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® INSTREAMER 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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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.
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Red and green LED for status display D Left Line input RCA Reset button Right Line input RCA Press this button shortly to reset the Barix Instreamer. Power in If you press it until the red light flashes (about 5 ring: Ground, center : +12 VDC seconds) the device will be reset to factory defaults.
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(Internet gateways run usually a DHCP server). Plug the included network cable (f) into the network port If no DHCP server can be reached, our of the Barix Instreamer (A) and the other end into your IP IP IP IPzator zator...
The Barix Instreamer has a local web server built in. BARIX INSTREAMER You can control the Barix Instreamer from anywhere on A click on the Barix Instreamer logo will bring you to the your network using a standard web browser (from your Barix homepage. (www.barix.com) PC, PDA or web tablet).
Static IP STEP 2 address. Type in the IP address of the Barix Instreamer and hit enter Example: 192.168.0.12 With this you can set a permanent IP address so that the device does not have to get a new one upon power-up.
Micronas MAS3587 MP3 encoder. Own Name A/D Amplifier Gain You can enter the name of the Barix Instreamer here. This Defines the Amplifier Gain of the input A/D input amplifier. name will be returned when using the DISCOVER...
SNMP settings are for advanced users only. Different Receiver Port is used. SNMP traps can be generated depending on the state of the Barix Instreamer. The traps are triggered according to Radio Path specific audio values as following: Enter a radio path to listen to the transmitted stream of this device using an MP3 player program like WinAmp.
(see further Defines the port where the webserver of the Barix below for commands). 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.
(the user name does not matter). 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).
Note Important note This security option should be used very carefully and is Use this method if a connection to the Barix Instreamer intended for advanced users only. Since the CGI commands cannot be established. used in the web interface do not make use of passwords,...
STEP 3 To upload an update click on "Browse..." to locate the file you want to update. Barix constantly enhances the capabilities of their products. Therefore we recommend to keep the software on the The file is named instreamer_ instreamer_...
There are differnet methods to have the Barix Instreamer destination IP in the “Streaming Setting” (see section 7.5) connecting to a device (like a Barix Exstreamer) or to a PC can be left as 0 and the port specifies the according TCP application.
5) or hit CTRL and L on your keyboard. 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.
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Barix Instreamer User Manual Version 01.01 STEP 7 10 Advanced user section Hit <s> to get to the Barix Instreamer setup. 10.1 Network configuration using supplied serial cable 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.
Release the Reset button after 5 seconds. Serial Port control API STEP 3 The serial port on the Barix Instreamer can be used to Run a command session. Type telnet with the IP address send control commands from a home automation system announced by Sonic IP on port 9999.
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Integrated web server for control and configuration Control Interfaces: Q: How do I ping the Barix Instreamer to see if it’s on my DSub 9pin male, 9600 Baud 8, N, 1 network?
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Barix Sonic IP® technology is designed to vocally announce Microsoft DOS (Disk Operating System) is a command line the Barix Instreamer’s current IP address. This makes it user interface. MS-DOS 1.0 was released in 1981 for IBM easier and faster to obtain the necessary network computers.
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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 www.barix.com.
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