BARIX Instreamer User manual

BARIX INSTREAMER
Network audio converter
for digital audio streaming in
custom home installations
and commercial applications
User Manual Version 01.01
For Software Release 01.03
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Barix Instreamer User Manual Version 01.01
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Table of Content
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1INTRODUCTION
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4GE T TING TO KNOW YOUR
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GE T TING TO KNOW YOUR BARIX INSTREAMER
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5INSTALLATION
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5.1CONNECTING THE BARIX INSTREAMER TO YOUR AUDIO EQUIPMENT.............................. 4
5.2CONNECTING THE BARIX INSTREAMER TO YOUR POWER SUPPLY .................................... 4
5.3CONNECTING THE BARIX INSTREAMER TO YOUR NETWORK............................................ 4
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6.1USER CONTROL INTERFACE................................................................................................. 5
6.2STATUS AND CONTROL....................................................................................................... 5
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7.2NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 6
7.3AUDIO SETTINGS.................................................................................................................. 7
7.4ADVANCED ENCODER SETTINGS ........................................................................................ 7
7.5STREAMING SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 7
7.6SNMP SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 8
7.7I/O SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 9
7.8CONTROL SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 9
7.9SERIAL SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 9
7.10SECURITY SETTINGS .........................................................................................................10
7.11REVERTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS ...............................................................................11
7.12REBOOTING THE DEVICE .................................................................................................11
7.13UPDATING THE DEVICE....................................................................................................12
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8.1HOW TO SET A STATIC IP ADDRESS ................................................................................. 14
8.2HOW TO SET THE BARIX INSTREAMER FOR LISTENING USING WINAMP.........................14
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9.1NETWORK CONFIGURATION USING SUPPLIED SERIAL CABLE...........................................15
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Barix Instreamer User Manual Version 01.01
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1 Introduc tion
Congratulations on the purchase of your Barix Instreamer from Barix AG.
What exactly is the Barix Instreamer? The Barix Instreamer is a versatile, network-
connected analog and digital audio-to-Ethernet converter for a variety of applications.
This device enables professional home installers to satisfy all customer requests for a
distributed audio system.
The Barix Instreamer converts analog and digital audio into MP3 streams and serves the
network just like an ordinary Internet radio station.
A Barix Instreamer can be easily managed via a web browser interface using web-
connected PCs, web pads, PDAs or other web-enabled devices. With serial and Ethernet
control API's the device can be controlled by typical home automation systems.
The Barix Instreamer is perfect for converting several digital and analog sources such as
tapes, tuner, cd or minidisc and distributing it over the network.
With an optional stick-on transmitter attached IR enabled devices can be remote
controlled via the network connection enabling the user to switch the station on a tuner
or select a different song on a cd player without being in the same room as the device.
Connection to audio equipment is made simple by offering stereo RCA analog as well as
S/PDIF and coax digital inputs.
Installing the Barix Instreamer is fast and simple due to its unique features - SonicIP and
IPzator: after power-up the device will announce its IP address over the headphone
output !
The Barix Instreamer supports various control and communication modes. Software
developers can easily write audio applications using one of the well documented
Ethernet, serial or web based interfaces.
2 Features
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 Converts analog or digital audio into stereo or mono MP3 streams.
 10/100 Mbit Ethernet connection
 Stereo RCA Line in, S/PDIF and coax digital inputs, headphone out
 Controllable via a standard web browser (PC, PDA, Web tablet) or via a serial port
 Infrared out for remote control of attached audio device
 Features SonicIP ® and IPzator ™
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 Supports Barix audio synchronization feature (can act as SYNC master)
 Easy integration into existing IT infrastructure

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3 Package content
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a b c d
e f
a Barix Instreamer b Power supply c Earphone d RCA stereo cable
e Serial cross cable f Network cable
4 Getting to know your Barix Instreamer
Rear side
A B C D E F
A RJ45 for LAN 10/100 Half/Full duplex
This port is for the connection to your network.
B S/PDIF in coaxial
C S/PDIF in optical
D Left Line input RCA
E Right Line input RCA
F Power in
ring: Ground, center : +12 VDC
Front side
1 2 3 4 5
1 Serial port (RS-232)
This port is for a serial connection to your computer.
2 Headphone out
3 Infrared out
4 Red and green LED for status display
5 Reset button
Press this button shortly to reset the Barix Instreamer.
If you press it until the red light flashes (about 5
seconds) the device will be reset to factory defaults.

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5 Installation
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Once the Barix Instreamer is connected to your network,
it will automatically receive an IP address from your DHCP
DHCPDHCP
DHCP
server (Internet gateways run usually a DHCP server).
If no DHCP server can be reached, our
IP
IPIP
IPzator
zatorzator
zator function will search the network for a free IP
address.
The Barix Instreamer will announce the IP address using
Sonic IP
Sonic IPSonic IP
Sonic IP technology.
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5.1 Connecting the Barix Instreamer
to your audio equipment
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Connecting audio sources is possible by offering three
different audio input options:
For connection to an analog audio source, the Barix
Instreamer features stereo RCA inputs (D+ E). Simply
connect the included stereo RCA cable (d) to the audio
output of your source device.
For connection to a coaxial digital audio source, the Barix
Instreamer features a RCA coaxial S/PDIF input (B).
You can use the supplied RCA cable (d).
For connection to an optical digital audio source, the Barix
Instreamer features an optical S/PDIF input (C).
The optical cable is not included.
5.2 Connecting the Barix Instreamer
to your power supply
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Plug the included power supply (b) into the power jack (F)
of the Barix Instreamer and the other end into the power
outlet of the wall.
5.3 Connecting the Barix Instreamer
to your network
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STEP 1
Plug the included network cable (f) into the network port
of the Barix Instreamer (A) and the other end into your
hub or switch.
STEP 2
Plug the included earphone (c ) into the RCA output (2 )
and put it in your ear.
Get the pen and paper ready to write down the IP address
that will be announced in step 5.
The announcement of the IP address is called
Sonic IP
Sonic IPSonic IP
Sonic IP.
STEP 3
Plug the power supply (b) into the power jack (F) of the
Barix Instreamer and the other end into the power outlet
of the wall.
NOTE
When power cycling the Barix Instreamer we recommend
to disconnect/connect the power supply at the wall socket.
To prevent electrical overload of the device the power
supply should only be plugged into the wall socket with the
power supply connected to the Barix Instreamer first.
STEP 4
The Barix Instreamer will now search for a DHCP
DHCPDHCP
DHCP server
to get an IP address and announce this address over
the earphone.
Example: 192.168.0.12 (Voice: one nine two dot …)
Make sure you write this IP address down. If no DHCP
DHCPDHCP
DHCP
server is found then our
IP
IPIP
IPzator
zatorzator
zator function will search the network for a free IP
address (this could take up to 5 minutes).
NOTE
Your Barix Instreamer is now ready to start working, we
recommend, however, that you set a Static IP
Static IPStatic IP
Static IP address so
that the IP address will not change every time you power
up the Barix Instreamer.
See section 9.1 how to set a Static IP.

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6 Controlling the
Barix Instreamer
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The Barix Instreamer has a local web server built in.
You can control the Barix Instreamer from anywhere on
your network using a standard web browser (from your
PC, PDA or web tablet).
STEP 1
Open your web browser.
STEP 2
Type in the IP address of the Barix Instreamer in the
address bar then press Enter
Example: 192.168.0.12
You should now see the device status panel of the Barix
Instreamer in the browser window:
F1 User control interface
This frame shows the link to the configuration pages.
F2 Status and control
This frame shows the current device status.
Several links allow control and simulation of serial signals.
F3 Help
This frame shows the help for the available links in the
device status page.
6.1 User control interface
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BARIX INSTREAMER
A click on the Barix Instreamer logo will bring you to the
Barix homepage. (www.barix.com)
A click onto this button will bring you to the device
configuration page.
6.2 Status and control
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Device status
Shows the current status ("INACTIVE","SENDING").
Input peak value
The number [0..65535] shows the peak value of the
encoder (Line or Mic In) for the left and right channel.
SENDING
Click the "SEND" link to start sending.
Click the "STOP" link to stop sending.
The LED next to SENDING has the following meaning:
GREY for not sending, GREEN for sending
CTS IN (RS-232)
Click the "SET" link to simulate CTS beeing activated.
Click the "CLR" link to simulate CTS beeing deactivated.
The value next to "CTS IN" has the following meaning:
GREY for inactivated, GREEN for activated (simulation is
not shown!)
RTS OUT (RS-232)
Click the "SET" link to activate RTS.
Click the "CLR" link to deactivate RTS.
The value next to "RTS OUT" has the following meaning:
GREY for inactivated, GREEN for activated
F1
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7 Device Configuration
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To enter the Barix Instreamer device configuration you can
log onto its local web server.
STEP 1
Open your Web Browser
STEP 2
Type in the IP address of the Barix Instreamer and hit enter
Example: 192.168.0.12
STEP 3
Click on the Config button
7.1 Configuration Overview
A INFO FRAME
This frame shows the Barix Instreamer’s MAC address and
the installed version of Firmware, Web application,
Bootloader and Setup.
B MENU FRAME
This frame shows the available menu icons.
A click on SETTINGS brings you to the settings page when
you are on the DEFAULTS, REBOOT or UPDATE page.
A click on HOME brings you to the device status page.
C SETTING TABS
This bar shows the available tabs within the settings menu.
D HELP FRAME
This frame shows the help to all settings and menus.
7.2 Network settings
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Here you can configure the Barix Instreamer’s Static IP
Static IPStatic IP
Static IP
address.
With this you can set a permanent IP address so that the
device does not have to get a new one upon power-up.
We recommend that you set a Static IP
Static IPStatic IP
Static IP address.
IP Address
Enter the 4 values of the desired device IP address e.g.:
"0.0.0.0" for automatic discovery (DHCP, IPzator, AutoIP)
"192.168.0.12" for an internal LAN
Netmask
Enter the 4 values of the desired Static IP
IPIP
IP e.g.: "0.0.0.0" for
a default Netmask depending on the used IP Address.
"255.255.255.0" for a C class network
Gateway IP Address
Enter the 4 values of the desired Gateway IP address e.g.:
"0.0.0.0" for no Gateway
"192.168.0.1" for a Gateway in a LAN
Note: The Gateway has to be set only when connecting to
other devices over the WAN (through a router).
Use Sonic IP
If set to “yes”, the Barix Instreamer will announce its IP
address over the audio output.
To store these settings click on Apply button.
The device will restart with the new settings.
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7.3 Audio settings
These settings adjust the audio input and output.
Input source
Choose the desired input source.
MP3 Channel Mode
Select between “stereo” and “mono” input mode.
Encoding Quality
Choose between "0 lowest" and "7 highest" in steps of 1.
See the Encoder Quality table below that shows average bit
rate in kbit/s for all quality settings and several sampling
frequencies in kHz.
Qual. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
44.1 65
68 73 80 90 105 125 140
22.05
35 38 40 45 50 60 75 90
Sampling Frequency
Choose between 6 different settings.
From "MPEG1 / 48kHz" down to "MPEG2 / 16kHz".
7.4 Advanced Encoder Settings
These Settings are for advanced users only. Detailed
information about the Encoder Settings can be found in the
datasheet of the Micronas MAS3587 MP3 encoder.
A/D Amplifier Gain
Defines the Amplifier Gain of the input A/D input amplifier.
MP3 Frame CRC
If set to “enable”, the encoder will include the CRC-16 to
each MP3 frame.
MP3 Bitreservoir Mode
The Bitreservoir is used to compensate the differences
between the predefined frame sizes. If set to “used” the
encoder will use the bitreservoir.
MP3 Channel Mode Extension (for joint stereo)
Enable or disable the MS-Stereo encoding.
MP3 Copyright Protection
”Enable” or “disable” the copyright protection bit in the
MP3 bitstream..
MP3 Stream Type
Select between a “copy” or an “original” bitstream in order
to set the appropriate bit in the MP3 bitstream.
MP3 Emphasis
Set the desired emphasis for the MP3 bitstream.
7.5 Streaming settings
These settings adjust the streaming mode, parameters and
destinations.
Own Name
You can enter the name of the Barix Instreamer here. This
name will be returned when using the DISCOVER
command (see technical documentation) and will be used
for the SYNC function by Exstreamer (see Exstreamer
User Manual).
Streaming mode
"send always" will stream always
"send on CTS" will stream if the SEND button (command)
is pressed or CTS (Pin 8 Serial connector) is connected to
a positive supply like 9VDC (Pin 4 Serial connector)

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"send on Level" will stream if the incoming sound is above
the Trigger level
Trigger level
Only used when Streaming mode is "on Level" .
Set to a value between 0 and 65535.
Open the Device status page and look for the Input peak
value to get a hint for the trigger value. This page refreshes
itself every second.
Pre Trigger Start
Pre Trigger Start can be adjusted to prevent cut offs when
starting to talk too early. It defines the amount of time that
will be streamed before the actual trigger occurred.
Post Trigger Play
Post Trigger Play can be adjusted to prevent cut offs when
releasing the button too early. Defines the amount of time
that the device will stream on after the actual trigger has
been cleared.
Buffer Underrun Mode (TCP)
The Buffer Underrun Mode defines the action if a TCP
stream is slower than the real stream from the encoder. In
this case the output streaming buffer underruns and cannot
hold older data anymore. The device can then “disconnect”
the TCP connection or it can “skip” the stream directly to
the encoder stream without disconnecting TCP.
Stream Packet Strategy
The Streaming Strategy defines how a packet is build and
sent. On "lowest latency" the encoded data will be sent
directly after the encoding. On "optimal package" the
packet will be filled up before sending.
UDP Tx Source Port
This setting is only used when working with a custom
software application. Enter the source port number to be
used when sending a UDP stream. Set to a value between 0
and 65535. When set to 0 the source port is set to the
same port as selected in destination port in section Stream
to . If destination is set to "origin source" then UDP
Receiver Port is used.
Radio Path
Enter a radio path to listen to the transmitted stream of
this device using an MP3 player program like WinAmp.
The URL to connect is http://x.x.x.x/p
http://x.x.x.x/phttp://x.x.x.x/p
http://x.x.x.x/p. Where x.x.x.x
x.x.x.xx.x.x.x
x.x.x.x is
the IP address of this device and /p
/p/p
/p is this path.
Example: http://192.168.0.24/xstream
The device can serve up to 6 radio streams.
Stream to
There are up to 8 destinations to stream to. Each one can
be directed to a device, multicast or broadcast address.
Conn. type
Choose the type of connection:
"not used" for unused destinations
"Raw UDP" for a UDP connection
"Raw TCP" for a TCP connection
IP # # # #
Enter the 4 values of the destination IP address e.g.:
"0.0.0.0" for unused destinations except when connection
type set to UDP it will be broadcasted e.g. "192.168.0.255"
"192.168.0.34" for a directed connection
"192.168.0.255" for a broadcast
Port #
Enter the port number to be used for each destination.
Set to a value between 0 and 65535. A "0" for used
destinations will use the respective "Receiver Port" . If these
are set to "0" then the default ports are used (TCP "2020" ,
UDP "3030" ).
Note
The default setting (factory defaults) for the streaming
destination # 1 is Raw UDP 0.0.0.0 : 0. This means it is
UDP broadcasting on port 3030!
Considerations
The choice of settings to distribute the stream to other
devices depends on your environment and desired
functionality.
If the stream should be received guaranteed by only a few
devices (up to 8) we recommend to use TCP since lost
packets are retransmitted automatically.
If the stream is intended to be received by many devices
we recommend to use UDP broadcast as long as all devices
are on the LAN as broadcast is not be able to pass over a
WAN.
If your network infrastructure is capable of multicasting use
multicast to reduce the traffic generated by broadcasting.
A mix of all the above is possible as each of the 8 destina-
tions allow the individually choice of the connection type.
7.6 SNMP settings
SNMP settings are for advanced users only. Different
SNMP traps can be generated depending on the state of the
Barix Instreamer. The traps are triggered according to
specific audio values as following:
Trap Target IP Address
Enter the IP address of the SNMP trap destination.
Low Audio Level
Define the low audio level for the trap generation. A trap
will be generated as soon as the audio level goes below this
value (aud the silence timeout is run out).
High Audio Level
Define the high audio level for the trap generation. A trap
will be generated as soon as the audio level goes above this
value.
Trap Repeat
Define the repeat interval for the SNMP trap sending. The
trap will be repeated if the values are still according to the
defined trap stages after this repeat time.

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Silence Timeout
Define the time that has to run out before a trap is sent
when the audio level is below the defined low audio value.
7.7 I/O settings
Configure which command should be issued when the CTS
signal on the serial connector is activated (see further
below for commands).
CTS close command
Configures which command should be issued when the
CTS signal on the serial connector is activated (see further
below for commands).
Default: c=91
CTS open command
Configures which command should be issued when the
CTS signal on the serial connector is deactivated (see
further below for commands).
Default: c=84
Commands
Commands can be joined using the "&
&&
&" character and will
be executed sequentially.
SENDING MODE
SENDING MODESENDING MODE
SENDING MODE
c=84 : Deactivate the sending mode
c=91 : Activate the sending mode
SERIAL
SERIALSERIAL
SERIAL
c=89 : Simulate the CTS Signal being activated
c=90 : Simulate the CTS Signal being deactivated
c=60 : Activate the RTS Signal
c=61 : Deactivate the RTS Signal
For further commands refer to the Barix Instreamer
technical documentation.
7.8 Control settings
These settings adjust the control port properties.
UDP command port
Defines the port on which the device will receive
commands via UDP. To disable set port to "0".
TCP command port
Defines the port on which the device will receive
commands via TCP. To disable set port to "0".
WEB Server Port
Defines the port where the webserver of the Barix
Instreamer can be reached. If default value “0” is set, port
80 will be used.
7.9 Serial settings
These settings adjust the serial port, local port and serial
gateway properties.
Baud rate
Select the serial transmission speed (300 to 115200 Baud).
Data bits
Select 7 or 8 data bits.
Parity
Select no, even or odd parity.
Stop bits
Select 1 or 2 stop bits.
Flow control
Select the type of flow control:
none, software (XON/XOFF) or hardware (RTS/CTS).
Local port
Defines the port on which the serial port can be accessed
for serial gateway application. Only when Local port is set
to "0" the serial port can be used as a command interface.
If the active serial gateway is enabled and the Local port is
set to a value then this will be the source port of the TCP
connection. On “0” a random source port is used.
Gateway destination IP
To have this Barix Instreamer actively establish a serial
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where the serial data will be transmitted to (and received
from).
Gateway destination Port
Defines the port for the active serial gateway function (see
destination IP).
Notes
Both settings, Gateway destination IP and Gateway
destination port have to be set to enable the function.
When Serial Gateway is activated the serial port cannot be
used as a command interface. This also applies for the
device on the other side of the "Serial Gateway".
To establish a "Serial Gateway" between two devices only
one device has to be activated. In other words: Only one
device will need a Gateway destination IP and Port set.
On power up the active device will connect to the selected
device and will try to reconnect automatically in case of a
lost connection. This allows you to establish a serial
connection between the attached devices on each side over
LAN or WAN.
7.10 Security settings
These settings can be used to secure the access to the
Barix Instreamer on several levels. The status is shown
next to each password (set or not set). Access is free for
levels without a password (default setting).
Telnet / Serial configuration
Enter up to 7 characters to secure the access to the Telnet
and Serial configuration. Without a valid password the
network configuration cannot be changed.
Enter 8 characters to erase the current key.
Save configuration
Enter up to 24 characters to secure the saving of the
device configuration (Clicking the Apply button). Without a
valid password the device configuration cannot be saved!
Enter 25 characters to erase the current key.
Save configuration password usage
When the password is set the user has to type in the
password in the "Save Config Password field" before hitting
the "Apply" button.
Otherwise a warning will be displayed without saving the
changes made:
View configuration
Enter up to 24 characters to secure the viewing of the
device configuration (Clicking the Config button).
Without a valid password the device configuration cannot
be viewed!
Enter 25 characters to erase the current key.
View configuration password usage
When the password is set the user clicking on the "Config"
button has to type in the password into the password field
of the pop up window (the user name does not matter).
Only one user can log in at a time. Further connections will
be refused while one user is logged in.
To log out click on the "Logout" link next to the "HOME"
icon in the menu bar.
Please hit your browser’s Reload button if the "Logout" link
is not visible while logged in.
Control / Command
Enter up to 24 characters to secure the access to all
control and command interfaces (WEB/CGI, Serial, TCP
and UDP). Without a valid password the device cannot be
controlled. Enter 25 characters to erase the current key.

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Note
This security option should be used very carefully and is
intended for advanced users only. Since the CGI commands
used in the web interface do not make use of passwords,
setting this password would disable any control of the
Barix Instreamer using a browser.
Level 4 to 6 (User)
Enter up to 24 characters to secure the access to
customized web pages in 3 levels. Intended for advanced
users only, for details see the Barix Instreamer Technical
Documentation. Without a valid password these user web
pages cannot be viewed.
Enter 25 characters to erase the current key.
7.11 Reverting to factory defaults
Click on the DEFAULTS button to enter the defaults page.
You will see the following screen:
Click on "Factory defaults" to revert all settings except
"Network configuration" to factory defaults.
While restarting the device the following screen appears
showing a number counting down:
Upon start up the following screen appears stating the
successful reverting to factory defaults:
Hard default settings
To revert all settings (including the network settings) to
factory defaults the Reset button has to be pressed for
about 5 seconds while the Barix Instreamer is powered.
Important note
Use this method if a connection to the Barix Instreamer
cannot be established.
This can happen if you have set once a Static IP address,
switched off Sonic IP and then forgotten the IP address.
The Hard default settings sets the IP Address to automatic
discovery (0.0.0.0) and enables Sonic IP.
If this fails we recommend to download the Barix
Instreamer Rescue Kit from www.barix.com.
Unzip the Kit and read "readme1st.txt" for instructions.
This Rescue Kit reloads the entire firmware, resets the
device to factory default settings using the supplied serial
cable and a PC running W2K or XP.
7.12 Rebooting the device
Click on the REBOOT button to enter the reboot page.
You will see the following screen:
Click "Reboot the device" to restart the Barix Instreamer.
While restarting the device the following screen appears
showing a number counting down:
Upon start up the following screen appears stating the
successful restart:

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7.13 Updating the device
Barix constantly enhances the capabilities of their products.
Therefore we recommend to keep the software on the
Barix Instreamer up-to-date.
To download the latest firmware version please visit
www.barix.com.
Click on support
supportsupport
support, click on DOWNLOAD SECTION
DOWNLOAD SECTIONDOWNLOAD SECTION
DOWNLOAD SECTION and
scroll down to the Barix Instreamer.
Download the firmware update package and unpack to a
local drive. If no update package is available then the
Rescue Kit must be used. Read "readme1st.txt" for
instructions. This Rescue Kit reloads the entire firmware,
resets the device to factory default settings using the
supplied serial cross cable and a PC running W2K or XP.
STEP 1
Click on the UPDATE button to enter the update page.
You will see the following screen:
STEP 2
Click on "Please click here to continue" to launch the
update process. The device will restart in a special mode
called Bootloader and the following screen appears
showing a number counting down.
Upon start up the following screen appears ready for the
update process.
STEP 3
To upload an update click on "Browse..." to locate the file
you want to update.
The file is named instreamer_
instreamer_instreamer_
instreamer_ version _
__
_ date .bin
binbin
bin
Example: instreamer_v14_20040305.bin
If you load the wrong file the device will not work and then
the Rescue Kit must be used.
Once selected, click on "Upload".
This process can take a few minutes.
After a successful upload the following window appears:
Click on the update link before updating the next
component. Unplug power supply to reboot the device or
type "reboot" in the resource field (without the ")
and click on "Upload".
The following screen appears:
STEP 4
Close the browser window. After the device has rebooted
open a new browser window to continue.

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8 Connect to the
Barix Instreamer
There are differnet methods to have the Barix Instreamer
connecting to a device (like a Barix Exstreamer) or to a PC
application.
8.1 Other device pulls audio from the
Barix Instreamer (radio method)
The Barix Instreamer has an integrated livestream web
server (like an internet radio server) which can serve
streams by standard HTTP. Software applications that are
able to play internet radio URLs (like Winamp, see section
9.2) can therefore play from the Barix Instreamer like
listening to an internet radio station. For this method the
streaming URL can be configured in the “Streaming
Settings” (see section 7.5) with the parameter “Radio
Path”.
Example: http://ip:port/xstream (for direct stream)
For devices that only support to play from a playlist the
playlist instreamer.m3u and instreamer.pls can be used:
Example: http://ip:port/instreamer.m3u (for m3u playlist)
Example: http://ip:port/instreamer.pls (for pls playlist)
Since the Barix Exstreamer is also able to play URLs, it can
be configured to play from the Barix Instreamer this way as
well (with rc.cgi?S=http://… command or with Mode 3
“Streaming Puller”).
The number of connections in this mode is limited to 6. If
all of these 6 channels are used the webserver of the Barix
Instreamer can’t be used anymore.
8.2 Barix Instreamer connects to
other device by TCP
The Barix Instreamer can also be configured that it
connects to another device by TCP (for example
connecting to a Barix Exstreamer in Mode 4 “Streaming
Receiver”). For this method up to 8 destinations can be
configured in the “Streaming Settings” (see section 7.5).
The audio is then send as MP3 stream in these connections.
The number of connections in this mode is limited to 8 (8
destination IP addresses).
8.3 Other device connects to Barix
Instreamer by TCP
If the destination device needs to connect by TCP to the
Barix Instreamer in order to receive the audio stream, the
destination IP in the “Streaming Setting” (see section 7.5)
can be left as 0 and the port specifies the according TCP
port.
The number of connections for this mode is limited to 8 (8
transmitting ports).
8.4 Barix Instreamer sends audio data
by raw UDP
The Barix Instreamer can also send its audio stream by raw
UDP (). This can either be done with a specific receiver
address (up to 8 of these addresses can be configured in
the “Streaming Section”) or with broadcast and multicast
addresses. Please note that UDP transmission does not
guarantee that the sent data will get to the receiver since
UDP does not support a secure connection.
The number of connections in this mode is limited to 8
specific destination IP addresses. If broadcast or multicast
addresses are used, the number of receivers can be
unlimited.
8.5 Mixing Modes
The above Barix Instreamer modes can be mixed as the
user needs it. If mixing these modes, the total number of 8
connections hast to be considered. So if all of the allowed 6
radio streams are used, the device can still serve 2 other
TCP streams, or one TCP stream plus a UDP stream. If
only one radio stream is used, there are 7 remaining
streams for TCP or UDP.

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9 The “How To” section
9.1 How to set a Static IP address
STEP 1
Open your Web Browser.
STEP 2
Enter the IP address of the Barix Instreamer and press
Enter. Example: 192.168.0.12
STEP 3
Click on the Configuration button.
STEP 4
Enter an IP address into the 4 IP address fields. At default it
is 0.0.0.0 for automatic. You can use the address that was
announced by the Barix Instreamer.
STEP 6
In normal operating conditions leave the Netmask as is.
STEP 5
The Gateway can be left at default in normal operating
conditions. The Gateway enables the Barix Instreamer to
connect to other devices over the Internet / WAN.
STEP 7
Hit the Apply button to save all changes. The Barix
Instreamer will reboot and has now a Static IP address.
9.2 How to set the Barix Instreamer
for listening using WinAmp
Follow these steps to ensure correct settings in the Barix
Instreamer.
STEP 1
Open your web browser
STEP 2
Enter the IP address of the Barix Instreamer and press
Enter. Example: 192.168.0.12
STEP 3
Click on the Configuration link.
STEP 4
Click on the STREAMING tab in the SETTINGS menu
STEP 5
Choose "send always" in the Streaming mode field.
STEP 6
Make sure that Radio Path says: /xstream
/xstream/xstream
/xstream
STEP 7
Open WinAmp
STEP 8
Under the file menu choose Play Location (Play URL in
version 5) or hit CTRL and L on your keyboard.
STEP 9
Enter the IP address of your Barix Instreamer followed by
/xstream.
Example: 192.168.0.12/xstream
Hit the Open button.
STEP 10
WinAmp will open the stream and buffer it. Wait a few
seconds (to fill the buffer) before you can hear the input
signal in WinAmp.
NOTE
Once this works you can also try to set the Streaming
mode to "send on TALK/CTS". Every time TALK is
activated WinAmp will start playing.
Also test the impact of different quality and sampling
frequency settings. Play with the Buffer settings in WinAmp
to reduce dropouts or minimize delays.

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10 Advanced user section
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10.1 Network configuration using
supplied serial cable
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STEP 1
Open a Terminal program.
STEP 2
Go to the settings menu and adjust the following settings:
Baud rate 9600 bit/sec, 8 Data Bits, no Parity and 1 Stop
Bit.
STEP 3
Unplug the power supply of the Barix Instreamer.
STEP 4
Connect the supplied serial cable to your PC’s COM port
and to the serial port of the Barix Instreamer.
STEP 5
Keep the Reset button pushed and plug in the power
supply. Release the Reset button as soon as you see the
following screen:
STEP 6
Hit <s> to skip network discovery if not connected to a
network and the following screen appears:
STEP 7
Hit <s> to get to the Barix Instreamer setup.
STEP 8
Hit <enter> to enter the Barix Instreamer setup mode.
STEP 9
Type in <0> and hit <enter> to enter the Network
configuration. Enter all requested values:
STEP 10
Type in <9> and hit <enter> to save the Network
configuration.

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10.2 Network configuration using
Telnet
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STEP 1
Unplug the power supply of the Barix Instreamer.
STEP 2
Keep the Reset button pushed and plug in the power
supply. Release the Reset button after 5 seconds.
STEP 3
Run a command session. Type telnet with the IP address
announced by Sonic IP on port 9999.
Example: telnet 192.168.0.10 9999
You will see the following screen:
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Hit <enter> to access the Barix Instreamer in the setup
mode.
STEP 9
Type in <0> and hit <enter> to enter the Network
configuration. Enter all requested values.
STEP 10
Type in <9> and hit <enter> to save the Network
configuration.
10.3 Control APIs for serial and
Ethernet
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For integration of the Barix Instreamer into various control
applications and home automation systems, Barix has
developed a control API (Application Protocol Interface)
for the serial port and Ethernet UDP and TCP control.
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Serial Port control API
The serial port on the Barix Instreamer can be used to
send control commands from a home automation system
and other PC or embedded applications. In the device
configuration the serial port can be adjusted to suit your
application.
For a detailed list of serial commands refer to the Barix
Instreamer Technical Documentation available on the Barix
website www.barix.com
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Ethernet UDP or TCP control commands
The same control commands used on the serial port can be
used as UDP or TCP commands over Ethernet.
For more information and a detailed list of UDP and TCP
control commands refer to the Barix Instreamer Technical
Documentation available on www.barix.com

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11 FAQ and Troubleshooting
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Q: I don’t see any status lights on at all.
A: Make sure the power cable is correctly plugged into the
unit and make sure the power supply is plugged into the
wall.
Q: Red status light is flashing red.
A: Make sure the network cable is plugged into the unit.
The status light on the jack indicates if you are connected
to the network or not. Make sure the Music Server
program is running on the network. You can also ping the
device to see if it’s on your network.
Q: How do I ping the Barix Instreamer to see if it’s on my
network?
A: You can ping any device on your network by opening a
DOS command box.
Type ping and the IP address of the unit to see if you can
get a response.
Example: ping 192.168.2.10
The proper response would be to see the message “reply
from 192.168.2.10”.
If you see the message “request timed out”, it means that
the Barix Instreamer is not on your network or that you
have entered the wrong numbers for the IP address.
Q: When I type in the IP address into the browser I get a
“This Page Cannot Be Displayed” Message
A: This means that you cannot connect to the Barix
Instreamer. There could be a couple of different reasons.
Make sure you are typing in the IP address correctly.
Check the cables to make sure the Barix Instreamer is
properly connected to the network.
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Q: Will the Barix Instreamer work on my operating
system?
A: The Barix Instreamer works on virtually any operating
system, to control the Barix Instreamer a standard web
browser is all you need.
12 Technical specifications
Audio Format:
MP3 32 to 160 kBit VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Mono
Audio Interfaces:
Stereo Line In (RCA 2Vpp max, level)
Headphone Out (3.5 mm Jack, 4.2Vpp max)
S/PDIF In (optical and RCA coaxial)
volume, bass and treble adjustable by browser
Network Interface:
RJ45 10/100 Mbit Ethernet (Auto), TCP/IP,
UDP, ICMP, DHCP, AutoIP, SonicIP®, IPzator™,
Integrated web server for control and configuration
Control Interfaces:
DSub 9pin male, 9600 Baud 8, N, 1
Miscellaneous:
Two LED (red and green) status indicators
Reset/Factory default button
Power requirements:
12 VDC 0.5 A, 230 VAC (EC) or
110 VAC (US) power supply included
Case:
aluminum elox,
6.5" x 1.5" x 5"
165 mm x 38 mm x 127 mm
Weight: 480 grams
Certifications:
FCC, CE
User Interface:
browser based (integrated web server),
serial port or Ethernet control API for home
automation systems

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13 Dictionar y
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DHCP
DHCPDHCP
DHCP
Short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DHCP is a
protocol used to assign an IP address to a device
connected to a Network.
DOS
DOSDOS
DOS
Microsoft DOS (Disk Operating System) is a command line
user interface. MS-DOS 1.0 was released in 1981 for IBM
computers. While MS-DOS is not used commonly today, it
still can be accessed from Windows 95, XP, Windows 98
or Windows NT by clicking Start / Run and typing
command or CMD in Windows 2000.
IP
IPIP
IP
Short for Internet Protocol, the IP is an address of a
computer or other network device on a network using IP
or TCP/IP. Every device on an IP-based network requires
an IP address to identify its location or address on the
network.
Example: 192.168.2.10
IP
IPIP
IPzator
zatorzator
zator
Barix IPzator™ technology is designed for the purpose that
the Barix Instreamer can create its own IP address
according to the network structure in case it can’t receive
one from your network. If DHCP, AUTO IP or BOOTP
fail, IPzator will create an IP address within the subnet and
test it. If the address works and is not being used by
another device on the network, it will give the address to
the Barix Instreamer.
MAC address
MAC addressMAC address
MAC address
Abbreviation for Medium Access Control, a MAC is a
unique address number formatted in hexadecimal format
and given to each computer and/or network device on a
computer network. Because a MAC address is a unique
address a computer network will not have the same MAC
address assigned to more than one computer or network
device.
Example: A1:B2:C3:D4:E5:F6
Netmask
NetmaskNetmask
Netmask
A number used to identify a sub network so that an IP
address can be shared on a LAN (Local Area Network).
A mask is used to determine what subnet an IP address
belongs to. An IP address has two components, the
network address and the host address. For example,
consider the IP address 150.215.17.009. Assuming this is
part of a Class B network, the first two numbers (150.2)
represent the Class B network address, and the second
two numbers (.017.009) identify a particular host on this
network. The Netmask would then be 255.255.0.0
Ping
PingPing
Ping
Ping is a basic Internet program that lets you verify that a
particular IP address exists and can accept requests.
Example: ping 192.168.2.10
Sonic IP
Sonic IPSonic IP
Sonic IP
Barix Sonic IP® technology is designed to vocally announce
the Barix Instreamer’s current IP address. This makes it
easier and faster to obtain the necessary network
information. To make use of Sonic IP plug in the included
earphone into RCA audio out, connect the network and
plug in the power supply. It will announce the address over
the earphones right after power up.
Static IP
Static IPStatic IP
Static IP
A Static IP is a fixed IP address that you assign manually
to a device on the network. It remains valid until you
disable it.
Telnet
TelnetTelnet
Telnet
Telnet is a user command and an underlying TCP/IP
protocol for accessing remote computers. On the Web,
HTTP and FTP protocols allow you to request specific files
from remote computers, but not to actually be logged on
as a user of that computer. With Telnet, you log on as a
regular user with whatever privileges you may have been
granted to the specific application and data on that
computer.
Example: telnet 192.168.2.10

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All rights reserved.
All information is subject to change without notice.
All mentioned trademarks are belonging to their respective owners and are used for
reference only.
Barix, Exstreamer, Instreamer, SonicIP and IPzator are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Barix AG, Switzerland in certain legislations.
For information about our devices and the latest version of this manual please visit
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