Sony SMP-N100 User Manual 3

Network Media
Player

4-192-726-12(1)

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4-192-726-12(1)

Printed in Malaysia

Operating Instructions

SMP-N100

© 2010 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer serv icing to
qualified personnel only.

Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.

This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

This graphical symbol is located
on the AC adapter.

“dangerous voltage”

This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and

Precautions

• The nameplate is located on the
bottom of the unit.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

• Install this unit so that the AC
power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.

Operation is subject to the
following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.

FCC WARNING

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

This transmitter must not be co­located or operating in
conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

The shielded Interface cable
(LAN cable) must be used with
the equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.

b

This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of t he
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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FCC Radiation Exposure
Statement:

This equipment complies 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 20 cm and more between
the radiator and person’s body
(excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).

Contains FCC ID :
AK8DWMW038

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.______________
Serial No.______________

If this product is not working
properly, please call 1-866-909-

7669.

Precautions

On placement

• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.

• Do not place any objects on
the player, or do not place the
player on a soft surface, such
as a rug, as it may block the
ventilation holes.

• Do not install this player in a
confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.

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

• Do not place the player
outdoors, in vehicles, on s hips,
or on other vessels.

• Do not install the player in an
inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.

• Do not place metal objects in
front of the front panel. It may
limit reception of radio waves.

• Do not place the player in a
place where medical
equipment is in use. It may
cause a malfunction of
medical instruments.

• If you use a pacemaker or
other medical device, consult
your physician or the
manufacturer of your medical
device before using the
wireless LAN function.

• Do not place heavy or uns table
objects on the player.

• Disconnect the AC power cord
and all other cables from the
player when you move the
player.

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player
itself has been turned off.

• Disconnect the player from the
wall outlet if you are not going
to use the player for a long
time. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.

• Observe following points to
prevent the AC power cord
being damaged. Do not us e the
AC power cord if it is
damaged, as doing so may
result in an electric shock or
fire.
– Do not pinch the AC power

cord between the player and
wall, shelf, etc.

– Do not put anything heavy

on the AC power cord or pull
on the AC power cord itself.

On AC adapter

• Use the supplied AC adapter
(AC-NX1W) for this player, as
other adapters may cause a
malfunction.

• Do not disassemble or reverse­engineer.

• Do not confine the AC adapter
in a closed place such as a
bookshelf or an AV cabinet.

• Do not connect the AC adapter
to a traveler’s electric
transformer, which may
generate heat and cause a
malfunction.

• Do not drop or apply shock.

On adjusting volume

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

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On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and
controls with a soft cloth. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzine.

On replacement of parts

In the events that this player is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.

On connecting to the HDMI
OUT jack

Observe the following as
improper handling may damage
the HDMI OUT jack and the
connector.

• Carefully align the HDMI
OUT jack on the rear of the
player and the HDMI
connector by checking their
shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside down
or tilted.

• Be sure to disconnect the
HDMI cable when moving the
player.

• Hold the HDMI connector
straight when connecting or
disconnecting the HDMI
cable. Do not twist or force the
HDMI connector into the
HDMI OUT jack.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

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.

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Preparing the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Step 2: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Step 3: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playback

Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

A Power indicator

Lights up when the player is turned on.

B Remote sensor
C WLAN indicator

Lights up when using a wireless LAN.

Rear panel

A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack
C DC IN 12V (AC adapter input)

jack

D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

D (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.

E [/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.

E HDMI OUT jack
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B, PR) jacks

(Y, P

G LAN (100) terminal

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Remote

The available functions of the remote differ
depending on the file or the situation.

z

Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.

The player automatically returns to
standby mode

If any button on the remote is not pressed for
more than 30 minutes, the player
automatically returns to standby mode.

A -TV- WIDE

Changes the screen format.

-TV- INPUT

Switches between TV and other input
sources.

-TV- [/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.

[/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.

B Number buttons (0 - 9)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

VOL +/–

Adjusts the TV volume.

MUTING

Mutes the sound.

AUDIO

Selects the language track when multi­lingual tracks are recorded.

CLEAR

Erases input characters. Each time you
press the button, one character is erased.

SUBTITLE

Selects the subtitle language when multi­lingual subtitles are recorded.

C Color buttons (RED/GREEN/

YELLOW/BLUE)

Short cut keys for interactive functions.

D DISPLAY (page 14)

Displays the playback information on the
screen.

FAVORITES (page 16)

Displays the Internet content added to the
Favorites List. You can save up to 18 of
your favorite Internet content programs.

OPTIONS (page 16)

The options menu that can be selected
appears on the screen.

HOME

Enters the player’s home menu.
Displays the wall paper when pressed on
the category icon of the home menu.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

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</M/m/,

Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.

Center button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

E . PREV/NEXT >

Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.

REPLAY/ADVANCE

Depending on the contents, these buttons
may not function.

m/M (fast reverse/fast
forward)

• Fast reverses/fast forwards when
pressed during playback. Each time
you press the button during playback of
videos, the search speed changes.

• Plays in slow motion, when pressed for
more than one second in pause mode.

• Plays one frame at a time, when pressed
briefly in pause mode.

N PLAY

Starts or re-starts playback.

THEATER (page 27)

Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically.
The THEATER button functions only
when connected to a Sony Theater
Mode-compatible AV amplifier
(receiver) or Sony Theater Mode­compatible TV.

X PAUSE

Pauses or re-starts playback.

x STOP

Stops playback and remembers the stop
point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is the
last point you played or the last photo for
a photo folder.

Home menu display

The home menu appears when you press
HOME. Select a category using </,.
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.

Item Category

(Setup): Adjusts the player settings.
(Photo): Displays photos.
(Music): Plays music.
(Video): Plays videos.
(Network): Displays network items.

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Step 1: Preparing the Player

Hookups and

Settings

Checking the supplied
accessories

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)

• AC power cord (1)

• AC adapter (1)

• Remote control (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Preparing the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries
to the markings inside the battery
compartment.

Hookups and Settings

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Step 2: Connecting the Player

Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.
Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.

High quality

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Component video cable

(not supplied)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

b

Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright
protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.

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Standard

quality