Macsense Connectivity HomePod Manual de usuario

HomePod User Manual

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5 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 (e

6 3.2 Front Panel HomePod Front Panel 3.3 Side Connectors HomePod is equipped with a rich set of input and output ports for interfacing with other a

7 Right jacks need to used at the same time. Coaxial Output SPDIF Output For connecting to high-end digital surround sound system. Only one of the ot

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9 4.0 Server Software Installation A small server program, called HomePod Audio Server, must be installed on each computer that contains audio files

10 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

11 When the installation is complete, you should see a new “HomePod” folder in the Applications folder. HomePod Audio Server folder content for Mac

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13 5.0 Audio Server Control and Configuration To launch the Windows HomePod Audio Server configuration program, double-click on the HomePod Audio Ser

14 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 co

15 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

16 Locating the iTunes .xml file To share an iTunes Music Library with the HomePod, the iTunes program need not be running. After the configuration

17 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

18 review the Wireless Settings Page details in the Web Configuration section of this manual.

19 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 wi

20 Each audio collection can be navigated by categories based on their ID3 tags. The category menus are designed to facilitate easy location of songs

21 FM Radio Screen Settings Menu lists the settings that you can either check or set from the HomePod. The Network Settings menu displays important

22 - The Way You Were + Artists + Albums + Artists/Albums + Genres + Playlist Use the rotating dial to navigate up and down any list. Press the b

23 8.0 Web Configuration HomePod includes a built-in web configuration page that you can access from any browser (Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, AO

User Manual MP-100 HomePod — Wireless Network Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner Copyright Copyright © 2003-4 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macs

24 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 net

25 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 wirel

26 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

27 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 pr

28 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

29 8.5 Firmware Upgrade Page This page displays the current version of your Firmware and Boot ROM, and enables you to upgrade your HomePod firmware t

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31 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

32 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 c

33 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 con

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35 Appendix Taking Care of Your HomePod (Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your HomePod.) • Use on

36 HomePod is connected wirelessly to the network and it does not see any audio servers. (Continued…) Check the access point to make that it is worki

37 HomePod is connected via Ethernet to the network and it does not see any of audio servers. Connect the Ethernet cable before turning on the HomePo

38 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

39 Songs purchased from Apple Audio Store do not play. Songs purchased from Apple Audio Store are protected in a special AAC-DRM format and are not p

40 Contacting Macsense For additional information in solving problems with your HomePod, contact Macsense Tech Support. Technical Support Hours: 9am

41 Software • Firmware and desktop software. Powered by GLOOTM open media platform. GLOO is an open, Java-based media platform that handles the disc

42 Limited Consumer Warranty Macsense Connectivity (“Macsense”) warrants all HomePod products sold (“Products”) to be free of defects in material and

43 Getting Service To obtain warranty service during the first thirty (30) days after the date of purchase, you must return the defective Product wit

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Welcome... 1 2.0 Before You Start...

1 1.0 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Macsense HomePod. Your HomePod gives you access to digital audio files stored on your computer from anywhe

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3 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