Sony CPF-IX001 - Wireless PC-Linked Audio System Use and care manual

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones
Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing Istruzioni per l’uso
Bruksanvisning Instrukcja obsługi Brugsanvisning
Käyttöohjeet Instruções de operação
Wireless Network Audio System
3-275-059-12(1)
©2007 Sony Corporation
CPF-IX001
– Firmware Update Manual –

2GB
This manual describes the method of updating the CPF-IX001 firmware, and the functions added by
this firmware update. Be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions and the Quick Setup Guide
included with the CPF-IX001.
Functions added by the firmware update....................................................................................3
Required application software ....................................................................................................3
Updating the firmware ................................................................................................................4
Setting of wireless LAN connection...........................................................................................5
— Wi-Fi Setup
Listening to the same music in different rooms..........................................................................7
— PARTY MODE
Naming the unit...........................................................................................................................9
— My Name
Table of Contents

3GB
The following three functions have been added.
1) Wi-Fi Setup (see page 5)
Previously the CPF-IX001 wireless LAN setup was performed using a computer, but this firmware
update lets users perform the wireless LAN setup using only the CPF-IX001 (Wi-Fi Setup). Users
should select the setup method according to the operating environment.
2) PARTY MODE (see page 7)
If you have more than one CPF-IX001/TDM-NC1, you can enjoy listening to the same music in
different rooms.
3) My Name (see page 9)
You can assign an optional name to the CPF-IX001. When using multiple CPF-IX001, you can view
the names of the connected CPF-IX001 in the PLAYLISTS window of the M-crew Server software.
In addition, the following item has also changed.
• Network menu name change
The “WLAN SETUP?” name has been changed to “SETUP BY PC?”. However, the function is
unchanged.
With this firmware update, it is also necessary to upgrade the M-crew Server software version you are
using.
Required application software: M-crew Server Ver. 2.5.0.0 or newer
Notes
• Users who have already installed M-crew Server Ver. 2.5.0.0 or newer do not need to upgrade the version.
• For details on installation, refer to the Installation instructions supplied with the M-crew Server software.
Functions added by the firmware update
Required application software

4GB
The explanation below assumes that you have
already downloaded the firmware from the Sony
website to your computer.
1Turn on the CPF-IX001.
2Press SUSPEND to start up the
network unit.
3Press MENU.
4Press .or >repeatedly until
“WLAN SETUP?” appears, then press
ENTER.
The IP address appears.
5Start up the “WLAN Setup Assistant”
on your computer.
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [M-crew
Server] - [TOOLS] - [WLAN Setup
Assistant].
6Click [Next].
Wait a moment for Internet Explorer to start
up.
Note
If the web browser (Internet Explorer) does not
start up automatically, start up the web browser
manually, and enter the IP address displayed on
the CPF-IX001 in the address bar of the web
browser.
7Enter “root” to “User name” section.
Leave “Password” section blank, and
click [OK] to login.
8Select the language.
9Click “Firmware Update” in the
“Menu”.
Updating the firmware
./>
MENU
ENTER
SUSPEND

5GB
10Confirm the version of the current
firmware is 1.00A or 1.01A.
11Select the firmware file.
Click [Browse] to show the window for
selecting the firmware.
12Click [Send] to update.
If you select the right firmware, updating
starts. Click [Restart] when the update is
completed.
If you select an incorrect firmware, click
[Retry] and select the correct one.
Note
Do not restart the CPF-IX001, set it to the suspended
mode, or turn off the power while updating the
firmware.
1Check that the WIRELESS/WIRED
selector on the network unit is set to
WIRELESS.
2Turn on the CPF-IX001.
3Press SUSPEND to start up the
network unit.
4Confirm the settings of your wireless
system.
Check the following items of your wireless
LAN router to set the same information for
the CPF-IX001.
SSID (Wireless Network Name):
________________________________________
If your wireless LAN router security is
enabled,
Wireless Network Key:
________________________________________
Note
The wireless connection setup must be made
using a computer if;
– you set the wireless network key (WEP) to
other than “WEP key No. 1”.
– you set the wireless LAN router not to transmit
SSID (stealth mode).
For details, refer to the Quick Setup Guide
included with the CPF-IX001, or “Explanation of
wireless setup windows” and “Wireless LAN
Setup window” under “Additional information”
in the Operating Instructions included with the
CPF-IX001.
Setting of wireless LAN
connection
— Wi-Fi Setup

6GB
Tips
• For details on how to check the wireless LAN
router settings, refer to the operation manual of
your wireless LAN router.
• In some cases, SSID name and wireless
network key numbers/characters are written on
the wireless LAN router.
• Check that your wireless LAN router uses the
latest firmware version. For details, refer to the
operation manual of your wireless LAN router.
5Press MENU.
6Press .or >repeatedly until “Wi-
Fi SETUP?” appears, then press
ENTER.
“SSID?” appears.
7Press ENTER.
“Searching” appears.
8Press .or >repeatedly until your
wireless LAN router SSID name
appears, then press ENTER.
If you set the wireless network key in the
wireless LAN setting, “KEY?” appears.
Press ENTER.
If you do not set the wireless network key,
the CPF-IX001 restarts.
Note
The CPF-IX001 cannot display the “~” (tilde)
character, so care should be taken for the
following two points.
– When the SSID name contains a “~”, this is
displayed as a space.
– You cannot enter “~” by wireless network key
entry. When “~” entry is necessary, perform the
wireless LAN setup using your computer. For
details, refer to the Quick Setup Guide included
with the CPF-IX001, or “Explanation of
wireless setup windows” and “Wireless LAN
Setup window” under “Additional information”
in the Operating Instructions included with the
CPF-IX001.
9Enter the wireless network key
numbers/characters.
Use ./>to choose the character,
m/Mto skip entered digits.
Also you can choose letter types using +/–.
Letter types change as shown below:
10Press ENTER.
The CPF-IX001 restarts and the setup is
completed.
upper case ylower case
YY
space ysymbol ynumber

7GB
If you have more than one CPF-IX001/TDM-
NC1, you can enjoy listening to the same music
in different rooms.
Register one CPF-IX001/TDM-NC1 as the
‘host’ unit, and the other(s) CPF-IX001/TDM-
NC1 can play the same music as ‘guest’ unit(s).
Notes
• You cannot use the WEB RADIO function in
PARTY MODE.
• Guest unit operations are restricted.
• You can add up to four guest units, but depending on
the connection environment, the number of
connectable guest units may be fewer.
• Depending on the environment, some guest units
may lag in playback or cannot play. If this occurs,
remove those guest units.
Using the PARTY MODE
1Turn on the multiple CPF-IX001.
2Make sure each CPF-IX001 is
connected to the network.
3Make sure the host unit is connected to
the media server in stop mode.
The following steps 4-6 are for the host unit
only.
4Press MENU.
5Press .or >repeatedly until
“PARTY MODE?” appears, then press
ENTER.
“START?” appears.
6Press ENTER.
“Searching” appears.
Playback starts after “Searching”
disappears.
Stopping the PARTY MODE
The following procedures are for the host unit
only.
1Press MENU.
2Press .or >repeatedly until
“PARTY MODE?” appears, then press
ENTER.
“END?” appears.
3Press ENTER.
Listening to the same
music in different rooms
— PARTY MODE
./>
MENU
ENTER

8GB
Blocking guest units from
joining the PARTY MODE
You can block some guest units from joining the
PARTY MODE. The default setting is
unblocked.
The following procedures are for the guest units
which you want to block.
1Press MENU.
2Press .or >repeatedly until
“PARTY MODE?” appears, then press
ENTER.
3Press .or >repeatedly until
“AUTO JOIN?” appears, then press
ENTER.
4Press .or >repeatedly until
“OFF” appears, then press ENTER.
Tip
The CPF-IX001 memorizes the blocked setting. If you
want to unlock the setting, select “ON” in step 4.
Joining the PARTY MODE
You can invite guest units to join the PARTY
MODE.
The following procedures are for the guest units
only.
1Press MENU.
2Press .or >repeatedly until
“PARTY MODE?” appears, then press
ENTER.
3Press .or >repeatedly until
“JOIN?” appears, then press ENTER.
Leaving the PARTY MODE
You can exit guest units from the PARTY
MODE.
The following procedures are for the guest units
only.
1Press MENU.
2Press .or >repeatedly until
“PARTY MODE?” appears, then press
ENTER.
3Press .or >repeatedly until
“LEAVE?” appears, then press ENTER.

9GB
You can name the multiple CPF-IX001 for
identification. After naming a CPF-IX001, the
name will appear in the M-crew Server.
Setting the name using the CPF-
IX001
1Press MENU.
2Press .or >repeatedly until
“NET SETUP?” appears, then press
ENTER.
3Press .or >repeatedly until “MY
NAME?” appears, then press ENTER.
4Press .or >repeatedly to select
a desired name from the preset names,
then press ENTER.
Setting the name using your
computer
You can also create an original name.
1Press MENU.
2Press .or >repeatedly until
“SETUP BY PC?” appears, then press
ENTER.
The IP address appears.
3Start up the “WLAN Setup Assistant”
on your computer.
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [M-crew
Server] - [TOOLS] - [WLAN Setup
Assistant].
4Click [Next].
Wait a moment for Internet Explorer to start
up.
Note
If the web browser (Internet Explorer) does not
start up automatically, start up the web browser
manually, and enter the IP address displayed on
the CPF-IX001 in the address bar of the web
browser.
5Enter “root” to “User name” section.
Leave “Password” section blank, and
click [OK] to login.
Naming the unit
—MyName
./>
MENU
ENTER

10GB
6Select the language.
7Enter a desired name to “My Name”
section and click [Setup].