Music Player (Upnp, Usb); Playback From External Storage Media (Usb); Playback From A Computer (Streaming) - Hama BR-Klassik DIR3121M Manual

9. Music player (UPNP, USB)

This operating mode enables the playback of MP3, WMA
or FlAC files that are saved on a PC, data storage medium
or the local network.
From the main menu or after pressing [mode] repeatedly,
activate Music player mode.
Alternatively, press [MEDIA] on the remote control to
switch directly to this operating mode.

9.1 Playback from external storage media (USB)

• Insert a storage device (such as a USB stick) into the USB
port of the radio.
• The storage medium should be formatted as a FAT16 or
FAT32 volume.
• The radio recognises the storage medium automatically.
• When the radio asks whether to open the connected
storage device, confirm by selecting YES.
• The files and folders saved on the storage medium are
displayed. Use [enter/navigate] to choose the desired
file and begin playback
Alternatively, if the storage medium is already connected,
choose the desired file for playback as follows:
[menu]
Main menu

Music player
[menu]
Music player

USB playback
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9.2 Playback from a computer (streaming)

You can manage the radio and stream music to it from your
computer.
The following explanation assumes your computer's
operating system is Windows 8. If you use a different
operating system and require assistance, or if you have
any other questions, please contact our customer support
team.
Requirements:
• The radio and the computer must be on the same
network.
• The radio must be authorised as a playback device on the
computer.
Proceed as follows:
 Control Panel  Network and Internet  View
network computers and devices
The radio should be shown here.
• Right-click on the icon or designation of the radio and
choose Allow streaming to this device
• Right-click again on the icon or designation of the radio
and choose Show device website to change the
friendly name of the device.
• A new browser window opens. You can make the desired
changes here.
Use:
• The radio can now access shared directories on the
computer, and you can stream audio files to the device
for playback.
• The music directory of your music library is enabled as
standard.
• Create and manage shared folders using Explorer or
Windows Media Player.
• Right-click on the desired music file, choose Play To,
and then select the designation of the radio.
• The radio begins playback of the music file.