Sony STR-LV700R User Manual

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4-249-847-12(1)

FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-LV700R

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or mo ist u r e.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc., and do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.

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

Do not dispose of batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual desc r ibe how se t up your system, and how to use the remote, receiver, and Network Media to enjoy a variety of media.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surro und System.

Screen examples in this manual

The screens used in t his manual t o illustrate p rocedures may differ slightly from the ones on your screen.

* Manufactured under licence from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trade marks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Overview......................................................5

Preparations

Verifying the setup procedure......................8

— Preparing the receiver

Step 1: Verifying the connection procedure

for your type of output devices....9

Step 1a: Connecting digital components....10

Step 1b:Connecting analogue

components................................13

Step 1c: Connecting antennae................... .15

Step 2: Connectin g spe ake rs.. .... ... ............16

Step 3: Connecting the AC power cord....18

Step 4: Inserting batterie s into

the remote..................................18

Step 5: Setting up the speake rs............. ... .19

Step 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance.......................................21

— Preparing Network Media

Step 1: Ve ri fying your VAIO computer

model.........................................22

Step 2: Updating your software................22

Step 3: Connectio ns........... .... .... ...............23

Step 4: VAIO compute r setup..................30

Step 5: Preparations needed to use

Network Media...................... ... .34

Step 6: Setting the receiver IP address

acquisition method.....................35

Step 7: Restarting the receiv er..................36

Using the receiver

— Basic operations

Selecting a component ...............................37

Receiving radio broadcasts ........................37

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).........39

About the indications on the display..........41

— Enjoying surround sound

Using only the front speakers ....................42

Enjoying higher fidelity sound ..................42

Selecting a sound field............................... 43

Customising sound fields...........................45

— Miscellaneous operations and

settings

Changing the aud io input mode of digit al

components..........................................47

Selecting the digital audio input decoding

priority.................................................47

Recording audio.........................................48

Using the Sleep Timer ...............................48

Using Network Media

Optimising Network Media....................... 49

— Watching video saved on the VAIO

computer

Watching video..........................................57

Sorting the video capsule list..................... 59

Deleting video capsules.............................59

Write-protecting video capsules................60

Changing video settings.. ... .... .................... 60

Searching with index images.....................61

Searching for a scene by specifying

a time................................... ... .... ......... 62

Starting playback from the poi nt where you

stopped playback.................................62

— L istening to music saved on t he VAIO

computer

Listening to music..................................... 63

Sorting the folders or playlist .................... 65

— View i ng pho tographs saved on the

VAIO computer

Viewing photographs................................. 66

Viewing a photograph list..........................68

Changing slide show settings.................. ..69

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— Watching broadcasts received by

the VAIO computer

Watching television broadcasts..................70

Changing the television image quality.......72

— Recording broadcasts received by

the VAIO computer

Recording television broadcasts ................73

Timer recording .........................................75

Changing the recording quality..................76

Changing Network Media settings

Setting the receiver IP address...................77

Updating the receiver software..................78

Selecting the Network Media language.....79

Resetting Network Media ..........................79

Registering the receiver on the VAIO

computer (restricting access to the VAIO

computer).............................................80

Appendix

Using the remote........................................82

Precautions.................................................87

Troubleshooting.........................................88

Specifications.............................................93

Trademarks and copyrights........................94

List of button locations and

reference pages....................................95

Index .......................................................... 96

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Overview

The receiver support s t he Dolby Pro Logic II syst em used in creating 5.1-channel audio from t w ochannel sources such as television or video, and allows you to enjoy high quality dig ital surround sound. The receiver is also equipped with Network Media, which allows you to view photographs (still images), wa tch video, or play ba ck music on a VAIO comput er through the 5.1- channel spe aker sys tem and television connected to the receiv er. It even allows you to access data saved on V A IO computers in remote locations by establishing network connections to the receiver in the same way you would access a DVD or othe r source. Furthermore, if you connect a VAIO computer capable of receiving television broadca st s to the receiver, you ca n w atch these broadcas ts on your television or co ntrol programme reco rding on the VAIO com puter from the rec ei ver.

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Connecting several VAIO computers to the receiver

You can connect several VAIO co m puters through a ro ut er (equipped with a hub) or a standard hub. When you do so, you can select which VAIO computer to use as the data source.

What you can do with Network Media

Television/ Video

• Playing video stored on the VAIO computer (page 57).

• Viewing a television broadcast with the VAIO computer and saving it (page 70) .

• Setting the timer to record a television broadcast received by the VAIO computer (page 75).

• When playing back video saved on the VAIO computer, use the film roll feature to find a particular scene (page 61).

Note

With Network Media, you can watch television programmes received by the VAIO computer, view photographs, listen to music, or watch video saved on the V A IO computer. However, you cannot access data on computers other than VAIO computers.

Photographs

• Viewing photographs (still images) on the VAIO computer as slide shows on your television (page 66).

• Playing background music during a slide show (page 67).

• Viewing a thum bnail index of your photographs (page 68).

• Selecting the photographs that you want to view (page69).

Music

• Listenin g to mu sic saved on the VAIO computer (page 63).

• Cueing up (page 64).

• Continuous playback (page 64).

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Network Media multimedia compatibility

Media Playable material Playable files

Video Video capsules recorded with Giga Pocket or

Network Media on the VAIO computer

Music Playlists saved on the VAIO computer with

SonicStage or SonicStage Premium

Photographs Photographs (still images) saved on the VA IO

computer with PictureG ear Studio photographs (still images) saved in a specific folder on the VAIO computer

Network Media only allows you to view video capsules recorded on the VAIO computer with Giga Pocket and

and

video capsules recorded on the VAIO computer with Network Media. You cannot view other video files with this function. The displayed names of video cabinets and video capsules are as they are created with Giga Pocket. For details about Giga Pocket, refer to the documenta ti on supplied with your VAIO computer or Giga Pocket Help.

You can only listen to playlists handled by SonicStage or SonicStage Premium. You cannot listen to other music files or music purchased from an Internet electronic music distribution (EMD) service with Network Media. The displayed names of playlist folders and playlists are as cre a te d w ith SonicStage or SonicStage Prem ium. For details about SonicStage or SonicStage Premium, refer to the documentation supplied with your VAIO computer or SonicStage Help.

PictureGear Studio must be installed on your VAIO computer to perform this operation. When Picture Gear Studio is installed, you can use its Photo Collection feature to store still images on the Photo Server. For details, refer to PictureGear Studio Help.

If PictureGear Studio is not installed on your VAIO computer, save still images in folders in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Photo Server\VAIO Media folder. Still images stored in any othe r loc a tion are not detected by Network Media, and thus cannot be viewed. The name of the designated folder may vary. For details, start your VAIO computer, click Start, point to All Programs, VAIO Media, Server Administration, and then click Phot o S e rver Readme .

You can play back any video capsule other

than the followin g:

• Playlist video capsules.

• Video capsules conta ini ng only administrative in fo rm ation.

• Video capsules set to be re cord ed wi th t he recording timer.

• Video capsules with viewing restrictions.

•MP3 files

• ATRAC3 files

• ATRAC3 plus files

• WAV files

• Bitmap files

•JPEG files

• GIF files

• TIFF files

• PNG files

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Preparations

Verifying the setup procedure

Before you can use the receiver or Network Media, you must first set them up correctly. The setup procedures for both are outlined below. For details about each setup step, simply see the appropriate section in the operating instructions, as indic at ed next to each ste p.

Note

Before you proceed, make sure that you verify the contents of the STR-LV700R package. For a complete lis t of t he supplied items, see page 94. If any item is missing and/or damaged, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Setup procedures For details

Step 1: Connect your television, DVD player, etc. Pages 9 – 15

Step 2: Connect your speakers

Step 3: Connect the power cord to the receiver

Step 4: Insert batteries into the remote

Step 5: Set your speakers

Receiver setup complete

Step 1: Verify the model of your VAIO computer

Step 2: Update the software of your VAIO computer

Step 3: Connect the receiver to your VAIO computer

Step 4: Make preliminary settings on your VAIO computer

Step 5: Set the receiver IP address acquisition method

Network Media setup complete

For details about how to use the receiver,

see “Using the receiver” (page 37).

For details about how to use Network Media,

see “Using Network Media” (page 49).

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Pages 19 – 21

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Pages 23 – 29

Pages 30 – 34

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When setup is complete

“Using the re cei ver” d escr ib es how to use mul t i-c han nel play ba ck, adju st soun d ef fect s, as we ll as th e detailed use of the receiver and the remote. Refer to it as necessary. “Using Network Media” describes how to play back files on your computer with Network Media. Refer to is as necessary.

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— Preparing the receiver

This section descri bes how to set up the recei ver before using it.

Step 1: Verifying the connection procedure for your type of output devices

Specific connection procedures for your output devices are explained in steps 1a, 1b, and 1c. Refer to the table below to proc eed.

Output device list

Preparations

Output device Pages

DVD player With digital output jacks

With analogue output jacks only Television 14 Satellite tuner With digital output jack s

With analogue output jacks only MD deck/tape deck With digital output jacks

With analogue output jacks only VCR 14 Antennae 15

When your device comes wit h ja ck s su c h as digit al o ptic a l output or digital coaxial output jac k s.

When you device only comes with jacks such as audio out L/R jacks.

10 14

10 – 11 13 – 14 12 13

Before you get started

The connection diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional cables (A to D).

A Audio cable

White (L) Red (R)

B Video cable

Yellow

Notes

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• Connect the yellow connector of the video cable to the VIDEO IN jack of the receiver.

• Connect the red connector of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN R jack, and the white connector t o the AUDIO IN

L jack of the receiver

• When connecting optical digital cables, inser t the ca ble plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digita l ca bl es .

C Optical digital cable

D Coaxial digital cable

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Step 1a: Connecting digital components

Connecting a DVD player, video, or satellite tuner

For details about the necessary cab les (A–D), see page 9.

1 Connecting audio

Satellite tuner

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

IN IN IN IN

HDD/MD VIDEODVD

TV/SAT TV/SAT

OUT

OPT OUT OPT IN

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPT IN

OPT IN COAX IN

DVDHDD/MD

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER FRONT L

FRONT R

+–+–+–

–+–+

SURR R SURR L

(IMPEDANCE USE 6-16 )

SPEAKERS

DVD player

Connect to the COAX IN or the OPT IN jack. We recommend connecting to the COAX IN jack.

Notes

• All the digital audio jacks are compatibl e with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling freque nc ie s.

• To play back the multi -cha nnel surround sound through this recei ve r, you ma y ha ve to ch ange the digital output setting of the connected component. For details, refer to the o pe ra ting instructions suppli ed with the component.

• When you connect the audio output of your televisi on to the VIDEO IN (AUDIO) jack of the receiver, you can listen to the television audio through the receiver. If you do so, also connect the video output of your television to the VIDEO IN (VIDEO) jack of the receiver.

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2 Connecting video

Television DVD player

INPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

IN IN IN IN

HDD/MD VIDEODVD

TV/SAT TV/SAT

OUT

OPT OUT OPT IN

OPT IN

VIDEO

OPT IN COAX IN

DVDHDD/MD

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER FRONT L

FRONT R

+–+–+–

–+–+

SURR R SURR L

(IMPEDANCE USE 6-16 )

SPEAKERS

OUTPUT

VIDEO

Satellite tuner

Note

When you connect the audio output of your television to the VIDEO IN (AUDIO) jack of the receiver, you can listen to the television audio through the receiver. If you do so, also connect the video output of your te le vision to the VIDEO IN (VIDEO) jack of the receiver. If you want to connect a satellite tuner or similar device, connect the audio and video as illustrated above.

Preparations

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Connecting an MD or tape deck

For details about the necessary cab les (A–D), see page 9.

Audio recorder, MD/tape deck

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

A A

OUT

IN IN IN IN

HDD/MD VIDEODVD

OUT

OPT OUT OPT IN

MONITOR

VIDEO

OPT IN

OUT

TV/SAT TV/SAT

VIDEO

OPT IN COAX IN

DVDHDD/MD

VIDEO

Notes

• All the digital audio jacks are compatibl e with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling freque nc ie s.

• You cannot record digi tal multi-channel surround sound digitally.

• Because there is no output to the HDD/MD OUT or OUTPUT jacks when playing back video or audio with Network Media, it is not possible to recor d au dio with the receiver.

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Step 1b: Connecting analogue components

Connecting an audio component

For details about the necessary cables ( A–D), see page 9.

Audio recorder,

MD/tape deck

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE

Preparations

OUT

HDD/MD VIDEODVD

IN IN IN IN

TV/SAT TV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

OPT OUT OPT IN

VIDEO

OPT IN

VIDEO

OPT IN COAX IN

DVDHDD/MD

VIDEO

OUTPUT

LINE

Satellite tuner

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Connecting a video component

When you connect your television to the MONITOR jack, you can watch the video from t he selected input (for details, see page 57). For details about the necessary cables (A

Television Satellite tuner

–D), see page 9.

INPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

B B

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

IN IN IN IN

HDD/MD VIDEODVD

TV/SAT TV/SAT

OUT

OPT OUT OPT IN

OPT IN

OPT IN COAX IN

DVDHDD/MD

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER FRONT L

FRONT R

+–+–+–

–+–+

SURR R SURR L

(IMPEDANCE USE 6-16 )

SPEAKERS

VCR

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Step 1c: Connecting antennae

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Preparations

ANTENNA

OUT

IN IN IN IN

TV/SAT T

MONITOR

OUT

OPT OUT OPT IN

HDD/MDHDD/MD VIDEODVD

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wir e antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

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Step 2: Connecting speakers

Connect your spe akers to the receive r. Y ou can connect up to a 5. 1- channel speaker system to the receiver. To fully enj o y cinema quality mul ti -c hannel surround soun d, you need five speakers (two front, one centre, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

5.1-channel speaker configuration example

Centre speaker

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L)

Notes

• The subwoofer is not a directiona l de vic e , th ere f ore you can place it wherever you want.

• When connecting the speaker cables, make that you attach the suppli ed spea ke r plugs to the cables. Refer to the separate sheet for details.

Speaker impedance

To fully enjoy multi -channel surround so und, make sure that you c onnect speakers of a nom i nal impedance o f 6 Ω or more to the FRONT, CENTER, and SURROUND jacks of the receiver. If you are unsure of the nominal impedance of your speakers refe r to their documenta t i on. (The nominal impedance of mos t s pe akers appears on their rear. )

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Necessary cables

A Speaker cables (not supplied)

B Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

Centre speaker

CENTER FRONT L

FRONT R

+–+–+–

–+–+

SURR R SURR L

(IMPEDANCE USE 6-16 )

SPEAKERS

Front speaker (R)

VIDEO

OPT IN COAX IN

OPT IN

DVD

TV/SAT

AAA

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

Black

Front speaker (L)

(+) (–)

Preparations

Subwoofer

Surround speaker

(R)

Surround speaker

(L)

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Step 3: Connecting the AC

Step 4: Inserting batteries

power cord

Connect the AC power cord of the receiver to the power outlet.

AC power cord

To power outlet

Initial setup

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialise the receiver by performing the following pr ocedure. This procedure ca n al so be used to return the settings that you have made to their defaults.

1 Press the ?/1 button on the receiver to

turn it off.

2 Hold down the ?/1 button for 5

seconds.

The following items are reset or cleared when INITIAL appears on the display:

• All the sound field paramete rs are reset to their defaults.

•All SET UP, LEVEL, and TONE parameters are reset to their defaults.

• The sound fiel ds memorised for each programme source and preset stations are cleared.

• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.

into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in t he b at t er y compartment.

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last about six months. When the remote no longer operates the control centre, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor of the control centre to direct sunlight or lighting equipment. Doing so may cause malfunctions.

• If you do not use the remote for an ex te nde d pe riod of time, remove the batterie s to a void possible damage from battery leaka ge and c or ro sion.

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

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Step 5: Setting up the speakers

You can use the SET UP menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system.

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MAIN MENU

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press the black MAIN MENU button

repeatedly until SET UP appears on the display.

3 Press / to select the menu item

that you want.

For details, see “Speaker setup parame ters”, below.

4 Press / to select the parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set

all the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters

The initial settings are underlined.

x (SUB WOOFER) (Subwoofer)

• YES If you connect a subwoofer, select YES.

• NO If you do not connect a subwoofer, sele ct NO. This

activates the bass redirection c irc uitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

x (FRONT) (Front speakers)

•LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select LARGE. Normally, select LARGE.

• SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lac k of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer. W hen the front speakers are set to SMALL, the centre, and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL (unless previously set to NO).

x (CENTER) (Centre speaker)

• LARGE

If you connect a large speaker that will effe c tively reproduce bass frequencies, sele c t LARGE. Normally, select LARGE. However, if the front speakers are set to SMALL, you cannot set the centre speaker to LARGE.

• SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the centre channel bass frequencies from the front spe a ke rs (i f set to LARGE) or subwoofer.

• NO If you do not connect a centre speaker, sele ct NO. The sound of the centre channel will be output from the front speakers.

x (SURROUND) (Surround speakers)

• LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effe c tive ly

reproduce bass frequencies, sele c t LARGE. Normally, select LARGE. However, if the front speakers are set to SMALL, you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE.

• SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channe l ba ss frequencies from the subwoofer or othe r LARGE speakers.

• NO If you do not connect surround speakers, selec t NO.

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Tip

The LARGE and SMALL settings of each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other LARGE speakers.

However, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small spea kers , you c an set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker . On the oth er ha nd, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to SMALL. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to LARGE. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equaliser to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 46.

x DIST. X.X m (Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust this distance from 1.0 m to 7.0 m in 0.1 m steps. If both front speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

A A

45˚

x PL. (Surround speaker placement)

Lets you specify the height of your sur ro und spe a ke r s for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 43).

• LOW

Select if the height of your surround spea ke r s corresponds to section A.

• HIGH

Select if the height of your surround spea ke r s corresponds to section B.

* This se tup item is not available when the surround

speaker parameter is set to NO.

90˚

20˚

x DIST. X.X m (Centre speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position

to the centre speaker. You can adjust this distance from

1.0 m to 7.0 m in 0.1 m steps.

x DIST. X.X m (Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. You can adjust this distance from 1.0 m to 7.0 m in 0.1 m steps. If both surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

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Step 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

— TEST TONE

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.

?/1

TEST TONE

ALT

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MAIN MENU

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Rotate VOLUME on the receiver

clockwise.

3 Turn on the subwoofer. 4 Press the ALT button. 5 Press the TEST TONE button on the

remote.

You will hear the te st tone from each speaker sequentially. Front (left) t Centre t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Subwoofer

6 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that

the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.

To adjust the balance and lev el of sp eakers, press the black MAIN MENU button repeatedly until LEVEL appears on the display, press / to select the para meter that you want to adjus t (pa ge 4 5) , a nd t hen press / to select the setting.

7 Press the TEST TONE button on the

remote again to turn off the test tone.

Tip

You can adjust the level of all th e speakers at the same time. Rotate VOLUME on the system or press VOLU ME +/– on the remote.

Notes

• The front balance, centre level, surround level, and subwoofer level are shown on the display during adjustment.

• To enjoy better sound quality, do not turn the volume of the subwoofer too high.

Preparations

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— Preparing Network Media

This section describes how to set up Network Media and your VAIO computer before using them.

Step 1: Verifying your VAIO computer model

VAIO computer models that can be connected to the receiver and use Network Media

VAIO computer models marketed from October 2003 running Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition. Functions depend on the model of VAIO computer connected.

VAIO computer models marketed from October 2003

Models

Supported functions

Music playback Photograph viewing Video playback Television viewing and

recording

Notes

• VAIO computer models market e d before Oct obe r 2003 do not support the functions above.

• Depending on the configu rati on of your VAI O com put er, the re ma y be some ope r at ion restr ic t ions. For details about these restrictions and up-to-date information, vis it the S ony home audio customer support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com/info/lv700R/EN/

Models with Giga Pocket Models without Giga Pocket

PCV-W series PCV-RZ4 series PCV-RS3 series

Yes No Yes No

PCS-RS3 series without

Giga Pocket

All Sony Notebooks with

VAIO Media

Yes Yes

Step 2: Updating your software

To be able to use Network Media, you must first update the software of the VAIO computer connected to the receiver. Be sure that you use the sof tw are update corresp onding to the VAIO computer connected to the receiver.

Updating software

On the home audio customer support Web site (http://www.vaio-link.com/info/lv700R/EN/), locate your model of VAIO computer. Download the update that corresponds to your model and follow the instructions on the screen to perform the update.

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Step 3: Connections

Evaluating your home network

You can connect the receiver to your VAIO computer(s) using the Ethernet port of your computer(s), a router with a buil t-in network switch, or a network switchin g device. These examples of home networks can help you determine the best connection method for the receiver and VAIO computer(s). Optional equipment and cables may be ne cessary to connect yo ur network media rece iver and VAIO computer(s).

Attaching the ferrite core to the network cable

Before connecting th e receiver to your network or VAIO comp ut er, make sure that you at t ach the supplied ferrite core. The ferrite core is used to reduce electrical interference.

1 Open the ferrite core and place is approximately 10 to 12 cm from one end of the network

cable.

2 Wrap the network cable lengthwise around the ferrite core, so that the cable runs

through the groove at the centre of the core.

3 Close the ferrite core around the network cable.

Note

Make sure that the ferrite core is secure arou nd the net wor k cable.

10 to 12 cm

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Home network 1: DSL or cable modem equipped with a built-in router and network switch ports

VAIO computer 1

MONITOR

USB

HEADPHONES

MIC

LINE IN

MONITOR

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

–

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO1 INPUT

LINEPHONE

DSL or cable modem with a built-in router and network swit ch po rts (sold separately)

LAN LINE

To Ethernet port

Network cable

(sold separately)

Internet

ANTENNA

To Ethernet port

Network cable with ferrite core

(supplied)

STR-LV700R

OUT

HDD/MD

To Ethern et port

Network cable

VAIO computer 2

Use a DSL or cable modem that supports 100Base- TX.

Attach the suppli ed ferrite core to the supplied netwo rk cable before connecting the cabl e t o th e compatible with

(sold separately)

the receiver.

Note

Connections may vary depending on your network. Contact your Internet service provider for connection information.

Home network 1 connection method

1 Connect the receiver to your DSL or cable modem (sold separately) using the network cable

(supplied) with the ferrite core (supplied).

2 Connect the Ethernet jack of each VAIO computer to jacks on the DSL/modem using additional

network cables (sold separately).

Notes

• This connection method may vary depending on factors specific to your network.

• Refer to the documenta tion of your DSL or cable modem to verify that it is equi ppe d wit h a built- in router and network switch ports.

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Home network 2: DSL or cable modem equipped with a built-in router, but without network switch ports

Internet

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VAIO computer 1

MONITOR

USB

HEADPHONES

MIC

LINE IN

MONITOR

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

–

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO1 INPUT

LINEPHONE

To Ethernet port

Network cable

(sold separately)

LINELAN

DSL or cable modem with a built-in router

Generic hub

To Ethernet port

Network cable with ferrite core

(supplied)

ANTENNA

STR-LV700R

OUT

HDD/MD

To Ethern et port

Network cable

(sold separately)

VAIO computer 2

Connections may vary depending on your ne twor k. Con ta ct your In te rn et servi ce pr ovider for connection information.

Use a network switch that supports 100Ba se - TX.

Attach the supplied ferr ite c or e to th e supplied network cable before c onne c ting the cable to the receiver.

Note

Use equipment and network cables that support 100Base-TX.

Home network 2 connection method

1 Connect the receiver to a network switching device (sold separately) using the network cable

(supplied) with the ferrite core (supplied).

2 Connect the Ethernet jack of each VAIO computer to jacks on the network switch using additional

network cables (sold separately).

3 Connect the network switching device to the DSL or cable modem using a network cable (sold

separately).

Note

This connection method may vary dep en ding on factors specific to your network.

continued

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Home network 3: DSL or cable modem without a built-in router

Internet

VAIO computer 1

LINELAN

without a built-in router

DSL or cable modem (sold separately)

Router device with a built-in network

MONITOR

USB

HEADPHONES

MIC

LINE IN

MONITOR

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

–

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO1 INPUT

LINEPHONE

To Ethernet port

Network cable

(sold separately)

LANWAN

switch

(sold separately)

To Ethernet port

Network cable with ferrite core

(supplied)

ANTENNA

STR-LV700R

OUT

HDD/MD

To Ethern et port

Network cable

VAIO computer 2

Connections may vary depen ding on your network. Contact your Interne t se rv ic e prov ide r for co nne c tion information.

Use a router with a built-in network switc h that supports 100Base-TX.

Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable before connecting the cable to the receiver.

(sold separately)

Note

Use equipment and cables that suppor t 100Base-TX.

Home network 3 connection method

1 Connect the receiver to a router device with a network switch (sold separately) using the network

cable (supplied) with the ferrite core (supplied).

2 Connect the Ethernet jack of each VAIO computer to jacks on the router device using additional

network cables (sold separately).

3 Connect the WAN jack of the router device to the LAN jack on the DSL or cable modem using a

network cable (sold separately).

Note

This connection method may vary depending on factors specific to your network.

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Home network 4: The network cable is connected to a LAN, shared in a residential complex

LAN

VAIO computer 1

Router device with a built-in network

(sold separately)

switch

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MONITOR

VHF/UHF

–

To Ethernet port

Network cable

(sold separately)

USB

HEADPHONES

MIC

LINE IN

MONITOR

AUDIO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

–

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO1 INPUT

LINEPHONE

LANWAN

To Ethern et port

Network cable with ferrite core

(supplied)

ANTENNA

STR-LV700R

OUT

HDD/MD

To Ethernet port

Network cable

VAIO computer 2

Use a router with a built-in network switc h that supports 100Base-TX.

Attach the supplied ferr ite c or e to th e supplied network cable before c onne c ting the cable to the receiver.

(sold separately)

Notes

• Connections may vary depending on your network. Contact your Inter ne t se rv ic e provider for connection information.

• Use equipment and cables that support 100Base-TX.

Home network 4 connection method

1 Connect the receiver to a router device with a built-in network switch (sold separately) using the

network cable (supplied) with the ferrite core (supplied).

2 Connect the Ethernet jack of each VAIO computer to jacks on the router device using additional

network cables (sold separately).

3 Connect the WAN jack on the router device to the LAN jack (residential complex).

Note

This connection method may vary dep en ding on factors specific to your network.

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Home network 5: The VAIO computer is connected to the Internet with a built-in modem

Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable before connecting

Connected to the Internet using a built-in modem.

MONITOR

USB

HEADPHONES

MIC

LINE IN

MONITOR

AUDIO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

–

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO1 INPUT

LINEPHONE

VAIO computer

the cable to the receiver.

To Ethern et port

VHF/UHF

Cross-wired

cable

Connection

adapter

Network cable with ferrite core (supplied)

To Ethern et port

ANTENNA

STR-LV700R

OUT

HDD/MD

Home network 5 connection method

1 Connec t the cross-wired cable (supplied) to the Ethernet jack of your VAIO computer. 2 Connec t the other end of the cross-wired cable to the connection adapter (supplied). 3 Connec t the network cable (supplied) with the ferrite core (supplied) to the connection adapter. 4 Connec t the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet jack of the receiver.

Notes

• This connection method may vary depending on factors specific to your network.

• In home networks 5 and 6, the VAIO computer must have a fixed IP address for the LAN connection.

Home network 6: The VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet

Attach the supplied ferrite core to the supplied network cable before connecting the cable to the receiver

MONITOR

USB

HEADPHONES

MIC

LINE IN

MONITOR

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

–

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO1 INPUT

LINEPHONE

VAIO computer

To Ethernet port

Cross-wired

cable

Connection

adapter

Network cable with ferrite core (supplied)

To Ethern et port

ANTENNA

STR-LV700R

Home network 6 connection method

Notes

• This connection method may vary depending on factors specific to your network.

• In home networks 5 and 6, the VAIO computer must have a fixed IP address for the LAN connection.

OUT

HDD/MD

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Home network 7: Connecting multiple VAIO computers (under conditions similar to those of home networks 5 and 6)

VAIO computer 1

Network switch with a built-in network switch

MONITOR

VHF/UHF

To Ethernet port

Network cable

(sold separately)

USB

HEADPHONES

MIC

LINE IN

MONITOR

AUDIO

S VIDEO/VIDEO S VIDEO/VIDEO

–

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO1 INPUT

LINEPHONE

LANWAN

separately)

To Ethernet port

Network cable with ferrite core

(supplied)

or router device

ANTENNA

(sold

STR-LV700R

OUT

HDD/MD

To Ethernet port

Network cable

(sold separately)

VAIO computer 2

If connecting to a multiple-port network switching device (sold separately), the VAIO computer requires a fixed IP address.

Use a router device or a multiple-port network switching device that supports 100Base-TX. A WAN connection is not necessary.

Attach the supplied ferr ite c or e to th e supplied network cable before c onne c ting the cable to the receiver.

Note

Connections may vary depending on your network. Contact your Internet service provider for connection information.

Home network 7 connection method

1 Connect the receiver to a router device with a built-in network switch or a multiple-port network

switching device using the network cable (supplied) with the ferrite core (supplied).

2 Connect the Ethernet jack of each VAIO computer to jacks on the router device using additional

network cables (sold separately).

3 When using a router device with a built-in network switch, a WAN connection is not necessary.

Notes

• This connection method may vary de pe nding on factors specific to your network.

• If you are using a multiple-port network switching device, your VAIO computer must have a fixed IP address.

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Step 4: VAIO computer setup

To be able to use Netw ork Media, you must fir st st art VAIO Media Music Server, Photo Serv er , and Giga Pocket Se rv er. Con fig ure Mus ic Serv er and P hot o S erve r a ccor di ng t o t he i ns tru cti ons in sect i on 4a, “VAIO Media preparations (starting services) ” (page 30), and Giga Pocket Server acco rding the instructions in section 4b, “Starting Giga Pocket Server” (page 30).

Note

If you reset your VAIO computer (recovery), you must make these settings again.

Step 4a: VAIO Media preparations (starting services)

To be able to use Network Media with th e V A IO computer conne ct ed to the receiver, y ou m ust first make VAIO Media settings.

1 On the Start menu, point to All Programs, VAIO Media, Server Administration,

and then click Console.

The VAIO Media Console dialog box appears.

2 Under Access Control Settings, select the Access this computer from other

computers on the network check box, and then select No device registration needed in a secure network environment.

3 Under Start and Stop Servers, verify that all the server applications are enabled.

Note

If any server application is disabled, click Start All.

4 Close the VAIO Media Console dialog box.

Note

A message may appear at this point, but it disappears automatically.

Step 4b: Starting Giga Pocket Server

To be able to use Network Media with the television and video functions of the VAIO computer connected to the r eceiver, you must first st ar t Giga Pocket Server. N ot e that the necessary o per ations depend on the marketing date of your VAIO computer, so follow the instructions for your model.

1 On the Start menu, point to All Programs, Giga Pocket, All Software, and then

click Giga Pocket Server.

The Giga Pocket Server password setting dialog box appea rs .

2 Click Set password.

Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.

Note

If the Giga Pocket Server password is a lready se t, the Giga P ocket window appears instead of the Giga Pocket Server password setting dialog box. Clic king Hide concludes this procedure.

3 When the Giga Pocket Server window appears, click Hide.

The Giga Pocket Server password is now set, an d yo u can use Network Media with your VAIO computer.

Note

Add Giga Pocket Server to your Windows Start menu, for easier access.

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Step 4c: Assigning a fixed IP address to the VAIO computer

In the environm ents, it is necessary to assig n a fi xed IP address to the VAIO compute r with the following procedure.

• Home networks 5 and 6 (page 28).

• Home networ k 7 (page 29) without a rout er equipped with a hu b.

Note

Do not make these settings if you are using a route r or a route r equ ipped with a hub.

1 On the Start menu, click My Computer.

The My Computer window appears.

2 Under Other Places, click My Network Places.

Click here.

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The My Network Places window appears.

3 Under Networ k Tasks, click View network connections.

The Network Connections window appears.

Click here.

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4 Right-click Local Area Connection and click Properties.

Click here.

The Local Area Con n ection Properties dial og box appears.

5 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

Select this.

Click here.

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.

6 Select Use the following IP address, and then type the following addresses in IP

address and Subnet mask.

When connecti ng the re ceiver t o more than one VAIO com puter, enter a di fferent ad dress fo r each VAIO computer.

IP address 169.254.XXX.XXX

(Type 169.254 as is and replace each XXX by any three-digit number from 001 to 254. For example, type: 222.222.)

Subnet mask 255.255.0.0

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1 Select this option.

2 Type the values above.

7 Click OK.

The fixed IP ad dres s of the VAI O comp ut er is se t. Cl os e th e Local Area Connection Properties dialog box an d Network Connections window.

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Step 5: Preparations needed to use Network Media

To be able to use Netw ork Media, you must f irst st art your VAIO computer, turn on your tele vi sion, and then select the video input connected to the receiver.

?/1

N.MEDIA

Short for Network Media.

1 If you are using a hub or router equipped with a hub, turn i t on. 2 Turn on the VAIO computer. 3 Once the VAIO computer is running, start Giga Pocket Server.

Tip

We recommend that you add Giga Pocket Server to the Windows Start menu.

4 Turn on your television and select the input connected to the receiver.

Tip

If you are using a Sony television, you can turn on the television and select the input with the remote.

5 Press the ?/1 button on the remote to turn on the receiver. 6 Press the N.MEDIA button to set the receiver input to N.MEDIA.

The first time you use the re ceiver or after resetti ng it, the Language Select screen appears. If this is not the case, sk ip steps 7 to 10.

7 Use / / / to select the desired language, and then press the SELECT button.

Note

By default, the receiver la ngua ge is English.

8 Use / / / to select OK, and then press the SELECT button.

A confirmation message in the selected language appears, prompting you to restart the receiv er to apply the languag e change.

9 Press the SELECT button to close the message. 10Press the ?/1 button to restart the receiver.

The Network Me di a f unction screen app ears on the television. (The appearanc e of the screen depends on the Net w or k Media default sett in gs (page 52).) If you follow the pr ocedure described in “U seful setting 3: Setting the VAIO computer to start automatically” (page 53), if the VAIO computer is on standby or hibernating, the VAIO computer starts automatically when you use Network Media.

Note

For about 20 seconds after you conn ect the power cord, even if you switch the receive r input to N.MEDIA, nothing appears on the televis ion sc r e en.

Tip

You can also select N.MEDIA by pressing INPUT SELECT OR on the receiver.

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Step 6: Setting the receiver IP address acquisition method

Depending on the environment in which you are using Network Media, use the following procedure to select the method of acquiring an IP a ddress for the recei ver.

///

SELECT

1 Press the blue MAIN MENU button.

The main menu appears.

2 Select Se tt ings, and press the SELECT button.

The Settings screen appears.

3 Use / to select System Settings, and then press the SELECT button.

The System Settings screen appears.

4 Use / to select IP Address, and then press the SELECT button.

The IP Address screen appears.

Settings IP Address

Obtain an IP address automatically (using router) Obtain an IP address automatically (not using router) Specify an IP address

Current Settings:

IP Address:

000

SELECT

Subnet Mask:

:Select

RETURN

:Return

000

000..

000

CANCEL

5 Use / to select the item appropriate to the environment in which you are using

Network Media, and then press the SELECT button.

• When using Network Media with a router

c Select Obtain an IP address automatically (using router).

• When using this function without a router

c Select Obtain an IP address automatically (not using router).

6 Use / / / to select OK, and then press the SELECT button.

Tip

To set the receiver IP address, see page77.

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Step 7: Restarting the receiver

When the preparations necessary to use Network Media are complete, restart the receiver.

?/1 TV ?/1

1 Press the ?/1 button to turn off the receiver.

The display panel goes off and the screen goes blank.

2 Press the TV ?/1 button to turn off the television.

Note

You cannot use the remote supplied with the receiver to control a television not made by Sony.

3 On the Start menu, click Turn Off Computer.

4 Click Turn Off to turn off the VAIO computer.

Choose the function that you want to use. For each function, you must have performed the necessary operations described in “Prepa rations needed to use Network Media” (page 34).

• Watching video ( page 57).

• Listening to music (page63).

• Viewing photographs (still images ) s aved on the VAIO comput er (page 66).

• Watching a television broadcast received by the VAIO computer (page 70).

• Recording a television broadcast rec ei v e d by the VAIO computer (page 73).

• Useful Network Media settings (pages 49–56).

• Changing Netw or k Media settings (page 77).

If you have a problem...

See “Troubleshoo ting” (page 88).

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Using the receiver

— Basic operations

This section describes basic operations possible with the receiver.

Selecting a component

1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly

to select the input.

The selected input appears on the display.

To select the Display

DVD player DVD VCR VIDEO Hard disk or MD deck HDD/MD Satellite tuner TV/SAT Network Media N.MEDIA Built-in tun er (FM) Tuner (FM) Built-in tun e r (AM) Tuner (AM)

Receiving radio broadcasts

Before receiving radio broadcasts, make sure that you conne cte d the FM and A M ant enn a e to the receiver (page 15). Use the remote for the tuner operation.

Automatic tuning

If you do not know the fre quency of the station that you want, yo u can let the receiver scan all the available stations in your area.

1 Press the FM or AM button repeatedly

Note

For details about how to use Network Media with the receiver, see chapter 3.

2 Turn on the selected component and

start playback.

3 Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING to mute the sound. MUTING appears on the display when the sound is mu ted. To cancel muting, press it again, raise the volume or turn off the receiver.

Using headphones

Connect your headphone to the PHONES jack of the receiver. When you connect headphones the output to speakers is automatically interrupted.

to select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the system. The last station received is tuned in.

2 Press the TUNING MODE button

repeatedly to select AUTO T..

3 Press the TUNING + or TUNING –

button.

Press the TUNING + button to scan from low to high; press the TUNING – butto n to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

When the receiver reaches either end of the band

Scanning is repeated in the same dire ct ion.

4 To continue scanning, press the

TUNING + or TUNING – button again.

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Manual tuning

You can tune in stations in 50 kHz steps for the FM band and 9 kHz steps for the AM band.

1 Press the FM or AM button repeatedly

to select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the system. The last station rec eiv e d is tuned in.

2 Press the TUNING MODE button

repeatedly to select MANUAL T..

3 Press the TUNING + or TUNING –

button repeatedly t o tune in the sta tion that you want.

Press the TUNING + button to change the frequency from low to high.

Press the TUNING – button to change the frequency from hig h to low.

Tip

If STEREO flashes on the d is p lay and the FM stereo reception is poor, press the FM MODE button to improve the sound. You will not be able to en joy the stereo effect, but the sound will be le ss distorted.

Note

If STEREO does not appear at all when an FM broadcast is received normally, press the FM MODE button to display the STEREO indication.

Preset tuning

After you have tuned in stations using automatic tuning or manual tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. You can then tune in any of the preset stations directly. Up to 30 FM or AM stations ca n be pres et. The r eceiver also sca ns all the stations t hat you have preset. Before tuning in preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing “Presetting radio stations”.

Presetting radio stations

1 Press the FM or AM button repeatedly

to select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the system. The last station rec eiv e d is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station that you want to

preset using automatic tuning or manual tuning (page 37).

3 Press the MEMORY button.

MEMORY ap pears on the display f or a few seconds.

Perform steps 4 t o 5 before MEMORY disappears.

4 Press the SHIFT button to select the

memory page and press the PRESET CH/ALBUM + or PRESET CH/ ALBUM – button to select a preset

number.

If MEMORY disappears before you press the preset numbe r, return to step 3.

5 Press the MEMORY button again to

store the station.

If MEMORY disappears before you can store the station, return to step 3.

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another

station.

Tuning in preset stations

1 Press the FM or AM button repeatedly

to select the FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the system. The las t s ta ti on received is tuned in.

2 Press the PRESET CH/ALBUM + or

PRESET CH/ALBUM – button

repeatedly to select the preset station that you want.

Each time that you pr ess the button, the receiver tunes in one preset sta tion at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows:

tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T

tC0y...yC2yC1T

Tips

• In step 2, press the SHIFT button to select a memory

page (A, B, or C).

• You can also use the P RESET TUNING +/– buttons

on the receiver to tune in preset stations.

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

This receiver also allows you to use the RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the r egul ar s ignal . You can also disp lay t he RDS information.

Receiving RDS broadca sts

Simply select a station on the FM band using automatic tuning, manual tuning (page 37), or preset tuning (page 38).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, t he RDS indicator appears and the programme station name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned in is not transmitting the RD S signal properly or if th e signal strength is weak.

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press the black DISPLAY button.

Each time that you press the button, the RDS information on the displa y changes cyclical ly as follows: Programme Station name t Frequency t Programme Type indication indication

t Current Time indication (24hour time) t Sound field currently applied t Volume

Type of programme being broadcast (see pa ge 39).

Text messages sent by the RD S sta tion.

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcem ent by

governmental authorities, ALARM flashes on the display.

• When the message consis ts of nine ch ara c te rs or

more, the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,

NO XXXX (such as NO TEXT) appears on the display.

t Radio Text

Description of programme types

Programme type indication

NEWS News programmes AFFAIRS Topical programmes that expand

INFO Programmes offering information

SPORT Sports pr ogra mmes EDUCATE Educational programmes, such as

DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programmes a bout nat ional or

SCIENCE Programmes about natural s cience

VARIED Other types of programmes such

POP M Popular music programmes ROCK M Rock music programmes EASY M Easy lis te ning LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and chair

CLASSICS Major orchestra performances,

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

CHILDREN Children programmes SOCIAL Programmes about people and the

RELIGION Programmes of religious content PHONE IN Programmes where members of

TRAVEL Programmes about travel. Not for

LEISURE Programmes on recreational

Description

on current events

on a wide variety of subjects, including consumer affair s an d medical advice

“how-to” and advice programmes

regional culture, such as language and social concerns

and technology

as celebrity interviews, game shows, and comedy

music

chamber mu s ic, opera, etc.

category above, such as rhythm and blues and reggae

etc.

things that affect them

the public express their views by phone or in public forums

announcements that are located by TP/TA.

activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

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Programme type indication

JAZZ Jazz programmes COUNTRY Country music programmes NATION M Programmes featuring local

OLDIES Programmes featu ring oldies FOLK M Folk music programmes DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programmes not defined

Description

popular music

above

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About the indications on the display

12 34 5

907

8 6

Using the receiver

SLEEP

LFE

LCR

SLSW

SSB

DIGITAL D.RANGE EQ

;

DTS

PL II

;

OPT COAX

A SLEEP: Appears when sleep timer is

activated.

B Playback channel indicators: The letters

(L, C, R, etc. ) ind ic ate th e pl ay back c han nels . The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes th e source sound (based on the speakers settings).

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Centre (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obta ine d by Pro Logic processing)), SW (subwoofer)

Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

LCR

SSB

SL SR

C ; DIGITAL: Appears when the receiver is

decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

D ; PL II: PL appears when a 2-channel

signal is applied with DOLBY PL or C.ST .EX A–C. PL II appears when Dolby Pro Logic II processing (PLII MOV or PLII MUS) is applied. However, this indicator does appear if the ce ntr e and surr oun d sp eak ers are set to NO, and A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL, PLII MOV, or PLII MUS are selected.

E D.RANGE: Appears when dynamic range

compression is activated (page 45).

F Tuner indicators: Appears when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations, et c. See pages 37–39 for tuner operation s .

RDS

MEMORY

STEREO MONO

G COAX: Appears when the sou rce signal is a

digital signal input through the COAX terminal.

H OPT: Appears when the source signal is a

digital signal input through the OPT terminal.

I DTS: Appears when DTS sign al s are inpu t. J : Appears whe n th e disc being played

LFE

back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

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— Enjoying surround sound

This section des cr ibes how to obtain the best possible sound quality from your system.

Using only the front speakers

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. There is no sound from t h e subwoofer.

Listening to 2-cha nn el st e r eo sources (2CH STEREO)

Standard 2-channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multichannel surround formats are dow nmixed to 2 channels.

2CH

Press the 2CH butt on on the remote.

2CH ST . appears on the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.

Notes

• You can also use the SOUND FIELD button to

perform this operation.

• No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2-channel ste r eo sources using the front left and right speakers, and a subwoofer, set to A.F.D. AUTO.

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode that you wa nt for your audio so und.

A.F.D. mode (display)

A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. AUTO)

PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL)

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE (PLII MOV)

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC (PLII MUS)

Decoding the input audio signal automatically

In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio si gnal being input (Dol by Digital, DTS, standard 2-channel stereo, etc.) and performs the p ro per decoding if neces sa ry. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, witho u t adding any surround effects. However, if ther e are no low freque ncy signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency sign al for output to the subw oofer.

Decoding mode

As encoded

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II

A.F.D.

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Press the A.F.D. button repeatedly to select A.F.D. AUTO.

The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal inpu t an d performs the prope r decoding if necessary.

Tip

You can also use t he SOUND FIELD button t o perform this operation.

Selecting a sound field

You can take advantage of surround so und simply by select in g one of the receiver’ s pr eprogrammed so und fields. They bring t he exciting and pow erful sound of cinemas and concert halls into your home.

Using the receiver

Enjoying stereo sound in multi-channel (2-channe l decoding mode)

This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2-channel au di o sources. This receiver can reproduce 2-channel sound on 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2- channel decoding mode.

Tip

You can also use t he SOUND FIELD button t o perform this operation.

x PRO LOGIC

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded on 2 channels is decoded into 4.1 ch a nne ls.

x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1-channel when watching video of dubbed or old movies.

x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for norm a l ste reo sources such as CDs.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dol by Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.

If you connect a subwoofer

When the audio signal is 2-channel ster eo or if the source signal doe s not include on LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequ ency signal for output to the subwoofer.

Selecting a sound field for movies

Press the MOVIE button repeatedly to select the sound field you that want.

SOUND FIELD

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

2CH

The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C

Tip

You can also us e the S OUND FIELD button to select a sound fie ld.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. DCS is the name of the surround technology for home theatres developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema studio. When played at home, DCS creates a powerful theatrical effect that mimics th e ar t istic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie direct or.

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x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theatre” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most types of movies.

x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theatre” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with a lot of sound effects.

x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or movies where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching movies on DVDs for example, that feature multi -cha nnel surrou nd eff ects. You ca n reproduce the sou nd characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates five sets of virtual speaker s fr om a single pair of surr ound speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching

Creates the sensation that th e sound is coming from inside the screen like in cinemas.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found in

cinemas. CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The effects provided by the vir tual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to he a r any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Selecting a so und field for music

Press the MUSIC button repeatedly to select the sound fiel d that you want.

SOUND FIELD

A.F.D.

MOVIE

MUSIC

2CH

The selected sound field appears in the di splay.

Sound field Display

HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT CONCERT

Tip

You can also use the SOUND FIELD button to select a sound field.

x HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a clas sic a l co nc ert ha ll.

x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz cl ub.

x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-sea t am phi the a tr e .

To turn off the surround effect

Press the 2CH or A.F.D. button.

Tips

• The receiver memorises the last sound field selected for each programme source (Sound Field Link). Whenever you select a programme source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you watch a DVD with HALL as the sound field, change to a different progr amme source, then return to the DVD, HALL will be applied again.

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, for example, by looking at the logo on th e package.

– : Dolby Digital discs – : Dolby Surround encoded

programs

– : DTS Digital Surround encoded

programmes

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Customising sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu and TONE menu, you can customise the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Note on the displayed parameters

Adjustable param eters vary depend ing on the selected sound field. If a parameter appears dimmed, it may not be available to the selected sound field or it may be impossible to change it.

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MAIN MENU

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust t h e balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to al l s ound fields.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi-channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press the black MAIN MENU button

repeatedly until LEVEL appears on the display.

3 Press / to select the parameter.

For details, see “LEVEL m enu parameters”, below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press /

to adjust the selected parameter.

You can select any p ar am eter except EFCT. The EFCT. parameter setting is stored independently for each sound field.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters

x BAL. XXX (Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: BALANCE

Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.

x CTR XXX dB (Centre speaker level)

x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (L) level)

x SUR.R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (R) level)

x S.W. XXX dB (Subwoofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust this parameter from –10 dB to +10 dB

in 1 dB steps.

D.RANGE

x COMP. (Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you wa nt to watch movies at low volumes.

• OFF

The dynamic range is not compres sed.

• STD

The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

• MAX

The dynamic range is compres sed dramatically.

Tip

The dynamic range compress or lets you c ompress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. STD is the initial setting, but it only ena cts light compression.

Therefor e, we recommend using the MAX sett ing. This greatly compresses the dy na mi c range and lets you watch movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analogue limiters, th e levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compre ssion.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

x EFCT. XXX (Effect leve l)

Lets you adjust t h e s ize of the current sur round effect. This paramet er is displayed only when

C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C, CONCERT, JAZZ, or HALL is selected.

• MIN

The surround effect decreases.

• STD

Normal surround effect is applied.

• MAX

The surround effect increases.

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Adjusting th e T ONE menu

You can adjust th e t onal quality (bass, tr eble level) of each sp eaker using the TONE menu.

1 Start playing a source encoded with

multi-channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2 Press the black MAIN MENU button

repeatedly until TONE appears on the display.

3 Press / to select the parameter.

For details, see “ TONE men u p ar ameter s” , below.

4 While monitoring the sound, press /

to adjust the selected parameter.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

items.

TONE menu parameters

x BASS XXX dB (Front speaker bass level)

x TREB. XXX dB (Front speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust these parameters from –6 dB to +6 dB

in 1 dB steps.

Resetting the sound field parameters to their default settings

1 Press the ?/1 button on the receiver to

turn it off.

2 Pressing the SOUND FIELD button of

the receiver, press the turn it on.

S.F CLR appears on the display and all the sound field parameters are reset to their default settings.

?/1 button to

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— Miscellaneous operations and settings

This section describes other operations and settings possible with the receiver.

Changing the audio input

Selecting the digital audio

Using the receiver

mode of digital components

— INPUT MODE

You can change the audio input mode of components for w h i ch this receiver has di gital audio input jacks.

1 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select

the input.

2 Press the INPUT MODE button

repeatedly to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO I N

Gives priority to the digital audio signal and specifies analogue audio signal input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital audio signal.

• OPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signal input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.

• COAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signal input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.

• ANALOG

Specifies the a nalogue audio signal input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

input decoding priority

Lets you specify the input mode for t h e digital signal input to the digital input jacks.

1 Press the black MAIN MENU button

repeatedly until SET UP appears on the display.

2 Press / to select to select DEC.

XXXX.

3 Press / to select the setting that

you want.

Digital audio input decoding priority

• AUTO

Automatically changes the input mode between DTS, Dolb y D i gi ta l , or PCM.

• PCM

PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruptions when pl ayback starts). Even when other signals are input, the sound is output. When set to AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, et c. ) is interrupted w hen p layba ck s tarts , set to PCM.

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Recording audio Using the Sleep Timer

Make sure that all y our components are correctly connected before recording audio.

Recording audio on MD, tape, or hard disk

You can use the receiver to record audio on mini disks (MD), tapes, or to your hard disk with the appropriate software. For details about how to perform this procedure, refer to the documentatio n of your MD player, tape pl ayer, or audio record er.

1 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select a

connected component (programme source).

2 Prepare the selected component for

recording.

For example, in sert a VCD into your V C D player.

3 Insert an MD or tape into the audio

recording device, and adjust the recording level.

4 Start recording on the audio recording

device, and then start playback.

Notes

• Audio adjustment does not affect the signal output from the HDD/MD OUT jack of the receiver.

• You cannot record sign al s using copy-protection technology.

• You cannot output audio input to a digital input jack to an analogue output jack. Connect to an analogue input jack.

• You cannot record audio pl ayed ba c k with Network Media.

You can set the receiver to tu rn off automatically at a specific time by using the remote.

1 Press the black MAIN MENU button

repeatedly until SET UP appears on the display.

2 Press / to select OFF. 3 Press / to select the time.

The display changes cyclically as foll ow s: OFF (sleep mode disabled) t 2:00:00 (shutdown in two hours) t 1:30:00

(shutdown in one and a half hour) t 1:00:00 (shutdown in one hour) t 0:30:00 (shutdown in half an hour) When using the Sle ep Ti m er, SLEEP appears on the disp la y.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, perform steps 1 and 2 above. The remaining time appears on the display.

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Using Network Media

Optimising Network Media

With the following settings, you can configure the VAIO computer to start automatically when you start Network Media (page 53) or select the VAIO computer to be connected to each function that you use (page 49).

Useful setting 1 : Setting the VAIO co mputer normally co nnected

You can pr e-selec t the VA IO comput er to be conn ected t o each functi on of Ne twork Media (t elevisi on, video, music, photographs). Doing so prevents you from having to make the selection each time you use Network Media. In this manual, the VAIO computer connected automatically to each function is referred to as the “VAIO compute r normally connected”. Even if there is only one VAIO c o mputer to which the receiv er c an be connected, you can still select the VA IO computer normally connected.

The following description uses the video function as an example. First turn on the television and select the input connected to the receiver. Start the VAIO computer that you want to set as the VAIO computer norma lly connected.

?/1

N.MEDIA

Using Network Media

OPTIONS

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SELECT

1 On the remote, press the ?/1 button to turn on the receiver.

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2 Press the N.MEDIA button to switch the receiver input to N.MEDIA.

The main menu appears.

Main Menu

TV Watch and record TV programs

VIDEO Watch video clips

MUSIC Listen to music

PHOTO View photos

:Scroll Up/Down

Tip

You can also select N.MEDIA by pressing INPUT SELECT OR on the receiver.

SELECT

Settings

:Select

3 Use / to select VIDEO-Watch video clips, and then press the SELECT button.

The Select a Server screen appears. It cont ai ns the list of VAIO co m put ers to which you can connect.

Note

The Select a Server scree n nam e varie s a ccor ding to the function used (e.g. Select a Video Server, etc.). For simplicity, we used Select a Server throughout the document.

Select a Video Server Available home servers:

Home Office

OPTIONS

RETURN

SELECT

:Select

:Return

:Options

Icon Meaning Status of VAIO computer

VAIO computer that was already connected to the receiver with Network Media.

VAIO computer to be connected for the first time.

VAIO computer that was already connected to the receiver with Network Media.

Can be connected.

Status unknown

Even in the status of the VAIO computer is unknown, if you press the SELECT button, select Connect, and then press the SELECT button again, you may be able to connect to the computer. Any of the following are possible if the connection is still no t es ta bli she d after waiting a while.

• The VAIO computer is on standby or hibernati ng. cStart the VAIO computer. If you follow the instructions described in “Useful setting 3: Setting the VAIO

computer to star t automatically” (page 53), when you conne ct to the VAIO computer it automatically starts from standby or hiberna tion.

• The VAIO computer is off. cStar t the VAIO computer.

• The network connection c ann ot be est a blished. cMake sure that the network connectors are correctly connected. If you are using a hub or a router equipped

with a hub, make sure that it is on.

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Tips

• If the VAIO computer d o es not appear in the Select a Server screen, press the OPTIONS button and on the OPTIONS menu, select Refresh, and then p res s the SELECT button. Note that it may take some time until

the VAIO com p u ter appears.

• To change the VAIO computer name, on the Start menu, click Contro l Panel, Performance a nd

Maintenance, and then System. On the Computer Name tab of the System Properties dialog box, click Change, type a new name, and then click OK. Note that you need to restart the VAIO computer for the change

in name to become effec tive .

The computer name appears here.

4 Use / to select the VAIO computer that you want to set as the VAIO computer

normally connected, and then press the SELECT button.

A submenu appears.

5 Use / to select Connect Automatically, and then press the SELECT button.

The selected VAIO computer becomes the VAIO compute r no rm ally connected so that on subsequent occasions a conne ction is automatically e stablished to this VAIO computer. The VAIO computer norma lly connected appear s w i t h a next to it.

Notes

• The VAIO computer normally connected setting is lost if you unplug the power cord or update the receiver software (page 78). In which case you must perform the proc e dur e abov e agai n.

• You must set the VAIO computer normally connected separately for each function (television, video, music, photographs) that you use.

Tip

To cancel the VAIO computer norma ll y connected setting, in the Select a Server screen select the VAIO computer that you want to cancel, and then press the SELECT button. Select Delete from list, and then in select OK in the confirmation message that a ppears. To display t he VAIO comp uter for whi ch you have canc elled the setting again, in the Select a Server screen, press the OPTIONS button, select Refresh, and then press the SELECT button.

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Useful setting 2: Selecting the first screen to appea r when you switch to Network Media (startup menu)

When you swit ch the rec eiver i nput to Networ k Media, you ca n select the fir st scre en that appears. You can choose to displ ay the main menu eac h t im e you switch or alwa ys display a particular function screen (e.g. the video cabinet screen in the video func tion). By default, the startup menu of the function used m o st recently appears. (If you did not previously set the VAIO computer normally connected as described in Useful setting 1, then the Select a Server screen appears.)

MAIN MENU

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SELECT

1 Press the blue MAIN MENU button.

The main menu appears.

Main Menu

TV Watch and record TV programs

VIDEO Watch video clips

MUSIC Listen to music

PHOTO View photos

:Scroll Up/Down

SELECT

Settings

:Select

2 Use / to select Settings, and then press the SELECT button.

The Settings scre en appears.

Settings

System Settings TV Settings Video Settings Photo Settings

RETURN

SELECT

:Return

:Select

3 Use / to select System Settings, and then press the SELECT button.

The System Setti ngs screen appears.

Settings System Settings

Device Registration Startup Menu IP Address Firmware Update Factory Default Device Information Language

RETURN

SELECT

:Return

:Select

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4 Use / to select Startup M enu and then press the SELECT button.

The Startup Menu screen appears.

Settings Startup Menu

Startup Menu

Main Menu TV Video Music Photo Last Function Used

OK CANCEL

RETURN

SELECT

:Return

:Select

5 Use / to select the item that you want to set as the startup menu, and press the

SELECT button.

• Main Menu

• TV (television programme screen)

• Video (Video Capsul e screen)

• Music (Music screen)

• Photo (Photo screen)

• Last Function Used

Last Function Used is set by default.

(menu screen of function used most recently)

6 Use / / / to select OK, and then press the SELECT button.

Note

If you disconnect the power cord, all the settings except the IP address are lost. When you reconnect the power cord, you must make the settings again.

Useful setting 3: Setting the VAIO computer to start automatically

Using Network Media

You can configure the VAIO c omput er so that it starts automatically when you e st ablish a connection from the receiver with Network Media. (The VAIO computer does not start when you turn on the receiver. It starts when you attempt to establ ish a connection with Netwo rk Media.) This is convenient if the VAIO comput er is remote from the receiver. To use this function, the VAIO computer must be on standby or hibernating. To verify VAIO computer settings, see page 56.

Notes

• Depending on the settings a nd co nfigur a ti on of the conne c ted VAI O com put er, you ma y not be able to use this function. You may also not be able to use this function with a notebook VAIO computer or a VAIO computer connected through a wireless LAN.

• You can use this function to star t the VAIO computer automatically when it is on st andby or hibernating. When the receiver is off, the VAIO computer goes on standby or hibernates as determined by the power options the VAIO computer. Depending on these settings, it may take a considerable time before the VAIO computer goes on standby or hibernates.

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1 On the Start menu, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then

System.

The System Properties dialog box appears.

2 On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

The Device Manager window appears.

3 Double-click Network adapters.

The display change s as il l us tr ated below.

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4 Double-click the network device connected to the receiver.

The properties dialog box of the device appears .

The network device connected to the receiver has a Power Management tab. If there is more than one network device, select the network device with the Power Management tab.

5 On the Power Management tab, select the Allow this device to bring the

computer out of st andby check box, and then select the Only allow management stations to bring the computer out of standby ch eck box.

1 Select this check box.

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2 Select this check box.

6 Click OK. 7 Close the Device Manager window and click OK in the System Properties dialog

box.

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Verifying or setting the time for the VAIO computer to go on standby

With the fo llowin g proced ure, y ou can v erify or set the t ime when the VA IO compu ter go es on standby . If you set the VAIO computer to automatically go on standby when the receiver is turned off, you do not need perform any oper ations on the VAIO compute r, which may be in a re mote locatio n. I f you do not do so, it is then necessary to perfor m operations on the connected VAIO com puter, to put it on standby or turn it off. By default, the VAIO computer automatically goes on standby when it is idle for a few minutes.

1 On the Start menu, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options Properties dialog box appears.

2 On the Power Schemes tab, select the times for System standby and/or System

hibernates.

Set these times to at least three minutes. If you set them to None, the computer does not go on standby or hibern at e.

Tip

With the settings in the screen above, the VAIO computer automatical ly goe s on st andby 20 minutes after the receiver is turned off.

3 Click OK.

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— Watching video saved on the VAIO computer

This section describes how to watch video stored on your VAIO computer and make var io us videorelated settin gs.

1 Press the blue MAIN MENU button.

Watching video

You can watch video capsules recorde d an d saved on the VAIO computer with Giga Pocket or video capsule saved on the VAIO computer with Network Media on a television connected to the receiver. To be able to do so, you must first perform “Step 5: Preparations needed to use Network Media” (pa ge 3 4).

Note

You can only watch video capsules recorded and saved on the VAIO computer with Giga Pocket or video capsules saved on the VAIO computer with Network Media. You cannot watch other movie files with Network Media. Video cabinet and video capsule names shown are those created with Giga Pocket. For details about Giga Pocket, refer to the documentation supplied with the VAIO computer or Giga Pocket Help.

DISPLAY

REW/FWD

(Playback)

OPTIONS

FUNCTION

AUDIO X

(Pause)

(Stop)

MAIN MENU

RETURN SELECT

The main menu appea rs .

Main Menu

TV Watch and record TV programs

VIDEO Watch video clips

MUSIC Listen to music

PHOTO View photos

:Scroll Up/Down

SELECT

Settings

:Select

While using a different Network Media function, you ca n al so press the function selection button to select the video function.

Tip

When no VAIO computer normally con n ect ed i s set, the Select a Server screen appears. Use /

to select the VAIO co mpute r to be con nected ,

then press the SELECT button. On the submenu select Connect, and then pre ss the SELECT button. If there are no VAIO computers in the Select a Server screen, press the OPTIONS button, and on the OPTIONS menu select Refresh, and then press the SELECT button. Note that it may take some time until the VAIO computers appear.

2 Use / to select VIDEO-Watch

video clips, and then press the

SELECT button.

A video cabinet list appears.

Video

: Video cabinet

: Cabinet containing video that you have not watched.

All Libraries

All Video Capsules My Cabinet Movies Music Videos Exercise Videos

SELECT

:Select

OPTIONS

:Options

17 clip(s) 8 clip(s) 5 clip(s) 2 clip(s) 2 clip(s)

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Note

Some special characte rs ca nnot be displayed on the screen.

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When the Select a Server screen appears

If no VAIO computer normally connected is set, the Select a Server screen appears. Use / to select the VAIO computer to be connected, press the SELECT button, an d t h en select Connect. To set the VAIO computer connecte d normally , see page 49.

To watch video saved on a different VAIO computer

When there is more than one VAIO computer connected to the receiver, you can select the VAIO computer to which you want to connect. To do so, press the OPTIONS button. On the OPTIONS menu, select Select a Server, and then press the SELECT button. In the Select a Server screen, select the VAIO computer to be connected, sele ct Connect, an d then press the SELECT button.

3 Use / to select the video cabinet

containing the video (video capsules) that you want to watch, and then press the SELECT button.

The video cabinet op ens and the video capsule list appears.

: Normal

video capsule

: Video capsule

that you want to watch.

: Video capsule

being recorded.

: Video capsule

with timer setting.

Connected server name

Video

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