Pioneer XWSMA1K, XWSMA4K Music server, Chapter 6:, Introduction, About the DHCP server function, About playable DLNA network devices

Music server

Chapter 6:

Music server

This unit can play audio files stored on PCs or other devices on a Local Area Network (LAN).

Introduction

This unit allows you to listen to audio files on a computer or other device connected to the unit via LAN interface. This chapter describes the setup and playback procedures required to enjoy these features. It is advisory that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your network device.

•Photo or video files cannot be played back.

•With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, you can even play back copyrighted audio files on this unit.

About playable DLNA network devices

This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the unit. This unit allows you to play files stored on the following devices:

•PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 11 installed

•PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed

•DLNA 1.0 or 1.5-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other devices)

Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as

described above can be played via command from an external Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices controlled by this DMC to play files are called DMRs (Digital Media Renderers). This unit supports this DMR function. When in the DMR mode, such operations as playing and stopping files can be performed from the external controller. Volume adjustment and the muting control are also possible.

•If connection is made to a Digital Media Controller or Digital Media Server that has not received DLNA certification, the unit may not operate properly.

•Depending on the external controller being used, playback may be interrupted when the volume is adjusted from the controller. In this case, adjust the volume from the unit or remote control.

Input to the unit will switch automatically when AirPlay is in use.

The following operations can be performed when in AirPlay mode:

•Adjustment of the unit’s volume from iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or iTunes.

Tip

•A network environment is required to use AirPlay.

•The unit’s name that shows up in the AirPlay UI on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and iTunes can be changed by Friendly Name on Web Control (page 28).

•AirPlay provided on this unit has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website.

North America

http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/

Europe

http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/eu/

Asia and Oceania

http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ao/

•AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer website.

About the DHCP server function

To play back audio files stored on devices on the network, you must turn on the DHCP server function of your router.

In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. Otherwise, you cannot play back audio files stored on devices on the network or listen to Internet radio stations. See Network setting on page 18 for more on this.

Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and iTunes

AirPlay works with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd and 2nd generations), iPad 2, iPad with iOS 4.2 or later, and iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) or later.

To use AirPlay, select your unit on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes and start playback.1

Note

1 For more information, see the Apple website (http://www.apple.com).