English manual Version 1/24/2006 CE Declaration We: TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: NOXON 2 audio (Wireless audio adapter) to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: · · · · · · EN 55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997, CLASS B EN 301 489-1 (2002-08) EN 301 489-17 (2002-08) EN 60950:2000 EN 300 328-1 (2001-12) EN 300 328-2 (2001-12) This device may only be used in the following environments and operating conditions: residential, commercial and industrial environments, as well as small businesses. The basic protective requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC are thus fulfilled. CE conformity has been demonstrated. As stipulated in R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), this device corresponds to a Class 1 radio system (Commission Decision 2000/299/EC). 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MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. 2 NOXON 2 Audio (English) Content Welcome. ............................................................................................................................ 5 Setup, safety and care information...................................................................................... 7 From opening the package to installation............................................................................ 8 Overview. ............................................................................................................................ 9 The connectors of the NOXON 2 audio............................................................................. 10 WLAN antenna connector .............................................................................................. 10 The analog audio output ................................................................................................ 10 The digital audio output.................................................................................................. 10 A small reset button ....................................................................................................... 11 The network port ............................................................................................................ 11 The power adapter socket ............................................................................................. 12 The USB port ................................................................................................................. 12 The headphone output................................................................................................... 12 Networking ........................................................................................................................ 13 Wired connection (LAN) ................................................................................................. 13 Wireless connection (WLAN) ......................................................................................... 14 Network miscellanea ...................................................................................................... 18 The first time: switching on the NOXON............................................................................ 20 Configuring the NOXON to the network ............................................................................ 20 Scenario 1 ­ the wired connection ................................................................................. 21 Scenario 2 ­ the wireless connection............................................................................. 23 Network profiles ............................................................................................................. 25 Playback options. .............................................................................................................. 26 Playing MP3/WMA files from the local network.............................................................. 26 Playback from a USB storage device............................................................................. 29 Receiving Internet radio. ................................................................................................ 29 The vTuner Premium Service ........................................................................................ 30 The remote control and the buttons on the NOXON ......................................................... 31 Buttons and their functions. ........................................................................................... 31 Entering letters ............................................................................................................... 33 SMS navigation .............................................................................................................. 33 NOXON 2 Audio (English) 3 The configuration menu..................................................................................................... 34 Your own music server...................................................................................................... 35 Installation...................................................................................................................... 35 The web interface .......................................................................................................... 37 Additional music server info ........................................................................................... 38 Playing DRM-protected media .......................................................................................... 39 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 39 Windows Media Connect ............................................................................................... 40 UPnP servers and Macintosh?....................................................................................... 41 UPnP media server alternatives..................................................................................... 41 The DMP Installer.............................................................................................................. 41 Configuring devices via the DMP Installer. .................................................................... 43 Updating the firmware. ................................................................................................... 43 Appendix. .......................................................................................................................... 46 Geeks only--building your own Favorites from links ..................................................... 46 Tough network problems? Here are the details. ............................................................ 48 A number of known issues ............................................................................................. 49 FAQ--frequently-asked questions and their answers.................................................... 51 Technical glossary ......................................................................................................... 55 Service at TerraTec........................................................................................................... 57 4 NOXON 2 Audio (English) Welcome. We're pleased that you've chosen a TerraTec product and would like to congratulate you on your decision. The NOXON 2 audio provides convenient access to audio libraries within your home network, to a vast number of online radio stations on the Internet, and even external USB storage ­ be it a hard drive, MemoryStick or other flash memory. The NOXON 2 audio We would like to start by exciting your imagination a bit and introducing the central features of your new device. Access your media library. The device integrates into your existing network with ease using a wireless (WLAN or Wifi) or cable (Ethernet, LAN) connection. Simply add a media server to your network and your complete collection of MP3 and WMA audio files will be available anywhere in your home. Needless to say, the more powerful the transmitter performance of your router, the greater the range will be. Alternatively, place your files on an external USB2 hard drive and connect it to the USB port of the NOXON 2 for access to all of your audio treasures. Always online. The NOXON 2 is an ideal complement to your DSL or other broadband Internet connection. With a flat-rate connection, you can use the NOXON 2 to enjoy the wide selection of radio stations on the Internet (regardless of whether you access the Internet via your desktop, laptop or router). And to make sure you never lose your overview, choose the hottest stations from the convenient, up-to-date list by the VTuner Premium Service. Hand and glove. The NOXON 2 not only has a fixed MAC address, but it also supports WEP/WPA encryption and proxy servers to ensure a long and happy integration in your network. Don't worry if some of these terms don't mean anything to you right now--we'll walk you through the setup on the following pages so that you'll be up and running in no time, even as a network newbie. Premium audio without noise. We have provided the NOXON 2 audio with an optical (TOS link) digital output, letting you transfer the signal to high-quality HiFi environments without losses. But please remember that the playback can only be as good as the source material. A great number of the tracks out there on the Internet cannot satisfy very high quality demands due to their low bit rates. As a rule, a data rate of at least 128 Kbps and a stereo signal are essential for painless listening. But we will tell you more about this later ... NOXON 2 Audio (English) 5 Last but not least. As you've probably noticed, we can't help but praise our silver friend at every opportunity. We hope you enjoy your NOXON 2 audio as much as we do, and would like to suggest that you browse this manual in detail when you get the chance. In addition to the important information about the use of its technology, we have outlined a number of typical applications wherever appropriate. We're convinced that even experienced users will profit from this guide. Thank you very much. ...your TerraTec Team 6 NOXON 2 Audio (English) You need to be aware of some basic information before you start ... Setup, safety and care information. · · · Please place the device on an even, dry surface to prevent fire and electrical shock hazards as well as possible damage to the player itself. Keep it away from radiators and ensure that the player is at a safe distance from other (HiFi) devices to prevent overheating. Do not stack (HiFi) devices without feet on top of the player and be especially careful not to place objects filled with liquids such as vases or bottles on it--the slope would make that especially adventurous. Be sure that the voltage is correct before connecting the power supply. (Details are printed on the power supply itself.) If you are not going to use the device for an extended period, disconnect it from the power supply. To avoid short circuits, never pull on the cable itself. In addition, be sure to unplug the device from ...