ISO IEC 29341-3-2-2008 PDF

Full title and description

Information technology — UPnP Device Architecture — Part 3-2: Audio Video Device Control Protocol - Media Renderer Device. This part of ISO/IEC 29341 specifies the UPnP MediaRenderer device template used to instantiate consumer-electronics devices that render audio/video content on a home or small network, providing discovery, control and the minimal service set required for interoperability.

Abstract

Defines a general-purpose device template (MediaRenderer) compliant with the UPnP Device Architecture v1.0 for devices that render AV content from the home network. The document covers device identity, required embedded services, control actions for rendering parameters and connection-management interactions allowing control points to discover, configure and operate renderers on unmanaged/ad-hoc networks.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed under review cycle).
• Publication date: November 2008 (published 28 November 2008 in distributor records).
• Publisher: ISO/IEC (ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information technology).
• ICS / categories: 35.200 (Information technology — interfaces and interconnection equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2008).
• Number of pages: 7 (official record lists 7 pages).

Core bibliographic and lifecycle metadata are taken from the ISO record and standard distributors.

Scope

This standard defines the MediaRenderer device template (URN urn:schemas-upnp-org:device:MediaRenderer:1) within the UPnP AV architecture. It specifies the minimal required services and the expected behavior for discovery, connection setup and rendering-control operations so that control points, media servers and renderers can interoperate to deliver and render audio/video content across a local network. The scope covers the device model, service requirements and key actions (for example connection preparation and rendering-control actions) but does not redefine transport protocols or content formats.

Key topics and requirements

• Device type and identity: defines the MediaRenderer device type and device description model.
• Required services: mandates RenderingControl and ConnectionManager services as required; AVTransport is specified as optional (implemented when the renderer supports transport control semantics).
• Rendering control: standard actions and state variables for volume, mute and other rendering parameters so control points can adjust playback characteristics.
• Connection management: actions such as PrepareForConnection and ConnectionComplete to negotiate transfer methods, return instance IDs and coordinate virtual instances of RenderingControl/AVTransport.
• Discovery and interoperability: use of SSDP/UPnP discovery so control points can find MediaRenderer devices on unmanaged networks.
• Interaction with other UPnP AV services: designed to work alongside ContentDirectory, ConnectionManager and AVTransport services as part of the broader 29341 series.

Typical use and users

Implementers of consumer electronics and software that need to act as AV sinks: smart TVs, wireless speakers, AV receivers, set‑top boxes, networked media players and software renderers. Also useful to developers of control-point software, home media server vendors and integrators seeking UPnP/DLNA interoperability in home and small‑business networks.

Related standards

Part of the ISO/IEC 29341 (UPnP Device Architecture) family. Closely related parts include the core AV architecture and service definitions such as AVTransport, ConnectionManager, ContentDirectory and RenderingControl (other 29341‑3‑* and later level parts). See the broader 29341 series for Level 2/3 extensions and service‑level details.

Keywords

UPnP, MediaRenderer, Media Renderer, AV, audio video, RenderingControl, ConnectionManager, AVTransport, SSDP, UPnP AV, device template, ISO/IEC 29341.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 29341-3-2:2008 is the UPnP Device Architecture specification defining the MediaRenderer device template used for AV rendering devices on local networks.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the MediaRenderer device model, required embedded services and the control/connection actions needed for discovery, connection setup and runtime rendering control (volume, mute, transport instance coordination, etc.).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Device manufacturers (smart TVs, speakers, receivers), software developers building renderers or control points, and system integrators working on home-media interoperability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2008 edition is published and, according to the ISO lifecycle records, has been through periodic review; users should check the ISO catalogue for any later confirmed revisions or newer level parts in the 29341 series for enhanced functionality. As of the ISO record consulted during this summary it is listed as published/confirmed under review.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO/IEC 29341 series (UPnP Device Architecture). The series contains other parts that define MediaServer, AVTransport, ConnectionManager, ContentDirectory and other AV services and levels.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: UPnP, MediaRenderer, RenderingControl, ConnectionManager, AVTransport, SSDP, UPnP AV, device template, ISO/IEC 29341.