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Using DLNA (Digital 
Living Network Alliance)

You can play back audio content on 
DLNA-compliant servers such as your 
computer, or network audio, etc, on this unit. 
A DLNA-compliant controller device (a 
remote control device, etc.) is needed for the 
operation.
You can use Windows 7 as both server and 
controller.

The unit can play audio content stored on the 
server in MP3, Linear PCM, WMA and AAC* 
formats. Audio content with DRM (Digital 
Rights Management) copyright protection 
cannot be played on this unit.

*The unit can play AAC files with the extension of 

“.m4a,” “.mp4,” or “.3gp” only.

Notes

• Generally, it may take a while to recognize each 

DLNA-compliant device currently used when you 
enjoy audio content via a home network.

• This 

unit

 cannot playback files in WMA format 

with DRM copyright protection. If a WMA file 
cannot be played back on this 

unit

, check the 

property of that file on your computer, and see 
whether the file is DRM-copyrighted.
Open a folder or a volume where the WMA file is 
stored, and right-click the file to display the 
[Property] window. When there is the [Licence] 

tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted and cannot be 
played back on this 

unit

.

• You may not be able to play back some content 

with DLNA CERTIFIED products.

Windows 7 supports DLNA1.5. Windows 7 
can be used as both server and controller. You 
can listen to audio content on the server easily 
using the [Play To] function of Windows 7.

Note

The items displayed on the computer may be 
different from the ones shown in this section, 
depending on the version of the operating system or 
the computer environment. For details, refer to the 
help of your operating system.

Setting up a computer with 
Windows 7

1

Go to [Start] - [Control Panel] and select 
[View network status and tasks] under 
[Network and Internet].
The [Network and Sharing Center] window 
appears.

Tip

If the desired item does not appear in the display, 
try to change the display type of the Control 
Panel.

Listening to Audio Content Over 
Your Home Network

DLNA controller

Server

Network controlled 
player (this unit)

Control

Access

Deliver

Listening to audio content on a 
computer with Windows 7

Control & 

Deliver

DLNA controller/Server 
(Windows 7-based 
computer)

Network controlled 
player (this unit)

Summary of Contents for SA-NS300

Page 1: ...SA NS300 Network Speaker Operating Instructions Getting Started Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Enjoying Sony Multiple Room Products Others Network Connections Troubleshooting ...

Page 2: ...Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature ...

Page 3: ...e cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with The limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This devic...

Page 4: ... and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequ...

Page 5: ...istening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Using DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance 20 Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 7 20 Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows Vista Windows XP 22 Listening to audio content on a server 23 Playing Back Audio Content on a Server at Random 23 Using the Bookmark Function 24 Registering a bookmark list 24 Playing back aud...

Page 6: ...he living room page 20 PARTY STREAMING function PARTY STREAMING allows you to play back the same audio content with other devices having to the PARTY STREAMING function at the same time page 25 360 degree omni sound 360 degree omni sound enables you to enjoy high quality sound anywhere in the room Using this unit offline You can use this unit as a normal active speaker when you connect your portab...

Page 7: ...new wireless LAN router access point come with this feature 2 Listening to the music from a server You need a DLNA compliant digital media controller not supplied to find your favorite music content on your server computer etc and send them to play on this unit For details refer to page 20 You can enjoy audio content using only this unit and a computer by using the computer as both server and cont...

Page 8: ...ontrol Operate the remote control aiming at this point The remote signal reception of this unit may not work correctly when the surface of this button is dirty C Illumination indicator Indicates the playback status of audio content White The unit is in playback mode Blue The unit has stopped playing back audio content Note This indicator normally lights up in white even if the unit stops playing w...

Page 9: ...o input Lights up in green when the audio input is selected This indicator goes off when the unit connects to your home network with either a wireless or wired connection H AUDIO IN terminal Use to connect the audio output jack of an external component I LAN port Use to connect the network LAN cable J VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the volume The illumination indicator flashes when the volume level ...

Page 10: ... its factory default settings when the power switch is set to ON Use a thin object such as a small pin The bookmark list page 24 and any other previously registered settings or information will be reset Note Network settings are also reset when you press ALL RESET button ALL RESET button ...

Page 11: ...ess to add audio content to the bookmark list DEL button Press to delete audio content from the bookmark list D Operation buttons button Skip to the next audio content item button Back to the previous audio content item N X x button Start pause stop playback These buttons may not work depending on the device or the function you are using E 1 power button Press to switch between power on and networ...

Page 12: ...tor into the DC IN terminal on the unit 3 Plug the AC power cord to a wall outlet the mains The supplied lithium battery CR2025 has already been inserted into the remote control Pull out the protective sheet before use Replacing the battery of the remote control If the remote control stops working replace the battery CR2025 with a new one 1 Pull out the battery holder 2 Remove the old battery from...

Page 13: ... mode To set the network standby mode Press 1 on the remote The network standby indicator lights up in amber Tip The unit can be controlled from the controller on your network etc when the unit is in the network standby mode The unit turns on automatically when the controller delivers audio content to this unit To resume power from the network standby mode Press 1 on the remote The illumination in...

Page 14: ...wired network page 18 When a problem occurs while you are making the network settings Press ALL RESET button on the bottom of the unit with a pointed object such as a small pin page 10 Setting Up Wireless Networks Your computer must be connected to the wireless LAN router access point in advance Write down important information such as the SSID and security method etc of your wireless LAN router a...

Page 15: ...twork Settings from the menu 7 Enter the SSID of your access point then select the security method Enter the SSID and Security Method Refer to the memo that you wrote for this information page 14 Enter Security key WEP WPA key etc if you selected anything other than No Security as a security method Note You cannot input the following characters 8 Click Apply 9 Click OK when the confirmation screen...

Page 16: ...t for the deficiencies of WEP TKIP assures a higher security level than WEP WPA PSK AES WPA2 PSK AES AES is a security technology that uses an advanced security method that is distinct from WEP and TKIP AES assures a higher security level than WEP or TKIP Setting Up Wireless Networks Using an Access Point Compliant with WPS 1 Check whether the network LAN cable is disconnected Disconnect the netwo...

Page 17: ...ing screen appears Notes Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP page 28 Refer to Setting Screen on the Browser page 27 for details on the display of My Network or Network Check your set up of the firewall of the security software if you cannot find SA NS300 or the browser does not open even if you double click SA NS300 on screen of your computer Restart your computer if yo...

Page 18: ...push button configuration method in step 8 Setting Up Wired Networks Usually the DHCP setting is set to ON when you connect your computer to the network Try the following method if you are using a wired network Set the DHCP setting of your computer to ON in advance 1 Check whether your computer and router are turned on 2 Connect the unit and the router using a network LAN cable 3 Connect the route...

Page 19: ...nnot find SA NS300 6 Select the desired language when the Language Setup screen appears 7 Select Network Settings from the menu 8 Remove the checkmark in the check box beside Automatic Setup then input the required information for each item IP address IP address of the unit Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Default Gateway Default Gateway PrimaryDNS IP address of the primary DNS SecondaryDNS IP address of t...

Page 20: ...click the file to display the Property window When there is the Licence tab the file is DRM copyrighted and cannot be played back on this unit You may not be able to play back some content with DLNA CERTIFIED products Windows 7 supports DLNA1 5 Windows 7 can be used as both server and controller You can listen to audio content on the server easily using the Play To function of Windows 7 Note The i...

Page 21: ...network or Work network in the Network and Sharing Center window 5 Select Change advanced sharing settings 6 Select Choose media streaming options from Media streaming 7 If Media streaming is not turned on appears in the Media streaming options window select Turn on media streaming 8 Select Allow All The Allow all media devices window opens If all the devices in the local network are Allowed to ac...

Page 22: ... different from the ones shown in this section depending on the version of the operating system or the computer environment For details refer to the help of your operating system Setting up a computer with Windows Vista Windows XP 1 Go to Start All Programs and select Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 11 starts up 2 Select Media Sharing from the Library menu If you are using Windows XP go ...

Page 23: ... are two methods to listen to audio content on a computer with the Windows Vista Windows XP Using the DLNA controller page 20 Random playback The operation is different depending on the device Refer to the operating instructions of your server or controller Playing Back Audio Content on a Server at Random You can play back audio content on the server which is recognized first You can use this func...

Page 24: ...dicator flashes Tip You can delete audio content currently being played back while using the bookmark list Notes You can register up to 30 audio content items in the bookmark list You cannot register the same audio content two or more times in a row 1 Select the home network input 2 Press the BOOKMARKS CALL button on the remote The illumination indicator lights up in white Notes You cannot play ba...

Page 25: ... 3 Press and hold PARTY for a few seconds The unit starts PARTY STREAMING and the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in green To close a PARTY Press and hold PARTY for a few seconds The PARTY STREAMING indicator goes off Notes An error has occurred when the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in red Perform the process from step 1 again You cannot start a PARTY while you are currently participati...

Page 26: ...G function with a DLNA controller You can use a DLNA controller that supports the PARTY STREAMING function to use the unit to start a PARTY that is being held by other devices Connecting the Unit with DLNA compliant Devices You can use DLNA Controller to control a server to stream audio content to this unit To perform these operations check the following first Check that all devices are connected ...

Page 27: ... language after the Language Setup screen appears System requirements for the computer Compliant computer IBM PC AT or compatible computers Operating systems Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows XP Professional other than 64 bi...

Page 28: ...the UPnP service for browsing Note The items displayed on the computer may be different from the ones shown in this section depending on the version of the operating system or the computer environment For details refer to the help of your operating system 1 Click Control Panel t Add or Remove Programs 2 Click Add Remove Windows Components The Windows Components Wizard appears 3 Click Networking Se...

Page 29: ... than 1 total harmonic distortion from 100 milliwatts to rated output Wireless LAN section Compatible standards IEEE 802 11 b g WEP 64 bit WEP 128 bit WPA WPA2 PSK AES WPA WPA2 PSK TKIP Radio frequency 2 4 GHz Inputs Outputs Speakers Approx 50 mm 2 in diameter 1 AUDIO IN jack Stereo mini jack Voltage 1 0 V Network port 10BASE T 100BASE T Auto Polarity General Power requirements AC adaptor Input 10...

Page 30: ...ked by qualified personnel before operating it any further This system is not magnetically shielded do not leave recorded tapes watches personal credit cards or floppy disks with magnetic coding in front of the system for an extended period of time On placement Do not set the unit in an inclined position Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight...

Page 31: ...required for an Internet connection x DLNA Abbreviation for Digital Living Network Alliance The DLNA is a nonprofit organization that establishes design guidelines for digital content shared over networks For details see http www dlna org home x DNS Abbreviation for Domain Name System A server that translates domain names to IP addresses or IP addresses to domain names A DNS is identified by an IP...

Page 32: ...g the transmission of a message between a wireless LAN access point and a client device the sending side encrypts the data and the receiving side decrypts it For communication to occur both devices must use a common code key which is called the WEP key The encryption level is indicated by the bit count of the key e g 64 bits or 128 bits The higher the bit count the higher the security level x WPA ...

Page 33: ... determine the section requiring repair The unit does not turn on Make sure the AC adaptor and AC power cord are connected correctly Make sure the power switch is set to ON Set the power switch to OFF and then set it to ON again The network standby indicator remains lit for a while after you set the power switch to ON It takes about 20 seconds for the unit to turn on The unit remains warm after th...

Page 34: ...er The IP address may be in use by another device when you use a fixed IP address Use a different IP address in this case The unit cannot connect to the network via a wireless LAN connection Make sure a network LAN cable is not connected to the unit The unit automatically tries to connect to the network over a wired LAN connection when a network LAN cable is connected to the unit Confirm that the ...

Page 35: ...utton does not work The X pause button may not work depending on the server Refer to Home Network page 34 if the problem does not apply to one of the following cases Playback does not start after pressing the BOOKMARKS CALL button Make sure the LINK indicator is lighting up in green or amber Refer to The unit cannot connect to the network The unit cannot be found or recognized by other devices tha...

Page 36: ...eck the status of the PARTY STREAMING indicator The PARTY has already closed if the PARTY STREAMING indicator goes off This unit is the PARTY host if the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in green Play back the audio content Using this unit as a PARTY host This unit cannot start a PARTY Make sure the LINK indicator is lighting up in green or amber Refer to The unit cannot connect to the network ...

Page 37: ...fluorescent lights near the unit Keep this unit away from inverter fluorescent lights Make sure the battery is installed correctly Check the remaining battery level of the remote Operate the remote control while aiming it at PARTY button the remote sensor on the unit ...

Page 38: ...above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 Neither the name s of the above listed copyright holder s nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHTH...

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