Freecom MUSICPAL User Manual
USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 730
MUSICPAL
WIRELESS DIGITAL INTERNET RADIO /
MP3 STREAMER / (W)LAN
Freecom MusicPal
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Dear User,
Congratulations on the purchase of your Freecom MusicPal. The MusicPal enables you to
receive Internet radio or play stored music files on 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
Package Contents
Please check the package contents. Make sure it includes the following items:
ecom MusicPal
• Fre
• Power pack
• Network cable (UTP)
ROM with instruction manual and application software
• CD-
• Quick installation guide
Attention!
All rights reserved. The product names contained in this user‘s guide are used solely for
identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of those companies. This device is designed for office and home use.
Warning! This device is an appliance made according to EN 55022 class B.
Freecom shall assume no liability for damages of any kind, for loss of data or any consequential claims resulting thereof (including, and without restriction, claims relating to
business losses, business interruptions, loss of business data or other financial damage)
that result from the use of this Freecom product or improper operation of this Freecom
product. This shall also apply in cases where Freecom has been notified that such claims
may exist.
Subject to change as technical advances dictate.
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Table of Contents
User‘s Guide
General Information ........................................................................................................... Page 4
Chapter 1:
Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal .........................................................Page 9
Chapter 2:
Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal ...................................................................... Page 13
Chapter 3:
Freecom MusicPal Functions ...........................................................................................Page 15
Chapter 4:
The Freecom Network Storage Assistant (PC/Mac) ................................................Page 38
Chapter 5:
Configuring the Freecom MusicPal through the web interface ....................... Page 43
Chapter 6:
Freecom MusicPal in practical usage .......................................................................... Page 57
Appendix:
Network basics ..................................................................................................................... Page 69
© 2007 Freecom Technologies
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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
You can find information on the MusicPal and other Freecom products on our Internet
home page at the URL address http://www.Freecom.com. To do this you require an
Internet connection and a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Trademark
Freecom is a trademark of Freecom Technologies GmbH. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names
are registered trademarks or trademarks of their relevant proprietors.
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General Information
System requirements
Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the
device to function properly.
Network requirements
r PC should be equipped with an Ethernet network interface. If this is not the
• You
case, first of all a network has to be installed.
• You
Software requirements
You only need to attend to the software requirements if you carry out the MusicPal
configuration using the HTML side on the PC, or wish to use your computer as local
UPnP server.
• Win
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• MacOS X 10.3 or higher
need a broadband connection (DSL 1 Mbit/s or higher) in combination with a
router or similar network devices that avail of DHCP.
dows Vista
Hardware requirements
You only need to attend to the hardware requirements if you carry out the MusicPal
configuration using the HTTP control panel on the PC, or wish to use your computer as
local UPnP server.
• PC: I
• Mac: PowerPC G3/G4/G5, Power Book G3/G4 or Intel Mac
• 256 MB RAM (Vista: 512 MB RAM) or higher
• CD drive for installing software
• LAN / WLAN
• Internet connection for online warranty registration and updates and downloads of
ntel Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher
software
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Compatibility
The following play-list, file and streaming formats can be played with your Freecom
MusicPal.
Compatible play-list formats
• PLS
ompatible file formats
C
• MP3
WAV
•
• LPCM
Compatible streaming formats
P
• UPn
• DLNA 1.5
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Safety precautions
To guarantee a faultless functioning of your Freecom MusicPal, please observe the following safety precautions. If you do not observe them, you might lose your warranty
claim and damage the MusicPal.
d you don‘t drop the Freecom MusicPal and don‘t expose it to other types of
• Min
sudden mechanical jolts - this might lead to data loss or damage to the device
• Don
• If t
• Don
• Don
• Onl
• By opening the MusicPal you forfeit your warranty claim.
‘t use the Freecom MusicPal if the ambient temperature is under 10 °C or over
35 °C.
he Freecom MusicPal is moved from a cold environment into a warmer one, please
let the MusicPal adapt to the ambient temperature before using the device. If you
don‘t do this, it might lead to condensation in the casing, which in its turn might
cause malfunctions in the device.
‘t place any liquids or drinks on the MusicPal. If liquids get spilt and come in
contact with the electronics in the device interior, this damages the hardware and
leads to malfunctions.
‘t use the MusicPal in an environment that is full of dust. Dust in the casing can
damage the electronics in the interior and lead to malfunctions in the device.
y use the power pack delivered with the MusicPal.
Advantages of the Freecom MusicPal
The Freecom MusicPal is the optimal solution for private home entertainment. The
uncomplicated installation and configuration enables you to use Freecom MusicPal
within a very short time. By connecting to a router or media server (UPnP) through LAN
or WLAN it‘s as easy as winking to play your locally stored music files by means of the
media server (UPnP). The Freecom MusicPal also enables you to hear Internet radio programmes without any problem. Most of the Freecom MusicPal functions can be used at
once, with little previous knowledge.
The sound quality depends on the bit rate of the radio stream or of the MP3 files. The
basic rule is that the higher the bit rate, the better the sound quality. On Internet radio
higher bit rates also cause a higher data traffic over your Internet connection. In case
your Internet connection does not have sufficient bandwidth, then there may be interruptions during playback.
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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
• Display
Clearly laid out and excellently illuminated display.
• Control elements on casing
The control elements on the casing front side make child‘s play of the MusicPal configuration procedure.
• Electrical requirements
Voltage: 100 – 240 V AC
Frequency: 50 Hz – 60 Hz, single-phase
• Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 10 – 35 °C (50 – 122 °F)
Storage temperature: -10 – 70 °C (-40 – 185 °F)
Air humidity: 20 – 80% relative humidity, no condensation
Maximum operating altitude above sea level: 3000 m
• Dimensions and weight
Weight: 600g (21.2 ounce)
Dimensions: 26,5 x 11,5 x 8 cm (10.4 x 4.5 x 3.2 inch)
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Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal
Chapter 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.
2. Take the enclosed Ethernet cable and use it to connect the
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
details, refer to the Appendix in this manual.
4. Check the LINK/ACT light of the Freecom MusicPal LAN
port. If it is illuminated, the Freecom MusicPal is correctly
connected.
5. Select Internet Radio from the main menu of your Freecom
MusicPal.
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1.2 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.
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.
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1.3 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 & Application CD.
art the Freecom Network Storage Assistant.
2. St
3. Ch
eck the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your MusicPal was detected.
This may take some time. If your MusicPal is not immediately detected, click "Search
again for available Freecom Network Storage devices" to repeat the search.
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4. For a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant,
please refer to chapter 4.
1.4 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 CD into your CD drive. Please click
on "Start" in the main directory of the CD.
ick on "Software Installation" -> "FNS Assistant". The installation starts now. Follow
2. Cl
the instructions on the screen.
art the Freecom Network Storage Assistant.
3. St
eck the Freecom Network Storage Assistant whether your MusicPal was detected.
4. Ch
This may take some time. If your MusicPal is not immediately detected, click "Search
again for available Freecom Network Storage devices" to repeat the search.
r a detailed functional description on the Freecom Network Storage Assistant,
5. Fo
please refer to chapter 4.
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Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal
Chapter 2: Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal
2.1 Connections, LEDs and control elements of the Freecom MusicPal
2.1.1 Freecom MusicPal Front Side:
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 MusicPal.
- Rotating the knob to the left or right turns the volume up or down.
- You pause play by briefly pressing the volume knob; press it briefly again to continue playing.
- If you press the volume knob for a longer period (approx. 3 seconds), the Freecom
MusicPal switches into standby; date and time are shown on the display.
To restart the Freecom MusicPal, activate any control element..
3 Menu button
The menu button is a quick means of going back to the previous menu.
4 “Favourites” button
Use the Favourites button to change directly to your Favourites list. If you only have
one entry in the list, this is played immediately.
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2.1.2 Freecom MusicPal Rear Side:
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.
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Chapter 3: Freecom MusicPal Functions
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
Output
Startup sound
Favorites
Now playing
Set Date & Time
Show Clock Idle Time
RSS Feed
Show Clock
Bass Boost
Information
Name
Clock
Sound
LAN IP
WLAN IP
Sleep Timer
Language
Wake-Up Timer
WLAN Access Point
Edit Favorites
WLAN Region
Information on operating the device: Turn the right-hand knob to move
through the menus. Confirm your selection by pressing the right-hand
knob.
3.1 Overview
Freecom MusicPal Functions
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Now Playing
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
3.2 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.
lect Internet Radio or Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after having
1. Se
switched on the Freecom MusicPal and select the Internet radio programme or a local music file (you can find further information in Internet Radio and Media server
(UPnP)).
2. Go
back to the Freecom MusicPal main menu. The Now Playing menu item was
automatically added to your main menu.
3. Se
lect Now Playing to get a display of what is currently playing.
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MusicPal
Favorites
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
3.3 Favourites
Note: This menu item is only available if an Internet radio programme or
a local music file was added to the favourites.
If there is only one entry in the Favorites list, then the title of this entry
appears in the menu. Not until several Favorites are in the „Favorites“
list will the menu item „Favorites“ be displayed.
This feature enables you quick access to pick your favourite radio programme or local
music files.
lect Internet Radio or Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after having
1. Se
switched on the Freecom MusicPal and select the Internet radio programme or a local music file (you can find further information in Internet Radio and Media server
(UPnP)).
2. Wh
ile playing an Internet radio programme or local music file, press the Navigate
rotary knob.
3. Se
lect Add to favourites.
back to the Freecom MusicPal main menu. Favourites was automatically added
4. Go
to your main menu.
lect Favourites and you are shown a list of your favourites.
5. Se
w select the Internet radio programme you want, or a local music file.
6. No
Note: You can change or delete your favourites any time at Settings-> Edit
Favourites. Find out more at Edit Favourites in this guide.
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MusicPal
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
Internet Radio
Favorites
Added Stations
Local Germany
Genres
Countries
Germany
2deejay´s Radio
BeSonic Pop & Electro
Club on RauteMusik.FM
Darkerradio
Dusterstadl
2deejay´s Radio
64 kbps
3.4 Internet Radio
This feature enables you to receive and listen to radio programmes from all over the
world.
1. Select Internet Radio in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom
MusicPal.
2. Se
lect the category you want.
3. Select the Internet radio programme you want.
4. After activating the Internet radio programme you want, the connection to the
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MusicPal
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
Music
Album
All Tracks - Nelly Furtado
Artist
Folder - Nelly Furtado
Genre
Nelly Furtado
Afraid (Feat. Attitude)
0 : 11 - 4 : 02
3.5 Media server (UPnP)
This feature gives you the option of accessing music files on a connected media server
(UPnP), and playing them.
1. Select Media server (UPnP) in your main menu after you have switched on the
Freecom MusicPal.
2. Af
ter being able to view your songs or albums, select the category you want. You can
select from the following categories. The structure of this menu depends on your
UPnP server.
3. Ch
oose a music file and start playing by pressing the right-hand knob.
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MusicPal
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
Settings
Sleep Timer
Wake - UP Timer
Clock
Edit Favorites
WLAN Access Point
Sleep Timer
Stop playing after specified periode
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3.6 Settings
3.6.1 Sleep Timer
This feature enables you to end playing Internet radio programmes and local music files
automatically after a selected period of time.
lect Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom
1. Se
MusicPal.
2. Se
lect the Sleep Timer menu item.
u can now change the time by using the Navigate rotary knob. By turning the knob
3. Yo
you can specify after how many hours and minutes the playback should be stopped.
Press the knob to confirm the digit you want and move automatically to the next.
After activating all digits, you automatically move to the Settings menu.
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Alarm Settings
Off
Once
Weekdays
Daily
Settings
Sleep Timer
Wake - UP Timer
Clock
Edit Favorites
WLAN Access Point
Alarm Settings
9 : 00
MusicPal
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
3.6.2 Wake-Up Timer
Use this feature to activate automatic timed control of the Freecom MusicPal. After timecontrolled activation, the device plays the Internet radio programmes or music files from
your Favourites folder.
lect Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom
1. Se
MusicPal.
lect the Wake-Up Timer menu item.
2. Se
3. Se
• Off
• Once
• Weekdays
• Daily
4. Yo
the time by turning the knob. Press the knob to confirm the digit you want and move
automatically to the next. After activating all digits, you automatically move to the
Settings menu.
lect between the following options:
u can now change the time by using the Navigate rotary knob. You can now change
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Options
Move down
Move up
Delete Favorite
Edit name
MusicPal
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
Edit Favorites
Nelly Furtado
3.6.3 Edit Favourites
The feature enables you to edit your Favourites list or delete entries in the Favourites
list.
lect Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom
1. Se
MusicPal.
2. Se
lect the Edit Favorites menu item. A list of your current favourites is set up.
3. Pr
ess the Navigate rotary knob to select the radio programme or local music file you
wish to edit or delete.
lect between the following options:
4. Se
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• Move down
• Move up
• Delete Favourite
• Edit name
ter changing one of the available options, you move automatically to your
Favourites list.
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Settings
Sound
Language
Name
Information
Change the name
< MusicPal >
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MusicPal
Internet Radio
Media Server
Settings
3.6.4 Name
This feature enables you to change the device name of the Freecom MusicPal.
lect Settings in your main menu after you have switched on the Freecom
1. Se
MusicPal.
2. Se
lect the “Name” menu item.
3. Yo
u can now change the device name by using the Navigate rotary knob. Turn the
knob to select a letter, a digit or a special character. Confirm the character you want
by pressing the Navigate knob; the input marker jumps automatically to the next
character. Confirm the device name you want by turning the right Navigate knob
until you see this sign “
”.
4. After confirming the device name the MusicPal restarts and opens the main menu.
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