Windows 7'Play To' Function (Upnp Renderer) - Sangean WFR-29D Manual

Keep network connected
Keep network connected
By default, your radio will shut down its WiFi connection when it is in standby. This minimizes
power consumption but it does mean that you will need to switch that 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 setting menu. In the standby mode display either the WiFi signal indicator is shown with
or without a cross through it according to the chosen network settings.

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 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 (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 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 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.