Sony NAC-SV10i Operating Instructions - Page 35
Listening to audio content stored on a server, Setting up the server
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Listening to audio content stored on a server Enjoying audio content This unit can play audio content that is stored on a server device (such as a computer) that supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards. To listen to audio content stored on a server • First of all, you need to connect the unit to your home network. t See "Connecting the unit to your home network (network settings)" (page 24) • When you connect the unit to a home network, you need to set up the server. t See "Setting up the server" (page 35) About DLNA DLNA is an abbreviation for Digital Living Network Alliance. It is the name of an organization that establishes guidelines (DLNA guidelines), and it is also the name of the method that allows devices in a house to share digital content (such as music data, image data, etc.) over a home network. Setting up the server To enjoy listening to audio content stored on your server with this unit, you must set up the server in advance. The following server devices are compatible with this unit. • Sony VAIO Media plus 2.0 • Sony NAS-S500HDE, NAS-S55HDE* HDD Network Audio System • Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 installed on Windows 7 (page 35) • Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista/XP (page 37) * These models may not be available in some countries/ areas. If the server has a function that limits access from other devices, you must change the setting on the server to allow the unit to access the server. 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 manuals or help of the respective devices or applications. Note The items displayed on the computer may be different from the ones shown in this section, depending on the version of the operating system or the computer environment. For details, refer to the help of your operating system. x When using a computer equipped with Windows 7 This section explains how to set up a manufacturer-installed version of Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7 as a server to connect with this unit. For details on how to operate Windows Media Player 12, refer to the help of Windows Media Player 12. 35GB