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VGF-WA1 3-094-116-12(1) VGF-WA1 3-094-116-12(1)
3-094-116-12 (1)
2007 Sony Corporation / Printed in China
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Wireless Digital Audio
VGF-WA1 Operating Instructions
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VGF-WA1 3-094-116-11(1)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Thepowersocketoutletshallbeinstallednearthe equipmentandshallbeeasilyaccessible.
Audioandpicturedistortionmayoccurifthis equipmentispositionedincloseproximitytoany equipmentemittingelectromagneticradiation.
For customers in the USA
Owners record Themodelnumberandserialnumberarelocatedon thebottomofyourWirelessDigitalAudio. Recordtheserialnumberinthespaceprovided below.Refertothisnumberwheneveryoucallyour Sonydealerregardingthisproduct. ModelNo.VGF-WA1 SerialNo.
Thank you for purchasing this SONY product. Registering your product will allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that your product needs adjustment or modification. In addition, if you choose to do so during registration, periodic mailings about new products and services can be automatically mailed to you.
Please register your product here:
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FCC Notice Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomply withthelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuantto Part15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This equipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedin accordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful interferencetoradiocommunications.However, thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccur inaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoes causeharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotryto correcttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe followingmeasures: Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipment
andreceiver.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuit differentfromthattowhichthereceiveris connected.
Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TV technicianforhelp.
Thesuppliedinterfacecablemustbeusedwiththe equipmentinordertocomplywiththelimitsfora digitaldevicepursuanttoSubpartBofPart15ofFCC Rules. Youarecautionedthatanychangesormodifications notexpresslyapprovedinthismanualcouldvoid yourauthoritytooperatethisequipment. ForquestionsregardingyourproductorfortheSony CustomerInformationServiceCenternearestyou, call1-888-476-6972intheUnitedStates. ThenumberbelowisforFCCrelatedmattersonly.
Declaration of Conformity TradeName: SONY ModelNo.: VGF-WA1/VGF-UWA1 ResponsibleParty: SonyElectronicsInc. Address: 16530ViaEsprillo
SanDiego,CA92127USA TelephoneNo.: 858-942-2230 ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCC Rules. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful interference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,includinginterferencethat maycauseundesiredoperation.
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement For VGF-WA1 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) between radiator and your body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists and feet). This equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For VGF-UWA1 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited. Highest reported SAR is body: 1.28W/kg.
About the Wireless LAN Function The built-in wireless LAN function has been found to comply with the Wi-Fi Specifications established by the WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance).
Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de LIndustrie Canada Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
IC RSS-210 (Canada) 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 of the device.
Lutilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
IC Exposure of Humans to RF Fields The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canadas website : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Linstallateur du prsent matriel radio doit sassurer que lantenne est situe ou pointe de manire ce que cette dernire nmette pas de champs radiolectriques suprieurs aux limites spcifies par Sant Canada pour le grand public; consulter le Code de scurit 6, disponible sur le site Web de Sant Canada, Iadresse suivante : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Trademarks VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
is a trademark of Live365.com. Other system names and product names appearing
in this document are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers.
and marks are not shown in this document. In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition are referred to as Windows XP.
In this manual, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Business and Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate are referred to as Windows Vista.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Whatthisproductcando................................ 7 Usefulfeaturestoenjoymusic................. 8
Operatingenvironment................................... 9 Computersthatcanbeconnectedto
thisproduct.............................................. 9 AdditionalSupportingSoftware............ 10
Checkthesuppliedaccessories..................... 11
Namesofparts................................................ 12 Overview................................................... 12 Displaywindow....................................... 13 Controlpanel............................................ 15 Rearview................................................... 16 WirelessAdapter...................................... 16 Remotecontrol......................................... 17
Connection and Preparation 19
Overviewofconnectionandpreparation... 19 AboutconnectingtheWirelessDigital
Audioandacomputer.......................... 19 Overviewofsetup.................................... 20
Plugintoapoweroutlet.......................... 21
Installandsetupthenecessarysoftware tousethisdevice.......................................... 21
Settingupusingthesupplied WirelessAdapter.................................... 22 Settingupusingthesupplied
CD-ROM................................................ 23
Preparingthecomputer.......................... 24 TousetheVAIOMedia
IntegratedServer................................... 24 WhenusingWindowsMediaConnect.... 24 WhenusingWindowsMediaPlayer11
.................................................................. 27
Operation 9
Operationflow................................................ 29
Turningonthepower.................................... 30 Usingtheinternalbattery....................... 30
Listeningtomusicfilesstoredonacomputer (PCStreamingFunction)............................ 31
Playablefileformats................................ 31 Selectingaserver..................................... 32 Selectingmusicfromthelist
(BrowseFunction)................................. 33 Aboutplaymodes.................................... 34
Listeningtowebradio (WebRadioFunction)................................. 35
Selectingaradiostationfromthelist (BrowseFunction)................................. 35
Listeningtoanaudiodevice (AuxiliaryFunction).................................... 36
Listeningtomusicfilesstoredontheinternal memory(InternalMemoryFunction)...... 36
Downloadablefileformats..................... 36 Downloadingamusicfiletothe
internalmemory.................................... 37 Selectingmusicfromthelist
(BrowseFunction)................................. 37 Deletingmusicfilesintheinternal
memory................................................... 38 Initializingtheinternalmemory........... 38 Aboutplaymodes.................................... 39
Soundsettings................................................. 39 Providingaconsistentvolumelevelfor
musicfiles(DynamicNormalizer)...... 39 Boostingbass(DynamicBassBoost).... 39 Adjustingthesoundqualitytosuityour
taste(6BandEqualizer)........................ 40 Enhancingthestereofeeling
(VPTWideStereo)................................ 41 Adjustingtheacousticresponseofthe
speakers(DigitalLinearPhase)........... 41
Timersettings................................................. 42 UsingtheSleepTimer............................. 42 UsingOn-Timer...................................... 42
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About the supplied guides ThefollowingguidesareincludedwiththisWirelessDigitalAudio. OperatingInstructions(thisdocument):ContainsinformationonhowtousetheWirelessDigital
Audio. SetupGuide:ContainsinformationonhowtoconnectandsetuptheWirelessDigitalAudio.
Illustrations used in this guide Illustrationsandscreensusedinthisguidemayvaryfromtheactualscreens.
Others 4
FormoreconvenientuseoftheWireless DigitalAudio................................................ 45
Settingyourcomputertostartup automatically.......................................... 45
Confirming/changingthegoto standbytime........................................... 46
Changingsettings........................................... 48
WirelessLANsettings................................... 52 ToconnectviatheWirelessAdapter..... 52 Toconnectviaanaccesspoint............... 52
UsingtheAccessPointconnectiontool...... 54 Settinguptheproxyserversettingsfor
theWirelessAdapterconnection........ 54
UsingtheWirelessAdapterManager.......... 55 StartingtheWirelessAdapter
Manager.................................................. 55 RefreshingtheWirelessDigitalAudio
list............................................................ 56 RegisteringaWirelessDigitalAudio.... 56 Resettingtheregistration........................ 56 EnablingtheInternetconnection.......... 57
Precautions...................................................... 58 Donotdropthisdevice.......................... 58 Aboutinstalllocation.............................. 58 Aboutcondensation................................ 58 Precautionswhendisposing
ofthebattery.......................................... 58 Aboutthisdevice..................................... 59
Cleaning........................................................... 60
Specifications.................................................. 61 Playable/downloadablefileformats...... 62
GettingHelp.................................................... 63 Sonysupportoptions.............................. 63
Troubleshooting 6
Troubleshooting............................................. 65 Turningon................................................ 65 Charging................................................... 67 Listeningtothemusicfilesstoredona
computer(PCStreamingFunction)... 68 Listeningtowebradio
(WebRadioFunction).......................... 71 Listeningtotheaudiodevice(Auxiliary
Function)................................................ 72 Listeningtothemusicfilesstored
ontheinternalmemory (InternalMemoryFunction)............... 72
Timersettings........................................... 73 Changingsettings.................................... 73 Others........................................................ 74
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Introduction
What this product can do TheWirelessDigitalAudioisadevicewithwhichyoucanplaymusicfilesthatarestoredonyour computer,orlistentowebradio,viaawirelessLAN.Youcanenjoymusicwithhighqualityspeakers. Thisdevicesupportsthefollowingfourwaystoenjoymusic.
Listening to music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function) YoucanplaymusicfilesthatarestoredonyourcomputerwiththisdeviceviaawirelessLAN.
Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function) Youcanlistentowebradioofferedbyaserviceprovider(Live365).Youcanlistentowebradioby connectingthisdevicetoacomputerthathasanInternetconnection,ortoanaccesspoint.
Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary Function) Youcanconnectanaudiodevice,suchasaWalkman,tothisdevicetolistentomusicfromtheaudiodevice viathespeakersofthisproduct.
Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function) Youcanplaymusicfilesthatarestoredontheinternalmemory(128MB)ofthisproduct.Atthetimeof purchase,theinternalmemorycontainssamplemusicfiles. WhileplayingamusicfilefromacomputerwithPCStreamingFunction,youcandownloadthemusicfile tothisdevice.
Introduction
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Useful features to enjoy music
Thisproducthasvariousfeaturestoenhanceyourmusicenjoyment.
Browse Function Youcanseealistofcontenttoeasilyfindyourfavoritecontentandplayitback.
What is content? Inthisguide,contentreferstomusicfilesorstreamingmediathatareplayablebythisproduct,suchasmusic
filesstoredonacomputer,webradiostations,andmusicfilesdownloadedtotheinternalmemory.
Timer Function Sleep Timer Youcansetthisdevicetoenterstandbymodeautomaticallyafteracertainlengthofplaybacktime.
On-Timer Youcansetstarttime,stoptime,thedayoftheweekandfavoritecontenttostartplaybackautomatically. YoucansettwoseparateOn-Timers.
Sound Settings Youcansetthesoundqualityandsoundeffectstofitthemusicgenreoryourtaste,asshownbelow:
Settings Effects
DynamicNormalizer (D-Normalizer)
Providesaconsistentvolumelevelformusicfiles.Withthissetting, whenlisteningtomusicfilesofdifferentvolumelevel,theyplayatthe samelevel.
DynamicBassBoost (D-BassBoost)
Booststhelowfrequenciesofmusic,offeringastrongandpowerful sound.
6BandEqualizer Allowsyoutocustomizethesoundqualitytomatchthegenreofmusic.
VPTWideStereo Increasesthevirtualdistancebetweentherightandleftspeakers,and enhancesthestereofeeling.
DigitalLinearPhase (D-LinearPhase)
Adjuststhephaseresponseandfrequencyresponseofthespeakers mid-highrangetoachieveahighlypreciselocalizationofsoundsanda senseofgreaterdepth.
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Operating environment
Computers that can be connected to this product
Tousethisdevicewithyourcomputer,thefollowingenvironmentisrequired:
Computer IBMPC/ATcompatible
CPU:Celeron1.00GHzorhigher Availableharddiskdrivespace:1.2GBormore
(TheamountofspacevariesaccordingtotheWindowsversionandthenumberofmusicfiles storedontheharddiskdrive.)
RAM:256MBormore
Others CDdrive(capableofdigitalplaybackbyWDM) Soundcard USBport
Operating System Thefollowingmanufacturerinstalledversionsonly: WindowsXP(ServicePack2) WindowsVista
Display Highcolor(16bit)orhigher,800600dotsorbetter (1024768dotsorbetterisrecommended)
Other Internetconnection(forWebRadioFunction)
Operatingsystemsotherthanthoseindicatedabove,homebuiltcomputers,upgradeoftheoriginal manufacturer-installedoperatingsystem,multi-bootenvironment,multi-monitorenvironment,and Macintoshcomputersarenotsupported.
Notes
Itisnotguaranteedthatallthecomputersthatmeettherecommendationsshownabovecanbeusedwiththis product.
YoucanusetheNTFSformatofWindowsXPonlywhentheoperatingsystemistheoriginalmanufacturer- installedversion.
Itisnotguaranteedthatallthecomputerscangoonsystemsuspend,systemstandby,orsystemhibernate.
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Additional Supporting Software
Server VAIOMediaIntegratedServerVer.6.0* WindowsMediaConnect2.0 WindowsMediaPlayer11 * YoumaynotbeabletousesomefunctionswiththeVAIOIntegratedServerVer.6.0includedonthesupplied
CD-ROM.UpdateyourVAIOMediaIntegratedServertothelatestversionbyusingVAIOUpdateorbyvisiting thefollowingwebsite: SonyeSupportwebsite ForcustomersinUSAandCanada:http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ForcustomersinAsiaandPacificcountriesorareas:http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
What is a server? Inthismanual,serverreferstosoftwarethatdeliverscontentstoredonacomputertothisdevice.Playablefile
formatsvarydependingontheserverused.Fordetails,refertoPlayable/downloadablefileformats(page62).
Music management software SonicStageVer.4.2* SonicStageVer.4.3 WindowsMediaPlayer10 WindowsMediaPlayer11 * IfyourcomputerisinstalledwithWindowsVista,youcannotusesomefunctionsofSonicStageVe4.2.Update
yourSonicStagetothelatestversionwithVAIOUpdateorvisitthefollowingwebsite: SonyeSupportwebsite ForcustomersinUSAandCanada:http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ForcustomersinAsiaandPacificcountriesorareas:http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
Access Point connection tool Thistoolconfiguresthenetworksettings(settingsfortheaccesspointconnection)ofthisdevice.
Wireless Adapter Manager WhenconnectingviaaWirelessAdapter(supplied),thissoftwareregisterstheWirelessDigitalAudioand configurestheInternetconnectionsettings.
About the support information on the Additional Supporting Software ForthesupportinformationontheAdditionalSupportingSoftware,visitthefollowingwebsite: SonyeSupportwebsite ForcustomersinUSAandCanada:http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ForcustomersinAsiaandPacificcountriesorareas:http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
Notes
Dependingontheperformanceofyourcomputeroroperatingenvironment,thesoftwaremayworkwithsome limitations.
ForthelatestinformationaboutVAIOMediaIntegratedServerandSonicStage,visitthefollowingwebsite: SonyeSupportwebsite ForcustomersinUSAandCanada:http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ForcustomersinAsiaandPacificcountriesorareas:http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
ForthelatestinformationaboutWindowsMediaConnectandWindowsMediaPlayer11,visittheMicrosoft Corporationwebsite.
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Check the supplied accessories Wireless Digital Audio
Remote control
Wireless Adapter Included software: WirelessAdapterSetup WirelessAdapterManager
AC adapter
Power cord
USB cable
Wireless Adapter connection support cable
Setup CD-ROM Included software: SonicStageVer.4.2 VAIOMediaIntegratedServerVer.6.0 WindowsMediaConnect2.0 WirelessAdapterSetup WirelessAdapterManager AccessPointconnectiontool AdobeReader
Operating Instructions (this document)
Setup Guide
Warranty card
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Names of parts
Overview
Sensor
(POWER) button/lamp Pressthisbuttontoturnthisdeviceon. Whenturnedon,thelamplightsingreen. Whenthisdeviceisturnedon,pressthis buttontogointostandbymode.During standbymode,thelamplightsinred.
(Headphones) jack Connectheadphones(notsupplied)tothis jack.
Display window (page 13) Amusictitle,settingsandmessagesappear onthisdisplaywindow.
PC button/lamp PressthisbuttontoselectthePCStreaming Function.WhilethisdeviceisinthePC StreamingFunction,thelamplightsup.
WEB RADIO button/lamp PressthisbuttontoselecttheWebRadio Function.WhilethisdeviceisintheWeb RadioFunction,thelamplightsup.
AUX button/lamp PressthisbuttontoselecttheAuxiliary Function.Whilethisdeviceisinthe AuxiliaryFunction,thelamplightsup.
MEMORY button/lamp PressthisbuttontoselecttheInternal MemoryFunction.Whilethisdeviceisin theInternalMemoryFunction,thelamp lightsup.
Light button Pressthisbuttontolightupthebacklight.
Control panel (page 1) Ifyoustandinfrontofthisdevicewhileitis turnedon,thesensordetectsyourpresence andlightsupthebacklight.
BATT lamp Thislampshowstheinternalbatterystatus (page30).
Remote sensor
WIRELESS lamp ThislampshowsthewirelessLANstatus. On(withoutflashing):
ThewirelessLANpoweristurnedon. Flashingonandoff:
Thisdeviceisattemptingtoconnectto wirelessLAN.
Off: ThewirelessLANpoweristurnedoff.
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Display window
Thedisplaywindowshowstheplaybackscreen, browsescreen,settingsscreen,messages,etc. Whatappearsonthewindowvariesdependingon thefunctionyouareusing.
PC Streaming Function/Internal Memory Function Duringplayback,press/onthecontrolpanel toswitchbetweenelapsedtimeview(default)and spectrumanalyzerview.
Tip Ifyouchangethefunctionorthedevicegoesinto
standbymodeduringspectrumanalyzerview,it restorestoelapsedtimeview.
Elapsed time view (default)
Spectrum analyzer view
Current track number/total track count
Track name
Artist name
Album name
Wireless LAN signal strength DuringPCStreaming,thisantennaicon indicatesthestrengthofthewirelessLAN signaltowhichthisdeviceisconnected.The morewavemarksaroundtheicon,the strongerthesignal.
Thisiconflashesonandoffwhilereceiving playbackdatafromaserverduringplayback.
On-Timer (page 4)
Sleep Timer (page 4)
Progress bar
Playback status
Playback elapsed time
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40 to 41)
Play mode (pages 34 and 39)
Spectrum analyzer Thespectrumanalyzershowsthesound strengthofeachfrequencybandinrealtime.
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Web Radio Function Duringplayback,press/onthecontrolpanel toswitchbetweenelapsedtimeview(default)and spectrumanalyzerview.
Tip Ifyouchangethefunctionorthedevicegoesinto
standbymodeduringspectrumanalyzerview,it restorestoelapsedtimeview.
Elapsed time view (default)
Spectrum analyzer view
Current radio station number/total radio station count
Radio station name
Genre name
Transfer bit rate
Wireless LAN signal strength Thisantennaiconindicatesthestrengthof thewirelessLANsignaltowhichthisdevice isconnected.Themorewavemarksaround theicon,thestrongerthesignal.
On-Timer (page 4)
Sleep Timer (page 4)
Playback status
Playback elapsed time
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40 to 41)
Spectrum analyzer Thespectrumanalyzershowsthesound strengthofeachfrequencybandinrealtime.
Auxiliary Function
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40 to 41)
On-Timer (page 4)
Sleep Timer (page 4)
Note
WhenyouareusingtheAuxiliaryFunction,you cannotswitchthedisplaywindowtospectrum analyzerviewevenifyoupress/onthe controlpanel.
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Control panel
Ifyoustandinfrontofthisdevicewhileitisturnedon,thesensorembeddedinthefrontsidedetectsyour presenceandlightsupthebacklight.
TOP Pressheretoseealistofplayablemusicor radiostations(BrowseFunction).
BACK Pressheretoreturntothepreviousscreen.
/ Inbrowsemodeandsettingsmode,press heretomovethecursorupordown. Intheplaybackscreen,pressheretoswitch theviewofthedisplaywindow.
ENTER Pressheretoconfirmyouroptionselection.
DOWNLOAD DuringplaybackofamusicfileusingthePC StreamingFunction,pressheretodownload thefiletotheinternalmemoryofthisdevice.
SETTINGS Pressheretoseethesettings(page48).
WhenusingthePCStreamingFunction/ WebRadioFunction/InternalMemory Function,pressheretostart/pauseplayback.
/ WhenusingthePCStreamingFunctionor theInternalMemoryFunction,presshereto skiptothebeginningofthecurrent,previous ornextsong.Tofast-rewindorfast-forward, pressandholdhere. WhenusingtheWebRadioFunction,press heretoswitchtothepreviousornextradio station. Inbrowsemode,pressheretoswitchtothe previousornextpage.
VOLUME +/- Pressheretoturnthevolumeupordown.
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Rear view
OPTICAL OUT jack Usethisjacktoconnectthedevicetoanother audiodevicewithanopticalcable(not supplied).
USB port Usethisporttoconnectthedevicewitha USBcabletoacomputer.Thisoptionallows youtosetupthedeviceusingtheincluded software.
LINE OUT jacks Usethesejackstoconnecttotheaudioinput jacksofanaudiodevice.
AUX jack Usethisjacktoconnecttoanaudiodevice (page36).
DC IN 16V jack ConnectthesuppliedACadaptertothis jack.
BATTERY switch (bottom side) TurnthisswitchtoONtousetheinternal battery(page30).
Wireless Adapter
AUTO INSTALL switch TheWirelessAdaptercontainssome software.IfyouturnthisswitchtoONand inserttheWirelessAdapterintoaUSBport ofacomputer,thesoftwareinstallerstarts automatically(page22).Onceyouhave installedthesoftware,turnthisswitchto OFFfornormaluse.
WIRELESS lamp Thislampshowstheconnectionstatuswith acomputer. On(withoutflashing):
Thisdeviceisconnectedtoacomputer. Flashingonandoff:
Thisdeviceiscommunicatingwitha computer.
Off: Thisdeviceisnotconnectedtoa computer.
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Thesebuttonsworkinthesamemanneras VOLUME+/-ofthecontrolpanelofthis device.
(POWER) button Pressthisbuttontoturnthisdeviceon. Whenthisdeviceisturnedon,pressthis buttontogotostandbymode. Thisbuttonworksinthesamemannerasthe (POWER)buttonofthisdevice.
MEMORY button PressthisbuttontoselecttheInternal MemoryFunction. Thisbuttonworksinthesamemannerasthe MEMORYbuttonofthisdevice.
/ buttons WhenusingthePCStreamingFunctionor InternalMemoryFunction,pressoneof thesebuttonstoskiptothebeginningofthe current,previousornextsong.Tofast- rewindorfast-forward,pressandholdoneof thesebuttons. WhenusingWebRadioFunction,pressone ofthesebuttonstoswitchtothepreviousor nextradiostation. Thesebuttonsworkinthesamemanneras /ofthecontrolpanelofthisdevice.
FOLDER +/- buttons Pressoneofthesebuttonstoskiptothefirst musicfileofthecurrentplayingfolderorthe next/previousfolder.
Remote control
AUX button PressthisbuttontoselecttheAuxiliary Function. Thisbuttonworksinthesamemannerasthe AUXbuttonofthisdevice.
WEB RADIO button PressthisbuttontoselecttheWebRadio Function. Thisbuttonworksinthesamemannerasthe WEBRADIObuttonofthisdevice.
PC button PressthisbuttontoselectthePCStreaming Function. Thisbuttonworksinthesamemannerasthe PCbuttonofthisdevice.
SLEEP button PressthisbuttontosetuptheSleepTimer function(page42).Eachtimeyoupressthe button,theSleepTimersettingischangedas follows: Off 30minutes45minutes60 minutes90minutesOff
button WhenusingthePCStreamingFunction/ WebRadioFunction/InternalMemory Function,pressheretostart/pauseplayback. Thisbuttonworksinthesamemanneras ofthecontrolpanelofthisdevice.
VOLUME +/- buttons Pressoneofthesebuttonstoturnthevolume upordown.
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Preparing the remote control for use Pullouttheinsulationsheettousethe remotecontrol. Abatteryisalreadyinsertedintotheremote control.
About replacing the battery Ifthebatteryweakens,youcannotusethe remotecontrolfromadistance. Replacethebatterywithanewoneby followingthisprocedure.Thebatterylasts aboutsixmonthsinnormaluse.
1 Pull out the battery case.
2 Replace the battery with a new CR0 Lithium battery, with the positive side (+) facing up.
Positive side (+)
3 Insert the battery case into its place.
Note Besuretokeeptheremotesensorofthis deviceoutofdirectsunlightorbrightlights, ortheremotecontrolmaystopworking.
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Connection and Preparation
Overview of connection and preparation
About connecting the Wireless Digital Audio and a computer
Youcanconnectthisdevicetoacomputerwithoneofthesemethods: ConnectingviathesuppliedWirelessAdapter Connectingviayouraccesspoint
Note
TheWirelessDigitalAudiodoesnotsupportwirelessAd-HocMode(Peer-to-PeerMode)communication(no accesspoint).
Connecting via the supplied Wireless Adapter IfyoudonothaveawirelessLANenvironmentthatcontainsanaccesspoint,youcanplugthesupplied WirelessAdapterintoacomputertoconnectthisdevicedirectlytothecomputer. Usethismethodwhenyouintendtoconnectthisdevicetoonlyonecomputer.
Notes
YoucanconnectonlytheWirelessDigitalAudiotoacomputerviathesuppliedWirelessAdapter. YoucanlistentowebradioonlywhenthecomputerisconnectedtotheInternet.
Connecting via your access point IfyoualreadyhaveawirelessLANenvironment,youcanconnectthisdevicetoacomputerviayouraccess point. Usethismethodwhenyouintendtoconnectthisdevicetomorethanonecomputer.
Connection and Preparation
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Overview of setup
Thesetupprocedurevariesdependingonthecomputertowhichyouintendtoconnectthisdeviceandon howtoconnectthem.
1. Plugging the Wireless Digital Audio into a power outlet. PlugthisdeviceintoapoweroutletusingthesuppliedACadapter.
2. Installing and setting up the necessary software for Wireless Digital Audio.
Theflowvariesdependsonthecomputertowhichyouintendtoconnectthisdeviceandthe connectiontype. UsingthesuppliedWirelessAdapter UsingthesuppliedCD-ROM
Setting up using the supplied Wireless Adapter ToconnectthisdevicetoaSonyVAIOcomputerwithWindowsVistainstalledviathesupplied WirelessAdapter,youcanfollowsectioninstep2.
Setting up using the supplied CD-ROM ToconnectthisdevicetoacomputerotherthanSonyVAIOcomputerswithWindowsVistainstalled, youcanfollowsectioninstep2.
3. Preparing the computer. Preparethecomputerforconnectingittothisdevice.
Note
Youmustredotheconnectionandpreparationifyoureinstallorrecovertheoperatingsystemofthecomputer thatisconfiguredtoconnecttothisdevice.
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Plug into a power outlet
1 Connect the supplied AC adapter into the device, and then plug into a wall outlet. ThePOWERlamplightsupinred.
Note
BesurenottodisconnecttheACadapterduringthesetupofthisdevice.Itmaycauseamalfunction.
Install and set up the necessary software to use this device
Yes
Yes
DoyouintendtoconnecttheWirelessDigital AudiotoaSonyVAIOcomputer?
No
Proceed to . (page )
DoyoualreadyhaveawirelessLANenvironmentthatcontainsanaccesspoint?
Proceed to . (page 3)
No
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Setting up using the supplied Wireless Adapter
ToconnectthedevicetoaSonyVAIOcomputer(WindowsVista),youcanusethesuppliedWireless Adapter. Thisallowsyoutoinstallandsetupthenecessarysoftware.
1 Turn the AUTO INSTALL switch of the Wireless Adapter to ON.
2 Insert the Wireless Adapter into the USB port of the computer. TheSetupautomaticallystarts.
Tip IfyoucannotinserttheWirelessAdapterdirectlyintotheUSBportofyourcomputer,connectviathe
suppliedWirelessAdapterconnectionsupportcable.
3 Perform the setup following the instructions on the screen of your computer. Besuretoreadtheprecautionsonthescreenthoroughly.
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Connection and Preparation
Setting up using the supplied CD-ROM
ToconnectthedevicetoacomputerotherthanaSonyVAIOcomputer(WindowsVista),youcanusethe suppliedCD-ROM. Thisallowsyoutoinstallandsetupthenecessarysoftware.
Notes
DonotinserttheWirelessAdapterintoyourcomputeruntilaninstructiontodosoappearsontheSetup screen.
DonotconnectthisdevicetoyourcomputerviatheUSBcableuntilaninstructiontodosoappearsonthe Setupscreen.
1 Close all applications that are running on your computer. Checktoseeifthefollowingconditionsaremetbeforeyouproceedtostep2.Iftheseconditions arenotmet,theinstallationmayfail. Youareloggedinasauserwhohasadministrativeprivileges(Administrator). Youhavealsotemporarilyclosedtheantivirussoftware(becauseituseslargememory).
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. TheSetupautomaticallystarts.
3 Perform setup following the instructions on the screen of your computer. Besuretoreadtheprecautionsonthescreenthoroughly.
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Preparingthecomputer Prepare the computer to connect to the Wireless Digital Audio.
TousetheVAIOMediaIntegratedServer
If you have already set up the VAIO Media Integrated Server using the Setup, you do not need to perform this step.
Notes
You may not be able to use some functions of VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver.6.0 included on the CD-ROM. Update VAIO Media Integrated Server using VAIO Update or visit the following web site. Sony eSupport web site For customers in USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ For customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas: http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
You cannot use some functions of SonicStage Ver.4.2. Update SonicStage using VAIO Update or visit the following web site. Sony eSupport web site For customers in USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ For customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas: http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
If you have not set up the VAIO Media Integrated Server by using the Setup yet, start the setup software for VAIO Media Integrated Server VAIO Media Setup and perform the necessary settings.
WhenusingWindowsMediaConnect
To play content on this device, start Windows Media Connect and register this device as a content delivery destination.
1 Make sure that this device is started in PC Streaming Function. On this device, the PC lamp lights and [Select Server] appears in the display window.
Notes
When making the access point connection, if the USB cable connected to your computer is disconnected, this device automatically connects to the wireless LAN and starts in PC Streaming Function. Please wait a while for the wireless LAN connection to be established.
If you have not completed the access point connection settings in the Setup, this device does not connect to the wireless LAN even after it reboots. If this happens, start the Access Point connection tool, reconfigure the network settings, and then perform setup for the Windows Media Connect.
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2 On the computer screen, click [All Programs] from the [Start] menu, then click [Windows Media Connect]. WhenstartingWindowsMediaConnectforthefirsttimeafterinstallation,theWindowsMedia ConnectWizardappears.
Tip IfWindowsMediaConnectisalreadyinstalled,themainwindowappears.
3 Check the MAC address of this device. Onthisdevice,pressSETTINGStoenterthesettings,andthenselect[DeviceInformation]and [MACAddress].
4 On the computer screen, select this device. Foradevicewhichiscompatiblewiththisdevice,theMACaddresscheckedinstep3appears. Whenadeviceiscompatiblewiththisdevice,butdoesnotappear,click[Next],thenproceedto step6. Aftercompletingstep7,opentheWindowsMediaConnectmainwindow,thenregisterthe device.
5 Click [Allow]. Thestatusofadevicewhichiscompatiblewiththisdevicechangesfrom[Deny]to[Allow].
6 Select the shared folder settings.
7 Click [Finish]. Preparationiscomplete. Whenyoulistentomusicstoredonyourcomputer(PCStreamingFunction),selectadesired serverontheserverselectingscreen.Connectionwiththeserverstarts.Whenyouselectasong, playbackstarts.
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Windows Media Connect main window Inthemainwindow,youcansetthefollowingoptions.
[Devices] Registeradevicesothatyoucanaccessthecontent. [Sharing] Specifythefolderinwhichcontentsdistributedtothedevicearesaved. [Settings] SetwhethertoautomaticallystartWindowsMediaConnectandstartdistributingcontent
whenthecomputerisstarted.
For more information about Windows Media Connect FormoreinformationonhowtouseorconfigureWindowsMediaConnect,refertotheonlinehelpof WindowsMediaConnect.Toopentheonlinehelp,click[Help]onthemainscreenofWindowsMedia Connect.
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Connection and Preparation
When using Windows Media Player 11
StartWindowsMediaPlayer11andregisterthisdeviceasacontentdeliverydestination.
1 Make sure that this device is started in the PC Streaming Function. Onthisdevice,thePClamplightsand[SelectServer]appearsinthedisplaywindow.
Notes Whenmakingtheaccesspointconnection,iftheUSBcableconnectedtoyourcomputerisdisconnected,
thisdeviceautomaticallyconnectstothewirelessLANandstartsinPCStreamingFunction.Pleasewaita whileforthewirelessLANconnectiontobeestablished.
IfyouhavenotcompletedtheaccesspointconnectionsettingsintheSetup,thisdevicedoesnotconnect towirelessLANevenafteritstartsinthePCStreamingFunction.Ifthishappens,starttheAccessPoint connectiontool,reconfigurethenetworksettings,andthenperformsetupforWindowsMediaPlayer11.
2 On the computer screen, click [All programs] from the [Start] menu, and then click [Windows Media Player]. WhenstartingWindowsMediaPlayer,theWindowsMediaPlayermainwindowappears.
3 Click [Sync], and then click [More Options]. The[Option]windowappears.
4 Click the [Library] tab.
5 Click [Configure Sharing]. The[MediaSharing]windowappears.
6 Check [] the [Share my media] check box.
7 Click [OK].
Tip Whenthe[UserAccountControl]messagewindowappearsafterclicking[OK],click[Continue].
8 Check the MAC address of this device. Onthisdevice,pressSETTINGStoenterthesettingsandthenselect[DeviceInformation]and [MACAddress].
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9 On the computer screen, select this device.
10 Click [Allow]. Thestatusofthisdevicechangesfrom[Deny]to[Allow].
11 Click [OK]. Preparationiscomplete. Whenyoulistentomusicstoredonyourcomputer(PCStreamingFunction),selectadesired serverontheserverselectingscreen.Connectionwiththeserverstarts.Whenyouselectasong, playbackstarts.
For more information about the Windows Media Player 11 FormoreinformationonhowtouseorconfiguretheWindowsMediaPlayer11,refertotheonlinehelpof theWindowsMediaPlayer11.Toopentheonlinehelp,clickthedesiredmenuonthemenubartoopen themenulist,andthenclick[Help]underthemenulist.
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Operation flow
1. Turning on the power.
2. Selecting the function Selectoneofthefollowingfunctionsaccordingtothecontentyouwanttoplay: Listening to the music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function) (page 31) Listening to the web radio (Web Radio Function) (page 35) Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary Function) (page 36) Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function) (page 36)
3. Selecting content WhenyouareusingthePCStreamingFunction/WebRadioFunction/InternalMemoryFunction,you canchoosecontenttoplayfromalistbyusingthebrowsefunction.
4. Playing content
Operation
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Turning on the power
1 Prepare the power supply (page 1).
2 Press the (POWER) button on this device or on the remote control. ThePOWERlampofthisdevicelightsup ingreen.
Tip YoucanpressthePCbutton,WEBRADIObutton,
AUXbutton,orMEMORYbuttononthisdevice orontheremotecontroltoturnitonandselect thedesiredfunctiondirectly.
Using the internal battery
BATTERY switch (bottom side) BATT lamp
1 Unplug the AC adapter from this device, and then turn the BATTERY switch to ON. Thisdevicerunsontheinternalbattery. Astheinternalbatterydischarges,the BATTlampshowstheinternalbattery statusasfollow:
On(notflashing)Flashingonandoff slowlyFlashingonandoffrapidlyOff
Iftheinternalbatteryhasrunout,the BATTlampgoesout,aNobatterypower remainingmessageappearsonthe displaywindow,andthenthisdevicegoes intostandbymode.Iftheinternalbattery hasrunoutduringplaybackor downloading,itpauses.
Notes
WhentheNobatterypowerremainingmessage appearsonthedisplaywindow,thisdevicedoes notacceptanyoperationsexceptpressingthe (POWER)button.
Theinternalbatterylastsaboutfourhours(based onthemeasurementmethodofJapanElectronics andInformationTechnologyIndustries Association(JEITA)).However,batterylife dependsonuse.
Tip IfyouplugtheACadapterintothisdevicewhileit
isrunningontheinternalbattery,itswitchesto runningontheACadapterandbeginscharging theinternalbattery.
To charge the internal battery
1 Turn the BATTERY switch to ON.
2 Plug the AC adapter (supplied) into this device and into a wall outlet. Chargingbegins.TheBATTlampflasheson andoffduringcharging. Afterthebatteryisfullycharged,theBATT lampgoesout.
Notes
IftheBATTERYswitchissettoOFF,charging doesnotbeginevenifyouplugtheACadapter intothisdevice.BesuretoturntheBATTERY switchtoONforcharging.
IfyouturntheBATTERYswitchtoOFFwhilethe ACadapterisdisconnected,theclockandOn- Timersettingsarereset.
Chargingtimedependsonuseandtheambient temperature.Makesurethattheambient temperatureis+5Cto+35C(41Fto95F)when charging.
Tip SettheBATTERYswitchtoOFFwhenrunning
thisdeviceontheACadapter,orwhenyoudonot usethisdeviceforalongtimetomaintainstrong batterylife.
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To put the Wireless Digital Audio in standby mode Whilethisdeviceispoweredon,pressthe buttononthisdeviceorontheremotecontrol. The(POWER)lamplightsupinred. IftheACadapterispluggedintothisdevice,a clockappearsonthedisplaywindow.
Notes
Ifthisdeviceisconnectedtoacomputerviathe USBcable,the(POWER)buttondoesnotwork.
Ifyoupressthe(POWER)buttonwhile downloadingamusicfilefromacomputertothe internalmemory,whiledeletingmusicfilesstored ontheinternalmemory,orwhileinitializingthe internalmemory,thisdevicefinishestheoperation beforegoingintostandbymode.
Instandbymode,thebacklightofthecontrolpanel doesnotlightevenifyoupresstheLIGHTbutton.
WhenthisdeviceisrunningontheACadapter andthe[Options][WirelessLANPower]option issetto[PowerSave],ifyoupressthe(POWER) buttontoputthisdeviceinstandbymode,the wirelessLANpowerwillbeturnedoff.
Whenthisdeviceisrunningontheinternal battery,ifyouputthisdeviceinstandbymode,the wirelessLANpoweristurnedoffandthebacklight ofthedisplaywindowgoesout.
To fully shut down UnplugtheACadapterandturntheBATTERY switchtoOFF.
Listening to music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function) Youcanplaymusicfilesthatarestoredonyour computerwiththisdeviceviawirelessLAN. Thisdevicecanconnecttooneserveratatime. Youcanalsodownloadthemusicfilethatisbeing playedtotheinternalmemoryofthisdevice(page 37).
Playable file formats
ATRAC31)
ATRAC3plus1)
MP3 WMA2)
AAC1)
LinearPCM(WAV) 1) Youcanplaytheseformatsonlywhentheserveris
theVAIOMediaIntegratedServer.Youcannot playcontentobtainedfromonlinemusicstores.
2) Youcanplayacopyrightedfileinthisformatonly whentheserverisWindowsMediaConnector WindowsMediaPlayer.
Note
Dependingontheservertowhichyouare connecting,theremaybesomefileswhichyou cannotplay.Fordetails,seePlayable/ downloadablefileformats(page62).
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Selecting a server
Specifyacomputerasaservertoconnectthis devicetoviawirelessLAN.Afteryouprepareto connectthisdevicetoacomputer(page19), followtheinstructionsbelow.
1 Press the PC button. ThePClamplightsupandthisdevice changestothePCStreamingFunction. Ifthe[ServerSettings][ServerAuto Connect]optionissetto[On],thisdevice automaticallyconnectstothelast connectedserverandstartstoplaythelast playedmusicfile. Ifthe[ServerAutoConnect]optionisset to[Off],orifthereisnoinformationon thelastplayedmusic,theserverselection screenappears.
2 Press TOP. Thisdevicegoesintobrowsemode.
3 Press / to select [Select Server] and then press ENTER. Aconfirmationscreenforserver disconnectionappears.
4 Press / to select [OK] and then press ENTER. Thisdeviceisdisconnectedfromthe server,andalistofserversappears. Theiconnexttotheservernameindicates theservertype.
Icons Server types
Noicon Aserveryouhaveconnectedto before,andwhichisworkingnow. Aserveryouhaveconnectedto before,butwhichisnotworking noworcannotbeverifiednow. Aserveryouhaveneverconnected tobefore.
Tip Ifthereisaservertowhichyouhaveconnected,
butcannotbecheckedifitisworkingnow,itmay beinsystemstandbyorinsystemhibernation.You canperformConfigureacomputerto automaticallywakeup(page45)toautomatically wakeupacomputerthatisinsystemstandbyorin systemhibernation.
5 Press / to select the desired server, and then press ENTER. Afterconnecting,thetoplevelfolderof theserverappears.
To refresh the server list Select[Updatethelist]instep3above,andthen pressENTER. Thisdevicesearchesfornewserversandan updatedserverlistappears.
Tip Thisdevicekeepsahistoryofuptotenrecently
connectedservers.Youcanalsodeletethehistory (below).
To edit the server list Youcandeletetheserverthatisnotworkingor thatcannotbecheckedfromtheserverlist.Ifthe serverdoesnotappearinthelist,youcannot deleteit.
1 In PC Streaming Function, press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Server Settings], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Server Delete], and then press ENTER. Alistofserversyouhaveconnectedto appears.
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4 Press / to select an unwanted server, and then press ENTER. EachtimeyoupressENTER,thecheckbox status(checkedorunchecked)changes. Tocheckallthecheckboxes,choose[Select all]andthenpressENTER.
5 Press/ to select [OK], and then press ENTER. Alltheserversyoucheckedaredeleted.
Note
Serversthatareworkingdonotappearonthelist, andyoucannotdeletethemfromthelist.
To select a server manually every time Atthedefaultsettings,thisdeviceautomatically connectstothelastconnectedserverwhenit changestothePCStreamingFunction. Ifyouwanttoselectaservermanuallywhenever youchangetothePCStreamingFunction,setthe [ServerAutoConnect]optionto[Off].
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Server Settings], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Server Auto Connect], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [Off ], and then press ENTER. WheneveryouchangetothePCStreaming Function,theserverselectionscreenwill appear.
Selecting music from the list (Browse Function)
Youcanmovetothebeginningofthedesired musicandstartplayback. Theinformationthatappearsinbrowsemode, suchastitlename,artistname,albumname, genre,registeredfolder,etc.,variesdependingon theserver. Ifyouenterbrowsemodebyselectingaserver, startatstep3.
1 Press the PC button. ThePClamplightsup,andthisdevice changestothePCStreamingFunction.
2 Press TOP or BACK. Thisdevicechangestothebrowsemode, andtheplayablemusiclistappears.
3 Press / to select the desired music, and then press ENTER. Theplaybackoftheselectedmusicstarts andtheplaybackscreenappears.
Notes
Youcannotrearrangetheplayablemusiclist. Ifyoudonotoperateforoneminuteduring
browsing,browsemodeiscancelled.
Tips YoucanpressBACKwhilebrowsingtodisplaythe
areaoftheupperlayer. YoucanpressBACKduringplaybacktodisplay
theplayingarea.YoucanpressTOPtodisplaythe toplayerarea.
Youcanpress/whilebrowsingtoswitch tothepreviousornextpage.
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Basic Operations
To Operation
Playback Press. Pause Pressduring
playback. Fast-rewindthe currentsong
Hold.
Fast-forwardthe currentsong
Hold.
Skiptothebeginning ofthecurrentsong
Press.
Skiptothebeginning ofaprevioussong
Pressrepeatedly untilthedesiredsong starts.
Skiptothebeginning ofthenext
Pressrepeatedly untilthedesiredsong starts.
Skiptothebeginning ofthefirstsongofthe currentfolder
PresstheFOLDER- buttonoftheremote control.
Skiptothebeginning ofthefirstsongofa previousfolder
PresstheFOLDER- buttonoftheremote controlrepeatedlyuntil thedesiredsongstarts.
Skiptothebeginning ofthefirstsongofa succeedingfolder
PresstheFOLDER+ buttonoftheremote controlrepeatedlyuntil thedesiredsongstarts.
Changetheplayback screenview(page13)
Press/ofthe controlpanelofthis device.
Adjustthevolume PressVOLUME+/-.
Note
Youcannotfast-rewindorfast-forwardamusicfile ifaprogressbardoesnotappearduringplayback ofthemusicfile.
About play modes
Youcanselecttoplaythemusicfilesinrandom orderortoplayrepeatedly.
1 In PC Streaming Function, press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Play Mode], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select the desired play mode, and then press ENTER.
Play mode type/ Icon Description
Normal(default)/ Noicon
Allsongsaftertheselected songareplayedintheorder ofthemusiclist,andthen playbackpauses.
AllRepeat/ Allthesongsintheplayback areathatincludesthecurrent songareplayedrepeatedlyin theorderofthemusiclist.
1Repeat/ Thecurrentsongisplayed repeatedly.
Shuffle/ Allthesongsintheplayback areathatincludesthecurrent songareplayedoncein randomorder,andthen playbackpauses.
ShuffleRepeat/ Allthesongsintheplayback areathatincludesthecurrent songareplayedrepeatedlyin randomorder.
Tip YoucanseparatelysettheplaymodeforthePC
StreamingFunctionandtheInternalMemory Function.
Notes
Duringshuffleplayback,youcannotskiptothe beginningoftheprevioussongevenifyoupress .However,youcanskiptothebeginningof thecurrentsong.
Duringshuffleplayback,foldersarenotshuffled.
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Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function) Youcanlistentowebradio(radioprogram transmittedviatheInternet)offeredbyaservice provider(Live365).
Notes
Youcannotlistentowebradioifthecomputeris notturnedonoritisnotconnectedtotheInternet.
Ifyouhavenotadjustedtheclockofthisdevice yet,youcannotobtaintheradiostationlistwhich iseditedontheLive365website.
1 Press the WEB RADIO button. TheWEBRADIOlamplightsupandthis deviceswitchestotheWebRadio Function. Ifarecordiskeptofthelastplayedradio station,itstartsplaying.Otherwise, browsemodeisentered.
Selecting a radio station from the list (Browse Function)
Youcandirectlytuneintoadesiredradiostation andlisten.
1 In the Web Radio Function, Press TOP or BACK. Thisdevicegoesintobrowsemodeanda listofradiostationsappears.
2 Press / to select the desired radio station, and then press ENTER. Playbackoftheselectedradiostation beginsandtheplaybackscreenappears.
Note
Ifyoudonotoperateforoneminuteduring browsing,thebrowsemodeiscancelled.
Tip Youcanpress/whilebrowsingtoswitch
tothepreviousornextpage.
To refresh the radio station list Select[Refresh]inthestep2above,andthenpress ENTER. Thisdevicesearchesnewradiostationsandan updatedradiostationlistappears.
Basic Operations
To Operation
Playback Press. Pause Pressduring
playback. Switchtoaprevious radiostation
Pressrepeatedly untilthedesiredradio stationisselected.
Switchtothenextora successiveradio station
Pressrepeatedly untilthedesiredradio stationisselected.
Changetheplayback screenview(page13)
Press/ofthe controlpanelofthis device.
Adjustthevolume PressVOLUME+/-.
Note
TheFOLDER+/-buttonsdonotworkintheWeb RadioFunction.
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Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary Function) Youcanconnectanaudiodevice,suchasa Walkman,tothisproducttolistentomusicfrom theaudiodeviceviathespeakersofthisdevice.
1 Connect an audio device to the AUX jack of this device.
2 Press the AUX button. TheAUXlamplightsupandthisdevice switchestotheAuxiliaryFunction.
3 Play music on the audio device. Themusicontheaudiodeviceisplayed viathespeakersofthisdevice. PressVOLUME+/-toadjustthevolume.
Tip Iftheoutputleveloftheaudiodeviceistoohigh
andtheaudioisdistorted,youcanadjustthe sensitivityoftheAUXjackbysettingthe[Options] [AUXSensitivity]option.
Notes
Youcannotoperatetheaudiodevicethroughthis device.
Useanon-resistortypecabletoconnecttheaudio devicetothisdevice.
Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function) Whileplayingamusicfilethatisstoredona computerusingthePCStreamingFunction,you candownloadthemusicfiletotheinternal memory(128MB)ofthisdevice.Then,youcan playthedownloadedmusicfileevenwhen disconnectedfromthecomputer.
Demonstration mode Ifyouhavenotdownloadedamusicfiletothe internalmemory,youcanstartthedemonstration modeofthisdevicebyswitchingtotheInternal MemoryFunction. Thisdevicecomespreinstalledwithsamplemusic files(about3.8MB)forademonstration. Afteryoudownloadamusicfile,the demonstrationmodedoesnotwork.
Downloadable file formats
ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus MP3 WMA1)
AAC LinearPCM(WAV) 1) Youcannotdownloadacopyrightedfileinthis
format.
Notes
Youmaynotbeabletodownloadsomefiles dependingonyourcomputer.Fordetails,see Playable/downloadablefileformats(page62).
SomefilesareencodedintoATRAC3(132kbps) formatwhendownloading.Itmaytakeawhileto complete.
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Downloading a music file to the internal memory
Whileplayingamusicfilethatisstoredona computerusingthePCStreamingFunction,you candownloadthemusicfiletotheinternal memoryofthisdevice.
1 In PC Streaming Function, play a music file (page 31).
2 Press DOWNLOAD. Theplaybackpauses,anddownloadingto thisdevicestarts. Afterthedownloadiscomplete,the playbackrestartsatthepausedposition.
To cancel the downloading PressDOWNLOADoncemoreduringthe downloading.Themusicfilethatispartially downloadedtotheinternalmemoryis automaticallydeleted.
Note
Youcannotdownloadduringsettingorbrowsing.
Selecting music from the list (Browse Function)
Youcanmovetothebeginningofthedesired musicandstartplayback.
1 Press the MEMORY button. TheMEMORYlamplightsupandthis deviceswitchestotheInternalMemory Function.
2 Press TOP or BACK. Thisdeviceswitchestobrowsemodeand alistofthemusicfilesthatarestoredon thisdeviceappears. Themusicfilesappearintheorderofdate andtimedownloaded,oldestfirst.
3 Press / to select the desired music file, and then press ENTER. Theplaybackoftheselectedmusicfile startsandtheplaybackscreenappears.
Notes
Youcannotrearrangethemusicfilelistofthe internalmemory.
Iftherearenomusicfilesontheinternalmemory, youcannotswitchtothebrowsemode.
Iftheinternalmemorymalfunctions,youcannot switchtothebrowsemode.
Tip Youcanpress/whilebrowsingtoswitch
tothepreviousornextpage.
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Basic Operations
To Operation
Playback Press. Pause Pressduring
playback. Fast-rewindthe currentsong
Hold.
Fast-forwardthe currentsong
Hold.
Skiptothebeginning ofthecurrentsong
Press.
Skiptothebeginning ofaprevioussong
Pressrepeatedly untilthedesiredsong starts.
Skiptothebeginning ofthenext
Pressrepeatedly untilthedesiredsong starts.
Changetheplayback screenview(page13)
Press/ofthe controlpanelofthis device.
Adjustthevolume PressVOLUME+/-.
Deleting music files in the internal memory
Youcanselectunwantedmusicfilestodelete.
1 In Internal Memory Function, press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Memory Edit], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Track Delete], and then press ENTER. Alistofthemusicfilesappears.
4 Press / to select an unwanted file, and then press ENTER. EachtimeyoupressENTER,thecheck boxstatus(checkedorunchecked) changes. Tocheckallthecheckboxes,choose [Selectall]andthenpressENTER.
5 Press / to select [OK], and then press ENTER. Allthecheckedmusicfilesaredeleted.
Note
Youcannotdeletethepreinstalledsamplemusic filesonebyone.Ifyoucheckasamplemusicfilein thelist,allthesamplemusicfilesarechecked.
Initializing the internal memory
Ifyouinitializetheinternalmemory,allthemusic filesaredeleted.
1 In Internal Memory Function, press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Memory Edit], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Initialize], and then press ENTER. Aconfirmationscreenforinitializing appears.
4 Press / to select [OK], and then press ENTER.
Theinternalmemoryisinitialized.
When sample music files are stored on the internal memory Afterselecting[OK]inthestep4above,a confirmationscreenfordeletingthesamplemusic filesappears.Select[OK]andthenpressENTER toinitializetheinternalmemory.
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About play modes
Youcanselecttoplaymusicfilesinrandomorder ortoplayrepeatedly.
1 In Internal Memory Function, press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Play Mode], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select the desired play mode, and then press ENTER.
Play mode type/Icon Description
Normal(default)/ Noicon
Allsongsaftertheselected songareplayedintheorder ofthemusiclist,andthen playbackpauses.
AllRepeat/ Allthesongsintheplayback areathatincludesthecurrent songareplayedrepeatedlyin theorderofthemusiclist.
1Repeat/ Thecurrentsongisplayed repeatedly.
Shuffle/ Allthesongsintheplayback areawhichincludesthe currentsongareplayedonce inrandomorder,andthen playbackpauses.
ShuffleRepeat/ Allthesongsintheplayback areawhichincludesthe currentsongareplayed repeatedlyinrandomorder.
Tip Youcanseparatelysettheplaymodeforthe
InternalMemoryFunctionandthePCStreaming Function.
Notes
Duringshuffleplayback,youcannotskiptothe beginningoftheprevioussongevenifyoupress .However,youcanskiptothebeginningof thecurrentsong.
Duringshuffleplayback,theactualfoldersarenot shuffled.
Sound settings
Providing a consistent volume level for music files (Dynamic Normalizer)
Thissettingprovidesaconsistentvolumelevelfor musicfiles.Withthissetting,whenlisteningto musicfilesofdifferentvolumelevel,theyplayat thesamelevel.
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Sound], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Dynamic Normalizer], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [On], and then press ENTER. DynamicNormalizerisactivatedand appearsontheplaybackscreen.
Boosting bass (Dynamic Bass Boost)
Thissettingbooststhelowfrequenciesofmusicfor astrongandpowerfulsound.
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Sound], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Dynamic Bass Boost], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [On], and then press ENTER. DynamicBassBoostisactivatedand appearsontheplaybackscreen.
Note
YoucannotactivateDynamicBassBoostwhen: [Options][AudioOut]issetto
[Line/Optical]. Headphonesarepluggedintothisdevice.
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Adjusting the sound quality to suit your taste (6 Band Equalizer)
6BandEqualizerallowsyoutocustomizethe soundqualitytomatchthegenreofmusic.
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Sound], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Effects], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [6 Band Equalizer], and then press ENTER.
5 Press / to select the desired sound quality, and then press ENTER. 6BandEqualizerisactivatedand appearsontheplaybackscreen.
6 Band Equalizer setting options
Option Description
Heavy (default)
Boostsbassandtremblefora dynamicandpowerfulsound.
Pops Stressesthemiddlerangeaudio, idealforvocals.
Jazz Boostsbassandtremblefora massiveanddynamicsound.
Custom1 Custom2
Allowsyoutocustomizethe soundquality.Seethenext sectionforsettings.
Note
Youcannotactivatethe6BandEqualizerwhen: [Options][AudioOut]issetto
[Line/Optical]. Headphonesarepluggedintothisdevice.
Customizing the sound quality (Custom settings) Inadditiontothepresetsoundqualitysettings, youcancustomizeuptotwosoundquality settingstosuityourtaste.Incustomsettings,you canadjustsixfrequencyranges,eachhasseven levels. Youcanselectoneofthecustomizedsettingsfrom [Sound][Effects][6BandEqualizer]option, [Custom1]or[Custom2].
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Sound], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Effects], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [6 Band Equalizer], and then press ENTER.
5 Press / to select [Custom1] or [Custom], and then press ENTER.
6 Press / to set the level for each frequency range, and then press ENTER. Youcansetfor100Hz,250Hz,630Hz,1.6 kHz,4kHz,and10kHzfrequencyranges. Youcanselectalevelforeachfrequency rangefromsevenlevels:-6dB,-4dB,-2dB,0 dB,+2dB,+4dB,and+6dB.
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Enhancing the stereo feeling (VPT Wide Stereo)
ByusingVPT(VirtualPhoneTechnology),the virtualdistancebetweentherightandleft speakersisincreased,andthestereofeelingis enhanced.
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Sound], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Effects], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [VPT Wide Stereo], and then press ENTER. VPTWideStereoisactivatedand appearsontheplaybackscreen.
Note
YoucannotactivateVPTWideStereowhen: [Options][AudioOut]issetto
[Line/Optical]. Headphonesarepluggedintothisdevice.
Adjusting the acoustic response of the speakers (Digital Linear Phase)
Adjuststhephaseresponseandfrequency responseofthespeakersmid-highrangeto achieveahighlypreciselocalizationofsoundsand afeelingofgreaterdepth.
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Sound], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Effects], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [D-Linear Phase], and then press ENTER.
5 Press / to select the desired type, and then press ENTER. DigitalLinearPhaseisactivatedand appearsontheplaybackscreen.
Digital Linear Phase setting options
Option Description
TypeA (default)
Attainsaflatfrequencyresponse suchaswithmonitorspeakers, suitableforawidevarietyof genres,frompopstoclassics.
TypeB Stressesthemiddlerangeaudio, idealforvocals.
TypeC Attainsanintermediateresponse between[TypeA]and[TypeB].
Note
YoucannotactivateDigitalLinearPhasewhen: [Options][AudioOut]issetto
[Line/Optical]. Headphonesarepluggedintothisdevice.
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Timer settings
Using the Sleep Timer
YoucansettheSleepTimertoautomaticallygoto standbymodeafteraspecifiedtimeelapses(Sleep Timerfunction).
1 In any function, press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Sleep Timer], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select the interval from [30 minutes], [4 minutes], [60 minutes], or [90 minutes], and then press ENTER. TheSleepTimerissetand appearson theplaybackscreen.Aftertheselected timeelapses,thevolumeturnsdown graduallyandthisdevicegoesinto standbymodeautomatically.
Tips YoucanalsopresstheSLEEPbuttonontheremote
controltosettheSleepTimer.Eachtimeyoupress theSLEEPbutton,theintervalchangesasfollows:
[Off][30minutes][45minutes][60 minutes][90minutes][Off]
IftheSleepTimerisset,youcanpresstheSLEEP buttonontheremotecontroltoseetheremaining timebeforegoingontostandbymode.Ifyoupress thebuttononcemore,theSleepTimerissetagain.
Notes
Ifyouperformthefollowingoperationsbeforethe SleepTimerexpires,theSleepTimerresets. Turnthepoweroff. Gointostandbymodemanually. ConnecttoacomputerviaaUSBcable. SettheintervalfortheSleepTimeragain. SettheSleepTimerto[Off]. Perform[Options]-[FactoryDefault]in
settings. Perform[NetworkSettings]-[AccessPoint]or
[WirelessAdapter]insettings.(Thisdevice restarts.)
WhilesettingtheSleepTimeronthemainunitof thisdevice,youcannotsettheSleepTimerby pressingtheSLEEPbuttonontheremotecontrol.
Using On-Timer
YoucansettheOn-Timertostartplayingthe desiredcontentataspecifiedtime(On-Timer function). YoucansetuptotwoOn-Timers.
1 While playing the content that you want the On-Timer to play, press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [On-Timer], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Timer1] or [Timer], and then press ENTER.
4 Press / to select [On], and then press ENTER. TheOn-Timertimesettingwizardscreen appears.
5 Press /, ENTER, or BACK to set [Start Time] and [Finish Time].
6 Press / and ENTER to set the day of the week.
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7 Press / and ENTER to set the playback content. Ifyouselect[Yes],thecurrentlyplaying contentisplayedwhenturnedonbythe On-Timer. Ifyouselect[No],thecontentthatyouset lasttimeisplayed.
8 Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the playback volume, and then press / and ENTER to set the volume. Ifyouselect[Yes],thecurrentvolumeis setwhenturnedonbytheOn-Timer. Ifyouselect[No],thevolumeyousetlast timeremainsset. ConfirmOn-Timersettingsappears.
9 Press / to select [OK], and then press ENTER. TheOn-Timerissetand appearson theplaybackscreen. Threeminutespriortothetimeyouset, thisdevicepreparesfortheOn-Timer playback.
Tips IfyoudonotwanttosettheFinishTime,setitto
[--:--]. WhenyouaresettingtheOn-TimerinPC
StreamingFunctionorinInternalMemory Function,theplaybackmodechangestemporarily to[1Repeat].Aftercompletingthesetting,itis restored.
Ifthespecifiedcontenthasbeendeletedbeforethe On-Timerplaybackstartsorifthecontentcannot befound,analarmsoundsatthestarttime.Press anybuttonstostopthealarm.
Ifthetimeperiodsforthetimer1andtimer2 overlap,thetimerthatissettostartearlier overridesthelaterone.
Notes
YoucannotusetheOn-Timerfunctionin AuxiliaryFunction.
Ifyoufullyshutdownthisdevice(page31),the On-Timersettingsarereset.
Ifthisdevicehasalreadybeenturnedonbefore threeminutesfromthestarttimeoftheOn-Timer, theOn-timerisnotactivated.
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Others
For more convenient use of the Wireless Digital Audio Youcansetyourcomputertostartup automaticallywheneverthisdeviceconnectstoit viaawirelessaccesspoint. Youcanalsosetyourcomputertogotostandby automaticallyafteraspecifiedperiodoftime. Thisconvenientfeatureallowsyourcomputer fromadistance,tostartorgotostandby automatically.
Note
Thisfunctioncanbeusedwhenconnectedtoan accesspoint.IfconnectedusingtheWireless Adaptor,thisfunctioncannotbeused,evenifthe settingsarecompleted.
Setting your computer to start up automatically
Thisfunctionisusedtoautomaticallystartthe computerfrom[systemstandby]or[system hibernate]statusbyconnectingthisdevicetothe computer.
Notes
Yourcomputerwillnotstartsimplybyswitching onthisdevicespower.Thisdevicemustbe connectedtothecomputerforthecomputerto start.
Insomecases,youmaynotbeabletousethis functiondependingonthesettingsand environmentoftheconnectedcomputer.Youmay notbeabletousethisfunctiononlaptop computers,orcomputersthatareconnectedby wirelessLAN.
Somecomputerscannotbesettostart automatically.
When using a Windows XP SP2-based computer
1 On the computer screen, click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Performance and Maintenance], and [System]. The[SystemProperties]windowappears.
2 Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager]. The[DeviceManager]windowappears.
3 Click the + next to [network adapters].
4 Double-click the network device name that this device is connected to. The[Properties]windowappears.
Tip Thereisa[PowerManagement]tabfor
thenetworkdevicethatisconnectedto thisdevice.Iftherearemorethanone networkdevices,selectthenetworkdevice thathasa[PowerManagement]tab.
5 Click the [Power Management] tab.
Check [] the [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby.] check box.
Check [] the [Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby] check box.
6 Click [OK].
7 Close the [Device Manager] window, and click [OK] on the [System properties] window.
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When using a Windows Vista-based computer
1 On the computer screen, click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, click [System and Maintenance], and [System]. The[System]windowappears.
2 Click [Device Manager]. The[DeviceManager]windowappears.
Tip Whenthe[UserAccountControl]
messagewindowappearsafterclicking [DeviceManager],click[Continue].
3 Click the + next to [network adapters].
4 Double-click the network device name that this device is connected to. The[Properties]windowappears.
Tip Thereisa[PowerManagement]tabfor
thenetworkdevicethatisconnectedto thisdevice.Ifthereismorethanone networkdevices,selectthenetworkdevice thathasa[PowerManagement]tab.
5 Click the [Power Management] tab.
Check [] the [Allow this device to wake the computer] check box.
Check [] the [Only allow management stations to wake the computer] check box.
6 Click [OK].
7 Close the [Device Manager] window.
Confirming/changing the go to standby time
Youcanconfirmandchangethesettingsforthe computersstandbymode. Youcansetthecomputerconnectedfroma distance,toautomaticallyswitchto[system standby]whenthisdevicespowerisswitchedoff. Ifyoudonotmakethissetting,thecomputerwill notautomaticallyswitchtostandbymode,and youwillneedtomanuallyswitchthecomputer eithertostandbymodeoroffafterswitchingoff thedevicespower.
When using a Windows XP SP2-based computer
1 On the computer screen, click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Performance and Maintenance], and [Power Options]. The[PowerOptionsProperties]window appears.
2 Click the [Power Schemes] tab.
3 Select the go to standby or hibernate time in [System standby] or [System hibernate].
Note Setthegotostandbyorhibernatetime
longerthan[after3mins].
Tip Ifyousetthevalueto[Never],thepower
remainson.
4 Click [OK].
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When using a Windows Vista-based computer
1 On the computer screen, click [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [System and Maintenance], and [Power Options]. The[PowerOptions]windowappears.
2 Click [Change when the computer sleeps]. The[EditPlanSettings]windowappears.
3 Select the go to standby time in [Put the computer to sleep].
4 In the [Edit Plan Settings] window, click [Change advanced power settings]. The[AdvancedSettings]windowappears.
5 Click the + next to Sleep, and then click the + next to Hibernate after.
6 Click [Settings].
Tip Dependingonyourcomputer,[On
battery:]and[PluggedIn:]mayappear insteadof[Settings].
7 Select the go to hibernate time.
8 Click [OK].
9 In the [Edit Plan Settings] window, click [Save Changes].
Note Setthegotostandbyorhibernatetime
longerthan[after3mins].
Tip Ifyousetthevalueto[Never],thepower
remainson.
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Changing settings
1 Press SETTINGS. Thesettingoptionsappear.
2 Press / to select the desired option, and then press ENTER. YoucanpressBACKtoreturntotheupperlayer.
3 Repeat step until you complete the settings.
To cancel the settings PressSETTINGStoreturntothetopsettingsscreen.PressSETTINGSoncemoretoexitfromthesettings screen.
Setting Options
Top layer Second layer Description
Play Mode Youcansettheplaymodetoplaythemusicfilesinrandomorderorto playrepeatedly(pages34and39).(default:Normal)
Sound Youcansetsoundeffects(default:Normal).
Dynamic Normalizer
Youcanreducethevolumelevelbetweenmusicfilesautomatically duringplayback(page39).(default:Off)
Dynamic Bass Boost
Whenusingthespeakersofthisdevice,youcanboostthelow frequenciesofmusic,offeringastrongandpowerfulsound(page39). (default:Off)
Effects Youcanselectoneofthefollowingsoundeffectsforthespeakers. Off(default) 6BandEqualizer(page40) VPTWideStereo(page41) D-LinearPhase(page41)
Sleep Timer Youcansetthetimeintervalforthestandbymode(page42).
On-Timer Youcansettostartplaybackataspecifiedtime(page42).Youcanset uptotwoOn-Timers.
Memory Edit Youcandeletemusicfilesstoredintheinternalmemory,andcan initializethememory.
Track Delete (page38)
Initialize (page38)
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Top layer Second layer Description
Server Settings Youcansettoconnecttoaserverautomatically;andcandeletea serverfromthehistorylist.
Server Auto Connect YoucansettoconnecttothelastconnectedserverautomaticallyinPC StreamingFunction(page32).(default:On)
Server Delete (page32)
Network Settings
YoucansethowtoconnecttotheserverviawirelessLAN,eitherwith theWirelessAdapterorwithanaccesspoint(page52). WirelessAdapter(default) AccessPoint
Options Youcanchangevarioussettings.
Beep Youcansettobeepornottobeepwhenabuttonispressed.(default: On)
Audio Out Youcansetwheretooutputtheaudio,thespeakersortheLINEOUT andOPTICALOUTjacks. Speaker(default) Line/Optical
Notes
YoucannotoutputtheaudiotoboththespeakersandtheLINEOUT andOPTICALOUTjacksatthesametime.
Ifheadphonesarepluggedintothisdevice,theaudioisoutputtothe headphonesregardlessofthissetting.
Youcannotadjustthevolumewhen[Line/Optical]isselected. Youmaynotbeabletoplaysomecontentwhenoutputtingtothe
OPTICALOUTjack. WhenyououtputtheaudiototheOPTICALOUTjack,youcannot
recordtheaudiobyusingarecordingdevicewhichhasanopticalinput jack(suchasMDorDAT),asSCMS(SerialCopyManagementSystem) preventstherecording.
AUX Sensitivity YoucanadjustthesensitivityoftheAUXjacktomatchtheoutputlevel oftheaudiodeviceconnectedtotheAUXjack. Normal(forconnectingtoaportableaudiodevice,suchasa
Walkman)(default) Middle Low(forconnectingtoastereocomponent,etc.)
Note
YoucanchangethissettingonlywhenyouareinAuxiliaryFunction.
Backlight Youcansetwhetherthebacklightofthedisplaywindowandcontrol panelalwaysstaysonorgoeson/outautomaticallywhilethisdeviceis turnedon. AutoOn/Off-Thebacklightturnsoffautomaticallyafter90
secondselapseswithoutoperations.Whenthebacklightisoff,ifyou standinfrontofthisdeviceoroperateit,thebacklightlightsup automatically(default).
AlwaysOn-Thebacklightalwaysstayson. Notes
IftheACadapterispluggedintothisdeviceanditisinstandbymode, thebacklightofthedisplaywindowalwaysstaysonregardlessofthis setting.
IftheUSBcableispluggedintothisdevice,thebacklightofthekeys staysoff.
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Options (Continued)
Contrast Youcanadjustthecontrastofthedisplaywindow,thathassevenlevels from-3to+3.(default:0)
Wireless LAN Power
YoucansetwhethertoturnonthewirelessLANpowerwhentheAC adapterispluggedintothedevice,dependingonthestatusofthis device. PowerOn-ThewirelessLANpowerisalwaysturnedon. PowerSaving-ThewirelessLANpoweristurnedononlywhenthis
deviceisturnedon(default). Note
IftheACadapterisnotpluggedin,thisoptionisalwayssetto[Power Saving].
Clock Youcansetthecurrentdateandtime.(default:2007/1/112:00AM)
Factory Default Youcanresetallthesettingstodefault.Afterresetting,thisdevice restartsautomaticallywiththefollowingstatus: [NetworkSettings]optionissetto[WirelessAdapter]. WirelessLANpoweristurnedonandthisdeviceswitchestoPC
StreamingFunction. IfyouareusingwiththeWirelessAdapter,youneedtoredothe registrationofthisdevicebyusingtheWirelessAdapterManagerafter resettingtothefactorydefault(page55).Ifyouareusingwithan accesspoint,youneedtoredothenetworksettingbyusingtheAccess Pointconnectiontoolafterresetting(page54). Hint
Themusicfilesstoredontheinternalmemoryarenotdeleted.Also,if youhavedeletedthepreinstalledsamplemusicfiles,theyarenot recoveredevenifyouperformedthissetting.
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Top layer Second layer Description
Device Information
Youcanseethenetworkinformation,MACaddress,firmwareversion, anddeviceIDofthisdevice.
Network Information
Ifthe[NetworkSettings]optionissetto[WirelessAdapter],the followingoptionsaredisplayed: NetworkSettings ProxySettings Ifthe[NetworkSettings]optionissetto[AccessPoint],thefollowing optionsaredisplayed: NetworkSettings NetworkName(SSID) SecuritySettings IPAddressSettings IPAddress/SubnetMask DefaultGateway DNSServerSettings PrimaryDNSServer/SecondaryDNSServer ProxySettings
MAC Address YoucanseetheMACaddressofthisdevice.
Firmware Version
Youcanseethefirmwareversionofthisdevice.
Device ID YoucanseethedeviceIDthatisusedinwebradio.
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Wireless LAN settings Toconnectthisdevicetoacomputerviawireless LAN,youneedtoconfigurethewirelessLAN settingsofthisdevice. YoucanconfigurebyusingtheAccessPoint connectiontool(page54)toconnectviaanaccess point.
Note
Toconfiguretheproxyserversettings,usethe accesspointsettingstool(page54).
To connect via the Wireless Adapter
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Network Settings], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Wireless Adapter], and then press ENTER. Thesettingsinitializationscreenappears.
4 Press / to select [Yes] or [No], and then press ENTER. Ifyouselect[Yes],theWirelessAdapter connectionsettingsareinitializedandthis devicecanconnecttoanyWireless Adapter. Ifyouselect[No],theWirelessAdapter connectionsettingsstaythesameandthis deviceisabletoconnecttothesame WirelessAdapterasbefore. Thesettingsconfirmationscreenappears.
5 Press / to select [OK], and then press ENTER. [NetworkSettings]optionissetto [WirelessAdapter]. Thisdevicerestartsautomatically,and waitsforwirelessLANconnection.
Note Ifyouselect[Yes]instep4,youcannot
connecttoyourWirelessAdapteranymore unlessyouregisteragainyourWireless DigitalAudiobyusingtheWirelessAdapter Manager(page55).
To connect via an access point
1 Press SETTINGS.
2 Press / to select [Network Settings], and then press ENTER.
3 Press / to select [Access Point], and then press ENTER. Thesettingsinitializationscreenappears.
4 Press / to select [Yes] or [No], and then press ENTER. Ifyouselect[Yes],thenetworkname (SSID)inputscreenappears. Ifyouselect[No],thesettingconfirmation screenappears.Proceedtostep9.
5 Press / to enter the network name, and then press ENTER. Youcanenteranetworkname(SSID)of upto32characterslong(alphanumeric). Thesecuritysettingscreenappears.
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6 Press / to select from [WEP64bit], [WEP1bit], [WPA-PSK TKIP], [WPA- PSK AES], or [Off ], and then press ENTER. Ifyouselect[WEP64bit],[WEP128bit], [WPA-PSKTKIP],or[WPA2-PSKAES], youcanenterahexadecimalencryption key.
Encryption key Number of characters
WEP64bit 10characters WEP128bit 26characters WPA-PSKTKIP 64characters WPA2-PSKAES 64characters
Ifyouselect[Off],theIPaddresssetting screenappears.
7 Press / to select [Auto(DHCP)] or [Manual], and then press ENTER. Ifyouselect[Auto(DHCP)],theDigital WirelessAudioobtainsanIPaddress automatically. Ifyouselect[Manual],youcansetanIP addressmanually.EnteranIPaddress, subnetmask,anddefaultgateway. TheDNSserversettingscreenappears.
8 Press / to select [Auto] or [Manual], and then press ENTER. Ifyouselect[Auto],theDigitalWireless AudioobtainstheDNSserversettings automatically. Ifyouselect[Manual],youcansetthe DNSserversettingsmanually.Enteryour primaryDNSserverandsecondaryDNS server. Thesettingconfirmationscreenappears.
Note Ifyousetthe[IPAddressSetting]optionto
[Manual]instep7,youcanonlyselect [Manual]for[DNSServerSettings]optionin step8.
9 Press / to select [OK], and then press ENTER. The[NetworkSettings]optionissetto [AccessPoint]. Thisdevicerestartsautomatically,and waitsforawirelessLANconnection.
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Using the Access Point connection tool Ifyouconnectthisdevicetoacomputerviaan accesspoint,youcanusetheAccessPoint connectiontooltoconfigurethenetworksettings ofthisdevice.
1 Make sure that this device is plugged into a wall outlet through the supplied AC adapter.
2 Make sure that this device is in standby mode. ThePOWERlampstaysoninred.
3 Connect this device to a computer via the supplied USB cable. NowconnectingviatheUSBcable appearsonthedisplaywindowofthis device.
4 On the computer screen, click [Sony Wireless Digital Audio] from the [Start] menu, and then click [Access Point Connection Tool]. TheAccessPointconnectiontoolstarts.
5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Besuretoreadtheprecautions thoroughly.
6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to close the Access Point connection tool, and then disconnect the USB cable. Thisdevicerestarts.
Notes
DonotunplugtheACadapterwhileconnecting thisdevicetoacomputerviatheUSBcable. Otherwise,itcausesamalfunction.
Werecommendthatyoufullychargetheinternal batterybeforeconnectingthisdevicetoa computertoprotectagainstaccidents,suchasa powerfailureorbecomingdetachedfromtheAC adapter.
Ifthecomputerconnectedtothisdevicegoesto systemsuspend,systemstandby,orsystem hibernation,itmaycauseamalfunction.Besure nottosetthecomputertoautomaticallyenterinto suchstatus.
Donotconnectthisdevicetoacomputerviaa USBhub.
Setting up the proxy server settings for the Wireless Adapter connection
Youcansetuptheproxyserversettingsusingthe AccessPointconnectiontool.Theproxyserver settingsyousetareusedforboththeWireless Adapterconnectionandtheaccesspoint connection.
If the Access Point connection tool has already been installed on your computer Aftercompletingstep6above,followthe procedureinToconnectviatheWireless Adapter(page52)tousetheWirelessAdapter withtheproxyserversettingsyouset.
If the Access Point connection tool has not been installed on your computer yet Ifyouareconnectingthisdevicetoyourcomputer viatheWirelessAdapter,theAccessPoint connectiontoolmaynothavebeeninstalledon yourcomputer.InstalltheAccessPoint connectiontoolfromthesuppliedCD-ROM.
1 Close all applications that are running on your computer.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
3 Read the [License Agreement] thoroughly, and then click [Yes], if you agree.
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4 Set the [Jukebox to be used] and [Method of connection with your computer] options. Besuretocheck[]the[UseanAccess Pointyoualreadyhave]checkboxofthe [Methodofconnectionwithyour computer]option.
5 Click [Next>].
6 Follow the instructions on the screen. Readtheprecautionsthoroughly. AftertheAccessPointconnectiontool starts,setupthenetworksettingsas follows: Network name (SSID):Youcanenterany characters. Security type:Select[none]. IPaddresssettings:Select[Automatically obtainIPaddress]. DNS server address settings:Select [AutomaticallyobtainDNSserver address]. Proxy settings:Setuptomatchyour networkenvironment.
7 Follow the instructions on the screen of your computer to close the Access Point connection tool, and then disconnect the USB cable from this device. Thisdevicerestarts.
8 Set the [Network Settings] option of this device to [Wireless Adapter] (page ).
Using the Wireless Adapter Manager Ifyouconnectthisdeviceandacomputerviathe suppliedWirelessAdapter,youcanusethe WirelessAdapterManagertosetuptheWireless Adapterconnection.
Starting the Wireless Adapter Manager
1 Plug the Wireless Adapter into the USB port of a computer.
2 Double-click (WirelessAdapterManager) on the desktop of the computer. TheWirelessAdapterManagerstartsand themainscreenappears.TheWireless DigitalAudiolistappearsonthemain screen.
Wireless Digital Audio list
Status
Connecting AWirelessDigitalAudiothathas alreadybeenregisteredandis turnedonandconnectedtothe computer.
Notfound AWirelessDigitalAudiothathas alreadybeenregistered,butisnot turnedonandisnotconnectedto thecomputer.
Unregistered AWirelessDigitalAudiothatis turnedon,buthasnotbeen registeredyetandcannotconnect tothecomputer.
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AWirelessDigitalAudiodoesnotappearinthe listinthefollowingcases: Itisnotregistered,anditisnotturnedon. Itisturnedon,butitisconnectedtoanother
WirelessAdapter. Itisturnedon,butthe[NetworkSettings]
optionissetto[AccessPoint]. AlloftheWirelessDigitalAudiosthatare
indicatedas[Connecting]areconnectedtothe samewirelessLAN,sothestrongestsignalis indicatedonalloftheWirelessDigitalAudios.
Refreshing the Wireless Digital Audio list
1 Click [Update]. TheWirelessDigitalAudiolistis refreshed. Aftercompleting,thelatestWireless DigitalAudiolistappears.
Registering a Wireless Digital Audio
YoucanregisteranunregisteredWirelessDigital Audio.YoucanregisteruptofiveWirelessDigital Audios. Afterregistering,thenetworksettingofthe WirelessDigitalAudioisperformed.
1 Press the PC button of the desired Wireless Digital Audio. TheWirelessDigitalAudiostartsinthe PCStreamingFunction. Astringof12characters(symbolsand numbers)appearsonthedisplaywindow oftheWirelessDigitalAudio.
2 Click [Update] on the computer screen.
3 Click the desired Wireless Digital Audio in the Wireless Digital Audio list. AcursorappearsontheclickedWireless DigitalAudio.
4 Click [Register]. ThenetworksettingoftheWireless DigitalAudioisperformed. Aftercompleting,thestatusofthe registeredWirelessDigitalAudiochanges from[Unregistered]to[Connecting].
Tip IfthedesiredWirelessDigitalAudiodoesnotappear onthelist,followtheproceduresbelow: OntheWirelessDigitalAudio,pressSETTINGSto select[NetworkSettings]-[WirelessAdapter],and thenselect[Yes]toinitializethenetworksettingsand tosetthe[NetworkSettings]to[WirelessAdapter] (page52).Andthen,performfromstep2again.
Resetting the registration
YoucanresettheWirelessDigitalAudio registration. Ifyouperformtheregistrationreset,allthe WirelessDigitalAudioregistrationsarereset.
1 Press the (POWER) buttons on all of the Wireless Digital Audios you want to reset.
2 Click [Reset Registration] on the screen of the computer. AlloftheWirelessDigitalAudios registrationsarereset. Aftertheregistrationreset,thelatestlistof WirelessDigitalAudiosappears.
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Enabling the Internet connection
YoucanconfiguretheInternetconnectionofthe WirelessAdapter.Youcanconfigurethenetwork devicefortheInternetconnectionandenablethe InternetconnectiontousetheWebRadio FunctionoftheregisteredWirelessDigitalAudio. IftheInternetconnectionisenabled,WebRadio connectionhasbeenenabled.appearsonthe mainscreenoftheWirelessAdapterManager.
Notes
IfyouhavenotregisteredtheWirelessDigital Audioyet,youcannotconfiguretheInternet connection.
IfyourcomputerisnotconnectedtotheInternet, WebRadioconnectionhasbeendisabled. appearsandyoucannotusetheWebRadio Functionevenifyoucompletedthefollowing settings.
1 Click [Internet connection] on the screen of the computer. TheInternetconnectionsettingscreen appears.
2 Select [Enable the Internet Connection], and then select a network device.
3 Click [OK]. ThesettingtoenabletheInternet connectionstarts. Aftercompleted,WebRadioconnection hasbeenenabled.appears.
To disable the Internet connection Select[DisableInternetconnection]instep2 above,andthenclick[OK].Aftercompleting, WebRadioconnectionhasbeendisabled. appears.
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About condensation
Ifthereisarapidchangeintemperature, condensation(waterdroplets)mayforminthis device,causingittomalfunction.Ifthisoccurs, leavethisdeviceofffortwotothreehours.This deviceshouldresumenormaloperation.
Precautions when disposing of the battery
Forecologicalprotection,removetheinternal battery(rechargeablebattery)fromthisdevice.
CAUTION Donotremovethescrewsunlessdisposingof thebatteryforthisdevice.
NOTES Makesurethattheinternalrechargeablebattery
iscompletelydeadbeforeremovingit. Beverycarefulwhenyoutouchthemetalparts
insidethisdevice(suchasmountingplates).
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ionbatteriesarerecyclable.
Youcanhelppreserveour environmentbyreturning yourusedrechargeable batteriestothecollectionand recyclinglocationnearestyou.
Formoreinformation regardingrecyclingof rechargeablebatteries,calltollfree1-800-822- 8837,orvisit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Precautions
Do not drop this device
Avoidgivinganimpacttothisdevice.Itmay causeamalfunction.
Avoidexertingpressureonthefrontsideofthis devicewherethespeakersaremounted.
Speakers
About install location
Donotinstallthisdeviceinthefollowing locations: Indirectsunlightornearheatsources,where
theairtemperatureistoohigh.(Operatethis deviceattemperaturesbetween5Cand35C (between41Fand95F.)
Onadashboardofacar,andinsideacarin directsunlightwithclosedwindows(especially, duringthesummermonths).
Nearamagnet,speakers,TV,etc.where magneticfieldsareproduced.
Nearamicrowaveoven. Inadustylocation. Onaninsecureorunevensurface. Inalocationthatissubjecttovibration. Inalocationthatissubjecttomoisture,suchas
abathroom. Nearobstaclesthatshieldorblockelectrical
wave,suchasmetalorconcretewalls. Inalocationwithpoorventilation. Nearacordlessphone(baseandhandset).
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To remove the internal battery
1 Loosen the screw on the bottom side of this device by using a coin, etc., and then remove the cover.
2 Carefully pull out the battery from inside of this device, and then unplug the cord.
About this device
Theinternalflashmemoryofthisdeviceisnot identifiedbytheWindowsOperatingSystemas anexternalstoragedevice.
Ifyouhaveconnectedtoanoutsidenetwork, suchastheInternet,andhaveallowedaccess fromotherdevices,unauthorizedaccessby maliciousoutsiderscanoccurdependingon yournetworkconfiguration.Itmaycause damagessuchasdatafalsification.Toavoidthis problem,beforeusingthisdevice,youneedto: Usearouterandconfigureitcorrectly. Registertheequipmentthatistoaccessthis
device. Itisprohibitedtosendorleavecopyrighted
productsto/onanout-of-homenetworkwhich canbeaccessedfrommanypeoplewithoutthe authorspermissionbytheCopyrightAct.
AboutDLNAsupport: Thisproductisdesignedinaccordancewith DLNAGuidelinev1.0.Thisproductis commercializedtogainformalDLNA accreditation.Thisproductmaybeupgradedto maintaininterconnectivity.
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Cleaning Cleanthisdevicewithasoftcloth.Ifthisdevice becomesverydirty,cleanitwithasoftcloth slightlymoistenedwithamilddetergentsolution. Becarefultokeepthejacksfromgettingwet.Do notusethinner,benzene,alcohol,etc.,because theycancausedamagetothesurfaceofthis device.
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Specifications
Interface WirelessLAN: IEEE802.11b/g
(WEP64bit/WEP128bit/ WPA-PSKTKIP/WPA2- PSKAES) Radiofrequency:2.4GHz
Audiooutput: (Headphones)jack: Stereomini-jack LINEOUTjacks: RCApinjacks(stereo) Ratedoutputlevel: 500mV(10k) OPTICALOUTjack
Audioinput: AUXjack: Stereomini-jack Ratedinputlevel: 194mV(AUX
Sensitivity:Normal) 375mV(AUX
Sensitivity:Middle) 500mV(AUX
Sensitivity:Low) USBport: USB-Bport
Rated power Speakers:8W+8W(usingtheACadapter) 4W+4W(usingtheinternalbattery) Headphones:30mW+30mW(common)(16)
Power supply AC Adapter Input: AC100-240V1.5A50/60Hz (Thesuppliedpowercordisfor
AC100V.) Output: DC16V4A Internal battery Outputvoltage: DC11.1V(rated)
Operating temperature range 5Cto35C(41Fto95F)(temperaturegradient lessthan10C(50F)/hour)
Operating humidity 20%to80%(nocondensation) Humidityat35C(95F)lessthan65%(wetbulb temperaturelessthan29C(84F))
Storage temperature -20Cto60C(-4Fto140F)(temperature gradientlessthan10C(50F)/hour)
Storage humidity 10%to90%(nocondensation) Humidityat60C(140F)lessthan20%(wetbulb temperaturelessthan35C(95F))
Dimensions Approx.380138.5116mm(w/h/d) (1551/245/8inches)
Mass Approx.2.5kg(5lb8oz)(includingtheinternal battery)
Supported equipment ComputerinstalledwithWindowsXPSP2 ComputerinstalledwithWindowsVista DLNAGuidelines-compliantequipment
(DLNAHNv1compliant)
Supplied accessories Seepage11.
DLNA support YoucanenjoymusicfromDLNA-compliant equipmentconnectedtoyourhomenetwork.
Designandspecificationssubjecttochangefor improvementswithoutnotice.
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Playable/downloadable file formats
When the server is VAIO Media Integrated Server Source content File format at playback/downloading
File format DRM, such as used by online music store
Bit rate/sampling frequency At playback At downloading
ATRAC3
Yes Unabletoplay
No
Recordedby SonicStagewith [DRMon]
66/105/132kbps ATRAC3 ATRAC3
Recordedby SonicStagewith [DRMoff]
LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3 (132kbps)
ATRAC3plus
Yes Unabletoplay
No
Recordedby SonicStagewith [DRMon]
48/64/256kbps ATRAC3plus ATRAC3plus Otherthan48/64/256 kbps LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3
(132kbps) Recordedby SonicStagewith [DRMoff]
LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3 (132kbps)
MP3 No Lessthan32kHz LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3
(132kbps) 32kHzormore MP3 MP3
WMA Yes Unabletoplay No WMA WMA
AAC Yes Unabletoplay
No LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3 (132kbps)
WAV No LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3 (132kbps)
LinearPCM No LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3 (132kbps)
When the server is Windows Media Connect or Windows Media Player Source content File format at playback/downloading
File format DRM, such as used by online music store
Bit rate/sampling frequency
At playback At downloading
ATRAC3 Yes/No Unabletoplay ATRAC3plus Yes/No Unabletoplay MP3 No MP3 MP3
WMA Yes WMA Unabletodownload No WMA WMA
AAC Yes/No Unabletoplay
WAV No WAV EncodedintoATRAC3 (132kbps)
LinearPCM No LinearPCM EncodedintoATRAC3 (132kbps)
Note
YoucannotencodeafileintoATRAC3(132kbps)formatunlessthefilefulfillsthefollowingrequirements: resolutionof16bitpersample 2-channelstereo 44.1kHzsamplingrate
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Getting Help Thissectionprovidesinformationonhowtoget helpandsupportfromSonyandtroubleshooting tipsforyourWirelessDigitalAudio.
Sony support options
Sonyprovidesseveralsupportoptionsforyour WirelessDigitalAudio.Whenyouhavequestions aboutyourWirelessDigitalAudioorthesoftware, refertothefollowing: Usethis guideforquestionsaboutsetupand
operatingyourWirelessDigitalAudio.
For customers in the United States Sony Online Supportprovidesinstantaccessto
informationoncommonlyencountered problems.YoucansearchtheKnowledge Databaseforthecorrespondingsolutions online. VisitSonyOnlineSupportat: http://www.esupport.sony.com/
The Sony Customer Information Service Centeroffersinformationaboutyour WirelessDigitalAudioandotherSonyproducts thatworkwithyourWirelessDigitalAudio.To contacttheSonyCustomerInformationService Center,call1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have any problems with this product, follow the procedures below to check your device before consulting our Customer Information Service Center. If any messages or error codes appear, make note of them.
1 CheckthisTroubleshootingtoinspectthecorrespondingproblem. You may be able to find some information in the instructions of this manual. Check the corresponding instructions.
2 Refertooursupportinformationwebsite. You can see the latest support information and frequently asked questions and answers. For customers in USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ For customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas: http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
3 Ifyoustillcannotsolveyourproblem,consultourCustomerInformationServiceCenter (page63)orthedealerwhereyoupurchasedthisproduct.
Turning on
Problem Causes/measures
You cannot turn the device on. Plug the AC adapter securely into this device and to a wall outlet (page 21).
Check if the BATTERY switch is set to ON. The internal battery may run down (either No battery power
remaining appears, or nothing appears). Plug this device into a wall outlet (page 21).
The internal system of this device may have a malfunction. The device may have electronic noise from being dropped; a power surge; or static electricity. Disconnect the AC adapter, and turn the BATTERY switch to OFF. After about 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter again.
You cannot turn the device off. The internal system of this device may have a malfunction. The device may have electronic noise from being dropped; a power surge; or static electricity. Disconnect the AC adapter, and turn the BATTERY switch to OFF. After about 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter again.
If you press the (POWER) button while this device is turned on, the device goes into standby mode (the POWER lamp stays lit in red). If you want to fully shut down the device, disconnect the AC adapter and turn the BATTERY switch to OFF.
Troubleshooting
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Problem Causes/measures
TheDC-INvoltageistoo high.Connectthespecified ACAdapterappears,andthe devicegoesintostandby mode.
AnACadapterotherthanthesuppliedonemaybepluggedintothis device,sothepowervoltageistoohigh.UsethesuppliedACadapter.
Theinternaltemperature ofthedeviceistoohigh appears,andthedevicegoes tostandbymode.
Thedevicegoestostandby mode,nomessagesappear onthedisplaywindow,and thePOWERlampflashes onandoff.
Ifyouusethisdeviceathigh-volumelevelsforalongtime,theinternal temperatureofthisdevicemaybecometoohigh.Turnoffthedevice, waitforawhileuntilitcoolsdown,andthenturnonagain.
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Troubleshooting Charging
Problem Causes/measures
Youcannotchargethe batteryoryoucannot completelychargethe battery.
CheckiftheBATTERYswitchissettoON. YoumaynothavepluggedintheACadaptercorrectly.Plugitin
correctly(page21). Theinternalbatterymayhaverunout.Ifthedevicedoesnotstart
rechargingwithinoneminuteafteryouturntheBATTERYswitchto ONandconnecttheACadaptertothedevice,disconnecttheAC adapterandreconnectit.
Theairtemperaturemaybetoolowortoohigh(Pleasecharge between+5Cand+35C(41Fand95F)appears).Keeptheair temperaturebetween5Cand35C(41Fand95F)whenrecharging.
Thebatterylifeisalmosthalf itsoriginalcapacityevenafter youfullychargeit.
Thecapacitymaybereducedbecausetheinternalbatterymaybe approachingtheendofitscapacity.Consultyourdealerorour CustomerInformationServiceCenter.
Anerrorhasoccurredinthe internalsystem.Setthe BATTERYswitchtoOFF appearsandyoucannot rechargethebattery.
Therechargingsystemmayhavesomeproblems,soyoucannot rechargetheinternalbattery.TurntheBATTERYswitchtoOFF,and thenconsultyourdealerorourCustomerInformationServiceCenter.
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Listening to the music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function)
Problem Causes/measures
Youcannotconnectthe devicetoawirelessLAN.
Cannotconnecttothe serverappears.
Connectionwiththeserver hasendedappears.
Connectionwiththeserver hasended.Information retrievalcancelledappears.
Checkifyouraccesspointisturnedon. Checkifyourcomputeristurnedon. CheckiftheWirelessAdapterisfirmlypluggedintotheUSBportof
yourcomputer. IfyouperformedtheregistrationresetwiththeWirelessAdapter
Manager,youcannotconnectthisdevicetoacomputerunlessyou registerthisdevicewiththeWirelessAdapterManager(page55).
Thenetworksettingsofthisdevicemaybeincorrect.PressSETTINGS tocheckthe[DeviceInformation]-[NetworkInformation]options.
Yourcomputermaybeunstable.Restartit. Checkthefollowingtoseeifyourcomputeriscorrectlysetup:
Theserverhasstarted. Theserverisin[Start]status. Thisdevicehasbeenregistered.
IftheInternetConnectionFirewall(ICF)ofyourcomputerhasbeen activated,thisdevicemaynotbeabletoconnecttoyourcomputer.You mayneedtochangethesettingsofthefirewalltoconnect.*
Ifyouperformedasystemrecoveryofyourcomputer,redothe connectionandsetupagain(page19).
Thecomputerdoesnotturn on(cannotwakeupfrom systemstandbyorsystem hibernatestatus.)
IftheWirelessDigitalAudioconnectstoyourcomputerviathe WirelessAdapter,youcannotwakeupyourcomputerevenifyou turnedthisdeviceon.
Yourcomputermaynotbesetupcorrectly.Setupyourcomputer correctly.
Youcannotusethedevicetowakeupsomecomputers.
* Tochangethesettingsofyourfirewall,refertotheoperatinginstructionsofyourcomputer.
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Troubleshooting Problem Causes/measures
Yourcomputerdoesnot appearintheserverselection screen.
Youmayhaveturnedonthisdevicebeforeyouturnedonthe computer.Select[Refresh]intheserverselectionscreentoupdatethe serverlist(page32).
Checkifyouraccesspointisturnedon. Checkifyourcomputeristurnedon. CheckiftheWirelessAdapterisfirmlypluggedintotheUSBportof
yourcomputer. Checkthefollowingtoseeifyourcomputeriscorrectlysetup:
Theserverhasstarted. Theserverisin[Start]status. Thisdevicehasbeenregistered.
IfyouperformedtheregistrationresetwiththeWirelessAdapter Manager,youcannotconnectthisdevicetoanycomputersunlessyou usetheWirelessAdapterManagertoregisteragain(page55).
Youcannotplaymusicfilesin thenormalorder.
Repeatmodeorshufflemodeisselected.PressSETTINGStosetthe [PlayMode]optionto[Normal](page34).
Intermittentaudio. ThebandwidthofyourwirelessLANmaybetoolow.Movethisdevice closertotheaccesspointortheWirelessAdapter,andmakesurethat therearenoobstaclesbetweenthem.
Yourcomputermaybeoverloaded.Temporarilydisableantivirus softwarewhenconnectingthisdevicetoyourcomputer,becausethe softwaremayinterfere.
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Problem Causes/measures
Youcannotfast-forwardor fast-rewind.
Youcannotfast-forwardorfast-rewindsuchcontentasfollowsby systemlimitations: Contentwherethetimelengthisunknown. CopyrightedWMAformatfiles.
Whenyouareplayingthesetypesoffiles,theprogressbardoesnot appearontheplaybackscreen.
Thisfileisnotasupported formatandcannotbeplayed messageappearsinbrowse mode.
Youcannotplayanyfilesotherthanaudiofiles.
Cannotplaythistrack appearsinbrowsemode.
Youcannotplaythefollowing: Atrackthatviolatesplaybackrestrictions. Atrackwithirregularcopyrightinformation. Atrackthatyouboughtatanonlinemusicstorethatdoesnotallow
homenetworkstreaming.
Therearenoplayabletracks appearsinbrowsemode.
Iftherearenotracksorfoldersunderthelayeroftheselectedfolder, youcannotextendthefoldertodisplayitscontents.
Youcannotplaytracksof ATRAC3orATRAC3plus format.
YoumayhaveconnectedtoyourcomputerwithWindowsMedia ConnectorWindowsMediaPlayer11asaserver.UseVAIOMedia IntegratedServerasaservertoconnecttoyourcomputer(page62).
Youcannotplayacopyrighted trackofWMAformat.
YoumayhaveconnectedtoyourcomputerwithVAIOMedia IntegratedServerasaserver.UseWindowsMediaConnector WindowsMediaPlayer11asaservertoconnecttoyourcomputer (page62).
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Troubleshooting Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function)
Problem Causes/measures
Youcannotconnectthis devicetotheInternet.
Cannotconnecttothe serviceproviderappears.
Cannotconnecttothe radiostationappears.
Connectionwiththe serviceproviderhasended. Informationretrieval cancelled.appears.
Checkifyouraccesspointisturnedon. IfyouareconnectingthisdevicetoyourcomputerviatheWireless
Adapter,checkthefollowings: Checkifyourcomputeristurnedon. CheckiftheWirelessAdapterispluggedintotheUSBportofyour
computer. CheckiftheInternetconnectionoftheWirelessAdapterisenabled
(page57). Checkiftheproxyserversettingsarecorrect(page51). CheckifyouareconnectingtotheInternetviathenetworkdevice
youenabled(page57). Yourcomputermaybeunstable.Restartit. IftheInternetConnectionFirewall(ICF)ofyourcomputerhasbeen
activated,thisdevicemaynotbeabletoconnecttoyourcomputer.You mayneedtochangethesettingsofthefirewalltoconnect.*
Ifyouperformedasystemrecoveryofyourcomputer,redothe connectionandsetupagain(page19).
Thenetworksettingsofthisdevicemaybeincorrect.PressSETTINGS tocheckthe[DeviceInformation]-[NetworkInformation]options.
Ifyouareusingabroadbandrouterandamodem,Checkiftheyare turnedon.
CheckiftheLANcableissecurelypluggedin. IfyourcontractfortheInternetconnectionpermitsyoutoconnect
onlyonedevicetotheInternetatatime,youcannotconnectboththis deviceandanotherdevice.Consultyourcarrierorprovider.
Intermittentaudio. ThebandwidthofyourwirelessLANmaybetoolow.Bringthisdevice closertotheaccesspointortheWirelessAdapter,andmakesurethat therearenoobstaclesbetweenthem.
Yourcomputermaybeoverloaded.Ifyouarerunningantivirus software,stopitwhenconnectingthisdevicetoyourcomputer, becausethesoftwareputsaheavyloadonyourcomputer.
Theradiostationlistonthe displaywindowisdifferent fromthelistwhichyouedited onyourcomputer.
Youmaynothaveadjustedtheclockofthedeviceyet,ortheclockmay beaheadorbehind.PressSETTINGS,andthenselect[Options]- [Clock]toadjusttheclock(page50).
* Tochangethesettingsofyourfirewall,refertotheoperatinginstructionsofyourcomputer.
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Listening to the audio device (Auxiliary Function)
Problem Causes/measures
Theaudioistooloudor distortedwhenusingthe AuxiliaryFunction.
TheoutputleveloftheaudiodeviceconnectedtotheAUXjackofthis devicemaybetoohigh.PressSETTINGStoadjustthe[Options]- [AUXSensitivity]option(page49).
Listening to the music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function)
Problem Causes/measures
Youcannotplaymusicfilesin thenormalorder.
Repeatmodeorshufflemodeisselected.PressSETTINGStosetthe [PlayMode]optionto[Normal](page39).
Iftherearenomusicfilesotherthansamplemusic,thisdeviceenters thedemonstrationmodewhenswitchingtotheInternalMemory Functionandyoucannotuseitinthenormalmanner.Afteryou downloadafiletotheinternalmemorywhileplayingitinthePC StreamingFunction,thisdevicenolongerentersthedemonstration mode.
Therearenoplayabletracks appears.
Theremaybenomusicfilesintheinternalmemory.
Youcannotgotobrowsemode (evenifyoupressTOPor BACK).
Iftherearenomusicfilesintheinternalmemory,youcannotgoto browsemode.
Iftheinternalmemorymalfunctions,youcannotgotobrowsemode.
Cannotdownloadthistrack appears.
Youcannotplaysometracksbecauseofsystemlimitations.Download onlymusicfilesofthedownloadableformats(page62).
Notenoughinternalmemory appears.
Ifavailablememorysizeisinsufficient,youcannotdownloadafile. Deleteunwantedmusicfilesfromtheinternalmemorytoincreasethe availablememorysize(page38),andthendownloadafile.
Anerrorhasoccurredin theinternalmemory appears.
Anerrorhasoccurredin theinternalmemory. Cannotdownloadappears.
Theinternalmemoryhasamalfunction.Iftheinternalmemoryhasa problem,youcannotplayordownloadmusicfilestotheinternal memory.Initializetheinternalmemory(page38).
Connectionwiththeserver hasended.Download cancelledappears.
Checkifyouraccesspointisturnedon. Checkifyourcomputeristurnedon. CheckiftheWirelessAdapterissecurelypluggedintotheUSBportof
yourcomputer. Checkthefollowingstoseeifyourcomputeriscorrectlysetup:
Theserverhasstarted. Theserverisin[Started]status. Thisdevicehasbeenregistered.
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Troubleshooting Timer settings
Problem Causes/measures
Settheclockfirstappears. Ifyouhavenotadjustedtheclockonthisdevice,youcannotsetthe On-Timer.AdjusttheclockbeforesettingtheOn-Timer(page50).
Selecttheday(s)youwantto setappears.
Inthe[On-Timer]-[On]-[DaySettings]option,youneedtocheckat leastonedayoftheweekbeforeselecting[OK].Checkatleastone option,andthenselect[OK].
Setthecontentsforusewith timedplaybackduring playbackappears.
IfnomusicfilesareplayedduringtheOn-Timersettings,youcannot setthe[On-Timer]-[On]-[ContentsSettings]optionto[Yes].Setthe On-Timerduringplaybackofthedesiredmusicfile.
IntheAuxiliaryFunction,youcannotsetthe[On-Timer]-[On]- [ContentsSettings]optionto[Yes].
Changing settings
Problem Causes/measures
Thereisnoservertodelete appears.
Ifthereisnoservertodelete,youcannotselect[ServerDelete].
Settingscannotbeperformed whentheheadphoneplugis insertedappears.
Iftheheadphonesarepluggedintothe(Headphones)jackofthis device,youcannotsetthefollowing[Sound]options: [DynamicBassBoost] [Effects]-[6BandEqualizer] [Effects]-[VPTWideStereo] [Effects]-[D-LinearPhase]
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Others
Problem Causes/measures
Thisdevicedoesnot respondtoanyoperations.
Thisdevicedoesnotwork correctly.
Theinternalbatterymayhaverunout(Nobatterypowerremaining appears,ornomessageappears).Plugthisdeviceintoawalloutlet (page21).
Theinternalsystemofthisdevicemayhaveamalfunction.Thedevice mayhaveelectronicnoisefrombeingdropped;apowersurge;orstatic electricity.DisconnecttheACadapter,andturntheBATTERYswitch toOFF.Afterabout30seconds,plugintheACadapteragain.
WhilethisdeviceisconnectingtoacomputerviatheUSBcable,it doesnotrespondtoanybuttonoperationsonthemainunitorthe remotecontrol.DisconnecttheUSBcable.
Youcannotoperatethisdevice withtheremotecontrol.
Thebatteryoftheremotecontrolmaynotbeinsertedcorrectly.Insert thebatteryintotheremotecontrolcorrectly(page18).
Thespeakersdonotemit sound.
The[Options]-[AudioOut]optionmaybesetto[Line/Optical].Set theoptionto[Speaker](page49).
Headphonesmaybepluggedintothisdevice.Disconnectthem.
Yourheadphonesdonotemit sound.
Yourheadphonesmaynotbepluggedsecurelyintothisdevice.Plug theminsecurely.
Youraudiodevicethatis connectedtotheLINEOUT jackortheOPTICALOUT jackdoesnotemitsound.
The[Options]-[AudioOut]optionmaybesetto[Speaker].Setthe optionto[Line/Optical](page49).
Headphonesmaybepluggedintothisdevice.Disconnectthem.
Volumecannotbeadjusted whenaudiooutissettoline/ opticalappears.
Ifthe[Options]-[AudioOut]optionissetto[Line/Optical],you cannotadjustthevolume.
Thebacklightofthedisplay windowandcontrolpanel doesnotlightupeventhough youstandinfrontofthis device.
Ifthisdeviceisinstandbymode,thebacklightdoesnotlightup automaticallybecausethesensorisnotworking.
Iftheairtemperatureisalmostthesameasyourbodytemperature,it isdifficultforthesensortodetectyourpresence,sothebacklightmay notlightupautomatically.PresstheLIGHTbutton.
Thelatterpartofthemusic title,radiostationname,etc. doesnotappear.
Bysystemlimitations,thedisplaywindowdisplaysuptoabout120 characters(PCStreamingFunction/WebRadioFunction)or60 characters(InternalMemoryFunction)foronetitle.
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