SMC Networks SMCWMR-AG Manuale utente

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SMCWMR-AG EZ-Stream™ Universal
2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless
Multimedia Receiver
User Guide
From SMC’s line of home entertainment networking products
December 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features / Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Media Server Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows 98/SE/Me/2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Media Server Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . 15
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio/Video Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting up the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuration for Wireless Operation via TV User Interface
. . . 20
Configuration for Wired Operation via TV User Interface . . . . 23
Configuration via Web User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing Your Multimedia Content . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playing an Audio File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playing iRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing a Video File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Creating and Editing Multimedia Content . . . . . 31
How to create MP3s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to create Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to tag MP3s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table of contents
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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Legal Information and Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The SMCWMR-AG EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless
Multimedia Receiver is equipped with:
1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections.
4 LED Indicators.
o Power (blue)
Solid LED indicates that the unit is powered on.
No light indicates the unit is powered off.
Blinking LED indicates an active IR session (through the use of
the Remote Control).
oLink (blue)
Solid LED indicates a valid connection to the wireless network
& Media Server.
Blinking LED indicates that the SMCWMR-AG is attempting
to
connect to the Media Server.
No light indicates that there is no link to the Media Server.
o 100Mbps (green)
Solid LED indicates a valid 100Mbps network connection.
Blinking LED indicates traffic on the network.
No light indicates that there is no link.
o 10Mbps (green)
Solid LED indicates a valid 10Mbps network connection.
Blinking LED indicates traffic on the network.
No light indicates that there is no link.
Hardware Description
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Features / Benefits
View your collection of digital pictures or other graphical content,
music and movies/videos from any TV.
Create a customizable slide show containing all of your pictures.
Compact design allows for space savings in your home entertainment
center.
Automatically share digital multimedia content from multiple PCs.
Unparalleled support for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP.
Conforms to the standard of Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP).
Connects to 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11a wireless networks.
Full optimization of your digital content-oriented environment.
Using the Remote Control
The SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver Remote Control
works much like several other remotes already found with other products (like
DVD players, VCRs, TVs, etc.) with several extra features to make your digital
content-oriented environment much easier to navigate.
Power: Switches the Wireless Multimedia Receiver power state between
[Stand-By] and [Power On].
Audio: Displays the [Audio] menu.
iRadio: Displays the [Internet Radio] menu.
Picture: Displays the [Photo] menu.
Video: Displays the [Video] menu.
Menu: Displays the [General] menu.
Info: Displays the Wireless Multimedia Receiver specific data, such as
software version, wireless link quality, etc.
Arrow Right: Scroll to the right in the TV UI display. Press and release
to move one position to the right (useful when configuring the network
settings
like SSID, IP Address, etc.). Press and hold to scroll continuously.
Arrow Left:
Scroll to the left in the TV UI display. Press and release
to move one position to the left (useful when configuring the network
settings like SSID, IP Address, etc.). Press and hold to scroll continuously.
Arrow Up: Scroll up in the TV UI display. Press and release to move one
position up (useful when configuring the network settings like SSID, IP
Address, and WEP). Press and hold to scroll continuously.
Using the Remote Control
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Arrow Down: Scroll down in the TV UI display. Press and release to
move one position down (useful when configuring the network settings
like SSID, IP Address, etc.). Press and hold to scroll continuously.
OK:
Selects the highlighted item on the TV UI and, if available, advances
to the next menu level.
Back: Steps back to the previous menu item.
Search: Activates the [Search] menu. Only available when a vertical
list is displayed on the TV UI.
Play/Pause: Plays the currently selected audio or video selection or
pauses the currently playing audio or video selection.
Stop: Stops the currently playing audio or video.
Previous: When viewing photo albums, press [Previous] to play the
previous photo selection. When listening to a playlist, press [Previous]
to play the previous track.
Next: When viewing photo albums, press [Next] to play the next photo
selection. When listening to a playlist, press [Next] to play the next track.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
After unpacking the SMCWMR-AG, check the contents of the box to be sure
you have received the following components:
1 EZ-Stream™ Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver.
1 Remote control.
1 Packet of 2 AA batteries.
1 RCA stereo audio cable.
1 RCA video cable.
1 RJ-45 Category 5 cable.
1 EZ Installation Wizard, Documentation, and MusicMatch Jukebox
software CD-ROM.
1 Power Adapter.
1 Quick Installation Guide.
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or
damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing
materials in case there is a need to return the product.
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's
Web site http://www.smc.com
or http://www.smc-europe.com.
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S
YSTEM
R
EQUIREMENTS
To use the SMCWMR-AG, you must have:
A host PC with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP for the Media Server
application.
A CD-ROM drive for EZ Installation Wizard and Media Server Software.
400MHz or faster processor.
A minimum of 50MB of free disk space.
128MB of RAM (minimum).
External Cable or DSL modem.
For Internet Radio use: Broadband internet connection (>128kbits/sec)
through the use of SMC2304WBR-AG EZ-Stream™ Universal Wireless
Cable/DSL Broadband Router.
The SMCWMR-AG supports Smart Box Management. This allows you to
automatically check for firmware updates online and then give you the
option to upgrade. To utilize this function, an internet connection is
required. The SMCWMR-AG can support a direct internet connection
or a connection through a proxy.
Network Adapters:
o Wired Desktop: An SMC1255TX 10/100Mbps PCI Ethernet Card
is recommended.
o
Wireless Laptop: An SMC2336W-AG 802.11a/g Universal
Wireless Cardbus Adapter is recommended.
o Wireless Desktop: An SMC2802W 802.11g Wireless PCI Card
is recommended.
o Wired Laptop: An SMC8036TX 10/100Mbps Cardbus Ethernet
Adapter is recommended.
A stereo and/or TV viewing device.
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MEDIA SERVER
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Windows
98/SE/Me/2000/XP
This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as
possible. Simply run the Media Server program and continue to the following
configuration sections. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
Note: If the Auto-run feature of your CD-ROM is disabled
or if the
EZ Installation Wizard does not automatically
appear, please click the [Start]
button from your Windows [Start] menu. Click [Run] and type ?:\smcwmr.exe.
Step 2: Click the [Install SMCWMR-AG Media Server] button.
Media Server Software Installation
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Step 3: The wizard will begin extracting the program files and the Media Server
[Welcome] screen will appear.
Windows 98/SE/Me/2000/XP
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Click [Next] to begin installation.
Step 4: Read the License Agreement. Then click [Yes] to agree and continue.
Media Server Software Installation
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Step 5: Confirm the destination folder where the Media Server
application will
be stored. (Note: It is recommended to leave this
at the default setting.) Click
[Next] to continue.
Windows 98/SE/Me/2000/XP
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Step 6: The installation will begin. After completion, click [Finish]
to exit.
You have now completed the Media Server install process
.
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MEDIA SERVER SOFTWARE
CONFIGURATION
Note:
Please make sure that you have successfully completed this section
before continuing to Setup.
Step 1: Start your host PC and ensure that your wireless Access Point/Router
and network card(s) are functioning properly.
Step 2: Launch the server application by going to [Start -> Programs ->
EZ-Stream™ Universal Wireless Media Server -> Media Server].
Media Server Software Configuration
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Step 3: Click the [Shared Folders] tab. Click the [Add] button to
share a new
directory. Note that the server will automatically share the sub-directories as well
.
Step 4
:
If the computer has more than one network adapter, go to
the
[Network
Connection] tab and verify that the selected Network Connection
and corresponding IP Address are correct. The Media Server software must be
operating
on the same network as the
SMCWMR-AG. If the incorrect network
connection is selected,
highlight the appropriate one, and press [Yes] when
asked to restart the application.
Step 5: Go to the [Internet Radio] tab. Click the [Add] button to specify new
radio stations. You will be asked to enter a name for the Radio Station
and the complete URL (or internet address). There is always a port associated
with this URL. For example, a possible Internet Radio URL could be
http://64.202.98.58:10500. Another example, using a domain name instead,
would be http://www.domain.com:10500. If you are unable to locate the port of
the MP3 streaming station, please browse the FAQ's online or contact the
administrator of the station.
Media Server Software Configuration
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Step 6: Go to the [Update] tab. This tab allows you to specify how often you
want your host PC to check for new files and in turn, update your SMCWMR-AG.
You can also manually press the [Update Now] button at any point in time to
make sure the SMCWMR-AG has the latest file listing of your multimedia content
.
Step 7: Go to the [General] tab. This tab allows you to specify:
[When I start my computer]
When [Automatically start Media Server] is selected, this will run the
server application automatically upon boot-up.
Media Server Software Configuration
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[Search for MediaLink]
Pressing this button initiates a network scan to confirm that
connectivity between the host PC and the SMCWMR-AG has been
successfully established. The Media Server software will then display
the Serial No. and URL of your SMCWMR-AG.
You can double-click on the URL to configure the SMCWMR-AG v
ia its
Web user interface.
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SETUP
Audio/Video Connection
Step 1: Connect the Left (white) and Right (red) audio output jacks of the
SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver to any unused
audio left and right jacks on your stereo, TV, or Audio/Video receiver.
Step 2: Connect the Video (yellow) output jack on the SMCWMR-AG Universal
Wireless Multimedia Receiver to any unused Video jack on your TV Audio/Video
receiver.
Setup
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Step 3: Connect the power cable from the back of the SMCWMR-AG Universal
Wireless Multimedia Receiver to the nearest power outlet or, preferably, a fused
power strip and switch on your stereo or Audio/Video receiver. Do not forget to
set the receiver to the output mode that corresponds to the jacks you used for
connection to the SMCWMR-AG.
Setting up the Remote Control
Step 1: Open the battery cover on the back of the SMCWMR-AG Universal
Wireless Multimedia Receiver Remote Control.
Step 2: Insert two AA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - on the
batteries, with the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Configuration for Wireless Operation via
TV User Interface
Note:
You will need your SMCWMR-AG Universal Wireless Multimedia
Receiver Remote Control if you wish to make changes to the default settings.
Step 1: Turn on the SMCWMR-AG. By default, the SMCWMR-AG
Universal
Wireless Multimedia Receiver will be configured for connection to your
SMC2804WBR
Barricade™ g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
and SMC2304WBR-AG EZ-Stream™ Universal Wireless Broadband Router.
The default settings are as follows:
•SSID: [SMC]
WEP: [Disabled]
Internet Proxy:
[
Disabled]
IP Address: [192.168.2.45]
Mode: [Infrastructure]
Step 2: If your network is not configured as specified in Step 1, you will need to
configure the SMCWMR-AG to properly establish a connection to your wireless
network.
Step 3: The SMCWMR-AG will automatically ask you to reconfigure your
settings if it was not able to get connected with the default settings.
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SMC Networks SMCWMR-AG Manuale utente

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