+Question: How do I Download /
Become a DJ?
Answer: Download the SHOUTcast Radio DSP Plug-in for
Winamp, Install, Connect
Link:
http://shoutcast.com/download
+Question: How Do I Listen / Tune-In?
Answer: Click Listen or Tune-In links, requires that you
have your desired listening program already installed.
Recommended: Winamp (free)
Link:
www.winamp.com
+Question: Can I Listen With Windows Media Player?
Answer: Yes, you can enter the URL manually or to enable
Windows Media Player to automatically play .
pls files for
Tune-In buttons on websites follow these instructions:
1. Install "Open PLS in WMP" program from
http://www.codeplex.com/openplsinwmp
(version 2.3 or newer)
Note: downloaded program will install into C:\Program
Files\OpenPlsInWMP by default
2. After installation, Save a .pls file to your computer
by "Save Target As" on any Tune-in button
3. Open Folder and right click the .pls file and select
"Open With > Choose Program"
4. Browse to C:\Program Files\OpenPlsInWMP and select
OpenPlsInWMP.exe
5. Press "Always Use" and OK
Now you can tune in from websites using Windows Media
Player
+Question: Why Wont AutoDJ Play My MP3s?
Answer: AutoDJ requires atleast 128 Bitrate songs to be
uploaded.If you want to use AutoDJ to stream
96 Bitrate or 64
Bitrate you would still upload 128 Bitrate songs. AutoDJ
will send less data to your listeners
than the actual size
of the song uploaded.
For higher qualities you would match Bitrates. 192 Bitrate
upload
192 Bitrate etc.The lowest upload should be 128 Bitrate and 44100 Hz (mp3
format)
+Question: How Do I Combine/Relay Servers Together For
1 Large Radio?
Answer: Simple. On your main station configure the
shoutcast server to have Allow Relay enabled.Then, on your
secondary servers configure them to have a
Relay IP and Relay Port equal to that of the main station.By default
the size of the main station will increase by
adding all the listener slots of relay servers. This
happens automatically
upon starting up relay servers.Note: relay server
takes up 1 spot on the main station and is a constant
stream 24/7 unless turned off
+Question: Can I Control All My Servers From Here?
Answer: Yes. Simply login first before placing an order
and the ordering form will recognize you as Existing
Customer and perform an Add Server to your existing
account.
+Question: Are There Any Bandwidth Restrictions or
Overage Charges?
Answer: No. We will never charge you for overages. Use
however much bandwidth you need.
+Question: Can I Rent an Entire Dedicated Server?
Answer: Yes. You can rent any machine from any datacenter
you like for the price of the machine + $65/m.
100% of the bandwidth of the dedicated server you choose
and all the IP Addresses and Ports you want.
You can use.
The dedicated servers have to be ordered through us. You
can not already possess them.
+Question: What's The First Step?
Answer: The First Step is to either DJ connect yourself to
the server or start configuring AutoDJ to do
the work for you.AutoDJ you want to first create PlayLists of SoundTracks.
The sound files you upload
should be atleast 128 Bitrate.
(44100 Hz) mp3 files.Once you have a playlist set for AutoDJ
simply
Start it and then you can Tune-In to your own station.
+Question: How Do I List My Station?
Answer: Your station is already listed. This happens
automatically at shoutcast.com when your shoutcast
server
is turned on.
If you wish to be listed also on Zafem Radio Clients Radio page let us know by
Contacting Us.
+Question: Is There a License Included?
Answer: No. Licenses should be obtained individually by
the DJ or AutoDJ owner.
Some types of broadcasting do not require a license.
Be legal. If you are in a Country that requires a music
license for internet broadcasting.
+Question: Can I Have Multiple DJ's?
Answer: Yes. You can have as many DJ's as you like.
Simply share the DJ password with them.
+Question: How do I upload FTP?
Answer: FTP is your station's IP (zafemradio.com) address. (no matter what
port you are hosted on)
The same username,password as your control panel will get
you logged into FTP.Upload your files,
and add them to your Soundtracks page
from the cpanel when you want to add them to any
Playlist
for AutoDJ.
+Question: Can I Play Songs Instantly to my station?
Answer: Yes, to play any song instantly click "PLAY NOW"
from your Media Library.
This fades into the song of your choice, set the fade
timer in your AutoDJ Configuration page.
+Question: Can I Stream Different Bitrates?
Answer: Yes. Streaming different bitrates is fine, and
creating playlists of different bitrates also.
+Question: Can I Pay Monthly?
Answer: Yes. You can also pay every 3 months, or 6 months or 12 months (1 month
free).
Optional subscription or manual payments.
Question: Can I Upgrade?
Answer: Yes. Upgrading is instant from your Client Area.
or call zafem Radio Sales Now 508 510 4533
Both bitrate and slots upgrades are available.