User manual SMC SMCWMR-AG

Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2003 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, California 92618 All rights reserved. Trademarks SMC® is a registered trademark; and EZ-Stream, EZ Connect, Barricade and EZ Hub are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. MUSICMATCH® is a registered trademark of MUSICMATCH, Inc. Compliances FCC - Class B 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the 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 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 FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. SMC Networks, Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the product "SMCWMR-AG EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Multimedia Receiver 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION STATEMENT: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 5 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, SMC requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMC could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Attach unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP) to the RJ-45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB port. Industry Canada ­ Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie. EC Conformance Declaration ­ Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a 08970 ­ Sant Joan Despi Barcelona, Spain This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 72/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. Important Safety Notices · Unplug this product from the AC power before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. · Route the power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. · Situate the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products that produce heat. · To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not allow water or any foreign objects to enter the interior. This may cause a fire or electric shock. In the event that water or other foreign objects get into the product, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and contact Customer Service for inspection and/or repair/replacement options. · Do not take apart the equipment. This may cause fire, electric shock or other injuries. · Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock. · This product is for use with the AC adapter that comes with it. Use with any other AC power is strongly discouraged as it may cause fire, electric shock, or damage to the equipment. 1 | Hardware Description The SMCWMR-AG EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver is equipped with: · 1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections · 4 LED Indicators o Power (blue) Solid LED indicates that the unit is powered on No light indicates the unit is powered off o Link (blue) Solid LED indicates a valid connection to the wireless network & Media Server Blinking LED indicates that the SMCWMR-AG is attempting to connect to the Media Server No light indicates that there is no link to the Media Server o 100Mbps (green) Solid LED indicates a valid 100Mbps network connection Blinking LED indicates traffic on the network No light indicates that there is no link o 10Mbps (green) Solid LED indicates a valid 10Mbps network connection Blinking LED indicates traffic on the network No light indicates that there is no link Section 1.1 | Features / Benefits · · · · · · · · View your collection of digital pictures or other graphical content, music and movies/videos from any TV Create a customizable slide show containing all of your pictures Compact design allows for space savings in your home entertainment center Automatically share digital multimedia content from multiple PCs Unparalleled support for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Conforms to the standard of Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Connects to 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11a wireless networks Full optimization of your digital content-oriented environment Section 1.2 | Using the Remote Control The SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Remote Control works much like several other remotes already found with other products (like DVD players, VCRs, TVs, etc.) with several extra features to make your digital content-oriented environment much easier to navigate. · · · · · · · · · · · · Power: Switches the Wireless Multimedia Receiver power state between "Stand-By" and "Power On" Audio: Displays the Audio Menu iRadio: Displays the Internet Radio Menu Picture: Displays the Photo Menu Video: Displays the Video Menu Menu: Displays the General Menu Info: Displays the Wireless Multimedia Receiver-specific data, such as software version, wireless link quality, etc. Arrow Right: Scroll to the right in the TV UI display. Press and release to move one position to the right (useful when configuring the network settings like SSID, IP Address, etc.) Press and hold to scroll continuously. Arrow Left: Scroll to the left in the TV UI display. Press and release to move one position to the left (useful when configuring the network settings like SSID, IP Address, etc.) Press and hold to scroll continuously. Arrow Up: Scroll up in the TV UI display. Press and release to move one position up. (Useful when configuring the network settings such as SSID, IP Address, and WEP) Press and hold to scroll continuously. Arrow Down: Scroll down in the TV UI display. Press and release to move one position down (useful when configuring the network settings like SSID, IP Address, etc.) Press and hold to scroll continuously. OK: Selects the highlighted item on the TV UI and, if available, advances to the next menu level. · · · · · · Back: Steps back to the previous Menu item. Search: Activates the "Search" menu. Only available when a vertical list is displayed on the TV UI. Play/Pause: Plays the currently selected audio or video selection / Pauses the currently playing audio or video selection. Stop: Stops the currently playing audio or video. Previous: Plays the previous audio, video or photo selection. (Press and release to return to the previous selection. Press and hold to reverse through the current selection.) Next: Plays the next audio, video or photo selection. (Press and release to advance to the next selection. Press and hold to fast forward through the current selection.) 2 | Package Contents After unpacking the SMCWMR-AG, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: · · · · · 1 1 1 1 1 EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Remote control Packet of 2 AA batteries RCA stereo audio cable RCA video cable · · · · 1 1 1 1 RJ-45 Category 5 cable EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD-ROM Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product. Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's Web site: http://www.smc.com 3 | System Requirements To use the SMCWMR-AG, you must have: · · · · · · · · A host PC with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP for the Media Server application CD-ROM drive for EZ Installation Wizard and Media Server Software 400mhz or faster processor A minimum of 10Mb free disk space for Media Server Software (50Mb free disk space needed for MUSICMATCH Jukebox) 128 MB of RAM (recommended) Cable or DSL modem For Internet Radio use: Broadband internet connection (>128kbits/sec) through the use of SMC2304WBR-AG EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router The SMCWMR-AG supports Smart Box Management. This allows it to automatically check for firmware updates online and then give you the option to upgrade. To utilize this function, an internet connection is required. The SMCWMR-AG can support a direct internet connection or a connection through a proxy. Network Adapters: o Wired Desktop: An SMC1255TX 10/100Mbps PCI Ethernet Card is recommended o Wireless Laptop: An SMC2336W-AG 802.11a/g Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter is recommended o Wireless Desktop: An SMC2802W 802.11g Wireless PCI Card is recommended o Wired Laptop: An SMC8036TX 10/100Mbps Cardbus Ethernet Adapter is recommended A stereo and/or TV viewing device · · 4 | SMC EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Media Server Software Installation Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the Media Server program and continue to the following configuration sections. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Step 1: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD. NOTE: If the "Auto-run" feature of your CD-ROM is disabled or if the EZ Installation Wizard does not automatically appear, please click the [Start] button from your Windows start menu. Click [Run] and type "?:\smcwmr.exe". Step 2: Click the [Install SMCWMR-AG Media Server] button. Step 3: The wizard will begin extracting the program files and Media Server Welcome screen will launch. Click [Next] to begin installation. Step 4: Read the License Agreement. Then click [Yes] to agree and continue. Step 5: Confirm the destination folder where the Media Server application will be stored. (Note: It is recommended to leave this at the default setting.) Click [Next] to continue. Step 6: The installation will begin. After completion, click [Finish] to exit. You have now completed the Media Server install process. 5 | SMC EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Media Server Software Configuration Note: Please make sure that you successfully complete this section before continuing to Section 6. Step 1: Start your host PC and ensure that your wireless Access Point/Router and network card(s) are functioning properly. Step 2: Launch the server application by going to Start -> Programs -> EZStream Universal Wireless Media Server -> Media Server Step 3: Click the "Shared Folders" tab. Click the [Add] button to share a new directory. Note that the server will automatically share the sub-directories as well. Step 4: If the computer has more than one network adapter, go to the "Network Connection" tab and verify that the selected Network Connection and corresponding IP Address are correct. The Media Server software must be operating on the same network as the SMCWMR-AG. If the incorrect network connection is selected, highlight the appropriate one, and press [Yes] when asked to restart the application. Step 5: Go to the "Internet Radio" tab. Click the [Add] button to specify new radio stations. You will be asked to enter a name for the Radio Station and the complete URL (or internet address). There is always a port associated with this URL. For example, a possible Internet Radio URL could be "http://64.202.98.58:10500". Another example, using a domain name instead, would be "http://www.domain.com:10500". If you are unable to locate the port of the MP3 streaming station, please browse their FAQ's online or contact the administrator of the station. Step 6: Go to the "Update" tab. This tab allows you to specify how often you want your host PC to check for new files and in turn, update your SMCWMR-AG. You can also manually press the [Update Now] button at any point in time to make sure the SMCWMR-AG has the latest file listing of your multimedia content. Step 7: Go to the "General" tab. This tab allows you to specify: · When I start my computer... "Automatically start Media Server" o When selected, this will run the server application automatically upon boot-up · [Search for MediaLink] o Pressing this button initiates a network scan to confirm that connectivity between the host PC and the SMCWMR-AG has been successfully established. The Media Server software will then display the Serial No. and URL of your SMCWMR-AG. You can double-click on the URL to configure the SMCWMR-AG via its web user interface. Read more in "Section 6.5". 6 | SMC EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Setup Section 6.1 | Audio/Video Connection Step 1: Connect the Left (white) and Right (red) audio output jacks of the SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver to any unused audio left and right jacks on your stereo, TV, or A/V receiver. Step 2: Connect the video (yellow) output jack on the SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver to any unused video jack on your TV A/V receiver. Step 3: Connect the power cable from the back of the SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver to the nearest power outlet or, preferably, a fused power strip and switch on your stereo or A/V receiver. Do not forget to set the receiver to the output mode that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect to the SMCWMR-AG. Section 6.2 | Setting up the Remote Control Step 1: Open the battery cover on the back of the SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Remote Control. Step 2: Insert two AA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and ­ on the batteries, with the diagram inside the battery compartment. Section 6.3 | Configuration for Wireless Operation via TV User Interface Note: You will need your SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Remote Control if you wish to make changes to the default settings. Step 1: Turn on the SMCWMR-AG. By default, the SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver will be configured to connect to your SMC2804WBR Barricade g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router and SMC2304WBR-AG EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Broadband Router. The default settings are as follows: · · · · · SSID ­ "SMC" WEP ­ Disabled Internet Proxy ­ Disabled IP Address ­ 192.168.2.45 Mode ­ Infrastructure Step 2: If your network is not configured as specified in Step 1, you will need to configure the SMCWMR-AG to properly establish a connection to your wireless network. Step 3: The SMCWMR-AG will automatically ask you to reconfigure your settings if it was not able to get connected with the default settings. Step 4: Please answer the on-screen questions to complete the setup. a) "Network Interface" ­ Select [Use Wireless (802.11)] to use a wireless network. Remember, to make a selection, press the [OK] button on your remote control. b) You will then be asked to input the SSID of your wireless network. Use the Up/Down arrows on your remote control to choose the appropriate letters. Use the Left/Right arrows to skip to the next letter of the SSID. Press [OK] on your remote control when finished. c) "Encryption enabled?" ­ Select [Off] if you are not using encryption on your wireless network and go to Step 4e. Select [Hex Digits] to enter your appropriate encryption key. d) If you selected [Hex Digits] in Step 4c, you will be asked to input the WEP key of your wireless network. Use the Up/Down arrows on your remote control to choose the appropriate letters. Use the Left/Right arrows to skip to the next letter of the SSID. Press [OK] on your remote control when finished. e) "Network Type" ­ Select [Infrastructure] if you are using an Access Point or a Wireless Router to connect your SMCWMR-AG to your wireless network. Select [Peer to Peer] if you have an Adhoc wireless network. f) "DHCP server present?" ­ Select [Yes] if you have a DHCP server on your network that will allow the SMCWMR-AG to obtain an IP address automatically. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, select [No] and input your IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway addresses. g) "Is proxy present?" ­ Select [No] and press [OK] on your remote to continue. (Note: The majority of home networks use a standard Broadband Router to share internet access. In this configuration, there is no proxy present.) Some corporate networks may have proxies in place for advanced security. To configure this setting, simply obtain the proxy IP address and port from your Network Administrator and then input this data via your remote control. h) You have now completed the initial configuration. You will be asked to confirm the changes by pressing [OK] to continue. The SMCWMR-AG will reset and automatically connect to your network upon boot-up. i) Once the SMCWMR-AG is connected, it will ask you to [Register Now]. This will give you the option to upgrade your firmware via Smart Box Management to take advantage of new updates. (Note: You can register at any point by going to the [Settings] menu) Section 6.4 | Configuration for Wired Operation via TV User Interface Note: You will need your SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Remote Control if you wish to make changes to the default settings. Step 1: Turn on the SMCWMR-AG. By default, the SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver will be configured to connect to your SMC2804WBR Barricade g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router and SMC2304WBR-AG EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Broadband Router. The default settings are as follows: · · · · · SSID ­ "SMC" WEP ­ Disabled Internet Proxy ­ Disabled IP Address ­ 192.168.2.45 Mode ­ Infrastructure Step 2: If your network is not configured as specified in Step 1, you will need to configure the SMCWMR-AG to properly establish a connection to your wired network. Step 3: The SMCWMR-AG will automatically ask you to reconfigure your settings if it was not able to get connected with the default settings. Step 4: Please answer the on-screen questions to complete the setup. a) "Network Interface" ­ Select [Use Wired (Ethernet)] to use a wired network. Remember, to make a selection, press the [OK] button on your remote control. b) "DHCP server present?" ­ Select [Yes] if you have a DHCP server on your network that will allow the SMCWMR-AG to obtain an IP address automatically. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, select [No] and input your IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway addresses. c) "Is proxy present?" ­ Select [No] and press [OK] on your remote to continue. (Note: The majority of home networks use a standard Broadband Router to share internet access. In this configuration, there is no proxy present.) Some corporate networks may have proxies in place for advanced security. To configure this setting, simply obtain the proxy IP address and port from your Network Administrator and then input this data via your remote control. d) You have now completed the initial configuration. You will be asked to confirm the changes by pressing [OK] to continue. The SMCWMR-AG will reset and automatically connect to your network upon boot-up. e) Once the SMCWMR-AG is connected, it will ask you to [Register Now]. This will give you the option to upgrade your firmware via Smart Box Management to take advantage of new updates. (Note: You can register at any point by going to the [Settings] menu) Section 6.5 | Configuration via Web User Interface In addition to the TV User Interface, there is also a Web User Interface made available for quick and easy configuration from a networked PC. Step 1: Verify the IP Address of the SMCWMR-AG. a) If you have a DHCP server on your network, such as a broadband router, you can log into your router and view the DHCP Client Log. This will show what IP Address the router has given the SMCWMR-AG. Record this IP address. b) You can also go to the "General" tab of your Media Server software and click the [Search for MediaLink] button. Then the complete URL of the Web User Interface will be displayed. Step 2: If your SMCWMR-AG is connected to the network using the default settings, the URL will be "http://192.168.2.45/conf.shtml". Open your web browser and type the URL in the Address bar. (Note: If you set your SMCWMR-AG to obtain an IP Address automatically, then type "http://IP_Address/conf.shtml" in the web browser in order to access the web user interface. If you do not know the IP Address, use the [Search for MediaLink] option in the MediaServer software to find it. See Step 7 of Section 5.) Step 3: You have the ability to make any necessary changes to the configuration of the SMCWMR-AG. Selecting a particular checkbox activates that option. Remember to review your settings before pressing the [Submit] button. After you have pressed [Submit], the SMCWMR-AG will restart. 7 | Playing Your Multimedia Content Note: Before you start, ensure that the Media Server is running. Turn on your EZ-Stream Wireless Multimedia Receiver and turn on your stereo or A/V system. Section 7.1 | Playing an Audio File Step 1: From the Main Menu, press the [Up] or [Down] arrow until "Audio" is highlighted. (Or press [AUDIO] on the remote to proceed directly to the list of Audio selections) Step 2: Press [OK]. All Audio options are presented. Scroll through the list using the [Up] or [Down] arrow on the remote to view your selections. Highlight any selection and press [OK] to access content for playback. Step 2.1: Album · Press [OK] to view the List of Albums. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Album. · Press [OK] to view the Songs associated with the selected Album. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Song. · Press [OK] to play the selected Song. Step 2.2: All Songs · Press [OK] to view a full list of Songs in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Song. · Press [OK] to play the selected Song. Step 2.3: Artist · Press [OK] to view all Artists contained in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Artist. · Press [OK] to view all songs performed by this artist in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Song. · Press [OK] to play the selected Song. Step 2.4: Genre · Press [OK] to view all Genres contained in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Genre. · Press [OK] to view all songs contained in this Genre in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Song. · Press [OK] to play the selected Song. Step 2.5: Playlist · Press [OK] to view all Playlists contained in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Playlist. · Press [OK] to play the selected Playlist. Section 7.2 | Playing iRadio Step 1: From the Main Menu, press the [Up] or [Down] arrow until "IRadio" is highlighted. (Or press [iRADIO] on the remote to proceed directly to the list of iRADIO selections) Step 2: Press [OK]. All iRadio options are presented. Scroll through the list using the [Up] or [Down] arrow on the remote to view your selections. Highlight any selection and press [OK] to access content for playback. Section 7.3 | Viewing Photos Step 1: From the Main Menu, press the [Up] or [Down] arrow until "Photo" is highlighted. (Or press [PICTURE] on the remote to proceed directly to the list of Photo selections) Step 2: Press [OK]. All Photo options are presented. Scroll through the list using the [Up] or [Down] arrow on the remote to view your selections. Highlight any selection and press [OK] to access content for viewing. Step 2.1: All Photos · Press [OK] to view a full list of Photos contained in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Photo. · Press [OK] to view the selected Photo. Step 2.2: Photo Albums · Press [OK] to view a full list of Albums in your directory. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Album. · Press [OK] to display all Photos located in the selected Album. · Scroll up or down to highlight the desired Photo. · Press [OK] to view the selected Photo. Section 7.4 | Playing a Video File Step 1: From the Main Menu, press the [Up] or [Down] arrow until "Video" is highlighted. (Or press [VIDEO] on the remote to proceed directly to the list of Video selections) Step 2: Press [OK]. All of your MPEG videos are presented. Scroll through the list using the [Up] or [Down] arrow on the remote to view your selections. Highlight any selection and press [OK] to access content for playback. 8 | Creating and Editing Multimedia Content MUSICMATCH Jukebox Basic allows you to create audio content that you can share on your Home Entertainment Network! And it is included on your CD-ROM at no extra charge. It also allows you to conveniently and easily edit the ID3 tag of your MP3s so that you can readily identify each and every MP3 when you browse through the Audio or PC Directories Menus on the SMCWMR-AG. Section 8.1 | How To Create MP3s MUSICMATCH Jukebox is the only all-in-one jukebox that delivers free unlimited CD-quality recording/ripping using the industry leading Fraunhofer MP3 encoder. Convert your personal CDs into MP3 files with an easy one-step recording process. Automatically tag your tracks with album information and cover art when recording from CDs. · Open the MUSICMATCH Jukebox application · Click "CD -> Files" in the "Music Center" or select through the menu [View] -> [Recorder] to open the Recorder window · Insert an audio CD into your CD-ROM drive · Check the boxes next to the tracks that you want to record. · Click the [Start] button and the application will start to record from the audio CD to MP3 format on your hard drive. Section 8.2 | How To Create Playlists Let the Music Library keep track of your entire digital music collection. Easy access no matter where your music is stored on your PC. Sort music by 17 different categories, including Artist, Album, Track, Genre, and Mood. Even sort and view your entire MP3 collection by album art covers and create playlists for any mood or situation with AutoDJ. The SMCWMR-AG will play tracks from playlists you create on your computer. The media receiver supports playlists in "M3U" or MPEG Playlist file format. To create a playlist using MUSICMATCH Jukebox: · Open the MUSICMATCH Jukebox application · Open the "Music Library" by clicking on the "My Library" tab · Drag and drop files, or folders with music files, from anywhere on your computer or the "Music Library" into the "Playlist" window. Your files will begin to play. · Drag and drop files and you will be able to change the order of the tracks in the playlist. · Click the "Save" button on the "Playlist" window, or click through the menu buttons [Options] -> [Playlist] -> [Save Playlist]. You will be prompted to name the playlist. In the "Name" field, type the name you would like to give the playlist. Remember, this is the name that will appear on the TV User Interface of the SMCWMR-AG. Click "Save". Section 8.3 | How To "Tag" MP3s ID3 Tag information is the "Artist", "Album", "Genre" and "Track" info you see when you are playing a song using the SMCWMR-AG Wireless Multimedia Receiver. Inserting Tag Info is optional, however you will find that it is very useful in effectively organizing your music collection. To edit the tag information: · Open the MUSICMATCH Jukebox application · Highlight the song that is improperly tagged · Click [View/Edit Tags] in the "Music Center" on the left · If you selected a song from your playlist, click [Current Playlist], otherwise, click [My Library] · Enter the appropriate information · Press [OK] when complete 9 | Troubleshooting · The SMCWMR-AG EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver is not detecting the host PC o If you are using an Ethernet cable to plug the SMCWMR-AG into the network, verify that there is a link light on your network hub or switch. o If you are connecting the SMCWMR-AG with a wireless Access Point or Router, verify that the network settings are correct. By default the SSID is "SMC", encryption is disabled and the mode is Infrastructure on the SMCWMR-AG o Verify that the SMCWMR-AG has a wireless link. Go to the "Settings" menu, click "Device Management" and click "Link Quality". o If you have more than one network adapter in your host PC, verify that the MediaServer software is enabled to operate on the same network as the SMCWMR-AG. To do this, go to the "Network Connection" tab of the MediaServer. Make sure the correct address is shown in the "IP Address" column relative to your network adapter. Then click on the appropriate connection. (Note: If you are enabling the MediaServer on a different connection, you will be asked to restart it. Press [Yes].) · · I cannot hear any sound. o If you are using an A/V receiver, please make sure that your receiver is switched to the correct position corresponding to the location where you connected the media node's Audio L/R outputs. I have the SMCWMR-AG connected to the TV, but nothing appears on the screen. o Verify that the top LED on the front of the Wireless Multimedia Receiver is ON. This signifies that the SMCWMR-AG is in the bootup process. o Verify that the video output cable from the SMCWMR-AG is connected properly to your A/V receiver. · · · · · I select Audio and any category beneath it, but I get a "No Content Available..." error message. o You may have shared folders on your host PC that do not contain any MP3 files. First verify and record the location of your MP3 files on your hard drive. Remember, these files must have an extension of ".mp3". o Open your MediaServer application, go to the "Shared Folders" tab and click [Add] to share the MP3s. I select Photo and any category beneath it, but I get a "No Content Available..." error message. o You may have shared folders on your host PC that do not contain any JPEG or BITMAP files. First verify and record the location of your picture files. Remember, these files must have an extension of ".jpg", ".jpeg", or ".bmp". o Open your MediaServer application, go to the "Shared Folders" tab and click [Add] to share the files. I select Video, but I get a "No Content Available..." error message. o You may have shared folders on your host PC that do not contain any MPEG files. First verify and record the location of your video files. Remember, these files must have an extension of ".mpg" or ".mpeg". I can see the video on the screen but there is no sound. o Check to be sure the Audio L/R outputs on the SMCWMR-AG are securely connected to you're audio receiver. o The MPEG video may be encoded using a sound format other than MP3. These videos will appear to have no sound due to the fact that it may be encoded using a sound format that the SMCWMR-AG does not support. New firmware updates will add additional codecs to the SMCWMR-AG. Check the firmware release notes for details. Error message when trying play Internet Radio o Check to be sure the Internet Radio site is using MP3 formatted audio o See "Section 5: Step 5" of this manual for details on correctly configuring the IRadio station in your MediaServer application o The online radio station may be at full capacity, thereby blocking new users from accessing the station. You may need to wait for other users to log off first. o The online radio station may be password protected. See their FAQ's for details on gaining membership access. o The online radio station may be offline or down for maintenance. · · · · The main menu shows selections that are not shown in the manual o The SMCWMR-AG is a UPnP compatible product. There are multimedia applications available from third parties that may also be UPnP compatible. If you have any of these type of applications installed on your host PC, there will be a conflict and incorrect menus will appear on your TV user interface. You will need to disable and/or uninstall the third party software before you can successfully utilize the full functionality of the SMCWMR-AG While navigating the Audio menus, the songs are not listed with proper track names, genres or album titles. o You need to manually edit the tag information of your MP3s. You can do this using the MUSICMATCH Jukebox software. See Section 8.3 Some videos appear to be more clear or have better sound than others. o There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration when playing videos. The MPEG standard leaves the method of encoding up to the developers. Therefore all videos will not have the same quality. See the Technical Specifications section for details on what the SMCWMR-AG supports. Some videos are not shown full screen or are black & white. o This depends on the quality and encoding of the video you are trying to play. Some videos have very low resolution or frame rates and as a result, they may not be shown properly on the TV. See the Technical Specifications section for details on what the SMCWMR-AG supports. o The SMCWMR-AG supports videos that are encoded in NTSC format. This standard calls for videos with resolution of 352x240. Videos recorded in other formats (such as PAL or SECAM) will not be displayed properly unless your television supports those formats. If your video begins to play in black & white, you should stop the video by pressing the [STOP] button on your remote control. 10 | Frequently Asked Questions · · · · · · · Can I share network drives? o Yes. You must first share the drive (using standard Windows sharing) from the PC that contains the multimedia content you want access to. Then go to the host PC where the SMCWMR-AG MediaServer software is installed. Map the shared drive, then open the MediaServer and add the mapped network drive. What happens if I share several gigs of multimedia content? o The MediaServer may take some time to share very large directories of content. This highly depends on the speed of your host PC. You can however access multimedia that was already shared while you wait for the MediaServer to update the SMCWMRAG Wireless Multimedia Receiver. What happens if there is interference in my environment? o Interference affects the wireless signal of the SMCWMR-AG as it would any other wireless networking device and the performance may be adversely affected. You should attempt to minimize interference in your network environment as much as possible. Can I share my CD-ROM? o Yes. You simply need to add it by clicking the [Add] button on the "Shared Folders" tab of the MediaServer software. Then highlight your CD-ROM and click [OK]. Can I use two or more SMCWMR-AG Wireless Multimedia Receivers on my network? o Yes. Can I have more than one host PC simultaneously running the MediaServer software on one network? o No. The SMCWMR-AG recognizes one host PC at any given point in time. What is a Wireless LAN? o A local area network that transmits over the air typically in an unlicensed frequency such as the 2.4GHz band. A wireless LAN does not require lining up devices for line of sight transmission like IrDA. Wireless access points (base stations) are connected to an Ethernet hub or server and transmit a radio frequency over an area of several hundred to a thousand feet which can penetrate walls and other non-metal barriers. Roaming users can be handed off from one access point to another like a cellular phone system. Laptops use wireless network cards that plug into an existing PCMCIA slot or that are self contained on PC cards, while standalone desktops and servers use plug-in cards (ISA, PCI, etc.). · · · · · What is Ad-hoc? o An AD-HOC network is a peer to peer network where all the nodes are wireless clients. As an example, two PC's with wireless adapters can communicate with each other as long as they are within range. A wireless extension point can extend the range of an AD-HOC network. What is the 802.11 standard? o A family of IEEE standards for wireless LANs first introduced in 1997. 802.11 provides 1 or 2 Mbps transmission in the 2.4GHz band using either a frequency hopping modulation (FHSS) technique or direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), which is also known as CDMA. The 802.11b standard defines an 11 Mbps data rate in the 2.4GHz band, and the 802.11a standard defines 54 Mbps in the 5GHz band. What is Infrastructure? o In order for your wireless components to interact with traditional wired networks they need a media bridge to translate for them. This is where INFRASTRUCTURE or Network mode comes into play. An ACCESS POINT is attached to the network using CAT-5 Ethernet cable attaching to a hub, switch or another PC. Wireless PC's can then communicate to Wired Ethernet computers through this access point. The total range of the network is limited to a radius around this Access Point. To increase the range, extra Access Points may be wired into the network. These Access Points talk to each other over the hard-wired Ethernet cables however, they cannot communicate wirelessly to one another and they must be wired to the same network. Individual wireless PC's can move between Access Points on the same network seamlessly due to a feature called ROAMING. What is Tx-Rate? o Tx-Rate or TRANSFER RATE is the current speed at which the network component is operating. SMC-802.11b products can operate at speeds of 1Mb, 2Mb, 5.5Mb, & 11Mbps. A wireless card set to AUTO will attempt to connect at whatever speed will give the best throughput on the network. What is RTS Threshold? o (Request To Send) An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit. RTS is a collision avoidance method used by all 802.11b wireless networking devices. In most cases you will not need to activate or administer RTS. Only if you find yourself in an Infrastructure environment where all nodes are in range of the Access Point but may be out of range of each other. It is recommended to leave this setting at its default value leaving this feature disabled. · · · What is Authentication Algorithm? o Authentication Algorithm is the means by which one station is authorized to communicate with another. In an Open System, any station can request authorization in accordance with the WECA standard. In a Shared key system, only stations that possess a secret encrypted key may participate in the network. This is a low level security key which allows the equipment with the shared key algorithm to see each other on the wireless lan. What is DBI? o The ability of the antenna to shape the signal and focus it in a particular direction is called Antenna Gain, and is expressed in terms of how much stronger the signal in the desired direction is, compared to the worst possible antenna, which distributes the signal evenly in all directions (an Isotropic Radiator). To express the relationship to the Isotropic reference, this is abbreviated: "dBi". The typical omni-directional "stick" antenna is rated at 6-8 dBi, indicating that that by redirecting the signal that would have gone straight up or down to the horizontal level, 4 times as much signal is available horizontally. A parabolic reflector design can easily achieve 24 dBi. What is WEP? o Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the 802.11b and 802.11a standards. o WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. LANs are inherently more secure than WLANs because LANs are somewhat protected by the physicalities of their structure, having some or all part of the network inside a building that can be protected from unauthorized access. WLANs, which are over radio waves, do not have the same physical structure and therefore are more vulnerable to tampering. o WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. The Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) feature uses the RC4 PRNG algorithm developed by RSA Data Security, Inc. o If your wireless access point supports MAC filtering, it is recommended that you use this feature in addition to WEP (MAC filtering is much more secure than encryption). 11 | Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3 10Base-T; UTP cable, 2 pairs, RJ-45 (EIA/TIA Categories 3,4,5) IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX; UTP cable, 2 pairs, RJ-45 (EIA/TIA Category 5) UPnP Wireless Data Rates (With Automatic Fall-back): 802.11b = 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps 802.11a = 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps 802.11g = 1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps Data Modulation Techniques: 802.11b (DSSS) = BPSK, QPSK, CCK 802.11a (OFDM) = BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM 802.11g (OFDM) = BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Radio Signal Type: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Security: 64/128 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 802.1x* WPA (WiFi Protected Access)** Channel Support (5GHz RF): US/Canada - 12 non-overlapping channels - 5.15-5.35GHz, 5.725-5.825GHz Europe - 19 non-overlapping channels - 5.15-5.35GHz, 5.47-5.725GHz Japan - 4 non-overlapping channels - 5.15-5.25GHz China - 5.725-5.85GHz Channel Support (2.4GHz RF): US/Canada - 11 France - 4 Japan - 14 Europe - 13 China ­ 13 Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) Firmware Upgrade: Built-in search for firmware upgrade Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Infrastructure Wired Interface: Network · RJ-45 Connector · 802.11a/b/g CVBS · NTSC · RCA connector (yellow) Audio · Analog Audio left and right · RCA red (right) · RCA white (left) Remote Control Front Panel Button · Power/Standby · System in power-on state or stand-by mode LED: Power (blue) Link (blue) 100Mbps (green) 10Mbps (green) File Format: Audio ­ MP3 (64-320kbps) Internet Radio ­ MP3 MPEG1 Video (NTSC) ­ 30fps, 352x240, 2Mbps MPEG2 Video (NTSC) ­ 30fps, MP@ML Full D1 704x480, 4Mbps Image (NTSC) ­ JPEG, BMP Operating System: Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Compliance: Wi-Fi Compliant FCC Class B Industry Canada ETSI, EN301 893, EN60950 UPnP Operational Conditions: Supply voltage of external power supply: input 110 VAC, 50/60 Hz; output 5VDC, 3A Ambient temperature: -10°C to +45°C Relative Humidity: 95% max Dimensions: 6.45" (D) x 6.38" (L) x 2.75 (W) [with Base] Weight: 0.70 lbs 12 | Terminology 10BaseT - Physical Layer Specification for Twisted-Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps. This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install. It uses RJ-45 connectors and has a cable length span of up to 100 meters. There are two versions, STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) which is more expensive and UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), the most popular cable. These cables come in 5 different categories. However, only 3 are normally used in LANs, Category 3, 4 and 5. CAT 3 TP (Twisted Pair) cable has a network data transfer rate of up to 10Mbps. CAT 4 TP cable has a network data transfer rate of up to 16Mbps. CAT 5 TP cable has a network data transfer rate of up to 100Mbps. Access Point - A device that is able to receive wireless signals and transmit them to the wired network, and vice versa - thereby creating a connection between the wireless and wired networks. Ad Hoc - An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Adapter - A device used to connect end-user nodes to the network; each contains an interface to a specific type of computer or system bus, e.g. EISA, ISA, PCI, PCMCIA, CardBus, etc. Auto-Negotiation - A signaling method that allows each node to define its operational mode (e.g., 10/100 Mbps and half/full duplex) and to detect the operational mode of the adjacent node. Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system. Base Station - In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range. In cellular and personal communications applications, each cell or micro-cell has its own base station; each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells' bases. Bitmap ­ A Windows and OS/2 bitmapped graphics file format. Bitmap files provide formats for 2, 16, 256, or 16 million colors. It uses the extension .BMP. BSS - BSS stands for "Basic Service Set". It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it. CSMA/CA - Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically configures the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your home network. DNS - DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name (such as www.smc.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing " www.smc.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned. DSL - DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Ethernet - A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second (Mbps). ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for "Extended Service Set". More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID). Fast Ethernet NIC - Network interface card that is in compliance with the IEEE 802.3u standard. This card functions at the media access control (MAC) layer, using carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD). Fixed IP ­ (see Static IP) Full-Duplex - Transmitting and receiving data simultaneously. In pure digital networks, this is achieved with two pairs of wires. In analog networks, or digital networks using carriers, it is achieved by dividing the bandwidth of the line into two frequencies, one for sending, one for receiving. Hub - Central connection device for shared media in a star topology. It may add nothing to the transmission (passive hub) or may contain electronics that regenerate signals to boost strength as well as monitor activity (active/intelligent hub). Hubs may be added to bus topologies; for example, a hub can turn an Ethernet network into a star topology to improve troubleshooting. ID3 ­ The data fields in an MP3 that hold the artist name, track titles, album titles, genre, etc are known as ID3 tags. IP Address - IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies an single, unique Internet computer host. Example: 192.34.45.8. ISP - Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations. JPEG ­ Joint Photographic Experts Group. JPEG is a standard for compressing still images and it provides compression with ratios up to 100:1. File extensions are .JPG or .JPEG. LAN - A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. It is made up of servers, workstations, a network operating system and a communications link. Servers are high-speed machines that hold programs and data shared by network users. The workstations (clients) are the users' personal computers, which perform stand-alone processing and access the network servers as required. Diskless and floppy-only workstations are sometimes used, which retrieve all software and data from the server. Increasingly, "thin client" network computers (NCs) and Windows terminals are also used. A printer can be attached locally to a workstation or to a server and be shared by network users. Small LANs can allow certain workstations to function as a server, allowing users access to data on another user's machine. These peer-to-peer networks are often simpler to install and manage, but dedicated servers provide better performance and can handle higher transaction volume. Multiple servers are used in large networks. The message transfer is managed by a transport protocol such as TCP/IP and NetBEUI. The physical transmission of data is performed by the access method (Ethernet, Token Ring, etc.), which is implemented in the network adapters that are plugged into the machines. The actual communications path is the cable (twisted pair, coax, optical fiber) that interconnects each network adapter. MAC Address - MAC (Media Access Control) A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. MDI / MDI-X - Medium Dependent Interface - Also called an "uplink port," it is a port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. The MDI port does not cross the transmit and receive lines, which is done by the regular ports (MDI-X ports) that connect to end stations. The MDI port connects to the MDI-X port on the other device. There are typically one or two ports on a device that can be toggled between MDI (not crossed) and MDI-X (crossed). Medium Dependent Interface ­ X (crossed) - A port on a network hub or switch that crosses the transmit lines coming in to the receive lines going out. MP3 ­ MPEG Audio Layer 3. This is an audio compression technology that is included in the MPEG-1 and -2 specifications. MP3 encoding can allow you to compress CD-quality sound by a factor of 12. MPEG ­ Moving Pictures Experts Group. MPEG is a standard for compressing video. MPEG-1 can provide resolution of 352x240 at 30 frames/second (fps) with 24-bit color and CD-quality sound. MPEG-2 can provide resolution of 704x480. MPEG uses the same intraframe coding as JPEG for individual frames, but also uses interframe coding which can help to further compress the video data, thereby reducing the overall size of the video. NAT ­ (Network Address Translation) This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. The NAT capability of the Barricade, allows you to access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP. Network Address Translation can be used to give multiple users access to the Internet with a single user account, or to map the local address for an IP server (such as Web or FTP) to a public address. This secures your network from direct attack by hackers, and provides more flexible management by allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network. NAT must be enabled to provide multi-user access to the Internet or to use the Virtual Server function. NTSC ­ National TV Standards Committee. NTSC is a color TV standard that broadcasts 30 interlaced frames per second at 525 lines of resolution. It is used in North America, Japan, Korea and several other countries around the world. Packet Binary Convulational Code(tm) (PBCC) - A modulation technique developed by Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) that offers data rates of up to 22Mbit/s and is fully backward compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks. PAL ­ Phase Alternating Line. PAL is a color TV standard that broadcasts 25 interlaced frames per second at 625 lines of resolution. It is used throughout Europe and China and some countries in African, South America and the Middle East. PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect - Local bus for PCs from Intel that provides a high-speed data path between the CPU and up to 10 peripherals (video, disk, network, etc.). The PCI bus runs at 33MHz, supports 32-bit and 64bit data paths, and bus mastering. PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up connections. PPPoE is for Ethernet connections. Roaming - A function that allows your to move through a particular domain without losing network connectivity. Static IP - If your Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address; enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and the gateway address provided by your service provider. SECAM ­ Systeme En Couleur Avec Memoire. SECAM is a color TV standard that was developed in France and broadcasts 25 interlaced frames per second at 625 lines of resolution. It is used primarily in France and Russia, and some other countries in Africa and the Middle East as well. Subnet Mask - A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet. TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. TCP - Transmission Control Protocol - TCP and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) are the two transport protocols in TCP/IP. TCP ensures that a message is sent accurately and in its entirety. However, for real-time voice and video, there is really no time or reason to correct errors, and UDP is used instead. UDP - User Datagram Protocol - A protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. For example, UDP is used for real-time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored, because there is no time to retransmit. If UDP is used and a reliable delivery is required, packet sequence checking and error notification must be written into the applications.