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Playback with NETWORK features
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Playing back audio files stored on components on the network
This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the
receiver. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices:
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PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed
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PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8 with Windows Media Player 12 installed
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DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)
Playing back your favorite songs
Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites
folder. Note that only the audio files stored on components on the network can be registered.
Registering and deleting audio files and Internet radio stations in and from the
Favorites folder
1 Press NET repeatedly to select the INTERNET RADIO or MEDIA SERVER.
2 With the track or Internet radio station you want to register selected, press +Fav (Favorite).
The selected song or Internet radio station is then registered in the Favorite.
Note
To delete tracks or Internet radio stations that have been registered, set the input to
FAVORITES
, select the track
or station to be deleted, then press the
CLR
button.
About network playback
The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies:
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12
DLNA
DLNA CERTIFIED
TM
Audio Player
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, comput-
ing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media
through a wired or wireless network in the home.
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines.
This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some
setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the
software or device for more information.
DLNA
TM
, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED
TM
are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital
Living Network Alliance.
Content playable over a network
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Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.
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Movie or Photo files cannot be played back.
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There are cases where you cannot listen to an Internet radio station even if the station can be selected from a
list of radio stations.
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Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used.
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Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit.
For more information check with the manufacturer of your server.
Disclaimer for Third Party Content
Access to content provided by third parties requires a high speed internet connection and may also require
account registration and a paid subscription.
Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice,
and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences.
Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu-
lar period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.
About playback behavior over a network
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Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content.
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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 performance, a 100BASE-TX connection
between player and PC is recommended.
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If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the case may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.
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Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network
connection may be blocked.
Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica-
tion error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment.
Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a
license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
