NETWORK AND INTERNET PLAYBACK
OPERATION
The DMS-650 is an extremely versatile network audio component and can access/stream music in multiples ways. With
respect to network audio, the DMS-650 is a Client, meaning it finds and request playback of audio files from computer
servers using its own custom apps for iOS and Android devices, or from its handheld IR remote control. It can also act as a
Renderer, meaning you can push music to it from computer servers via third party DLNA/UPnP apps. The DMS-650 can also
play music from portable devices in a variety of ways, including
Qualcomm aptX™ HD Bluetooth, Airplay, and Phoneshare
.
This section will discuss each of these options.
NETWORK AUDIO SETUP
Make sure the DMS-650 is connected to your network either by a wired Ethernet connection, or via Wi-Fi (but not both) as
outlined in the Establishing a Network Connection section of this manual. This section assumes you are familiar with third
party media server software, computers, file sharing settings, etc.
Networked computers can either have server software running on them to “serve” files to the
DMS-650, i.e., Media Server
(Server) method. Additionally, the DMS-650 can stream music from a computer that is not using server software and we call
this PC Share method. PC Share method uses standard Service Message Block (SMB) file sharing protocol from Windows
and Apple. The DMS-650 can also act as a Renderer which is when using media player software and the media players own
app or a third-party DLNA/UPnP app, or from the media server desktop software. The DMS-650 can also use Roon. Please
see the Roon section of this manual for more information on Roon and Roon Ready. So, before going further make sure
your media server software is installed and running on the server computer and all file sharing and permission settings for
everyone are setup for your computer(s) and music folder, subfolders, etc., to share files across your network.
Note:
Window Media Player includes a server (Window Media Server). Using the Windows Media severely limits support
for various file types and resolutions. It is not recommended but will show up as an available server. For the advanced user,
we suggest using dedicated media server software, such as JRiver, Foobar2000, Minimserver, etc. For the less advanced
user, PC Share requires very little setup and no third-party software. PC Share uses Service Message Block (SMB) protocol to
communicate with a PC or MAC. Even though PC Share is suggested for the less advanced user, it is sometimes preferred
due to easy setup and support for any file type and resolutions. Using the DMS-650 as Renderer is also quite simple.
However, the computer or app media player software used to do this can affect playback.
Windows Media Server will display icons like these.
PC Share/Phone Share displays the following icon.
Media Servers will display specific icons, like these.
Renderer Mode and Airplay will display this icon.
Roon Ready Mode will display this icon.
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