Sony SA-NS400 User manual

SA-NS400
Network Speaker
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Listening to Audio Content
Over Your Home Network
Enjoying Sony
Multiple-Room Products
Others
Network Connections
Troubleshooting

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted
candles on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
The dating code and the nameplate are located on the
bottom exterior.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium
battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
For customers in the United
States and Canada
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the
space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
For customers in the United
States
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
WARNING

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12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The following FCC statement applies only to the
version of this model manufactured for sale in the
U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC
technical regulations.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with The limits for a digital device pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment
and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with at least 20cm and more between the radiator
and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
this device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and
meets the RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with at least 20cm and more between the radiator
and person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).

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For the State of California,
USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.

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Table of Contents
Features of this unit ...................................... 6
Product Overview ........................................ 7
Getting Started
Guide to Parts and Controls ......................... 8
Main unit ................................................. 8
Remote control ...................................... 11
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........... 12
Preparing the Unit and the Remote ............ 12
Connecting to an AC power source ...... 12
Preparing the remote control ................. 12
Turning the Unit On or Off ........................ 13
Network Connections
How to Connect Your Network ................. 14
Setting Up Wireless Networks ................... 14
Option 1: Manual wireless setup ........... 14
Setting Up Wireless Networks Using an
Access Point Compliant with WPS ....... 16
Option 2: WPS push button
configuration method ............................ 16
Option 3: PIN method ........................... 17
Setting Up Wired Networks ....................... 18
Option 4: DHCP method ....................... 18
Option 5: Fixed IP method .................... 18
Listening to Audio Content
Over Your Home Network
Using DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance) ................................................ 20
Listening to audio content on
a computer with Windows 7 ................. 20
Listening to audio content on
a computer with Windows Vista/
Windows XP ......................................... 22
Listening to audio content on
a server .................................................. 23
Playing Back Audio Content on a Server
at Random ............................................. 23
Using the Bookmark Function ...................24
Registering a bookmark list ...................24
Playing back audio content in the
bookmark list .........................................24
Enjoying Sony
Multiple-Room Products
Using the PARTY STREAMING
Function .................................................25
Starting a PARTY .................................25
Joining a PARTY ..................................26
Connecting the Unit with
DLNA-compliant Devices .....................26
Enjoying audio content on a server
using a controller ...................................26
Others
Setting Screen on the Browser ...................27
Using the setting screen on
the browser ............................................27
Starting the browser with
Windows XP .........................................28
Specifications .............................................29
Precautions .................................................30
Glossary ......................................................31
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..........................................33

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Features of this unit
You can enjoy music from anywhere in your home by connecting this DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance)-compliant unit to a network. For example, you can play back audio content
stored on the computer in the bedroom, using this unit in the living room (page 20).
PARTY STREAMING function
PARTY STREAMING allows you to play back the same audio content with other devices
having to the PARTY STREAMING function at the same time (page 25).
360-degree omni-sound
360-degree omni-sound enables you to enjoy high quality sound anywhere in the room.
Using this unit offline
You can use this unit as a normal active speaker when you connect your portable audio player
to the AUDIO IN terminal of this unit (page 10).

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Product Overview
1: Setting up your home network
Refer to the following pages according to your network environment.
Wireless networks
. Set up your network using the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the leaflet
“Preparations for listening to music via your home network” for details.
Refer to page 14 when you set up your network manually.
WPS*compliant wireless networks
. Page 16
Wired networks
. Page 18
* WPS is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network. Many
new wireless LAN router/access point come with this feature.
2: Listening to the music from a server
You need a DLNA-compliant digital media controller (not supplied) to find your favorite
music content on your server (computer, etc.), and send them to play on this unit. For
details, refer to page 20.
You can enjoy audio content using only this unit and a computer by using the computer
as both server and controller. Windows 7 has to be installed on your computer to use this
function. For details, refer to page 20.
DLNA controller
Server Network controlled player (this unit)
Control
Deliver
Access
DLNA controller/Server
(Windows 7-based computer)
Network controlled player (this unit)
Deliver

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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front
APARTY button
Press to use the PARTY STREAMING
function (page 25).
Tip
This button also receives signals from a remote
control.
Operate the remote control aiming at this point.
The remote signal reception of this unit may not
work correctly when the surface of this button is
dirty.
BPARTY STREAMING indicator
Indicates the PARTY STREAMING status
(page 25).
Green: The unit is having a PARTY as
PARTY host.
Amber: The unit has joined a PARTY as
PARTY guest.
Red: An error has occurred.
CIllumination indicator
Indicates the playback status of audio
content.
White: The unit is in playback mode.
Blue: The unit has stopped playing back
audio content.
Note
This indicator normally lights up in white even
if the unit stops playing when audio input is
selected.
DAUDIO IN button/indicator
Press to switch the input between the home
network and the audio input.
Lights up in green when the audio input is
selected.
This indicator goes off when the unit
connects to your home network (with
either a wireless or wired connection).
Getting Started
Main unit

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Getting Started
EVOL+/– buttons
Use to adjust the volume. The illumination
indicator flashes when the volume level is
set to either minimum or maximum.
FNETWORK STANDBY indicator
Lights up in amber when the unit is in the
network standby mode (page 13).
GLINK indicator
Indicates the connection status of the
wired/wireless LAN.
Green: Wireless connection (page 14).
Amber: Wired connection (page 18).
Red: The following status have occurred.
– This unit cannot find the wireless
LAN access point.
– The security method/password
selected for the access point is wrong.
– An error has occurred.
Not lit: The wireless network setting
process is not finished.

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Rear
HWPS button
Use to make the network settings for the
WPS push button configuration (page 16).
IDC IN terminal
Use to connect the supplied AC adaptor
(page 12).
JAUDIO IN terminal
Use to connect the audio output jack of an
external component.
K(LAN) port
Use to connect the network (LAN) cable.
LPower switch
Slide the switch to turn the power on or off.
Note
You cannot operate this unit via a home network
when the power switch is set to OFF. Set the unit
to the network standby mode when you want to
operate the unit via a home network. Refer to
“To set the network standby mode” (page 13).
MALL RESET button
Press and hold for more than three seconds
to reset the unit to its factory default
settings when the power switch is set to
ON.
Use a thin object, such as a small pin.
The bookmark list (page 24) and any other
previously registered settings or
information will be reset.
Note
Network settings are also reset when you press
ALL RESET button.
ALL RESET
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Getting Started
ADIMMER button
Press to change the brightness of the
illumination indicator (normal/dark).
BINPUT button
Press to change the input between the
home network and the audio input.
CBOOKMARKS buttons
Use for the bookmark function (page 24).
CALL button
Press to play back the audio content in the
bookmark list.
ADD button
Press to add audio content to the bookmark
list.
DEL button
Press to delete audio content from the
bookmark list.
DOperation buttons
>button*: Skip to the next audio
content item.
.button*: Back to the previous audio
content item.
N/X*/xbutton: Start/pause/stop
playback.
* These buttons may not work depending on the
device or the function you are using.
E?/1(power) button
Press to switch between power on and
network standby mode.
FPARTY button
Press to use the PARTY STREAMING
function (page 25).
GVOLUME buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Remote control

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Checking the Supplied
Accessories
Remote control (1)
AC adaptor (1)
AC power cord (1)
Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)
Preparations for listening to music via your
home network (Leaflet) (1)
Network (LAN) cable (1)
CD-ROM (“Network Speaker Wi-Fi Utility”)
(1)
Preparing the Unit and
the Remote
1Connect the AC power cord to
the AC adaptor.
2Plug the connector of the AC
adaptor into the DC IN terminal
on the unit.
3Plug the AC power cord to a
wall outlet (the mains).
The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has
already been inserted into the remote control.
Pull out the protective sheet before use.
Replacing the battery of the
remote control
If the remote control stops working, replace
the battery (CR2025) with a new one.
1Pull out the battery holder.
2Remove the old battery from the battery
holder and then insert a new battery.
3Reinsert the battery holder into the remote
control.
Connecting to an AC power
source
Preparing the remote control

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Getting Started
Turning the Unit On or Off
Slide the power switch to ON
The NETWORK STANDBY indicator lights
up in amber and the illumination indicator
lights up in blue.
You can operate this unit when the
NETWORK STANDBY indicator goes off
and the illumination indicator lights up. It may
take a while.
Note
Keep this unit in the network standby mode so it can
be controlled from a controller even when you are
not currently operating this unit. (Refer “To set the
network standby mode”.)
To set the network standby
mode
Press ?/1on the remote.
The NETWORK STANDBY indicator lights
up in amber.
Tip
The unit can be controlled from the controller on
your network, etc., when the unit is in the network
standby mode. The unit turns on automatically when
the controller delivers audio content to this unit.
To resume power from the
network standby mode
Press ?/1on the remote.
The illumination indicator lights up.
To turn the unit off
Slide the power switch to OFF when you need
to turn the unit off, such as when
disconnecting the AC power cord, etc.
Tip
You cannot operate this unit via a home network
when the power switch is set to OFF but you can
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How to Connect Your
Network
Set up the network after checking your
network environment. Refer to the following
descriptions.
Wireless Network:
Set up your network using the supplied
CD-ROM. Refer to the leaflet “Preparations
for listening to music via your home network”
for details.
Refer to option 1 when you set up your
network manually.
• Option 1: Manual wireless setup
WPS Compliant Wireless
Network:
• Option 2: WPS push button configuration
method (page 16)
• Option 3: PIN method (page 17)
Wired network:
• Option 4: DHCP method (page 18)
• Option 5: Fixed IP method (page 18)
Tip
You can set up a wireless network using a fixed IP
address. Refer to the instructions for a wired
network (page 18).
When a problem occurs while
you are making the network
settings
Press ALL RESET button on the bottom of the
unit with a pointed object (such as a small pin)
(page 10).
Setting Up Wireless
Networks
Your computer must be connected to the
wireless LAN router/access point in advance.
Write down important information such as the
SSID and security method, etc. of your
wireless LAN router/access point.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
router.
1Check whether your computer
and wireless LAN router/
access point are turned on.
2Connect the unit and the
wireless LAN router/access
point using a network (LAN)
cable.
3Turn the unit on.
4Click [My Network] or [Network]
t[SA-NS400].
The [Sony Network Device Setting]
screen appears.
Network Connections
Option 1: Manual wireless setup
SSID
Security method
Security key
(WEP/WPA key,
etc.)
Network
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Network Connections
Notes
• Install the UPnP service in advance if you are
using Windows XP (page 28).
• Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser”
(page 27) for details on the display of [My
Network] or [Network].
• Check your set-up of the firewall of the
security software if you cannot find
[SA-NS400] or the browser does not open
even if you double-click [SA-NS400] on
screen of your computer.
• Restart your computer if you cannot find
[SA-NS400].
5Select the desired language
when the “Language Setup”
screen appears.
6Select [Network Settings] from
the menu.
7Enter the SSID of your access
point, then select the security
method.
Enter the SSID and Security Method.
Refer to the memo that you wrote for this
information (page 14).
Enter Security key (WEP/WPA key, etc.)
if you selected anything other than [No
Security] as a security method.
Note
You cannot input the following characters.
: / ? # [ ] @ ! $ & ' ( ) * + , ; = " %
8Click [Apply].
9Click [OK] when the
confirmation screen of the
pop-up window appears.
10Disconnect the unit and the
wireless LAN router/access
point following the on-screen
instructions.
The unit restarts automatically, then the
LINK indicator lights up in green when
the connection is made.
Tip
Refer to the operating instructions for details
on the access point.
Apply

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About wireless LAN security
Since communication via the wireless LAN
function is established by radio waves, the
wireless signal may be susceptible to
interception. To protect wireless
communication, this system supports various
security functions. Be sure to correctly
configure the security settings in accordance
with your network environment.
No Security
Although you can easily make settings,
anyone can intercept wireless communication
or intrude into your wireless network, even
without any sophisticated tools. Keep in mind
that there is a risk of unauthorized access or
interception of data.
WEP
WEP applies security to communications to
prevent outsiders from intercepting
communications or intruding into your
wireless network. WEP is a legacy security
technology that enables older devices, which
do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected.
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK
(TKIP)
TKIP is a security technology developed to
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
assures a higher security level than WEP.
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
AES is a security technology that uses an
advanced security method that is distinct from
WEP and TKIP. AES assures a higher security
level than WEP or TKIP.
Setting Up Wireless
Networks Using an
Access Point Compliant
with WPS
1Check whether the network
(LAN) cable is disconnected.
Disconnect the network (LAN) cable
after sliding the power switch to OFF if
the network (LAN) cable is connected.
2Turn the unit on.
You can operate this unit when the
NETWORK STANDBY indicator goes
off and the illumination indicator lights
up. It may take a while.
Note
Make sure the home network input is selected.
3Press the WPS button on the
access point.
* The position and the shape of the WPS button
are different depending on the model of the
access point.
Tip
Refer to the operating instructions of your
wireless LAN router/access point for details on
the WPS button.
4Press the WPS button on the
unit for three seconds.
The LINK indicator lights up in green
when the connection is made.
Option 2: WPS push button
configuration method
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Network Connections
Your computer must be connected to the
wireless LAN router/access point in advance.
Write down the SSID of your wireless LAN
router/access point.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
access point.
1Check whether your computer
and wireless LAN router/
access point are turned on.
2Connect the unit and the
wireless LAN router/access
point using a network (LAN)
cable.
3Turn the unit on.
4Click [My Network] or [Network]
t[SA-NS400].
The [Sony Network Device Setting]
screen appears.
Notes
• Install the UPnP service in advance if you are
using Windows XP (page 28).
• Refer to “Setting Screen on the Browser”
(page 27) for details on the display of [My
Network] or [Network].
• Check your set-up of the firewall of the
security software if you cannot find
[SA-NS400] or the browser does not open
even if you double-click [SA-NS400] on
screen of your computer.
• Restart your computer if you cannot find
[SA-NS400].
5Select the desired language
when the “Language Setup”
screen appears.
6Select [Network Settings] from
the menu.
7Enter the SSID of your access
point.
Enter the SSID. Refer to the memo that
you wrote for this information.
Option 3: PIN method
SSID
Network
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8Select [PIN method], then click
[Start].
An eight-digit number (PIN code)
appears on the screen.
9Enter the unit’s PIN code in the
wireless LAN router/access
point.
Tip
Refer to the operating instructions for details
on the wireless LAN router/access point.
10Click [OK] on the PIN code
screen that is displayed in step
8.
Disconnect the network (LAN) cable,
etc., following the on-screen instructions.
The unit restarts automatically, then the
LINK indicator lights up in green when
the connection is made.
Note
Perform the process again from step 1 when the
LINK indicator flashes in red.
Tip
You can also select the WPS push button
configuration method in step 8.
Setting Up Wired
Networks
Usually, the DHCP setting is set to ON when
you connect your computer to the network.
Try the following method if you are using a
wired network.
Set the DHCP setting of your computer to ON
in advance.
1Check whether your computer
and router are turned on.
2Connect the unit and the router
using a network (LAN) cable.
3Connect the router and your
computer using a second
network (LAN) cable.
4Turn the unit on.
The LINK indicator lights up in amber
when the connection is made.
Your computer must be connected to the
router in advance.
1Set the DHCP setting of your
computer and the router to ON.
2Connect the router and the unit
using a network (LAN) cable.
Option 4: DHCP method
Option 5: Fixed IP method
Network (LAN) cable
(not supplied)
Network
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Network Connections
3Check whether your computer
and router are turned on.
4Turn the unit on.
5Click [My Network] or [Network]
t[SA-NS400].
The [Sony Network Device Setting]
screen appears.
Notes
• Install the UPnP service in advance if you are
using Windows XP (page 28).
• Check your set-up of the firewall of the
security software if you cannot find
[SA-NS400] or the browser does not open
even if you double-click [SA-NS400] on
screen of your computer.
• Restart your computer if you cannot find
[SA-NS400].
6Select the desired language
when the “Language Setup”
screen appears.
7Select [Network Settings] from
the menu.
8Remove the checkmark in the
check box beside [Automatic
Setup], then input the required
information for each item.
• IP address (IP address of the unit)
• Subnet Mask (Subnet Mask)
• Default Gateway (Default Gateway)
• PrimaryDNS (IP address of the primary
DNS)
• SecondaryDNS (IP address of the
Secondary DNS)
9Click [Apply].
10Click [OK] when the
confirmation screen of the
pop-up window appears.
The unit restarts automatically, then the
LINK indicator lights up in amber when
the connection is made.
Note
Set the DHCP setting of your computer and
router to OFF again.
Apply

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Using DLNA (Digital
Living Network Alliance)
You can play back audio content on
DLNA-compliant servers such as your
computer, or network audio, etc, on this unit.
A DLNA-compliant controller device (a
remote control device, etc.) is needed for the
operation.
You can use Windows 7 as both server and
controller.
The unit can play audio content stored on the
server in MP3, Linear PCM, WMA and AAC*
formats. Audio content with DRM (Digital
Rights Management) copyright protection
cannot be played on this unit.
*The unit can play AAC files with the extension of
“.m4a,” “.mp4,” or “.3gp” only.
Notes
• Generally, it may take a while to recognize each
DLNA-compliant device currently used when you
enjoy audio content via a home network.
•This
unit cannot playback files in WMA format
with DRM copyright protection. If a WMA file
cannot be played back on this unit, check the
property of that file on your computer, and see
whether the file is DRM-copyrighted.
Open a folder or a volume where the WMA file is
stored, and right-click the file to display the
[Property] window. When there is the [Licence]
tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted and cannot be
played back on this unit.
• You may not be able to play back some content
with DLNA CERTIFIED products.
Windows 7 supports DLNA1.5. Windows 7
can be used as both server and controller. You
can listen to audio content on the server easily
using the [Play To] function of Windows 7.
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.
Setting up a computer with
Windows 7
1Go 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 in the display,
try to change the display type of the Control
Panel.
Listening to Audio Content Over
Your Home Network
DLNA controller
Server Network controlled
player (this unit)
Control
Access
Deliver
Listening to audio content on a
computer with Windows 7
Control &
Deliver
DLNA controller/Server
(Windows 7-based
computer)
Network controlled
player (this unit)