User Guide | Software v2.3SoundBridge Network Music Player
8Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options:a. Connect your SoundBridge to a set of powered speakers, using the RCA-to-mini (1/8") Y-
9 IV. Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power Plug the power cord into the SoundBridge unit, and plug the other end into to a wall outlet. M2000 and M500
10 VI. Establishing a Network ConnectionWired Ethernet Network: After you have connected SoundBridge to your computer via a switch/hub/router (or dire
11Personal Firewall (iTunes Users)If you have trouble connecting and your computer has a firewall installed, make sure your firewall is configured to all
12 VII. Enabling Music SharingEnable any music sharing options required by your music server:1. Windows Media Connect: Authorize SoundBridge as a p
133. Rhapsody: Make sure the Rhapsody application is running, then select User Settings from the Options menu, navigate to the UPnP tab, and then cl
14Visit www.rokulabs.com/support for help if you are still having trouble connecting to your music library. Check to make sure your router is compatib
156. You will be shown your current software version and be given the option to check for a software update. 7. Choose “Yes” to check for new softwa
16MUSIC PLAYBACK — OVERVIEWAudio File Formats SupportedYou are now ready to begin playing music. SoundBridge supports a wide variety of audio formats,
17The Home Menu [ ] button takes you to the Home Menu.The Search [] button takes you to your text-based search options.The Exit [] button takes you
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18MUSIC PLAYBACK — TUTORIALThe Home MenuTo begin navigating through your music, start on your “Home” menu, by pressing the Home Menu [ ] button. The d
19Browsing by AlbumPress the Down button until you see the BROWSE option highlighted and press Select [4] on your remote control. You will see a lis
20Please note that the artist and album information may be abbreviated, or appear one line at a time, if the total number of characters exceeds what c
21time you select a song or album to play. You can add to that list by navigating to your preferred music and pressing Add [+]. The selection will be
22Hint: After you have selected multiple songs to be played in turn, you can use the “Next Track” : and “Previous Track” 9 buttons to skip from song t
23Erasing a Song Queue If you change your mind and decide you don’t want to play the Song Queue you’ve just created, simply select something else to p
24Hint: Pressing Pause [;] to stop playback of your Song Queue will only do so temporarily. If you want to clear the memory of your old Song Queue or
25Browsing by Artist, Song or ComposerFrom the Home Menu, use the Down arrow to highlight “Browse” and then press Select [4]. Navigate to “Browse Ar
26Browsing by GenreFrom the Home Menu, navigate down to the BROWSE option and press Select [4]. Scroll down to “Browse Genres” and press Select. You w
27Hint: Partial spelling is OK — the Search function searches for letters anywhere in the word, as opposed to just at the beginning. For example, to s
WelcomeThanks for purchasing Roku SoundBridge! We hope you enjoy using it as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.SoundBridge lets you play music you ha
28 Then, drag & drop the radio stations you like onto the new “RadioFavorites” playlist. The result is a standard iTunes playlist that contains yo
292. Play your playlist on SoundBridge. From the SoundBridge Home Menu, select “Playlists.” Scroll down until you find the “RadioFavorites” playlist.
301. On your SoundBridge remote, press Home Menu [ ]. Navigate down to CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION and press Select [4]. 2. Your available music
31To edit the saved stations in the “Favorite Radio Stations” library, simply repeat steps 1–5 above. Your old selections will be overwritten with you
32showing, go to the Bookmark menu and select “Show All Bookmarks”. Your screen should look something like the one below. Click on the Rendezvous opti
332. Internet Radio — Allows you to specify up to twenty of your favorite Internet radio streams, to be stored in the “Favorite Radio Stations” music
34RealAudio streams (ending in .ram or .rm) are currently not supported. (Stay tuned for additional format support in future software updates.)When yo
353. Configuration — Use this page to enter a unique name for your SoundBridge unit, choose a language other than English, or set options for displayi
364. Status — Use this page to view the version of software currently running on your SoundBridge. You can also review your network connection inform
37When You Are Finished Using SoundBridgeWhen you are finished playing music and using the SoundBridge altogether, just press the Standby [] button on
TABLE OF CONTENTSGetting Started I. Music Server Software Requirements ...3 II. Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware (Wired Ethern
38ADVANCED FEATURESControl Brightness, Contrast and Text DisplayThe Bright [] button on your remote lets you change the brightness of your display us
39Clock SettingsWhen in standby mode, SoundBridge can display the date and time, similar to the screen below. 1:17:49 PMMonday, April 17, 2005You can
40 Here, you can customize how your time appears, and correct errors in the display of your date and time. First, be sure that your time zone is selec
41Format your time display by choosing what to display in each of four fields. SoundBridge “strings together” all the fields to create the time display.
42Safe ModeSoundBridge includes an option to run in “Safe Mode,” which is a mode with limited features that is enabled automatically when SoundBridge
43WI-FI SETUP AND PASSWORD HELPBackgroundWhy Wi-Fi?With SoundBridge’s wireless functionality, you can stream music from computers on your wireless net
44from the SoundBridge. Make sure you have only the Wi-Fi card or the wired Ethernet connection attached to the device — never both at the same time.3
45below for help finding your wireless access point’s password.) Enter your password using the Left/Right arrow keys to navigate between characters. Pr
46Obtaining Your Wireless Access Point’s PasswordFollow these instructions to determine your wireless access point password, and be sure to have a pen
47Wi-Fi Setup ExamplesApple AirPort (Mac Users)The Apple Airport is a very popular access point. To see its configuration, open your AirPort Admin Util
3GETTING STARTEDTo use SoundBridge you will need to: I. Make sure you have a compatible music server installed. Compatible music servers include iTu
48You may need to enter the password for your base station. You should then see the screen below. The line labeled “Wireless Network Name”: is the nam
49If your network is password protected, you should choose “Equivalent Network Password” from the “Base Station” menu (see illustration above) and wri
50Apple AirPort (PC Users)Step 1: Open the AirPort Admin utility (Start/Programs/Airport Admin Utility). Select the network you would like to configure
51Step 2: Make a note of the name of your wireless network in the “Network Name” field (see below).
52Step 3: Select the “Equivalent Network Password” from the “Base Station” drop down menu.
53Step 4: Write down the displayed password(s), as well as their format (“hex” in the example below). Press OK to close the dialog box.
54Linksys WAP54GThe Linksys WAP54G access point is a popular 802.11g access point. Getting the hexadecimal WEP key from the WAP54G is an easy process.
55As you can see in the next illustration, “Wireless Security” is enabled. Click on the “Edit Security Settings” button to access the WEP setup page:T
56Netgear WG602The Netgear WG602 is an 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Its configuration can be accessed with a web browser. First, open a web browser
57The value of “Wireless Network Name (SSID)” is the SSID that you will enter into the SoundBridge’s wireless setup. Next, click on “Security Settings
4What Is a “Music Server”?SoundBridge is a networked music player. That is, it doesn’t store any music. It plays files that you have stored on a comput
58If “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 t
59Getting HelpIf you are still having trouble setting up your Wi-Fi connection, please browse our web site support resources at www.rokulabs.com/suppo
60APPENDICESEnd User Software License AgreementIMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY: By using the software in your SoundBridge, you agree to be bound by the lic
61This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this p
62d. software version (located in System Configuration menu)e. date of purchase f. place of purchase (dealer or online place of purchase)g. return
63FCC Warnings and Safety InformationCommunication Regulation & Safety InformationFCC ComplianceThis section describes the requirements for compli
64Canada Class B StatementThis Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numériqu
65operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 9. Grounding or Polarization. This product may be equipped with
66Safety/Regulatory InformationUser/Installer CautionYour authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modi
67TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSDimensions and Display SpecificationsM500 M1000 M2000Dimensions: 10" wide x 2.37" diameterWeight: 1.5 lbsGraphical
5You have several options for connecting your music library to SoundBridge:Music Server Recommended for Users of . . .NotesWindows Media Connect (UPnP
68Audio Format SupportMP3, AAC, WMA, DRM WMA, WAV, AIFF, LPCM, Rhapsody music files (WMA Lossless supported only when using Windows Media Connect, whic
69Windows® System RequirementsiTunes users: WindowsXP or 2000 Windows Media Connect users: Windows XP with Service Pack 2Musicmatch users: Windows 98
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6A. Instructions for Installing Windows Media Connect1. If not already installed, install Windows XP Service Pack 2, a free download from Microsoft o
7 II. Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware (Wired Ethernet or Wireless)Model: SoundBridge M1000 Model: SoundBridge M2000 and M500Wireless Connectio
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