Freecom Technologies MusicPal Dear User, Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Package Contents

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Freecom MusicPal

Dear User,

Congratulations on the purchase of your Freecom MusicPal. The MusicPal enables you to receive Internet Radio or play stored music files from a connected media server (UPnP).

If you are a novice in networks and routing basics, please check out Appendix "Network Basics" to get to know the terminology and processes used in this manual.

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Package Contents

Please check the package contents. Make sure it includes the following items:

•Freecom MusicPal

•Power pack

•Network cable (UTP)

•CD-ROM with instruction manual and application software

•Quick installation guide

Attention!

All rights reserved. The product names contained in this user‘s guide are used solely for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of those com- panies. This device is designed for office and home use.

Warning! This device is an appliance made according to EN 55022 class B.

Freecom shall assume no liability for damages of any kind, for loss of data or any conse- quential claims resulting thereof (including, and without restriction, claims relating to business losses, business interruptions, loss of business data or other financial damage) that result from the use of this Freecom product or improper operation of this Freecom product. This shall also apply in cases where Freecom has been notified that such claims may exist.

Subject to change as technical advances dictate.

© 2008 Freecom Technologies

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Contents Musicpal Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Package Contents Dear UserChapter Appendix Technical Support Freecom on the Internet TrademarkSoftware requirements System requirementsNetwork requirements Hardware requirementsCompatible file formats CompatibilityCompatible play-list formats Compatible streaming formatsSafety precautions Advantages of the Freecom MusicPalSoftware features Hardware featuresConnecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal Hardware LAN Hardware Wlan Freecom MusicPal Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal Chapter Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal .1.1 Freecom MusicPal Front SideGetting to know the Freecom MusicPal .1. Freecom MusicPal Rear SideFreecom MusicPal Functions OverviewOverview of Internet Radio Overview of ExtrasOverview of Settings Wlan IP LAN IPNow Playing OptionsFavorites Select Add to favoritesInternet Radio Select the category you wantMedia server UPnP Extras Select Use Sleep Timer? Yes SettingsSleep Timer Wake-Up Timer Select Use NTP-Server? Yes Snooze Timer snooze functionClock Manual configuration of date and time Select which time zone you areSelect Use NTP-Server? No Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Use ´Now Playing´ Select between Use ‘Now Playing’ in clock? Yes or NoShow Clock Edit Favorites Wlan Access Point Connecting with hidden Wlan Access Points Menu Select Access Point, select Hidden Access PointWlan Region Select Wlan RegionUsing Dhcp Select Use DHCP? YesExtras Settings RSS Feeds Select Extras SettingsCalling an RSS Feed Select RSS FeedsSelect Extras Settings Html BrowserCalling an Html Browser Select Html BrowserWeather Calling the Weather Stock Quotes Calling for Stock Quotes Select Stock QuotesWorld Clock Calling the World Clock Select World ClockCalendar Calling the Calendar Select CalendarManual configuration of the IP address LAN IP/WLAN IP Select Use DHCP? NoSound Play Mode Bass Boost Output Line-out Boost Select the Line-out Boost menu itemStartup Sound Display Brightness Active Brightness Sleep Timer Brightness Sleeping Language Name Check for Updates Information Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC/MacAccessing your MusicPal web interface Start recovery procedureRepeat search for available Freecom MusicPal . Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Mac Login Name Admin Password..1 Configure basic settings of your Freecom MusicPal .. Web interface of your Freecom Network Storage deviceConfiguring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface How do I access the configuration menu? Now Playing Settings Click Automatically synchronise with an Internet time server Manual configuration of time and date RSS Feed Use ´Now Playing´ Edit Favorites Wlan Access Point Click Dhcp Client Manual configuration of the IP address LAN IP/WLAN IP Settings Extras Html Browser Calling an Html Browser Weather Calling the Weather Calling for Stock Quotes World Clock Select Calendar Sound Play Mode Output Startup Sound Display Brightness Active Brightness Sleeping Language Check for Updates Update Firmware AdministrationChange password Freecom MusicPal in practical usage What do I need what for?Media server UPnP in connection with the Freecom MusicPal 1 LANWlan Direct connection Connecting the Freecom MusicPalConnecting through a router Configuring the Freecom MusicPal 100Configuring the computer 101102 Subsequent window double-click Internet protocol TCP/IP103 104 105 Using your Mac as media server UPnPHow can I update my firmware? How can I Iisten to Internet Radio?106 Registration VTuner Premium Internet Radio Service107 108 109 Administration of the Favorites 110111 112 113 Class a Domain Name ServerInternet address classes Class BSubnet Addressing 115Netmask 116 117 IP address shortageHosting a server Multiple internal but only one external IP addressNetwork Address Translation Ethernet Cabling MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol119 Cable QualityYour Guarantee Conditions