Microchip Technology RN-52-EK User Manual

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Version 1.0 1/27/13

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Advanced Information

In this demonstration, you play an audio stream on the RN-52-EK using a computer or smart-
phone. The evaluation board broadcasts the audio through the mini-speakers. To perform the
demonstration:

1.

Connect the RN-52-EK to a host device (PC or smartphone) that has an audio source.

2.

Connect the mini-speakers to RN-52-EK board’s audio out connector (J9).

3.

Open the audio source on the host device. Roving Networks recommends using a media
player (e.g., Microsoft Media Player, iTunes, Android).

4.

Start the audio stream on the media player.

When the RN-52-EK is connected to an audio source compatible with Bluetooth AVRCP, the
audio control buttons are used to:

• Control the volume output

• Go to the previous track

• Go to the next track

• Start/stop playing the current track

 shows the location of the audio control buttons.

In this demonstration you explore the hands-free profile setting. This demonstration requires a
microphone. Roving Networks recommends using a PC headset/microphone (with two-plugs).
To perform the demonstration:

1.

Connect the RN-52-EK via a USB cable to a PC that has an audio source.

2.

Using Bluetooth, pair and connect the RN-52-EK to a smartphone that supports the A2DP
and HFP/HSP Bluetooth profiles. 

3.

Connect the headset/microphone to the RN-52-EK board’s audio out connector (J9).

4.

Open an audio source on the PC, such as a music player, and begin playing audio.