Sony RM-NU1 Operating Instructions - Page 32

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Enjoying music content on your home network

Playing music content on your server

You can enjoy audio content from anywhere by

controlling the DLNA-compliant devices on your

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.

•

VAIO Media plus 2.0

•

NAS-S500HDE, NAS-S55HDE* HDD

Network Audio System

•

NAS-SV20i/SV20Di* Network Audio System/

Server

•

NAC-SV10i* Network Audio Component/

Server

•

Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 installed

on Windows 7 (page 32)

•

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 installed

on Windows Vista/XP (page 34)

*

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 use with

this unit.

For details on how to operate Windows Media

Player 12, refer to the help of Windows Media

Player 12.

1

Go to [Start] - [Control Panel].

2

Select [View network status and

tasks] under [Network and Internet].

The [Network and Sharing Center] window

appears.

Tip

If the desired item does not appear in the computer

display, try to change the display type used by the

Control Panel.

DLNA Controller (this unit)

Control

Server (computer or

Network audio system, etc.)

Network controlled player

(SA-NS300, etc.)

Deliver

Access

Access

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Section	Page
Before operating this unit	5
Table of contents	6
Features of this unit	9
Getting started	11
Checking the supplied accessories	11
Guide to parts and controls	12
Main unit	12
Display window	14
Basic operations	18
Charging the unit	18
Turning this unit on/off	18
Entering text	19
Performing initial setup operations	21
Network connections	23
Connecting the unit to your home network (network settings)	23
Checking the wireless LAN environment of your home network	24
Searching for an access point and setting up a wireless network (access point scan method)	24
Setting up a wireless network using an access point compliant with WPS	26
Setting up the IP address/ proxy server	28
Confirming the network settings	29
Setting the clock	30
Setting the clock via an Internet connection	30
Enjoying music content on your home network	32
Playing music content on your server	32
Setting up the server	32
Setting up a renderer (network controlled player)	35
Listening to audio content on your server	35
Changing the renderer (network controlled player) currently being used	38
Using the PARTY STREAMING function	39
Starting a new PARTY	39
Controlling the PARTY currently being held	40
Useful functions	41
Controlling the volume of devices currently being controlled	41
Searching for content using the Keyword Search function	41
Operating other renderers (network controlled player)	42
Enjoying video/photos content on your home network	43
Watching/viewing content on your server	43
Setting up the server	43
Setting up a renderer (network controlled player)	43
Watching/viewing content on your server	44
Changing the renderer (network controlled player) currently being used	46
Useful functions	47
Controlling the volume of devices currently being controlled	47
Searching for content using the Keyword Search function (Video only)	47
Operating other renderers (network controlled player)	48
Enjoying content via an infrared device	49
Adding and using infrared devices	49
Adding an infrared device	49
Programming the desired remote code	51
Useful function	52
Using the Smart Select function	52
Using the unit as an infrared remote control	52
Using Activity	53
Registering an Activity	53
About a DLNA Activity	53
Registering a DLNA Activity on the HOME screen of the “Activity” tab	53
About an infrared Activity	55
Registering an infrared Activity	55
Registering a device remote on the HOME screen of the “Activity” tab	58
Using the Activity function	59
Additional information	60
Editing registered device information	60
Editing a registered Activity	62
Using an infrared device in a DLNA Activity	63
Editing a registered remote control	65
Editing a device remote control	65
Editing an Activity remote control	66
Merging with an infrared device to a renderer (network controlled player)	67
Changing settings	68
Network Settings	69
Common Settings	69
Language Settings	69
Group Name Settings	69
System Update	70
Device Details	70
Updating the Firmware	71
Updating the system application	71
Troubleshooting	72
Troubleshooting	72
Precautions/specifications	76
Precautions	76
Specifications	78
Glossary	79

Sony RM-NU1 Operating Instructions - Page 32

Enjoying music content on your home network, Playing music content on your server, Setting up

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