Macsense HomePad User Manual

Wireless network digital music player with fm tuner

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FCC ID: RNAMP-100
HomePod — Wire -less Network Digital Music Player with FM Tuner
Inside the digital music player is a mini PCI module with FCC ID to be RNAMP-100 for OEM integration.
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights
reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or
used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission
from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this
documentation and to make changes in content without obligation among Xsense
Connectivity, Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change. All products and their
associated features are subject to change or upgrade at the time of the shipment or of the
sales.
Trademarks
All product, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are
subject to be changed without prior notice.
FCC Interference Statement
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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This
equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever
measures are necessary to correct the interference.
-Reorient or relocate 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Note:
The antenna(s) used for this equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility
of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during
normal operation.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN

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  • Page 1 Inside the digital music player is a mini PCI module with FCC ID to be RNAMP-100 for OEM integration. Copyright Copyright © 2003 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility. Safety Precautions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. •...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    How to Get Service ............... 21 Page 4 of 21 1.0 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Macsense HomePod. Your HomePod gives you access to digital music stored in your computer from anywhere in the house or office. About HomePod …………...
  • Page 4: Before You Start

    ……………….. 2.0 Before You Start 2.1 Package Contents Prior to setting up your HomePod, make sure your HomePod package includes the following items: • HomePod Unit • Power Adapter • Remote Control • Ethernet Cable • Stereo Audio Cable • Installer CD •...
  • Page 5: Front Panel

    Your computer stays on the desk, while your HomePod can be placed anywhere in the house or office where the wireless network has coverage. The music can then be played through HomePod’s built-in stereo speaker, or to attached headphones, home stereo system, or high-end digital surround sound system.
  • Page 6: Software Installation For Pc

    Page 9 of 21 4.0 Software Installation For PC A small server software, called HomePod Music Server, is required to be installed in each computer that has music files to share to HomePod. Use the Installer CD and follow these instructions to complete the software installation.
  • Page 7: Java Virtual Machine (Vm)

    4.1 Java Virtual Machine (VM) HomePod Music Server is based on Java, so each computer requires Java VM to be installed first. For Windows PC (98/Me/2k/XP), use the Java VM Installer in the HomePod CD to install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). The HomePod CD includes the current version of JRE at the time of production.
  • Page 8: Server Configuration For Pc

    Page 11 of 21 5.0 Server Configuration for PC Click on the HomePod Music Server icon or select Start->Programs->HomePod->Music Server->HomePod Music Server. A window will show up as below: This is the HomePod Music Server Status Monitor window. It is an application that allows you to monitor and configure the server settings.
  • Page 9: Music Folders Service

    music: by Selected Music Folders or by iTunes Music Library. (Other services will be added to HomePod Music Server in the near future.) To activate the service of your choice, first click on the checkbox before the name of the service. You can also activate both services at once. 5.1 Music Folders Service This is the most compatible and generic way of music file serving.
  • Page 10: Homepod Basic Operation

    Page 13 of 21 Locate the “iTunes Music Library.xml” file in the iTunes folder, and press the Select button. When all configurations are done, return to the Status Monitor window and press the “Start” button to activate the music server. To stop the music server, click the Stop button.
  • Page 11 The Category Mode is designed to facilitate easy location of songs in a sea of music files in a music library. A typical Music Library can be hundred or thousands of songs long. By using the category screens, you are able to find your songs easily in two to three steps. Songs are categorized in groups by Song names, artists, albums, artists/albums, genres, and playlists.
  • Page 12: Homepod Controls

    HomePod can not connect to the network. The Signal Strength sub-screen shows the SSID and signal strength of the connected wireless router or access point. If HomePod is connected to the network by Ethernet cable, then these info would be irrelevant. 6.3 HomePod Controls Content Navigational buttons.
  • Page 13: Appendix

    Appendix Reference Taking Care of Your HomePod (Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your HomePod.) Important: • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of your HomePod and any peripherals. •...
  • Page 14: Contacting Macsense Tech Support

    The warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original consumer purchaser of the Product. Macsense will, as its sole obligation under this warranty, replace or repair, at its option any Product that does not conform to this warranty. Under no...
  • Page 15: How To Get Service

    Macsense be liable for any incidental or consequential damages under this warranty or any implied warranties. Macsense will not be responsible for damage resulting from any (i) deviation from Macsense’s operating instructions as printing in Macsense’s catalog or on any packaging, labels or other literature provided with a Product, (ii) installation of a product in a manner which is inconsistent with Macsense’s written instructions,...
  • Page 16 The HomePod name, and related logos are trademarks of Macsense Connectivity. Printed on Recycled Paper ©2003 Macsense Connectivity. All rights reserved. DPSS-03-E-049...

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