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Sony SA-NS300 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SA-NS300 Operating Instructions Manual

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See also: Important Safety Instructions , Operating Instructions
Network Speaker
Operating Instructions
SA-NS300
Getting Started
Network Connections
Listening to Audio Content
Over Your Home Network
Enjoying Sony
Multiple-Room Products
Others
Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 Network Speaker Operating Instructions SA-NS300 Getting Started Network Connections Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Others Troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 3 13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 4 For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Random ... 23 Using the Bookmark Function ...24 Registering a bookmark list ...24 Playing back audio content in the bookmark list ...24 Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Using the PARTY STREAMING Function ...25 Starting a PARTY ...25 Joining a PARTY ...25 Connecting the Unit with DLNA-compliant Devices ...26...

  • Page 6: Features Of This Unit

    Features of this unit You can enjoy music from anywhere in your home by connecting this DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-compliant unit to a network. For example, you can play back audio content stored on the computer in the bedroom, using this unit in the living room (page 20). PARTY STREAMING function PARTY STREAMING allows you to play back the same audio content with other devices having to the PARTY STREAMING function at the same time (page 25).

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1: Setting up your home network Refer to the following pages according to your network environment. Wireless networks Set up your network using the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the leaflet “Preparations for listening to music via your home network” for details. Refer to page 14 when you set up your network manually.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Front A PARTY STREAMING indicator Indicates the PARTY STREAMING status (page 25). Green: The unit is having a PARTY as PARTY host. Amber: The unit has joined a PARTY as PARTY guest. Red: An error has occurred.

  • Page 9: Power Switch

    Rear E LINK indicator Indicates the connection status of the wired/wireless LAN. Green: Wireless connection (page 14). Amber: Wired connection (page 18). Red: The following status have occurred. – This unit cannot find the wireless LAN access point. – The security method/password selected for the access point is wrong.
  • Page 10 M ALL RESET button Press and hold for more than three seconds to reset the unit to its factory default settings when the power switch is set to Use a thin object, such as a small pin. The bookmark list (page 24) and any other previously registered settings or information will be reset.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control A DIMMER button Press to change the brightness of the illumination indicator (normal/dark). B INPUT button Press to change the input between the home network and the audio input. C BOOKMARKS buttons Use for the bookmark function (page 24). CALL button Press to play back the audio content in the bookmark list.

  • Page 12: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the Supplied Accessories Remote control (1) AC adaptor (1) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) Preparations for listening to music via your home network (Leaflet) (1) Network (LAN) cable (1) CD-ROM (“Network Speaker Wi-Fi Utility”) Preparing the Unit and the Remote Connecting to an AC power source...

  • Page 13: Turning The Unit On Or Off

    Turning the Unit On or Off Slide the power switch to ON The network standby indicator lights up in amber and the illumination indicator lights up in blue. You can operate this unit when the network standby indicator goes off and the illumination indicator lights up.

  • Page 14: Network Connections

    Connect the unit and the wireless LAN router/access point using a network (LAN) cable. Network (LAN) cable Turn the unit on. Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS300]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears.
  • Page 15 Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 28). • Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser” (page 27) for details on the display of [My Network] or [Network]. • Check your set-up of the firewall of the security software if you cannot find [SA-NS300] or the browser does not open even if you double-click [SA-NS300] on...

  • Page 16: Setting Up Wireless Networks Using An Access Point Compliant With Wps

    About wireless LAN security Since communication via the wireless LAN function is established by radio waves, the wireless signal may be susceptible to interception. To protect wireless communication, this system supports various security functions. Be sure to correctly configure the security settings in accordance with your network environment.

  • Page 17: Option 3: Pin Method

    Network (LAN) cable Turn the unit on. Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS300]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears. Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 28). • Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser”...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Wired Networks

    Select [PIN method], then click [Start]. An eight-digit number (PIN code) appears on the screen. Enter the unit’s PIN code in the wireless LAN router/access point. Refer to the operating instructions for details on the wireless LAN router/access point. Click [OK] on the PIN code screen that is displayed in step Disconnect the network (LAN) cable, etc., following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 19 Check whether your computer and router are turned on. Turn the unit on. Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS300]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears. Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 28).

  • Page 20: Listening To Audio Content Over Your Home Network

    Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) You can play back audio content on DLNA-compliant servers such as your computer, or network audio, etc, on this unit. A DLNA-compliant controller device (a remote control device, etc.) is needed for the operation.
  • Page 21 Select [Public network] under [View your active networks]. If the display shows other than [Public network], go to step 5. The [Set Network Location] window appears. Select [Home network] or [Work network] according to the environment in which the speaker is used. Follow the instructions that appear on the display according to the environment in which the speaker is used.

  • Page 22: Listening To Audio Content On A Computer With Windows Vista/Windows Xp

    Select [Play To] from the menu. The device list appears. Select [SA-NS300]. The audio content is played back from this speaker. Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP You need to set up Windows Media Player 11 to listen to the music using the Windows Vista/ Windows XP as a server.

  • Page 23: Listening To Audio Content On A Server

    Confirm that the [Location type] has been changed to [Private] and select [Close]. Confirm that [(Private network)] is displayed in the [Network and Sharing Center] window and close the window. If a check is not added next to [Share my media] in the [Media Sharing] window that is displayed in step 2, add a check next to [Share my media], then select [OK].

  • Page 24: Using The Bookmark Function

    Using the Bookmark Function This function allows you to play back only audio content that is bookmarked. You need to register audio content while it is being played back on this unit in the book mark list. You can register audio content which is being played back via the network on the server in your bookmark list.

  • Page 25: Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products

    Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Using the PARTY STREAMING Function You can play back audio content that is being played back on this unit or on another device that has a PARTY STREAMING function at the same time, via your home network.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Unit With Dlna-Compliant Devices

    Notes • An error has occurred when the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in red. Perform the process from step 1 again. • The PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in amber when other devices utilizing the PARTY STREAMING function invite this unit to a PARTY.

  • Page 27: Others

    Others Setting Screen on the Browser Start up the browser of the unit referring to the followings. For Windows 7 users: Double-click [Computer] on the desk top, then click [Network] on the left side of the screen. Double-click [SA-NS300]. Select the desired language after the “Language Setup”...

  • Page 28: Starting The Browser With Windows Xp

    Bookmarks screen You can manage the bookmark playlist using this screen. Software Update screen You can update the firmware using this screen. You can change the language using the language tab on the left side on the screen. Starting the browser with Windows XP You have to install the UPnP service for browsing.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Put a check the checkbox beside [UPnP User Interface], then click [OK]. Click [Next]. The [Completing the Windows Components Wizard] window appears. Click [Finish]. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads,driven from 100 - 20 kHz; rated 1.5 watts minimum RMS power,with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion from 100 milliwatts to rated output.

  • Page 30: Precautions

    Mass Approx. 470 g (16.6 oz) Supplied accessories: See page 12. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Precautions On safety • Before operating the system, be sure that the operating voltage of the system is identical with that of your local power supply. Where purchased Operating voltage All countries/ 100 - 240 V AC,...

  • Page 31: Glossary

    If the TV picture or monitor display is magnetically distorted This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away from the TV.
  • Page 32 x Network key (security key) An encryption key used to limit the devices with which communication can occur. It is used to provide higher security for devices communicating via a wireless LAN router/ access point. x Proxy A program or a server that provides Internet access to computers within a firewall or quicker downloading of web pages.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while operating the unit, follow the steps described below before consulting your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears, it is recommended that you make a note of its contents for reference. Check to see if the problem is listed in this “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 34 Sound output There is no sound. • Press the VOLUME + button to turn up the volume. The unit may have been set to silence the sound by a controller. If the sound is output for a moment and then is silenced again, the unit may have received a command to silence the sound.
  • Page 35 Audio content has changed/started/ stopped automatically. • The unit may be under the control of another device. If you want to reject these requests, set the power switch of this unit to OFF. The sound skips. • The sound may skip depending on the network environment, etc., when you use a wireless network.
  • Page 36 devices that are on the home network.)” (page 34) if the LINK indicator goes off, flashes or lights up in red. • This unit cannot play back audio content in the following case. – There is no server device. – There is no audio content that can be played back on the server.
  • Page 37 The remote does not work. • There are inverter fluorescent lights near the unit. Keep this unit away from inverter fluorescent lights. • Make sure the battery is installed correctly. • Check the remaining battery level of the remote. • Operate the remote control while aiming it at PARTY button (the remote sensor) on the unit.
  • Page 38 Trademarks, etc. • PARTY STREAMING and the PARTY STREAMING logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7™, Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 40 ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-193-891-11(2)

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