Can I use the Network Receiver with my Wireless Network?

YES!  All you need is a device called a wireless bridge or gaming adapter.  Just connect this bridge to the LAN input on the back 0f the Network Receiver and you’re ready to go.
Wireless Bridge that we used for testing:
Model: D-Link DWLG820 Wireless Gaming Adapter/Bridge
Available for purchase online at www.tigerdirect.ca

How many Computers can the Network Receiver access?

What types of music formats are compatible with the Network Receiver?

All stereo and mono formats for MP3, WMA, WAV are playable.
Note:  Any music files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) or any iTunes music files are not supported by the Network Receiver.

What types of Operating systems is the Network Receiver compatible with?

The Network Receiver is compatible with Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Professional SP2 and Media Centre.
Note:  Not compatible with Mac Operating System

How does the Internet Radio feature work?

Internet Radio is enabled as soon as you connect the Network Receiver to the router of your home network.  It automatically connects to a database located at vTuner.com to find appropriate stations.  Simply pick a location or genre and surf through the world of Internet Radio!

The Network Receiver can’t seem to find any music folders on my PC even after I have added them to the list in Windows Media Connect?

Make sure that you have enabled the folder sharing option in Windows Media Connect.  You can set folder sharing to start automatically on windows start-up or you can manually enable it yourself every time you start-up windows.

What can the USB Input on the front panel be used for?

The USB Input has 2 purposes on the Network Receiver:
1.  To play music files that you have stored on a USB Flash Memory device.
2.  To connect a portable MP3 player that supports USB connection. (Except for iPod)
Note:  These are the only 2 functions available for the USB input.  It will not be compatible with other devices such as External HDD/CD-R/DVD, USB Hub, wireless USB Receiver etc.

Can I play music files from my iPod while connected to the front panel USB input?

To play music files from an iPod on the Network Receiver you must use the optional Yamaha iPod Dock (YDS-10).  However, if it is an iPod Shuffle, music files stored in the USB memory region can be played if the file format is compatible.

I have a Yamaha MusicCAST system.  Can I access this with the Network Receiver?

YES!  All of the music content that you have stored on your MusicCAST server can be enjoyed through your Network Receiver.  Just make sure that they are both connected to the same Router and Network.
Note:  The MCX2000 server is compatible for this

I brought my laptop from work home and connected it to my home network but the Network Receiver was unable to access it?

When you log on to this computer at home make sure that you log on to the local computer only and not to a domain.  Laptops that are set-up for office networks sometimes have restrictions that will not allow them to share folder information.  By logging onto the local computer only and not the domain you should solve this problem.

How many songs in each folder can the Network Receiver recognize?

Within each music folder, a maximum of 500 songs can be browsed.  If the folder contains more than this amount of music files, try dividing them into more folders.
The maximum depth of sub-folders that can be recognized is 8.

• Make sure that the Network Receiver is connected properly to the router.
• Make sure Windows Media Connect 2.0 has been installed properly.  See Microsoft website for details and free download.
• Make sure Windows Media connect 2.0 is running.
• Make sure that you have enabled folder sharing in Windows Media Connect 2.0 and that access is permitted.
• If you have just downloaded Windows Media Connect 2.0 for the first time, try restarting the computer to ensure that the settings are configured and saved properly.
• Make sure that you have logged on to the local computer and not to a domain.