INRETE AUTOMATICA Introduction Manual

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INTRODUCING AUTOMATICA
Automatica is a smart USB device and online service that brings your favorite audio content into your vehicle. With Automatica plugged in to your car’s USB port, the music, podcasts, and audiobooks from the Internet are now accessible from your car radio. It easily syncs with many Internet service and channels through a Wi-Fi connection.
This isn’t your typical car audio device. It's a new way to listen to your favorite audio content in your vehicle by bringing you fresh, up-to-date audio content. Automatica also incorporates a web service to help you manage the audio files you want to get into your car. The device is very easy to set up and use. Automatica creates a local cache of your audio files using the space provided by the internal flash memory and microSD card.
At the purchase moment on the web shop, you can already begin to setup your device: doing so means that you will receive your device with all your settings and with some audio content already preloaded.
You can also manage the setup connecting the Automatica device to your PC or Mac via USB cable or by your smartphone or tablet connecting to the Wi-Fi network of the Automatica device itself.
After the device configuration is done, using the Wi-Fi connection, your device will automatically download the files from your cloud storage right to the USB device so you have the latest content without having to unplug and replace content. For example, if you have a favorite podcast you subscribe to, you will always have the latest podcast episodes right to your Automatica device.
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AUTOMATICA WEB SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
The Automatica web site allows you to manage the content for your Automatica USB device from anywhere in the world (yes, even outside of your car). Using automatica.com you can:
subscribe to audio podcasts
set syncing with cloud storage folders on:
o Dropbox o Google Drive o Microsoft Skydrive o Box
link to playlists or channels on:
o SoundCloud o YouTube o Vimeo o Dailymotion
Web access available via any major PC and Mac browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer (> 7)
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Works as well on browsers of all modern mobile devices:
Apple iPad
Apple iPhone
Apple iPod Touch
Android Smartphones (2.1+)
Android Tablets (2.2+)
AUTOMATICA USB DEVICE
The following items are part of Automatica shipment:
Automatica USB device
110/220 Power adapter with USB plug
18 cm USB cable
1.2 m USB cable
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GETTING STARTED
When you purchase on the e-commerce site, you can completely configure the two most important parts of Automatica:
the WiFi network you want to use
the content you want on Automatica
If you have followed the proposed steps, when you receive the Automatica device all what you have to do is to plug to your car USB port and start playing the contents. They will automatically update in the local cache whenever the WiFi connection is available.
If did not pre-configure at purchase, or you want to further change your settings, please refer to the following two sections:
Configuration via Wi-Fi
Configuration from PC/Mac via USB cable
CONFIGURATION VIA WI-FI
When powered, your Automatica device creates its own Wi-Fi network named “Automatica_XXXX-XXXX-XXXX” (Automatica_DeviceID), that you can connect to access the configuration page from any smartphone, tablets or computers.
Once connected to the Automatica Wi-Fi network, open you browser and type in the address bar “a.com”. After the login (where you have to use the same data you use for the automaticaweb.com) you will get to the configuration page of the device.
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Your Automatica device needs to connect to an available Wi-Fi network so it can automatically sync the latest content to your device. You can establish multiple Wi-Fi connections such as a home or office network or smartphone tethering. This ensures that you stay connected and receive the most up-to-date content in your vehicle. Let’s get you connected.
Select an available Wi-Fi network from the list by choosing the network name and then clicking to add it to your Saved Networks. If you do not see your Wi-Fi network on the list, you may manually enter the name and password.
You also have the option to connect to any open Wi-Fi networks that are available. By checking the box “Automatically connect to open networks” your Automatica device will connect to any available network that is not password protected.
You can decide if Automatica can be configured via Wi-Fi as well
The option “Automatically refresh for the latest content when available” can
help you have the new content more readily visible.
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CONFIGURATION FROM PC/MAC VIA USB CABLE
If you want to manage the Wi-Fi networks used by Automatica directly from your PC, all you have to do is get your Automatica unit, plug in to your computer and open your file manager on the Automatica “USB device”.
Then, open the “Automatica Readme.html”.
Download and install the “Automatica Setup Utility” for your platform, save to computer and Run the easy set up.
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Once installed and launched, when your Automatica Device is connected to your computer USB, the Setup Utility will detect and connect to it.
Follow the indication to set up Wi-Fi. Your Automatica device needs to connect to an available Wi-Fi network so it can automatically sync the latest content to your device. You can establish multiple Wi-Fi connections such as a home or office network or smartphone tethering. This ensures that you stay connected and receive the most up-to-date content in your vehicle. Let’s get you connected.
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Select an available Wi-Fi network from the list by choosing the network name and then clicking to add it to your Saved Networks. If you do not see your Wi-Fi network on the list, you may manually enter the name and password
You also have the option to connect to any open Wi-Fi networks that are available. By checking the box “Automatically connect to open networks” your Automatica device will connect to any available network that is not password protected
You can decide if Automatica can be configured via Wi-Fi as well
The option “Automatically refresh for the latest content when available” can
help you have the new content more readily visible.
Once you finished to set up your device, press “Exit Configuration Mode” button.
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CONTENT SELECTION
The content management for your Automatica is done by way of the site: https://automaticaweb.com Sig-in using your user and password (the same used at the purchase step).
Set up is as easy as that – now comes the fun. Choose from thousands of podcasts including news, comedy, cooking, sports and more. Subscribe to the latest podcasts by selecting the Podcast tab on the left. Choose your podcasts then select + Add.
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To get your audio files from Dropbox, Google Drive, Box and Microsoft SkyDrive cloud storage and to connect to your playlists and channels on YouTube, Vimeo and DailyMotion: Click to connect to your services, then add your music container.
IN THE CAR
Using Automatica in the car is really easy: just plug Automatica in to your vehicle’s USB port so that you can access the files you stored.
Once plugged in, simply select the USB option on your vehicle interface and navigate Automatica with all of your audio content the same way you would use any memory stick you have plugged to your car.
Remember that the device, even if looks and behaves like a memory stick, is actually a computer in itself: when you connect it to the USB port of the car or to another system, you must allow about 25 seconds to finish the booting and become visible.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Size and weight
Width: 35 mm (1.38 inches)
Height: 215 mm (8,46 inches)
Depth: 14 mm (0.55 inches)
Weight: 45 g (1.58 ounce)
Memory
1 GB internal DDR RAM
12 GB Flash
10 GB exposed storage at the Car USB
Up to 68 GB Flash (66 GB to the Car USB) with the
upgrading of the micro SD cardSD card expansion slot (up to 64GB)
CPU
ARM Cortex A8
Dynamic Frequency up to 1GHz
Connectivity
USB 2.0 MSC/UMS protocol device on miniUSB connector
WiFi 802.11b/g wireless network (dual Wi-Fi)
Power
5V DC USB standard power
130 mA average load for car usage
Environmental
Requirements
Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
Non-operating temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Setup software
Configurable from any computer, smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi
Configurable via USB using the setup software available for:
o Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 o Mac OS X v10.4.7 or later
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FAQ
How can I update Automatica device firmware?
When a new firmware is available, every customer will see a notification in its personal area in automaticaweb.com and will receive a mail with instructions about update operations. Every firmware update is an OTA operation.
If I don’t have a USB in my vehicle, can I still use AUTOMATICA?
Yes, the Automatica device can connect to any USB port (even a Roku). However, Automatica is specifically designed for use in the car – which does require a USB port. The device, the software and the experience is optimized for automotive experience use, which should be kept in mind when you’re using it with other devices.
Will I need to make any modifications to my vehicle to use AUTOMATICA?
No modifications needed. Simply plug in the Automatica to the USB port in your vehicle and you will be able to enjoy fresh audio content.
Do I need Wi-Fi to use AUTOMATICA?
You will need Wi-Fi to sync AUTOMATICA to your Dropbox, Google Drive, Box Microsoft SkyDrive or SoudCloud. Afterwards, Wi-Fi is not needed. Since Automatica is built to keep your cache fresh, it works updates everything automatically when the connection is available, so that you can always play new content on the road – even when you’re in a tunnel or at the bottom of an canyon.
Does Automatica come with a warranty?
A 2 year warranty is included with the purchase of the Automatica USB device. Over the 2 year period, the user is entitled to the replacement of any defective or broken devices.
Are there monthly or yearly costs?
There are no “mandatory/obligatory” montly or yearly costs at this time. In the future, Automatica may offer premium functions for a fee, but users will continue to use their unit without cost. The Automatica device will continue to work with local configuration even without the web service.
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ABOUT INRETE
INRETE, headquartered in Italy, develops highly intuitive connected car technologies. INRETE is an experienced engineering company with a history of work with automotive research centers. AUTOMATICA is the first retail project bringing the high-tech solution on the consumer level. For more information, please visit
https://www.automaticaweb.com.
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