Roku Music Player manual Music Server

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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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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 END User Software License Music Server Software Requirements Getting StartedSoundBridge Has Two UI Modes What Is a Music Server?Music Server Installing iTunes Installing a Compatible Music ServerInstalling Windows Media Connect Installing Firefly Media ServerEnabling Sharing in Windows Media Connect II. Enabling Music SharingEnabling Sharing in Firefly Media Server Enabling Sharing in Rhapsody Enabling Sharing in iTunesEnabling Sharing in Musicmatch IV. Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System Wireless ConnectionEthernet Connection Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options VI. Using Your Remote Control Connecting SoundBridge to AC PowerVII. Establishing a Network Connection No Music Libraries Found Why? 6\VWH &RQÀJXUDWLRQ PC users WindowsXP Service Pack 2 usersPersonal Firewall Mac usersIX. Checking for the Latest Software VIII. Setting Display PreferencesWall or Under-Cabinet Mounting optional 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 QueuePlaying a Playlist Additional Playback OptionsRepeat and Shuffle Search Options Recalling Presets PresetsEditing Presets Using the Web Interface 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 Playback Limitations of Internet Radio Streams Playing Stations Saved as My Favorites or PresetsDiscovering More Internet Radio Stations PC/Windows users Windows XP Service Pack 1 SP1 usersSoundbridge WEB Interface Launching the Roku Web InterfaceNow Playing PresetsApple/OSX users SoundBridge Web Interface Status ConfigurationWhen YOU are Finished Using Soundbridge Brightness, Contrast, Font, and Text Display Advanced FeaturesSettings Music Visualizer SettingsClock Settings Advanced Features Language Setup Programming a Universal Remote Control Standby and Reboot OptionsWMA Lossless Transcoding Flac and Ogg-Vorbis Transcoding Safe Mode Options for System ConfigurationGeeks Read This Roku Control Protocol RCPChange Library or Configuration Appendix 1A Menus OverviewHome Music Library Home Internet Radio LibraryHome Settings Visualizer Settings System Configuration Show Wi-Fi StatusOn your Now Playing screen Appendix 1B Screen Icons Quick ReferenceAll menus and song lists Song lists and the Song Queue screenMultiple Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi Setup InstructionsEntering a Security Key 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
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