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USER MANUAL
MUSICPAL
WIRELESS DIGITAL INTERNET RADIO /
MP3 STREAMER / (W)LAN
Rev. 804
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Freecom MusicPal Dear User, Congratulations on the purchase of your Freecom MusicPal. The MusicPal enables you to receive Internet Radio or play stored music files from a connected media server (UPnP). If you are a novice in networks and routing basics, please check out Appendix "Network Basics" to get to know the terminology and processes used in this manual. Freecom Technologies GmbH • Germany www.freecom.com EN Package Contents Please check the package contents. Make sure it includes the f
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Table of Contents User manual General Information ........................................................................................................... Page 5 System requirements .................................................................................................. Page 6 Compatibility ................................................................................................................. Page 7 Safety precautions ...................................................
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Freecom MusicPal Chapter : The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) ................................................ Page 63 Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC) ............................ Page 63 Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant (Mac) ......................... Page 66 Chapter 5: Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the web interface ....................... Page 68 Overview.......................................................................
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General Information General Information Technical Support For any technical questions, please visit our web site at www.freecom.com. This website offers a comprehensive range of information, answers to frequently asked questions, firmware and product guides (available for download). You can also use our forum to exchange experience with other users or discuss any problems or difficulties you may be having. Or else contact Freecom Support for more in-depth assistance. Freecom on the Internet
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Freecom MusicPal System requirements Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the device to function properly. Network requirements • Your PC should be equipped with an Ethernet network interface. If this is not the case, first of all a network has to be installed. • You need a broadband connection (DSL 1 Mbit/s or higher) in combination with a router or similar network devices where DHCP is available. EN Software requirements You only need to meet to th
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General Information Compatibility The following play-list, file and streaming formats can be played with your Freecom MusicPal. Compatible play-list formats • m3u • pls • asx Compatible file formats EN • WMA • MP3 • WAV • LPCM Compatible streaming formats • UPnP • DLNA 1.5
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Freecom MusicPal Safety precautions To guarantee a faultless functioning of your Freecom MusicPal, please observe the fol- lowing safety precautions. If you do not observe them, you might lose your warranty claim and damage the MusicPal. • Mind you don‘t drop the Freecom MusicPal and don‘t expose it to other types of sudden mechanical jolts - this might lead to data loss or damage to the device • Don‘t use the Freecom MusicPal if the ambient temperature is under 10 °C or over 35 °C. • If the
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General Information Software features • Media server (UPnP) Connect to your local media server (UPnP) and access a categorised display of all music files saved there. • Internet Radio With the provided Internet connection (broadband connection is recommended), you can receive Internet Radio programmes from all over the world. Hardware features EN • Display Clearly laid out and excellently illuminated display. • Control elements on casing The control elements on the casing front side make chi
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Freecom MusicPal C hapter 1: Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal 1.1 Hardware (LAN) Installation of the Freecom MusicPal proceeds according to the following steps: 1. Connect the power pack to your Freecom MusicPal and plug into a power socket. EN 2. Take the enclosed Ethernet cable and use it to connect the 1 LAN port on the back of the Freecom MusicPal with the LAN port of your media server (UPnP) or router/switch. 3. Set your router to DHCP in the IP configuration. For more detai
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Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal 1. Hardware (WLAN) 1. Connect the power pack to your Freecom MusicPal and plug into a power socket. 2. Select Settings in the main menu after you have switched on the MusicPal. EN 1 3. Select WLAN Access Point. 4. Select the desired WLAN Access Point from the list. In case your WLAN Access Point is encrypted by WPA/WEP you will be prompted to enter a password. 5. Select Internet Radio from the main menu of your Freecom MusicPal. 11
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Freecom MusicPal 1. Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (PC) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic set up of your MusicPal. When you start it, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. 1. Install the Freecom Network Storage Assistant from the enclosed Manual & Applica- tion CD. EN 1 2. Start the Freecom Network Storage Assistant. 3. Check the Freecom Network Storage Assistant
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Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal EN 4. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant, please refer to chapter 4. 1 1. Installation of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Software (Mac) The Freecom Network Storage Assistant quickly detects and performs the basic set-up of your MusicPal. When you start it, it displays all MusicPals available in your network and helps you configure the MusicPal. 1. Insert the Freecom MusicPal software & Manual C
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Freecom MusicPal Chapter : Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal .1 Connections, LEDs and control elements of the Freecom MusicPal .1.1 Freecom MusicPal Front Side: EN 2 3 4 1 1 "Navigate" rotary knob The Navigate rotary knob enables you to navigate within the Freecom MusicPal menu. - Turning to the left or right navigates up or down through the menu. - Press the "Navigate" knob to confirm your selection. 2 "Volume" rotary knob The Volume rotary knob is for volume control of your Freecom
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Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal .1. Freecom MusicPal Rear Side: EN 1 2 3 4 1 Power Only use the cable included in delivery to connect up. 2 Loudspeaker output Here you can connect to headphones or external box systems, for instance from your PC. 3 LAN (RJ45) The LAN connection creates the connection between the Internet or a local UPnP server. 4 LineOut Here you can connect to your stereo system. 15
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Freecom MusicPal Chapter : Freecom MusicPal Functions Information on operating the device: Turn the right-hand knob to move through the menus. Confirm your selection by pressing the right-hand knob. .1 Overview e.g. Germany Genres Now Playing Countries Search Stations Favorites New Stations Internet Radio Most Popular Stations Web-Favorites Media Server (if enabled) Web Added Stations EN Extras Shoutcast RSS Feeds Off Settings Once your WLAN Point HTML Browser Weather Weekdays WLAN dis
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Freecom MusicPal Functions .1.1 Overview of Internet Radio e.g. Germany Now Playing Genres Countries Favorites Search Stations Internet Radio New Stations Most Popular Stations Media Server (if enabled) Web-Favorites EN Extras Web Added Stations Shoutcast Settings .1. O verview of Extras Now Playing Favorites Internet Radio Media Server (if enabled) Extras RSS Feeds HTML Browser Settings Weather Stock Quotes World Clock Calendar 1
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Freecom MusicPal .1. O verview of Settings Off Once Weekdays Daily Extras Sleep Timer Set Date & Time your WLAN Point Settings Wake-Up Timer WLAN disabled Show Clock Idle Time Clock RSS Feed USA/other Use ‘Now Playing’ Edit Favorites Canada Show Clock EN Europe WLAN Access Point Spain Select Access Point WLAN Region France Select your region Japan WLAN IP RSS Feeds LAN IP Repeat HTML Browser Shuffle Weather Extras Settings Stock Quotes 20 Percent Sound 40 Percent World Clock Displ
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Freecom MusicPal Functions . Now Playing Note: This menu item is only available while you are playing Internet Radio or local music files. This feature enables you to navigate directly to what is currently playing without having to navigate through the submenus of Internet Radio and Media Player. 1. Select Internet Radio or Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after having switched on the Freecom MusicPal and select the Internet Radio programme or a local music file (you can find furth
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Freecom MusicPal • Delete Favorite Deletes the currently selected favorite from the favorites list. • Show Clock Displays the time in the MusicPal display. Note: If there are no entries in the favorites list, the menu options “Next Favorite“ and “Delete Favorite“ are not available. . Favorites Note: This menu item is only available if an Internet Radio programme EN or a local music file was added to the favorites. If there is only one entry in the Favorites list, then the title of this ent
