RSS

Using the RSS Channel

Using the RSS Channel feature, you can access Real Simple Syndication (RSS) distributed content, such as video, news clips, commentary and radio on your PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system. See the following sections for information on using the RSS Channel, including adding, playing and saving RSS channels and content

To add RSS channels: Back to top


  1. Make sure your PSP® is set up for Wireless (WLAN) networking Infrastructure Mode. For more information, see Setting up Infrastructure Mode.
  2. Turn on the WLAN switch on the left side of the PSP® so that the PSP® can connect to the internet.
  3. Open the slot cover on the PSP® and insert a Memory Stick Duo™.

    Inserting a MemoryStickDuo

  4. Start the PSP® web browser:
    • Highlight Network Icon (Network) from the home menu.
    • Then select Browser Icon (Internet Browser), and press X button.
  5. Open a web page that contains RSS-distributed content.
    RSS-distributed content such as news video, commentary, and radio is widely available on the internet.
  6. From the web page, select the icon for RSS-distributed content, and press X button.
  7. When the confirmation screen appears, select Yes and press X button.
  8. The channel will be added to the channel list and will be saved on the Memory Stick Duo™.

Notes:

  • When you are connected to the internet, your PSP® automatically updates the list of items available on the web pages you have added to your channel list.
  • You can access and play music/audio or movie/video content or view photos/images that are provided in a format that complies with RSS version 2.0, such as content available for "podcasts."
  • Depending on the web page, icons such as the following may appear to indicate RSS-distributed content.

    The images shown here are samples. Actual icons may differ.

To play or view RSS content: Back to top


  • Streaming RSS content:
    You can play streaming RSS music/audio content in real-time or you can play RSS music/audio content previously saved to your PSP®. For details, see Playing RSS Music/Audio.
  • Saved RSS Content:
    You can access RSS content saved to your PSP® anytime without using an internet connection. When RSS content is saved, a folder is automatically created for each RSS channel under the different content folders, such as MUSIC, VIDEO, or PHOTO, on your Memory Stick Duo™. Once saved, RSS content can be accessed from your PSP® just like any other music/audio, movie/video or photo/image files.

To save RSS content: Back to top


You can save content items from channels in your channel list on a Memory Stick Duo™. Saved items can be played without using an internet connection. For more information, see Saving RSS Content to a Memory Stick Duo™.

To use the RSS Channel options menu: Back to top


  1. With the channel list or a content item displayed, press Triangle button to display the options menu.
  2. From the options menu you can view information, delete a channel, or perform other operations.
  3. Select a menu item and press X button.

To quit the RSS Channel: Back to top


  1. Stop playback of the RSS content item.
  2. With the channel list displayed, press Circle button.
    3. Note: The connection to the internet will remain active after quitting RSS Channel. To disconnect, turn off the WLAN switch located on the left side of the PSP® system.


Note: PSP® online connectivity requires internet service and network devices, such as a DSL or cable modem and a wireless router - for example, a Wi-Fi hotspot at a café or a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your home.