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Sony VGC-RA304 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Network Media Receiver VGP-MR100 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Network Media Receiver. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. VGP-MR100 Serial No. __________________________ FCC Notice...
  • Page 3 If a problem occurs with this product as a result of defective manufacturing, Sony will replace it. However, Sony bears no other responsibility. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the firmware specifications may be changed without notice.
  • Page 4 Trademarks • VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. • “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Confidential...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction What this product can do ... 7 Operating environment ... 10 Computers that can be connected to this product: ... 10 Check the supplied accessories ... 11 Names of parts ... 12 Setup Setup overview ... 15 Connection between Network Media Receiver and computer ...
  • Page 6 Settings available on the ??? “System Setup” ??? screen ... 57 To update the software ... 57 To return the unit to the default condition ... 58 To select the TV type ... 58 To control the file playback method ... 59 To change the display language ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction What this product can do You can use your TV set to enjoy photos, video, or music stored on your computer. Support for connection of multiple computers Multiple computers can be connected via a router with hub capability (or a conventional hub). When multiple computers are connected, you can switch between them.
  • Page 8 Video • Play back video files stored on the computer (page 60) • Use the film roll feature to search for a desired scene during video playback (page 64) Music • Play back music files stored on the computer (page 68) •...
  • Page 9 Files that can be played back Category Content Video Video capsules recorded on the VAIO with Giga Pocket, or other video files stored on the computer Music Music files and playlists stp•Ñ¥ on the computer Photos Photo (still image) files stored on the computer or in a specific folder on the computer Supported file types...

  • Page 10: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Computers that can be connected to this product: • Sony VAIO series computer with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version 4.1 preinstalled • Sony VAIO series computer sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version 2.0 preinstalled and upgraded with VAIO Media Upgrade Program Note •...

  • Page 11: Check The Supplied Accessories

    Check the supplied accessories After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present. If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area. You can use the boxes to tick off items.

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts This section briefly identifies the parts of the unit. For details, see the pages shown in brackets ( ). Front view 1 Power button/standby indicator (Page 26, page 00) Pressing this button turns the unit on and off. Hint When the standby indicator is lit in red, the unit is in the standby condition and can be turned on.
  • Page 13 Rear view 1 1 DC IN 5.2V connector (page 00) 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (page 00) 3 S VIDEO OUT connector (page 00) 4 VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO OUT (left/right) connectors (page 00) 5 OPTICAL OUT connector (page 00) / NETWORK connector (page 21) 7 Antenna (page 00) When connecting the unit to a wireless LAN, raise the antenna to the upright position by...
  • Page 14 Remote control 1 TV CHANNEL +/– buttons (page 29) 2 TV MUTE button (page 29) 3 Number buttons (page 28, 51) 4 CLEAR button (page 65) 5 REW/FWD buttons (page 69) 6 STOP BUTTON (page 61) 7 OPTIONS button (page 42) 8 V/v/B/b buttons (page 28) 9 VIEW button (page 50) 0 TV VOLUME +/–...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Setup Setup overview Connection between Network Media Receiver and computer This product incorporates two network interfaces. For connecting the Network Media Receiver to the computer, select the type of network interface that is best suited to your requirements. Note If both network interfaces are used at the same time, the cable connection has priority. Wireless connection The wireless LAN interface built into the Network Media Receiver can be used to connect to a computer via a wireless LAN access point.

  • Page 16: Getting Ready

    Getting ready he steps to be taken when preparing the unit for use will differ, depending on whether a wireless LAN or network cable is used for connection to the computer. 1. Prepare remote control for use The remote control is necessary for operation of the unit. 2.

  • Page 17: Prepare Remote Control For Use

    1 Prepare remote control for use Inserting the batteries As shown in the illustration, open the battery cover lid of the remote control and insert two IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied). Using the remote control To use the remote control, point it towards the remote control sensor on the Network Media Receiver.

  • Page 18: Programming The Remote Control

    The remote control may not be compatible at all with some TV models, even when the appropriate TV manufacturer code is entered. If you are using a Sony TV set, you do not need to program the remote control, as it is set by default.
  • Page 19 For customers in the Europe TV Manufacturer Code Number Akai 02, 04 Beko Daewoo 04, 05, 06 Finlux Goldstar/LG 04, 07 Grundig Hitachi 04, 27, 28 02, 11 Loewe 04, 07 Medion Mitsubishi 13, 14 Mivar TV Manufacturer Code Number Panasonic Philips Pioneer...

  • Page 20: Connect Network Media Receiver To Tv

    2 Connect Network Media Receiver to TV Note If this step is carried out while the Network Media Receiver is connected to the power supply, operation errors may occur. Make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an AC outlet when connecting the Network Media Receiver to the TV.
  • Page 21 To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV via a VCR Make the connection as shown below. To AUDIO/VIDEO connectors To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV with component video input Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the Network Media Receiver to the component video input on the TV, as shown below.
  • Page 22 To use the digital audio output Make connections to an amplifier with digital input, as shown below. To OPTICAL OUT connector Note When using the digital output to reproduce sound via an amplifier with digital input, leave the audio plugs (white and red) of the audio/video cable unconnected.

  • Page 23: Connect Network Media Receiver To Computer Via Network Cable

    3 Connect Network Media Receiver to computer via network cable When using a wireless connection between the Network Media Receiver and the computer, this step is not required. Proceed to step 4 “Connect power” (page 00). Note If this step is carried out while the Network Media Receiver is connected to the power supply, operation errors may occur.
  • Page 24 When computer is connected to Internet via network (LAN) cable System environment LAN port available on ADSL/cable modem with router capability ADSL/cable modem with router capability Network Media Receiver No open LAN port available on the ADSL/cable modem with router capability A hub is required.
  • Page 25 System environment ADSL/cable modem has no router capability A router with built-in hub is required. ADSL/cable modem with router capability Network Media Receiver Connecting directly to a LAN outlet in a building- wide network, etc. A router with built-in hub is required. Network Media Receiver How to connect See “Case 1: Connecting via a router with...
  • Page 26 When computer is connected to Internet not via network (LAN) cable or is not connected to Internet System environment Using an internal modem to connect to the Internet Not connected to the Internet Connecting to multiple computers in the E or F environment A router with built-in hub (or a stand-alone hub) is required.

  • Page 27: To Connect The Network Media Receiver To A Network

    To connect the Network Media Receiver to a network Connect the Network Media Receiver and the computer using the supplied network cable, as shown below. Case 1: Connecting via a router with built-in hub (system environment C, D, G) Network cable (not supplied) To NETWORK connector...
  • Page 28 Case 2: Connecting via a hub (system environment B) Network cable (not supplied) To NETWORK connector Computer 1 To NETWORK connector The connection may be different, depending on the respective system connection environment. For details, contact the technical support department of your Internet Service Provider. Use a hub that supports 100BASE-TX.

  • Page 29: Assigning A Fixed Ip Address To The Computer

    Case 3: Network connector of computer is free (system environments E, F) Crossover cable (supplied) To NETWORK connector Computer Note When connecting the Network Media Receiver and computer as shown above, the following settings must be made. • Assign a fixed IP address to the computer (page 33). •...
  • Page 30 Under the “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen appears. Select “Use the following IP address” and make entries in the “IP address” and “Subnet mask” fields as follows. When multiple computers are connected to the Network Media Receiver, assign different values to the respective computers.

  • Page 31: Connect Power

    4 Connect power Connect the AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver. AC adapter (supplied) Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and plug it into an AC outlet. About 20 seconds after you connect the power, the standby indicator will light up in red.

  • Page 32: Make Wireless Lan Settings

    5 Make wireless LAN settings Make the wireless LAN settings while watching the screens displayed on your TV. If you are connecting the Network Media Receiver to your computer via a network cable, skip this procedure, and go to “6 Change settings of Network Media Receiver to match network connection” (page 45). See page 14 for the location of buttons on the remote control, and page 17 for remote control operations.
  • Page 33 Specify the network type. Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “Network to Use” ???, and press the SELECT button. Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “Wireless LAN Network” ???, and press the SELECT button. Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button. When the message for restarting the Network Media Receiver appears, select “OK”...

  • Page 34: Using The Software Keyboard

    Using the software keyboard When the setting for SSID or encryption key is selected at the ??? “Wireless LAN Environment” ??? screen, the software keyboard appears on the screen. Use this display to input a character string as follows. Select the input mode. Use the V/v/B/b buttons to select ??? “Number”...

  • Page 35: Change Settings Of Network Media Receiver To Match Network Connection

    6 Change settings of Network Media Receiver to match network connection The factory default setting of the Network Media Receiver is ??? “Obtain an IP address automatically (router present)” ???. Depending on your system environment, this setting may have to be changed. If a router is being used, there is no need to change the setting.
  • Page 36 Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “System Setup” ???, and press the SELECT button. The ??? “System Setup” ??? screen appears. Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “Network” ???, and press the SELECT button. The ??? “Network Setup” ??? screen appears. Change the IP address allocation method and specify the IP address.

  • Page 37: Make Required Settings At Computer

    7 Make required settings at computer Make the settings on the connected computer to enable use with the Network Media Receiver. For VAIO computers Start the VAIO Media Setup program installed on your VAIO computer, and make the necessary settings. For details on VAIO Media Setup, refer to the VAIO Media help.

  • Page 38: Operation

    Operation Operation flow 1. Turn power on. 2. Select server. When you turn power to the Network Media Receiver on, a list of all available servers appears. (This is called the ??? “Server List” ??? screen.) Select the server which has the content that you want to access.
  • Page 39 4. Play the content. Depending on the type of content, a playback screen appears. You can now perform various playback functions for the respective content. Watching video c page 00 Listening to music c page 00 Displaying photos c page 00 Hints •...

  • Page 40: Power-On

    Power-on Turn on the computer, TV set, and the Network Media Receiver, and bring up the image from the Network Media Receiver on the TV screen. For using the Network Media Receiver, the computer must be started up (booted), the TV set must be switched on, and the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected must be selected at the TV.

  • Page 41: To Turn Power Off

    To turn power off Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button to turn the Network Media Receiver off. The standby indicator changes from green to red, and the screen display is turned off. Note The Network Media Receiver consumes a certain amount of power also while it is in the standby mode.

  • Page 42: To Select A Server

    • Computer is turned off c Turn the computer on. • Network is not ready c Check whether all cables are plugged properly into the network connectors. If a hub or router is used, also check whether the hub or router is powered. Hints •...

  • Page 43: Removing A Server From The List

    Removing a server from the list If a server has been turned off or has become unavailable for another reason after the Network Media Receiver was turned on, an icon indicating that the server is not available will appear next to the server name in the ??? “Server List”...

  • Page 44: Changing The Display Format

    From the ??? “Content List” ??? screen, you can use the buttons on the remote control to select the desired content. Use the V/v buttons to select a folder, and press the SELECT button. Use the V/v buttons to select the content you want to view or hear, and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 45: Changing The Sort Order

    Thumbnail Content items are shown as thumbnails. Up to nine thumbnails along with information can be shown on one screen. Hint You can also change the display format as follows. 1. Press the OPTIONS button. 2. Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “Switch display” ???, and press the SELECT button. Changing the sort order The content items on the ??? “Content List”...

  • Page 46: Watching Video Sources

    Watching video sources Video playback The Network Media Receiver allows you to watch video sources stored on the server on the TV. When you select a video file on the ??? “Content List” ??? screen and press the SELECT button, the video playback screen appears and playback of the video file starts.

  • Page 47: Using The Film Roll Function

    To turn the screen on and off Press the DISPLAY button. Each push of the button toggles between screen display on and screen display off. To return to the previous screen Press the RETURN button. Using the film roll function You can call up a special display where scenes are shown in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, letting you search for a desired scene.

  • Page 48: Listening To Music

    Listening to music Music playback The Network Media Receiver allows you to listen to music files stored on the server through the speakers of the TV (or the speakers connected to an amplifier with digital input). When you select a music file on the ??? “Content List” ??? screen and press the SELECT button, the music playback screen appears and playback of the music file starts.
  • Page 49 To carry out repeat playback You can repeat either a single track or an entire folder. Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause. The Options menu appears. Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “Repeat” ???, and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 50: Assigning Background Music (Bgm) To A Slide Show

    Assigning background music (BGM) to a slide show The currently playing track or all tracks in the same folder (entire album) can be assigned for use as background music during a photo slide show. Using the following procedure, up to five BGM settings can be made. Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause.
  • Page 51 To display only one photo Use the V/v buttons to select the photo, and press the SELECT button or the PLAY button. The display method differs, depending on which button is pressed. Button SELECT PLAY Hint By pressing the PLAY button while a single photo is displayed, you can start the slide show. To turn the screen on and off Press the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 52: Watching A Slide Show With Background Music

    Watching a slide show with background music While a slide show is being shown, music stored on the computer can be used as background music (BGM). Note To use this function, at least one track or folder must have been selected for BGM (page 00). Press the OPTIONS button during slide show playback.

  • Page 53: Changing The Slide Show Settings

    Changing the slide show settings You can change the interval for the slide show and have a slide show play repeatedly. Press the OPTIONS button during display of a single photo or during a slide show. The Options menu appears. Use the V/v buttons to select the item to set, and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 54: Other Functions

    Other Functions How to get the most out of your Network Media Receiver Having the computer start up automatically You can make a setting to have the computer start up automatically when the Network Media Receiver establishes a connection. (The computer will not start up when the Network Media Receiver is turned on, only when the connection is established.) This is especially convenient when the computer is located at a distance from the Network Media Receiver.

  • Page 55: Checking/Changing The Time Required To Enter Standby

    Click the “Power Management” tab. Select the ??? “Allow this device to cancel the standby condition for this computer” ??? check box, and select the ??? “Allow only management station to cancel the standby condition” ??? check box. Click “OK”. Close the “Device Manager”...

  • Page 56: Changing The Settings Of The Network Media Receiver

    Changing the settings of the Network Media Receiver The settings of the Network Media Receiver can be changed using the ??? “System Setup” ??? screen. To bring up the ??? “System Setup” ??? screen Display the ??? “Server List” ??? screen. •...

  • Page 57: Settings Available On The ??? "System Setup" ??? Screen

    Settings available on the ??? “System Setup” ??? screen The ??? “System Setup” ??? screen gives access to the following settings. Setting TV type Network • Type of network • IP address • Wireless LAN environment File playback Software update Restore factory defaults Device information Display language...

  • Page 58: To Return The Unit To The Default Condition

    To return the unit to the default condition When you perform the steps described below, the following items are reset to the factory default condition. • Type of Network • Wireless LAN environment • IP address • Music repeat and shuffle settings •...

  • Page 59: To Control The File Playback Method

    To control the file playback method To make a file format priority setting for playing back content items, proceed as follows. At the ??? “System Setup” ??? screen, use the V/v buttons to select ??? “File Playback”, and press the Enter button. Use the V/v buttons to select the playback method, and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 60: About The Status And Wireless Indicators

    About the STATUS and WIRELESS indicators Standby indicator When you plug in the power cord of the Network Media Receiver, the unit automatically initializes itself and performs a hardware diagnosis routine. (This takes about 20 seconds.) When these steps are completed successfully, the standby indicator lights up in red. When you turn the Network Media Receiver on by pressing the POWER button on the remote control or the power button on the front panel of the Network Media Receiver itself, the standby indicator changes to green.

  • Page 61: Operation Of Status And Wireless Indicators During Hardware Diagnosis

    Operation of STATUS and WIRELESS indicators during hardware diagnosis In the interval from power cord connection until the standby indicator lights up, the STATUS and WIRELESS indicators show the progress of the hardware diagnosis routine, as follows. STATUS WIRELESS Green Green Green Green...

  • Page 62: Notes On Use

    Before inserting a disc, make sure that the label is properly attached. In no event will Sony Corporation be liable for any damage or media loss caused by improper labels. Carefully follow the instructions of any label printing software and label products.
  • Page 63 Make sure that the lable is properly fixed on the disc surface before using the disc. Sony assumes no liability for any malfunction of your drive or damage to the media caused by improper labeling.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware MPEG2 decoder MPEG2 (max. 25 Mbps, 1440 x 1080 dots, 30 fps) MPEG1 (1.41 Mbps, 352 x 240 dots, 30 fps) Supported file types Video: Video Capsule, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV* Music: LPCM (WAV), MP3, WMA*, ATRAC3*, ATRAC3plus* Still images: JPEG, PNG, Bitmap*, GIF*, TIFF* * Playback capability depends on connected computer.

  • Page 65: Getting Help

    Getting Help This section provides information on how to get help and support from Sony, and on troubleshooting tips for your Network Media Receiver. Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your Network Media Receiver. When you have questions about your Network Media...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power Power does not come on c Check whether the power cord is correctly plugged into the AC outlet. (When you connect the AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver and then plug the power cord of the adapter into an AC outlet, the standby indicator on the Network Media Receiver should light up in red after about 20 seconds.) c Verify that all cables are connected correctly (page 21).

  • Page 67: Computer Does Not Come On (Does Not Start Up From The Standby Or Hibernation Condition)

    Computer does not come on (does not start up from the standby or hibernation condition) c Check whether computer settings have been made correctly (page 45). c Check whether network connections are established correctly. Check the following items. • If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is the crossover cable being used? (page 23) •...

  • Page 68: Video, Audio

    Video, audio Sound or picture from Network Media Receiver is not reproduced on TV c Check whether the Network Media Receiver is turned on (standby indicator is lit in green) (page 36). c Check whether the Network Media Receiver is connected correctly to the TV (page 24). c Check whether the input to which the Network Media Receiver is connected is selected at the TV (page 36).

  • Page 69: Connection, Registration

    Connection, registration Cannot connect to computer (“Cannot connect to server” message appears) c Check whether the computer is powered (page 36). When wishing to automatically start the computer when the Network Media Receiver is turned on, the computer must be in the standby or hibernation condition, and the ??? “Start computer automatically”...

  • Page 70: Cannot Register Network Media Receiver In Computer

    Cannot register Network Media Receiver in computer c Check whether network connections are established correctly. Check the following items. • If the Network Media Receiver is connected directly to a single computer, is the crossover cable being used? (page 23) •...
  • Page 71 © 2004 Sony Corporation A-C3Y-100-11 (1)

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