Sony VGF-WA1 User Manual
For customer support information, visit the following website:
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA and Canada,
http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/ for customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas.
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Wireless Digital Audio
VGF-WA1
Operating Instructions
© 2007 Sony Corporation / Printed in China
3-094-116-12 (1)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the device to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The power socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Audio and picture distortion may occur if this
equipment is positioned in close proximity to any
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
For customers in the USA
– 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.
The supplied interface 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
For questions regarding your product or for the Sony
Customer Information Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States.
The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Owner’s record
The model number and serial number are located on
the bottom of your Wireless Digital Audio.
Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to this number whenever you call your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. VGF-WA1
Serial No.
Thank you for purchasing this SONY product.
Registering your product will allow us to contact
you in the unlikely event that your product
needs adjustment or modification. In addition, if
you choose to do so during registration, periodic
mailings about new products and services can
be automatically mailed to you.
Please register your product here:
http://productregistration.sony.com
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VGF-WA1/VGF-UWA1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo
San Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
For VGF-WA1
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) between
radiator and your body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists and feet).
This equipment must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For VGF-UWA1
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific
operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please follow
operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical
laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could
be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot.
Other application like handheld PC or similar device
has not been verified and may not compliance with
related RF exposure rule and such use shall be
prohibited.
Highest reported SAR is body: 1.28W/kg.
About the Wireless LAN Function
The built-in wireless LAN function has been found to
comply with the Wi-Fi Specifications established by
the WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance).
Industry Canada Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de L’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
IC RSS-210 (Canada)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif
doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est
susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du
dispositif.
IC Exposure of Humans to RF Fields
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that
the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not
emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the
general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable
from Health Canada’s website : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
L’installateur du présent matériel radio doit s’assurer
que l’antenne est située ou pointée de manière à ce
que cette dernière n’émette pas de champs
radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par
Santé Canada pour le grand public; consulter le Code
de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé
Canada, à I’adresse suivante : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Trademarks
VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
is a trademark of Live365.com.
Other system names and product names appearing
in this document are generally registered
trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers.
and marks are not shown in this document.
In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Edition are referred to as Windows XP.
In this manual, Microsoft Windows Vista
Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home
Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
and Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate are
referred to as Windows Vista.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
What this product can do ................................ 7
Useful features to enjoy music .................
Operating environment ...................................
Computers that can be connected to
this product ..............................................
Additional Supporting Software ............
Check the supplied accessories .....................
Names of parts ................................................
Overview ................................................... 12
Display window .......................................
Control panel
Rear view
Wireless Adapter ......................................
Remote control .........................................
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Connection and Preparation 19
Overview of connection and preparation ... 19
About connecting the Wireless Digital
Audio and a computer ..........................
Overview of setup ....................................
Plug into a power outlet ..........................21
Install and set up the necessary software
to use this device ..........................................
Setting up using the supplied
Wireless Adapter ....................................
Setting up using the supplied
CD-ROM ................................................ 23
Preparing the computer ..........................24
To use the VAIO Media
Integrated Server ...................................
When using Windows Media Connect
When using Windows Media Player 11
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Operation 29
Operation flow ................................................ 29
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Turning on the power ....................................
Using the internal battery .......................
Listening to music files stored on a computer
(PC Streaming Function) ............................
Playable file formats ................................
Selecting a server .....................................
Selecting music from the list
(Browse Function) .................................
About play modes ....................................
Listening to web radio
(Web Radio Function) .................................
Selecting a radio station from the list
(Browse Function) .................................
Listening to an audio device
(Auxiliary Function) ....................................
Listening to music files stored on the internal
memory (Internal Memory Function) ......
Downloadable file formats .....................
Downloading a music file to the
internal memory ....................................
Selecting music from the list
(Browse Function) .................................
Deleting music files in the internal
memory ................................................... 38
Initializing the internal memory ...........
About play modes ....................................
Sound settings .................................................
Providing a consistent volume level for
music files (Dynamic Normalizer) ......
Boosting bass (Dynamic Bass Boost) ....
Adjusting the sound quality to suit your
taste (6 Band Equalizer) ........................
Enhancing the stereo feeling
(VPT Wide Stereo) ................................
Adjusting the acoustic response of the
speakers (Digital Linear Phase) ...........
Timer settings .................................................
Using the Sleep Timer .............................
Using On-Timer ......................................
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Others 45
For more convenient use of the Wireless
Digital Audio ................................................
Setting your computer to start up
automatically .......................................... 45
Confirming/changing the go to
standby time ...........................................
Changing settings ...........................................
Wireless LAN settings ...................................
To connect via the Wireless Adapter .....
To connect via an access point ...............
Using the Access Point connection tool ......
Setting up the proxy server settings for
the Wireless Adapter connection ........
Using the Wireless Adapter Manager ..........
Starting the Wireless Adapter
Manager .................................................. 55
Refreshing the Wireless Digital Audio
list ............................................................56
Registering a Wireless Digital Audio ....
Resetting the registration ........................
Enabling the Internet connection ..........
Precautions ...................................................... 58
Do not drop this device ..........................
About install location ..............................
About condensation ................................
Precautions when disposing
of the battery ..........................................
About this device .....................................
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Cleaning........................................................... 60
Specifications .................................................. 61
Playable/downloadable file formats ......
Getting Help ....................................................
Sony support options ..............................
Troubleshooting 65
Troubleshooting .............................................65
Turning on ................................................
Charging ...................................................67
Listening to the music files stored on a
computer (PC Streaming Function) ...
Listening to web radio
(Web Radio Function) ..........................
Listening to the audio device (Auxiliary
Function) ................................................ 72
Listening to the music files stored
on the internal memory
(Internal Memory Function) ...............
Timer settings
Changing settings ....................................
Others ........................................................ 74
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About the supplied guides
The following guides are included with this Wireless Digital Audio.
Operating Instructions (this document): Contains information on how to use the Wireless Digital
Audio.
Setup Guide: Contains information on how to connect and set up the Wireless Digital Audio.
Illustrations used in this guide
Illustrations and screens used in this guide may vary from the actual screens.
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What this product can do
The Wireless Digital Audio is a device with which you can play music files that are stored on your
computer, or listen to web radio, via a wireless LAN. You can enjoy music with high quality speakers.
This device supports the following four ways to enjoy music.
Listening to music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function)
You can play music files that are stored on your computer with this device via a wireless LAN.
Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function)
You can listen to web radio offered by a service provider (Live365). You can listen to web radio by
connecting this device to a computer that has an Internet connection, or to an access point.
Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary Function)
You can connect an audio device, such as a Walkman, to this device to listen to music from the audio device
via the speakers of this product.
Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function)
You can play music files that are stored on the internal memory (128 MB) of this product. At the time of
purchase, the internal memory contains sample music files.
While playing a music file from a computer with PC Streaming Function, you can download the music file
to this device.
Introduction
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Useful features to enjoy music
This product has various features to enhance your music enjoyment.
Browse Function
You can see a list of content to easily find your favorite content and play it back.
What is content?
In this guide, “content” refers to music files or streaming media that are playable by this product, such as music
files stored on a computer, web radio stations, and music files downloaded to the internal memory.
Timer Function
Sleep Timer
You can set this device to enter standby mode automatically after a certain length of playback time.
On-Timer
You can set start time, stop time, the day of the week and favorite content to start playback automatically.
You can set two separate On-Timers.
Sound Settings
You can set the sound quality and sound effects to fit the music genre or your taste, as shown below:
Settings Effects
Dynamic Normalizer
(D-Normalizer)
Dynamic Bass Boost
(D-Bass Boost)
6 Band Equalizer Allows you to customize the sound quality to match the genre of music.
Provides a consistent volume level for music files. With this setting,
when listening to music files of different volume level, they play at the
same level.
Boosts the low frequencies of music, offering a strong and powerful
sound.
VPT Wide Stereo Increases the virtual distance between the right and left speakers, and
enhances the stereo feeling.
Digital Linear Phase
(D-Linear Phase)
Adjusts the phase response and frequency response of the speaker’s
mid-high range to achieve a highly precise localization of sounds and a
sense of greater depth.
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Operating environment
Computers that can be connected to this product
To use this device with your computer, the following environment is required:
Computer
Operating System
IBM PC/AT compatible
CPU: Celeron 1.00 GHz or higher
Available hard disk drive space: 1.2 GB or more
(The amount of space varies according to the Windows version and the number of music files
stored on the hard disk drive.)
RAM: 256 MB or more
Others
CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
Sound card
USB port
The following manufacturer installed versions only:
Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Windows Vista
Display
Highcolor (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better
(1024 × 768 dots or better is recommended)
Other
Internet connection (for Web Radio Function)
Operating systems other than those indicated above, homebuilt computers, upgrade of the original
manufacturer-installed operating system, multi-boot environment, multi-monitor environment, and
Macintosh computers are not supported.
Notes
It is not guaranteed that all the computers that meet the recommendations shown above can be used with this
product.
You can use the NTFS format of Windows XP only when the operating system is the original manufacturer-
installed version.
It is not guaranteed that all the computers can go on system suspend, system standby, or system hibernate.
Introduction
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Additional Supporting Software
Server
– VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver.6.0*
– Windows Media Connect 2.0
– Windows Media Player 11
* You may not be able to use some functions with the VAIO Integrated Server Ver.6.0 included on the supplied
CD-ROM. Update your VAIO Media Integrated Server to the latest version by using VAIO Update or by visiting
the following website:
Sony eSupport web site
For customers in USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
For customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas: http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
What is a server?
In this manual, “server” refers to software that delivers content stored on a computer to this device. Playable file
formats vary depending on the server used. For details, refer to “Playable/downloadable file formats” (page 62).
Music management software
– SonicStage Ver.4.2 *
– SonicStage Ver.4.3
– Windows Media Player 10
– Windows Media Player 11
* If your computer is installed with Windows Vista, you cannot use some functions of SonicStage Ve4.2. Update
your SonicStage to the latest version with VAIO Update or visit the following website:
Sony eSupport web site
For customers in USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
For customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas: http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
Access Point connection tool
This tool configures the network settings (settings for the access point connection) of this device.
Wireless Adapter Manager
When connecting via a Wireless Adapter (supplied), this software registers the Wireless Digital Audio and
configures the Internet connection settings.
About the support information on the Additional Supporting Software
For the support information on the Additional Supporting Software, visit the following website:
Sony eSupport web site
For customers in USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
For customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas: http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
Notes
Depending on the performance of your computer or operating environment, the software may work with some
limitations.
For the latest information about VAIO Media Integrated Server and SonicStage, visit the following website:
Sony eSupport web site
For customers in USA and Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
For customers in Asia and Pacific countries or areas: http://www.sony.com.sg/vaio/
For the latest information about Windows Media Connect and Windows Media Player 11, visit the Microsoft
Corporation website.
Check the supplied accessories
Wireless Digital Audio
Remote control
Wireless Adapter
Included software:
— Wireless Adapter Setup
— Wireless Adapter Manager
USB cable
Wireless Adapter connection support
cable
Setup CD-ROM
Included software:
— SonicStage Ver.4.2
— VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver.6.0
— Windows Media Connect 2.0
— Wireless Adapter Setup
— Wireless Adapter Manager
— Access Point connection tool
— Adobe Reader
Operating Instructions (this document)
Setup Guide
Warranty card
Introduction
AC adapter
Power cord
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Names of parts
Overview
Sensor
(POWER) button/lamp
Press this button to turn this device on.
When turned on, the lamp lights in green.
When this device is turned on, press this
button to go into standby mode. During
standby mode, the lamp lights in red.
(Headphones) jack
Connect headphones (not supplied) to this
jack.
Display window (page 13)
A music title, settings and messages appear
on this display window.
PC button/lamp
Press this button to select the PC Streaming
Function. While this device is in the PC
Streaming Function, the lamp lights up.
WEB RADIO button/lamp
Press this button to select the Web Radio
Function. While this device is in the Web
Radio Function, the lamp lights up.
AUX button/lamp
Press this button to select the Auxiliary
Function. While this device is in the
Auxiliary Function, the lamp lights up.
MEMORY button/lamp
Press this button to select the Internal
Memory Function. While this device is in
the Internal Memory Function, the lamp
lights up.
Light button
Press this button to light up the backlight.
Control panel (page 15)
If you stand in front of this device while it is
turned on, the sensor detects your presence
and lights up the backlight.
BATT lamp
This lamp shows the internal battery status
(page 30).
Remote sensor
WIRELESS lamp
This lamp shows the wireless LAN status.
On (without flashing):
The wireless LAN power is turned on.
Flashing on and off :
This device is attempting to connect to
wireless LAN.
Off:
The wireless LAN power is turned off.
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Display window
The display window shows the playback screen,
browse screen, settings screen, messages, etc.
What appears on the window varies depending on
the function you are using.
PC Streaming Function/Internal Memory
Function
During playback, press / on the control panel
to switch between elapsed time view (default) and
spectrum analyzer view.
Tip
If you change the function or the device goes into
standby mode during spectrum analyzer view, it
restores to elapsed time view.
Elapsed time view (default)
Spectrum analyzer view
Current track number/total track
count
Track name
Artist name
Album name
Wireless LAN signal strength
During PC Streaming, this antenna icon
indicates the strength of the wireless LAN
signal to which this device is connected. The
more wave marks around the icon, the
stronger the signal.
→ → →
This icon flashes on and off while receiving
playback data from a server during playback.
On-Timer (page 42)
Sleep Timer (page 42)
Progress bar
Playback status
Playback elapsed time
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide
Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40
to 41)
Play mode (pages 34 and 39)
Spectrum analyzer
The spectrum analyzer shows the sound
strength of each frequency band in real time.
Introduction
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Web Radio Function
During playback, press / on the control panel
to switch between elapsed time view (default) and
spectrum analyzer view.
Tip
If you change the function or the device goes into
standby mode during spectrum analyzer view, it
restores to elapsed time view.
Elapsed time view (default)
Spectrum analyzer view
On-Timer (page 42)
Sleep Timer (page 42)
Playback status
Playback elapsed time
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide
Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40
to 41)
Spectrum analyzer
The spectrum analyzer shows the sound
strength of each frequency band in real time.
Auxiliary Function
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Current radio station number/total
radio station count
Radio station name
Genre name
Transfer bit rate
Wireless LAN signal strength
This antenna icon indicates the strength of
the wireless LAN signal to which this device
is connected. The more wave marks around
the icon, the stronger the signal.
→ → →
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide
Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40
to 41)
On-Timer (page 42)
Sleep Timer (page 42)
Note
When you are using the Auxiliary Function, you
cannot switch the display window to spectrum
analyzer view even if you press / on the
control panel.
Control panel
If you stand in front of this device while it is turned on, the sensor embedded in the front side detects your
presence and lights up the backlight.
Introduction
TOP
Press here to see a list of playable music or
radio stations (Browse Function).
BACK
Press here to return to the previous screen.
/
In browse mode and settings mode, press
here to move the cursor up or down.
In the playback screen, press here to switch
the view of the display window.
ENTER
Press here to confirm your option selection.
DOWNLOAD
During playback of a music file using the PC
Streaming Function, press here to download
the file to the internal memory of this device.
SETTINGS
Press here to see the settings (page 48).
When using the PC Streaming Function/
Web Radio Function/Internal Memory
Function, press here to start/pause playback.
/
When using the PC Streaming Function or
the Internal Memory Function, press here to
skip to the beginning of the current, previous
or next song. To fast-rewind or fast-forward,
press and hold here.
When using the Web Radio Function, press
here to switch to the previous or next radio
station.
In browse mode, press here to switch to the
previous or next page.
VOLUME +/-
Press here to turn the volume up or down.
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Rear view
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OPTICAL OUT jack
Use this jack to connect the device to another
audio device with an optical cable (not
supplied).
USB port
Use this port to connect the device with a
USB cable to a computer. This option allows
you to set up the device using the included
software.
LINE OUT jacks
Use these jacks to connect to the audio input
jacks of an audio device.
Wireless Adapter
AUTO INSTALL switch
The Wireless Adapter contains some
software. If you turn this switch to ON and
insert the Wireless Adapter into a USB port
of a computer, the software installer starts
automatically (page 22). Once you have
installed the software, turn this switch to
OFF for normal use.
AUX jack
Use this jack to connect to an audio device
(page 36).
DC IN 16V jack
Connect the supplied AC adapter to this
jack.
BATTERY switch (bottom side)
Turn this switch to ON to use the internal
battery (page 30).
WIRELESS lamp
This lamp shows the connection status with
a computer.
On (without flashing):
This device is connected to a computer.
Flashing on and off :
This device is communicating with a
computer.
Off:
This device is not connected to a
computer.
Remote control
AUX button
Press this button to select the Auxiliary
Function.
This button works in the same manner as the
AUX button of this device.
WEB RADIO button
Press this button to select the Web Radio
Function.
This button works in the same manner as the
WEB RADIO button of this device.
PC button
Press this button to select the PC Streaming
Function.
This button works in the same manner as the
PC button of this device.
SLEEP button
Press this button to set up the Sleep Timer
function (page 42). Each time you press the
button, the Sleep Timer setting is changed as
follows:
“Off” → “30 minutes” → “45 minutes” → “60
minutes” → “90 minutes” → “Off” …
button
When using the PC Streaming Function/
Web Radio Function/Internal Memory
Function, press here to start/pause playback.
This button works in the same manner as
of the control panel of this device.
VOLUME +/- buttons
Press one of these buttons to turn the volume
up or down.
These buttons work in the same manner as
VOLUME +/- of the control panel of this
device.
(POWER) button
Press this button to turn this device on.
When this device is turned on, press this
button to go to standby mode.
This button works in the same manner as the
(POWER) button of this device.
MEMORY button
Press this button to select the Internal
Memory Function.
This button works in the same manner as the
MEMORY button of this device.
/ buttons
When using the PC Streaming Function or
Internal Memory Function, press one of
these buttons to skip to the beginning of the
current, previous or next song. To fastrewind or fast-forward, press and hold one of
these buttons.
When using Web Radio Function, press one
of these buttons to switch to the previous or
next radio station.
These buttons work in the same manner as
/ of the control panel of this device.
FOLDER +/- buttons
Press one of these buttons to skip to the first
music file of the current playing folder or the
next/previous folder.
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Preparing the remote control for use
Pull out the insulation sheet to use the
remote control.
A battery is already inserted into the remote
control.
About replacing the battery
If the battery weakens, you cannot use the
remote control from a distance.
Replace the battery with a new one by
following this procedure. The battery lasts
about six months in normal use.
Pull out the battery case.
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Replace the battery with a new
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CR2025 Lithium battery, with the
positive side (+) facing up.
Positive side (+)
Note
Be sure to keep the remote sensor of this
device out of direct sunlight or bright lights,
or the remote control may stop working.
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Insert the battery case into its place.
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Overview of connection and preparation
About connecting the Wireless Digital Audio and a computer
You can connect this device to a computer with one of these methods:
Connecting via the supplied Wireless Adapter
Connecting via your access point
Note
The Wireless Digital Audio does not support wireless Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Mode) communication (no
access point).
Connecting via the supplied Wireless Adapter
If you do not have a wireless LAN environment that contains an access point, you can plug the supplied
Wireless Adapter into a computer to connect this device directly to the computer.
Use this method when you intend to connect this device to only one computer.
Notes
You can connect only the Wireless Digital Audio to a computer via the supplied Wireless Adapter.
You can listen to web radio only when the computer is connected to the Internet.
Connection and Preparation
Connecting via your access point
If you already have a wireless LAN environment, you can connect this device to a computer via your access
point.
Use this method when you intend to connect this device to more than one computer.
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Overview of setup
The setup procedure varies depending on the computer to which you intend to connect this device and on
how to connect them.
1. Plugging the Wireless Digital Audio into a power outlet.
Plug this device into a power outlet using the supplied AC adapter.
2. Installing and setting up the necessary software for Wireless
Digital Audio.
The flow varies depends on the computer to which you intend to connect this device and the
connection type.
Using the supplied Wireless Adapter
Using the supplied CD-ROM
Setting up using the supplied Wireless Adapter
To connect this device to a Sony VAIO computer with Windows Vista installed via the supplied
Wireless Adapter, you can follow section in step 2.
Setting up using the supplied CD-ROM
To connect this device to a computer other than Sony VAIO computers with Windows Vista installed,
you can follow section in step 2.
3. Preparing the computer.
Prepare the computer for connecting it to this device.
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Note
You must redo the connection and preparation if you reinstall or recover the operating system of the computer
that is configured to connect to this device.
Plug into a power outlet
1
Connect the supplied AC adapter into the device, and then plug into a wall outlet.
The POWER lamp lights up in red.
Note
Be sure not to disconnect the AC adapter during the setup of this device. It may cause a malfunction.
Install and set up the necessary software to use
this device
Do you already have a wireless LAN environment that contains an access point?
Connection and Preparation
No
Do you intend to connect the Wireless Digital
Audio to a Sony VAIO computer?
Yes
Proceed to . (page 22)
Yes
No
Proceed to . (page 23)
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Setting up using the supplied Wireless Adapter
To connect the device to a Sony VAIO computer (Windows Vista), you can use the supplied Wireless
Adapter.
This allows you to install and set up the necessary software.
1
Turn the AUTO INSTALL switch of the Wireless Adapter to ON.
2
Insert the Wireless Adapter into the USB port of the computer.
The Setup automatically starts.
Tip
If you cannot insert the Wireless Adapter directly into the USB port of your computer, connect via the
supplied Wireless Adapter connection support cable.
3
Perform the setup following the instructions on the screen of your computer.
Be sure to read the precautions on the screen thoroughly.
Setting up using the supplied CD-ROM
To connect the device to a computer other than a Sony VAIO computer (Windows Vista), you can use the
supplied CD-ROM.
This allows you to install and set up the necessary software.
Notes
Do not insert the Wireless Adapter into your computer until an instruction to do so appears on the Setup
screen.
Do not connect this device to your computer via the USB cable until an instruction to do so appears on the
Setup screen.
1
Close all applications that are running on your computer.
Check to see if the following conditions are met before you proceed to step 2. If these conditions
are not met, the installation may fail.
You are logged in as a user who has administrative privileges (Administrator).
You have also temporarily closed the antivirus software (because it uses large memory).
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
The Setup automatically starts.
3
Perform setup following the instructions on the screen of your computer.
Be sure to read the precautions on the screen thoroughly.
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