User manual FREECOM MUSICPAL

USER'S GUIDE MUSICPAL WIRELESS DIGITAL INTERNET RADIO / MP3 STREAMER / (W)LAN Rev. 730 Freecom MusicPal Dear User, Congratulations on the purchase of your Freecom MusicPal. The MusicPal enables you to receive Internet radio or play stored music files on a connected media server (UPnP). If you are a novice in networks and routing basics, please check out Appendix "Network Basics" to get to know the terminology and processes used in this manual. Freecom Technologies GmbH · Germany www.Freecom.com EN Package Contents Please check the package contents. Make sure it includes the following items: · · · · · Freecom MusicPal Power pack Network cable (UTP) CD-ROM with instruction manual and application software Quick installation guide Attention! All rights reserved. The product names contained in this user`s guide are used solely for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of those companies. This device is designed for office and home use. Warning! This device is an appliance made according to EN 55022 class B. Freecom shall assume no liability for damages of any kind, for loss of data or any consequential claims resulting thereof (including, and without restriction, claims relating to business losses, business interruptions, loss of business data or other financial damage) that result from the use of this Freecom product or improper operation of this Freecom product. This shall also apply in cases where Freecom has been notified that such claims may exist. Subject to change as technical advances dictate. Table of Contents User`s Guide General Information ........................................................................................................... Page 4 Chapter 1: Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal ......................................................... Page 9 Chapter : Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal ...................................................................... Page 13 EN Chapter : Freecom MusicPal Functions ........................................................................................... Page 15 Chapter 4: The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) ................................................ Page 38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the web interface ....................... Page 43 Chapter 6: Freecom MusicPal in practical usage .......................................................................... Page 57 Appendix: Network basics ..................................................................................................................... Page 69 © 2007 Freecom Technologies Freecom MusicPal General Information Technical Support For any technical questions, please visit our web site at www.Freecom.com. This website offers a comprehensive range of information, answers to frequently asked questions, firmware and product guides (available for download). You can also use our forum to exchange experience with other users or discuss any problems or difficulties you may be having. Or else contact Freecom Support for more in-depth assistance. Freecom on the Internet EN You can find information on the MusicPal and other Freecom products on our Internet home page at the URL address http://www.Freecom.com. To do this you require an Internet connection and a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. Trademark Freecom is a trademark of Freecom Technologies GmbH. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their relevant proprietors. 4 General Information System requirements Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the device to function properly. Network requirements · · Your PC should be equipped with an Ethernet network interface. If this is not the case, first of all a network has to be installed. You need a broadband connection (DSL 1 Mbit/s or higher) in combination with a router or similar network devices that avail of DHCP. Software requirements You only need to attend to the software requirements if you carry out the MusicPal configuration using the HTML side on the PC, or wish to use your computer as local UPnP server. · · · · Windows Vista Windows 2000 Windows XP MacOS X 10.3 or higher EN Hardware requirements You only need to attend to the hardware requirements if you carry out the MusicPal configuration using the HTTP control panel on the PC, or wish to use your computer as local UPnP server. · · · · · · PC: Intel Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher Mac: PowerPC G3/G4/G5, Power Book G3/G4 or Intel Mac 256 MB RAM (Vista: 512 MB RAM) or higher CD drive for installing software LAN / WLAN Internet connection for online warranty registration and updates and downloads of software 5 Freecom MusicPal Compatibility The following play-list, file and streaming formats can be played with your Freecom MusicPal. Compatible play-list formats · PLS Compatible file formats · MP3 WAV LPCM EN · · Compatible streaming formats · · UPnP DLNA 1.5 6 General Information Safety precautions To guarantee a faultless functioning of your Freecom MusicPal, please observe the following safety precautions. If you do not observe them, you might lose your warranty claim and damage the MusicPal. · · · Mind you don`t drop the Freecom MusicPal and don`t expose it to other types of sudden mechanical jolts - this might lead to data loss or damage to the device Don`t use the Freecom MusicPal if the ambient temperature is under 10 °C or over 35 °C. If the Freecom MusicPal is moved from a cold environment into a warmer one, please let the MusicPal adapt to the ambient temperature before using the device. If you don`t do this, it might lead to condensation in the casing, which in its turn might cause malfunctions in the device. Don`t place any liquids or drinks on the MusicPal. If liquids get spilt and come in contact with the electronics in the device interior, this damages the hardware and leads to malfunctions. Don`t use the MusicPal in an environment that is full of dust. Dust in the casing can damage the electronics in the interior and lead to malfunctions in the device. Only use the power pack delivered with the MusicPal. By opening the MusicPal you forfeit your warranty claim. EN · · · · Advantages of the Freecom MusicPal The Freecom MusicPal is the optimal solution for private home entertainment. The uncomplicated installation and configuration enables you to use Freecom MusicPal within a very short time. By connecting to a router or media server (UPnP) through LAN or WLAN it`s as easy as winking to play your locally stored music files by means of the media server (UPnP). The Freecom MusicPal also enables you to hear Internet radio programmes without any problem. Most of the Freecom MusicPal functions can be used at once, with little previous knowledge. The sound quality depends on the bit rate of the radio stream or of the MP3 files. The basic rule is that the higher the bit rate, the better the sound quality. On Internet radio higher bit rates also cause a higher data traffic over your Internet connection. In case your Internet connection does not have sufficient bandwidth, then there may be interruptions during playback. Freecom MusicPal Software features · Media server (UPnP) Connect to your local media server (UPnP) and access a categorised display of all music files saved there. · Internet Radio With the provided Internet connection (broadband connection is recommended), you can receive Internet radio programmes from all over the world. EN Hardware features · Display Clearly laid out and excellently illuminated display. · Control elements on casing The control elements on the casing front side make child`s play of the MusicPal configuration procedure. · Electrical requirements Voltage: 100 ­ 240 V AC Frequency: 50 Hz ­ 60 Hz, single-phase · Environmental requirements Operating temperature: 10 ­ 35 °C (50 ­ 122 °F) Storage temperature: -10 ­ 70 °C (-40 ­ 185 °F) Air humidity: 20 ­ 80% relative humidity, no condensation Maximum operating altitude above sea level: 3000 m · Dimensions and weight Weight: 600g (21.2 ounce) Dimensions: 26,5 x 11,5 x 8 cm (10.4 x 4.5 x 3.2 inch) Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal Chapter 1: Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal 1.1 Hardware (LAN) Installation of the Freecom MusicPal proceeds according to the following steps: 1. Connect the power pack to your Freecom MusicPal and plug into a power socket. EN 2. Take the enclosed Ethernet cable and use it to connect the LAN port on the back of the Freecom MusicPal with the LAN port of your media server (UPnP) or router/switch. 1 3. Set your router to DHCP in the IP configuration. For more details, refer to the Appendix in this manual. 4. Check the LINK/ACT light of the Freecom MusicPal LAN port. If it is illuminated, the Freecom MusicPal is correctly connected. 5. Select Internet Radio from the main menu of your Freecom MusicPal. 9 Freecom MusicPal 1. Hardware (WLAN) 1. Connect the power pack to your Freecom MusicPal and plug into a power socket. EN 1 2. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the MusicPal. 3. Select WLAN Access Point. 4. Select the desired WLAN Access Point from the list. In case your WLAN Access Point is encrypted by WPA/WEP you will be prompted to enter a password. 5. Select Internet Radio from the main menu of your Freecom MusicPal. 10 Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal 1. Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (PC) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic set up of your MusicPal. When you start it, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. 1. Install the Freecom Network Storage Assistant from the enclosed Manual & Application CD. EN 1 2. Start the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. 3. Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your MusicPal was detected. This may take some time. If your MusicPal is not immediately detected, click "Search again for available Freecom Network Storage devices" to repeat the search. 11 Freecom MusicPal EN 1 4. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant, please refer to chapter 4. 1.4 Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (Mac) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic set-up of your MusicPal. When you start it, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. 1. Insert the Freecom MusicPal software & Manual CD into your CD drive. Please click on "Start" in the main directory of the CD. 2. Click on "Software Installation" -> "FNS Assistant". The installation starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Start the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. 4. Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your MusicPal was detected. This may take some time. If your MusicPal is not immediately detected, click "Search again for available Freecom Network Storage devices" to repeat the search. 5. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant, please refer to chapter 4. 1 Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal Chapter : Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal .1 Connections, LEDs and control elements of the Freecom MusicPal .1.1 Freecom MusicPal Front Side: EN 2 1 "Navigate" rotary knob 3 4 1 The Navigate rotary knob enables you to navigate within the Freecom MusicPal menu. - Turning to the left or right navigates up or down through the menu. - Press the "Navigate" knob to confirm your selection. 2 "Volume" rotary knob The Volume rotary knob is for volume control of your Freecom MusicPal. - Rotating the knob to the left or right turns the volume up or down. - You pause play by briefly pressing the volume knob; press it briefly again to continue playing. - If you press the volume knob for a longer period (approx. 3 seconds), the Freecom MusicPal switches into standby; date and time are shown on the display. To restart the Freecom MusicPal, activate any control element.. 3 4 Menu button The menu button is a quick means of going back to the previous menu. "Favourites" button Use the Favourites button to change directly to your Favourites list. If you only have one entry in the list, this is played immediately. 1 Freecom MusicPal .1. Freecom MusicPal Rear Side: EN 1 1 2 Power Only use the cable included in delivery to connect up. Loudspeaker output Here you can connect to headphones or external box systems, for instance from your PC. 3 LAN (RJ45) The LAN connection creates the connection between the Internet or a local UPnP server. 4 LineOut Here you can connect to your stereo system. 2 3 4 14 Freecom MusicPal Functions Chapter : Freecom MusicPal Functions Information on operating the device: Turn the right-hand knob to move through the menus. Confirm your selection by pressing the right-hand knob. .1 Overview Now playing Favorites Internet Radio Media Server Settings Sleep Timer Wake-Up Timer Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP LAN IP Sound Language Name Information Bass Boost Output Startup sound Set Date & Time Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Show Clock EN 15 Freecom MusicPal . Now Playing Note: This menu item is only available while you are playing Internet radio or local music files. This feature enables you to navigate directly to what is currently playing without having to navigate through the submenus of Internet Radio and Media Player. 1. Select Internet Radio or Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after having switched on the Freecom MusicPal and select the Internet radio programme or a local music file (you can find further information in Internet Radio and Media server (UPnP)). MusicPal EN Now Playing Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Go back to the Freecom MusicPal main menu. The Now Playing menu item was automatically added to your main menu. 3. Select Now Playing to get a display of what is currently playing. 16 Freecom MusicPal Functions . Favourites Note: This menu item is only available if an Internet radio programme or a local music file was added to the favourites. If there is only one entry in the Favorites list, then the title of this entry appears in the menu. Not until several Favorites are in the ,,Favorites" list will the menu item ,,Favorites" be displayed. This feature enables you quick access to pick your favourite radio programme or local music files. 1. Select Internet Radio or Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after having switched on the Freecom MusicPal and select the Internet radio programme or a local music file (you can find further information in Internet Radio and Media server (UPnP)). MusicPal Favorites Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. While playing an Internet radio programme or local music file, press the Navigate rotary knob. 3. Select Add to favourites. 4. Go back to the Freecom MusicPal main menu. Favourites was automatically added to your main menu. 5. Select Favourites and you are shown a list of your favourites. 6. Now select the Internet radio programme you want, or a local music file. Note: You can change or delete your favourites any time at Settings-> Edit Favourites. Find out more at Edit Favourites in this guide. 1 Freecom MusicPal .4 Internet Radio This feature enables you to receive and listen to radio programmes from all over the world. 1. Select Internet Radio in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the category you want. Internet Radio Favorites Added Stations Local Germany Genres Countries 3. Select the Internet radio programme you want. Germany 2deejay´s Radio BeSonic Pop & Electro Club on RauteMusik.FM Darkerradio Dusterstadl 4. After activating the Internet radio programme you want, the connection to the required sender is constructed. 2deejay´s Radio 64 kbps 1 Freecom MusicPal Functions .5 Media server (UPnP) This feature gives you the option of accessing music files on a connected media server (UPnP), and playing them. 1. Select Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. After being able to view your songs or albums, select the category you want. You can select from the following categories. The structure of this menu depends on your UPnP server. Music Album All Tracks - Nelly Furtado Artist Folder - Nelly Furtado Genre EN 3. Choose a music file and start playing by pressing the right-hand knob. Nelly Furtado Afraid (Feat. Attitude) 0 : 11 - 4 : 02 19 Freecom MusicPal .6 Settings .6.1 Sleep Timer This feature enables you to end playing Internet radio programmes and local music files automatically after a selected period of time. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the Sleep Timer menu item. Settings Sleep Timer Wake - UP Timer Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point 3. You can now change the time by using the Navigate rotary knob. By turning the knob you can specify after how many hours and minutes the playback should be stopped. Press the knob to confirm the digit you want and move automatically to the next. After activating all digits, you automatically move to the Settings menu. Sleep Timer Stop playing after specified periode 0 : 15 0 Freecom MusicPal Functions .6. Wake-Up Timer Use this feature to activate automatic timed control of the Freecom MusicPal. After timecontrolled activation, the device plays the Internet radio programmes or music files from your Favourites folder. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the Wake-Up Timer menu item. Settings Sleep Timer Wake - UP Timer Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point 3. Select between the following options: · Off · Once · Weekdays · Daily Alarm Settings Off Once Weekdays Daily 4. You can now change the time by using the Navigate rotary knob. You can now change the time by turning the knob. Press the knob to confirm the digit you want and move automatically to the next. After activating all digits, you automatically move to the Settings menu. Alarm Settings 9 : 00 1 Freecom MusicPal .6. Edit Favourites The feature enables you to edit your Favourites list or delete entries in the Favourites list. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the Edit Favorites menu item. A list of your current favourites is set up. Edit Favorites Nelly Furtado 3. Press the Navigate rotary knob to select the radio programme or local music file you wish to edit or delete. 4. Select between the following options: · Move down · Move up · Delete Favourite · Edit name Options Move down Move up Delete Favorite Edit name 5. After changing one of the available options, you move automatically to your Favourites list. Freecom MusicPal Functions .6.4 Name This feature enables you to change the device name of the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select the "Name" menu item. Settings Sound Language Name Information EN 3. You can now change the device name by using the Navigate rotary knob. Turn the knob to select a letter, a digit or a special character. Confirm the character you want by pressing the Navigate knob; the input marker jumps automatically to the next character. Confirm the device name you want by turning the right Navigate knob until you see this sign " ". Change the name < M usicPal > MmNnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWw 4. After confirming the device name the MusicPal restarts and opens the main menu. Freecom MusicPal .6.5 Language This feature enables you to change the system language. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the Language menu item. Settings WLAN IP LAN IP Sound Language Name 3. Select the system language you want. After selecting the system language you want, you automatically move to the Settings menu. .6.6 Clock 1. Set Date & Time Using an NTP server 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select the Clock menu item. Settings Sleep Timer Wake - Up Timer Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point 4 Freecom MusicPal Functions 3. Select the Set Date & Time menu item. Clock Set Date & Time Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Show Clock 4. Select Use NTP-Server? Yes. 5. Select which NTP server you wish to use. Select NTP Server ntp.tuxfamily.net time.nist.gov clock.isc.org clock.via.net ntp-cup.external.hp.com EN 6. Select which time zone you are in. Select timezone (GMT - 03:00) Greenland (GMT - 02:00) Mid - Atlantic (GMT - 01:00) Azores (GMT - 01:00) Cape Verde I... Dublin, Edinburgh, Estland, Island 7. Select whether you want automatic summer- and winter-time synchronisation and confirm your selection by pressing the right-hand rotary knob. If all input was successful, you then move back to the Settings menu. Manual configuration of date and time 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 5 Freecom MusicPal 2. Select the Clock menu item. Settings Sleep Timer Wake - Up Timer Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point 3. Select the Set Date & Time menu item. Clock Set Date & Time Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Show Clock EN 4. Select Use NTP-Server? No. 5. You can now change the date by using the Navigate rotary knob. Turn the knob to select a digit. Press the knob to confirm the digit you want and move automatically to the next. Set date 4 . 07 . 2007 After confirming all digits you automatically move to the next window, where you are asked to enter the current time. Set time 14 : 00 6. Select which time zone you are in. Select timezone (GMT - 03:00) Greenland (GMT - 02:00) Mid - Atlantic (GMT - 01:00) Azores (GMT - 01:00) Cape Verde I... Dublin, Edinburgh, Estland, Island 7. Select whether you want automatic summer- and winter-time synchronisation. If all input was successful, you then move back to the Settings menu. 6 Freecom MusicPal Functions 2. Show Clock Idle Time This feature enables you to set the period which is to elapse until the time is displayed in full-screen mode, if no control elements are being used. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select the Clock menu item. Settings Sleep Timer Wake - Up Timer Name Language Clock EN 3. Select the Show Clock Idle Time menu item. Clock Set Date & Time Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Show Clock 4. Select how many minutes should elapse until the time is shown in full-screen mode. You can choose from the following options: · · 2 minutes 5 minutes < 2 minutes Show clock Idle periode: > · 15 minutes · 30 minutes · 60 minutes · 120 minutes · Never 5. After activating the time you want, you automatically move back to the Settings menu. Freecom MusicPal 3. RSS Feed This feature enables you to activate a news ticker in your Freecom MusicPal. Besides this, you have the option of entering the URL address of a news ticker you want. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the Clock menu item. Settings Sleep Timer Wake - Up Timer Name Language Clock 3. Select the RSS Feed menu item. Clock Set Date & Time Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Show Clock 4. Select between Use RSS feed in clock? Yes or No. Note: No deactivates the RSS feed. Use RSS feed in clock Yes No 5. Select Use RSS feed in clock? Yes.You can now change the URL address of the RSS feed by using the Navigate rotary knob. Turn the knob to select a letter, a digit or a special character. Confirm the character you want by pressing the Navigate knob; the input marker jumps automatically to the next character. Confirm the URL address by turning the rotary knob until you see the sign " ". 6. After confirming your entry, you move automatically to the Settings menu. Freecom MusicPal Functions 4. Show Clock This feature enables you to display your system clock time and date in full-screen mode. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select the Clock menu item. Settings Sleep Timer Wake - Up Timer Name Language Clock EN 3. Select the Show Clock menu item. Clock Set Date & Time Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Show Clock 4. You can now see the current system time and system date and the RSS feed (if provided) in full-screen mode on your Freecom MusicPal display. 9 Freecom MusicPal .6. Sound 1. Bass Boost Use this function to boost the bass sound of your Freecom MusicPal. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select Sound. Sound Bass Boost Output Startup Sound 3. Select the Bass Boost menu item. Use bass boost? Yes No 4. Select Use bass boost? Yes to activate the bass boost. If you don`t want to boost the bass tones, select Use bass boost? No. After selecting the option you want, you automatically move to the Sound menu. 0 Freecom MusicPal Functions 2. Output This feature enables you to activate or deactivate the loudspeaker output. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select Sound. Settings WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP LAN IP Sound EN 3. Select the Output menu item. Sound Bass Boost Output Startup Sound 4. Select Use line-out? Yes to activate Line-Out and to deactivate the internal loudspeaker, otherwise select Use line-out? No. After selecting the option you want, you automatically move to the Sound menu. Use line - out? Yes No 1 Freecom MusicPal 3. Startup Sound This feature enables you to play a melody when you start the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the Sound menu item. Settings WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP LAN IP Sound 3. Select the Startup Sound menu item. Sound Bass Boost Output Startup Sound 4. Select Play startup sound? Yes to activate Startup Sound, otherwise select Play startup sound? No. After selecting the option you want, you automatically move to the Sound menu. Play startup sound? Yes No Freecom MusicPal Functions .6. LAN IP/WLAN IP This feature enables you to assign an IP address to the Freecom MusicPal, so as to be able to use the Internet Radio and Media server (UPnP) features. Using DHCP 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the LAN IP or. WLAN IP menu item. Settings Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP LAN IP 3. Select Use DHCP? Yes. 4. The connected router or media server (UPnP) now automatically assigns an IP address to your MusicPal. You then move to the Settings submenu. Freecom MusicPal Manual configuration of the IP address (LAN IP/WLAN IP) 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select the LAN IP or WLAN IP menu item. EN 3. Select Use DHCP? No. Settings Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP 4. You can now change the digits by turning the Navigate rotary knob. Press the knob to confirm the digit you want and move automatically to the next. After confirming LAN IP all digits you move automatically to the next window, where you are asked to enter the subnet mask. IP Address 192 . 168 . 1. 23 5. Configure the subnet mask, the gateway and the DNS server just the way you did the IP address. Here, too, you have to confirm all digits every time before moving to the next window. You can find further information on networks and network basics in the Appendix. 4 Freecom MusicPal Functions .6.9 WLAN Access Point 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select the WLAN Access Point menu item. Settings Sound LAN IP WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP EN 3. After selecting the WLAN Access Point menu item, the accessible access points now appear in your environment. Select Access Point WLAN disabled my_fsg my_access_point 4. Select the WLAN Access Point you want to connect to it. In case your Wireless Access Point is encrypted by WPA/WEP you will be prompted to enter a password. Note: Select ,,WLAN disabled" to deactivate the WLAN connection. 5 Freecom MusicPal .6.10 WLAN Region 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings 2. Select WLAN Region. EN Settings Sound LAN IP WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP 3. Select the continent or country you are in. Select your region USA / other Canada Europe Spain France 6 Freecom MusicPal Functions .6.11 Information This feature gives you an overview of the firmware currently being used and also network information, such as the LAN IP address being used, the subnet mask, and so on. Proceed by selecting the Information menu item in the Settings submenu. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Settings EN 2. Select the Information menu item. Settings LAN IP Sound Language Name Information 3. After selecting Information, the system information is shown on your screen. Freecom MusicPal Version LAN IP Address 1.12 Freecom MusicPal Chapter 4: The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant helps you to locate each MusicPal in your network. When started, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. You can also configure the basic settings and quickly find the configuration website using the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. You may also perform any of the functions of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant manually. 4.1 Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC) EN 4 The default password and login name for the MusicPal are: Login Name: Password: admin admin 4.1.1 Configure basic settings of your Freecom MusicPal In this screen, you can set an IP address, subnet mask, device name and workgroup name for your MusicPal. With this information, it is easy to locate your MusicPal in the network without the wizard. To change the settings, you have to first enter the administrator password. The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) 4.1. Accessing your MusicPal web interface When you click this menu item, the web interface of your MusicPal opens in your default browser. 4.1. Start recovery procedure This procedure can reset and repair an MusicPal to factory default settings if you cannot access your MusicPal anymore. Your user data will not be deleted! EN 4 To restore your settings, please proceed as follows: a) Enable the Recovery mode by clicking 'Start the recovery procedure' in the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. b) Unplug the MusicPal's AC power pack. c) Keep the 'Menu' button pressed down and reattach the AC power supply. d) Release the 'Menu' button after 1 second. e) When a message appears on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant telling you that the recovery is finished, click on ,,OK". 9 Freecom MusicPal EN 4 4.1.4 Repeat search for available Freecom MusicPal Click here to repeat the search for your MusicPal if it was not detected during the first search. Please make sure that your network is configured as described above in this manual and that all cables are properly attached. 40 The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) 4. Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant (Mac) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant helps you to locate each MusicPal in your network. When started, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. You can also configure the basic settings and quickly find the configuration website using the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. You may also perform any of the functions of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant manually. EN 4 The default password and login name for the MusicPal are: Login Name: Password: admin admin 41 Freecom MusicPal 4..1 Configure basic settings of your Freecom MusicPal In this screen, you can set an IP address, subnet mask, device name and workgroup name for your MusicPal. With this information, it is easy to locate your MusicPal in the network without the wizard. To change the settings, you have to first enter the administrator password. EN 4 4.. Web interface of your Freecom Network Storage device When you click this menu item, the web interface of your MusicPal opens in your default browser. 4.. Search again for available Freecom Network Storage device Click here to repeat the search for your MusicPal if it was not detected during the first search. Please make sure that your network is configured as described above in this manual and that all cables are properly attached. 4 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface Chapter 5: Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface 5.1 Overview Now playing Settings Sleep Timer Wake-Up Timer Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP LAN IP Sound Language Name Information Administration Change password Update Firmware Bass Boost Output Startup sound Set Date & Time Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Show Clock EN 5 4 Freecom MusicPal 5. How do I access the configuration menu? 1. First of all, create the connection between your Freecom MusicPal and the PC. EN 5 2. Usually you can access the web configuration of the MusicPal by opening your Explorer and entering the following in the address line: http://192.168.1.23 3. Now mouse-click the top right corner on Change Settings and log in with the word admin as your user name and also password. (You can change the password any time through the web configuration!) 4. You are now logged into the web configuration of the Freecom MusicPal. 5. Now Playing Use this feature to receive a display of what the Freecom MusicPal is currently playing. It distinguishes between Internet radio or a local music file. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Now Playing in the left-hand menu bar. 44 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface 5.4 Settings 5.4.1 Sleep Timer This feature enables you to end playing Internet radio programmes and local music files automatically after a certain period of time. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Sleep Timer in the left-hand menu bar. EN 3. Set the time you want. 4. Mouse-click Apply. 5.4. Wake-Up Timer Use this feature to activate automatic timed control of the Freecom MusicPal. After timecontrolled activation, the device plays the Internet radio programmes or music files from your Favourites folder. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Wake-Up Timer in the left-hand menu bar. 5 3. Select the time you want the Freecom MusicPal to be activated. Also select the days this is to be done. You can choose between the following options: · Off · Once · Weekdays · Daily 4. Mouse-click Apply. 45 Freecom MusicPal 5.4. Edit Favourites This feature enables you to add Internet radio stations as well as local music files to your bookmarks or to download the Favorites list. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Edit Favourites in the left-hand menu bar. EN 5 3. You can download the Favorites list of the Freecom MusicPal as an m3u file. To do this, click on Download Favorites Playlist. 4. To upload an own Favorites list, click on Browse and select the new m3u file. 5. Mouse-click Apply. 6. The new Favorites list now appears under Favorites in your MusicPal. 5.4.4 Name This feature enables you to change the device name of the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Name in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Use the keypad to enter the device name you want. 4. Mouse-click Apply. 46 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface 5.4.5 Language This feature enables you to change the system language of the MusicPal. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Language in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select the language you want. 4. Mouse-click Apply. 5.4.6 Clock Use this feature to configure time and date settings of the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Set Date & Time Using an NTP server 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Set Date & Time in the left-hand menu bar. EN 5 3. Click Automatically synchronise with an Internet time server. 4. Select the NTP server you want and specify the synchronising interval. Mouse-click Apply. 4 Freecom MusicPal Manual configuration of time and date 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Set Date & Time in the left-hand menu bar. EN 5 3. Select the time zone you are in and whether you want automatic synchronisation of summer- and wintertime. 4. Use the keypad to enter the current time and date. To prevent incorrect entries, the current month is specified by means of a drop-down box. 5. Mouse-click Apply. 2. Show Clock Idle Time This feature enables you to set the period which is to elapse until the time is displayed in full-screen mode, if no control elements are being used. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Show Clock Idle Time in the left-hand menu bar. 4 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface 3. Select how many minutes should elapse until the time is shown in full-screen mode. You can choose from the following options: · · 2 minutes 5 minutes · 15 minutes · 30 minutes · 60 minutes · 120 minutes · Never 4. Mouse-click Apply. 3. RSS Feed This feature enables you to activate a news ticker in your Freecom MusicPal. Besides this, you have the option of entering the URL address of a news ticker you want. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click RSS Feed in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select whether you wish to activate an RSS feed, otherwise remove the check in front of Use RSS Feed in clock. EN 5 4. Use the keypad to enter the URL address of the RSS feed you want. If you have removed the check in front of Use RSS Feed in clock, you can ignore this entry. 5. Mouse-click Apply. 49 Freecom MusicPal 4. Show Clock This feature enables you to display your system clock time and date & the RSS feed (if provided). 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Show Clock in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Click Show Clock again on the right side of the screen. EN 5 5.4.7 Sound 1. Bass Boost Use this function to boost the bass sound of your Freecom MusicPal. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Bass Boost in the left-hand menu bar. 3. If you wish to activate the bass boost, place a check in front of Use bass boost, otherwise remove this check. 4. Mouse-click Apply. 50