TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

section 1: Getting Started

 

I. Music Server Software Requirements..4

II. Enabling Music Sharing

8

III. Hooking Up Your Home Network

 

Hardware (Wired Ethernet or Wireless)

10

IV. Hooking Up Your Speakers

 

or Stereo System

10

V. Connecting SoundBridge

 

to AC Power

12

VI. Using Your Remote Control

12

VII. Establishing a Network Connection

12

VIII. Setting Display Preferences

15

IX. Checking for the Latest Software

15

X. Wall or Under-Cabinet

 

Mounting (optional)

15

section 2: BROWSING MUSIC

16

Choosing Your Music Library

16

Remote Control Quick Reference

17

The Home Menu

19

Browsing Your Music by Album

20

Browsing by Artist or Composer

22

Browsing by Song

23

Browsing by Genre

23

section 3: THE SONG QUEUE

24

Building a Song Queue

24

Reviewing a Song Queue

25

Erasing a Song Queue

25

section 4:

 

ADDITIONAL PLAYBACK OPTIONS

26

Playing a Playlist

26

Repeat and Shuffle

26

Search Options

27

section 5: PRESETS

28

Recalling Presets

28

Editing Presets Using the Web Interface

28

section 6: INTERNET RADIO

30

Browsing Internet Radio Stations

31

Find Station URLs Using

 

Roku Radio Snooper

31

Playing Internet Radio from iTunes

31

Customizing Favorites and Presets for

 

Internet Radio

33

Saving Stations Originating in

 

iTunes to Presets

35

Memorizing a Radio Playlist

36

Playing Stations Saved as “My Favorites”

 

or “Presets”

37

Playback Limitations of Internet

 

Radio Streams

37

Discovering More Internet

 

Radio Stations

37

section 7:

 

SOUNDBRIDGE WEB INTERFACE

38

Launching the Roku Web Interface

38

Now Playing

39

Presets

39

Configuration

41

Status

41

section 8: WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED

 

USING SOUNDBRIDGE

42

section 9: ADVANCED FEATURES

43

Brightness, Contrast, Font,

 

and Text Display

43

Brightness & Time Format While

 

in Standby

43

Settings

43

Music Visualizer Settings

43

ClockSettings

44

Language Setup

46

Standby and Reboot Options

47

WMA Lossless Transcoding

47

FLAC and Ogg-Vorbis Transcoding

47

Programming a Universal

 

Remote Control

47

section 10: OPTIONS FOR

 

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

48

Software Version & Updates

48

Select Wi-Fi SSID & Password

48

Show Wired Ethernet Status

48

Show Wi-Fi Status

48

Network Control

48

Reset to Factory Defaults

48

Restart SoundBridge

48

Safe Mode

48

Roku Control Protocol (RCP)

49

Geeks — Read This

49

section 11: Appendices

50

1A: MENUS OVERVIEW

50

1B: SCREEN ICONS QUICK REFERENCE

52

2: WI-FI SETUP HELP

53

3: END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE

 

AGREEMENT

66

4: LIMITED WARRANTY

67

5: REGULATIONS AND SAFELY

69

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Network Music Player specifications

The Roku Network Music Player is a versatile and innovative streaming device designed to enhance your audio experience at home. As part of the Roku ecosystem, this player efficiently integrates with other Roku devices, making it a valuable addition for anyone looking to enjoy high-quality music from various sources.

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