English manual Version 11.11.
CE Declaration We: TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: ReceiverSystem NOXON Audio to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: 1. EN 55022 Class B 2. EN 55024 The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said compliance: residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments.
Contents Welcome..................................................................................................................................4 Setup, safety and care information. ........................................................................................ 6 From opening the package to installation ................................................................................7 Connections. .....................................................................................................
Welcome. We're pleased that you've chosen a TerraTec product and would like to congratulate you on your decision. This attractive playback module provides convenient access to audio libraries within your home network, and to a vast number of online radio stations on the Internet. The NOXON audio Media library. This device integrates easily in your existing wireless network (wireless LAN, WLAN or WiFi) and supports both 802.11b and 802.11g standards.
Last but not least. As you've probably noticed, we can't help but praise our little baby extravagantly at every opportunity. We hope you enjoy your NOXON audio as much as we do, and would like to suggest that you browse this manual in detail when you get the chance. In addition to the important information about the use of its technology, we have outlined a number of typical applications wherever appropriate. We're convinced that even experienced users will profit from this guide. Thank you very much. ...
You need to be aware of some basic information before you start ... Setup, safety and care information. · Please place the device on an even, dry surface to prevent fire and electrical shock hazards as well as possible damage to the player itself. · Keep it away from radiators and ensure that the player is at a safe distance from other HiFi devices to prevent overheating.
From opening the package to installation Start by making sure that the contents of the package are complete. The NOXON package should contain at least the following items: The NOXON receiver module, together with two fashionable plastic feet, a device-specific power supply, an audio cable (3.5 mm minijack to RCA), an infrared remote control including batteries, as well as: · a software CD, · this manual, · a service request form, · and a TerraTec registration card with the serial number.
Connections. Once you have removed the packaging material, connect the NOXON to an AC outlet using the included power supply. The plug of the power supply can only be inserted in one of the two sockets on the device. Please use only the included power supply with the NOXON. While some universal power supplies have the same plug and voltage, their amperage isn't high enough. Should you need a replacement, please contact our service. But now let's connect it to your sound system.
Network integration—one way or the other. Before we actually start setting up the NOXON, we have to make a distinction between two different ways of integrating the audio adapter. Ad hoc connection NOXON audio A - direct communication. On one hand, you may wish to set up the NOXON to communicate directly with your desktop or laptop PC, from device to device without an access point (AP). A wireless device-to-device connection is known as an ad hoc network, from Latin: “for this purpose only”.
Setting up a direct (ad hoc) connection to your PC. To establish a direct connection to a computer—in most cases a notebook with an integrated wireless network adapter—let's first have a look at how to set up a Windows PC for an ad hoc network so that the NOXON can access it. A wireless network adapter can only be set up for direct device-to-device (ad hoc) communication, OR for communication with a network access point (infrastructure). Selecting one mode will automatically disable the other.
Double-click the network connection you will be using, followed by “Properties” to open its settings. Go to the “Wireless Networks” tab for an overview similar to the one shown here. Some wireless adapters provide these functions via their own software, in which case you should find comparable instructions in its documentation. Alternatively, you can put a check next to “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”—if you know what you're doing.
In the already-familiar window, click “Add...” to assign a variety of parameters to your ad hoc network. First enter the name of the network, also known as the SSID (Service Set Identifier). The other options shown would work with the NOXON and can be selected. You can also use a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key by specifying it later during the further configuration of the device. After a few moments, the dialog box should look similar to this one.
Preparing to use the device with a wireless router. Using the NOXON with a wireless router generally does not require any configuration work on the router itself. This, however, depends on the extent to which the network has been set up with an eye toward security. As the media have frequently reported, it's not very advisable to use a router exclusively with its default settings, as that leaves the network wide open for intrusion or misuse of the Internet connection.
To identify or not to identify: the MAC address. The so-called MAC address is a unique identifier assigned all network devices. The MAC address is permanently assigned to the device and cannot be modified. They can therefore be used to configure routers to permit only devices with specific MAC addresses to access the network or the Internet. 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.
But now, switch on the NOXON. When setting up the NOXON, it's no longer necessary to distinguish between the types of network in which the device will be used, as it supports all types—direct, or connections via access points. To start the NOXON for the first time, press the ON/OFF button on the remote control marked with the attractive icon. When switching the device on for the first time, it will display a language selection dialog.
In this case and others, it will be necessary to enter letters using the numerical keypad of the remote control. For more information, please see the “The remote control.” chapter on page 22 for detailed instructions on making such entries. But let's get back on track: When selecting a network protected by WEP encryption, you will be prompted to enter the appropriate key. Your network administrator will be able to give you this information.
Open the 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 dialog box shown here. If a proxy server is specified here, please also use it for the NOXON—assuming that your desktop PC and the NOXON will be using the same Internet access.
Also with profiles. By the way, you can store up to three such network profiles—that way you don't have to enter a full set of parameters every time you move the NOXON to a different network. The profiles can be edited easily with the NOXON Manager PC application. Use the configuration menu to edit or switch the device's profiles. For more information, see page 24. Playback options.
Playing MP3/WMA files from the local network. MP3 / WMA file UPnP server (Musicmatch) Computer in network NOXON audio You can share music files for playback in your network using special server software running on a computer or other device. The NOXON requires a UPnP-compatible server to provide it with files. A simple Windows file share will be ignored. Rather than relying on inflexible static file shares, the NOXON takes advantage of a flexible database structure via a UPnP media server.
All Tracks Here you can find a list of all of the tracks available on the server. Shuffling really comes into its own here. The Note!!! icon indicates that you can already press Play in this position and that everything below will be played back. Artists Contains a list of all available albums. Select an album to display all of the tracks it contains. Artists / Album After selecting an artist, the available albums are shown here for selection.
Receiving Internet radio. Internet radio Internet NOXON audio Router There are places on this planet of ours where FM radio reception emulates little more than the wind in the trees, but broadband Internet access is the rule. Internet radio not only comes into its own in these remote locations, but elsewhere as well, and the NOXON is your trusty worldwide receiver. Thanks to our partner VTuner, a wide range of stations have been categorized in the NOXON and are just waiting to be enjoyed.
The remote control. Here it is—your infrared calorie saver. Most of the controls will probably be familiar from other products from the world of consumer electronics. Buttons and their functions. Here's where you turn the NOXON on and off. Use the number buttons together with the Save Preset button – and to store and recall radio stations. The buttons are also labeled with letters for text entries as described in the following section. Use these buttons to add and remove favorites.
The Home button. This button takes you back to the home menu for your playback options. Use this button to jump straight to the VTuner selection list for Internet radio stations. This button opens the configuration menu. For more information, see page 30. Opens your Favorites list. Press the Save Preset button and a number button to assign up to ten titles or stations as presets. This button always displays the playback screen, regardless of whether anything is being played back or not.
The configuration menu The configuration menu lets you set up the NOXON's advanced settings. To open the menu, press the button on the remote control. There you will find the following entries: Configuration menu (main menu) Status Here you can view current parameters such as the device's current IP address. Internet radio setup This opens the Internet radio configuration submenu. Wizard The wizard mentioned earlier can be launched manually here. Language Select a language for the menus here.
Your own music server. As explained in the appendix, several NOXON-compatible alternative music servers are available, most of which are free of charge. However, we have determined that working with Musicmatch Jukebox was the least complicated and caused the fewest problems with files that could not be found, or with abstract interpretations of special characters in entries. Björk's name isn't a pretty sight after it's been mangled, and she doesn't really deserve that, does she? Of course not.
1. This module features the standard controls for media playback. The files to be played… 2. …are shown here. Use this window to create, edit, load and save playlists. 3. This is your complete media library—all artists, tracks, and so on. The view and sort criteria can be customized extensively. The playlists organized in (3) are also available as playlists in the NOXON. They have to be saved first, however—simply use the “Save” button.
Firing up the UPnP server. To make your Musicmatch database visible to the NOXON, open the “Options” menu, then “Settings”. Click the “CD Lookup/Connectivity” tab. In the “Services” section of this tab, click the “Enable Music Server” and “Universal Plug and Play” options. Leave the other two options unchecked.
UPnP media server alternatives. It's very possible that some people really don't like Musicmatch Jukebox and feel more at home with a different media application. That's why we would like to introduce a number of alternatives that were available at the time of printing. 28 Comment Vendor Available both as a command-line version and as a Winamp plugin. Unfortunately a number of problems with umlauts and few configuration options. TwonkeyVision MediaServer Requires the .
The application—the NOXON Manager. The NOXON Manager lets you conveniently check the status of NOXON devices in your network, manage their profiles, and update the operating system of the NOXON—from any PC in your network. To set up the application, launch the installation routine via the link on the autostart screen that appears automatically when you insert the NOXON software CD.
Adding or removing a device will not immediately affect the overview—click “Discover...” to refresh the list. Configuring devices via the NOXON Manager. With your NOXON in your network and the NOXON Manager application installed, click the “Configure...” button in the main window to open a convenient configuration dialog to manage the network profiles from your PC. Profile 2 is being edited here. It is also possible to assign the profile a different name using this application.
Updating the firmware. The operating system of the NOXON can also be modified via the NOXON Manager. For the latest firmware, please visit the Service area in the NOXON section of the TerraTec website. In the opening screen of the NOXON Manager, click the “Firmware...” button to launch a wizard to walk you through the firmware upgrade. Step 1. The current settings of the selected NOXON are displayed initially. Now click “Next >”. This will open a dialog in which you can select the firmware file.
Step 3. The existing OS will now be deleted and replaced with the new one. This process must not be interrupted under any circumstances, as this may result in such severe damage to the NOXON that you will have to return it to us for repairs. It's best to just sit verrry quietly. Step 4. Done! As you will have noticed, the NOXON rebooted itself and is now available with its fresh firmware.
Appendix. Geeks only—building your own Favorites from links Before we get started, we really should point out that the Web interface is not supported by our customer service. You'll surely be able to imagine why after reading the following section. Something we haven't mentioned until now—as average users are unlikely to be interested in it—is the possibility to access the NOXON directly via its Web interface to insert links of your own.
At TerraTec, we're big fans of the college station elDoradio at www.eldoradio.de, which provides the following link for its 128 Kbps stream: http://www.eldoradio.de/broadcast/128.pls One could, without suspecting anything, enter it in the interface as PLS, but that would not be successful. It won't work until you enter http://sender.eldoradio.de:8000/128 and set the selection box to MP3.
FAQ—frequently-asked questions and their answers. The current FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for initial problemsolving can be found on the Internet at http://www.terratec.de/support. ! The NOXON finds my access point, but not my computer. · Please ensure that Musicmatch is installed on your system and that the music server is enabled. Depending on the distance, it may take several seconds before your computer is listed in the NOXON. · You may have MAC address filtering enabled in your router.
Where can I find my WEP key? If you set the network up, you will have specified it yourself. Otherwise, contact your network administrator. I can't receive radio streams, or the update fails. · Your network may be using a proxy server that you have not entered in the configuration of your NOXON. · You cannot connect to the Internet. Your router must be configured so that you can establish a connection to the Internet.
My computer cannot be found when switching from ad hoc to network mode (or back). Restart the Musicmatch music server and your NOXON. Your computer will then be recognized again. How can I make subsequent changes to my configurations? on your remote control to open the configuration menu, in Press the network button which you can modify a wide range of settings. How should I proceed with a manual IP configuration? Press the “Network” button to open the configuration menu.
Is the data communication truly secure? Does the NOXON represent a security risk for my network? If your network is WEP-encrypted, data communication between it and the router will be just as secure as with any other client. The NOXON therefore does not represent a potential point of attack for hackers. Is it possible to read or view other data on my hard drive? No, the NOXON can only access data shared by the UPnP server.
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.
SSID (ESSID) — The Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name is the identifier for IEEE 802.11-based wireless networks. Every wireless LAN has a configurable SSID or ESSID (Extended Service Set IDentifier) as a unique network ID. In other words, it is the network's name. The NOXON recognizes all found networks automatically and also supports the manual entry of SSIDs.
Service at TerraTec. “Rien ne va plus—Nothing's working” can happen to 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 http://www.terratec.
General terms and conditions of service 1. General By purchasing and receiving the goods, you accept our general terms and conditions of service. 2. 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. 3.
