Music Streaming - Block CVR-100+ MKII Manual

Music streaming

The „streaming" of music in the home area means the transfer of music data from an external device such as a
computer, tablet PC or smartphone to a player, such as your CVR-100 + MKII.
The prerequisite is that these devices shall be located in the same network (WLAN or LAN). We briefly introduce
you here to the most common device streaming solution:
Apple PC (Mac OS X
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▶ The use of the Airplay® function of iTunes® is not possible with the CVR-100 + MKII.
▶ Nevertheless, you can stream with the Apple Macintosh®: Please install a streaming server, e.g. the free
software „Serviio®" * (Http://serviio.org/download) and start it. Through the function „Media / USB - Shared
Media" you will now find a Serviio® server, which can be used to access all the music from your Apple Macin-
tosh. In case of problems or for further information, please consult the installation instructions for Serviio®.
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Windows PC
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▶ A streaming function is integrated into the Windows Media Player® * up version 8,
▶ Please activate this (see Windows Media Player® user guide): You can then use the „Media / USB - Shared
Media" function to access every song from the Windows Media Player. In case of problems For further
information please read the operating instructions of Windows Media Player.
Streaming from Smartphone or Tablet PC (Android
▶ Please read the enclosed operating instructions for the App „UNDOK ™" to learn how you can play the
music of your Android device on the CVR-100 + MKII. Many modern Android devices already dispose of
a function to play music on a DLNA device. These usually need to be shared on your Android device as a
media server. Please also read the operating instructions for your Android device.
Streaming from iPod
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▶ Please read the enclosed operating instruction for the App „UNDOK ™" to know how to play the music
from your iOS device on the CVR-100 + MKII. In order to make the app „UNDOK ™" to have access to the
library of e.g. ITunes®, you must have an app, e.g. the free „media: connect" installed and started before.
Streaming services
At the moment, there are a large number of streaming services with the most different technologies in the
market. If you want to use it on your CVR-100 + MKII, simply connect your CVR-100 + MKII via Bluetooth to your
mobile phone, tablet or PC. Select it as output device.
* Audioblock GmbH unfortunately can not guarantee the full functionality or accuracy of the descriptions from third-party software manufactur-
ers as these are subject to continuous developments or changes which can not be influenced by Audioblock GmbH.
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