McIntosh Configuring a MS300 Server, Configuring a MS300 Client, Networking, Server Selection

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Manual	USER PREFERENCES
MS300 User’s

CONFIGURING A MS300 SERVER

Every MS300 capable of server functions is automatically enabled to serve MP3 and FLAC audio whenever it is plugged in and properly conﬁgured for your network.

It is recommended that you give each of your MS300 servers a unique name that describes it’s location using the SERVER SETTINGS screen which can be accessed from Setup/Network /Server Settings. Names like “LivingRoom”, “HomeTheater”, “MyMusicServer” are all good examples.

Note: Do not use spaces in the MS300 Server Name.

Optionally, you can assign a password for web access to the MS300. This password is independent from the Parental Controls password and is used to limit access to MS300’s web server from any standard web browser on your network. If a password is entered here, the user will be asked to enter it when connecting to the MS300 from their PC. This password is provided to protect access to your MS300 through the standard HTTP port 80 on your subnet.

CONFIGURING A MS300 CLIENT

Networking

Each MS300 client must be on the same network as the server. This document will assume that you have properly connected your MS300 client to the same network as your MS300 server. Please refer to the HomeNetworkingPrimer support document on the Escient web site for more information about home networking.

Server Selection

MS300 clients will automatically select the ﬁrst server it sees on the network and connect to it upon startup. If you have more than one server on your network, you can manually select a different server using the Server Connection

screen which can be accessed from Setup/Internet Conﬁguration/Server Connection.

The Server Connection screen displays a list of MS300 Servers found on your network by their default or user deﬁned “MS300 Name”.

Once you select a server and save your selection, press MUSIC to view the Music Guide on the client. In a few moments, the Music Guide will display the contents of the MS300 server. You can then select and play anything from the Music Guide just as you would from a single MS300.

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Contents Music Server MS300 User’s Manual Page Page Important Safety Instructions Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions Product Introduction Table of Contents Activation Idle Time Mode Setting the Screen Saver PreferencesMS300 User’s Setting UP the MS300 WEB Server Using the WEB User Interface Restarting the System Updating the SoftwareAudio Speciﬁcations Video SpeciﬁcationsGeneral Speciﬁcations FCC Part 15, Subpart BTrademarks & Service Marks IntroductionElectronics Three Year Limited Warranty Certificate About this Manual Record Your Serial NumberRepair Authorization Copyright Quick Setup SetupOff = unit on Power button once to turn on the MS300 Navigation Power STANDBY/ON IR Receiver Communication Ports Entering Numeric Entry Mode Setup Music on the MS300 Getting Music Into the MS300Recording from the Internal CD Supported External CD Changers Connecting Sony DVP-CX777ES CD/DVD Changers CDs Only Connecting Sony CD Changers Connecting Kenwood CD/DVD Changers CDs Only Connecting Pioneer CD/DVD Changers CDs Only Loading Discs Into Changers Hard drive Importing Music Files System Requirements MS300 User’s Importing from a PC MS300 User’s Importing from a Mac MS300 User’s Recording from Other External Sources Erasing a CD-RW Disc Listening to Music Playing the Current Title View By Artist Changing the Current Play Mode MS300 User’s View By SongViewing by Genre Listening to iRADIO Browsing Internet Radio StationsPlaying the Current Station Managing Your Media Creating PlaylistsManaging Your Media Creating Groups Managing Your Media Adding Internet Radio Stations Managing Your Media Editing Disc Info MS300 User’s Automatically Lookup Information for This Disc MS300 User’s Searching for the Original Cover MS300 User’s MS300 User’s Editing Track Names Editing Radio Information Editing Playlists Follow these steps to edit a Group Always sorted alphabetically You may delete entire Playlists from the Music Guide Follow these steps to delete Groups Creating CDs Creating a Custom MIX CDCreating CDs Duplicating a CD Recording from AN External Source User Preferences Activation Idle TimeMS300 User’s Photo Screen Saver Mode Specify which US time zone your MS300 is located Setting Your ZIP Code Enabling Password Protection Choosing Your Network Connection MS300 User’s Testing the Connection MS300 User’s Ethernet Settings MS300 User’s Dialup Settings Setting the MS300 Server Settings Configuring a MS300 Server Configuring a MS300 ClientNetworking Server SelectionPeer to Peer Music Sharing Selecting the Audio Encoder Type Setting the Disc Insert Preferences Video Output Preferences Video FormatMS300 User’s Centering the MS300 Screen MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Brightness MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Contrast MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Sharpness MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Color and Tint Looking UP Disc Information MS300 User’s Automatically Getting Disc Information MS300 User’s Getting Disc Information for a Range of Discs MS300 User’s Getting Disc Information for All Discs Recording from External Changers MS300 User’s Automatically Recording CDs MS300 User’s Recording a Range of CDs MS300 User’s Recording All CDs Controlling the MS300 from Other Devices MS300 Utilities MS300 User’s Restarting the System MS300 User’s Updating the Software Setting UP the MS300 WEB Server WEB Browser ControlConnecting to Your MS300 Using a WEB Browser Using the WEB Browser AS a Music Client Backup and Restore MS300 Music BackupTroubleshooting Network ProblemsAdditional Info Mcintosh Product SupportAudio Speciﬁcations MS300 User’s FCC Part 15, Subpart B Gracenote License Agreement MS300 User’s Manual Packing Instructions MS300 User’s Manual