Player

Introduction

The player enables you to control your mp3 player remotely. Supported players are:

• Linux - XMMS
• MAC OS X - iTunes
• Windows - Winamp

Further Information concerning requirements is available in the Readme, you are strongly encouraged to read this page first, as in at least two of the cases, you will need additional software installed.

The Controls

Random (F7) - This will randomly pick the next song to play from the currently loaded playlist.

Repeat (F8) - This will repeat the currently playing song.

Clear (Ctrl + Del) - This will clear the currently loaded playlist.

Add (Ctrl + ) - This will add the currently selected file(s) to the playlist.

Volume Down (Ctrl + Down) - This will lower the volume.

Volume Up (Ctrl + Up) - This will raise the volume.

Play Previous (Ctrl + Left) - This will play the previous track in the playlist.

Stop (F10) - This will stop playback.

Pause (F9) - This will pause playback.

Play (Space) - This will start playback.

Play Next (Ctrl + Right) - This will play the next track in the playlist.

Notes

You can add a playlist from the Playlist View by double clicking on it, to append it to the currently loaded playlist hold Shift and double click.

The Status Display

This displays information on the currently playing track, you can customize what is displayed here in Preferences » Player » Status Display Format (click it to view the related help page).

Related Topics

• Preferences » Player » Options
• Preferences » Player » Status Display Format
• Preferences » Player » Status Refresh Rate