Solutions Radio Webbox2 Manual

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Page 2 Fax: +31 15 257 15 95 E-mail: info@solutionsradio.com URL : www.solutionsradio.com Webbox2 V2.07 published on 8 March 2013  Copyright 2013 No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or made public by means of printing, photocopying, microfilm or any other way without a prior written permission from SolutionsRadio (www.orionwebbox.org).
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important instructions............1 1 What is a Webbox2?............2 2 Internet is needed............3 3 How to connect the headset?..........4 4 Operating the front panel and remote control....5 5 Using the Webbox2............7 6 Installation..............14 Frequently asked questions..........23 Annex A: The Exterior ............26 ANNEX B: Pause and Reset menu.........29...
Page 4: Important Instructions
 Avoid contact with water. This can cause a short circuit!  Do not attempt to open the Webbox2! If the device does not function properly, contact your supplier.  Do not cover or put anything on top of the Webbox. This will make the loudspeaker inaudible.
Page 5: What Is A Webbox2
An Internet connection, not a computer, is required to use the Webbox2! The Webbox enables you to listen to the latest news, a daily newspaper, teletext, spoken TV subtitles, radio stations, talking books and a great deal more.
Page 6: Internet Is Needed
INTERNET IS NEEDED The Webbox2 is ready to use instantly upon delivery. If required, the device configures itself. The only thing you have to do is to unpack the device and connect it. Settings have been kept to a minimum in order to make the device easy to use for everyone.
Page 7: How To Connect The Headset
Please note: If you connect a headset or deaf loop system to the phones output of your Webbox2, the loudspeaker will automatically switch off. You can use the volume control button of your Webbox2 as normal to regulate the volume of your headset.
Page 8: Operating The Front Panel And Remote Control
OPERATING THE FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL Volume control and Error pause knob indicator Display light lamp screen Connection button light On/Off Down light button button On/Off Back button button Front panel: see Attachment A for a textual explanation. © March 2013 Webbox2...
Page 9 Mute / pause On/Off button Tone Speed Volume Sleep mode Information button Shortcuts Up button OK button Fast Fast forward backwards button button Down button Back button Remote control: see Attachment A for a textual explanation. © March 2013 Webbox2...
Page 10: Using The Webbox2
Internet, switch on the device by pressing the [On] button on the Webbox2. (This button is the farthest one to the right at the bottom). You can also use the remote control; the [On] button is at the top on the far right.
Page 11 (talking books for example) then you simply press the [OK] button – the button at the far left on the front panel of the Webbox2 or the [OK] key on the remote control – as soon as you hear ‘talking books’.
Page 12 + or -. Configuring the sleep mode If you want the Webbox2 to stop playing and turn off automatically at a set time, then you can choose that in the ‘Pause menu’. While listening to a book for example, press the volume/pause knob and then choose Sleep mode using the [Up] or [Down] buttons.
Page 13 Shortcuts (see also paragraph 6.11). Pressing the [Shortcuts] key again will take you to the most recently listened to item. Alternatively, you can also switch on the ‘Continue at start up’ setting; the Webbox2 will then automatically start playing the programme you were last listening to when you turned the device off (if possible).
Page 14 You can interrupt your listening by pressing the volume button on the Webbox or by briefly pressing the [Pause] button on the remote control. The Webbox2 will then be in the pause mode. Listening can be resumed by pressing that button again.
Page 15 The Webbox2 automatically remembers where it was in a book, newspaper, magazine or other pre-recorded programme. If you return to a particular programme, the Webbox2 will pick up where it left off. It makes no difference whether you get there by way of the programme guide or by way of the shortcut list.
Page 16 So should you listen to the book again, the Webbox2 will start at the beginning. It is also possible to remove all shortcuts and bookmarks in one go. (Please note: This is an option for advanced users);...
Page 18 What's in the box? Webbox2 Remote control Mains adapter Batteries Ethernet cable Audio cable © March 2013 Webbox2...
Page 19 Webbox2 makes use of a wireless Internet connection (Wi-Fi), then a modem/router that supports wireless Internet is required. Some Internet *) You can order a pre-configured router from your Webbox2 supplier; this router is furnished with a separate manual to make its configuration easier.
Page 20 Internet subscriptions change constantly. Ask your preferred network provider about these. Connect the Webbox2  First of all take the Ethernet cable and connect it to the Webbox2 and your Internet provider's modem, even if you plan to use the Webbox2 wirelessly. ...
Page 21 Reset button SD card Using the audio cable, you can connect the Webbox2 to your stereo installation. Insert the audio cable plugs into the Webbox’s audio socket. Use the other end of your audio cable to connect to the line socket of your amplifier.
Page 22  If the Webbox2 has been able to find a password on a known router – for example via the installed network cable – then you will hear 'A password is available for this network; do you want to use this?' Press the [Up] or [Down] button to indicate whether or not you wish to use a password (choose 'Yes' or ‘No') and then press [OK];...
Page 23  If it is a secure network connection, then the Webbox2 will ask you for the password. A list of letters and numbers will be made available to you; you can use them to fill in the password. If you have WEP: A-f, 0-9 and ready!
Page 24 WEP64/128 WPA-PSK+TKIP WPA2-PSK+AES  WPA2 is the best supported method in the Webbox2 and it is also the safest. So choose WPA2 if your modem or router provides this possibility.  If your modem or router allows you to choose between WPA+WPA2 TKIP+AES, then the device works in “migration state”.
Page 25 IP address. If this is not the case, then a fixed address must be inserted. Sometimes, for example, the IT department of an organisation also needs a fixed address for the Webbox2 in order to allocate certain rights to the network.
Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions
 The Webbox’s sound is distorted. What causes that? If there is a cell phone lying in the vicinity of the Webbox2, then move it away. If there is a base station near your phone (or a wireless headset). Then move it away. Is there is a laptop with wireless Internet near the Webbox2, then move it away.
Page 27  Image and subtitling are not synchronous If the spoken subtitling and the TV subtitles are not synchronous, you can report this to your Webbox2 supplier. They will be able to configure this for you remotely. © March 2013 Webbox2...
Page 28 Webbox2 is operating through a network cable. Check the distance between your modem/router and the Webbox2 if it does work properly through a cable, but not wirelessly. Any walls or floors in between those two also have a negative influence on the reception quality of your wireless network.
Page 29: Annex A: The Exterior
ANNEX A: THE EXTERIOR There are five buttons and one dial on the front panel of your Webbox2. The [On/Off] button can be found on the bottom right-hand side. To the left of this, there are two buttons: To the far left is the [OK] button and in the middle there is the [Back] button.
Page 30 Top of the device In the middle of the top of the Webbox2, you will find a high quality speaker. This speaker is turned off when you connect a headset. The Webbox2 can also be connected to a stereo amplifier.
Page 31 Below these is a row of 3 buttons; the left one is an Information button; the middle one is for activating sleep mode and the right one directs the Webbox2 to your list of shortcuts (press twice for most recently used shortcut).
Page 32: Annex B: Pause And Reset Menu
Between the SD card slot and the connection for the network cable, you will find the submerged [Reset] button. If you press this while the Webbox2 is on (for example with a paperclip), you will enter the ‘Reset menu’. In this menu you can erase settings like ‘Speed dial’, ‘Wireless network’, etc.
Page 33 IP-address, netmask, gateway, DNS1, DNS2 Wireless network Wireless DHCP: on/off IP-address, netmask, gateway, DNS1, DNS2 Startup volume Buffersize: Fast, normal, safe Restart Shutdown Device status Summary info Ethernet Wireless network Serial number Time Software version Operating system Artificial voice © March 2013 Webbox2...
Page 34 During use, press the submerged [Reset] button behind the hole in the back panel next to the SD card. The Webbox2 will then say ‘Reset menu'. Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons and then the [OK] button to select: ...
Page 35: Annex C: Advanced Configurations
Then save the text file to a SD card or a USB stick under the name ‘settings.ini’ and plug this into the Webbox2. The network concerned will be added to the list automatically and is ready for use. © March 2013...
Page 36  Click on ‘Close’ Plug the USB into the operating Webbox2. The network concerned will be added to the list automatically and is ready for use. Windows XP does not provide this option. Configuring via the webpage (Not yet implemented) ©...
Page 37: Annex D: Specifications
MPEG4 / 2 AAC-LC(+PNS), HE-AAC v2 (Level 3) (SBR + PS), Ogg-Vorbis, WAV (PCM+IMA ADPCM) Bitrate 8kbps-1.7Mbps Sample freq. 8; 11.05; 16; 22.8; 24; 32, 44.2; 48 kHz # of channels 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo) © March 2013 Webbox2...
Page 38 General Power 5.2V 15W (3W nominal) 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz adapter enclosed Operational temp. -10°C to +40°C Storage temp. -20°C to +60°C Dimensions 200x220x80 mm Weight 0.9kg Approval CE, FCC, UL © March 2013 Webbox2...