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HomePod
User Manual
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User Manual MP-100 HomePod — Wireless Network Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner Copyright Copyright © 2003-4 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in con
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Welcome...................................................................................... 1 2.0 Before You Start.......................................................................... 3 2.1 Package Contents..................................................................... 3 2.2 System and Other Requirements.............................................. 3 3.0 Getting to Know Your HomePod ............................................... 5 3.1 Setting up Your
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1.0 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Macsense HomePod. Your HomePod gives you access to digital audio files stored on your computer from anywhere in the house or office. 1
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2.0 Before You Start 2.1 Package Contents Prior to setting up your HomePod, make sure your HomePod package includes the following items: • HomePod Unit • Stereo Audio Cable • Power Adapter • HomePod CD • Remote Control • Quick Start Guide • Ethernet Cable • User Manual 2.2 System and Other Requirements • Wi-Fi (802.11b or g) Access Point or Wireless Router • Macintosh G3 or Pentium III PC • Mac OS 9 and X or Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 3
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3.0 Getting to Know Your HomePod 3.1 Setting up Your HomePod HomePod streams digital audio files stored on your computer, over the local network (either by wired Ethernet or over a wireless Wi-Fi network). Most of the time, HomePod will be used in a wireless environment. A typical wireless network setup involves a computer connected to a wireless router (or an access point) to form a wireless network. HomePod would then connect wirelessly to this same network. Note: The terms “wireles
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3.2 Front Panel Power Button Infra-red Receiver irDA Receiver Display Screen Jog-shuttle Dial and Enter Button Navigational and Action Buttons Built-in Stereo Speakers Volume Control Buttons HomePod Front Panel 3.3 Side Connectors HomePod is equipped with a rich set of input and output ports for interfacing with other audio systems and devices. FM Radio Antenna Wi-Fi Antenna Headphones Jack Reset Button RCA Jack, Right USB Port RCA Jack, Left Ethernet Port Coaxial Output P
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Right jacks need to used at the same time. Coaxial Output For connecting to high-end digital surround sound system. Only one of the other is used. SPDIF Output 7
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4.0 Server Software Installation A small server program, called HomePod Audio Server, must be installed on each computer that contains audio files that you want to play through the HomePod. Use the HomePod CD and follow instructions below to complete the software installation. 4.1 Windows Installation On the PC, insert the HomePod CD and run the HomePod Audio Server->Setup.exe. HomePod CD Content for PC HomePod Audio Server is based on Java. For Windows PC’s (98/Me/2000/XP), the in
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Contents of the Windows HomePod Audio Server folder 4.2 Macintosh Installation On the Mac, insert the HomePod CD and run the HomePod Audio Server.pkg installer. Contents of the HomePod CD You will need to have the administrator password in order to proceed with the installation. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. HomePod Installer for Mac 10
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When the installation is complete, you should see a new “HomePod” folder in the Applications folder. HomePod Audio Server folder content for Mac 11
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5.0 Audio Server Control and Configuration To launch the Windows HomePod Audio Server configuration program, double-click on the HomePod Audio Server icon or select Start->Programs-> HomePod->Audio Server->HomePod Audio Server. HomePod Audio Server configuration for Windows To start the HomePod Audio Server program on the Mac, go to the Applications menu and double-click on the HomePod Audio Server icon. HomePod Audio Server configuration for Mac Note: The HomePod Audio Server prog
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5.1 Server Control Click on the HomePod icon in the left side frame to bring up the main server controls. This window allows you to monitor and configure the server settings. The “Audio Server Name” field defines a specific name for your audio collection that will be displayed on the HomePod. Examples of some good names are, “John’s Audio Collection”, “Bedroom Collection”, or “Living Room Audio Library”. Once you have named you audio collection, you need to define the contents of your
