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Windows 7 ‘Play to’ function (UPnP renderer)
If your use Window 7, it is possible to choose a music album, track or playlist at the computer
and then tell Windows that this should be played on the radio using the ‘Play to’ function. Using
suitable software (sometimes known as a UPnP Control Point), similar functionality is available
for other computer types and for handheld devices using Apple’s iOS or Android operating
systems. In this mode the radio acts as a UPnP Renderer.
1. In order to use the ‘Play to’ function, the radio must be actively connected to the network.
The first time that you use the ‘Play to’ function you will need to allow Windows to recognize
yourradio. To do this, please go to step 2. If you have previously used ‘Play to’ so that Windows
remembers your radio and you have configured your radio to keep its network connection in
standby mode, then go to step 3.
2. If your radio is not currently running, or does not have an active connection to your network,
then should first switch on your radio and select the Music player mode. Then select ‘Shared
media’ from the menu so that the radio establishes a connection with Windows Media Player
on your PC. After this step, all other functions may be performed from your computer.
3. At your Windows 7 PC, locate the file, album or playlist that you wish to play on the radio.
4. Use the right-hand mouse button to pop-up a menu of option for the chosen item and select
the ‘Play to’ option.
5. Windows should show you one or more devices, including your radio, to which you may
choose to send the music. Highlight the radio item and click with the left mouse button.
6. Windows will then open a ‘Play to’ window showing the track or tracks to be played. Your
computer will then take control of your radio. Your radio will then enter the Digital Media
Renderer mode (DMR) and after a few seconds the radio will start playing. The display on the
radio will show that it is in DMR mode.
7. While the radio is playing in DMR mode you can use the controls in the ‘Play to’ window on
your computer to skip tracks, fast-forward or rewind, to pause or restart, and to change the
volume on the radio. You may also use the controls on your radio to adjust volume, display
track information (press the Info button) or to change operating mode. It is not possible to skip
tracks or pause playback using the radio’s controls while it is in DMR mode.
8. While playing, you may select additional content within Windows and again use the ‘Play to’
function (see step 3-5). The additional tracks will be added to the playlist in the current ‘Play to’
window. You may also delete or change the order of tracks within the ‘Play to’ window.
9. When you wish to exit DMR mode, simply either switch off your radio or press the mode button
to select a different operating mode.
Don’t forget that in order to reselect the DMR mode and to be able to use ‘Play to’ from
Windows you must first ensure that your radio has an active connection to your network (see
step 1 and 2 above).
Note:
Some Windows security software can prevent correct operation of the ‘Play to’ function. Such
software may have updates or configuration options which will permit ‘Play to’ to operate
correctly, please consult your anti-virus software supplier. The ‘Play to’ function in Windows 7
has been tested successfully with the Audisse Netbox radio when using Microsoft’s security
Essentials software without problems.
DMR
Love Me Do
Bit rate: 192 kbps
Codec: WMA
Sampling Rate:
44.1 kHz
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DMR
Love Me Do
Artist:
The Beatles
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DMR
Love Me Do
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DMR
Love Me Do
Album:
1 - The Beatles
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