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Listening to music stored on your
server (PC)
You must set up the server and renderer (network controlled player) in advance.
If you encounter any trouble while the unit is connected to a network, confirm the network status and
settings.
“Confirming the network settings” in the Operating Instructions
For details on the server settings for servers other than Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP:
Operating manuals or help of the respective servers, etc.
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Setting up the server (PC)
When using a PC equipped with Windows 7
This section explains how to set up a manufacturer-installed version of 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] and select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and
Internet].
The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears.
Tip
If the desired item does not appear on the display, try to change the display type used by the Control Panel.
Select [Public network] under [View your active networks]. If the display shows other than [Public
network], go to step .
The [Set Network Location] window appears.
Select [Home network] or [Work network] according to the environment in which the unit is being
used.
Follow the instructions that appear on the display according to the environment in which the unit
is being used.
When the settings have been completed, confirm that the item under [View your active networks] has
been 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 [Allowed] to
access your network, select [OK] and close the window.
Select [Allow all computers and media devices].
Select [OK] to close the window.
When using a PC equipped with Windows Vista/Windows XP
This section explains how to set up Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP*.
* Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturer-installed on Windows XP. Access the Microsoft web site, download the installer, and
then 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] and select [Windows Media Player].
Windows Media Player 11 starts up.
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.
Add a check mark next to [Private] and select [Next].
Confirm that the [Location type] has been changed to [Private] and select [Close].
Confirm that [(Private network)] is displayed in the [Network and Sharing Center] window and close
the window.
If a check mark has not been added next to [Share my media] in the [Media Sharing] window that is
displayed in step , add a check mark to [Share my media], then select [OK].
A list of connectable devices is displayed.
Select [Settings...] that appears beside [Share my media to:].
Add a check mark to [Allow new devices and computers automatically] and select [OK].
Note
Uncheck this item after you confirm that the unit can connect to the PC and play audio data on the PC.
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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.
1 Turn the renderer (network controlled player) on.
2 Connect the renderer (network controlled player) to your home network.
3 Permit access from this unit on the renderer (network controlled player) side.
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Listening to audio content
How to select “PC/HDD Music” as an Activity is explained in this section.
1 Press HOME on the unit.
The HOME screen appears.
2 Tap the “Device” tab.
3 Tap the desired renderer (network controlled player).
Activities that can be played back with the selected renderer (network controlled player) are
displayed.
4 Tap “PC/HDD Music.”
The server selection screen appears.
Tip
The last audio content is played back automatically until you change the server.
5 Tap the desired server.
The folder/album list of the server appears.
6 Tap folders/albums until you find the desired content.
7 Tap the desired content.
Playback starts and the playback screen corresponding to the selected Activity appears.
Playback screen
Troubleshooting
For solutions to common problems and details of error messages:
“Troubleshooting” in the Operating Instructions
Customer support sites
For customers in the USA
http://www.esupport.sony.com/
For customers in Europe
http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in Canada
[English]
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
[French]
http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/