Sony 4-178-247-14(1) User Manual

Page of 80
P
lay
b
a
ck
33
GB
The component that plays audio for the party 
through the use of [Start Party] is called the 
“party host.” A component that is invited to the 
party from the party host and plays the same 
audio as the party host is called a “party guest.”
To start a party
(for the party host only)
You can use other components to play the 
content that is playing on the system.
1
Turn on the system and other Sony 
components compatible with the 
PARTY STREAMING function.
Make sure that each component is 
connected to the network.
2
Press 
C/X/x/c to select the audio 
content in 
[Music] or a radio station.
For selecting a radio station, see “Listening 
to the Radio” (page 39).
3
Press OPTIONS.
4
Press 
X/x to select [Start Party], then 
press .
All party guests’ components start playing 
the same audio content as the party host.
To join in a party
(for a party guest only)
You can use the system to play the content that 
is playing on other components.
1
Turn on the system and other Sony 
components compatible with the 
PARTY STREAMING function.
Make sure that each component is 
connected to the network.
2
Start a party on another networked 
component.
3
Press 
C/c to select 
[Music].
4
Press 
X/x to select 
 [Party], then 
press .
5
Press 
X/x to select the party host that 
you set up in Step 2, then press 
.
To close a party
For the party host
Press x, then press HOME.
For a party guest
Press OPTIONS, press 
X/x to select [Close 
Party], then press 
.
To leave from a party
(for a party guest only)
Press OPTIONS, press 
X/x to select [Leave 
Party], then press 
.
Note
• The sale and product lineup of products that are 
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function 
differ depending on the area.
Note
• If [Renderer Set-up] (page 57) is not displayed on the 
TV screen, this function may be available via a future 
update. However, the function may not be available 
in some regions/countries.
You can operate the system with a DLNA 
controller.
For details of operation, see the operating 
instructions of the DLNA controller.
Note
• Do not operate the system with the supplied remote 
when operating the system by the DLNA controller.
Tip
• The system is compatible with the “Play To” function 
of Windows Media
®
 Player 12 that comes standard 
with Windows 7.
Operating the system with a 
DLNA controller (renderer)