LaCinema Classic HD
Playing Files From a Networked Media Server
User Manual
page 51
8.2.2. Windows Media Player (WMP)
IMPORTANT INFO:
This software is compatible with Windows
only.
Install Windows Media Player (WMP) 11 to allow you to stream con-
tent to the LaCinema Classic HD via your Ethernet or wireless net-
work. Follow these steps to configure the connection:
1. Make sure that the software is installed on your computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
WMP is preinstalled on Vista, but XP users
may have to download and install the software.
2. Make sure that your computer, the LaCinema Classic HD, and
any UPnP devices are properly connected to your network (
Fig.
88
).
3. In WMP, turn on Media Sharing by clicking on
Library > Media
Sharing...
(
Fig. 89
).
4. In the
Media Sharing
dialogue box, select
Share My Media to...
You must then tell WMP to share content with the LaCinema
Classic HD. Below the Share My Media check box, select the
LaCinema Classic HD and click
Allow
(
Fig. 90
).
5. Multimedia content imported into WMP will now be accessible
in the various Spaces on the LaCinema Classic HD.
NOTE:
Windows 7 users: As of this document’s publication date,
Windows 7 is bringing new features to network home entertainment
that might not be compatible with the LaCinema Classic HD. Please
visit the LaCie website for updates to the manual and firmware.
Fig. 88
Fig. 89
Fig. 90
Television
Network Router
LaCinema
Classic HD
PC or Mac with Windows Me-
dia Player software installed
