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1. Ethernet Cable not needed if c Connect to your stereo system using either coaxial SPDIF digital or optical SPDIF digital the SoundBridge has connectors for both cables not included When you are finished connecting your SoundBridge be sure to replace the end caps IV Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power Plug the small power cord into the SoundBridge unit and plug the other end into to a wall outlet Note that the back of the end cap has a hole for routing your audio and power cables toward the back of the unit Close your end cap by snapping it securely into place Hint There is no power switch to turn on the SoundBridge As soon as you plug in the power you should quickly see the welcome message Roku SoundBridge If not please stop and ensure that your power cable is connected properly on both ends You will need to see a working display before moving on to the operation of your SoundBridge Warning Do not operate your SoundBridge with the end caps removed Be sure to disconnect SoundBridge from AC power by unplugging the power supply from the wall before connecting or disconnecting any cables or the CompactFlash Wi Fi card Always be 10 sure to replace the end caps on the unit before plugging in the AC power supply into the wall in order to avoid abnormal unit operation due to static discharge V Using Your Remote Control First insert two AAA batteries included into your remote
2. Name SomaFM indie pop rocks URL _ http www somafm com indiepop pls Name SomaFM Beat Blender URL _http www somafm com beatblender pls When you are finished entering your radio streams press the Update Radio Streams button at the bottom of the page 35 36 Hint If for some reason you copy a URL that is too long to fit inside the text field longer than 250 characters or if you erase the URL in the field SounaBridge will automatically revert to the previous URL that was in your list before Please see the previous section for information about accessing and playing your stored stations from the Favorite Radio Stations music library 3 Configuration Use this page to enter a unique name for your SoundBridge unit or to view the version of software currently running on your SoundBridge You can also review your network connection information including IP address and MAC addresses If you are using a Wi Fi connection this page will display your Wi Fi signal strength and the name of the network to which you are connected Safari File Edit View History Bookmarks Window Help f Mike s M2000 Configuration Mike s M2000 Status InternetRadio Configuration Configuration Player Name Mike s M2000 Change Important Your SoundBridge will reboot when you click Change You should disconnect from your music library using your remote befo
3. Safe Mode displayed on the right side of the display Your menu will only include options to update your software configure your network and restore factory defaults 39 40 While in Safe Mode your stored network settings will not be recalled Therefore it may be necessary to configure your network before SoundBridge can connect to the Internet in order to download new software Safe Mode can also be entered manually by powering SoundBridge off by unplugging it from power and on again while at the same time pressing and holding any button on the remote control Restoring Factory Default Settings To restore SoundBridge s factory default settings press Menu select Change Library or Configuration then select System Configuration then select Reset to Factory Defaults Geeks Read This The SoundBridge has a command line interface that you can telnet to for piddling about You will need to telnet to port 4444 Type at the command prompt to see a list of commands We will be documenting in more detail how to control a SoundBridge in the coming months as well as updating the software in this area When documentation is available it will be posted on the developer section of our web site SoundBridge has a built in UPnP AV media renderer This protocol can be used to control the SoundBridge from your own software Please watch the developer section of our web site for updates on this feature
4. TUTORIAL The Main Menu To begin navigating through your music start on your Main menu by pressing the Menu button The display on SoundBridge should look something like this gt PLAYLISTS BROWSE Only the first two lines of the Main Menu are displayed at once or the first four lines if you are using M2000 with four lines enabled in your display settings or one line if you are using an M1000 or M2000 with the largest font size enabled but the scroll bar at the right of the screen shows you where you are in the list and how much more information is available above and below your current screen view Use the Up Down a arrow buttons to navigate between the following options on the Main Menu gt PLAYLISTS BROWSE SEARCH SHOW SONG QUEUE NOW PLAYING SETTINGS CHANGE LIBRARY OR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The gt arrow to the left of a menu item denotes the current item Hint Because you can t see the whole list of options at once use the scroll bar at the right of your display to see where you are in your list 19 20 Browsing by Album Press the Down button until you see the BROWSE option highlighted and press Select on your remote control You will see a listing of browsing options gt BROWSE ALBUMS BROWSE ARTISTS If you scroll down you will see the other two browsing options BROWSE COMPOSERS BROWSE GENRES Now if you navigate to the BROWSE ALBUMS option and press Select you will see an alpha
5. Description Base Station V3 83 Serial Number E Restarted 12 9 03 14 05 03 Visit our FAQ and User Forum at www rokulabs com support You may need to enter the password for your base station You should then see the screen below The line labeled Wireless Network Name is the name of your network also known as an SSID You will either select this network on the SoundBridge screen or enter it manually if your network is closed _ AirPort Admin utility File Edit View Window Help e0 Restart Oi o 8 8 B Restart Upload Default Password TL Equivalent Network Password Clickthe buttons below Configure multiple to set up or make C changes to your AirPort Base Station To configure or change advanced settings click Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Show All Settings Base Station Name Airport Wireless Network Nam Rokus Firmware Version 5 4 Wireless Channel 10 Wireless Security 40 bit WEP Connected to the Internet via Ethernet Public WAN IP Address 192 168 0 3 Antenna Internal USB Printer Name and Password Internet Connection Show All Settings Revert Update 45 46 If your network is password protected you should choose Equivalent Network Password from the Base Station menu see illustration above and write down the value that appears in the dialog see illustration below This i
6. options 1 and 3 above are destructive they will clear your previously existing Song Queue The add option however will add the selected song to the end of your existing queue The first play these songs option is described in the section above it starts playing your album or other browsed list beginning with the current track Hint Notice that Play songs is the first item in the menu That makes it easy to play alist of songs starting with a particular track You can just double click the Select button on the track you d like to play first the first click brings up the Song menu and the second executes the Play songs command You can think of this as double clicking on a track listed in your music library If you choose Play songs on any track in your selection the entire list is added to the Song Queue but playback starts on the chosen track If you have the Repeat option selected the earlier tracks in the queue will play after the last song and so on indefinitely If you have the Shuffle option selected then the chosen track will play first followed by all the other tracks in the list in random order The Add song to Song Queue option behaves similarly as the Add button it places the current song at the end of your playlist The Insert song next in Song Queue inserts the highlighted song to the Song Queue in second place after the track that s playing or paus
7. ID3 tags to describe each track If this data is missing from your audio files they will not appear when you browse by that data category If you need to edit your ID3 tags or if you are not satisfied with the description of genres or other data assigned to your music file it is possible to edit that data in iTunes Windows Media Player or other supported music jukebox programs In iTunes select the file s to edit click on File Get info then click on the Info tab Search Options To search for a specific selection by spelling it out you can press the Search button on your remote control or navigate down to the Search option from the Main Menu Either way you will have the following options SEARCH FOR ALBUMS SEARCH FOR ARTISTS SEARCH FOR TITLES SEARCH KEYWORDS Press Select on the option you would like to search with Then use your Left Right 4 gt arrows on the remote control to enter characters for spelling your selection and then pressing Select When you are done spelling use the Down button to the OK option and press Select If you make a mistake use the Down button to go to the Delete option and press Select Hint Partial spelling is OK for example if searching for Radiohead you can enter only the first two letters RA and the results will return all Artists matching that search Radiohead Ratt etc 27 28 Hint Band names starting with the such as The Beatles will be found u
8. WI FI SETUP AND PASSWORD HELP Background Why Wi Fi With SoundBridge s wireless functionality you can stream music from computers on your wireless network to one or more Wi Fi enabled SoundBridge devices via your wireless access point WAP You can even connect up to five SoundBridges to one iTunes music library and listen to different tunes in every room of your house Wi Fi Hardware For a list of compatible Wi Fi access points that Roku has tested with SounaBridge please visit www rokulabs com support Wi Fi Setup Instructions 1 Verify that your wireless network is up and running on your computer If you are setting up this wireless network for the first time please make sure that you have followed your wireless vendor s instruction manual for proper configuration of your wireless access point Remove both the left and right end caps of SounaBridge by pressing on the two release tabs labeled push If your SoundBridge is currently powered on press Standby on your remote and then disconnect SoundBridge from power by unplugging the AC power cord Remove the CompactFlash wireless card from its packaging and insert the card into the CF slot on the left side of SoundBridge Make sure that the Roku label and two small status lights are facing away from you as you gently push the card into place Note The LED lights will not be illuminated until you power on SoundBridge Be careful forcing the card into positi
9. _ Security Settings wir OEnsde O Disaoie kuhesicaisn Toe Doeen System O Shared Key Knenpton srengm t4bas m Securty Encryption NEP Key Passphesse samplepessverd Ganarate Koral key t S 2E7FFOAD Pa Key2 mertirrcs Key O ARIDI Key 4 O ASCDSTSSEA Cee Ceme Logout Make a note of the value of the key with the active radio button the default key in this case Key 1 562E7FFOAO This is the password that you will need to enter into your SoundBridge s wireless setup Password field You now have the information necessary to set up your wireless network from your SoundBridge You may close your web browser 55 56 Getting Help If you are still having trouble setting up your Wi Fi connection please browse our web site support resources at www rokulabs com support CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please visit our SoundBridge Troubleshooting area at www rokulabs com support for detailed troubleshooting help You may also browse our User Forum to see if other users have posted information that pertains to your situation Our Forum is monitored by Roku engineers and customer support staff APPENDICES End User Software License Agreement IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By using the software in your SoundBridge you agree to be bound by the license terms and conditions below If you do not agree to these terms and conditions you must immediately return your SoundBridge in its original conditi
10. a playlist the first ten streams will be saved Navigate to the playlist you want to save in our example RadioFavorites and press OK 31 32 5 You will receive a confirmation of what Internet radio streams were saved up to the first 30 characters of the name will be displayed You can press Exit or navigate to your desired audio stream and press Select to play it immediately To edit the saved stations in the Favorite Radio Stations library simply repeat steps 1 5 above Your old selections will be overwritten with your new ones If your favorites include fewer than 10 stations SoundBridge will add those to the top your Favorite Radio Stations selections and the remaining selections will remain the ones that were in the list previously You can also change your favorite radio station presets using SoundBridge s web page control see section below Note To date there is unfortunately no standard for Internet radio stations and many different audio formats and streaming techniques are used in the industry SoundBridge will support many Internet radio stations but not every one of the many sometimes proprietary standards The only sure way to know if a radio station will play on SouncBridge is simply to try it Web Page Control With SoundBridge software version 2 1 or later you can control SounaBridge playback remotely through a web page You can also configure your Favorite Radio Stations presets d
11. and or result in an invoice for the missing accessories Important When emailing for an RMA number please provide the following information a model number b serial number c problem description software version located in System Configuration menu date of purchase place of purchase dealer or online place of purchase a moa return shipping address no P O boxes Note Proof of purchase will need to be included in the return shipment in order to ensure warranty coverage In addition we may attempt to further troubleshoot the problem prior to issuing an RMA number Please be prepared to provide additional information upon request Scope of and Limitation on Warranty The warranty on this product is limited to the repair or replacement of defective units as described in Section 1 above This warranty does not cover customer training or education installation set up adjustments or signal reception problems This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of your SoundBridge This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by ROKU to service your SoundBridge This warranty does not cover consumables such as fuses and batteries This warranty is valid only in the country of purchase from an authorized RO
12. both may cause your connection not to work Note that both end caps have a hole for routing your cables toward the back of the unit Wireless Connection Insert the Wi Fi adapter card included with most SoundBridge models into SounaBridge It should be inserted into the CompactFlash card slot with the Roku label facing toward the back of the unit and toward the Ethernet jack Close the end cap by snapping it securely into place Ethernet Connection Plug your cable into the jack provided Connect your Ethernet cable to a hub switch or router in your home network Alternatively you can connect SoundBridge directly to your computer and bypass a hub switch router but only with a crossover cable not included Close the end cap by snapping it securely into place Connect the other end of the cable to your network Please note that not all wireless CF adapters are compatible with SounaBridge If your unit did not include a Wi Fi adapter Roku offers a compatible adapter for sale on our web store www rokulabs com buy You can also find a list of supported wireless CF adapters and wireless network access points in our support area Ill Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System Both end caps of your SoundBridge unit are removable The right end cap covers the audio connectors and AC power connector the left one holds an Ethernet connector and your Wi Fi Network adapter CompactFlash slot Wi Fi adapter may be sold separately depending on
13. point s IP address in the location bar of your web browser If you do not know the IP address of the access point please refer to the software or manual that came with the access point in order to determine the IP address After successfully logging in you will see a page similar to the following Linksys Mozilla Be Est Yew Ge Grommets oos mnde tie Firmware Version AP Name LAN Contiguration Type IP Address Subnet Mask Gatwway Wireless 2AGHz Wireless G This screen contains all of the Access Point s basic setup fumctions Most users will be able 10 use the Access Point s default settings without making any changes Click the Apply button at the bottom of the page to save your changes v1 08 Aug 05 2003 Linksys WAPSIG MAC Address 00000 41 12 41 00 Stade IP Address 192 1681 0 2 This is the IP address Subnet Mask and Default 255 255 255 0 Gateway of the Access Point as it is seen by 192 168 0 1 yourtocal network MAC Address 00 06 25 49 10 00 Mode Maxed SSID wueless SSID Broadcast Disable Channel a3 ain USA Wireless Security Enable Disabte Edt Secunty Sexings ooy Caca Hep Make a note of the SSID in this case wireless this you will need to enter into the SSID field in SoundBridge s wireless setup 51 52 As you can see in the next illustration Wireless Security is enabled Click on the Edit S
14. radio streams to be stored in the Favorite Radio Stations music library If you experience problems with playback of an Internet radio stream you copied from a web browser make sure that your stream ends with the pls or m3u extension sometimes copying the stream that appears in browser will exclude this information because it s being redirected behind the scenes and your stream will not play without it For example you entered a URL looks something like this http www hostname com 9152 You can try simply adding listen pls to the end of the URL like this http www hostname com 9152 listen pls Also the URL should point to a pls or m3u playlist file because SoundBridge currently does not support non MP3 streams Stay tuned for additional format support in future software updates E Safari File Edit View History Bookmarks Window Help EE EE E SSS Mike s M2000 Internet Radio SS o http soundbridge 8 local SoundBridgeRadio html FQ Coogle e Newsy Bugzilla Rokulabs com Urchin GoogleAds Rush Order admin Rush Order Reports Mike s M2000 Status InternetRadio Configuration Favorite Internet Radio You may edit any of the names or URLs below to modify your Favorite Internet Radio station list Click the Update Radio Stations button to submit your changes Name SomaFM Groove Salad URL http www somafm com groovesalad pls
15. with either a new or rebuilt SounaBridge unit at its option at no charge and if applicable will pay the labor charges incurred by any SoundBridge authorized service facility If the Warranty Period has expired the customer is responsible for the payment of all labor charges and may obtain parts from ROKU authorized service facilities or a SoundBridge service center at his or her own expense 2 Warranty Service Process To obtain warranty service you must first obtain an RMA number Return Merchandise Authorization from a Technical Support Representative at ROKU A Technical Support Representative may be reached by emailing support rokulabs com or calling our toll free number for customer care 1 866 400 7658 from the US Once an RMA number is obtained your SoundBridge must be shipped freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the SoundBridge authorized distribution facility If ROKU determines that the returned unit is defective ROKU will either repair the unit or will supply at no charge and within a reasonable period of time a new or rebuilt SoundBridge unit in exchange for the defective unit In addition all accessories must be returned with the defective SoundBridge A new or factory refurbished set of accessories will be furnished with the replacement SounaBridge Failure to return any of the accessory items could result in a delay in receiving the replacement SoundBridge
16. your SoundBridge model Remove the right end cap to connect audio cables by gently pressing on the flat part of the end cap while pressing on the two dimpled tabs in the back and pivot the cap backward Once removed your right end cap will reveal the connectors shown below Insert your AC Power Wi Fi card with the Rok label facing th RCA Analog Out Ethernet port Optical Toslink Ethernet port Digital SPIF Coax SoundBridge left end cap removed SoundBridge right end cap removed Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options a Connect your SoundBridge to a set of powered speakers using the RCA to mini 1 8 inch Y audio cable included with your SoundBridge PC or Mac with Connecting to powered speakers music files Connect RCA to mini cable from two RCA jacks white and red to your mini speaker base plug Power Cable Ve Wired or Wireless Router Switch Ethernet Cable not needed if using Wi Fi Speaker Base b Connect your SoundBridge to your stereo system s Aux or other Line Input using an RCA white red audio cable not included PC or Mac with Connecting to a stereo music files Connect 1 of the following 1 Optical Toslink SPDIF from Power Cable SoundBridge to receiver 2 Black SPDIF Coax RCA to Coax Digital In on your receiver 3 Two analog RCA jacks white and red to Line In on your receiver C
17. 5 Ibs Graphical Display 40 x 2 character LCD Left End Cap 10mbps Wired Ethernet RJ45 Compact Flash Slot for Wi Fi adapter Right End Cap Power Analog Stereo Audio Output Optical Digital Audio Output Coax Digital Audio Output Cable Management All cable connections are under the removable end caps and cables exit through an opening at the back of the end cap Audio Output Analog Left Right Digital S PDIF Coax Digital TOSlink Optical Maximum Line Output 3 2 Volts Peak to Peak THD N 93cB typical Dynamic Range 96dB typical Frequency Response lt 20Hz gt 20kHz 5 1 Surround Sound supported through Digital Audio outputs for DTS and Dolby Digital source files Supported Protocols Apple Rendezvous TCP DAAP AutolP HTTP UPnP AV Windows Media DRM 10 others SlimServer Open Source 5 x based streaming and control protocols Audio Format Support MP3 AAC WMA DRM WMA WAV AIFF LPCM Rhapsody music files WMA Lossless supported only when using Windows Media Connect which transcodes to LPCM Apple Lossless FLAC Ogg Vorbis supported with optional third party software Protected AAC files purchased from the iTunes Music Store are not supported Sample Rates Supported kHz 8 0 11 025 12 0 16 0 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 0 Bit Depth Supported 8 bit 16 bit stereo or mono Network Connections 10MBit wired Ethernet or 802 11b CompactFlash wireless adapter Power Supply Switching 110 220V po
18. Advanced Features Control Brightness Contrast and Text Display 39 The Settings Mensaner Music Visualizer Settings Safe Mode Restoring Factory Default Settings Geeks Read This Wi Fi Setup and Password Help Wi Fi Setup Examples Apple AirPort Mac Users Apple AirPort PC Users Linksys WAP54G Netgear WG602 Customer Support Appendices End User Software License AGre Ment sccsssseccssseees 57 iTunes Disclaimer Limited Warranty FCC Warnings and Safety Information European Community Technical Specifications cssccssssscsssssssssssseessssees 64 GETTING STARTED To use SoundBridge you will need to I Make sure you have a compatible music server installed Compatible music servers include iTunes Microsoft Windows Media Connect Musicmatch and others Il Connect SoundBridge Ethernet or Wi Fi network hardware lll 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 SouncBridge 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
19. Bright button on your remote lets you change the brightness of your display using the Left Right arrows 4 gt For SoundBridge M500 you will see the option to change contrast using the Up Down arrows a w For SoundBridge M1000 and M2000 text size can be controlled using the Up Down arrows a affecting how many lines of text you see on screen at one time M1000 can display one line or two lines at once M2000 can display one two or four lines at once The Settings Menu SoundBridge settings can be changed in the SETTINGS option located at the bottom of the Main Menu Your Settings screen will show the following options scroll down using your remote control to see the complete list VISUALIZER SETTINGS RETURN TO NOW PLAYING WHEN IDLE SCROLL LONG INFO IN NOW PLAYING DISPLAY COMPOSER FOR CLASSICAL WORKS SKIP ITEMS UN CHECKED IN ITUNES Music Visualizer Settings You can customize the kind of visualizer to display whether it appears full screen or on the right side of the Now Playing menu and other options Use the Main Menu Settings Visualizer Settings command to explore these options Safe Mode SoundBridge includes an option to run in Safe Mode which is a mode with limited features that is enabled automatically when SoundBridge detects that its software has become corrupted Its goal is to download a new version of software from Roku and to restore factory settings When SoundBridge enters Safe Mode you will notice the text
20. Exit several times until you see this screen Alternatively press Menu then scroll down to the NOW PLAYING option and press Select This screen also appears by default after a few minutes of inactivity on the remote control If you press Play on an album track that track will play followed by each track remaining on the album For example if you press Play on track 5 on an album with 10 tracks total then tracks 5 10 will play For continuous playback of the entire album press the Repeat button on your remote control the album will play until the end then start again at the beginning You can also navigate to an album artist or genre selection while browsing then press Play to start playing the entire contents of the selected category If you are not sure what you have selected to play simply press the Down arrow from your Now Playing screen the screen that displays the currently playing song This will list your upcoming songs also known as your Song Queue see next section Press Pause at any time to put playback on hold Press Play or Pause a second time to resume playback Hint If you navigate to a new song and press Play while your original selection is playing you will flush the old selection called the Song Queue and replace it with your new selection Therefore you should only press Play when you want to erase your existing Song Queue and start a new one Use the Add button to add a song to t
21. KU distributor or dealer This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number and or Warranty Void if Removed sticker has been altered or removed from the SounaBridge REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER ROKU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT OR ITS PURCHASE OR USE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY THE SOUNDBRIDGE INCLUDES SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES ROKU S WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE AND ROKU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTY FOR THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE CAN BE FOUND ELSEWHERE IN THE PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state 59 60 FCC Warnings and Safety Information Communication Regulation amp Safety Information FCC Compliance This section describes the requirements for compliance with Federal Com
22. RNO Press the Menu button to go to the Main Menu Go to the PLAYLISTS option then press the Select button Use your Up Down arrows to browse your playlists one by one find the one called DISCO INFERNO then press Select twice to play all songs on the playlist immediately or Add to add the playlist to your Song Queue Hint If your playlist was created in Windows Media Player or other software using Windows Media Connect be sure to save your playlist in the My Music My Playlist folder on your hard disk 25 26 Browsing by Artist Song or Composer From the Main Menu use the Down arrow to highlight BROWSE and then press Select Navigate to BROWSE ARTISTS and press Select Your screen will look something like this gt ANNIE LENNOX lt A gt BEN FOLDS FIVE v Find the artist you would like to play and press Select You will see a screen that lists the albums available by that artist gt lt SHOW ALL MATCHING SONGS gt MEDUSA While the first menu option lt ALL MATCHING SONGS3 is active press Add to add this selection to your existing Song Queue or press Select twice to play all songs by this artist instead and replace your existing Song Queue Songs will play in the order they appear on each album with each album played in alphabetical order You can choose specific albums or songs to play by navigating down to your desired album and pressing Add to add to an existing Song Queue or Select twice to replace an existing S
23. S hil SoundBridge Network Music Player User Guide Software v 2 1 Welcome Thanks for purchasing Roku SoundBridge We hope you enjoy using it as much as we ve enjoyed creating it SoundBridge lets you play music you have stored on your PC or Mac anywhere in your home It also lets you access many of the thousands of Internet radio stations that broadcast on the web without turning on your computer Roku s media players are designed to be upgradeable in the field and we are always working on improving the software for our products Your SoundBridge has a menu option to check for and automatically install software updates We recommend you try this as soon as your system is set up to make sure you have the latest software Enjoy Run the Latest Software To get the most up to date features from your SoundBridge be sure to check for the latest software update Software updates are easy to download and install and you can do it from the comfort of your couch using the SoundBridge remote control All you need is an active Internet connection See Checking for the Latest SoundBridge Software on page 15 for easy instructions Register Your SoundBridge It s quick easy and allows you to receive the latest software updates for SoundBridge Of course we won t share your personal information with anyone else Download the Latest User Guide When our software changes so does our user guide Visit www rokulabs com s
24. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION for troubleshooting your network connection Make sure your computer is turned on your server is running and music sharing is enabled After you have successfully connected to your music library SoundBridge will automatically connect to that library upon startup provided you only have one music library to choose from If you would like to return to the screen that allows you to choose your desired libraries manually select the CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION option located at the bottom of SoundBridge s Main Menu accessible by pressing the Menu button Visit www rokulabs com support for help if you are still having trouble connecting to your music library Check to make sure your router is compatible with SoundBridge a list of compatible wireless access points is available at www rokulabs com support IX Playing Music You are now ready to begin playing music Using your remote control find a song you want to play then press Play to play it immediately See page 19 Music Playback for more detailed instructions about browsing and playing music X Setting Display Preferences optional The brightness of your display can be adjusted by pressing the Bright button Text size can also be controlled for the SoundBridge M1000 and M2000 s VFD display by pressing the Bright button Contrast can be controlled this way for models that allow contrast control Also from the Main Menu you can navigate
25. adio stations without running your iTunes music server on your computer in fact your computer does not even have to be turned on All you need is an active Internet connection on your home network To access your saved Internet radio streams navigate to the Favorite Radio Stations library as follows 1 On your SoundBridge remote press Menu Navigate down to CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION and press Select 2 Your available music libraries will be displayed including the one named Favorite Radio Stations Select that library and you will see a list of ten stations 3 Press Select to begin playback of your favorite station SoundBridge includes ten pre saved radio stations You can change these stations to your own ten favorites as follows 1 If you are still in the Favorite Radio Stations music library exit it and enter your iTunes library following steps 1 and 2 above choosing the name of your iTunes music library in step 2 2 Create a playlist in iTunes containing your ten favorite radio stations as described previously in this section on page 28 Hint Your playlist can contain as many radio stations as you like but only the first ten will be saved to your favorites You can rearrange them by dragging and dropping to their desired order inside the iTunes playlist 3 On the SoundBridge Main Menu select Settings then Memorize Radio Playlist 4 You will see the following instructions Click on
26. betical listing of Albums found in your music library The screen will look something like this gt PARACHUTES PAUL S BOUTIQUE Navigate to the album that you want to hear using the Up Down a arrow buttons in our example Parachutes When the album you want is selected press the Select button for a listing of songs found on this album The music note J next to each song name indicates the selection is an individual track and not a playlist album or other collection of songs Please note that songs purchased from the Apple Music Store will be denoted in the display with a padlock amp icon SoundBridge is not able to play back these locked files they will simply be skipped over during playback gt DON T PANIC D SHIVER Use the Up Down a arrows again to highlight the song you want to play Press the Play button to start that song playing When the song begins playback the display will switch to the Now Playing screen which looks something like this DON T PANIC 0 10 2 17 gt COLDPLAY PARACHUTES 2000 Please note that the artist and album information may be abbreviated or appear one line at a time if the total number of characters exceeds what can be displayed at once See the Settings chapter at the end of this manual for more information on display options Hint If you would like to go back to the above Now Playing screen at any time in order to know what s playing press
27. control Then point it in the direction of your SoundBridge unit make sure the IR receiver window is not blocked by a nearby object SoundBridge remote control VI Establishing a Network Connection Wired Ethernet Network After you have connected SoundBridge to your computer via a switch hub router or directly to your computer via crossover cable and powered up the unit SoundBridge will auto configure its network settings using DHCP or AutolP There is nothing you need to do If for some reason you have trouble connecting to your network select the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION option then select SHOW WIRED ETHERNET STATUS Wireless Network If you have a Wi Fi network in your home with no security keys set then SoundBridge will also auto connect to your wireless network If SoundBridge detects more than one Wi Fi network as some advanced users have in their home or if your neighbor s signal is leaking over then you will be asked to select the SSID network ID to connect to If you have a security key you will need to enter your WEP key manually into SoundBridge This is the same key you have entered into your Access Point and your computer Your screen will look something like this CNO MUSIC LIBRARIES FOUND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Scroll down on this screen using your down arrow until the option SYSTEM CONFIGURATION is highlighted and press Select on your remote control You will see a screen that looks li
28. down to the SETTINGS option to change the appearance of the music visualizer such as whether it appears full screen during playback and what kind of information is displayed when a song is playing For a complete list of SoundBridge settings please see the Advanced Features section of this user guide XI Checking for the Latest Software recommended Updating your software is quick and easy You ll need SoundBridge connected to a network which is connected to the Internet via a high speed connection such as DSL or cable modem To make sure you have the latest version of SoundBridge software please follow these instructions 1 Make sure your SoundBridge is connected to a home network with Internet access Press the Menu button on the remote control Navigate down to CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION and press Select Navigate down to SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and press Select Navigate down to SOFTWARE VERSION AND UPDATE and press Select You will be shown your current software version and be given the option to check for a software update Choose Yes to check for new software updates for your SoundBridge You should see a screen with a progress bar CONTACTING SERVER RRR ERKK Au WN o N 9 You will then see one of the following two screens YOUR SOFTWARE IS UP TO DATE 15 16 In that case you don t need to do anything Press Select to accept this message and return to the previous System Configuration me
29. e plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instruct
30. e station Identity Name Contact Location WAN Privacy C Enable WAN Port Configuration C Enable SNMP Access _ Enable Remote Printer Access AirPort Network Un bn san SS WA Network Name myairport Create a closed network Channel 10 C Enable interference robustness Station density Transmitter Power Multicast rate 1 Mode 802 11 b g Compatible 47 Step 2 Make a note of the name of your wireless network in the Network Name field see below i Configure Airport Base Station File EESSicirigm Help Information in this section is used to identify and configure the base station Identity Name Contact Location WAN Privacy C Enable WAN Port Configuration Enable SNMP Access C Enable Remote Printer Access AirPort Network nT Network Name myairport Create a closed network Channel 10 v C Enable interference robustness Station density v Transmitter Power Multicast rate v Mode 802 11 b g Compatible 25 50 48 Step 3 Select the Equivalent Network Password from the Base Station drop down menu 3 Configure Airport Base Station File REEE Help Choose Other Re scan Restart Upload Software Upload Software Multiple Upload Default Software Equivalent Network Pass
31. ecurity Settings button to access the WEP setup page Security Settings Mozilla 2AGHz Wireless G Security Mode Default Transmit Key WEP Encryption Passphrase Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 The Access Point supports 4 different types of security settings WPA Pre Shared Key WPA RADIUS RADIUS and WEP Please see the help tab for more details on the different types of security settings WEP v 1 O2 O3 04 64 bits 10 hex digits passphrase Generate 49774B692D B703120019 938969B47C DA9515EE03 ony This Linksys access point allows you to easily view the keys The default key is key number 1 so make a note of the value of the Key 1 field 49774B692D in this case This is the value you will enter into SoundBridge s wireless setup s Password field You now have the information necessary to configure your SoundBridge to connect to your network You may close your web browser Netgear WG602 The Netgear WG602 is an 802 11g Wireless Access Point Its configuration can be accessed with a web browser First open a web browser and connect to the access point by entering the access point s IP address in the location bar of your web browser If you do not know the IP address of the access point please refer to the software or manual that came with the access point in order to determine the IP address After successfully logging in you
32. ed currently You can add an almost unlimited number of songs to your Song Queue Each selection will be played in the order it was entered unless you have chosen to Shuffle your Song Queue Hint After you have selected multiple songs to be played in turn you can use the Next Track gt gt and Previous Track M4 buttons to skip from song to song in your Song Queue Reviewing a Song Queue At any point you can review what s in your Song Queue by pressing the down arrow w from the Now Playing screen which is the default screen that appears while SoundBridge is playing The Now Playing screen looks something like this DON T PANIC 0 10 2 17 gt COLDPLAY PARACHUTES 2000 You can also press Exit several times from any point in your browsing eventually the Now Playing screen appears Alternatively you can press Menu then select the SHOW SONG QUEUE option You will see the entire list of songs in your song queue refer to the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to determine where in the list you are located Press the Up Down arrows a to see the entire list of selections in your Song Queue The currently playing selection is indicated by a speaker icon You cannot save a Song Queue that you have created it s only held in memory temporarily and then erased when you build your next Song Queue If you would like to build a Song Queue that you can save and recall at will please build a Playlist in
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34. en using Windows Media Connect which transcodes to LPCM FLAC and Ogg Vorbis are supported only with the optional third party SlimServer software Please note that AAC files purchased from the Apple Music Store also known as DRM AAC files will appear as menu items with a padlock icon and are not available for playback on SoundBridge at this time Sample rates supported kHz 8 0 11 025 12 0 16 0 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 0 Bit depth supported 8 bit 16 bit mono or stereo Navigation Quick Reference a v The Up and Down arrow buttons take you through a list item by item 4 gt The Left and Right arrow buttons allow you to fast browse either skip to the next or previous letter or if your list is not arranged alphabetically by about 5 of your list at a time gt The arrow icon shows current item highlighted The Select button takes you one level down into the highlighted item When you can go no lower in your menu structure the Select button calls up options to start song playback It may help to think of pressing the Select button as clicking on the highlighted item with a mouse The Play button begins playback of your current selection The Pause button pauses playback of audio currently playing The Add button adds your current selection to the end of your Song Queue gt M4 The Next Track and Previous Track buttons advance or retreat playback of your Song Queue one song at a time The Menu button takes yo
35. g 1 Are the LED lights lit up inside the CompactFlash Wi Fi adapter If not your card is not receiving power Make sure the SoundBridge is powered on the LED screen is lit Remove and re insert the CF card with the label facing away from you It should require gentle pressure to be inserted into the CF slot 2 Is SoundBridge within range of your wireless network signal Performance varies depending on wireless network hardware physical barriers such as walls and signal interference 3 Is your computer on and your wireless access point plugged in 4 Is your music server software running on your computer Are your music sharing options enabled See page 11 5 Did you enter your password correctly if you have one including case sensitive characters Obtaining Your Wireless Access Point s Password Follow these instructions to determine your wireless access point password and be sure to have a pen ready to make a note of the case sensitive password as well as the password type either hexadecimal hex or ASCII 43 Wi Fi Setup Examples Apple AirPort Mac Users The Apple Airport is a very popular access point To see its configuration open your AirPort Admin Utility on your Mac it is in the Utilities folder Select your AirPort and choose Configure f 00e Select Base Station Configure Multiple IP Address 192 168 0 3 Roku Airport Name Roku Airport Ethernet ID
36. ge 41 of this guide VII Enabling Music Sharing Enable any music sharing options required by your music server 1 Windows Media Connect Authorize SoundBridge as a permitted client for Windows Media Player via Windows Media Connect by clicking on the tray icon or balloon window to display a list of clients You can also open Windows Media Connect through the Windows Control Panel On the Wizard window that appears scroll to the bottom of your devices list and click Add Select your SoundBridge device and click OK Check to ensure that SoundBridge appears on your list of authorized devices Click Close 2 iTunes To turn on the Music Sharing option select iTunes Preferences menu Mac or Edit Preferences PC In the dialog box that appears click the Sharing tab You should see a screen similar to the one below Check the Share My Music option to enable sharing on your local network Do not quit iTunes Sharing ui gO FBG amp General Effects importing Burning Sharing Store Advanced Look for shared music Share my music Share entire library _ Share selected playlists Purchased Music A 80s Songs Recently Played Top 25 Most Played Shared name Dan s Music Library __ Require password Status On 4 users connected Cancel CoA 3 Rhapsody Make sure the Rhapsody application is running then select User Settings from the Options menu navigate to the UPnP tab and then click the Sta
37. he existing Song Queue Building a Song Queue Let s say you would now like to choose several different songs or selections to play in a row This is called building a Song Queue SoundBridge automatically builds a Song Queue every time you select a song or album to play You can add to that list by navigating to your preferred music and pressing Add The selection will be added to the end of the current Song Queue 21 22 You may add a single song an entire album all songs by an artist all songs in a genre or any search result just browse to the selection you prefer and press Add For example if you would like to play all songs by Coldplay select the BROWSE ARTISTS option from the Main Menu Browse option Navigate to COLDPLAY in your artist list and press Add All songs on all albums by Coldplay will be played by album in the order they appear on each album For more information about browsing and searching options see the Browsing and Searching sections later in this user guide You have several other options for building a Song Queue After you press Select while browsing on a song a Song menu appears with the following options 1 Play starting with the selected song and clear previous Song Queue 2 Get information about the selected song 3 Play the selected song only and clear previous Song Queue 4 Add this song to the Song Queue same as pressing the Add button Note that both play
38. in Preferences menu 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 Select twice to play it immediately or Add to add it to the Song Queue Read on for detailed explanations of the steps above I Music Server Software Requirements Roku SoundBridge is designed to act as a remote client for several kinds of music jukebox software With SoundBridge software version 2 0 and later SoundBridge users can connect directly to their Windows Media Connect or Musicmatch music library as well as to 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 protected AAC files What Is a Music Server SoundBridge is a networked music player That is it doesn t store any music It 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 need 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 whe
39. ions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way and When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 15 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Safety Regulatory Information User Installer Caution Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer who is responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules European Community Complies with EU Directive 89 336 EEC using EN55022 1998 EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 2000 and EN61000 3 3 1995 CE Warning This is a class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 63 64 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS M2000 Dimensions 17 wide x 2 75 diameter Weight 2 75 lbs Graphical Display 512 x 32 pixel VFD M1000 Dimensions 10 wide x 2 37 diameter Weight 1 5 lbs Graphical Display 280 x 16 pixel VFD M500 Dimensions 10 wide x 2 37 diameter Weight 1
40. irectly by entering the stream URL directly into the web page See previous section for more information about Favorite Radio Stations There are several ways to access the web page 1 PC users Go to My Network Places using the Start Menu or in your Control Panel Turn on option to display UPnP devices in Network Places To install the UPnP user interface Open Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel Click Add Remove Windows Components Inthe Components list select the Networking Services check box and then click Details Make sure the UPnP User Interface check box is selected Once enabled double click the device to open the SoundBridge web page 2 Apple users Launch the Safari web browser Because SoundBridge uses the Rendezvous OpenTalk and DAAP protocol the device will automatically announce itself In Safari be sure you have your bookmark listing showing as in the screen shot below If it is not showing go to the Bookmark menu and select Show All Bookmarks Your screen should look something like the one below Click on the Rendezvous option in the bookmark list to reveal your SoundBridge If more than one is connected they will be named SoundBridge SoundBridge 2 and so on Safari File Edit View History Bookmarks Bookmarks Window Help p Co to this address v Rokulabs com Rush Order admin Rush Order R Collections E Bookmarks Bar ookmarks Menu dd
41. ites playlist The result is a standard iTunes playlist that contains your favorite radio stations see next image Radiostorm com 805 o 7 indie Pop Rocks Continuous Indie Lofi S T Radio Paradise Continuous eclectic rock S F Virgin Radio UK Continuous Aduh Pop Top 25 Most Played T B Top Rated i F Baros Samples A Classical playlist F Disco Inferno Ella and Billie 2 Mellow tunes A PastyPartyParty 4 songs 0 seconds zero K 2 Play your playlist on SoundBridge From the SoundBridge Main Menu select Playlists Scroll down until you find the RadioFavorites playlist Select it You can now scroll through your favorite radio stations Press Select to start playing your desired station Use the Up Down a arrows to see the list of available stations or the Next Track gt gt Previous Track M4 buttons to switch stations To play Internet radio with WinAmp follow these steps 1 Download and install WinAmp Jukebox from winamp com 2 Download and install TwonkyVision s http streaming plugin free at twonkyvision com 3 Import an Internet radio stream into WinAmp 4 Add it to your playlist Save the playlist in the default location on your hard drive 5 Browse to the playlist in SoundBridge and play it To play Internet radio with SoundBridge s Radio Favorites Library With SoundBridge software version 2 1 and later you can access your favorite Internet r
42. ke this CHECK FOR NEW SOFTWARE CURRENTLY V1 0 2 SHOW WIRED ETHERNET STATUS SHOW WI FI STATUS SELECT WI FI SSID amp PASSWORD Navigate down to SELECT WI FI SSID amp PASSWORD and select your wireless network name and password Personal Firewall iTunes Users If you have trouble connecting and your computer has a firewall installed make sure your firewall is configured to allow iTunes music sharing Mac Open System Preferences Select the Sharing icon and click on the Firewall tab Select the option iTunes Music Sharing PC Refer to your firewall s documentation for opening incoming ports Configure your firewall to allow incoming connections on port 3689 For WindowsXP Service Pack 2 users open Security Center and click on Windows Firewall on the bottom right of the window In the window that pops up click on the Exceptions tab and check to see whether iTunes is shown and checked in the list of Programs and Services If not press Add Program and add iTunes 11 12 403 Security Center Heip protect your P ON hes protec your omoda aparat onses ard of hath sect te coment 2 Delay a notic atan whem Windows Fowl bioch o mogan What are fe isha of akana moesten Cox Ce After these changes have been made restart SoundBridge by disconnecting it from AC power For additional help connecting to your network including password help see the Wi Fi Setup section on pa
43. munications Commission FCC Rules FCC Registration and Requirements The following paragraphs describe requirements and information based on FCC rules FCC Rules Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including i
44. n asked and performing searches of the music library at SoundBridge s request You probably already have a music server but perhaps didn t realize it For example iTunes acts as a music server when it shares music to another iTunes user on the network Microsoft has released its own music server Windows Media Connect There is no standard for music servers They are almost all different One of the benefits of SoundBridge is that it supports all the common servers out there with an easy to use interface The most common music servers are iTunes Windows Media Connect and Rhapsody But there are others If you want to use a PlaysForSure music service you must use Windows Media Connect If you want to play AAC files you must use iTunes If you want to use the Rhapsody music service you must use Rhapsody as your music server Note For playing back Internet radio using SoundBridge s Radio Favorites library you don t need a music server because SounaBridge receives the radio stream direct 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 iTunes or Windows Media Connect The 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 With 2 x sof
45. nder the first letter of the word following the in this case B for Beatles When you find the music you like use the Add button to add it to your Song Queue If searching for albums or artists you can press Select to navigate down one level to individual tracks If an exact match is not found your results will show an empty search Changing Music Libraries If you have multiple music servers running on your network at once you can easily navigate between them Press Menu on your remote control Navigate down to CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION and press Select All your available libraries will be displayed Press Select to access your desired music library Internet Radio One of SoundBridge s coolest features is its ability to play Internet radio stations Currently there are three ways to listen to Internet radio using SoundBridge from a playlist created in iTunes from WinAmp using the TwonkyVision plugin and from the Favorite Radio Stations music library Hint it is possible to run iTunes just for playing Internet radio while using Windows Media Connect or another server for playing music To play Internet radio stations with the iTunes music server follow these steps 1 Create an iTunes playlist containing your favorite radio stations In iTunes create a new playlist any name is okay but let s use RadioFavorites for this example Next browse the iTunes Internet radio station list b
46. nterference that may cause undesired operation Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Roku LLC 399 Sherman Ave 12 Palo Alto CA 94306 650 321 1394 For customer service questions go to http www rokulabs com support CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT Canada Class B Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada VCCI Class B Statement Safety Important Safety Instructions 1 u PF WN Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Water and Moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids s
47. nu Press Exit to return to the Change Library menu navigate to the music library you want to play and press Select Alternatively if your software requires updating it will be downloaded and installed automatically After the above contacting server message you will see the following screen UPGRADE SUCCESSFUL SELECT OK TO REBOOT Press Select on the OK option and you will see a screen confirming that your unit is rebooting 10 After your software has been updated you may want to check Roku s web site for the latest version of the SounaBridge user guide Roku will release a new version of the user guide for PDF download if new features or functions have been added to the SoundBridge software Please visit www rokulabs com support for the latest version of the manual XII Wall or Under Cabinet Mounting optional Your SounaBridge ships with a portable black rubber table stand which looks great on your shelf or night stand An optional wall mounting kit is available for sale at www rokulabs com buy This allows the SoundBridge to be mounted to the wall or under a cabinet using a sleek hidden bracket which screws into your wall For more information please visit Roku s web site MUSIC PLAYBACK OVERVIEW Audio File Formats Supported You are now ready to begin playing music SoundBridge supports a wide variety of audio formats including MP3 AAC WMA DRM WMA AIFF LPCM and WAV WMA Lossless is supported only wh
48. nu SoundBridge will then reboot See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software Continue to Section II Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware below Instructions for Installing Rhapsody If not already installed download install and launch Real Networks Rhapsody client available at www rhapsody com Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v 2 0 or later using the Check for new software command in the System Configuration menu SoundBridge will then reboot See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software Continue to Section Il Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware below Instructions for Installing Musicmatch Jukebox If not already installed download install and launch Musicmatch Jukebox 9 0 on your PC the free download is available at www musicmatch com 2 Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v 2 0 or later using the Check for new software command in the System Configuration menu SoundBridge will then reboot See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software 3 Continue to Section Il Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware below Il Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware Wired Ethernet or Wireless Please remove the left end cap of your SoundBridge to connect your Ethernet cable or your wireless adapter never both at once connecting
49. on and packaging to the point of purchase for a refund of your purchase price after inspection iTunes Disclaimer Roku SoundaBridge interfaces to iTunes using the Apple DAAP protocol under license from Apple This license gives apple the right to terminate the license for any reason Roku has no control over this and is not responsible in the unlikely event Apple does so In this event Roku will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide software that installs on your PC via a download that provides similar functionality but Roku makes no representations or warranties regarding the features available in such a situation Roku Software License Subject to these terms and conditions ROKU grants you a non exclusive license with no right to sublicense to execute the software included with the SoundBridge or subsequently provided to you by ROKU together the Software on your SounaBridge solely for your personal use of the intended features and functions of the SoundBridge The license may be transferred only with the transfer of the SounaBridge on which ROKU has installed the software any transferee will be subject to the terms and conditions of this license This license will terminate automatically without notice if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions including the restrictions of this license ROKU and its licensors own and retain all proprietary rights including all patent copyright trade secret trademark and o
50. on may damage your device If you had been previously using a wired Ethernet connection disconnect the cord from the SoundBridge Make sure you have only the Wi Fi card or the wired Ethernet connection attached to the device never both at the same time Run your music server software on the computer connected to your wireless network 41 42 6 Turn on your SoundBridge by plugging the power cord into the right side of the device then into the wall AC outlet Verify that the screen displays the Roku logo 7 Upon startup SounaBridge will attempt to connect to any wireless access point within range that does not require a password If your home wireless network requires no password and there are no other wireless networks in the vicinity such as those spilling over from a neighbor s house then your SoundBridge should automatically connect with no additional configuration and you will see a list of music servers on your network to connect to However it s possible you will need to configure your wireless network as described below If your SoundBridge detects more than one available wireless network then you will need to configure SoundBridge s Wi Fi settings Choose System Configuration from the main menu and then select Select Wi Fi SSID amp Password You will then see a list of available wireless networks If you see your desired network select it If you don t see the desired network make sure tha
51. ong Queue Note if your selected album contains songs by different artists such as compilation albums or movie soundtracks only the song s by your artist will be played Hint To browse faster instead of browsing up and down one at a time using Up Down arrows a w you can speed browse through your lists by pressing the left right arrows 4 gt This will skip by the letter of the alphabet Browsing by song or composer works the same way as browsing by artist see instructions above Browsing by Genre From the Main Menu navigate down to the BROWSE option and press Select Scroll down to BROWSE GENRES and press Select You will see an alphabetical listing of genres that are available in the music library that you are browsing To add all songs within a Genre to your Song Queue highlight that Genre and press Add or Select to open additional options for playback To browse within a genre such as Hip Hop Rap press Select on your desired genre You will have the option to see all available artists in that genre and a list of individual aloums by those artists At any point you can press Add to add that selection to your Song Queue or press Select to navigate to the next level of detail Hint Information about your music including Song Name Artist Album and Genre is usually created automatically by the software you used to save your audio CD files on your computer s hard drive aka ripping This process creates data called
52. re changing the name You may need to reload this page manually after the SoundBridge reboots Software Version SoundBridge is running software version 2 1 14 Network Information Connected via Wired MAC Address WiFi MAC address Ethernet 00 0d 4b 03 4e 76 00 00 00 00 00 00 IP Address 192 168 0 99 Address Source DHCP Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 DNS 1 192 168 0 10 DNS 2 64 81 79 2 t e Sa When you are finished using your web page simply close your browser window 37 38 When You Are Finished Using SoundBridge When you are finished playing music and using the SoundBridge altogether just press the Standby button on your remote If you plan to disconnect the SoundBridge from AC power after you are done using it be sure to press the Standby button first This logs you out of the music server software running on your computer Hint lf you unplug the SoundBridge from AC power five times without pressing Standby on your remote first iTunes may lock you out of connecting to the server That s because iTunes allows a maximum of five users to connect at one time and if you don t put SoundBridge into standby mode first iTunes may believe you are still connected To restore your access to the iTunes server close iTunes and then restart it You should then have no trouble connecting to the iTunes server as before ADVANCED FEATURES Control Brightness Contrast and Text Display The
53. ress Book E Rendezvous History D News J Mac J Kids J Sports D Entertainment J Shopping J Travel I Tools and Reference E Other J Imported IE Favorites Bookmark Ped About Rendezvous OF Mike s M2000 F SoundBridge amp F SoundBridge 2 SoundBridge 3 amp F SoundBridge 4 F SoundBridge 5 33 34 Then double click on the name of your device to open the SoundBridge web page The SoundBridge Web page includes the following three tabs 1 Status Allows for control of playback of current music selection including Pause Play Next Previous Track Stop Repeat and Shuffle You can also change the volume level Safari File Edit View History Bookmarks Window Help i Mike s M2000 Status SS o http soundbridge 8 local SoundBridge html AQ Google gt ie a OA FileTaxes com Newsy Bugzilla Rokulabs com Urchin GoogleAds Rush Order admin a Mike s M2000 Status Internet Radio Configuration Player Status Thank you for purchasing SoundBridge Visit the links below to get the most SoundBridge is playing out of your network music player Elephant Talk SoundBridge Information Page California Guitar Trio Accessories Monday Night in San Francisco Disc 2 Frequently Asked Questions User Guide Playback Controls Roku Usar foruns Volume 0 100 15 Set B a v i 2 Internet Radio Allows you to specify up to ten of your favorite Internet
54. rt button to start the server You will probably also want to check the Start UPnP server once logged in option which makes the server start each time you run the Rhapsody application Your Rhapsody server should now appear in your list of servers on the SoundBridge and you will be able to play all your songs and Rhapsody radio stations 4 Musicmatch Select Options Settings Click on the CD Lookup Connectivity tab Select Enable Music Server and then select Universal Plug and Play You can close Musicmatch if you like the UPnP server will keep running in the background 13 14 VIII Choosing Your Music Library Once SounaBridge is successfully connected to your network and your server s music sharing options are enabled SoundBridge will automatically find your computer s music server and detect any supported music libraries After SoundBridge detects your music library you will be prompted to choose the library you would like to access from a screen that looks something like this PLAY DAN S MUSIC LIBRARY PLAY FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Navigate to your preferred library in this case Dan s music library and press Select You will then see the Main Menu where you can begin browsing and playing your music If instead you see the message NO MUSIC LIBRARIES FOUND your network is not connecting to your computer properly or your music library is not found Please choose
55. s the value you will enter into SoundBridge s wireless setup password field Select password type hex in the SoundBridge menu AirPort Admin Utility File oeo Edit Base Station Airport View Window Help 9S ff Restart Upload Default Pass Click the buttons below to set up or make changes to your AirPort Base Station To configure or change advanced settings click Show All Settings Name and Password Internet Connection Show All Settings ui To connect to the AirPort network created by this base station from a computer not using AirPort software you should use f the following Hex equivalent password WEP ke 4C474D7AEC Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Base Station Name Wireless Network Name Firmware Version Wireless Channel Wireless Security Connected to the Internet via Public WAN IP Address Antenna USB Printer Airport Roku 5 4 10 40 bit WEP Ethernet 192 168 0 3 Internal Revert Update Apple AirPort PC Users Step 1 Open the AirPort Admin utility Start Programs Airport Admin Utility Select the network you would like to configure You should then see the configuration screen below i Configure Airport Base Station Summary AirPort intemet Network Port Mapping Access Control Authentication Dial In WDS Information in this section is used to identify and configure the bas
56. t Server Jukebox and UPnP music server twonkyvision plugin supports http streams for Internet radio Plays MP3 Compatible with SoundBridge but not supported by Roku Requires download of SlimServer software For a more detailed comparison of compatible music servers and links to download them visit www rokulabs com products SoundBridge servernotes php Instructions for Installing Windows Media Connect If not already installed install Windows XP Service Pack 2 a free download from Microsoft or via Windows Update Installer Download the latest version of Windows Media Player v 10 a free download from Microsoft or via Windows Update Installer Download Windows Media Connect a free download from Microsoft or via Windows Update Installer Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v 2 0 or later using the Check for new software command in the System Configuration menu SoundBridge will then reboot See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software Continue to Section Il Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware on the following page Instructions for Installing iTunes If you don t already have iTunes download and install it from www itunes com SoundBridge requires v 4 0 or later Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v 2 0 or later using the Check for new software command in the System Configuration me
57. t your wireless router is within range and that it is functioning properly Some wireless networks don t advertise themselves a k a closed networks If your wireless access point is functioning properly but you do not see the network listed you should enter your wireless network name by selecting Specify a wireless network Refer to your wireless access point s documentation or utility software if you don t know the name of your wireless network Next your SoundBridge will ask you whether the wireless connection requires a password If you do not have a wireless password select No and skip to the next section If you do have a wireless password select Yes Read the instructions on the screen to determine what type of wireless password you have on your network If you are unsure you may wish to refer to your wireless router documentation See hints below for help finding your wireless access point s password Select OK to reboot the unit Upon restarting SoundBridge should automatically connect to the network you have specified If the connection is successful all the available music libraries will be listed on your screen Use the up and down arrows on your remote to navigate to your desired library and press Select to begin browsing your music library Troubleshooting Wi Fi Setup If you have problems connecting to the SounaBridge to your music library via Wi Fi please check the followin
58. ther intellectual property rights in and to the SoundBridge Software You acknowledge that the license granted above does not provide you with title to or ownership of the Software but only a right of limited use under these terms and conditions The Software embodies ROKU s trade secrets and other proprietary information and materials Any attempt to modify enhance disassemble decompile reverse engineer or otherwise gain access to the source code to the Software to remove or unbundle the Software from the SoundBridge or to sublicense or distribute the Software is strictly prohibited except as may be otherwise agreed by ROKU in writing Third Party License Information Soundbridge includes AES code Copyright 2003 Dr Brian Gladman Worcester UK 57 58 This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary Limited Warranty Roku SoundaBridge is covered by a one year parts and labor warranty Roku SoundBridge Limited Warranty 1 Warranty ROKU LLC ROKU warrants your SoundBridge and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Warranty Period if ROKU determines that the SounaBridge is defective ROKU will repair the unit or replace the unit
59. top right of your Now Playing screen indicating that you re in Pause mode Pressing the Play button or the Pause button again will resume playback right where you left off When the Song Queue has played all the way through it will stop You will see the Stop icon E on the right side of your display To start playing your Song Queue again at the beginning press the Play button Hint Press Repeat if you would like your Song Queue to play continuously You will see the Repeat icon displayed on the right side of your Now Playing screen below the Play gt icon Skipping Tracks During Playback If you d like to skip a song during playback press the Next Track button gt gt on your remote control Or navigate to another song through your browsing options and press Select Hint Pressing Pause to stop playback of your Song Queue will only do so temporarily If you want to clear the memory of your old Song Queue or selection entirely simply navigate to something else you want to play and press Select twice to play your new selection This way you are effectively flushing your old selections or Song Queue away to be replaced by your new selection Therefore if you want to build on your existing Song Queue press Add instead of Select and your prior selections will be preserved Playing a Playlist Let s say you have created a playlist of your favorite Disco hits in your music jukebox software and named it DISCO INFE
60. tware you have several options for connecting your music library to SoundBridge Windows Media Connect UPnP Windows Media DRM 10 protocols iTunes Rendezvous protocol Rhapsody Proprietary Rhapsody protocol Musicmatch Jukebox UPnP AV protocol WinAmp UPnP AV protocol SlimServer SlimServer protocol Recommended for Users of Windows XP with SP2 PC Mac Rhapsody Subscribers Windows 98 SE Me XP 2000 SP3 or above Windows PC Mac A free media server from Microsoft Works with any music jukebox but optimized for Windows Media Player v 10 Supports SoundBridge s 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 SoundBridge has always included support for iTunes built in music server Plays AAC MP3 WAV AIFF no support for protected AAC iTunes Music Store files Also plays playlists and Smart Playlists created in iTunes Built in Internet radio tuner streams Internet radio to SoundBridge Server required to run the Rhapsody Music Service which includes access to popular music and Internet radio Very popular jukebox software and music service Has a built in UPnP AV 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 Connec
61. u to the Main Menu 17 18 The Search button takes you to your text based search options The Exit button takes you one step backward think of it as the BACK button on your Internet browser Pressing the Exit button repeatedly will display the Now Playing screen which displays information about the currently playing song Screen Icons Quick Reference On your Song Queue screen A The music note icon denotes a single track as opposed to a collection of tracks 4 The speaker with audio waves shows current song playing in the Song Queue menu 4 The speaker without audio waves shows current song paused in the Song Queue menu The upward facing radio transmission signal indicates an Internet radio station The padlock icon indicates secure AAC songs purchased from the Apple Music Store these songs are not available for playback by SoundBridge On your Now Playing screen gt The Play icon indicates SoundBridge is in playback mode ll The Pause icon indicates playback has been paused m The Stop icon indicates playback has been stopped gt The Shuffle icon with two crossed arrows indicates playback of your Song Queue is happening in random order The repeat icon indicates continuous playback of your Song Queue The repeat single track icon indicates continuous playback of the currently playing track The X icon indicates an unsupported file format MUSIC PLAYBACK
62. uch as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the 61 62 10 11 12 13 14 product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert th
63. upport to download the latest version as Visit www rokulabs com support a PDF document to learn about the latest to register your SoundBridge features TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Music Server Software Requirement 3 ll Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware Wired Ethernet or Wireless Ill Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System 7 IV Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power V Using Your Remote Control ou ees 10 VI Establishing a Network Connection VII Enabling Music Sharing 12 VIII Choosing Your Music Library IX Playing Music X Setting Display Preferences optional ETEEN 15 XI Checking for the Latest Software recommended XII Wall or Under Cabinet Mounting optional 16 Music Playback Overview Audio File Formats Supported 17 Navigation Quick Reference Screen Icons QUICK REFETENCE eeeescssssseseccccessseescceeenseeeees 18 Music Playback Tutorial The Main Menu Browsing by Album Building a Song Queue Reviewing a Song Queue Erasing a Song Queue Repeat and Shuffle Pausing Music Playback Skipping Tracks During Playback Playing a Playlist 2 sssssssccsssesscsssesscsssececsssececsnsessssneeeeenseees Browsing by Artist Song or Composer Browsing by Genre Search Option Changing Music Libraries Internet Radio Web Page Control c ssssscsssecssssccsseesseees When You Are Finished Using SoundBridge
64. wer supply i Input 100 240V 50 60Hz ii Output M500 amp M1000 9V 1 3 amp M2000 24V 0 75 amp Windows System Requirements iTunes users WindowsXP or 2000 Windows Media Connect users Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Musicmatch users Windows 98 SE Me XP 2000 SP3 or above Rhapsody users Windows 98 or later SlimServer users Windows 98 ME 2000 XP NT 500MHz Pentium class processor or better 128MB RAM minimum 256MB RAM recommended SoundBridge Mounting Kit Easily mount your SoundBridge on a wall or beneath a cabinet with concealed hardware that highlights SounaBridge s sleek design 29 Buy it at www rokulabs com buy Macintosh System Requirements iTunes users Mac OS X v 10 1 5 or later iTunes v4 0 or later 400MHz G3 processor or better 128MB RAM minimum 256RAM recommended Other Requirements Computer with network connection Optional Accessories SoundBridge Mounting Kit includes mounting brackets for wall and under shelf mounting Additional Remote Control Approved CompactFlash Wi Fi Card already included in most SoundBridge models Third Party Accessories Powered Speakers 65 66 Need help Go to www rokulabs com support 2005 Roku LLC All rights reserved ROKU the ROKU logo and SoundBridge are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku LLC in the United States and other countries All other trademark are trademarks or registered trademarks of th
65. will see a page similar to the following NETGEAR WG602 Access Point Mozilla Ge Git yem Go Geokmarks Tools pdos teb O O O Fer Information A Pant information Access Point Namo netgear MAC Address 0008888 FCFC 102 1680109 285 2552 5 0 102 160 0 1 Enade Auto ROKU 4 2427GH Logout Enatte 53 The value of Wireless Network Name SSID is the SSID that you will enter into the SoundBridge s wireless setup Next click on Security Settings on the left side to access the WEP settings NETGEAR WG602 Access Point Mozilla a De Get yew go Qookmarks Tool window mep 9 08 i a Tome CJiookmaks Security Settings wer Enable O Disabie Auhenticoon Type open System O snared Key Encypton Swengm G4 bits Security Encryption WEP Key Pessphease Logout 54 If WEP is set to Disable then you do not need to enter a password to access your wireless network If WEP is set to Enable you will need to obtain the hexadecimal key for your network Netgear unfortunately does not allow you to view the current passphrase or keys However if you re enter the known passphrase and press Generate Keys then it will regenerate the keys as before and allow you to view the keys NETGEAR WG602 Access Point Mozilla a Be Gat yew Go Rooker pos aow pep 299090 lt i Bree Oscars lt gt NETGEAR S4Mbps Wireless Access Point Waco
66. word Configure Multiple Base Stations Location WAN Privacy C Enable WAN Port Configuration C Enable SNMP Access AirPort Network Use base station to Create a Wireless Network x Network Name myairpor Channel 10 x T Station density vi Multicast rate 1 mb s Mode 802 11 b g Compatible v C Enable Remote Printer Access Create a closed network C Enable interference robustness Transmitter Power 25 50 49 Step 4 Write down the displayed password s as well as their format hex in the example below Press OK to close the dialog box i Configure Airport Base Station Summary AirPort Intemet Network Port Mapping Access Control Authentication Dial In WDS Information in this section is used to identify and configure the base station To connect to the AirPort network created by the selected AirPort ag te i Ator sowar you may use the following equivalent network password ASCII not printable Hex 49F65DFCC5 Station density Multicast rate E Mode 802 11 b g Compatible 50 Linksys WAP54G The Linksys WAP54G access point is a popular 802 11g access point Getting the hexadecimal WEP key from the WAP54G is an easy process First open a web browser and connect to the access point Connecting to the access point is done by entering the access
67. y clicking on the Radio button on the Source tray of iTunes gt 505 605 Pop gt 705 80s Pop 21 streams V Alt Modern Rock 31 streams F IWK Undergroundradio Alternative music for listeners fed up with T SBallRadio Freeform Alternative Rock new Indie amp M T Dainbramage Playing all your favorite music T Dainbramage Playing all your favorite music F Energy X Modern Rock Alternative F Gimme Noise An eclectic selection of indie college alter F Idobi Radio Music that doesn t suck the best in alter F Indie Pop Rocks New and classic indie college tracks T Indie Pop Rocks New and classic indie college tracks T KEXP Live 90 3 FM Seattle where the music matte FR 102 1 FM San Diego San Diego s Authen P Punk 45 Radio Vintage Punk Rock and New Wave Vinyl F Radio Paradise Oj mixed Modern amp Classic Rock World Be F Radio Paradise Dj mixed Modern amp Classic Rock World Be T Radio Paradise Dj mixed Modern amp Classic Rock World Be F Radio Wazee Modern Alternative Rock www wazee org T Radio Wazee Modern Alternative Rock twww wazee org F radioioROCK A tantalizing mix of cutting edge modern r F radboioROCK A tantalizing mix of cutting edge modern r Killer internet radio Killer internet radio The Net s Best Music The Net s Best Music The Net s Best Music Programmed by DJ iron Mike webmaster 9 New Rock With An EDGE Then drag amp drop the radio stations you like onto the new RadioFavor
68. your music jukebox software see Playing a Saved Playlist below 23 24 Erasing a Song Queue If you change your mind and decide you don t want to play the Song Queue you ve just created simply select something else to play Navigate to another selection song playlist etc and press Select not Add This selection immediately replaces your old Song Queue Repeat and Shuffle Pressing Repeat once makes your Song Queue play continuously You will see the Repeat icon displayed on the right side of your Now Playing screen below the Play icon Pressing Repeat again makes the current song play over and over you will see another Repeat icon a circle with just one arrow Press Repeat a third time and you will remove the repeat command altogether Pressing shuffle while playing a Song Queue will give you the following options Shuffle On will play everything in your Song Queue in random order The shuffled order of songs will be displayed in the Song Queue An icon with two crossing arrows gt will be displayed on your Now Playing screen Shuffle Off will play everything in your Song Queue in the original order You can execute the Repeat and Shuffle command from any menu in SoundBridge Even though you can only see the mode change on the Now Playing screen the command is taking effect Pausing Music Playback Press the Pause button to halt music playback Notice a Pause icon Il is displayed at the

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