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Setting up the server To listen to audio content stored on your server with this receiver, you need to set up the server in advance. The following server devices are compatible with this receiver. • Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and 2.1 • Sony HDD Network Audio System NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE* • Sony Network AV receiver STR-DA6400ES*, TA-DA5600ES* • Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 installed on Windows 8 and Windows 7 (page 57 and 59) • Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP (page 60) * Not available in some countries or regions. If the server has a function that limits access from other devices, you must change the setting on the server to allow the receiver to access it. This section explains how to set up Windows Media Player when using it as a server. For details on the settings of other server devices, refer to the operating instructions or help of the respective devices or applications. Notes • The items displayed on the computer may be different from the ones shown below, depending on the version of the operating system or the computer environment. For details, refer to Help for your operating system. • It may take a little more time when playing music using a "Play To" feature in Windows depending on the situation. When using Windows 8 This section explains how to set up manufacturer-installed Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 8. For details on how to operate Windows Media Player 12, refer to Help for Windows Media Player 12. 1 Go to Control Panel. Select [All Apps] under [Start]. Select [Control Panel]. Tip If the Windows 8 display does not appear like above, proceed with the steps below. Using Network Features 57US

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Using Network Features
Setting up the server
To listen to audio content stored on your
server with this receiver, you need to set up
the server in advance. The following server
devices are compatible with this receiver.
•
Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and
2.1
•
Sony HDD Network Audio System
NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE*
•
Sony Network AV receiver
STR-DA6400ES*, TA-DA5600ES*
•
Microsoft Windows Media Player 12
installed on Windows 8 and Windows 7
(page 57 and 59)
•
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP
(page 60)
* Not available in some countries or regions.
If the server has a function that limits
access from other devices, you must
change the setting on the server to allow the
receiver to access it.
This section explains how to set up
Windows Media Player when using it as a
server.
For details on the settings of other server
devices, refer to the operating instructions
or help of the respective devices or
applications.
• The items displayed on the computer may be
different from the ones shown below, depending
on the version of the operating system or the
computer environment. For details, refer to
Help for your operating system.
• It may take a little more time when playing
music using a “Play To” feature in Windows
depending on the situation.
This section explains how to set up
manufacturer-installed Windows Media
Player 12 for Windows 8. For details on
how to operate Windows Media Player 12,
refer to Help for Windows Media
Player 12.
1
Go to Control Panel.
Select [All Apps] under [Start].
Select [Control Panel].
If the Windows 8 display does not appear
like above, proceed with the steps below.
Notes
When using Windows 8
Tip