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Network Media Receiver
VGP-MR100_
Operating Instructions
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Trademarks About the supplied guides • VAIO, , and VAIO Media are The following guides are included with registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. this Network Media Receiver. • Microsoft and Windows are registered • Operating Instructions (this trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the document) United States and/or other countries. Contains information on how to use the • Manufactured under license from Dolby Network Media Receiver. Laboratories. • Quick Connection Guide “Dolby”, “Pro Logic
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Introduction Operation Table of Contents Operation flow ................................... 36 Turn power on ................................... 38 To turn power off ........................ 39 Introduction Selecting a server ............................... 39 What this product can do ..................... 5 To select a server ........................ 40 Operating environment ........................ 8 To refresh the server list ............. 40 Computers that can be connected to To remove a ser
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Advanced Features Troubleshooting How to get the most out of your Power ................................................. 64 Network Media Receiver ............... 52 Power does not come on ............. 64 Having the computer start up Network Media Receiver cannot be automatically ........................... 52 switched off ............................ 64 Checking or changing the time Computer does not come on (does required to enter Standby ........ 53 not start up from Standby or Changing the
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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 connecting of multiple computers Multiple computers can be connected via a router with a built-in Ethernet hub (or a stand-alone Ethernet hub). When multiple computers are connected, you can switch between them. 5
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Video • Play video files stored on the computer (page 44) • Use the film roll feature to search for a desired scene during video playback (page 45) • Search for a specific scene by specifying the time while watching a video (page 45) Photos Music • Play a slide show of photos stored on • Play music files stored on the computer (page 46) the computer (page 48) • Locate songs (page 46) • View a single photo (page 49) • Listen to background music during a • Perform repeat playback (page 47) slid
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Introduction Files that can be played back Category Content Supported file types Video Video capsules recorded on the • Video capsule VAIO with Giga Pocket, • MPEG1 VAIO Zone, or other video files stored on the computer • MPEG2 • Depending on the connected computer, WMV files may also be supported. • LPCM (WAV) format Music Music files and playlists stored on the computer • MP3 format • Depending on the connected computer, the following file types may also be supported: – WMA format – ATRAC3 for
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Operating environment Computers that can be connected to this product: • Sony VAIO computers with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version 4.1 preinstalled • Sony VAIO computers sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version 2.0 preinstalled and upgraded with VAIO Media Upgrade Program 4.1 Notes • Depending on the usage environment of your computer, certain operation limitations may apply. For the latest information, check the Web site listed in “Getting Help” (page 63). • For VAIO Media u
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Introduction 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 check off items. ❏ Network Media Receiver (1) ❏ Remote control (1) ❏ IEC R6 (size AA) battery (2) ❏ AC adapter (1) ❏ Power cord (1) ❏ Audio/video connection cable (1) ❏ Network cable (5 m) (1) ❏ Crossover cable (1 m) (1
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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 (pages 29, 38, 58) Press this button to turn the unit on and off. z Hint When the standby indicator is lit red, the unit is in Standby mode and can be turned on. When the unit is on, the standby indicator is lit in green. Note If the standby indicator does not light up in red about 20 seconds after the power cord is connected, visit t
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Introduction Rear view 11 DC IN 5.2V connector (page 29) 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (page 19) 3 S VIDEO OUT connector (page 18) 4VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO OUT (left/right) connectors (page 18) 5 OPTICAL OUT connector (page 20) 6 NETWORK connector (pages 25, 26, 27) 7 Antenna When connecting the unit to a wireless LAN, raise the antenna to the upright position by rotating it clockwise. 11
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Remote control 1 TV CHANNEL +/– buttons qf AUDIO button (page 44) 2 TV MUTING button qg ENTER button (page 45) 3 Number buttons (page 16) qh DISPLAY button (page 45) 4 CLEAR button (page 45) qj PREV/NEXT buttons (page 46, 49) 5 REW/FWD buttons (page 46) qk PAUSE button (pages 44, 46, 49) 6 STOP button (pages 44, 46, 49) ql PLAY button (pages 44, 46, 49) 7 OPTIONS button (page 40) w; TOP button (pages 37, 40, 42, 54) 8V/v/B/b/SELECT buttons (page 16) wa RETURN button (pages 45, 46) 9 VIEW button
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Setup Setup Setup overview Connection between the Network Media Receiver and computer This product offers two network interfaces, wireless and Ethernet cable. To connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer, select the network interface that is best suited to your situation. Note If both network interfaces are used at the same time, the network interface specified in “Network Type” has priority. Wireless connection The wireless LAN interface built into the Network Media Receiver can be use
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Getting ready The steps necessary to prepare the unit for use differ, depending on whether a wireless LAN or a network cable is used to connect to the computer. 1. Prepare the remote control for use c Page 15 The remote control is necessary for operating of the Network Media Receiver. 2. Connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV c Page 18 Select a suitable connector and cable according to the requirements of the TV monitor. It is also possible to make the connection to the TV via a VCR. 3. Conn
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Setup 1 Prepare the remote control for use Inserting the batteries As shown in the illustration, open the battery cover lid of the remote control, and insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied). Verify e/E polarity, and insert the batteries from the E side. Using the remote control To use the remote control, point it towards the remote control sensor on the Network Media Receiver, and press the appropriate buttons. Remote control sensor z Hints • If the operating range of the remote control d
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Programming the remote control Your remote control is preprogrammed to control certain TVs. Find the code number for your TV’s manufacturer in the table below. The remote control may not be compatible 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. To program the remote control: 1 Press and hold the SELECT button. 2 Enter your TV code number, using the channel n
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Setup For customers in Europe TV Manufacturer Code Number TV Manufacturer Code Number Akai 02, 04 NEC 16 Beko 25 Panasonic 17 Daewoo 04, 05, 06 Philips 04 Finlux 26 Pioneer 19 Goldstar/LG 04, 07 Samsung 04, 07 Grundig 07 Sanyo 02 Hitachi 04, 27, 28 Schneider 02, 03, 04 JVC 02, 11 Sharp 21 Loewe 04, 07 Thomson 22 Medion 04 Toshiba 03, 24 Mitsubishi 13, 14 Mivar 15 17
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2 Connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV Note Make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an AC outlet when you connect the Network Media Receiver to the TV, or the Network Media Receiver may not operate properly. Use the supplied audio/video cable to connect the Network Media Receiver to the TV. The plugs of the audio/video cable are color-coded. Insert each plug into the respective connector. When using an S-Video cable (not supplied), do not connect the yellow video plug of the aud
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Setup To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV via a VCR Make the connection shown below. To audio/video input Audio/video cable (supplied) To AUDIO/VIDEO connectors l : Signal flow 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. Insert each plug into the respective connector. To component video input Component video cable (not sup
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To use the digital audio output Make the connections to an amplifier with digital input, as shown below. Optical fiber cable (not supplied) To digital To OPTICAL OUT input (optical) connector l : Signal flow Note When using the digital optical output, do not use the analog audio output connectors. 20
