Sony MP3 Player VGF WA1 User Manual

Wireless Digital Audio  
For customer support information, visit the following website:  
VGF-WA1  
Operating Instructions  
© 2007 Sony Corporation / Printed in China  
3-094-116-12 (1)  
 
– 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.  
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 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 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.  
The number below is for FCC related matters only.  
For customers in the USA  
Owners record  
Declaration of Conformity  
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  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
VGF-WA1/VGF-UWA1  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16530 Via Esprillo  
San Diego, CA 92127 USA  
858-942-2230  
Telephone No.:  
Serial No.  
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.  
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:  
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.  
 
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.  
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  
Linstallateur du présent matériel radio doit s’assurer  
que l’antenne est située ou pointée de manière à ce  
que cette dernière némette 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  
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.  
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.  
Highest reported SAR is body: 1.28W/kg.  
In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home  
Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional  
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).  
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  
Industry Canada Notice  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
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.  
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.  
Lutilisation 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.  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction  
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Operation  
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What this product can do................................ 7  
Useful features to enjoy music ................. 8  
Operation flow................................................ 29  
Turning on the power.................................... 30  
Using the internal battery....................... 30  
Operating environment................................... 9  
Computers that can be connected to  
Listening to music files stored on a computer  
(PC Streaming Function)............................ 31  
this product.............................................. 9  
Additional Supporting Software............ 10  
Playable file formats ................................ 31  
Selecting a server ..................................... 32  
Check the supplied accessories..................... 11  
Selecting music from the list  
Names of parts................................................ 12  
Overview................................................... 12  
Display window ....................................... 13  
Control panel............................................ 15  
Rear view................................................... 16  
Wireless Adapter...................................... 16  
Remote control......................................... 17  
(Browse Function)................................. 33  
About play modes.................................... 34  
Listening to web radio  
(Web Radio Function)................................. 35  
Selecting a radio station from the list  
(Browse Function)................................. 35  
Listening to an audio device  
(Auxiliary Function).................................... 36  
Connection and Preparation  
19  
Listening to music files stored on the internal  
memory (Internal Memory Function)...... 36  
Overview of connection and preparation... 19  
Downloadable file formats ..................... 36  
Downloading a music file to the  
internal memory.................................... 37  
Selecting music from the list  
(Browse Function)................................. 37  
Deleting music files in the internal  
memory................................................... 38  
About connecting the Wireless Digital  
Audio and a computer .......................... 19  
Overview of setup.................................... 20  
Plug into a power outlet.......................... 21  
Install and set up the necessary software  
to use this device.......................................... 21  
Setting up using the supplied  
Wireless Adapter.................................... 22  
Setting up using the supplied  
CD-ROM................................................ 23  
Initializing the internal memory ........... 38  
About play modes.................................... 39  
Sound settings................................................. 39  
Providing a consistent volume level for  
music files (Dynamic Normalizer)...... 39  
Boosting bass (Dynamic Bass Boost).... 39  
Adjusting the sound quality to suit your  
taste (6 Band Equalizer)........................ 40  
Enhancing the stereo feeling  
(VPT Wide Stereo)................................ 41  
Preparing the computer .......................... 24  
To use the VAIO Media  
Integrated Server ................................... 24  
When using Windows Media Connect.... 24  
When using Windows Media Player 11  
.................................................................. 27  
Adjusting the acoustic response of the  
speakers (Digital Linear Phase)........... 41  
Timer settings................................................. 42  
Using the Sleep Timer............................. 42  
Using On-Timer ...................................... 42  
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Cleaning........................................................... 60  
Others  
4ꢁ  
Specifications.................................................. 61  
Playable/downloadable file formats ...... 62  
For more convenient use of the Wireless  
Digital Audio ................................................ 45  
Getting Help.................................................... 63  
Sony support options .............................. 63  
Setting your computer to start up  
automatically.......................................... 45  
Confirming/changing the go to  
standby time........................................... 46  
Troubleshooting  
6ꢁ  
Changing settings........................................... 48  
Troubleshooting ............................................. 65  
Turning on................................................ 65  
Charging ................................................... 67  
Wireless LAN settings ................................... 52  
To connect via the Wireless Adapter..... 52  
To connect via an access point............... 52  
Listening to the music files stored on a  
computer (PC Streaming Function) ... 68  
Listening to web radio  
(Web Radio Function) .......................... 71  
Listening to the audio device (Auxiliary  
Function)................................................ 72  
Listening to the music files stored  
on the internal memory  
(Internal Memory Function) ............... 72  
Using the Access Point connection tool...... 54  
Setting up the proxy server settings for  
the Wireless Adapter connection ........ 54  
Using the Wireless Adapter Manager.......... 55  
Starting the Wireless Adapter  
Manager.................................................. 55  
Refreshing the Wireless Digital Audio  
list ............................................................ 56  
Registering a Wireless Digital Audio .... 56  
Resetting the registration........................ 56  
Enabling the Internet connection.......... 57  
Timer settings........................................... 73  
Changing settings .................................... 73  
Others........................................................ 74  
Precautions...................................................... 58  
Do not drop this device .......................... 58  
About install location.............................. 58  
About condensation ................................ 58  
Precautions when disposing  
of the battery .......................................... 58  
About this device..................................... 59  
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.  
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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)  
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.  
Dynamic Bass Boost  
(D-Bass Boost)  
Boosts the low frequencies of music, offering a strong and powerful  
sound.  
6 Band Equalizer  
Allows you to customize the sound quality to match the genre of music.  
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 speakers  
mid-high range to achieve a highly precise localization of sounds and a  
sense of greater depth.  
 
Operating environment  
Computers that can be connected to this product  
To use this device with your computer, the following environment is required:  
Computer  
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  
CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)  
Sound card  
USB port  
Others  
Operating System The following manufacturer installed versions only:  
Windows XP (Service Pack 2)  
Windows Vista  
Display  
Other  
Highcolor (16bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better  
(1024 × 768 dots or better is recommended)  
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.  
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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  
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  
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/  
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 the latest information about Windows Media Connect and Windows Media Player 11, visit the Microsoft  
Corporation website.  
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Check the supplied  
accessories  
USB cable  
Wireless Digital Audio  
Wireless Adapter connection support  
cable  
Remote control  
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  
Wireless Adapter  
Operating Instructions (this document)  
Setup Guide  
Included software:  
— Wireless Adapter Setup  
— Wireless Adapter Manager  
Warranty card  
AC adapter  
Power cord  
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Names of parts  
Overview  
Sensor  
(POWER) button/lamp  
MEMORY button/lamp  
Press this button to turn this device on.  
When turned on, the lamp lights in green.  
Press this button to select the Internal  
Memory Function. While this device is in  
the Internal Memory Function, the lamp  
lights up.  
When this device is turned on, press this  
button to go into standby mode. During  
standby mode, the lamp lights in red.  
Light button  
Press this button to light up the backlight.  
(Headphones) jack  
Connect headphones (not supplied) to this  
jack.  
Control panel (page 1ꢁ)  
If you stand in front of this device while it is  
turned on, the sensor detects your presence  
and lights up the backlight.  
Display window (page 13)  
A music title, settings and messages appear  
on this display window.  
BATT lamp  
This lamp shows the internal battery status  
(page 30).  
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.  
Remote sensor  
WIRELESS lamp  
This lamp shows the wireless LAN status.  
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.  
On (without flashing):  
The wireless LAN power is turned on.  
Flashing on and off :  
AUX button/lamp  
This device is attempting to connect to  
wireless LAN.  
Press this button to select the Auxiliary  
Function. While this device is in the  
Auxiliary Function, the lamp lights up.  
Off:  
The wireless LAN power is turned off.  
1ꢀ  
 
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.  
Current track number/total track  
count  
Track name  
Artist name  
Album name  
PC Streaming Function/Internal Memory  
Function  
During playback, press /on the control panel  
to switch between elapsed time view (default) and  
spectrum analyzer view.  
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.  
Tip  
If you change the function or the device goes into  
standby mode during spectrum analyzer view, it  
restores to elapsed time view.  
This icon flashes on and off while receiving  
playback data from a server during playback.  
Elapsed time view (default)  
On-Timer (page 4ꢀ)  
Sleep Timer (page 4ꢀ)  
Progress bar  
Playback status  
Playback elapsed time  
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)  
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)  
Spectrum analyzer view  
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.  
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Web Radio Function  
On-Timer (page 4ꢀ)  
During playback, press /on the control panel  
to switch between elapsed time view (default) and  
spectrum analyzer view.  
Sleep Timer (page 4ꢀ)  
Playback status  
Playback elapsed time  
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)  
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)  
Tip  
If you change the function or the device goes into  
standby mode during spectrum analyzer view, it  
restores to elapsed time view.  
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide  
Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40  
to 41)  
Elapsed time view (default)  
Spectrum analyzer  
The spectrum analyzer shows the sound  
strength of each frequency band in real time.  
Auxiliary Function  
Spectrum analyzer view  
Dynamic Normalizer (page 39)  
Dynamic Bass Boost (page 39)  
Current radio station number/total  
radio station count  
Effects (6 Band Equalizer/VPT Wide  
Stereo/Digital Linear Phase) (pages 40  
to 41)  
Radio station name  
Genre name  
On-Timer (page 4ꢀ)  
Transfer bit rate  
Sleep Timer (page 4ꢀ)  
Wireless LAN signal strength  
Note  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
TOP  
   
Press here to see a list of playable music or  
radio stations (Browse Function).  
When using the PC Streaming Function/  
Web Radio Function/Internal Memory  
Function, press here to start/pause playback.  
BACK  
Press here to return to the previous screen.  
 /  
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 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.  
In browse mode, press here to switch to the  
previous or next page.  
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.  
VOLUME +/-  
Press here to turn the volume up or down.  
SETTINGS  
Press here to see the settings (page 48).  
1ꢁ  
 
Rear view  
OPTICAL OUT jack  
AUX jack  
Use this jack to connect the device to another  
audio device with an optical cable (not  
supplied).  
Use this jack to connect to an audio device  
(page 36).  
DC IN 16V jack  
Connect the supplied AC adapter to this  
jack.  
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.  
BATTERY switch (bottom side)  
Turn this switch to ON to use the internal  
battery (page 30).  
LINE OUT jacks  
Use these jacks to connect to the audio input  
jacks of an audio device.  
Wireless Adapter  
AUTO INSTALL switch  
WIRELESS lamp  
This lamp shows the connection status with  
a computer.  
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.  
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.  
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Remote control  
These buttons work in the same manner as  
VOLUME +/- of the control panel of this  
device.  
AUX button  
Press this button to select the Auxiliary  
Function.  
This button works in the same manner as the  
AUX button 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 fast-  
rewind 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.  
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  
These buttons work in the same manner as  
/of the control panel of this device.  
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.  
FOLDER +/- buttons  
Press one of these buttons to skip to the first  
music file of the current playing folder or the  
next/previous folder.  
VOLUME +/- buttons  
Press one of these buttons to turn the volume  
up or down.  
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Preparing the remote control for use  
Note  
Pull out the insulation sheet to use the  
Be sure to keep the remote sensor of this  
device out of direct sunlight or bright lights,  
or the remote control may stop working.  
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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2
Replace the battery with a new  
CRꢀ0ꢀꢁ Lithium battery, with the  
positive side (+) facing up.  
Positive side (+)  
Insert the battery case into its place.  
3
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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.  
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.  
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.  
ꢀ0  
 
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?  
No  
Yes  
No  
Do you intend to connect the Wireless Digital  
Audio to a Sony VAIO computer?  
Yes  
Proceed to . (page ꢀꢀ)  
Proceed to . (page ꢀ3)  
ꢀ1  
 
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
2
Turn the AUTO INSTALL switch of the Wireless Adapter to ON.  
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
3
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.  
The Setup automatically starts.  
Perform setup following the instructions on the screen of your computer.  
Be sure to read the precautions on the screen thoroughly.  
ꢀ3  
 
Preparing the computer  
Prepare the computer to connect to the Wireless Digital Audio.  
To use the VAIO Media Integrated Server  
If you have already set up the VAIO Media Integrated Server using the Setup, you do not need to perform  
this step.  
Notes  
You may not be able to use some functions of VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver.6.0 included on the CD-ROM.  
Update VAIO Media Integrated Server using VAIO Update or visit the following web site.  
Sony eSupport web site  
You cannot use some functions of SonicStage Ver.4.2. Update SonicStage using VAIO Update or visit the  
following web site.  
Sony eSupport web site  
If you have not set up the VAIO Media Integrated Server by using the Setup yet, start the setup software for  
VAIO Media Integrated Server “VAIO Media Setup” and perform the necessary settings.  
When using Windows Media Connect  
To play content on this device, start Windows Media Connect and register this device as a content delivery  
destination.  
1
Make sure that this device is started in PC Streaming Function.  
On this device, the PC lamp lights and [Select Server] appears in the display window.  
Notes  
When making the access point connection, if the USB cable connected to your computer is disconnected, this  
device automatically connects to the wireless LAN and starts in PC Streaming Function. Please wait a while for  
the wireless LAN connection to be established.  
If you have not completed the access point connection settings in the Setup, this device does not connect to the  
wireless LAN even after it reboots. If this happens, start the Access Point connection tool, reconfigure the  
network settings, and then perform setup for the Windows Media Connect.  
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2
On the computer screen, click [All Programs] from the [Start] menu, then click  
[Windows Media Connect].  
When starting Windows Media Connect for the first time after installation, the Windows Media  
Connect Wizard appears.  
Tip  
If Windows Media Connect is already installed, the main window appears.  
3
4
Check the MAC address of this device.  
On this device, press SETTINGS to enter the settings, and then select [Device Information] and  
[MAC Address].  
On the computer screen, select this device.  
For a device which is compatible with this device, the MAC address checked in step 3 appears.  
When a device is compatible with this device, but does not appear, click [Next], then proceed to  
step 6.  
After completing step 7, open the Windows Media Connect main window, then register the  
device.  
5
Click [Allow].  
The status of a device which is compatible with this device changes from [Deny] to [Allow].  
6
7
Select the shared folder settings.  
Click [Finish].  
Preparation is complete.  
When you listen to music stored on your computer (PC Streaming Function), select a desired  
server on the server selecting screen. Connection with the server starts. When you select a song,  
playback starts.  
ꢀꢁ  
 
Windows Media Connect main window  
In the main window, you can set the following options.  
[Devices]  
[Sharing]  
[Settings]  
Register a device so that you can access the content.  
Specify the folder in which contents distributed to the device are saved.  
Set whether to automatically start Windows Media Connect and start distributing content  
when the computer is started.  
For more information about Windows Media Connect  
For more information on how to use or configure Windows Media Connect, refer to the online help of  
Windows Media Connect. To open the online help, click [Help] on the main screen of Windows Media  
Connect.  
ꢀ6  
 
When using Windows Media Player 11  
Start Windows Media Player 11 and register this device as a content delivery destination.  
1
Make sure that this device is started in the PC Streaming Function.  
On this device, the PC lamp lights and [Select Server] appears in the display window.  
Notes  
When making the access point connection, if the USB cable connected to your computer is disconnected,  
this device automatically connects to the wireless LAN and starts in PC Streaming Function. Please wait a  
while for the wireless LAN connection to be established.  
If you have not completed the access point connection settings in the Setup, this device does not connect  
to wireless LAN even after it starts in the PC Streaming Function. If this happens, start the Access Point  
connection tool, reconfigure the network settings, and then perform setup for Windows Media Player 11.  
2
3
On the computer screen, click [All programs] from the [Start] menu, and then click  
[Windows Media Player].  
When starting Windows Media Player, the Windows Media Player main window appears.  
Click [Sync], and then click [More Options].  
The [Option] window appears.  
4
5
Click the [Library] tab.  
Click [Configure Sharing].  
The [Media Sharing] window appears.  
6
7
Check [ ] the [Share my media] check box.  
Click [OK].  
Tip  
When the [User Account Control] message window appears after clicking [OK], click [Continue].  
8
Check the MAC address of this device.  
On this device, press SETTINGS to enter the settings and then select [Device Information] and  
[MAC Address].  
ꢀ7  
 
9
On the computer screen, select this device.  
10Click [Allow].  
The status of this device changes from [Deny] to [Allow].  
11Click [OK].  
Preparation is complete.  
When you listen to music stored on your computer (PC Streaming Function), select a desired  
server on the server selecting screen. Connection with the server starts. When you select a song,  
playback starts.  
For more information about the Windows Media Player 11  
For more information on how to use or configure the Windows Media Player 11, refer to the online help of  
the Windows Media Player 11. To open the online help, click the desired menu on the menu bar to open  
the menu list, and then click [Help] under the menu list.  
ꢀꢂ  
 
Operation flow  
1. Turning on the power.  
2. Selecting the function  
Select one of the following functions according to the content you want to play:  
Listening to the music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function) (page 31)  
Listening to the web radio (Web Radio Function) (page 35)  
Listening to an audio device (Auxiliary Function) (page 36)  
Listening to music files stored on the internal memory (Internal Memory Function) (page 36)  
3. Selecting content  
When you are using the PC Streaming Function/Web Radio Function/Internal Memory Function, you  
can choose content to play from a list by using the browse function.  
4. Playing content  
ꢀ9  
 
Notes  
Turning on the power  
When the “No battery power remaining” message  
appears on the display window, this device does  
not accept any operations except pressing the   
(POWER) button.  
The internal battery lasts about four hours (based  
on the measurement method of Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA)). However, battery life  
depends on use.  
1
2
Prepare the power supply (page ꢀ1).  
Press the (POWER) button on this  
device or on the remote control.  
The POWER lamp of this device lights up  
in green.  
Tip  
Tip  
If you plug the AC adapter into this device while it  
is running on the internal battery, it switches to  
running on the AC adapter and begins charging  
the internal battery.  
You can press the PC button, WEB RADIO button,  
AUX button, or MEMORY button on this device  
or on the remote control to turn it on and select  
the desired function directly.  
To charge the internal battery  
Turn the BATTERY switch to ON.  
1
2
Using the internal battery  
Plug the AC adapter (supplied) into  
this device and into a wall outlet.  
Charging begins. The BATT lamp flashes on  
and off during charging.  
After the battery is fully charged, the BATT  
lamp goes out.  
Notes  
If the BATTERY switch is set to OFF, charging  
does not begin even if you plug the AC adapter  
into this device. Be sure to turn the BATTERY  
switch to ON for charging.  
BATT lamp  
BATTERY switch (bottom side)  
If you turn the BATTERY switch to OFF while the  
AC adapter is disconnected, the clock and On-  
Timer settings are reset.  
Charging time depends on use and the ambient  
temperature. Make sure that the ambient  
temperature is +5°C to +35°C (41°F to 95°F) when  
charging.  
1
Unplug the AC adapter from this  
device, and then turn the BATTERY  
switch to ON.  
This device runs on the internal battery.  
As the internal battery discharges, the  
BATT lamp shows the internal battery  
status as follow:  
Tip  
Set the BATTERY switch to OFF when running  
this device on the AC adapter, or when you do not  
use this device for a long time to maintain strong  
battery life.  
On (not flashing) → Flashing on and off  
slowly → Flashing on and off rapidly → Off  
If the internal battery has run out, the  
BATT lamp goes out, a “No battery power  
remaining” message appears on the  
display window, and then this device goes  
into standby mode. If the internal battery  
has run out during playback or  
downloading, it pauses.  
30  
 
To put the Wireless Digital Audio in  
standby mode  
While this device is powered on, press the   
button on this device or on the remote control.  
The (POWER) lamp lights up in red.  
If the AC adapter is plugged into this device, a  
clock appears on the display window.  
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 wireless LAN.  
This device can connect to one server at a time.  
You can also download the music file that is being  
played to the internal memory of this device (page  
37).  
Notes  
If this device is connected to a computer via the  
USB cable, the (POWER) button does not work.  
If you press the (POWER) button while  
downloading a music file from a computer to the  
internal memory, while deleting music files stored  
on the internal memory, or while initializing the  
internal memory, this device finishes the operation  
before going into standby mode.  
Playable file formats  
ATRAC3 1)  
In standby mode, the backlight of the control panel  
does not light even if you press the LIGHT button.  
When this device is running on the AC adapter  
and the [Options] – [Wireless LAN Power] option  
is set to [Power Save], if you press the (POWER)  
button to put this device in standby mode, the  
wireless LAN power will be turned off.  
ATRAC3plus1)  
MP3  
1)  
WMA 2)  
AAC 1)  
Linear PCM (WAV)  
When this device is running on the internal  
battery, if you put this device in standby mode, the  
wireless LAN power is turned off and the backlight  
of the display window goes out.  
You can play these formats only when the server is  
the VAIO Media Integrated Server. You cannot  
play content obtained from online music stores.  
You can play a copyrighted file in this format only  
when the server is Windows Media Connect or  
Windows Media Player.  
2)  
To fully shut down  
Unplug the AC adapter and turn the BATTERY  
switch to OFF.  
Note  
Depending on the server to which you are  
connecting, there may be some files which you  
cannot play. For details, see “Playable/  
downloadable file formats” (page 62).  
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Tip  
Selecting a server  
If there is a server to which you have connected,  
but cannot be checked if it is working now, it may  
be in system standby or in system hibernation. You  
can perform “Configure a computer to  
Specify a computer as a server to connect this  
device to via wireless LAN. After you prepare to  
connect this device to a computer (page 19),  
follow the instructions below.  
automatically wake up” (page 45) to automatically  
wake up a computer that is in system standby or in  
system hibernation.  
1
Press the PC button.  
5
Press /to select the desired server,  
The PC lamp lights up and this device  
changes to the PC Streaming Function.  
If the [Server Settings] – [Server Auto  
Connect] option is set to [On], this device  
automatically connects to the last  
connected server and starts to play the last  
played music file.  
If the [Server Auto Connect] option is set  
to [Off], or if there is no information on  
the last played music, the server selection  
screen appears.  
and then press ENTER.  
After connecting, the top level folder of  
the server appears.  
To refresh the server list  
Select [Update the list] in step 3 above, and then  
press ENTER.  
This device searches for new servers and an  
updated server list appears.  
Tip  
This device keeps a history of up to ten recently  
connected servers. You can also delete the history  
(below).  
2
Press TOP.  
This device goes into browse mode.  
3
Press /to select [Select Server]  
To edit the server list  
and then press ENTER.  
You can delete the server that is not working or  
that cannot be checked from the server list. If the  
server does not appear in the list, you cannot  
delete it.  
A confirmation screen for server  
disconnection appears.  
4
Press /to select [OK] and then  
press ENTER.  
In PC Streaming Function, press  
SETTINGS.  
1
2
3
This device is disconnected from the  
server, and a list of servers appears.  
The icon next to the server name indicates  
the server type.  
Press /to select [Server Settings],  
and then press ENTER.  
Press /to select [Server Delete],  
and then press ENTER.  
Icons  
Server types  
No icon  
A server you have connected to  
before, and which is working now.  
A list of servers you have connected to  
appears.  
A server you have connected to  
before, but which is not working  
now or cannot be verified now.  
A server you have never connected  
to before.  
3ꢀ  
 
Press /to select an unwanted  
4
5
Selecting music from the list  
(Browse Function)  
server, and then press ENTER.  
Each time you press ENTER, the check box  
status (checked or unchecked) changes.  
To check all the check boxes, choose [Select  
all] and then press ENTER.  
You can move to the beginning of the desired  
music and start playback.  
The information that appears in browse mode,  
such as title name, artist name, album name,  
genre, registered folder, etc., varies depending on  
the server.  
Press/to select [OK], and then  
press ENTER.  
All the servers you checked are deleted.  
If you enter browse mode by selecting a server,  
start at step 3.  
Note  
Servers that are working do not appear on the list,  
and you cannot delete them from the list.  
1
Press the PC button.  
The PC lamp lights up, and this device  
changes to the PC Streaming Function.  
To select a server manually every time  
At the default settings, this device automatically  
connects to the last connected server when it  
changes to the PC Streaming Function.  
If you want to select a server manually whenever  
you change to the PC Streaming Function, set the  
[Server Auto Connect] option to [Off].  
2
Press TOP or BACK.  
This device changes to the browse mode,  
and the playable music list appears.  
3
Press /to select the desired music,  
and then press ENTER.  
Press SETTINGS.  
1
2
The playback of the selected music starts  
and the playback screen appears.  
Press /to select [Server Settings],  
and then press ENTER.  
Notes  
Press /to select [Server Auto  
3
4
You cannot rearrange the playable music list.  
If you do not operate for one minute during  
browsing, browse mode is cancelled.  
Connect], and then press ENTER.  
Press /to select [Off], and then  
press ENTER.  
Tips  
Whenever you change to the PC Streaming  
Function, the server selection screen will  
appear.  
You can press BACK while browsing to display the  
area of the upper layer.  
You can press BACK during playback to display  
the playing area. You can press TOP to display the  
top layer area.  
You can press /while browsing to switch  
to the previous or next page.  
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Basic Operations  
3
Press /to select the desired play  
mode, and then press ENTER.  
To  
Operation  
Play mode type/  
Icon  
Playback  
Pause  
Press .  
Description  
Press during  
Normal (default)/ All songs after the selected  
No icon  
playback.  
song are played in the order  
of the music list, and then  
playback pauses.  
All the songs in the playback  
area that includes the current  
song are played repeatedly in  
the order of the music list.  
Fast-rewind the  
current song  
Fast-forward the  
current song  
Skip to the beginning  
of the current song  
Hold .  
Hold .  
Press .  
All Repeat/  
Skip to the beginning  
of a previous song  
Press repeatedly  
until the desired song  
starts.  
Press repeatedly  
until the desired song  
starts.  
The current song is played  
repeatedly.  
All the songs in the playback  
area that includes the current  
song are played once in  
random order, and then  
playback pauses.  
All the songs in the playback  
area that includes the current  
song are played repeatedly in  
random order.  
1 Repeat/  
Shuffle/  
Skip to the beginning  
of the next  
Skip to the beginning Press the FOLDER -  
of the first song of the button of the remote  
current folder  
Skip to the beginning Press the FOLDER -  
of the first song of a  
previous folder  
Shuffle Repeat/  
control.  
button of the remote  
control repeatedly until  
the desired song starts.  
Tip  
Skip to the beginning Press the FOLDER +  
of the first song of a  
succeeding folder  
You can separately set the play mode for the PC  
Streaming Function and the Internal Memory  
Function.  
button of the remote  
control repeatedly until  
the desired song starts.  
Press /of the  
control panel of this  
device.  
Notes  
Change the playback  
screen view (page 13)  
During shuffle playback, you cannot skip to the  
beginning of the previous song even if you press  
. However, you can skip to the beginning of  
the current song.  
Adjust the volume  
Press VOLUME +/-.  
During shuffle playback, folders are not shuffled.  
Note  
You cannot fast-rewind or fast-forward a music file  
if a progress bar does not appear during playback  
of the music file.  
About play modes  
You can select to play the music files in random  
order or to play repeatedly.  
1
In PC Streaming Function, press  
SETTINGS.  
2
Press /to select [Play Mode], and  
then press ENTER.  
34  
 
Note  
If you do not operate for one minute during  
Listening to web radio  
(Web Radio Function)  
You can listen to web radio (radio program  
transmitted via the Internet) offered by a service  
provider (Live365).  
browsing, the browse mode is cancelled.  
Tip  
You can press /while browsing to switch  
to the previous or next page.  
To refresh the radio station list  
Notes  
Select [Refresh] in the step 2 above, and then press  
You cannot listen to web radio if the computer is  
not turned on or it is not connected to the Internet.  
If you have not adjusted the clock of this device  
yet, you cannot obtain the radio station list which  
is edited on the Live365 website.  
ENTER.  
This device searches new radio stations and an  
updated radio station list appears.  
Basic Operations  
1
Press the WEB RADIO button.  
The WEB RADIO lamp lights up and this  
device switches to the Web Radio  
Function.  
If a record is kept of the last played radio  
station, it starts playing. Otherwise,  
browse mode is entered.  
To  
Operation  
Playback  
Pause  
Press .  
Press during  
playback.  
Switch to a previous  
radio station  
Press repeatedly  
until the desired radio  
station is selected.  
Selecting a radio station from  
the list (Browse Function)  
Switch to the next or a  
successive radio  
station  
Press repeatedly  
until the desired radio  
station is selected.  
Change the playback  
screen view (page 13)  
Press /of the  
control panel of this  
device.  
You can directly tune in to a desired radio station  
and listen.  
Adjust the volume  
Press VOLUME +/-.  
1
In the Web Radio Function, Press TOP  
or BACK.  
This device goes into browse mode and a  
list of radio stations appears.  
Note  
The FOLDER +/- buttons do not work in the Web  
Radio Function.  
2
Press /to select the desired radio  
station, and then press ENTER.  
Playback of the selected radio station  
begins and the playback screen appears.  
3ꢁ  
 
Listening to an audio  
device (Auxiliary  
Function)  
You can connect an audio device, such as a  
Walkman, to this product to listen to music from  
the audio device via the speakers of this device.  
Listening to music files  
stored on the internal  
memory (Internal  
Memory Function)  
While playing a music file that is stored on a  
computer using the PC Streaming Function, you  
can download the music file to the internal  
memory (128 MB) of this device. Then, you can  
play the downloaded music file even when  
disconnected from the computer.  
1
Connect an audio device to the AUX  
jack of this device.  
2
Press the AUX button.  
The AUX lamp lights up and this device  
switches to the Auxiliary Function.  
Demonstration mode  
If you have not downloaded a music file to the  
internal memory, you can start the demonstration  
mode of this device by switching to the Internal  
Memory Function.  
3
Play music on the audio device.  
The music on the audio device is played  
via the speakers of this device.  
This device comes preinstalled with sample music  
files (about 3.8 MB) for a demonstration.  
After you download a music file, the  
Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the volume.  
Tip  
demonstration mode does not work.  
If the output level of the audio device is too high  
and the audio is distorted, you can adjust the  
sensitivity of the AUX jack by setting the [Options]  
– [AUX Sensitivity] option.  
Downloadable file formats  
Notes  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3plus  
MP3  
You cannot operate the audio device through this  
device.  
Use a non-resistor type cable to connect the audio  
device to this device.  
WMA 1)  
AAC  
Linear PCM (WAV)  
You cannot download a copyrighted file in this  
format.  
1)  
Notes  
You may not be able to download some files  
depending on your computer. For details, see  
“Playable/downloadable file formats” (page 62).  
Some files are encoded into ATRAC3 (132 kbps)  
format when downloading. It may take a while to  
complete.  
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Downloading a music file to  
the internal memory  
Selecting music from the list  
(Browse Function)  
While playing a music file that is stored on a  
computer using the PC Streaming Function, you  
can download the music file to the internal  
memory of this device.  
You can move to the beginning of the desired  
music and start playback.  
1
Press the MEMORY button.  
The MEMORY lamp lights up and this  
device switches to the Internal Memory  
Function.  
1
In PC Streaming Function, play a music  
file (page 31).  
2
Press TOP or BACK.  
2
Press DOWNLOAD.  
This device switches to browse mode and  
a list of the music files that are stored on  
this device appears.  
The music files appear in the order of date  
and time downloaded, oldest first.  
The playback pauses, and downloading to  
this device starts.  
After the download is complete, the  
playback restarts at the paused position.  
To cancel the downloading  
3
Press /to select the desired music  
Press DOWNLOAD once more during the  
downloading. The music file that is partially  
downloaded to the internal memory is  
automatically deleted.  
file, and then press ENTER.  
The playback of the selected music file  
starts and the playback screen appears.  
Notes  
Note  
You cannot rearrange the music file list of the  
internal memory.  
If there are no music files on the internal memory,  
you cannot switch to the browse mode.  
If the internal memory malfunctions, you cannot  
switch to the browse mode.  
You cannot download during setting or browsing.  
Tip  
You can press /while browsing to switch  
to the previous or next page.  
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Basic Operations  
Note  
You cannot delete the preinstalled sample music  
To  
Operation  
files one by one. If you check a sample music file in  
the list, all the sample music files are checked.  
Playback  
Pause  
Press .  
Press during  
playback.  
Initializing the internal  
memory  
Fast-rewind the  
current song  
Fast-forward the  
current song  
Skip to the beginning  
of the current song  
Skip to the beginning  
of a previous song  
Hold .  
Hold .  
Press .  
If you initialize the internal memory, all the music  
files are deleted.  
1
In Internal Memory Function, press  
SETTINGS.  
Press repeatedly  
until the desired song  
starts.  
Press repeatedly  
until the desired song  
starts.  
Press /of the  
control panel of this  
device.  
2
Press /to select [Memory Edit],  
Skip to the beginning  
of the next  
and then press ENTER.  
3
Press /to select [Initialize], and  
Change the playback  
screen view (page 13)  
then press ENTER.  
A confirmation screen for initializing  
appears.  
Adjust the volume  
Press VOLUME +/-.  
4
Press /to select [OK], and then  
press ENTER.  
Deleting music files in the  
internal memory  
The internal memory is initialized.  
When sample music files are stored on  
the internal memory  
You can select unwanted music files to delete.  
After selecting [OK] in the step 4 above, a  
confirmation screen for deleting the sample music  
files appears. Select [OK] and then press ENTER  
to initialize the internal memory.  
1
In Internal Memory Function, press  
SETTINGS.  
2
Press /to select [Memory Edit],  
and then press ENTER.  
3
Press /to select [Track Delete],  
and then press ENTER.  
A list of the music files appears.  
4
Press /to select an unwanted file,  
and then press ENTER.  
Each time you press ENTER, the check  
box status (checked or unchecked)  
changes.  
To check all the check boxes, choose  
[Select all] and then press ENTER.  
5
Press /to select [OK], and then  
press ENTER.  
All the checked music files are deleted.  
3ꢂ  
 
About play modes  
Sound settings  
You can select to play music files in random order  
or to play repeatedly.  
Providing a consistent volume  
level for music files (Dynamic  
Normalizer)  
1
In Internal Memory Function, press  
SETTINGS.  
This setting 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.  
2
Press /to select [Play Mode], and  
then press ENTER.  
3
Press /to select the desired play  
mode, and then press ENTER.  
1
Press SETTINGS.  
2
Press /to select [Sound], and then  
Play  
Description  
mode type/Icon  
press ENTER.  
Normal (default)/ All songs after the selected  
3
Press /to select [Dynamic  
No icon  
song are played in the order  
of the music list, and then  
playback pauses.  
Normalizer], and then press ENTER.  
4
Press /to select [On], and then  
All the songs in the playback  
area that includes the current  
song are played repeatedly in  
the order of the music list.  
All Repeat/  
press ENTER.  
Dynamic Normalizer is activated and  
appears on the playback screen.  
1 Repeat/  
Shuffle/  
The current song is played  
repeatedly.  
All the songs in the playback  
area which includes the  
current song are played once  
in random order, and then  
playback pauses.  
Boosting bass (Dynamic Bass  
Boost)  
This setting boosts the low frequencies of music for  
a strong and powerful sound.  
Shuffle Repeat/  
All the songs in the playback  
area which includes the  
1
2
Press SETTINGS.  
current song are played  
repeatedly in random order.  
Press /to select [Sound], and then  
press ENTER.  
Tip  
You can separately set the play mode for the  
Internal Memory Function and the PC Streaming  
Function.  
3
Press /to select [Dynamic Bass  
Boost], and then press ENTER.  
Notes  
4
Press /to select [On], and then  
During shuffle playback, you cannot skip to the  
beginning of the previous song even if you press  
. However, you can skip to the beginning of  
the current song.  
press ENTER.  
Dynamic Bass Boost is activated and  
appears on the playback screen.  
During shuffle playback, the actual folders are not  
shuffled.  
Note  
You cannot activate Dynamic Bass Boost when:  
– [Options] – [Audio Out] is set to  
[Line/Optical].  
– Headphones are plugged into this device.  
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Note  
Adjusting the sound quality to  
suit your taste (6 Band  
Equalizer)  
You cannot activate the 6 Band Equalizer when:  
– [Options] – [Audio Out] is set to  
[Line/Optical].  
– Headphones are plugged into this device.  
6 Band Equalizer allows you to customize the  
sound quality to match the genre of music.  
Customizing the sound quality (Custom  
settings)  
In addition to the preset sound quality settings,  
you can customize up to two sound quality  
settings to suit your taste. In custom settings, you  
can adjust six frequency ranges, each has seven  
levels.  
You can select one of the customized settings from  
[Sound] – [Effects] – [6 Band Equalizer] option,  
[Custom1] or [Custom2].  
1
2
Press SETTINGS.  
Press /to select [Sound], and then  
press ENTER.  
3
Press /to select [Effects], and then  
press ENTER.  
4
Press /to select [6 Band Equalizer],  
Press SETTINGS.  
1
2
and then press ENTER.  
Press /to select [Sound], and then  
press ENTER.  
5
Press /to select the desired sound  
quality, and then press ENTER.  
Press /to select [Effects], and then  
press ENTER.  
3
4
5
6
6 Band Equalizer is activated and  
appears on the playback screen.  
Press /to select [6 Band  
Equalizer], and then press ENTER.  
6 Band Equalizer setting options  
Press /to select [Custom1] or  
[Customꢀ], and then press ENTER.  
Option  
Description  
Heavy  
(default)  
Pops  
Boosts bass and tremble for a  
dynamic and powerful sound.  
Stresses the middle range audio,  
ideal for vocals.  
Boosts bass and tremble for a  
massive and dynamic sound.  
Allows you to customize the  
sound quality. See the next  
section for settings.  
Press /to set the level for each  
frequency range, and then press  
ENTER.  
You can set for 100 Hz, 250 Hz, 630 Hz, 1.6  
kHz, 4 kHz, and 10 kHz frequency ranges.  
You can select a level for each frequency  
range from seven levels: -6 dB, -4 dB, -2 dB, 0  
dB, +2 dB, +4 dB, and +6 dB.  
Jazz  
Custom1  
Custom2  
40  
 
Enhancing the stereo feeling  
(VPT Wide Stereo)  
Adjusting the acoustic  
response of the speakers  
(Digital Linear Phase)  
By using VPT (Virtual Phone Technology), the  
virtual distance between the right and left  
speakers is increased, and the stereo feeling is  
enhanced.  
Adjusts the phase response and frequency  
response of the speakers mid-high range to  
achieve a highly precise localization of sounds and  
a feeling of greater depth.  
1
2
Press SETTINGS.  
1
2
Press SETTINGS.  
Press /to select [Sound], and then  
press ENTER.  
Press /to select [Sound], and then  
press ENTER.  
3
Press /to select [Effects], and then  
3
press ENTER.  
Press /to select [Effects], and then  
press ENTER.  
4
Press /to select [VPT Wide Stereo],  
4
and then press ENTER.  
Press /to select [D-Linear Phase],  
and then press ENTER.  
VPT Wide Stereo is activated and  
appears on the playback screen.  
5
Press /to select the desired type,  
Note  
and then press ENTER.  
You cannot activate VPT Wide Stereo when:  
– [Options] – [Audio Out] is set to  
[Line/Optical].  
Digital Linear Phase is activated and  
appears on the playback screen.  
– Headphones are plugged into this device.  
Digital Linear Phase setting options  
Option  
Description  
Type A  
(default)  
Attains a flat frequency response  
such as with monitor speakers,  
suitable for a wide variety of  
genres, from pops to classics.  
Type B  
Type C  
Stresses the middle range audio,  
ideal for vocals.  
Attains an intermediate response  
between [Type A] and [Type B].  
Note  
You cannot activate Digital Linear Phase when:  
– [Options] – [Audio Out] is set to  
[Line/Optical].  
– Headphones are plugged into this device.  
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Notes  
Timer settings  
If you perform the following operations before the  
Sleep Timer expires, the Sleep Timer resets.  
Turn the power off.  
– Go into standby mode manually.  
– Connect to a computer via a USB cable.  
– Set the interval for the Sleep Timer again.  
– Set the Sleep Timer to [Off].  
– Perform [Options] - [Factory Default] in  
settings.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the Sleep Timer to automatically go to  
standby mode after a specified time elapses (Sleep  
Timer function).  
– Perform [Network Settings] - [Access Point] or  
[Wireless Adapter] in settings. (This device  
restarts.)  
While setting the Sleep Timer on the main unit of  
this device, you cannot set the Sleep Timer by  
pressing the SLEEP button on the remote control.  
1
2
In any function, press SETTINGS.  
Press /to select [Sleep Timer], and  
then press ENTER.  
3
Press /to select the interval from  
[30 minutes], [4ꢁ minutes], [60  
minutes], or [90 minutes], and then  
press ENTER.  
Using On-Timer  
The Sleep Timer is set and  
appears on  
You can set the On-Timer to start playing the  
desired content at a specified time (On-Timer  
function).  
the playback screen. After the selected  
time elapses, the volume turns down  
gradually and this device goes into  
standby mode automatically.  
You can set up to two On-Timers.  
1
While playing the content that you  
want the On-Timer to play, press  
SETTINGS.  
Tips  
You can also press the SLEEP button on the remote  
control to set the Sleep Timer. Each time you press  
the SLEEP button, the interval changes as follows:  
2
Press /to select [On-Timer], and  
[Off] → [30 minutes] → [45 minutes] → [60  
minutes] → [90 minutes] → [Off] …  
then press ENTER.  
If the Sleep Timer is set, you can press the SLEEP  
button on the remote control to see the remaining  
time before going on to standby mode. If you press  
the button once more, the Sleep Timer is set again.  
3
Press /to select [Timer1] or  
[Timerꢀ], and then press ENTER.  
4
Press /to select [On], and then  
press ENTER.  
The On-Timer time setting wizard screen  
appears.  
5
Press /, ENTER, or BACK to set  
[Start Time] and [Finish Time].  
6
Press /and ENTER to set the day  
of the week.  
4ꢀ  
 
7
8
Press /and ENTER to set the  
Notes  
playback content.  
You cannot use the On-Timer function in  
Auxiliary Function.  
If you fully shut down this device (page 31), the  
On-Timer settings are reset.  
If this device has already been turned on before  
three minutes from the start time of the On-Timer,  
the On-timer is not activated.  
If you select [Yes], the currently playing  
content is played when turned on by the  
On-Timer.  
If you select [No], the content that you set  
last time is played.  
Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the  
playback volume, and then press /  
and ENTER to set the volume.  
If you select [Yes], the current volume is  
set when turned on by the On-Timer.  
If you select [No], the volume you set last  
time remains set.  
“Confirm On-Timer settings” appears.  
9
Press /to select [OK], and then  
press ENTER.  
The On-Timer is set and  
the playback screen.  
appears on  
Three minutes prior to the time you set,  
this device prepares for the On-Timer  
playback.  
Tips  
If you do not want to set the Finish Time, set it to  
[--:--].  
When you are setting the On-Timer in PC  
Streaming Function or in Internal Memory  
Function, the playback mode changes temporarily  
to [1 Repeat]. After completing the setting, it is  
restored.  
If the specified content has been deleted before the  
On-Timer playback starts or if the content cannot  
be found, an alarm sounds at the start time. Press  
any buttons to stop the alarm.  
If the time periods for the timer1 and timer2  
overlap, the timer that is set to start earlier  
overrides the later one.  
43  
 
44  
 
When using a Windows XP SP2-based  
computer  
For more convenient use  
of the Wireless Digital  
Audio  
You can set your computer to start up  
automatically whenever this device connects to it  
via a wireless access point.  
You can also set your computer to go to standby  
automatically after a specified period of time.  
This convenient feature allows your computer  
from a distance, to start or go to standby  
automatically.  
On the computer screen, click [Control  
Panel] from the [Start] menu, then  
click [Performance and Maintenance],  
and [System].  
1
The [System Properties] window appears.  
Click the [Hardware] tab, then click  
[Device Manager].  
2
The [Device Manager] window appears.  
Click the “+next to [network  
adapters].  
3
4
Note  
Double-click the network device  
name that this device is connected to.  
The [Properties] window appears.  
This function can be used when connected to an  
access point. If connected using the Wireless  
Adaptor, this function cannot be used, even if the  
settings are completed.  
Tip  
There is a [Power Management] tab for  
the network device that is connected to  
this device. If there are more than one  
network devices, select the network device  
that has a [Power Management] tab.  
Setting your computer to start  
up automatically  
This function is used to automatically start the  
computer from [system standby] or [system  
hibernate] status by connecting this device to the  
computer.  
Click the [Power Management] tab.  
5
Check [ ] the [Allow this device to  
bring the computer out of standby.]  
check box.  
Notes  
Check [ ] the [Only allow  
management stations to bring the  
computer out of standby] check box.  
Your computer will not start simply by switching  
on this device’s power. This device must be  
connected to the computer for the computer to  
start.  
In some cases, you may not be able to use this  
function depending on the settings and  
environment of the connected computer. You may  
not be able to use this function on laptop  
computers, or computers that are connected by  
wireless LAN.  
Click [OK].  
6
7
Close the [Device Manager] window,  
and click [OK] on the [System  
properties] window.  
Some computers cannot be set to start  
automatically.  
4ꢁ  
 
When using a Windows Vista-based  
computer  
Confirming/changing the go to  
standby time  
On the computer screen, click [Control  
Panel] from the [Start] menu, click  
[System and Maintenance], and  
[System].  
1
You can confirm and change the settings for the  
computer’s standby mode.  
You can set the computer connected from a  
distance, to automatically switch to [system  
standby] when this devices power is switched off.  
If you do not make this setting, the computer will  
not automatically switch to standby mode, and  
you will need to manually switch the computer  
either to standby mode or off after switching off  
the device’s power.  
The [System] window appears.  
Click [Device Manager].  
The [Device Manager] window appears.  
2
Tip  
When the [User Account Control]  
message window appears after clicking  
[Device Manager], click [Continue].  
When using a Windows XP SP2-based  
computer  
Click the “+next to [network  
adapters].  
3
4
On the computer screen, click [Control  
Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click  
[Performance and Maintenance], and  
[Power Options].  
1
Double-click the network device  
name that this device is connected to.  
The [Properties] window appears.  
The [Power Options Properties] window  
appears.  
Tip  
There is a [Power Management] tab for  
the network device that is connected to  
this device. If there is more than one  
network devices, select the network device  
that has a [Power Management] tab.  
Click the [Power Schemes] tab.  
2
3
Select the go to standby or hibernate  
time in [System standby] or [System  
hibernate].  
Click the [Power Management] tab.  
5
Check [ ] the [Allow this device to  
wake the computer] check box.  
Note  
Set the go to standby or hibernate time  
longer than [after 3 mins].  
Check [ ] the [Only allow  
management stations to wake the  
computer] check box.  
Tip  
If you set the value to [Never], the power  
remains on.  
Click [OK].  
6
7
Click [OK].  
4
Close the [Device Manager] window.  
46  
 
Select the go to hibernate time.  
Click [OK].  
When using a Windows Vista-based  
computer  
7
8
9
On the computer screen, click [Control  
Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click  
[System and Maintenance], and [Power  
Options].  
1
In the [Edit Plan Settings] window,  
click [Save Changes].  
Note  
Set the go to standby or hibernate time  
longer than [after 3 mins].  
The [Power Options] window appears.  
Click [Change when the computer  
sleeps].  
The [Edit Plan Settings] window appears.  
2
Tip  
If you set the value to [Never], the power  
remains on.  
Select the go to standby time in [Put  
the computer to sleep].  
3
4
In the [Edit Plan Settings] window,  
click [Change advanced power  
settings].  
The [Advanced Settings] window appears.  
Click the “+next to “Sleep, and then  
click the “+next to “Hibernate after.  
5
6
Click [Settings].  
Tip  
Depending on your computer, [On  
battery:] and [Plugged In:] may appear  
instead of [Settings].  
47  
 
Changing settings  
1
Press SETTINGS.  
The setting options appear.  
2
Press /to select the desired option, and then press ENTER.  
You can press BACK to return to the upper layer.  
3
Repeat step ꢀ until you complete the settings.  
To cancel the settings  
Press SETTINGS to return to the top settings screen. Press SETTINGS once more to exit from the settings  
screen.  
Setting Options  
Description  
Top layer  
Second layer  
Play Mode  
You can set the play mode to play the music files in random order or to  
play repeatedly (pages 34 and 39). (default: Normal)  
Sound  
You can set sound effects (default: Normal).  
Dynamic  
Normalizer  
You can reduce the volume level between music files automatically  
during playback (page 39). (default: Off)  
Dynamic Bass  
Boost  
When using the speakers of this device, you can boost the low  
frequencies of music, offering a strong and powerful sound (page 39).  
(default: Off)  
Effects  
You can select one of the following sound effects for the speakers.  
Off (default)  
6 Band Equalizer (page 40)  
VPT Wide Stereo (page 41)  
D-Linear Phase (page 41)  
Sleep Timer  
On-Timer  
You can set the time interval for the standby mode (page 42).  
You can set to start playback at a specified time (page 42). You can set  
up to two On-Timers.  
Memory Edit  
You can delete music files stored in the internal memory, and can  
initialize the memory.  
Track Delete  
Initialize  
(page 38)  
(page 38)  
4ꢂ  
 
Description  
Top layer  
Second layer  
Server Settings  
You can set to connect to a server automatically; and can delete a  
server from the history list.  
Server Auto Connect You can set to connect to the last connected server automatically in PC  
Streaming Function (page 32). (default: On)  
Server Delete  
(page 32)  
Network  
Settings  
You can set how to connect to the server via wireless LAN, either with  
the Wireless Adapter or with an access point (page 52).  
Wireless Adapter (default)  
Access Point  
Options  
You can change various settings.  
Beep  
You can set to beep or not to beep when a button is pressed. (default:  
On)  
Audio Out  
You can set where to output the audio, the speakers or the LINE OUT  
and OPTICAL OUT jacks.  
Speaker (default)  
Line/Optical  
Notes  
You cannot output the audio to both the speakers and the LINE OUT  
and OPTICAL OUT jacks at the same time.  
If headphones are plugged into this device, the audio is output to the  
headphones regardless of this setting.  
You cannot adjust the volume when [Line/Optical] is selected.  
You may not be able to play some content when outputting to the  
OPTICAL OUT jack.  
When you output the audio to the OPTICAL OUT jack, you cannot  
record the audio by using a recording device which has an optical input  
jack (such as MD or DAT), as SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)  
prevents the recording.  
AUX Sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the AUX jack to match the output level  
of the audio device connected to the AUX jack.  
Normal (for connecting to a portable audio device, such as a  
Walkman) (default)  
Middle  
Low (for connecting to a stereo component, etc.)  
Note  
You can change this setting only when you are in Auxiliary Function.  
Backlight  
You can set whether the backlight of the display window and control  
panel always stays on or goes on/out automatically while this device is  
turned on.  
Auto On/Off - The backlight turns off automatically after 90  
seconds elapses without operations. When the backlight is off, if you  
stand in front of this device or operate it, the backlight lights up  
automatically (default).  
Always On - The backlight always stays on.  
Notes  
If the AC adapter is plugged into this device and it is in standby mode,  
the backlight of the display window always stays on regardless of this  
setting.  
If the USB cable is plugged into this device, the backlight of the keys  
stays off.  
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Description  
Top layer  
Second layer  
Options  
(Continued)  
Contrast  
You can adjust the contrast of the display window, that has seven levels  
from -3 to +3. (default: 0)  
Wireless LAN  
Power  
You can set whether to turn on the wireless LAN power when the AC  
adapter is plugged into the device, depending on the status of this  
device.  
Power On - The wireless LAN power is always turned on.  
Power Saving - The wireless LAN power is turned on only when this  
device is turned on (default).  
Note  
If the AC adapter is not plugged in, this option is always set to [Power  
Saving].  
Clock  
You can set the current date and time. (default: 2007/1/1 12:00AM)  
Factory Default You can reset all the settings to default. After resetting, this device  
restarts automatically with the following status:  
[Network Settings] option is set to [Wireless Adapter].  
Wireless LAN power is turned on and this device switches to PC  
Streaming Function.  
If you are using with the Wireless Adapter, you need to redo the  
registration of this device by using the Wireless Adapter Manager after  
resetting to the factory default (page 55). If you are using with an  
access point, you need to redo the network setting by using the Access  
Point connection tool after resetting (page 54).  
Hint  
The music files stored on the internal memory are not deleted. Also, if  
you have deleted the preinstalled sample music files, they are not  
recovered even if you performed this setting.  
ꢁ0  
 
Description  
Top layer  
Second layer  
Device  
Information  
You can see the network information, MAC address, firmware version,  
and device ID of this device.  
Network  
Information  
If the [Network Settings] option is set to [Wireless Adapter], the  
following options are displayed:  
Network Settings  
Proxy Settings  
If the [Network Settings] option is set to [Access Point], the following  
options are displayed:  
Network Settings  
Network Name (SSID)  
Security Settings  
IP Address Settings  
IP Address / Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
DNS Server Settings  
Primary DNS Server / Secondary DNS Server  
Proxy Settings  
MAC Address  
You can see the MAC address of this device.  
You can see the firmware version of this device.  
Firmware  
Version  
Device ID  
You can see the device ID that is used in web radio.  
ꢁ1  
 
Note  
If you select [Yes] in step 4, you cannot  
connect to your Wireless Adapter anymore  
unless you register again your Wireless  
Digital Audio by using the Wireless Adapter  
Manager (page 55).  
Wireless LAN settings  
To connect this device to a computer via wireless  
LAN, you need to configure the wireless LAN  
settings of this device.  
You can configure by using the Access Point  
connection tool (page 54) to connect via an access  
point.  
To connect via an access point  
Note  
To configure the proxy server settings, use the  
access point settings tool (page 54).  
1
Press SETTINGS.  
2
Press /to select [Network  
Settings], and then press ENTER.  
To connect via the Wireless  
Adapter  
3
Press /to select [Access Point],  
and then press ENTER.  
The settings initialization screen appears.  
1
2
Press SETTINGS.  
4
5
Press /to select [Yes] or [No], and  
Press /to select [Network  
then press ENTER.  
Settings], and then press ENTER.  
If you select [Yes], the network name  
(SSID) input screen appears.  
3
4
Press /to select [Wireless  
If you select [No], the setting confirmation  
screen appears. Proceed to step 9.  
Adapter], and then press ENTER.  
The settings initialization screen appears.  
Press /to enter the network  
Press /to select [Yes] or [No], and  
name, and then press ENTER.  
then press ENTER.  
You can enter a network name (SSID) of  
up to 32 characters long (alphanumeric).  
The security setting screen appears.  
If you select [Yes], the Wireless Adapter  
connection settings are initialized and this  
device can connect to any Wireless  
Adapter.  
If you select [No], the Wireless Adapter  
connection settings stay the same and this  
device is able to connect to the same  
Wireless Adapter as before.  
The settings confirmation screen appears.  
5
Press /to select [OK], and then  
press ENTER.  
[Network Settings] option is set to  
[Wireless Adapter].  
This device restarts automatically, and  
waits for wireless LAN connection.  
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6
9
Press /to select from [WEP64bit],  
[WEP1ꢀꢂbit], [WPA-PSK TKIP], [WPA-  
PSK AES], or [Off], and then press  
ENTER.  
If you select [WEP64bit], [WEP128bit],  
[WPA-PSK TKIP], or [WPA2-PSK AES],  
you can enter a hexadecimal encryption  
key.  
Press /to select [OK], and then  
press ENTER.  
The [Network Settings] option is set to  
[Access Point].  
This device restarts automatically, and  
waits for a wireless LAN connection.  
Number of  
Encryption key  
characters  
WEP64bit  
WEP128bit  
WPA-PSK TKIP  
WPA2-PSK AES  
10 characters  
26 characters  
64 characters  
64 characters  
If you select [Off], the IP address setting  
screen appears.  
7
8
Press /to select [Auto(DHCP)] or  
[Manual], and then press ENTER.  
If you select [Auto(DHCP)], the Digital  
Wireless Audio obtains an IP address  
automatically.  
If you select [Manual], you can set an IP  
address manually. Enter an IP address,  
subnet mask, and default gateway.  
The DNS server setting screen appears.  
Press /to select [Auto] or  
[Manual], and then press ENTER.  
If you select [Auto], the Digital Wireless  
Audio obtains the DNS server settings  
automatically.  
If you select [Manual], you can set the  
DNS server settings manually. Enter your  
primary DNS server and secondary DNS  
server.  
The setting confirmation screen appears.  
Note  
If you set the [IP Address Setting] option to  
[Manual] in step 7, you can only select  
[Manual] for [DNS Server Settings] option in  
step 8.  
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Notes  
Using the Access Point  
connection tool  
If you connect this device to a computer via an  
access point, you can use the Access Point  
connection tool to configure the network settings  
of this device.  
Do not unplug the AC adapter while connecting  
this device to a computer via the USB cable.  
Otherwise, it causes a malfunction.  
We recommend that you fully charge the internal  
battery before connecting this device to a  
computer to protect against accidents, such as a  
power failure or becoming detached from the AC  
adapter.  
If the computer connected to this device goes to  
system suspend, system standby, or system  
hibernation, it may cause a malfunction. Be sure  
not to set the computer to automatically enter into  
such status.  
Do not connect this device to a computer via a  
USB hub.  
1
Make sure that this device is plugged  
into a wall outlet through the supplied  
AC adapter.  
2
Make sure that this device is in  
standby mode.  
The POWER lamp stays on in red.  
Setting up the proxy server  
settings for the Wireless  
Adapter connection  
3
Connect this device to a computer via  
the supplied USB cable.  
“Now connecting via the USB cable”  
appears on the display window of this  
device.  
You can set up the proxy server settings using the  
Access Point connection tool. The proxy server  
settings you set are used for both the Wireless  
Adapter connection and the access point  
connection.  
4
On the computer screen, click [Sony  
Wireless Digital Audio] from the [Start]  
menu, and then click [Access Point  
Connection Tool].  
If the Access Point connection tool has already  
been installed on your computer  
The Access Point connection tool starts.  
After completing step 6 above, follow the  
procedure in “To connect via the Wireless  
Adapter” (page 52) to use the Wireless Adapter  
with the proxy server settings you set.  
5
Follow the instructions on the  
computer screen.  
Be sure to read the precautions  
thoroughly.  
If the Access Point connection tool has not been  
installed on your computer yet  
6
Follow the instructions on the  
If you are connecting this device to your computer  
via the Wireless Adapter, the Access Point  
connection tool may not have been installed on  
your computer. Install the Access Point  
computer screen to close the Access  
Point connection tool, and then  
disconnect the USB cable.  
This device restarts.  
connection tool from the supplied CD-ROM.  
1
Close all applications that are running  
on your computer.  
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the  
CD drive of your computer.  
3
Read the [License Agreement]  
thoroughly, and then click [Yes], if you  
agree.  
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4
Set the [Jukebox to be used] and  
[Method of connection with your  
computer] options.  
Using the Wireless  
Adapter Manager  
Be sure to check [ ] the [Use an Access  
Point you already have] check box of the  
[Method of connection with your  
computer] option.  
If you connect this device and a computer via the  
supplied Wireless Adapter, you can use the  
Wireless Adapter Manager to set up the Wireless  
Adapter connection.  
5
6
Click [Next>].  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Starting the Wireless Adapter  
Manager  
Read the precautions thoroughly.  
After the Access Point connection tool  
starts, set up the network settings as  
follows:  
Network name (SSID): You can enter any  
characters.  
1
Plug the Wireless Adapter into the USB  
port of a computer.  
Security type: Select [none].  
IP address settings: Select [Automatically  
obtain IP address].  
DNS server address settings: Select  
[Automatically obtain DNS server  
address].  
Proxy settings: Set up to match your  
network environment.  
2
Double-click  
(WirelessAdapterManager) on the  
desktop of the computer.  
The Wireless Adapter Manager starts and  
the main screen appears. The Wireless  
Digital Audio list appears on the main  
screen.  
7
8
Follow the instructions on the screen  
of your computer to close the Access  
Point connection tool, and then  
disconnect the USB cable from this  
device.  
Wireless Digital Audio list  
Status  
Connecting A Wireless Digital Audio that has  
already been registered and is  
turned on and connected to the  
computer.  
This device restarts.  
Set the [Network Settings] option of  
this device to [Wireless Adapter] (page  
ꢁꢀ).  
Not found  
A Wireless Digital Audio that has  
already been registered, but is not  
turned on and is not connected to  
the computer.  
Unregistered A Wireless Digital Audio that is  
turned on, but has not been  
registered yet and cannot connect  
to the computer.  
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4
Click [Register].  
The network setting of the Wireless  
Digital Audio is performed.  
After completing, the status of the  
registered Wireless Digital Audio changes  
from [Unregistered] to [Connecting].  
Notes  
A Wireless Digital Audio does not appear in the  
list in the following cases:  
– It is not registered, and it is not turned on.  
– It is turned on, but it is connected to another  
Wireless Adapter.  
– It is turned on, but the [Network Settings]  
option is set to [Access Point].  
All of the Wireless Digital Audios that are  
indicated as [Connecting] are connected to the  
same wireless LAN, so the strongest signal is  
indicated on all of the Wireless Digital Audios.  
Tip  
If the desired Wireless Digital Audio does not appear  
on the list, follow the procedures below:  
On the Wireless Digital Audio, press SETTINGS to  
select [Network Settings] - [Wireless Adapter], and  
then select [Yes] to initialize the network settings and  
to set the [Network Settings] to [Wireless Adapter]  
(page 52). And then, perform from step 2 again.  
Refreshing the Wireless Digital  
Audio list  
Resetting the registration  
1
Click [Update].  
You can reset the Wireless Digital Audio  
registration.  
If you perform the registration reset, all the  
Wireless Digital Audio registrations are reset.  
The Wireless Digital Audio list is  
refreshed.  
After completing, the latest Wireless  
Digital Audio list appears.  
1
Press the  
(POWER) buttons on all of  
the Wireless Digital Audios you want to  
reset.  
Registering a Wireless Digital  
Audio  
2
Click [Reset Registration] on the screen  
of the computer.  
You can register an “unregistered” Wireless Digital  
Audio. You can register up to five Wireless Digital  
Audios.  
After registering, the network setting of the  
Wireless Digital Audio is performed.  
All of the Wireless Digital Audio’s  
registrations are reset.  
After the registration reset, the latest list of  
Wireless Digital Audios appears.  
1
Press the PC button of the desired  
Wireless Digital Audio.  
The Wireless Digital Audio starts in the  
PC Streaming Function.  
A string of 12 characters (symbols and  
numbers) appears on the display window  
of the Wireless Digital Audio.  
2
Click [Update] on the computer  
screen.  
3
Click the desired Wireless Digital  
Audio in the Wireless Digital Audio list.  
A cursor appears on the clicked Wireless  
Digital Audio.  
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Enabling the Internet  
connection  
You can configure the Internet connection of the  
Wireless Adapter. You can configure the network  
device for the Internet connection and enable the  
Internet connection to use the Web Radio  
Function of the registered Wireless Digital Audio.  
If the Internet connection is enabled, “Web Radio  
connection has been enabled.” appears on the  
main screen of the Wireless Adapter Manager.  
Notes  
If you have not registered the Wireless Digital  
Audio yet, you cannot configure the Internet  
connection.  
If your computer is not connected to the Internet,  
“Web Radio connection has been disabled.”  
appears and you cannot use the Web Radio  
Function even if you completed the following  
settings.  
1
Click [Internet connection] on the  
screen of the computer.  
The Internet connection setting screen  
appears.  
2
3
Select [Enable the Internet  
Connection], and then select a  
network device.  
Click [OK].  
The setting to enable the Internet  
connection starts.  
After completed, “Web Radio connection  
has been enabled.” appears.  
To disable the Internet connection  
Select [Disable Internet connection] in step 2  
above, and then click [OK]. After completing,  
“Web Radio connection has been disabled.”  
appears.  
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About condensation  
Precautions  
If there is a rapid change in temperature,  
Do not drop this device  
condensation (water droplets) may form in this  
device, causing it to malfunction. If this occurs,  
leave this device off for two to three hours. This  
device should resume normal operation.  
Avoid giving an impact to this device. It may  
cause a malfunction.  
Avoid exerting pressure on the front side of this  
device where the speakers are mounted.  
Precautions when disposing of  
the battery  
For ecological protection, remove the internal  
battery (rechargeable battery) from this device.  
CAUTION  
Speakers  
Do not remove the screws unless disposing of  
the battery for this device.  
About install location  
NOTES  
Make sure that the internal rechargeable battery  
is completely dead before removing it.  
Do not install this device in the following  
locations:  
In direct sunlight or near heat sources, where  
the air temperature is too high. (Operate this  
device at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C  
(between 41°F and 95°F.)  
On a dashboard of a car, and inside a car in  
direct sunlight with closed windows (especially,  
during the summer months).  
Near a magnet, speakers, TV, etc. where  
magnetic fields are produced.  
Near a microwave oven.  
In a dusty location.  
On an insecure or uneven surface.  
In a location that is subject to vibration.  
In a location that is subject to moisture, such as  
a bathroom.  
Near obstacles that shield or block electrical  
wave, such as metal or concrete walls.  
In a location with poor ventilation.  
Near a cordless phone (base and handset).  
Be very careful when you touch the metal parts  
inside this device (such as mounting plates).  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning  
your used rechargeable  
batteries to the collection and  
recycling location nearest you.  
For more information  
regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-  
8837, or visit  
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To remove the internal battery  
About this device  
Loosen the screw on the bottom side of  
this device by using a coin, etc., and then  
remove the cover.  
1
The internal flash memory of this device is not  
identified by the Windows Operating System as  
an external storage device.  
If you have connected to an outside network,  
such as the Internet, and have allowed access  
from other devices, unauthorized access by  
malicious outsiders can occur depending on  
your network configuration. It may cause  
damages such as data falsification. To avoid this  
problem, before using this device, you need to:  
– Use a router and configure it correctly.  
– Register the equipment that is to access this  
device.  
It is prohibited to send or leave copyrighted  
products to/on an out-of-home network which  
can be accessed from many people without the  
author’s permission by the Copyright Act.  
About DLNA support:  
Carefully pull out the battery from inside of  
this device, and then unplug the cord.  
2
This product is designed in accordance with  
DLNA Guideline v1.0. This product is  
commercialized to gain formal DLNA  
accreditation. This product may be upgraded to  
maintain interconnectivity.  
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Cleaning  
Clean this device with a soft cloth. If this device  
becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.  
Be careful to keep the jacks from getting wet. Do  
not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc., because  
they can cause damage to the surface of this  
device.  
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Operating temperature range  
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) (temperature gradient  
less than 10°C (50°F)/hour)  
Specifications  
Interface  
Wireless LAN:  
Operating humidity  
20% to 80% (no condensation)  
Humidity at 35°C (95°F) less than 65% (wet bulb  
temperature less than 29°C (84°F))  
IEEE802.11b/g  
(WEP64bit/WEP128bit/  
WPA-PSK TKIP/WPA2-  
PSK AES)  
Storage temperature  
Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz  
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (temperature  
gradient less than 10°C (50°F)/hour)  
Audio output:  
(Headphones) jack:  
Stereo mini-jack  
LINE OUT jacks:  
Storage humidity  
10% to 90% (no condensation)  
Humidity at 60°C (140°F) less than 20% (wet bulb  
temperature less than 35°C (95°F))  
RCA pin jacks (stereo)  
Rated output level:  
500 mV (10 k)  
OPTICAL OUT jack  
Audio input:  
AUX jack:  
Dimensions  
Stereo mini-jack  
Rated input level:  
194 mV (AUX  
Sensitivity: Normal)  
375 mV (AUX  
Sensitivity: Middle)  
500 mV (AUX  
Sensitivity: Low)  
Approx. 380 × 138.5 × 116 mm (w/h/d)  
(15 × 5 1/2 × 4 5/8 inches)  
Mass  
Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) (including the internal  
battery)  
Supported equipment  
Computer installed with Windows XP SP2  
Computer installed with Windows Vista  
DLNA Guidelines-compliant equipment  
(DLNA HNv1 compliant)  
USB port:  
USB-B port  
Rated power  
Speakers: 8 W + 8 W (using the AC adapter)  
4 W + 4 W (using the internal battery)  
Headphones: 30 mW + 30 mW (common) (16 )  
Supplied accessories  
See page 11.  
DLNA support  
You can enjoy music from DLNA-compliant  
equipment connected to your home network.  
Power supply  
AC Adapter  
Input:  
AC 100-240 V 1.5 A 50/60 Hz  
(The supplied power cord is for  
AC100 V.)  
Design and specifications subject to change for  
improvements without notice.  
Output:  
DC 16 V 4 A  
Internal battery  
Output voltage:  
DC 11.1 V (rated)  
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Playable/downloadable file formats  
When the server is VAIO Media Integrated Server  
Source content  
File format at playback/downloading  
DRM, such as used by online Bit rate/sampling  
File format  
At playback  
At downloading  
music store  
frequency  
Yes  
Unable to play  
Recorded by  
SonicStage with  
[DRM on]  
Recorded by  
SonicStage with  
[DRM off]  
66/105/132 kbps  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3  
No  
Yes  
No  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
Linear PCM  
Unable to play  
ATRAC3plus  
48/64/256 kbps  
Other than 48/64/256  
kbps  
ATRAC3plus  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
Recorded by  
SonicStage with  
[DRM on]  
Recorded by  
SonicStage with  
[DRM off]  
Linear PCM  
Linear PCM  
Linear PCM  
ATRAC3plus  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
Less than 32 kHz  
MP3  
No  
32 kHz or more  
MP3  
MP3  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Unable to play  
WMA  
Unable to play  
WMA  
AAC  
WMA  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
No  
No  
No  
Linear PCM  
Linear PCM  
Linear PCM  
WAV  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
Linear PCM  
When the server is Windows Media Connect or Windows Media Player  
Source content  
File format at playback/downloading  
DRM, such as used by online Bit rate/sampling  
File format  
At playback  
At downloading  
music store  
Yes/No  
Yes/No  
No  
frequency  
ATRAC3  
ATRAC3plus  
MP3  
Unable to play  
Unable to play  
MP3  
WMA  
WMA  
MP3  
Yes  
No  
Unable to download  
WMA  
WMA  
AAC  
Yes/No  
Unable to play  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
Encoded into ATRAC3  
(132 kbps)  
WAV  
No  
No  
WAV  
Linear PCM  
Linear PCM  
Note  
You cannot encode a file into ATRAC3 (132 kbps) format unless the file fulfills the following requirements:  
– resolution of 16 bit per sample  
– 2-channel stereo  
– 44.1 kHz sampling rate  
6ꢀ  
 
Getting Help  
This section provides information on how to get  
help and support from Sony and troubleshooting  
tips for your Wireless Digital Audio.  
Sony support options  
Sony provides several support options for your  
Wireless Digital Audio. When you have questions  
about your Wireless Digital Audio or the software,  
refer to the following:  
Use this guide for questions about setup and  
operating your Wireless Digital Audio.  
For customers in the United States  
Sony Online Support provides instant access to  
information on commonly encountered  
problems. You can search the Knowledge  
Database for the corresponding solutions  
online.  
Visit Sony Online Support at:  
The Sony Customer Information  
Service Center offers information about your  
Wireless Digital Audio and other Sony products  
that work with your Wireless Digital Audio. To  
contact the Sony Customer Information Service  
Center, call 1-888-4SONYPC  
(1-888-476-6972).  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any problems with this product, follow the procedures below to check your device before  
consulting our Customer Information Service Center.  
If any messages or error codes appear, make note of them.  
1
Check thisTroubleshootingto inspect the corresponding problem.  
You may be able to find some information in the instructions of this manual. Check the  
corresponding instructions.  
2
Refer to our support information website.  
You can see the latest support information and frequently asked questions and answers.  
3
If you still cannot solve your problem, consult our Customer Information Service Center  
(page 63) or the dealer where you purchased this product.  
Turning on  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
You cannot turn the device on.  
Plug the AC adapter securely into this device and to a wall outlet (page  
21).  
Check if the BATTERY switch is set to ON.  
The internal battery may run down (either “No battery power  
remaining” appears, or nothing appears). Plug this device into a wall  
outlet (page 21).  
The internal system of this device may have a malfunction. The device  
may have electronic noise from being dropped; a power surge; or static  
electricity. Disconnect the AC adapter, and turn the BATTERY switch  
to OFF. After about 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter again.  
You cannot turn the device off.  
The internal system of this device may have a malfunction. The device  
may have electronic noise from being dropped; a power surge; or static  
electricity. Disconnect the AC adapter, and turn the BATTERY switch  
to OFF. After about 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter again.  
If you press the (POWER) button while this device is turned on, the  
device goes into standby mode (the POWER lamp stays lit in red). If  
you want to fully shut down the device, disconnect the AC adapter and  
turn the BATTERY switch to OFF.  
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Problem  
Causes/measures  
“The DC-IN voltage is too  
high. Connect the specified  
AC Adapter” appears, and the  
device goes into standby  
mode.  
An AC adapter other than the supplied one may be plugged into this  
device, so the power voltage is too high. Use the supplied AC adapter.  
“The internal temperature  
of the device is too high”  
appears, and the device goes  
to standby mode.  
If you use this device at high-volume levels for a long time, the internal  
temperature of this device may become too high. Turn off the device,  
wait for a while until it cools down, and then turn on again.  
The device goes to standby  
mode, no messages appear  
on the display window, and  
the POWER lamp flashes  
on and off.  
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Charging  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
You cannot charge the  
battery or you cannot  
completely charge the  
battery.  
Check if the BATTERY switch is set to ON.  
You may not have plugged in the AC adapter correctly. Plug it in  
correctly (page 21).  
The internal battery may have run out. If the device does not start  
recharging within one minute after you turn the BATTERY switch to  
ON and connect the AC adapter to the device, disconnect the AC  
adapter and reconnect it.  
The air temperature may be too low or too high (“Please charge  
between +5°C and +35°C (41°F and 95°F)” appears). Keep the air  
temperature between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F) when recharging.  
The battery life is almost half  
its original capacity even after  
you fully charge it.  
The capacity may be reduced because the internal battery may be  
approaching the end of its capacity. Consult your dealer or our  
Customer Information Service Center.  
An error has occurred in the  
internal system. Set the  
BATTERY switch to OFF”  
appears and you cannot  
recharge the battery.  
The recharging system may have some problems, so you cannot  
recharge the internal battery. Turn the BATTERY switch to OFF, and  
then consult your dealer or our Customer Information Service Center.  
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Listening to the music files stored on a computer (PC Streaming Function)  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
You cannot connect the  
Check if your access point is turned on.  
Check if your computer is turned on.  
Check if the Wireless Adapter is firmly plugged into the USB port of  
your computer.  
If you performed the registration reset with the Wireless Adapter  
Manager, you cannot connect this device to a computer unless you  
register this device with the Wireless Adapter Manager (page 55).  
The network settings of this device may be incorrect. Press SETTINGS  
to check the [Device Information] - [Network Information] options.  
Your computer may be unstable. Restart it.  
device to a wireless LAN.  
“Cannot connect to the  
server” appears.  
“Connection with the server  
has ended” appears.  
“Connection with the server  
has ended. Information  
retrieval cancelled” appears.  
Check the following to see if your computer is correctly set up:  
The server has started.  
The server is in [Start] status.  
This device has been registered.  
If the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) of your computer has been  
activated, this device may not be able to connect to your computer. You  
may need to change the settings of the firewall to connect.*  
If you performed a system recovery of your computer, redo the  
connection and setup again (page 19).  
The computer does not turn  
on (cannot wake up from  
“system standby” or “system  
hibernate” status.)  
If the Wireless Digital Audio connects to your computer via the  
Wireless Adapter, you cannot wake up your computer even if you  
turned this device on.  
Your computer may not be set up correctly. Set up your computer  
correctly.  
You cannot use the device to wake up some computers.  
*
To change the settings of your firewall, refer to the operating instructions of your computer.  
6ꢂ  
 
Problem  
Causes/measures  
Your computer does not  
appear in the server selection  
screen.  
You may have turned on this device before you turned on the  
computer. Select [Refresh] in the server selection screen to update the  
server list (page 32).  
Check if your access point is turned on.  
Check if your computer is turned on.  
Check if the Wireless Adapter is firmly plugged into the USB port of  
your computer.  
Check the following to see if your computer is correctly set up:  
The server has started.  
The server is in [Start] status.  
This device has been registered.  
If you performed the registration reset with the Wireless Adapter  
Manager, you cannot connect this device to any computers unless you  
use the Wireless Adapter Manager to register again (page 55).  
You cannot play music files in  
the normal order.  
Repeat mode or shuffle mode is selected. Press SETTINGS to set the  
[Play Mode] option to [Normal] (page 34).  
Intermittent audio.  
The bandwidth of your wireless LAN may be too low. Move this device  
closer to the access point or the Wireless Adapter, and make sure that  
there are no obstacles between them.  
Your computer may be overloaded. Temporarily disable antivirus  
software when connecting this device to your computer, because the  
software may interfere.  
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Problem  
Causes/measures  
You cannot fast-forward or  
fast-rewind.  
You cannot fast-forward or fast-rewind such content as follows by  
system limitations:  
Content where the time length is unknown.  
Copyrighted WMA format files.  
When you are playing these types of files, the progress bar does not  
appear on the playback screen.  
“This file is not a supported  
format and cannot be played”  
message appears in browse  
mode.  
You cannot play any files other than audio files.  
“Cannot play this track”  
appears in browse mode.  
You cannot play the following:  
A track that violates playback restrictions.  
A track with irregular copyright information.  
A track that you bought at an online music store that does not allow  
home network streaming.  
“There are no playable tracks”  
appears in browse mode.  
If there are no tracks or folders under the layer of the selected folder,  
you cannot extend the folder to display its contents.  
You cannot play tracks of  
ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus  
format.  
You may have connected to your computer with Windows Media  
Connect or Windows Media Player 11 as a server. Use VAIO Media  
Integrated Server as a server to connect to your computer (page 62).  
You cannot play a copyrighted  
track of WMA format.  
You may have connected to your computer with VAIO Media  
Integrated Server as a server. Use Windows Media Connect or  
Windows Media Player 11 as a server to connect to your computer  
(page 62).  
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Listening to web radio (Web Radio Function)  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
You cannot connect this  
Check if your access point is turned on.  
If you are connecting this device to your computer via the Wireless  
Adapter, check the followings:  
device to the Internet.  
“Cannot connect to the  
service provider” appears.  
“Cannot connect to the  
radio station” appears.  
“Connection with the  
service provider has ended.  
Information retrieval  
cancelled.” appears.  
Check if your computer is turned on.  
Check if the Wireless Adapter is plugged into the USB port of your  
computer.  
Check if the Internet connection of the Wireless Adapter is enabled  
(page 57).  
Check if the proxy server settings are correct (page 51).  
Check if you are connecting to the Internet via the network device  
you enabled (page 57).  
Your computer may be unstable. Restart it.  
If the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) of your computer has been  
activated, this device may not be able to connect to your computer. You  
may need to change the settings of the firewall to connect.*  
If you performed a system recovery of your computer, redo the  
connection and setup again (page 19).  
The network settings of this device may be incorrect. Press SETTINGS  
to check the [Device Information] - [Network Information] options.  
If you are using a broadband router and a modem, Check if they are  
turned on.  
Check if the LAN cable is securely plugged in.  
If your contract for the Internet connection permits you to connect  
only one device to the Internet at a time, you cannot connect both this  
device and another device. Consult your carrier or provider.  
Intermittent audio.  
The bandwidth of your wireless LAN may be too low. Bring this device  
closer to the access point or the Wireless Adapter, and make sure that  
there are no obstacles between them.  
Your computer may be overloaded. If you are running antivirus  
software, stop it when connecting this device to your computer,  
because the software puts a heavy load on your computer.  
The radio station list on the  
display window is different  
from the list which you edited  
on your computer.  
You may not have adjusted the clock of the device yet, or the clock may  
be ahead or behind. Press SETTINGS, and then select [Options] -  
[Clock] to adjust the clock (page 50).  
*
To change the settings of your firewall, refer to the operating instructions of your computer.  
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Listening to the audio device (Auxiliary Function)  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
The audio is too loud or  
distorted when using the  
Auxiliary Function.  
The output level of the audio device connected to the AUX jack of this  
device may be too high. Press SETTINGS to adjust the [Options] -  
[AUX Sensitivity] option (page 49).  
Listening to the music files stored on the internal memory (Internal  
Memory Function)  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
You cannot play music files in  
the normal order.  
Repeat mode or shuffle mode is selected. Press SETTINGS to set the  
[Play Mode] option to [Normal] (page 39).  
If there are no music files other than sample music, this device enters  
the demonstration mode when switching to the Internal Memory  
Function and you cannot use it in the normal manner. After you  
download a file to the internal memory while playing it in the PC  
Streaming Function, this device no longer enters the demonstration  
mode.  
“There are no playable tracks”  
appears.  
There may be no music files in the internal memory.  
You cannot go to browse mode  
(even if you press TOP or  
BACK).  
If there are no music files in the internal memory, you cannot go to  
browse mode.  
If the internal memory malfunctions, you cannot go to browse mode.  
“Cannot download this track”  
appears.  
You cannot play some tracks because of system limitations. Download  
only music files of the downloadable formats (page 62).  
“Not enough internal memory”  
appears.  
If available memory size is insufficient, you cannot download a file.  
Delete unwanted music files from the internal memory to increase the  
available memory size (page 38), and then download a file.  
An error has occurred in  
the internal memory”  
appears.  
The internal memory has a malfunction. If the internal memory has a  
problem, you cannot play or download music files to the internal  
memory. Initialize the internal memory (page 38).  
An error has occurred in  
the internal memory.  
Cannot download” appears.  
“Connection with the server  
has ended. Download  
cancelled” appears.  
Check if your access point is turned on.  
Check if your computer is turned on.  
Check if the Wireless Adapter is securely plugged into the USB port of  
your computer.  
Check the followings to see if your computer is correctly set up:  
The server has started.  
The server is in [Started] status.  
This device has been registered.  
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Timer settings  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
“Set the clock first” appears.  
If you have not adjusted the clock on this device, you cannot set the  
On-Timer. Adjust the clock before setting the On-Timer (page 50).  
“Select the day(s) you want to  
set” appears.  
In the [On-Timer] - [On] - [Day Settings] option, you need to check at  
least one day of the week before selecting [OK]. Check at least one  
option, and then select [OK].  
“Set the contents for use with  
timed playback during  
playback” appears.  
If no music files are played during the On-Timer settings, you cannot  
set the [On-Timer] - [On] - [Contents Settings] option to [Yes]. Set the  
On-Timer during playback of the desired music file.  
In the Auxiliary Function, you cannot set the [On-Timer] - [On] -  
[Contents Settings] option to [Yes].  
Changing settings  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
“There is no server to delete”  
appears.  
If there is no server to delete, you cannot select [Server Delete].  
“Settings cannot be performed  
when the headphone plug is  
inserted” appears.  
If the headphones are plugged into the (Headphones) jack of this  
device, you cannot set the following [Sound] options:  
[Dynamic Bass Boost]  
[Effects] - [6 Band Equalizer]  
[Effects] - [VPT Wide Stereo]  
[Effects] - [D-Linear Phase]  
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Others  
Problem  
Causes/measures  
This device does not  
The internal battery may have run out (“No battery power remaining”  
appears, or no message appears). Plug this device into a wall outlet  
(page 21).  
The internal system of this device may have a malfunction. The device  
may have electronic noise from being dropped; a power surge; or static  
electricity. Disconnect the AC adapter, and turn the BATTERY switch  
to OFF. After about 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter again.  
While this device is connecting to a computer via the USB cable, it  
does not respond to any button operations on the main unit or the  
remote control. Disconnect the USB cable.  
respond to any operations.  
This device does not work  
correctly.  
You cannot operate this device  
with the remote control.  
The battery of the remote control may not be inserted correctly. Insert  
the battery into the remote control correctly (page 18).  
The speakers do not emit  
sound.  
The [Options] - [Audio Out] option may be set to [Line/Optical]. Set  
the option to [Speaker] (page 49).  
Headphones may be plugged into this device. Disconnect them.  
Your headphones do not emit  
sound.  
Your headphones may not be plugged securely into this device. Plug  
them in securely.  
Your audio device that is  
connected to the LINE OUT  
jack or the OPTICAL OUT  
jack does not emit sound.  
The [Options] - [Audio Out] option may be set to [Speaker]. Set the  
option to [Line/Optical] (page 49).  
Headphones may be plugged into this device. Disconnect them.  
“Volume cannot be adjusted  
when audio out is set to line/  
optical” appears.  
If the [Options] - [Audio Out] option is set to [Line/Optical], you  
cannot adjust the volume.  
The backlight of the display  
window and control panel  
does not light up even though  
you stand in front of this  
device.  
If this device is in standby mode, the backlight does not light up  
automatically because the sensor is not working.  
If the air temperature is almost the same as your body temperature, it  
is difficult for the sensor to detect your presence, so the backlight may  
not light up automatically. Press the LIGHT button.  
The latter part of the music  
title, radio station name, etc.  
does not appear.  
By system limitations, the display window displays up to about 120  
characters (PC Streaming Function/Web Radio Function) or 60  
characters (Internal Memory Function) for one title.  
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