Enjoying Video/Photos Content On Your Home Network; Watching/Viewing Content On Your Server; Setting Up The Server; Setting Up A Renderer (Network Controlled Player) - Sony RMN-U1 Operating Instructions Manual

Watching/viewing content on your server

You can enjoy video/photo content from anywhere
by controlling the DLNA-compliant devices on
your home network.
DLNA Controller (this unit)
Access
Server (computer or
Network audio system, etc.)

Setting up the server

To enjoy watching video content or viewing
photos 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
•
Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 installed
on Windows 7 (page 43)
•
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 installed
on Windows Vista/XP (page 43)
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.

Enjoying video/photos content on your home network

Control
Browse
Access
Deliver
Network controlled player
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
Perform the steps outlined in "When using a
computer equipped with Windows 7" (page 32).
If you have already finished the settings, go to
"Watching/viewing content on your server"
(page 44).
x When using a computer
equipped with Windows Vista/
Windows XP
Perform the steps outlined in "When using a
computer equipped with Windows Vista/Windows
XP" (page 34).
If you have already finished the settings, go to
"Watching/viewing content on your server"
(page 44).
Setting up a server other than
Windows 7, Windows Vista or
Windows XP
The set-up method is different, depending on the
server. Refer to the operating instructions of your
server.
Setting up a renderer
(network controlled
player)
The set-up method is different, depending on the
device. Refer to the operating instructions of your
device.
43 GB