Review of Sony SMP-N100

[Dan Turner]

In the review of the Sony SMP-N100 it states that all the 'N100's features are available in the BDP-S370. I assume that means that they are also available in my 'S570.

Does anyone know how, with one of these players, to stream a video file from network storage? I've had a play but can't for the life of me figure it out.

Cheers,

Dan.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Well, assuming the player is connected to the network and can 'see' the NAS, and the files you want to stream are a) in the shared video folder and b) in a format the Sony BD machine can play, it should just be a matter of navigating to the file, then click and play.

Just tried it on the Netbox again, and it works fine with an .avi file I managed to find on one of our computers.

 

[Dan Turner]

Thanks for the reply Andrew. After consulting the manual (which I probably should have done first!) I think the issue is that my network storage is not recognised as a 'DLNA server'. I'm using an Apple Time Capsule. I don't suppose you have any idea whether it's possible to install DLNA server software on it? I realise it's not a 'proper' NAS. At the moment I'm hooking my MacBook directly up to my HC amp and I thought that if I could use the S570 to stream things directly that would save a bit of faff. I suppose I could still use a USB stck.

Thanks

 

[Andrew Everard]

Sorry, but not well enough versed in the Apple Time Capsule to know whether you can do this.