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User Guide | Software v2.5SoundBridge™Network Music Player

9Enabling Sharing in iTunes To turn on the Music Sharing option, 1. Select iTunes/Preferences menu (Mac) or Edit/Preferences (PC). 2. In the dialog bo

10III. Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware (Wired Ethernet or Wireless)Ethernet ConnectionPlug your cable into the jack provided on the right side o

11Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options:a. Connect your SoundBridge to a set of powered speakers by inserting the 1/8” cable from your

12V. Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power If you plan to use an Ethernet connection, be sure the cable is plugged in to the unit. Plug the power cord i

13In these cases, enter the SSID using the remote control. Use the left/right ÐÆarrows to choose letters, and use the up/down ÂÌ arrows to change to

14Personal FirewallIf you are using iTunes and have trouble connecting, your computer may have a firewall installed that is not set correctly. Make sur

15VIII. Setting Display Preferences The brightness of your display can be adjusted by pressing the Bright [н] button. Text size and fonts can also be

16SECTION 2: BROWSING MUSICChoosing Your Music LibraryOnce SoundBridge is successfully connected to your network and your server’s music sharing optio

17Remote Control Quick ReferencePRESETSVOLUME362514Current Remote New Remote (Rendering)Button old remoteButtonnew remoteName Action‚·Up/Down Naviga

18Buttonold remoteButtonnew remoteName Action++Add Adds current selection to your Song Queue.Home Takes you to the Source or Home Menu.Search Displays

1WelcomeThanks for purchasing Roku SoundBridge! We hope you enjoy using it as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.SoundBridge is a network music player

19Use these commands on your remote control to select and play music:• Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to take you through a list item by item. Use

20Only the first two lines of the Home Menu are displayed at once (or one line if you are using an M1000 with the largest font size), but you can use t

21Ë Parachutes Paul’s BoutiqueNavigate to the album that you want to hear using the Up/Down ÂÌ arrow buttons — in our example, “Parachutes.” Or, for

22tracks #5–#10 will play. (For continuous playback of the entire album, press Repeat [ ] on your remote control — the album will play until the end,

23You can choose specific albums or songs to play by navigating down to your desired album and pressing Add [+] to add to an existing Song Queue, or Pl

24SECTION 3: THE SONG QUEUESoundBridge automatically builds a song queue every time you select a song or album to play. This section will tell you how

25You can add an almost unlimited number of songs to your Song Queue. Each selection will be played in the order it was entered (unless you have chose

26SECTION 4: ADDITIONAL PLAYBACK OPTIONSPlaying a PlaylistTo play a playlist that you have created in your music jukebox software such as iTunes or Wi

27Search OptionsTo search for a specific selection by spelling it out, you can press the Search [ѣ] button on your remote control, or navigate down to

28SECTION 5: PRESETSYour SoundBridge includes 18 positions in its internal memory, which can store a variety of selections for your quick and easy rec

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: GETTING STARTEDI. Music Server Software Requirements..4II. Enabling Music Sharing ...8III. Hooking

29- Play back the selection by pressing the “Play” button next to the selection. (If your SoundBridge is in Standby mode when you press Play, it will

30SECTION 6: INTERNET RADIOYou can listen to Internet radio in one of three ways. First, you can listen to SoundBridge’s built-in set of radio station

31Browsing Internet Radio StationsYou can browse SoundBridge’s built-in stations by Name, Genre, Language or Location. From anywhere in the Internet R

32can use iTunes to “tune in” to that station, and then listen to it on SoundBridge. (Windows Media Connect users can continue to use WMC for your mus

334. Play this playlist on SoundBridge. Connect to your iTunes Music Library by choosing the “Change Library or Configuration” option from your Home Me

34a station is marked as a favorite, it appears in the “My Favorites” list in the Internet Radio library, but does not use up one of the 18 Preset slo

35Add Station to My Favorites3. Scroll down to the option “Add Station to My Favorites” and press Select. You will see the message “Station added to

36Get info for [Station name]Play Preset…Save Preset: [Station name]Add Station to My FavoritesStopTurn Screen OffScroll down to “Save Preset” and pre

37audio stream and press Select [] to play it immediately.If your list contains fewer than eighteen stations, SoundBridge will replace the Presets in

38SECTION 7: SOUNDBRIDGE WEB INTERFACEUse SoundBridge’s web page to control SoundBridge playback remotely, configure your SoundBridge or reconfigure you

3 Playback Limitations of Internet Radio Streams...37Discovering More Internet Radio Stations...

39Apple/OSX users: Follow these steps to access the web page: 1. Launch the Safari web browser. Because SoundBridge uses the Bonjour protocol (formerl

40“.pls,” or “.m3u” extension, and a WMA stream ends with “.asx”. Currently, SoundBridge can stream MP3 and WMA formats. RealAudio streams (ending in

41Configuration Use this page to enter a unique name for your SoundBridge unit, choose a language other than English, or set options for displaying the

42SECTION 8: WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED USING SOUNDBRIDGEWhen you are finished playing music and using your SoundBridge altogether, just press the Standby [

43SECTION 9: ADVANCED FEATURESBrightness, Contrast, Font, and Text DisplayThe Bright [н] button on your remote lets you change the brightness of your

44side of the Now Playing screen, and other options. Use the “Visualizer Settings” command on the Settings screen to explore these options. (See appen

45Note that the default configuration of the date and time fields depends upon the language you have selected for your SoundBridge display, but may be e

46The date selection works the same way — you can choose the format that best fits your geographic standard or your personal preference.To disable the

47Standby and Reboot OptionsOn the SoundBridge “Configuration” Web page, under “Options”, you can specify how SoundBridge behaves while in Standby mode

48SECTION 10: OPTIONS FOR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If you need to change your network settings or other system-level options, go to any Home Menu and sele

4SECTION 1: GETTING STARTEDTo use SoundBridge you will need to do the following (detailed explanations follow):I. Make sure you have a compatible musi

49Safe Mode can also be entered manually by powering Soundbridge off by unplugging it from power, then plugging it in again while pressing and holding

50SECTION 11: APPENDIX 1A: MENUS OVERVIEWHome - Music Library Playlists (ÅAlpha list of Playlists available in current music library)Browse (ÅArtists/

51Network Control (ÅSet preference to Enable/Disable network control via UPnP)Reset to Factory DefaultsRestart SoundBridge ExitSystem Configuration>

52APPENDIX 1B: SCREEN ICONS QUICK REFERENCEIn all menus and song lists:ËThe arrow icon indicates the menu item being selected. In song lists and the “

53APPENDIX 2: WI-FI SETUP HELPWi-Fi Setup Instructions SoundBridge is configured to automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network during initial setup. I

54As of this writing, the SoundBridge software is version 2.5 and does not support “WPA”. Check for software updates if you need this feature.Troubles

55Apple AirPort (Mac Users)To see the name and password of your AirPort, follow these steps:1. From the Utilities folder, open your AirPort Admin Util

563. If your network is password protected, you should choose Equivalent Network Password from the Base Station menu as shown above. Write down the v

57 Apple AirPort (PC Users)1. From Start/Programs/Airport Admin Utility, open the AirPort Admin utility. 11Section 11: Appendices

582. Select the network you would like to configure. You should then see the configuration display below.Section 11: Appendices

5What Is a “Music Server”?SoundBridge is a network music player. That is, it doesn’t store any music, but plays files that you have stored on a compute

593. Make a note of the name of your Wi-Fi network in the Network Name field. 4. From the Base Station list, select Equivalent Network Password. 11

605. Write down the displayed password from the dialog box (as illustrated below). Section 11: Appendices

61Linksys WAP54GFollow these steps for obtaining the hexadecimal WEP key from the WAP54G: 1. Open a web browser and connect to the access point. You

624. Key 1 is the default key used by SoundBridge. In this example, 49774B692D is the key value. This is your Wi-Fi network password.5. Close your w

63Netgear WG602The Netgear WG602 is an 802.11g Wi-Fi Access Point. Its configuration can be accessed with a web browser.1. Open a web browser and conne

642. Note the value of “Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID)”. 3. Click “Security Settings” on the left side to access the WEP settings. If “WEP” is set to “Ena

654. Make a note of the value of the key with the active radio button (the default key, in this case “Key 1”: “562E7FF0A0”). This is the password tha

66APPENDIX 3: END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTIMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY: By using the software in your SoundBridge, you agree to be bound by the l

67Third Party License InformationSoundbridge includes AES code Copyright © 2003, Dr. Brian Gladman, Worcester, UK.This product is protected by certain

68In addition, all accessories must be returned with the defective SoundBridge. A new or factory refurbished set of accessories will be furnished with

6You have several options for connecting your music library to SoundBridge:Music Server Recommended for Users of . . .NotesWindows Media Connect (UPnP

69REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ROKU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING S

70FCC Rules, Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru

71Canada Class B StatementThis Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numériqu

728. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type

73only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often r

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SoundBridge Wi-Fi Setup InstructionsRevision 1.2 | August 31, 2004

BackgroundThis manual is intended for customers who want to set up the SoundBridge for use with a Wi-Finetwork. For complete instructions on using Sou

- Next, your SoundBridge will ask you whether the wireless connection requires a password.If you do not have a wireless password, select “No” and skip

You may need to enter the password for your base station. You should then see the screen below. Theline labeled “Wireless Network Name:” is the name o

7Installing a Compatible Music ServerTo access network music sharing, make sure you have a compatible music server installed. Compatible music servers

Example 2: Apple AirPort (PC Users)Step 1: Open the AirPort Admin utility (Start/Programs/Airport Admin Utility). Select the network youwould like to

Step 3: Select the “Equivalent Network Password” from the “Base Station” drop down menu.

Step 4: Write down the displayed password(s), as well as their format (“hex” in the example below). PressOK to close the dialog box.

Example 3: Linksys WAP54GThe Linksys WAP54G access point is a popular 802.11g access point. Getting the hexadecimal WEP keyfrom the WAP54G is an easy

This Linksys access point allows you to easily view the keys. The default key is key number 1, so make anote of the value of the “Key 1” field (“49774

Example 4: Netgear WG602The Netgear WG602 is an 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Its configuration can be accessed with a webbrowser. First, open a web

If “WEP” is set to “Disable”, then you do not need to enter a password to access your wireless network. If“WEP” is set to “Enable”, you will need to o

Make a note of the value of the key with the active radio button (the default key, in this case “Key 1”:“562E7FF0A0”). This is the password that you w

8II. Enabling Music SharingAfter installing a music server, you need to enable your music server to share data with your SoundBridge.Enabling Sharing