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

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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