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Perform network settings
7
7
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When this unit is selected with the Spotify application, the
account information is registered on this unit as well.
When disposing of this unit, reset this unit’s settings in
order to delete the account information registered on this
unit. For instructions on resetting, see
Resetting this unit
on page 36.
Use the unit to listen to Spotify audio stream
1
Press NET SERVICE repeatedly to select Spotify as the
input source.
Spotify is shown on the display.
Playback will begin automatically. If playback does not
begin, press
.
Note
•
In order to use the unit to listen to Spotify audio stream, you
must register the account information to the unit. In order
to register the account information, use the Spotify
Application and select the unit.
This unit can play audio files stored on computers or other
components on a Local Area Network (LAN).
Introduction
This unit allows you to listen to audio files 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.
Note
•
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:
•
Computers running Microsoft Windows Vista with
Windows Media Player 11 installed
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Computers running Microsoft Windows 7 or 8 with
Windows Media Player 12 installed
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DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on computers or
other components)
Files stored in a computer 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 this unit is selected as a DMR and DMS playback is
begun, the unit’s input automatically switches to
DMR
.
During
DMR
input, the currently playing track name, artist
name, album name, and album art will appear on the unit’s
display (some information may not be displayed, depending
on the file being played).
Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and
iTunes
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS
4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC
with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
To use AirPlay, select your unit on your iPod touch, iPhone,
iPad or in iTunes and start playback. For more information,
see the Apple website (http://www.apple.com).
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Pause/resume, next/previous track, and shuffle/repeat
from the remote control of the unit. The display will not
show the Play Status, Repeat, or Shuffle icons.
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Display of the currently playing track information on the
unit’s display, including artist, song/album name and
album artwork. 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
.
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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 25 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 computer
over a network. If not, please authorize this unit manually on
the computer. 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 computers or
other components
Connecting to the LAN network
Be sure to connect computer or other components to the
network using the LAN interface before you use this function.
For details on the connections, see page 11.
Playback with Music Server
Important
•
You cannot access a computer 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.
