Playing Music Files on a Shared Folder

This section explains how to play music files on a computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage) through the AV receiver.

Windows 7 Setup

Setting the sharing options

1

Select “Choose homegroup and sharing options” on

 

the Control Panel.

 

 

 

Tip

 

 

• If this option is not available, verify that “View by:” is set to

 

“Category”.

2

Select “Change advanced sharing settings”.

3

Under “Home or Work”, verify that the following

 

items are checked:

 

“Turn on network discovery”, “Turn on file and

 

printer sharing”, “Turn on sharing so anyone with

 

network access can read and write files in the Public

 

folders”, and “Turn off password protected sharing”.

4

Select “Save changes” and click “OK” on the

 

confirmation screen.

Creating a shared folder

1

Right-click the folder that you want to share.

2

Select “Properties”.

3

On the “Sharing” tab, select “Advanced Sharing”.

4

Check the check box of “Share this folder” and then

 

click “OK”.

5

Under “Network File and Folder Sharing”, select

 

“Share”.

6

Select and add “Everyone” from the pull-down

 

menu and then click “Share”.

Tip

With this setting, everyone is allowed to access the folder. If you want to assign a user name and password to the folder, make the corresponding settings for “Permissions” in “Advanced Sharing” of the “Sharing” tab.

Verify that “Workgroup” is properly set.

Note

When using NAS (Network Attached Storage), refer to the instruction manual provided with your NAS unit.

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Turning On & Basic Operations

Playing music files on a shared folder

In order to enjoy Home Media, you must first create a shared folder on your computer.

1

On the remote controller, press RECEIVER

 

followed by NET.

 

The network service screen appears. The NET

 

indicator lights. If it flashes, confirm the network

 

connection.

 

 

 

Tip

 

 

• The same operation can be done by selecting “Network

 

Service” in the Home menu.

2

Use q/w/e/rto select “Home Media”, and press

 

ENTER.

3

Use q/wto select a server, and then press ENTER.

 

 

 

Tip

 

 

• The server name of your computer can be viewed on the

 

computer properties screen.

4

Use q/wto select the desired shared folder and then

 

press ENTER.

5

When asked for a user name and password, enter

 

the necessary login information.

Tip

The login information will be remembered for the next time you log in.

The login information is that of the user account set when creating a shared folder.

6 Use q/wto select a music file and then press ENTER or 1.

The playback of the selected file starts.

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