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Table of Contents Special notes 1 Package contents 1 Getting connected 1 Configuration for MPaD or MPoD (Apple devices) 2-4 Configuration for Squeezebox Controller 5-7 Ripping CDs 8 Streaming music and movies 8 Updating your library 9-11 Adding applications 11-13 USB Back-Up hard drive contents 13-14 Manually adding or removing music 14-16 Mirroring files to alternate formats 16 Mapping music library to other devices 16 Updating to the latest software 16-17 Warranty 17-19 Service
Special notes - CDs must be inserted into the server LABEL SIDE DOWN. - Take Caution to power the server down by a quick press of the power button. Do not unplug the server while it is powered on or press and hold the power button to shut down. - We highly recommend backing up your hard drive contents to an external hard drive on a regular basis to prevent loss of data. Wyred 4 Sound is not responsible for any information lost in the event of a component failure.
Configuration for MPaD or MPoD -(MPaD is for iPad / MPoD is for iPhone or iTouch) -If you are using an Andriod or Kindle product proceed to the section titled “Configuration for Squeezebox Controller”. -This application does not support internet radio or 3rd party apps but does support gapless playback and DSD. 1. Before connecting to your new Music Server it must be powered on and properly connected. Refer to the section titled ”Getting Connected” for detailed instructions.
7. Next select “Advanced” and enter the IP address into the URL field that you obtained in the step above in the following format. http://192.168.1.157/music (This is an example IP address) -You will also need to edit the field titled “Cover Filename” to cover.jpg (case sensitive) 8. 9. 10. 11. Now select “Save” in the upper right hand corner. Now ensure W4S Server is selected which will be located “target” drop down list. You can then tap outside of the window to close the connection.
12. Also take note of the “Reload Cover” button below. If you manually add album artwork and you have properly named it “cover”, as well as ensured that it’s a .jpg file you can tap “Reload Cover” to update MPaD and it will be visible. 13. Setup is complete! *Please note that after making changes to your library you must go to the advanced tab and use the “Refresh cache” button or force close and re-open the app to update the database. Configuration for Squeezebox Controller pg.
-The Squeezebox app is for use with any Apple/Android tablet or smart phone. Kindle apps are available as well and you can contact us for the latest compatibility list. -This application provides access to Internet radio and 3rd party apps but does not allow gapless playback or DSD. Tested 3rd party apps: Pandora®, MOG, Last.fm, Spotify 1. In order to control your Music Server via a smart phone or tablet you will need to first create a free Logitech© Squeezebox™ account if you do not already have one.
3. Ensure that the Music Server is properly connected and powered on. 4. Once the server has successfully booted up enter http://wyred4sound/ into your web browser. If you have a Mac or are using an iPad/iPhone, enter http://wyred4sound.local/. 5. Next click on the Squeezebox™ Server icon which is second down on the left side of the screen. *The screen pictured below is the GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the server.* pg.
6. This is the Logitech© Media Server page where you can control the Server from your Internet browser using any computer connected to your home network. Click the “Settings” button located in the lower right hand corner of the page. 7. Click on the “mySqueezebox™.com tab” and carefully enter your email address and password for the Logitech© Squeezbox™ account that you created. Press enter to store the information. You have now successfully created your free account as well as linked your Server to it. 8.
Ripping CDs and DVDs (Approximately 8-12 minutes per CD and 1-2 hours for DVDs) 1. Carefully insert the disk LABEL SIDE DOWN until the drive pulls the disk into the Server. The Server will automatically start ripping (copying) the CD into FLAC format and storing it on the internal hard drive. During the process it rips and checks each file multiple times to ensure a bit perfect copy is created.
Updating your library If you manually add or remove files on your Server it will be necessary to rescan the library for changes. This will ensure that any changes you have made to you music library are applied and new media that is stored on the Server is visible through the control applications. 1. Ensure that the Server is properly connected and powered on. 2. Type http://wyred4sound/ into your browser or http://wyred4sound.local/ for a Mac and then press enter. 3.
4. Now that you are at the Logitech© Media Server page click on “Settings”. 5. In the basic settings tab locate the drop down menu next to “Rescan Media Library”. Select “Look for new and changed media files” if you have added new music. If you have removed music select “Clear library and rescan everything”. pg.
6. Click “Rescan” and the library will be updated. The time required will vary depending on the size of your library. You can view the progress by clicking “Scanning - View Progress”. It is not possible to rescan your library from the Logitech© Squeezebox™ Controller application on your smart phone. 7. You have successfully updated your library! Adding applications At this time we have tested Pandora® (Internet radio), Last.fm, Spotify and MOG (Music On-Demand) successfully with our server.
2. Once login is complete click on “App Gallery” at the top of the screen and select “Featured Apps” from the drop down menu. 3. You can then click on “Pandora®” and then “Install App”. pg.
4. Once the app is installed click on “My Apps” at the top of the screen, enter your account information for Pandora®, and click “Login”. If you do not have a Pandora® account you will need to create one on the Pandora® site prior to completing this step. 5. You have now successfully added your Pandora® account to the server and can stream your favorite radio stations. Access to Pandora® will be through the Logitech© Squeezebox™ Controller application on your smart phone, tablet or your browser.
4. Once you are in the “USB Backup” window, plug in your external hard drive and click “Refresh” on your browser. Ensure that the external HD has adequate capacity to store all of your media. *It is important to note that the external HD must be formatted in order to backup the Music Server contents. Any data that you have on the external drive will be lost! We recommend having a dedicated external drive to backup your Music Server contents. 5.
It is very simple to restore your library from an external drive. 1. Follow steps 1-4 above. 2. Click “Restore from USB” and the Server will restore the contents from the hard drive. Click the “Backup” icon and the log showing progress of the backup will be previewed in your browser window. 3. When this is complete be sure to “Rescan Media Library”. See “Updating your Library” for instructions.
them based on the meta tag data. If you prefer to create a new folder, for example that is titled “Imported Music”, in the “Music” folder it will be necessary to map Logitech Media Server to it. There is an example below of an additional folder being added called “mp3”. This is in the ”Basic Settings” when launching Squeezebox Server from the server home page. 6. If the album art is not embedded in the files it can be manually placed in the Album folder. 7.
Mapping music library to other devices Music that is stored on the Music Server is shared over the network and can be mapped to by other devices for playback. Keep in mind that while the Music Server supports a vast array of formats, the device mapped to it may not. For example, if you plan to map a computer to it that uses iTunes, it is recommended to mirror all files into ALAC and they will be stored into in a separate folder.
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