Turtle Beach AudioTran Manuale utente

CONNECTED AUDIO

Turtle Beach

AudioTron

Setup Guide

Digital Music Player for Home Networks

AudioTron™Setup Guide - Table of Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

Important Safety Information...................................................................................................................................... 1

Introducing AudioTron................................................................................................................................ 2

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Package Contents...................................................................................................................................................... 3

AudioTron Options ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

System Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 4

AudioTron Accessory Software Applications ............................................................................................................. 4

Controlling AudioTron ................................................................................................................................ 5

Front Panel, Rear Panel and Remote Control ........................................................................................................... 5

Web Server ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

AudioTron Setup Procedure Overview....................................................................................................... 7

Step 1: Installing the CD and Connecting AudioTron................................................................................. 8

Installing the AudioTron CD ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Connecting AudioTron to the Network....................................................................................................................... 8

Connecting AudioTron’s Audio Outputs..................................................................................................................... 9

Turning on AudioTron’s Power ................................................................................................................................ 10

Step 2: Configuring AudioTron with the Setup Utility ............................................................................... 11

Setup Utility Advanced Options ............................................................................................................................... 15

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

Playback Volume 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

Operation Tips.......................................................................................................................................... 29

Network Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................................................. 31

General Network Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................................................... 31

Checklist for Ethernet networks ............................................................................................................................... 31

Checklist for HPNA 2.0 networks............................................................................................................................. 32

Product Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 33

Regulatory Compliance Information......................................................................................................... 34

Contacting Turtle Beach........................................................................................................................... 35

Technical Support .................................................................................................................................................... 35

Software Product ID Number

The software Product ID Number can be found on the software CD sleeve. You will need this

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):

AudioTron Setup Guide

Page 1

Notices

AudioTron Setup Guide, Version 3.0; May 2002

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,

even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product development, VTB reserves the right to make improvements to this

manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.

Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo and AudioTron are trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. AudioStation, the Voyetra logo and Voyetra

are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. CDDB-Enabled, CDDB, and the CDDB logo are trademarks of Gracenote,

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the

property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON Multimedia. Supply of the MP3 functionality in this

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

time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media) or broadcasting via Internet and/or other networks, including, but not

limited to, intranets or in pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit

http://www.mp3licensing.com.

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.

www.Turtle-Beach.com

Page 2

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.

AudioTron Setup Guide

Page 3

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 Æ

ÆÆ

ÆTurtle Beach AudioTron Æ

ÆÆ

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)

Ethernet Category-5 (“Cat-5”) cable with RJ-45 connectors (for use with Ethernet network)

AudioTron CD, which includes the following:

AudioTron Options

The following items may be purchased from the Turtle Beach web site (www.Turtle-Beach.com):

AudioTron Setup Utility 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.

AudioStation® 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.

Sample Music Files These digital music files are used to test AudioTron and AudioStation

playback functions.

SoundCheck™ An audio diagnostic utility useful for troubleshooting PC audio problems.

Demo Programs Demo versions of Voyetra music programs.

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader A limited version for viewing and printing the PDF manuals.

AudioTron and

AudioStation Reference

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.

Product Literature A PDF version of Voyetra Turtle Beach product literature.

AudioTron Rack Ears Use these to mount AudioTron in a 19” rack system.

Fiber Optic Cable Connects AudioTron’s digital optical output to compatible audio equipment.

RCA-to-1/8” Cable Connects AudioTron’s RCA outputs to speaker systems with 1/8” line input jacks.

Additional

AudioTrons

Listen to digital music everywhere in your home with multiple AudioTron units.

Additional AudioTron

Remote Control

AudioTron Remote Controls are available for replacing or augmenting the existing

remote control included with AudioTron.

www.Turtle-Beach.com

Page 4

System Requirements

AudioTron requires the following in order to operate properly:

AudioTron Accessory Software Applications

The following software applications will be used when operating and setting up AudioTron:

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.

One or more networked PCs Recommended Minimum PC System: Pentium 233MHz processor,

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.)

Windows File Sharing 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.

An HPNA 2.0 or Ethernet

10/100BaseT network

running TCP/IP

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.

Powered speakers or a

stereo system with line level

inputs

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.

An Internet Connection Internet access is required for the Internet radio feature and to download

song titles when converting CDs to the PC hard drive.

A PC “jukebox” program to

convert your CDs to digital

audio files

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 Setup Guide

Page 5

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 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.

www.Turtle-Beach.com

Page 6

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 “ÅNow 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.

AudioTron Setup Guide

Page 7

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.

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.

9Be sure your HPNA or Ethernet network is operating properly before setting up

AudioTron.

Install the Setup Utility,

AudioStation and

reference manuals from

the AudioTron CD

Connect AudioTron to

your network.

Connect AudioTron to

your audio system. 9Use either the analog line outputs or S/PDIF digital optical output.

Power-on AudioTron 9Turn on the rear panel power switch, then press, hold and release the standby button.

9The Setup Utility is used to set up AudioTron.

9AudioStation lets you manage your music library.

9AudioTron and AudioStation reference manuals provide detailed feature descriptions.

STEP 1: Install the CD and connect AudioTron

9The Setup Utility will set up directories that conform with AudioTron's requirements and

install a sample music file for the playback test.

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

9Once AudioTron can play the sample music file, you're all set! Now you can move your

existing music library to the new directories and add more music by recording your CDs

to the PC hard drive using AudioStation.

9The Setup Utility will check if AudioTron is accessible on your network.

9If AudioTron is accessible, use the AudioTron web server to configure its settings.

STEP 2: Configure AudioTron with the Setup Utility

Set up a TurtleRadio

account, then enter your

TurtleRadio Player ID into

AudioTron's web server

Check that AudioTron can

access the Internet and

the TurtleRadio web site

9Access the TurtleRadio web site and follow the instructions to register your personal

radio station list for AudioTron.

9Once you've set up TurtleRadio, you're ready to listen to Internet radio stations with

AudioTron!

9You may not want to install the Internet radio feature if you don't have a broadband

connection (e.g. DSL or cable modem.)

9Use AudioTron's web server to enable and set up the Internet radio feature.

9The Setup Utility checks if AudioTron can access the Internet and www.TurtleRadio.com.

STEP 3 (optional): Configure AudioTron's Internet radio feature

Load TurtleRadio Internet

radio stations from

AudioTron's web server

Enable the Internet Radio

feature from AudioTron's

web server

www.Turtle-Beach.com

Page 8

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 ÆRun, then click on the Browse button

and select the CD-ROM drive letter. Double-

click 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 the

AudioTron 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.

ÂIf 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

ÆÆ

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.

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.

Connect AudioTron to HPNA or Ethernet on the rear panel

usin

the included cables.

Questo manuale è adatto per i seguenti modelli

Indice

Altri manuali Turtle Beach Lettore multimediale

Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach AudioTron Manuale utente

Manuali Lettore multimediale popolari di altre marche

Visual Land

Visual Land Impulse Manuale utente

limHD

limHD 200i Manuale utente

Transcend

Transcend DMP10 Manuale utente

Philips

Philips GoGear Muse SA2MUS08 Manuale utente

Fantec

Fantec MM-HDRL Manuale utente

Dune HD

Dune HD Duo 4K Manuale utente

IAdea

IAdea HMP-505S Manuale utente

Camos

Camos MMS-1000 Manuale utente

Energy

Energy 75 Series Manuale utente

Z3 Technology

Z3 Technology DME-03 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony SVR-2000 Guida utente

Meicheng

Meicheng HD-1080K12 Manuale utente

DENAFRIPS

DENAFRIPS ARCE Manuale utente

Topaz

Topaz CMS Media Player Istruzioni per l’uso

InFocus

InFocus LightCast Manuale utente

IconBiT

IconBiT XDS1003D Manuale utente

Quanmax

Quanmax QDSP-2090 Series Manuale utente

Samsung

Samsung MP-80S Manuale utente