Detailed manual Version: LF4 Status 04/04/2008
NOXON The current version of this manual is available for download as a PDF file in the support area at www.terratec.com. Subject to change without notice.
NOXON Contents 1 - Your new NOXON.................................................................................................................................... 5 2 - The connectors of your NOXON ............................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................8 2.2 The power adapter socket .............
NOXON 8.7 Managing favourites and own stations ............................................................................................. 33 8.8 Interactive content with "My NOXON" .............................................................................................. 36 8.9 Podcast & Radio-On-Demand function ............................................................................................. 38 8.10 The wake-up functions ..................................................................
NOXON 1 - Your new NOXON Welcome! We're pleased that you've chosen a TerraTec product. Your NOXON is designed to give you simple, convenient access to thousands of Internet radio stations worldwide, to audio content within your home network and even to external USB storage media—via wired and wireless network connections! NOXON iRadio for iPod We would like to start by exciting your imagination a bit and introducing the central features of your new device.
NOXON It's a whole different world of radio on the Internet! Your new "service area" is the world—from Albania to Zambia, and everywhere in between! Now you can count on the right music at any hour of the day or night—the choice is all yours. The options are virtually limitless. Your NOXON and the included vTuner premium service lifetime subscription (more about that later) puts the vast and growing world of Internet radio at your fingertips.
NOXON Setup, safety and care information. You need to be aware of some basic information before you start... • Keep the device away from radiators and ensure that the player is at a safe distance from other HiFi devices to prevent overheating. We recommend setting up the iRadio at a minimum distance of 10cm to walls or other solid objects behind it for optimal sound and realistic bass response. • Use the accompanying power supply unit.
NOXON 2 - The connectors of your NOXON 2.1 Overview After taking the NOXON out of its packaging material, take a moment to get to know its connectors and controls. A WLAN antenna port B FM antenna port C Line out D Digital audio output (TOSlink) E Reset button F Network port (RJ-45) G Connection for power supply H iPod dock I USB port (Master/Type A) J Speaker connector (the NOXON iRadio speaker for the NOXON iRadio for iPod can be bought separately in stores or in the TerraTec Webshop.
NOXON 2.2 The power adapter socket Plug the power adapter in here. Please use the supplied adapter. While some universal power adapters feature the same plugs and voltage, their amperage is not sufficient. Should you need a replacement, please contact our service, see page 64. 2.3 WLAN antenna connector ("WLAN") If you have access to a wireless LAN (WLAN), screw the antenna provided onto this connector.
NOXON 2.8 The analogue audio output ("Line Out") The line output on the back of the device is intended to be connected to the Line input of a HiFi amplifier or a pair of active speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers). The output is designed for a voltage level of 2 VRMS. Before making the audio connection to your amplifier, please make sure the volume is at a suitable level to prevent damage to your hardware or your ears. 2.
NOXON These inserts are available from Apple for all "Universal Dock" compatible iPods. with any iPod when you buy it1). The insert is essentially a kind of bracket that retains and supports the iPod and ensures that it's positioned correctly in the recess. Each iPod comes with a different insert, which is adapted to the shape of the housing— a couple of different inserts are pictured on the left.
NOXON 2.11 The USB port You can use this USB master port for connecting USB mass storage media, like external hard disks. The NOXON supports USB 1.x and USB 2.0 storage devices. Please note that not all USB devices can be used on this port: keyboards and mice are not supported, nor are external MP3 storage devices with additional functions (USB hub, data encryption, etc.). Some MP3 players encrypt the files stored on them and thus unfortunately also cannot be read.
NOXON 3 - The remote control and the buttons on the NOXON Here it is—your infrared calorie saver. Most of the controls will probably be familiar from other products from the world of consumer electronics. A selection of controls corresponding to those on the remote control are located on the front of the NOXON, as you have probably already discovered on the right. 3.
NOXON 3.2 Additional buttons and their functions "On/Off": Wouldn't you know it: - Switches the NOXON on—and off, if need be – in the standby-mode! Attention energy savers: you can shut off the "juice" completely using the toggle switch on the rear of the device! "Internet radio": Jumps directly to the extensive Internet radio station selection lists which are continuously kept up to date for you by your vTuner premium subscription.
NOXON Saving preset buttons on the device: You can assign titles or stations to one of the number buttons for quick access. To do so, press and hold the corresponding button on the device during playback until, after approximately 1-2 seconds, an acknowledgement appears on the display. Note: Buttons 1-5 on the device are active if the LED on the very bottom button on the left side is illuminated.
NOXON 3.3 Entering letters Letters can be entered into the NOXON via the numerical keypad in the same way you would with a mobile phone keypad when writing an SMS. This can be useful when configuring the device or changing the device's name. Here you can see how text entry works using the example of the word NOXON … (use the + button to switch between upper and lower case, by the way!) Pressing a button several times in a row switches through the row of available letters as shown.
NOXON 4 - The first time: switching on the NOXON. To start the NOXON, press the ON/OFF button on the NOXON itself marked with the icon. Note: If you have just connected the power adapter and are now trying to turn the device on, don't get nervous if nothing happens at first. It takes several seconds before the NOXON can be switched on after it has been connected for the first time to an AC power source. When switching the device on for the first time, it will display a language selection dialogue.
NOXON If you would like to switch from Ethernet to WLAN, switch your NOXON off, unplug the power adapter and the network cable, take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds, reconnect the power adapter, and turn the NOXON on! If a profile for a WLAN connection is already available, it will be used automatically. Otherwise, the setup wizard for a new network connection will be launched, as you can see above. For more information on WLAN setup, see page 22. 4.
NOXON In such a case, it will be necessary to configure the router with the NOXON's MAC address so that it will be able to establish a network connection. The address can be found on a label on the back of the NOXON. Sometimes required: a fixed IP. Under certain circumstances, it can be useful for a device to always have the same address. Most networks these days are set up to assign the so-called IP address—the identifier for the TCP/IP protocol— dynamically.
NOXON 5 - Scenario 1 – the wired network integration If an Ethernet cable of a functioning network is plugged in at the time the device is switched on, follow the steps below to set up the device quickly and easily: 1) If a wired connection is available, then "Wired Ethernet" is the correct choice. Confirm with: 2) At this point, select the method by which the NOXON obtains its IP address2) in the network.
NOXON Open Internet Explorer, select "Internet Options" from the "Tools" menu and select the "Connections" tab. On the bottom third of the tab, you'll find the "LAN Settings..." button. Press the button to open the dialogue box shown here. If a proxy server has been activated there, use the same settings for the NOXON. 1-3) To set up the NOXON to work with a proxy server, follow steps 1 & 2 as described above… and in step 3 (Enable Proxy Server Yes/No), select YES! 4) Then select "Change" ... 5) ...
NOXON 6 - Scenario 2 – the wireless network integration We would also like to give you the information necessary to integrate your NOXON wirelessly via a router as an alternative to the wired network connection as described under "Scenario 1 – the wired network integration 5 -". 6.1 Not unimportant: the location A wireless signal always travels along a direct point-to-point, i.e. antenna-to-antenna, path.
NOXON 6.2 Wireless integration using a router In comparison to wired networks, a wireless local area network (WLAN) link provides considerable additional freedom, but also requires a bit more attention—especially if you do not want to completely neglect security aspects. In the case of wireless, data is transmitted over one or more access points (AP). The WLAN access point is generally integrated into the broadband router of your Internet access line.
NOXON 6.3 Setting up the wireless connection on the NOXON Using the button on the remote control, go to the setup menu, and then call up the wizard for network configuration. Just a reminder: During the course of the configuration, confirm your entries by pressing the right navigation button on the remote control or on the device, or press the left button to cancel or correct your entries. Use the same buttons to move the cursor in data entry situations.
NOXON 7 - The setup menu of your NOXON Press the entries: button of the remote control to open the setup menu of the device. There you will find the following Setup menu Device status Important indicator for problems: query of current parameters such as IP address, MAC No., firmware version, etc. Internet radio [RSDB] Submenu for configuring the station directory—see the chapter on "The radio station directory"), page 32 Configuration wizard Start the network configuration wizard here.
NOXON Auto update [ ] You can enable the automatic search for updates here. Once this is enabled, the device checks at regular intervals whether new firmware is available for the device. Naturally, if new firmware is available, a prompt asks whether you want to carry out the update. The default setting is "enabled". For information about new updates, visit the support area at www.terratec.com and/or www.my-noxon.net Update now Caution: Immediately checks to see if a new update is available.
NOXON Of course, the unamplified outputs (analogue and digital) bypass the equaliser, and the sound is always reproduced without any alteration. Equaliser Neutral Disables the equaliser and sends the unaltered sound to the speaker. Classical Makes classical music easier to hear, even at low volumes. Acoustic Subtle sound adjustment, especially for instrumental music. Jazz Emphasises the frequency range of typical jazz instruments.
NOXON 8 - Use and playback options 8.1 First of all: What your iRadio is telling you Before we cover the playback options, let's have a look at the playback window iRadio. It's pretty much the same for all playback options: Information on the current track or station. This shows you the usual information such as the title, artist and where appropriate the album of the audio source, and extra information about the current radio program.
NOXON 8.2 The display modes You can switch between the following display modes with the Default view Zoom display In Play mode: Detailed display for currently playing source (Only in Play mode) button on your remote control: Time display Detailed display The ideal display for users who want to have everything on view and under control.
NOXON 8.3 Playback from your iPod In order to use your iRadio with the NOXON, please carry out the instructions on p. 10 first as preparation. After the iPod is hooked up, the corresponding entry appears in the main menu ( ). Incidentally, while the iPod is connected to your NOXON, you can't use the iPod controls directly any more, and you don't need to! Just use the remote control instead, or the buttons on the NOXON in the same way you've learned from other areas of the NOXON menus.
NOXON Formatting FAT-32 Volumes FAT32 partitions can be created under almost all operating systems with utilities. The only exception is the FAT's home platform, Windows, which has had an artificially set maximum FAT partition size since the 2000 version. We provide more information about this at http://www.terratec.de/support. 8.5 Your new FM radio The iRadio for iPod is also equipped with a classic integrated FM radio.
NOXON 8.6 Internet radio – a whole new world of radio! In "Your new NOXON" (p. 5), we already introduced the impressive Internet radio capabilities of your iRadio. The big advantage of the NOXON over the time-honoured way of listening to Internet radio via your computer's web browser is that your iRadio can tap into the full variety of the Internet WITHOUT relying on your computer—by connecting directly to the router that provides your Internet access.
NOXON 8.7 Managing favourites and own stations Besides the carefully maintained list of your vTuner Premium Services on the Internet, your iRadio also features its own list for your favourites, which you can populate with anything you want. • It doesn't matter whether you are listening to an individual song, radio station, podcast or playlist— simply press to add anything that's currently playing to your Favourites. To remove an item from your Favourites, press— • ... you guessed it.
NOXON Note: It's not enough to just enter a Web page in the format http://classicradio.com, even if a stream is lying in wait for your iRadio deep in the lower reaches of the Web page. It's best just to copy the address of the actual Internet radio server into the iRadio station list using the "Copy link address" function in the Web browser. For more detailed instructions on how to find Internet radio addresses, please see the appendix.
NOXON The web interface is also useful when you want to take your time and browse the vast number of stations (which are available for listening both here and on your iRadio) with greater convenience than you could with the remote control. When you find something you like, use this easy method to add the station to your Favourites online and on your iRadio: You can, for example, sample a genre such as Electronica and a specific station (e.g.
NOXON 8.8 Interactive content with "My NOXON" If your main menu contains the "My NOXON" entry (depends on the product version), you can discover some very special content here! This takes you to specially selected audio and information content that you can customise individually. My NOXON is more than just listening to the radio. It provides you with brand-new, on-demand content, some featuring special new interactive options—without a computer, direct from your device.
NOXON Setting up My NOXON My NOXON can be used immediately without registering, though with limited function. To use the full range of function or configure the desired content, you have to activate your NOXON at the TerraTec site. This is fast and free of charge, and takes only a few steps: 1) Go to the www.my-noxon.net website. Select the "Register now" menu item. 2) After completing the registration, go to device management menu by clicking "My NOXON". 3) There, select "My devices".
NOXON 8.9 Podcast & Radio-On-Demand function Short introduction—podcasts and RadioOnDemand Radio On Demand in English is normally used as a synonym for podcasting. Thus for example, popular shows from a daily radio program are formatted and made available online so that they can be called up any time as podcasts—even large and well-known radio stations do this.
NOXON 8.10 The wake-up functions Yes, your iRadio also features a built-in alarm clock, so waking up in the morning will be a joyful experience! We've really worked hard on this, so you don't have to greet the new day with just your usual radio stations, you can choose to be awoken gently from your slumbers by any of the over 10000 radio stations available via the Internet. Of course, your iRadio also has its own alarm.
NOXON In the next step, set your preferred alarm clock volume with the Up/Down buttons. This setting is particularly useful if you have used the sleep timer function to rock you gently to sleep the night before— because the volume of the alarm clock can be set entirely independently, you don't need to worry your sleepy head about the volume of the iRadio in normal operation—it will wake you up with the volume you set here. Press the Right button to confirm and your alarm clock is ready.
NOXON 8.11 The sleep timer function Also appearing in the Main menu: the sleep timer! When activated, the sleep timer switches the iRadio off after a predetermined time, which is particularly helpful if you've already fallen asleep in the meantime… For activation, it doesn't matter if the iRadio is already playing something, or if the sleep timer is called before the audio source.
NOXON 8.12 Playing music files from the local network MP3 / WMA / AAC+ file UPnP server Computer in network NOXON You can share music files for playback in your network using special server software running on a computer or other device. The iRadio requires a UPnP-compatible server (UPnP: Universal Plug and Play) to provide it with files. A simple Windows file share is not readable. Thanks to the included media server software "Twonky Media" (e.g.
NOXON The so-called ID3 tags of files in well-organised collections contain information about the artist, album, title, genre, year released and so on. The display may look completely different when using a different UPnP server application, as this data is only received by the iRadio, not generated by it. If we stay with our TwonkyVision media server, the following selections will be available: Albums Contains a list of all available albums in the library.
NOXON 9 - Your own UPnP music server As mentioned (see p. 39) a music server software is necessary in order to play music files located in your network on the iRadio. 9.1 Twonky Media Several NOXON-compatible alternative music servers are available, most of which are not free of charge. Included with the NOXON at no additional cost is the TwonkyVision TwonkyMedia software.
NOXON Once you have accepted the license agreement, you will have the opportunity to select the optional components for installation. • TwonkyMedia. No way around this one—it's what we're here for, after all. • Web interface shortcuts. Shortcuts in the Programs group to the web interface—certainly advisable. • Documentation. Comprehensive music server documentation. • Web links. Links to the TwonkyVision website. Select the options you would like to install and click "Next >".
NOXON The web interface TwonkyMedia's web interface is designed to let you configure the various settings of your TwonkyMusic UPnP server. To access the web interface, either use the TwonkyMedia Web Configuration entry in the TwonkyVision program group of the Start menu, or double-click the Twonky icon in the system tray. Either way, your Internet browser will open and display the web interface.
NOXON 9.2 UPnP servers and Macintosh We recommend the included Elgato EyeConnect application when using the NOXON in a Mac environment. The documentation for EyeConnect can be found on the included CD or at the Elgato website: http://www.elgato.com 9.
NOXON 9.4 Managing and playing DRM audio files Where will I encounter DRM? DRM (Digital Right Management by Microsoft) is a solution by the music industry for protecting digital contents against piracy. At the cost of sometimes painful compromises in consumer friendliness, the market has agreed on this method: digital rights management defines how often a piece of music can be burned to a CD or stored on an external computer. Or, in the worst case, how long you can listen to a track.
NOXON 9.4.1 Windows Media Player 11 As the successor to the familiar old Windows Media Connect program, Microsoft is now offering Windows Media Player 11 with an integrated UPnP server. Never before has it been this easy to get the contents of your hard drive onto the NOXON. You can download it free at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/de/player/11/default.aspx Just follow these quick instructions: 1) Install Media Player 11. 2) Switch on your NOXON. 3) Open the Media Player application.
NOXON Appendix A Concepts and solutions—for the technically inclined… Here are a few advanced approaches to using the capabilities of your NOXON. We hope you enjoy exploring them. (We would like to point out, however, that TerraTec cannot provide technical support in connection with the following.
NOXON > [ALT + 3] > B Extracting Internet radio URLs Audio streams are easy to find on broadcasters' websites, but adding them to the NOXON's local station list can sometimes be a problem. In many cases, it is not in the interest of the stream provider to make the content available for standalone players—in all fairness, small providers in particular depend on revenue generated by advertising on the website. The licensing terms of the stream providers must also be observed.
NOXON Unsupported formats The NOXON supports MP3, WMA and AAC+ streams. RealAudio (RA) streams are not supported. Such streams are becoming increasingly rare, however. B1 Synchronising multiple NOXONs A request we received frequently was to implement the ability to "force" the NOXON to play content remotely. We initially questioned the sense of such a feature, as a decisive selling point of the NOXON is that it's not simply a "dumb" receiver, but that it can actively determine what to play.
NOXON set up there. You should also use the "Password = (your password)" option to protect the server against overly communicative users of your network. The text console of the Shoutcast server during startup Double-click sc_serv.exe to launch the Shoutcast server. A text console will open, informing you of the status of the server. And with that, you have set up your Shoutcast transmitter—all you need now is to send some content to it using the Winamp player.
NOXON Shoutcast default settings: B3 NOXON settings The final step is to inform the NOXON of your homegrown stream. Simply use the device's web interface for this. First, we need to find out the IP address of the server's computer by entering "ipconfig" at the command prompt. In our example, the address is 192.168.32.46. The Shoutcast server uses port 8000 by default, so the correct address for the stream in this case would be http://192.168.32.46:8000.
NOXON B4.1 Installation The Favourites Commander has been developed in Java and thus can be run in all operating systems. In Windows, it may be necessary to install the current Java Virtual Machine, which is available as a free download from http://java.sun.com. The installation takes place in the usual way by double-clicking the installer or calling up the "jNoxonFavs.jar" file directly. B4.2 Connecting to a NOXON or iRadio At the bottom left in the program, enter the IP address of your iRadio (e.g. 192.
NOXON Accordingly, you can also load an existing favourites file using the "Load local favourites" menu item. Dealing with tough network problems... B5 The necessary basic knowledge Time to get technical! At this point we will be taking a closer look at what happens when establishing a connection between the NOXON and the media or music server. While it might seem a bit dry and obscure for the layman, possessing this knowledge will make a definite impression in certain circles.
NOXON B6 Known issues 1. Wired connection (LAN) As you may already know from other wired network devices, establishing a link essentially just involves plugging in the cable. Please ensure that a sound physical connection is present (left LED lit orange). If that is the case and a connection is still not available, then the problem will be either the settings of your gateway (the computer in your network that manages the connection to the Internet) or those of your router.
NOXON In summary, use the following checklist: Is the music server running correctly? Are all of the configuration files correct and does the server appear in the Processes list (CTRL + SHIFT+ ESC)? If it is not listed, check your server-side configuration. Is there a conflict with your filter or firewall rules? The firewall can be disabled completely as an extreme measure when running Windows, or its functionality should not be extended to cover the NOXON.
NOXON C Firmware Update ... you guessed it. This describes how to make sure your NOXON's software is up to date. We'll show you two ways you can carry out the software update. For both options, note that the settings and favourites can be lost, and therefore you should write down the network settings and back up the favourites (as described on Page B454).
NOXON 6. Choose firmware Click "Browse" and select the appropriate firmware for your device. If you did not change the path in Step 2, you will find all the files you need for the update at C:\TerraTec\NOXON. 7. Start the update Click "Upload" to start the firmware check. 9. Confirm the selection Once the firmware has been successfully checked by the device, a pop-up dialogue asks you to confirm. This begins the actual transfer, which can take up to 3 minutes. 10.
NOXON D FAQ – Other questions and solutions The current FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for initial problem-solving can be found on the Internet at http://www.terratec.
NOXON E Technical glossary Access point (AP) — An access point is a network component that WLAN clients (terminal devices) connect to in order to exchange data with the Internet or other clients. It is identified via its SSID. The NOXON can connect with an AP in order to obtain files from computers in the local network or audio streams from the Internet.
NOXON UPnP — This abbreviation stands for Universal Plug and Play, which is based on a number of standardised network protocols and is designed to provide cross-vendor control of devices (stereos, printers, routers, household systems) via IP-based networks. The NOXON is a UPnP device capable of receiving files from a suitable application. WEP encryption — WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) describes a type of encryption for WLANs. Naturally, NOXON can also receive and interpret WEP-encrypted data.
NOXON F Service at TerraTec "Nothing seems to work!"—This can happen even on the best systems. If this happens to you, the TerraTec team is happy to offer its service and support. Hotline and Internet In case of a serious problem—where you can neither solve the problem on your own nor with the guided help found in this manual, nor with the help of your dealer—please contact us directly. If possible, try our Internet support system first: under www.terratec.
NOXON G General terms and conditions of service General By purchasing and receiving the goods, you accept our general terms and conditions of service. Proof of guarantee You will require a copy of the purchase receipt or delivery slip as proof of warranty. If you do not supply proof of warranty, we will charge for repairing the goods.
