Sony Bravia Series Network Manual

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Use this guide to find out how to connect DLNA certified devicesthroughout your home into one single entertainment network, plus getsome handy tips to help you if you have any questions.Before you start you might want to read about how DLNA works andwhat you’ll need.What types of devices are DLNA compatible?DLNA compatible devices include TVs, mobile phones, PCs andlaptops, music players, consoles such as the PLAYSTATION®3, printersand HiFi systems.Start by checking your devices are compatible. All DLNA certifieddevices have a logo or sticker to tell you that the product meetsDLNA testing requirements and can connect with other DLNA certifieddevices. Each product also comes with a description identifying thetype of digital content it supports (e.g. audio, video, images) and thekind of services or features available (e.g. player, printer, etc).How does a DLNA network work?DLNA devices have been designed to connect to one another. Eachdevice is classed according to its use. For example, any device whichstores content is classed as a Digital Media Server (such as a mobilephone storing photos, music and videos in its memory). And anydevice which can play digital content from another DLNA device isknown as a Digital Media Player (such as your BRAVIA TV which canshow and play photos, videos and music from other devices).DLNA Network Guide To create a DLNA network you’ll need at least one DLNA certifiedserver that stores content (e.g. a VAIO laptop or Sony Ericsson phone)and one DLNA certified device to play it (e.g. your BRAVIA TV).What equipment will you need?DLNA certified devices connect and communicate with each otherover a home network. This works using a similar set-up you may havefor your Internet connection. In fact, a router is the key communicationpoint of the network as it is used to link devices to each other.Here’s a quick checklist of what you’ll need:• a DLNA certified BRAVIA TV• at least one DLNA certified Digital Media Server (e.g. laptop, phone, etc)• router• either (A) Powerline adapters (B) Ethernet cables, or (C) a wirelessbridge to connect your network – see diagram.If you are using a wireless connection and want to play HD video,we recommend you use at least an 802.11n wireless connection.Broadband connection speed is not important.The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) isa group of companies working to create acommon, open standard for connecting devices.A B C

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