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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Roomplayer I & II...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Before you start Unpack your Roomplayer Roomplayer basics Set up your first Roomplayer Set up your Desktop Controller Personalise your Desktop Controller Radio and music streaming services iPod Touch , iPhone , iPad Controller ® ® ® Set up additional Roomplayers Troubleshooting Product specifications Environmental information...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Roomplayer. The integrated PowerLine connectivity will ensure that your home is wire free. Ready to get started? This manual will tell you everything you need to know to get your Simple Audio system up and running. Enjoy.

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    Loudspeakers A PC running Windows 7, XP or Vista A high speed modem/router, as provided A pair of loudspeakers for Roomplayer I. or an Apple Mac running OSX 10.5 or by most broadband Internet Service Roomplayer II connects to amplified above with an Intel processor.

  • Page 5: Unpack Your Roomplayer

    Unpack your Roomplayer When you unpack your Roomplayer, you’ll see that we’ve included the cables you need to get started. 1. Simple Audio Roomplayer 2. Country Specific Mains Lead 3. Phono to Phono Cable for rear audio in or rear audio out connections.

  • Page 6: Roomplayer Basics

    Roomplayer basics Front view 1. Line input socket Play music from your iPod, iPhone and more. Connect compatible devices using the 3.5mm jack lead. 2. Headphone socket Plug your headphones in here. Connecting will instantly mute your loudspeakers and lower the sound level to protect your headphones when connected.
  • Page 7 Roomplayer basics Rear view MAINS IN SAFETY INFORMATION OPT OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 14. Dig out (Digital out) 8. Mains in Connect to an external DAC via the digital output socket Connect the mains lead supplied. Check that the voltage using a phono cable.

  • Page 8: Set Up Your First Roomplayer

    Follow the instructions in Steps 1, 2 and 3. Step 1 Connect your Roomplayer to any audio inputs or outputs. loudspeakers subwoofer television Roomplayer I How to connect bare wire terminals If you have (with a built-in amplifier) follow the Option A. If you have Roomplayer II...
  • Page 9 Set up your first Roomplayer Option B Connect Roomplayer II to any audio inputs or outputs. MAINS IN SAFETY INFORMATION OPT OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN loudspeakers amplifier subwoofer television Can your loudspeakers handle it? Connect your Roomplayer to an amplifier or other amplified device.
  • Page 10 No free sockets on your router? There isn’t an on/off switch on your Roomplayer. Your If so, consult your computer supplier or Simple Audio Roomplayer will start up as soon as you apply mains power. retailer. You may need to install a network switch.
  • Page 11 Set up your first Roomplayer Option B Connect using a HomePlug. Connect a Simple Audio HomePlug (sold separately) or any Not using a Simple Audio HomePlug? Refer to the pairing instructions supplied with your unit. compatible PowerLine AV 200 module to your router using the Ethernet cable provided.
  • Page 12 Set up your first Roomplayer Step 3 Download and install your Desktop Controller. Installing the Desktop Controller is the last step in the setup process. It is available for Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX computers and must be installed on at least one computer on the same network as your Roomplayer/s.

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Desktop Controller

    Set up your Desktop Controller Use the wizard to setup your system, discover music libraries and more. Step 1 Configure your system using the wizard The Wizard will help you set up your Roomplayer/s, create users and find music libraries. It will appear during the installation of your Desktop Controller and will guide you through the process step by step.
  • Page 14 Set up your Desktop Controller Step 3 Setup your Roomplayer Select a Roomplayer from the list and type in a new name. If you have more than one Roomplayer and you haven’t named them, you may need to identify them first. If you tick the identify box the white LED of that Roomplayer will flash until another Roomplayer is selected or the Roomplayer Setup window in your Desktop Controller is closed.
  • Page 15 Set up your Desktop Controller Step 5 Search for music libraries The Desktop Controller will automatically search for the default iTunes library stored on your computer. If your Desktop Controller does not detect a music library automatically, perhaps its default location has changed. If this happens you can search for it manually.
  • Page 16 Set up your Desktop Controller Configure your system manually You can manually configure your system at any time. Select System from the main menu, choose the appropriate option from the drop down menu and make your changes. Update your software Your Desktop Controller can be set up to automatically look for software updates.

  • Page 17: Personalise Your Desktop Controller

    Personalise your Desktop Controller Once you have a user profile set up, you can personalise your music libraries, playlists and more. Control where your music plays If you have a multiroom system (more than one Roomplayer) you can control where the music plays from the drop down menu.
  • Page 18 Deezer (find out how in the next section), you will receive a username and password. You must use these details (not your Simple Audio login details) when you login for the first time via your Desktop Controller. To log in, first check that your username is selected, then sign in with your music service credentials.

  • Page 19: Radio And Music Streaming Services

    Deezer website. Can’t find your existing music streaming service? We hope to have more music streaming services on board soon. Why not drop them a note telling them that you would like to see them on the Simple Audio system?

  • Page 20: Ipod Touch/Iphone/Ipad Controller

    Touch/iPhone/iPad Controller Download the free Simple Audio app for iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad and control your music remotely. You must have a wireless network to use these applications. Download your free app The easiest way to download and install the app for your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad is via the App Store on your device.

  • Page 21: Set Up Additional Roomplayers

    More information formats and connectivity methods may affect the quality of on connecting devices to either Roomplayer I or II can be the service if you connect this many Roomplayers. found on page 6.
  • Page 22 Set up additional Roomplayers Step 2 Pair your new Roomplayer. You must pair your new Roomplayer with one of your existing Roomplayers. This process will connect it to your existing network using PowerLine communication technology. To start the pairing process, follow these instructions: You should not connect an Ethernet cable to your new Roomplayer.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Check that you can see it in your iTunes library or your current media player. If not visit our FAQ’s for detailed information. Still experiencing problems? Check out the FAQ’s on our website www.simpleaudio.com/ support/faqs or contact your Simple Audio retailer.

  • Page 24: Product Specifications

    HomePlugAV Compatible PHY Rate Up to 200 Mbps Security 128-bit AES Encryption General Mains Input Voltage 220 - 240 Vac 50 - 60 Hz Size 200 x 200 x 50 mm Weight 1.6Kg Power consumption Roomplayer I Roomplayer II 6.5W...

  • Page 25: Environmental Information

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. This is valid for all European Countries. When disposal is not possible, ‘Simple Audio Ltd’ can do recycling for you. In this instance the device must be sent, free of all costs* to: Simple Audio Limited...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    4. How do you get service? A Two Year Warranty is offered exclusively (i) accident, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, to the original purchaser of a Simple Audio neglect or unauthorised product product and is not transferable whether modification...

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    Copyright Lending or copying part of this guide or any Simple Audio software, or any commercial exploitation of these media without the express written permission of Simple Audio is prohibited.

  • Page 28: Contact

    Contact Simple Audio Limited Unit 59 Elderpark Workspace 100 Elderpark Street Glasgow G51 3TR Tel: +44(0) 141 440 5220 Email: info@simpleaudio.com Web: www.simpleaudio.com Simple Audio User Guide V1.0 © Copyright 2012 Simple Audio Ltd.

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