Pioneer VSX-S500-S - Manual (Page 26)

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Network connection requirements
The NETWORK allows you to play music on media servers
connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the
receiver. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the
following:
• PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with
Windows Media Player 11 installed
• PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media
Player 12 installed
• DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other
components)
To play back audio files stored on components on the
network or listen to Internet radio stations, you must turn on
the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router
does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is
necessary to set up the network manually. Otherwise, you
cannot play back audio files stored on components on the
network or listen to Internet radio stations. See Network setup
menu on page 25 for more on this.
Authorizing this receiver
In order to be able to play with NETWORK, this receiver must
be authorized. This happens automatically when the receiver
makes a connection over the network to the PC. If not, please
authorize this receiver manually on the PC. The authorization
(or permission) method for access varies depending on the
type of server currently being connected. For more
information on authorizing this receiver, refer to the
instruction manual of your server.
About network playback
The network playback function of this unit uses the following
technologies:
Windows Media Player
See Windows Media Player 11/ Windows Media Player 12 on
page 27 for more on this.
DLNA
DLNA CERTIFIED™ Audio Player
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-
industry organization of consumer electronics, computing
industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living
provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media
through a wired or wireless network in the home.
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products
that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This
unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA
compatible device is connected to this player, some setting
changes of software or other devices may be required. Please
refer to the operating instructions for the software or device
for more information.
DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital
Living Network Alliance.
Content playable over a network
• Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files
may not play correctly.
• Movie or Photo files cannot be played back.
• There are cases where you cannot listen to an Internet
radio station even if the station can be selected from a list
of radio stations.
• Some functions may not be supported depending on the
server type or version used.
• Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not
supported by your server are not displayed on this unit.
For more information check with the manufacturer of
your server.
About playback behavior over a network
• Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any
media files stored on it are deleted while playing content.
• If there are problems within the network environment
(heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed
or played properly (playback may be interrupted or
stalled). For best performance, a 100BASE-TX connection
between player and PC is recommended.
• If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the case
may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.
• Depending on the security software installed on a
connected PC and the setting of such software, network
connection may be blocked.
Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player
and/or the NETWORK features due to communication error/
malfunctions associated with your network connection and/
or your PC, or other connected equipment. Please contact
your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.
“Windows Media™” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft
Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a
license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
Microsoft®, Windows®7, Windows®Vista, Windows®XP,
Windows®2000, Windows®Millennium Edition, Windows®98,
and WindowsNT® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.