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- Page 1 EXSTREAMER BARIX EXSTREAMER GOLD Network amplified audio player for digital audio streaming in custom home installations and commercial applications User Manual Version 01.01 For Release 02.02 (03. Dec. 2004) (Firmware Version 06.04)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Barix Exstreamer Gold User Manual Version 01.01 Table of Content INTRODUCTION ....................3 FEATURES......................3 PACKAGE CONTENT ..................4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BARIX EXSTREAMER ........4 INSTALLATION ....................5 ..............5 NSTALLING THE USIC ERVER PROGRAM ......6 ONNECTING THE ARIX XSTREAMER TO YOUR AUDIO EQUIPMENT ..........6... - Page 4 Barix Exstreamer Gold User Manual Version 01.01 Page 2...
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Page 5: Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Barix Exstreamer Gold from Barix AG. What exactly is the Barix Exstreamer? It is an audio network interface for your home stereo system that streams MP3s from your PC and radio stations from the internet. -
Page 6: Package Content
4 Red and green LED for status display D white RCA for left line output R e d - If the light is blinking, it means that the Barix red RCA for right line output Exstreamer either lost connection to or can’t find the Ports B to E are for connection to your home audio zServer. -
Page 7: Installation
Barix Exstreamer. If you reboot your PC you will not suggest the path C:\Program Files\zServer but you can also be able to use the Barix Exstreamer until you again run the indicate a preferred path for the installation. startz.bat file. -
Page 8: Connecting The Barix Exstreamer To Your Audio Equipment
Plug the included network cable ( i) into the network port of the Barix Exstreamer ( a) and the other end into your hub or switch. You can also use a crossover network cable A. Loudspeakers (not included) for a direct connection to your PC. -
Page 9: Controlling The Barix Exstreamer
Open your web browser. PLAY STEP 2 This action plays the media file. Type in the IP address of the Barix Exstreamer in the address bar then press Enter NEXT TRACK This action skips to the next media file in the playlist. -
Page 10: Synchronization Control
When viewing the control panel of a sync master clicking EXSTREAMER any stop link will cancel the synchronization to all sync A click on the Barix Exstreamer logo will bring you to the slaves and will also stop the playback on the sync master. Barix homepage (www.barix.com). -
Page 11: Audio Adjustment Interface
This action increases the volume by increment. ( - ) This action decreases the volume by increment. EXSTREAMER Clicking on the Barix Exstreamer logo will bring you to the Barix homepage. BALANCE This action adjusts the Left and Right audio balance. -
Page 12: Controlling The Cifs/Samba Application
6.5 Controlling the CIFS/Samba application Click it to refresh the current list This feature allows the Barix Exstreamer to use shared Click it to play the song or playlist network resources (Samba/Linux or CIFS/Windows). In this case no zServer is needed. -
Page 13: Device Configuration
This bar shows the available tabs within the settings menu. Use SonicIP D HELP FRAME If set to yes, the Barix Exstreamer will announce its IP This frame shows the help for all settings and menus. address over the audio output during start up. -
Page 14: Streaming Settings "Standard
These settings adjust the way Barix Exstreamer will get its stream. Mode 2 Web server In Mode 2 the Barix Exstreamer gets the playlists and music from a standard web server. Server IP Address In this field you have to enter the IP address of your web server. -
Page 15: Streaming Settings "Cifs/Samba
Use this parameter to configure the TCP streaming listen no zServer is needed! port on which the Barix Exstreamer is listening for a stream. The listener is always active in Barix Exstreamer Mode 4. In all other modes the listener is active when the Barix Exstreamer is stopped. -
Page 16: Audio Settings
Own Name Select "0", "-3" or "-6" dB to adjust the line output level to You can enter the name of the Barix Exstreamer here. This the sensitivity of the attached device. Select "-6" to prevent name is displayed in the file info frame on the device status distortion when driving 4 Ohm speakers at a high volume page. -
Page 17: Control Settings
Flow control Select the type of flow control: Web server port none, software (XON/XOFF) or hardware (RTS/CTS). Defines the port where the web server of the Barix "0" Instreamer can be reached. If set to the default HTTP Local port port (80) is used. -
Page 18: Security Settings
Enter up to 24 characters to secure the access to customized web pages in 3 levels. Intended for advanced users only, for details see the Barix Exstreamer Gold Technical Documentation). Without a valid password these user web pages can not be viewed. -
Page 19: Reverting To Factory Defaults
You will see the following screen: You will see the following screen: Click on "Factory defaults" to revert all settings except Click "Reboot the device" to restart the Barix Exstreamer. "Network configuration" to factory defaults. While restarting the device the following screen appears... -
Page 20: Updating The Device
Rescue Kit must be used. Click on Support, click on DOWNLOAD SECTION and scroll down to the Barix Exstreamer Gold. Download the Firmware Rescue Kit. Check the "readme1st.txt" for instructions. The Rescue Kit reloads the entire firmware, resets the device to factory default settings using the supplied serial cross cable and a PC running W2K or XP. -
Page 21: The Step By Step "How To
Make sure that Playlist List Path says: /playlist.html STEP 1 STEP 10 Open your Web Browser. Hit the Apply button to save the changes. The Barix Exstreamer will reboot. STEP 2 Enter the Barix Exstreamer´s IP address and press Enter. -
Page 22: How To Set The Barix Exstreamer To Stream Music From A Web Server
STEP 7 STEP 9 In the Server Port field you have to enter the port number Hit the Apply button to save the changes. The Barix of which your web server is communicating (standard web Exstreamer will reboot. servers work on port 80). Example: 80... -
Page 23: Ir Remote Control
IR Serial receiver from where you want to use the IR remote control. On power up the blue LED will be on until the Barix Exstreamer has set the network and announced the IP Address. The function of this LED can be changed in the configuration Serial settings by the field "RTS function"... -
Page 24: Advanced User Section
Barix Exstreamer Gold User Manual Version 01.01 STEP 7 10 Advanced user section Hit <s> to get to the Barix Exstreamer´s 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. -
Page 25: Network Configuration Using Telnet
Serial Port control API Run a command session. Type Telnet with the IP address The serial port on the Barix Exstreamer can be used to announced by SonicIP on port 9999. send control commands from a home automation system Example: telnet 192.168.0.168 9999 and other PC or embedded applications. - Page 26 Barix Exstreamer Gold User Manual Version 01.01 Page 24...
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Page 27: Faq And Troubleshooting
, SMB/CIFS, ® ™ integrated web server for control and configuration Q: How do I ping the Barix Exstreamer to see if it’s on my network? Control Interfaces: DSub 9pin male (9600 Baud 8, N, 1), Two 1/8” A: You can ping any device on your network by opening a (3.5mm) jacks for IR receiver and emitter diodes... - Page 28 Barix Exstreamer Gold User Manual Version 01.01 Page 26...
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Page 29: Dictionary
If the address works and is not being used by another Example: telnet 192.168.2.10 device on the network, it will give the address to the Barix Exstreamer. MAC address Abbreviation for Medium Access Control, a MAC is a... - Page 30 Barix Exstreamer Gold User Manual Version 01.01 Page 28...
- Page 31 All mentioned trademarks are belonging to their respective owners and are used for reference only. Barix, Exstreamer, Instreamer, SonicIP and IPzator are trademarks of Barix AG, Switzerland and are registered in certain countries. For information about our devices and the latest version of this manual please visit www.barix.com.