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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.
[
menu
]
Main menu
Music player
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
]
Music player
USB playback
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.
