Sony VGC-RA304 Manual do Utilizador

Network Media ReceiverVGP-MR100Operating Instructions

10Operating environmentComputers that can be connected to this product:• Sony VAIO series computer with Windows XP installed and VAIO MediaVersion 4.1

Introduction11Check the supplied accessoriesAfter unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present. If anything ismissing,

12Names of partsThis section briefly identifies the parts of the unit. For details, see the pages shown in brackets ( ).Front view1 Power button/stand

Introduction13Rear view1 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 connec

14Remote control1TV 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 (pa

Setup15SetupSetup overviewConnection between Network Media Receiver and computerThis product incorporates two network interfaces. For connecting the N

16Getting readyhe steps to be taken when preparing the unit for use will differ, depending on whether a wirelessLAN or network cable is used for conne

Setup171 Prepare remote control for useInserting the batteriesAs shown in the illustration, open the battery cover lid of the remote control and inse

18Programming the remote controlYour remote control is preprogrammed to control certain TVs. Refer to your TV manufacturer’scode table for more inform

Setup19TV Manufacturer Code NumberAkai 02, 04Beko 25Daewoo 04, 05, 06Finlux 26Goldstar/LG 04, 07Grundig 07Hitachi 04, 27, 28JVC 02, 11Loewe 04, 07Medi

2EnglishWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard,do not expose the unit to rain ormoisture.To avoid electrical shock, do notopen cabinet. Refer servicin

202 Connect Network Media Receiver to TVNoteIf this step is carried out while the Network Media Receiver is connected to the power supply, operatione

Setup21To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV via a VCRMake the connection as shown below.To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV with co

22To digitalinput (optical)Optical fiber cable(not supplied)To OPTICAL OUTconnectorl : Signal flowTo use the digital audio outputMake connections to

Setup233 Connect Network Media Receiver tocomputer via network cableWhen using a wireless connection between the Network Media Receiver and the comput

24When computer is connected to Internet via network (LAN) cableSystem environment How to connectA LAN port available on ADSL/cable modem withrouter c

Setup25System environment How to connectC ADSL/cable modem has no router capabilityvA router with built-in hub is required.D Connecting directly to a

26When computer is connected to Internet not via network (LAN) cableor is not connected to InternetSystem environment How to connectEUsing an internal

Setup27To connect the Network Media Receiver to a networkConnect the Network Media Receiver and the computer using the supplied network cable, as show

28Case 2: Connecting via a hub (system environment B)LINELAN*1The connection may be different, depending on the respective system connection environme

Setup29Case 3: Network connector of computer is free (system environments E, F)NoteWhen connecting the Network Media Receiver and computer as shown ab

3IntroductionFCC Radiation Exposure StatementThe available scientific evidence does notshow that any health problems are associatedwith using low powe

305 Under the “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click“Properties”.The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen appears.6 Se

Setup314 Connect power1 Connect the AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver.2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and plug it into an ACoutlet.

325 Make wireless LAN settingsMake the wireless LAN settings while watching the screens displayed on your TV. If you areconnecting the Network Media

Setup337 Specify the network type.1 Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “Network to Use” ???, and press theSELECT button.2 Use the V/v buttons to select

34Using the software keyboardWhen the setting for SSID or encryption key is selected at the ??? “Wireless LAN Environment”??? screen, the software key

Setup356 Change settings of Network MediaReceiver to match network connectionThe factory default setting of the Network Media Receiver is ??? “Obtain

365 Use the V/v buttons to select ??? “System Setup” ???, and press theSELECT button.The ??? “System Setup” ??? screen appears.6 Use the V/v buttons t

Setup377 Make required settings at computerMake the settings on the connected computer to enable use with the Network Media Receiver.For VAIO compute

38OperationOperation flow1. Turn power on. c page 002. Select server. c page 00When you turn power to the Network Media Receiveron, a list of all avai

Operation394. Play the content.Depending on the type of content, a playback screenappears.You can now perform various playback functions forthe respec

4Trademarks• VAIO, , and VAIO Media areregistered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• Microsoft and Windows are registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corpo

40Power-onTurn on the computer, TV set, and the Network Media Receiver, and bring up the image from theNetwork Media Receiver on the TV screen.For usi

Operation41To turn power off1 Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button to turn the NetworkMedia Receiver off.The standby indicator changes from g

42• Computer is turned offc Turn the computer on.• Network is not readyc Check whether all cables are plugged properly into the network connectors. If

Operation43Removing a server from the listIf a server has been turned off or has become unavailable for another reason after the NetworkMedia Receiver

44From the ??? “Content List” ??? screen, you can use the buttons on the remote control to select thedesired content.1 Use the V/v buttons to select a

Operation45ThumbnailContent items are shown as thumbnails. Up to nine thumbnails along with information can beshown on one screen.z HintYou can also c

46Watching video sourcesVideo playbackThe Network Media Receiver allows you to watch video sources stored on the server on the TV.When you select a vi

Operation47To turn the screen on and offPress the DISPLAY button. Each push of the button toggles between screen display on and screendisplay off.To r

48Listening to musicMusic playbackThe Network Media Receiver allows you to listen to music files stored on the server through thespeakers of the TV (o

Operation49To carry out repeat playbackYou can repeat either a single track or an entire folder.1 Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause.Th

5IntroductionTable of ContentsIntroductionWhat this product can do ... 7Operating environment ... 10Computers tha

50Assigning background music (BGM) to a slide showThe currently playing track or all tracks in the same folder (entire album) can be assigned for use

Operation51To display only one photoUse the V/v buttons to select the photo, and press the SELECT button or the PLAY button.The display method differs

52Watching a slide show with background musicWhile a slide show is being shown, music stored on the computer can be used as background music(BGM).Note

Operation53Changing the slide show settingsYou can change the interval for the slide show and have a slide show play repeatedly.1 Press the OPTIONS bu

54Other FunctionsHow to get the most out of your NetworkMedia ReceiverHaving the computer start up automaticallyYou can make a setting to have the com

Other Functions555 Click the “Power Management” tab. Select the ??? “Allow this device tocancel the standby condition for this computer” ??? check box

56Changing the settings of the Network MediaReceiverThe settings of the Network Media Receiver can be changed using the ??? “System Setup” ???screen.T

Other Functions57Settings available on the ??? “System Setup” ??? screenThe ??? “System Setup” ??? screen gives access to the following settings.Setti

58To return the unit to the default conditionWhen you perform the steps described below, the following items are reset to the factory defaultcondition

Other Functions59To control the file playback methodTo make a file format priority setting for playing back content items, proceed as follows.1 At the

6Settings available on the ???“System Setup” ??? screen ... 57To update the software ... 57To return the unit to the defaultcondition .

60About the STATUS and WIRELESSindicatorsStandby indicatorWhen you plug in the power cord of the Network Media Receiver, the unit automatically initia

Other Functions61Operation of STATUS and WIRELESS indicators duringhardware diagnosisIn the interval from power cord connection until the standby indi

62Notes on UseAbout the Network MediaReceiver• Set up the Network Media Receiver andconnection cables in a protected locationout of the reach of child

Other Functions63• Do not touch the data side of the disc(opposite the lebel), and hold the disc asshown below.• If the edge of the label on the disc

64SpecificationsHardware MPEG2 decoderMPEG2 (max. 25 Mbps, 1440 x 1080 dots, 30fps)MPEG1 (1.41 Mbps, 352 x 240 dots, 30 fps)Supported file typesVideo:

Other Functions65Getting HelpThis section provides information on how toget help and support from Sony, and ontroubleshooting tips for your Network Me

66TroubleshootingPowerPower does not come onc Check whether the power cord is correctly plugged into the AC outlet. (When you connect theAC adapter to

Troubleshooting67Computer does not come on (does not start up from thestandby or hibernation condition)c Check whether computer settings have been mad

68Video, audioSound or picture from Network Media Receiver is notreproduced on TVc Check whether the Network Media Receiver is turned on (standby indi

Troubleshooting69Connection, registrationCannot connect to computer (“Cannot connect to server”message appears)c Check whether the computer is powered

Introduction7IntroductionWhat this product can doYou can use your TV set to enjoy photos, video, or music stored on your computer.Support for connecti

70Cannot register Network Media Receiver in computerc Check whether network connections are established correctly.Check the following items.• If the N

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Introduction9Files that can be played backCategory Content Supported file typesVideo Video capsules recorded on theVAIO with Giga Pocket, orother vide