Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto VGP-MR200U/E del fabbricante Sony
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Network Media Receiver VGP-MR200U/E Operating Instructions.
2 About Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
3 Introduction Table of Contents Introduction What this product can do ..................... 5 Operating environment ........................ 8 Computers that can be connected to this product: .............................. 8 Check the supplied accessories .
4 Advanced Features 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 .
Introduction 5 Introduction What this product can do You can use your TV set to enjoy photos, video, or music stored on your computer. Support for connecting multiple computers Multiple computers can be connected through a router with a built-in Ethernet hub (or a stand-alone Ethernet hub).
6 The VAIO Web site always has the latest information and allows you to download software upgrades that may be useful in resolving various issues. To get the most out of this product, periodically visit the site listed in “Getting Help” (page 63).
Introduction 7 Files that can be played back Category Content Supported file types Video • Video Capsules recorded on a VAIO with Giga Pocket, VAIO Zone, or other video files stored on the computer .
8 Operating environment Computers that can be connected to this product: • Sony VAIO computers with Windows XP installed and VAIO Media Version 4.1 or later pre-installed • Sony VAIO computers sold after September 2002 with VAIO Media Version 2.0 pre-installed and upgraded with VAIO Media Upgrade Program 4.
Introduction 9 Check the supplied accessories After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present. If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area.
10 Names of parts This section briefly identifies the parts of the unit. For details, see the pages shown in brackets ( ). Front view 1 POWER button/standby indicator (pages 29, 38, 58) Press this button to turn the unit on and off. z Hint When the standby indicator is lit red, the unit is in Standby mode and can be turned on.
Introduction 11 Rear view 1 1 DC IN 5.2V connector (page 29) 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (page 19) 3 S VIDEO OUT connector (page 18) 4 VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO OUT (left/right) connectors (page .
12 Remote control 1 TV CHANNEL +/– buttons 2 TV MUTING button 3 Number buttons (page 16) 4 CLEAR button (page 45) 5 REW/FWD buttons (page 46) 6 STOP button (pages 44, 46, 49) 7 OPTIONS button (page .
Setup 13 Setup Setup overview Connection between the Network Media Receiver and computer This product offers two network interfaces, wireless and Ethernet cable. To connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer, select the network interface that is best suited to your situation.
14 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. It is also possible to use the “Wireless LAN Setting Tool” that is included on the supplied utility CD-ROM.
Setup 15 1 Prepare the remote control for use Inserting the batteries As shown in the illustration, open the battery cover lid of the remote control, and insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied).
16 Programming the remote control Your remote control is preprogrammed to control certain TVs. Find the code number for your TV’s manufacturer in the table below. The remote control may not be compatible with some TV models, even when the appropriate TV manufacturer code is entered.
Setup 17 TV Manufacturer Code Number Akai 02, 04 Beko 25 Daewoo 04, 05, 06 Finlux 26 Goldstar/LG 04, 07 Grundig 07 Hitachi 04, 27, 28 JVC 02, 11 Loewe 04, 07 Medion 04 Mitsubishi 13, 14 Mivar 15 TV Ma.
18 2 Connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV Note Make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an AC outlet when you connect the Network Media Receiver to the TV, or the Network Media Receiver may not operate properly. Use the supplied audio/video cable to connect the Network Media Receiver to the TV.
Setup 19 To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV through a VCR Connect as shown below. To connect the Network Media Receiver to a TV with component video input Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the Network Media Receiver to the component video input on the TV, as shown below.
20 To use the digital audio output Make the connections to an amplifier with digital input, as shown below. To digital input (optical) Optical fiber cable (not supplied) To OPTICAL OUT connector l : S.
Setup 21 3 Connect the Network Media Receiver to the computer through a network cable This step is not required when using a wireless connection between the Network Media Receiver and the computer.
22 When the computer is connected to the Internet through a network (LAN) cable System environment How to connect A LAN port available on ADSL/cable modem with router capability B No open LAN port available on the ADSL/cable modem with router capability v A hub is required .
Setup 23 System environment How to connect C ADSL/cable modem or hub has no router capability v A router with built-in hub is required. D Connecting directly to a LAN outlet in a building- wide network, etc.
24 When the computer is connected to the Internet not through dial-up modem or is not connected to the Internet System environment How to connect E Using an internal modem to connect to the Internet F.
Setup 25 To connect the Network Media Receiver to a network Connect the Network Media Receiver and the computer using the supplied network cable, as shown below. Case 1: Connecting through a router with built-in hub (system environment C , D , G ) 1 Depending on the respective system connection environment, the connection may be different.
26 Case 2: Connecting through a hub (system environment B ) LINE LAN 1 Depending on the respective system connection environment, the connection may be different. For details, contact the technical support department of your Internet provider. 2 Use a router with built-in hub that supports 100BASE-TX.
Setup 27 Case 3: Network connector of computer is free (system environments E , F ) Note When connecting the Network Media Receiver and the computer as shown above, the following settings must be configured: • Assign a fixed IP address to the computer (this page).
28 5 Click the “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, and click “Properties”. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.
Setup 29 4 Connect power 1 Connect the AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and plug it into an AC outlet. About 20 seconds after you connect the power, the standby indicator lights up in red. Before this happens, you cannot turn the Network Media Receiver on.
30 5 Configure wireless LAN settings Use the screens displayed on your TV to configure the wireless LAN settings. If you are connecting the Network Media Receiver to your computer through a network cable, skip this procedure, and go to “6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection” (page 33).
Setup 31 7 Specify the network type. 1 Use the V / v buttons to select “Network Type”, and press the SELECT button. 2 Use the V / v buttons to select “Wireless LAN”, and press the SELECT button. 3 Use the V / v / B / b buttons to select “OK”, and press the SELECT button.
32 Using the software keyboard The software keyboard appears on the screen whenever SSID or Key Phrase is selected on the “Wireless LAN Configurations” screen.
Setup 33 6 Change the settings of the Network Media Receiver to match the network connection The factory default setting of the Network Media Receiver is “Automatic assignment (using router)”. Depending on your system environment, this setting may have to be changed.
34 5 Use the V / v buttons to select “System Settings” , and press the SELECT button. The “System Settings” screen appears. System Settings TV Type Network Settings Playback Preference Firmwar.
Setup 35 7 Configure settings at the computer Configure the connected computer to enable access from the Network Media Receiver. For VAIO computers Start the VAIO Media Setup program installed on your VAIO computer, and make the necessary settings. For details on VAIO Media Setup, refer to the VAIO Media help.
36 Operation Operation flow 1. Turn on the power. c page 38 2. Select a server. c page 39 When you turn on the Network Media Receiver, a list of all media servers on your network appears. (This is called the “Select a server...” screen.) Select the server which has the content that you want to access.
Operation 37 4. Play the content. Content playback display and function varies depending on the type of content. You can now perform various playback operations for the content.
38 Turn on the power Turn on the computer, the TV set, and the Network Media Receiver, and bring up the video output from the Network Media Receiver on the TV screen.
Operation 39 To turn off the power 1 Press the Network Media Receiver POWER button to turn off the Network Media Receiver. The standby indicator changes from green to red, and the screen display is turned off. Note The Network Media Receiver consumes a certain amount of power while in Standby mode.
40 • The network is not ready c Check whether all cables are plugged properly into the network connectors. If a hub or router is used, check whether the hub or router is receiving power. z Hints • If a computer on the network configured to share media content does not appear on the “Select a server.
Operation 41 To remove a server from the list If a server is turned off or becomes unavailable after the Network Media Receiver was turned on, an icon indicating that the server is not available appears next to the server name on the “Select a server.
42 From the content list, you can use the buttons on the remote control to select the desired content. 1 Use the V / v buttons to select a folder, and press the SELECT button. 2 Use the V / v buttons to select the content you want to play back, and press the SELECT button.
Operation 43 Thumbnails Content items are shown as thumbnails. Up to nine thumbnails along with information, can be shown on one screen. Music Server - VAIO 1 :Select RETURN SELECT :Return :Options OPTIONS Italy vacation 11/27 z Hint You can also change the display format from the OPTIONS menu: 1.
44 Watching video sources Video playback The Network Media Receiver enables you to watch video stored on a server using a TV. When you select a video file in the content list and press the SELECT button, the video playback screen appears, and the video file begins to play.
Operation 45 To return to the previous screen Press the RETURN button. Using the film roll function When viewing a video, you can call up a special display where scenes are shown in miniaturized form as a simulated film roll, making it easy to find a desired scene.
46 Listening to music Music playback The Network Media Receiver enables you to listen to music files stored on the server through the speakers of the TV or through speakers connected to an amplifier with digital input.
Operation 47 To repeat a single track or a folder of tracks You can repeat either a single track or all tracks in a specific folder. 1 Press the OPTIONS button during playback or pause. The OPTIONS menu appears. 2 Use the V / v buttons to select “Repeat”, and press the SELECT button.
48 Assigning background music to a slide show The currently playing track or all tracks in the same folder (entire album or playlist) can be assigned for use as background music for a photo slide show. Using the following procedure, up to five Background Music settings can be made.
Operation 49 To display only one photo Use the V / v buttons to select the photo, and press the SELECT button or the PLAY button. The display method differs, depending on which button is pressed.
50 Adding background music to a slide show Music stored on the computer can be added to a slide show as background music (BGM). Note To use this function, at least one track or folder must have been selected for BGM (page 48). 1 Press the OPTIONS button while a slide show is playing.
Operation 51 Changing the slide show settings You can change the interval for the slide show and have a slide show play repeatedly. 1 Press the OPTIONS button during display of a single photo or during a slide show. The OPTIONS menu appears. 2 Use the V / v buttons to select the item to set, and press the SELECT button.
52 Advanced Features How to get the most out of your Network Media Receiver Having the computer start up automatically You can have your computer start up automatically when the Network Media Receiver establishes a connection. (The computer will not start up when the Network Media Receiver is turned on, only when a connection is established.
Advanced Features 53 6 Click the “Power Management” tab. Select the “Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby” and the “Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby” check boxes. 7 Click “OK”. 8 Close the “Device Manager” window, and click “OK” on the “System Properties” window.
54 Changing the settings of the Network Media Receiver The settings of the Network Media Receiver can be changed using the “System Settings” screen. To bring up the “System Settings” screen 1 Display the “Select a server...” screen. • If the Network Media Receiver is not turned on, the “Select a server.
Advanced Features 55 Settings available on the “System Settings” screen The “System Settings” screen offers the following settings: Setting Setting method Default setting reference page TV Typ.
56 To return the Network Media Receiver to the default settings When you perform the steps described below, the following settings are reset to the default settings: • Network Type • Wireless LAN .
Advanced Features 57 To control the file playback method To set a priority for the file format used to play content items, proceed as follows. 1 At the “System Settings” screen, use the V / v buttons to select “Playback Preference”, and press the SELECT button.
58 About the Standby, STATUS and WIRELESS indicators Standby indicator When you plug in the power cord of the Network Media Receiver, the unit automatically initializes itself and performs a hardware diagnosis routine. (This takes about 20 seconds.) When these steps are completed successfully, the standby indicator lights up in red.
Advanced Features 59 Meaning of STATUS and WIRELESS indicators during hardware diagnosis In the interval from when the power cord is connected until the standby indicator lights up, the STATUS and WIR.
60 Notes on Use About the Network Media Receiver • Set up the Network Media Receiver and connection cables in a protected location out of the reach of children, to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment. • Install the Network Media Receiver so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
Advanced Features 61 • Do not touch the data side of the disc (opposite the label), and hold the disc as shown below. • If the edge of the label on the disc is off the disc surface or the label is not sticky enough to stay on the disc surface, the label may stick to the interior of the disc drive and cause a malfunction of your drive.
62 Specifications Hardware MPEG2 decoder MPEG2 (max. 25 Mbps, 1920 × 1080 dots, 30 fps) MPEG1 (1.41 Mbps, 352 × 240 dots, 30 fps) Supported file types Video: Video Capsule, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV9 Music: LPCM (WAV), MP3, WMA, ATRAC3*, ATRAC3plus* Still images: JPEG, PNG, Bitmap*, GIF*, TIFF* * Playback capability depends on the connected computer.
Advanced Features 63 Getting Help This section provides information on how to get help and support from Sony and on troubleshooting tips for your Network Media Receiver. Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your Network Media Receiver.
64 Troubleshooting Power Power does not come on c Check whether the power cord is correctly plugged into the AC outlet. When you connect the AC adapter to the Network Media Receiver and then plug the power cord of the adapter into an AC outlet, the standby indicator on the Network Media Receiver should light up in red after about 20 seconds.
Troubleshooting 65 Computer does not come on (does not start up from Standby or Hibernate mode) c Check whether the computer is correctly configured (page 35).
66 Video, audio Sound or picture from the Network Media Receiver is not reproduced on the TV c Check whether the Network Media Receiver is turned on (standby indicator is lit in green) (page 38). c Check whether the Network Media Receiver is connected correctly to the TV (page 18).
Troubleshooting 67 Connection, registration I cannot connect to a computer c Check whether the computer is receiving power (page 38). z Hint You can start the server computer automatically when the Network Media Receiver is turned on by configuring the settings described in “Having the computer start up automatically” on page 52.
68 I cannot register the Network Media Receiver at the computer c Check whether the network connections are established correctly. Check the following items: • If the Network Media Receiver is conne.
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