Sony HomeShare RMN-U1 Installation instructions manual

ModelName: Network Audio Remote_E
PartNumber: A-E7E-100-11(1)
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Network Audio Remote
This document explains how to use Network Audio Remote Ver1.1 and later.
Features
You can use this controller to manage Home Network devices manufactured by
Sony that are connected to your home network by either a wired or wireless
LAN.
For example, you can enjoy audio content on a source unit with other devices
on your home network. Also, if you have devices with the PARTY
STREAMING function on your home network, you can also enjoy listening to
audio content on those devices at the same time.
Note
For details on settings for Sony Home Network devices, see
http://www.sony.net/audio/netsettings
For details on various operations using this device, refer to the Operating Instructions.
You cannot control non-Sony devices properly in some cases.
©2010/2011 Sony Corporation
PARTY STREAMING and the PARTY STREAMING logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Display window
This section introduces display windows.
Source selection screen
Source list
Displays devices set up as source
units that hold the music content in
advance.
For details on supported source
units, see http://www.sony.net/audio/
netsettings
Source button
Tap to select the source unit that
holds the content you want to play
back.
This button always is displayed at the
lower left.
Player button
Tap to display the player* selection
screen and select a device.
This button always is displayed at the
lower right.
* A player is a media player of Home Network
devices controlled by this controller.
Refresh button
Tap to refresh the list.
Information display button
Tap to display detailed information
about the source unit.
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Player selection screen
Hint
The Source button and the Player button are available the same as on the Source
selection screen.
(Network controlled) player list
Displays devices set up as (network
controlled) players in advance.
A check mark is shown to the left of
the name of the device currently
being operated by this controller.
Hint
When using the PARTY STREAMING
function, the PARTY icons ( ) of the
devices playing back are highlighted.
Refresh button
Tap to refresh the list.
Information display button
Tap to display detailed information
about the (network controlled)
player.
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Playback screen
Hint
The Source button and the Player button are available the same as on the Source
selection screen.
Back button
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Jacket picture display area
Displays the album jacket picture of
the content currently being played
back.
You can change the playback mode
(repeat/shuffle) or the playback
position using icons and the progress
bar that are displayed by tapping this
area.
Hint
When you are listening to music
services offered on the Internet with
Sony Home Network devices, you
cannot change the playback mode.
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Playback control buttons
You can control playback with these
buttons.
Note
You may not proceed/return to the next/
previous track using these buttons with
some source units or content.
Volume setting button (Only while
using the PARTY STREAMING
function)
Tap to display volume control screen
and adjust the volume of devices
individually.
Volume control bar
Drag the point on the bar and release
it at the desired point to adjust the
volume.
Speaker button
Tap to turn on/off the volume.
Current player/PARTY icon
(Current player icon)
The current device being operated is
displayed as a device icon.
For details on the screen after
tapping this icon, see p. 8.
(PARTY icon)
The PARTY icon is displayed when
the PARTY STREAMING is
activated in the home network.
For details on the screen after
tapping this icon, see p. 12.
Information for content
Displays artist name/title/album
name of content.
Playback screen (for the Music Services
function in Sony Home Network
devices)


Note
Some items may not be displayed on the
playback screen depending on the
Music Services.
Hint
The Source button and the Player button
are available the same as on the Source
selection screen.
Information for the service
Displays the service icon/service
name/station name.
Related information for the music
service display area
Displays an image describing
information about the music service
currently being played back.
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Option button
Tap to display an option menu list.
Information for the music service
display area
When the progress bar is displayed,
related information for the music
service currently being played back
appears.

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Playing back content
You can select the source unit that holds the content you want to play back and
the (network controlled) player that plays back the content.
On the source selection screen, tap the
desired source unit.
Tap the desired items to select the
content you want to play back.
Tap the desired (network controlled)
player.
Playback starts and the playback screen
appears.
Hint
Playback starts automatically, if you selected a
(network controlled) player in your last operation.
If you want to play back content on another (network
controlled) player, tap the desired (network
controlled) player in this step.
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To change the (network controlled) player
Tap the current player icon on the
playback screen.
Tap the desired (network controlled)
player.
Playback starts on the selected (network
controlled) player.
Hint
By tapping the Player button, you can select the (network controlled) player you want to
control.
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To enjoy the Music Services function with Sony Home Network devices
Tap the desired Sony Home Network
device that supports the Music Services
function in step of “Playing back
content.”
Tap Music Services.
Tap the desired music service to select
the item you want to listen to.
The content selection screen appears.
The procedures after step are the same as
steps onwards of “Playing back content.”
Hint
On the content selection screen, the service name and
icon of the selected music service are displayed.
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When the Option button is displayed on the content
selection screen
Tap the Option button to display the option list.
You can then use the functions provided by the
music service by selecting a function from the
list.
Hint
If you need to input characters and numbers while using a Music Service, an on-screen
software keyboard that matches the language settings of your device may appear.
To change the language settings, refer to the Operating Instructions of your device.

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Using the PARTY STREAMING function
You can use the PARTY STREAMING function to select the source unit that
holds the content you want to play back and the (network controlled) players
that play back the content.
Tap the PARTY STREAMING switch to
turn on the PARTY STREAMING function
in step of “Playing back content.”
To select only the devices you want to
join the PARTY, tap those devices to
check/un-check them.
Tap the Done button.
Playback starts and the playback screen
appears.
Note
You may not be able to use the PARTY STREAMING function in certain cases while
listening to a music service.
Hint
To adjust the volume of all playing devices at a time, drag the point on the volume
control bar on the playback screen. To adjust the volume of devices individually, tap the
volume setting button on the playback screen to display volume control screen and then
adjust the volume.
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To change the PARTY composition
Tap the PARTY icon on the playback
screen.
Operate the following.
To close the PARTY: Tap the PARTY
STREAMING switch to turn the PARTY
STREAMING function off.
To change (network controlled) players
participating in the PARTY: Tap a
(network controlled) player to allow it to
participate in/leave the PARTY.
Tap the Done button.
To cancel the change, tap the Cancel button.

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Controlling the devices
You can control a (network controlled) player.
Tap the Player button.
Tap the desired (network controlled)
player.
The playback screen appears.
For details on the playback screen, see p. 4.

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Troubleshooting
After starting this application, an error message appears.
Confirm that the Wi-Fi icon is displayed in the status bar. Make sure the Wi-Fi
setting of this unit is on. For details, refer to the operating manual of this unit.
This unit cannot connect to your home network.
See “After starting this application, an error message appears.”
Make sure the wireless network settings are correct. For details, refer to the
Operating Instructions of your device. Also refer to
http://www.sony.net/audio/netsettings
Devices are not displayed on the source selection screen or the player selection
screen.
Check the connection of the power cable, the network, and the source/(network
controlled) player unit.
Check the access permission settings. Also refer to the operating manual of the
source/(network controlled) player unit and see
http://www.sony.net/audio/netsettings
Content list is not displayed.
See “Devices are not displayed on the source selection screen or the player selection
screen.”
Turn on Remote UI mode to individually display music content on iPod/iPhone
mounted to NAS-SV10i/SV20i/SV20Di.
There is no sound after a playback operation.
The content may be not supported by the device. Also refer to
http://www.sony.net/audio/netsettings
Make sure the speaker button is activated.
Check the volume settings.