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

Page 2: ...ates and Canada Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No _____ For customers in the United States Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all i...

Page 3: ...l 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 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 operat...

Page 4: ...te 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 consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve nat...

Page 5: ...tening 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 audio...

Page 6: ... 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 portable...

Page 7: ...y 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 DLNA controller Ill Access Deliver Server Network controlled player this unit You can enjoy audio content u...

Page 8: ...s having a PARTY as PARTY host Amber The unit has joined a PARTY as PARTY guest Red An error has occurred 17 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 when audio input is selected AUDIO IN button indicator...

Page 9: ...rk standby mode page 13 l LINK indicator Indicates the connection status of the wired wireless LAN Green Wireless connection page 14 Amber Wired connection page 18 Red The following status have occurred This unit cannot find the wireless LAN access point The security method password selected for the access point is wrong An error has occurred Not lit The wireless network setting process is not fin...

Page 10: ...r switch is set to OFF Set the unit to the network standby mode when you want to operate the unit via a home network Refer to To set the network standby mode page 13 The names of the terminals and port are printed on the bottom of the unit 1QGB 110 ALL RESET button Press and hold for more than three seconds to reset the unit to its factory default settings when the power switch is set to ON Use a ...

Page 11: ... add audio content to the bookmark list DEL button Press to delete audio content from the bookmark list Operation buttons button Skip to the next audio content item button Back to the previous audio content item II button Start pause stop playback These buttons may not work depending on the device or the function you are using rru 1 C power button Press to switch between power on and network stand...

Page 12: ... connector of the AC adaptor into the DC IN terminal on the unit 3 Plug the AC power cord to a wall outlet the mains Preparing t eremote c ontrol 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 Pul...

Page 13: ...t the network standby mode Press 1 6 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 6 on the remote The illumination indicator...

Page 14: ...tructions for a wired network page 18 When a problem occurs while you are making the network settings Press ALL RESET button on the bottom ofthe unit with a pointed object such as a small pin page 10 14GB Setting Up Wireless Networks Op ion Nian ual wi reless setup Your computer must be connected to the wireless LAN router access point in advance Write down important information such as the SSID a...

Page 15: ...itte Deutsch Per favore scelga Ia Sua lingua L italiano Escoja un idioma Espaiiol 6 Select Network 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 Apply N...

Page 16: ...ect 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 16GB Setting Up Wireless Networks Using an Access Point Compliant with WPS IIPU 99 2 sll IIJttJn configuration method 1 Check whether the netw...

Page 17: ...of My Network or Network Check your set up of the firewall of the security software if you cannot find SA NS400 or the browser does not open even if you double click SA NS400 on screen of your computer Restart your computer if you cannot find SA NS400 5 Select the desired language when the Language Setup screen appears Sony Network Device Setting soNv Language Setup Please select your language Yeu...

Page 18: ...s up in green when the connection is made Note Perform the process again from step 1 when the LINK indicator flashes in red Tip 18GB You can also select the WPS push button configuration method in step 8 Setting Up Wired Networks Option 4 o CP 111ethod 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 t...

Page 19: ...ct your language Veuillcz selectionncr votrc langue Wahlen Sie llire Sprache bitte Per favore scelga Ia Sua lingua Escoja un idioma English Franc ais Deutsch L italiano Espaiiol 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 Apply IP address IP address of the unit Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Defau...

Page 20: ... 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 2QGB 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 l istenihg to audio content on a co p uter with Windows 1 ...

Page 21: ...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 Tum 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 access your network select OK and close th...

Page 22: ...perating system or the computer environment For details refer to the help of your operating system 22GB 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 to step 8 3 When is displayed select Networking The Network and Sharing Cen...

Page 23: ... Vista Windows XP There 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 Liste ing to auclio coQtent on a server 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 conten...

Page 24: ...ete The illumination indicator 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 P leyinu bac alldio content in tile bookmark li st 1 Select the home network input 2 Press the BOOKMARKS CALL button on the rem...

Page 25: ...e model please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your router access point You can also obtain support information about wireless LAN settings on the following website http www sony net audio netsettings Starti ng a PARTY You can start a PARTY so that other devices which support the PARTY STREAMING function can play the same music even though they are in different rooms 1 Make sure ...

Page 26: ...ARTY on this unit you have already joined in another PARTY If you press PARTY when no PARTY is being held but a device that complies with the PARTY STREAMING function is playing the device will be the PARTY host and the unit will join the PARTY as a PARTY guest To use the PARTY STREAMING function with a DLNA controller You can use a DLNA controller that supports the PARTY STREAMING function to use...

Page 27: ... Windows 7 Starter Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows XP Professional other than 64 bit Windows XP Home Edition Suitable browsers Internet Explorer 6 7 8 Using the setting screen on the browser You can make the various settings of this unit using the setting screen on the browser Device Details screen You can check the informat...

Page 28: ...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 28GB 1 Click Control Panel ____ Add or Remove Programs 2 Click Add Remove Windows Components fl Addil em Ne W indows The Windows Components Wizard appears 3 Click Networking Services ____ Details To add 01 remove a compone...

Page 29: ...mponents Wizard window appears 6 Click Finish Completing the Windows Components Wizard You have successfully completed the Windows Components Wizaid To close thiS WiZaid chck Finish Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Tweeter L R With 5 ohms loads both channels driven from 500 20 kHz rated 10 watts per channels minimum RMS power with no more than 1 ...

Page 30: ...operation Do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system have the system checked 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 ofthe system for an extended period of time...

Page 31: ...r and receiver of WLAN signals oHCP Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A system for automatically allocating configuration data required for an Internet connection oLNA 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 oNS Abbrevia...

Page 32: ...e 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 wPA Abbrev...

Page 33: ...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 tum on The unit remains warm after the power is turned off When the unit is in the network stand...

Page 34: ...n its IP address after you tum on the power 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 i...

Page 35: ...t work The II pause button may not work depending on the server BOOKMARKS Refer to Home Network page 34 if the problem does not apply to one ofthe follo wing 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 that ...

Page 36: ... minutes to connect to the PARTY host Check the status of the PARTY STREAMING indicator The PARTY has already closed if the PARTY STREAMING indicator goes off 36GB 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 Ref...

Page 37: ...remote do not work in the network standby mode The remote does not work There are inverter 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 The unit and AC adapter are getting hot T...

Page 38: ...ove 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 ofthe 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 38GB THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGH...

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Page 41: ...ully then click Next Note ˎ If you have not made the Windows firewall settings make the UPnP settings following the on screen instructions ɠConnect the speaker and the wireless LAN router access point using the supplied LAN cable following the on screen instructions then turn on the speaker Connect a LAN cable to LAN port ɡClick Next The access point list appears This may take a while ɢSelect the ...

Page 42: ...ded Access the following customer support site http www sony net audio netsettings STEP 2Setting up your computer as a server Steps are different depending on your PC Perform steps 2 and 3 after checking your version OS This section explains how to set up Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista Windows XP Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturer installed on Windows XP Access the Mic...

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Page 44: ...ill need adjustment or modification Please take the time to register your new product at our website http www sony com productregistration You will find the product serial number on the main unit and the carton box If you have any operational questions regarding your new purchase please contact your retailer For the location of a Sony dealer in your area or for any other questions please call 1 80...

Page 45: ...uch data software or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service and Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss A dated purchase receipt from Sony or a Sony Retailer is required For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product Visit Sony s Web Site www sony com service Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 SONV 7669 ...

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