Stream iTunes Library To PSP - April 17, 2006
Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a very popular device and has sold a few million units, but when compared to Apple’s iPod, the PSP lacks storage space. Luckily, the PSP has a built in WiFi card to make up for this disadvantage. With a few simple steps, all of which are included in this tutorial, anyone can stream any non-copyright music from their iTunes library to their PSP. To get started, you will need to have the following:
- PSP With Firmware v2.60
- Networked XP Home/Pro Comp.
- WiFi (802.11b) Network Router
- Apple iTunes v6.0.4 Installed
- Songs in iTunes Music Library
- At Least 1 Playlist With Music
The 5-Step Setup Procedure:
1) Download iTunes-PSP-Server.exe and save it to your desktop.
2) Disable any firewalls and/or keep port 8080 open.
3) Launch iTunes and then click on the iTunes-PSP-Server after.
4) In IE/Firefox open the page “http://localhost:8080″
5) Setup is complete if an “iTunes RSS Server” page appeared.
If the iTunes RSS Server page didn’t appear make sure your firewall has authorized “iTunes-PSP-Server.exe” to access the internet completely. You may also want to add a rule into your firewall to keep port 8080 open. The “black box” is the server, DO NOT close it.
Before going any further make sure you know the IP address of the machine running iTunes and the iTunes-PSP-Server. To find you Local Area Network (LAN) IP go to Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Click on your Network Card -> Support Tab. Your local IP address should look something like this “192.168.1.xxx”. Another method is to go to Start -> Run… -> type “cmd” hit enter -> type “ipconfig” in the window. Your IP Address should be displayed there. Once the 5-Step Procedure is complete and you have found your Local IP Address, proceed to the next step.
The PSP Setup Procedure:
1) Turn on your PSP and go to Network -> Internet Browser.
2) Enter “http://IPADDRESS:8080″ into the Address area.
3) When iTunes RSS Server appears add it to your bookmarks.
4) Now click on any orange RSS icon and “Add This Channel”.
5) Close Internet Browser and go to Network -> RSS Channel.
6) Select a playlist you added and YOUR’RE DONE!!!
This tutorial only demonstrated how to access your iTunes Library over a Local Area WiFi network. If you wish to access your iTunes Library music from any “HotSpot” or external location, you will need to forward port 8080 in your router to allow your Local IP to be accessible externally.
Other Notes: To close the iTunes-PSP-Server just select the black window and press CTRL+Shift+C and it should close. If you update your iTunes library once the server has already been started, selected “Reload Library” on the webpage in your PSP browser. The server can only stream non-copyright protected (DRM-Free) MP3 and AAC files. (no video support yet)
Downloads: iTunes-PSP-Server.exe | Apple iTunes
Links: iTunes RSS Server Development | Google Groups Support
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Pete says
I have been having alot of trouble with this. I followed the instructions as said to, except I wasn’t sure on how to open port 8080, and the http://localhost:8080 doesn’t open to the RSS Feed page. Any help on how to open port 8080 and help in general would be highly appreciated. Thanks
cj says
PspMediaServer for .NET - Version 0.7.7
—————————————
I Overview:
You can now stream your entire MP3 collection from your PC (Windows XP/MCE/2K) to your Sony PlayStation Portable (w/ firmware version 2.6+) - anywhere in the world - with this dynamic RSS channel creator. No need to take up valuable space on your memory stick.
II Features:
* Dynamicly generates an RSS Channel from your MP3’s
* Reads ID3 Tags and adds them as metadata to the channel
* Stream/Play music off the RSS Channel directly from your PSP Browser
sorry- try PspMediaServer - easier way to do it…
Gustavo says
I’ve finally got it to work and the thing i can only say is…uhum… IT KICK ASS!!….VERY VERY COOL! xD
Black Wall Street says
I Did everything the tutorial said but I still couldn’t get it to work…. now I’m pissed off!!! :(
Pete says
sry CJ, I’d never
a) set up IIS just in order to stream some music
b) fiddle around /w config files just in order to stream some music
c) create redundant copys of my files just in order to ….
d) .Net just in order to… you must be kidding
instead I prefer
- d/l that 2.5MB sized (free) file, no need to install anything
- I Tunes as the most polished media-player (up to now) is installed anyway
- just start the server, confirm WinXP Security Waring (Yes! Allow) connect to my machine and beginn listening to music in 5m
pls don’t create a Gui or other nonsens not needed in any way.
great App! THX!
Kyle says
hey this is great and i fixed my (dns) error and my search engines work when i type them in in the browser but the (dns) comes back whenever i type in http://IPAddress:8080 … any help?
bumerr says
for all you people that dont get it.. cuz im getting irritated.. haha.. its
http:// [place your IPAddress here] :8080
okay??? ex. http://192.168.1.134:8080
Derek says
Very nice app. Worked first try.
People who bad-mouth this method are idiots.
shelay says
dude, i am no computer freak as suc, but even a moron or a total idiot can do this.this ROCK. pls send me any new updates.and just so most people know, the IPAddress measn the number 192.168.1.X of your IP.
BTwright says
Is it possible to minimize this to the system tray???
Jonny says
Gustavo how did u get it to work cause ive got the smae problem u did…plz help
Cody says
Come on, you guys seem like your having alot of trouble getting this to work, i got it to work and im only 15 and i know some of you are alot older, lol
BTCS says
This program is great. I had some troubles in the beginning, but now I have it working fine. It works great, and the quality is superb! Hope to see some updates in the future for album art!
pharoah says
I’m only getting 101 song and not all 1880 songs. Dose the menory card matters, I have the 1G card.
Tapee says
Hi! Absolutely hot programm - unfortunately, it is not working for me. I got it to run properly, but everytime I want to stream a channel, the server runs through all the files claiming that they were not “there”. Of course they are and work with iTunes.. seems like I got the same error as the Anonymous User above. Any suggestions please? Thx!
pharoah says
papeete this process again, That what I had to do.
) Turn on your PSP and go to Network -> Internet Browser.
2) Enter “http://IPAddress:8080″ into the Address area.
3) When iTunes RSS Server appears add it to your bookmarks.
4) Now click on any orange RSS icon and “Add This Channel”.
5) Close Internet Browser and go to Network -> RSS Channel.
6) Select a playlist you added and YOUR’RE DONE!!!
Tapee says
Hi, thats actually what I tried, several times. It’s not working. As soon as I choose a feed, it checks the feed and tells me that the files were not there.. :((
MegaDaisy says
I have found it cant find some mp3’s - try using some different tracks - and try lots.
I cant figure out why it cant find some tracks but there you go. The error message is “blahblah.mp3 doesn’t exist. Skipped.” I still say this is an absolutely top bit of software though *8-)
RyanRiotz says
Thorpe yes, if you’ve got 8080 opened and forwarding to your computer, then you just use your outside Ip adress (ISP ip). I just tested tis out on mine, and it works great. If you don’t know your outside address, the quickest way to get it is search google for “my ip” the first site will tell you.
If you don’t like that idea you can find it in your router’s firmware but it’s location varies from router to router.
bluezul says
i have a mac and wanted to know how to run the mac version. it opens up in safari as a large document. i can download but it still won’t run. can anyone please instruct me on how to open the app? thanks
Kyle says
hey i got it to work n’ everythin but i changed a playlist and wen i delete it (from RSS)then re add it, it sez “There is no item”…help
pharoah says
Stream iTunes Library To PSP. The PSP software only aloud you to store 100 songs in the RSS feed and no more then that; So you’ll have to make an addition play list within the iTune source i.e (My MP3 Songs 1, My MP3 Songs 2) and add 100 songs each per playlist and so on. Depending on how many songs you have in your iTune Library your screw.
MegaDaisy says
Kyle - try hitting the reload option on the web page on the PSP.
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