LaCie 2 3.7.1. Multimedia Server: iTunes

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3.7.1. Multimedia Server: iTunes

The Network Space 2 can act as an iTunes Music server, streaming

audio ﬁles (stored on OpenShare only) to a computer on the net-

work running iTunes. Once conﬁgured, a playlist bearing the ma-

chine name of your Network Space 2 (by default NetworkSpace2)

will appear in the Shared category within iTunes, and audio ﬁles

stored on the Network Space 2 will be listed in this playlist. Follow

these steps:

1. Make sure the Network Space 2 is properly connected to your

home network as described in section 2. Connecting to a Net-

work.

2. Enable Multimedia server on the Network Space 2 Dashboard

(see section 4.6. Dashboard: General Settings) (Fig. 42).

3. In iTunes, make sure Library sharing is enabled in Preferences >

Sharing > Look for shared libraries.

4. Access the shared playlist in iTunes (Fig. 43).

TECHNICAL NOTE: The iTunes Server Service supports the follow-

ing ﬁle types: .mp3, .wav, .aac, .pls, and .m3u.

Fig. 43

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Main LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of Contents User Manual Table of Contents LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Table of Contents User Manual LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword User Manual Copyrights Licences and free software Trademarks Changes LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Foreword User Manual Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Introduction Quick Links Click a topic: 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 1.2. Box Content 1.3. Views of the Drive 1.3.1. Front View Fig. 02 1.3.2. Rear View Fig. 01 1.4. Power Button Functions 2. Connecting to a Network 2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply Fig. 04 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable Fig. 05 Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors Fig. 06 Fig. 07 - Gigabit Ethernet cable ends (top view) 2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant Install LaCie Network Assistant: Fig. 10 continued on next page >> Fig. 08 Connect to the LaCie Network Space 2: Windows Users Fig. 13 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 2.5. Assign a Static IP Address Windows Users 3. Accessing and Transferring Files 3.1. About Shares Share Created Accessibility Connection 3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant Page 3.2.1. Switching User Fig. 21 Fig. 22 3.2.2. Map Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant Fig. 23 Fig. 25 - Mac users Fig. 24 - Windows Vista users 3.2.3. Map Shares Using the Operating System Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Users Fig. 28 - Mac OS X Users Fig. 26 - Windows XP Users Fig. 27 - Windows 7 and Vista Users 3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser (Dashboard) 3.3.1. About the File Browser Fig. 30 Fig. 29 3.4. Accessing USBShare via USB 3.4.1. STEP 1: Turn On the Drive Fig. 31 Fig. 32 3.4.2. STEP 2: Connecting the USB cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cables And Connectors Fig. 34 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable ends Fig. 33 3.4.3. Disconnecting the USB Connection 3.5. Remote Access Fig. 39 Fig. 40 3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP Fig. 41 3.7. Multimedia Server Fig. 42 3.7.1. Multimedia Server: iTunes Fig. 43 3.7.2. Multimedia Server: Windows Media Player Fig. 44 Fig. 45 4. Administering Your LaCie Network Space 2 Fig. 46 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing Use LaCie Network Assistant Fig. 49 - Mac users Use a Browser Fig. 47 4.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page 4.3. Dashboard: Navigation Fig. 52 4.4. Dashboard: Logging Out 4.5. Dashboard: Restart/Shutdown 4.6. Dashboard: General Settings Fig. 53 4.7. Dashboard: Users 4.7.1. Adding a New User Fig. 54 Fig. 55 4.7.2. Deleting a User 4.7.3. Editing a User Fig. 57 Fig. 56 Fig. 58 4.8. Dashboard: Network 4.8.1. Standard Settings Fig. 61 Fig. 59 Fig. 60 Page 4.9. Dashboard: Drive Information 4.9.1. Formatting Your Network Space 2 Fig. 64 Fig. 63 4.9.2. Modifying USBShare Capacity Fig. 65 4.10. Dashboard: Eco Management Fig. 66 4.10.1. Wake on LAN 4.11. Dashboard: Support 4.11.1. Email Notication Events Event Identier Description Recipient Fig. 71 4.12. Dashboard: Download 4.12.1. Download Page Settings Fig. 73 Fig. 72 Fig. 74 4.13. Dashboard: Copy 4.13.1. Creating a Backup Job Fig. 76 4.13.2. Auto Import of the USB Device Fig. 75 4.14. Dashboard: Front USB Port Fig. 79 4.14.1. Connecting an External Hard Disk To connect an external hard disk: Fig. 81 Fig. 80 To eject an external hard disk: 4.15. Update Product Software 4.15.1. Method 1: Auto-Update Fig. 84 Fig. 82 Fig. 83 4.15.2. Method 2: Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software Recommendations for Updating Using LaCie Network Assistant Fig. 87 Fig. 85 Fig. 86 4.16. Reset to Factory 5. Troubleshooting 5.1. Software Updates 5.2. System Log 5.3. Manual Updates 5.4. Troubleshooting the Network Connection Page 5.5. Troubleshooting the USB Connection 5.5.1. Mac Users Page 5.5.2. Windows Users Page 5.6. Troubleshooting the Multimedia Server 5.6.1. Windows Media Player 5.6.2. iTunes 5.6.3. Xbox/PS3 LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Contacting Customer Support User Manual 6. Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support Information Location LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Contacting Customer Support User Manual 6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Network Space 2 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Warranty Information User Manual 7. Warranty Information