Cary Audio Design MS-1 - Manual (Page 26)

ENHANCED FEATURES
STREAMING DEVICES
Connecting a streaming device to your existing network will allow you to control and play music
files from the MS-1 to the streaming device. Typically, a streaming device is located in a different
location from the MS-1 or the hard drive containing your music library, and is connected to your
network with either a wired or wireless connection. The device is then connected to an audio
system via its analog or digital outputs. Because the MS-1 rips CDs in FLAC, the streaming device
must be FLAC compatible. However, as mentioned previously in this manual, the MS-1 can play
back file types other than FLAC. If you wish to copy non FLAC files to the MS-1, please consult the
FTP section of this manual.
SETTING UP UPnP STREAMING DEVICES
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a communication protocol for compatible devices to recognize
and communicate with one another.
• Set up your UPnP device on your network as directed by the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Connect the MS-1 to your network with a standard Ethernet connection. This may have
already been done as outlined earlier in this manual.
• Once the UPnP device is connected and operating, browse the UPnP device's available
libraries or servers. Select the “Cary Audio MS-1 Music Server”. If you do not see the MS-
1 listed, you may need to restart or reboot your UPnP streaming device.
• You will then be able to browse and play the MS-1 music library by Artist, Album,
Genre, or Year.
SETTING UP DEVICES WITH SMB SHARING
If your streaming device is not UPnP (Universal Plug & Play), it may still be possible to access
the MS-1 music library for streaming. This is done through the SMB Share protocol that allows
devices to see and connect to shared network drives. Two of the most popular non UPnP
streaming devices that use SMB Sharing are Sonos and Squeezebox. Each requires specific
procedures and you should consult and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Once set up to
work on your network, please follow the directions below to connect the MS-1.
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