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Listening to music stored on your
server (PC)
You can listen to audio content stored on a server (PC) that supports DLNA standards via your home
network.
You must set up the server (PC) in advance. If you encounter any trouble while the system is connected to a
network, confirm the network status and settings.
For details on the server settings for servers other than Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP
Operation manuals or help of the respective servers, etc.
Tips
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.
When checking the network status and settings, press OPTIONS, then select “Network” – “Information” – the desired
setting item on the menu.
Set up the server (PC)
When using Windows 7
This section explains how to set up manufacturer-installed Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7.
For details on the use of Windows Media Player 12
Windows Media Player 12 Help
Go to [Start] – [Control Panel].
Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet].
The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears.
Note
If the desired item does not appear on the display, try to change the Control Panel display type.
Select [Public network] under [View your active networks].
The [Set Network Location] window appears.
If the display shows other than [Public network], go to step .
Select [Home network] or [Work network] according to the environment in which the system is
used.
Follow the instructions that appear on the display according to the environment in which the
system is used.
When the settings are completed, confirm that the item under [View your active networks] is changed
to [Home network] or [Work network] in the [Network and Sharing Center] window.
Select [Change advanced sharing settings].
Select [Choose media streaming options...] from [Media
streaming].
If [Media streaming is not turned on] appears in the [Media streaming options] window, select
[Turn on media streaming].
Select [Allow All].
The [Allow All Media Devices] window opens. If all the devices
in the local network are set to [Allowed], select [OK] and close
the window.
Select [Allow all computers and media devices].
Select [OK] to close the window.
When using Windows Vista/XP
This section explains how to set up Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista/XP*.
* Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturer-installed on Windows XP. Access the Microsoft website, download the
installer, and install Windows Media Player 11 on your PC.
For details on the use of Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 11 Help
Go to [Start] – [All Programs].
Select [Windows Media Player].
Select [Media Sharing...] from the [Library] menu.
If you are using Windows XP, go to step .
When is displayed, select [Networking...].
The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears.
Select [Customize].
The [Set Network Location] window appears.
Check [Private] and select [Next].
Confirm that the [Location type] is changed to [Private], and select [Close].
Confirm that [(Private network)] is displayed in the [Network and Sharing Center] window, and
close the window.
If [Share my media] in the [Media Sharing] window that is
displayed in step
is not checked, check [Share my media],
then select [OK].
A list of connectable devices is displayed.
Select [Settings...] that appears beside [Share my media to:].
Check [Allow new devices and computers automatically] and select [OK].
Note
Uncheck this item after you confirm that the system can be connected to the server, and play audio content stored
on the server.
Play music stored on your server (PC)
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1 Press HOME NETWORK.
2 Select the server to be connected.
When the server list does not appear, press OPTIONS and select “Refresh.”
3 Select the item (playlist, album, folder, etc.) you want to
play.
If another item appears, repeat step 3 until the desired item appears.
4 Select the track you want to play, then press ENTER.
Troubleshooting
For solutions to common problems and details of error messages
“Troubleshooting” in Operating Instructions
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