Summary of Contents for BARIX FTP MP3 Player
- Page 1 FTP MP3 Player Store-and-play audio player for Barix audio decoding hardware. Application User Manual Firmware V1.05 Released 6th May. 2013 Supported on: Exstreamer family Annuncicom family IP Audio Modules...
- Page 2 - added remarks for using the webUI security settings 26/10/12 Updated for FTPMP3 v1.00 - changed the FTPMP3 version 06/05/13 Updated for FTPMP3 v1.05 - changed all pictures to contain the new Barix logo - added the list of parameters reported to the BARIMON server...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..............................5 1.1 About the “FTP MP3 Player” firmware......................5 1.2 Features................................. 5 1.3 Installing the device............................5 1.4 Loading the FTPMP3 Firmware........................6 1.5 About this manual............................6 Links to chapters............................6 Links to the Dictionary..........................6 Bookmarks pane in Adobe Acrobat...................... - Page 4 Debug Mode.............................. 17 Enable IR Control............................17 IR Source..............................17 4.2 Control Page............................... 17 4.3 Status Page..............................18 4.4 Playlists Page.............................. 19 4.5 Directory Listing Page..........................20 4.6 Factory Defaults Page..........................21 4.7 Update Page............................... 21 5 List of available settings ..........................23 6 Details ................................
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Page 5: Introduction
A printed version is included in the box, if you have lost it, a new one can be downloaded from our site www.barix.com. Note: Barix do not supply USB sticks, you will need to provide one of your own. Please check the Barix Wiki before purchasing, as there are some devices that cause problems. -
Page 6: Loading The Ftpmp3 Firmware
No Barix device is supplied with the FTPMP3 application preloaded; you will need to update the firmware in the device. If you do not already have one, you will need to obtain a registered user ID from Barix Support (support@barix.com) to enable you to download the software. -
Page 7: Ftp Mp3 Player Configuration File
FTP MP3 Player configuration file The FTP MP3 Player requires that a USB Mass Storage disk be attached to the device, formatted with the FAT16 or FAT32 file system. There should be a directory “player” in the root directory and configuration file “player.cfg” in the directory “player”. All of the configuration of the FTP MP3 Player itself is set in this configuration file. -
Page 8: Configuration Of The Player
3 Configuration of the player The FTP MP3 Player can be tailored to suit number of environments. As a result of this, there are many configuration settings, however normally, only a few of them are actually needed to be set to non-default values to achieve the desired behaviour. -
Page 9: Setting The Time
Note: Playlists are always downloaded, even if they are already present on the USB stick. Note: FTP MP3 Player does not detect whether the contents of the music files changed on the server. Music files have to be renamed to force music update. -
Page 10: Playlist Configuration
The first line of every playlist must be a special configuration comment, in the form: #BARIX-4,DATE1,DATE2,DOTW,TIME1,TIME2,REPEAT,VOLUME,INTERRUPT,SHUFFLE (all of this should be on one line) with the exception of #BARIX-4, all items on the line can be empty Permissible values of the variables and their meanings are summarized in the following table: Item... -
Page 11: Using More Playlists
updates. Only "completed" playbacks are counted (where the playlist playing has not been interrupted by higher priority playlist). The counter is reset during playlist update and at midnight. Default is -1, which means unlimited playing. VOLUME 0..100%, in 5% steps e.g. 25, or: -70 to 0 dB, in 1dB steps, eg -30, or 0 INTERRUPT Used when switching playlist. -
Page 12: Repeating Download
CONFIG has to be set, for example: CONFIG_SERVER=configserver.example.org If set this way, the FTP MP3 Player tries to contact the configuration server with the following default settings: ● every 60 minutes (default value for CONFIG_UPDATE) ● to connect using protocol FTP (default value for CONFIG_PROTOCOL) ●... -
Page 13: Device Monitoring Using The Barimon Server
Player upon boot. If QUICK_PLAY is set to 0 (default if not explicitly set in the player.cfg file), FTP MP3 Player tries to refresh the configuration and the music before starting the actual playback. This can be used to prevent playing obsolete messages/music. When set to 1, the player first evaluates the current playlists, starts playing, and then tries to refresh the... -
Page 14: Web Interface
• the IP address, as announced over the audio outputs (see the Quick Install Guide) • a standard web browser Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Barix device in the URL field and hit the “Enter” key. -
Page 15: Netmask
• “0.0.11.0” disables all but BOOTP Attention: “0.0.15.0” disables all discovery functions which locks you out unless you reset the device to factory defaults by pressing the reset button for about 10 seconds. Netmask Enter the 4 values of the desired Netmask e.g.: •... -
Page 16: Dhcp Host Name
The port of the internal Web Server can be adjusted. If set to zero the default port 80 is used. When changing configuration parameters remotely is desired but a web server using port 80 is already installed in the LAN you can change the Web Server Port of the Barix device to a different port (e.g. 8080). -
Page 17: Refresh Interval
Enables the IR control support. When set to "Yes", then the IR Source configuration option also becomes visible. Default: "No" IR Source Allows to switch between using the Barix serial port IR dongle, or the build-in IR for devices that have one (for example Extreamer 110/120/200). Default: "serial dongle" Control Page This is the default page when you open the device IP with your browser. -
Page 18: Status Page
information for the current song , and for the next song ● Force configuration refresh using the settings in the player.cfg file by clicking on the Force Config Update link ● Force configuration refresh using the configuration settings built-in the FW of the device by clicking on the Force config update using preset configuration link Status Page To navigate to the Control Page click on the “Status”... -
Page 19: Directory Listing Page
On the page all playlists with their corresponding time settings are displayed, marking also the current one. An example view of the page is shown on Illustration 2. If the application is not running for some reason, or the device hasn't completed the boot up Illustration 2: FTP MP3 Playlists page process, an “Error 405”... -
Page 20: Factory Defaults Page
Factory Defaults Page To navigate to the Factory Defaults Page click on the “Factory Defaults” button from the navigation bar. The following will appear in your browser: Illustration 4: FTP MP3 factory defaults page Click on “Revert to defaults” to confirm. A confirmation page counting down while the defaults are being loaded will appear. - Page 21 Note: Please DO NOT use the “Advanced update” as it may screw up the device completely, and serial port rescue (which would require physical access to the device) may be needed in that case. Use it only if explicitly advised to do so by Barix support following their instructions. Web Interface...
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Page 22: List Of Available Settings
5 List of available settings Variable Meaning CONFIG_DIR directory on the server where the configuration is stored CONFIG_PASSWORD password, used only for FTP, default a@a CONFIG_PORT configuration port (default 21 for FTP, 80 for HTTP) CONFIG_PROTOCOL either “ftp” (default) or “http” CONFIG_SERVER hostname/IP address for configuration update CONFIG_UPDATE... -
Page 23: List Of Available Settings
Variable Meaning BariMon is residing on your local network). The maximum accepted value is 1000 ms. MUSIC_DIR directory on the server containing playlists and audio files MUSIC_PASSWORD password, used only for FTP MUSIC_PORT playlist port (default 21 for FTP, 80 for HTTP) MUSIC_PROTOCOL either “ftp”... - Page 24 Variable Meaning greater than 59 minute. UPDATE_DAILY_DURATI specific the maximum duration (in hh:mm format) after which the download shall stop. This option is used only together with DAILY_UPDATE_OPTION. If UPDATE_DAILY_DURATION=0 then it is not defined, and ignored. NOTE1: Take care to set it long enoug to be able to download all music files NOTE2: Download of the file that is currently being downloaded CANNOT be interrupted.
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Page 25: Details
This can be used to prevent playing obsolete messages/music. Scheduling The most important task of the FTP MP3 Player is to play music. In order to ensure smooth playback, only one of the other resource-demanding activities is allowed at a time. These activities are: ●... -
Page 26: Using The Ir Remote Control
Using the IR remote control To use this feature, you need either the Barix IR Remote Control Kit to connect to COM1 of your Exstreamer 100, or Extreamer 110/120/200 that have IR receiver built in. To enable the IR remote control, open the SETTINGS PAGE, go to OTHER SETTINGS section and click Yes to enable the IR receiver. -
Page 27: Webui Security Settings
WebUI Security Settings The FTP_MP3 application has standard BARIX web UI settings also integrated. However, there is no direct link to the security configuration page. To configure it, you have to type the following URL in your browser: http://your.device.ip/uisettings.html For example: Illustration 8: FTP_MP3 Security Settings page Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the security settings. -
Page 28: Updating The Firmware In A New Device
In both cases, the firmware will need updating to the ABCL FTPMP3 Player application. If you do not already have one, you will need to obtain a registered user ID from Barix Support (support@barix.com) to enable you to download the software. -
Page 29: Dictionary
Example: 192.168.2.10 IPzator Barix IPzator™ technology is designed for the purpose that the Barix device can create its own IP address according to the network structure in case it can’t receive one from your network. -
Page 30: Legal Information
All mentioned trademarks belong 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.