
In section “video quality settings” you only have to change settings if you have poor network bandwith. For these devices additionally select “use LPCM”.

Some playback devices like Playstation 3 may not support streaming DTS/AC3. Select “keep DTS” if your playbackback device is capable of playing Sony Digital surround sound (DTS). Select “keep AC3” if your playbackback device is capable of playing Dolby Digital surround sound (AC3). If your playbackback device is capable of playing surround sound select “6 channels (5.1)”, otherwise choose “2 channels (stereo)”. Check if the number of cpu cores were detected correctly and change it if necessary. You may have a look at “general settings”. Add all folders with media content to be shared with your home network.Īfter adding the folders press the save button on top. In “navigation / share settings” press the green plus button in “shared folders” section. It is strongly recommended that you limit access to files and folders. Then an “unknown renderer” will be detected.

It is possible that your playback device/software is not detected correctly. PS3 Media Server tries to detect so called media renderers (DLNA/UPNP playback devices) like Playstation 3. You have to give permission for communication between “javaw.exe” and your home network.

The Windows desktop firewall is enabled by default. So let’s start PS3 Media Server by double clicking the desktop icon. The last blog article was about installing PS3 Media Server on Windows 7.
