Sony VSP-BZ10, Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparations for Using the Network Functions

Preparations for 
Using the Network 
Functions

The VSP-BZ10 can be connected to a 
network. When connected to a network, the 
IP addresses of the VSP-BZ10 can be set 
using one of the following two methods. 
Consult your network administrator 
regarding details about IP address selection.

• Assigning a fixed IP address to the 

VSP-BZ10

Normally this method should be used.

• Automatically obtaining an IP 

address

If the network to which the VSP-BZ10 is 
connected has a DHCP server, you can 
have the DHCP server automatically 
assign an IP address.

You can display the IP addresses that were 
assigned by pressing the INFO button.

The VSP-BZ10 requires two IP addresses: 
IP Address 1 (Controller), for the Signage 
Web Manager, and IP Address 2 (Player), 
for the content playout function.
Under factory default settings, IP addresses 
1 and 2 are set to be automatically assigned 
by DHCP.
If you want to restore the default conditions 
after changing the DHCP and IP address 
settings, reset the player settings.

Setting IP Address 1 (Controller) 
for the Signage Web Manager

First, assign IP Address 1. The IP address 
assigned in this procedure is used for calling 
the Signage Web Manager from a computer 
on the network.

1

Connect the player and computer to a 
network.

2

Connect the power cord, and wait for 
about three minutes.

Depending on the network environment, 
you may have to wait longer than three 
minutes.

3

Start the browser of the computer.

4

Enter “

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP 

Address 1 (Controller))” into the 
address field, and press the Enter key 
on the keyboard.

You can check the configured IP address 
by pressing the INFO button on the player.

5

Click the “Setup” tab.

The “Setup” screen appears. This screen 
lets you set up the Network Password. 
For details, see “Setup screen” in the 
“Using the Signage Web Manager” 
section.

6

Click the “Network” button.

7

Under “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),” 
click “Specify IP addresses.” Then 
enter the IP Address 1 in the “IP 
Address 1” input fields.

8

Click the “Apply” button.

If you change IP Address 1, an error will 
appear in the browser. Enter the newly 
assigned IP Address 1 into the browser’s 
address field.

Next, assign IP Address 2.

Setting IP Address 2 (Player) for 
the content playout function

1

Start the browser of the computer.

2

Enter “

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP 

Address 1 (Controller))” into the 
address field, and press the Enter key 
on the keyboard.

Assigning a Fixed IP Address 
to the VSP-BZ10

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