These programs control a single NSM-CD3101 100-disc changer on COM1: All are Win32 programs which will run on Win95/98/NT/2000/XP run NSMLINK.EXE on the computer connected to the NSM-CD3101. If the program doesn't appear to boot then your COM cable is not correct. (Use task manager to kill the process nsmlink.exe) The cable must support the following pins: 2 RxD 3 TxD 4 DTR *** if your cable doesn't support this the program won't work!! 5 gnd The switch on the NSM unit should be set to on-remote. This means that the DTR line will control the on-off state of the changer. When nsmlink.exe is started, the changer will come on (you will hear a click). When the program starts, you can press the SCAN button to scan all the CDs. When that's done, press RANDOM to play CDs randomly. The program ensures that all tracks are played before repeating any one. Nsmlink.exe is a server on TCP/IP port 4239 (decimal) for commands from the program remote.exe REMOTE.EXE launch this program on the same machine or another machine connected on a TCP/IP network (Internet is OK too if you don't have firewalls which block port 4239). Press Connect and enter the host name. You can run multiple copies of this program to control the CD-3101 from multiple locations. The following features are implemented in this program: Skip - skips to the next track Restart Track - Play Track - (enter disc number and track number first) Play Disc - (enter disc number first) Get Track Info