How to use Windows Media Player as a DLNA server to connect your computer to the TV

NOTE: Not all TVs are supplied with DLNA® capability. To see if your TV supports the DLNA feature, check the TV specifications. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

This solution provides a step-by-step process to use Windows Media® Player as a DLNA server with the TV.

1. Make sure that a Network Setup has been accurately performed.
2. Make sure that Media Sharing has been enabled on the computer.
   • If using a computer with Windows Vista® operating system and Windows Media Player 11.
   • If using a computer with Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 or 8.1 operating system and Windows Media Player 12 visit.

   • NOTE: Windows 8 or 8.1 operating system also have Windows Media Player 12 application installed. Though both operating system might have the same version of Windows Media Player application, there is a different way to search for an application in Windows® 8 or 8.1 operating system.

3. Turn on the TV.
4. Press the HOME button.
5. Use the left arrow or right arrow to select Settings.
6. Use the up arrow or down arrow to select Network.
7. Press the Select  button.
8. Select Show/Hide Media Servers.
9. Press the Select button.
10. Select the server you wish to display.
11. If the device that you are looking for does not appear, follow the additional steps:
    1. Press the Options button on the remote.
    2. Select Update List.

    NOTE: If this does not work, select Media Server Troubleshooting.

12. Once the desired DLNA device is select, use the up arrow or down arrow to select the DLNA Servers.
13. Press the Select button.
14. Press the HOME button.
15. Use the left arrow or right arrow to select Photo, Video, Music.
16. Use the up arrow or down arrow to select the Windows Media Player icon.

    

17. Press the Select button.
18. Use the up arrow or down arrow to select the desired media folder to view files.
19. Press the Select button.

NOTE: Files from the network must be in the following formats:

• Still images: JPEG format
• Music: MP3 or Linear PCM format
• Video: AVCHD or MPEG 2 format