Crestron Windows Media Center
Interface Software
User Guide
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Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software
Contents
Windows Media Center Interface Software 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Using the Interface Software.....................................................................................................2
Music Selection Categories.........................................................................................3
Now Playing/Fullscreen Functions..............................................................................5
Video Selection ...........................................................................................................6
Remote Control ...........................................................................................................6
Problem Solving........................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................8
Further Inquiries..........................................................................................................8
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Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software
Windows Media Center Interface
Software
Introduction
Features and Functions
• Easy browsing and instant access to all music and video sources on
your Windows Media Center.
• Compatible with any Crestron
• Control the Windows Media Center from any Crestron touchpanel in
The information in this guide describes the functions of the Windows Media Center
Interface Software supplied by Crestron. For information concerning creation of play
lists and the various music and video category lists, refer to the documentation
provided with your Windows Media Center.
your system.
• Select music, video, TV.
Choose favorite genres, artists, albums, tracks or preset playlists
for customized listening enjoyment.
Choose live or pre-recorded TV, or DVD.
• Use the simulated remote control device on your touchpanel screen to
select and control video sources.
• Control the volume level and muting of the Windows Media Center.
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2-Series control system.
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Using the Interface Software
The Crestron Windows Media Center Interface Software lets you select and control
the audio and video sources available on a Windows Media Center installed as part
of the Crestron control system in your home.
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 instan t
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 dev ice
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
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Jump to beginning of list
Scroll up list
Scroll down list
Jump to end of list
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• Control the overall audio output of the media center using the increase (k),
decrease (j), and mute (
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. Refer to the following illustration.
• The categories and functions available by selecting the ‘jump to’ buttons are
discussed in the following sections.
Alphabetical Keyboard
) buttons. The bargraph to the right of the
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
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Typical Artists Selection Page
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
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Typical Tracks Selection Page
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.
• The Now Playing button is replaced by the Fullscreen button. Pr ess this
button to transition the Windows Media Center TV interface from the inset
video size to ‘full screen play’ mode. Press it again to return to the inset
size.
• The Browse button takes you back to the browser screen.
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Typical Now Playing Page
Video Selection
To watch recorded video available on your Windows Media Center, select the Video
button as shown in the following illustration. The browser screen shows all available
video sources. Touch to play your choice.
Typical Video Selection Page
Remote Control
Select the Remote Control button to display the simulated remote control device,
shown in the following illustration. You can use this page to select and record liv e
TV programs, control the playback of DVDs, browse the guide, and more. The Back
button returns you to the browser screen; the other buttons provide the same
functions as the buttons on the actual remote control supplied with your Windows
Media Center. (Refer to the documentation supplied with the Windows Media Center
for detailed information regardi n g but t o n functions.)
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Simulated Remote Control
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Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further
assistance is required, please contact a Crestr on customer se rvice repres entative.
Interface Software Troubleshooting
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Windows Media
Center cannot
connect to
control system.
No items appear
in the browser
screens.
*While the Windows Media Center is searching for data, content may not show up on browser screens.
The IP ID in the SW-WMC configuration
tool does not match the IP ID in the
control system program, or the
SW-WMC configuration tool contains
the wrong IP address.
The Windows Media Center does not
contain any music and/or videos.
Enter correct IP ID
and/or IP Address. Refer
to the latest version of
the Installation &
Configuration Guide,
Doc. 6500.
Add audio and/or video
content to the Windows
Media Center*.
Further Inquiries
If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this
guide, contact your dealer.
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