Pinnacle Speakers Wireless Network Music Player manual Getting Started, What Is a Music Server?

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To use SoundBridge you will need to do the following (detailed explanations follow):

I.Make sure you have a compatible music server installed. Compatible music servers include Microsoft® Windows® Media Connect, Firefly Media Server,™ Rhapsody,™ Musicmatch,® and others. (Note: If you plan only to listen to Internet radio, you can skip this step because no music server is needed.)

II. Connect SoundBridge to your Ethernet or Wi-Fi home network.

III.Connect SoundBridge to powered speakers or your home stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.

IV. Plug in SoundBridge to AC power (there is no “on/off” switch).

V. Put batteries into your SoundBridge remote control.

VI. Establish a network connection. If you are using Wi-Fi and have WEP security enabled, you will need to enter your security key with SoundBridge’s remote control.

VII. Enable any music sharing options required by your music server:

a.Windows Media Connect: authorize SoundBridge as a recognized device.

b.Firefly Media Server: always enabled.

c.Musicmatch: enable Music Sharing feature and UPnP option in Options menu.

VIII. Select and connect to your music library.

IX. Play music: Using your remote control, find a song you want to play, then press Play to play it immediately or Add [+] to add it to the Song Queue.

I. Music Server Software Requirements

SoundBridge is designed to act as a remote client for several kinds of music libraries, including Windows Media Connect, Firefly Media Server, Rhapsody, Musicmatch and TwonkyVision MusicServer. You can also play WMA and DRM WMA files purchased from popular online music stores such as Napster.(Apple’s policy does not allow SoundBridge to support playback of protected AAC files purchased from the iTunes Music Store.)

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What Is a “Music Server”?

SoundBridge is a network music player. That is, it doesn’t store any music, but plays files that you have stored on a computer connected to your home network. (It can also play Internet radio without connecting to your computer, using a direct connection to the Internet.) To play the music files stored on your computer, SoundBridge needs to receive data from software installed on the computer that “serves” the music. This “music server” is responsible for streaming the music to SoundBridge. It is also responsible for sending the list of music you have available to SoundBridge (when asked), and performing searches of the music library at SoundBridge’s request.

The most common music servers are Windows Media Connect and Musicmatch. Roku also offers a customized server (Firefly Media Server) available as a free download from www.fireflymediaserver.com. If you want to use a Microsoft PlaysForSure™ music service, you must use Windows Media Connect. If you want to listen to the music you have in your iTunes library, you must use Firefly Media Server.

Note: For playing back Internet radio using SoundBridge’s “Radio Favorites” library, you don’t need a music server, because SoundBridge receives the radio stream directly from the Internet.

SoundBridge Has Two UI Modes

Each music server has different capabilities. To experience the full SoundBridge user interface, which includes searching and robust browsing modes, you must use a server that supports these functions, such as the Firefly Media Server or Windows Media Connect. Some other servers don’t have the functionality required to deliver the full SoundBridge feature set. For example, you won’t be able to search, and the browse modes will vary by server.

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Contents SoundBridge Run the Latest Software Register Your SoundBridge Download the Latest User GuideTable of Contents Firefly Media Server always enabled What Is a Music Server?Getting Started Music Server Software RequirementsII. Enabling Music Sharing Enabling Sharing in Firefly Media Server IV. Connect Your Speakers or Stereo SystemEnabling Sharing in Musicmatch Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power VI. Using Your Remote ControlVII. Establishing a Network Connection VIII. Setting Display Preferences IX. Checking for the Latest SoftwareWall or Under-Cabinet Mounting optional Personal FirewallRemote Control Quick Reference Browsing MusicChoosing Your Music Library Home MenuHome Menu Overview Browsing Your Music by AlbumBrowsing by Artist or Composer Browsing by SongBrowsing by Genre Song Queue Building a Song QueueReviewing a Song Queue Erasing a Song QueueAdditional Playback Options Playing a PlaylistRepeat and Shuffle Search OptionsRecalling Presets PresetsEditing Presets Using the Web Interface Internet Radio Browsing Internet Radio StationsPlaying Stations Saved as My Favorites or Presets Playback Limitations of Internet Radio Streams Discovering More Internet Radio StationsSoundbridge WEB Interface Launching the Roku Web InterfaceApple/OSX users Presets Now PlayingConfiguration When YOU are Finished Using Soundbridge StatusAdvanced Features Language Setup Standby and Reboot Options Programming a Universal Remote ControlOptions for System Configuration Safe ModeGeeks Read This Roku Control Protocol RCPAppendix 1A Menus Overview Appendix 1B Screen Icons Quick Reference All menus and song listsSong lists and the Song Queue screen On your Now Playing screenWi-Fi Setup Instructions Multiple Wi-Fi NetworksTroubleshooting Wi-Fi Setup Obtaining Your Wi-Fi Network Name Ssid and Password WEP keyApple AirPort Mac Users Apple AirPort PC Users Linksys WAP54G Netgear WG602 Customer Support Appendix 4 Regulations and Safety FCC Warnings and Safety InformationRoku Software License Third Party License InformationSafety Safety/Regulatory Information Page 06-SB00-UG-PNCL-0427