Playing Via A Network; Playing Files On A Home Network (Dlna) - Sony STR-DA5700ES Operating Instructions Manual

Playing via a Network

Playing files on a home network (DLNA)

This receiver can be used as a player and
renderer.
• Server: Stores and sends files.
• Player: Receives and plays files from the
server.
• Renderer: Receives and plays files from the
server, and can be operated by another
device (controller).
• Controller: Operates the renderer
component.
To play remote files by operating the receiver (Renderer) via a DLNA
controller
You can operate the receiver with a DLNA-certified controller, such as Windows Media
Player 12, when playing files stored on a DLNA server.
Computer
(server, controller)
Control this receiver using a DLNA controller.
For details of operation, see the operating
instructions of the DLNA controller.
Note
Do not operate the receiver with the supplied remote
and a DLNA controller at the same time.
Tip
The receiver is compatible with the "Play To"
function of Windows Media
standard with Windows 7.
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Player 12 that comes
Preparations for using the
DLNA function
• Connect the receiver to your home network
.
(page 45)
• Prepare other DLNA-certified equipment.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the equipment.
This receiver
(renderer)
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