Sony BDV-T57 - Manual (Page 36)

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You can play the same audio at the same time
across all Sony components which are
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING
function.
The component that plays audio for the party
through the use of [Start Party] is called the
“party host.” A component that is invited to the
party from the party host and plays the same
audio as the party host is called a “party guest.”
To start a party
(for the party host only)
You can use other components to play the
content that is playing on the system.
1
Turn on the system and other Sony
components compatible with the
PARTY STREAMING function.
Make sure that each component is
connected to the network.
2
Press C/X/x/c to select the audio
content in [Music] or a radio station.
For selecting a radio station, see “Listening
to the Radio” (page 42).
3
Press OPTIONS.
4
Press X/x to select [Start Party], then
press .
All party guests’ components start playing
the same audio content as the party host.
To join in a party
(for a party guest only)
You can use the system to play the content that
is playing on other components.
1
Turn on the system and other Sony
components compatible with the
PARTY STREAMING function.
Make sure that each component is
connected to the network.
2
Start a party on another networked
component.
3
Press C/c to select [Music].
4
Press X/x to select [Party], then
press .
5
Press X/x to select the party host that
you set up in Step 2, then press .
To close a party
For the party host
Press x, then press HOME.
For a party guest
Press OPTIONS, press X/x to select [Close
Party], then press .
To leave from a party
(for a party guest only)
Press OPTIONS, press X/x to select [Leave
Party], then press .
Note
• The sale and product lineup of products that are
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function
differ depending on the area.
Note
• If [Renderer Options] (page 61) is not displayed on
the TV screen, this function may be available via a
future update. However, the function may not be
available in some regions/countries.
You can operate the system with a DLNA
controller.
For details of operation, see the operating
instructions of the DLNA controller.
Note
• Do not operate the system with the supplied remote
when operating the system by the DLNA controller.
Tip
• The system is compatible with the “Play To” function
of Windows Media
®
Player 12 that comes standard
with Windows 7.
Operating the system with a
DLNA controller (renderer)