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Sony SA-NS400 Using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

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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 Windows7 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)

Contents

Main Network Speaker Operating Instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION For customers in the United States and Canada WARNING Owners Record For customers in the United States Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Page Table of Contents Getting Started Network Connections Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Enjoying Sony Multiple-Room Products Features of this unit Product Overview 1: Setting up your home network Wireless networks WPS* compliant wireless networks Wired networks Guide to Parts and Controls Front Getting Started Main unit Page Rear Remote control Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the remote control Preparing the Unit and the Remote 1 2 3 Turning the Unit On or Off Slide the power switch to ON To set the network standby mode To resume power from the network standby mode To turn the unit off How to Connect Your Network Wireless Network: WPS Compliant Wireless Network: Wired network: When a problem occurs while you are making the network settings 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting Up Wireless Networks Using an Access Point Compliant with WPS 1 (LAN) cable is disconnected. 2 3 access point. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Option 5: Fixed IP method 10 Setting Up Wired Networks 3 4 5 6 7 8 Using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Setting up a computer with Windows 7 1 Listening to Audio Content Over Your Home Network Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 7 Listening to audio content stored on a computer with Windows 7 4 5 Setting up a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP 1 Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows Vista/ Windows XP 6 7 8 9 Playing Back Audio Content on a Server at Random 1 select home network input. 2 Listening to audio content on a server Using the Bookmark Function 1 2 the remote when you play back the desired audio content. Deleting from the bookmark list 1 2 Using the PARTY STREAMING Function PARTY STREAMING in a wireless LAN environment 1 devices are turned on and are in a status which allows them to join a PARTY. 2 Connecting the Unit with DLNA-compliant Devices Joining a PARTY Enjoying audio content on a server using a controller Setting Screen on the Browser System requirements for the computer Device Details screen Network Settings screen Using the setting screen on the browser 1 2 3 Starting the browser with Windows XP 4 beside [UPnP User Interface], then click [OK]. 6 5 Specifications Precautions On safety On operation On placement On cleaning Glossary xAccess Point (AP) xDHCP xDLNA xDNS xNetwork key (security key) xProxy xRouter xSSID xWEP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power 1 listed in this Troubleshooting section. 2 Sound output Network Browser Home Network BOOKMARKS Random play function During a PARTY Using this unit as a PARTY host PARTY STREAMING function Page Trademarks, etc. WPA Supplicant