Sony VGF-WA1/B Operating Instructions - Page 2

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the device to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

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The power socket outlet shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Audio and picture distortion may occur if this

equipment is positioned in close proximity to any

equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

For customers in the USA

Owner’s record

The model number and serial number 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 us to contact

you in the unlikely event that your product

needs adjustment or modification. In addition, if

you choose to do so during registration, periodic

mailings about new products and services can

be automatically mailed to you.

Please register your product here:

http://productregistration.sony.com

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

–

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–

Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

–

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

–

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the

equipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony

Customer Information Service Center nearest you,

call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States.

The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

VGF-WA1/VGF-UWA1

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

16530 Via Esprillo

San Diego, CA 92127 USA

Telephone No.:

858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Section	Page
Operating Instructions	7
What this product can do	7
Useful features to enjoy music	8
Operating environment	9
Computers that can be connected to this product	9
Additional Supporting 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 and a computer	19
Overview of setup	20
1 Plug into a power outlet	21
2 Install and set up the necessary software to use this device	21
A Setting up using the supplied Wireless Adapter	22
B Setting up using the supplied CD-ROM	23
3 Preparing the computer	24
To use the VAIO Media Integrated Server	24
To use Windows Media Connect	24
To use Windows Media Player 11	27
Operation	29
Operation flow	29
Turning on the power	30
Using the internal battery	30
Listening to music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function)	31
Playable file formats	31
Selecting a server	32
Selecting music from the list (Browse Function)	33
About play modes	34
Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function)	35
Selecting a radio station from the list (Browse Function)	35
Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary Function)	36
Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function)	36
Downloadable file formats	36
Downloading a music file to the internal memory	37
Selecting music from the list (Browse Function)	37
Deleting music files in the internal memory	38
Initializing the internal memory	38
About play modes	39
Sound settings	39
Providing a consistent volume level for music files (Dynamic Normalizer)	39
Boosting bass (Dynamic Bass Boost)	39
Adjusting the sound quality to suit your taste (6 Band Equalizer)	40
Enhancing the stereo feeling (VPT Wide Stereo)	41
Adjusting the acoustic response of the speakers (Digital Linear Phase)	41
Timer settings	42
Using the Sleep Timer	42
Using On-Timer	42
Others	45
For more convenient use of the Wireless Digital Audio	45
Setting your computer to start up automatically	45
Checking and changing the interval for sending a computer to standby mode	46
Changing settings	48
Wireless LAN settings	52
To connect via the Wireless Adapter	52
To connect via an access point	52
Using the 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	56
Resetting the registration	56
Enabling the Internet connection	57
Precautions	58
Do not drop this device	58
About install location	58
About condensation	58
Precautions when disposing of the battery	58
About this device	59
Cleaning	60
Specifications	61
Playable/downloadable file formats	62
Getting Help	63
Sony support options	63
Troubleshooting	65
Troubleshooting	65
Turning on	65
Charging	67
Listening to the music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function)	68
Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function)	71
Listening to the audio device (Auxiliary Function)	72
Listening to the music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function)	72
Timer settings	73
Changing settings	73

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