User manual

DLNA / UPnP Audio Interface, Networking & File Sharing
The DAS can connect to a home network and play audio files stored on DLNA / UPnP enabled devices.
The DAS can be connected to a TCP/IP network via a wired connection. Network connection enables the
DAS to play audio files stored on DLNA / UPnP servers, computers and network drives. The DAS has a
standard Ethernet socket fitted on the rear panel. For wired network connection this socket should be
connected to a spare Ethernet socket on your network router.
Networking the DAS
1. Connect a CAT5 LAN cable to the LAN port on the rear of the DAS and the other end to a free LAN
port on your router.
2. The DAS should now be networked. The DAS is DHCP aware by default, so if connected to a DHCP
enabled router (most are), your router will assign an IP address to the audio server.
3. You should be able to access the audio server through the assigned IP address. If you download
Fing for your smart device it will scan all your network attached devices and return their IP address
etc.. this can be quite useful.
4. Alternatively you can view / adjust the IP address and other setting in the CAAS Audio
Configuration window on your TV (see the section CAAS Audio Configuration set up).
Note: For UPnP and SMB protocols to operate correctly, the DAS will require the right time and date. As
soon as the DAS detects an internet connection, it will automatically update it time and date. This may take a
minute or two.
If the DAS is connected to a network that does not have an internet connection and the DAS time and date
are wrong, then SMB and UPnP protocols may not function correctly.
Windows Network (SMB) file sharing
This is the preferred method of sharing files between the DAS and Windows network devices or NAS.
1. Connect the network cable between the DAS and your router.
2. Ensure that file sharing is enabled on your window device (PC / Laptop) or NAS.
3. On the DAS: You will need to add the shared device as a media source. You can do this by selecting
Music → Files →Windows network (SMB) and then selecting the appropriate discovered device.
4. Alternatively by selecting: Music → Files → Add source→ Browse → (and scroll down to)
Windows network (SMB). See screen shot below.
5. Then select your workgroup / shared folder and then select OK. You may then need to select OK on
the next screen as well.
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