Sony NSZ-GS7 User manual

Getting Started
Network Media Player
NSZ-GS7
GB
Screen images, operations, and specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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Getting Started:
ON/STANDBY
Turns the player on or off.
Control connected devices with one remote:
To use this function, make sure that the player is on.
For details on the settings for the remote code, see “Help Guide” (page 14).
ON/STANDBY (TV/AMP)
Turns on or off the TV/AV Receiver.
INPUT (TV/AMP)
Changes inputs.
GUIDE*1
Displays the TV Programme Guide.
PVR*2
Displays the PVR (Personal Video Recorder) menu.
TV*1
Displays Live TV.
*1Available only when the player is connected to a Set Top Box.
*2Available only when the player is connected to a Set Top Box with
the PVR function.
To control your AV Receiver:
Function
Keys with orange dots will be available for use in providing
AV Receiver control when the Function indicator is on.
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Playback Control:
These keys are available when videos, music, or photos are playing. The and keys
work only when they are held down continuously (not tapped).
Basic Control:
PICTURE IN PICTURE HOME
Displays two pictures, such as a TV
programme and a website, on the screen,
simultaneously (page 11).
Opens the Home screen (page 6).
BACK MENU (OPTIONS)
Returns to the previous display, or exits the
application.
Displays special options associated with
each feature.
Volume/Programme Positions Control (on the side):
VOLUME
Turns the volume up or down.
PROGRAMME POSITIONS*
Selects the next (+) or previous
(−) programme positions.
* Available only when the player is
connected to a Set Top Box.
MUTING
Silences the sound
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Operate intuitively with a touch-pad:
You can click, scroll, drag and drop, and zoom in/out with
your remote.
 OR 
Click Scroll vertically & horizontally
 OR 
Drag & drop
See "Help Guide" (page 14) for more
gestures and detailed explanations.
Press and hold the button to drag an
item, then release the button to drop it.
Zoom in/out
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Control with motion:
Motion control is available when
you are launching compatible
applications.
Using the special keys:
Search
Type your query in the Quick
Search Box, and the player will
suggest content from various
media.
Bookmark
Bookmarks your favourite content.
Other keys:
Function
Keys with orange markings will
be available when the Function
indicator is on.
Shift
Language Selector
When using in the dark:

Turns the backlight on and off*.
* You can set the backlight to be turned
on and off automatically from “Settings”
(see “Help Guide” (page 14) for
details).
Please note that battery power drains
quickly when using this function.
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Home Access each feature from here
You can access various content and
applications from the Home screen. The Home
screen contains Notifications, All Apps, and
shortcuts to select applications and websites.
press
The Home screen can be customised to suit
your preferences. You can arrange the Home
menu, add widgets to the Home screen, and
change the wallpaper.
press press

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Browse websites
This player uses Google Chrome™ as its web
browser. You can access all your favourite
websites with the Google Chrome web browser.
press select select
 
Websites can be bookmarked, and you can
access bookmarks from the browser menu. You
can also add a shortcut of a website to All Apps.
select press

Google Chrome
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You can access all applications installed on
your player from the All Apps list. You can
launch applications including Live TV, Media
Player, and Help Guide from here.
press select

Applications or bookmarks in the All Apps
list can be uninstalled, hidden, or removed,
depending on what you select.
select press and hold

Enjoy installed applications
All Apps
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Find interesting applications
Google Play™ can provide you with additional
favourite applications.
You can download applications and instantly
use them on your player. Downloaded
applications are stored in All Apps.
press select select
 
You can check the progress of downloads.
press select

Access applications that Sony recommends from the
Sony Select tab.
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Play files from USB
devices/internal memory
You can play back audio/video/image files
stored on a USB device (for details, see the
Help Guide (page 14)), using Media Player.
press select select
 
You can select a device and change its
settings.
select press

Photos, music, and movies can be downloaded from websites
and stored in the Download folder in the internal memory or
USB storage devices.
Media Player
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Enjoy applications and websites
while watching TV
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) is a feature that allows
you to display the TV screen in a smaller
window (a sub window). For example, you can
browse the Internet on the full screen, while
watching a TV programme in a sub window at
the same time.
press
You can change the size and position of the sub
window.
hold
This function is available only when you watch pictures output
from a Set Top Box or PVR.
Picture-in-Picture
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Customise your player
You can change various settings for your player
from the Settings menu.
press select select
 
You can also access the Settings menu from the
menu that appears when the Home screen is
displayed.
press press

Settings
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Use your smartphone or tablet
more effectively
Download the free “Media Remote” app to your
Android™ phone, Androidtablet, or iPhone.
Scan for Android Scan for iPhone
Using Media Remote, you can use the device
as a remote for the player, search for music that
is being played, or send websites displayed on
the device to the TV.
Media Remote
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Learn more about your player
The Help Guide gives you detailed information
on how to use the player.
press select select
 
You can also access the Help Guide from a PC
browser.
http://www.sony.net/helpguide/r/
networkplayer/
Help Guide
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© 2012 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
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Trademark Information
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countries.
 Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered
trademarks of the manufacturers.  and  marks are not indicated in this
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