Sony MR-100 Fascicule
MR-100 Quick Connection_WW_2-580-487-11(1)
2-580-487-11(1)
How you connect the Network Media Receiver to your computer depends on your system environment. Refer to the
flow-chart to see which connection method you should use.
Also refer to “Setup” in the supplied Operating Instructions (page 13).
For information on how to view the Operating Instructions PDF file, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide.
flow-chart to see which connection method you should use.
Also refer to “Setup” in the supplied Operating Instructions (page 13).
For information on how to view the Operating Instructions PDF file, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide.
Quick Connection Guide
Guide de connexion rapide
Guide de connexion rapide
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NON
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Using a wireless LAN
Are you using a IEEE
802.11b or 802.11g
wireless network?
802.11b or 802.11g
wireless network?
Not using a wireless LAN
with the Network Media
Receiver
with the Network Media
Receiver
Is your computer
connected to the
Internet?
connected to the
Internet?
Are you using a
wireless LAN?
wireless LAN?
START!
Refer to the operating
instructions included
with your wireless
network device to
connect your computer
to the wireless network.
instructions included
with your wireless
network device to
connect your computer
to the wireless network.
Connected to the Internet
Is the computer
connected by a
network (LAN) cable?
connected by a
network (LAN) cable?
Not connected to the
Internet
Internet
Are you connecting the
Network Media Receiver
to a single computer?
Network Media Receiver
to a single computer?
Connected by a network
(LAN) cable
(LAN) cable
What is connected to
the computer’s network
(LAN) connector?
the computer’s network
(LAN) connector?
• ADSL modem,
cable modem or
similar (directly or
through a hub).
similar (directly or
through a hub).
c
Go to YES.
• Connecting directly
to a LAN outlet in a
building-wide
network, etc.
building-wide
network, etc.
c
Go to NO.
Connecting with something
other than network (LAN) cable
other than network (LAN) cable
Are you connecting the
Network Media Receiver
to a single computer?
Network Media Receiver
to a single computer?
Connecting the Network
Media Receiver to a single
computer
Media Receiver to a single
computer
Connect the Network
Media Receiver directly
to the computer. Use
the crossover cable
when connecting
directly to a computer.
Media Receiver directly
to the computer. Use
the crossover cable
when connecting
directly to a computer.
Connecting to multiple
computers
computers
A router with built-in
hub or a stand-alone
hub is required.
hub or a stand-alone
hub is required.
Connecting to multiple
computers
computers
A router with built-in
hub or a stand-alone
hub is required.
hub or a stand-alone
hub is required.
Connecting the Network
Media Receiver to a single
computer
Media Receiver to a single
computer
Connect the Network
Media Receiver directly
to the computer, using
the crossover cable.
Media Receiver directly
to the computer, using
the crossover cable.
Connecting directly to a
LAN outlet in a building-
wide network, etc.
LAN outlet in a building-
wide network, etc.
A router with built-in
hub is required.
hub is required.
Connected to ADSL/cable
modem, etc.
modem, etc.
Does your modem or
hub have router
capability?
hub have router
capability?
2
ADSL/cable modem has
router capability
router capability
Does your ADSL/
cable modem or hub
have an available
LAN port? (Does it
have hub capability?)
cable modem or hub
have an available
LAN port? (Does it
have hub capability?)
ADSL/cable modem or hub
does not have router
capability
does not have router
capability
A router or a router
with built-in hub is
required.
with built-in hub is
required.
No open LAN port
available
available
A hub is required.
Open LAN port is
available
available
Connect the Network
Media Receiver to the
open port.
Media Receiver to the
open port.
Not using a wireless LAN
Will you add a
wireless network to
your computer for use
with the Network
Media Receiver?
wireless network to
your computer for use
with the Network
Media Receiver?
1
Return to
START.
START.
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Refer to “5 Configure
wireless LAN settings”
in the Operating
Instructions (page 30).
wireless LAN settings”
in the Operating
Instructions (page 30).
YES
1
When playing high-quality video material, the picture and
sound may not be smooth if a wireless LAN connection is
used. For playback of high-quality material, connect the
Network Media Receiver to the computer via a network
cable.
sound may not be smooth if a wireless LAN connection is
used. For playback of high-quality material, connect the
Network Media Receiver to the computer via a network
cable.
2
To check whether your ADSL/cable modem has router
capability, consult the instructions that came with the modem.
capability, consult the instructions that came with the modem.
English
Go to
A
Go to
B
Go to
C
Go to
D
Go to
E
Go to
F
Go to
G
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Perform the proper connection for your system environment.
For details, refer to “Setup” in the supplied Operating Instructions (page 13).
For details, refer to “Setup” in the supplied Operating Instructions (page 13).
YES
A
System environment
How to connect
Connect the Network Media
Receiver to an open LAN port
using a network cable.
Receiver to an open LAN port
using a network cable.
ADSL/cable modem
with router capability
with router capability
Network Media
Receiver
Receiver
LAN port available on
ADSL/cable modem
with router capability
ADSL/cable modem
with router capability
B
C
D
No open LAN port
available on the
ADSL/cable modem
with router capability
available on the
ADSL/cable modem
with router capability
v
A hub is required.
ADSL/cable modem or
hub has no router
capability
hub has no router
capability
v
A router with built-in
hub is required.
Connecting directly to
a LAN outlet in a
building-wide
network, etc.
a LAN outlet in a
building-wide
network, etc.
v
A router with built-in
hub is required.
ADSL/cable modem
with router capability
with router capability
Network Media
Receiver
Receiver
ADSL/cable modem
or hub without router
capability
or hub without router
capability
Network Media
Receiver
Receiver
Network Media
Receiver
Receiver
Refer to “Case 2: Connecting via a
hub” in the Operating Instructions
(page 26).
hub” in the Operating Instructions
(page 26).
Refer to “Case 1: Connecting via a
router with built-in hub” in the
Operating Instructions (page 25,
router with built-in hub” in the
Operating Instructions (page 25,
C
).
Refer to “Case 1: Connecting via a
router with built-in hub” in the
Operating Instructions (page 25,
router with built-in hub” in the
Operating Instructions (page 25,
D
).
E
System environment
How to connect
Refer to “Case 3: Network
connector of computer is free” in
the Operating Instructions (page
27).
connector of computer is free” in
the Operating Instructions (page
27).
Note
After connection, set the IP address
of the computer to a fixed value, as
described in “Assigning a fixed IP
address to the computer” in the
Operating Instructions (page 27).
of the computer to a fixed value, as
described in “Assigning a fixed IP
address to the computer” in the
Operating Instructions (page 27).
Network Media
Receiver
Receiver
Using an internal
modem to connect to
the Internet
modem to connect to
the Internet
F
G
Not connected to the
Internet
Internet
Connecting to
multiple computers in
the
multiple computers in
the
E
or
F
environment
v
A router with built-in
hub (or a stand-alone
hub) is required.
Network Media
Receiver
Receiver
Network Media
Receiver
Receiver
Refer to “Case 1: Connecting via a
router with built-in hub” in the
Operating Instructions (page 25,
router with built-in hub” in the
Operating Instructions (page 25,
G
).
Note
When using a stand-alone hub, set
the IP address of the computer to a
fixed value, as described in
“Assigning a fixed IP address to
the computer” in the Operating
Instructions (page 27).
the IP address of the computer to a
fixed value, as described in
“Assigning a fixed IP address to
the computer” in the Operating
Instructions (page 27).
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Hints
• To check whether your ADSL/cable modem has router capability, consult the instructions that came with the modem, or contact
our ADSL or cable internet provider.
• The default setting of the Network Media Receiver is “Obtain an IP address automatically (using router)”. Depending on your
system environment, this setting may have to be changed. For information on how to do this, refer to page 33 of the Operating
Instructions.
Instructions.