Pinnacle SOUNDBRIDGE HOMEMUSIC User manual

SoundBridge
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Table of Contents
Welcome.................................................................................................................................4
Downloading the Current Operating Manual...........................................................................4
Support ...................................................................................................................................4
INITIAL STEPS ..........................................................................................................................5
I. Music Server Software Requirements and Installation ............................................................6
What is "Music Server Software"? ..........................................................................................6
A. Instructions for installing Windows Media Player and enabling music sharing: ..................8
B. Installing the Firefly Media Server and enabling music sharing..........................................9
C. Instructions for installing Rhapsody and enabling music sharing .......................................9
D. Instructions for installing Musicmatch Jukebox and enabling music sharing......................9
II. Connecting SoundBridge to an Audio Device ......................................................................10
1. … to a Stereo System.......................................................................................................10
2. … to Powered Speakers...................................................................................................10
3. … to Headphones.............................................................................................................10
III. Connecting SoundBridge to the Power Socket ...................................................................11
IV. Using the Remote Control...................................................................................................12
V. Establishing a Network Connection .....................................................................................14
Unsecured Network ..............................................................................................................14
Secured Network ..................................................................................................................14
Personal Firewall ..................................................................................................................15
VI. Select Music Library............................................................................................................16
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VII. Internet Radio ....................................................................................................................18
Browsing Internet Radio Stations..........................................................................................19
Customizing Favorites and Presets for Internet Radio..........................................................20
Playing Stations Saved as “My Favorites” or “Presets”.........................................................23
Playback Limitations of Internet Radio Streams ...................................................................23
Discovering More Internet Radio Stations ............................................................................24
VIII. Play back music from your SD Card .................................................................................24
APPENDIX 1: END USER SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT ..........................................25
Roku Software License.........................................................................................................25
Third Party License Information ............................................................................................26
APPENDIX 2: PROCEDURES AND SAFETY..........................................................................26
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................26
Comments on Copyright: ......................................................................................................28
Declaration of Conformity: ....................................................................................................28
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English
Welcome
Thank you for choosing SoundBridge HomeMusic! The development of this product was a lot
of fun for us, and we hope that you will have just as much fun in using it. With SoundBridge,
you can play back your digital music saved on your computer, an SD- or MMC-card any time
and in any room you want. SoundBridge also gives you access to over a thousand free
Internet radio stations.
We are continually working on improving the software. Your SoundBridge device has an
Upgrade menu option for automatically checking for and installing software updates. After you
have installed and set up SoundBridge, use this option as quickly as possible to make sure
that you are using the most current version of the software. We also recommend that you
register your purchase at www.pinnaclesys.com so that we can let you know when new
upgrades are available. Have fun!
Register your SoundBridge! It is quick and easy and lets you download the latest software
updates for your SoundBridge. Of course, your personal information will be kept confidential
and will not be shared with any third party.
Downloading the Current Operating Manual
From our web site www.pinnaclesys.com/soundbridge you can download any time the updated
operating manual for the latest software version.
Support
If you need help with your SoundBridge, please check www.pinnaclesys.com.
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INITIAL STEPS
To be able to use your SoundBridge, the following requirements must be met:
1. Compatible music server software must be installed. Compatible music server software is
contained in Windows Media Player 11 (or higher), Rhapsody, Musicmatch and other
programs. If you are using iTunes, please install the Firefly Media Server from the
installation CD included in the package or download the latest version from
www.fireflymediaserver.com.
2. If SoundBridge is to be connected to a wireless network which uses either WEP or WPA
encryption, the WEP or WPA password needs to be entered here using the remote
control.
3. SoundBridge needs to be connected to powered speakers, a hi-fi receiver, an amplifier, or
headphones.
4. The power unit needs to be connected to SoundBridge and to the power supply system
(there is no On / Off switch).
5. The batteries must be inserted into the remote control.
6. Music sharing must be enabled in the music server software:
a. Windows Media Player: Add SoundBrid
b. Firefly Media Server: Always enabled.
ge to the list of authorized devices.
c. Real Networks Rhapsody (this service is not yet available in Europe): Select
"Enable Music Server" and "UPnP" in the menu Options –> Settings.
7. A music library must be selected and connected.
8. An internet connection must be available in order to access Internet radio stations.
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