Sony Computer Entertainment Launching nasne (¥16,980)

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) will launch nasne, a networked recorder and media storage device with built in 500GB HDD and digital terrestrial and satellite broadcast tuners.

nasne will become available in Japan on July 19, 2012, for a recommended retail price of ¥16,980 (including tax).

By connecting nasne to their home network, users will be able to watch and record digital terrestrial and satellite broadcast through dedicated applications such as torne for PlayStation3 (PS3) and VAIO TV with nasne for VAIO. Users will also be able to access recorded content from PlayStationVita (PS Vita), Sony Tablet and Xperia.  

In addition, nasne will be able to stream live or recorded television programs simultaneously onto two of these supported Sony products, allowing multiple users to view the same content within the same home network.(1)  nasne will also link with G GUIDE TV OUKOKU CHAN-TORU, a television guide web service for PC and smart phones provided by So-net Entertainment Corporation. Through G GUIDE TV OUKOKU CHAN-TORU, users will be able to schedule recordings of television programs on the go from their PS Vita, PC, tablet PCs, and smart phones.

In addition, nasne functions as a media storage device, allowing users to store their movies, photos and music on its 500GB built-in HDD, which can be enjoy on any DLNA compatible device connected to their home network. Users can also expand storage memory by connecting external HDD to nasne.(2)

“We are offering a seamless and unique Sony experience through nasne, which serves as a home entertainment hub that connects to Sony’s various network products,” said Kazuo Hirai, representative corporate executive officer, president and CEO of Sony Corporation and chairman of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “nasne will give users more freedom to enjoy television in new ways by enabling them to watch programs on various Sony products through dedicated applications. We will continue to offer attractive products and services that inspire customers around the world and spark their curiosity, by further enhancing collaboration within Sony groups.”

nasne will deliver the following features
through its combination with Sony products:

PlayStation3
PS3 users will be able to watch and record (3) digital terrestrial and satellite broadcast through LAN cable by installing torne version 4.0, a dedicated application for PS3, which will come bundled with nasne.

By connecting a maximum of four nasne units to their PS3, users can simultaneously record up to four television programs. Those who already have a torne device connected to their PS3 will be able to connect a maximum of four nasne units to their PS3 and record up to five television programs.(4) Details of torne version 4.0 for PS3 will be announced separately.

PlayStationVita
PS Vita users will be able to watch and record digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts through ‘torne for PS Vita’ (tentative name), a dedicated application for accessing nasne from anywhere within the same home network via Wi-Fi connection . ‘torne for PS Vita’ will become available within this calendar year.

By leveraging the ability of nasne to simultaneously create an export file while a television program is being recorded, users can transfer recorded content through Wi-Fi connection and enjoy them on the go on their PS Vita’s 5-inch OLED. Details of ‘torne for PS Vita’ will be announced in due course.

VAIO PC
VAIO PC users will be able to watch and record digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts through VAIO TV with nasne (beta version)(5),( )a dedicated application for accessing nasne from anywhere within the same home network via Wi-Fi connection or LAN cable. VAIO TV with nasne (beta version) will become available concurrently with the release of nasne.

Key features of VAIO TV with nasne:

• Recorded television programs on nasne can be copied to Blu-ray Disc and DVD, or transferred to VAIO PC’s HDD or SSD.
• Up to eight digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts can be simultaneously recorded by connecting a maximum of eight nasne hardware units to VAIO PC.
• Television programs can be searched by keywords. VAIO TV with nasne will become available for Windows 7 equipped VAIO PCs(6) through VAIO Update, an automatic free update service for VAIO PC users.

Sony Tablet / Xperia)
Sony Tablet(7) / Xperia(8) users will be able to watch and record digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts through dedicated applications for Sony Tablet / Xperia for accessing nasne from within the same home network via Wi-Fi connection. Users will be also able to schedule recordings of television programs through G GUIDE TV OUKOKU CHAN-TORU.

SCE will continue to expand the new world of entertainment through the combination of nasne and PlayStation platforms as well as other networked Sony products.

Product Outline

• Product name: nasne
• Product code: CECH-ZNR1J
• Release date: July 19, 2012
• Recommended retail price: ¥16,980 (including tax)
• Product color: Black
• External dimensions: Approx. 43 x 189 x 136 mm (width x length xheight)
• Weight: Approx. 460g
• RF tuners: Terrestrial: ISTB-T x 1;Satellite: ISDB-S x 1
• Channels: Terrestrial: VHF 1-12ch, UHF 13-62ch, CATV C13-C63ch; Satellite: BS/CS110°digital (1032-2071MHz)
• Internal HDD: SATA 2.5 inch (Capacity: 500GB)
• Inputs/Outputs: LAN port (100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T); ANTENNA IN connector; ANTENNA OUT connector: EXT HDD connector (USB 2.0, Type A); B-CAS card slot
• Buttons: Power button; IP RESET button
• Indicators: Power indicator; REC indicator; IP status indicator; HDD access indicator
• Power: AC 100V, DC 12V.1.5A
• Power consumption: Recording and streaming two videos: 9.5W; ECO mode in stand-by: 1.5W
• Network Recorder features: DTCP-IP support; Live streaming / recorded content streaming of digital terrestrial / satellite television program (for home and mobile devices); 2 recording mode (DR and SLP) support; Registration as remote PVR device to be accessed through the internet; Trick play / scene search support; Resume play

Media server features:

• DLNA 1.5 support
• Live tuner (terrestrial / satellite broadcasting) and DMS streaming of recorded programs
• Support image / music / video formats and metadata as PS3(R) (will be supported by nasne system software version 1.50. Some formats not supported)
• DMS streaming of image / music / video files on the media server (will be supported by nasne system software version 1.50)
• Support multiple DLNA devices (up to 2 DTCP-IP content streaming or 1 live streaming)
• File server features: Shared directory configuration; Workgroup configuration
• Other features: nasne HOME web browser application; Support an external hard drive; ECO mode (Stand-by after 10 minutes without an access); Support nasne system software update
• Included: nasne x 1; AC adaptor x 1; Power cable x 1; LAN cable x 1; RF coaxial cable x 1; B-CAS card x 1; Digital terrestrial broadcasting watching/recorder application for PS3 (Blu-ray Disc) x 1; Quick start guide x 1

Notes:
1. nasne will stream two recorded television programs through DTCP/IP simultaneously. As media storage devices, nasne will be able to share stored content with up to 63 connecting devices.
2. DLNA Functionality will become available by installing the system software update of nasne version 1.50.
3. To enjoy satellite broadcasting, users will need to install a satellite broadcasting antenna or establish an equal environment.
4. Up to four satellite broadcasting can be simultaneously recorded.
5. VAIO TV with nasne Beta version will become available at the release timing, and no support will be available.
6. Details of supporting models will be announced in due course.
7. For Sony Tablet, RECOPLA provided by Sony Corporation will need to be installed on the device. RECOPLA will become available through Select App icon on Sony Table or Google Play Store for free download. Sony Table system software as well as Media players supporting RECOPLA will need to be updated.
8. Some models of Xperia will support nasne within this calendar year. Details will be announced on the Sony Mobile Communications AB web site in due course.