3-198-676-11(1)
Wireless Network Audio Adapter
TDM-NC1
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones
Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing Istruzioni per l’uso
Bruksanvisning Instrukcja obsługi Brugsanvisning
Käyttöohjeet Instruções de operação
©2007 Sony Corporation
WARNING
This product is to be used indoor only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
Notice for the customers in Europe
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this TDMNC1 Wireless Network Audio Adapter is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For
details, please access to the following URL;
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
This product is intended to be used in the following
countries;
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Federal
Republic of Germany, Repub lic of Poland, Republic of
Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Republic
of Italy, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Denmark,
Republic of Finland, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of
Lithuania, Republic of Latvia, Republic of Estonia,
Kingdom of the Netherlands, Spain, Hellenic
Republic, Romania, Republic of Slovenia, French
Republic, Kingdom of Belgium, Republic of Portugal,
Swiss Confederation, Republic of Austria, Republic of
Turkey
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for the customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. TDM-NC1
Serial No. ______________
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment compl ies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be
installed and operated with at least 20cm and more
between the radiator and person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RECOMMEND
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call;
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
The Number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: TDM-NC1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complie s with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists,
feet and ankles).
On Copyrights
• M-crew Server and the M-crew Server logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows
Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks
are not specified.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
For the state of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
Notice for the customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
This device complies with RSS-Gen of IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of this
device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
rules. This equipment should be installed and operated
with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and
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Table of Contents
About TDM-NC1 manual....................... 5
Overview ................................................ 6
Getting Started
STEP 1: Checking supplied items...... 10
STEP 2: Installing the supplied M-crew
Server Ver. 2.5 software................. 10
STEP 3: Making the AUTO LINK
FOLDER Settings .......................... 12
STEP 4: Making the Windows Firewall
Settings........................................... 13
STEP 5: Making the Security Software
Firewall Settings............................. 13
STEP 6: Installing the TDM-NC1...... 14
STEP 7: Connecting the TDM-NC1 to
the network..................................... 16
STEP 8: Checking the Operation ....... 19
Listening to Music
Registering tracks to the M-crew Server
Ver. 2.5........................................... 21
Listening to music stored on your
computer......................................... 21
— MUSIC SURFIN’
Listening to music in a playlist............. 23
— PLAYLIST
Listening to music in a favorite playlist 24
— FAVORITE PLAYLIST
Registration/FAVORITE
PLAYLIST Play
Listening to the same music in different
rooms.............................................. 25
— PARTY MODE
Viewing information in the display...... 26
Listening to Web Radio
Listening to web radio using M-crew
Server Ver. 2.5 ............................... 27
— WEB RADIO
Operating the Unit by the
Connected AV System
Operating the unit by the AV system’s
buttons and remote......................... 28
Operating by the on-screen display.......28
Advanced Network Settings
Using the network menu .......................30
Selecting another server........................30
Making network settings manually.......31
Restarting the network unit...................31
Naming the unit
(My Name function) .......................31
Registering the TDM-NC1 on your
computer manually .........................32
Checking network settings ....................32
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies .........................33
Messages ...............................................34
Additional Information
Explanation of wireless setup windows 36
Glossary ................................................39
Precautions ............................................40
Specifications........................................40
List of button locations and reference
pages ...............................................41
Check the following website for TDM-NC1’s
latest information, FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions), and firmware updates;
USA:
http://esupport.sony.com/?ref=http%3A//
www.sony.com/index.php
Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/sonyca/view/english/
warranty/consumer_support.shtml
Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/main/
main.asp?l=en
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About TDM-NC1 manual
TDM-NC1 contains the following manuals.
Refer to them as required by the operation.
TDM-NC1 Quick Setup Guide
This guide explains how to install M-crew
Server and setup the TDM-NC1.
TDM-NC1 Operating Instructions
(this manual)
This manual is included on the supplied CDROM.
It explains the operations of the TDM-NC1
itself.
This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote.
“M-crew Server Ver. 2.5”
Installation instructions
This Installation instructions is included on the
supplied CD-ROM.
It explains how to install the supplied “M-crew
Server Ver. 2.5” software on your computer.
“M-crew Server Ver. 2.5” Help
This help manual can be used only after the “Mcrew Server Ver. 2.5” software is installed.
It explains the operations of the “M-crew Server
Ver. 2.5” software which is included on the
same CD-ROM.
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Overview
Enjoying music stored on your computer
You can enjoy the following functions by connecting the TDM-NC1 and an AV system with DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT interface (Sony DAV series, etc.).
• You can listen to music stored on your computer by operating the unit.
• You can use MUSIC SURFIN’ to easily enjoy tracks registered to M-crew Server* (page 21).
• You can register the current track to your favorite playlist and play tracks using quick and easy
remote operations (page 23).
• For the computers with internet connections, you can also enjoy listening to web radio (page 27).
• If you have more than one TDM-NC1/CPF-IX001, you can enjoy listening to the same music in
different rooms (PARTY MODE, page 25).
• You can control the unit with an AV system’s remote and the buttons on the system for basic
operations (play, stop, etc.) (page 22).
• You can select music from the TV connected to an AV system (On-screen display function,
page 28).
* M-crew Server software is a computer application for enjoying music files stored on a computer
using the unit.
Internet
TDM-NC1
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Note
If you perform an operation (recording, file importing, using other applications, etc.) that places a load on the server
PC while playing back a track registered to the server PC, the sound may skip. In addition, the sound may also skip
depending on the network status.
Connecting the unit to the network
You can connect the unit to your computer using the Ethernet port of your computer, a router with a
built-in network switch, a network switching device, or wireless LAN router.
The connection method may vary depending on your network. Connection with a personal computer is
described here as an example.
Required equipment and accessories (not supplied)
• Personal computer* (Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home
Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows XP Home Edition (SP2 or higher), Windows XP
Professional (SP2 or higher), Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2 or higher), Windows
XP Media Center Edition 2005 (SP2 or higher)). For further required specification details, refer to
the M-crew Server Installation instructions.
• Wireless access point (For wireless connection. Compatible with IEEE 802.11g/b. TDM-NC1
cannot use a wireless ad-hoc network.)
• Ethernet cable (For wired connection. TDM-NC1 is compatible with cross cable and straight cable.)
• AV system with DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (Sony DAV series, etc.)
* TDM-NC1 is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP (prior to SP2), Windows Vista Starter
Edition or Windows Vista Enterprise.
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Wired connection
Example: DSL or cable modem equipped with a built-in router (without
network switch ports)
Internet
DSL or cable
modem with a
built-in router*
Hub
Network cable
(not supplied)
To LAN port
AV system
(DAV, etc.)
TDM-NC1
* Connections may vary depending on your network.
CPF-IX001 Computer
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Wireless connection
Example: Wireless LAN router and DSL or cable modem
Internet
DSL or cable modem with a
built-in wireless LAN router
and wireless access point*
AV system
(DAV, etc.)
TDM-NC1
CPF-IX001 Computer
* Connections may vary depending on your network.
If your modem does not have a wireless LAN router, you need a wireless access point.
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Getting Started
The setup procedure is below.
Check the Supplied Items
1)
(STEP
m
Install M-crew Server
(STEP
2 – 3)
m
Make the Windows Firewall Settings
4)
(STEP
m
Make the Software Firewall Settings
5)
(STEP
m
Set up TDM-NC1
(STEP
6 – 7)
m
Check the Operations
8)
(STEP
STEP 1: Checking supplied items
STEP 2: Installing the
supplied M-crew Server
Ver. 2.5 software
You must first install the supplied M-crew
Server Ver. 2.5 software on your computer.
For details on the installation, refer to the
“M-crew Server Ver. 2.5” Installation
instructions contained on the supplied CDROM.
Installation may take some time depending on
the environment. A progress bar is displayed
while installation is underway. Wait until the
installation is finished.
Note for NAS-CZ1/CPF-IX001 users
Install M-crew Server Ver. 2.5 without uninstalling
M-crew Server Ver. 1.0 or 2.0. The contents
information can be used even after installing M-crew
Server Ver. 2.5.
1 Turn on your computer and login as an
administrator.
Wait for Windows to load.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Unit
Remote (RM-ANU010) with battery
TDM-NC1 Operating Instructions/M-crew Server Ver.
2.5 software CD-ROM
Quick Setup Guide
M-crew Server
Ver. 2.5 software
CD-ROM
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The “M-crew Server SETUP” window will
appear.
1)
Click to display the M-crew Server Installation
instructions.
2)
Click to start up the WLAN Setup Assistant.
3)
Click to display the TDM-NC1 Operating
Instructions (this manual).
Notes
• If the window does not open, double-click the
CD-ROM Setup.exe icon.
• When the installation is still in progress, do not
interrupt the operation or take CD-ROM out of
the CD-ROM drive. Doing so may render it
impossible to install the software thereafter.
For Windows Vista users
The “Auto Play”
setup.exe] to install the program. Then, the “User
Account Control” (UAC) window appears, click
[Allow]. If you click [Cancel], you will not be
able to start the installation.
window appears, click [Run
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3 Select the language to be used.
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4 Click [M-crew Server setup].
1)
The installation starts. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
2)
3)
Notes
• If “.NET Framework” (2.0 or higher) is not
installed on your computer, the “.NET
Framework Installer” window appears. Click
[Install] to install “.NET Framework 2.0” and
follow the displayed instructions.
• A warning window may appear during
installation of Windows Media Format SDK
9.5.
To continue installing, click [OK]. For details,
refer to the Mcrew Server Installation
instructions “Installing M-crew Server”.
5 After the installation is completed,
click [Reboot] to restart your computer.
After restarting your computer, the “AUTO
LINK FOLDER SETUP” window appears
automatically.
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STEP 3: Making the AUTO LINK FOLDER Settings
When the AUTO LINK FOLDER settings are
completed, all supportable music files in the
folder and the sub folder that exist on the path
indicated in the window are automatically
imported to M-crew Server.
If many songs are stored on your computer,
loading time may take longer.
Note
If the “AUTO LINK FOLDER SETUP” window does
not automatically appear after rebooting, click [Start] [All Programs] - [Mcrew Server] - [TOOLS] – [AUTO
LINK] in that order. In this case, [Next] and [Skip]
become [OK] and [Cancel].
1 Click to place a check next to the
directory path that contains the files to
be loaded.
Click again to remove checks next to paths
that are not to be loaded.
Tip
Sub-folders of the selected folder are also subject
to the AUTO LINK function.
2 Click [Next].
The music files located in the checked
directory path(s) are loaded automatically.
For Windows Vista users
The “User Account Control” (UAC) window
appears, click [Allow]. If you click [Cancel], you
will not be able to start the installation.
Note
All supportable music files that exist in the path
indicated in the window are automatically
imported to M-crew Server.
If the “Windows Security Alert”
window appears
Click [Unblock] to unblock the program.
Make sure that the “M-crew Server task tray
icon” appears in [Name], then click [Unblock].
If you click [Keep Blocking], you will be unable
to use M-crew Server. For details, refer to
“Registering the TDM-NC1 on your computer
manually” in the M-crew Server Installation
instructions.
In some cases, the “Windows Security Alert”
window appears in “STEP 4: Making the
Windows Firewall Settings” (page 13).
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STEP 4: Making the
Windows Firewall
STEP 5: Making the
Getting Started
Security Software
Settings
This setting opens the Windows Firewall so you
can enjoy music files stored on your computer
via the unit.
The “ICF SETTINGS” window appears.
Note
If the “ICF SETTINGS” window does not
automatically appear, click [Start] – [All Programs] [Mcrew Server] - [TOOLS] - [ICF Settings] in that
order.
For Windows Vista users
The “User Account Control” (UAC) window appears,
click [Allow]. If you click [Cancel], you will not be
able to start the installation.
1 Click [Enable].
“Enable” or “Disable” appears for each
item. If “Disable” appears, click [Enable]
repeatedly until “Enable” appears for all
status items.
2 Click [Close].
The “Security software Firewall setting
guide” window appears automatically.
Firewall Settings
If commercially available anti-virus software is
installed on your computer, this setting opens
the Firewall.
The “Security software Firewall setting guide”
window appears.
If the security software is not installed on your
computer, click [Close] then go to STEP 6.
1 Click your security software.
The web browser is activated, and the
setting guide of your security software
appears. If your security software is not on
the list, click [Other security software].
Note
To display the guide (web browser), your
computer needs to be connected to the Internet.
2 Follow the on-screen message.
Note
After installing the M-crew Server, the task
tray icon appears on the taskbar (page 35).
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