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Technical requirements for Mac Users

  • If you have Mac OS X 10.4.3, you will need the following configuration:
    • BROWSER: Internet Explorer 5.2 or Safari 2.0.2
      If you are using Internet Explorer:
      • Click on the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
      • Go to the Security tab. Set the security level zone to Medium.
    • MEDIA PLAYER: Windows Media Player 9.0
      Naxos does not work with other media players (i.e. RealPlayer).
    • POP-UP SETTINGS: Allow/Enable pop-up windows. You may need to change this setting in several places: browser settings, Google toolbar settings, antivirus software settings.
    • If you are unable to play Naxos music tracks with the configuration above, you may need to install Java 1.4.1.

  • If you have Mac OS X 10.2.8 / 10.3.5, you will need the following configuration:
    • BROWSER: Internet Explorer 5.2 or Safari 1.0
      If you are using Internet Explorer:
      • Click on the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
      • Go to the Security tab. Set the security level zone to Medium.
    • MEDIA PLAYER: Windows Media Player 9.0
      Naxos does not work with other media players (i.e. RealPlayer).
    • POP-UP SETTINGS: Allow/Enable pop-up windows. You may need to change this setting in several places: browser settings, Google toolbar settings, antivirus software settings.
    • If you are unable to play Naxos music tracks with the configuration above, you may need to install Java 1.4.1.

  • If you have MAC OS X 8.6 / 9.0, you will need the following configuration:
    • BROWSER: Internet Explorer 5.1
      In Internet Explorer:
      • Click on the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
      • Go to the Security tab. Set the security level zone to Medium.
    • MEDIA PLAYER: Windows Media Player 7.1
      Naxos does not work with other media players (i.e. RealPlayer).
    • POP-UP SETTINGS: Allow/Enable pop-up windows. You may need to change this setting in several places: browser settings, Google toolbar settings, antivirus software settings.

Tips for Common Problems

  • INTERMITTENT STREAMING.
    Try changing the sound quality from Near CD Quality [64Kbps] to FM Quality [20 Kbps].
  • CANNOT PLAY THIS TRACK
    If this message appears after you click "Play Selections," verify your version of Windows Media Player with the System Requirements listed above.

Still Having problems?

If your Mac meets all of the requirements listed above and you are still experiencing problems with Naxos, please let us know!