Playing Music in Other Rooms

Playing music on the client devices

You can play the server’s music content or stop playing it by operating the client device. Buttons on the server or the remote cannot be used for the operation.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the device for details.

When connected to a DLNA compatible audio device or PC via the network, you can play music stored on the HDD on these devices.

About the DLNA function

The function ensures connection and music sharing among digital AV devices and PCs on the home network. When the server and the DLNA compatible devices are connected via the network, the device can play the server’s music content. Because of this convenient function, you can play the server’s music even in other rooms.

For information regarding DLNA, visit the DLNA homepage: http://www.dlna.org/

Preparing for the music server functionaConnect to the network.

Network connection is a prerequisite for this function. See “Step 5: Connecting to the Network” (page 26) for setup information.

bConfigure the network settings.

Make the settings necessary for connecting the server to the network. See “Network Settings” (page 121) for procedures.

cMaking the music server settings.The following steps make the music on the HDD playable on other devices.3-1: Set [Music Server Funciton] to [On].3-2: Set [Client Registration] to [Auto].For details, see “Music Server Settings” (page 122).To prepare the client devices

The client device that you are going to play the server’s music content also needs configuration for network connection and playback. Refer to the instructions supplied with the device for connections and settings. Also, the music server function may not work if firewall settings are made on other devices. See the device’s manual and change the settings.

Notes on the music server function

•You cannot play on the client device when:

–Changing the server’s settings

–Editing the video titles

–Importing video titles to the HDD or copying them to a disc (in all cases)

–Creating “x-ScrapBook” albums or copying them to a disc

–Editing audio files

–Editing music album/track information

–Copying photos to a disc

–Copying photo albums to a disc

•Depending on the client device, the server’s music content may not be played, or the sound may not be output properly.

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