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 8/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 “Everyone” from the pull-down menu,

 

click “Add”, 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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Playback

Playing music files on a shared folder

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

1 Press NET.

The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. If it flashes, the AV receiver is not connected to the network correctly. If wired LAN connection is selected, verify that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver. If wireless LAN connection is selected, verify that the Wi-Fiindicator lights.

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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