Sony SA-NS310, SA-NS410 Operating Instruction

Network Speaker

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Network Connections

Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network

Using Internet music streaming (Music Service)

Using AirPlay

Using Music Throw

Others

Troubleshooting

SA-NS310/NS410

WARNING

Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

The dating code and the nameplate are located on the bottom exterior. (For USA and Canada)

The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior. (For Europe)

On the battery for the remote control

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassembly or dispose of in fire.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

For customers in the United States and Canada

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

Serial No.

For customers in the United States

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

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

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

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

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

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

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

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

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

This device complies 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.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

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.

For customers in Canada

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals.

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 c omplies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For customers in Europe

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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 an d electronic equipment. By en suring 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.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead. By ensuring thes e batteries are disposed of corr ectly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

For customers in Australia and New Zealand

This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

On the illustrations in this manual

The illustrations and screen shots used in this manual are of the SA-NS310 unless noted otherwise.

Features of this unit ...................................... 8

Setting up your home network ..................... 9

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls ....................... 10

Main unit of SA-NS410 ........................ 10

Main unit of SA-NS310 ........................ 13

Remote control ...................................... 16

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........... 17

Preparing the Unit and the Remote

Control .................................................. 17

Connecting to an AC power source ...... 17

Preparing the remote control ................. 18

Turning the Unit On ................................... 18

Network Connections

How to Connect Your Network ................. 20

Setting Up for a Wireless Network ............ 20

Option 1: Method for using a supplied

CD-ROM and Windows PC ..................20

Option 2: Method for using an application

for smartphones or Tablets (Android

device/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) ............ 21

Option 3: Manual setting method using an

Access Point Scan (for PC/Mac) ........... 22

Option 4: Method for using a WPS push

button at the access point supporting

WPS ......................................................23

Setting Up Wired Networks ....................... 24

Option 5: DHCP method .......................24

Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network

Using DLNA (Digital Living Network

Alliance) ................................................ 25

Listening to audio content on a computer

with Windows 7 .................................... 25

Listening to audio content on a computer

with Windows Vista/Windows XP ....... 27

Using Internet music streaming (Music Service)

Using Internet music streaming ..................29

Preparing your mobile device instead of the

remote control ........................................29

Enjoying Internet music streaming ........30

Using AirPlay

Using AirPlay .............................................32

Using Music Throw

Using Music Throw on a Sony Tablet,

Xperia™ Tablet or Xperia™ Sony

Smartphone ............................................34

Others

Using the PARTY STREAMING ..............35

Starting a PARTY .................................35

Joining a PARTY ..................................35

Updating software ......................................36

Setting Screen on the Browser ...................37

Using the setting screen on the

browser ..................................................37

Starting the browser with

Windows XP .........................................38

Specifications .............................................39

Precautions .................................................41

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..........................................42

Indicator information .............................47

Features of this unit

You can enjoy music from anywhere in your home by connecting this DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-compliant unit to a network. For example, you can listen to audio content stored on the computer in the bedroom, through this unit in the living room (page 25).

Internet music streaming

You can enjoy Internet music streaming, using “Network Audio Remote*” application without a PC. This application allows your Android phone/Sony Tablet/Xperia™ Tablet/Xperia™ Sony Smartphone/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to be used as a music controller (page 29).

Control

Access

Internet

Deliver

Music on your PC

You can play audio on a Mac or Windows PC with iTunes (page 32) or Windows Media Player (page 25).

AirPlay

You can play audio on an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. You can also control audio content from anywhere in your home (page 32).

Music Throw by Sony Tablet, Xperia™ Tablet or Xperia™ Sony Smartphone

You can stream your music to the network speaker directly, using the built-in music player of a Sony Tablet, Xperia™ Tablet or Xperia™ Sony Smartphone (page 34).

PARTY STREAMING

PARTY STREAMING allows you to play back the same audio content through speakers having the PARTY STREAMING function at the same time (page 35).

Analog input supported

You can use this unit as a general active speaker without connecting to a network.

Listening to the music from a server

You can enjoy your favorite music content from your DLNA-compliant server (computer, etc.) by controlling the server using “Network Audio Remote” application. For details, see page 25.

Device with Network Audio Remote* or DLNA controller

* Sony provides the “Network

Audio Remote” application for

Control

Access

Deliver

Server Network controlled player (this unit)

free. For details, refer to the following website:

http://www.sony.net/sans

You can listen to audio content through only this unit by using a computer as both server and controller. Windows 7 has to be installed on your computer to use this function. For details, see page 25.

Deliver

DLNA controller/Server (Windows 7-based computer)

Network controlled player (this unit)

Setting up your home network

Refer to the following pages according to your network environment.

Wireless networks

. Set up your network, using the supplied CD-ROM or an application for

smartphones. Refer to the leaflet “Quick Start Guide” for details. When you set up your network manually, see page 20.

WPS* compliant wireless networks

. Page 23

Wired networks

. Page 24

* WPS is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network. Many

new wireless LAN router/access point come with this feature.

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit of SA-NS410

Front

For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47).

A PARTY button

Press to use the PARTY STREAMING function (page 35).

Tip

This button also receives signals from a remote control. Aim the remote control at this point. The remote signal reception of this unit may not work correctly when the surface of this button is dirty.

B PARTY STREAMING indicator

Indicates the PARTY STREAMING status (page 35). Green: The unit is having a PARTY as PARTY host. Amber: The unit has joined a PARTY as PARTY guest. Red: An error has occurred.

C Illumination indicator

Indicates the playback status of audio content. Blue (lit): The unit has stopped playing back audio content. White (lit): The unit is in playback mode. White (flashing): The unit is in preparation for playback. An error has occurred in the playback if it is flashing quickly.

Note

This indicator flashes during start up. It may take for a while.

Side

For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47).

Getting Started

D ?/1 (ON/Standby) button, indicator

Press to switch between power on and the standby mode (page 18).

Indicates the power status of the unit (page 18). Green: The unit is turned on. Amber: The unit is in the network standby mode. Red: The unit is in the standby mode.

E AUDIO IN button, indicator

Press to switch the audio input on or off.

Lights in green when the audio input is on.

F UPDATE button, indicator

Press to start updating the software of the unit (page 36).

Indicates the update status of the unit. Green (lit): The unit can be updated. Green (flashing): The unit is updating. Red (flashing): An error has occurred. Not lit: The unit does not need updating.

G LINK indicator

Indicates the connection status of the wired/wireless LAN. Green: Wireless connection (page 20). Amber: Wired connection (page 24). Red: The following status have occurred.

– This unit cannot find the wireless

LAN access point.

– The security method/password

selected for the access point is wrong.

– An error has occurred. Not lit: The wireless network setting process is not finished.

H VOL +

/– buttons

Use to adjust the volume. The illumination indicator flashes rapidly when the volume level is set to either minimum or maximum.

Home network/AirPlay/Internet music streaming is selected automatically when the AUDIO IN indicator is off.

The VOL+ button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations.

Back

For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47).

I DC IN terminal

Use to connect the supplied AC adaptor (page 17). Rated output voltage of an AC adaptor: DC 18 V, 2.6 A

Note

The supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord are exclusive for this unit. Do not use an AC adaptor not supplied with this unit.

J WPS button

Use to make the network settings for the WPS push button configuration (page 23).

K AUDIO IN terminal

Use to connect the audio output jack of an external component.

L (LAN) port

Use to connect the network (LAN) cable (not supplied).

M NETWORK STANDBY / STANDBY

switch

Switch between the network standby mode and the standby mode (page 19).

N ALL RESET button (Bottom)

Press and hold until all indicators light while the unit is being turned on and reset to its factory default settings. Use a thin object, such as a small pin. The previously registered settings or information will be reset.

Note

Network settings are also reset when you press ALL RESET button.

ALL RESET button

Bottom

Main unit of SA-NS310

Front

For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47).

Getting Started

A PARTY STREAMING indicator

Indicates the PARTY STREAMING status (page 35). Green: The unit is having a PARTY as PARTY host. Amber: The unit has joined a PARTY as PARTY guest. Red: An error has occurred.

B PARTY button

Press to use the PARTY STREAMING function (page 35).

Tip

C Illumination indicator

Note

This indicator flashes during start up. It may take for a while.

Side

For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47).

D LINK indicator

Indicates the connection status of the wired/wireless LAN. Green: Wireless connection (page 20). Amber: Wired connection (page 24). Red: The following status have occurred.

– This unit cannot find the wireless

LAN access point.

– The security method/password

selected for the access point is wrong.

– An error has occurred.

Not lit: The wireless network setting

process is not finished.

E ?/1 (ON/Standby) button, indicator

Press to switch between power on and the standby mode (page 18).

Indicates the power status of the unit (page 18). Green: The unit is turned on. Amber: The unit is in the network standby mode. Red: The unit is in the standby mode.

F AUDIO IN button, indicator

Press to switch the audio input on or off.

Lights in green when the audio input is on.

G VOL +

/– buttons

Use to adjust the volume. The illumination indicator flashes rapidly when the volume level is set to either minimum or maximum.

H (LAN) port

Use to connect the network (LAN) cable (not supplied).

I AUDIO IN terminal

Use to connect the audio output jack of an external component.

J DC IN terminal

Use to connect the supplied AC adaptor (page 17). Rated output voltage of an AC adaptor: DC 13 V, 2 A

Note

The supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord are exclusive for this unit. Do not use an AC adaptor not supplied with this unit.

Home network/AirPlay/Internet music streaming is selected automatically when the AUDIO IN indicator is off.

The VOL+ button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations.

Bottom

For details on each indicator, see “Indicator information” (page 47).

K NETWORK STANDBY / STANDBY

switch

Switch between the network standby mode and the standby mode (page 19).

L WPS button

Use to make the network settings for the WPS push button configuration (page 23).

M UPDATE button, indicator

Press to start updating the software of the unit (page 36).

Getting Started

Indicates the update status of the unit. Green (lit): The unit can be updated. Green (flashing): The unit is updating. Red (flashing): An error has occurred. Not lit: The unit does not need updating.

N ALL RESET button

Note

Network settings are also reset when you press ALL RESET button.

Remote control

A DIMMER button

Press to change the brightness of the illumination indicator (normal/dark).

B INPUT button

Press to switch the audio input on or off.

VOLUME

MUTING

C PARTY button

Press to use the PARTY STREAMING function (page 35).

D VOLUME +/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume.

E MUTING button

Press to turn the sound off temporarily. The illumination indicator blinks in blue during muting.

F ?/1 (ON/Standby) button

Press to switch between power on and the standby mode (page 18).

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Make sure that the following items are included in the package along with the speaker.

Remote control (1) AC adaptor (1) AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (“NS Setup”) (1) Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Start Guide (Leaflet)

Preparing the Unit and the Remote Control

Connecting to an AC power source

2 Plug the connector of the AC

adaptor into the DC IN terminal on the unit.

SA-NS410

Getting Started

SA-NS310

Connect the AC power cord to

the AC adaptor.

AC power cord

AC adaptor

3 Plug the AC power cord to a

wall outlet (the mains).

Preparing the remote control

The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. Pull out the protective sheet before use.

Replacing the battery of the remote control

If the remote control stops working, replace the battery (CR2025) with a new one.

Turning the Unit On

Make sure the unit is connected to an AC power source (page 17).

The ?/1 (ON/Standby) indicator flashes in green and the illumination indicator lights. You can operate this unit when the ?/1 (ON/ Standby) indicator lights in green and the illumination indicator lights. It may take a while.

SA-NS410

1 Pull out the battery holder. 2 Remove the old battery from the battery

holder then insert a new battery so that “+” is facing upward.

3 Reinsert the battery holder into the remote

control.

SA-NS310

+ 42 hidden pages

Sony SA-NS310, SA-NS410 Operating Instruction

Table of Contents

Features of this unit

Setting up your home network

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit of SA-NS410

Main unit of SA-NS310

Remote control

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Preparing the Unit and the Remote Control

Connecting to an AC power source

Preparing the remote control

Turning the Unit On