Sony HES-V1000 Operating Instructions PDF

Actual total number: Sony HES-V1000 3-098-099-11 (1)

3-098-099-11(1)

2007 Sony Corporation

3-098-099-11 (1)

Printed in Japan Printed on 70% or more recycled paper.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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 accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded network cable must be used between network hub and client in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For customers in the U.S.A If you have any questions about this product, call Home Entertainment Server Customer Call Center at 1-877-531-SONY (7669) or visit our web site at http://www.sony.com/hesupport The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HES-V1000 Serial No.______________

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No. : HES-V1000

Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.

Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part15 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 operation.

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Precautions

On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall

into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

Do not hang anything on the unit. The unit may fall over, causing damage or serious injury.

Do not allow children to climb on the server.

On power sources The unit is not disconnected from the

AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, be sure to disconnect the unit from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

This unit is for use only with 120 V AC power source.

Check the polarity when inserting batteries.

On placement Place the unit in a horizontally flat

position.

Equal to or less than 1 inch.

Do not place the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

Keep the unit and the discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Install this unit so that the power cord

can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Do not place objects near the buttons on the top panel which may cause the unit to malfunction.

To avoid tipping over and resulting injuries, take precautions such as securing the unit with anti tip-over device. See page 23 for details.

When moving the unit, detach the glass panels and grasp the handles on the sides. Be sure to move it with two persons or more.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

Do not block the ventilation hole, which will cause a malfunction.

On connection Do not connect a phone line to the

Ethernet connector on the unit.

Moisture and flammable objects Do not place any objects on the unit.

The unit should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit. If any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet, do not operate the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage to the unit. Have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.

To prevent fire, keep flammable objects (candles, etc.) and electric bulbs away from the unit.

On operation If the unit is brought directly from a

cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses and mechanism inside the unit. Should this occur, the unit may not operate properly. If this happens during disc playback, remove the disc, turn off the unit, and disconnect the power cord. Then leave the unit for about six hours so the moisture inside the unit evaporates.

When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you dont, the disc may be damaged.

Do not manually open or apply pressure to the front panel, which may cause a malfunction.

To prevent any interference by children, use the Child Lock function (page 12).

Do not apply pressure or shock to the unit, and do not move the unit while operating to avoid a malfunction.

On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

A thread

A weight object

The unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Install in an upright position on a flat surface with no more than 2 degrees tilt in any direction. Weight a thread and drop it from the edge of the top panel, and securely install the unit so the distance from the weight to the unit bottom is kept within 1 inch. If the unit is inclined, remove the obstruction or insert a thin plate, etc, so the unit is stabilized horizontally. And then check that the unit is flat and secured. If place at an incline, the disc changer may not work properly and may cause a malfunction.

Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the server.

Do not place the unit on a soft surface such as a rug.

Place the unit at least 12 inches from the wall.

Distance from the glass panels to the wall should be 1/2 inch or more.

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On cleaning Use the supplied cleaning cloth for

cleaning minor blurs. If the blur is persistent, use another cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

To avoid malfunctioning, disconnect the power cord when cleaning.

Notes about using the supplied cleaning cloth Make sure the cloth is not dusty before

use. Use the cloth only if it is dry. The

material is not designed for use when wet.

When the cloth becomes dirty, wash it in cold water.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On replacement of parts In the events that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

About the glass parts on the unit Glass is used for the front, top, and side panels of the unit. Observe the following and handle with care. If broken, the glass pieces will scatter and will pose a danger. Do not expose the unit to strong shocks

such as a tip-over or dropping objects. Do not scrape the unit with a sharp

object. The scratch may cause the glass to break.

Be careful when attaching or detaching the glass panels. To attach or detach the glass panels, see page 19.

Notes On Disc Handling

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

After ejecting a disc from the server, store the disc in its case.

Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/ lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

If you have printed the discs label, dry the label before playing.

Do not attach a sticker type label on the disc. The disc changer may be damaged.

Do not insert the following unsupported discs, doing so will damage the unit or discs. Discs whose shapes are nonstandard-

sized or nonstandard-shaped. (card, heart, star, etc.).

Discs with a paper sticker or seals. Discs with a cellophane tape, or an

adhesive residue of a removed label. Discs of non-standard thickness

(thinner than 1.0 mm, or thicker than 1.5 mm).

Notes about discs Photo Movies created on digital

camcorders cannot be edited on this server.

You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the discs format, reformat the disc (page 93). Note that the discs contents will be erased after reformatting. DVD-Rs (VR mode) cannot be reformatted.

It is recommended that you use discs with For Video printed on their packaging.

You cannot record or edit DVD-Rs (Video mode), or DVD-RWs (Video mode) recorded on other DVD devices.

You may not be able to record or edit the following discs if they have been recorded on other devices:

BD-REs and BD-Rs. DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs recorded in

+VR mode, or recorded on a device that displays +R/+RW logos.

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode.

If record on a DVD+RW that has recordings made on other devices, the server may rewrite its DVD Menu.

When playing dual layer discs the picture and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.

Use of discs containing data recorded on PCs is not guaranteed. The data may be erased after use.

When you plan to copy photos to a DVD, use an unformatted DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW. BD-REs and BD-Rs can be used even when they are formatted.

Some recorded BD-REs/BD-Rs or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/ CD-Rs may not play on this server due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. And except for DVD-RWs (VR mode), the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

The servers Disc Information display may not correctly reflect information if the disc is recorded on other devices.

The server does not support the BDMV format (one of the Blu-ray Disc specifications). You cannot playback or import BDMV format content edited on PCs, or copy such content from the HDD to a disc.

The server does not support BD-ROM content that requires Internet connection.

About recording and playback DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR

mode) recorded on this server are playable only on a DVD-RW (VR

IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This unit is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) compatible players.

Before recording important data, make a trial recording on rewritable media such as a BD-RE, DVD-RW, or the HDD.

Ver.1.0 BD-RE discs are not supported Ver.2.1 BD-RE and Ver.1.1 BD-R

discs are played only their first layers.

Notes on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product

which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. And, some discs cannot be inserted into the server.

Do not use DualDiscs. The disc may be damaged if inserted.

Notes About This Server

If you have any questions about this product, call Home Entertainment Server Customer Call Center at 1-877- 531-SONY (7669).

About the hard disk drive The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions. Do not apply a strong shock to the unit. Do not place the unit in a location

subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

Do not place the unit on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).

Do not use the unit in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 75 F (10 C)/hour).

Do not move the unit with its AC power cord connected.

Do not disconnect the AC power cord while the power is on.

When disconnecting the AC power cord, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display and all recording, copying, or importing has stopped).

Do not move the unit for one minute after you have unplugged the AC power cord.

Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive The contents of the hard disk drive may

be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony.

If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

On recording Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or related losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

Copyrights Television programs, films, video

tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner.

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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function Since the unit has a copy guard function, programs received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

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Table of Contents

WARNING ...............................................................2 Important Safety Instructions ...........................2 Precautions ...........................................................3 Notes On Disc Handling .....................................4

Notes about discs ................................................4 Notes About This Server ....................................5 Table of Contents .................................................6 Home Menu Overview .........................................8 Main Features .....................................................10 About This Manual .............................................11 Index to Parts and Controls ............................12

Top panel ...........................................................12 Front panel .........................................................13 Top panel display/front panel display ................14 Rear panel .........................................................14 Remote ..............................................................15

Getting Started Step-by-step Instructions ................................18 Step 1: Unpacking .............................................19 Step 2: Checking the Accessories ................22 Step 3: Installing Tip-Over Prevention .........23 Step 4: Connecting to the TV

(or monitor) ....................................................23 Connecting a TV with an HDMI cable ................23 About the BRAVIA Theatre Sync features

(for HDMI connections only) .........................24 About the x.v.Color ............................................24 Connecting a TV with an audio/video cable .......25

Step 5: Connecting to the Network ...............26 Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord .............27 Step 7: Preparing the Remote ........................27 Step 8: Making the Initial Settings .................28

Setting the server to Eco mode .........................29 Turning off the Power .......................................30

Inserting/Removing Discs and Memory Cards

Inserting Discs ....................................................32 Registering discs manually ................................33 Ejecting discs .....................................................33

Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display .....................................33 Displaying disc information ................................33 Labeling a disc ...................................................34 Protecting a disc ................................................34 Locking a BD-RE/BD-R .....................................34

Managing Discs ..................................................35 Inserting Memory Cards ...................................36

Importing to HDD Checking the HDD Information ......................38 Importing Videos ................................................39

Importing videos from discs ...............................39 Importing videos from HDV/DV camcorders ......39 Importing videos from external devices .............40

Playing data while it is being recorded (Chasing playback) ......................................41

Group names for imported video titles ...............41 Notes about Importing Videos ...........................41

Importing Photos ...............................................42 Importing all content from memory cards

(One-Touch Import) ......................................42 Importing an album ............................................42 Importing a photo ...............................................43 Importing multiple photos ...................................43 About DCF .........................................................43 Notes about photo files ......................................43

Importing Music .................................................45 Importing audio tracks from music CDs .............45 Importing audio files from data discs .................46 Notes and restrictions for music import .............47 About file information retrieval ...........................48

Transferring Music Files From PCs ..............49 Making preparations ..........................................49 Starting Music Transfer ...................................49 Using Music Transfer ......................................50 Note about non-transferable files .......................53

Enjoying Videos, Photos, and Music Watching BD/DVD Videos ................................54 Watching Videos on the HDD .........................56 Various Video Playback Operations .............58 Adjusting Pictures and Sound for Videos ...59

Adjusting the picture quality ...............................59 Adjusting the audio quality (Audio Filter) ...........59 Adjusting audio input signals .............................59 Adjusting recording pictures for external input ...60

Viewing Photos Recorded on the HDD ........60 Viewing Photos Recorded on the Removable

Media ...............................................................62 Various Photo Playback Operations .............63 Using x-ScrapBook ......................................64

Browsing x-ScrapBook album .........................64 Adding video titles to the x-ScrapBook

album ...........................................................65 Changing the design theme ...............................65

Using x-Pict Story HD ...................................66 Playing a Slideshow ..........................................69 Playing Music CDs, DATA BDs, DATA DVDs,

and DATA CDs ..............................................69 Playing Music Stored on the HDD .................70

Instant music playback using the Music Play button ...........................................................70

Playing music on the HDD using the Home Menu ............................................................70

Playing newly registered music stored on the HDD .............................................................71

Various Music Playback Operations .............73 Playing Music in Other Rooms .......................74

Preparing for the music server function .............74 Playing music on the client devices ...................74

Playing the Same Music on All Client Devices (PARTY MODE) .........................................75 Preparing for PARTY MODE Play ...................75 Playing in PARTY MODE ................................75

Organizing Content Editing Movie Information for BD-ROMs and

DVD-ROMs .....................................................76 About movie information display ........................77

Editing Video Title Information for the HDD/ DATA disc ...................................................... 77 About video title information display .................. 78

Searching for Disc Information ..................... 78 Editing Video Titles ........................................... 79

Before editing .................................................... 79 Erasing titles ...................................................... 80 Erasing/editing sections of a title ....................... 81 Dividing a title .................................................... 82 Combining titles ................................................. 83 Compiling favorite scenes into a single Playlist

title ............................................................... 83 Editing Photo Album Information ................. 84

About the photo album information ................... 84 About the photo file information ........................ 85

Editing Photo Files ........................................... 86 Erasing photos, albums and x-Pict Story

files .............................................................. 86 Capturing photos from personal video .............. 86 Copying a photo to another album on HDD ...... 86 Rotating a photo ................................................ 87

Editing Audio Album Information ................. 87 About the music album information display ....... 88

Editing Audio Track Information ................... 88 About the audio track information display ......... 89

Editing Audio Files ........................................... 90 Erasing albums and tracks ............................... 90

Entering Characters ......................................... 90 To enter characters ........................................... 90

Copying to BD/DVD Checking Disc Information ............................. 92 Copying Videos ................................................. 93

Formatting a BD/DVD ....................................... 93 Copying videos to BD/DVD ............................... 94 Closing a BD ..................................................... 95 Finalizing a DVD ............................................... 95

About Recording Modes ................................. 96 Notes and Restrictions on Importing/

Copying .......................................................... 98 Notes on general importing/copying .................. 98 Notes on recording modes ................................ 98 Restrictions on importing/copying ..................... 98 Notes on Move ................................................ 98 Notes on disc formatting and finalizing ............. 98

Copying Photos ................................................. 99 Copying photos to BD/DVD ............................... 99 Copying x-ScrapBook albums to BD/DVD ...... 99

Various Connections Connecting a TV (or monitor) ...................... 100

About video signals ......................................... 100 Selecting a video cable ................................... 101 Connecting with an HDMI cable ...................... 102 Connecting with a component video cable ...... 103 Connecting with an S Video cable or video

cable .......................................................... 104 [Optional]: If your TV has a CONTROL S

jack ............................................................ 104 Connecting an AV Amplifier ......................... 105

Connecting with an HDMI cable ...................... 105 Connecting with a digital cable ........................ 106 Connecting with an audio cable ...................... 106

Changing the Server Settings Displaying the Server Settings icon ........... 108 Call Guide .......................................................... 110 Messages ........................................................... 110 Disc Manager ................................................... 110 Import Settings ................................................ 111 Video Settings .................................................. 112 Audio Settings ................................................. 114 Photo Settings ................................................. 115 System Settings ............................................... 116 BD/DVD Viewing Settings ............................. 118 Date and Time Settings ................................. 120 Network Settings ............................................. 121 Easy Setup ........................................................ 123 Resetting ........................................................... 124

Other Remote Uses Operating Other Devices ............................... 126

Programming AV components to the device selection buttons ....................................... 127

Operating registered devices ......................... 127 Manufacturer code lists ................................... 127

The Remote Learning Operations ............... 129 Adding a new device selection button ............. 129

Saving Frequent Procedures ....................... 130 Registering a MACRO ..................................... 130 Using a registered MACRO ............................. 131

Additional Information Basic Troubleshooting .................................. 132 Troubleshooting .............................................. 134 Self-Diagnostic Function ............................... 139 About Software Updates ............................... 140

Updating the software using an update disc ... 140 Updating the servers software using the

network ...................................................... 141 Glossary ............................................................. 142 Specifications ................................................... 144 About Trademarks and Copyrights ............ 145 About i.LINK ...................................................... 145

i.LINK functions on this server ........................ 145 Required i.LINK cable ..................................... 146 Notes about i.LINK .......................................... 146

About All Media Guide ................................... 146 What is AMG? ................................................. 146 The AMG function on this server ..................... 146

TV Display Viewing Options ......................... 147 About Removable Media and Recording

Modes ........................................................... 148 Recordable/playable discs .............................. 148 Playback compatibility with commercially

available disc packages, and discs recorded on other devices ........................................ 149

List of recording modes ................................... 150 Supported memory card types ........................ 151 Notes on using Memory Stick ....................... 151 Note on using memory cards .......................... 151 Region code .................................................... 152

Language Code List ....................................... 153 Index ................................................................... 154

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Starting from HOME To access numerous functions of the server, press the HOME button on the remote.

Settings Photo Music

Home Menu Overview

Call Guide (page 110)

Messages (page 110)

Disc Manager (page 110)

Import Settings (page 111)

Video Settings (page 112)

Audio Settings (page 114)

Photo Settings (page 115)

BD/DVD Viewing Settings (page 118)

Easy Setup (page 123)

Resetting (page 124)

Photo Capture (page 86)

Copy Photos (page 99)

Copy x-ScrapBook (page 99)

Create x-Pict Story HD (page 66)

Others (page 62)

Photos (page 60)

(Memory Card) (page 62)

x-Pict Story HD (page 66)

x-ScrapBook (page 64)

Sample Album (page 60)

Album (page 60)

Others (page 69)

Music (page 69)

Newly Registered (page 71)

Album (page 69)

System Settings (page 116)

Date and Time Settings (page 120)

Network Settings (page 121)

HOME

RETURN OPTIONS

HOME button Enters the Home Menu.

OPTIONS button Displays optional functions when available.

RETURN button Returns to the previous display.

Joystick Moves the highlight to select and enter an item displayed on the screen.

Basic button operations

Video External Inputs

HDV/DV Import (page 39)

Import Disc to HDD (page 39)

Copy HDD to Disc (page 94)

Others (page 56)

Personal Video (page 54)

BD/DVD Movies (page 54)

Personal Video (page 54)

Line 1 (page 40)

Line 2 (page 40)

HDV (page 39)

DV (page 39)

See page 15 for explanations about the other buttons.

x-Pict Story (page 66)

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Main Features

Your family movies, memories, videos, and music, all in one.

200 discs BD/DVD/CD changer Holds up to 200 disc*1 Blu-ray Disc media, DVDs, and CDs. Provides full HD 1080p picture quality.

Easy disc copy to BD Easily copy discs for personal videos. Holds up to 25 GB of data for rewritable Blu-ray Disc media.

New Experience GUI XMB Sonys Emmy award winning Xross Media Bar, along with AMG All Media Guide metadata Technology. Lets you quickly find and enjoy all of your content.

500 GB hard disk drive A 500 GB hard disk drive lets you store up to 137 hours of video*2, 2,000 CDs, or 20,000 pictures.

*1 For 12 cm discs, up to 196 can be loaded; for 8 cm discs, up to 4. *2 When recorded in SR mode.

x-Application Create original personal movies from your photo collection using x-Pict Story HD, or explore your memories in a digital scrapbook using x-ScrapBook.

Music in multiple rooms Enjoy music in multiple rooms with a wireless audio system. Its great for parties.

HDMI digital interface HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is smart, easy, high-quality way to connect to your HDTV sets, AV amplifiers and monitors. HDMI carries both the digital video and digital audio signals over a single cable. You can be sure that the highest quality signals are passing between source components and displays in your system.

HDMI Control (BRAVIA Theatre Sync) BRAVIA Theatre Sync Function makes operations simple by connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cable.

Create x-Pict Story HD

Copy x-ScrapBook

x-ScrapBook

x-Pict Story HD

Memory Stick

Photo

Sample Album Album

About This Manual

In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as HDD, and disc is used as a general reference for the HDD, BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

Instructions in this manual describe the controls using the displays or the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

The product names, brand names, service names, etc., used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies or organizations.

About media icons The following media icons are used within the manual to indicate the function availability. See page 148 for details about usable discs and their limitations.

Disc Type Disc Icon

HDD (internal hard disc drive)

BD-ROM

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD VIDEO

DVD+RW

DVD-RW (VR mode/Video mode)

DVD+R/DVD+R DL

DVD-R (VR mode/Video mode)

DVD-RAM

DATA DVD

Discs containing AVCHD files

Music CD

DATA CD

Memory Stick

CompactFlash card

SD memory Card

xD-Picture card

M.S.

CF

SD

xD

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Index to Parts and Controls

Buttons on the remote and the unit have the same function if they have the same or similar name. For details, see the pages in parentheses.

Top panel

A Retractable input and control panel indicator Lights up when the control panel is open.

B Retractable input and control panel This can be opened or closed when pressed from

the rear of the server.

C Mm<, buttons

D LINE IN 2 (S VIDEO, VIDEO, AUDIO L/R (monaural)) jacks

These jacks are recommended for temporary connections to camcorders, etc.

E HDV 1080i/DV IN jack (i.LINK jack) (39)

F RETURN button (9, 103)

G OPTION button (9, 55)

H HOME button (8)

I ENTER button (15, 103)

J N (play) button (69)

K x (stop) button (73) You can lock or unlock the front panel by pressing

down this button for more than 10 seconds when the panel is closed (Child Lock). Note that this will not work if the button is pressed when the panel is open.

L ./>(previous/next) buttons (73)

M (music play) button (70)

N IMPORT SELECT button (40, 42) Selects a source for import.

O IMPORT button (40, 42)

P Top panel display (14) Even when you turn on the top panel display by

pressing CONTROL ON/OFF, the display will switch to the front panel display if you do not operate for more than 60 seconds.

Q \/1 (power) button (28)

R Memory Stick/CF/SD/xD-Picture Card indicators All indicators light up when the front panel slides

downward, exposing the card slots. Only the indicators for the inserted memory cards remain lit after the panel is closed.

S CONTROL ON/OFF button Locks the buttons on the server unit, switching the

top and the front panel displays. z Hint Listed as 0 to qg are the buttons operable only when they are lit. To turn these buttons on and off, press CONTROL ON/OFF.

CFSTD/DUO xD-Picture CardSD

IMPORTIMPORT SELECT

LINE IN 2 S VIDEO

RETURN OPTION HOME ENTER

VIDEO R AUDIO L(MONO)

HDV 1080i/DV IN

RETURN OPTION HOME ENTER

IMPORTIMPORT SELECT

31 2

6

qlqj qk

0 qa qs qd qg qhqf

7 8 9

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Front panel

A Memory Stick slot (36)

B CF slot (36) CompactFlash slot

C SD slot (36) SD memory Card slot

D xD-Picture Card slot (36) xD-Picture Card slot

E Memory Stick/CF/SD/xD-Picture Card LED indicators Lights up when the memory cards are inserted, and

keeps flashing when the cards are being accessed. Do not eject the cards while the indicator is flashing.

F MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE button (for card slot) (36)

G Front panel display (14, 116)

H Remote sensor (27)

I Z (Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE) button (32)

J DISC OPEN/CLOSE button (for disc tray) (32)

K Busy LED indicator The disc tray does not respond even if you press Z

when this is lit.

L Disc tray (32)

DISC OPEN/CLOSE

MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE

DISC OPEN/CLOSE

MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE

CF xD-Picture CardSD

DISC OPEN/CLOSE

6

4

5

7

qs

9

8

3

2

1

0

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Top panel display/front panel display The top and front panel displays are identical and show the same contents.

A Playback status (Play/Pause)

B Copy indicator Lights up while copying to a

disc.

C Line Lights up when the source is

the input from the LINE IN jacks.

D Disc Lights up when the source is

a disc.

E HDV/DV Lights up when the source is

the input from the HDV/DV IN jack.

F Memory card Lights up when the source is

a memory card.

G Import indicator Lights up while importing to

the HDD.

H Network connection indicator Lights up when network

communication is occurring.

I Main display Displays the following

information: Title/track number Elapsed playback time/ remaining time Current time and other messages.

z Hint You can change the brightness of the front panel display by pressing DIMMER or by using the [Brightness of Front Panel] in [System Settings] (page 116).

Rear panel

A PUSH/OPEN button for the LINE IN 2 jacks and the display operation buttons (operable from the top see Top panel) (12)

B CONTROL S IN/IR IN jack (104)

C DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jacks (106)

D HDMI OUT jack (102)

E LINE IN 1 (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO, S VIDEO) jacks (40)

F Cable clamps Be sure to run the connecting

cables through the cable clamps. Also, after running the cables, check that the cables are not loose and that the ventilation hole is not blocked.

G AC IN terminal (27)

H Ventilation holes Do not block the ventilation

holes, which will cause a malfunction.

I Screw bolt for tip-over prevention (23)

J LAN terminal (26)

K AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (103)

L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (103)

M LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO, S VIDEO) jacks (104, 106)

1 2 3 4 765 8

9

PUSH/OPEN

AC IN

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Y PB PR

LAN(10/100)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

L

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Y PB PR

LAN(10/100)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

L

1

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Remote

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the server.

A For startup operations

: ZOPEN/CLOSE button (32)

: INPUT button Switches the input source.

: AV \/1 (power) button (126)

: \/1 (power) button (28)

: RM SET UP (remote setup) button (126)

: MACRO (1/2/3) buttons (130)

B For entering numbers

: Number buttons* (90, 118, 126)

: SET button (90, 129)

: CLEAR button (90, 129)

C For device selection

: SERVER button (126)

: TV button (126)

: AMP (amplifier) button (126)

: SAT/CABLE button (126)

: VCR button (126)

: CUSTOM button (126)

D For BD/DVD operations

: TOP MENU button (55)

: POP UP/MENU button (55)

E For selecting devices/ menu items Short cut keys for selecting

items on some BDs menus (can also be used for BDs Java interactive operations).

/ / / : Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) (90, 126)

F For display operations Press HOME to enter the

servers start menu (Home Menu) and use the Joystick to operate. Select the displayed item by tilting the Joystick <,Mm and then press it down to ENTER.

: HOME button (9)

: Joystick (9)

: OPTIONS button (9)

: RETURN button (9)

: DISPLAY button (73)

: DIMMER button (14)

G For other viewing

: H (play) button* (69)

: x (stop) button (58, 73)

: X (pause) button (58, 73)

: SCENE SEARCH button (58) Enters the Scene Search

mode. Search for a scene quickly by pressing

/ : .PREV (previous)/>NEXT buttons (58, 73) Skips to the previous/next

chapter, track, or file.

: Instant Replay/ Instant Advance button

Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene.

: c/t/m Fast- Reverse/Scan/Slow play button (58, 73) Fast reverses when pressed

during playback. Plays in slow motion backwards when pressed in pause mode. The speed changes when pressed repeatedly.

: M/T/C Fast- Forward/Scan/Slow play button (58, 73) Fast forwards when pressed

during playback. Plays in slow motion when

SET

AV

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT

AV

RM SET UP

MACRO 1 MACRO 3

0 9

SET

CLEAR

SERVER

TV

AMP

SAT/CABLE

VCR

CUSTOM

TOP MENU

POP UP/MENU

RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW

HOME

OPTIONS

RETURN

DISPLAY

DIM MER

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

SCENE SEARCH

PREV NEXT

REPLAY ADVANCE

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pressed in pause mode. The speed changes when pressed repeatedly.

/ : CH (channel) +/* buttons Selects the TV channels up and down.

/ : VOL (volume) +/ buttons Adjusts the volume.

: MUTING button Mutes the sound.

H For video title options

/ : CHAPTER MARK (MARK/ERASE) buttons (81)

: IMPORT button (40, 42) Performs the same function as the IMPORT button

on the top panel.

: AUDIO button* Selects the sound track or the language track.

: SUBTITLE button Selects the subtitle language.

: ANGLE button Switches to other viewing angles when available.

: TIME button Switches the panel display to show elapsed

playback time or remaining time.

CH

VOL

MUTING

MARK ERASE

IMPORT

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

TIME

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Getting Started Follow steps 1 to 8 to hook up and adjust the settings of the server. For jack and button names, see Index to Parts and Controls (page 12).

Notes Plug cables securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to

be connected. A TV with a video input jack is required to connect to this

server. Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component

before connecting. To avoid electrical damage to the server and the external

devices, do not apply too much pressure on the connecting cables.

Step-by-step Instructions

Connect the power cord last to protect the internal HDD.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Unpacking (page 19)

Checking the Accessories (page 22)

Installing Tip-Over Prevention (page 23)

Connecting to the TV (page 23)

Preparing the Remote (page 27)

Making the Initial Settings (page 28)

Connecting to the Network (page 26)

Connecting the Power Cord (page 27)

Step-by-step Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 2: Checking the Accessories. . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 3: Installing Tip-Over Prevention . . . . . . 23

Step 4: Connecting to the TV (or monitor) . . . 23

Step 5: Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . 27

Step 7: Preparing the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Step 8: Making the Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning off the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Step 1: Unpacking

This box contains accessories, padding materials, and the server unit. Since the unit is large and heavy, make sure to work with another person, and follow the procedures in this document as described.

a Remove the accessories and the glass panels.

A Remove the accessory pack. Do not discard; the boxes contain accessories and Operating Instructions.

B Remove the glass panel cushioning.

C Remove cushions.

Handle the glass panels with care.

b Remove the upper carton.

A Remove four plastic tabs located at the bottom of the carton.

The upper box is detached from the pallet.

B Lift the upper carton.

c Remove the lock screws.

A On the bottom of the unit (not the box), you should find two lock screws.

B Unscrew counter-clockwise and remove them.

Store the lock screws in a safe place as you will need them when transporting the unit. These screws are necessary to prevent damage to the disc pickup mechanism during shipping and transport.

Accessory pack

Glass panels

Cushions

Operating Instructions

To pull out the joints 1 Grasp the middle

of the tab. 2 Pull out.

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d Remove the lock stick.

A On the bottom of the unit (the same place as step 3), you should find a lock stick.

B Unlock the lock stick by turning the stick clockwise 90 degrees and remove it.

Store the lock stick in a safe place as you may need it when transporting the unit. The lock stick is necessary for securing the unit to the packing material to prevent damage of the mechanical block during shipment and transportation.

C Close the three holes (including the holes in step 3) with the supplied dust-tight seals.

The dust-tight seals are included in the accessory box.

e Place the unit upright. With two persons, bring the unit gradually into the upright position (pallet at the side).

Make sure to move the unit with at least two persons. The unit weighs 48 kg (105 3/4 lb).

Move the unit slowly and carefully so the unit does not drop out and fall over.

Refer to the above illustration so as not to hold the wrong side of the unit.

f Remove the pallet.

A Remove the cushioning from the top of the unit.

B Remove the pallet while another person is holding up the unit.

g Remove the cover sheet, and place the unit.

A Remove the white cover sheet.

Dust-tight seals

Pallet

Pallet

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B Move the unit to the place of installation. Be sure to grasp the handles when moving the unit.

Install the unit on a flat surface in a stable place.

h Attach the glass panels.

A Check the orientation indicated on the glass panels.

Right side panel will only fit right side and left panel will fit only left side. (They are not interchangeable.)

B Remove the tape that covers the panel lock lever (painted in red), and pull out the lever with a coin or flathead screwdriver, etc.

C Insert the panels projecting tabs on the bottom edge into the three slots on the unit.

To move the unit, detach the glass panels and grasp the handles underneath.

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D Holding the glass panel to the side, push the lever back to its original position.

The panel is locked.

Push the lever all the way through till it remains flush the back panel surface.

E Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the other panel.

Use the supplied cleaning cloth to wipe the glass surfaces. The cleaning cloth is included in the accessory pack.

Note If the unit is brought director from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the unit. If this happens, leave the unit without connecting the power cord for about six hours, until the moisture evaporates.

Observe the following precautions when moving the unit. Be sure to remove all discs before turning off the power. Attach the two lock screws and the lock stick to the unit.

Be sure to disconnect the power cord when attaching them. Use the supplied carton and cushions for transportation.

Step 2: Checking the Accessories

The following items are supplied in the accessory pack: Audio/video cable (phono plug 3) (1) LAN cable with Ferrite Clamp (Ferrite EMC Filter) (1) HDMI cable (1) Power cord (1) Remote commander (remote control) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Cleaning cloth (1) Dust-tight seals (6) Music Transfer installation CD (1)

Push the lever inside

2

1

Lever not engaged, panel not firmly locked

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Step 3: Installing Tip-Over Prevention

Without a proper installation, the server unit may fall over causing an injury. It is strongly recommended that you anchor the unit to a solid wall or a post with a commercially available anti-tip-over device. Please contact a licensed contractor or your dealer with this installation.

a Attach the device to a solid wall or post. The device should be located higher than the screw bolt on the rear of the unit.

b Secure the unit to the device by running the wire through the hole on the bolt so that it forms a V shape.

Notes Make sure when you attach the wire there is sufficient tension between

the unit and the device on the wall. Place the unit within 15 inches from the wall. When placing the unit, do not block the ventilation holes on the rear,

or a malfunction may result.

Step 4: Connecting to the TV (or monitor)

This section covers the most frequently used hook-up configurations. See Various Connections (page 100) for other connection patterns.

Connecting a TV with an HDMI cable

Wire

Screw

Ventilation

A

23 1/2 in.

B 15 in. Max.

Distance of A should be greater than B.

PUSH/OPEN

AC IN

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Y PB PR

LAN(10/100)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

L

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

To HDMI OUT

HDMI cable (supplied)

To HDMI input jack

TV

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Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the server

and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the server.

Do not place the server where the HDMI OUT jack and HDMI cable are subject to wear or abuse.

Do not pinch, bend, or twist the HDMI cable excessively. Doing so may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cable.

About the BRAVIA Theatre Sync features (for HDMI connections only)

By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cable (supplied), operation is simplified as below: One-Touch Play

With a single touch of the power, HOME or H button, the input selector on the TV or the AV amplifier is automatically switched to the server. Press [/1 when the server is turned off, or press HOME or H when the server is turned on to activate One-Touch Play.

System Power-Off When you turn off the TV, the receiver and connected equipment are also turned off simultaneously. The server keeps playing music if you turn off the TV while the server is playing music.

Notes The HDMI Control operation is possible for up to three players

including this server. When connecting or disconnecting the HDMI plug, be sure to set

[HDMI Control] to [On].

To prepare for the BRAVIA Theatre Sync features Set [HDMI Control] to [On] (page 116).

Note Depending on the connected component, the HDMI Control function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

About the x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard

proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video.

This standard allows for a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

Note This server supports playback of video contents on discs recorded with x.v.Color technology. To watch video content recorded with x.v.Color technology, check if your TV or AV devices support this feature.

HDMI O UT

HDMI O UT

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Connecting a TV with an audio/video cable

PUSH/OPEN

AC IN

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Y PB PR

LAN(10/100)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

L

S VIDEO

(R)

AUDIO

(L)

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Server

To LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO

Audio/video cable (supplied)

To audio input jacks

TV

To video input jack

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Step 5: Connecting to the Network

Connect the LAN terminal on the server to your Internet source using an Ethernet cable. See also Network Settings for necessary network settings (page 121). The supplied LAN cable has a ferrite clamp. Use the plug with the clamp when connecting to the LAN terminal on the server.

Note Refer also to the instructions supplied with the router or the gaming adaptor.

When connecting to a router directly

When using a gaming adapter as a wireless bridge

PUSH/OPEN

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Y PB PR

LAN(10/100)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

L

LAN(10/100) LAN

LAN

To LAN terminal

Wireless Router

Ferrite clamp (Closest to the server)

Modem

Server

Internet

PC

LAN cable (not supplied)

PUSH/OPEN

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Y PB PR

LAN(10/100)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

L

LAN(10/100) LAN

To LAN terminal

Modem

Server

Internet

Wireless Router

PC

Ferrite clamp (Closest to the server)

Gaming adaptor

LAN cable (not supplied)

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Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord

After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the server. Then plug the server and TV power cords into the AC outlet.

Step 7: Preparing the Remote

You can control the server using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the server (page 13).

PUSH/OPEN

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE

IN 1

OUT

S VIDEO

Y PB PR

LAN(10/100)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

L

OPTICAL

AC IN

to AC outlet

to AC IN

Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly

when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting

apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the

batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Step 8: Making the Initial Settings

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the server. These steps are recommended setup procedures. See Server Settings (page 108) to make other optional settings.

Note If you cancel the Easy Setup halfway, the default settings remain effective, and the servers network functions (server function and AMG data search function) may be disabled.

a Turn on the TV.

b Press [/1 to turn on the server. The server turns on after a moment.

c Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the server appears on your TV screen.

To access the Easy Setup, press HOME, select [Settings] [Easy Setup] (page 123).

d Select [Start] and press ENTER. The clock settings display appears.

e Set the date and time by pressing Mm and press ENTER. The All Media Guide Settings display appears.

All Media Guide (AMG) is a technology and content database provider offering music and movie related data (metadata) for your commercially produced discs.

f Select [Agree] to use the AMG database and press ENTER. The music server function display appears.

g Select [On] to turn on the music server function and press ENTER. This setting is required for music sharing (page 74), Music Transfer (page 49).

h Select [Change] on the confirmation screen and press ENTER.

When turned on for the first time The server automatically turns off after 110 seconds, so turn it on again. The Easy Setup display appears after 70 seconds.

SET

AV

RETURN

HOME

"/1

RETURN

HOME

Easy Setup steps you through the basic setup. You can manually change the configurations later in the Settings category.

- Date and Time Settings - All Media Guide Settings - Music Server Settings

RETURN Finish

Easy Setup

Start

Set the current date and time. Press ENTER to complete the setting.

RETURN Return

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7 / 9 / 2007 3 : 37 AM

Please read the following Terms of Use and press Agree or Decline to continue.

AMG Flow-Down License Terms (Terms of Use)

"This application incorporates software and technology of All Media Guide, LLC. (""AMG""). The AMG software and technology (collectively, the ""AMG Technology"") allows End Users to access music and movie related data (""AMG Data"") over the Internet and otherwise from proprietary AMG databases (the ""AMG Databases"") located on AMG servers (the ""AMG Servers"") and to perform other functions. You may access and use AMG Data only by means of the intended End User functions of this application software.

You agree that you will use the AMG Data, the AMG Technology, and the AMG Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the AMG Data to any third party. You agree not to use or

Agree

Easy Setup - All Media Guide Settings 2/4

RETURN Return

Decline

Set the Music Server functions. If you are not using, select [Off].

RETURN Return

Easy Setup - Music Server Settings 3/4

On Off

Music Server Function

"When [Music Server Function] is set to [On], the unit becomes accessible by other devices on the network. Without proper security precautions, the unit may be affected by access or attack from a third party, resulting in falsification or destruction of recorded data." To prevent such access or attack, register the devices that you want to allow access. Manual (recommended):Allows access for registered deices only. Auto: Allows access for all devices on the network, up to 10 devices. Set these only when using in a secured network.

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A message appears notifying that [Standby Mode] in [System Settings] was set to [Standard]. The default setting is [Eco].

The [Standard] setting consumes more power than the [Eco] setting.

Setting [Music Server Settings] to [On] will automatically set [Standby Mode] to [Standard]. See page 122 for details about [Music Server Settings].

i Select [Close] and press ENTER.

j Select if you want to change the method for client device registration and press ENTER. Client registration is required to allow DLNA compatible network audio devices and Music Transfer to access the server's music content from other rooms. In this manual, client device refers to devices that receive and play music content on the home network. Home Entertainment Server, that shares music in response to the clients request is called server.

k Select [Finish] and press ENTER. To use the AMG database or the music server function,

press HOME, select [Settings] [Network Settings] [Music Server Settings] and make necessary changes (page 121).

z Hints If you want to reset these settings to their factory defaults, select

[Settings] [Resetting] [Reset to Factory Default] (page 124). You can re-run Easy Setup by selecting [Settings] [Easy Setup]

(page 123). To keep the power consumption to the minimum when the server is

turned off, set [Standby Mode] to [Eco] (see below).

Setting the server to Eco mode

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select [Settings] to display the icons.

c Select [System Settings] and press ENTER.

d Select [Standby Mode] and press ENTER.

e Select [Eco] and press ENTER.

Standby Mode Switching

To activate the Music server function even when the power is off, [Standby Mode] under [System Settings] was changed to [Standard].

Close

Select the client registration method. If you are making this setting letter, select [Manual].

ManualAuto

Easy Setup - Client Registration

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Turning off the Power

To turn off the power, press [/1 on the left bottom of the top panel or [/1 on the remote. [/1 on the top panel turns green to red, and POWER OFF flashes on the front panel display.

Do not disconnect the power cord while POWER OFF is flashing as it causes a malfunction. To make sure that the power is completely off, wait until the current time appears on the front panel display. (Note that nothing will appear on the front panel display while the power is off if you have set [Brightness of Front Panel] in [System Settings] to [Dim] (page 116).

However, you can turn off the power by pressing [/1 while the server is running the following operations. Photo Import Music Import Music transfer from PC Music Share Disc finalize HDD to disc copy The above operations will continue until complete even in the standby mode. While the server is running the operations, indicators on the top or front panel display (page 14) light up. Do not disconnect the power cord during the operations.

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Inserting/ Removing Discs and Memory Cards

Inserting Discs

a Press \/1 to turn on the server.

b Touch DISC OPEN/CLOSE on the bottom right of the front panel. The front panel slides open, and the disc tray extends.

c Place the disc on the disc tray with the playback/recording side facing down.

d Touch DISC OPEN/CLOSE on the bottom right of the front panel. Both the disc tray and panel will close. The server loads the disc and registers it to the internal database. In addition, the server accesses the AMG database for disc information depending on the disc. You can view the registered disc listings by selecting [Loaded Disc] of [Disc Manager] (page 110). The disc will be ejected if the changer is full.

When inserting multiple discs Wait until the busy LED indicator turns off. Open the disc tray by pressing Z while keeping the front panel open. Note that Z does not work while the busy indicator is turned on.

z Hints For 12 cm discs, up to 196 can be loaded; for 8 cm discs, up to 4. When you have finished configuring [All Media Guide Settings] and

[Internet Settings] properly before inserting multiple discs, you can collectively acquire AMG data for the inserted discs. You will need to search the AMG database for each disc in other cases.

The AMG disc description is not provided for content copied on a recordable media such as a CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R. Note that no data can be acquired for music content imported to the HDD.

The number of the displayed cover arts of music CDs, DVD-ROMs and BD-ROMs are limited. Such cover arts are displayed while the corresponding CDs, DVD-ROMs and BD-ROMs remain in the changer. About AMG, see page 146 for details.

Do not place multiple discs on the disc tray at the same time. For details about discs, see Notes On Disc Handling (page 4).

DISC OPEN/CLOSEZ

Inserting Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Managing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Inserting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Registering discs manually You can register discs that failed to register at the time of loading. Normally the server recognizes and registers the inserted discs automatically. However, the automatic registration does not occur if the drive is occupied or if any other function is being processed. In this case, you will need to register the disc manually.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select [Disc Manager] and press ENTER.

d Press OPTIONS to display the Options menu.

e Select [View by Group] and press ENTER.

f Select [Unknown Disc] and press ENTER. The [Unknown Disc] List appears.

g Select a disc to register and press ENTER.

h Select [Load] and press ENTER.

Ejecting discs

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select [Disc Manager] and press ENTER. The Disc Manager display appears with one of the disc listings: [Loaded Disc], [Blank Disc], [Unreadable Disc], [Unknown Disc]. If the disc you want to eject is not listed, change the list display by pressing OPTIONS. For details about [Disc Manager], see page 110.

d Select the disc you want to eject.

e Select [Eject] and press ENTER.

To lock/unlock the front panel (Child Lock) When the front panel is closed, touch x on the top panel for 10 seconds or more. When the front panel is locked, LOCKED appears on the top panel display; when unlocked, UNLOCKED appears.

To play the inserted disc You can play the disc without turning on the Home Menu. When the disc tray is extended, touch H on the top panel.

Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display

The Disc Information display shows disc information as well as settings applicable to individual discs.

Displaying disc information

z Hint To manage multiple discs at once, use the Disc Manager display (page 35).

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select , , or .

c Select and press ENTER.

d Select and press OPTIONS.

e Select [Information/Settings] and press ENTER. The Disc Information display appears. The display differs depending on the disc type and recording format.

Example: Display for a BD-R

A Disc Name

B Media

C Title Total Original title total/Playlist title total* * for BD-RE, BD-R only

D Protection Shows if the disc is protected or not.

E Lock Shows if the disc is locked or not.

F Rec Date Most recent and the oldest dates.

G Remaining Bar indicator for disc capacity Discs remaining capacity/total capacity Possible continuous recording time

Disc information may not be correct if the disc is recorded on other devices.

H Data Folder

DR : 35H11M

23.4 / 25.0GB

LR

XR

ER

SR

Disc Information

Disc Name

Media

Title Total

Protection

Remaining

BD-R Data Folder None

Original 2 / Playlist 0

Unprotected

Lock Invalid: No operating restrictions.

7/ 6/2007 - 7/13/2007Rec Date

: 3H21MDR : 2H07M : 6H36M

: 13H06M : 26H07M

Name Input

Protect

Lock

BD Close

Format

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Shows if the disc contains folders (BD-RE, BD-R only).

I Disc settings

Example: Display for a DVD-RW

A Disc Name

B Media

C Title Total Original title total/Playlist title total* * for DVD-RW (VR mode), DVD-R (VR mode) only

D Rec Date Most recent and the oldest dates.

E Recordable Time Possible continuous recording time

Disc information may not be correct if the disc is recorded on other devices.

F Format Format: Indicates the recording format (VR or Video mode) for DVD-RW and DVD-R.

G Disc settings Selectable items vary depending on the disc type. See pages 35 for details.

Name Input Protect (write-protect) Finalize DVD Menu (DVD only) Format

H Remaining Bar indicator for disc capacity Discs remaining capacity/total capacity

Disc information may not be correct if the disc is recorded on other devices.

Labeling a disc

Name or rename the disc using the Disc Information display.

a On the Disc Information display, select [Name Input] and press ENTER. The on-screen keyboard appears.

b After entering the disc name, select [Finish] and press ENTER. See page 90 for character input.

Note You cannot label a disc if the disc is finalized.

Protecting a disc

Protect important discs against accidental erasure and alteration.

a On the Disc Information display, select [Protect] and press ENTER. The protection display appears.

b Select [On] and press ENTER.

Locking a BD-RE/BD-R

Set a password to control playback of recordable BDs.

a On the Disc Information display, select [Lock] and press ENTER. The lock display appears.

b Select [Yes] and press ENTER. The password display appears.

c Enter a password using the number buttons, select [OK], and press ENTER. After you remove the disc, the disc will become unplayable without the password. To unlock, repeat the steps and select [Yes] in step 2.

Notes You will need the password for playback as well as for unlocking the

disc. Do not forget the password, as the password setting cannot be cleared

without the password. Do not forget the password. The password will be required when you

play the locked BD-RE/BD-R again on the server. When [Standby Mode] is set to [Standard], the disc may play without

the password if you turn off the power after unlocking the disc.

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Disc Name

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Title Total

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7/13/2007

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Name Input

Finalize

DVD Menu

Format

RETURN Finish

Close Protect

Set protection for this disc.

OffOn

Disc Lock Settings

Currently the disc is not locked. Do you want to set a password and lock the disc?

NoYes

Set Password

The disc will be locked so the content cannot be viewed. Set the password required to operate.

Operation will not be possible if you forget the password.

- - - - Cancel

OK

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Managing Discs

In Disc Manager, you can view the list of discs in the changer and apply settings to discs.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the setup options.

c Select (Disc Manager) and press ENTER. The Disc Manager display appears with one of the disc listings: [Loaded Disc], [Blank Disc], [Unreadable Disc], or [Unknown Disc].

Example: Loaded Disc List

About icons on the content display area : Video is recorded.

: Music or photo data are recorded.

To switch to another list 1 After step 3, press OPTIONS.

The Options menu appears.

2 Select [View by Group] and press ENTER.

3 Select the list name.

Note Discs that contain no data will be assigned to [Loaded Disc] after being formatted.

To select all discs Select [Select All].

To cancel all discs Select [Clear All].

To exit Disc Manager Select [Close].

To eject discs Select the discs and press ENTER. Then select [Eject]. The discs will be ejected in turn.

To view disc information or apply settings Select a disc, press ENTER, and select [Information]. The disc information display appears (see page 33).

To format a disc Select a disc, press ENTER, and select [Format Disc] (page 93).

To register disc information Select [Load]. Depending on the disc type, the server accesses the AMG database for disc information and saves it.

z Hint Some settings and operations may not be available depending on the types of discs in the changer. For example, the Loaded Disc list provides all settings except [Load] while it is selectable on the Unknown Disc list for multiple discs.

Call Guide

Settings

Disc Manager [Loaded Disc] 3 Discs

Select a disc.

Eject

Information

Formal Disc

Select All

Clear All

RETURN FinishOPTIONS Function

Number of Stored Disc 3 Discs

The Best of Cinnamon roll Paddy bird

Disc 3 DVD

Slash [Blu-Ray] D:Paul Bullock C:Sandra Haggis, Don Dillon, Matt Cheadle

Close

Disc TotalList name/listings

Recorded content list area Selectable items

Loaded Disc All registered discs in the changer.

Blank Disc Unformatted discs.

Unreadable Disc Error discs.

Unknown Disc Discs that have not been registered yet. The listings will move to the Loaded Disc list after disc registration.

Close

Eject

Informathion

Formal Disc

Select All

Cancel All

Disc Manager [Loaded Disc] 9 Discs

Select a disc.

Number of Stored Disc 10 Discs

RETURN FinishOPTIONS Function

Loaded Disc

Blank Disc

Unreadable Disc

Unknown Disc

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Inserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory cards as follows.

a Touch MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel. The front panel opens to reveal the card slots.

b Insert the memory card into the corresponding memory card slot. The indicator for the inserted memory card lights up on the top panel.

Note that: With a Memory Stick or an SD memory Card, push the card until it

clicks. When removing a CF card later, press the button beside the slot.

c Touch MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE to close the front panel.

z Hint See Supported memory card types (page 151) for supported memory cards.

Notes Do not remove or insert memory cards while the Memory Stick/CF/

SD/xD-Picture Card LED indicators are flashing as the cards are being accessed.

Be sure to insert the memory card into the corresponding slot. Inserting a wrong card may cause a malfunction.

Notes about Memory Stick card slot This server is equipped with a system which automatically

measures the size of an inserted Memory Stick media. This way both standard-size Memory Stick and smaller Memory Stick Duo can be used on this product without any Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Do not insert two or more pieces of media at the same time. It might cause damage to the product.

Check the orientation before use. When you use Memory Stick Micro (M2) on this product,

please make sure to attach the media into an M2 Standard-size Adaptor or M2 Duo-size Adaptor.

If you attempt to insert a Memory Stick Micro without attaching to the M2 adapter, there is a possibility that it cannot be pulled out.

Memory Stick Micro may not operate properly when the media is put into M2 Duo-size Adaptor and then inserted into a Duo Adaptor. Use only one adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Micro, M2 Duo-size Adaptor should be kept away from small children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing the the media and the M2 Adaptor.

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Importing to HDD

Checking the HDD Information

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select (Line1), (Line2) and press ENTER.

d Press OPTIONS.

e Select [HDD Information] and press ENTER.

A Media Disc type

B Title Total Original title total/Playlist title total

C Albums Number of photo albums

D Remaining (approx) Bar indicator for HDD capacity HDD remaining capacity/total capacity Possible continuous recording time

E Files Number of photo files

F Erase All Erases all titles except the protected titles on the HDD. Music files and photo files will not be erased.

HDD

Original 24 / Playlist 9

Media

Title Total

Remaining

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Importing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Importing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Importing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Transferring Music Files From PCs. . . . . . . . . 49

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Importing Videos

Importing videos from discs You can import video titles recorded on discs. The server supports the BDAV format content.

Notes You cannot import from discs recorded in AVCHD format. The server does not support the BDMV format (one of the Blu-ray Disc

specifications). You cannot import BDMV format content edited on PCs, or copy such content from the HDD to a disc.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select to import and press ENTER. The disc selection display appears.

d Select a disc to import from and press ENTER. The title selection display appears.

e Select titles to import (30 titles max to be copied at a time to HDD) and press ENTER. The titles are numbered in the selected order.

To cancel all selections, select [Clear All]. To make detailed settings for import, select [Settings].

f Select [Start] and press ENTER. Import continues even if you turn off the server. To check progress, press HOME, select and press ENTER.

Importing videos from HDV/DV camcorders

When you connect a digital camcorder to the HDV 1080i/DV IN jack on the server and start importing, the server rewinds the HDV/DV tape to the beginning and copies the entire tape. If the camcorder is compatible with HDV format (1080i), you can import the HD (High-Definition) quality videos to the HDD with no deterioration. See also your camcorders manual for details.

Note Time required for import differs depending on the content and the format.

To prepare for import 1 Press PUSH/OPEN on the rear of the server.

The retractable jack and control panel pops open.

2 Connect the camcorders HDV/DV output jack (i.LINK jack) and the servers HDV 1080i/DV IN jack.

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0.0GBTitle Import - Select Disc

Number of Titles:7 7/ 6/2007 - 7/13/2007

Number of Titles:2

Select the source disc.

Cancel

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BD-RE

7/13/2007

Number of Titles:0

DVD-RW VIDEO

Unknown disc. Load now.

Blank(Formatted) Disc 4 DVD-R VR

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Title Import

Select the title.

Start

Finish

Settings

Clear All

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PUSH/OPEN

CONTROL S IN/ IR IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT R

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To record from the HDV1080i/DV IN jack Since the HDV1080i/DV IN jack complies with the i.LINK standard, the jack can record digital signals from other i.LINK devices. For more information about i.LINK, see page 145. The server supports the following formats: DV format HDV format (1080i)

z Hint You can edit the content after importing videos to the HDD (page 79).

To import using the IMPORT button on the top panel (One-Touch Import) 1 Insert an HDV/DV format tape to the camcorder.

Set the camcorder to playback mode when editing or recording on the servers side. Playback operations such as rewind, etc., on the camcorder are unnecessary.

2 Touch IMPORT SELECT on the top panel until HDV/DV appears on the top panel display.

3 Touch IMPORT. You can use the remote's IMPORT button instead.

z Hints The following setting items are available in [Import Settings]. Press

HOME and select [Settings] [Import Settings] (page 111): Recording signals in [HDV/DV import Settings] ([HDV] or [DV]) Recording mode for DV signals ([XR], [SR], [LR], or [ER]). See

page 150 for recording modes. For details about Playlist creation and Playlist titles, see page 79.

To import from a camcorder using the Home Menu 1 Insert an HDV/DV format tape to the camcorder.

Set the camcorder to playback mode when editing or recording on the servers side. Playback operations such as rewind, etc., on the camcorder are unnecessary.

2 On the servers remote, press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

3 Select to display the icons.

4 Select (HDV/DV Import) and press ENTER. The HDV/DV import display appears.

5 Press <, to select each of the following items, and select a setting by pressing Mm.

6 Select [Start] and press ENTER.

How a title is divided into chapters When recording from HDV/DV tape to the HDD, each shooting becomes one chapter. Or, chapters are made as set in [Auto Chapter Mark] (page 111).

To stop importing Press IMPORT. Or press OPTIONS, select [Stop Import] and press ENTER. Then select [Yes] on the confirmation screen and press ENTER again. Note that pressing x will not work and that when [Playlist Settings] is set to [Create Video Title], it may take more than five minutes before import is stopped.

Importing videos from external devices

You can record videos from a tuner or a VCR when they are connected to the server. If you are connecting a camcorder, use the HDV1080i/DV IN jack (see Importing videos from HDV/DV camcorders on (page 39).

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IMPORTIMPORT SELECT

LINE IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L(MONO)

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IMPORT SELECT

Items Settings

HDV/DV [DV] will be automatically selected when a DV device is connected. If you connect an HDV device, manually select [HDV] or [DV] according to the signal to import. HDV: Select this when recording

signals recorded in HD quality. DV: Select this when importing

conventional DV signals to HDD.

Rec Mode Select from [XR], [SR], [LR], [ER]. This setting is fixed to DR when importing from HDV devices. See page 150 for recording modes.

Audio Settings (for DV only)

Select the audio input setting and press ENTER. The default setting is [Stereo 1]. [Stereo 1]: Records the audio signals

that are originally recorded. Select this for DV tapes.

[Mix]: Record both Stereo 1 and 2. [Stereo 2]: Records only the audio added after the shooting. Select [Mix] or [Stereo 2] only when you added audio after the shooting.

Playlist Settings Select if you want to make a Playlist title for each recording date. Up to 30 Playlist titles can be made in one import, and a Playlist title can contain up to 99 scenes.

XR

HDV/DV Import

Connected Device

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DV

Rec Mode

Recorded Audio: Stereo 1 HDD Free Space: 384.4GB [ 55H07M] Create Playlist by Date: No

Start

Finish

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a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select from Line1, Line2, HDV, or DV according to the connection and press ENTER. Video content from the external device appears.

d Press OPTIONS to display the Options menu.

e Set the connected device to playback pause mode.

f Select [Import to HDD], and then press the play or pause button on the external device. To stop recording, press OPTIONS and select [Stop Import].

z Hints You can adjust the video quality and the size before recording

(page 60). When using the IMPORT button on the server, you can select the

recording mode. Press HOME, and select [Settings] [Import Settings] [External Input Rec mode] ([XR], [SR], [LR], or [ER]).

Notes You cannot turn off the power during import. The HDD records up to 300 titles. Although the actual number may be

lower depending on the use. A title that exceeds eight hours cannot be imported. Any video titles from the HDD cannot be copied to a BD-R/BD-RE if

the total playback time of the selected titles exceeds 12 hours. Import from a commercially available BD-ROM or a DVD VIDEO is

not allowed.

Playing data while it is being recorded (Chasing playback)

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select the input currently being imported, and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

d Select [Chasing Playback] and press ENTER.

Notes Playback picture pauses if you catch up the point of current recording. The function become available one minute after the recording has

started.

Group names for imported video titles On the Home Menu, imported video titles are grouped as below.

Notes about Importing Videos Connection to Sony DV/Digital8 format camcorders and Sony

digital HD camcorders has been confirmed. MICROMV format camcorders cannot be connected to the servers i.LINK jack as their i.LINK jack differs in signal format. Use an S VIDEO jack or an audio/video jack for connection.

HDV/DV import is not available when the server is importing or copying.

The HDV 1080i/DV IN jack on the server is for input only. No signals can be output.

You cannot use the HDV 1080i/DV IN jack when: The output jack on the digital video camera is not compatible

with the HDV 1080i/DV IN jack on the server. Connect the device to the LINE IN jack, and follow the steps in Importing videos from external devices (page 40).

The recordings on the tape contain copy protection signals. The server is not interoperable with other i.LINK devices or a

server of the same model. Data in the cassette memory of the tape are not recorded. Importing and copying will end if the tape contains a blank that

lasts five minutes or more. When importing from DV devices, the server records the blank

section on the DV tape for five minutes before finishing recording. To stop importing, press IMPORT. When importing from HDV devices, no blank section will be recorded.

If the picture configuration is changed midway or a blank is contained on the source data, the imported or copied content may be affected.

Check that the clock of the digital camcorder is correctly set. If incorrect, Playlist making and Auto Chapter Mark function will not work for HDD import.

The dated Playlist function may not work properly if the tape contains blanks, or data mixed with HDV and DV signals.

The imported/copied pictures and sound may be interrupted momentarily, when the source data is: Recorded in multiple recording modes. Contains multiple picture configurations. Contains blanks. Contains both HDV and DV signals.

Categories Details

x-Pict Story Video titles created from x-Pict Story HD (or its Playlist titles).

Personal Video Includes video titles imported from discs or external devices via the LINE 1/LINE 2, or DV/HDV input jacks. (Playlist titles also belong to this group).

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Importing Photos

z Hint You can turn off the server by pressing \/1 during photo import. The operation continues even when the power is off.

Notes Do not eject a memory card while its card indicator is flashing. The

data may be damaged. The server recognizes files saved on up to the 4th layer (the root disc

and memory card are the 1st layer). Up to 500 files can be imported to the HDD at one time. If you import more than 200 photos to the server at one time, the server

groups each 200 photos into a folder. The server can accommodate a maximum of 20,000 files.

If more than 500 files (including files other than JPEG format) are contained in a folder, some files and folders may not be displayed.

Some files may not be displayed if more than 4,000 files (including files other than JPEG format) are contained in a folder on a single DVD/CD (except BDs).

If the file name overlaps with an existing file name on the destination disc, the imported file name will be numbered with a suffix, (1), (2), etc. Also, since file names are limited to 16 characters, if files you are copying have longer names, the server recognizes them having the same name and numbers them with a suffix.

Importing all content from memory cards (One-Touch Import)

Insert your Memory Stick, SD memory Card, CompactFlash card, or xD-Picture card into the server. The import procedures are as follows.

a Touch MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. The front panel opens to reveal the memory card slots.

b Insert a memory card into the corresponding card slot. The indicator(s) for the inserted card type lights up on the top panel.

c Touch IMPORT SELECT on the unit repeatedly until the card type appears on the display window.

d Touch IMPORT on the unit. You can use the remotes IMPORT button instead. To stop importing halfway, touch IMPORT again.

z Hint Imported folders are named automatically. To rename, see page 90.

Notes Photos are imported only from memory cards. (Files located up to the

3rd layer of the DCF compliant DCIM folder.) The IMPORT button does not work while importing from other media

is in progress. During import, the server creates a new folder for each 200 photo files.

This grouping applies even when the files are grouped differently in the source memory card.

Do not remove a memory card while its card indicator is flashing. The data may be damaged.

Auto Grouping at the time of import is performed according to the settings made in [Settings] [Import Settings] [Auto-Group to Albums] ([On] or [Off]).

When the source contains more than 3,000 files, only the first 3,000 files are imported.

When the folders in the source memory card contain more than 500 files, only the first 500 files are imported.

The server retains up to 900 photo folders (DCF) on the 3rd layer of the Home Menu. No further import can be performed beyond this limit.

Auto Grouping* will be canceled if it results in a folder containing more than 200 files. Files are imported without being grouped.

If the destination folder contains a file of the same name, the server adds a number to the end of the file name before importing (e.g., .1,.2,etc.).

When the Auto Grouping function is not used, the imported photo folder will have the same folder name as the first folder in the source DCF folder.

One-Touch Photo Import may not work while the server is performing other operations.

* Auto Grouping (or Clustering) refers to automatic grouping of photos in a folder by events.

Importing an album The server displays file folders of discs and memory cards as albums.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select the media to import, (Photos) or a memory card icon and press ENTER.

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d Select or a folder to import and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Import] and press ENTER. A message appears asking if you want to auto-group the photos in the album by events.

f Select [Yes] and press ENTER. If you do not want to auto-group photos, select [No].

g On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER. All photos are intelligently grouped by events according to the shooting date and time.

Importing a photo

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select the media to import, (Photos) or a memory card icon and press ENTER.

d Select or a folder and press ENTER.

e Select a photo to import and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

f Select [Import] and press ENTER.

g On the confirmation screen, select [OK] and press ENTER. To import to a new album, select [New Album].

h Select the destination album and press ENTER.

Importing multiple photos

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select the media to import, (Photos) or a memory card icon and press ENTER. The album selection display appears.

d Select or a folder and press ENTER. The photo thumbnails appear.

e Press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

f Select [Still Pictures] [Import Multiple] and press ENTER. The file selection display appears.

g Select photos to import and press ENTER. A check mark appears next to the selected photo. To select all photos, select [Select All]. To cancel all selections, select [Clear All].

h Select [OK] and press ENTER.

i Select a setting in [Auto-Group to Albums] and press ENTER.

j Select [Yes] and press ENTER.

k Select the destination album and press ENTER.

About DCF DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File System. It is the standard that has been regulated by Japan Electronic Industry Development Association, or JEIDA, to promote environments mainly for users to easily utilize image files, such as ones from digital still cameras, among related products. DCF standards, however, do not guarantee complete compatibility among products.

Notes about photo files Photos edited on PCs may not be playable. Voice Memo is not supported. Some photos may be slow to appear, and may be slower when

the following operations are performed if there are many

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photos (files). Since it is not a malfunction, do not turn off the power while:

displaying thumbnails* playing a slideshow * Thumbnails may appear slowly depending on the photo size and the

location saved. When viewing a photo shot with 16:9 (HDTV size) setting on

a TV, black bands may appear on the top, bottom, left, and right of the photo. See [Video Output Aspect Ratio] (page 112) and change the servers output aspect ratio setting to 16:9. To change the viewing mode setting, see your TVs manual.

Supported discs and photos The server plays JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format. * Design rule for Camera File system; Image standards for digital

cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Some functions may not work correctly for JPEG images that do not conform to DCF format (still images edited with a PC, etc.).

Thumbnails will not appear on the list and the file will not play if the size is larger than 10 MB.

Thumbnails may appear slowly if the file size is large. The following files appear on the photo list display but cannot

be played or imported to the HDD. JPEG files whose size is 4,097 x 6,145 dots or more. JPEG files whose size is 15 dots or less. Progressive JPEG files. Files will not be displayed on the photo list nor played. BD-REs/BD-Rs recorded in a format other than UDF 2.5. Discs may not play depending on their condition.

Notes about photo import to the HDD When a folder is selected for import, only the photos directly

under the folder can be imported. Any subfolders and photos within the subfolder will not be imported.

Photos may not be displayed if the memory card contains files other than photo files.

The server imports up to 500 photos to the HDD at one time. When the IMPORT button is used, up to 3,000 files can be imported (only JPEG files of DCF format will be imported).

If more than 200 photos are imported at one time, the photos are grouped into folders and saved on the HDD. The server can accommodate up to 20,000 files.

With photos captured from digital video cameras, the date information is the shooting date of the original video title when captured from HDV video, and the date of import when captured from DV videos.

Import of one photo file takes about ten seconds. It may take more than 30 minutes for the server if many photos are imported at one time.

When the destination album on the HDD has a photo of the same name, a number will be added to the name of the imported photo ((1), (2)). Since the number of characters is limited to 16, if many photos have similar long names with differing affixes, they may be named the same with differing numbers.

Location of files and folders When directly under the root (removable media itself) is 1st layer, the server recognizes data saved up to 4th layer.

Notes on importing files and folders from discs and memory cards Some files and subfolders may not be displayed if more than

500 files and subfolders are included in one folder. Some files may not be displayed if more than 4,000 files* and

subfolders are recorded on a CD/DVD (except BD). Folders saved on the 4th layer will not be displayed. * Including files other than JPEG.

When naming files and folders Names of albums and photos saved on the HDD can be no more

than 16 characters. Do not use characters such as these: [<] [>] [|] ["] [/] [?] [*] [']

[ ] [\] [:] [] [.] [ ] (space). File and folder names may not be displayed correctly if it does

not comply with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, and its extended format (Joliet).

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Importing Music

When importing from music CDs (page 45) Content of single or multiple discs can be imported to the HDD at one time. Selection of specific title(s) for import is also supported. Import will be done at approximately 8x speed. The server saves the content from a Music CD as LPCM or MP3 files. For selection of the LPCM and MP3 import formats, see [Import Setting] of [Music Import Settings] (page 111).

When importing from data discs (page 46) You can import by disc, folder, or track. (Multi-Disc Import is not available.) WAV (.wav) and MP3 (.mp3) are the supported source formats (page 47).

After importing from discs The most recent 30 tracks will be displayed in the [Newly Registered] folder. You can play these tracks in the same way as the other tracks on the HDD or the discs. See Playing newly registered music stored on the HDD (page 71).

When importing from a PC Music Transfer software (supplied) allows for importing music files from PCs. See page 49 for details.

z Hint You can turn off the server by pressing \/1 during music import. The operation continues even when the power is off.

Notes Tracks in the [Newly Registered] folder are linked to the original files

on the HDD. If you erase the original files on the HDD, the tracks will be erased from the [Newly Registered] folder.

Do not import music from DTS format music CDs. If the imported track is played, a loud noise may be output.

Importing audio tracks from music CDs

You can import multiple or single disc contents at one time, or by selecting tracks on the disc. Import will be done at approximately 8x speed.

z Hint Before importing to the HDD, search the AMG database for disc information (title, cover art, etc.). To edit the acquired metadata, see page 87.

To import content from multiple discs 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select (Music) and press ENTER.

4 Select and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

5 Select [Import Multiple] and press ENTER. The disc selection display appears.

6 Select discs to import and press ENTER. A check mark appears next to the selected title.

To select all discs select [Select All]. To clear all checkmarks, select [Clear All].

7 Select [OK] and press ENTER. Disc Import starts and the following display appears with a progress bar.

To import content from a single disc 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select (Music) and press ENTER.

4 Select and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

5 Select [Disc Import] and press ENTER. The following confirmation display appears.

6 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

To import a single track 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

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3 Select (Music) and press ENTER.

4 Select and press ENTER. The CD track list appears.

5 Select a track and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

6 Select [Track Import] and press ENTER. The following confirmation display appears.

7 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Importing audio files from data discs You can import by disc, folder, or track. (Multi-Disc Import is not available.)

To import content from a single disc 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select (Music) and press ENTER.

4 Select and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

5 Select [Disc Import] and press ENTER. The following confirmation display appears.

If the content is locked, a confirmation screen appears asking if you want to unlock and continue.

6 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

To import a folder 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select (Music) and press ENTER.

4 Select and press ENTER.

5 Select a folder to import and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

6 Select [Folder Import] and press ENTER. The following confirmation display appears.

7 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

To import a single track 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select (Music) and press ENTER.

4 Select and press ENTER.

5 Select a folder and press ENTER. The Track List appears.

6 Select a track and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

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7 Select [Track Import] and press ENTER. The following confirmation display appears.

8 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Notes and restrictions for music import

Up to 1,000 tracks can be imported to one album. If more tracks are imported, a new album of the same name suffixed by a number will be created, and the rest of the tracks will be copied to the new album.

You cannot import if the HDD contains more than 2,000 albums, or 2,000 artist information listings, or 40,000 tracks.

Content information may not be retrieved from MP3 files. Content information may not be displayed correctly if retrieved

from the AMG database or MP3 files. Music content imported from music CDs will be stored on the

HDD in the following formats. LPCM:

Quantization bit rate: 16 bit Channel: Stereo (2ch) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

MP3: Channel: Stereo (2ch) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Bit rate*: 96/128/160/192/256 kbps

* Bit rate for MP3 files is selectable in [Settings] [Import Settings] [Music Import Settings] [MP3 Conversion Rate].

Files that you can import from data discs should be in the following formats: WAV:

Extension: .wav Quantization bit rate: 16 bit Channel: Stereo (2ch) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Playback time: 75 minutes 30 seconds (max)

MP3: Extension: .mp3 Supported codec: MPEG-1 Audio Layer III Channel: Monaural (1ch)/Stereo (2ch) Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/ 320 kbps Playback time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (max)

Each folder is recursively imported when importing entire data disc content. This recursive import does not occur when importing selected folders within a data disc.

The following restrictions apply for data disc import: Tracks on the 5th layer or under are not importable.

Some files may not be imported if the file/folder total within a folder exceeds 1,000 on the disc. Keep the number of files and folders under 1,000.

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About file information retrieval Content information is retrieved, and displayed as follows. Numbers in parentheses indicate priority.

*1 Automatically named within the imported folder. *2 A new album suffixed by a number is created when the number of tracks in the album exceeds 1,000. *3 Will be mapped over the server's genre list.

Music CDs MP3 Files WAV Files

Track names (1) Displays the AMG data, or (2) Track 1, Track 2...

(1) Displays the data from file, or (2) File name without extension

File name without extension

Album names (1) Displays the AMG data, or (2) Album, Album 2...*1

(1) Displays the data from file, or (2) --------*2

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Artist names for tracks and albums

(1) Displays the AMG data, or (2) --------*1

(1) Displays the data from file, or (2) --------*1a

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(1) Displays the data retrieved and converted from the file*3, or (2) No Genre

No Genre

Track number Track number (1) Displays the data from file, or (2) (no track number)

(no track number)

Release date (1) Displays the AMG data, or (2) (no release date)

(1) Displays the data from file, or (2) (no release date)

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Transferring Music Files From PCs

Music Transfer is software dedicated to transferring music stored on your PC to the Sony Home Entertainment Server (hereafter Server). The software sets a destination server, registers music files on the PC to its database, and transfers the registered files to the server.

1 Install Music Transfer on your PC.

2 Register the PC to the server.

3 Register the server(s) to Music Transfer.

4 Register music files on the PC to the Music Transfer database and transfer them to the selected destination server.

5 Enjoy the transferred music on the server.

Making preparations

System Requirements CPU 800 MHz Pentium Processor or higher Memory 512 MB or more Required HDD capacity 50MB or more OS Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows XP Professional Edition, SP2 Windows XP Home Edition, SP2 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with KB900325 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 with KB830786 Windows 2000 Professional, SP4

To install Music Transfer Before installing the software Close all applications that are currently running. And since an administrator right is required for installation, you may need to log on entering the administrators user name and password.

1 Start the PC and log on using the administrators name.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM Music Transfer Ver.1.00 into the CD driver on your PC. Installation starts automatically. If the installation does not start, click [My Computer], designated CD drive [Music Transfer], and then double-click [setup.exe].

3 Click [Next] to proceed. When EULA (End User License Agreement) appears, click [Accept] after reading the content to accept the terms.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 When installation is complete, run the application by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Music Transfer] [Music Transfer].

You may need to re-start the PC in some settings.

Starting Music Transfer

a Click [Start] in the lower-left corner of the desktop, and point to [All Programs] [Music Transfer], and then click [Music Transfer]. Music Transfer starts, searches for a server, and opens the main window. See To select the server below and Guide to the main window (page 50) for details.

z Hint You can also start Music Transfer by double-clicking on the [Music Transfer] icon, if it is located on the desktop.

To register a PC to the server When [Settings] [Network Settings] [Music Server

Settings] in [Client Registration] is set to [Auto] This operation is not necessary as the PC is registered to the server automatically.

When [Settings] [Network Settings] [Music Server Settings] in [Client Registration] is set to [Manual] The PC needs to be registered to the server by following the steps below.

1 On your PC, start Music Transfer (see above). The software searches for the server.

2 On the server, press HOME and select [Settings] [Network Settings] [Music Server Settings] [Unregistered Device List] and register the PC using the device list (page 122).

3 Quit Music Transfer once and re-start the software. The software searches for the server on the network. When the server is found, the servers status will be displayed (online/offline and the remaining HDD capacity).

To select the server You can search and register your server(s) either automatically or manually.

Automatic server registration If no server is registered and there is only one server on the network, the software searches for servers when opened. When only one server is detected on the network, the software registers it as the destination. You will need to manually register the servers in other cases.

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z Hints If multiple servers are found (8 servers max), a message appears asking

you to select one as the destination. Even if you change the server's friendly name on the server, server

registration will be unaffected. The server's MAC address works as the unique ID.

To register the server manually 1 On the File menu, click [Select Server].

The pop-up window appears with the list of servers.

2 Select a server as the destination and click [OK]. When using multiple servers

1 Select a server as the destination. Up to the maximum of eight servers can be displayed on the pop-up window (scroll down).

2 Click [OK].

Using Music Transfer

Guide to the main window The software uses a music file database as shown in the following main window. Operations cover the following: 1) server registration, 2) file registration, 3) file transfer, or 4) file management.

A Menu bar Most of the options and commands are selectable from the menu bar. Click the following items on the menu bar. The displayed menus are referred to as File menu, Edit menu, Tools menu, etc., in this section.

File The File menu displays the following commands.

* You can also sync by clicking the [Sync Folder] button.

Edit

View

Items Details

Server Name Shows the friendly name(s).

Status Shows if the server is online or offline. If you startup an offline server, its status changes from Offline to Starting and then Online.

Startup Server Starts up the selected server (when the servers [Standby Mode] is set to [Standard]).

Erase Erases the selected server from the list. DELETE can be used as a short-cut.

Details Shows the server's friendly name, MAC address, IP address, Model name, Remaining HDD capacity, etc. You can also display the details window by double- clicking the server listing. (If items such as IP address are not displayed entirely on the details window, pause on the item.)

Find Other Server Searches for an unregistered server on the network.

Items Details

File Sync Allows you to select a file to register. See To search for a folder (page 52).

Folder Sync Allows you to select a folder to register its content. See To search for a folder (page 52).

Sync Settings Sets a folder as the regular source and synchronizes the database with the folder*. Also, it displays file search settings such as file formats.

Select Server Displays a list of servers for selecting the destination.

Exit Quits the software.

Items Details

Select All Click here to select all files for transfer (files will be check-marked).

Clear All Click here to cancel all selections.

Erase Click here to erase files selected by mouse operations from the database.

Items Details

Show Details Displays information about the selected track. See Additional right-click options (page 51).

Change View Switches between the four tab sheets ([All], [Available], [Excluded], or [Transferred]) when clicked. See the on-screen messages for explanations about the tab sheets and their headings.

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Tools The Tools menu displays the following commands.

Help

B Sync Folder button Click here when synchronizing the files in the database with the files in the source folder. See To register music files (page 51).

C Transfer button/Server information Click here when transferring the selected files to the destination server. See To register music files (page 51). Also displays the destination server information when available (online/ offline, and the HDD capacity).

D Music List Use the Music List for file management. The list consists of four tab sheets: [All], [Available], [Excluded], and [Transferred]. Click on the tabs to check the following information.

All Displays all files registered to the database. Available Displays files available for transfer (files that have not been transferred). Excluded Displays files excluded from transfer. Reasons are indicated in [Status]. Transferred Displays transferred files.

About the tabs and displayed contents Each tab sheet displays the file information under the same header.

Additional right-click options

1 Select a file by clicking the check box.

2 Right-click to display additional options.

z Hints If an item does not fit in the line, you can display the entire content by

moving the pointer over the item. You can also turn on this window simply by double-clicking on the list. Error codes may appear in Status. Refer to the server's Operating

Instructions if transfer fails.

To register music files The software uses a database for transferring music files. The database records the paths to the actual files on the PC and can be used for file management. Register the files to the database first by using the following methods: Setting a specific folder as the regular source to sync with. Searching for a folder or file.

Items Details

Sync Folder Synchronizes the files in the database with the files in the source folder (works the same as the Sync Folder button).

Transfer Starts file transfer. You can also transfer by clicking the [Transfer] button.

Items Details

Options Displays options for file conversion. Some files need conversion before transfer. See Supported file formats (page 52).

Initialize Database Erases all database content, including the server and file registrations. Click [Yes] or [No] when asked for confirmation.

Items Details

Help Displays the online help.

Product Support Displays the contact information.

About Music Transfer

Displays information such as the software version, license, and copyright.

Items Details

Check Boxes Click here to select files for transfer (check-marked). Grayed out boxes indicate a file cannot be transferred. Note that if all boxes are grayed out, no server is registered or set as a destination.

Name Displays track name, or file name if track name is unavailable.

Time Displays playback time.

Artist Displays the artist name when available.

Album Displays album name when available.

Last Synched Displays the date registered to the database.

Date Transferred Displays the date, destination, and status of transfer.

Status Displays the file status (Transferred, Available, Unavailable (DRM), Content Error, Missing Track, Transfer Error, Incorrect Setting ). See also Note about non-transferable files (page 53).

Items Details

Show Details Shows more details about selected tracks, as follows.

Select Selects a track for transfer.

Clear Cancels the track selected for transfer.

Select All Selects all data for transfer. CTRL + A can be used as a shortcut.

Clear All Cancels all the current selections.

Erase Erases the file from the database (original data remains on the PC). You can use DELETE as the shortcut key.

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Note You may not be able to retrieve metadata from some files. And, since WAV files do not contain metadata, their file information will not be displayed on the server. If necessary, edit the metadata on the server (page 87).

Supported file formats The software supports WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA and ATRAC formats. To transfer these files, the software converts them to the formats supported by the server as follows: WAV files are converted according to the setting on the

software, either LPCM or MP3. AAC, WMA, and ATRAC files are converted only to MP3. MP3 files are transferred without being converted.

The server supports the following LPCM and MP3 format files: LPCM Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz Content audio channel modes: Stereo (2ch) Quantization: 16 bit MP3 Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Content audio channel modes: Stereo (2ch), Mono (1ch) Bit rates: 32 Kbps, 40 Kbps, 48 Kbps, 56 Kbps, 64 Kbps, 80

Kbps, 96 Kbps, 112 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 160 Kbps, 192 Kbps, 224 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 320 Kbps

Encoding types: Constant Bit Rate (CBR), Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

Notes You can convert to LPCM only from WAV files of stereo, 44.1 kHz,

and 16 bit. Other format files and WAV files that do not meet these specifications need conversion to MP3.

Copy-protected music files are not transferable.

To set the source folder When the software is opened for the first time, you will be asked to select a source folder, and whether you want to register its files.

1 In the pop-up window, check the default folder. If the pop-up window does not appear (from the second

time), click [Sync Settings] on the File menu. Proceed to step 4 when using the default folder.

2 Erase the current folder setting by clicking [Delete].

3 Click [Add] and select a folder. Also, check if other file search settings are appropriate.

4 Click [Start Synching Now] (checked by default). When this is checked, all files within the folder will be registered to the database when you click [OK] in step 6.

5 Click [OK].

When you want to sync the database with the source folder Clicking the [Sync Folder] button on the main window is the simplest way. Follow the steps below only if you need to check or change settings (e.g., source folder or target file format).

1 On the File menu, click [Sync Settings].

2 In the pop-up window, check if the other file search settings are appropriate. Change the folder if necessary.

3 Click [OK] on the pop-up window.

To search for a folder 1 On the File menu, click [Folder Sync].

The pop-up window appears.

2 Select a folder whose contents you want to register and click [OK].

z Hints To register a single file, directly drag and drop the file on the main

window. Or click [File Sync] on the File menu, select a file and click [Open].

In File Type for File Search, you can select to search for WAV (.wav), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.3gp, .mp4, .m4a, .m4b, .m4p), or ATRAC (.oma, .omg) files, and register them to the database.

Note The music files will not be registered if the format is not selected in File Type for File Search.

To erase files from the database The original data remains on the PC. The database saves or erases the file's path and the metadata only.

1 Click the files to erase in the main window. To select multiple files, click files while pressing SHIFT.

2 On the Edit menu, click [Erase]. z Hints You can select [Erase], [Select All], [Clear All] by right-clicking. To cancel all registrations, click [Initialize Database] on the Tools

menu.

To transfer music files 1 On the All or Available tab sheet, select the

files you want to transfer by clicking on the check box.

2 Click the [Transfer] button, or click [Transfer] on the Operations menu.

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To change the transfer method Before transfer, the software converts WAV, WMA, AAC, and ATRAC files to formats playable on the server WAV files to LPCM or MP3; and WMA, AAC, ATRAC files to MP3. You can select the conversion settings.

1 On the Tools menu, click [Options].

2 Select the format for WAV files, from LPCM or MP3.

3 Select the bit rate for MP3 files. When [Auto] is selected, the optimum bit rate will be assigned to each MP3 file. Bit rate is fixed to 128 kbps when converting WAV to MP3 with [Bit Rate] set to [Auto].

z Hint You can turn off the server by pressing \/1 while Music Transfer is running. The operation continues even after the server is turned off.

Notes Music files cannot be transferred when the server is: importing data (photo, music, video, or x-ScrapBook) to the HDD. copying photos and videos to a disc. playing music recorded on the HDD. playing a photo. playing, creating, or copying x-Pict Story files. sharing music. changing the server settings. The same restrictions apply as the music file import (page 47).

Note about non-transferable files Non-transferable files are so indicated in Status. The messages include the following meanings.

Messages Meanings

Unavailable (DRM) The file is protected against copying by Digital Rights Management (DRM).

Content Error Indicates one of the following. 1) The file is broken, 2) not recorded in a supported format, 3) format conversion failed, or 4) playback time exceeded the limit (75 min 30 sec for WAV, 2hrs 30 min for other formats), 5) the file name is too long.

Missing Music The data is no longer found on the registered path.

Transfer Error Transfer failed due to an error that occurred during transfer. The file itself may be transferable if you try again.

Incorrect Setting Indicates that the WAV to LPCM conversion has failed. The file may be transferable if you convert the WAV file to MP3. See Supported file formats (page 52).

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Watching BD/DVD Videos

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select (Personal Video) or (BD/ DVD Movies) and press ENTER.

d Select a disc and press ENTER.

e Select a title and press ENTER. To stop playback, press x.

z Hints You can view the BD/DVD content by grouping them into folders by

title, genre, cast, or director, if you press OPTIONS or YELLOW button (page 55).

You can directly start playing the disc in the disc tray by touching N on the top panel.

About icons on the Title List The following icons appear next to the titles, indicating the status of the title. Note that not all icons are displayed in this sample display.

N: Currently playing. : Copying is not allowed. Content is copy-protected.

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Watching Videos on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Various Video Playback Operations . . . . . . . . 58

Adjusting Pictures and Sound for Videos . . . . 59

Viewing Photos Recorded on the HDD . . . . . . 60

Viewing Photos Recorded on the Removable Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Various Photo Playback Operations . . . . . . . . 63

Using x-ScrapBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using x-Pict Story HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Playing a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing Music CDs, DATA BDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing Music Stored on the HDD . . . . . . . . . 70

Various Music Playback Operations . . . . . . . . 73

Playing Music in Other Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playing the Same Music on All Client Devices (PARTY MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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(displayed in gray): Currently in a queue waiting for copying.

About the disc listings for BD-ROMs and DVD- ROMs

A Title names

B Names of directors and casts D: Director name C: Cast name

To use the BDs or DVDs menu About Top Menu Some commercially available BD-ROMs and DVD VIDEOs, or a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, DVD-R (Video mode) have their own menus. Press TOP MENU during playback to display the Top Menu and make a selection.

About pop-up menus Some BD-ROMs contain pop-up menus that appear without interrupting playback. Press POP UP/MENU during playback and select the items. Navigate through the menu using the Joystick, color buttons, or the number buttons following the on-screen instructions.

To play a locked BD-RE or BD-R When the password input screen appears, enter the four-digit password, select [OK] and press ENTER. See page 34 about the lock setting.

Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Available OPTIONS when selecting BD content

Available OPTIONS when selecting DVD content

Available OPTIONS during playback

Items Details

Function/Edit Displays the following items. Erase Titles

Sort By Changes the title order. Recent First Oldest First Title Control ID

Group Content Displays titles by categories. All Genres Casts Director You can also toggle them by pressing YELLOW.

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PG-13 Slash [Blu-Ray] D:Donald Besson C:Ian Willis, John Jovovich, Mark James

Play Resumes playback from the stop point. Resume Play is canceled when: The disc tray is opened. The title is edited after playback is

stopped. Resume Play is prohibited by the discs

specification.

Play from Beginning Plays the title from the beginning.

Protect/Protection Cancel

Sets or cancels protection on the title.

Information/Settings Displays the title information and the related settings.

Items Details

Function/Edit Displays the following items. Erase Titles

Sort By Changes the title order. Recent First Oldest First Title Control ID

Group Content Displays titles by categories. All Genres Casts Director You can also toggle them by pressing YELLOW.

Play Resumes playback from the stop point. Resume Play is canceled when: The disc tray is opened. Other title is played. The title is edited after playback is

stopped. Another recording is added (except

DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)).

Resume Play is prohibited by the discs specification.

Play from Beginning Plays the title from the beginning.

Protect/Protection Cancel

Sets or cancels protection on the title.

Information/Settings Displays the title information and the related settings.

Items Details

Disc Information Displays BD/DVD information.

A/V Settings Allows you to adjust settings for picture and sound (page 59).

Play from Beginning

Plays the title from beginning.

Scan/Cancel Scan Plays the title fast, with sound (BD-R and BD-RE only).

Stop Stops playback.

Erase Erases the title.

Protect/Protection Cancel

Sets or cancels protection on the title.

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Notes Depending on the BD-ROM, the disc may not play properly if you

have changed the BD Parental Control setting during playback. You will need to remove the BD-ROM once and then re-insert it to re-start.

Titles may not be sorted correctly if the title list contains long names that exceed 60 characters.

The original title name may not be displayed if the DVD is recorded on other devices.

Thumbnails may be slow to appear. Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the operation status. For titles of mixed aspect ratio (16:9 and 4:3) recorded on a DVD-RW

(VR mode) and DVD-R (VR mode), aspect ratio of their thumbnails may be incorrect.

If no thumbnail appears, try playing the content once. BD-REs/BD-Rs do no play if bit stream data of the ATSC broadcast is

recorded in DR mode. The discs will play if recorded in SESF.

To change the group content

1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select (BD/DVD Movies) and press YELLOW repeatedly.

The view of the listings changes with each press as follows: All Genre Casts Director

Notes The View setting will display the [BD/DVD Movies] folder content as

follows: All: Displays BD/DVD Movies folder. Genres: Displays folders by genre. Casts: Displays folders by cast. Director: Displays folder by director.

Depending on the number of recorded albums, the view may be slow to change.

The [Others] folder contains the following discs: Unknown discs (Discs that have not been registered yet) Blank discs (Unformatted discs) Unreadable discs (Error discs) Software update discs

Watching Videos on the HDD

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select and press ENTER.

d Select a title and press ENTER. To stop playback, press x.

About icons on the Title List The following icons appear next to the titles, indicating the status of the title.

H: Currently playing. : Can be copied to a DVD-RW (VR mode) with CPRM or

DVD-R (VR mode) with CPRM only. : Copying is not allowed. Content is copy-protected.

: The title has not been played yet.

Information/ Settings

Displays the details about the title.

Search Chapter Searches for the selected chapter. Enter the chapter number using the number buttons.

Slow Plays the title slowly (BD-ROM only).

Eject Ejects the disc.

Items Details

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: Original title. : Playlist title. : Protected title.

: Currently importing or copying. (displayed in gray): Currently in a queue waiting for

copying. z (red): recording. N: Chasing playback.

Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Available OPTIONS when selecting HDD content

Available OPTIONS during playback

Items Details

Function/Edit Displays the following items. Erase Titles Create Playlist Combine Titles

Sort By Changes the title order. Recent First Oldest First Unviewed First Title

Import Status Displays progress of the current import operation.

Copy Status Displays progress of the current copy operation.

Title List Displays video titles stored on the HDD.

Play Resumes playback from the stop point. Resume Play is canceled when the title is edited after playback is stopped.

Play from Beginning Plays the title from the beginning.

Stop Import Stops the current import operation.

Erase Erases the title.

Protect/Protection Cancel

Sets or cancels protection on the title.

Edit Displays the following items. Set Chapter Marks Erase Chapter Edit Chapter A-B Erase Divide Title

Copy to Disc Copies the titles in the folder to a disc (for Personal Videos on the HDD only).

Information/Settings Displays the title information and the related settings.

Items Details

HDD Information Displays HDD information.

A/V Settings Allows you to adjust settings for picture and sound (page 59).

Play from Beginning

Plays the title from beginning.

Scan/Cancel Scan Plays the title fast, with sound.

Stop Stops playback.

Erase Erases the title.

Protect/Protection Cancel

Sets or cancels protection on the title.

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Displays the details about the title.

Search Chapter Searches for the selected chapter.

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Various Video Playback Operations

*1 x150 speed for BD-ROMs and AVCHD files.

*2 For BD-ROMs and discs recorded in AVCHD format, press OPTIONS and select [Slow]. Reverse slow-motion is not available.

Notes For some commercially available BD-ROMs and

DVD VIDEOs, the functions may not work as described above due to disc limitation. The color buttons may be used for BD-ROM playback.

Scene Search can be used for tiltes longer than 100 seconds and shorter than 100 hours.

Buttons/functions/discs

A TOP MENU, POP UP/MENU

Displays the Top Menu, or pop-up menus for BD-ROMs (page 55). To return to the previous menu, press the button again.

B YELLOW Plays quickly with sound when pressed during playback.

C / (Scan/Slow/Step), or </, Scans backwards or forwards when being pressed during playback. Each

press changes the speed: m1/M1 (x10) t m2/M2 (x30) t m3/ M3 (x120)*1. When released, normal playback resumes. (All discs)

Plays in stop motion when pressed in pause mode. Hold the button down for more than one second for slow-motion (except BD-ROM or AVCHD files*2). To resume normal playback, press H or ENTER.

D RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

E REPLAY/ADVANCE

Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed during playback.

F / PREV/NEXT

Skips to the previous or next title/chapter.

G SCENE SEARCH

Enters the Scene Search mode that searches for a scene quickly within the played title.

H STOP / PAUSE

Stops or pauses playback. You can also pause playback by pressing ENTER during playback (except BD-ROM).

I / CHAPTER MARK/ERASE Divides or combines chapters (page 81).

J AUDIO Selects the language. (BDs, DVD VIDEOs only). Selects the audio track. (HDD, BD-REs, BD-Rs, DVD-RWs (VR mode),

DVD-Rs (VR mode), DVD-RAMs only).

K SUBTITLE Selects the subtitle language.

L ANGLE Switches to other viewing angles when available.

M TIME

Switches the panel display to show elapsed playback time or remaining time.

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Adjusting Pictures and Sound for Videos

Adjusting the picture quality

a When playing a video title or viewing an external video input picture, press OPTIONS to turn on the Options menu.

b Select [A/V Settings] [Picture Settings] and press ENTER. The following items appear.

*1 Cannot be used for BD-ROMs or discs recorded in AVCHD format. *2 Effective only for Standard Definition pictures. *3 Effective for the video title currently being played.

c Select a setting and press ENTER. You can return these settings to the defaults by selecting [Reset].

d Select or adjust the settings and press ENTER. The default settings are underlined.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other items.

z Hint The server is equipped with D Matrix NR HD and D Matrix NR functions that automatically adjust the [FNR], [BNR/MNR] settings according to the noise level in the current playback pictures. Manual adjustment of these items changes the effectiveness of D Matrix NR HD and D Matrix NR. Each is effective for different title types: D Matrix NR HD is for High- Definition quality videos; D Matrix NR is for Standard-Definition quality videos.

Adjusting the audio quality (Audio Filter)

Note This function does not work for digital audio signals output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks.

a When playing a video title or viewing an external video input picture, press OPTIONS to turn on the Options menu.

b Select [A/V Settings] [Audio Filter] and press ENTER. The following items appear.

c Select an Audio Filter setting and press ENTER.

About audio output when playing BD-ROMs The server outputs Dolby*1 Digital signals when Dolby True- HD or Dolby Digital Plus is selected, and DTS*2 signals when DTS-HD is selected. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and DTS 2.0 + Digital

Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

Adjusting audio input signals

a When viewing external input picture, press OPTIONS.

b Select [A/V Settings] - [Audio Input Settings] and press ENTER. The following items appear.

c Select [LINE 1 Level Adjust] or [LINE 2 Level Adjust] and press ENTER.

Items Details

FNR*1 Reduces noises appearing in the picture.

BNR*1*3/ MNR*1*2*3

Adjust the signals to reduce mosaic-like block noises and minor noises around the picture outlines (mosquito noises).

Sharpness Sharpens the picture outlines.

A/V Sync Adjusts the gap between picture and sound, by delaying the sound output in relation to the picture output (0 to 100 mili- seconds).

Adjust Picture*3 Adjusts each of the following picture elements: Select an item and press ENTER. Contrast: Changes the contrast. Brightness: Changes the overall

brightness. Chroma: Makes deep colors deeper, or

light colors lighter. Hue: Changes overall color balance.

Items Details

FNR (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

BNR/MNR (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

Sharpness (weak) 3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

A/V Sync (short) 0 ~ 100 msec (long)

Adjust Picture

Contrast (weak) 3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

Brightness (dark) 3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)

Chroma (light) 3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)

Hue (red) 3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)

Items Details

Sharp Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. Normally select this.

Slow Provides smooth and warm sound.

Items Details

LINE 1 Level Adjust Adjusts audio input level for LINE IN 1 jacks.

LINE 2 Level Adjust Adjusts audio input level for LINE IN 2 jacks.

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d Adjust the audio input level and press ENTER.

e Press RETURN.

Adjusting recording pictures for external input

a When viewing the external input, press OPTIONS.

b Select [A/V Settings] - [Rec Settings] and press ENTER. The following items appear.

c Select a setting and press ENTER. You can return these settings to the defaults by selecting [Reset].

d Select or adjust the settings and press ENTER.

Viewing Photos Recorded on the HDD

Many options are available for photo playback, including slideshow and file search. You can enjoy x-applications (x-ScrapBook and x-Pict Story HD) if you import photos to the HDD. See page 64.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select an album on the HDD and press ENTER.

d Select a photo and press ENTER. To display the previous or next photo, press . or >. With digital still cameras, the displayed layer differs depending on the model.

z Hint When viewing a photo shot with 16:9 (HDTV size) setting on a TV, black bands may appear on the top, bottom, left, and right of the photo. See [Video Output Aspect Ratio] (page 112) and change the servers output aspect ratio setting to 16:9. For changing the viewing mode setting, see your TVs manual.

Items Details

Rec DNR Reduces picture noises in the recording video signals. Noisy scenes are detected and adjusted automatically with the noise reduction function.

Picture Adjustment Adjusts each of the following picture elements: Select an item and press ENTER. Contrast: Changes the contrast. Brightness: Changes the overall

brightness. Chroma: Makes deep colors deeper, or

light colors lighter. Hue: Changes overall color balance.

Create x-Pict Story HD

Copy x-ScrapBook

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x-Pict Story HD

Memory Stick

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Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Available OPTIONS while selecting albums

Available OPTIONS while selecting files

Available OPTIONS during playback

Items Details

Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for slideshow. Fast Normal Slow

Slideshow Plays a slideshow.

View x-ScrapBook Displays the x-ScrapBook album.

Create x-Pict Story HD

Creates an x-Pict Story file from the album.

Erase Erases the albums, photos on the HDD.

Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo.

Items Details

Still Pictures Displays items for file management. Copy Multiple Erase Multiple

Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for the slideshow. Fast Normal Slow

View Shows the photo.

Slideshow Plays a slideshow.

Rotate (left) Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

Rotate (right) Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.

Copy Copies the photo to HDD.

Erase Erases the albums, photos on the HDD.

Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo.

Items Details

Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for slideshow. Fast Normal Slow

Search File Enter the file number using the number button.

Stop Stops playing the slideshow.

Import Multiple Disks

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Rotate (right) Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.

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Viewing Photos Recorded on the Removable Media

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select one of the removable media. When displaying folders, select a folder to view, press ENTER.

d Select a photo and press ENTER. To display the previous or next photo, press . or >. With digital still cameras, the displayed layer differs depending on the model.

Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Available OPTIONS during playback

Note The [Others] folder contains the following discs: Unknown discs (Discs that have not been registered yet) Blank discs (Unformatted discs) Unreadable discs (Error discs) Software update discs

Items Details

Still Pictures Displays items for file management. Import Multiple

Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for slideshow. Fast Normal Slow

View Shows the photo.

Slideshow Plays a slideshow.

Import Copies the photo to HDD (page 42).

Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo.

SD xDCFM.S.

Create x-Pict Story HD

Copy x-ScrapBook

x-ScrapBook

x-Pict Story HD

Memory Stick

Photo

Sample Album Album

Items Details

Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for slideshow. Fast Normal Slow

Search File Searches for a file when the file number is entered with the number buttons.

Stop Stops playing the slideshow.

Rotate (left) Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

Rotate (right) Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.

Eject Ejects the disc (for disc only).

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Buttons/Functions

A YELLOW Switches the viewing mode for x-ScrapBook (page 64) (HDD only).

B </, Turns pages or selects photos on x-ScrapBook (page 64) (HDD only).

C RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

D / PREV/NEXT Displays the previous or next photo.

E STOP / PAUSE Stops or pauses playback.

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Using x-ScrapBook

x-ScrapBook offers compelling slide show that the server automatically arranges to explore your memories in a personalized digital scrapbook. Since the application allows for adding home videos and x-Pict Story video titles, you can enjoy both photos and videos in a single album.

x-ScrapBook has the following functions: Browsing the album

Two playback modes are available for browsing the created content.

Adding video titles to the album (page 65) Changing the design theme (page 65) Copying x-ScrapBook albums to BD/DVD (page 99)

About x-Application (x-Application) is a brand name for Sony-designed and

advanced applications that mix, arrange and metamorphose various visual and sound content. The application suggests new emotional and easy ways for enjoying the content.

Browsing x-ScrapBook album

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select (x-ScrapBook) and press ENTER. Thumbnails of created albums appear.

d Select an album to browse and press ENTER. The cover page or the last viewed page appears.

Example:

To display the album information, press DISPLAY.

When a video title of the same shooting period is found on the HDD After step 4, the display asks if you want to add the video title to the album of the same shooting period. When you select [Yes], the album appears with the added video title. You can manually add the video title later even if you select [No] (page 65).

Album viewing modes For photo/video content browsing, two playback modes are available: Page mode and Cursor mode. The Page mode is for browsing the entire album as if you are turning pages of a photo album. The Cursor mode allows for individual selection of photos and video titles on a page for zooming or video playback. You can switch the viewing modes by pressing YELLOW on the remote.

Page mode Press <, to turn pages. Or, enter the page number using the number buttons. When you reach the desired page, press YELLOW so you can play the individual video title or photo full screen using the cursor in the Cursor mode below.

Cursor mode

A video icon is displayed by the video thumbnail image. To play full screen, select the desired photo or video title and press ENTER. To stop playback, press x. To turn pages, select the left-most or the right-most photo or video title, and press<,Mm.

z Hints When importing new photos of the same shooting period or deleting a

photo that is used in a x-ScrapBook album from HDD, album of the same period will be added or deleted automatically.

The cursor does not appear on the front or back cover.

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Available OPTIONS while selecting x-ScrapBook

Available OPTIONS while selecting files

Available OPTIONS during playback

Adding video titles to the x- ScrapBook album

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select (x-ScrapBook) and press ENTER.

d Select an album to edit and press OPTIONS.

e Select [Edit] and press ENTER.

f Select [Add Video] and press ENTER.

Thumbnail images may not display in some cases. If the video title does not contain the shooting date, the video will be added to the end.

g Select a video title to add and press ENTER.

h When you finish selecting, select [OK] and press ENTER.

i Select [Yes] and press ENTER.

To delete video titles from the album 1 After step 5, select [Remove Video] and press

ENTER.

2 Select video titles to delete and press ENTER.

3 When you finish selecting, select [OK] and press ENTER.

4 Select [Yes] and press ENTER. z Hint If you have converted x-Pict Story files to video titles beforehand, you can add the x-Pict Story video titles to the album (page 68).

Changing the design theme

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select (x-ScrapBook) and press ENTER.

d Select an album to edit and press OPTIONS.

e Select [Edit] and press ENTER.

f Select [Change Theme] and press ENTER.

Items Details

Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for slideshow. Fast Normal Slow

Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo.

Items Details

Copy to Disc See Coping Photos for details (page 99).

Play Display the file.

Edit Displays the following edit options for x-ScrapBook albums: Change Theme (page 65) Add Video (page 65) Remove Video (page 65)

Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo.

Items Details

Cursor Mode/Page Mode

Switches the viewing modes for the x- ScrapBook album (page 64).

Stop Stops playback of the x-ScrapBook album.

Edit Displays the following edit options for x-ScrapBook albums: Change Theme (page 65) Add Video (page 65) Remove Video (page 65)

Page Search Opens the desired page of the x- ScrapBook album. Use the number buttons to enter the page number.

Remove Video Times

Select the title link(s) you want to cancel.

OK

Cancel

Select All

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Select the title link(s) you want to cancel.

OK

Cancel

Select All

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To enlarge, press YELLOW.

g Select the desired theme you and press ENTER.

Notes on x-ScrapBook When you edit an album, the previous playback point will not

be retained. You cannot add the same video title to an album multiple

times. The album content may change if its video title is edited.

Changes such as video content (replacement with the edited version or only a photo), location within the album, or deletion from the album may result.

Albums will be erased if the source folder or its files are deleted from the HDD.

Compared to the operations on the HDD, playback options for copied discs are limited.

Using x-Pict Story HD

X-Pict Story HD is creating original personal movies from photo with sophisticated face-recognition technology and syncs transitions with music selected by CDs. You can enjoy the created x-Pict Story file as it is, or convert it to an SD (Standard Definition) video title so you can copy to a disc and play it on other devices. The converted video title can be edited (page 79), or added to a x-ScrapBook album (page 65). For details about SD and HD picture quality, see page 100.

Note Use the preset music if you plan to give the BD/DVD to others after copying. Note that the materials are copyrighted and except for personal enjoyment, unauthorized use is against the copyright law. Sending the copyrighted material outside the home network, or saving the material in a place accessible by unauthorized third parties is also prohibited by the copyright law.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select (Create x-Pict Story HD) and press ENTER. The photo album selection display appears.

d Select an album to make an x-Pict Story file from, and press ENTER. The music selection display appears.

Change Theme

Select a theme.

Cancel

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When selecting from the preset music or tracks previously imported, go to step 9.

e Select [Import] and press ENTER. The CD selection display appears.

Music on the HDD is not selectable. Observe the copyright law when using any copy-righted

content.

f Select a source disc and press ENTER. The track selection display appears.

g Select a track to import and press ENTER. The music is played during import. The music selection display re-appears with the imported track. The display retains up to five tracks.

h Select a track for music and press ENTER. The theme selection display appears.

When you select [Select Mode], you can set the length of the x-Pict Story file.

[Auto-Adjust]: Matches the length of the audio track and number of photos used automatically. [Use Entire Track]: Plays the entire audio track. [Use All Photos]: Plays all photo files. Note that: Not all photos in the selected folder appear in the created x-Pict

Story file when you select the preset music or when you select [Use Entire Music], as the number of photos changes according to the music length.

If you import an audio track that lasts more than 70 minutes, the created x-Pict Story file may not play properly.

i Select a design theme and press ENTER. The created x-Pict Story file plays for preview.

j Press ENTER or x. The confirmation screen appears. If you do not want to include the time display in the x-Pict Story file, press HOME and select [Settings] [Photo Settings] [x-Pict Story HD Time Display] (page 115). The file name is the same as the album name.

k Select if you want to make a video title from the x-Pict Story file. You can make a video title later even if you select [No] (page 68).

[Yes]: Creates an SD video title from the x-Pict Story file and saves it on the HDD. Wait until creation finishes (the x-Pict Story file plays for the whole time) or if you want to cancel the creation, press RETURN. When complete, the album name will be set as the title. If you want to change the title, select [Rename], press ENTER, and see Entering Characters (page 90). Later, the video title can be viewed from the x-Pict Story icon under the Video icon on the Home menu. [No]: Saves the created x-Pict Story file on the HDD without making an SD video title. You can play the x-Pict Story file by selecting [Photo] [x- Pict Story HD].

Voyage New Age ( 2:14)

Memories New Age ( 2:11)

Mystique New Age ( 2:04)

Wind Poem New Age ( 2:16)

Create x-Pict Story HD - Select Music

RETURN Return

Select track

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The Best of Cinnamon roll Paddy bird

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Cancel

RETURN Return

Disc 10 --------

Trust in Me ( 3:24)

Calling You ( 4:42)

God will ( 3:12)

Create x-Pict Story HD - Import CD

RETURN Return

Select the track you want to import.

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Change Disc

Create x-Pict Story HD - Select Theme

RETURN Return

Select a theme to match the music. Mode: Auto-Adjust

Cancel

Select Mode

Cute Clouds

Spotlight

Memories

Active Frames

Sepia

Create x-Pict Story HD

RETURN Return

x-Pict Story File will be made with the following settings.

Start

Finish

Rename

Change

Tltle: superb view @20070713 Album Name:superb view @20070713 Track Name Imported music/Sepia Playback Time: 2:10

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l Select [Start] and press ENTER.

z Hint You can also make a x-Pict Story file from the OPTIONS menu. Select an album from the Photo icon on the Home menu, press OPTIONS and select [Create x-Pict Story HD].

Available OPTIONS The Options menu apperas when you press OPTIONS. The displayed items differ depending on the situation.

Available OPTIONS while selecting x-Pict Story HD

Available OPTIONS while selecting x-Pict Story files

To play the x-Pict Story file 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select the and press ENTER.

4 Select the x-Pict Story file you want to play and press ENTER.

To make a video title from thex-Pict Story file 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select and press ENTER.

4 Select the x-Pict Story file that you want to make a video title from and press OPTIONS.

5 Select [Convert to Video Title] [Start] and press ENTER. Wait until creation finishes (the file plays for the whole time). Or if you want to stop, press RETURN. The video title created only halfway will be saved on the HDD.

When complete, the album name will be set as the title. If you want to change the title, select [Rename], press ENTER, and see Entering Characters (page 90). Later, the video title can be viewed from the Video icon on the Home menu.

To erase an x-Pict Story file 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select and press ENTER.

4 Select the x-Pict Story file you want to erase, and press OPTIONS.

5 Select [Erase] and press ENTER.

6 On the confirmation display, select [Yes] and press ENTER.

Notes The x-Pict Story file will be erased If you delete any photo from the

source album. Faces may not be recognized correctly depending on the photo file.

Notes on x-Pict Story HD When an x-Pict Story file is converted to a video title, its HD

(High Definition) quality pictures turn into SD (Standard Definition) quality pictures.

x-Pict Story files will be erased if any photo in the source folder is deleted.

x-Pict Story files may be copied only partially depending on the CD.

When playing the x-Pict Story file x-Pict Story files may not play correctly if you connect or

disconnect the following devices: HDV/DV devices HDMI devices Sections in the picture may look swayed depending on the

output resolution, images in the photo, or the visual effects.

When making a video title out of a x-Pict Story file The remote does not work during conversion. The created x-Pict Story files will not be played or saved in

the following case: When importing data to the HDD Not all photos are used when [Use Entire Track] or [Auto-

Adjust] are selected, or when the folder contains many photos.

Items Details

Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for slideshow. Fast Normal Slow

Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo.

Items Details

Play Display the file.

Erase Erases the selected x-Pict Story file.

Convert to Video Title

Converts the file to an SD quality video title.

Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo.

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Convert to Video Title

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Playing a Slideshow

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select an album or or Memory cards. When displaying folders, select a folder to view, press ENTER.

d Select a photo and press H. To show the previous or next photo, press . or >. To stop the slideshow, press x. To pause the slideshow press X. To resume, press X

again or press H.

z Hints You can start the slideshow from the Options menu. Press OPTIONS

when an album or a photo is selected. A slideshow also starts if H is pressed while a photo is displayed on

the TV.

Notes When reaching the end of an album, playback re-starts from the

beginning. Playback time of each photo may differ depending on the files in the

album. Do not remove a memory card while its card indicator is flashing. The

data may be damaged. When importing a folder, only the photos directly under the folder can

be imported. No photos can be imported from the sub folder.

Playing Music CDs, DATA BDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs

You can play music CDs, data BDs, data DVDs, and data CDs.

Supported file format MP3 and WAV format

Notes For MP3, only MPEG1 Audio Layer3 format is supported. The server supports WAV format files recorded in 44.1 kHz, 16 bit,

and stereo.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select (Music) and press ENTER.

d Select and press ENTER. Tracks appear in the recorded order. To play an entire album, press H instead of ENTER.

e Select a track to play and press H. For other playback operations, see page 73. To stop, press x.

Note The [Others] folder contains the following discs: Unknown discs (Discs that have not been registered yet) Blank discs (Unformatted discs) Unreadable discs (Error discs) Software update discs

Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

SD xDM.S. CF

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x-Pict Story HD

Memory Stick

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For playing music recorded on the discs, the availability differs as in the following four situations.

Available OPTIONS while selecting discs

Available OPTIONS while selecting music folders

Available OPTIONS while selecting tracks

Available OPTIONS during playback

Notes Playback of CD-Rs created in multi-session is limited to its single

session parts. If .mp3 is added to a file other than MP3, the server may play the file,

damaging the connected devices.

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks When playing DTS sound recorded on a CD, the analog

AUDIO L/R jacks output excessively loud noise. Noise may be output even when the connection is digital depending on the playback condition. To avoid damaging your system, attention is required when connecting the servers analog output jacks to an AV amplifier.

To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, you will need to connect a 5.1ch DTS Digital Surround decoder to the servers digital output jack. If you connect the server to an AV amplifier without a DTS decoder and play a DTS CD, noise may be output from the connected speakers.

z Hint You can enjoy music more with advanced playback functions such as Shuffle Play and Repeat Play once you import the contents to the HDD (page 73).

Playing Music Stored on the HDD

You can play all music contents stored on the HDD.

Supported file format MP3 and LPCM format

Note For MP3, only MPEG1 Audio Layer3 format is supported.

Instant music playback using the Music Play button

a Press (Music Play) on the server or the BLUE button on the remote repeatedly to select an audio folder for playback.

The current folder flashing on the top or front panel display toggles: All Newly Registered GENRE 1 GENRE 2 GENRE 3 All Playback starts after a few seconds.

Playing music on the HDD using the Home Menu

z Hint You can view the HDD content by grouping them into folders by album, genre, or artist (page 71).

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

Items Details

Sort By Re-orders the albums. Album Name Artist Name

Import Multiple Allows for multiple disc import. (for Music CD only)

Play Plays tracks in the album.

Disc Import Imports tracks on the selected disc.

Information/Settings Displays the disc information.

Eject Eject the disc.

Items Details

Play Plays tracks in the folder.

Folder Import Imports the selected folder.

Information/Settings Displays the folder information.

Items Details

Play Plays tracks.

Track Import Imports a single track from a disc.

Information/Settings Displays track information.

Items Details

Play from Beginning

Plays the title from beginning.

Play Plays the selected track.

Stop Stops playing the track.

Information/ Settings

Displays the details about the title.

Eject Ejects the disc.

CFSTD/DUO xD-Picture CardSD

IMPORTIMPORT SELECT

LINE IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L(MONO)

HDV 1080i/DV IN

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c Select a and press H. To select a track to play, select the folder and press

ENTER. Then, select a track and press ENTER.

Playing newly registered music stored on the HDD

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select the [Newly Registered] folder and press H.

To select a track to play, select the folder and press ENTER. Then, select a track and press ENTER.

Notes The [Newly Registered] folder will not appear if no music is imported

to the HDD. The [Newly Registered] folder contains tracks recently imported, for

up to 30 tracks.

Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. For playing music recorded on the HDD, the availability differs as in the following three situations.

Available OPTIONS while selecting music folders

Available OPTIONS while selecting tracks

Available OPTIONS during playback

To change the group content 1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select the HDD music folder.

4 Press YELLOW repeatedly The view of the listings changes with each press as follows: Album

Items Details

Group Content Re-orders the HDD content. By Album By Genre By Artist You can also toggle them by pressing YELLOW.

Sort By Re-orders the music folders in the HDD. Artist (A to Z) Artist (Z to A) Album (A to Z) Album (Z to A)

Play All Plays all tracks in the HDD repeatedly and randomly.

Repeat Displays options for Repeat Play. Track All Off

Others Number of Discs:1

Music

Shuffle Displays options for Shuffle Play. On Off

PARTY MODE Enters PARTY MODE setting display (page 75).

Play Plays tracks in the folder.

Information/Settings Displays the folder information.

Erase Erases the folder.

Items Details

Sort By Re-orders the track Track (A to Z) Track Number

Repeat Displays options for Repeat Play. Track All Off

Shuffle Displays options for Shuffle Play. On Off

PARTY MODE Enters PARTY MODE setting display (page 75).

Erase Multiple Allows you to erase one or more tracks at one time.

Play from Beginning

Plays the track from beginning.

Play Plays the selected track.

Stop Stops playing the track.

Information/Settings Displays the track information.

Erase Erases a track

Items Details

Repeat Displays options for Repeat Play. Track All Off

Shuffle Displays options for Shuffle Play. On Off

Play from Beginning

Plays the track from beginning.

Play Plays the selected track.

Stop Stops playing the track.

Information/ Settings

Displays the details about the track.

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Notes The HDD Music folder changes depending on the view setting.

Album: Displays folder by album. Genre: Displays folder by genre. Artist: Displays folder by artist.

Depending on the number of recorded albums, the view may be slow to change.

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Various Music Playback Operations

To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Repeat Play is available for HDD content only.

1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select a folder on the HDD and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

4 Select [Repeat], and then select either [Track] or [All] and press ENTER. The setting remains even after the server is turned off. To turn off, repeat the above steps and select [Off] in step 4.

To play randomly (Shuffle Play) Shuffle Play is available for HDD content only.

1 Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

2 Select to display the icons.

3 Select a folder on the HDD and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

4 Select [Shuffle] [On], and press ENTER. The setting remains even after the server is turned off. To turn off, repeat the above steps and select [Off] in step 4.

Buttons/Functions

A BLUE Selects a music album for playback (page 70) (HDD only).

B DISPLAY

Switches the panel display to show track information and playback time.

C / PREV/NEXT or </, Skips to the beginning of the current or next track. To go the previous

track, press . twice.

D RETURN

Stops playback and returns to the Home Menu.

E / (Fast-reverse/fast-forward) Fast reverses or fast forwards (x14) when pressed during playback.

F STOP / PAUSE Stops or pauses playback.

G TIME Switches the panel display to show elapsed playback time or remaining

time.

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PREV NEXT

RETURN

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Playing Music in Other Rooms

When connected to a DLNA compatible audio device or PC via the network, you can play music stored on the HDD on these devices.

About the DLNA function The function ensures connection and music sharing among digital AV devices and PCs on the home network. When the server and the DLNA compatible devices are connected via the network, the device can play the servers music content. Because of this convenient function, you can play the servers music even in other rooms. For information regarding DLNA, visit the DLNA homepage: http://www.dlna.org/

Preparing for the music server function

a Connect to the network. Network connection is a prerequisite for this function. See Step 5: Connecting to the Network (page 26) for setup information.

b Configure the network settings. Make the settings necessary for connecting the server to the network. See Network Settings (page 121) for procedures.

c Making the music server settings. The following steps make the music on the HDD playable on other devices. 3-1: Set [Music Server Funciton] to [On]. 3-2: Set [Client Registration] to [Auto]. For details, see Music Server Settings (page 122).

To prepare the client devices The client device that you are going to play the servers music content also needs configuration for network connection and playback. Refer to the instructions supplied with the device for connections and settings. Also, the music server function may not work if firewall settings are made on other devices. See the devices manual and change the settings.

Playing music on the client devices You can play the servers music content or stop playing it by operating the client device. Buttons on the server or the remote cannot be used for the operation. Refer to the instructions supplied with the device for details.

Notes on the music server function You cannot play on the client device when:

Changing the servers settings Editing the video titles Importing video titles to the HDD or copying them to a disc

(in all cases) Creating x-ScrapBook albums or copying them to a disc Editing audio files Editing music album/track information Copying photos to a disc Copying photo albums to a disc

Depending on the client device, the servers music content may not be played, or the sound may not be output properly.

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Playing the Same Music on All Client Devices (PARTY MODE)

For information about client devices that support PARTY MODE function, visit the following Home Entertainment Server website: http://www.sony.com/hesupport

Preparing for PARTY MODE Play

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select a folder and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

d Select [PARTY MODE] and press ENTER. The PARTY MODE settings display appears.

e Select [PARTY MODE] and press ENTER.

f Select [On] by pressing Mm.

g Select [Client List] and press ENTER. The device selection display appears. If no device is displayed, select [Scan Again] and press ENTER.

h Select up to four devices. A check mark appears next to the selected devices. Devices that joined the previous PARTY MODE Play are check-marked by default.

i Select [OK] and press ENTER.

Playing in PARTY MODE

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select the music content to play.

d Press H. Note that the remotes playback operations are limited during PARTY MODE Play. Only the H, x, and ./> buttons can be used.

z Hint Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are available during PARTY MODE Play.

Note When the server is turned off, PARTY MODE Play and playback on the client devices will be canceled. To re-start the server and re-enter PARTY MODE, follow the steps in Preparing for PARTY MODE Play (page 75).

Others Number of Discs:1

Music

Group Content

Sort By

Play All

Repeat

Shuffle

PARTY MODE

Play

Information/Settings

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Using the servers various edit functions, you can make the HDD/disc data more accessible and easy to manage. For managing discs in the disc changer, see Managing Discs (page 35).

Editing Movie Information for BD-ROMs and DVD- ROMs

With registered BDs or DVD VIDEOs, you can change their information, such as the disc and actor's name.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select and press ENTER.

d Select a and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Information/Settings] and press ENTER. The information display appears.

f Press OPTIONS to turn on the Options menu. The Options menu appears with available edit options.

Video

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Video

STARS D: Robert Thomas C:Donald Cabana

A Space shuttle D: Curtis Lindsey C: Steven Brown

PG-13 Slash [Blu-Ray] D:Donald Besson C:Ian Willis, John Jovovich, Mark James

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Editing Video Titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Editing Photo Album Information . . . . . . . . . . 84

Editing Photo Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Editing Audio Album Information . . . . . . . . . . 87

Editing Audio Track Information . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Editing Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Entering Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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g Select the item you want to edit and press ENTER. See page 90 when you need to enter characters.

About movie information display Example: Display for discs (BD-ROM)

A Cover art

B Rating icon

C Title

D Release date (playback time)

E Displays director, producer, cast, and genre.

F Refers to the AMG Service for information. See Searching for disc information for details (page 78).

Editing Video Title Information for the HDD/ DATA disc

You can make titles more recognizable and easy to manage by renaming the title, or setting thumbnail images to them.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select a folder or and press ENTER. When you select a disc type, select a disc from the displayed disc list.

d Press OPTIONS.

e Select [Information/Settings] and press ENTER. The title information display appears.

f Press OPTIONS to display the Options menu.

g Select an item to change and press ENTER. To change the thumbnail for the title, select [Thumbnail

Setting] (HDD only). To rename the title, select [Rename Title] (page 90).

Items Details

Rename Title You can change the title name.

Change Release Date Allows you to change the release date information. Press B b to move the highlight and enter the month, date, and year by pressing V or v. The input is cleared (--) when you press CLEAR on the month, date, or year field.

Rename Director Enter a director name by selecting it from the listings, or enter a new name by selecting [New Entry].

Rename Producer Enter a producer name by selecting it from the listings, or enter a new name by selecting [New Entry].

Rename Cast Enter a cast name by selecting it from the listings, or enter a new name by selecting [New Entry]. Up to three names can be entered for a title.

Change Genre Changes the genre information.

Clear All Clears all of the disc's information.

Title Information/Settings

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2007 All Media Guide, LLC Content and technology provided by All Media Guide

Director Paul Bullock Produser Rumi Reimer Cast

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PG-13 Slash [Blu-Ray] 2007 ( 2H06M)

Rename Title

Change Release Date

Rename Director

Rename Producer

Rename Cast

Change Genre

Clear All

Title Information/Settings

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Director Paul Bullock Produser Rumi Reimer Cast

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PG-13 Slash [Blu-Ray] 2007 ( 2H06M)

Video

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Title Information/Settings

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About video title information display

A Title

B Playback time

C Date of recording

D Title type

Searching for Disc Information

Search the AMG database for information about commercially available CDs, DVD-ROMs and BD-ROMs while the corresponding such discs remain in the changer. The AMG Database contains artist names and album names for music CDs, and movie title, director, and casts for BD/DVD movies.

a On the Disc Information display, select [Search Info.] and press ENTER. After receiving the data via the network, the search results appear.

b Select the title and press ENTER. If the desired title is not included in the results, select [Cancel].

Notes The product needs to be connected to the Internet in order to search the

database. Access to the AMG database will not be allowed if you did not select

[Agree] in [All Media Guide Settings] during Easy Setup. To change the setting, see page 117.

You cannot receive the AMG data if the network settings are not correct. See Internet Settings (page 121).

The AMG disc description is not provided for content copied on a recordable media such as a CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R. Note that no data can be acquired for music content imported to the HDD.

The number of the displayed cover arts of music CDs, DVD-ROMs and BD-ROMs are limited. Such cover arts are displayed while the corresponding CDs, DVD-ROMs and BD-ROMs remain in the changer or the music files made from the corresponding CDs remain in the HDD. About AMG, see page 146 for details.

Title Information/Settings

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Your happiness is my joy _8/1999, ****

The following data is received. Select the data.

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A powerful manager Odyssey _7/10/2007, Victory and Justice

Work work and work _7/10/2007, Victory and Justice

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Editing Video Titles

You can make the most of disc capacity by erasing and editing video titles. Note that edits made to the original titles are final and cannot be undone. Make a Playlist title if you want to keep the original data. For details about the Playlist titles and original titles, see below.

Note You cannot edit while importing or copying data.

Before editing

You have two edit options for video titles recorded on HDD: editing either the original recording (called the original), or the playback information created from the original (Playlist). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.

To edit original titles Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). However, when you want to free up disc space, erase the original titles.

To create and edit Playlist titles A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited and still take up very little disc space. Note however, when you want to free up disc space, erasing Playlist titles has little effect.

Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a soccer tournament. You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording. In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title (page 83), retaining the original video title.

The following edit functions are available for both original and Playlist titles: Setting protection against erasure (page 80). Renaming a title (page 77). Erasing titles (page 80). Erasing chapters (page 81). Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 81). Dividing a title (page 82). Combining titles (page 83). Combining/dividing/erasing chapters (page 81).

Notes If you plan to move or to copy the title to other media after editing,

check that the titles are not shown with the COPY NEVER icon or the COPY ONCE icon (changes to COPY NEVER after editing).

After making a Playlist title, you will be unable to erase the original titles that the Playlist title refers to.

If a message appears and indicates that the discs control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

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Erasing multiple video titles is usually the quickest way to free up HDD/disc space. Make sure you have a backup if you are erasing original home video titles.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons thumbnails of video titles. When editing disc content, select the DISC icon and press ENTER.

c Select a folder and press ENTER.

d Select a title and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Function/Edit] and press ENTER.

f Select [Erase Titles] and press ENTER. The display for selecting the titles appears.

g Select titles to erase and press ENTER.

A checkmark appears next to the selected title. To remove the checkmark, press ENTER again. Titles that are referred to by a Playlist or are currently being copied to a disc are not selectable. You can select all other titles or cancel all selections by selecting [Select All] or [Clear All].

If the title is protected The display asks for confirmation. Select [Protection Cancel] and press ENTER.

If the title is referred to by a Playlist You cannot erase the original title until you select the referring Playlist title and erase it.

h Repeat step 7 to select all titles you want to erase.

i Select [OK] and press ENTER.

j On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER.

z Hint You can erase a single title if you select [Erase] in step 5.

Notes Erasing titles on a BD-R, DVD+R, and DVD-R does not free up disc

space. Erasing Playlist titles does not free up disc space. You cannot erase titles if the disc is finalized.

To protect titles against erasure After selecting a title in step 4, press OPTIONS to turn on the Options menu, select [Protect], and press ENTER. A protect icon appears next to the protected title. To cancel protection, follow the same procedure, select [Protection Cancel] from the Options menu, and press ENTER.

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Sort By

Import Multiple

Erase Titles

Create Playlist

Combine Titles

Function/Edit

Erase Titles [Personal Video]

Select the title you want to erase.

OK

Finish

Select All

Clear All

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Select the title you want to erase.

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Erasing/editing sections of a title

Playback will be more fun after erasing unwanted scenes.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select a folder and press ENTER.

d Select a title and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select the desired edit option and follow the steps below. If you have selected [Erase Titles], see page 80 for procedures.

To erase by chapter 1 Select [Edit] in step 4 and press ENTER.

2 Select [Erase Chapter] and press ENTER. The display for selecting chapters appears. To check chapter content, select a chapter thumbnail to display the picture in the background.

3 Select a chapter to erase and press ENTER. A checkmark appears next to the selected chapter. To remove the checkmark, press ENTER again. You can select all chapters or cancel all selections by selecting or [Clear All].

4 Select [OK] and press ENTER. On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER.

To erase by manual selection (A-B Erase) 1 Select [Edit] in step 4 and press ENTER.

2 Select [A-B Erase] and press ENTER. The manual selection display appears. The title plays in the background.

3 At the start of the section you want to erase, select [Set Point A] and press ENTER. Press m or M to move forward or backwards.

4 At the end of the section, select [Set Point B] and press ENTER.

5 Select [OK] and press ENTER.

6 On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER. To erase more sections within the same title, repeat steps 3 to 6.

7 Select [Finish] and press ENTER. z Hint Chapter marks are inserted at the erased places and the sections before and after become separate chapters.

To edit chapters (combine, divide, or multi- erase) 1 Select [Edit] in step 4 and press ENTER.

2 Select [Edit Chapter] and press ENTER. The display for selecting chapters appears.

3 Select a chapter to edit and press ENTER.

4 Select from the following edits and press ENTER.

Items Details

Function/Edit You can apply the following edits to multiple titles: Erase Titles Create Playlist Combine Titles

Edit You can apply the following edits only to the selected title: Set Chapter Marks Erase Chapter Edit Chapter A-B Erase Divide Title

Erase Chapter

Select the chapter you want to erase.

OK

Cancel

Clear All

RETURN Finish

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5 Select [Finish] and press ENTER. z Hints You can divide or combine chapters by pressing the CHAPTER

MARK button or CHAPTER MARK ERASE button during playback. If you want to divide chapters during import, press HOME, select

[Settings] [Import Settings] and set [Auto Chapter Mark] to [Off]. Up to 98 chapter marks can be added to a title.

Notes Chapter erase may not work if the chapter is too short. Chapter marks cannot be added or deleted during Chase Play.

To divide a title into chapters at fixed intervals You can insert chapter marks either at 6- or 15-minute intervals.

1 Select [Edit] in step 4 and press ENTER.

2 Select [Set Chapter Marks] and press ENTER.

3 Select the interval from [6min Interval] or [15min Interval] and press ENTER. To clear existing chapter marks, select [Erase All].

z Hint Scene detection algorithm developed by Sony detects any change in picture and sound (movements, music, dialog, etc.,) and inserts chapter marks to make more meaningful scenes. To use this function, see Auto- Chapter Marks (page 111).

Dividing a title

Divide the title when you want to copy a lengthy title without lowering the picture quality. You can divide the original titles and playlist titles recorded on HDD.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select a folder and press ENTER.

d Select a title and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Edit] and press ENTER.

f Select [Divide Title] and press ENTER. The divide point display appears. To go forward or backwards, press m or M.

g When you reach the divide point, select [OK] and press ENTER.

h On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER.

i Select if you want to rename the divided titles. To rename, select [Yes]. The title will be divided after you enter a new name. To use the same name for both the divided titles, select [No].

Items Details

Divide Divides the chapter by setting a chapter mark. Select the chapter thumbnail to play the picture in the background. Press m/M to reach the desired point and press ENTER.

Combine Erases the chapter mark and combine the chapter with the previous chapter.

Erase Erases multiple chapters selected in step 3. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen. Note that the chapters, not the chapter marks, will be erased.

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Combining titles

Among the titles recorded on the HDD, you can combine titles of the same type (i.e. playlist titles to playlist title, or original titles to original titles).

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select a folder and press ENTER.

d Select a title and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Function/Edit] and press ENTER.

f Select [Combine Titles] and press ENTER. The title selection display appears.

g Select a title to combine and press ENTER.

h Repeat step 7 to select all titles you want to combine in the desired order. Titles are numbered in the selected order. To cancel, press ENTER again.

i Select [OK] and press ENTER. The title name selection display appears.

j Select a title name and press ENTER. To enter a new name, select [Input]. To combine other titles, select [Change Title].

k Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

Note If the number of chapters is going to exceed the limit after title combine, chapters in the later part become one chapter.

Compiling favorite scenes into a single Playlist title

You can select up to 50 scenes either from Playlist or original titles. See page 79 for details about Playlist and original titles.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select a folder or a disc type and press ENTER.

d Select a title and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Function/Edit] and press ENTER.

f Select [Create Playlist] and press ENTER. The title selection display appears. If a scene list is previously saved on the HDD, the confirmation screen appears.

g Select a title to add to the Playlist title and press ENTER. The scene selection display appears. The title plays in the background.

h At the start of the section you want to add, select [Set IN] and press ENTER. Press m or M to move forward or backwards. To add the entire title as a scene, select [Capture All].

i At the end of the section, select [Set OUT] and press ENTER.

Combine Titles [Personal Video]

Select titles in the binding order.

OK

Finish

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j Select [OK] and press ENTER. To select more sections within the same title, repeat from step 7.

k When you finish selecting scenes from the same title, select [Finish] and press ENTER. The scene list display appears.

To add other scenes, select [Add Scene]. To change the scene order, select [Move Scene]. To cancel all scene selections, select [Erase All].

l Select [OK] and press ENTER.

m Select [OK] and press ENTER. To enter a new name for the Playlist title, select [Input].

n Select [Finish] and press ENTER. You can save the scene list. Select [Yes] on the confirmation display.

z Hint Created Playlist titles may have many chapters as each scene becomes a chapter. When editing on HDD or BD, chapters in the captured scenes will also be added.

Editing Photo Album Information

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select a folder and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

d Select [Information/Settings] and press ENTER. The album information display appears.

e Press OPTIONS to display the Options menu.

f Select [Rename Title] and press ENTER.

About the photo album information

A Folder name

B Folder creation date

C x-Pict Story file creation status

D Folder size

E Number of Files

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About the photo file information

A Title

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C File format

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Editing Photo Files

Erasing photos, albums and x-Pict Story files

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select an album, photo or x-Pict Story file to erase and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

To erase multiple photo files, select [Still Pictures] [Erase Multiple].

d Select [Erase] and press ENTER.

e On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER.

Capturing photos from personal video

You can capture photos from a personal video title shot with digital video cameras. This function can be used for the following video titles. Titles recorded via the LINE 2 input jack with no copy

protection signal. Titles recorded via the HDV/DV jack. Titles created from x-Pict Story files.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select and press ENTER. The title selection display appears.

d Select a title to capture from and press ENTER. The destination selection display appears.

To save in a new album, select [New Album]. See page 90 for entering the album name.

e Select the destination album and press ENTER. The photo capture display appears, and the selected title plays in the background.

To go forward or backwards, press m or M.

f At the capture point, press X.

g Select [Capture] and press ENTER. The picture is captured.

To capture more photos from the same title, press PLAY and repeat from step 6.

h Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

Copying a photo to another album on HDD

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select an album and press ENTER.

d Select the photo to copy and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

To copy multiple photos at one time, select [Still Pictures] [Copy Multiple].

e Select [Copy] and press ENTER.

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Select the video title you want to capture a still picture from.

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Photo Capture

Select the album you want to save the still picture to.

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f On the confirmation screen, select [OK] and press ENTER. The album selection display appears.

To save in a new album, select [New Album]. See page 90 for entering the album name.

g Select the destination album and press ENTER.

z Hint Photos will not be grouped by date when copying on the HDD.

Rotating a photo

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select an album and press ENTER.

d Select a photo from an album on the HDD and press OPTIONS.

e Select [Rotate (left)] or [Rotate (right)] and press ENTER.

Note Photos on the disc or memory card can be rotated only when they are displayed.

Editing Audio Album Information

With registered music CDs and albums on the HDD, you can change album information such as the album name.

Note You cannot edit the album information of the HDD or the discs while playing music content on them. Stop playing music by pressing RETURN, and then edit the information.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select or under and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

d Select [Information/Settings] and press ENTER. The information display appears. To change the folder view, see page 71.

e Press OPTIONS to turn on the Options menu.

f Select the item you want to edit and press ENTER. See page 90 to enter characters.

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About the music album information display

Example: Display for discs (Music CD)

A Cover art

B Album name

C Release date

D Total number of tracks (playback time total)

E Displays artist and genre.

F Refers to the AMG Service for information. See Searching for disc information for details (page 78).

Editing Audio Track Information

With registered tracks either on CDs or the HDD, you can change the track information such as the track name.

Note You cannot edit the album information of the HDD or the discs while playing music content on them. Stop playing music by pressing RETURN, and then edit the information.

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select or under and press ENTER. The list of tracks in the album appears.

d Select a track and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Information/Settings] and press ENTER. The track information display appears.

Items Details

Rename Album You can change the album name. Select from the listings (HDD only), or select [Input] and enter a new name. If you enter an existing album name, the two albums are combined.

Change Release Date Allows you to change the release date information.

Rename Artist You can change the artist's name for the album. Select from the listings or select [Input] and enter a new name.

Change Genre Changes the genre information for the album. Select a genre on the genre list.

Clear All Clears all of the album and track information (Music CD only).

Album Information/Settings

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Organizing Content

f Press OPTIONS to turn on the Options Menu. The Options menu appears with available edit options.

g Select the item you want to edit and press ENTER. See page 90 when you need to enter characters.

About the audio track information display

A Track name

B Release date

C Track number (playback time of the track)

D Format information/bit rate

E Sampling Frequency

F Displays album name, artist, composer, conductor, and genre.

Items Details

Rename Album You can change the album name for the track. Select from the listing, or select [New Entry] and enter a new name (HDD only).

Rename Track Allows you to change the track name.

Change Track No Changes the track number (HDD only).

Rename Artist You can change the artist name for the track. Select from the listings, or select [New Entry] and enter a new name. Up to three artists can be entered for a track.

Rename Composer You can change the name of the composer. Select from the listings, or select [New Entry] and enter a new name.

Rename Conductor You can change the name of the conductor. Select from the listings, or select [New Entry] and enter a new name.

Change Genre Changes the genre for the track. Select a genre from the genre list.

Clear All Clears the track information (CD only).

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Editing Audio Files

Erasing albums and tracks

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select an album or track to erase and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

To erase multiple tracks, select [Erase Multiple].

d Select [Erase] and press ENTER.

e On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER.

Entering Characters

The following on-screen keyboard appears when entering a name for a disc, title, etc.

Example: Display for upper case letters

A Input field Maximum word length is indicated in the field. Select a character using the Joystick and press ENTER.

B Input functions Select the following items using the Joystick, or alternatively use the other buttons enclosed in parentheses. [Upper Case]: Displays the keyboard for upper case letters. (INPUT) [Lower Case]: Displays the keyboard for lower case letters. (INPUT) [Symbol]: Displays the keyboard for symbols. (INPUT) [Register Word]: Registers the input to the word list. (RED) [Word List]: Displays the registered word list so you can select from previous inputs without entering the same word again. The list will not appear if nothing is registered. (GREEN) [Cancel]: Returns to the previous display, canceling the input. [Finish]: Returns to the previous display. The input is entered. [Back]: Erases the character to the left of the cursor. (BLUE) [All Clear]: Clears all characters in the input field. (CLEAR) [Space]: Inserts a space. (YELLOW)

C Number button indicators Indicates that the characters on the same row can be entered with the number buttons. For example, to select [A], press 2 once.

To enter characters

Example: To enter Sea with the Joystick 1 Select [Upper Case] and press ENTER.

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2 Select [S] and press ENTER.

3 Select [Lower Case] and press ENTER.

4 Select [e] and press ENTER.

5 Select [a] and press ENTER. To register the word to the word list, select [Register Word].

6 Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

Example: To enter Sea with the other buttons 1 Press INPUT to turn on the upper case

keyboard.

2 Press 7 four times to select [S].

3 Press INPUT to switch to the lower case keyboard.

4 Press 3 twice to select [e].

5 Press 2 once to select [a]. To register the word to the word list, select [Register Word].

6 With the Joystick, select [Finish] and press ENTER.

Example: To enter Sea from the registered word list 1 Select [Word List] and press ENTER.

2 Select a word and press ENTER to return to the keyboard display.

3 Select [Finish] and press ENTER.

z Hint The registered word list retains up to 20 words. If you want to add a new word beyond this, delete unnecessary listings by selecting [Word List] - [Delete Word]. After pressing ENTER, a message asks for confirmation. Select [Yes] and press ENTER.

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Copying to BD/DVD

Checking Disc Information

Some restrictions may apply depending on the media and content. Check the source content on the HDD and the destination disc status beforehand. See Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display (page 33).

z Hint When a discs content is mixed with video, photo, and music, the disc will be registered to each of the , , and category icons on the Home Menu, possibly under different names. Be careful when copying content to a disc as you may accidentally overwrite a seemingly different disc. You can make discs more recognizable if you label the disc (page 34).

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Copying Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

About Recording Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Notes and Restrictions on Importing/Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Copying Videos

This section covers video copy from HDD to BD/DVD in procedural order: Before copying (page 93) Formatting a BD/DVD (page 93) Copying videos to BD/DVD (page 94) Closing a BD (page 95) Finalizing a DVD (page 95)

Refer directly to the related sections when necessary (i.e., if your disc is ready, refer directly to Copying videos to BD/DVD (page 94).

Before copying Select the disc type according to your needs (page 148). The server does not support the BDMV format (one of the Blu-

ray Disc specifications). You cannot import BDMV format content edited on PCs, or copy such content from the HDD to a disc.

If you copy a Copy Once title from the HDD to a BD or DVD, you cannot copy the title back to the HDD.

When copying the video on the HDD that contains Copy Once signal to a DVD, use a CPRM-compatible DVD-RW/ DVD-R (page 148). After copying (moving), the video will be erased from the HDD. Note that you cannot use a BD-RE/BD- R in this case.

You cannot Copy Once titles on the HDD to a BD-RE/BD-R. Operations are restricted while copied. Video titles copied to any disc except DVD+R DL will have

the same chapter marks as the original title on HDD. When copying to DVD+R DL, the chapter marks are inserted according to the [Auto Chapter Mark] setting (page 111).

With videos containing mixed aspect ratios (16:9, 4:3), the aspect ratio may change depending on the disc type and the server setting:

When recording on a DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode) in XR mode or SR mode, the aspect ratio will change according to the [Video Output Aspect Ratio] setting (page 112). However, the aspect ratio will be fixed to 4:3 if [Video Output Aspect Ratio] is set to [Original].

When recording on a DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode) in LR or ER mode, or when recording on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R, the aspect ratio is fixed to 4:3.

With a BD-RE or BD-R, copying does not start if the total title length exceeds 12 hours.

Maximum number of recordable titles is as follows: BD-R/BD-RE: 300 DVD+R, DVD+RW: 49 DVD-R, DVD-RW: 99

Note that the discs become full before reaching these limits depending on usage conditions. A title longer than eight hours (approx) cannot be copied to a

BD. A title longer than six hours (approx) cannot be copied to a

DVD. Thumbnail images in the source title will not be recorded when

copying to a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, DVD-R (Video mode).

z Hints You can use Playlist titles on the HDD for copying in the same way as

original titles. The copy will continue even when the server is turned off. The VBR (Variable Bit Rate) function analyzes the picture complexity

and optimizes the bit rate accordingly, resulting in a higher picture quality.

You can format the HDD using the [HDD Initialization] setting (page 117).

Formatting a BD/DVD

a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.

b Select to display the icons.

c Select and press ENTER.

d Select the and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

e Select [Information/Settings] and press ENTER.

f Select [Format] and press ENTER. The following display appears.

g On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER. When formatting a DVD-RW or DVD-R, select the format from [VR] or [Video].

z Hints You can re-format a finalized DVD-RW changing the video format

(VR mode/Video mode). To format the HDD, select the Settings icon on the HOME menu and

select [HDD Initialization] (page 117).

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