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HDR 2000T WiFi link to laptop - Failure

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    I can get a get a connection to the Humax TV portal using WiFI via a Humax dongle all OK.
    However when I try to connect to my laptop for photos or Videos, it shows the network as available but fails with the message "No server found".
    Has anyone any ideas please?

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 13:23:30 #1 |
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    dalek - 30 minutes ago  » 
    However when I try to connect to my laptop for photos or Videos, it shows the network as available but fails with the message "No server found".
    Has anyone any ideas please?

    Is Content Sharing enabled on the Humax? Menu>Settings>System>Internet Setting>Content Sharing

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 13:59:09 #2 |
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    You need a DLNA server set up on your laptop with the content you want to view remotely shared. Windows Media Player is a DLNA server. I use Sony Playmemories software on my laptop.

    http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/playmemories/3

    I don't have a HDR2000T but I imagine the HDR FOX T2 is similar.

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    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 14:11:05 #3 |
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    Hi Graham
    Thanks for your prompt reply.
    I eventually managed to set up Windows Media Player after a lot of trial and error, it's not at all user friendly to an old codger like me!
    I've just downloaded playmemories in the hope that it is easier to use than Windows Media player.
    Regards
    Dale

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 16:07:23 #4 |
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    Hi again Graham
    I've tried Playmemories, but can't find how to link to the Humax and also can't find an on-line manual for Playmemories.
    Help please!
    regards
    Dale

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 16:39:47 #5 |
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    dalek - 3 minutes ago  » 
    Hi again Graham
    I've tried Playmemories, but can't find how to link to the Humax and also can't find an on-line manual for Playmemories.
    Help please!
    regards
    Dale

    It's pretty automatic. Firstly can the Humax box see the server ?. It will take a while for the software to scan your PC for suitable content.

    on line help

    http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/playmemories-home/index.html

    Try the Menu Tools - Update database.

    Also might be a good idea to reboot your laptop after the database update.

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 16:48:14 #6 |
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    I will just add make sure your laptop network (if it is running a recent version of Windows)is defined as a home network otherwise normal sharing is disabled on that network.

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 16:52:20 #7 |
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    I've just tried this on my 2000T. I run Serviio on my PC, but I assume the other media players mentioned will work ok.

    To connect to the Humax try, on the Humax, selecting Menu then Humax TV Portal. The Portal connects up to the internet, so you can choose YouTube etc.. If this doesn't work then you have a wifi connectivity problem.

    Now exit the Portal. Play video, or whatever, as normal on the Humax, and once you've got your list of recordings up press the blue button for Storage. You should now find Network selectable as an alternative to HDD. Select that, then work your way through the menu to your media player.

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 17:02:36 #8 |
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    Thanks Guys.
    I'll keep trying!
    Regards
    Dale

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 17:59:35 #9 |
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    It isn't clear to me whether you are trying to play content from the Humax on your PC or to display content from the PC on the TV via the Humax?

    | Mon 17 Nov 2014 18:09:15 #10 |

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