Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)
You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS via the unit.
• The audio may be interrupted while using the wireless network connection. In this case, use the wired
network connection.
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Supported File formats
Sampling frequency
File
(kHz)
WAV*
32 to 192
MP3
8 to 48
WMA
8 to 48
MPEG-4 AAC
8 to 48
FLAC
32 to 192
ALAC
32 to 96
AIFF
32 to 192
* Linear PCM format only
• To play back FLAC files stored on a PC or NAS, you need to install server software that supports sharing of
FLAC files via DLNA on your PC or use a NAS that supports FLAC files.
• Digital Rights Management (DRM) contents cannot be played back.
The number of
Gapless playback
channels
✓
2
2
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2
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2
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2
✓
2
✓
2
Media sharing setup
To play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS, first you need to
configure the media sharing setting on each music server.
For a PC with Windows Media Player installed
This unit supports Windows Media Player 11 or later. This section explains Windows
Media Player 12 setup as an example.
• Operation may vary depending upon your PC or settings. Refer to documentation provided by your PC's
manufacturer or Windows Media Player Help for details.
1
Start Windows Media Player 12 on your PC.
2
Select "Stream", then "Turn on media streaming".
3
Click "Turn on media streaming".
4
Select "Allowed" from the drop-down list next to the unit's model
name.
5
Click "OK" to exit.
For a PC or a NAS with other DLNA server software
installed
Refer to documentation supplied with the device or software and configure the media
sharing settings.
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