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Sony HES-V1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-098-099-11(1)
3-098-099-11 (1)
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2007 © Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 3-098-099-11(1) 3-098-099-11 (1) Printed on 70% or more recycled paper. Printed in Japan 2007 © Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    For customers in the U.S.A If you have any questions about this product, call “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center at 1-877-531-SONY (7669) or visit our web site at http://www.sony.com/hesupport The number below is for FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not hang anything on the unit. The unit may fall over, causing damage or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Notes On Disc Handling

    On cleaning • Use the supplied cleaning cloth for cleaning minor blurs. If the blur is persistent, use another cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. •...

  • Page 5: Notes About This Server

    However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony. • If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ...2 Important Safety Instructions Precautions ...3 Notes On Disc Handling ...4 Notes about discs ...4 Notes About This Server Table of Contents ...6 Home Menu Overview ...8 Main Features ...10 About This Manual ...11 Index to Parts and Controls Top panel ...12 Front panel ...13 Top panel display/front panel display ...14...
  • Page 7 Editing Video Title Information for the HDD/ DATA disc ... 77 About video title information display ... 78 Searching for Disc Information Editing Video Titles ... 79 Before editing ... 79 Erasing titles ... 80 Erasing/editing sections of a title ... 81 Dividing a title ...

  • Page 8: Home Menu Overview

    Home Menu Overview Starting from HOME To access numerous functions of the server, press the ‘HOME’ button on the remote. Call Guide (page 110) Messages (page 110) Settings Disc Manager (page 110) Import Settings (page 111) Video Settings (page 112) Audio Settings (page 114) Photo Settings...
  • Page 9 HDV/DV Import (page 39) Import Disc to HDD (page 39) Copy HDD to Disc (page 94) Video Others (page 56) Personal Video (page 54) BD/DVD Movies (page 54) x-Pict Story (page 66) Personal Video (page 54) Basic button operations HOME button Enters the Home Menu.

  • Page 10: Main Features

    Easily copy discs for personal videos. Holds up to 25 GB of data for rewritable Blu-ray Disc media. New Experience GUI “XMB” Sony’s Emmy award winning Xross Media Bar, along with AMG All Media Guide® metadata Technology. Lets you quickly find and enjoy all of your content.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual • In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Instructions in this manual describe the controls using the displays or the remote.

  • Page 12: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Buttons on the remote and the unit have the same function if they have the same or similar name. For details, see the pages in parentheses. Top panel Press PUSH/OPEN on the rear RETURN OPTION HOME ENTER S VIDEO...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Front panel MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE DISC OPEN/CLOSE A Memory Stick slot (36) B CF slot (36) ® – CompactFlash slot C SD slot (36) – SD memory Card slot D xD-Picture Card slot (36) – xD-Picture Card™ slot E Memory Stick/CF/SD/xD-Picture Card LED indicators –...

  • Page 14: Top Panel Display/Front Panel Display

    Top panel display/front panel display The top and front panel displays are identical and show the same contents. A Playback status (Play/Pause) B Copy indicator – Lights up while copying to a disc. C Line – Lights up when the source is the input from the LINE IN jacks.

  • Page 15: Remote

    Remote * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the server. A For startup operations OPEN/CLOSE : ZOPEN/CLOSE button (32) INPUT : INPUT button – Switches the input source. : AV \/1 (power) button (126) : \/1 (power) button (28) RM SET UP : RM SET UP (remote setup) button (126)
  • Page 16 pressed in pause mode. The speed changes when pressed repeatedly. : CH (channel) +/–* buttons – Selects the TV channels up and down. : VOL (volume) +/– buttons – Adjusts the volume. MUTING : MUTING button – Mutes the sound. H For video title options : CHAPTER MARK (MARK/ERASE) buttons MARK...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Follow steps 1 to 8 to hook up and adjust the settings of the server. For jack and button names, see “Index to Parts and Controls” (page 12). Notes • Plug cables securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

  • Page 19: Step 1: Unpacking

    Step 1: Unpacking This box contains accessories, padding materials, and the server unit. Since the unit is large and heavy, make sure to work with another person, and follow the procedures in this document as described. Remove the accessories and the glass panels. A Remove the accessory pack.
  • Page 20 Remove the lock stick. A On the bottom of the unit (the same place as step 3), you should find a lock stick. B Unlock the lock stick by turning the stick clockwise 90 degrees and remove it. Store the lock stick in a safe place as you may need it when transporting the unit.
  • Page 21 B Move the unit to the place of installation. Be sure to grasp the handles when moving the unit. Install the unit on a flat surface in a stable place. Attach the glass panels. A Check the orientation indicated on the glass panels.

  • Page 22: Step 2: Checking The Accessories

    D Holding the glass panel to the side, push the lever back to its original position. The panel is locked. Push the lever inside Lever not engaged, panel not firmly locked Push the lever all the way through till it remains flush the back panel surface.

  • Page 23: Step 3: Installing Tip-Over Prevention

    Step 3: Installing Tip-Over Prevention Without a proper installation, the server unit may fall over causing an injury. It is strongly recommended that you anchor the unit to a solid wall or a post with a commercially available anti-tip-over device. Please contact a licensed contractor or your dealer with this installation.

  • Page 24: About The 'Bravia' Theatre Sync ™ Features (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    Doing so may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cable. About the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cable (supplied), operation is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Tv With An Audio/Video Cable

    Connecting a TV with an audio/video cable LINE S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO CONTROL S IN/ IN 1 IR IN DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LAN(10/100) OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT To LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO Audio/video cable (supplied) To video input jack VIDEO AUDIO To audio input jacks...

  • Page 26: Step 5: Connecting To The Network

    Step 5: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN terminal on the server to your Internet source using an Ethernet cable. See also “Network Settings” for necessary network settings (page 121). The supplied LAN cable has a ferrite clamp. Use the plug with the clamp when connecting to the LAN terminal on the server. Note Refer also to the instructions supplied with the router or the gaming adaptor.

  • Page 27: Step 6: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the server. Then plug the server and TV power cords into the AC outlet. PUSH/OPEN CONTROL S IN/ HDMI OUT IR IN...

  • Page 28: Step 8: Making The Initial Settings

    Step 8: Making the Initial Settings Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the server. These steps are recommended setup procedures. See “Server Settings” (page 108) to make other optional settings. Note If you cancel the Easy Setup halfway, the default settings remain effective, and the server’s network functions (server function and AMG data search function) may be disabled.

  • Page 29: Setting The Server To Eco Mode

    A message appears notifying that [Standby Mode] in [System Settings] was set to [Standard]. The default setting is [Eco]. Standby Mode Switching To activate the Music server function even when the power is off, [Standby Mode] under [System Settings] was changed to [Standard]. Close •...

  • Page 30: Turning Off The Power

    Turning off the Power To turn off the power, press [/1 on the left bottom of the top panel or [/1 on the remote. [/1 on the top panel turns green to red, and “POWER OFF” flashes on the front panel display. Do not disconnect the power cord while “POWER OFF”...

  • Page 32: Inserting/Removing Discs And

    Inserting/ Removing Discs and Memory Cards • Inserting Discs ......32 • Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display .

  • Page 33: Registering Discs Manually

    Registering discs manually You can register discs that failed to register at the time of loading. Normally the server recognizes and registers the inserted discs automatically. However, the automatic registration does not occur if the drive is occupied or if any other function is being processed.

  • Page 34: Labeling A Disc

    Shows if the disc contains folders (BD-RE, BD-R only). I Disc settings ◆Example: Display for a DVD-RW Disc Information Disc Name Media DVD-RW Format Video Title Total Rec Date 7/13/2007 0H59M Recordable Time 4H01M Remaining A Disc Name B Media C Title Total Original title total/Playlist title total* * for DVD-RW (VR mode), DVD-R (VR mode) only...

  • Page 35: Managing Discs

    Managing Discs In Disc Manager, you can view the list of discs in the changer and apply settings to discs. Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. Select to display the setup options. Settings Call Guide Select (Disc Manager) and press ENTER.

  • Page 36: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards M.S. Insert the memory cards as follows. xD-Picture Card Touch MEMORY CARD OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel. The front panel opens to reveal the card slots. Insert the memory card into the corresponding memory card slot. The indicator for the inserted memory card lights up on the top panel.

  • Page 38: Importing To Hdd

    Importing to HDD • Checking the HDD Information ... . 38 • Importing Videos ..... . 39 •...

  • Page 39: Importing Videos

    Importing Videos < Importing videos from discs You can import video titles recorded on discs. The server supports the BDAV format content. Notes • You cannot import from discs recorded in AVCHD format. • The server does not support the BDMV format (one of the Blu-ray Disc specifications).

  • Page 40: Importing Videos From External Devices

    ◆To record from the HDV1080i/DV IN jack Since the HDV1080i/DV IN jack complies with the i.LINK standard, the jack can record digital signals from other i.LINK devices. For more information about i.LINK, see page 145. The server supports the following formats: –...

  • Page 41: Playing Data While It Is Being Recorded (Chasing Playback)

    2, or DV/HDV input jacks. (Playlist titles also belong to this group). Notes about Importing Videos • Connection to Sony DV/Digital8 format camcorders and Sony digital HD camcorders has been confirmed. MICROMV format camcorders cannot be connected to the server’s i.LINK jack as their i.LINK jack differs in signal format.

  • Page 42: Importing Photos

    Importing Photos < Hint You can turn off the server by pressing \/1 during photo import. The operation continues even when the power is off. Notes • Do not eject a memory card while its card indicator is flashing. The data may be damaged.

  • Page 43: Importing A Photo

    d Select or a folder to import and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears. Slideshow Pace Cinnamon roll Slideshow Import Information/Settings e Select [Import] and press ENTER. A message appears asking if you want to auto-group the photos in the album by events. f Select [Yes] and press ENTER.
  • Page 44 photos (files). Since it is not a malfunction, do not turn off the power while: – displaying thumbnails* – playing a slideshow * Thumbnails may appear slowly depending on the photo size and the location saved. • When viewing a photo shot with 16:9 (HDTV size) setting on a TV, black bands may appear on the top, bottom, left, and right of the photo.

  • Page 45: Importing Music

    Importing Music < ◆When importing from music CDs (page 45) Content of single or multiple discs can be imported to the HDD at one time. Selection of specific title(s) for import is also supported. Import will be done at approximately 8x speed. The server saves the content from a Music CD as LPCM or MP3 files.

  • Page 46: Importing Audio Files From Data Discs

    Select (Music) and press ENTER. Select and press ENTER. The CD track list appears. Select a track and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears. Import Multiple Disks Track 1 --------, --------, -------- Select [Track Import] and press ENTER. The following confirmation display appears. Track Import This track will be imported.

  • Page 47: Notes And Restrictions For Music Import

    01 Trust in Me Music 7/18/2007 3:15AM Play Track Import Music Information/Settings Music Music Select [Track Import] and press ENTER. The following confirmation display appears. Track Import 0.0GB This track will be imported. Track Name: Trust in Me File Format After Import: 128kbps Music File Size: 3.2MB...

  • Page 48: About File Information Retrieval

    About file information retrieval Content information is retrieved, and displayed as follows. Numbers in parentheses indicate priority. Music CDs Track names (1) Displays the AMG data, or (2) “Track 1”, “Track 2”... Album names (1) Displays the AMG data, or (2) “Album”, “Album 2”...

  • Page 49: Transferring Music Files From Pcs

    From PCs “Music Transfer” is software dedicated to transferring music stored on your PC to the Sony Home Entertainment Server (hereafter “Server”). The software sets a destination server, registers music files on the PC to its database, and transfers the registered files to the server.

  • Page 50: Using "Music Transfer

    Hints • If multiple servers are found (8 servers max), a message appears asking you to select one as the destination. • Even if you change the server's friendly name on the server, server registration will be unaffected. The server's MAC address works as the unique ID.
  • Page 51 Operations Items Details Sync Folder Synchronizes the files in the database with the files in the source folder (works the same as the Sync Folder button). Transfer Starts file transfer. You can also transfer by clicking the [Transfer] button. Tools The “Tools”...
  • Page 52 Note You may not be able to retrieve metadata from some files. And, since WAV files do not contain metadata, their file information will not be displayed on the server. If necessary, edit the metadata on the server (page 87). ◆Supported file formats The software supports WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA and ATRAC formats.

  • Page 53: Note About Non-Transferable Files

    To change the transfer method Before transfer, the software converts WAV, WMA, AAC, and ATRAC files to formats playable on the server — WAV files to LPCM or MP3; and WMA, AAC, ATRAC files to MP3. You can select the conversion settings. On the “Tools”...

  • Page 54: Enjoying Videos, Photos, And Music

    Enjoying Videos, Photos, and Music • Watching BD/DVD Videos....54 • Watching Videos on the HDD ... . . 56 •...
  • Page 55 : Original title. : Playlist title. : Protected title. (displayed in gray): Currently in a queue waiting for copying. About the disc listings for BD-ROMs and DVD- ROMs Video Slash [Blu-Ray] PG-13 D:Donald Besson C:Ian Willis, John Jovovich, Mark James STARS D: Robert Thomas C:Donald Cabana A Space shuttle...

  • Page 56: Watching Videos On The Hdd

    Items Details Information/ Displays the details about the title. Settings Search Chapter Searches for the selected chapter. Enter the chapter number using the number buttons. Slow Plays the title slowly (BD-ROM only). Eject Ejects the disc. Notes • Depending on the BD-ROM, the disc may not play properly if you have changed the BD Parental Control setting during playback.
  • Page 57 : Original title. : Playlist title. : Protected title. : Currently importing or copying. (displayed in gray): Currently in a queue waiting for copying. z (red): recording. N: Chasing playback. Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

  • Page 58: Various Video Playback Operations

    Various Video Playback Operations x150 speed for BD-ROMs and AVCHD files. For BD-ROMs and discs recorded in AVCHD format, press OPTIONS and select [Slow]. Reverse slow-motion is not available. Notes • For some commercially available BD-ROMs and DVD VIDEOs, the functions may not work as described above due to disc limitation.

  • Page 59: Adjusting Pictures And Sound For Videos

    Adjusting Pictures and Sound for Videos Adjusting the picture quality a When playing a video title or viewing an external video input picture, press OPTIONS to turn on the Options menu. b Select [A/V Settings] – [Picture Settings] and press ENTER. The following items appear.

  • Page 60: Adjusting Recording Pictures For External Input

    d Adjust the audio input level and press ENTER. e Press RETURN. Adjusting recording pictures for external input a When viewing the external input, press OPTIONS. b Select [A/V Settings] - [Rec Settings] and press ENTER. The following items appear. Items Details Rec DNR...
  • Page 61 Available OPTIONS The Options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Import Multiple Disks 0.0GB Still pictures Slideshow Pace CIMG @1866 7/10/2007 3:23PM View Slideshow Rotate (left) Rotate (right) Copy Erase Information/Settings ◆Available OPTIONS while selecting albums Items Details Slideshow Pace...

  • Page 62: Viewing Photos Recorded On The Removable Media

    Viewing Photos Recorded on the Removable Media M.S. a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons. Copy x-ScrapBook Create x-Pict Story HD Photo Memory Stick x-Pict Story HD x-ScrapBook Sample Album Album c Select one of the removable media. When displaying folders, select a folder to view, press ENTER.

  • Page 63: Various Photo Playback Operations

    Various Photo Playback Operations M.S. Buttons/Functions YELLOW YELLOW – Switches the viewing mode for “x-ScrapBook” (page 64) (HDD only). B

  • Page 64: Using "X-Scrapbook

    – “Changing the design theme” (page 65) – “Copying “x-ScrapBook” albums to BD/DVD” (page 99) About “x-Application” (“x-Application”) is a brand name for Sony-designed and advanced applications that mix, arrange and metamorphose various visual and sound content. The application suggests new emotional and easy ways for enjoying the content.

  • Page 65: Adding Video Titles To The "X-Scrapbook" Album

    ◆Available OPTIONS while selecting x-ScrapBook Items Details Slideshow Pace Sets the pace for slideshow. • Fast • Normal • Slow Information/Settings Displays information about the album or photo. ◆Available OPTIONS while selecting files Items Details Copy to Disc See “Coping Photos” for details (page 99).

  • Page 66: Using "X-Pict Story Hd

    Change Theme Select a theme. Wedding Birthday Graduation Baby Beach Zoom in/Zoom out To enlarge, press YELLOW. g Select the desired theme you and press ENTER. Notes on “x-ScrapBook” • When you edit an album, the previous playback point will not be retained.
  • Page 67 Create x-Pict Story HD - Select Music Select track Voyage New Age ( 2:14) Memories New Age ( 2:11) Mystique New Age ( 2:04) Wind Poem New Age ( 2:16) RETURN When selecting from the preset music or tracks previously imported, go to step 9. Select [Import] and press ENTER.
  • Page 68 Select [Start] and press ENTER. Hint You can also make a “x-Pict Story” file from the OPTIONS menu. Select an album from the Photo icon on the Home menu, press OPTIONS and select [Create x-Pict Story HD]. Available OPTIONS The Options menu apperas when you press OPTIONS. The displayed items differ depending on the situation.

  • Page 69: Playing A Slideshow

    Playing a Slideshow M.S. Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. Select to display the icons. Copy x-ScrapBook Create x-Pict Story HD Photo Memory Stick x-Pict Story HD x-ScrapBook Sample Album Album Select an album or or Memory cards. When displaying folders, select a folder to view, press ENTER.

  • Page 70: Playing Music Stored On The Hdd

    For playing music recorded on the discs, the availability differs as in the following four situations. ◆Available OPTIONS while selecting discs Items Details Sort By Re-orders the albums. • Album Name • Artist Name Import Multiple Allows for multiple disc import. (for Music CD only) Play Plays tracks in the album.

  • Page 71: Playing Newly Registered Music Stored On The Hdd

    Music Others Number of Discs:1 c Select a and press H. • To select a track to play, select the folder and press ENTER. Then, select a track and press ENTER. Playing newly registered music stored on the HDD a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons.
  • Page 72 – Genre – Artist Notes • The “HDD Music” folder changes depending on the view setting. Album: Displays folder by album. Genre: Displays folder by genre. Artist: Displays folder by artist. • Depending on the number of recorded albums, the view may be slow to change.

  • Page 73: Various Music Playback Operations

    Various Music Playback Operations To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Repeat Play is available for HDD content only. Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. Select to display the icons. Select a folder on the HDD and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears. Select [Repeat], and then select either [Track] or [All] and press ENTER.

  • Page 74: Playing Music In Other Rooms

    Playing Music in Other Rooms When connected to a DLNA compatible audio device or PC via the network, you can play music stored on the HDD on these devices. About the DLNA function The function ensures connection and music sharing among digital AV devices and PCs on the home network.

  • Page 75: Playing The Same Music On All Client Devices ("Party Mode")

    All Client Devices (“PARTY MODE”) For information about client devices that support “PARTY MODE” function, visit the following “Home Entertainment Server” website: http://www.sony.com/hesupport Preparing for “PARTY MODE” Play a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons.

  • Page 76: Organizing Content Editing Movie Information For Bd-Roms And Dvd-Roms

    ‘ Organizing Content Using the server’s various edit functions, you can make the HDD/disc data more accessible and easy to manage. For managing discs in the disc changer, see “Managing Discs” (page 35). • Editing Movie Information for BD-ROMs and DVD- ROMs.

  • Page 77: About Movie Information Display

    2007 All Media Guide, LLC Title Information/Settings Content and technology provided by All Media Guide Slash [Blu-Ray] PG-13 2007 ( 2H06M) Rename Title Director Change Release Date Paul Bullock Produser Rename Director Rumi Reimer Rename Producer Cast Rename Cast Change Genre Close Search Info.

  • Page 78: About Video Title Information Display

    About video title information display Title Information/Settings HDV 7/13/2007 3:34PM - 3:35PM 7/13/2007 3:34PM ( 0H01M) HDV 7/13/2007 3:34PM - 7/13/2007 3:34PM Close A Title B Playback time C Date of recording D Title type Searching for Disc Information 0.1GB Search the AMG database for information about commercially available CDs, DVD-ROMs and BD-ROMs while the corresponding such discs remain in the changer.

  • Page 79: Editing Video Titles

    Editing Video Titles You can make the most of disc capacity by erasing and editing video titles. Note that edits made to the original titles are final and cannot be undone. Make a Playlist title if you want to keep the original data.

  • Page 80: Erasing Titles

    Erasing titles Erasing multiple video titles is usually the quickest way to free up HDD/disc space. Make sure you have a backup if you are erasing original home video titles. a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons thumbnails of video titles.

  • Page 81: Erasing/Editing Sections Of A Title

    Erasing/editing sections of a title Playback will be more fun after erasing unwanted scenes. a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons. c Select a folder and press ENTER. d Select a title and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears.

  • Page 82: Dividing A Title

    To clear existing chapter marks, select [Erase All]. Hint Scene detection algorithm developed by Sony detects any change in picture and sound (movements, music, dialog, etc.,) and inserts chapter marks to make more meaningful scenes. To use this function, see “Auto- Chapter Marks”...

  • Page 83: Combining Titles

    Combining titles Among the titles recorded on the HDD, you can combine titles of the same type (i.e. playlist titles to playlist title, or original titles to original titles). a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons.

  • Page 84: Editing Photo Album Information

    Create Playlist - Scene Capture Capture All Set IN Set OUT Move Point j Select [OK] and press ENTER. To select more sections within the same title, repeat from step 7. k When you finish selecting scenes from the same title, select [Finish] and press ENTER. The scene list display appears.

  • Page 85: About The Photo File Information

    About the photo file information Information/Settings CIMG 1876 11/25/ 8:16PM File Format: 11/25/2005 8:16PM Resolution 2304 1728 Close A Title B Date of shooting C File format D Data size E Resolution 1.3MB Finish RETURN...

  • Page 86: Editing Photo Files

    Editing Photo Files Erasing photos, albums and “x-Pict Story” files a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons. c Select an album, photo or “x-Pict Story” file to erase and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears. •...

  • Page 87: Rotating A Photo

    Copy File This image will be copied File Name:CIMG 1884 File Size: 1.3MB Shot Date: 11/26/2005 12:44AM Resolution:2304 1728 File Format: Cancel RETURN f On the confirmation screen, select [OK] and press ENTER. The album selection display appears. • To save in a new album, select [New Album]. See page 90 for entering the album name.

  • Page 88: About The Music Album Information Display

    Items Details Rename Album You can change the album name. Select from the listings (HDD only), or select [Input] and enter a new name. If you enter an existing album name, the two albums are combined. Change Release Date Allows you to change the release date information.

  • Page 89: About The Audio Track Information Display

    Track Information Settings 2007 All Media Guide, LLC Content and technology provided by All Media Guide Decision of the King 29/ 2/2000 Music Track Number: 7 ( 4:02) CODEC: CDDA 1411kbps Sampling Frequency:44.1kHz Album Name A powerful manager Odyssey Artist Victory and Justice Close Function...

  • Page 90: Editing Audio Files

    Editing Audio Files Erasing albums and tracks a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons. c Select an album or track to erase and press OPTIONS. The Options menu appears. • To erase multiple tracks, select [Erase Multiple]. d Select [Erase] and press ENTER.
  • Page 91 Select [S] and press ENTER. Select [Lower Case] and press ENTER. Select [e] and press ENTER. Select [a] and press ENTER. To register the word to the word list, select [Register Word]. Select [Finish] and press ENTER. Example: To enter “Sea” with the other buttons Press INPUT to turn on the upper case keyboard.

  • Page 92: Copying To Bd/Dvd

    Copying to BD/DVD • Checking Disc Information ....92 • Copying Videos......93 •...

  • Page 93: Copying Videos

    Copying Videos This section covers video copy from HDD to BD/DVD in procedural order: • “Before copying” (page 93) • “Formatting a BD/DVD” (page 93) • “Copying videos to BD/DVD” (page 94) • “Closing a BD” (page 95) • “Finalizing a DVD” (page 95) Refer directly to the related sections when necessary (i.e., if your disc is ready, refer directly to “Copying videos to BD/DVD”...

  • Page 94: Copying Videos To Bd/Dvd

    Copying videos to BD/DVD a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons. c Select (Copy HDD to Disc) and press ENTER. d Select a destination disc and press ENTER. The title selection display appears. Copy Title Select the title.

  • Page 95: Closing A Bd

    Closing a BD By closing, you can retain disc recordings without alteration or erasure. Note that unlike DVD finalizing, closing a BD cannot be undone. a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons. c Select and press ENTER.

  • Page 96: About Recording Modes

    Disc Information Disc Name Media DVD-RW Format Video Title Total Rec Date 7/13/2007 : 35H11M 0H59M Recordable Time 4H01M Remaining f Select [Finalize] or [DVD Menu] and press ENTER. The DVD Menu creation display appears. Finalize - DVD Menu Selection Select the DVD Menu used for finalizing 1.
  • Page 97 Copy Title - Settings 3.3GB Remaining:4.6GB Set the copy mode. 2.0GB 2PASS 1.2GB RETURN The unit automatically selects the recording mode according to the available space. Hints • If there is not enough available space or management information on the target disc, the message “Cannot import/copy because of the less space.”...

  • Page 98: Notes And Restrictions On Importing/Copying

    Notes and Restrictions on Importing/Copying Notes on general importing/copying • Operations may differ depending on the HDD/BD/DVD status. Follow the on-screen messages. • If a message appears indicating that the control information is full, erase the titles on the disc. Importing or copying of heavily edited titles may not be possible.

  • Page 99: Copying Photos

    Copying Photos Copying photos to BD/DVD a Press HOME to turn on the Home Menu. b Select to display the icons. c Select the icon and press ENTER. 0.0GB Copy Album - Select Disc Select the destination disc. Disc 5 23.8GB BD-RE DATA Blank(Formatted) Disc 4...

  • Page 100: Various Connections

    Various Connections • Connecting a TV (or monitor)... . 100 • Connecting an AV Amplifier ... . . 105 Connecting a TV (or monitor) Refer to the following sections for details about connection to a TV (or monitor).

  • Page 101: Selecting A Video Cable

    • If you have any problems outputting progressive signals to your TV, it is recommended that you view the pictures in Interlace format. See page 103 for details. • Use a Sony audio/video cable. Picture quality Reference page page 102...

  • Page 102: Connecting With An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting with an HDMI cable Superior video and audio quality can be obtained when the HDMI cable is used to connect the server to a TV. This connection type outputs both the audio and video signals so only one cable is required. To switch the output resolution for the HDMI OUT jack Select [Settings] –...

  • Page 103: Connecting With A Component Video Cable

    Connecting with a component video cable The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output brightness (Y) and chroma (P ) independently to reproduce the original color. To audio input jacks AUDIO To component input jacks To switch the output resolution for the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Press ENTER while holding down RETURN on the unit.

  • Page 104: Connecting With An S Video Cable Or Video Cable

    Connecting with an S Video cable or video cable If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) and would like to enjoy high quality sound, use the supplied HDMI cable. S VIDEO [Optional]: If your TV has a CONTROL S jack You can control the server by operating the remote, pointing it toward the TV (convenient when the server and TV are placed away from each other).

  • Page 105: Connecting An Av Amplifier

    Connecting an AV Amplifier If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) and would like to enjoy high quality sound, use the supplied HDMI cable. If your HDMI device does not support digital audio signals or has no HDMI input jack, connect using an optical or coaxial digital cable (not supplied).

  • Page 106: Connecting With A Digital Cable

    Connecting with a digital cable To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) To digital input jacks Connecting with an audio cable To audio input jacks Stereo amplifier Server DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ PUSH/OPEN DOLBY DIGITAL CONTROL S IN/ HDMI OUT IR IN...

  • Page 108: Changing The Server Settings

    Changing the Server Settings Select (Settings) on the Home Menu when you need to change the settings of the server. • Displaying the Server Settings icon ..108 • Call Guide ......110 •...
  • Page 109 List of settings category icons Icon Explanation Call Guide (page 110) Displays contact information for Sony customer support. Messages (page 110) Messages from the server containing operation hints and notes are stored. Disc Manager (page 110) Select this when you want to operate [Disc Manager].

  • Page 110: Call Guide

    Select this when you need to contact “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center for product support. The contact information will be displayed. For product support, call “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center at 1-877-531-SONY (7669), or visit our web site at http://www.sony.com/hesupport...

  • Page 111: Import Settings

    Import Settings The default settings are underlined. HDV/DV Import Settings – Create a group of settings for HDV/DV video imports. These settings are effective when importing from HDV/DV camcorders using the One-Touch button. Auto-Group to Albums – Effective for One-Touch Photo Import. Select whether you want to auto-group your photos.

  • Page 112: Video Settings

    Video Settings The default settings are underlined. Video Output Aspect Ratio – For your best viewing pleasure, select the aspect ratio that best matches your needs. For BD-ROMs or discs with AVCHD files, the [16:9] aspect ratio is chosen automatically by the application.
  • Page 113 Black Level (VIDEO OUT) – Sets the black level setting for video signals output from the VIDEO OUT jacks. Black Level (COMPONENT OUT) – Sets the black level setting for video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Pause Mode –...

  • Page 114: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings The default settings are underlined. HDMI Audio Output – Select the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack. Audio Output ATT – Lowers the audio output level to prevent sound distortion. Digital Audio Output – Select whether to output audio signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks.

  • Page 115: Photo Settings

    Photo Settings The default settings are underlined. Slideshow Effect – Selects effects for the slideshow. x-Pict Story HD Time Display Sample Display Settings – Enables slideshow transitions. – Disable slideshow transitions. – Shows the shooting date as part of the visual effect. –...

  • Page 116: System Settings

    System Settings The default settings are underlined. Brightness of Front Panel HDMI Control – Select whether to activate the HDMI Control function of the server (page 24). Standby Mode – There are two modes of operation that determine how fast the server becomes operable after you turn on the power.
  • Page 117 Set Password – Set or change the password for the "parental control" function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO playback. If necessary, you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD-ROM and DVD VIDEO. All Media Guide Settings –...

  • Page 118: Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings

    BD/DVD Viewing Settings The default settings are underlined. Note Playback settings described in this section may not work if a playback setting was recorded or preset on the disc by disc manufacturer. The disc’s playback settings take priority over the server’s playback settings. BD/DVD Menu Language –...
  • Page 119 DVD Wide Mode – Select the display configuration for a 16:9 DVD picture on a 4:3 screen TV(selectable when [Video Output Aspect Ratio] in [Video Settings] is set to [4:3] (page 112)). Audio DRC – Using the Audio Dynamic Range Control (DRC) function of the BD/DVD, you can make low sounds such as dialogs more audible even at low volume.

  • Page 120: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings Settings Date and Time Set Date and Time Set – Set the month, date, year, hour, and minute (in this order) using the cursor buttons.

  • Page 121: Network Settings

    (Primary)] address, otherwise the [Network Settings] will not be set correctly. If your ISP has a specific proxy server setting, select [Proxy Settings] and enter the setting. For more information regarding network configuration, contact “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center: 1-877-531-SONY (7669). Internet Settings Music Server Settings ,continued...
  • Page 122 Music Server Settings – This setting is a prerequisite for the use of “Music Transfer,” “PARTY MODE,” and music sharing in the house. See page 26 for the network settings, and also the device manuals for their playback procedures. Quickest way to get started 1 Set [Music Server Function] to [On].

  • Page 123: Easy Setup

    Easy Setup Re-runs Easy Setup, which includes the following settings. See page 28 for details. ◆Date and Time Settings ◆All Media Guide Settings ◆Music Server Settings Note If you have re-run Easy Setup accidentally, check that the previous settings are retained. Easy Setup Makes the Initial settings necessary for using the server.

  • Page 124: Resetting

    Resetting Reset to Factory Default – You can reset the server settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. Note that all the settings within the group will be reset. Initialize Personal Settings – Erasing the data within the server before disposing or transferring is strongly recommended.

  • Page 126: Other Remote Uses

    Other Remote Uses • Operating Other Devices....126 • The Remote Learning Operations ..129 • Saving Frequent Procedures... . . 130 Operating Other Devices By pressing the device selection button on the remote (TV, VCR, etc.), you can switch the remote’s device mode and operate other...

  • Page 127: Programming Av Components To The Device Selection Buttons

    A.F.D. BLUE MOVIE YELLOW MUSIC POP UP/MENU ON SCREEN Hint To use the “ON SCREEN” function on a Sony AV amplifier, press AMP, then press POP UP/MENU. ◆For AV amplifiers Manufacturer Code Sony 905 906 907 908 909 Pioneer 910 913 920 930 932 934 935...
  • Page 128 ◆For MD decks Manufacturer Code Sony Denon Kenwood ◆For BD players and recorders Manufacturer Code Sony 310 311 312 ◆For TVs Manufacturer Code Sony Aiwa 536 539 501 Akai Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes 503 551 566 567 Daytron 517 566 Daewoo...

  • Page 129: The Remote Learning Operations

    717 720 746 Sharp 748 749 Telefunken 751 752 Toshiba 747 756 Zenith ◆For satellite tuners Manufacturer Code Sony 801 802 803 804 824 825 865 Amstrad 845 846 BskyB General Electric (GE) Grunding 859 860 HUMAX 846 847 Thomson...

  • Page 130: Saving Frequent Procedures

    d At close range (2–4 inches, about 5–10 cm) and facing the sensors on the server’s remote and the AV amplifier’s remote, send the remote code from the AV amplifier’s remote. The device's button light pressed in step 2 (AMP) turns off.

  • Page 131: Using A Registered Macro

    To exit the procedure Press RM SET UP. Or, leave the remote for more than 60 seconds without operating. Using a registered MACRO a Press MACRO 1/2/3 to execute MACRO. The MACRO operation starts, executing each command in the set order. The pressed MACRO button lights up during execution, and turns off when finished.

  • Page 132: Additional Information

    Additional Information • Basic Troubleshooting ....132 • Troubleshooting ..... . 134 •...
  • Page 133 These are not real problems The power is off but fan noise is heard. The fan rotates if [Standard] is selected. [PLEASE WAIT] flashes, but it is slow to start DATA The front panel display flashes while starting up. Wait until the server starts up, which will take about one minute. The startup is shorter if you use the [Standard] setting (page 116).

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about this product, call “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center at 1-877-531-SONY (7669), or visit our web site at http://www.sony.com/hesupport. Power The power does not turn on.
  • Page 135 , DTS audio signals on CDs and DVDs are output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack. And set [DTS] is set to [DTS] of [Audio Settings] in [Settings]. The sound is not output correctly. , When the AV amplifier connected to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack or the HDMI OUT jack does not support Dolby Digital signals, set [Dolby Digital] in [Audio Settings] to [Downmix PCM] (page 114).
  • Page 136 Some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow- motion Play, Repeat Play, or Shuffle Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that comes with the disc.
  • Page 137 Others The upper end or bottom end of the Options menu does not fit the screen. , Change the TV’s Zoom setting. Refer to the Instructions supplied with the TV. The HDMI Control function does not work. , Check the HDMI connection (page 102). , Set [HDMI Control] to [On] (page 116).
  • Page 138 , Nothing will be displayed for content copied on a recordable media such as a CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R. Note that no data can be acquired for music content imported to the HDD. , When the AMG Database does not contain pertinent data, nothing will be displayed or received.

  • Page 139: Self-Diagnostic Function

    Self-Diagnostic Function To prevent the server from malfunctioning, the server may perform self-diagnostic test. In case an error message is displayed on the top or front panel display, call “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center. Error code Cause and/or corrective action E××××...

  • Page 140: About Software Updates

    Notes • Call “Home Entertainment Server” Customer Call Center (1-877-531- SONY (7669)) if an error message appears during software update. • The server may automatically re-start a few times depending on the updated content. • Software update service may be discontinued without a prior notice.

  • Page 141: Updating The Server's Software Using The Network

    AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD ANY PROGRAM OR ACCOMPANYING ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Sony Electronics Inc, ("Sony") furnishes the program and accompanying online documentation and, with its licensors, licenses their use to you, all as provided in this Agreement.

  • Page 142: Glossary

    Glossary AAC (page 52) “Advanced Audio Coding” is a digital audio codec adapted for digital broadcast. It features a high compression rate and high quality audio comparable to music CDs. ATRAC (page 52) “ATRAC Advanced Lossless” is a lossless audio compression technology that compresses and expands CD audio data completely, thus reproducing the original CD quality audio.
  • Page 143 surround sound is planned for Blu-ray Discs, the audio signals can be downmixed to 5.1 or 2 channels for backward compatibility, and the reproduced audio quality can either be at the bit rate of DTS Digital Surround or the lossless mode. DVD VIDEO (page 11, 149) A disc format that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the...

  • Page 144: Specifications

    Pop-up menu (page 55) An enhanced menu operation available on BD-ROMs. The pop-up menu appears when MENU is pressed during playback, and can be operated while playback is in progress. Progressive signals (page 101, 103) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire...

  • Page 145: About Trademarks And Copyrights

    • Built with Linter Database. © Copyright 2003-2008 Brycen Corp.,Ltd. All rights reserved. • HDV and HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). • , “XMB”, and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

  • Page 146: Required I.link Cable

    DV devices, refer to the instructions supplied with the DV device. • The server can be connected to Sony HDV/DV digital camcorders (excluding DCR-VX700/VX1000 and DCR-PC7). • You cannot connect non-Sony HDV/DV digital camcorders to the server.

  • Page 147: Tv Display Viewing Options

    TV Display Viewing Options On wide-screen TVs or TVs with a wide-screen function, the display options will depend on the TV’s wide-mode settings as follows. See also your TV’s manual for the wide-mode settings. For details about High-Definition ( ) and Standard-Definition ( Source pictures [16:9] 16:9 pictures...

  • Page 148: About Removable Media And Recording Modes

    About Removable Media and Recording Modes Recordable/playable discs DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) recorded on this server are playable only on compatible devices. Note that these discs will not play on a normal DVD player. Internal Supported versions —...

  • Page 149: Playback Compatibility With Commercially Available Disc Packages, And Discs Recorded On Other Devices

    Playback compatibility with commercially available disc packages, and discs recorded on other devices The server plays both 12 cm and 8 cm discs (excluding 8 cm DVD-R DL discs). Recorded on other devices BD-RE/ VIDEO BD-R (single layer) Video Import to ×...

  • Page 150: List Of Recording Modes

    List of recording modes Recording modes and recordable time for HDD/BD Recording mode DR (High Definition quality) HDV/DV IN jack connection only (High quality) (Standard) (Long duration) * Recordable time may differ depending on the following (SR, LR or ER only): –...

  • Page 151: Supported Memory Card Types

    Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work. Operation is not assured if nonsupported memory cards are used. Up to 8 GB of Sony “Memory Stick” are assured to be operable on this server. However, not all “Memory Stick” are guaranteed to function.

  • Page 152: Region Code

    Region code Your server has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play commercial BDs/DVDs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. Commercial DVDs labeled will also play on this server. If you try to play any other BD/DVD, the message “Playback of this disc is prohibited by area restriction”...

  • Page 153: Language Code List

    Language Code List See page 118 for details. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali; Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton...

  • Page 154: Index

    Index Words in brackets appear in the on- screen displays. Numerics [48kHz/96kHz PCM] 114 AAC 52 [A-B Erase] 57 [Add Video] 65 [Album Name] 88 [Albums] 38 [All Media Guide Settings] 28 ATRAC 52 [Audio DRC] 119 [Audio Language] 118 [Audio Output ATT] 114 [Audio Settings] 114 [Auto Chapter Mark] 82...
  • Page 155 [Rename Composer] 89 [Rename Conductor] 89 [Rename Director] 77 [Rename Producer] 77 [Rename Title] 77 [Rename Track] 89 [Repeat] 73 [Reset to Factory Default] 124 Resetting 124 [Rotate (left)] 87 [Rotate (right)] 87 Router 26 S Video cable 104 [Sample Album] 8 [Sample Display] 115 Scan 15 SD Memory Card 36...

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