Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. • Bluetooth Connectivity • AirPlay and DLNA compatible • USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. • Line-In jack •Internet radio • FM Tuner • Music Server • Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android •Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora •Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
re cdex170 beta 2
Hi alexandra, as you see from the subject line, it is 170 beta2. that is the latest version i have. what happens if i try to convert an ogg file is this. it appears to do the conversion, and if i go to where the converted file should be, it is there. it will tell me the size of the converted file in bytes. if i then open it in foobar, it will show me at the bottom of the xcreen come up one with 8, what rate the conversion was done at, whether the file is in mono or stereo, and the length of the file in hours and minutes. there is one problem, although foobar says it has it loaded, it won't play it. i then loaded the file in to soundforge7. it also acknowledged that it had it loaded, would give me the details in rate and length of the file, but wouldn't play it. my friend is still using 151, and he says it will still convert ogg to mp3. i had this programme myself, but when later versions came out, i moved to them, assuming that they would do everything that 151 would do. at present i have versions 160 and 170 beta2 on this machine. 160 behaves the same as 170 with regard to ogg files conversions. if you remember alexandra, i tried to reinstall 151 again, and you helped me with the ini file. i failed to do that, as 151 can't find the directory where i have put the files to convert. well, there it is, all of it. best wishes, brian.
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Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
hi dane where do you buy the pioneer unit? i looked in a few places and nothing. thanks les - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:34 AM Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. • Bluetooth Connectivity • AirPlay and DLNA compatible • USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. • Line-In jack •Internet radio • FM Tuner • Music Server • Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android •Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora •Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
Man this sounds epic! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:35 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. . Bluetooth Connectivity . AirPlay and DLNA compatible . USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. . Line-In jack .Internet radio . FM Tuner . Music Server . Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android .Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora .Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
re switch
Hi tom, we are getting at cross purposes, there is no problem converting to mp3, but not if the original file is an ogg. then, you only get four or five minutes, as if it is giving one an example of what the file would sound like. i think i will have to get the professional version of switch. brian.
Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
The interesting thing about this model is that Pioneer Australia don't seem to support it, I bought the model through eBay and its certainly available in the United States. I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a model above this one that might even have a CD Player or other features given that the cabinet of the unit has a couple of blank panels on the front and top. On 11 Jul 2014, at 11:50 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Man this sounds epic! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:35 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. . Bluetooth Connectivity . AirPlay and DLNA compatible . USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. . Line-In jack .Internet radio . FM Tuner . Music Server . Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android .Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora .Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
I sort of answered your question in the last eMail smile, just type the model number into Google or go to Pioneer's web site in the States. On 11 Jul 2014, at 11:32 pm, Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com mr...@comcast.net wrote: hi dane where do you buy the pioneer unit? i looked in a few places and nothing. thanks les - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:34 AM Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. • Bluetooth Connectivity • AirPlay and DLNA compatible • USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. • Line-In jack •Internet radio • FM Tuner • Music Server • Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android •Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora •Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
Okay thanks, Pioneer are still supporting software updates for the system as I updated it yesterday, I'll have a look and see what the C5 offers over the C3 and C4. On 12 Jul 2014, at 11:53 am, Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com mr...@comcast.net wrote: dane, the xsmc3 and mc4 are discontinued by pioneer, the smc5 doesnt say anything about being discontinued, but i'm not finding anybody in the states selling it. so possibly the us model is a different model number. thanks les. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The interesting thing about this model is that Pioneer Australia don't seem to support it, I bought the model through eBay and its certainly available in the United States. I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a model above this one that might even have a CD Player or other features given that the cabinet of the unit has a couple of blank panels on the front and top. On 11 Jul 2014, at 11:50 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Man this sounds epic! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:35 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. . Bluetooth Connectivity . AirPlay and DLNA compatible . USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. . Line-In jack .Internet radio . FM Tuner . Music Server . Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android .Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora .Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
great, i'm trying to see what the us model number is. because even the mc5 doesnt seem like its sold in the us. if you come accross the us model number post it please. this thing sounds like a great unit for features and such - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:51 PM Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System Okay thanks, Pioneer are still supporting software updates for the system as I updated it yesterday, I'll have a look and see what the C5 offers over the C3 and C4. On 12 Jul 2014, at 11:53 am, Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com mr...@comcast.net wrote: dane, the xsmc3 and mc4 are discontinued by pioneer, the smc5 doesnt say anything about being discontinued, but i'm not finding anybody in the states selling it. so possibly the us model is a different model number. thanks les. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The interesting thing about this model is that Pioneer Australia don't seem to support it, I bought the model through eBay and its certainly available in the United States. I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a model above this one that might even have a CD Player or other features given that the cabinet of the unit has a couple of blank panels on the front and top. On 11 Jul 2014, at 11:50 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Man this sounds epic! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:35 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. . Bluetooth Connectivity . AirPlay and DLNA compatible . USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. . Line-In jack .Internet radio . FM Tuner . Music Server . Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android .Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora .Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System
Okay. I don't know whether this answers your question, I found a link for the Pioner XW-SMC5 in the U.K. at http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/archive/X-SMC5-K/page.html This product also seems to have been discontinued but it would be worth chasing up if you could be bothered, there might be excess stock somewhere. The XW-SMC5 seems very similar to the XW-SMC4 I have except for the addition of the DVD/CD player so now I know what the blank panels on the front of my unit are for smile. On 12 Jul 2014, at 12:54 pm, Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com mr...@comcast.net wrote: great, i'm trying to see what the us model number is. because even the mc5 doesnt seem like its sold in the us. if you come accross the us model number post it please. this thing sounds like a great unit for features and such - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:51 PM Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System Okay thanks, Pioneer are still supporting software updates for the system as I updated it yesterday, I'll have a look and see what the C5 offers over the C3 and C4. On 12 Jul 2014, at 11:53 am, Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com mr...@comcast.net wrote: dane, the xsmc3 and mc4 are discontinued by pioneer, the smc5 doesnt say anything about being discontinued, but i'm not finding anybody in the states selling it. so possibly the us model is a different model number. thanks les. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The interesting thing about this model is that Pioneer Australia don't seem to support it, I bought the model through eBay and its certainly available in the United States. I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a model above this one that might even have a CD Player or other features given that the cabinet of the unit has a couple of blank panels on the front and top. On 11 Jul 2014, at 11:50 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Man this sounds epic! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:35 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media Center I've used. I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've found thus far. The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS for each channel. Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on the system. . Bluetooth Connectivity . AirPlay and DLNA compatible . USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, AAC, MP3 etc. . Line-In jack .Internet radio . FM Tuner . Music Server . Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android .Able to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora .Built-in iPhone dock Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to market something like this world wide without DAB+. The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web Interface. I'll keep you all informed of my progress ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
More On The Pioneer XM-SMC Models
Okay, looks like I'm out of luck trying to get a XW-SMC5 in Australia but the XW-SMC4 and XW-SMC3 still seem readily available in Australia at least. As has been noted, the XW-SMC5K has a CD/DVD player built-in which is multiple format playback. The XW-SMC4 and XW-SMC3K seem identical except that the SM$K comes with the Bluetooth adapter whereas with the SMC3K its available as an optional extra. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
