Roku Music Player manual Getting Started, Music Server Software Requirements

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SECTION 1: GETTING STARTED

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 iTunes,® Microsoft® Windows® Media Connect, 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.iTunes: enable Music Sharing feature in Preferences menu.

c.Rhapsody: enable Music Sharing from the UPnP tab in the Options menu.

d.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 [ϐ] to play it immediately or Add [+] to add it to the Song Queue.

I. Music Server Software Requirements

Roku SoundBridge is designed to act as a remote client for several kinds of music libraries, including Windows Media Connect, Rhapsody, Musicmatch and iTunes. 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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Contents SoundBridge Network Music Player Register Your SoundBridge Download the Latest User Guide Run the Latest SoftwareTable of Contents END User Software License Music Server Software Requirements Getting StartedSoundBridge Has Two UI Modes What Is a Music Server?Music Server Installing Windows Media Connect Installing a Compatible Music ServerInstalling Firefly Media Server Installing iTunesEnabling Sharing in Firefly Media Server II. Enabling Music SharingEnabling Sharing in Windows Media Connect Enabling Sharing in Musicmatch Enabling Sharing in iTunesEnabling Sharing in Rhapsody Ethernet Connection Wireless ConnectionIV. Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options VII. Establishing a Network Connection Connecting SoundBridge to AC PowerVI. Using Your Remote Control No Music Libraries Found Why? 6\VWH &RQÀJXUDWLRQ Personal Firewall WindowsXP Service Pack 2 usersMac users PC usersWall or Under-Cabinet Mounting optional VIII. Setting Display PreferencesIX. Checking for the Latest Software Choosing Your Music Library Browsing MusicCurrent Remote New Remote Rendering Remote Control Quick ReferenceButton Name Action Home Menu Overview Home MenuBrowsing Your Music by Album Parachutes Paul’s Boutique Browsing by Artist or Composer Browsing by Genre Browsing by SongBuilding a Song Queue Song QueueErasing a Song Queue Reviewing a Song QueueRepeat and Shuffle Additional Playback OptionsPlaying a Playlist Search Options Editing Presets Using the Web Interface PresetsRecalling Presets Presets Internet Radio Browsing Internet Radio Stations Internet Radio Customizing Favorites and Presets for Internet Radio Play Station name Get Station Info Saving Stations Originating in iTunes to Presets Memorizing a Radio Playlist Discovering More Internet Radio Stations Playing Stations Saved as My Favorites or PresetsPlayback Limitations of Internet Radio Streams Soundbridge WEB Interface Windows XP Service Pack 1 SP1 usersLaunching the Roku Web Interface PC/Windows usersApple/OSX users PresetsNow Playing SoundBridge Web Interface Status ConfigurationWhen YOU are Finished Using Soundbridge Settings Advanced FeaturesMusic Visualizer Settings Brightness, Contrast, Font, and Text DisplayClock Settings Advanced Features Language Setup WMA Lossless Transcoding Flac and Ogg-Vorbis Transcoding Standby and Reboot OptionsProgramming a Universal Remote Control Safe Mode Options for System ConfigurationGeeks Read This Roku Control Protocol RCPHome Music Library Appendix 1A Menus OverviewHome Internet Radio Library Change Library or ConfigurationHome Settings Visualizer Settings System Configuration Show Wi-Fi StatusAll menus and song lists Appendix 1B Screen Icons Quick ReferenceSong lists and the Song Queue screen On your Now Playing screenEntering a Security Key Wi-Fi Setup InstructionsMultiple Wi-Fi Networks Obtaining Your Wi-Fi Network Name Ssid and Password WEP key Troubleshooting Wi-Fi SetupApple AirPort Mac Users Appendices Apple AirPort PC Users Appendices Appendices Appendices Linksys WAP54G Appendices Netgear WG602 Appendices Customer Support Roku Software License ITunes DisclaimerThird Party License Information Roku SoundBridge Limited WarrantyAppendices FCC Warnings and Safety Information Appendix 5 Regulations and SafetyFCC Rules, Part Canada Class B Statement Page Safety/Regulatory Information 06-SB00-UG0829 SoundBridge Wi-Fi Setup Instructions Background Why Wi-Fi? Example 1 Apple AirPort Mac Users TroubleshootingPage Page Example 2 Apple AirPort PC Users Page Page Page Example 3 Linksys WAP54G Page Example 4 Netgear WG602 Page Getting help