Sony SA-NS300 Operating Instructions

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    Network Speaker Operating Instructions Getting Started Network Connections Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Others Troubleshooting SA-NS300
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    this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the
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    connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used
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    ://www.compliance.sony.de/ This product is intended to be used in the following countries. AT, BE, CH, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, IE, IT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SK Notice for the customers in France The WLAN feature of this Network Speaker shall exclusively be used inside buildings
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    to an AC power source ...... 12 Preparing the remote control 12 Turning the Unit On or Off 13 Network Connections How to Connect Your Network 14 Setting Up Wireless Networks 14 Option 1: Manual wireless setup 14 Setting Up Wireless Networks Using an Access Point Compliant with WPS ....... 16
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    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
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    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. WPS* compliant wireless networks . Page 16
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    Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Front A PARTY STREAMING indicator Indicates the PARTY STREAMING status (page 25). Green: The unit is having a PARTY as PARTY host. Amber: The unit has joined a PARTY as PARTY guest. Red: An error has occurred. B PARTY button Press to use the PARTY STREAMING
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    This indicator goes off when the unit connects to your home network (with either a wireless or wired connection). H AUDIO IN terminal Use to connect the audio output jack of an external component. I (LAN) port Use to connect the network (LAN) cable. J VOLUME+/- buttons Use to adjust the volume. The
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    Press and hold for more than three seconds to reset the unit to its factory default settings when the power switch is set to ON. Use a thin object, such as a small pin. The bookmark list (page 24) and any other previously registered settings or information will be reset. Note
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    Remote control Getting Started 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
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    (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") (1) Preparing the Unit and the Remote Preparing the remote control The supplied lithium battery
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    AC power cord, etc. Tip You cannot operate this unit via a home network when the power switch is set to OFF but you can reduce the power this unit. (Refer "To set the network standby mode".) To set the network standby mode Press ?/1 on the remote. The network standby indicator lights up in amber. Tip
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    whether your computer and wireless LAN router/ access point are turned on. 2 Connect the unit and the wireless LAN router/access point using a network (LAN) cable. Network (LAN) cable 3 Turn the unit on. 4 Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS300]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears
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    Connections 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-NS300
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    . Note Make sure the home network input is selected. 3 Press the WPS button on the access point. WPS button* * The position and the shape of the WPS button are different depending on the model of the access point. Tip Refer to the operating instructions of your wireless LAN router/access point for
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    that you wrote for this information. Network Connections Network (LAN) cable 3 Turn the unit on. 4 Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS300]. 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
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    Networks An eight-digit number (PIN code) appears on the screen. 9 Enter the unit's PIN code in the wireless LAN router/access point. Tip Refer to the operating instructions for details on the wireless connect your computer to the network. Try the following method if you are using a wired network.
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    unit on. 5 Click [My Network] or [Network] t [SA-NS300]. The [Sony Network Device Setting] screen appears. Notes • Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 28). • Check your set-up of the firewall of the security software if you cannot find [SA-NS300] or the browser does
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    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
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    [Choose media streaming options...] from [Media streaming]. Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network The [Set Network Location] window appears. 3 Select [Home network] or [Work network] according to the environment in which the speaker is used. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on
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    [Play To] from the menu. The device list appears. 5 Select [SA-NS300]. Setting up a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP 1 Go to [Start] - [All Programs] and select [Windows Media Player]. Windows Media Player 11 starts up. 2 Select [Media Sharing...] from the [Library] menu. If you are using
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    • Close any DLNA controller functions or devices, such as the [Play To] dialogue of Windows Media Player 12, when you want to play back audio content from a server at random. 1 Press INPUT on the remote to select home network input. You can also use the AUDIO IN button on the unit. 2 Press N on the
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    back audio content in the bookmark list 1 Select the home network input. 2 Press the BOOKMARKS CALL button on the remote. The illumination indicator lights up in white. Notes • You cannot play back audio content using the Bookmark function when the bookmark list is empty. • Close any DLNA controller
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    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. While using the PARTY STREAMING function, the device that
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    Devices Enjoying audio content on a server using a controller You can use DLNA Controller to control a server to stream audio content to this unit. To perform these operations, check the following first. • Check that all devices are connected to your home network and set up correctly. • Check that
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    -click [SA-NS300]. Select the desired language after the "Language Setup" screen appears. System requirements for the computer • Compliant computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible computers • Operating systems: Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows
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    Remove Programs]. Software Update screen You can update the firmware using this screen. 2 Click [Add/Remove Windows Components]. Tip You can change the language using the language tab on the left side on the screen. The Windows Components Wizard appears. 3 Click [Networking Services] t [Details
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    to rated output. Wireless LAN section Compatible standards: IEEE 802.11 b/g (WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP)) Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz Inputs/Outputs Speakers Approx. 50 mm (2 in) diameter × 1 AUDIO IN jack: Stereo mini jack Voltage: 1.0 V Network port: 10BASE
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    regions 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Use only the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord. On operation • Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, have the system checked by qualified personnel before operating it
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    for an Internet connection. x DLNA Abbreviation for Digital Living Network Alliance. The DLNA is a nonprofit organization that establishes design guidelines for digital content shared over networks. For details, see http://www.dlna.org/home/ x DNS Abbreviation for Domain Name System. A server that
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    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
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    , it is recommended that you make a note of its contents for reference. 1 Check to see if the problem is listed in this "Troubleshooting" section. 2 Check the following customer support site. • For customers in the USA http://www.esupport.sony.com/ • For customers in Canada English: http://www
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    played on the unit. The sound skips. • The sound may skip depending on the network environment, etc., when you use a wireless network. • The servers are overloaded. Close all other applications you are currently using. There is severe humming, noise, or sound distortion from the speakers. • Connect
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    Home Network" (page 34) if the problem does not apply to one of the following cases. This unit does not play back. • Make sure the LINK indicator is lighting up in green or amber. Refer to "The unit cannot connect to the network. (The unit cannot be found or recognized by other 35GB Troubleshooting
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    content in the following case. - There is no server device. - There is no audio content that can be played back on the server. PARTY STREAMING function Refer to "Home Network" (page 34) if the problem does not apply to one of the following cases. During a PARTY This unit cannot join a PARTY. • Make
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    Troubleshooting The remote does not work. • There are inverter fluorescent lights near the unit. Keep this unit away from inverter fluorescent lights. • Make sure the battery is installed correctly. • Check the remaining battery level of the remote. • Operate the remote control while aiming it at
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    THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. • The system names and product names indicated in this manual are generally the trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturer. • In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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    ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-193-891-11(2)
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SA-NS300
Network Speaker
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Listening to Audio Content
Over Your Home Network
Enjoying Sony
Multiple-Room Products
Others
Network Connections
Troubleshooting