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Chapter 7:

Music server

This unit can play the audio files stored on the PCs or 

other components on a Local Area Network (LAN).

Introduction

This unit allows you to listen to audio files or listen to 

Internet radio stations on a computer or other 

component connected to the unit via LAN interface. This 

chapter describes the setup and playback procedures 

required to enjoy these features. It is advisory that you 

also refer to the operation manual supplied with your 

network component.

• Photo or video files cannot be played back.
• With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media 

Player 12, you can even play back copyrighted 

audio files on this unit.

About playable DLNA network devices

This unit allows you to play music on media servers 

connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as 

the unit. This unit allows you to play files stored on the 

following devices:

• PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with 

Windows Media Player 11 installed

• PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows 

Media Player 12 installed

• DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or 

other components)

Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as 

described above can be played via command from an 

external Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices 

controlled by this DMC to play files are called DMRs 

(Digital Media Renderers). This unit supports this DMR 

function. When in the DMR mode, such operations as 

playing and stopping files can be performed from the 

external controller. The DMR mode is canceled if the 

remote control unit is operated while in the DMR mode 

(aside from certain button, including the 

DISPLAY

).

Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad 
and iTunes

This unit supports AirPlay audio streaming from iPod 

touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generations), iPhone 4, iPhone 

3GS, iPad, iPad 2 with iOS 4.2 or later, and iTunes 10.1 

(Mac and PC) or later.

To use AirPlay, select your unit on your iPod touch, 

iPhone, iPad or in iTunes and start playback.

 Note

• For more information, see the Apple website 

(http://www.apple.com).

Input to the unit will switch automatically when AirPlay 

is in use.
The following operations can be performed when in 

AirPlay mode:

• Pause/resume, next/previous file, and shuffle/

repeat from the remote control of the unit.

• Display of the currently playing file information on 

the unit’s main display, including artist, song/

album name and album artwork.

 Note

• It may not be displayed other than song name.

 Tip

• A network environment is required to use AirPlay.
• The unit’s name that shows up in the AirPlay UI on 

iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and iTunes can be 

changed by 

Friendly Name

 from 

Network 

Setting

• AirPlay provided on this unit has been developed 

and tested based on the software versions for the 

iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and the software versions 

for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer 

website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod 

touch, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions 

other than those indicated on the Pioneer website.

About the DHCP server function

To play back audio files stored on components on the 

network, you must turn on the DHCP server function of 

your router. 
In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP 

server function, it is necessary to set up the network 

manually. Otherwise, you cannot play back audio files 

stored on components on the network or listen to 

Internet radio stations. See 

Network setting

 on page 19 

for more on this.

Authorizing this unit

This unit must be authorized to enable playback. The unit 

is automatically authorized when it is connected to a PC 

over a network. If not, please authorize this unit manually 

on the PC. The authorization (or permission) method for 

access varies depending on the type of server currently 

being connected. For more information on authorizing 

this unit, refer to the instruction manual of your server.

Playing audio files stored on PCs or 
other components

Connecting to the LAN network

Be sure to connect the PC or other components to the 

network using the LAN interface before you use this 

function.
For the details of the connections, see page 7.

Playback with Music Server

 Important

• You cannot access a PC on a network while you are 

logged onto a domain that is configured in a 

Windows network environment. Instead of logging 

onto the domain, log onto the local machine.

• There are cases where the time elapsed may not be 

correctly displayed.

1

Press MUSIC SERVER to select Music 

Server.

You can also perform the same operation by pressing the 

FUNCTION

 on the front panel repeatedly.

All available servers are shown on the display.

• When no sever is available to play, “

Empty

” will be 

displayed.

2

Use 

/

 to select the server that the file 

you want to play is stored on, then press 
ENTER.

The folders/files stored on the server are shown on the  

display.

3

Use 

/

 to select the file you want to 

play, then press ENTER.

Playback starts.

• When the file you want to play is in the folder, select 

folder first.

• If  you  press 

RETURN

 during playback, the previous 

(folders/files) screen will be displayed.

You can perform the following operations. Note that 

some buttons are not available for operation depending 

on the category currently being played back.

Button

What it does

Starts playback. During playback, pause/

unpause playback.

Stops playback.

Press to skip to the previous files.

Press to skip to the next file.

SHUFFLE

The currently selected files are played back 

in random order (shuffle play).

REPEAT

The currently selected files are played back 
repeatedly.

*

*. Press repeatedly to switch between repeat play 

options. ‘

’ plays the currently playing file 

repeatedly. ‘

’ plays all the files repeatedly.

When pressed during use of the file 

selection menu, the screen for the 

currently playing file will be displayed.

Music Server

Song 1

Artist

Album

FLAC 44.1/24

44:38

- 44:02

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Network Audio Player N 50 K S N 30 K S N 50 K_En book 1 ページ 2011年9月21日 水曜日 午後9時12分 ...

Page 2: ...he unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation at least 10 cm at top 10 cm at rear and 10 cm at each side WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating To prevent fire hazard the openings should never be blocked or covered with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains or by operating th...

Page 3: ... from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a _A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment tempe...

Page 4: ...ecting to a LAN network 15 Listening to the internet radio for the first time 15 Tune into a station 15 Adding the stations to the Favorites 15 To delete the stations from the list 15 Advanced operations for the internet radio 15 Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site 15 07 Music server Introduction 17 About playable DLNA network devices 17 Using AirPla...

Page 5: ... fluid should leak wipe it carefully off the inside of the case then insert new batteries If a battery should leak and the fluid should get on your skin flush it off with large quantities of water When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution s rules that apply in your country area WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct su...

Page 6: ...ng rate and quantitative bits up to 192 kHz 24 bits Depending on the connected device and environment operation may not be successful Digital audio signals that can be output from this unit s DIGITAL OUT connectors include the following inputs iPod Internet Radio USB Music Server Digital In 1 and Digital In 2 Digital audio input connections N 50 only By connecting a digital audio component s audio...

Page 7: ...lable AL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN ADAPTER PORT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN USB OUTPUT 5V 0 1A MAX OUTPUT 5V 0 6A MAX AC IN USB USB cable commercially available A type B type PC Connecting to the network through the LAN interface By connecting this unit to the network via the LAN interface you can play back audio files stored on components on the network including your P...

Page 8: ...outlet Caution Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below After you ve finished making all connections plug the unit into an AC outlet 1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the unit 2 Plug the other end into a power outlet WAN DC 5V WPS Ethernet DIGITAL OUT OPT...

Page 9: ... Reset page 20 NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER STANDBY ON DISPLAY REPEAT SHUFFLE SETUP ENTER HOME MENU PURE AUDIO SOUND RETURN Hi Bit 32 iPod USB DIG IN USB 1 4 7 CLEAR Bluetooth DIG IN 1 2 5 8 0 MUSIC SERVER INTERNET RADIO Air Jam DIG IN 2 3 6 9 ENTER 12 13 18 17 15 16 14 19 11 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 HOME MENU Select and play the file from the menu screen 11 PURE AUDIO N 50 only Press this button to activa...

Page 10: ...ending on the input function selected it may not be possible to return to the beginning of the currently playing file Press to skip to the beginning of the next file Tip When an input function other than iPod is selected and the display does not show the playback status the following buttons on the main unit can be used to perform item select enter and return Enter Return I STANDBY ON STANDBY iPod...

Page 11: ...n indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod iPhone iPad may result in incompatibility with this system 1 Select Settings from the top menu When using iPod touch or iPhone select General after selecting Settings 2 Select About The software version will be displayed Playing your iPod iPhone iPad 1 Press iPod on the remote control to select iPod as the input source You can also perform the sam...

Page 12: ...O Hi Bit32 iPod USB 5V 2 1A USB storage device commercially available When a USB storage device is not playing and the unit has not been operated for 30 minutes or more the power will automatically turn off Only when Auto Power Off is selected in On page 20 Note This unit may not recognize the USB storage device play files or supply power to the USB storage device For details see When a USB storag...

Page 13: ...wireless technology Digital music player Bluetooth audio transmitter commercially available Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device Digital music player Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device Cell phone When the Bluetooth adapter is not connected and BT Audio is selected as the input source the error message BT Adapter Not Connected will be shown on the display Setting the PIN code Set ...

Page 14: ...AVRCP profiles The operation of some Bluetooth wireless technology devices may differ from what is shown in the above table AIR JAM Air Jam a Pioneer exclusive application and available for free Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology With it you can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through ...

Page 15: ... You can register up to 20 of your favorite Internet radio stations in the Favorites folder 1 Tune into the station from Find Net Radio Follow the instructions Tune into a station on page 15 The information of the station is displayed on the display 2 Press and hold ENTER for a few seconds 3 Press ENTER again The station information is recorded in the Favorites folder When 20 stations have already...

Page 16: ...e also cleared If you want to listen to the same stations re register after resetting 4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration following the instructions on the screen 5 Register the desired broadcast stations as your favorites following the instructi...

Page 17: ...icated on the Pioneer website AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod touch iPhone iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer website About the DHCP server function To play back audio files stored on components on the network you must turn on the DHCP server function of your router In case your router does not have the built in DHCP server function it is necessary t...

Page 18: ...he loss of audio data upon compression improving the sound s sense of density and modulation When On is selected the Auto Sound Retriever effect is optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents input to the USB Music Server and Internet Radio to achieve high sound quality Auto Level Control In the Auto level control mode this unit equalizes playback sound levels Hi bit 32 Creates a wi...

Page 19: ...is unit you can simply turn on the DHCP server function without having to set up the network manually A broadband router without a DHCP server function connected to this unit must be set up as described below Before you set up the network consult with your ISP or the network manager for the required settings It is advised that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your network compo...

Page 20: ...in ZIP format Unzip the ZIP file before saving it on the USB storage device If there are any files or folders on the USB storage device delete them Important DO NOT unplug the power cord during updating When updating via a USB storage device do not disconnect the USB storage device 1 Press SETUP The Initial Setup screen is displayed on the main display 2 Select Option Setting Software Update Start...

Page 21: ...ntrol signals may not be received properly if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light from a fluorescent bulb etc Are the batteries dead Replace the batteries page 5 When an iPod iPhone iPad is connected When an Bluetooth adapter is connected Problem Check Remedy Can t operate the iPod iPhone iPad Make sure the iPod iPhone iPad is connected correctly refe...

Page 22: ...sing a USB cable to connect the unit s DIGITAL IN USB port to a computer in order to play audio files on the computer the proper device driver must be downloaded from the Pioneer website and installed on your computer Consult the Pioneer website for instructions on installing the driver Network No sound is produced when attempting to play files on a computer Are volume settings correct for the OS ...

Page 23: ...Windows XP or Windows Vista installed In case of Windows Media Player 12 You are currently logged onto the domain through your PC with Windows 7 installed Instead of logging onto the domain log onto the local machine page 17 Problem Check Remedy Audio playback is undesirably stopped or disturbed The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in a format playable on this unit Check whe...

Page 24: ...IP address settings of the player and wireless LAN converter including the DHCP setting If the player s DHCP setting is on turn the player s power off then turn the power back on Check that the IP address of the player and wireless LAN converter matche the settings of the wireless LAN router etc If the player s DHCP setting is off set an IP address matching the network of the base unit wireless LA...

Page 25: ...the TV or stereo system being used with this unit Do not place this unit on top of a TV or color monitor Also install it away from cassette decks and other devices easily affected by magnetic forces Avoid the following types of places Places exposed to direct sunlight Humid or poorly ventilated places Extremely hot places Places exposed to vibrations Places in which there is much dust or cigarette...

Page 26: ... period of time and any such warranty express or implied is disclaimed About playback behavior over a network Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content If there are problems within the network environment heavy network traffic etc content may not be displayed or played properly playback may be interrupted or stalled For best pe...

Page 27: ...mm W x 99 mm H x 330 mm D N 30 435 mm W x 97 5 mm H x 330 mm D Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 5 to 85 Network Ethernet interface 10 BASE T 100 BASE TX DLNA Ver 1 5 DMP DMR Analog audio output Output level During audio output 200 V rms 1 kHz 0 dB Number of channels 2 Jack RCA Frequency response 4 Hz to 80 kHz 3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio 1 kHz 0 dB fs 192 kHz 111 dB Dynamic rang...

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