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Getting Started
Network Speaker
Network Connections
Operating Instructions
Listening to Audio Content
Over Your Home Network
Enjoying Sony
Multiple-Room Products
Using AirPlay
Others
Troubleshooting
SA-NS500
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For customers in the United WARNING States and Canada To reduce the risk of fire or electric Owner’s Record shock, do not expose this apparatus to The model and serial numbers are located on the rain or moisture. bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ventilation opening of the apparatus with Model No. Serial No.
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14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Servicing is required when the apparatus has Operation is subject to the following two conditions: been damaged in any way, such as power-supply (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled and (2) this device must accept any interference or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the received, including interference that may cause
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For customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between
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Table of Contents Features of this unit ...................................... 6 Playing Back Audio Content on a Server at Random ...............................28 Product Overview ........................................ 7 Using the Bookmark Function ...................28 Registering a bookmark list ...................28 Getting Started Playing back audio content in the bookmark list .........................................29 Guide to Parts and Controls ......................... 8 Main unit
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Features of this unit You can enjoy music from anywhere in your home by connecting this DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-compliant unit to a network. For example, you can play back audio content stored on the computer in the bedroom, using this unit in the living room (page 24). PARTY STREAMING function PARTY STREAMING allows you to play back the same audio content with other devices having to the PARTY STREAMING function at the same time (page 30). AirPlay function You can play audio f
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Product Overview 1: Setting up your home network Refer to the following pages according to your network environment. Wireless networks . Set up your network using the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the leaflet “Preparations for listening to music via your home network” for details. Refer to page 17 when you set up your network manually. * WPS compliant wireless networks . Page 19 Wired networks . Page 21 * WPS is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network. Many new wir
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Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Top A Handle C?/1 (on/standby) button, indicator Use this handle when you carry the unit. Press to switch between power on and the standby mode currently selected (page 15). B CHG/BATT indicator Indicates the charging status of the unit Indicates the power status of the unit (page 14). (page 15). Green: The unit is being discharged. Green: The unit is turned on. Amber: The unit is being discharged and Amber: The unit is in the network sta
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Getting Started want to operate the unit via a home network. � This indicator normally lights up in white even Refer to “To set the network standby mode” if the unit stops playing when audio input is (page 15). selected. D PARTY START/CLOSE button, 1) Home network is selected automatically when PARTY STREAMING indicator both the AUDIO IN indicator and AirPlay Press to use the PARTY STREAMING indicator are off (page 17). 2) function (page 30). The button has a tactile dot. Use it as a refere
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Front J Remote sensor Receives signals from remote control. Operate the remote control aiming at this point. The remote signal reception angle of this unit is 100° from side to side, and it covers a range of over 200° from the remote sensor. GB 10
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Getting Started Rear K DC IN terminal P LINK indicator Use to connect the supplied AC adaptor Indicates the connection status of the (page 14). wired/wireless LAN. Green: Wireless connection (page 17). L AUDIO IN terminal Amber: Wired connection (page 21). Use to connect the audio output jack of an Red: The following status have occurred. external component. – This unit cannot find the wireless LAN access point. M (LAN) port – The security method/password Use to connect the network (LAN) cab
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Bottom Q ALL RESET pinhole button Press and hold for more than three seconds to reset the unit to its factory default settings when the OPERATE ON/OFF switch is set to ON. Use a thin object, such as a small pin. The bookmark list (page 28) and any other previously registered settings or information will be reset. Note Network settings are also reset when you press ALL RESET button. R OPERATE ON/OFF switch Switch to ON to use or charge the unit. Switch to OFF when you will not use the unit
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Getting Started Remote control A DIMMER button N/X*/x button: Start/pause/stop Press to change the brightness of the playback. * These buttons may not work depending on the illumination indicator (normal/dark). device or the function you are using. B INPUT button E?/1 (on/standby) button Press to switch between the following Press to switch between power on and the inputs in the order shown. standby mode currently selected (page 15). Home network/AirPlay/audio input F PARTY button C BOOKMARK
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To use this unit all in wireless The unit is charged automatically when you Checking the Supplied connect the unit to an AC power source. You Accessories can use the unit without connecting the AC power cord. Charging time depends on what Remote control (1) mode the unit is in. Refer to “Charging time:” AC adaptor (1) (page 37). AC power cord (1) Notes Network (LAN) cable (1) � Depending on the unit temperature, you may be CD-ROM (“Network Speaker Wi-Fi Utility”) unable to use the unit o
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Getting Started Replacing the battery of the remote control Turning the Unit On or Off If the remote control stops working, replace the battery (CR2025) with a new one. Set the OPERATE ON/OFF switch to ON The ?/1 (on/standby) indicator flashes in green and the illumination indicator lights up. You can operate this unit when the ?/1 (on/ standby) indicator lights up in green and the illumination indicator lights up. It may take a while. 1 Pull out the battery holder. 2 Remove the old batter
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Notes To resume power from the � Keep this unit in the network standby mode so it network standby mode or the can be controlled from a controller even when you standby mode are not currently operating this unit. Press ?/1 (on/standby) on the remote control. � The unit enters the selected standby mode when it You can also use the ?/1 (on/standby) button is idle for 30 minutes. If the unit is being on the unit. discharged and it is idle for another 30 minutes in The ?/1 (on/standby) indica
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Network Connections Setting Up Wireless Network Connections Networks How to Connect Your Network Option 1: Manual wireless setup Set up the network after checking your Your computer must be connected to the network environment. Refer to the following wireless LAN router/access point in advance. descriptions. Write down important information such as the SSID and security method, etc. of your wireless LAN router/access point. Wireless Network: Refer to the operating instructions of the Set u
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Notes � Install the UPnP service in advance if you are using Windows XP (page 35). � Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser” (page 34) for details on the display of [My Network] or [Network]. � Check your set-up of the firewall of the security software if you cannot find [SA-NS500] or the browser does not open even if you double-click [SA-NS500] on screen of your computer. � Restart your computer if you cannot find [SA-NS500]. Apply 5 Select the desired language when the “Language Setu
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Network Connections About wireless LAN security Since communication via the wireless LAN Setting Up Wireless function is established by radio waves, the Networks Using an wireless signal may be susceptible to interception. To protect wireless Access Point Compliant communication, this system supports various security functions. Be sure to correctly with WPS configure the security settings in accordance with your network environment. Option 2: WPS push button No Security configuration
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[SA-NS500] or the browser does not open 4 Press the WPS button on the even if you double-click [SA-NS500] on unit for three seconds. screen of your computer. The LINK indicator lights up in green � Restart your computer if you cannot find when the connection is made. [SA-NS500]. 5 Select the desired language Option 3: PIN method when the “Language Setup” screen appears. Your computer must be connected to the wireless LAN router/access point in advance. Write down the SSID of your wireles
