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Media Server
The media server function allows playback of music (and pictures) stored on a
personal computer connected to the same network as the M1 CLiC
The Media server Function requires a connected network. Please ensure that
network setup is completed and working before attempting to use media server.
From the Main Menu select Media Server.
A list of available music servers on the network will be shown.
If none are shown,
media sharing
must be enabled on the required computer.
For example, on a PC running Windows XP, Vista or 7, enable media sharing in
Windows Media player or some other 3
rd
party software applications.
Please go to HELP in the Media Player application for more information.
For Apple computers, a 3
rd
party application such as “Twonky Media” or similar
is necessary.
N.B. “iTunes” does not support streaming music by itself directly to the M1
CLiC.
Select the music server required.
For shared music, select Music
All Music
lists all the songs in alphabetical order
Genre
lists
all songs by musical type e.g. classical, jazz etc
All Artists
allows selection of music by artist name in alphabetical order.
Contributing Artists
allows selection of music by contributing artist name in
alphabetical order.
Album Artists
allows selection of music by album artist name in alphabetical
order.
Composers
lists all music by composer
Albums
list music by album name in alphabetical order.
Ratings
lists music by ratings
Music Playlist
lists custom play lists
Folders
Shows folders in the shared location.
Using remote control navigation keys navigate the play-list/artist/album listings
and select the track required. Press OK to start playing.
Pictures
The colour screen can also be used for shared photos on the computer under
the “Pictures” option.
All Pictures
lists pictures in alphabetical order
Pictures by date taken
lists pictures by date taken
Albums
lists picture albums if present
Keywords
lists picture by tagged keywords.
Rating
lists picture by rating
Picture Play lists
picture play list for slideshow effect
Folders
allow access to further folders in the shared directory.
Play lists
The last option shows both picture and music play lists by name in alphabetical
order. Using navigation keys highlight the required playlist and press “OK”
Media server
