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Roku SoundBridge M500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SoundBridge Network Music Player User Guide | Software v2.3...
  • Page 3 Enjoy! Run the Latest Software! Roku’s media players are designed to be upgradeable in the field, and we are always working on improving the software for our products. Your SoundBridge has a menu option to check for, and automatically install, software updates.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Browsing by Genre ..............26 I. Music Server Software Requirements ....3 Search Options................26 II. Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware Changing Music Libraries ...........27 (Wired Ethernet or Wireless) ........7 Internet Radio................27 III. Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System ... 7 Web Page Control..............31 IV.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Read on for detailed explanations of the steps above. I. Music Server Software Requirements Roku SoundBridge is designed to act as a remote client for several kinds of music libraries, including Windows Media Connect, Rhapsody, Musicmatch and iTunes. You can also play WMA and DRM WMA files purchased from popular online music stores such as Napster.
  • Page 6 What Is a “Music Server”? SoundBridge is a networked music player. That is, it doesn’t store any music. It plays files that you have stored on a computer connected to your home network. (It can also play Internet radio without connecting to your computer, using a direct connection to the Internet.) To play the music files stored on your computer, SoundBridge needs to receive data from software installed on the computer that “serves”...
  • Page 7 MP3, WAV (DRM WMA and Musicmatch playlists supported only if using Windows Media Connect Server). SlimServer PC/Mac Compatible with SoundBridge, but not supported by Roku. Requires (SlimServer protocol) download of SlimServer software. For a more detailed comparison of compatible music servers and links to download them, visit...
  • Page 8 A. Instructions for Installing Windows Media Connect 1. If not already installed, install Windows XP Service Pack 2, a free download from Microsoft or via Windows Update Installer. 2. Download the latest version of Windows Media Player, v.10, a free download from Microsoft or via Windows Update Installer.

  • Page 9: Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware (Wired Ethernet Or Wireless)

    Insert the Wi-Fi adapter card into the CompactFlash slot. It should be inserted with the Roku label facing toward the back of the unit and the Ethernet jack. Close the end cap by snapping it securely back into place.
  • Page 10 Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options: a. Connect your SoundBridge to a set of powered speakers, using the RCA-to-mini (1/8") Y-audio cable included with your SoundBridge (M2000 and M500), or by plugging your powered speaker 1/8" cable directly into the SoundBridge (M1000).

  • Page 11: Connecting Soundbridge To Ac Power

    Plug the power cord into the SoundBridge unit, and plug the other end into to a wall outlet. M2000 and M500 users, note that the back of the end cap has a hole for routing your audio and power cables toward the back of the unit.

  • Page 12: Establishing A Network Connection

    VI. Establishing a Network Connection Wired Ethernet Network: After you have connected SoundBridge to your computer via a switch/hub/router (or directly to your computer via crossover cable) and powered up the unit, SoundBridge will auto-configure its network settings (using DHCP or AutoIP). There is nothing you need to do.
  • Page 13 Personal Firewall (iTunes Users) If you have trouble connecting and your computer has a firewall installed, make sure your firewall is configured to allow iTunes music sharing: Mac: Open System Preferences. Select the Sharing icon and click on the Firewall tab. Select the option “iTunes Music Sharing.”...

  • Page 14: Enabling Music Sharing

    VII. Enabling Music Sharing Enable any music sharing options required by your music server: 1. Windows Media Connect: Authorize SoundBridge as a permitted client for Windows Media Connect by clicking on the tray icon or balloon window to display a list of clients. (You can also open Windows Media Connect through the Windows Control Panel.) On the Wizard window that appears, click “Add.”...

  • Page 15: Choosing Your Music Library

    3. Rhapsody: Make sure the Rhapsody application is running, then select User Settings from the Options menu, navigate to the UPnP tab, and then click the “Start” button to start the server. You will probably also want to check the “Start UPnP server once logged in” option, which makes the server start each time you run the Rhapsody application.

  • Page 16: Playing Music

    Visit www.rokulabs.com/support for help if you are still having trouble connecting to your music library. Check to make sure your router is compatible with SoundBridge — a list of compatible wireless access points is available at www.rokulabs.com/support. IX. Playing Music You are now ready to begin playing music.

  • Page 17: Wall Or Under-Cabinet Mounting (Optional)

    Select OK and you will see a screen confirming that your unit is rebooting. 10. After your software has been updated, you may want to check Roku’s web site for the latest version of the SoundBridge user guide. Roku will release a new version of the user guide for PDF download if new features or functions have been added to the SoundBridge software.

  • Page 18: Music Playback - Overview

    MUSIC PLAYBACK — OVERVIEW Audio File Formats Supported You are now ready to begin playing music. SoundBridge supports a wide variety of audio formats, including MP3, AAC, WMA, DRM WMA, AIFF, LPCM and WAV. (WMA Lossless is supported only when using Windows Media Connect, which transcodes to LPCM; FLAC and Ogg-Vorbis are supported only with the optional third-party SlimServer software.) Please note that AAC files purchased from the Apple Music Store (also known as DRM AAC files) will appear as menu items with a padlock œ...

  • Page 19: Screen Icons Quick Reference

    The Home Menu [ ] button takes you to the Home Menu. The Search [�] button takes you to your text-based search options. The Exit [�] button takes you one step backward (think of it as the BACK button on your Internet browser).

  • Page 20: Music Playback - Tutorial

    MUSIC PLAYBACK — TUTORIAL The Home Menu To begin navigating through your music, start on your “Home” menu, by pressing the Home Menu [ ] button. The display on SoundBridge should look something like this: Ë Playlists Browse Only the first two lines of the Home Menu are displayed at once (or the first four lines, if you are using M2000 with four lines enabled in your display settings, or one line if you are using an M1000 or M2000 with the largest font size enabled), but the scroll bar at the right of the screen shows you where you are in the list, and how much more information is available above and...

  • Page 21: Browsing By Album

    Browsing by Album Press the Down ▽ button until you see the BROWSE option highlighted and press Select [4] on your remote control. You will see a listing of browsing options: Ë Browse albums Browse artists If you scroll down, you will see the other two browsing options: Browse composers Browse genres Now, if you navigate to the BROWSE ALBUMS option and press Select [4], you will see an...

  • Page 22: Building A Song Queue

    Please note that the artist and album information may be abbreviated, or appear one line at a time, if the total number of characters exceeds what can be displayed at once. See the “Settings” chapter at the end of this manual for more information on display options. Hint: If you would like to go back to the above “Now Playing”...
  • Page 23 time you select a song or album to play. You can add to that list by navigating to your preferred music and pressing Add [+]. The selection will be added to the end of the current Song Queue. You may add a single song, an entire album, all songs by an artist, all songs in a genre, or any search result —...

  • Page 24: Reviewing A Song Queue

    Hint: After you have selected multiple songs to be played in turn, you can use the “Next Track” : and “Previous Track” 9 buttons to skip from song to song in your Song Queue. Reviewing a Song Queue At any point, you can review what’s in your Song Queue by pressing the down arrow 6 from the Now Playing screen, which is the default screen that appears while SoundBridge is playing.

  • Page 25: Erasing A Song Queue

    Erasing a Song Queue If you change your mind and decide you don’t want to play the Song Queue you’ve just created, simply select something else to play. Navigate to another selection (song, playlist, etc.) and press Select [4] (not Add). This selection immediately replaces your old Song Queue. Repeat and Shuffle Pressing Repeat [ ] once makes your Song Queue play continuously.

  • Page 26: Skipping Tracks During Playback

    Hint: Pressing Pause [;] to stop playback of your Song Queue will only do so temporarily. If you want to clear the memory of your old Song Queue or selection entirely, simply navigate to something else you want to play, and press Play [�] to play your new selection, effectively flushing your old selections or Song Queue away, to be replaced by your new selection.

  • Page 27: Browsing By Artist, Song Or Composer

    Browsing by Artist, Song or Composer From the Home Menu, use the Down ▽ arrow to highlight “Browse” and then press Select [4]. Navigate to “Browse Artists” and press Select. Your screen will look something like this: Ë Annie Lennox ∧...

  • Page 28: Browsing By Genre

    Browsing by Genre From the Home Menu, navigate down to the BROWSE option and press Select [4]. Scroll down to “Browse Genres” and press Select. You will see an alphabetical listing of genres that are available in the music library that you are browsing. To add all songs within a Genre to your Song Queue, highlight that Genre and press Add [+] (or Select [✓] to open additional options for playback).

  • Page 29: Changing Music Libraries

    Hint: Partial spelling is OK — the Search function searches for letters anywhere in the word, as opposed to just at the beginning. For example, to search for Radiohead, you can enter any combination of letters found in the word (“RA,” “DI,” “HE,” etc.), and the results will return all Artists containing those letters (e.g., if you enter “DI”...
  • Page 30 Then, drag & drop the radio stations you like onto the new “RadioFavorites” playlist. The result is a standard iTunes playlist that contains your favorite radio stations (see next image).
  • Page 31 2. Play your playlist on SoundBridge. From the SoundBridge Home Menu, select “Playlists.” Scroll down until you find the “RadioFavorites” playlist. Select it. You can now scroll through your favorite radio stations. Press Select [4] to start playing your desired station.
  • Page 32 1. On your SoundBridge remote, press Home Menu [ ]. Navigate down to CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION and press Select [4]. 2. Your available music libraries will be displayed, including the one named “Favorite Radio Stations.” Select that library and you will see a list of twenty stations. 3.

  • Page 33: Web Page Control

    To edit the saved stations in the “Favorite Radio Stations” library, simply repeat steps 1–5 above. Your old selections will be overwritten with your new ones. If your favorites total fewer than twenty stations, SoundBridge will add those to the top your Favorite Radio Stations selections, and the remaining selections will remain the ones that were in the list previously.
  • Page 34 showing, go to the Bookmark menu and select “Show All Bookmarks”. Your screen should look something like the one below. Click on the Rendezvous option in the bookmark list to reveal your SoundBridge. (If more than one device is connected, they will be named SoundBridge, SoundBridge (2), and so on.) Then, double-click on the name of your device to open the SoundBridge web page.
  • Page 35 2. Internet Radio — Allows you to specify up to twenty of your favorite Internet radio streams, to be stored in the “Favorite Radio Stations” music library. If you experience problems with playback of an Internet radio stream you copied from a web browser, make sure that your stream ends with the “.pls,”...
  • Page 36 RealAudio streams (ending in .ram or .rm) are currently not supported. (Stay tuned for additional format support in future software updates.) When you are finished entering your radio streams, press the “Update Radio Streams” button at the bottom of the page. Hint: If for some reason you copy a URL that is too long to fit inside the text field (longer than 250 characters), or if you erase the URL in the field, SoundBridge will automatically revert to the previous URL that was in your list before.
  • Page 37 3. Configuration — Use this page to enter a unique name for your SoundBridge unit, choose a language other than English, or set options for displaying the time and date on your SoundBridge when it is in Standby mode.
  • Page 38 4. Status — Use this page to view the version of software currently running on your SoundBridge. You can also review your network connection information, including IP address and MAC addresses. If you are using a Wi-Fi connection, this page will display your Wi-Fi signal strength and the name of the network to which you are connected.

  • Page 39: When You Are Finished Using Soundbridge

    When You Are Finished Using SoundBridge When you are finished playing music and using the SoundBridge altogether, just press the Standby [�] button on your remote. In Standby mode, SoundBridge can display the date and time or a blank display, depending on your preference. (See page 41 for more information about setting these preferences.) If you were playing Internet radio from your “Favorite Radio Stations”...

  • Page 40: Advanced Features

    The Bright [�] button on your remote lets you change the brightness of your display using the Left/Right arrows ◁ ▷. For SoundBridge M500, you will see the option to change contrast using the Up/Down arrows △ ▽. For SoundBridge M1000 and M2000, text size can be controlled using the Up/Down arrows △...

  • Page 41: Clock Settings

    Clock Settings When in standby mode, SoundBridge can display the date and time, similar to the screen below. 1:17:49 PM Monday, April 17, 2005 You can customize the clock display in a number of ways: 1. When in Standby mode, use the Left/Right arrows to adjust the brightness of the clock display.
  • Page 42 Here, you can customize how your time appears, and correct errors in the display of your date and time. First, be sure that your time zone is selected correctly. SoundBridge uses an Internet connection to display the proper time for your time zone. If your Internet connection is not available, SoundBridge will be unable to display the date and time in Standby mode.

  • Page 43: Language Setup

    Format your time display by choosing what to display in each of four fields. SoundBridge “strings together” all the fields to create the time display. For example, if you don’t want to see seconds, or don’t want to see “AM/PM”, select the hour and minute format, then choose the “Leave Blank”...

  • Page 44: Safe Mode

    SoundBridge detects that its software has become corrupted. Its goal is to download a new version of software from Roku and to restore factory settings. When SoundBridge enters Safe Mode, you will notice the text “Safe Mode” displayed on the right side of the display.

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi Setup And Password Help

    - Remove the CompactFlash wireless card from its packaging and insert the card into the CF slot on the left side of SoundBridge. Make sure that the “Roku” label and two small status lights are facing away from you as you gently push the card into place. (Note: The LED lights will not be illuminated until you power on SoundBridge.) Be careful, forcing...
  • Page 46 4. Turn on your SoundBridge by plugging the power cord into the right side of the device, then into the wall AC outlet. Verify that the screen displays the Roku logo. 5. Upon startup, SoundBridge will attempt to connect to any wireless access point within range that does not require a password.
  • Page 47 If you have problems connecting to the SoundBridge to your music library via Wi-Fi, please check the following: 1. Make sure the SoundBridge is powered on (the LED screen is lit). M2000 and M500 models: Are the LED lights lit up inside the CompactFlash Wi-Fi adapter? If not, your card is not receiving power.
  • Page 48 Obtaining Your Wireless Access Point’s Password Follow these instructions to determine your wireless access point password, and be sure to have a pen ready to make a note of the case-sensitive password as well as the password type, either hexadecimal (hex) or ASCII.

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Setup Examples

    Wi-Fi Setup Examples Apple AirPort (Mac Users) The Apple Airport is a very popular access point. To see its configuration, open your AirPort Admin Utility on your Mac (it is in the Utilities folder). Select your AirPort and choose “Configure.”...
  • Page 50 You may need to enter the password for your base station. You should then see the screen below. The line labeled “Wireless Network Name”: is the name of your network, also known as an “SSID.” You will either select this network on the SoundBridge screen or enter it manually if your network is “closed.”...
  • Page 51 If your network is password protected, you should choose “Equivalent Network Password” from the “Base Station” menu (see illustration above) and write down the value that appears in the dialog (see illustration below). This is the value you will enter into SoundBridge’s wireless setup password field.

  • Page 52: Apple Airport (Pc Users)

    Apple AirPort (PC Users) Step 1: Open the AirPort Admin utility (Start/Programs/Airport Admin Utility). Select the network you would like to configure. You should then see the configuration screen below.
  • Page 53 Step 2: Make a note of the name of your wireless network in the “Network Name” field (see below).
  • Page 54 Step 3: Select the “Equivalent Network Password” from the “Base Station” drop down menu.
  • Page 55 Step 4: Write down the displayed password(s), as well as their format (“hex” in the example below). Press OK to close the dialog box.

  • Page 56: Linksys Wap54G

    Linksys WAP54G The Linksys WAP54G access point is a popular 802.11g access point. Getting the hexadecimal WEP key from the WAP54G is an easy process. First, open a web browser and connect to the access point. Connecting to the access point is done by entering the access point’s IP address in the location bar of your web browser.
  • Page 57 As you can see in the next illustration, “Wireless Security” is enabled. Click on the “Edit Security Settings” button to access the WEP setup page: This Linksys access point allows you to easily view the keys. The default key is key number 1, so make a note of the value of the “Key 1”...

  • Page 58: Netgear Wg602

    Netgear WG602 The Netgear WG602 is an 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Its configuration can be accessed with a web browser. First, open a web browser and connect to the access point by entering the access point’s IP address in the location bar of your web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the access point, please refer to the software or manual that came with the access point in order to determine the IP address.
  • Page 59 The value of “Wireless Network Name (SSID)” is the SSID that you will enter into the SoundBridge’s wireless setup. Next, click on “Security Settings” on the left side to access the WEP settings:...
  • Page 60 If “WEP” is set to “Disable,” then you do not need to enter a password to access your wireless network. If “WEP” is set to “Enable,” you will need to obtain the hexadecimal key for your network. Netgear unfortunately, does not allow you to view the current passphrase or keys.

  • Page 61: Customer Support

    Please visit our SoundBridge Troubleshooting area at www.rokulabs.com/support for detailed troubleshooting help. You may also browse our User Forum to see if other users have posted information that pertains to your situation. Our Forum is monitored by Roku engineers and customer support staff.

  • Page 62: Appendices

    Roku SoundBridge interfaces to iTunes using the Apple DAAP protocol, under license from Apple. This license gives apple the right to terminate the license for any reason. Roku has no control over this, and is not responsible in the unlikely event Apple does so. In this event, Roku will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide software that installs on your PC via a download that provides similar functionality, but Roku makes no representations or warranties regarding the features available in such a situation.

  • Page 63: Limited Warranty

    SoundBridge authorized distribution facility. If ROKU determines that the returned unit is defective, ROKU will either repair the unit or will supply, at no charge and within a reasonable period of time, a new or rebuilt SoundBridge unit in exchange for the defective unit.
  • Page 64 ROKU to service your SoundBridge. This warranty does not cover consumables (such as fuses and batteries). This warranty is valid only in the country of purchase from an authorized ROKU distributor or dealer.

  • Page 65: Fcc Warnings And Safety Information

    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Roku, LLC, 399 Sherman Ave. #12, Palo Alto, CA 94306, 650-321-1394. For customer service questions go to: http://www.rokulabs.com/support.
  • Page 66 Canada Class B Statement 5. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall This Class B device meets all requirements of outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid the Canadian interference-causing equipment cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 67 operate from battery power, or other sources, or other hazards. Refer all servicing to refer to the operating instructions. qualified service personnel. 9. Grounding or Polarization. This product 14. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this may be equipped with a polarized product from the wall outlet and refer alternating-current line plug (a plug having servicing to qualified service personnel...

  • Page 68: European Community

    Safety/Regulatory Information User/Installer Caution Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules. European Community Complies with EU Directive 89/336/EEC using EN55022:1998, EN55024:1998, EN61000-3-2:2000 and EN61000-3-3:1995.

  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    Graphical Display: 512-x-32-pixel VFD Cable Management M2000 and M500: All cable connections are under the removable end caps and cables exit through an opening at the back of the end cap M1000: All cable connections plug in to the back of the unit Audio Specifications...

  • Page 70: Network Connections

    Store are not supported) Sample Rates Supported (kHz) 8.0, 11.025, 12.0, 16.0, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48.0 Bit Depth Supported 8 bit, 16 bit, stereo or mono Network Connections M500 M1000 M2000 Ethernet: 10BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet: 100BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet: 10BaseT RJ-45 CompactFlash Slot for 802.11b Wi-Fi adapter...
  • Page 71 Easily mount your SoundBridge on a wall or SoundBridge Mounting Kit — beneath a cabinet with concealed hardware that includes mounting brackets for highlights SoundBridge’s sleek design. wall and under-shelf mounting Additional Roku Remote Control Buy it at www.rokulabs.com/buy Third-Party Accessories Powered Speakers...
  • Page 74 Need help? Go to www.rokulabs.com/support © 2005 Roku, LLC. All rights reserved. ROKU, the ROKU logo, and SoundBridge are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku, LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademark are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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