LaCinema HD Connect
User Manual
Playing Files From a Networked Media Server
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6. Playing Files From a Networked Media Server
You can stream content to your LaCinema HD Connect via the net- |
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work connection from a networked UPnP or DLNA server located |
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on a host computer (Mac or PC) or a |
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(NAS). In addition, the LaCinema HD Connect can read files from |
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any UPnP device connected your Ethernet or wireless network. Once |
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connected, files located on these sources will appear in the LaCin- |
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ema HD Connect interface. For details, see below. |
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TECHNICAL NOTE: The WiFi connection may not be sufficient to |
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stream HD movies. You will noticed movie lagging or dropped im- |
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ages. Photo slideshow could also show some delay on display, but |
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streaming music should not be a problem. |
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TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are having trouble streaming video, |
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your router may be the limiting factor if it only supports 802.11g or | Fig. 65 | |
lesser protocols. For best results streaming HD content, use a router | ||
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that supports 802.11n. |
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Television
Network Router
LaCinema | NAS Media | |
Mini HD | ||
Server | ||
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6.1. Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
If you have a NAS running a media server, it is possible to stream this content to the LaCinema HD Connect. In order to view your NAS content on LaCinema HD Connect, first make sure that both devices are connected to the network (Fig. 65). Once connected, files located on the NAS will appear in the various Spaces on the LaCinema HD Connect.
TECHNICAL NOTE: It is not possible to transfer files from a NAS to the external hard drive connected to the LaCinema HD Connect using the TV interface. In this case, transfer files first to your com- puter, then follow the steps in section 4. Setting Up: Connecting USB Hard Drive.