Sony VGF-HS1 - Manual (Page 35)

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VGF-HS1 3-98-360-11(1)
Oper
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Connecting from DLNA Devices
You can connect to your Home Server from DLNA devices, such as some TVs, Wireless Digital Audio*,
and PLAYSTATION3, and access the Home Server content.
* The VGF-WA1 Wireless Digital Audio may not be available, depending on the country or region of your
residency.
The prerequisites for connection depends on the IP address settings of your Home Server.
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When the Home Server has a global IP address
Connection from a DLNA device requires DLNA device registration on the Home Server. Access the
Home Server Settings Page and complete the registration.
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When the Home Server has a private IP address
If your network is set up as described in the Setup Guide, you can connect your DLNA device and access
the content.
Note
While the content of the Home Server are accessed from DLNA devices, doing one of the following may shut
down the connections and stops the playback on the DLNA devices.
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Restoring the Home Server
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Restoring the system
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Pressing the CANCEL button on the Home Server for 10 seconds or longer
Playing the Home Server content on the DLNA device
1
Connect the DLNA device to the network.
For detailed instructions, refer to the manual that came with the device.
If the Home Server has a private IP address, the DLNA device will automatically be registered
on the Home Server.
Proceed to step 3.
2
Register the Home Server on the DLNA device.
For detailed instructions, refer to the manual that came with the device.
3
Select a file in a shared folder on the Home Server and play the file.
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Tip
For the folder configuration on the Home Server, see “Folder configuration on the Home Server when
accessed from a DLNA device” on page 39.