Thanks for purchasing Roku SoundBridge! We hope you enjoy using it as much as we’ve
enjoyed creating it.
SoundBridge lets you play music you have stored on your PC or Mac anywhere in your home.
It also lets you access many of the thousands of Internet radio stations that broadcast on the
web without turning on your computer.
Roku’s media players are designed to be upgradeable in the field, and we are always working
on improving the software for our products. Your SoundBridge has a menu option to check for,
and automatically install, software updates. We recommend you try this as soon as your system
is set up to make sure you have the latest software. Enjoy!
Run the Latest Software !
To get the most up-to-date features from your SoundBridge, be sure to check for the latest
software update. Software updates are easy to download and install, and you can do it from
the comfort of your couch, using the SoundBridge remote control. All you need is an active
Internet connection. See “Checking for the Latest SoundBridge Software” on page 15 for
easy instructions.
Register Your SoundBridge!
It’s quick, easy and allows you to receive the latest software updates for SoundBridge.
Of course, we won’t share your personal information with anyone else.
Download the Latest User Guide!
When our software changes, so does
our user guide. Visit www.rokulabs.com/
support to download the latest version as
a PDF document to learn about the latest
features.
Visit www.rokulabs.com/support
to register your SoundBridge.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
I. Music Server Software Requirements ..................3
II. Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware
(Wired Ethernet or Wireless) ....................................7
III. Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System ...7
IV. Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power ...............9
V. Using Your Remote Control ....................................10
VI. Establishing a Network Connection ...................10
VII. Enabling Music Sharing ............................................12
VIII. Choosing Your Music Library .................................14
IX. Playing Music ...............................................................14
I. Make sure you have a compatible music server installed. Compatible music servers include
iTunes,® Microsoft® Windows® Media Connect, Musicmatch,® and others.
II. Connect SoundBridge Ethernet or Wi-Fi network hardware.
III. Connect SoundBridge to powered speakers or your home stereo system’s receiver or
amplifier.
IV. Plug in SoundBridge to AC power (there is no “on/off” switch).
V. Put batteries into your SoundBridge remote control.
VI. Establish a network connection. If you are using Wi-Fi and have WEP security enabled, you
will need to enter your security key with SoundBridge’s remote control.
VII. Enable any music sharing options required by your music server:
a. Windows Media Connect: authorize SoundBridge as a recognized device.
b. iTunes: enable Music Sharing feature in Preferences menu.
c. Musicmatch: enable Music Sharing feature and UPnP option in Options menu.
VIII. Select and connect to your music library.
IX. Play music: Using your remote control, find a song you want to play, then press Select
twice to play it immediately or Add to add it to the Song Queue.
Read on for detailed explanations of the steps above.
I. Music Server Software Requirements
Roku SoundBridge is designed to act as a remote client for several kinds of music jukebox
software. With SoundBridge software version 2.0 and later, SoundBridge users can connect
directly to their Windows Media Connect or Musicmatch music library, as well as to iTunes. You
can also play WMA and DRM WMA files (purchased from popular online music stores such as
Napster™). (Apple’s policy does not allow SoundBridge to support protected AAC files.)
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What Is a “Music Server”?
SoundBridge is a networked music player. That is, it doesn’t store any music. It plays files that
you have stored on a computer connected to your home network. (It can also play Internet
radio without connecting to your computer, using a direct connection to the Internet.) To play
the music files stored on your computer, SoundBridge need to receive data from software
installed on the computer that “serves” the music. This “music server” is responsible for
streaming the music to SoundBridge. It is also responsible for sending the list of music you
have available to SoundBridge (when asked), and performing searches of the music library at
SoundBridge’s request.
You probably already have a music server but perhaps didn’t realize it. For example, iTunes acts
as a music server when it shares music to another iTunes user on the network. Microsoft has
released its own music server, Windows Media Connect.
There is no standard for music servers. They are almost all different. One of the benefits of
SoundBridge is that it supports all the common servers out there with an easy-to-use interface.
The most common music servers are iTunes, Windows Media Connect, and Rhapsody. But there
are others.
If you want to use a PlaysForSure music service, you must use Windows Media Connect. If you
want to play AAC files, you must use iTunes. If you want to use the Rhapsody music service, you
must use Rhapsody as your music server.
Note: For playing back Internet radio using SoundBridge’s “Radio Favorites” library, you don’t
need a music server, because SoundBridge receives the radio stream direct from the Internet.
SoundBridge Has Two UI Modes
Each music server has different capabilities. To experience the full SoundBridge user interface,
which includes searching and robust browsing modes, you must use iTunes or Windows Media
Connect. The other servers don’t have the functionality required to deliver the full SoundBridge
feature set. For example, you won’t be able to search, and the browse modes will vary by server.
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With 2.x software, you have several options for connecting your music library to SoundBridge:
Music S erverRecomm ended
Win dows M edia C onnec t
(UPn P Wind ows M edia D RM
10 pr otoco ls)
iTun es (Re ndez vous p rotoco l)PC/ MacSou ndBri dge ha s alwa ys inc luded suppo rt f or iTun es’ b uilt-i n musi c ser ver.
Rha psody
(Pr oprie tary Rhaps ody pr otoco l)
Mus icmatc h Juke box
(UPn P AV pro tocol )
Win Amp
(UPn P AV pro tocol )
Slim Serv er
(Sli mServ er pro tocol )
for User s of . . .
Win dows X P
wit h SP2
Rha psody
Sub scrib ers
Win dows 9 8
SE/ Me/XP/ 2000
(SP3 or abo ve)
Win dowsJuke box an d UPnP music serv er; t wonky visi on plu gin su ppor ts ht tp st reams
PC/ MacComp atibl e wit h Soun dBrid ge, bu t not suppo rted by Rok u. Re quires
Notes
A f ree me dia s erver from Micro soft . Wor ks wi th any music jukeb ox, bu t
opt imize d for W indow s Med ia Play er v.10. Su ppor ts So undBr idge’s full
Bro wse, S earch and di splay f eatur e set . Play s: WMA, DRM W MA, WM A
Los sless , MP3, WAV, p laylis ts cr eated in juk ebox s oft ware s uch as Windo ws
Med ia Play er 10.
Play s: AAC , MP3, WAV, AIF F (no s uppor t fo r prote cted AAC i Tunes M usic
Stor e fil es.) Al so pl ays pla ylist s and Smar t Playl ists creat ed in i Tunes. Built in I ntern et rad io tun er st reams Inter net ra dio to Sound Brid ge.
Ser ver r equire d to r un th e Rhap sody M usic S ervi ce, wh ich in clude s acce ss
to p opula r music and I ntern et rad io.
Ver y popu lar ju kebox s oft ware a nd mus ic ser vice . Has a buil t-in UP nP
AV se rver suppo rted by Sou ndBri dge. Yo u can a lso u se Win dows M edia
Conn ect with M usicm atch, w hich i s mor e feat ure-r ich. P lays: WMA,
MP3, WAV (DRM WMA an d Musi cmatch playl ists suppo rted only i f usi ng
Win dows M edia C onnec t Ser ver).
for Inter net r adio. P lays: MP3.
dow nload of Slim Serv er sof twa re.
For a more detailed comparison of compatible music servers and links to download them, visit
www.rokulabs.com/products/SoundBridge/servernotes.php .
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A. Instructions for Installing Windows Media Connect
1. If not already installed, install Windows XP Service Pack 2, a free download from Microsoft or
via Windows Update Installer.
2. Download the latest version of Windows Media Player, v.10, a free download from Microsoft
or via Windows Update Installer.
3. Download Windows Media Connect, a free download from Microsoft, or via Windows
Update Installer.
4. Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v. 2.0 or later using the “Check
for new software” command in the “System Configuration” menu. SoundBridge will then
reboot. (See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software.)
5. Continue to Section II, “Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware,” on the following page.
B. Instructions for Installing iTunes
1. If you don’t already have iTunes, download and install it from www.itunes.com.
SoundBridge requires v. 4.0 or later.
2. Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v. 2.0 or later using the “Check
for new software” command in the “System Configuration” menu. SoundBridge will then
reboot. (See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software.)
3. Continue to Section II, “Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware,” below.
C. Instructions for Installing Rhapsody
1. If not already installed, download, install and launch Real Networks’ Rhapsody client,
available at www.rhapsody.com.
2. Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v. 2.0 or later using the “Check
for new software” command in the “System Configuration” menu. SoundBridge will then
reboot. (See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software.)
3. Continue to Section II, “Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware,” below.
D. Instructions for Installing Musicmatch Jukebox
1. If not already installed, download, install and launch Musicmatch Jukebox 9.0 on your PC
(the free download is available at www.musicmatch.com).
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2. Check to make sure your SoundBridge software is running v. 2.0 or later using the “Check
for new software” command in the “System Configuration” menu. SoundBridge will then
reboot. (See page 15 for additional instructions on updating your SoundBridge software.)
3. Continue to Section II, “Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware,” below.
II. Hooking Up Your Home Network Hardware (Wired Ethernet or Wireless)
Please remove the left end cap of your SoundBridge to connect your Ethernet cable or your
wireless adapter (never both at once; connecting both may cause your connection not to
work). Note that both end caps have a hole for routing your cables toward the back of the unit.
Wireless Connection: Insert the Wi-Fi adapter card (included with most SoundBridge models) into SoundBridge. It should be inserted into the CompactFlash card slot with the Roku label
facing toward the back of the unit, and toward the Ethernet jack. Close the end cap by
snapping it securely into place.
Ethernet Connection: Plug your cable into the jack provided. Connect your Ethernet cable
to a hub, switch or router in your home network. Alternatively, you can connect SoundBridge
directly to your computer (and bypass a hub/switch/router), but only with a “crossover” cable
(not included). Close the end cap by snapping it securely into place. Connect the other end of
the cable to your network.
Please note that not all wireless CF adapters are compatible with SoundBridge. If your unit
did not include a Wi-Fi adapter, Roku offers a compatible adapter for sale on our web store,
www.rokulabs.com/buy. You can also find a list of supported wireless CF adapters and wireless
network access points in our support area.
III. Hooking Up Your Speakers or Stereo System
Both end caps of your SoundBridge unit are removable. The right end cap covers the audio
connectors and AC power connector, the left one holds an Ethernet connector and your Wi-Fi
Network adapter CompactFlash slot (Wi-Fi adapter may be sold separately depending on your
SoundBridge model).
Remove the right end cap to connect audio cables by gently pressing on the flat part of the end
cap, while pressing on the two dimpled tabs in the back, and pivot the cap backward.
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Once removed, your right end cap will reveal the connectors shown below.
Connect RCA to mini
cable from two RCA
jacks (white and red)
to your mini speaker
base plug
Speaker Base
PC or Mac with
music files
Ethernet Cable
(not needed if using Wi-Fi)
Power Cable
Wired or Wireless
Router/Switch
Connecting to powered speakers
Insert your
Wi-Fi card
AC Power
with the Roku
label facing the
Ethernet por t
Ethernet por t
SoundBridge, left end cap removedSoundBridge, right end cap removed
Your SoundBridge has several audio connection options:
a. Connect your SoundBridge to a set of powered speakers, using the RCA-to-mini (1/8
inch) Y-audio cable included with your SoundBridge.
RCA Analog Out
Optical Toslink
Digital SPIF Coa x
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PC or Mac with
music files
Ethernet Cable
(not needed if
Connect 1 of the following:
(1) Optical “Toslink” SPDIF from
SoundBridge to receiver
(2) Black SPDIF Coax (RCA) to “Coax
Digital In” on your receiver
(3) Two analog RCA jacks (white and
red) to “Line In” on your receiver
Power Cable
Wired or Wireless
Router/Switch
Connecting to a stereo
b. Connect your SoundBridge to your stereo system’s Aux or other “Line Input,” using an
RCA (white/red) audio cable (not included).
c. Connect to your stereo system using either coaxial SPDIF digital or optical SPDIF digital
(the SoundBridge has connectors for both) — cables not included.
When you are finished connecting your SoundBridge, be sure to replace the end caps.
IV. Connecting SoundBridge to AC Power
Plug the small power cord into the SoundBridge unit, and plug the other end into to a wall
outlet. Note that the back of the end cap has a hole for routing your audio and power cables
toward the back of the unit. Close your end cap by snapping it securely into place.
Hint: There is no power switch to turn on the SoundBridge. As soon as you plug in the
power, you should quickly see the welcome message “Roku SoundBridge.” If not, please
stop and ensure that your power cable is connected properly on both ends. You will need to
see a working display before moving on to the operation of your SoundBridge.
Warning: Do not operate your SoundBridge with the end caps removed. Be sure to
disconnect SoundBridge from AC power (by unplugging the power supply from the wall)
before connecting or disconnecting any cables or the CompactFlash Wi-Fi card. Always be
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sure to replace the end caps on the unit before
plugging in the AC power supply into the wall,
in order to avoid abnormal unit operation due to
static discharge.
V. Using Your Remote Control
First, insert two AAA batteries (included) into your
remote control.
Then, point it in the direction of your SoundBridge
unit (make sure the IR receiver window is not
blocked by a nearby object).
SoundBridge remote control
VI. Establishing a Network Connection
Wired Ethernet Network: After you have connected SoundBridge to your computer via a
switch/hub/router (or directly to your computer via crossover cable) and powered up the unit,
SoundBridge will auto-configure its network settings (using DHCP or AutoIP). There is nothing
you need to do. If for some reason you have trouble connecting to your network, select the
“SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” option, then select “SHOW WIRED ETHERNET STATUS.”
Wireless Network: If you have a Wi-Fi network in your home, with no security keys set, then
SoundBridge will also auto-connect to your wireless network. If SoundBridge detects more
than one Wi-Fi network (as some advanced users have in their home, or if your neighbor’s
signal is leaking over), then you will be asked to select the SSID (network ID) to connect to.
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If you have a security key, you will need to enter your WEP key manually into SoundBridge. This
is the same key you have entered into your Access Point and your computer. Your screen will
look something like this:
[NO MUSIC LIBRARIES FOUND]
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Scroll down on this screen using your down 6arrow until the option “SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION” is highlighted, and press Select on your remote control. You will see a screen
that looks like this:
CHECK FOR NEW SOFTWARE-CURRENTLY V1.0.2
SHOW WIRED ETHERNET STATUS
SHOW WI-FI STATUS
SELECT WI-FI SSID & PASSWORD
Navigate down to “SELECT WI-FI SSID & PASSWORD” and select your wireless network name
and password.
Personal Firewall (iTunes Users)
If you have trouble connecting and your computer has a firewall installed, make sure your
firewall is configured to allow iTunes music sharing:
Mac: Open System Preferences. Select the Sharing icon and click on the Firewall tab. Select the
option “iTunes Music Sharing.”
PC: Refer to your firewall’s documentation for opening incoming ports. Configure your firewall
to allow incoming connections on port 3689. For WindowsXP Service Pack 2 users, open
“Security Center,” and click on “Windows Firewall” on the bottom right of the window. In the
window that pops up, click on the Exceptions tab, and check to see whether iTunes is shown
and checked in the list of Programs and Services. If not, press “Add Program” and add iTunes.
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After these changes have been made, restart SoundBridge by disconnecting it from AC power.
For additional help connecting to your network, including password help, see the Wi-Fi Setup
section on page 41 of this guide.
VII. Enabling Music Sharing
Enable any music sharing options required by your music server:
1. Windows Media Connect : Authorize SoundBridge as a permitted client for Windows
Media Player via Windows Media Connect by clicking on the tray icon or balloon window to
display a list of clients. (You can also open Windows Media Connect through the Windows
Control Panel.) On the Wizard window that appears, scroll to the bottom of your devices
list and click “Add.” Select your SoundBridge device and click “OK.” Check to ensure that
SoundBridge appears on your list of authorized devices. Click “Close.”
2. iTunes: To turn on the Music Sharing option, select iTunes/Preferences menu (Mac) or
Edit/Preferences (PC). In the dialog box that appears, click the Sharing tab. You should see
a screen similar to the one below. Check the “Share My Music” option to enable sharing on
your local network. Do not quit iTunes.
3. Rhapsody: Make sure the Rhapsody application is running, then select User Settings from
the Options menu, navigate to the UPnP tab, and then click the “Start” button to start the
server. You will probably also want to check the “Start UPnP server once logged in” option,
which makes the server start each time you run the Rhapsody application.
Your Rhapsody server should now appear in your list of servers on the SoundBridge, and
you will be able to play all your songs and Rhapsody radio stations.
4. Musicmatch: Select Options/Settings. Click on the “CD Lookup/Connectivity” tab. Select
“Enable Music Server” and then select “Universal. Plug and Play.” You can close Musicmatch
if you like — the UPnP server will keep running in the background.
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VIII. Choosing Your Music Library
Once SoundBridge is successfully connected to your network and your server’s music sharing
options are enabled, SoundBridge will automatically find your computer’s music server and
detect any supported music libraries. After SoundBridge detects your music library, you will
be prompted to choose the library you would like to access from a screen that looks something
like this:
PLAY DAN’S MUSIC LIBRARY
PLAY FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Navigate to your preferred library (in this case, “Dan’s music library”) and press Select. You will
then see the “Main Menu,” where you can begin browsing and playing your music.
If instead you see the message [NO MUSIC LIBRARIES FOUND], your network is not connecting
to your computer properly or your music library is not found. Please choose SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION for troubleshooting your network connection. (Make sure your computer is
turned on, your server is running, and music sharing is enabled.)
After you have successfully connected to your music library, SoundBridge will automatically
connect to that library upon startup (provided you only have one music library to choose
from). If you would like to return to the screen that allows you to choose your desired libraries
manually, select the “CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION” option located at the bottom of
SoundBridge’s Main Menu (accessible by pressing the Menu button).
Visit www.rokulabs.com/support for help if you are still having trouble connecting to your
music library. Check to make sure your router is compatible with SoundBridge — a list of
compatible wireless access points is available at www.rokulabs.com/support.
IX. Playing Music
You are now ready to begin playing music. Using your remote control, find a song you want to
play, then press Play to play it immediately. See page 19, “Music Playback,” for more detailed
instructions about browsing and playing music.
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X. Setting Display Preferences (optional)
The brightness of your display can be adjusted by pressing the Bright button.
Text size can also be controlled for the SoundBridge M1000 and M2000’s VFD display by pressing
the Bright button. Contrast can be controlled this way for models that allow contrast control.
Also, from the Main Menu, you can navigate down to the SETTINGS option to change the
appearance of the music visualizer, such as whether it appears full screen during playback, and
what kind of information is displayed when a song is playing.
For a complete list of SoundBridge settings, please see the “Advanced Features” section of this
user guide.
XI. Checking for the Latest Software (recommended)
Updating your software is quick and easy. You’ll need SoundBridge connected to a network
which is connected to the Internet via a high-speed connection such as DSL or cable modem.
To make sure you have the latest version of SoundBridge software, please follow these
instructions:
1. Make sure your SoundBridge is connected to a home network with Internet access.
2. Press the Menu button on the remote control.
3. Navigate down to CHANGE LIBRARY OR CONFIGURATION and press Select.
4. Navigate down to SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and press Select.
5. Navigate down to SOFTWARE VERSION AND UPDATE and press Select.
6. You will be shown your current software version and be given the option to check for a
software update.
7. Choose “Yes” to check for new software updates for your SoundBridge.
8. You should see a screen with a progress bar:
CONTACTING SERVER
[********]
9. You will then see one of the following two screens:
YOUR SOFTWARE IS UP TO DATE
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In that case you don’t need to do anything. Press Select to accept this message and return
to the previous “System Configuration” menu. Press Exit to return to the “Change Library”
menu, navigate to the music library you want to play, and press Select.
Alternatively, if your software requires updating, it will be downloaded and installed
automatically. After the above “contacting server” message, you will see the following
screen:
UPGRADE SUCCESSFUL
SELECT OK TO REBOOT
Press Select on the OK option and you will see a screen confirming that your unit is rebooting.
10. After your software has been updated, you may want to check Roku’s web site for the latest
version of the SoundBridge user guide. Roku will release a new version of the user guide for
PDF download if new features or functions have been added to the SoundBridge software.
Please visit www.rokulabs.com/support for the latest version of the manual.
XII. Wall or Under-Cabinet Mounting (optional)
Your SoundBridge ships with a portable black rubber table stand which looks great on your
shelf or night stand. An optional wall mounting kit is available for sale at www.rokulabs.com/
buy. This allows the SoundBridge to be mounted to the wall or under a cabinet using a sleek,
hidden bracket which screws into your wall. For more information, please visit Roku’s web site.
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MUSIC PLAYBACK — OVERVIEW
Audio File Formats Supported
You are now ready to begin playing music. SoundBridge supports a wide variety of audio
formats, including MP3, AAC, WMA, DRM WMA, AIFF, LPCM and WAV. (WMA Lossless is
supported only when using Windows Media Connect, which transcodes to LPCM; FLAC and
Ogg-Vorbis are supported only with the optional third-party SlimServer software.) Please note
that AAC files purchased from the Apple Music Store (also known as DRM AAC files) will appear
as menu items with a padlock œ icon, and are not available for playback on SoundBridge at this
time.
Bit depth supported: 8 bit, 16 bit, mono or stereo.
Navigation Quick Reference
56 The Up and Down arrow buttons take you through a list item by item.
34 The Left and Right arrow buttons allow you to “fast browse” — either skip to the next (or
previous) letter, or if your list is not arranged alphabetically, by about 5% of your list at a time.
Ë The arrow icon shows current item highlighted.
The Select button takes you one level down into the highlighted item. When you can go no
lower in your menu structure, the Select button calls up options to start song playback. (It may
help to think of pressing the Select button as clicking on the highlighted item with a mouse.)
The Play button begins playback of your current selection.
The Pause button pauses playback of audio currently playing.
The Add button adds your current selection to the end of your Song Queue.
: 9 The Next Track and Previous Track buttons advance or retreat playback of your Song
Queue one song at a time.
The Menu button takes you to the Main Menu.
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The Search button takes you to your text-based search options.
The Exit button takes you one step backward (think of it as the BACK button on your Internet
browser).
Pressing the Exit button repeatedly will display the “Now Playing” screen, which displays
information about the currently playing song.
Screen Icons Quick Reference
On your “Song Queue” screen:
The music note icon denotes a single track (as opposed to a collection of tracks).
X)) The speaker with audio waves shows current song playing in the “Song Queue” menu.
X The speaker without audio waves shows current song paused in the “Song Queue” menu.
The upward facing radio transmission signal indicates an Internet radio station.
œ The padlock icon indicates secure AAC songs purchased from the Apple Music Store; these
songs are not available for playback by SoundBridge.
On your “Now Playing” screen:
4The Play icon indicates SoundBridge is in playback mode.
; The Pause icon indicates playback has been paused.
< The Stop icon indicates playback has been stopped.
The Shuffle icon (with two crossed arrows) indicates playback of your Song Queue is
happening in random order.
q The repeat icon indicates continuous playback of your Song Queue.
The repeat single track icon indicates continuous playback of the currently playing track.
The “X” icon indicates an unsupported file format.
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MUSIC PLAYBACK — TUTORIAL
The Main Menu
To begin navigating through your music, start on your “Main” menu, by pressing the Menu
button. The display on SoundBridge should look something like this:
Ë PLAYLISTSBROWSE
Only the first two lines of the Main Menu are displayed at once (or the first four lines, if you are
using M2000 with four lines enabled in your display settings, or one line if you are using an
M1000 or M2000 with the largest font size enabled), but the scroll bar at the right of the screen
shows you where you are in the list, and how much more information is available above and
below your current screen view. Use the Up/Down 56 arrow buttons to navigate between
the following options on the Main Menu:
Ë PLAYLISTS
BROWSE
SEARCH
SHOW SONG QUEUE
NOW PLAYING
SETTINGS
CHANGE LIBRARY OR SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
The Ë arrow to the left of a menu item denotes the current item.
Hint: Because you can’t see the whole list of options at once, use the scroll bar (at the
right of your display) to see where you are in your list.
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