Sony BKM-FW50 User Manual

2-891-424-02 (1)

Streaming Receiver
Adaptor

Operating Instructions

BKM-FW50

 2006 Sony Corporation

Using the BKM-FW50 Streaming Receiver Adaptor

When not connected to a network

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Playback still image or video files from a memory card

Preparations

Take pictures with a
digital camera

Copy still image/video
files from your
computer

When connected to a network

■

1

Memory Stick Duo

CF card

Playback still image or video files downloaded from a network

2

1 “Local Play”

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Preparations

Upload still image/
video files

Web/HTTP server

3

Download still
image/video files
from the Web/
HTTP server

View on a Flat Panel Display

To set up 1 “Streaming Play”

page 14

Network

Save/playback from a CF card

To set up 1 “Store Local”

flow of data

1 Memory card reader/writer required. 2 CF slot adaptor required. 3 Apache and IIS (Internet Information Server) are
the only supported servers for downloading and playing back still image and video files.

To set up 1 “Local Play”

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Table of Contents

Precautions............................................... 4

About This Manual ................................... 4

Names and Functions of Parts and

Installation ................................................ 6

Playback of Still Images or Video From a

Preparations for Using the Network

Computer Operation .............................. 11

Troubleshooting ..................................... 28

Other ....................................................... 33

Specifications ......................................... 34

Controls ................................................. 5

CF Card .................................................. 7

Compatible media and file formats.............. 7

Inserting a CF card ....................................... 7

Using slide show playback .......................... 8

Functions ............................................... 9

Assigning a fixed IP address to

the BKM-FW50 ................................ 9

Automatically obtaining an IP address ...... 10

Controlling the display............................... 11

Setting items on respective screens............ 11

List of Error Codes .................................... 30

Scheduling playback by time table ............ 33

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Precautions

About This Manual

• The software specifications of this unit
are subject to change for improvements
without notice.

• Screens shown by application software
may differ slightly from the illustrations
shown in this manual.

• For safety, connect the port of this unit
only to a network where there is no
danger of excessive voltage or voltage
surges.

• The steps described in this manual are
guaranteed only for use under the
following environment conditions.

Operating system:

Microsoft Windows XP

Browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or
later

• The following may result in damage to
data or damage to the CF (CompactFlash)
card or Microdrive:
– Ejecting a CF card while it is being

accessed

– Placing a Microdrive near a strong

magnet

• The Microdrive is a compact hard disk
drive. Because it is storage medium
utilizing a rotating disk, it is more
susceptible to shocks and impact when
compared to flash memory devices such
as the Memory Stick and the CF card.

• To ensure security on the network, setting
a user name and password is
recommended. For information on how to
make these settings, see the section
“Setup screen” (page 25).

• Because the unit reaches high
temperatures when placed near the
display and used for a long period of
time, be careful when removing it from
the display.

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• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States of America and/or other countries.

• CompactFlash and CF card are trademarks of SanDisk USA.

• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.

• Memory Stick and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• All other product names, company names, etc. mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

This manual describes use and operation of
the BKM-FW50 as installed in a Flat Panel
Display of the FWD series and connected
to a network.

For information on regular operation of the
display, consult the operating instructions of
the FWD series product.

Precautions / About This Manual

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Names and Functions of Parts and Controls

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1 USB port

The port will be used for expanded
functions to be introduced in future.

2 Memory card slot cover fastening
screw

3 Network connector (10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)

Serves to connect the unit to a network,
using a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN
cable.

4 Memory card slot cover
5 Access indicator

Lights green when a CF card is being
accessed by the unit.
Before inserting a CF card, make sure to
read “Precautions” on page 4.

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4

6 Memory card slot

Accepts a CF card or a Microdrive.

7 RESET button

When this button is pressed and held for
more than 3 seconds, all settings of the unit
revert to the default condition.
When performing the reset operation, make
sure the display on the unit is set to
standby.

8 Eject button

Press this button to remove a CF card from
the memory card slot.

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Names and Functions of Parts and Controls

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Installation

Before installation

• Turn off power to the display and all
other equipment connected to the display.
For the display, proceed as follows: press
1 to put the display into standby mode
and then disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

• While carrying out the installation, the
display must be firmly secured.

Install the BKM-FW50 inside the display
as follows.

2 Insert the BKM-FW50 into the

display with correct orientation.

Make sure that the adaptor is firmly
seated in the internal connector of the
display. Then tighten the fastening
screws (top and bottom) with a flatblade
screwdriver and perform the necessary
connections.

RGB / COMPONENT

INPUT 2

AUDIO

L

OUT

R

AUDIO

2

1 If an optional adaptor is installed,

loosen its fastening screws (top and
bottom) by turning counterclockwise
with a flatblade screwdriver and then
carefully pull out the adaptor from
the display.

When option slot is at
left of display *

2

* The location of the option slot differs

according to the model. On models with
multiple option slots, use a slot that
supports video/communication functions
(VIDEO/COM port). Consult the
documentation of the FWD series product
for more information.

1

1

INPUT 2

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO RGB / COMPONENT

L

R

INOUTINOUTRL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT ADAPTOR

AUDIO IN

1

2

Caution

Do not touch the connector section

Never touch the connector section inside
the display. Otherwise there is a risk of
accidents or damage.

Installation

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Playback of Still Images or Video From a CF Card

The BKM-FW50 is equipped with a
memory card slot that accepts
CompactFlash cards (not supplied). If you
insert a CF card that contains images shot
with a digital still camera into the slot of
the BKM-FW50, the images can be viewed
on the display in a slide show format.
You can make various settings for playback
of still images or video. For information on
how to make these settings, see the section
“Computer Operation” (page 11).

SanDisk: SDCFB 64M (64 MB)

SDCFB 512M (512 MB)
SDCFH 512MB (512 MB)
SDCFH 2GB (2 GB)

Hagiwara Sys-Com:

HPC-CF64V (64 MB)
HPC-CF512V (512 MB)
HPC-CF512ZP (512 MB)

COMPACTVAULT

Sony: RHMD5G (5 GB)

Microdrive

Hitachi: HMS360402D5CF00 (2 GB)

HMS360604D5CF00 (4 GB)

• Compatibility with CF cards and
Microdrives has been confirmed but is
not guaranteed for all CF cards and
Microdrives.

Compatible media and file formats

Media: CF (CompactFlash) card,

Microdrive

File format: JPEG format, MPEG2

format etc. (For details, see
page 13.)

Recommended resolutions:

1360 × 768, 1280 × 768,
1024 × 768

Maximum resolution*:

2592 × 1944

Minimum resolution:

640 × 480

* The higher the resolution, the longer images

take to display.

Notes

• The following may result in damage to
data or damage to the CF card or
Microdrive:
– Ejecting a CF card while it is being

accessed

– Placing a Microdrive near a strong

magnet

• A CF card, COMPACTVAULT or a
Microdrive can be used as storage media
for the BKM-FW50.

CF card

Buffalo: RCF-G256MB (256 MB)

RCF-G512MB (512 MB)
RCF-X64MY (64 MB)
RCF-X256MY (256 MB)
RCF-X512MY (512 MB)

Inserting a CF card

1 Remove the memory card slot cover

fastening screw with a Phillips
screwdriver.

2 Open the memory card slot cover and

insert the CF card into the memory
card slot.

Note

Take care to insert the CF card with correct
orientation, as shown in the illustration.

Playback of Still Images or Video From a CF Card

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Insert the CF card completely into the slot,
aliging the label with the arrow facing as
shown.

Detailed control of playback
method

When the display is connected to a network
via the BKM-FW50, any still image or
video file stored on the CF card can be
shown on the display. For information on
settings and operation in this case, see the
section “Computer Operation” (page 11).

Removing the CF card

Note

When the access indicator is lit, images are
being stored or read. Never eject a CF card
or turn the power off during this time.
Doing so may result in damage to data or
the CF card itself.

3 Replace the memory card slot cover

and tighten the fastening screw with a
Phillips screwdriver.

Using slide show playback

When a CF card which contains still images
taken with a digital still camera is inserted
into the BKM-FW50, JPEG format still
image files will be automatically detected,
and the images will be shown on the
display as a slide show. (The input signal
for the display must be set to OPTION 1
RGB at this time. For details, consult the
operating instructions of the display.)
In addition, the BKM-FW50 is set to
automatically display any still image or
video slide show saved on the CF card, as
the factory default.

Note

When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into
the BKM-FW50, insert it into a
commercially available Memory Stick Duo
to CF adaptor first.

1 Remove the memory card slot cover

fastening screw with a Phillips
screwdriver.

2 Press the eject button to remove the

CF card.

3 Replace the memory card slot cover

and tighten the fastening screw with a
Phillips screwdriver.

Playback of Still Images or Video From a CF Card

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Preparations for Using the Network Functions

The BKM-FW50 can be connected to a
network with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
LAN cable.
When connected to a LAN, the IP
addresses of the BKM-FW50 can be set
using one of the following two methods.
Consult your network administrator
regarding details about IP address selection.

• Assigning a fixed IP address to the

BKM-FW50

Normally this method should be used.

• Automatically obtaining an IP

address

If the network to which the BKM-FW50
is connected has a DHCP server, you can
have the DHCP server automatically
assign an IP address. Note that in this
case the IP address will change every
time the display in which the BKM­FW50 is installed is turned on.

Assigning a fixed IP address to the BKM-FW50

Note that a separate IP address is necessary
for the display control function and for the
still image/video playback function.
Regarding details of IP address selection,
consult your network administrator.

Setting an IP address for the
display control function

First, assign an IP address to the display
control function, using the following
procedure. The IP address assigned in this
way is used for calling the display control
function of the BKM-FW50 from a
computer on the network. Also consult the
operating instructions of the display.

3 Press the MENU button on the

display to bring up the main menu.

4 Use the M/m buttons to select

“INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION”
and press the ENTER button. The
“INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION”
menu appears.

5 Use the M/m buttons to select “IP

Address Setup” and press the ENTER
button.

6 Use the M/m buttons to select

“Manual” and press the ENTER
button.

7 Enter the necessary items.

1) Use the M/m buttons to select the

item to enter manually and press
the ENTER button. A cursor
appears in the leftmost field of the
selected item.

2) Use the M/m buttons or the

numeric buttons on the remote
control to enter a three-digit
number (0 - 255). When you
press the ENTER button or the
, button, the cursor moves to
the next field on the right. Enter a
number in the same way.

3) When all four fields of an item
have been set, pressing the
ENTER button or the , button
confirms the entry for that item.

4) Make settings for the other items
in the same way.

8 Use the M/m buttons to select

“Execute” and press the ENTER
button.

Next, assign an IP address to the still
image/video playback function.

1 Connect the BKM-FW50 installed in

the display to the network, using
suitable LAN cable.

2 Turn power to the display on and

wait for about 30 seconds.

Setting an IP address for the still
image/video playback function

1 Start the browser of the computer

(Internet Explorer 6.0 or later).

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2 Enter the IP address that was

assigned to the display control
function into the address field, in the
format “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”.
Then press the Enter key on the
keyboard.
When a user name and password
have been set, the “Network
Password” screen appears. Enter the
user name and password that were
set, and then proceed to the next step.

3 Click the “Setup” tab.

The “Setup” screen appears. This
screen lets you set up the Network
Password. The factory default
settings are as follows:

Name: root
Password: fw50ad

4 Click the “Network” button.
5 Under “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”,

click “Specify an IP address”. Then
enter the IP address for the still
image/video playback function in the
input fields.

6 Click “Apply”.

Automatically obtaining an IP address

If you set up the display as described
below, an IP address can be assigned
automatically by a DHCP server on the
network.

1 Connect the BKM-FW50 installed in

the display to the network, using
suitable LAN cable.

2 Turn power to the display on and

wait for about 30 seconds.

4 Use the M/m buttons to select

“INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION”
and press the ENTER button. The
“INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION”
menu appears.

5 Use the M/m buttons to select “IP

Address Setup” and press the ENTER
button.

6 Use the M/m buttons to select

“DHCP” and press the ENTER
button.

7 Use the M/m buttons to select

“Execute” and press the ENTER
button.

Note

The IP address may not be obtained
correctly, depending on the router being
used. Confirm the specifications and
operations of the router before use.

Checking the automatically
assigned IP address

When an IP address has been automatically
assigned, you can call up the display
control screen of the BKM-FW50 as
follows and check which IP address has
been assigned. The IP address changes each
time power to the display is turned on.
Therefore you must check the IP address as
described here every time after turning
power to the display off and on again.

1 Press the MENU button on the

display to bring up the main menu.

2 Use the M/m buttons to select

“INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION”
and press the ENTER button. The
“INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION”
menu appears.

3 Press the MENU button on the

display to bring up the main menu.

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3 Use the M/m buttons to select

“INFORMATION” and press the
ENTER button.

4 Check the IP address that is displayed

in the “IP address” field.

Computer Operation

Setting items on respective screens

Controlling the display

You can make various display settings on
the screen of the computer.
Make sure that the BKM-FW50 is properly
installed in the display, and that the BKM­FW50, computer, and router or hub are
properly connected with network cable.
Then turn on power to the display, the
computer, and the router or hub.
There are five display screens, divided by
function: “Information” screen,
“Configure” screen, “Control” screen,
“Player” screen, and “Setup” screen.

For details on button functions, consult the
operating instructions of the FWD series
product.

1 Start the browser of the computer

(Internet Explorer 6.0 or later).

2

Enter the IP address that was assigned
to the display control function into the
address field, in the format “http://
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”. Then press the
Enter key on the keyboard.
When a user name and password
have been set, the “Network
Password” screen appears. Enter the
user name and password that were
set, and then proceed to the next step.

3 Click the function tab at the top of the

screen and select the desired screen.

Information screen

This screen shows the model name, serial
number and other display information, as
well as the power status and the input
signal selection.
The screen is for information only. There
are no items that can be set.
This screen also displays error information.

Computer Operation

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