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Getting ready, Connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV

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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 The remote control is necessary for operating of the Network Media Receiver. c Page 15 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. Connect the Network Media Receiver to computer via a network cable c Page 21 Connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer using a network cable. When using a wireless connection, this step is not required. 4. Connect power c Page 29 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver to supply power. 5. Configure wireless LAN settings c Page 30 When the Network Media Receiver is to be connected to the computer via a wireless connection, without using a network cable, several wireless LAN settings must be configured. When using a network cable connection, this step is not required. 6. Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection c Page 33 Depending on the network environment, some settings of the Network Media Receiver may have to be changed, setting whether to obtain an IP address automatically or use a fixed address. The default setting is "Automatic assignment (using router)". 7. Configure settings at the computer c Page 35 The computer must be configured to share its photos, video, and music. When using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be configured. When using a different kind of computer, corresponding settings must be configured. 14

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	5
What this product can do	5
Operating environment	8
Computers that can be connected to this product:	8
Check the supplied accessories	9
Names of parts	10
Setup	13
Setup overview	13
Connection between the Network Media Receiver and computer	13
Getting ready	14
1 Prepare the remote control for use	15
Inserting the batteries	15
Programming the remote control	16
2 Connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV	18
3 Connect the Network Media Receiver to computer via a network cable	21
Network cable connection	21
To connect the Network Media Receiver to a network	25
Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer	27
4 Connect power	29
5 Configure wireless LAN settings	30
Using the software keyboard	32
6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection	33
7 Configure settings at the computer	35
Operation	36
Operation flow	36
Turn power on	38
To turn power off	39
Selecting a server	39
To select a server	40
To refresh the server list	40
To remove a server from the list	41
Selecting content	41
To change the display format	42
Changing the sort order	43
Watching video sources	44
Video playback	44
Using the film roll function	45
Using the time search function	45
Listening to music	46
Music playback	46
Assigning background music to a slide show	48
Viewing photos	48
Using the slide show function	48
Adding background music to a slide show	50
Changing the slide show settings	51
Advanced Features	52
How to get the most out of your Network Media Receiver	52
Having the computer start up automatically	52
Checking or changing the time required to enter Standby	53
Changing the settings of the Network Media Receiver	54
To bring up the “System Settings” screen	54
Settings available on the “System Settings” screen	55
To update the firmware	55
To return the Network Media Receiver to the default settings	56
To select the TV type	56
To control the file playback method	57
To change the display language	57
About the Standby, STATUS and WIRELESS indicators	58
Meaning of STATUS and WIRELESS indicators during hardware diagnosis	59
Notes on Use	60
Specifications	62
Getting Help	63
Troubleshooting	64
Power	64
Power does not come on	64
Network Media Receiver cannot be switched off	64
Computer does not come on (does not start up from Standby or Hibernate mode)	65
Remote control	65
Remote control does not work	65
Video, audio	66
Sound or picture from the Network Media Receiver is not reproduced on the TV	66
Picture or sound sometimes stops or is distorted	66
Video playback suffers from dropped frames	66
A screen saver image is shown on the TV	66
Connection, registration	67
Cannot connect to a computer	67
Cannot register the Network Media Receiver at the computer	68
Computer does not show up on “Select a server...” screen	68

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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.

Prepare the remote control for use

Page 15

The remote control is necessary for operating of the Network Media Receiver.

Connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV

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.

Connect the Network Media Receiver to computer via a network cable

Page 21

Connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer using a network cable. When using a

wireless connection, this step is not required.

Connect power

Page 29

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver to supply power.

Configure wireless LAN settings

Page 30

When the Network Media Receiver is to be connected to the computer via a wireless

connection, without using a network cable, several wireless LAN settings must be configured.

When using a network cable connection, this step is not required.

Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the

network connection

Page 33

Depending on the network environment, some settings of the Network Media Receiver may

have to be changed, setting whether to obtain an IP address automatically or use a fixed address.

The default setting is “Automatic assignment (using router)”.

Configure settings at the computer

Page 35

The computer must be configured to share its photos, video, and music.

When using a VAIO computer, the VAIO Media software must be configured.

When using a different kind of computer, corresponding settings must be configured.