User manual CRESTRON UG SW-WMC

[. . . ] 1 Using the Interface Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Music Selection Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Now Playing/Fullscreen Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] A friendly onscreen menu can be displayed on any Crestron touchpanel within your home. The screens discussed in this guide are typical examples of the interface software program provided by Crestron to its dealers. Since your dealer may have customized screens for you, your screens may differ with respect to presentation, but the general topics covered should apply nonetheless. The main page, shown below, provides the convenience of easy browsing and instant access to all the music and video sources available via the Windows Media Center. The main page is the first level of browsing; it provides `jump-to' buttons that display pages showing category lists (Genres, Artists, Albums, Tracks, Playlists, and Video); a Remote Control button that displays a virtual remote control device for control of available video sources, including live TV; and the Now Playing button that displays a page which provides details of the music or video currently playing (for example, title, album, artist, duration and elapsed time). WMC Interface Software Main Page · The Browser Navigation buttons function as described in the following table. BUTTON DESCRIPTION Jump to beginning of list Scroll up list Scroll down list Jump to end of list 2 · Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software User Guide ­ DOC. 6535 Crestron Windows Media Center · Interface Software Control the overall audio output of the media center using the increase (k), decrease (j), and mute ( ) buttons. The bargraph to the right of the buttons displays the relative volume level. Use the Jump A ­ Z button to display a virtual keyboard image that lets you select the first letter of the names in the listings of the genres, albums, artists, tracks and playlist items. The categories and functions available by selecting the `jump to' buttons are discussed in the following sections. · · Alphabetical Keyboard Music Selection Categories Music selection can be made based on any of several categories: genres, artists, albums, tracks, and playlists, as shown in the following figures. Typical Genres Selection Page User Guide ­ DOC. 6535 Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software · 3 Interface Software Typical Artists Selection Page Crestron Windows Media Center Typical Albums Selection Page Selecting a genres, artist or album displays a page listing all the tracks in that genres, album, or by that artist. Selecting one of the tracks displays the following "What would you like to play" screen allowing you to choose just the selected item, all the items in the list, or cancel so you can make a different selection. (Refer to following illustration. ) "What Would You Like to Play" Screen 4 · Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software User Guide ­ DOC. 6535 Crestron Windows Media Center Typical Tracks Selection Page Interface Software The tracks selection page lists all available tracks. Note that the album title appears under the track title; the artist's name appears to the right. The playlists selection page lists custom combinations of music and/or video that have been created on the Windows Media Center. Refer to the documentation supplied with your Windows Media Center for details on creating playlists. Typical Playlists Selection Page Now Playing/Fullscreen Functions For more information about what is currently playing, whether music or video, select the Now Playing button. (Refer to the following illustration. ) Use the playback transport buttons on the Now Playing page just as you would on any standard recording device. [. . . ] 6500. No items appear The Windows Media Center does not Add audio and/or video contain any music and/or videos. *While the Windows Media Center is searching for data, content may not show up on browser screens. Further Inquiries If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide, contact your dealer. 8 · Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software User Guide ­ DOC. 6535 Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software This page is intentionally left blank. User Guide ­ DOC. [. . . ]