BUZZ Player Support

Browse Local Network

From version 1.2, BUZZ Player supports to browse file sharing on local network that using Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) protocol beside File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Server Message Block (SMB or SAMBA) protocol (from version 1.1). This great feature allow you to browse sharing files on your local network easily inside BUZZ Player, copy browsed files to device, play browsed file with full support of subtitle without copying to device. You don't need to remember full URL of SMB or FTP share files anymore, just browse! With uPnP protocol, you can stream, copy your digital media through your home network and listen to/watch it on BUZZ Player from sharing files on a variety of UPnP compatible devices and softwares

From version 1.4, BUZZ Player supports to browse and play Air Video. With this new feature, you can play stream videos in almost any format to your device by using live conversion feature of Air Video Server on your computer. You don't need to copy your videos to the device just to watch them. If the videos in your collection are not in format supported by iPhone or iPad, Air Video Server will convert them on fly. You don't need to wait until the entire video is live converted. You can start watching it almost immediately!

NOTE:

+ This feature only support fully on iOS version 3.1.3 or later. With iOS lower than 3.1.3, it has some following restrictions:

  • Only browse FTP & SMB computers by IP address (cannot browse by computer name)
  • Cannot automatic browse SMB computers, you have to add sharing SMB computer manually (remember to add with IP address)

    • + You cannot copy sharing files from Air Video Server to your device like SMB & FTP or uPnP protocol because the advantage of Air Video feature is using power of PC to live convert almost video format to suitable format for iPhone/iPad and play it with good quality.

    + Air Video Server is a free software that Copyright (c) 2009 InMethod s.r.o, Powered by Brix CMS. Download link: http://www.inmethod.com/air-video/download.html

     

    Share file using SMB and FTP protocols on Mac and Window computers (update from version 1.6)

  • File sharing on Mac OS
  • File sharing on Windows XP
  • File Sharing on Windows 7 & Vista

    • Share media files using uPnP protocols (update for version 1.2)

    Share media files using Air Video Server (available from version 1.4)

    Use BUZZ Player to browse file sharing using FTP, SMB, uPnP protocol and Air Video Server (update for version 1.4)

    Use BUZZ Player to copy sharing files to device

    Play sharing file directly on BUZZ Player without copying file

    Use BUZZ Player to copy sharing folders to device (available from version 1.3)

    Play sharing folder directly on BUZZ Player without copying files in folder (available from version 1.3)

    Share file using SMB and FTP protocols on Mac and Window computers (update from version 1.6)

    You can share files of your computer to your local network using SMB or FTP protocols. SMB protocol is used by default when you share file with Windows computer. To share file with FTP protocol on Window computer, you have to install 1 FTP server on your computer. Following is the quick instruction for sharing file using SMB and FTP on Mac and Window computer.

    File sharing on Mac OS:

    + Open System Preferences window, touch "Sharing" then select File Sharing to turn it On. On "Shared Folders" list, touch on "+" button to add a specific folder on your computer to share on your network. To unshared a folder, select that folder then touch "-" button.

    Systems Preference/Sharing on Mac computer

    + Press "Options..." button to display list of sharing protocols. Select user and protocols you want to share (AFP, FTP, SMB) then press "Done" button to start sharing.

    Select Sharing Protocol Options on Mac computer

    + You can also sharing a folder quickly with current Options of sharing setting by browse folder on Finder then display its information (Select that folder then press Command+i or right click on that folder then select Get info). On Info window of folder, select or unselect "Shared folder" to share / unshare that folder.

    File sharing on Windows XP:

    Windows file sharing doesn’t use the same type of access control list (ACL) that Macs do for file sharing. Windows XP generally only allows guest access to files. This means that while you can specify whether the folder you are sharing is read or write/read, you cannot specify who can access the contents of the folder. In essence, anyone can access folders you set up to share, regardless of how they are logged in.

    Sharing folder on Window computer

    Do the following step to share file on Window XP Professional:

  • On your Windows XP computer, navigate to the parent folder of the folder you wish to share.
  • Right-click on the folder you would like to share.
  • Select ‘Sharing and Security’ from the pop-up menu.
  • Click the ‘Sharing’ tab if it’s not already selected.
  • Place a check mark in the ‘Share this folder on the network’ box.
  • If desired, edit the ‘Share name.’ Windows automatically populates the ‘Share name’ field with the name of the folder you have selected. You may wish to change the name to be more informational when it displays on your Mac. For instance, if you wish to share the My Music folder, it may be a good idea to say whose My Music folder it is, as that may not be readily apparent when you are accessing the folder from your Mac.
  • If you wish to be able to copy files from your Mac to the Windows shared folder, add a check mark to the ‘Allow network users to change my files’ box.
  • Click ‘OK’ when you’re done.

    • File Sharing on Windows 7 & Vista :

  • Do make sure you have activated File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and finally click OK

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  • Open Network and Sharing Center window by select Start, Control Panel then click the 'View network status and tasks' link under Network and Internet.
    • Network and Sharing Center Window

     

  • Click the 'Change advanced sharing settings' link then change settings to share
    • Advanced Sharing options on Window 7
  • Right click to the folder you want to share then select “Share With” > “Specific people...” to display “File Sharing” window. On this window, you can add Guest user, Everyone user to share or other specific user... Click “Share” button to start sharing that folder.

    • Note: If you choose to share with Guest user, please make sure you enable Guest user (default it is disable on Windows 7)

    Share media files using uPnP protocols

    To share media files using uPnP protocols, you need using uPnP servers:

    + uPnP compliant hardware: Playstation 3, MediaSmart TV...

    + Or uPnP server software to sharing your media files such as Window Media 11, 12, Asset uPnP...

    Share media files using Air Video Server (available from version 1.4)

    You need to download and install Air Video Server on your computer. Air Video Server is a free software that Copyright (c) 2009 InMethod s.r.o, Powered by Brix CMS. There are 2 versions for Window and Mac computer, you can download freely from this link: http://www.inmethod.com/air-video/download.html. Air Video Server for Window also requires Bonjour to be installed if you don't have iTunes installed.

    Once the server is running, add folders that you want to share. If you have videos in your iTunes playlists, you can also share those playlists.

    Share folders and iTunes Playlist on Air Video Server

    If you have been running Air Video Server before the window will not open. You can access it using Air Video Server icon in menubar (on Windows the icon is in system tray).

    Air Video Server icon in menubar

    Configure settings of Air Video Server to play share folders on BUZZ Player: uncheck "Require Password". If you turn on "Require Password", BUZZ Player cannot play share files on Air Video Server.

    Air Video Server Settings to play on BUZZ Player

    With video files have subtitles, you need to configure the Subttiles settings on Air Video Server to display it correctly according to specific video files. If this settings is not correct, the subtitle on BUZZ Player HD will maybe unreadable.

    Air Video Server Subtitles Settings

    Use BUZZ Player to browse file sharing using FTP, SMB, uPnP protocol and Air Video Server (update for version 1.4)

    From version 1.4, beside FTP, SMB, uPnP sharing protocols, BUZZ Player also support browse and player sharing files from Air Video Server on your computer.

    To open FTP, SMB & uPnP browser window:

    + On main screen, touch Network browser icon to display SMB & FTP & Media Server(uPnP) Shares window

    + When open this window at the first time, BUZZ Player will automatic browse your local network to display all shared computers that using protocol SMB, FTP and uPnP to sharing files and sharing folders on Air Video Server. You can also refresh shared list by touching on Refresh icon of SHARES pane.

    NOTE: BUZZ Player only automatic get sharing SMB and FTP computers on your local network with iOS verion 3.1.3 or later. With lower version of iOS, it only automatic get list of sharing FTP computers and you have to add shared computer manually and by typing IP address only, it doesn't support computer name. With uPnP sharing protocol, you cannot add SHARES item manually and need touch "Refresh" button to get the lastest list of uPnP Shares

    SAMBA & FTP & Media Server(uPnP) Shares window

    To connect a shared item (computer, shared folder):

    + Touch one Shared item on right pane to browse its contents.

    + If shared item was not connected, the alert for connection type will display. you can connect as Guest or Registered User:

  • Connect as Guest user: touch "As Guest" button.
  • Connect as Registered User: type user name, password then touch "Connect" button

    • + If shared item is uPnP or Air Video Server type, it will automatic be connected after you touch it.

    + After connect, the DETAILS pane (right pane) will display shared files, folder of selected SHARES item in list style.

    Note: From version 1.4, BUZZ Player will remember connection information (user name, password) so that you don't have to retype them each time you relaunch BUZZ Player. To clear that connection information, just disconnect the shared item or remove it from SHARES list.

    To browse contents of connected shared item (computer, shared folder):

    On right pane of "SAMBA & FTP & Media Server(uPnP) Shares" window, touch each row of list to perform appropriate actions:

  • Touch a folder to display its contents.
  • Touch "." folder to refesh current displaying folder contents.
  • Touch ".." folder to display up 1 level folder.
  • Touch a file to perform an action with that file: Copy To Device or Play file

    • To disconnect a shared item (computer, shared folder):

    + On "SAMBA & FTP & Media Server(uPnP) Shares" window, touch "Disconnect" button to disconnect selected SHARES item.

    + After disconnect shared item, the information of connection (user name, password) also be cleared, so, you have to retype it for the next connection time.

    To delete shared item in list:

    + On "SAMBA & FTP Shares & Media Server(uPnP) " window, touch "Edit" button to change the window to editting mode, so you can delete shared items by touch Delete button (red minus icon) beside the shared item in SHARES list to delete it.

    + After delete a shared item, the information of connection (user name, password) also be cleared, so, you have to retype it for the next connection time.

    To quit editting mode, touch "Done" button.

    To add shared item manualy:

    Add Share Location window

    + On "SAMBA & FTP Shares & Media Server(uPnP) " window, touch "+" button to display "Add Share Location" window

    +Type Share Location, user name, password to connect the location then touch "+" button to add it to SHARES list. After touch "+" button, the added shared item will automatic connect with user name and password you type then display right pane with root folder contents of shared item.

    Note: You cannot add uPnP Share item manually, it only get automatic by tap Refresh button on SHARES list.


    Use BUZZ Player to copy sharing files to device

    Do the following steps:

    +Open "SAMBA & FTP Shares & Media Server(uPnP) " window and browse to folder contains the file you want to copy. See more about this step here.

    +On right pane, touch the file you want to copy then choose Copy To Device action from action sheet.

    +The "Select Destination Folder" window will appear for you to choose destination folder on BUZZ Player's to copy. You can also create new folder by touch "Create Folder" button on this window

    Select Destination Folder window

    +Touch a folder to start copying progress

    +You can continue select other file to copy by repeat the above steps

    +While copying, the SAMBA & FTP & Media Server(uPnP) Shares window will display copying status label.

    SAMBA & FTP Shares window with Copying Status label

    +Touch on this label to display"File Copy Progress" window and see the progress of copying files or cancel copying specific files.

    +After all files are finish copy to device, copying status label will disappear.

    NOTE:

    When SAMBA file is copying, you can not do other actions of SAMBA share files, except copy other SAMBA file on same folder of copying file. It means you cannot play SAMBA share file, refresh current browsing list, go to up 1 level of current folder, select other SHARES item (SAMBA, FTP, uPnP, Air Video Server)...

    Play sharing file directly on BUZZ Player without copying file

    Do the following steps:

    +Open "SAMBA & FTP Shares & Media Server(uPnP) " window and browse to folder you want to play. See more about this step here.

    +On right pane, touch the media file you want to play through network then choose Play action from action sheet.

    +Playback screen will appear and play contained files on that folder and the URL of all files will automaticly save to Network History then you can quickly play it again with only one touch.

    Use BUZZ Player to copy sharing folders to device (available from version 1.3)

    Do the following steps:

    +Open "SAMBA & FTP Shares & Media Server(uPnP) " window and browse to folder contains the file you want to copy. See more about this step here.

    +On right pane, the files contained on that folder will appear. Touch "Folder Action" button then choose Copy All Files to Device action from action sheet.

    +The "Select Destination Folder" window will appear for you to choose parent folder on BUZZ Player to copy current browsing folder. You can also create new folder on your Documents folder by touch "Create Folder" button on this window.

    Play or Copy All files of current browsed folder

    +Touch a parent folder to start copying progress

    +You can continue select other folder to copy by repeat the above steps

    +While copying, the SAMBA & FTP & Media Server(uPnP) Shares window will display copying status label.

    +Touch on this label to display "File Copy Progress" window and see the progress of copying files or cancel copying specific files.

    +After all files are finish copy to device, copying status label will disappear.

    NOTE:

    When SAMBA files in folder are copying, you can not do other actions of SAMBA share files, except copy other SAMBA file on same folder of copying files. It means you cannot play SAMBA share file, refresh current browsing list, go to up 1 level of current folder, select other SHARES item (SAMBA, FTP, uPnP, Air Video Server)...

    Play sharing folder directly on BUZZ Player without copying files in folder (available from version 1.3)

    Do the following steps:

    +Open "SAMBA & FTP Shares & Media Server(uPnP) " window and browse to folder you want to play. See more about this step here.

    +On right pane, touch "Folder Action" button then choose Play All Files in Folder action from action sheet.

    +Playback screen will appear and play list of all media files on that folder and the URL of those files will save to Network History then you can quickly play it again with only one touch if you turn on General/Remember Network Items option on Settings window. To open Settings window, touch "Settings" icon on main screen.