Important Safety Information...................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 3
System Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 4
Front Panel, Rear Panel and Remote Control ........................................................................................................... 5
Web Server ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Step 1: Installing the CD and Connecting AudioTron................................................................................. 8
Installing the AudioTron CD ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting AudioTron to the Network....................................................................................................................... 8
Turning on AudioTron’s Power ................................................................................................................................ 10
Step 2: Configuring AudioTron with the Setup Utility ............................................................................... 11
Step 3: Configuring AudioTron to Play Internet Radio ............................................................................. 16
About Internet Radio Broadcasts ............................................................................................................................. 16
Accessing the Internet on a Network ....................................................................................................................... 17
Using the Setup Utility and Web Server to configure Internet Radio....................................................................... 18
Listening to your Music Library ................................................................................................................ 21
Main Menu Display .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Song Playback Display ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Song Position Display .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Play Queue .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Group List ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Managing Your Music Library with AudioStation ..................................................................................................... 23
Front Panel Menu Modes......................................................................................................................... 24
AudioTron Digital Music System Configurations ...................................................................................... 25
Technical Support .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Software Product ID Number
The software
number when you install the software, if you phone for technical support and to register your
AudioTron.
Please copy this number below and keep it in a safe place so you will have it for future
reference. (Note: The number may have either three or four digits in the last group):
Product ID Number
can be found on the software CD sleeve. You will need this
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior written consent from Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (“VTB”).
In no event will VTB be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual,
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Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo and AudioTron are trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. AudioStation, the Voyetra logo and Voyetra
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product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in real
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limited to, intranets or in pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit
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Important Safety Information
Your Turtle Beach™ AudioTron is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of digital music
technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions
marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. Always follow these instructions to help guard
against personal injury and damage to your product:
•Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your
system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. Do not use this product near water or a
heat source such as a radiator. Set up the system on a stable work surface. The product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
•Openings in the product case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make
sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you
set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
•This product is equipped with a three-conductor power cord to make sure that the product is properly
grounded when in use. The plug on this cord fits only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. If
you use an extension cord with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating on the products
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Do not walk on the
power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•Do not spill anything on the product. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near the
product. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all cables from product before cleaning the product.
•When the product is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through it. The power cord
should be unplugged from the wall outlet when the device is not used for extended periods of time.
•This equipment contains no user serviceable parts. Please refer all servicing to trained, qualified service
personnel.
•Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: (1.) The power cord or
plug is damaged. (2.) Liquid has been spilled into the product. (3.) The product does not operate properly
when the operating instructions are followed. (4.) The product was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. (5.)
The product performance changes.
Caution
Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of
medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Replace fuse only with
a 5 x 20mm Slo-Blo® UL/CSA Cartridge Type Fuse matching the original equipment specifications.
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Introducing AudioTron
Your Turtle Beach AudioTron represents a new generation of home entertainment devices—a "smart
stereo component" that takes full advantage of the power and convenience of home networking, yet fits
right in with the rest of your home entertainment system.
AudioTron uses a network connection to play digital music files stored on your PC hard drive and
music streamed over the Internet—so you don’t have to be in front of your PC to enjoy the benefits
of a digital music library and Internet radio. Your PC hard drive can store thousands of songs in
digital format, which you can obtain by transferring CDs to the hard drive or by downloading music
from the Internet. Internet radio is available from hundreds of different sources, providing a wide
variety of content and styles of music.
Storing a digital music library on your PC lets you easily manage your music collection, create custom
playlists, create custom CDs, transfer music to a portable digital player, and select songs without
having to search through a pile of CDs—effectively transforming your PC into a powerful jukebox.
You can enjoy instant playback of any song at any time, from anywhere in your home. Best of all, by
installing multiple AudioTrons throughout your home, several users can simultaneously listen to
different Internet radio stations or to different songs from the same song library—making your entire
music collection and the versatility of the Internet accessible to the entire family.
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Getting Started
This Setup Guide provides the basic steps for setting up your AudioTron. For detailed information on
AudioTron features, configuration suggestions, and troubleshooting tips, please refer to the
AudioTron Reference Manual provided in PDF format on the AudioTron CD. After installing the
CD, you may view the Reference Manual by selecting Start ÆÆÆÆ Turtle Beach AudioTron ÆÆÆÆ
AudioTron Reference Manual.
Package Contents
Turtle Beach AudioTron
This Setup Guide
AC Power cord
IR remote control with AAA batteries
RCA-to-RCA stereo audio cable (to connect to your home stereo or powered speakers)
Telephone cable with RJ-11 connectors (for use with HPNA phone line network)
AudioTron Setup Guide
Ethernet Category-5 (“Cat-5”) cable with RJ-45 connectors (for use with Ethernet network)
AudioTron CD, which includes the following:
AudioTron Setup Utility
AudioStation®
Sample Music Files
SoundCheck™
Demo Programs
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
AudioTron and
AudioStation Reference
Manuals
Product Literature
AudioTron Options
The following items may be purchased from the Turtle Beach web site (www.Turtle-Beach.com):
This program is used to properly configure your AudioTron on the network. It
also serves as a useful diagnostic tool if you ever experience problems with
your system configuration.
This feature-rich program lets you create and manage your music library, as
well as play audio CDs, burn custom CDs from your digital music library files
and print labels for your CDs and CD jewel case.
These digital music files are used to test AudioTron and AudioStation
playback functions.
An audio diagnostic utility useful for troubleshooting PC audio problems.
Demo versions of Voyetra music programs.
A limited version for viewing and printing the PDF manuals.
These PDF manuals describe AudioTron and AudioStation in detail. The
manuals may be viewed and printed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader
program included on the CD.
A PDF version of Voyetra Turtle Beach product literature.
AudioTron Rack Ears
Fiber Optic Cable
RCA-to-1/8” Cable
Additional
AudioTrons
Additional AudioTron
Remote Control
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Use these to mount AudioTron in a 19” rack system.
Connects AudioTron’s digital optical output to compatible audio equipment.
Connects AudioTron’s RCA outputs to speaker systems with 1/8” line input jacks.
Listen to digital music everywhere in your home with multiple AudioTron units.
AudioTron Remote Controls are available for replacing or augmenting the existing
remote control included with AudioTron.
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System Requirements
AudioTron requires the following in order to operate properly:
One or more networked PCs
Windows File Sharing
An HPNA 2.0 or Ethernet
10/100BaseT network
running TCP/IP
Powered speakers or a
stereo system with line level
inputs
An Internet Connection
A PC “jukebox” program to
convert your CDs to digital
audio files
Recommended Minimum PC System:
64MB RAM, CD drive with digital audio extraction, 16 bit color video card,
Internet connection and web browser. The PC should have sufficient hard
disk space for storage of your digital music files. (A four-minute song uses
approximately 3 to 5 MB of hard disk space in MP3 or WMA compressed
format.)
Although AudioTron will work with any network accessible share, Turtle
Beach technical support provides support for Windows 98/ ME/ XP Home/
XP Pro/ 2000 Pro.
AudioTron includes a phone cable for the HPNA connection and a Cat-5
cable for the Ethernet connection. Note that WAV file playback requires an
Ethernet connection.
AudioTron includes a stereo RCA-to-RCA cable for connecting the analog
audio outputs to powered speakers or a stereo receiver. A fiber optic
cable for the digital audio output may be purchased at the Turtle Beach
web site.
Internet access is required for the Internet radio feature and to download
song titles when converting CDs to the PC hard drive.
The AudioTron CD includes the AudioStation jukebox software to perform
this function. AudioTron also operates with jukebox programs compatible
with music files in the MP3, WMA and WAV formats and ID3 tags in the
Version 1.0, 1.1 or 2.3 format.
AudioTron Accessory Software Applications
The following software applications will be used when operating and setting up AudioTron:
Pentium 233MHz processor,
AudioTron Web Server
AudioTron’s web server (run from Internet Explorer, Netscape or other browser used to access
Internet Web sites) lets you configure AudioTron’s settings and play songs from the music library.
AudioTron Setup Utility
The Setup Utility (installed from the AudioTron CD) helps you set up AudioTron and troubleshoot
problems and network issues. The Setup Utility can also configure directories with the proper shares
and names so you can easily move your music files into these directories after setting up your system.
AudioStation
AudioStation (installed from the AudioTron CD) lets you create and manage your music library, play
audio CDs, burn custom CDs and manage TurtleRadio custom station lists. A comprehensive
AudioStation reference manual is included on the AudioTron CD in PDF format.
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Controlling AudioTron
Front Panel, Rear Panel and Remote Control
AudioTron’s main controls are illustrated below. For details on the Front Panel, Rear Panel and
Remote Control functions, see the Reference Manual on the AudioTron CD.
AudioTron Setup Guide
AudioTron front and rear panels with Remote Control
Web Server
AudioTron’s extensive list of features cannot all be controlled
from the limited number of buttons on the remote control and
front panel. Instead, we’ve provided an integrated “web server”
that can be accessed from your PC’s web browser. Once your
AudioTron is configured, any PC on your network can be used to
access the web server by simply launching your web browser (e.g.
Internet Explorer or Netscape) and entering the IP address of your
AudioTron, enabling you to communicate with the AudioTron
from the PC.
After you’ve become accustomed to AudioTron’s powerful set of
features, you’ll appreciate the convenience of using the AudioTron
web server to control your song library and AudioTron settings.
The Reference Manual includes a comprehensive description of all
the web server features. This section provides an overview of what
it can do.
Menu Selections
The gray area on the left side of the screen lists all of the web server screens. To access a screen, click
the name in the menu list. Clicking on the Turtle Beach logo at the top of the screen will access the
Turtle Beach web site. Clicking on the TurtleRadio logo at the bottom of the left menu will access
the TurtleRadio web site. Clicking on the Help on the Web menu item will access the relevant help
sections at the Turtle Beach web site.
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Playing Songs from the Web Server
The Home, Play Queue and Group List screens work together with the Music Selection screens
to let you select and play music. Because the web server runs on a PC screen and is therefore not
limited by the characters on the front panel display, song selection and playback is more intuitive and
versatile. So, it’s easier to perform tasks such as assigning songs to the “Favorites” buttons on the
remote control.
Home
This is the web server’s main screen, which emulates the controls on the front panel. From here you
can set volume, song position, mute, random, and repeat. You can also see what song is currently
playing and what song is coming up next in the “Play Queue”. The Sleep Timer setting on this
screen lets you automatically stop the music after a preset time, such as when you’re listening to music
before falling asleep.
Play Queue
Click on this menu item to see the list of songs selected for playback. From here you can jump to any
song in the queue. Note that the song currently playing will be noted by a “Å Now Playing” symbol
next to the song, which corresponds to the “Playing” song shown on the Home screen. The next
song in the list corresponds to the “Next…” song on the Home screen.
Group List
Click on the Group List menu item to see the songs entered into the Group List. Songs are added to
the group by pressing the Add to Group button at the bottom of the song selection pages, or by
pressing the Add button on the front panel. The Group List works just like a playlist created with
AudioStation or other music management program—except you can create the Group List from the
AudioTron front panel or web server. You can play the Group List either by pressing the Play Group
button at the bottom of the screen, or by selecting the Group List from the Lists menu item, just as
you would select any other playlist.
Music Selection Menu Items
The menu items under the heading “Music Selection” correspond to the main menu display options
on the AudioTron front panel—Title, Artist, Album, Genre, Net and Lists. These menu items let you
select songs from your music library, just as you would from the front panel—but with much more
control over song selection. For example, click on Title to see all of the songs in your library listed by
title, or click Artist to select songs by Artist name, etc. You can even assign songs to the “Favorites”
button on the remote control by clicking on the Favorites menu item.
Using the AudioTron Clock Feature
AudioTron can also be set to display the time and date as well as act as an alarm clock, complete with
a “snooze” feature! Click on the Clock Settings menu item to set the clock options and click on the
Alarms menu item to set the alarm functions.
AudioTron Front Panel Clock Display
Editing Configuration Settings
The menu items under the Settings heading let you configure the way AudioTron operates, search
for songs in your music library, update AudioTron’s firmware, search for Internet radio stations and
more. Click on each menu item to see the available options and refer to the detailed descriptions in
the Web Server section in the Reference Manual.
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AudioTron Setup Procedure Overview
Setting up AudioTron involves three major steps, as outlined below. Refer to the sections in this manual
with the corresponding STEP headings for detailed descriptions of each step.
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If you don’t have a broadband Internet connection (e.g. DSL or cable modem), you may want to
skip Step 3. Internet radio may not function adequately on a dial-up modem connection.
STEP 1: Install the CD and connect AudioTron
AudioTron Setup Guide
Install the Setup Utility,
AudioStation and
reference manuals from
the AudioTron CD
Connect AudioTron to
your network.
Connect AudioTron to
your audio system.
Power-on AudioTron
The Setup Utility is used to set up AudioTron.
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AudioStation lets you manage your music library.
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AudioTron and AudioStation reference manuals provide detailed feature descriptions.
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Be sure your HPNA or Ethernet network is operating properly before setting up
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AudioTron.
Use either the analog line outputs or S/PDIF digital optical output.
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Turn on the rear panel power switch, then press, hold and release the standby button.
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STEP 2: Configure AudioTron with the Setup Utility
Establish that AudioTron
is communicating on the
network
Establish that AudioTron
can access the files in the
music library
Establish that AudioTron
can play songs from the
music library
The Setup Utility will check if AudioTron is accessible on your network.
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If AudioTron is accessible, use the AudioTron web server to configure its settings.
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The Setup Utility will set up directories that conform with AudioTron's requirements and
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install a sample music file for the playback test.
Once AudioTron can play the sample music file, you're all set! Now you can move your
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existing music library to the new directories and add more music by recording your CDs
to the PC hard drive using AudioStation.
STEP 3 (optional): Configure AudioTron's Internet radio feature
Enable the Internet Radio
feature from AudioTron's
web server
Check that AudioTron can
access the Internet and
the TurtleRadio web site
Set up a TurtleRadio
account, then enter your
TurtleRadio Player ID into
AudioTron's web server
Load TurtleRadio Internet
radio stations from
AudioTron's web server
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You may not want to install the Internet radio feature if you don't have a broadband
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connection (e.g. DSL or cable modem.)
Use AudioTron's web server to enable and set up the Internet radio feature.
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The Setup Utility checks if AudioTron can access the Internet and www.TurtleRadio.com.
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Access the TurtleRadio web site and follow the instructions to register your personal
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radio station list for AudioTron.
Once you've set up TurtleRadio, you're ready to listen to Internet radio stations with
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AudioTron!
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Step 1: Installing the CD and Connecting AudioTron
Installing the AudioTron CD
1. Place the AudioTron CD in your PC’s CD
ROM tray. If the AudioTron Installation
program doesn’t run automatically, click
Start Æ Run, then click on the Browse button
and select the CD-ROM drive letter. Doubleclick on Setup.exe. Then click on OK to start
the installation program. The opening screen
with the CD install main menu will appear, as
shown.
2. Click on AudioTron Setup to activate theAudioTron Setup Menu. From the Setup
Menu, install the AudioTron Setup Utility,
AudioTron Reference Manual,
AudioStation, AudioStation Reference
Manual, and Digital Music.
3. When you run AudioStation for the first time,
you’ll be asked for the Product ID number.
This is located on the label attached to the
CD envelope.
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If we update AudioTron’s firmware or the
AudioStation software, we won’t be able to
let you know if we don’t know who you are!
So when you install the AudioTron CD,
please be sure to take a minute to register.
You can also return to the on-line
registration form later on by accessing Help
ÆÆÆÆ
menu
Register in AudioStation.
Connecting AudioTron to the Network
AudioTron includes both HPNA and
Ethernet network connections. You
need only connect one or the other,
depending on the type of network
you’re using. This installation
procedure assumes you have already
installed your network and it is
functioning properly.
For instructions on how to install and
check your network, refer to the
documentation included with your
network hardware. The AudioTron
Reference Manual on the CD also
includes information on AudioTron
network configurations.
Connect AudioTron to HPNA or Ethernet on the rear panel
the included cables.
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To connect AudioTron to an HPNA network…
1. Insert the phone cable (included with AudioTron) into the LINE connector on the rear panel.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into your HPNA phone jack.
3. If you had a phone connected to the phone jack, you can insert the phone line into the
connector labeled PHONE.
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To connect AudioTron to an Ethernet network…
1. Insert the Cat-5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable (included with your AudioTron) into the connector
labeled ETHERNET on the AudioTron rear panel.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into your Ethernet hub, which in turn connects to a network
interface card in your PC.
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When connecting the cable make sure it “clicks” when inserted.
Connecting AudioTron’s Audio Outputs
AudioTron includes both analog and digital audio (S/PDIF) outputs. You need only connect one or
the other, depending on the type of audio equipment you’re using.
Analog Audio Outputs
AudioTron’s analog Left/Right outputs
are compatible with most stereo receivers
and powered speaker systems. The front
panel headphone jack is compatible with
most 8 ohm – 32 ohm headphones. Note
that when headphones are plugged in, the
rear panel analog audio is muted.
AudioTron Setup Guide
To Connect the analog outputs…
1. Use the stereo “RCA to RCA” audio
cable included with AudioTron to
connect the AudioTron RCA jacks to
the line input jacks on your stereo receiver (which may be labeled AUX, CD or LINE IN.)
2. If you’re connecting AudioTron to powered speakers with an 1/8” input jack, you’ll need a 1/8”
to RCA adapter cable, available at www.Turtle-Beach.com.
Use the included RCA-to-RCA cable to connect the Analog outputs
Digital Audio Output
The optical digital output connection
(requires a fiber optic cable available at
www.Turtle-Beach.com) provides a
digital signal compatible with high-end
stereo receivers and home theater
systems. This output operates differently
than the analog audio outputs in the
following ways:
The digital output supports a fixed
number of sample rates that adhere
to the S/PDIF standard. Thus,
music files that are formatted in
non-S/PDIF sample rates will not
play out of the digital output. For a
list of supported sample rates, see the Reference Manual.
Connecting the digital output requires an optional fiber optic cable.
The volume control will not affect the digital output.
On most audio systems, the digital output may have a higher volume than the analog output.
To connect the digital output…
1. Remove the plastic cover from the DIGITAL OUT connector on the AudioTron rear panel.
2. Connect one end of the optional fiber optic cable (not included with AudioTron) to the stereo
component's Digital Input and the other end to the Digital Out on the AudioTron back panel.
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Turning on AudioTron’s Power
AudioTron has two power switches: The rear panel power switch turns on the main AC power to
the unit. The front panel Standby button places AudioTron in a “sleep” state whereby the main
power is still on, but the unit is in a “partial shutdown” mode that retains its temporary settings.
To Power-on AudioTron…
1. Insert the AC cable into AudioTron’s rear panel AC receptacle. Plug the other end of the cable
into an AC outlet.
2. Turn on the rear panel AC switch. Wait a few seconds, then press the front panel Standby
button.
3. If AudioTron is properly connected to the network, it will search the network for PC hosts with
song files. After finding the PC hosts, it scans for songs and catalogs the song names in its
internal memory so they can be quickly accessed.
4. Once AudioTron is powered on, it should be turned on and off with the Standby button. This
bypasses the network search process initiated by turning on the rear panel power switch.
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If you will not be using AudioTron for an extended period of time, the AC power switch on the
rear panel should be turned off.
One or more of the following messages may appear while AudioTron is powering on:
Version x.x – Enet DHCP
Connecting to
TurtleRadio
Searching for Hosts
– xx% Complete
Searching host x of x
Searching for Music
Found xxxx Songs
xxx Stations
Waiting for network: xx
secs
No Song Titles Found
No Hosts Found
Indicates the firmware version number and the type of network connection
detected. For details on how to upgrade the firmware version, see the
Reference Manual Appendix called “
If you connected an Ethernet cable and AudioTron’s display indicates HPNA,
check the network cable connection to AudioTron and check the network for
proper operation.
Indicates that AudioTron is searching for an Internet connection to download
radio station URL locations from the TurtleRadio web site. The internet radio
feature is disabled by default and may be enabled from the AudioTron web
TurtleRadio
server “
Indicates that AudioTron has found the network connection and is searching
for PCs on the network.
Indicates the number of PCs detected on the network.
Indicates the number of songs and Internet Radio Stations found on the PCs
in the network. After the song search is completed, the main menu is
displayed and AudioTron is ready to play music.
(DHCP Mode Only) Indicates that AudioTron is trying to connect to the
network. If a network connection can’t be established after 120 seconds,
AudioTron stops searching and displays “No Hosts Found” followed by “No
Song Titles Found”. Use the Setup Utility to help troubleshoot this problem.
Indicates that no songs were found on the host, or that no host was found.
Use the Setup Utility to help troubleshoot this problem, or check for the
proper directory names and shares, as described in the Reference Manual.
Indicates that no PCs were found on the network. Reconnect the network
cable into AudioTron’s rear panel to make sure it “clicks” when inserted, or
try another network cable. Use the Setup Utility to help troubleshoot this
problem.
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Updating AudioTron’s Firmware
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“Re-setting” AudioTron
AudioTron may be “reset” by turning the rear panel power switch off and on, waiting a few seconds,
then pressing the Standby button. This would be necessary, for example, if AudioTron is behaving
erratically, or if you have loaded new firmware (see the AudioTron Reference Manual). Note that
this may also reset some of AudioTron’s configuration settings to their default values.
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