Setting Up The Server - Sony STR-DN840 Operating Instructions Manual

Setting up the server

To listen to audio content stored on your
server with this receiver, you need to set up
the server in advance. The following server
devices are compatible with this receiver.
• Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and
2.1
• Sony HDD Network Audio System
NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE*
• Sony Network AV receiver
STR-DA6400ES*, TA-DA5600ES*
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 12
installed on Windows 8 and Windows 7
(page 57 and 59)
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP
(page 60)
* Not available in some countries or regions.
If the server has a function that limits
access from other devices, you must
change the setting on the server to allow the
receiver to access it.
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 instructions
or help of the respective devices or
applications.
Notes
• The items displayed on the computer may be
different from the ones shown below, depending
on the version of the operating system or the
computer environment. For details, refer to
Help for your operating system.
• It may take a little more time when playing
music using a "Play To" feature in Windows
depending on the situation.
When using Windows 8
This section explains how to set up
manufacturer-installed Windows Media
Player 12 for Windows 8. For details on
how to operate Windows Media Player 12,
refer to Help for Windows Media
Player 12.
1
Go to Control Panel.
Select [All Apps] under [Start].
Select [Control Panel].
Tip
If the Windows 8 display does not appear
like above, proceed with the steps below.
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