Onkyo TX-NR818 instruction manual En-33, Playing Music Files on a Shared Folder

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.

En-33

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.