Applying media sharing settings

Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network.

nnSharing media stored in PC

If you are using a Media Server, be sure to apply this setting first.

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When using Windows Media Player 12 (Windows 7 / Windows 8)

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Perform this procedure after changing the control panel display to “Category”.

1 In the PC’s “Control Panel”, select “Network and Internet” - “Choose homegroup and sharing options”.

2 Select the “Stream my pictures, music, and videos to all devices on my home network” check box and select “Choose media streaming options”.

3 Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “NR1604”.

4 Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “Media programs on this PC and remote connections...”.

5 Click “OK” to finish.

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Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS

When using Windows Media Player 11

1 Start up Windows Media Player 11 on the PC.

2 Select “Media Sharing” in the “Library”.

3 Click the “Share my media” check box, select “NR1604”, and then click “Allow”.

4 As you did in step 3, select the icon of the device (other PCs and mobile devices) you want to use as a media controller, and then click “Allow”.

5 Click “OK” to finish.

Sharing media stored in NAS

Change settings on the NAS to allow this unit and other devices (PCs and mobile devices) used as media controllers to access the NAS. For details, see the owner’s manual that came with the NAS.

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