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4.5 DLNA Media Server
The GV-NAS System can be used as a DLNA server from which you can stream the stored
photos, music and videos to any network-connected home media player (like PS3, smart TV
or a Windows Home Theatre PC) that also supports DLNA for playback.
Figure 4-16
1. Make sure your home media player is connected to network and its DLNA service is also
enabled.
2. Configure your GV-NAS System as a media server.
A. Select
Enable
.
B. Type a name for your GV-NAS System as a media server in
Friendly Server Name
field.
C. Select the folder from the
Media Directory
field, which contains the files you intend
to stream.
D. Optionally change the time interval at which the selected folder is scanned to acquire
the latest play list. System performance may be reduced if the interval is too short.
The default is
300
seconds.
3. Click
Apply
to save the settings. Your GV-NAS System should now be accessible on
your home media player.