Windows 7 'Play to' function

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. This means that it must be either playing Internet Radio, the Music Player (UPnP), or Last.fm.

At other times (in Stand-by, DAB, FM, Aux-In or Music Player USB modes) the radio’s WiFi connection is disabled.

2.Select a network connected operating mode using the mode button on your radio. (If you selected the Music Player, then you should ensure that the radio has connected to the computer so that Windows can then recognise the radio.) 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. 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 be put into the Digital Media Renderer mode (DMR) and after a few seconds the radio will start playing. The display on the radio will show that is it 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 streaming 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 steps 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 manually put your radio into one of the network connected modes (see steps 1 and 2).

Note: Some anti-virus 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 has been tested successfully when using Microsoft’s Security Essentials software without problems.

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