ATV wont stream music during sceen saver or slideshow

hello
My ATV has stopped streaming music for screen saver or slideshows
Music works fine playing albums, etc.
I've checked and rechecked all settings.
I have not reset unit.
Any ideas on what I should do next?
Thanks
M

hmmm...
I dont see an option on ATV to "synch" or "stream"... and I dont see that on iTunes preferences under ATV..
M.

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