SMC Networks SMCWAA-B User manual

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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 © 2004 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
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All rights reserved.
Trademarks
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Hub are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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
“SMCWAA-B EZ-Stream 11Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter” 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.

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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 CE 0336 (!)
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Spain.
This RF product complies with R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. For the evaluation of
the compliance with this Directive, the following standards were applied:
• Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM)
EN300 328-1 (2001-12)
EN300 328-2 (2001-12)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for radio equipment and services
EN301 489-1
EN301 489-17
• Safety Test
EN60950
Safety Compliance
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes
Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor
Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt

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werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann.
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11.Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es
vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine
Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag
auslösen.
13.Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14.Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN
60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von
AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen
Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt
70dB(A) oder weniger.

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1| Package Contents
Section 1.1 | Package Contents
After unpacking the SMCWAA-B, check the contents of the box to be sure you
have received the following components:
•1 SMCWAA-B EZ-Stream™ 11 Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter
•1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD
•1 Stereo RCA connector cable
•1 Power Supply
•1 Remote control
•2 AAA batteries
•1 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

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2| Hardware Description
The EZ-Stream™ 11 Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter is a cutting-edge and
innovative technology brought by SMC to your Home Entertainment Center. This
product is Universal Plug-and-Play and Intel NMPR compliant and engineered to
be fast and easy to install, providing for a seamless integration into your existing
802.11b or 802.11g wireless network. The SMCWAA-B has a large matrix LCD
display that provides for easy reading and the easy-to-navigate
user interface allows for fast audio content selection. The SMCWAA-B gives
you the freedom to play the MP3 and WMA music stored on your PC in any
room of your home. You can specify audio tracks as “Favorites” by the click of
a button, and then one menu gives you quick and easy access to the songs you
listen to the most. In addition, support for the RHAPSODY™ Digital Music
Service gives you access to consistent Internet Radio and a virtually unlimited
collection of thousands of music albums.
The SMCWAA-B EZ-Stream 11Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter is equipped with a
large LCD screen on the front panel of the product. On the left and right panels,
the SMCWAA-B has an AC power adapter outlet, hardware reset button, and an
Audio out port which can be used with headphones or powered speakers with
the supplied RCA left and right connector cable.

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Section 2.1 | Features / Benefits
•Listen to Internet Radio stations and music files (e.g. MP3, WMA) over
your audio system
•View device status information using the built-in Web-based presentation
page
•Compact design allows for space savings in your home entertainment
center
•Manage profiles and upgrade software using the PC-based Maintenance
Utility
•Browse and search content by Song, All Tracks, Albums, Artist, Genres,
Playlists
•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) and meets
Intel’s Networked Media Product Requirements (NMPR) in a Control Point
capacity
•Connects to 802.11b or 802.11g wireless local area networks
•Full optimization of your digital content-oriented environment
Section 2.2 | Using the Remote Control
The SMCWAA-B EZ-Stream 11Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter Remote Control
makes your digital content-oriented environment much easier to navigate.
Using the remote control device and the LCD screen, you can:
•Browse and listen to music files stored on your PC through your audio
system.
•Browse and listen to Rhapsody™ / Internet Radio stations through your
audio system.
•Store and play up to 10 items (Internet Radio stations, music files, playlists
etc) on preset numbers.
•Save and play up to 20 items (Internet Radio stations, music files, playlists
etc) in a Favorites list.

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The following section describes the remote control layout and its functions in
detail.
Button Function
On/Standby Turns on the Wireless Audio Adapter.
Pressing the button again turns the device off (the device is in
“standby” mode).
Information Displays additional information on the currently
selected Internet Radio station or music file.
Pressing the button again returns you to the current menu item.
Scroll Up Scrolls up through the current menu items.
Pressing this button for longer than 2 seconds displays every 10th
item in the list.
Pressing this button for longer than 4 seconds displays every 20th
item in the list.
Edit Mode: Enter or change characters by scrolling up through the
ASCII character table.
Scroll Down Scrolls down through the current menu items.
Pressing this button for longer than 2 seconds displays every 10th
item in the list.
Pressing this button for longer than 4 seconds displays every 20th
item in the list.
Edit Mode: Enter or change characters by scrolling down through
the ASCII character table.
Cancel Moves up one level up in the menu hierarchy on the LCD
screen
(Example: If Artist is displayed, pressing Cancel returns you to the
PC Files menu).
Edit Mode: Cancels changes made to network settings.
Select Selects the currently displayed menu item.
Example: If the currently displayed item is an album, pressing
Select will display a list of all songs in that album. If it is an Internet
Radio station, pressing Select will select that station.
If it is a song, pressing Select will select that song.
Edit Mode: When using the multi-tap character entry method, press
this button to confirm and leave the menu item. When using the
up/down ASCII character entry method, press this button twice to
confirm and leave the menu item.
Play Press the button once to play the currently selected item
(Internet Radio station, playlist, album, artist, genre or song title).

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Button Function
Information about the current item is displayed on the LCD screen.
Pause Press the button again while the song is playing to pause
the song (only applicable to music files). To continue playing an
item that has been paused, press Play again.
Stop Stops playing the current item.
Next Press the button once to jump to the next song in the playlist,
album, artist or Internet Radio station list. If it reaches the end of a
list, it wraps around to the beginning of the list.
Fast Forward Press and hold the button for more than 1 second to
fast forward the current song. Play recommences when the button is
released (only applicable to music files).
Previous Press the button once to jump to the previous song in the
playlist, album, artist or Internet Radio station list. If it reaches the
beginning of a list, it wraps around to the end of the list.
Fast Rewind Press and hold the button for more than 1 second to
fast rewind the current song. Play recommences when the button is
released (only applicable to music files).
Edit Mode: Press this button once to delete one character at a time
(like the backspace button on a computer keyboard).
Vol Up Increases the volume.
Edit Mode: Press this button once to enter subsequent characters in
UPPER CASE (default is lower case).
Vol Down Decreases the volume.
Edit Mode: Press this button once to enter subsequent characters in
lower case.
Play All Plays all the files in your music file collection on the PC.
Shuffle Toggles between random and ordered playback modes.
Note: The chosen mode is stored permanently until you press the
Shuffle button again.
Repeat Repeats the song that is currently playing (only applicable
to music files).
Home Displays the top level menu.
Network Status Displays the top level of the Network Status menu.
Favorites List Displays the Favorites List that is stored on the
Wireless Audio Adapter. The list may contain up to 20 items.
Like It Adds the currently playing song to the Favorites list.

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Button Function
Dislike It Deletes the currently playing song from the Favorites list.
Store Press this button followed by one of the number buttons 0to
9to store the currently selected item against the preset number
selected.
The following items can be stored against preset numbers: Internet
Radio station, album, artist, playlist, song. Note: There is no “delete”
function - storing an item simply replaces any item that may have
been previously stored against the same preset number.
9
456
7
0
8
3
2
1
Preset 0to 9Plays the item stored on the preset number selected
(0 to 9).
Configuration Displays the top level of the Configuration menu.

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Section 2.3| Remote Control Layout

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Section 2.4 | Wireless Audio Adapter LCD Screen Features
The Wireless Audio Adapter has a built-in LCD screen. Together with the remote
control device, it enables you to access Internet Radio stations as well as music
files stored on your PC. The following table describes the symbols that may be
displayed on the LCD screen.
Symbol Description
Shuffle mode enabled.
Repeat mode enabled.
Now playing.
Now paused.
Move up the menu hierarchy.
Move down the menu hierarchy.
Processing (please wait).
Item may be played.
Now playing all items.
Buffer fill status (more bars = buffer filling).
Wireless/Radio signal strength (more bars =
stronger signal).
Radio disconnected.
Radio connected.

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The menu displayed on the Wireless Audio Adapter LCD screen is organized as a
hierarchy, enabling access to the Favorite stations as well as music files stored in
your PC’s
Musicmatch Music Library . The top level menu structure is shown
below.

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3 | System Requirements
To use the SMCWAA-B, you must have:
•A PC running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
•CD-ROM drive
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
•SVGA or higher resolution monitor (minimum resolution 800x600)
•Sound card
•Video display card
•Minimum of 96MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU
•Minimum of 50MB available hard disk space (400MB recommended for
Internet Radio usage)
•Broadband Internet: For Rhapsody™ or Internet Radio usage
•Another IEEE 802.11b, or 802.11g compliant device installed on your
network such as the Barricade™ g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Broadband
Router with Print Server (SMC2804WBRP-G), or another wireless adapter,
such as the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless PCI Card
(SMC2802W)

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4 | Musicmatch Jukebox UPnP Server Installation
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
NOTE: Installation processes such as this may require the use of your original,
licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE
proceeding with the installation.
1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
2. Click the [Install MUSICMATCH Jukebox 8] button to continue.
3. Please wait while the utility begins to load. Then follow the on-screen
instructions on the PC until the installation is complete. (Note: This process can
take up to several minutes depending on the speed of your computer.)

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4. Start the Musicmatch Jukebox software by clicking this icon on your desktop:
5. From the “View” menu, click “My Library”. From the “File” menu, choose “Add
New Tracks…” and select music files from your own collection. Click “Add”.
(Note: For other options when adding files, please refer to the Musicmatch
Jukebox online help.)
6. From the “Options” menu, choose “Settings”. Click the tab named “CD
Lookup/Connectivity” and verify that the UPnP Music Server is enabled. If it is in
a [Not Running] state, select the “Enable Music Server” checkbox and you should
then see the message [Running] appear.
NOTE: If you also have a SMCWMR-AG EZ-Stream™ Universal Wireless
Multimedia Receiver installed on your network, please remember that
it only works with the Media Server software that came with it. You
must disable the Musicmatch UPnP Music Server in order for the
SMCWMR-AG to operate properly.

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5 | SMC EZ-Stream™ 11Mbps Wireless Audio Adapter
Setup
The following table describes the various supported network environments. The
wireless network should be installed and running before you attempt to install
the Wireless Audio Adapter.
Network Environment Description
Wireless, via an Access Point •DSL/cable modem
•Access Point (AP) with wireless card
•PC with wireless connection to AP
•Wireless Audio Adapter connects wirelessly to AP
Peer-to-peer (Ad Hoc) •No modem or AP
•PC with wireless card
•Wireless Audio Adapter connects wirelessly to PC
•Note: Internet Radio features are not supported in
this environment.
1) Insert the provided batteries into the remote control.
2) Connect the provided RCA audio cable from the SMCWAA-B to your home
audio system or you may use headphones as well.
3) Plug the provided power supply into your wall socket and connect the
power cable to the SMCWAA-B.
4) Wait for the SMCWAA to power up. It will attempt to connect
automatically to your wireless network using its built-in default settings. If
it is not able to connect, the LCD will display a list of available wireless
networks for you to choose from. Scroll down the list and select the
desired WLAN.
5) If encryption is enabled on your wireless network, you will be prompted to
enter a Key. Check that the Key Entry Method and Key Size are
correct and then enter the encryption key for your wireless network. Once
completed, the SMCWAA-B will save the settings and reboot.
6) A welcome screen will be displayed while the SMCWAA-B is connecting to
the network. After a connection has been successfully established, the top
level menu will be displayed. Scroll down, select your Music Server and
choose your audio content (i.e. – genre, artist, album, playlist, song).
Start streaming!

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6 | Playing Your Multimedia Content
Section 6.1 | Navigating the LCD Screen Menus
The following diagram describes how to use the remote control buttons to
navigate the LCD screen menus:
Section 6.2 | Before You Start
•The Wireless Audio Adapter must be connected to the wireless network.
•The UPnP Media Server must be running on your PC containing the
Musicmatch Music Library (see "Musicmatch Jukebox UPnP Server
Installation" in Section 4, Step 6).
•There must be at least one music file in the Musicmatch Music Library on
your PC (see "Musicmatch Jukebox UPnP Server Installation" in Section 4,
Step 5).
Section 6.3 | Music Files Menu
You can browse music files by album, all tracks, artist, genre (music style),
genre/artist, genre/album and playlist. The music files are organized in a
hierarchical menu, similar to the way in which files are organized in
subdirectories on a PC. The actual content of each menu is determined by the
structure of your Musicmatch Music Library. An example is shown on the
following page.

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Section 6.4 | Playing Music Files
Note: “Server 1”, “Server 2”, “Playlist1”, “Album1”, “Artist1”, and “Track1” are
used here solely as examples and are not actual names that you can expect to
see.
Use the remote control and follow these steps to browse for and play music files:
1. Press the Home button on the remote control to go to the top level of the
menu.
2. Press the Select button to locate the MusicLibrary server. If you have only
one MusicLibrary server, “Server 1” is displayed. If you have multiple
servers, press the Scroll Up/Down button again to select between
“Server 1”, “Server 2” etc.
3. Press the Select button to select the server.
4. To play all songs in the Musicmatch MusicLibrary on your PC, press Play
All.
5. To select a genre, album, artist, playlist or song, use the Scroll Up/Down
and Select buttons until the desired item is displayed.
6. To play all the items within the selected album/playlist/artist, press the
Play All button.
7. To play an individual song, use the Scroll Up/Down and Select buttons
to select the desired song and then press the Play button.
For example, if you press the Play button while...
...Playlist1 is displayed, all of the tracks on Playlist1 will be played
...Artist1 is displayed, all of the tracks on all albums by Artist1 will be played
...Album1 is displayed, all of the tracks on Album1 will be played
...Track1 is displayed, only Track1 will be played.
5. Press the Play button again to pause the song. Press Play again to restart
the song.
6. Press the Repeat button to repeat the current song.
7. Press the Shuffle button to play items in random order. Press the Shuffle
button again to restore play order, depending on item(s) selected.
8. Press the Stop button to stop playing the item.