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Supplement – Inter nal Storage of Exter nal Data
9 Internal Storage of External Data
With the introduction of a 2TB internal hard disk the UnitiServe can store and play music
files created or downloaded from external sources in addition to files locally ripped
from CDs. To enable external file storage, a folder called “Downloads” is located on
the UnitiServe internal hard disk. The folder can be accessed and files copied to it using
Windows Explorer or OS X Finder folder browsing. The following paragraphs describe
access and use of the UnitiServe Downloads folder.
Note: Internal storage of external data is only available on units fitted with a 2TB internal hard
disk.
9.1 Accessing The Downloads Folder
To locate the Downloads folder browse to the UnitiServe
hard disk by using Windows explorer or OS X Finder. An
example of this from Windows 7 is illustrated below.
The UnitiServe network name in the address bar
(NSHDXDF52 in the example above) should specify the
network name of your UnitiServe. This can be found via the
UnitiServe System Status menu (See Section 4.8.8). Browsing
to the UnitiServe reveals two folders:
Music and Downloads .
The Downloads folder is a free storage space, located on
the same hard disk as the Music folder that contains the
files created by the UnitiServe from ripped CDs. The Music
folder should always remain unmodified.
Music files (or other files) may be copied to the Downloads
folder. Sub-folders may also be created within the
Downloads folder if desired. The UnitiServe will treat the
Downloads folder as a
Network Share and automatically
scan and list all the music files that it finds (and can play).
See section 7.2 for further information on Network Shares.
Note: To ensure reliable operation, at least 4GB of free
space should always be maintained on the UnitiServe
internal hard disk. Hard disk free space can be checked
via the UnitiServe System Status menu.
Note: Temporary disturbance of audio reproduction may
occur (from local output or UPnP™) when simultaneously
copying large volumes of data to the UnitiServe hard disk
over the network.