Sony VGF-WA1/W Operating Instructions
Sony VGF-WA1/W - Vaio Wireless Digital Music Streamer Manual
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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/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 4
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 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Function 72 Listening to the music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function 72 Timer settings 73 Changing settings 73 Others 74 About the supplied guides The following guides are included with this Wireless Digital Audio. Operating Instructions (this document): Contains - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 6
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can do The Wireless Digital Audio is a device with which you can play music files that are stored on your computer, or listen to web radio, via a wireless LAN. You can enjoy music with high quality speakers. This device supports the following four ways to enjoy music. Listening to music files stored - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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 are not supported. Notes - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Digital Audio Remote control Wireless Adapter Included software: - Wireless Adapter Setup - Wireless Adapter Manager AC adapter USB cable Wireless Adapter connection support cable Setup CD-ROM Included software: - SonicStage Ver.4.2 - VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver.6.0 - Windows - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 12
of parts Overview ) to this jack. Display window (page 13) A music title, settings and messages appear on this display window. PC button/lamp Press this 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 13
. What appears on the window varies depending on the function Wireless LAN signal strength During PC Streaming, this antenna icon indicates the strength of the wireless LAN signal Boost (page 39) Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40 to 41) Play mode (pages - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 16
jack 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 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 19
can connect this device to a computer with one of these methods: Connecting via the supplied 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 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 20
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 computer with Windows - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Media Connect main window, then register the device. 5 Click [Allow]. The status of a device which is compatible with this device changes from [Deny] to [Allow]. 6 Select the shared folder settings. 7 Click [Finish]. Preparation is complete. When you listen to music stored on your computer (PC - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Connect and start distributing content when the computer is started. For more information about Windows Media Connect For more information on how to use or configure Windows Media Connect, refer to the online help of Windows Media Connect. To open the online help, click [Help] on the main screen of - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 27
device, the PC lamp lights and [Select Server] appears in the display window. Notes When making the access point connection, if the USB cable access point connection settings in the Setup, this device does not connect to wireless LAN even after it starts in the PC Streaming Function. If this - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 28
[Allow]. 11 Click [OK]. Preparation is complete. When you listen to music stored on your computer (PC Streaming Function), select a desired server on the Windows Media Player 11 For more information on how to use or configure the Windows Media Player 11, refer to the online help of the Windows Media - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 34
can skip to the beginning of the current song. During shuffle playback, folders are not shuffled. About play modes You can select to play the music files in random order or to play repeatedly. 1 In PC Streaming Function, press SETTINGS. 2 Press / to select [Play Mode], and then press ENTER. 34 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 40
) 6 Band Equalizer allows you to customize the sound quality to match the genre of music. 1 Press SETTINGS. 2 Press / to select [Sound], and then press ENTER. tremble for a dynamic and powerful sound. Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals. Boosts bass and tremble for a massive - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 44
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of the Wireless Digital Audio You can set your computer to start up automatically whenever this device connects to it via a wireless access point 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 47
[On battery:] and [Plugged In:] may appear instead of [Settings]. 7 Select the go to hibernate time. 8 Click [OK]. 9 In the [Edit Plan Settings] window, click [Save Changes]. Note Set the go to standby or hibernate time longer than [after 3 mins]. Tip If you set the value to [Never], the - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 49
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 where to output the audio, the speakers or the LINE OUT and OPTICAL OUT - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Second layer Description You can see the network 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 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 52
LAN connection. Note 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 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 53
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. If you select [Manual], you can set an IP address manually. Enter an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 54
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 proxy server settings for the Wireless Adapter connection You can set up the - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 55
option. 5 Click [Next>]. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen. Read the precautions thoroughly. After Wireless Adapter Manager starts and the main screen appears. The Wireless Digital Audio list appears on the main screen. Wireless Digital Audio list Status Connecting A Wireless Digital Audio - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 56
the display window of the Wireless Digital Audio. 2 Click [Update] on the computer screen. 3 Click the desired Wireless Digital Audio in the Wireless Digital Audio list. A cursor appears on the clicked Wireless Digital Audio. 4 Click [Register]. The network setting of the Wireless Digital Audio is - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 58
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 removing it. Be very careful when you touch the metal parts inside this device (such as mounting plates). RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 59
flash memory of this device is not identified by the Windows Operating System as an external storage device. If you such as data falsification. To avoid this problem, before using this device, you need to by the Copyright Act. About DLNA support: This product is designed in accordance with - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Specifications Interface Wireless LAN: Audio output: Audio input: USB 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 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 63
get help and support from Sony and troubleshooting tips for your Wireless Digital Audio. Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your Wireless Digital Audio. When you have questions about your Wireless Digital Audio or the software, refer to the following: Use this guide for - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 68
(page 19). The computer does not turn on (cannot wake up from "system standby" or "system hibernate" status.) If the Wireless Digital Audio connects to your computer via the Wireless Adapter, you cannot wake up your computer even if you turned this device on. Your computer may not be set up - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 69
you use the Wireless Adapter Manager to register again (page 55). You cannot play music files in Repeat mode or shuffle mode is selected. Press SETTINGS to set the the normal order. [Play Mode] option to [Normal] (page 34). Intermittent audio. The bandwidth of your wireless LAN may be - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 70
file is not a supported format and cannot be played" message appears in browse mode. You cannot play any files other than audio files. "Cannot play may have connected to your computer with Windows Media Connect or Windows Media Player 11 as a server. Use VAIO Media Integrated Server as a server - Sony VGF-WA1/W | Operating Instructions - Page 71
carrier 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 change the settings of your firewall, refer to the operating instructions of your computer. Troubleshooting 71 - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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/W | 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/W | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Problem AC adapter, and turn the BATTERY switch to OFF. After about 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter do not emit sound. The [Options] - [Audio Out] option may be set to [Line/Optical]. part of the music title, radio station name, etc. does not appear. By system limitations, the display window - Sony VGF-WA1/W | 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