With 2.0, you have several options for connecting your music library to SoundBridge:
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Windows | Windows XP | A free media server from Microsoft, available October 2004. |
Media | with SP2 | Works with any music jukebox, but optimized for Windows Media |
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| Player v.10. (SoundBridge 2.0’s new MS DRM10 support plays files |
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Musicmatch | Windows 98 | Very popular jukebox software and music service. Has a |
Jukebox | SE/Me/XP/2000 | UPnP AV server supported by SoundBridge 2.0 software. (You can |
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iTunes | PC/Mac | SoundBridge has always included support for iTunes’ |
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WinAmp | Windows | When used with a plugin from twonkyvision, WinAmp enables |
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SlimServer | PC/Mac | Compatible with SoundBridge, but not supported by Roku. Requires |
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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 Installer.
3.Download Windows Media Connect, a free download from Microsoft available on Oct 12, 2004, or via Windows Update Installer.
4.Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v. 2.0 using the “Check for new software” command in the “System Configuration” menu. SoundBridge will then reboot. (See page 13 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software.)
5.Continue to Section II, “Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware,” on the following page.
B. Instructions for Installing Musicmatch Jukebox
1.If not already installed, download, install and launch Musicmatch Jukebox 9.0 on your PC (the free download is available at www.musicmatch.com).
2.Continue to Section II, “Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware,” below.
C. Instructions for Installing iTunes
1.If you don’t already have iTunes, download and install it from www.itunes.com. SoundBridge requires v. 4.0 or later.
2.Continue to Section II, “Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware,” below.
II.Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware (Wired Ethernet or Wireless)
Please remove the left end cap of your SoundBridge to connect your Ethernet cable or your wireless adapter (never both at once; connecting both may cause your connection not to work). Note that both end caps have a hole for routing your cables toward the back of the unit.
Wireless Connection: Insert the
Ethernet Connection: Plug your cable into the jack provided. Connect your Ethernet cable to a hub, switch or router in your home network. Alternatively, you can connect SoundBridge directly to your computer (and bypass a hub/switch/router), but only with a “crossover” cable (not included). Close the end cap by snapping it securely into place. Connect the other end of the cable to your network.
Please note that not all wireless CF adapters are compatible with SoundBridge. If your unit did not include a
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