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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
Enjoying Sony
Multiple-Room Products
Using AirPlay
Others
Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 Network Speaker Operating Instructions SA-NS500 Getting Started Network Connections Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Using AirPlay Others Troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. For customers in the United States and Canada Owner’s Record...
  • Page 3 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 customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Server at Random ...28 Using the Bookmark Function ...28 Registering a bookmark list ...28 Playing back audio content in the bookmark list ...29 Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Using the PARTY STREAMING Function ...30 Starting a PARTY ...30 Joining a PARTY ...31 Connecting the Unit with DLNA-compliant Devices ...31...

  • 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 24). 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 30).

  • 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 17 when you set up your network manually.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit A Handle Use this handle when you carry the unit. B CHG/BATT indicator Indicates the charging status of the unit (page 14). Green: The unit is being discharged. Amber: The unit is being discharged and the battery is low.
  • Page 9 want to operate the unit via a home network. Refer to “To set the network standby mode” (page 15). D PARTY START/CLOSE button, PARTY STREAMING indicator Press to use the PARTY STREAMING function (page 30). Indicates the PARTY STREAMING status (page 30).
  • Page 10 Front J Remote sensor Receives signals from remote control. Operate the remote control aiming 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 K DC IN terminal Use to connect the supplied AC adaptor (page 14). L AUDIO IN terminal Use to connect the audio output jack of an external component. (LAN) port Use to connect the network (LAN) cable. N UPDATE button, indicator Press to start updating the software of the unit (page 34).
  • Page 12 Bottom Q ALL RESET pinhole button Press and hold for more than three seconds to reset the unit 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 bookmark list (page 28) and any other previously registered settings or information will be reset.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote control A DIMMER button Press to change the brightness of the illumination indicator (normal/dark). B INPUT button Press to switch between the following inputs in the order shown. Home network/AirPlay/audio input C BOOKMARKS buttons Use for the bookmark function (page 28). CALL button Press to play back the audio content in the bookmark list.

  • Page 14: Checking The Supplied Accessories

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

  • Page 15: Turning The Unit On Or Off

    Replacing the battery of the remote control If the remote control stops working, replace the battery (CR2025) with a new one. Pull out the battery holder. Remove the old battery from the battery holder and then insert a new battery. Reinsert the battery holder into the remote control.

  • Page 16: Standby Mode

    Notes • Keep this unit in the network standby mode so it can be controlled from a controller even when you are not currently operating this unit. • The unit enters the selected standby mode when it is idle for 30 minutes. If the unit is being discharged and it is idle for another 30 minutes in the network standby mode, the unit enters another standby mode that saves the battery life.

  • Page 17: 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-NS500]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears.
  • Page 18 Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 35). • Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser” (page 34) 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-NS500] or the browser does not open even if you double-click [SA-NS500] on...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Option 3: Pin Method

    Network (LAN) cable Turn the unit on. Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS500]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears. Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 35). • Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser”...

  • Page 21: 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 22 Check whether your computer and router are turned on. Turn the unit on. Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS500]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears. Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 35).

  • Page 23: Setting Up A Proxy Server

    Network (LAN) cable Turn the unit on. Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS500]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears. Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 35). • Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser”...

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26: Listening To Audio Content On A Computer With Windows Vista/Windows Xp

    Select [Play To] from the menu. The device list appears. Select [SA-NS500]. 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 27: Listening To Audio Content On A Server

    Add a check next to [Private] and select [Next]. 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 28: Playing Back Audio Content On A Server At Random

    Playing Back Audio Content on a Server at Random You can play back audio content on the server which is recognized first. You can use this function without a controller. Notes • This function is available only with computers that have Windows Media Player 11/12 or VAIO Media plus 1.3 (or later) installed.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Joining A Party

    • If the PARTY button is pressed on another device that complies with the PARTY STREAMING 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...

  • Page 32: Using Airplay

    Using AirPlay Using the AirPlay function You can play audio from on iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, and a Mac or PC with iTunes. Control & stream Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad models iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPad, iPad 2 with iOS 4.2 or later, and Mac or PC with iTunes 10.1 or later Notes •...
  • Page 33 iTunes Tips • You can use the VOLUME+/–, N, X, ., and > buttons on the remote control. Operation from the unit's remote control is active only when the unit is selected as the device for output. When you use iTunes, set it to accept control from the remote control when you want to use the remote control to operate iTunes.

  • Page 34: Others

    Notes • Perform the following operations after confirm the message and also read and agree the “END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY SOFTWARE” (page 49). • Make sure you do not attempt any of the following operations while the update is in progress.

  • Page 35: Using The Setting Screen On The Browser

    Windows XP Professional (other than 64 bit) Windows XP Home Edition • Suitable browsers Internet Explorer 7 or later Using the setting screen on the browser You can make the various settings of this unit using the setting screen on the browser. Device Details screen You can check the information on this unit.
  • Page 36 Click [Add/Remove Windows Components]. The Windows Components Wizard appears. Click [Networking Services] t [Details...]. Put a check the checkbox beside [UPnP User Interface], then click [OK]. Click [Next]. The [Completing the Windows Components Wizard] window appears. Click [Finish].

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications 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 38: Precautions

    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 North America 120 V AC, 60 Hz • Use only the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord.
  • Page 39 Remove the rubber cover of the illumination indicator. Remove the 2 screws using a screw driver, then lift up the top panel of the unit. Remove the flexible cable from the top panel of the unit, then remove the 4 screws. Lift up the side cover, then remove the flexible cable in the direction of an arrow.

  • Page 40: Glossary

    Glossary x Access Point (AP) A specially configured network device on a wireless local area network (WLAN). Access points act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN signals. x DHCP Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A system for automatically allocating configuration data required for an Internet connection.
  • Page 41 x WPA Abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Access. An encryption standard for wireless LAN networks created by the Wi-Fi Alliance to remedy a number of serious security problems in the WEP system. In addition to the network name (SSID) and encryption key (WEP), this protocol uses a user authentication framework called “EAP”...

  • Page 42: 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 43 The unit turns off automatically. • The unit enters the selected standby mode when it is idle for 30 minutes. If the unit is being discharged and it is idle for another 30 minutes in the network standby mode, the unit enters another standby mode that saves the battery life.
  • Page 44 Home Network The unit cannot be found from a controller. (The controller cannot browse the unit.) • Check the set-up of the firewall of the security software. Refer to the web site (page 42) for details. • Make sure the LINK indicator is lighting up in green or amber.
  • Page 45 • The servers are overloaded. Close all unneeded applications you are currently using. This unit cannot be operated. • Update the software version of the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to the latest version (page 32). • Update the software version of the unit to the latest version (page 34).
  • Page 46 OFF, then set it to ON again, then turn the unit on again. If the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator still flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer. This unit does not work correctly. • This unit is affected by static electricity, etc.
  • Page 47 The built-in battery cannot be charged. • Check that the OPERATE ON/OFF switch is set to ON. • If the AC power adapter is being used, disconnect it from the outlet, then reconnect it. • The built-in lithium-ion battery can be charged at temperatures between 0ºC - 40ºC (32ºF - 104ºF).
  • Page 48 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 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 52 ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-295-601-12(1)

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