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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)
Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as
described above can be played via command from an
external Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices controlled
by this DMC to play files are called DMRs (Digital Media
Renderers). This receiver supports this DMR function. When
in the DMR mode, such operations as playing and stopping
files can be performed from the external controller. Volume
adjustment and the muting control are also possible. The
DMR mode is canceled if the remote control unit is operated
while in the DMR mode (aside from certain buttons,
including the
VOL +/–
,
MUTE
and
DISP
).
• Depending on the external controller being used,
playback may be interrupted when the volume is adjusted
from the controller. In this case, adjust the volume from
the receiver or remote control.
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.
Windows Media DRM
Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management
(WMDRM) is a platform to protect and securely deliver
content for playback on computers, portable devices and
network devices. NETWORK functions as a WMDRM 10 for
networked devices. WMDRM protected content can only be
played on media servers supporting WMDRM.
Content owners use WMDRM technology to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses
WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content. If the
WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners
may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s ability to use
WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does
not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses
for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a
revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require
you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline
an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires
the upgrade.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights
of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of
this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
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.
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