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User Guide
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
INTRODUCTION 4
WELCOME 4
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATION INFORMATION 6
CARING FOR AIREO 7
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 8
QUICK START GUIDE 10
WIFIPLAYER MUSIC CONTROLS 10
TURNING YOUR WIFIPLAYER ON AND OFF 11
DISABLE WIFIPLAYER KEYS 12
FINDING MUSIC 12
CHARGING YOUR WIFIPLAYER 17
CHARGING WITH THE AC POWER ADAPTER 17
CHARGING WITH THE USB CABLE 18
TRANSFERRING MUSIC TO YOUR WIFIPLAYER 19
USING WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 19
USING WINDOWS EXPLORER 20
LISTENING TO THE FM RADIO 21
SHORTCUT BARS 21
FM RADIO CONTROLS 22
TUNING MODES 22
MANUALLY STORING PRESETS 25
CLEARING PRESETS 25
AUTO LOADING PRESETS 25
USING THE BUILT-IN FM TRANSMITTER 26
SELECTING AN FM TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 26
STORING FM TRANSMIT PRESETS 26
USING FM TRANSMIT PRESETS 27
ADJUSTING THE FM TRANSMIT VOLUME 27
STEREO VS. MONO 27
WIRELESS (WIFI) FEATURES 28
SUPPORTED NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS 28
CONFIGURING WIRELESS ACCESS 30
HOT SPOT LOCATOR 31
CONNECTING TO INTERNET SERVICES 32
MANAGING INTERNET SERVICE ACCOUNTS 33
PLAYER TO PLAYER AND WIRELESS FILE SHARING 37
MANAGING PLAYLISTS ON YOUR WIFIPLAYER 41
“MY FAVORITES” PLAYLIST 41
CREATING A NEW PLAYLIST 41
MODIFYING AN EXISTING PLAYLIST 42
DELETING A PLAYLIST 42
BOOKMARKS 44
CREATING A BOOKMARK 44
UPDATING AND RESTORING BOOKMARKS 45
DELETING BOOKMARKS 45
VIEWING BOOKMARKS 46
PLAYER PREFERENCES 47
FM TRANSMITTER 47
AUDIO 47
DISPLAY 50
SONIQSTART 52
USB 52
SUPPORT TOOLS 52
ABOUT 53
EQUALIZER 54
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SELECTING AN EQUALIZER PRESET 54
ADJUSTING THE EQUALIZER 54
USING YOUR WIFIPLAYER AS A USB HARD DISK 55
LISTENING TO PROGRAMS FROM AUDIBLE.COM 56
AUDIBLE.COM PROGRAM CONTROLS 56
SECTION NAVIGATION 57
AUTOMATIC BOOKMARKING 57
APPENDIX A: CONFIGURING A LAPTOP FOR AD-HOC
NETWORKING 58
CONFIGURING THE LAPTOP TO USE THE NEW AD-HOC NETWORK 59
APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 60
AIREO™ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.
APPENDIX C – LICENSE AGREEMENT 63
CONTACT US 66
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Introduction
Welcome
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the SoniqCast Aireo™ Wireless Media Player. Advanced features found only
on Aireo are now at your fingertips. Your music, your way! Aireo now provides access to your music through Wi-Fi
(wireless) technology. Aireo’s 20 GB hard drive will store more than 5000 songs for you that can be refreshed when you
wish through wireless synchronization. Aireo includes:
• MP3/WMA Player
• FM Stereo Receiver
• FM Transmitter
• USB Connectivity
• Behind-the-head Headphones
• Backlit LCD Display
• AC Power Adaptor (120/220V)
• Long Lasting Rechargeable Battery
• Deluxe Carrying Case
Note: SoniqCast does not supply a software CD with this product. All of the software and documents are stored on the
internal hard drive for Aireo.
Thank you for purchasing an SoniqCast Aireo MP3 Player. The latest technology in portable audio!
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SoniqCast Aireo Wireless Media Player
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
SoniqCast LLC. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying or recording, for any purpose without written permission of SoniqCast, LLC. The
software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in
accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium
except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup
purposes.
The Software License Agreement is located in Appendix C – License Agreement of this document.
Copyright 2005 SoniqCast LLC All rights reserved.
July 2005
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Communications Regulation Information
FCC Compliance Statement
This MP3 Player complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Radio and Television Interference
This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If not installed and used properly – it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specification in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These specifications
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. You can determine whether your MP3 Player system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the MP3 Player or one
of the peripheral devices.
If your MP3 Player system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
• Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
• Move the computer to one side or the other of the television.
• Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
• Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits
controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
If necessary, consult a SoniqCast-authorized service provider or SoniqCast. See the service and support information available in this users guide. Or, consult an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by SoniqCast LLC could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate this product.
This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that include use of SoniqCast peripheral devices and SoniqCast shielded cables and connectors between MP3 Player
system components. It is important that you use SoniqCast peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing
interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain SoniqCast peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through a SoniqCastauthorized dealer. For non-SoniqCast peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 1.5cm between the radiator & your body.��
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matéteriel brouilleur du Canada.
European Community
Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
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Caring for Aireo
Safety and Handling
Caring for your MP3 Player – Although Aireo is quite robust, please observe safety and handling instructions:
1. Do not store or use Aireo in areas exceeding 45° C, or 113° F
2. Do not subject Aireo to excessive force or impact
3. Keep Aireo away from excessive moisture
4. Do not expose Aireo to heat or flame
5. Keep Aireo away from strong magnetic fields
6. Please do not dismantle
7. Store Aireo out of direct sunlight
8. Do not crush or puncture
Caring for Aireo’s Battery – Aireo contains a long-lasting Lithium-ion battery that is NOT removable. Please
observe the following precautions:
1. Do not attempt to remove Aireo’s internal battery. Please contact our Technical Support
personnel for service of the battery.
2. Aireo’s battery must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations.
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Before You Begin
Package Contents – The following items are included with your Aireo purchase:
• Aireo 20G Gig MP3 Player
• Stereo Headphones
• USB Cable
• AC Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Deluxe Carry Case
• Limited Warranty
Website Information – Visit the Aireo website (www.soniqcast.com
) for additional information and support,
including:
• Aireo Software and Firmware Updates
• Online Technical Support
• Troubleshooting
• FAQs
• How-To Tutorials
• Documentation
• Accessories
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• Product Information
• Documentation & Software – The documentation and software necessary for your Aireo player and
Host PC are included on the Aireo player hard-drive. See Error! Reference source not found. in this
document for installation instructions.
Minimum System Requirements – The following is required as a minimum for your Aireo host PC operations:
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP
• Intel® Pentium II 200 MHz, AMD®-K6-2® 200 MHz or better processor (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
recommended)
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 port connection
• 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
• 20 MB free hard disk space (more if storing music files)
• Internet connection for Internet content downloading and website support
• Installed Mouse
• SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution or better)
• 802.11 B/G Wireless Access Point required for wireless PC to player transfers
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Quick Start Guide
WifiPlayer Music Controls
Main Menu Press and hold the Select key
Play a Song Press the Select key
Change the volume Press the Up key once, then use
Right/Left to adjust volume up/down
One step: press and hold Up/Down
Pause a song Press the Select key
Skip to the next song Press the Right key
Start a song over Press the Left key
Play the previous song Press the Left key twice
Fast-Forward Press and hold the Right key
Rewind Press and hold the Left key
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Shortcut Bars
Shortcut bars provide convenient access to the most commonly used functions. For example, changing the volume is
done using the Volume shortcut bar. Shortcut bars are accessed by pressing the Up and Down keys. Press the Up key to
go through the shortcut bar list in a pre-defined order. Press the Down key to go through the list in the opposite order. The
following shortcut bars are available from the Audio Player application:
• Volume (line-out)
• FM Transmitter Volume
• FM Transmit Frequency (select)
• FM Transmit Mode (select)
• Add Song to My Favorites Playlist
• Shuffle On/Off
• Equalizer Preset (select)
• Playlist/Bookmark
The shortcut bar list can be customized by turning shortcut bars on and off from the Preferences – Audio – Shortcut
Bars menu.
Turning Your WifiPlayer On and Off
The power button is located on the lower right side of the player.
Press the power button to turn the player on.
To turn the player off, press the power button and select from the list of options. By default, the player will go into standby.
From standby mode the player will turn back on very quickly. However, if the player will not be used for an extended
period of time it is recommended to power off the unit. The battery will maintain a charge for a longer period of time when
the unit is powered off.
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Disable WifiPlayer Keys
If you want to prevent accidental key presses you can disable the WifiPlayer keys by pressing the power button and
selecting the Lock Keypad menu option. To enable the WifiPlayer keys press the power button again and select Unlock
Keypad.
Finding Music
The playlist menu is used to find songs by title, artist, album, genre, or playlist.
To access the playlist menu, press and hold the Select key to access the main menu. Then highlight the Playlist menu
item and press Select.
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To play a particular album, select the album name and press Select. The album will begin playing at the first song.
The chevron symbol to the right of a menu item means you can see songs in a particular playlist by pressing the Right
key.
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For example, if you wanted to play a particular song from an album, you could press the Right key from the Album
selection.
Pressing the Select key on the selected song will play the album starting with the selected song.
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Quickly Navigating Within Huge Lists
Your WifiPlayer can hold thousands of songs. Some of the menu lists you encounter can be very long. This section
describes how you can quickly find what you are looking for within very long lists.
1.1.1.1 Accelerated Scrolling
By pressing and holding the Up/Down keys you can scroll up and down through a list. The longer you hold the key down,
the faster you will scroll through the list.
1.1.1.2 Quick Navigation
Within alphabetically sorted lists you can press and hold the Right key to enter into quick navigation mode. Once enabled,
you can quickly navigate by the letters of the alphabet using the Up/Down keys. For example, to find your favorite artist
beginning with the letter 'S' you could enter into the Artist menu, press and hold the Right key, then use the Down key to
find artists beginning with the letter 'S'.
From quick navigation mode if you press the Right key a second time you can now navigate alphabetically by the second
letter. For example, by 'Sa', 'Sb', 'Sc', etc. At the second level the Up/Down keys will wrap within list entries beginning with
the first letter (e.g., 'S').
Quick navigation mode allows you to navigate with up to three letters.
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Pressing the Select key immediately exits quick navigation mode. Pressing the Left key decreases the level by one.
Quick navigation can be used on the following alphabetically sorted lists:
• User defined playlists
• Genres
• Songs within a particular genre
• Artists
• Songs by a particular artist
• Albums
• All tracks
Songs within user defined playlists and songs within albums are in general not sorted alphabetically. Therefore quick
navigation mode is not supported within these lists.
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Charging your WifiPlayer
Your WifiPlayer can be charged using the supplied AC power adapter, or the supplied USB cable.
Charging with the AC Power Adapter
Connect the AC power adapter to the adapter port on the player and into a wall outlet. The dome light at the top of the
player will show red while the player is charging.
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Charging with the USB Cable
Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the player and to your PC. The dome light at the top of the player will show red
while the player is charging.
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Transferring Music to Your WifiPlayer
This section will tell you how to transfer music to your player using the supplied USB cable.
Using Windows Media Player 10
Windows Media Player 10 can be used to transfer individual songs, artist, albums and playlists to your WifiPlayer.
Step 1: Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the player and to your PC.
Step 2: Open Windows Media Player 10.
Click Start – All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment – Windows Media Player
Step 3: Locate the music you wish to transfer to your WifiPlayer and Right-Click on it. Select Add to – Sync list. Repeat
for all the music you wish to transfer.
Step 4: Click the Sync menu from Windows Media Player 10. Then choose the WifiPlayer from the download list.
Step 5: Click Start Sync to transfer the music from your Sync list to the player.
Step 6: After the transfer is complete, disconnect the USB cable and enjoy your music.
Please refer to the Windows Media Player 10 documentation for more information.
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Using Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer can be used to transfer music to your WifiPlayer.
Step 1: Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the player and to your PC.
Step 2: Open Windows Explorer.
Click Start – All Programs – Accessories – Windows Explorer
Step 3: From Windows Explorer – My Computer – Audio Devices locate the WifiPlayer icon.
Step 4: Use Windows Explorer to drag and drop your favorite music onto your WifiPlayer.
Step 5: After you are done dragging files onto your WifiPlayer, disconnect the USB cable and enjoy your music.
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Listening to the FM Radio
Select FM Stereo from the main menu to listen to the FM radio.
Note: The FM radio uses your headphone as the antenna.
Shortcut Bars
Most of the functions described in this chapter are accessible via shortcut bars. Use the Up/Down keys from the FM
Stereo application to access the shortcut bars. The following shortcut bars are available:
• Volume
• Store Preset
• Clear Preset
• Tuning Mode (select)
• Auto Load Presets
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FM Radio Controls
Listen/mute the radio Press the Select key
Change the volume Press the Up key once, then use
Right/Left to adjust volume up/down
Tuning Modes
The radio supports four tuning modes described in this section.
To select a tuning mode, press the Up key until the Mode shortcut bar appears. Then use the Left/Right keys to navigate
through the tuning mode options. Press the Select key to select the desired tuning mode.
Manual Tuning
Manual tuning allows you to manually tune up and down the dial.
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Tune to next frequency Press the Right key
Tune to previous frequency Press the Left key
Note: Press and hold the Next/Previous key to accelerate movement up and down the dial.
Preset Tuning
Preset tuning mode allows you to quickly switch between your radio station presets.
Tune to next station preset Press the Right key
Tune to previous station preset Press the Left key
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Seek Tuning
Seek tuning allows you to find available stations up and down the radio dial.
Seek to next available station Press the Right key
Seek to previous available station Press the Left key
Scan Tuning
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Scan tuning allows you to find available stations, listen to them for a short time, and then automatically go to the next
station.
Scan to next available station Press the Right key
Scan to previous available station Press the Left key
Stop at current station Press the Select key
Manually Storing Presets
Up to 14 stations presets can be stored. Select a radio station you want to store, then press the Up key until the Store
Preset shortcut bar appears. Use the Left/Right keys to select a preset location. Press Select to save the current station at
the selected preset location.
Clearing Presets
Any previously stored preset can be cleared using the Clear Preset shortcut bar. Press the Up key until the Clear Preset
shortcut bar appears, then use the Left/Right keys to select the preset you want to clear. Press the Select key to clear the
selected preset.
Auto Loading Presets
The auto load preset feature provides a quick way to find available stations and to store them as presets. Press the Up
key until the Auto Load Presets shortcut bar appears. Then press the Select key to start auto load. The player will scan up
and down the dial for stations with a strong signal. When finished, a list of available stations will be displayed. Use the
Up/Down keys to listen to the stations. To set a station as a preset, press the Right key and a checkmark will appear next
to the station. When you are satisfied press the Select key and all selected stations will be stored as presets.
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Using the Built-In FM Transmitter
The built-in WifiPlayer FM transmitter allows you to transmit your favorite music to your car radio or home stereo receiver.
Simply tune your radio to an unused frequency of the FM band, unplug your headphones and enjoy your music.
Note: The FM transmitter is automatically enabled whenever you unplug your headphones and automatically disabled
when you plug your headphones back in.
Selecting an FM Transmit Frequency
The WifiPlayer can be configured to transmit on virtually all FM transmit frequencies.
Press and hold the Select button to access the main menu. From the main menu, select Preferences – FM Transmitter.
From the FM Transmitter menu the current transmit frequency is displayed. Highlight and select the Set Frequency menu
item to change the transmit frequency.
You can use the Left/Right keys to manually select an appropriate FM transmit frequency. The WifiPlayer immediately
begins transmitting on the selected frequency.
Storing FM Transmit Presets
Up to four FM transmit frequencies can be stored in presets. To store an FM transmit preset, select the desired transmit
frequency then press the Up key twice. Now use the Left/Right keys to select one of the four preset locations. Press the
Select key to store the current frequency in the selected preset location.
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Using FM Transmit Presets
The FM transmit preset can be adjusted from the Audio Player application via the FM Tx Frequency shortcut bar. From
the Audio Player application press the Up key until the FM Tx Frequency shortcut bar appears. Then use the Left/Right
keys to select from the stored preset locations.
Note: the FM Tx Frequency shortcut bar can be enabled or disabled from the Preferences – Audio – Shortcut Bars
menu item.
Adjusting the FM Transmit Volume
FM transmit volume can be adjusted from the Audio Player application via the FM Tx Volume shortcut bar. From the
Audio Player application press the Up key until the FM Tx Volume shortcut bar appears. Then use the Left/Right keys to
adjust the FM transmit volume level.
Stereo vs. Mono
The WifiPlayer FM transmitter is capable of transmitting in both stereo and mono. Certain types of audio files (audio books
for example) can benefit from mono transmission.
Stereo vs. mono transmission can be adjusted from the Audio Player application via the FM Tx Mode shortcut bar. From
the Audio Player application press the Up key until the FM Tx mode shortcut bar appears. Then use the Left/Right keys to
select between stereo and mono.
Note: the FM Tx Mode shortcut bar can be enabled or disabled from the Preferences – Audio – Shortcut Bars menu
item.
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Wireless (WiFi) Features
Your WifiPlayer contains a built-in 802.11.b wireless (WiFi) network adapter. This section tells you how to use the features
utilizing the WiFi adapter.
Supported Network Configurations
There are two basic WiFi network configurations supported by your WifiPlayer: Infrastructure, and Ad-Hoc.
Infrastructure Networks
Infrastructure networks involve the use of a device called a Wireless Access Point, or WAP for short. The WAP provides
the ability to connect your WifiPlayer to your PC and the internet. The following diagram illustrates:
A WAP is configured with an SSID (Service Set Identifier) and a network key (i.e., a password) used to prevent
unauthorized access to the network. Your WifiPlayer must be configured with the appropriate SSID’s and network keys for
each WAP you will be using. See section “Configuring Wireless Access Points” for more information.
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Ad-Hoc Networks
Ad-Hoc networks allow two or more wireless devices to communicate without the need for a Wireless Access Point
(WAP). This is useful in the following scenarios.
1.1.1.3 Player to Player
In this scenario, one WifiPlayer establishes an ad-hoc network allowing another WifiPlayer to join the network and share
files directly from player to player. The following diagram illustrates:
Please see the section “Player to Player and Wireless File Sharing” for more information.
1.1.1.4 Player to Laptop
In this scenario, a laptop computer with a wireless network card establishes an ad-hoc network allowing a WifiPlayer to
join the network and share files from player to laptop. The following diagram illustrates:
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Please see Appendix A for details on how to configure an ad-hoc network on a laptop computer.
Network Privacy
Your WifiPlayer supports both WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA PSK (WiFi Protected Access Pre Shared Key)
network privacy methods.
For WEP, 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported.
For WPA, a pass-phrase from 8 to 63 characters is supported.
Configuring Wireless Access
To configure wireless access on your WifiPlayer, simply try to connect to a wireless network. If the WifiPlayer detects it
does not have the proper configuration it will prompt you to enter an appropriate network key as required by the network.
For example, if you try to connect to a network enabled for WPA, the player will prompt you to enter a WPA network key
(i.e., pass-phrase). The network configuration information will be saved on the player for future use.
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Hot Spot Locator
The Hot Spot Locator feature is used to find wireless networks in your area.
Select Hot Spot Locator from the main menu to enter the hot spot application.
Scanning and Connecting to Hot Spots
From the Hot Spot application select Scan for Hot Spots to start scanning for wireless networks. Once the scan
completes (around 5 seconds) a list of networks will be displayed. For each network the display will indicate the network
name, the network privacy employed by the network, and the signal strength.
Use the Up/Down keys to select the desired network. Press the Select key to connect to the selected network.
Note: if the selected network has not been configured, and the network requires a key (WEP or WPA) you will be
prompted to enter a key before you can connect.
Once connected to a wireless network a number of options are available:
• You can connect to any of the available internet services (provided the internet is accessible from the network).
• You can view detailed information about your network connection (e.g., your IP address and signal strength).
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Connecting to Internet Services
Internet services include a variety of on-line audio content stores such as Audible.com. Using the wireless capabilities of
your WifiPlayer you can keep your timely subscription content up to date without having to connect your player to your
PC.
Note: before you can access internet services directly from your WifiPlayer, you must add an internet service account.
Please see the section titled “Managing Internet Service Accounts” for more detail.
To access internet services select SoniqSync from the main menu.
From the SoniqSync menu select Connect to Internet.
From this menu select the desired service to download your purchased content directly to your player.
Audible.com
Audible.com provides access to your subscriptions and books.
1.1.1.5 Get New Subscriptions
The Get New Subscriptions option provides a one-step method to sync your latest subscription issues to your player. Old
issues are automatically replaced with the latest issues. Playlists are automatically created for each of your subscriptions.
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1.1.1.6 Browse My Library
The Browse My Library option allows you to download individual subscription issues and books. Playlists are
automatically created for each downloaded program.
Managing Internet Service Accounts
From the SoniqSync menu select SoniqSync Setup – Service Accounts to manage your internet service accounts.
Listing Your Accounts and Changing Your Password
The List Accounts menu provides a list of your currently active accounts, and allows you to change your password on an
existing account. To change your password:
Step 1: Select an account from the list.
Step 2: Select Edit Password.
Step 3: Enter the new password using the keyboard interface.
Step 4: Save the new password.
Step 5: It is recommended you go to the SoniqSync Setup – Service Accounts – Test Account menu to verify your
password change is correct.
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Adding a New Account
The Add Account menu is used to enter your account username and password information so you can purchase and
download content from your existing account directly from your WifiPlayer.
Note: creating an account for a new service must be done from your PC. From your PC you will establish your username
and password and enter your billing information. Billing information is not stored on your WifiPlayer.
Adding an account to your WifiPlayer requires access to a wireless network that is connected to the internet. Follow the
steps outlined below:
Step 1: The player will scan for wireless networks. Select an appropriate wireless network from the list of available
networks.
Step 2: Your WifiPlayer will download a list of available services supported by your player. Select the appropriate service.
Step 3: Enter your username and password that you have previously established.
Step 4: Your WifiPlayer will contact the service using your username and password to verify your account information has
been entered correctly. If your account information could not be verified, you will need to re-enter your username and
password.
Note to Audible users: your WifiPlayer will be activated for Audible playback as part of account verification.
Step 5: Your account has now been successfully added.
Deleting an Account
The Delete Account menu is used to delete an account from your WifiPlayer. Some types of service accounts require
internet access. For example, Audible accounts require internet access in order to deactivate the player.
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Follow these steps to delete an account:
Step 1: Select account to delete from the list.
Step 2: Confirm you want to delete the account.
Step 3: If the service requires internet access, the player will scan for wireless networks. Select an appropriate wireless
network from the list.
Step 4: Your WifiPlayer will contact the service and perform player deactivation for the account.
Step 5: Your account has now been successfully deleted.
Testing an Account
The Test Account menu provides a way to verify your username and password for an account. Testing an account on
your WifiPlayer requires access to a wireless network that is connected to the internet. Follow the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Select an account from the list.
Step 2: The player will scan for wireless networks. Select an appropriate wireless network from the list of available
networks.
Step 3: Your WifiPlayer will contact the service using your username and password to verify your account information is
correct.
Note to Audible users: your WifiPlayer will be activated for Audible playback as part of account verification.
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Automated Scheduled Sync
Your WifiPlayer can be configured to perform automated scheduled syncs to download new content from service accounts
over a wireless network. Each service account may be scheduled independently at a specific time of day. The actions that
can be performed during a sync operation depend upon the type of service.
The intent of this feature is to allow you to automatically download new content to your player, so that you have fresh
content each day. There are several criteria that must be satisfied to successfully perform an automated scheduled sync:
• You must leave your WifiPlayer in standby, or leave it on and plugged into the AC power adapter. If your player is
in standby, it will wake up at the specified time, perform the desired actions, and go back into standby. The player
cannot wake up if it is powered off.
• You WifiPlayer must be within range of your wireless access point, and must have access to the internet.
• You must choose an appropriate time after the desired content will be available. For example, if Audible.com
makes the daily Wall Street Journal available at 5am, you need to make sure you schedule your sync to occur after
that time.
1.1.1.7 Audible.com
An audible.com service account can be scheduled to download new subscription issues and/or new books to your
WifiPlayer.
To schedule an Audible account for the first time, follow these steps:
Step 1: From the SoniqSync Setup – Scheduled Sync menu, select the appropriate Audible account.
Step 2: Select “Yes” to setup the schedule.
Step 3: Select the actions you want to perform: Refresh Subscriptions and/or Refresh New Books.
Step 4: Select the time of day you want to sync to run.
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Step 5: Save the schedule.
To modify an existing schedule for an audible account, follow these steps:
Step 1: From the SoniqSync Setup – Scheduled Sync menu, select the appropriate Audible account.
Step 2: Select “Yes” to modify the existing schedule.
Step 3: Modify the actions you want to perform.
Step 4: Select a new time of day.
Step 5: Save the schedule.
To disable a schedule for an audible account, follow these steps:
Step 1: From the SoniqSync Setup – Scheduled Sync menu, select the appropriate Audible account.
Step 2: Select “Yes” to modify the existing schedule.
Step 3: Select “Disable Schedule”.
Step 4: Select “Yes” to disable the schedule.
Step 5: Save the schedule.
Player to Player and Wireless File Sharing
Your WifiPlayer is able to share its hard disk, and to browse remote shares on a Microsoft Windows compatible network.
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Player to Player File Sharing
Player to player file sharing provides the ability for one player to receive files from another player. One player acts as the
receiver, while the other player acts as the sender. The receiving player is responsible for establishing the ad-hoc network
and for sharing its inbox folder on the network. The sending player connects to the ad-hoc network and sends files to the
receiving player’s inbox. When the receiving player disconnects it automatically processes the files within its inbox folder.
Music files are automatically moved to the appropriate artist/album directory structure. Other files types are automatically
moved to the My Documents directory structure.
From the receiving player:
Step 1: From the SoniqSync application select Wireless File Sharing – Receive File(s).
Step 2: Select a share password. Shares are protected by a simple 4-digit pin number.
Step 3: Connect to an existing wireless network, or establish an ad-hoc network. Ah-hoc networks are established using
the receiving player name.
Step 4: Setup the sending player and wait to receive the files.
Step 5: Press cancel when the sender is done. The receiving player will automatically scan for new files.
From the sending player:
Step 1: From the SoniqSync application select Wireless File Sharing – Send File(s).
Step 2: Connect to the network where the receiving player has shared its inbox.
Step 3: Enter the 4-digit pin number to access the receiving player’s inbox share.
Step 4: Select and send local files to the receiving player’s inbox.
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Step 5: Disconnect from the network when finished.
Sharing Your WifiPlayer Hard Disk on the Network
Sharing your WifiPlayer hard disk makes it available on the Microsoft Windows Network and is compatible with other
computers that can access the Microsoft Windows Network (e.g., PC’s running Windows, PC’s running Linux with Samba,
etc).
You can share your WifiPlayer hard disk read-only, or you can share it will full access. Full access allows other computers
to both read from and write to your hard disk.
Follow these steps to share your WifiPlayer hard disk:
Step 1: From the SoniqSync application select Wireless File Sharing – Share Hard Disk.
Step 2: Select read-only access or full-access.
Step 3: Select the share password. Shares are protected by a simple 4-digit pin number.
Step 4: Connect to an existing wireless network, or establish an ad-hoc network. Ah-hoc networks are established using
the receiving player name. Your player hard disk is now shared on the network.
Step 5: Press cancel to disconnect from the network. The player will automatically scan for new files.
Browsing Remote Shares from Your WifiPlayer
Your WifiPlayer can browse remote file shares from other computers on a Microsoft Windows Network. You can transfer
files from your player to a remote share, or copy files from a remote share to your player hard disk.
Follow these steps to browse a remote file share:
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Step 1: From the SoniqSync application select Wireless File Sharing – Browse Remote Shares.
Step 2: Connect to an existing wireless network. The player will scan for available domains and workgroups.
Step 3: Select a domain or workgroup from the list. The player will scan for available network devices (computers and
other players) on the selected domain or workgroup.
Step 4: Select a device from the list. The player will scan for available folder shares on the device.
Step 5: Select a folder share from the list.
Step 6: Copy files to/from the selected folder share.
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Managing Playlists on your WifiPlayer
A playlist is simply a named list of audio files, for example, “Rock Classics”. Your WifiPlayer has a number of built-in
features that allow you to create new playlists and manipulate existing playlists right from the player.
“My Favorites” Playlist
The “My Favorites” playlist is a special built-in playlist. A shortcut bar is available from the Audio Player application that
allows you to quickly add (or remove) the currently playing song to (or from) your “My Favorites” list. Press the Up key
until the Favorite? shortcut bar appears. Then use the Left/Right keys to select Yes (add to My Favorites) or No (remove
from My Favorites).
Creating a New Playlist
Follow these steps to create a new playlist:
Step 1: From the main menu select Edit Playlists – Create Playlist.
Step 2: Enter the name for the new playlist using the on-screen keyboard. Highlight and select the Enter key when you
are finished. This will bring you to the edit playlist screen.
Step 3: From the edit playlist screen, highlight and select the add symbol (+) to add songs to the playlist. You can add
complete albums, artists and genres. You can also add individual tracks from albums, artists and genres.
Step 4: Backup to the edit playlist screen when you are done adding songs to the playlist.
Step 5: From the edit playlist screen you can review the songs in the playlist, delete individual songs from the playlist, and
change the order of songs in the playlist.
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Step 6: When you have the playlist just the way you want it, highlight and select the Save symbol from the edit playlist
screen. The new playlist will be saved to disk.
The new playlist will now be listed in the Select Playlist – Playlist menu.
Modifying an Existing Playlist
Follow these steps to modify an existing playlist:
Step 1: From the main menu select Edit Playlists – Modify Playlist.
Step 2: Select a playlist to modify.
Step 3: Use the edit playlist screen to add new songs, delete existing songs, and re-order songs within the playlist.
Step 4: When you have the playlist just the way you want it, highlight and select the Save symbol from the edit playlist
screen. The modified playlist will be saved to disk.
Deleting a Playlist
There are two options for deleting playlists:
1. Delete Playlist Only – this option only deletes the named playlist. The audio files pointed to by the playlist are not
deleted from the disk.
2. Delete Playlist and Tracks – this option deletes the named playlist and all audio files pointed to by the playlist. This
option is useful to free up disk space on your player
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Follow these steps to delete a playlist:
Step 1: From the main menu select Edit Playlists – Delete Playlist.
Step 2: Select a playlist to delete.
Step 3: Select delete playlist option. The playlist, and optionally the audio files, will be deleted from your player’s hard
disk.
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Bookmarks
A bookmark is used to remember your current position with a playlist and your current settings. Each bookmark is given a
name and stores the following information:
• Playlist name. This can be one of your user defined playlists, an album, artist or genre.
• Currently playing track within the playlist.
• Current playback position within the track.
• Shuffle on/off setting
• Headphone volume setting
• FM transmitter volume setting
• FM transmit frequency
• Equalizer setting
New bookmarks can be created, existing bookmarks can be updated and restored, and bookmarks can be deleted.
Creating a Bookmark
Follow these steps to create a new bookmark:
Step 1: From the main menu select Bookmarks – Create Bookmark.
Step 2: Enter the name for the new bookmark using the on-screen keyboard. Highlight and select the Enter key when you
are finished.
The bookmark will be saved to disk. Bookmark information is taken from the current state of the Audio Player application.
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Updating and Restoring Bookmarks
Updating a bookmark re-saves the bookmark with the current state of the Audio Player application. Restoring a bookmark
sets the state of the Audio Player application to the state saved within the bookmark. When you restore a bookmark,
playback will be restored to the last saved state. You must manually update the bookmark to save the new state.
Follow these steps to update an existing bookmark:
Step 1: From the main menu select Bookmarks – Update Bookmark.
Step 2: Select the bookmark you wish to update from the list.
The bookmark will be updated and saved to disk.
To restore a bookmark, follow these steps:
Step 1: From the main menu select Bookmarks – Restore Bookmark.
Step 2: Select the bookmark you wish to restore.
The Audio Player application will be restored to the state of the bookmark.
Deleting Bookmarks
Follow these steps to delete an existing bookmark:
Step 1: From the main menu select Bookmarks – Delete Bookmark.
Step 2: Select the bookmark you wish to delete from the list.
The bookmark will be deleted. Note that deleting a bookmark does not change the state of the Audio Player application.
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Viewing Bookmarks
To view your bookmarks follow these steps:
Step 1: From the main menu select Bookmarks – View Bookmarks.
Step 2: Select a bookmark from the list.
Step 3: View the currently saved state of the bookmark.
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Player Preferences
This section is a reference for all the preference settings on your WifiPlayer.
From the main menu select the Preferences menu to access player preferences.
FM Transmitter
FM Transmitter settings are accessed from the Preferences – FM Transmitter menu.
Set Frequency Used to adjust the FM transmit frequency and setup FM
transmit frequency presets.
Volume Used to set the FM transmit volume level.
Mode Used to select between stereo/mono FM transmission.
Audio
Audio player settings are accessed from the Preferences – Audio menu.
Shuffle Used to turn shuffle on and off.
EQ Preset Used to select an equalizer preset: Rock, Pop, Jazz,
Classical, Dance, Heavy, Disco, Soft, 3D/Live, Hall,
Speech, Custom and Off.
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EQ Adjust Used to adjust an equalizer preset:
Bass Boost On or off
Bass Increase/decrease bass level
Treble Increase/decrease treble level
3D Stereo Increase/decrease separation
between left and right channels
Bass Cutoff Set cutoff frequency: low (130Hz)
or high (200Hz)
Treble Cutoff Set cutoff frequency: low (4kHz)
or high (8kHz)
3D Lower Cutoff Set lower cutoff frequency: low
(200Hz) or high (500Hz)
3D Upper Cutoff Set upper cutoff frequency: low
(1.5kHz) or high (2.2kHz)
-6dB Attenuation Reduce volume by 6dB
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Shortcut Bars Used to customize shortcut bars:
Volume The “HP & FM” setting indicates
there will be separate volume
controls for line-out (headphones)
and FM transmit volume. This
setting is useful when using the
dock accessory with line-out
audio. The “HP Only” setting
indicates there will only be one
volume control. When
headphones are plugged-in the
volume will control line-out. When
headphones are unplugged the
volume will control FM transmit
level.
FM TX Frequency Enable/disable the FM TX
Frequency shortcut bar when
headphones are unplugged.
FM TX Mode Enable/disable the FM TX Mode
shortcut bar when headphones
are unplugged.
Audible Section Enable/disable the Section
Navigation shortcut bar when
playing an Audible.com program.
Favorites Enable/disable the My Favorites
shortcut bar.
Shuffle Enable/disable the Shuffle
shortcut bar.
Equalizer Enable/disable the Equalizer
Preset shortcut bar.
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Playlist Enable/disable the
Playlist/Bookmark shortcut bar.
Help Enable/disable the Help shortcut
bar.
Display
Display settings are accessed from the Preferences – Display menu.
Contrast Adjusts display contrast: 1 (low) to 30 (high).
Menu Hold Time Controls how long you need to press and hold the Play
key before the main menu appears. Short means that a
short press/hold brings up the main menu. Long means
you have to press/hold for a longer time.
Backlight (Battery) Controls the backlight when operating on battery power:
Backlight Timeout When enabled the backlight will
turn off after the specified number
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of seconds (see below). When
disabled, the backlight stays on.
Timeout After When backlight timeout is
enabled, controls how long the
backlight will stay on when no
keys are pressed.
Intensity Backlight intensity: 0 (dim) to 15
(bright).
Backlight (Power) Controls the backlight when operating on battery power:
Backlight Timeout When enabled the backlight will
turn off after the specified number
of seconds (see below). When
disabled, the backlight stays on.
Timeout After When backlight timeout is
enabled, controls how long the
backlight will stay on when no
keys are pressed.
Intensity Backlight intensity: 0 (dim) to 15
(bright).
Dome Light Controls activity lights in the dome:
Audio Activity
Lights
When enabled, lights will flash
when audio is playing.
WiFi Activity Lights When enabled, lights will flash
when data is being transmitted
and received on the wireless
interface.
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SoniqStart
SoniqStart settings are accessed from the Preferences – SoniqStart menu.
SoniqStart is a feature of your WifiPlayer that can automatically turn-on your player when your car starts, and turn-off your
player when you turn-off your car. This feature requires the optional automotive 12V adapter accessory.
Detect Engine On If enabled, the player will automatically come out of
standby when it detects the engine is on.
Detect Engine Off If enabled, the player will automatically go into standby
when it detects the engine is off.
USB
USB settings are accessed from the Preferences – USB menu.
USB Auto Connect This setting controls the default value for USB connect
message box that appears when you plug-in the USB
cable. If enabled, the USB message box will default to
connect. When disabled, the USB message box will
default to don’t connect.
USB Connect Mode This setting controls type of USB device the player will be
when connected to your PC. The options are: MTP (audio
device), or USB (hard disk with drive letter).
Support Tools
Support tools are accessed from the Preferences – Support Tools menu.
Reset Factory Restores all preference settings to the original factory
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Defaults values.
Format Hard Disk Reformats your hard disk. All contents will be lost. There
are two options for format:
1. Quick Format – this option does a format at the file
system level. It is faster than a full format.
2. Full Format – this option low-level (sector) format of
the disk.
About
The About screen is accessed from the Preferences – About menu.
Name Player name
Tracks Number of tracks on your player
Capacity Total disk capacity
Available Free space available
Version Firmware version
MAC Player MAC address
Model Player model name
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Equalizer
Your WifiPlayer contains a high quality EQ to allow you to tailor the sound to your listening taste. There are a number of
EQ presets available for the most common music genres. These particular settings have been tuned by the factory, but
you can modify them to suite your own tastes.
Selecting an Equalizer Preset
EQ presets are available via the Equalizer shortcut bar from the Audio Player application. From the Audio Player
application press the Up key until the Equalizer shortcut bar appears. Then use the Left/Right keys to select an EQ setting
from the available presets. The EQ preset can also be selected from the Preferences – Audio – EQ Preset menu.
Adjusting the Equalizer
From the Preferences – Audio – EQ Preset menu item, select a preset. Then select the EQ Adjust menu to adjust the
EQ settings for the selected preset.
Please refer to the Audio section of the Player Preferences chapter for more information on adjusting the EQ.
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Using your WifiPlayer as a USB Hard Disk
Your WifiPlayer can operate in one of two modes over USB:
1. MTP Audio Device – compatible with Windows Media Player 10, and Windows Explorer.
2. USB Hard Disk – shows up as a drive letter on your computer.
Both of the above modes are support by the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Other operating systems will only
support the USB Hard Disk mode.
Using the USB Hard Disk mode you can use your WifiPlayer as a hard disk, to store and transfer data and music files.
To enable this mode, simply connect the USB cable to the USB port on your player and to your PC. When the player USB
connect screen is displayed, choose the USB Hard Disk mode option.
To automatically enable USB Hard Disk mode when connecting the USB cable, use the Preferences – USB – USB
Connect Mode menu and select USB as the default mode. Now, whenever you connect the USB cable, the player will
connect as a USB hard disk.
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Listening to Programs from Audible.com
Your WifiPlayer is able to play spoken word audio programs from Audible.com. You can use Windows Media Player 10,
Windows Explorer or SoniqSync to transfer Audible files to your WifiPlayer.
Note: your WifiPlayer can play Audible.com formats 2 and 3. Formats 1 and 4 are not supported.
Audible.com Program Controls
Some of your WifiPlayer music controls operate differently when playing an Audible.com program. The following table lists
the differences:
Skip to the next section in the program Press the Right key
Skip to the previous section in the
program
Press the Left key twice
Skip to the next program Press Select to pause playback, then
press the Right key
Skip to the previous program Press Select to pause playback, then
press the Left key
Start a program over Press the Left key until the first section
starts playing
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Section Navigation
Most Audible.com programs are divided into sections. You can use the Section Navigation shortcut bar to start playing at
a particular section. From the Audio Player application, press the Up key until the Section Navigation shortcut bar
appears. Then use the Left/Right keys to pick a section. Press the Select key to start playing the section.
Automatic Bookmarking
Your WifiPlayer automatically remembers your position within an Audible.com program. However, if you are listening to a
multi-part book, the player does not automatically remember which part you were last playing. Use the bookmarking
feature in this case. See the chapter on “Bookmarks” for more details.
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Appendix A: Configuring a Laptop for Ad-Hoc Networking
This procedure assumes you are using Windows XP Professional.
For additional information on configuring your laptop for an ad-hoc connection, select Start – Help and Support –
Networking and the Web – Networking – Wireless networking – 802.1x wireless networking – Set up automatic
wireless network configuration or use the search utility to find Set up automatic wireless network configuration.
Step 1: From your laptop, select Start – Settings – Network Connections.
Step 2: Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.
Step 3: Click the Wireless Networks tab. Note that the Use Windows to Configure my wireless network settings must
be selected.
Step 4: Click the Add button in the Preferred networks panel.
Step 5: Supply an SSID (user-defined) in the Network name (SSID) field.
Step 6: Set Network Authentication to Open.
Step 7: Set Data encryption to one of the following options:
• WEP – Indicates a network key is used to encrypt your data while it is transmitted over the network.
• WPA/PSK – Indicates a network key is used to encrypt your data while it is transmitted over the network.
More secure than WEP
• Disabled – Indicates your data is not encrypted while it is transmitted over the network.
Step 8: Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.
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Step 9: Click OK to exit the Wireless network properties dialog and save your changes. Note that the newly added adhoc network must be the top-most ad-hoc network in the Preferred networks panel.
Configuring the Laptop to use the new Ad-Hoc Network
Step 1: Click the Advanced button on the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.
Step 2: Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only.
Step 3: Click Close to exit the Advanced dialog.
Step 4: Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Connections Properties dialog and save your changes.
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Appendix B – Technical Specifications
Platform Specifications:
File Support
Playback Formats • MP3 (at 8,16,22.05,24,32,44.1 and 48 kHz)
• MP3 VBA
• WMA (at 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz)
Software
Operating System • WinCe.Net 5.0
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Hardware Specification:
Size • 2.60 in (W) x 4.20 in (H) x 0.75 in (D) or 107 mm x 106 mm x 19 mm
Weight • 6.2 oz or 176 gms
Memory • 32 MB SDRAM buffer
Capacity • 20 GB hard drive
WiFi Interface • Automatic rate scaling: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Communication Interfaces • USB 2.0 High Speed
• 802.11B
Battery type • Lithium-ion Polymer battery (non-removable)
Battery Life Up to 10 hours of continuous playback from a fully charged battery. Based on
continuous playback of tracks encoded at 128 kbps. Playback time may be
reduced by:
• playing tracks encoded at bit-rates greater than 128Kbps
• playing WMA music files
• transmitting music
• long LCD backlight timeout setting
• wireless sync or transfer process
Battery Charging • About 5 hours
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FM Receiver • Frequency Band: 87.9 – 107.9 MHz, digital tuned
• Modulation: FM Stereo
• Distortion: 0.5%
• Frequency Response: 50 – 15,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
• Stereo Separation: 30 dB
• Scan, Seek
Headphone Output • Rated Impedance: 32 ohms
• Power Output: 45 mW
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
• THD: -75 dB
Analog Line Output • Rated Impedance: 10 Kohms
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
• THD: -75 dB
Digital Output • SPDIF
• Coax interface in docking station accessory
FM Transmitter • Frequency Band: 88.1 – 107.9 MHz, digital tuned
• Modulation: FM Stereo
• Transmit Power: FCC Part 15 limited
• Range: Up to 30 ft
• Frequency Response: 30 – 15,000 Hz
• Stereo Separation: > 35 dB
• Signal Distortion: 0.6 %
• Automatic Free Band Scan
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Appendix C – License Agreement
SoniqCast, LLC
End-User Software License
July, 2005
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE ON THE ACCOMPANYING MEDIA OR USING THE ACCOMPANYING
PLAYER. THE FOLLOWING IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, AS
LICENSEE OF THE SOFTWARE ON THE ACCOMPANYING MEDIA AND INSTALLED
ON THE PLAYER ACCOMPANYING THIS AGREEMENT, AND SONIQCAST, LLC. BY
INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE AND INDICATE YOUR
LACK OF AGREEMENT BELOW, AT THE END OF THIS AGREEMENT. THEN
PROMPTLY RETURN THE SOFTWARE, ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCOMPANYING ITEMS TO THE PLACE OF ACQUISITION FOR A REFUND. AS
USED HEREIN, SOFTWARE INCLUDES ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCOMPANYING ITEMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXECUTABLE
PROGRAMS, DRIVERS, LIBRARIES AND DATA FILES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH
PROGRAMS.
1) Grant of License
. The Software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only under the terms
of this Agreement. You own the disk or other media on which the Software is originally
or subsequently recorded or fixed; but as between you and SoniqCast (and, to the extent
applicable, its licensors), SoniqCast retains all title to and ownership of the Software and
reserves all rights not expressly granted to you. The license under this Section 1 is
conditioned upon your compliance with all of your obligations under this Agreement.
SoniqCast grants to you the right to use all or a portion of this Software provided that (a)
the Software is not distributed for profit; (b) the Software is used only in conjunction
with the particular SoniqCast product with which or for which it was sold ; (c) the
Software may NOT be modified; (d) all copyright notices and other legal notices are
maintained on the Software; and (e) the licensee/end-user agrees to be bound by the terms
of this Agreement.
2) For Use on a Single Computer
. The Software may be used only on a single computer by
a single user at any time. You may transfer the machine-readable portion of the Software
from one computer to another computer, provided that (a) the Software (including any
portion or copy thereof) is erased from the first computer and (b) there is no possibility
that the Software will be used on more than one computer at a time. For player software,
the single computer is the CPU of the player unit.
3) Stand-Alone Basis
. You may use the Software only on a stand-alone basis, such that the
Software and the functions it provides are accessible only to persons who are physically
present at the location of the computer on which the Software is loaded. You may not
allow the Software or its functions to be accessed remotely, or transmit all or any portion
of the Software through any network or communication line.
4) Copyright
. The Software is owned by SoniqCast and/or its licensors and is protected by
United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You may not remove the
copyright notice from any copy of the Software or any copy of the written materials, if
any, accompanying the Software.
5) One Archival Copy. You may make one archival copy of the machine-readable portion
of the Software for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Software on a
single computer, provided that you reproduce on the copy all copyright and other
proprietary rights notices included on the originals of the Software.
6) No Merger or Integration
. You may not merge any portion of the Software into, or
integrate any portion of the Software with, any other program, except to the extent
expressly permitted by the laws of the jurisdiction where you are located. Any portion of
the Software merged into or integrated with another program, if any, will continue to be
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and you must reproduce on the
merged or integrated portion all copyright and other proprietary rights notices included in
the originals of the Software.
7) Transfer of License
. You may transfer your license of the Software, provided that (a)
you transfer all portions of the Software or copies thereof, (b) you do not retain any
portion of the Software or any copy thereof, and (c) the transferee reads and agrees to be
bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
8) Limitations on Using, Copying, and Modifying the Software. Except to the extent
expressly permitted by this Agreement or by the laws of the jurisdiction where you
acquired the Software, you may not use, copy or modify the Software. Nor may you sublicense any of your rights under this Agreement. You may use the Software for your
personal use only, and not for public performance or for the creation of publicly
displayed audiovisual works.
9) Decompiling, Disassembling, or Reverse Engineering
. You acknowledge that the
Software contains trade secrets and other proprietary information of SoniqCast and its
licensors. Except to the extent expressly permitted by this Agreement or by the laws of
the jurisdiction where you are located, you may not decompile, disassemble or otherwise
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reverse engineer the Software, or engage in any other activities to obtain underlying
information that is not visible to the user in connection with normal use of the Software.
In particular, you agree not for any purpose to transmit the Software or display the
Software’s object code on any computer screen or to make any hardcopy memory dumps
of the Software’s object code. If you believe you require information related to the
interoperability of the Software with other programs, you shall not decompile or
disassemble the Software to obtain such information, and you agree to request such
information from SoniqCast at the address listed below. Upon receiving such a request,
SoniqCast shall determine whether you require such information for a legitimate purpose
and, if so, SoniqCast will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and
on reasonable conditions. In any event, you will notify SoniqCast in writing of any
information derived from reverse engineering or such other activities, and the results
thereof will constitute the confidential information of SoniqCast that may be used only in
connection with the Software.
10) Termination
. The license granted to you is effective until terminated. You may terminate
it at any time by returning the Software (including any portions or copies thereof) to
SoniqCast or the place where you purchased the Software or related products. The license
will also terminate automatically without any notice from SoniqCast if you fail to comply
with any term or condition of this Agreement. You agree upon such termination to return
the Software (including any portions or copies thereof) to SoniqCast. Upon termination,
SoniqCast may also enforce any rights provided by law. The provisions of this
Agreement that protect the proprietary rights of SoniqCast will continue in force after
termination.
11) No Warranty
. SoniqCast does not warrant that the functions contained in the Software
will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted,
error-free or free from malicious code. For the purposes of this paragraph, “malicious
code” means any program code designed to contaminate other computer programs or
computer data, consume computer resources, modify, destroy, record, or transmit data, or
in some other fashion usurp the normal operation of the computer, computer system, or
computer network, including viruses, Trojan horses, droppers, worms, logic bombs, and
the like.
12) Indemnification by You
. If you use or distribute the Software in violation of this
Agreement, you hereby indemnify, hold harmless and defend SoniqCast from and against
any and all claims or lawsuits, including attorney’s fees and costs that arise, result from
or are connected with the use or distribution of the Software in violation of this
Agreement.
13) NO WARRANTY. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS-IS WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT.
SONIQCAST IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES, UPGRADES OR
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE SOFTWARE. Further, SoniqCast shall not be liable
for the accuracy of any information provided by SoniqCast or third party technical
support personnel, or any damages caused, either directly or indirectly, by acts taken or
omissions made by you as a result of such technical support. You assume full
responsibility for the selection of the Software to achieve your intended results, and for
the installation, use and results obtained from the Software. You also assume the entire
risk as it applies to the quality and performance of the Software. Should the Software
prove defective, you (and not SoniqCast, or its distributors or dealers) assume the entire
cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. Some countries/states do not allow
the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
SoniqCast disclaims all warranties of any kind if the Software was customized,
repackaged or altered in any way by any third party other than SoniqCast.
14) LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL SONIQCAST
OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY BODILY INJURY
(INCLUDING DEATH) TO ANY PERSONS CAUSED BY SONIQCAST’S
NEGLIGENCE, OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE,
LOST REVENUES OR LOST DATA ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE
SOFTWARE OR THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SONIQCAST OR ITS LICENSORS
HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO
EVENT WILL SONIQCAST’S LIABILITY OR DAMAGES TO YOU OR ANY
OTHER PERSON EVER EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO USE THE
SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. Some countries/states
do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
15) PRODUCT RETURNS
. IF YOU MUST SHIP THE SOFTWARE TO SONIQCAST OR
AN AUTHORIZED SONIQCAST DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER, YOU MUST
PREPAY SHIPPING AND EITHER INSURE THE SOFTWARE OR ASSUME ALL
RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE IN TRANSIT.
16) U.S. Government Restricted Rights
. All Software and related documentation are
provided with restricted rights. Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software Clause at 252.227-7013. If you are using the Software outside of
the United States, you will comply with the applicable local laws of your country, U.S.
export control law, and the English version of this Agreement.
17) Contractor/Manufacturer. The Contractor/Manufa cturer for the Software is: SoniqCast,
LLC, 4400 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN 55343.
18) General
. This Agreement is binding on you as well as (if you represent an entity) any
employees, employers, contractors and agents, and on any successors and assignees.
Neither the Software nor any information derived therefrom may be exported except in
accordance with the laws of the U.S. or other applicable provisions. This Agreement is
governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota (except to the extent federal law governs
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copyrights and federally registered trademarks). This Agreement is the entire agreement
between us and you agree that SoniqCast will not have any liability for untrue statement
or representation made by it, its agents or anyone else (whether innocently or negligently)
upon which you relied upon entering this Agreement, unless such untrue statement or
representation was made fraudulently. This Agreement supersedes any other
understandings or agreements, including, but not limited to, advertising, with respect to
the Software. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by
any country or government agency having jurisdiction, that particular provision will be
deemed modified to the extent necessary to make the provision valid and enforceable,
and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. For questions
concerning this Agreement, please contact SoniqCast at the address stated above. For
questions on product or technical matters, contact the SoniqCast technical support center
nearest you.
19) The Software and related products include certain software components and notices from
third party licensors. As to these, the following notices and provisions apply, which are
in addition to or supersede any inconsistent notices or provisions herein:
a) Portions utilize Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright © 1999-2002
Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
b) Portions of this software contain material that is © 1994-1999 DUNDAS
SOFTWARE LTD., all rights reserved. Portions of this software contain material
that is © 1997-2000 DUNDAS SOFTWARE LTD., all rights reserved. Portions of
this software contain material that is © 1997-2001 DUNDAS SOFTWARE LTD.,
all rights reserved.
c) Portions of this software contain material that is Copyright © 2004 Alan Stern. All
rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: (1)
redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions, and the following disclaimer, without modification, (2) redistributions
in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with
the distribution, (3) the names of the above-listed copyright holders may not be
used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific
prior written permission. CERTAIN PARTS OF THIS SOFTWARE IS
PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED
AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
In addition, such third party licensors may by notices presented by or with their Software
impose other terms and conditions on the use of such Software. Your acceptance of this
Agreement includes acceptance of any terms imposed by such third party licensors, even
where these are not fully set forth in this agreement.
20) Copyright Information for Users of SoniqCast Products
. Certain SoniqCast
products allow you to reproduce files, including material for which you own the
copyright or are authorized to copy by the copyright owner or by exemption in
applicable law. Unless you own the copyright or have such authorization, by
copying or assisting copying you may be violating copyright law and may be subject
to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights,
you should contact your legal advisor. It is your responsibility when using a
SoniqCast product to ensure there is no infringement of applicable laws on
copyright whereby the copying of certain materials may require the prior consent of
the copyright owners. SoniqCast disclaims any liability with regard to any illegal
use of the SoniqCast product and SoniqCast shall in no event be liable with regard
to the origin of any data stored in a compressed audio or video file. You
acknowledge and agree that the exportation or use of MP3 Codecs or other similar
programs in real-time public broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other
media) or broadcasting via Internet or other networks, such as but not limited to
intranets etc., in pay-audio or pay-on-demand applications, may be subject to legal
restrictions.
YOU MUST INDICATE BY RESPONSE BELOW WHETHER YOU AGREE OR
DISAGREE WITH THE ABOVE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE FOR RETURN OF THE SOFTWARE AND OTHER ITEMS
ACCOMPANYING IT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
PROCEED WITH NORMAL INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
PLAYER.
Copyright © 2005 SoniqCast, LLC and its licensors.
All Rights Reserved.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
SoniqCast, LLC. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying or recording, for any purpose without written permission of SoniqCast, LLC. The
software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in
accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium
except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup
purposes.
A copy of the Software License Agreement is located in the Aireo™ User Guide.
© Copyright 2005 SoniqCast, LLC and its licensors. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
July 2005
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact Us:
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