Sony SA-NS500 Operating Instructions - Page 31
Joining a PARTY, Connecting the Unit with DLNA-compliant Devices, Enjoying audio content on a server
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Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products • If the PARTY button is pressed on another device that complies with the PARTY STREAMING function while the unit is playing a track, the unit will start a PARTY as a PARTY host and the other device will join a PARTY as a PARTY guest. Connecting the Unit with DLNA-compliant Devices Joining a PARTY The unit can join a PARTY which has been started by another device so that you can enjoy the same audio content as that being played in a different room. When another device (PARTY host) is having a PARTY, press PARTY. The unit joins the PARTY as a PARTY guest and the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in amber. You can also use the PARTY START/ CLOSE button on the unit. To leave a PARTY Press PARTY. The PARTY STREAMING indicator goes off. Notes • An error has occurred when the PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in red. Perform the process from step 1 again. • The PARTY STREAMING indicator lights up in amber when other devices utilizing the PARTY STREAMING function invite this unit to a PARTY. When you want to leave that PARTY, press PARTY. • You cannot join a PARTY in the following cases: - you have a PARTY on this unit - you have already joined in another PARTY • If you press PARTY when no PARTY is being held, but a device that complies with the PARTY STREAMING function is playing, the device will be the PARTY host and the unit will join the PARTY as a PARTY guest. Enjoying audio content on a server using a controller You can use DLNA Controller to control a server to stream audio content to this unit. To perform these operations, check the following first. • Check that all devices are connected to your home network and set up correctly. • Check that the unit and the server are turned on or the unit and the server are in the network standby - on mode. • Check that the unit and the controller are allowed to access the server. • Check that the unit and the server have been recognized and registered with the controller. DLNA controller Control Deliver Access Network controlled player (this unit) Server To use the PARTY STREAMING function with a DLNA controller You can use a DLNA controller that supports the PARTY STREAMING function to use the unit to start a PARTY that is being held by other devices. 31GB