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SoundBridge™ Network Music Player User Guide | Software v2.5 - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 2
creating it. SoundBridge is a network music player that connects to your stereo or powered speakers to play your Mac or PC digital music library in any room of the house. You can even play thousands of free Internet radio stations on SoundBridge without the computer on. SoundBridge works with your - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 3
Getting Started I. Music Server Software Requirements..4 II. Enabling Music Sharing 8 III. Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware (Wired Ethernet or Wireless)..........10 IV. Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System 10 V. Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power 12 VI. Using Your Remote Control 12 VII - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 4
allow SoundBridge to support playback of protected AAC files purchased from the iTunes Music Store.) Section 1: Getting Started 1 What Is a "Music Server"? SoundBridge is a network music player. That is, it doesn't store any music, but plays files that you have stored on a computer connected - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 5
and Internet radio. Musicmatch Jukebox (UPnP AV protocol) Windows 98 SE/Me/XP/2000 (SP3 or above) 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 - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 6
network is selected. Note: iTunes must be running to play music from your library. Enabling Sharing in Rhapsody 1. Make sure the Rhapsody application is running. 2. Select User Rhapsody server should now appear in your list of music servers on SoundBridge, and you can play all your songs and Rhapsody - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 7
side of the rear of the unit. Connect your Ethernet cable to a hub, switch or router on your home network. Alternatively, you can connect SoundBridge directly to your computer (and bypass a hub/switch/router), but only with a "crossover" cable (sold separately). Connect the other end of the cable - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 8
supports networks with WEP security. WPA is not yet supported. If you have a WEP 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: No Music - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 9
section for instructions on how to check for new software manually. Roku will release a revised user guide in PDF format periodically to explain new features or functions that have been added to the SoundBridge software. Please visit www.rokulabs.com/support to download the latest manual. X. Wall or - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 10
is successfully connected to your network and your server's music sharing options are enabled, SoundBridge will automatically find any supported music libraries on the network. You will be prompted to choose the library you would like to access from a screen that looks something like the one on - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 11
playing.) On the new remote use the • The Search [�] button takes you to your text-based search options (if supported by your music server). • When navigating through your music, start on your "Home" menu, by pressing the Home Menu [ ] button. The display on SoundBridge should look something like - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 12
if you are using an M1000 with the largest font size), but you can use the Down ▽ arrow on your remote control to scroll through all these options: Playlists [Displays all the playlists available for the selected music library from your network.] Browse [Browse the music library by artist, album - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 13
on your remote control - "Beatles". 22 Section 2: Browsing Music You can choose specific albums or songs to play by save your audio CD files on your computer's hard drive (aka "ripping"). This music file, it is possible to edit that data in iTunes, Windows Media Player or other supported music - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 14
review what's in your Song Queue by pressing the Down ▽ arrow 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 4 Coldplay Parachutes (2000 your music jukebox software - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 15
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 Home Menu. (Note: Unfortunately, Rhapsody and MusicMatch don't support searching on SoundBridge at this time. If searching - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 16
music, Internet radio, etc.) press Select from the Now Playing menu and scroll down to the "Play Preset..." option. Editing Presets Using the Web Interface You can also edit your presets in the SoundBridge web interface. See page 35 for instructions " section of this user guide.) When you are finished - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 17
network. Second, you can enter a URL of a radio station playlist on the Internet Radio tab of the SoundBridge web page. (This feature is described more in the "Web Page Control" chapter of this user guide.) Be sure to try using Roku available music libraries looks arrows on your remote; your results - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 18
iTunes, or import a specific URL from its online source. 3. Drag and drop the stations you like into the "RadioFavorites" playlist. The result is an iTunes playlist that contains your favorite radio stations. 4. Play this playlist on SoundBridge. Connect to your iTunes Music Library by choosing the - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 19
remote control. (For more information about customizing your remote for SoundBridge control and a pronto CCF file, please visit the Support . Stations that are played from an iTunes playlist or from a URL manually entered as a preset cannot be saved to your Favorites. To save an - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 20
More Internet Radio Stations Our online user forums have an active discussion dedicated to helping SoundBridge users find good Internet Radio stations in a variety of genres. Visit our Forums (accessible from www. rokulabs.com/support) and look for the discussion topics related to Internet - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 21
Roku Web Interface PC/Windows users: You can configure your computer to display UPnP devices including SoundBridge in your My Network Places window. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) users: 1. Open My Network Places 2. Click on "Show icons for networked of your favorite music selections, such as - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 22
will say which format is being used. Stay tuned for additional format support in future software updates. You may wish to use fewer than the manual for more information. 7 Status Use this page to view the version of software currently running on your SoundBridge. You can also review your network - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 23
you were most recently connected. If you plan to disconnect 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. Note: Wait approximately 10 seconds after pressing Standby [�] before - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 24
Web Interface" chapter of this user guide for instructions on launching your SoundBridge web page. After your web page is launched, click on the Configuration tab. Scroll down on the page until you see a screen that looks similar to the one on page 43. Here, you can customize how your time - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 25
see the Music Server section of the Getting Started chapter of this manual. Programming a Universal Remote Control Roku has made available for download a "CCF file" with all of the remote control codes supported by the SoundBridge and SoundBridge Radio. A CCF file is a remote control configuration - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 26
on it, like the startup animation. Roku Control Protocol (RCP) SoundBridge supports a sophisticated control protocol called the Roku Control Protocol (RCP). Look for third party applications that run on your PC, Mac, or PDA that allow remote Wi-Fi control of your SoundBridge using RCP. If you are - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 27
see menu below]) Change Library or Configuration Music Library 1 Music Library 2 Play Internet Radio (▶List of Network Control (▶Set preference to Enable/Disable network control via UPnP) Reset to Factory Defaults Restart SoundBridge Exit System Configuration> Show Wi-Fi Status Connected to [Network - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 28
Instructions SoundBridge is configured to automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network during initial setup. If you are not able to access Internet radio or music libraries on your Mac or PC, first check your network your Access Point and your computer. To find more information about your Access Point, - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 29
software is version 2.5 and does not support "WPA". Check for software updates if you need this feature. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Setup If you have problems connecting to the SoundBridge to your music library, please check the following: 1. Is the SoundBridge is powered on (is the screen lit)? 2. Is - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 30
Base Station menu as shown above. Write down the value that appears in the dialog as shown below. This is your network password. Apple AirPort (PC Users) 1. From Start/Programs/Airport Admin Utility, open the AirPort Admin utility. 56 Section 11: Appendices Section 11: Appendices 11 57 - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 31
2. Select the network you would like to configure. You should then see the configuration display below. 3. Make a note of the name of your Wi-Fi network in the Network Name field. 4. From the Base Station list, select Equivalent Network Password. 58 Section 11: Appendices Section 11: - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 32
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 to the following: 60 Section 11: Appendices 2. Write down the Wi-Fi network name in the MAC Address SSID field. 3. Click Edit Security Settings to access - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 33
is the default key used by SoundBridge. In this example, 49774B692D is the key value. This is your Wi-Fi network password. 5. Close your web browser 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. - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 34
for your network. Netgear Support If you are having trouble setting up the SoundBridge, please browse our online support resources at www.rokulabs.com/support There you will find troubleshooting documents and an active forum topic dedicated to "SoundBridge Set-up". Check to see if other users - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 35
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 - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 36
troubleshoot the problem 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 gives you specific legal rights - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 37
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 - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 38
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. 9. Grounding or Polarization. This product may be equipped with - Roku M2000 | User Guide - Page 39
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© Copyright 2006 Roku, LLC. All right reserved. Roku, the Roku logo and SoundBridge are trademarks of Roku, LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Visit www.rokulabs.com for
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User Guide
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Software v2.5
SoundBridge
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Network Music Player