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Freecom MusicPal User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MUSICPAL WIRELESS DIGITAL INTERNET RADIO MP3 STREAMER (W)LAN Rev. 804...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Warning! This device is an appliance made according to EN 55022 class B. Freecom shall assume no liability for damages of any kind, for loss of data or any conse- quential claims resulting thereof (including, and without restriction, claims relating to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Advantages of the Freecom MusicPal ..............Page Software features ......................Page Hardware features ......................Page Chapter 1: Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal ............Page 10 Hardware (LAN) ......................Page 10 Hardware (WLAN) ......................Page 11 Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (PC) ........Page 12 Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (Mac) ........
  • Page 4 Freecom MusicPal in practical usage ................Page 96 What do I need what for? ..................Page 96 Media server (UPnP) in connection with the Freecom MusicPal ....Page 97 Using your PC as media server (UPnP) (playing MP3s from your local PC) ................. Page 99 Using your Mac as media server (UPnP) ..............

  • Page 5: General Information

    Or else contact Freecom Support for more in-depth assistance. Freecom on the Internet You can find information on the MusicPal and other Freecom products on our Internet home page at the URL address http://www.freecom.com. To do this you require an Internet connection and a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Freecom MusicPal System requirements Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the device to function properly. Network requirements • Your PC should be equipped with an Ethernet network interface. If this is not the case, first of all a network has to be installed.

  • Page 7: Compatibility

    General Information Compatibility The following play-list, file and streaming formats can be played with your Freecom MusicPal. Compatible play-list formats • • • Compatible file formats • • • • LPCM Compatible streaming formats • UPnP • DLNA 1.5...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    If you do not observe them, you might lose your warranty claim and damage the MusicPal. • Mind you don‘t drop the Freecom MusicPal and don‘t expose it to other types of sudden mechanical jolts - this might lead to data loss or damage to the device •...

  • Page 9: Software Features

    General Information Software features • Media server (UPnP) Connect to your local media server (UPnP) and access a categorised display of all music files saved there. • Internet Radio With the provided Internet connection (broadband connection is recommended), you can receive Internet Radio programmes from all over the world.

  • Page 10: Connecting / Installing The Freecom Musicpal

    Freecom MusicPal Chapter 1: Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal 1.1 Hardware (LAN) Installation of the Freecom MusicPal proceeds according to the following steps: 1. Connect the power pack to your Freecom MusicPal and plug into a power socket. 2. Take the enclosed Ethernet cable and use it to connect the LAN port on the back of the Freecom MusicPal with the LAN port of your media server (UPnP) or router/switch.

  • Page 11: Hardware (Wlan)

    Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal 1. Hardware (WLAN) 1. Connect the power pack to your Freecom MusicPal and plug into a power socket. 2. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the MusicPal. 3. Select WLAN Access Point.

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (Pc)

    Freecom MusicPal 1. Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (PC) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic set up of your MusicPal. When you start it, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (Mac)

    MusicPal. When you start it, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. 1. Insert the Freecom MusicPal software & Manual CD into your CD drive. Please click on "Start" in the main directory of the CD.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Freecom Musicpal

    - You pause play by briefly pressing the volume knob; press it briefly again to con- tinue playing. - If you press the volume knob for a longer period (approx. 3 seconds), the Freecom MusicPal switches into standby; date and time are shown on the display.
  • Page 15 Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal .1. Freecom MusicPal Rear Side: Power Only use the cable included in delivery to connect up. Loudspeaker output Here you can connect to headphones or external box systems, for instance from your PC. LAN (RJ45) The LAN connection creates the connection between the Internet or a local UPnP server.

  • Page 16: Freecom Musicpal Functions

    Freecom MusicPal Chapter : Freecom MusicPal Functions Information on operating the device: Turn the right-hand knob to move through the menus. Confirm your selection by pressing the right-hand knob. .1 Overview e.g. Germany Genres Now Playing Countries Search Stations Favorites...
  • Page 17 Freecom MusicPal Functions .1.1 Overview of Internet Radio e.g. Germany Genres Now Playing Countries Favorites Search Stations Internet Radio New Stations Most Popular Stations Media Server (if enabled) Web-Favorites Extras Web Added Stations Shoutcast Settings .1. Overview of Extras Now Playing...
  • Page 18 Freecom MusicPal .1. Overview of Settings Once Weekdays Daily Extras Sleep Timer your WLAN Point Set Date & Time Settings Wake-Up Timer WLAN disabled Show Clock Idle Time Clock RSS Feed USA/other Use ‘Now Playing’ Edit Favorites Canada Show Clock...

  • Page 19: Now Playing

    Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Go back to the Freecom MusicPal main menu. The Now Playing menu item was automatically added to your main menu. 3. Select Now Playing to get a display of what is currently playing. Options When the ”Navigate“...

  • Page 20: Favorites

    1. Select Internet Radio or Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after having switched on the Freecom MusicPal and select the Internet Radio programme or a local music file (you can find further information in Internet Radio and Media server (UPnP)).

  • Page 21: Internet Radio

    Freecom MusicPal Functions . Internet Radio This feature enables you to receive and listen to radio programmes from all over the world. 1. Select Internet Radio in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...

  • Page 22: Media Server (Upnp)

    Freecom MusicPal .5 Media server (UPnP) This feature gives you the option of accessing music files on a connected media server (UPnP), and playing them. 1. Select Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal.

  • Page 23: Extras

    This function provides the facility of getting faster access to the options RSS Feeds, HTML Browser, Weather, Stock Quotes, World Clock and Calendar. Further information on this is available under Extras Settings in this manual. 1. Select Extras in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom Mu- sicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...

  • Page 24: Settings

    ..1 Sleep Timer This feature enables you to end playing Internet Radio programmes and local music files automatically after a selected period of time. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal...
  • Page 25 Use this feature to activate automatic timed control of the Freecom MusicPal. After time-controlled activation, the device plays the Internet Radio programmes or music files from your Favorites folder. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal...
  • Page 26 (VOLUME or NAVIGATE) of the alarm for 10 minutes .. Clock 1. Set Date & Time Using an NTP server 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server...
  • Page 27 If all input was suc- cessful, you then move back to the Clock menu. Manual configuration of date and time 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...
  • Page 28 Freecom MusicPal 4. Select Use NTP-Server? No. 5. You can now change the date by using the Navigate rotary knob. Turn the knob to select a digit. Press the knob to confirm the digit you want and move automatically to the next.
  • Page 29 This feature enables you to set the period which is to elapse until the time is displayed in full-screen mode, if no control elements are being used. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...
  • Page 30 Freecom MusicPal 3. RSS Feed This feature enables you to activate a news ticker in your Freecom MusicPal. Besides this, you have the option of entering the URL address of a news ticker you want. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal.
  • Page 31 4. Use ´Now Playing´ This function gives you the facility to have the title currently being played in the MusicPal display shown below the time. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server...
  • Page 32 Freecom MusicPal 5. Show Clock This feature enables you to display your system clock time and date in full-screen mode. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select the Clock menu item.
  • Page 33 Freecom MusicPal Functions .. Edit Favorites The feature enables you to edit your Favorites list or delete entries in the Favorites list. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...
  • Page 34 Freecom MusicPal ..5 WLAN Access Point 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select the WLAN Access Point menu item. Settings Clock Edit Favorites...
  • Page 35 Freecom MusicPal Functions Connecting with hidden WLAN Access Points Many WLAN-routers support the function of suppressing the display of the network name (ESSID). To connect to a hidden network, follow the procedure outlined below: 1. In the menu Select Access Point, select Hidden Access Point.
  • Page 36 Freecom MusicPal ..6 WLAN Region 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select WLAN Region. Settings Clock Edit Favorites WLAN Access Point WLAN Region WLAN IP Select the continent or country you are in.
  • Page 37 Freecom MusicPal Functions .. LAN IP/WLAN IP This feature enables you to assign an IP address to the Freecom MusicPal, so as to be able to use the Internet Radio and Media server (UPnP) features. 1. Using DHCP 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal.
  • Page 38 This function gives you the facility to have another menu option called Extras in the main menu. You can have individual news stories displayed under this new menu option. 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal...
  • Page 39 Freecom MusicPal Functions Calling an RSS Feed: 1. Select Extras in your main menu. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select RSS Feeds. Extras RSS Feeds HTML Browser Weather Stock Quotes World Clock 3. Select the desired provider that you have inserted.
  • Page 40 Freecom MusicPal . HTML Browser This function provides the facility to have HTML pages displayed. 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select Extras Settings.
  • Page 41 Freecom MusicPal Functions Calling an HTML Browser: 1. Select Extras in your main menu. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select HTML Browser. Extras RSS Feeds HTML Browser Weather Stock Quotes World Clock 3. Select the desired provider that you have inserted.
  • Page 42 This function provides the facility to have a weather forecast displayed for different countries or cities. Note: This function can only be set via the Web interface. 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal...
  • Page 43 Freecom MusicPal Functions Calling the Weather: 1. Select Extras in your main menu. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select Weather. Extras RSS Feeds HTML Browser Weather Stock Quotes World Clock Berlin www.weather.com Tonight 2°C 7°/1°C 4°/-1°C 5°/-1°C...
  • Page 44 . Stock Quotes This function provides the facility to have the desired stock quotes displayed. Note: This function can only be set via the Web interface. 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal...
  • Page 45 Freecom MusicPal Functions Calling for Stock Quotes: 1. Select Extras in your main menu. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select Stock Quotes. Extras RSS Feeds HTML Browser Weather Stock Quotes World Clock 6919.37 +78.73 (+1.13%) Quotes provided by ...
  • Page 46 Freecom MusicPal 5. World Clock This function makes it possible to have the time in different countries or cities dis- played. 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server...
  • Page 47 Freecom MusicPal Functions Calling the World Clock: 1. Select Extras in your main menu. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select World Clock. Extras RSS Feeds HTML Browser Weather Stock Quotes World Clock World Clock North America + San Francisco 6:15 11.1.2008...
  • Page 48 Freecom MusicPal 6. Calendar This function provides the facility to have the calendar displayed. 1. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select Extras Settings.
  • Page 49 Freecom MusicPal Functions Calling the Calendar: 1. Select Extras in your main menu. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select Calendar. Extras HTML Browser Weather Stock Quotes World Clock Calendar January 2008 12 13 19 20 26 27...
  • Page 50 Freecom MusicPal Manual configuration of the IP address (LAN IP/WLAN IP) 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select the LAN IP or WLAN IP menu item.
  • Page 51 Freecom MusicPal Functions .. Sound 1. Play Mode This function makes it possible for you to make settings for the Play mode. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...
  • Page 52 Freecom MusicPal 2. Bass Boost Use this function to boost the bass sound of your Freecom MusicPal. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select Sound. Sound Play Mode...
  • Page 53 Freecom MusicPal Functions 3. Output This feature enables you to activate or deactivate the loudspeaker output. 1. Select Settings after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select Sound. Settings WLAN Region...
  • Page 54 Freecom MusicPal . Line-out Boost This function makes it possible to boost the loudness at the Line Out output. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2.
  • Page 55 Freecom MusicPal Functions 5. Startup Sound This feature enables you to play a melody when you start the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server...
  • Page 56 ..10 Display 1. Brightness Active This function gives you the facility to regulate the brightness of the display when there is activity. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...
  • Page 57 Freecom MusicPal Functions 2. Brightness Sleep Timer This function provides you the option to regulate the brightness of the display after a certain time. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio...
  • Page 58 Freecom MusicPal 3. Brightness Sleeping This function can be used to regulate the brightness of the display while sleeping. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2.
  • Page 59 Freecom MusicPal Functions ..11 Language This feature enables you to change the system language. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select the Language menu item.
  • Page 60 Freecom MusicPal ..1 Name This feature enables you to change the device name of the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select the "Name" menu item.
  • Page 61 Note: To be able to carry out this function, the Freecom MusicPal must be connected to the Internet. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal...
  • Page 62 LAN IP address being used, the subnet mask, and so on. Proceed by selecting the Information menu item in the Settings submenu. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal.

  • Page 63: The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (Pc/Mac)

    The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) Chapter : The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant helps you to locate each MusicPal in your network. When started, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal.
  • Page 64 MusicPal anymore. Your user data will not be deleted! To restore your settings, please proceed as follows: a) Enable the Recovery mode by clicking 'Start the recovery procedure' in the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. b) Unplug the MusicPal's AC power pack.
  • Page 65 The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) .1. Repeat search for available Freecom MusicPal Click here to repeat the search for your MusicPal if it was not detected during the first search. Please make sure that your network is configured as described above in this...

  • Page 66: Features Of The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (Mac)

    Freecom MusicPal . Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant (Mac) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant helps you to locate each MusicPal in your network. When started, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. You can also configure the basic settings and quickly find the configuration website using the Freecom Network Storage Assistant.
  • Page 67 To change the settings, you have to first enter the administrator password. .. Web interface of your Freecom Network Storage device When you click this menu item, the web interface of your MusicPal opens in your default browser.

  • Page 68: Configuring The Freecom Musicpal Through The Web Interface

    Freecom MusicPal Chapter 5: Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface 5.1 Overview...

  • Page 69: En How Do I Access The Configuration Menu

    Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web interface 5. How do I access the configuration menu? 1. First of all, create the connection between your Freecom MusicPal and the PC. 2. Usually you can access the web configuration of the MusicPal by opening your Ex- plorer and entering the following in the address line: http://192.168.1.23...

  • Page 70: Now Playing

    Freecom MusicPal 5. Now Playing Use this feature to receive a display of what the Freecom MusicPal is currently playing. It distinguishes between Internet Radio or a local music file. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal.

  • Page 71: Settings

    1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Wake-Up Timer in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select the time you want the Freecom MusicPal to be activated. Also select the days this is to be done. You can choose between the following options: •...
  • Page 72 Freecom MusicPal 5.. Clock Use this feature to configure time and date settings of the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Set Date & Time Using an NTP server 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Set Date & Time in the left-hand menu bar.
  • Page 73 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web interface Manual configuration of time and date 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Set Date & Time in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select the time zone you are in and whether you want automatic synchronisation of summer- and wintertime.
  • Page 74 4. Mouse-click Apply. 3. RSS Feed This feature enables you to activate a news ticker in your Freecom MusicPal. Besides this, you have the option of entering the URL address of a news ticker you want. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal.
  • Page 75 This function gives you the facility to have the title currently being played in the MusicPal display shown below the time. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Settings in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select the Clock menu item.
  • Page 76 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Edit Favorites in the left-hand menu bar. 3. You can download the Favorites list of the Freecom MusicPal as an m3u file. To do this, click on Download Favorites Playlist.
  • Page 77 Use this feature to search for available WLAN access points in your environment and if need be to connect up with them. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click WLAN Access Point in the left-hand menu bar.
  • Page 78 Freecom MusicPal 5.. LAN IP/WLAN IP This feature enables you to assign an IP address to the Freecom MusicPal, to be able to use the Internet Radio and Media server (UPnP) features. 1. Using DHCP 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal.
  • Page 79 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web interface 2. Manual configuration of the IP address (LAN IP/WLAN IP) 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click LAN IP or WLAN IP in the left-hand menu bar.
  • Page 80 Freecom MusicPal 4 b. Copy an RSS feed from the desired Website and insert the link in Selected RSS Feeds. Now click on the icon Save ( 5. Mouse-click Apply. Calling an RSS Feed: 1. Select Extras in your main menu.
  • Page 81 This function gives you the facility to have another menu option called Extras in the main menu. You can have individual news stories displayed under this new menu option. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Settings in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select the Extras Settings menu item.
  • Page 82 Freecom MusicPal Calling an HTML Browser: 1. Select Extras in your main menu. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select HTML Browser. Extras RSS Feeds HTML Browser Weather Stock Quotes World Clock 3. Select the desired provider that you have inserted.
  • Page 83 This function provides the facility to have a weather forecast displayed for different countries or cities. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Weather in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select a provider and insert the desired city.
  • Page 84 Tonight 2°C 7°/1°C 4°/-1°C 5°/-1°C . Stock Quotes This function provides the facility to have the desired stock quotes displayed. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Stock Quotes in the left-hand menu bar.
  • Page 85 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web interface 3. Select a Website and enter an abbreviated code for the desired stock about which you wish to be informed. 4. Mouse-click Apply. Note: You can have this option displayed in the main menu under Ex- tras.
  • Page 86 5. World Clock This function makes it possible to have the time in different countries or cities dis- played. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click World Clock in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Mouse-click Apply.
  • Page 87 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web interface 6. Calendar This function provides the facility to have the calendar displayed. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Calendar in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Mouse-click Apply.
  • Page 88 Shuffle stands for “Random playing of a title“ 2. Bass Boost Use this function to boost the bass sound of your Freecom MusicPal. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Bass Boost in the left-hand menu bar.
  • Page 89 3. Output This feature enables you to activate or deactivate the loudspeaker output. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Output in the left-hand menu bar. 3. If you wish to activate Output and to deactivate the internal loudspeaker, place a check in front of Use line-out, otherwise remove this check.
  • Page 90 Freecom MusicPal 5. Startup Sound This feature enables you to play a melody when you start the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Startup Sound in the left-hand menu bar. 3. If you wish to activate Output, place a check in front of Play Startup Sound?, otherwise remove this check.
  • Page 91 This function gives you the facility to regulate the brightness of the display when there is activity. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Settings in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select the Display menu item.
  • Page 92 3. Brightness Sleeping This function can be used to regulate the brightness of the display while sleeping. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Settings in the left-hand menu bar. 3. Select the Display menu item.
  • Page 93 3. Select the language you want. 4. Mouse-click Apply. 5..1 Name This feature enables you to change the device name of the Freecom MusicPal. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal. 2. Mouse-click Name in the left-hand menu bar.
  • Page 94 This function can be used for adding updates and patches related to your MusicPal free of cost to the latest software version. Note: To be able to carry out this function, the Freecom MusicPal must be connected to the Internet.

  • Page 95: Administration

    4. Mouse-click Apply. 5.5. Update Firmware Use this feature to update the firmware of your Freecom MusicPal, or to install an earlier firmware. Note: You can download the latest firmware at http://www.freecom.com/. 1. Log into the web configuration of your Freecom MusicPal.

  • Page 96: Freecom Musicpal In Practical Usage

    Chapter 6: Freecom MusicPal in practical usage 6.1 What do I need what for? Music What can my Freecom MusicPal do, and what do I have to do to be able to play Internet radio or local music files? Internet Radio...

  • Page 97: Media Server (Upnp) In Connection With The Freecom Musicpal

    You can find further information on networks and network basics in the Appendix. 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. Carry out navigation by using the Navigate rotary knob. Turn to right or left to navigate up or down through the menu.
  • Page 98 Freecom MusicPal 6.. WLAN Start the Media server (UPnP) and your Freecom MusicPal. Configure the WLAN IP in the Settings submenu. If configured in your media server (UPnP), select Use DHCP? Yes. Otherwise select Use DHCP? No and specify your IP address yourself. After you have con- figured the WLAN IP, select the Media server (UPnP) menu item in the main menu.

  • Page 99: Using Your Pc As Media Server (Upnp)

    First of all, create the connection between your Freecom MusicPal and your computer. To do this, use the delivered network cable. After connecting up the two devices, you can now connect up the power supply to the Freecom MusicPal. Only use the cable also included in delivery.
  • Page 100 Freecom MusicPal 6.. Configuring the Freecom MusicPal 1. Select Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom MusicPal. MusicPal Internet Radio Media Server Extras Settings 2. Select the LAN IP or WLAN IP menu item. Settings...
  • Page 101 For Windows 2000: Start -> Settings -> System Control 2. Mouse-click network connections in the subsequent windows. 3. Now you have an overview of all your computer‘s network connections. 4. Now right-click the network connection connected to your Freecom MusicPal and select the Properties menu item.
  • Page 102 IP address are the same as the first three digits of the specified IP address in your Freecom MusicPal. The subnet mask should look exactly the same as your Freecom MusicPal: 255.255.255.0 You no longer need to attend to the DNS server any further.
  • Page 103 Freecom MusicPal in practical usage 7. Mouse-click OK to confirm your input. Now close all the windows you opened in the previous steps. 8. Open the Windows Media Player 11 and proceed as follows: Extras -> Plug-Ins -> Options… 9. Mouse-click the registration card media library in the newly opened window.
  • Page 104 Note: You can only play files on the Freecom MusicPal that you added to the media library. The Windows Media Player 11 uses "Own Music" as default file. Path: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Own Files\Own Music You can specify which folder you want the media library to monitor apart from this one.

  • Page 105: Using Your Mac As Media Server (Upnp)

    If you wish to use your Mac as media server (UPnP) in order to play MP3 data stored in your Mac on your Freecom MusicPal, your Mac has to be set up as UPnP server. To do this you need external software, since Mac OS X does not itself provide this feature.
  • Page 106 (You can change the password any time through the web configuration!) 4. You are now logged into the web configuration of the Freecom MusicPal. 5. Mouse-click Update Firmware in the left-hand menu bar. 6. With Browse, select the backup location of the firmware you wish to install.

  • Page 107: The Vtuner Premium Internet Radio Service

    After using the vTuner Internet Radio guide on the device you can establish your per- sonal website: 1. Registration In order to be able to mark your own favorites on the Internet page http://freecom.vtuner. com, you must first register. However, this means that you must enter your WLAN-MAC address in the field ID.
  • Page 108 Freecom MusicPal You can find the WLAN-MAC address either on the underside of your MusicPal or in the menu option "Settings" under "Information". Now click on the button „Create Account Login“, to generate an account.
  • Page 109 Freecom MusicPal in practical usage Now enter your e-mail address and select a password.
  • Page 110 Freecom MusicPal 2. Administration of the Favorites You can now either select a genre, or sort the stations according to language or loca- tion.
  • Page 111 Freecom MusicPal in practical usage Now select a radio station and click on the blue icon...
  • Page 112 Freecom MusicPal In this window, you can either assign an existing group to the station, or you can gener- ate a new group. You will find this group in your MusicPal in the menu option "Web favorites".

  • Page 113: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix: Network Basics Networks and Routing Basics This chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and firewalls. This is by no means a complete overview! If you are looking for more information, you can use your favorite search engine to find information on the internet. Suffice to say, there is plenty. Basic Router Concepts Even though the amount of bandwidth in your local area network (LAN) can be provided easily and relatively inexpensively, the price of the connection to the internet is much higher.
  • Page 114 Freecom MusicPal Domain Name Server The computer address is difficult to read, which is why a second system is used in the Internet by the name of DNS (Domain Name Server). This translates human-readable names such as www.sharemydisk.com into computer readable names like 82.161.11.206.
  • Page 115 Appendix Netmask The partition scheme that separates the different address classes is used to identify a netmask attached to the IP address. A netmask is a 32-bit quantity that, in logical com- bination (using an AND operator) with an IP address, forms the network address. The netmasks for Class A, B and C are for instance 255.0.0.0, 255.255.0.0 and 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 116 The number 1.6.15.1 is not assigned because it is the network address of the second subnet. Freecom strongly recommends that you configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for the following reasons: •...
  • Page 117 Appendix The IP address shortage The Internet has grown larger than anyone ever imagined it could be. Although the exact size is unknown, the current estimate is that there are about 100 million hosts and more than 350 million users actively on the Internet. In fact, the rate of growth has been such that the Internet is effectively doubling in size each year.
  • Page 118 Freecom MusicPal Multiple internal but only one external IP address A second way to overcome this is to have a single device act on behalf of several other devices. Routers are typical examples. You have several PCs connect to the router, but only the router to the Internet.
  • Page 119 Appendix MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol An IP address alone cannot be used to deliver data from one LAN device to another. To send data between LAN devices, you must convert the IP address of the destination device to its media access control (MAC) address. Each device on an Ethernet network has a unique MAC address, which is a 48-bit number assigned to each device by the manufacturer.
  • Page 120 Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior to returning the product to Freecom. Freecom is not liable for any loss or damage to these items. If during the repair of the product the contents of the hard drive are altered, deleted or in any way modified, Freecom is not liable whatsoever.

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