Sony RMN-U1 - Manual (Page 2)

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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.
3-1 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.
3-2 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.
3-3 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/