3-280-821-12 (1) Getting started Connection and preparation Operation Troubleshooting Precautions/ Specifications Wireless Network Audio System Operating Instructions NAS-C5E © 2008 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Getting started Features of this unit........................................... 6 Checking the supplied accessories.................. 7 Names of parts................................................... 8 Main unit..................................................... 8 Display window.......................................... 9 Remote control.......................................... 11 Turning on the power..................................... 13 Changing the display language...............
About the supplied instruction and support information Operating Instructions (this manual) This manual provides full explanations of the various settings and operations. This manual also contains precautions for the safe use of the unit. Customer support site of Sony Europe Refer to this Web site for the latest support information and FAQs. For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.
Features of this unit The Wireless Network Audio System (referred to as the ““GIGA JUKE” Wireless Player” in the following explanation) is a device that plays back audio data stored on an HDD Network Audio System NASS55HDE* (referred to as the ““GIGA JUKE” Music Server” in the following explanation) or a computer via a wireless network, allowing you to enjoy the sound from the unit’s speakers.
Checking the supplied accessories Operating Instruction (this manual) “Internet Radio service on “GIGA JUKE” Wireless Player” (1) Remote control (1) Getting started R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (1) The supplied power cord comes with an attached clamp filter. This power cord is designed for exclusive use with NAS-C5E only.
Names of parts Main unit * VOL + button has a tactile dot. (power) button, On/Standby indicator (power) button Turns the power on or off. On/Standby indicator Indicates the power status (page 13). PARTY button, PARTY indicator PARTY button Use to enter or leave PARTY MODE (page 22). PARTY indicator Lights up amber when PARTY MODE is active (page 22). x-DJ button Selects and plays an x-DJ channel on the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server (page 24).
AUDIO IN jack DC IN 12V jack Remote sensor Service and maintenance terminal Use to connect the audio output plug from an optional portable audio device (page 29). Use to connect the supplied AC power adaptor (page 13). This terminal is used during servicing and maintenance of the unit. Getting started Display window Items that appear on the display window varies depending on the function you are using.
PARTY MODE view Internet Radio Function Live365 view Track name Artist name Radio station name Album name Genre name Playback status Transfer bit rate Playback elapsed time Playback status Playback elapsed time x-DJ view Current radio station number/total radio station count SHOUTcast view Channel name Track name Artist name/album name Artist name and album name appear alternately.
Audio In Function Remote control Getting started Settings display Play mode How to operate Settings menu 1 2 3 Press SETTINGS. Press / to select the item. Press ENTER. * VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. SLEEP button Use to set or confirm the sleep timer setting (page 31). INTERNET RADIO button Selects the Internet Radio function (page 28).
DSGX button Use to generate a more dynamic sound (page 30). Each press of the button switches the DSGX (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) function “On” or “Off ”. This function is factory set to “On”. VOLUME +* and VOLUME – buttons Use to adjust the volume. To insert the batteries into the remote control Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and then insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries ( end first) matching the polarities as shown below.
Turning on the power 1 Use the supplied AC power adaptor to connect the unit to a wall outlet. The On/Standby indicator lights up red. Getting started To a wall outlet To the DC IN 12V jack 2 Press (power). The unit turns on and the On/Standby indicator lights up green. Tip If you do not perform an operation for one minute on the unit after connecting the unit to a wall outlet with the supplied AC power adaptor, a demonstration will automatically begin.
Changing the display language English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish can be selected for the display language. 1 2 3 Press SETTINGS. The Settings menu appears. Select [Option] – [Language]. Select the desired language from the [Language] setting. Display Language English English Français French Deutsch German Italiano Italian Espanõl Spanish ( : Factory setting) 4 Press ENTER. The display changes in the selected language.
Setting the clock The time on the clock must be correctly set for the proper operation of functions. Do the procedure below to set the clock. 1 4 5 6 7 8 Select [Option] – [Clock]. Select [Change]. When the correct date and time are displayed, select [OK]. Getting started 2 3 Press SETTINGS. The Settings menu appears. Select the date format ([Day/Month/Year], [Month/Day/Year], or [Year/Month/Day]). Select the time format ([24-hour clock] or [12-hour clock]). Set the date and time.
Connecting the unit to a “GIGA JUKE” Music Server To listen to audio data on your “GIGA JUKE” Music Server, you need to connect the unit and the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server over a wireless station*1 or a wireless LAN access point. Wireless adaptor*2 Wireless station*1 or wireless LAN access point “GIGA JUKE” Music Server This unit *1 Supplied with the NAS-SC55PKE *2 Supplied with the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server You need the following devices.
Before connecting Confirm the required items by the instruction below. The connection and setup procedure will differ, depending on the device that you use. For details on connecting and setting up the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server, refer to the operating instruction supplied with your “GIGA JUKE” Music Server. When using Instant (S-IWS) connection (NAS-SC55PKE only) You can use the Instant (S-IWS) connection to connect the unit to a network with the supplied wireless station and the wireless adaptor.
Setting up the network through an AOSS connection When you use the wireless station (supplied with the NAS-SC55PKE) or an AOSS-compatible wireless LAN access point, you can set the wireless network through an AOSS connection. Connect the wireless station or the wireless LAN access point to “GIGA JUKE” Music Server. For details on connections, refer to the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server operating instructions. Confirm the server function of “GIGA JUKE” Music Server is active.
Setting up the network manually When you use an AOSS-incompatible wireless LAN access point, you can set the connection manually. Connect the wireless LAN access point to “GIGA JUKE” Music Server. For details on connections, refer to the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server operating instructions. active. The server function of “GIGA JUKE” Music Server is factory set to “Start”. For details on activating the server function, refer to the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server operating instructions.
Network name (SSID): Enter the network name (SSID). Security setting: Select [WEP64/128bit], [WPA/WPA2], or [None]. Network key: Enter the network key (security key). Hexadecimal number, ASCII code can be used. Address setting: Select [Full automatic] or [Custom]. When you select [Full automatic]: The unit automatically sets the IP address and the DNS server, and then moves to the display for step 6. When you select [Custom]: The display switches to the IP address setting display.
Press to go to the next directory up. If Playing audio data stored on your “GIGA JUKE” Music Server You can use this unit to play audio data stored on your “GIGA JUKE” Music Server. Before you can do this, you must first connect the unit to the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server. Note you press after reaching the highest directory, the display returns to the playback window. Press to go to the next directory down. After you select the directory, press / on the remote control to scroll the list.
Listening to the same track in different rooms (PARTY MODE) PARTY MODE allows you to enjoy listening to the music being played on the “Host” (“GIGA JUKE” Music Server) while in a different room. This unit is factory set to automatically enter PARTY MODE as “Guest” whenever the “Host” enters PARTY MODE. The unit automatically turns on when it is invited to PARTY MODE, even when the unit is turned off.
Changing a server When you want to change to a different server, do the following procedure. 1 2 Press HOME NETWORK. Press to display the window shown below*. To update the server list Select [Update info] while the server list is displayed. The unit searches for new servers and an updated server list appears. Tip The unit keeps a history of the last ten connected servers. This history can also be deleted (below).
To manually select a server each time When the Home Network function is activated on the unit, it is factory set to automatically connect to the last connected server. You can change the setting to manually select the server instead. 1 Press SETTINGS. The Settings menu appears. 24GB 2 Select [Server setting] – [Server auto connect]. 3 Select [Off ]. Using x-DJ You can use the x-DJ and Music Surfin’ functions of the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server on this unit.
List of x-DJ channels (NAS-S55HDE) Ch. Description Tracks recommended for each time of day 002 Shuffle all tracks in the favorites list.
Using x-DJ 1 2 Press x-DJ. The channel selection display appears and the unit plays the main part of the displayed track. Press / to select the desired channel. The unit plays the main part of the first track in the selected channel repeatedly. 3 Press / to select the desired track in the channel. Each time you press /, the unit plays the main part of the selected track. If you press ENTER, the unit starts playing the selected track from its beginning.
Press to go to the next directory up. If Playing audio data in a computer This unit can play audio data stored on digital media servers that supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards. Before playing audio data, you need to connect the unit and the computer through a wireless LAN access point. For details on the network connections, refer to the operating manual of the wireless LAN access point.
Repeat play • Shuffle play You can listen to tracks in random order or repeatedly (repeat play). Play modes can be changed in the Home Network function. 1 2 3 Press SETTINGS. The Settings menu appears. Select [Play mode]. Select the desired play mode. Play mode/ icon Description Continue (default)/ No icon All tracks after the selected one are played in the order of the track list, and then playback pauses.
Tip If the unit is turned off and enters standby mode while still receiving a radio broadcast, the station is saved and appears again the next time you turn on the unit. To update Live365 and SHOUTcast information Select [Update info] while the list of radio stations is displayed. The unit searches for new stations and an updated radio station list appears. Other operations Do the following Pause reception of a radio broadcast Press . Press again to resume the broadcast.
Setting the sound quality Selecting a sound style (Preset EQ) You can select the sound style from six preset equalizer settings to match the genre of music. 1 2 3 Press SETTINGS. The Settings menu appears. Select [Sound] – [Preset EQ]. Select the sound style. You can select the style from the following items. FLAT (no equalizer; factory setting) ROCK POPS JAZZ CLASSICAL DANCE Tip You can set the sound style with the PRESET EQ button on the remote control.
Using the timer Using the Sleep timer You can set the Sleep timer so that the unit enters standby mode automatically after a certain period of time (Sleep timer function). 1 2 3 Using On-timer You can set the On-timer to start playing the desired source at a specified timer (On-timer function). You can set up to two On-timers. Make sure to set the clock before setting the On-timer (page 15). 1 Press SETTINGS. The Settings menu appears. Select [Sleep timer].
8 9 Select the source you want to play. If you select [Yes], the currently playing source will be played when the start time is reached. If you select x-DJ as the source, CH. 001 will be played no matter which channel you select. If you select Internet Radio as the source, the station currently being received will be set. If you select [No], the source that you set the last time will be played. Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the playback volume.
Changing settings You can set or change the various settings. Do the following procedure to change the setting. 1 2 3 Press SETTINGS. The Settings menu appears. Press / to select the item, and then press ENTER. Press to return to the upper directory. Repeat step 2 until you complete the settings. To cancel the settings Press SETTINGS to return to the first directory of the Settings menu. Press SETTINGS again so that the Settings menu disappears.
First directory Second directory Description Network setting Auto setting You can reset the network to its factory default settings (Instant (S-IWS) setting). Manual setting You can set [Connection setting] and [Proxy setting] manually. When you select [Connection setting]: You can select the connection type from [Instant (SIWS)], [AOSS], or [Manual]. — Instant (S-IWS): Refer to the “Quick Connection and Setup Guide”.
First directory Second directory Description You can see the network information, MAC address, firmware version, and device ID of the unit. Device information My name You can check the name of this unit. Network information MAC address You can check the MAC address of the unit. Firmware version You can check the firmware version of the unit. Device ID You can check the device ID that is used for the Internet radio.
Troubleshooting If you have any problems with this product, follow the procedures below to check your device before consulting our Customer Information Service Center. If any messages or error codes appear, make note of them. 1 2 Check this “Troubleshooting” to inspect the corresponding problem. You may be able to find some information in the instructions of this manual. Check the corresponding instructions.
Problem Causes/measures “The internal temperature of the If you use this unit at high-volume levels for a long time, the device is too high.” appears, and the unit enters standby mode. The On/Standby indicator flashes (no message appear on the display while the unit is in the standby mode). “An error has occurred in the internal system.” appears and the unit enters standby mode. internal temperature of the unit may become too high.
Listening to audio data stored on a “GIGA JUKE” Music Server or a computer (Home Network function) Problem Causes/measures You cannot connect the unit to Make sure that the wireless station/the wireless LAN access point is a network. turned on. “Cannot connect to the server.” Make sure that your “GIGA JUKE” Music Server and computer are appears. “A communication error occurred.” appears. “A communication error occurred. Information retrieval cancelled.” appears.
Problem Causes/measures The sound skips during playback. The bandwidth of your wireless LAN may be too low. Place the unit and the wireless station/the wireless LAN access point close to each other, without any obstacles between. Your computer may be running many applications. If anti-virus software is active on the computer, temporarily disable the software as it needs large amount of system resources.
Problem Causes/measures You cannot play tracks of You may have connected to your computer with Windows Media ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format. Player as a server. Use VAIO Media Integrated Server as a server to connect to your computer (page 47). You cannot play a copyrighted track of WMA format. If you connect to your computer with VAIO Media Integrated Server as a server, a copyrighted WMA-format track cannot be played. Use Windows Media Player as a server to connect to your computer (page 47).
Listening to the Internet radio (Internet Radio function) Problem Causes/measures You cannot connect the unit to Make sure that the wireless station/the wireless LAN access point is turned on. The network settings on the unit may be incorrect. Press SETTINGS and select [Device information] – [Network information] to check the settings. Place the unit and the wireless station/the wireless LAN access point close to each other.
Changing settings Problem Causes/measures “There is no server to delete.” appears. If there is no server to delete, you cannot select [Server delete]. Others Problem Causes/measures After connecting the AC power adaptor, no clock appears and the demonstration starts playing. The unit is set to play the demonstration (page 13). If you do not want the demonstration to play, set the clock (page 15).
Precautions Do not drop this unit Do not subject the unit to strong shocks. It may cause the unit to malfunction. Do not exert strong pressure on the front side About distortion on TV This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is no improvement, move the unit away from the TV. of this unit where the speakers are mounted.
Cleaning Clean this device with a soft cloth. If this device becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Be careful to keep the jacks from getting wet. Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc., because they can cause damage to the surface of this device.
Specifications Interface Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11b/g (WEP64bit/WEP128bit/ WPA-PSK TKIP/WPA2-PSK AES) Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz Input/Output: AUDIO IN jack: Stereo mini jack PHONES jack: Stereo mini jack Service and maintenance terminal Amplifier Continuous RMS power output: 10 W + 10 W (10 % THD) Power supply AC power adaptor Input: AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz Output: DC 12 V 2.5 A Power consumption: 6 W Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity Dimensions Approx.
System requirements of a computer to connect to this unit Computer IBM PC/AT compatible CPU: 1.00 GHz or higher Available hard disk drive space: 1.2 GB or more (The amount of space varies according to the amount of music data stored on the computer.) RAM: 256 MB or more Sound card Operating System The following manufacturer installed versions only: Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Software Server: VAIO Media Integrated Server Ver. 6.
Audio formats of tracks on the computer supported by the unit When the server is VAIO Media Integrated Server Source content File format DRM, such as used by online music store MP3 No Linear PCM WAV No No Yes No Yes No Yes WMA AAC ATRAC3 No Recorded by SonicStage with [DRM on] Recorded by SonicStage with [DRM off] Yes ATRAC3plus No Recorded by SonicStage with [DRM on] Recorded by SonicStage with [DRM off] Bit rate/sampling frequency Audio format at playback on the unit Less than 32 kHz 32 kHz
Index A Access point 16 AC power adaptor 13 Address setting 20 AOSS 16, 18 Audio format 47 AUDIO IN 6, 29 AUDIO IN sensitivity 34 AUDIO IN jack 9 B Backlight 34 C Client 6 Clock 15 Condensation 43 Connection 16 AOSS 18 Instant (S-IWS) 17 Manual setup 19 D Default gateway 20, 35 Demonstration 13 Device ID 35 DHCP 20 Display language 14, 34 DNS server 20, 35 DSGX 12, 30 E Equalizer (Preset EQ) 12, 30 External device 29 F Factory setting 34 Firmware version 35 G “GIGA JUKE” Music Server 6 Connection 16 P
S Security setting 20, 35 Server 6 Changing 23 Deletion from the list 23 Manual selection 24 Server name 18 Server settings 33 Software 46 Start 18, 19 Updating the list 23 Service provider 29 Settings menu 11, 33 SHOUTcast 28 Shuffle play 28 Sleep timer 31 Sound quality 30 SSID 20, 35 Subnet mask 20, 35 Support site 5 System requirements 46 T Timer 31 V Volume adjustment 8, 12 Wireless network Signal strength 9 Wireless adaptor 16 Wireless LAN access point 16 Wireless station 16 Wireless station 16 X x-
Trademarks, etc. “GIGA JUKE” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN”, and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. VAIO, , and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. SonicStage and its logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “ATRAC”, OpenMG and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers. In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition are referred to as Windows XP. In this manual, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Business and Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate are referred to as Windows Vista.
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