Roberts Radio 105 manual Keep network connected Windows 7 Play to function

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Keep network connected

Windows 7 'Play to' function

By default, your radio will shut down its WiFi connection when the radio is in standby. This minimises power consumption but it does mean that you will need to switch the radio on manually in order to use either the 'Play to' function or any other remote control software.

If you need to be able to remotely control the radio even when it has been put into standby, then you can choose to keep the network connected by using the 'Keep connected' option in the network settings menu.The WiFi signal indicator is shown with or without a cross through it in the standby display according to the chosen setting.

If you use Windows 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, similar functionality is available for other computer types and for hand-held devices such as the Apple iPhone or iPod touch.

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 recognise your radio. 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 and it is powered from the mains (see 'Keep network connected', at left), then go to step 3.

2.If your radio is not currently running, or does not have an active connection to your network, then you should first switch on your radio and select the Music player mode using the Mode button. 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 options 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.

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Contents Roberts Contents Stream 105 internet radio features IntroductionBefore you can use this product Page Controls and connections Top view Controls and connections Rear view Battery operation Navigation controls Navigation controls Volume control Text entryConnecting your radio to your computer network ConfigurationConnecting to your computer network Configuration Connecting to your computer network 13-16 Configuring the radio to use an alternative WiFi connection Changing the network connectionManual network configuration Manual network configuration Configuration Other network options Network Pin setup Pin number Keep network connectedInternet Radio the basics Selecting a radio station by location If your radio cannot connect to a radio station Selecting a radio station by genre Searching for a radio station by name Selecting a new or popular station Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Presetting stations Storing a presetRecalling a preset Last Listened Display modesReceived Customising your radio Registering an accountCustomising your radio Configuring My Favourite Stations Configuring My Added StationsStoring favourite stations with your radio Customising your radio Selecting your favourite stations Customising your radio Selecting your added stations Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac and LinuxAccessing your audio files via a UPnP server Set up UPnP access with Windows Media PlayerSet up UPnP access on a Windows PC Locating and playing media files using UPnP Media selection Listening to a complete albumListening to a particular track Controlling playbackControlling playback Repeat tracks Shuffle tracksDisplay modes Playlists Adding a single track to your playlistAdding an entire album or folder Viewing your playlist Erasing a track from the playlistClearing the playlist Playing your playlistsPrune servers Wake On LANKeep network connected Windows 7 Play to function Music Player Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clockSetting the clock format Manually setting the clock 12-15 Setting the alarm clock Clock and Alarms When the alarm sounds Disabling alarms Snooze timerControlling alarms in standby Sleep timer Display and Audio Brightness control Contrast / viewing angle control Headphone socket Auxiliary input socket Factory reset InformationSoftware update Network profiles Audio FAQ Software version displayTroubleshooting 002261xxxxxxMusic Player / UPnP problems Selecting Media Sharing in Windows Media Player Allowing a device to connect to Windows Media Player Audio codecs CodecInformation Circuit features SpecificationsSoftware license information Guarantee
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