Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Chapter 6: Using the LCD Menus of the Wireless-B Media Link for Music

Overview

This chapter explains how to use the Media Link via the LCD menus on its front panel. For example, you can choose a playlist, browse for an album, or choose an Internet radio station.

After you have set up the Media Link and connected it to your stereo, the main menu will appear (see Figure 6-1). It has nine choices:

• Playlists

• Favorites

• Browse

• Internet Radio

• Media Servers

• Network Setup

• Network Status

• Update Radio List

• EQ

If you haven’t already done so, insert the included AAA batteries into the Remote Controller.

 

To navigate the menus of the LCD screen, use the directional arrows on the remote or the Media Link’s front

Figure 6-1: Main Menu Screen

panel. Press the Select or right arrow button to make a selection. Press the right arrow button to save any

 

changes. Press the left arrow button to cancel any selection or changes. Press the Menu button to access the

 

main menu at any time.

 

As a music track plays, the screen shown in Figure 6-2 will be displayed on the LCD screen. It shows information

 

about the music track, such as playlist title, song title, artist, and/or album title. At the bottom of the screen, it

 

also shows how much of the song has been played and how long the song is.

 

Use the Play/Pause and Stop buttons on the remote to control music playback. Use the Forward and Backward

 

buttons to move forward or go backward within a music track. Use the Previous and Next buttons to move

 

between music tracks.

 

Figure 6-2: Song Playing Screen

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WMLS11B, WML11B specifications

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In terms of technology, the WML11B uses the 802.11b wireless standard, which operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This standard ensures that users can achieve wireless speeds of up to 11 Mbps, providing a sufficient bandwidth for basic printing needs. The integrated web-based setup interface simplifies installation and configuration, making it user-friendly even for those with limited technical knowledge.

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