Sony HT-ST9, Operating Instructions Manual

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Connecting to a Wireless Network
Before performing network settings
When your wireless LAN router (access point) is Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS)-compatible, you can easily set the network settings
with the WPS button.
If not, you will be required to select or enter the following
information. Check the following information in advance.
 The network name (SSID)* of the wireless LAN router/access point
 The security key (password)** for the network
* SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a particular access
point.
** This information should be available from a label on your wireless LAN
router/access point, from the operating instructions, from the person
who set up your wireless network, or from the information provided by
your Internet service provider.
1
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home
menu.
3
Select [Internet Settings].
4
Select [Wireless Setup(built-in)].
5
Select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)].
6
Select [Start].
7
Press the WPS button on the access point.
The system starts connecting to the network.
If selecting the network name (SSID) you want
Select the network name (SSID) you want in step 5, enter the security
key (or passphrase) using the software keyboard, and then select
[Enter] to confirm the security key. The system starts connecting to
the network. For details, refer to the messages that appear on the TV
screen.
If using a fixed IP address
Select [New connection registration] in step 5 and follow the on-
screen instructions.
If using a (WPS) PIN code
Select [New connection registration] in step 5, and then select [(WPS)
PIN Method].
Tip
See [Network Connection Status] when checking the network connection
status.
Playing Music/Photo Files on a Home
Network
You can play music/photo files on other home network-compatible
devices by connecting them to your home network.
This system can be used as a player and renderer.
 Server: Stores and shares digital media content
 Player: Finds and plays digital media content from the server
 Renderer: Receives and plays digital media content from the server
and can be operated by another device (controller)
 Controller: Operates the renderer device
Prepare to use the Home Network function.
 Connect the system to a network.
 Prepare another home network-compatible device. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the device.
Setting up a Wireless LAN Connection