Backing up selected files and erasing hard drive

Art Knoflick

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Dec 22, 2021, 1:28:30 PM12/22/21

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I purchased the 2T B2 about a month ago but I find it is just too technical for me and will return it.

Before I return it, I would like to backup a few albums and then delete the rest (500+). For backup, I made a small playlist and then I have put numerous flash drives (FAT32 format) into USB A & C, but never can find any Export function (as cited on the B2 backup page) . As far as deleting the rest of the files, I can do that an album at a time, but that is not really practical. I do not need to backup the bulk of the albums as they are saved on a separate hard drive.

I have installed an ethernet cable into the back and am connected directly to my network. I have tried using the web UI and also the front panel control knob to toggle through the options.

Thanks for any help that can be offered.

Art

JFBUK

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Dec 22, 2021, 2:14:08 PM12/22/21

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Hi Art,

One option for you would be to enable NAS on the B2 and copy the albums you want across the network from the B2 hard drive to a drive on your computer. It would avoid worrying about USB drives.

If you prefer , one of us can help you get the playlist export method working for you.

There is a lot of help on the Brennan website and on here about how to set up NAS but shout if you need more.

John

Daniel Taylor

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Dec 22, 2021, 7:06:23 PM12/22/21

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If you put all the albums you want into a playlist, then you can use the Export Playlist command (from the Playlist menu) to copy that music to a USB disk.

PMB

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Dec 23, 2021, 4:38:34 AM12/23/21

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Hi Art,

The command you need is Export Playlist from the Playlist menu. This is accessed using the front control.

Paul

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PMB

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Dec 23, 2021, 4:42:10 AM12/23/21

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Hi Art,

Also meant to add, there is a Delete Music option in the Maintenance menu.

Paul

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Art Knoflick

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Dec 24, 2021, 6:50:34 PM12/24/21

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Thank you all, I have been able to export existing files I wanted and delete the rest. I guess I was new and naive enough to think that the web UI would also control those functions, so I did not think about the front panel buttons to access and control the unit.

Cheers, Art

PMB

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Dec 27, 2021, 3:40:13 AM12/27/21

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Hi Art,

I think the idea is to keep the web UI uncluttered so some functions are only available via the front panel controls.