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Sony SA-NS400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Network Speaker
Operating Instructions
SA-NS400
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-NS400 Getting Started Network Connections Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Others Troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Replace only with the same or equivalent type. The dating code and the nameplate are 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 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • 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.

  • 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 ...26 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 button Press to use the PARTY STREAMING function (page 25). This button also receives signals from a remote control. Operate the remote control aiming at this point. The remote signal reception of this unit may not work correctly when the surface of this button is dirty.
  • Page 9 E VOL+/– buttons Use to adjust the volume. The illumination indicator flashes when the volume level is set to either minimum or maximum. F NETWORK STANDBY indicator Lights up in amber when the unit is in the network standby mode (page 13). G LINK indicator Indicates the connection status of the wired/wireless LAN.

  • Page 10: Power Switch

    Rear H WPS button Use to make the network settings for the WPS push button configuration (page 16). I DC IN terminal Use to connect the supplied AC adaptor (page 12). J AUDIO IN terminal Use to connect the audio output jack of an external component.

  • 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-NS400]. 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-NS400] or the browser does not open even if you double-click [SA-NS400] 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-NS400]. 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-NS400]. 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-NS400]. 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: Joining A Party

    function while the unit is playing a track, the unit will start a PARTY as a PARTY host and the other device will join a PARTY as a PARTY guest. 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 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-NS400]. 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: Satellite L+R With 5 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 500 - 20 kHz;...

  • Page 30: Precautions

    Dimensions (w/h/d) (including projecting parts and controls): Approx. 240 × 273 × 185 mm (Approx. 9 1/2 × 10 3/4 × 7 3/8 in) Mass Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz) Supplied accessories: See page 12. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 31: Glossary

    • If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless LAN function. On cleaning • Wipe the unit using a soft cloth such as the cloths used for cleaning eye glasses, etc. •...
  • 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 on the remote or press VOL+ button on the unit 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 • Disconnect and reconnect the AC cord of the unit, then turn the unit on again. If the NETWORK STANDBY indicator still flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer. This unit does not work correctly. • This unit is affected by static electricity, etc.
  • Page 37 This unit does not operate if you press the buttons of this unit or those of the remote. • Buttons do not work during initializing or starting up. • Buttons do not work while you are updating the software. • Buttons other than the ?/1 (power) button on the remote do not work in the network standby mode.
  • 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 4-265-305-11(1)

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