Roku Network Music Player Installing a Compatible Music Server, Installing Windows Media Connect

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You have several options for connecting your music library to SoundBridge:

Music Server

Recommended for Users

Notes

 

of . . .

 

 

 

 

Windows Media Connect

Windows XP with SP2

A free media server from Microsoft. Works with any music jukebox,

(UPnP Windows Media DRM

 

but optimized for Windows Media Player v.10. Supports SoundBridge’s

10 protocols)

 

full Browse, Search and Display feature set. Plays: WMA, DRM WMA*,

 

 

WMA Lossless, MP3, WAV, playlists created in jukebox software such as

 

 

Windows Media Player 10.

 

 

 

iTunes

PC/Mac

A free music server and jukebox software from Apple. Plays: AAC, MP3,

(Bonjour, formerly known as

 

WAV, AIFF (no support for protected AAC iTunes Music Store files). Also

Rendezvous, for discovery;

 

plays playlists and Smart Playlists created in iTunes. Built-in Internet

iTunes DAAP for communication)

 

radio tuner streams Internet radio to SoundBridge.

 

 

 

Rhapsody

Rhapsody Subscribers

Server required to run the Rhapsody Music Service, which includes

(UPnP and proprietary

 

access to popular music and Internet radio.

Rhapsody protocol)

 

 

 

 

 

Musicmatch Jukebox

Windows 98 SE/Me/XP/2000

Popular jukebox software and music service. Has a built-in UPnP AV

(UPnP AV protocol)

(SP3 or above)

server supported by SoundBridge. You can also use Windows Media

 

 

Connect with Musicmatch, which is more feature-rich. Plays: WMA,

 

 

MP3, WAV (DRM WMA and Musicmatch playlists supported only if

 

 

using Windows Media Connect Server).

 

 

 

Firefly Media Server

PC/Mac/Linux

This high quality “open source” media server will serve music in many

 

 

formats (WMA, MP3, AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless and Ogg Vorbis). It

 

 

integrates directly with iTunes and can share your iTunes music library,

 

 

or any music library. As with all non-apple products, it does NOT

 

 

support Protected AAC files. It does not support protected WMA files. It

 

 

does support SoundBridge’s full Browse, Search and Display feature set

 

 

as well as playlists and Smart Playlists created in iTunes.

 

 

 

For a more detailed comparison of compatible music servers and links to download them, visit www.rokulabs.com/products/SoundBridge/servernotes.php.

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Installing a Compatible Music Server

To access network music sharing, make sure you have a compatible music server installed. Compatible music servers are listed on the previous page. To install one of these, follow the instructions below.

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, or via Windows Update Installer.

4.Continue to “Enabling Windows Media Connect.”

Installing Firefly Media Server

1.Download and install Firefly Media Server from www.rokulabs.com/firefly.

2.Continue to “Enabling Firefly Media Server.”

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 “Enabling iTunes.”

Installing Rhapsody

1.If not already installed, download Real Networks’ Rhapsody client from www.rhapsody.com.

2.Continue to “Instructions for Enabling Rhapsody.”

Installing Musicmatch Jukebox

1.If not already installed, download a free version of Musicmatch Jukebox 9.0 on your PC from www.musicwatch.com.

2.Continue to “Enabling Musicmatch Jukebox.”

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 1: Getting Started

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Contents SoundBridge Network Music Player Register Your SoundBridge Download the Latest User Guide Run the Latest SoftwareTable of Contents Getting Started What Is a Music Server?Music Server Software Requirements SoundBridge Has Two UI ModesInstalling Windows Media Connect Installing a Compatible Music ServerInstalling Firefly Media Server Installing iTunesII. Enabling Music Sharing Ethernet Connection Wireless ConnectionIV. Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System VI. Using Your Remote Control Connecting SoundBridge to AC PowerNo Music Libraries Found Why? System Configuration VII. Establishing a Network ConnectionWall or Under-Cabinet Mounting optional VIII. Setting Display PreferencesIX. Checking for the Latest Software Name Action Remote Control Quick ReferenceBrowsing Music Choosing Your Music Library Home Menu Overview Home MenuButton Name Action Playlists BrowseBrowsing Your Music by Album Browsing by Song Browsing by Artist or ComposerBrowsing by Genre Show all matching songs MedusaErasing a Song Queue Song QueueBuilding a Song Queue Playing a Playlist Additional Playback OptionsRepeat and Shuffle Search OptionsEditing Presets Using the Web Interface PresetsRecalling Presets Internet Radio My Favorites Browse Play Preset Show Now PlayingBrowsing Internet Radio Stations To hear and press Play or Select twice to begin playbackCustomizing Favorites and Presets for Internet Radio Saving Stations Originating in iTunes to Presets Memorizing a Radio Playlist Playing Stations Saved as My Favorites or PresetsPlayback Limitations of Internet Radio Streams Discovering More Internet Radio StationsSoundBridge Web Interface PresetsLaunching the Roku Web Interface Now PlayingStatus ConfigurationSettings When YOU are Finished Using SoundbridgeMusic Visualizer Settings Brightness & Time Format While in Standby11749 PM Monday, April 17 Clock SettingsStandby and Reboot Options Language SetupProgramming a Universal Remote Control WMA Lossless TranscodingSafe Mode Options for System ConfigurationRoku Control Protocol RCP Geeks Read ThisAppendix 1A Menus Overview Multiple Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi Setup InstructionsSong lists and the Song Queue screen On your Now Playing screenTroubleshooting Wi-Fi Setup Apple AirPort PC Users Appendices Linksys WAP54G Netgear WG602 Customer Support ITunes Disclaimer Roku SoundBridge Limited WarrantyRoku Software License Third Party License InformationFCC Registration and Requirements FCC Warnings and Safety InformationCanada Class B Statement Important Safety InstructionsFCC Rules, Part User/Installer Caution Safety/Regulatory InformationEuropean Community FCC Radiation Exposure StatementPage 06-SB00-UG0829

Network Music Player specifications

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