Connecting to other devices

Using the DLNA client feature

Find out how you can view content stored on a compatible PC or digital video recorder.

You can display images or play music or video files that are stored on a personal computer or digital video recorder with DLNA server functionality over a network.

What is DLNA?

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a system that enables digital devices such as personal computers, digital video recorders, and TVs to be connected on a network and to share data that is on the connected devices.

DLNA-compatible devices serve two different functions. Servers distribute data such as image, music, or video files while clients receive the data. Some devices perform both functions. Using a PS3 system as a client, you can display images or play music or video files that are stored on a personal computer or digital video recorder with DLNA server functionality over a network.

To use a PS3 system as a DLNA client, you must first enable [Media Server Connection] under Settings > [Network Settings].
You can connect, over the network, devices that are compatible with DLNA, including products made by other companies. You can also connect a Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista personal computer that has Windows Media Player 11 installed.

Playing DLNA server content

When you turn on the PS3 system, DLNA servers on the same network are automatically detected and icons for the detected servers are displayed under Photo, Music or Video on the PS3 Home Menu. If you select an icon, you can play content that is available for shared access on each DLNA server.

You cannot play copyright-protected content. In addition, some other content may not be played using the DLNA server feature.

Searching for DLNA servers manually

If you select [Search for Media Servers] under Photo, Music or Video, you can initiate a search for DLNA servers on the same network. Use this feature if no DLNA server is detected when the PS3 system is turned on.