Sony PCNA-MR10A User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE SONY NETWORK MEDIA RECEIVER
Welcome to the Sony Home Server world!
This guide to installing the Network Media Receiver aims to clearly and effectively
explain how to create your Home Network, letting you share the multimedia content
stored on your Personal Computer with other products from the vast world of Sony.
This will allow you to experience technology in a way that suits your needs best,
anywhere in the house you want to do it, and above all with no wires restricting position
or movement.
Your VAIO computer is provided with all the accessories you need to enjoy this
extraordinary experience:
The Network Media Receiver (PCNA-MR10A) makes it possible to share PC data
content with audio/video devices in other parts of your home.
The Wireless LAN Converter (PCWA-DE30), together with the Wireless LAN PC Card
(PCWA-C300S), makes it possible to use the Network Media Receiver without any
cables hampering you and restricting you, really bringing multimedia into your daily life.
Notes:
This guide does not substitute the printed documentation in the computer package. Therefore, to get
the most out of the product, we recommend you read the documentation on the provided Network
Media Receiver CD-ROM.
This installation procedure applies to a computer that has just been purchased, therefore without any
additional software applications installed by the end user.
If you have any problems after purchase, contact VAIO-Link support (www.vaio-link.com)
or phone [phone].

Getting Started
1. Open the Wireless LAN package
2. Connect the Network Media Receiver to the power mains (220V)
Connect the AC adapter (PCGA-AC10V) to the DC port of the Network Media
Receiver.
Connect the power cable to the AC adapter and then to the wall socket.
The Network Media Receiver can be positioned either vertically or horizontally.
•For vertical installation: insert the table support (supplied) into the
Network Media Receiver.
•For horizontal installation: attach the four adhesive spacers (supplied),
one at each corner.
3. Set up the remote control
Put the 2 AA batteries into their compartments.
4. Connect the Network Media Receiver to your television or VCR
Connect the A/V cable to the sockets on your TV or VCR.
5. Configure your Network environment
•To use the connection to the Network Media Receiver in wireless mode (without cables) with the
VAIO: Go to WIRELESS SETUP - create your Wireless environment.
•To connect the Network Media Receiver in Wired mode (with cable connected to the VAIO
Ethernet port): Connect the Network Media Receiver as described in WIRED SETUP - direct
connection (by cable).

WIRELESS SETUP - create your wireless environment
1. Setting up the LAN converter PCWA-DE30
a) Connect the Wireless converter to the power unit (PCWA-AC04) with the
cable supplied.
b) Plug into the power socket (220V). Then use the network cable or the
crossover cable (supplied with the PCNA-MR10A) to connect the unit to the
Ethernet (Network) port of your VAIO.
2. Configuring the LAN converter PCWA-DE30
a) Install the Wireless LAN converter driver from the CD-ROM supplied with the
PCWA-DE30. Start the program, select the language and wait for a few seconds
for it to run.

The system installs the software automatically. Click Finish at the end.
b) After confirming you want to quit the program (Exit), from Start, All Programs,
Wireless LAN, select the Converter Setup Utility program.

The converter home page opens. Click Advanced Setup.
Network name (SSID) Enter a name for the Wireless LAN connection.
E.g. MEDIA RECEIVER
Encryption (WEP) Select Enable.
Key length
You can choose a length of 40-104 bits for the key. With 40
bits you can enter a password of 5 letters; if you select 104 bits
you can enter a password of 13 letters.
Wep key Type Select ASCII characters to enter an alphanumeric password.
Wep key Enter a password of 5 or 13 characters, as required on the
previous line
Wep key
(confirmation) Key in the password entered on the previous line again.
Connection mode Select Peer to peer (ad hoc) (11g, 11b).
Frequency (channel) Select Auto select.

Leave the following settings as they are:
•Network Setting: Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
•Speed: Auto-Detect
•Quick Setup Switch: Enable
c) Click Next.
d) You come to a window where all the set parameters are summarized.
Click Execute Setup.

e) Click Close.
3. Configuring the Network Media Receiver (PCNA-MR10A)
a) Connect the Network Media Receiver to the TV as described in Getting Started.
b) Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the VAIO PC and plug it into
the LAN port of the Network Media Receiver.
c) Turn on the television and switch to the channel where the Network Media
Receiver is tuned in.
d) Using the remote control of the Network Media Receiver (RM-NM10E) turn on
the unit (press the POWER button)
A main menu appears (MAIN MENU), which gives the following options:
•TV - Watch and record TV programs
•VIDEO - Watch video clips
•MUSIC - Listen to music
•PHOTO - View photos

e) Using the direction keys, select Settings and confirm with the SELECT
button of the remote control.
A list of options appears:
•Device Registration
•Startup Menu
•IP Address
•Firmware Update
•Factory Default
•Device Information
•Language
f) Select IP Address, confirming with the SELECT button.
g) Select Obtain an IP address automatically (not using router). Confirm with OK
(pressing the SELECT button).

h) To activate the changes, switch the Network Media Receiver unit off and back
on again, pressing the POWER button on your remote control.
4. Configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C300S)
a) Install the driver and the software from the CD-ROM supplied with the
PCWA-C300S unit.
Wait a few seconds for it to run.
The system asks whether you are using an internal (built-in) or external CD-ROM
drive.
b) Choose Built-in.
After inserting the CD-ROM, and choosing the language, the Main Menu
appears.

c) Click Install Driver.
A subsequent message asks you to insert the PCWA-C300S card into the
VAIO PC slot.
The card’s driver is installed automatically.
d) Insert the PCWA-C300S PC card.
The procedure continues automatically.
On completing the driver installation procedure, continue by loading the PC Card
management software.

e) Now, click Continue.
f) Click Install Software Utility to install the PC card software called Wireless Panel.
Wait for a few seconds for it to run.

g) Click Finish.
h) After completing the installation procedure, go back to the Main Menu.
i) Click Exit to quit the program and click Exit again to complete the installation.

The network connection icon must be displayed on the application bar.
N.B. If the icon is not there, take the LAN PC Card out of its slot and put it back in again, the system
warns you it has detected a new peripheral device.
j) Click the network connection icon on the toolbar.
The Local Area Connection window opens (e.g. LAN 3).
k) Click the wireless network created beforehand.
E.g. Available wireless networks: MEDIA RECEIVER
Key in the network key created beforehand (with 5 or 13 characters) and confirm
it.
l) Now, click Connect.
N.B. Wait for a few moments for the system to detect the changes you have just made. The
system provides information on the connection status:
Connected to (e.g. MEDIA RECEIVER)
Signal power: EXCELLENT
To activate VAIO Media library sharing, go to Configuring VAIO Media.

WIRED SETUP - direct connection (by cable)
1. Setting up the LAN converter PCWA-DE30
a) For a straightforward installation connect the LAN cable to Ethernet port of the
VAIO (Network) and to the adapter (DLC-L122) of the Network Media Receiver.
Then connect the adapter output to the Ethernet port of the Network Media
Receiver.
b) Turn on the television and switch to the channel where the Network Media
Receiver.
c) Using the remote control of the Network Media Receiver (RM-NM10E) turn on
the unit (press the POWER button).
A main menu appears (MAIN MENU), giving you the following options:
•TV - Watch and record TV programs
•VIDEO - Watch video clips
•MUSIC - Listen to music
•PHOTO - View photos
d) Using the direction keys, select Settings and confirm with the SELECT button.

A list of options appears:
•Device Registration
•Startup Menu
•IP Address
•Firmware Update
•Factory Default
•Device Information
•Language
e) Select IP Address, confirming with the SELECT button.
f) Select Obtain an IP address automatically (not using router) and confirm with
OK (pressing the SELECT button).
g) To activate the changes, switch the Network Media Receiver unit off and back
on again, pressing the POWER button on the remote control.

Configuring VAIO Media
1. Activating VAIO Media library sharing
a) From Start, All Programs, (Media Sharing), VAIO Media, select VAIO Media
Setup.
A guide welcomes you to VAIO Media.
b) Select Next.

The system now automatically activates the VAIO Media servers, one after another,
which are:
• VAIO MEDIA MUSIC
• VAIO MEDIA PHOTO SERVER
• (VAIO MEDIA VIDEO SERVER)
c) Select Next.
d) Select Finish.

e) From the VAIO Media Console window, select Access control settings.
f) Select Access the computer from other peripheral devices connected to the
network.
g) Now go ahead and register the device: A message is displayed:
# # # Warning # # # .

h) Click OK.
i) Now go ahead and register the Network Media Receiver unit; Go back to the
television. Using the remote control of the Network Media Receiver unit (RM-
NM10E), from the Main Menu, select Settings (confirming with the SELECT
button).
j) Select System Settings (confirming with the SELECT button).
k) From the menu, select Device Registration (confirming with the SELECT
button).
A page appears, warning you that an authentication request will be sent to the
server (VAIO Desktop) so you can access first the network previously created and
then share the VAIO Media servers.
l) Select OK (confirming with the SELECT button). At the same time, on the
window left open on the PC, click Register and deselect the box Use the
confirmation number to register the peripheral device.
m) Click Start registration.

A message tells you it is ready to add the peripheral Network Media Receiver to the
system.
n) Click Yes (to confirm registration).
o) Close the VAIO Media Console window. The server restarts to activate your
changes.
p) On the TV, with the SELECT button, confirm the registration by selecting OK.