireless Network Name) For Mac Start Safari and select [Bonjour] under [Bookmarks], then select [SA-NS500]. Security Key (WEP or WPA key) For PC Start the browser and input either of the Refer to the operating instructions of the following URLs into the browser’s...

  • Page 20: Option 4: Method For Using A Wps Push Button At The Access Point Supporting Wps

    Select [Network Settings] from Option 4: Method for using a the menu. WPS push button at the access point supporting WPS Check whether the network (LAN) cable (not supplied) is disconnected. Network Settings Disconnect the network (LAN) cable while the AC power is disconnected if the Select the SSID of the wireless network (LAN) cable is connected.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Wired Networks

    Setting Up Wired Networks Option 5: DHCP method Usually, the DHCP setting is set to ON when you connect your computer to the network. Try the following method if you are using a wired network. Set the DHCP setting of your computer to ON in advance.

  • Page 22: Listening To Audio Content Over Your Home Network

    (this unit) depending on the version of the operating system or * Sony provides the “Network Audio the computer environment. For details, refer to the Remote” application for free. help of your operating system.
  • Page 23 Select [Public network] under [View your Select [Choose media streaming options...] active networks]. If the display shows other from [Media streaming]. than [Public network], go to step 5. The [Set Network Location] window appears. Select [Home network] or [Work network] If [Media streaming is not turned on] according to the environment in which the appears in the Media streaming options...

  • Page 24: Listening To Audio Content On A Computer With Windows Vista/Windows Xp

    Select [Media Sharing...] from the [Library] menu. If you are using Windows XP, go to step 8. The device list appears. When is displayed, select Select [SA-NS500]. [Networking...]. The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears. Select [Customize]. The audio content is played back from this speaker.
  • Page 25 Note Add a check next to [Private] and select [Next]. Uncheck this item after you confirm that the unit can connect to the computer and play audio data on the computer. Listening to audio content stored on a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP There are two methods to listen to audio content on a computer with the Windows...

  • Page 26: Playing Back Audio Content On A Server At Random

    Playing Back Audio Using the Bookmark Content on a Server at Function Random This function allows you to play back only audio content that is bookmarked. You need to You can play back audio content on the server register audio content while it is being played which is recognized first.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Audio Content In The Bookmark List

    Playing back audio content in the bookmark list Select the home network input. Press BOOKMARKS CALL on the remote control. The illumination indicator lights up in white. Notes • You cannot play back audio content using the Bookmark function when the bookmark list is empty.

  • Page 28: Using Internet Music Streaming

    For details on registration, visit the customer support site of the service Control provider. For details, refer to the following website: http://www.sony.net/sans Access • If you need the latest support information on Internet music streaming and Registration code, Deliver...

  • Page 29: Enjoying Internet Music Streaming

    Tap/click on the icon on the screen of the Android device or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. Select your unit (SA-NS500 xxxxxx) from the speaker list. Select the desired playable content and start playback. If playback does not start, perform the process again from step 1.
  • Page 30 Tips • Very loud sound may output from this unit when you set the volume too high using an Android device or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. • For details on the use of the Android OS or iOS, refer to Help of each OS. •...

  • Page 31: Using Airplay

    • Refer to the operating manual of your device for details on operating iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, iTunes or AirPlay. Select “SA-NS500” on the • You cannot use this unit as a PARTY host during AirPlay menu of iTunes or your the AirPlay playback.
  • Page 32 iTunes Start playing back audio content on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes. If the playback does not start, perform the process again from step 1. To confirm/edit the device name You can confirm and edit the device name of this unit using the setting screen on the browser.

  • Page 33: Using Music Throw

    Sony Tablet. • For details on the use of the Android OS, refer to Help of Android OS. • The volume level of a Sony Tablet may not be able to be linked with the volume level of this unit.

  • Page 34: Others

    PARTY as a • For more detail information, refer to the following PARTY guest. web site: http://www.sony.net/sans Joining a PARTY The unit can join a PARTY which has been started by another device so that you can enjoy the same audio content as that being played in a different room.

  • Page 35: Updating Software

    Notes message and also read and agree the “END-USER • An error has occurred when the PARTY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY STREAMING indicator lights up in red. Perform SOFTWARE” (page 49). • Make sure you do not attempt any of the following the process from step 1 again.

  • Page 36: Setting Screen On The Browser

    Notes Setting Screen on the • It takes for a while to finish updating. • You cannot operate the unit until updating has Browser completed. • The UPDATE indicator lights up and that button can be used only when the unit is being charged. To display the [Setting Screen] in your •...

  • Page 37: Starting The Browser With Windows Xp

    Network Settings screen Click [Control Panel] t [Add or Remove Programs]. You can make the network settings using this screen. Click [Add/Remove Windows Components]. Bookmarks screen You can manage the bookmark playlist using this screen. The Windows Components Wizard appears. Click [Networking Services] t [Details...].

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Put a check the check box Specifications beside [UPnP User Interface], then click [OK]. AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Tweeter L+R With 5 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 500 - 20 kHz; rated 10 watts per channels minimum RMS power, with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion from 1 watts to rated output.

  • Page 39: Precautions

    General Precautions Operating temperature: 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F) On safety Power requirements: • Before operating the system, be sure that the AC adaptor operating voltage of the system is identical Input: 120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz with that of your local power supply.

  • Page 40: Notes On Unit Disposal

    On placement • Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers. Short-circuiting may occur if you do so. • Do not set the unit in an inclined position. • Do not leave the unit in a location near heat WARNING sources, or in a place subject to direct Battery may explode if mistreated.
  • Page 41 Lift up the side cover, then remove the flexible cable in the direction of an arrow. Remove the tape, then remove the connector. Remove the 2 screws, then remove the battery cover and the battery pack. Battery pack...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    ON. follow the steps described below before • Set the OPERATE ON/OFF switch to consulting your nearest Sony dealer. If an error OFF, and then set it to ON again. message appears, it is recommended that you make a note of its contents for reference.
  • Page 43 is being discharged and it is idle for Network another 30 minutes in the network standby mode, the unit enters another standby The unit cannot connect to the mode that saves the battery life. network. (The unit cannot be found or recognized by other devices that are on the home network.) Sound output...
  • Page 44 vary depending on the model; please refer This unit cannot play back with this to the operating instructions supplied with error indicated (illumination indicator your router/access point. [white] continues flashing quickly). • Make sure that the audio content is not corrupted and has not been deleted from Browser the server.
  • Page 45 • Update iOS or iTunes to the latest version (illumination indicator [white] continues before using it with this unit (page 31). flashing quickly). ” (page 44). Audio content automatically changed/ The unit takes a few minutes to connect started/stopped. to the PARTY host. •...
  • Page 46 • The bandwidth of your wireless LAN may If the ?/1 (ON/Standby) indicator still be too low. Move the unit and the wireless flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer. LAN router/access point closer to each The unit and AC adaptor are getting other, without any obstacles between.

  • Page 47: Indicator Information

    Indicator information Indicator White Blue Illumination Lit: Lit: – In Standby mode – In Playback mode In stopped Playback mode – During updating – In selecting audio input – OPERATE ON/OFF Cycle of flashing twice in 1 sec: switch is set to OFF Flashing: During transition to Standby mode –...
  • Page 48 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and • PARTY STREAMING and the PARTY the following disclaimer. STREAMING logo are trademarks of Sony 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce Corporation. the above copyright notice, this list of conditions •...
  • Page 49 You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only with the PRODUCT. By using the SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, SONY is unwilling to license the SONY SOFTWARE to you. In such event, you should not use the SONY SOFTWARE.
  • Page 50 ACTUALLY PAID ALLOCABLE TO THE SONY SOFTWARE. EXPORTS If you use or transfer the SONY SOFTWARE in or to a country other than your country of residence, you shall comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to exports, imports and customs.
  • Page 51 SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this LICENSE. If you do not agree to the terms of this LICENSE, SONY is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE, and you should promptly contact SONY for instructions on return of the entire PRODUCT and included SOFTWARE for a refund of the purchase price of the PRODUCT.
  • Page 52 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media not meeting SONY’s limited warranty and which is returned to SONY with proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media is within the warranty period). SONY will have no responsibility to replace CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.
  • Page 53 MODIFICATION OF LICENSE SONY reserves the right to amend the specific terms of this LICENSE at its sole discretion by notice to you at the email address you provided to SONY as part of your registration, by posting amended terms at the SONY SITE, or any other legally recognizable form of notice.
  • Page 54 SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, SONY is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE, and you should promptly contact SONY for further instructions.
  • Page 55 SONY's entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media not meeting SONY's limited warranty and which is returned to SONY with proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale evidencing that the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media is within the warranty period. SONY will have no responsibility to replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.
  • Page 56 MODIFICATION OF LICENSE SONY reserves the right to amend the specific terms of this EULA at its sole discretion by notice to you at the email address you provided to SONY as part of your registration, by posting amended terms at the SONY SITE, or any other legally recognizable form of notice.
  • Page 57 SOFTWARE. By installing, copying, downloading or otherwise using the SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, SONY is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you.
  • Page 58 DVD-ROM media not meeting SONY's limited warranty and which is returned to SONY with proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media is within the warranty period). SONY will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.
  • Page 59 THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY For all purposes of this EULA, each of SONY's third party licensors of any of the SOFTWARE shall be expressly deemed an intended third party beneficiary of this EULA and shall have the right to enforce the terms and conditions of this EULA.
  • Page 60 * 4 2 9 5 6 0 1 3 1 * ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-295-601-31(1)

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