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Macsense MP-100 HomePod User Manual

Wireless network digital audio player with fm tuner
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  • Page 1 HomePod User Manual...
  • Page 3 HomePod — Wireless Network Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner Copyright Copyright © 2003-4 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    9.2 HomePod Audio Server in Shell Command ......32 9.3 Remote Control Utility in Java..........32 Appendix ..................35 Taking Care of Your HomePod............35 Troubleshooting ................35 Contacting Macsense..............40 Technical Specifications ..............40 Limited Consumer Warranty ............42 Getting Service ................43...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    1.0 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Macsense HomePod. Your HomePod gives you access to digital audio files stored on your computer from anywhere in the house or office.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    2.0 Before You Start 2.1 Package Contents Prior to setting up your HomePod, make sure your HomePod package includes the following items: • HomePod Unit • Stereo Audio Cable • Power Adapter • HomePod CD • Remote Control • Quick Start Guide •...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Homepod

    3.0 Getting to Know Your HomePod 3.1 Setting up Your HomePod HomePod streams digital audio files stored on your computer, over the local network (either by wired Ethernet or over a wireless Wi-Fi network). Most of the time, HomePod will be used in a wireless environment. A typical wireless network setup involves a computer connected to a wireless router (or an access point) to form a wireless network.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    3.2 Front Panel Power Button Infra-red Receiver irDA Receiver Display Screen Jog-shuttle Dial and Enter Button Navigational and Action Buttons Built-in Stereo Speakers Volume Control Buttons HomePod Front Panel 3.3 Side Connectors HomePod is equipped with a rich set of input and output ports for interfacing with other audio systems and devices.
  • Page 13 Right jacks need to used at the same time. Coaxial Output For connecting to high-end digital surround sound system. Only one of the other is used. SPDIF Output...

  • Page 15: Server Software Installation

    4.0 Server Software Installation A small server program, called HomePod Audio Server, must be installed on each computer that contains audio files that you want to play through the HomePod. Use the HomePod CD and follow instructions below to complete the software installation. 4.1 Windows Installation On the PC, insert the HomePod CD and run the HomePod Audio Server->Setup.exe.

  • Page 16: Macintosh Installation

    Contents of the Windows HomePod Audio Server folder 4.2 Macintosh Installation On the Mac, insert the HomePod CD and run the HomePod Audio Server.pkg installer. Contents of the HomePod CD You will need to have the administrator password in order to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 17 When the installation is complete, you should see a new “HomePod” folder in the Applications folder. HomePod Audio Server folder content for Mac...

  • Page 19: Audio Server Control And Configuration

    5.0 Audio Server Control and Configuration To launch the Windows HomePod Audio Server configuration program, double-click on the HomePod Audio Server icon or select Start->Programs-> HomePod->Audio Server->HomePod Audio Server. HomePod Audio Server configuration for Windows To start the HomePod Audio Server program on the Mac, go to the Applications menu and double-click on the HomePod Audio Server icon.

  • Page 20: Server Control

    5.1 Server Control Click on the HomePod icon in the left side frame to bring up the main server controls. This window allows you to monitor and configure the server settings. The “Audio Server Name” field defines a specific name for your audio collection that will be displayed on the HomePod.

  • Page 21: Configuring Itunes Audio Library

    activate the Audio Server. Starting the Audio Server 5.3 Configuring iTunes Audio Library If you are using Apple’s iTunes software to manage your audio files, then you should select this method as the preferred way of configuring your audio collection so that the HomePod shares the iTunes song and playlist information.
  • Page 22 Locating the iTunes .xml file To share an iTunes Music Library with the HomePod, the iTunes program need not be running. After the configuration is complete, click the HomePod icon on the left side frame to return to the main server control frame. Press the “Start” button to activate the Audio Server.

  • Page 23: Homepod Setup

    6.0 HomePod Setup There are two ways to connect the HomePod to your network, wired (with an Ethernet cable) or wirelessly (through Wi-Fi). The two methods are mutually exclusive at startup time, i.e. when one is enabled the other will become disabled. When HomePod is first powered up, it will try to detect if an Ethernet cable is attached.
  • Page 24 review the Wireless Settings Page details in the Web Configuration section of this manual.

  • Page 25: Homepod Basic Operation

    7.0 HomePod Basic Operation 7.1 Turning HomePod On and Off To turn on the HomePod, press and release the Power button. You should be prompted with a startup screen that displays “HomePod Wireless Audio Services”. To turn off the HomePod, press and hold the Power button for two seconds.
  • Page 26 Each audio collection can be navigated by categories based on their ID3 tags. The category menus are designed to facilitate easy location of songs, artists, or albums form a large audio library. A typical audio collection can contain hundred or thousands of songs. By using the category menus, you can find what you want in a few quick steps.

  • Page 27: Homepod Controls

    FM Radio Screen Settings Menu lists the settings that you can either check or set from the HomePod. The Network Settings menu displays important settings that are crucial to network connection. The Speakers item controls the sound coming out of HomePod’s build-in speakers. The menu item toggles On and Off with each press of the key.

  • Page 28: Functional Buttons

    - The Way You Were + Artists + Albums + Artists/Albums + Genres + Playlist Use the rotating dial to navigate up and down any list. Press the button to select an item in the list, or press the button to come out of a list.

  • Page 29: Web Configuration

    8.0 Web Configuration HomePod includes a built-in web configuration page that you can access from any browser (Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, AOL Netscape, etc.) on a computer connected to the network. You can set many of the advanced functions using this configuration. To access the web configuration page: Launch your browser and type in the IP address of the HomePod;...

  • Page 30: Ip Settings Page

    8.1 IP Settings Page This page sets the basic TCP/IP settings for your HomePod. HomePod Hostname is useful in identifying your HomePod on the network, especially when you have more than one HomePods on the network. The hostname you defined here will also appear in the DHCP IP table of your router or access point.

  • Page 31: Wireless Settings Page

    8.2 Wireless Settings Page This page enables you to configure basic wireless settings to allow your HomePod to connect to an 802.11b/g Wi-Fi wireless network. Network Name (or sometimes referred to as the SSID) is the name of the wireless network that HomePod should connect to. The network name is defined by the access point.

  • Page 32: Miscellaneous Page

    To set the network mode, click on the appropriate button. In the ad-hoc mode, the Channel defines the frequency at which HomePod will communicate with the other ad-hoc device, in this case another computer. Both the HomePod and the other computer must operate in the same network name and channel.

  • Page 33: System Shutoff Function

    continue to play while the LCD goes into sleep mode. Pushing any buttons on the HomePod will turn the LCD back on. This function is designed to protect and extend the life the LCD when it is not needed for viewing. The default setting is "Never". To turn on the LCD Sleep function: Access the web-config page of HomePod.

  • Page 34: Radio Stations Page

    8.4 Radio Stations Page This page allows you to preset twenty FM radio stations. The stations you define here will appear in the FM Radio list on the HomePod. You can define up to 20 FM radio stations. The stations you defined here will allow you to jump to these stations quickly with the press of the buttons on the HomePod.

  • Page 35: Firmware Upgrade Page

    Firmware version: v.1.0.5, 01/28/04 BootROM version: v.2.7, #317 Tue Jan 27 12:00:32 CST 2004 From time to time, Macsense offers upgrades to HomePod firmware to add new features and fix bugs. The HomePod firmware will be distributed as a compressed encrypted file named "homepod.tar.zip".

  • Page 37: Extras Programs And Utilities

    9.0 Extras Programs and Utilities HomePods provides extra programs and utilities that you can use on your Mac, PC, or Linux computers that provide additional functions. 9.1 HomePod Audio Server in Java Another pure-Java version of the HomePod Audio Server is included on the HomePod CD.

  • Page 38: Homepod Audio Server In Shell Command

    Documents\My Music\ directory, or any folder or sub-folder with your audio files that you'd like to make available to the HomePod. When all configurations are done, press the "Start" button to activate the Audio Server. To stop the audio server, click the Stop button. 9.2 HomePod Audio Server in Shell Command HomePod Audio Server is also available as a GUI-less command line that you can run from a command terminal.
  • Page 39 The “Players” field in the bottom half of the window lists all the HomePods located on the network. Select one from the list that you wish to control. The “Libraries” field on top of the window is a pull-down menu listing the available Audio Server on the network. Use the buttons to navigate the list or play and stop songs as you would control the HomePod using the physical HomePod unit.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix Taking Care of Your HomePod (Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your HomePod.) • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of your HomePod and any peripherals. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
  • Page 42 HomePod is Check the access point to make that it is connected wirelessly working properly. Check to see if you have to the network and it basic TCP/IP settings setup correctly, such as does not see any IP, subnet mask, gateway IP, SSID, WEP audio servers.
  • Page 43 HomePod is Connect the Ethernet cable before turning on connected via the HomePod. If the Ethernet cable is not Ethernet to the connected at boot-up time, wireless network and it does connection will be enabled instead. not see any of audio Check to make sure that you have a green servers.
  • Page 44 WEP does not work. 64-bit and 128-bit WEP Encryptions are supported. Make sure that your access point is set to accept "Shared Key" and the hex key is typed in the HomePod web config page in the Key #1 field. Only hex keys are accepted.
  • Page 45 Songs purchased Songs purchased from Apple Audio Store are from Apple Audio protected in a special AAC-DRM format and Store do not play. are not playable on HomePod. Apple does not allow third party products aside from iPod and iTunes to decode and play these songs. Unless Apple changes this policy, AAC-DRM playback on non-Apple players such as HomePod will not be legally possible.

  • Page 46: Contacting Macsense

    Contacting Macsense For additional information in solving problems with your HomePod, contact Macsense Tech Support. Technical Support Hours: 9am – 4:30pm PST Phone: 1-800-642-8860 x100 (Free Support) Email: support@macsense.com Web: http://www.macsense.com/knowledgebase Register your product online to be informed of the latest product upgrades and promotions.
  • Page 47 Software • Firmware and desktop software. Powered by GLOO open media platform. GLOO is an open, Java-based media platform that handles the discovery, request, transfer, and control of audio content on HomePod. • FM radio tuner with 20 preset stations. Station name and frequency can be defined by user through web interface.

  • Page 48: Limited Consumer Warranty

    The warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original consumer purchaser of the Product. Macsense will, as its sole obligation under this warranty, replace or repair, at its option any Product that does not conform to this warranty. Under no circumstances will Macsense be liable for any incidental or consequential damages under this warranty or any implied warranties.

  • Page 49: Getting Service

    Macsense by phone at (650)552-9110 or by fax at (650)552-9250. When contacting Macsense by fax, please include a letter detailing your complaint and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.

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