Getting started, Features of this unit – Sony Ericsson NAS-C5E User Manual

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NAS-C5E 3-280-821-12(1)

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 NAS-

S55HDE* (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.

* Compatible “GIGA JUKE” Music Server model as of March, 2008

Refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ for the latest information

(for customers in Europe only).

Listening to the audio data stored on a server (Home Network function)

When the unit and the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server are connected to each other, these devices can play

different tracks at the same time while located in different rooms. (This function remains operable when

the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server is turned off and in quick start-up standby mode.)

In addition, the unit supports DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards and can thus play audio

data stored on DLNA-compliant devices.

Wireless

adaptor

Wireless

station

“GIGA JUKE” Music Server

This unit (“GIGA JUKE” Wireless Player)

Listening to the same music in different rooms (PARTY MODE)

PARTY MODE allows you to listen to the same music in different rooms. When “GIGA JUKE” Music

Server enters PARTY MODE, the unit also enters to PARTY MODE automatically as a “Guest” to play the
same track that is being played on the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server.

Listening to the audio data using x-DJ function

You can listen to audio data using the x-DJ or Music Surfin’ function of the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server.

What is x-DJ?

x-DJ is a function that categorizes audio data stored on the “GIGA JUKE” Music Server into different channels

based on an analysis of the data’s characteristics by Sony’s 12 Tone Analysis. Another function, “Music Surfin’”,

allows you to jump and listen to tracks assembled in artist, year, mood and album channels. For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with your “GIGA JUKE” Music Server.

Listening to the Internet radio (Internet Radio function)

With this function, you can listen to radio broadcasts offered on the Web (Live365, SHOUTcast).

Listening to an external device (Audio In function)

This function allows you to listen to music on a “WALKMAN” or other audio device through the unit’s

speakers.

Getting started

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