Netgear Music Player - Manual

6 A. Instructions for Installing Windows Media Connect 1. If not already installed, install Windows XP Service Pack 2, a free download from Microsoft or via Windows Update Installer. 2. Download the latest version of Windows Media Player, v.10, a free download from Microsoft or via Windows Update In...

7 2. Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v. 2.0 or later using the “Check for new software” command in the “System Configuration” menu. SoundBridge will then reboot. (See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software.) 3. Continue to Section II, “Hookin...

8 Once removed, your right end cap will reveal the connectors shown below. Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options: a. Connect your SoundBridge to a set of powered speakers, using the RCA-to-mini (1/8 inch) Y-audio cable included with your SoundBridge. Connect RCA to mini cable from tw...

9 b. Connect your SoundBridge to your stereo system’s Aux or other “Line Input,” using an RCA (white/red) audio cable (not included). PC or Mac with music files Ethernet Cable (not needed if Connect 1 of the following: (1) Optical “Toslink” SPDIF from SoundBridge to receiver (2) Black SPDIF Coax (RC...

10 sure to replace the end caps on the unit before plugging in the AC power supply into the wall, in order to avoid abnormal unit operation due to static discharge. V. Using Your Remote Control First, insert two AAA batteries (included) into your remote control. Then, point it in the direction of yo...

11 If you have a security key, you will need to enter your WEP key manually into SoundBridge. This is the same key you have entered into your Access Point and your computer. Your screen will look something like this: [NO MUSIC LIBRARIES FOUND]SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Scroll down on this screen using you...

12 After these changes have been made, restart SoundBridge by disconnecting it from AC power. For additional help connecting to your network, including password help, see the Wi-Fi Setup section on page 41 of this guide. VII. Enabling Music Sharing Enable any music sharing options required by your m...

14 VIII. Choosing Your Music Library Once SoundBridge is successfully connected to your network and your server’s music sharing options are enabled, SoundBridge will automatically find your computer’s music server and detect any supported music libraries. After SoundBridge detects your music library,...

15 X. Setting Display Preferences (optional) The brightness of your display can be adjusted by pressing the Bright button. Text size can also be controlled for the SoundBridge M1000 and M2000’s VFD display by pressing the Bright button. Contrast can be controlled this way for models that allow contr...

18 The Search button takes you to your text-based search options. The Exit button takes you one step backward (think of it as the BACK button on your Internet browser). Pressing the Exit button repeatedly will display the “Now Playing” screen, which displays information about the currently playing s...

19 MUSIC PLAYBACK — TUTORIAL The Main Menu To begin navigating through your music, start on your “Main” menu, by pressing the Menu button. The display on SoundBridge should look something like this: Ë PLAYLISTS BROWSE Only the first two lines of the Main Menu are displayed at once (or the first four l...

20 Browsing by Album Press the Down 6 button until you see the BROWSE option highlighted and press Select on your remote control. You will see a listing of browsing options: Ë BROWSE ALBUMS BROWSE ARTISTS If you scroll down, you will see the other two browsing options: BROWSE COMPOSERSBROWSE GENRES ...

21 Please 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 can be displayed at once. See the “Settings” chapter at the end of this manual for more information on display options. Hint : If you would like to go...

23 The “Add song to Song Queue” option behaves similarly as the Add button – it places the current song at the end of your playlist. The “Insert song next in Song Queue” inserts the highlighted song to the Song Queue in second place, after the track that’s playing or paused currently. You can add an...

26 Browsing by Artist, Song or Composer From the Main Menu, use the Down 6 arrow to highlight BROWSE and then press Select . Navigate to BROWSE ARTISTS and press Select. Your screen will look something like this: Ë ANNIE LENNOX ^ < A > BEN FOLDS FIVE v Find the artist you would like to play an...

27 To browse within a genre, such as Hip Hop/Rap, press Select on your desired genre. You will have the option to see all available artists in that genre, and a list of individual albums by those artists. At any point, you can press Add to add that selection to your Song Queue or press Select to nav...

28 Hint: Band names starting with “the,” such as The Beatles, will be found under the first letter of the word following “the” — in this case, “B” for “Beatles.” When you find the music you like, use the Add button to add it to your Song Queue. If searching for albums or artists, you can press Select ...

32 5. You will receive a confirmation of what Internet radio streams were saved (up to the first 30 characters of the name will be displayed). You can press Exit, or navigate to your desired audio stream and press Select to play it immediately. To edit the saved stations in the “Favorite Radio Station...

36 Hint : If for some reason you copy a URL that is too long to fit inside the text field (longer than 250 characters), or if you erase the URL in the field, SoundBridge will automatically revert to the previous URL that was in your list before. Please see the previous section for information about acc...

38 When You Are Finished Using SoundBridge When you are finished playing music and using the SoundBridge altogether, just press the Standby button on your remote. If you plan to disconnect the SoundBridge from AC power after you are done using it, be sure to press the Standby button first. This logs y...

39 ADVANCED FEATURES Control Brightness, Contrast and Text Display The Bright button on your remote lets you change the brightness of your display using the Left/Right arrows 34 . For SoundBridge M500, you will see the option to change contrast using the Up/Down arrows 56 . For SoundBridge M1000 and...

41 WI-FI SETUP AND PASSWORD HELP Background Why Wi-Fi? With SoundBridge’s wireless functionality, you can stream music from computers on your wireless network to one or more Wi-Fi enabled SoundBridge devices via your wireless access point (WAP). You can even connect up to five SoundBridges to one iTu...

42 6. Turn on your SoundBridge by plugging the power cord into the right side of the device, then into the wall AC outlet. Verify that the screen displays the Roku logo. 7. Upon startup, SoundBridge will attempt to connect to any wireless access point within range that does not require a password. I...

43 If the connection is successful, all the available music libraries will be listed on your screen. Use the up and down arrows on your remote to navigate to your desired library and press Select to begin browsing your music library. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Setup If you have problems connecting to the...

44 Wi-Fi Setup Examples Apple AirPort (Mac Users) The Apple Airport is a very popular access point. To see its configuration, open your AirPort Admin Utility on your Mac (it is in the Utilities folder). Select your AirPort and choose “Configure.” Visit our FAQ and User Forum at www.rokulabs.com/suppor...

51 Linksys WAP54G The Linksys WAP54G access point is a popular 802.11g access point. Getting the hexadecimal WEP key from the WAP54G is an easy process. First, open a web browser and connect to the access point. Connecting to the access point is done by entering the access point’s IP address in the ...

57 APPENDICES End User Software License Agreement IMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY: By using the software in your SoundBridge, you agree to be bound by the license terms and conditions below. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you must immediately return your SoundBridge in its original co...

58 This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Limited Warranty Roku SoundBridge is covered by a one ye...

59 d. software version (located in System Configuration menu)e. date of purchase f. place of purchase (dealer or online place of purchase)g. return shipping address (no P.O. boxes) Note: Proof of purchase will need to be included in the return shipment in order to ensure warranty coverage. In additio...

60 FCC Warnings and Safety Information Communication Regulation & Safety Information FCC Compliance This section describes the requirements for compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. FCC Registration and Requirements The following paragraphs describe requirements and info...

63 may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, – If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and– When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 15. Heat...

64 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS M2000 Dimensions: 17” wide x 2.75” diameter Weight: 2.75 lbs Graphical Display: 512 x 32–pixel VFD M1000 Dimensions: 10” wide x 2.37” diameter Weight: 1.5 lbs Graphical Display: 280 x 16–pixel VFD M500 Dimensions: 10” wide x 2.37” diameter Weight: 1.5 lbs Graphical Displa...

65 Network Connections 10MBit wired Ethernet or 802.11b CompactFlash wireless adapter Power Supply Switching 110/220V power supply i. Input: 100-240V; 50/60Hz ii. Output: M500 & M1000 : 9V, 1.3 amp M2000 : 24V, 0.75 amp Windows ® System Requirements iTunes users: WindowsXP or 2000 Windows Media ...