General Discussion - Watch ASUS Eee Pad Transformer movies on HDTV via Seagate Fr tutubebe99 - Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:21 pm Post subject: Watch ASUS Eee Pad Transformer movies on HDTV via Seagate Fr
Watch ASUS Eee Pad Transformer movies on HDTV via Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player
An automated firmware update is available to the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player which will enable streaming from Netflix other services such as Mediafly, YouTube and vTuner. In addition, the device now supports DLNA streaming.DLNA was created so that all the different devices, media players, TV, bluray players, game consoles, picture frames, mp3 players could share media in the home. Most of these devices do not support samba, logins, security or special file systems. So DLNA solves that problem.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer – ready for media streaming (videos, music, pictures)!
With preloaded streaming app MyNet, the Eee Pad is ready to play streaming media including videos, music and pictures. Streaming technology makes it possible for us to watch movies on Eee Pad Transformer without downloading a copy to the tab.
The following short guide shows you how to play ASUS Eee Pad Transformer movies to Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player for watching Eee Pad movies on HDTV.
1. Make sure the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player are connected to the same local area network (your home network). And make sure your Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player is on and in connection with HDTV (via HDMI cable or ACR A/V cable).
2. Select and start up MyNet on ASUS Eee Pad Transformer. Select your Eee Pad on the left (source) and Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player on the top right corner (target).
3. Switch the file type to Videos on the top and select the movie clip you’d like to play.
4. It takes a few seconds to buffer before Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player start to play ASUS Eee Pad Transformer movies. Now you’re ready to watch ASUS Eee Pad Transformer movies on HDTV.
DLNA is an industry standard for media (audio,video, photo) sharing within concept of a digital home and is supported by many hardware and software manufacturers. As of FW1.80, DLNA is supported by Playstation 3 entertainment system. PS3 takes a role of DLNA Player, not DLNA server, so it can play a content of any DLNA server (source) in you digital home
The DROID X offers Media Share applications to help you share your media with other DLNA devices:
Media Share: The Media Share app is a DLNA connection wizard that will guide you through the easy setup steps for connecting your phone to other DLNA devices. If you're new to DLNA devices and how they work, start here. Media Share makes using the DLNA app simpler.
connecting a DROID X DLNA with a PS3. Use similar techniques for XBOX and DLNA equipped televisions
1.Make sure your Wi-Fi network is running.
2.Confirm the DLNA device you wish to connect with your DROID X is powered on, and connected to your Wi-Fi network.
3.On your DROID X, open your Applications tray and select the DLNA application
4.If asked to turn on Wi-Fi to connect to network, press OK and turn on Wi-Fi for your handset through settings menu.
step1:From DLNA screen, select "Share Media".
step2:Press the MENU button of the DROIDx and select Settings.
step3:Tap on My shared media.
step4:Select the media you wish to play through your PS3 (Music, Picture,Video) and press OK.
step5:Press the Back button to get back to main DLNA screen.
Allow around 10-15 seconds to fully connect handset to desired DLNA device. The DLNA logo will appear at the top of your screen, indicating that DLNA is activated and ready to share media.
