Sony VGF-WA1/B Operating Instructions
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For customer support information, visit the following website: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA and Canada, http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/ for customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas. Wireless Digital Audio VGF-WA1 Operating Instructions http://www.sony.net/ © 2007 - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 2
are located on the bottom of your Wireless Digital Audio. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. VGF-WA1 Serial No. Thank you for purchasing this SONY product. Registering your product will allow - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 3
exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 4
Software 10 Check the supplied accessories 11 Names of parts 12 Overview 12 Display window 13 Control panel 15 Rear view 16 Wireless Adapter 16 Remote control 17 Connection and Preparation 19 Overview of connection and preparation.... 19 About connecting the Wireless Digital Audio - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Access Point connection tool....... 54 Setting up the proxy server settings for the Wireless Adapter connection......... 54 Using the Wireless Adapter Manager........... 55 Starting the Wireless Adapter Manager 55 Refreshing the Wireless Digital Audio list 56 Registering a Wireless Digital Audio - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 6
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via a wireless LAN. Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function) You can listen to web radio offered by a service provider (Live365). You can listen to web radio by connecting this device to a computer that has an Internet connection, or to an access point. Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 8
guide, "content" refers to music files or streaming media that are playable by this product, such as music files stored on a computer, web radio stations, and music files downloaded the sound quality to match the genre of music. VPT Wide Stereo Digital Linear Phase (D-Linear Phase) Increases the - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 9
music files stored on the hard disk drive.) RAM: 256 MB or more Operating System Display Other Others CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) Sound card USB port The following manufacturer installed versions only: Windows XP (Service Pack 2) Windows Vista are not supported. Notes - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 10
http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/ Access Point connection tool This tool configures the network settings (settings for the access point connection) of this device. Wireless Adapter Manager When connecting via a Wireless Adapter (supplied), this software registers the Wireless Digital Audio and configures - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 11
cable Wireless Adapter connection support cable Setup CD-ROM Included software: - SonicStage Ver.4.2 - VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver.6.0 - Windows Media Connect 2.0 - Wireless Adapter Setup - Wireless Adapter Manager - Access Point connection tool - Adobe Reader Operating Instructions (this - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 12
supplied) to this jack. Display window (page 13) A music title, settings and messages appear on this display window. PC button/lamp Press this button page 30). Remote sensor WIRELESS lamp This lamp shows the wireless LAN status. On (without flashing): The wireless LAN power is turned on. - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 13
on the window varies depending Wireless LAN signal strength During PC Streaming, this antenna icon indicates the strength of the wireless bar Playback status Playback elapsed time Dynamic Normalizer (page 39) Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39) Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide Stereo/Digital - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 14
Transfer bit rate Wireless LAN signal strength This antenna icon indicates the strength of the wireless LAN signal to which Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40 to 41) On-Timer (page 42) Sleep Timer (page 42) Note When you are using the Auxiliary Function, you cannot switch the display window - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 15
. In the playback screen, press here to switch the view of the display window. ENTER Press here to confirm your option selection. DOWNLOAD During playback of a music file using the PC Streaming Function, press here to download the file to the internal memory of this device. SETTINGS Press here - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 16
to connect to an audio device (page 36). DC IN 16V jack Connect the supplied AC adapter to this jack. BATTERY switch (bottom side) Turn this switch to ON to use the internal battery (page 30). Wireless Adapter AUTO INSTALL switch The Wireless Adapter contains some software. If you turn - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 17
work in the same manner as / of the control panel of this device. FOLDER +/- buttons Press one of these buttons to skip to the first music file of the current playing folder or the next/previous folder. 17 - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 18
Preparing the remote control for use Pull out the insulation sheet to use the remote control. A battery is already inserted into the remote control. Note Be sure to keep the remote sensor of this device out of direct sunlight or bright lights, or the remote control may stop working. About - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Wireless Adapter Connecting via your access point Note The Wireless Digital Audio does not support wireless Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Mode) communication (no access point). Connecting via the supplied Wireless Adapter If you do not have a wireless LAN environment that contains an access point - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 20
software for Wireless Digital Audio. The flow varies depends on the computer to which you intend to connect this device and the connection type. Using the supplied Wireless Adapter Using the supplied CD-ROM Setting up using the supplied Wireless Adapter To connect this device to a Sony VAIO - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 21
the AC adapter during the setup of this device. It may cause a malfunction. Install and set up the necessary software to use this device Do you already have a wireless LAN environment that contains an access point? No Yes No Do you intend to connect the Wireless Digital Audio to a Sony VAIO - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 22
the supplied Wireless Adapter To connect the device to a Sony VAIO computer (Windows Vista), you can use the supplied Wireless Adapter. This allows you to install and set up the necessary software. 1 Turn the AUTO INSTALL switch of the Wireless Adapter to ON. 2 Insert the Wireless Adapter into the - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 23
To connect the device to a computer other than a Sony VAIO computer (Windows Vista), you can use the supplied CD-ROM. This allows you to install and set up the necessary software. Notes Do not insert the Wireless Adapter into your computer until an instruction to do so appears on the Setup screen - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 24
Wireless Digital Audio. To use the VAIO Media Integrated Server If you have already set up the VAIO Media Integrated Server using the Setup, you do not need to perform this step. Notes You may not be able to use some functions of VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver.6.0 included on the CD-ROM. Update - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 25
the [Start] menu, then click [Windows Media Connect]. When starting Windows Media Connect for the first time after installation, the Windows Media Connect Wizard appears. Tip If Windows Media Connect is already installed, the main window appears. 3 Check the MAC address of this device. On this - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 26
the following options. [Devices] [Sharing] [Settings] Register a device so that you can access the content. Specify the folder in which contents distributed to the device are saved. Set whether to automatically start Windows Media Connect and start distributing content when the computer is started - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 27
window. Notes When making the access point connection, if the USB cable connected to your computer is disconnected, this device automatically connects to the wireless the [User Account Control] message window appears after clicking [OK], click [Continue]. 8 Check the MAC address of this device. On - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 28
10 Click [Allow]. The status of this device changes from [Deny] to [Allow]. 11 Click [OK]. Preparation is complete. When you listen to music stored the Windows Media Player 11, refer to the online help of the Windows Media Player 11. To open the online help, click the desired menu on the menu bar to - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 29
(PC Streaming Function) (page 31) Listening to the web radio (Web Radio Function) (page 35) Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary Function) (page 36) Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function) (page 36) 3. Selecting content When you are using the PC - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 30
out during playback or downloading, it pauses. Notes When the "No battery power remaining" message appears on the display window, this device does charging. If you turn the BATTERY switch to OFF while the AC adapter is disconnected, the clock and OnTimer settings are reset. Charging time - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 31
To put the Wireless Digital Audio in standby mode While this device is powered on, press the button on this device or on the remote control. The (POWER) lamp lights up in red. If the AC adapter is plugged into this device, a clock appears on the display window. Notes If this device is - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 32
wireless LAN. After you prepare to connect this device to a computer (page 19), follow the instructions is no information on the last played music, the server selection screen appears. 2 Press Update the list] in step 3 above, and then press ENTER. This device searches for new servers and an updated - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 33
list, and you cannot delete them from the list. To select a server manually every time At the default settings, this device automatically connects to the last will appear. Selecting music from the list (Browse Function) You can move to the beginning of the desired music and start playback. The - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 34
/ of the control panel of this device. Press VOLUME +/-. Note You cannot fast-rewind or fast-forward a music file if a progress bar does not appear during playback of the music file. 3 Press / to select the desired play mode, and then press ENTER. Play mode type/ Icon Description Normal - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 35
to web radio (radio program transmitted via the Internet) offered by a service provider (Live365). Notes You cannot listen to web radio if the then press ENTER. This device searches new radio stations and an updated radio station list appears. Basic Operations To Operation Playback Pause Switch - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 36
non-resistor type cable to connect the audio device to this device. Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function) While playing a music file that is stored on a computer using the PC Streaming Function, you can download the music file to the internal memory (128 - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 37
at the paused position. To cancel the downloading Press DOWNLOAD once more during the downloading. The music file that is partially downloaded to the internal memory is automatically deleted. Note You cannot download during setting or browsing. Selecting music from the list (Browse Function) You - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 38
Press / to select [Track Delete], and then press ENTER. A list of the music files appears. 4 Press / to select an unwanted file, and then press ENTER. and then press ENTER. The internal memory is initialized. When sample music files are stored on the internal memory After selecting [OK] in - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 39
All songs after the selected No icon song are played in the order of the music list, and then playback pauses. All Repeat/ All the songs in the playback area activate Dynamic Bass Boost when: - [Options] - [Audio Out] is set to [Line/Optical]. - Headphones are plugged into this device. 39 - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 40
to customize the sound quality to match the genre of music. 1 Press SETTINGS. 2 Press / to select [Sound sound. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Boosts bass Hz, 250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 4 kHz, and 10 kHz frequency ranges. You can select a level for each frequency range from seven levels: - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 41
variety of genres, from pops to classics. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Attains an intermediate response between [Type A] and [Type B]. Note You cannot activate Digital Linear Phase when: - [Options] - [Audio Out] is set to [Line/Optical]. - Headphones are plugged into this - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 42
. - Go into standby mode manually. - Connect to a computer via a USB cable. - Set the interval for the Sleep Timer again. - Set the Sleep Timer to [Off]. - Perform [Options] - [Factory Default] in settings. - Perform [Network Settings] - [Access Point] or [Wireless Adapter] in settings. (This device - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 43
7 Press / and ENTER to set the playback content. If you select [Yes], the currently playing content is played when turned on by the On-Timer. If you select [No], the content that you set last time is played. 8 Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the playback volume, and then press / and ENTER to set the - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 44
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the Wireless Digital Audio You can set your computer to start up automatically whenever this device connects to it via a wireless access point. You window appears. 2 Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 3 Click the "+" next to [network adapters]. - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 46
], and [System]. The [System] window appears. 2 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. Tip When the [User Account Control] message window appears after clicking [Device Manager], click [Continue]. 3 Click the "+" next to [network adapters]. 4 Double-click the network - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 47
When using a Windows Vista-based computer 1 On the computer screen, click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [System and Maintenance], and [Power Options]. The [Power Options] window appears. 2 Click [Change when the computer sleeps]. The [Edit Plan Settings] window appears. 3 Select - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 48
Edit Second layer Description You can set the play mode to play the music files in random order or to play repeatedly (pages 34 and 39). ( When using the speakers of this device, you can boost the low frequencies of music, offering a strong and powerful sound (page 39). (default: Off) Effects - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 49
connect to the server via wireless LAN, either with the Wireless Adapter or with an access point (page 52). Wireless Adapter (default) Access Point Options You can change various settings. Beep You can set to beep or not to beep when a button is pressed. (default: On) Audio Out You can set - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 50
of this device by using the Wireless Adapter Manager after resetting to the factory default (page 55). If you are using with an access point, you need to redo the network setting by using the Access Point connection tool after resetting (page 54). Hint The music files stored on the internal - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 51
information, MAC address, firmware version, and device ID of this device. Network Information If the [Network Settings] option is set to [Wireless Adapter], the following options are displayed: Network Settings Proxy Settings If the [Network Settings] option is set to [Access Point], the - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 52
If you select [Yes] in step 4, you cannot connect to your Wireless Adapter anymore unless you register again your Wireless Digital Audio by using the Wireless Adapter Manager (page 55). To connect via an access point 1 Press SETTINGS. 2 Press / to select [Network Settings], and then press ENTER - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 53
PSK TKIP WPA2-PSK AES 10 characters 26 characters 64 characters 64 characters If you select [Off], the IP address setting screen appears. 7 Press / to select [Auto(DHCP)] or [Manual], and then press ENTER. If you select [Auto(DHCP)], the Digital Wireless Audio obtains an IP address automatically - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 54
via the USB cable" appears on the display window of this device. 4 On the computer screen, click [Sony Wireless Digital Audio] from the [Start] menu, and then click [Access Point Connection Tool]. The Access Point connection tool starts. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Be sure to - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 55
7 Follow the instructions on the screen of your computer to close the Access Point connection tool, and then disconnect the USB cable from this device. This device restarts. 8 Set the [Network Settings] option of this device to [Wireless Adapter] (page 52). Using the Wireless Adapter Manager If you - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 56
to [Access Point]. All of the Wireless Digital Audios that are indicated as [Connecting] are connected to the same wireless LAN, so the strongest signal is indicated on all of the Wireless Digital Audios. Refreshing the Wireless Digital Audio list 1 Click [Update]. The Wireless Digital Audio list - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Internet connection is enabled, "Web Radio connection has been enabled." appears on the main screen of the Wireless Adapter Manager. Notes If you have not registered the Wireless Digital Audio yet, you cannot configure the Internet connection. If your computer is not connected to the Internet - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 58
at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C (between 41°F and 95°F.) On a dashboard of a car, and inside a car in direct sunlight with closed windows (especially, during the summer months). Near a magnet, speakers, TV, etc. where magnetic fields are produced. Near a microwave oven. In a dusty - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 59
is not identified by the Windows Operating System as an external storage device. accessed from many people without the author's permission by the Copyright Act. About DLNA support: This product is designed in accordance with DLNA Guideline v1.0. This product is commercialized to gain formal DLNA - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 60
Cleaning Clean this device with a soft cloth. If this device becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Be careful to keep the jacks from getting wet. Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc., because they can cause damage to the surface of - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 61
the internal battery) Supported equipment Computer installed with Windows XP SP2 Computer installed with Windows Vista DLNA Guidelines-compliant equipment (DLNA HNv1 compliant) Supplied accessories See page 11. DLNA support You can enjoy music from DLNA-compliant equipment connected to - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Connect or Windows Media Player Source content File format ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus MP3 WMA AAC DRM, such as used by online music store Yes/No Yes/No No Yes No Yes/No Bit rate/sampling frequency WAV No − Linear PCM No − File format at playback/downloading At playback At downloading Unable to - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 63
about your Wireless Digital Audio or the software, refer to the following: Use this guide for questions about setup and operating your Wireless Digital Audio. For customers in the United States Sony Online Support provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. You can - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 64
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Information Service Center. If any messages or error codes appear, make note of them. 1 Check this "Troubleshooting" to inspect the corresponding problem. You may be able to find some information in the instructions of this manual. Check the corresponding instructions. 2 Refer to our support - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 66
Problem Causes/measures "The DC-IN voltage is too high. Connect the specified AC Adapter" appears, and the device goes into standby mode. An AC adapter other than the supplied one may be plugged into this device, so the power voltage is too high. Use the supplied AC adapter. "The internal - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 67
switch to ON and connect the AC adapter to the device, disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect it. The air temperature problems, so you cannot recharge the internal battery. Turn the BATTERY switch to OFF, and then consult your dealer or our Customer Information Service Center. Troubleshooting - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 68
to the music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function) Problem Causes/measures You cannot connect the Check if your access point is turned on. device to a wireless LAN. Check if your computer is turned on. "Cannot connect to the Check if the Wireless Adapter is firmly - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 69
this device closer to the access point or the Wireless Adapter, and make sure that there are no obstacles between them. Your computer may be overloaded. Temporarily disable antivirus software when connecting this device to your computer, because the software may interfere. Troubleshooting 69 - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 70
bar does not appear on the playback screen. "This file is not a supported format and cannot be played" message appears in browse mode. You cannot play any files other than audio to your computer with Windows Media Connect or Windows Media Player 11 as a server. Use VAIO Media Integrated Server as - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 71
or provider. Intermittent audio. The bandwidth of your wireless LAN may be too low. Bring this device closer to the access point or the Wireless Adapter, and make sure that there are no obstacles between them. Your computer may be overloaded. If you are running antivirus software, stop it when - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 72
a problem, you cannot play or download music files to the internal memory. Initialize the internal memory (page 38). "Connection with the server has ended. Download cancelled" appears. Check if your access point is turned on. Check if your computer is turned on. Check if the Wireless Adapter - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 73
playback of the desired music file. In the Auxiliary Function, you cannot set the [On-Timer] - [On] [Contents Settings] option to [Yes]. Changing settings Problem Causes/measures "There ] - [6 Band Equalizer] [Effects] - [VPT Wide Stereo] [Effects] - [D-Linear Phase] Troubleshooting 73 - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Disconnect the AC adapter, and turn the BATTERY switch to OFF. After about 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter again. audio out is set to line/ optical" appears. If the [Options] - [Audio Out] option is set to [Line/Optical], you cannot adjust the volume. The backlight of the display window - Sony VGF-WA1/B | Operating Instructions - Page 75
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© 2007 Sony Corporation / Printed in China
For customer support information, visit the following website:
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA and Canada,
http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/ for customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas.
Wireless Digital Audio
VGF-WA1
Operating Instructions