Libre Wireless Technologies LS6-N22S Wireless Audio Module User Manual Copyright 2014 by Libre Wireless Technologies
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1. User Guide Insight ............................................................................................................................. 9
2. Libre Wireless Technologies’ EVK ...................................................................................... 10
2.1. LS6 EVK Setup .................................................................................................................................. 11
3. Firmware Update ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.1. Single-Image Update and Application Update ..................................................................... 13
3.1.1. Network Method ......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2. SD-Card / USB Method ............................................................................................................. 16
3.1.3. Internet Method .......................................................................................................................... 17
3.2. BSL Update ........................................................................................................................................ 20
3.2.1. TFTP Method ................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3. U-Boot Update .................................................................................................................................. 23
3.3.1. TFTP Method ................................................................................................................................ 23
4. Configuring Non-Volatile-Item ............................................................................................ 26
5. Key Button Functionality ....................................................................................................... 28
5.1. Setup Button (WAC / SAC / DDMS) ......................................................................................... 28
5.2. LED Status .......................................................................................................................................... 28
6. Network Configuration ........................................................................................................... 29
6.1. Wireless Network Setup Using WAC and SAC ..................................................................... 29
6.1.1. Wireless Network Setup Using WAC .................................................................................. 29
6.1.2. Wireless Network Setup Using SAC (Speaker Android Configuration) Method 30
6.1.3. WAC / SAC Trigger Behaviour in DDMS Mode and Non-DDMS Mode ................... 35
6.2. Wireless Network Setup Using Webserver ........................................................................... 38
6.2.1. Webpage Method........................................................................................................................ 38
6.2.2. LS-Configure Method ................................................................................................................ 40
6.2.3. Manual Configuration Method .............................................................................................. 41
6.3. Wireless Network Setup Using WPS Push-Button Method ............................................ 42
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6.3.1. WPS Trigger from Command Line ....................................................................................... 42
6.3.2. WPS Trigger from LUCI ............................................................................................................ 43
6.3.3. WPS Trigger from Key Button ............................................................................................... 43
6.4. I-Device Wi-Fi Settings Sharing ................................................................................................. 43
6.5. Know the IP of LS-Modules ......................................................................................................... 44
7. Features ....................................................................................................................................... 46
7.1. Libre APP for Android ................................................................................................................... 46
7.2. DDMS ................................................................................................................................................... 46
7.3. Software Security ............................................................................................................................ 47
7.4. Source Switching ............................................................................................................................. 47
7.5. Failsafe Mechanism ........................................................................................................................ 48
7.6. Autosense of Audio CODEC ......................................................................................................... 48
7.7. AUX-In Support ................................................................................................................................ 48
7.8. Airplay® .............................................................................................................................................. 48
7.8.1. Password for Airplay Playback ............................................................................................. 49
7.9. DLNA ® / DMR .................................................................................................................................. 52
7.10. Miracast .............................................................................................................................................. 53
7.11. SD-Card Playback ............................................................................................................................ 55
7.12. i-Device playback over USB ........................................................................................................ 55
7.13. Favourites .......................................................................................................................................... 56
7.14. USB Playback .................................................................................................................................... 58
7.15. TCP / IP Tunneling ......................................................................................................................... 58
7.16. Wi-Fi Scan Result ............................................................................................................................ 58
7.17. Device Name Configuration ........................................................................................................ 58
7.18. Switch between Wired and wireless modes ......................................................................... 60
7.18.1. Switching to Wired Mode ........................................................................................................ 60
7.18.2. Switching to Wireless Mode ................................................................................................... 61
7.19. Pair / Share credentials ................................................................................................................ 62
7.20. Multiple SSID .................................................................................................................................... 63
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7.21. Zone Volume. .................................................................................................................................... 63
7.22. Music Services .................................................................................................................................. 63
7.22.1. vTuner ............................................................................................................................................ 63
7.22.2. TuneIn............................................................................................................................................. 65
7.22.3. Melon .............................................................................................................................................. 68
7.22.4. QQ Music ........................................................................................................................................ 68
7.22.5. Spotify ............................................................................................................................................. 71
7.22.6. Deezer ............................................................................................................................................. 74
7.22.7. Tidal ................................................................................................................................................. 76
7.23. Telnet ................................................................................................................................................... 79
8. Appendix ..................................................................................................................................... 80
8.1. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ..................................... 80
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Table of Figures
Figure 2-1: LS6 EVK (v2.0) Peripherals ....................................................................................... 10
Figure 2-2: LS6 EVK (v3.0) Peripherals ....................................................................................... 11
Figure 3.2.1-1: Firmware Upgrade Method Selection ............................................................ 14
Figure 3.2.1-2: Firmware Update Webpage ............................................................................... 15
Figure 3.2.1-3: Firmware Update Confirmation webpage .................................................... 15
Figure 3.2.1-4: Firmware Update Progress Page ..................................................................... 15
Figure 3.2.1-5: Firmware Update Status ..................................................................................... 16
Figure 3.2.2-1: Firmware Upgrade Method Selection ............................................................ 17
Figure 4.29-1: Sample XML Format ............................................................................................... 18
Figure 3.3.1-1: BSL Update Terminal Warning Message Prompt ....................................... 22
Figure 3.3.1-2: BSL Default IP Address ........................................................................................ 22
Figure 3.4.1-1: U-Boot Update Terminal Warning Message Prompt ................................ 24
Figure 3.4.1-2: U-Boot Default IP address .................................................................................. 24
Figure 6.1.1-1: WAC Speaker Listed.............................................................................................. 29
Figure 6.1.2-1: Libre App .................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 6.2.1-1: Network Status ....................................................................................................... 38
Figure 6.2.1-2: Network Configuration ........................................................................................ 39
Figure 6.2.1-3: Network Configuration using Static IP ........................................................... 40
Figure 6.2.2-1: Network Status in Webpage.............................................................................. 41
Figure 6.2.3-1: Configure Network Manually ............................................................................ 42
Figure 6.4.1-1: Wi-Fi settings sharing .......................................................................................... 43
Figure 7.2-1: DDMS Setup in webpage ......................................................................................... 47
Figure 7.7-1: AirPlay Stream ........................................................................................................... 49
Figure 7.7.1-1: Password for Airplay ........................................................................................... 50
Figure 7.7.1-2: Enter Password for Streaming .......................................................................... 51
Figure 7.7.1-3: Disable Airplay Password .................................................................................. 52
Figure 7.8-1: Media Player Stream Menu.................................................................................... 53
Figure 7.8-2: Media Streaming Options ....................................................................................... 53
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Figure 7.9-1: Miracast Enabled Speaker ..................................................................................... 54
Figure 7.16-1: Device Name Section ............................................................................................. 59
Figure 7.17.1-1: Switch to Wired Mode ....................................................................................... 61
Figure 7.17.2-1: Switch to Wi-Fi Mode ......................................................................................... 62
Figure 7.18.1-1: vTuner Browse Screen ...................................................................................... 64
Figure 7.18.1-2: Now Playing Screen for vTuner ..................................................................... 65
Figure 7.18.2-1: TuneIn Browse Screen ...................................................................................... 66
Figure 7.18.2-2: Now Playing Screen for TuneIn ..................................................................... 67
Figure 7.18.4-1: QQ Music APP ....................................................................................................... 69
Figure 7.18.4-1: Login Screen ......................................................................................................... 70
Figure 7.18.4-2: Device Selection Option .................................................................................... 70
Figure 7.18.4-3: Device List ............................................................................................................. 71
Figure 7.18.5-1: Spotify APP ............................................................................................................ 72
Figure 7.18.5-1: Spotify Login Screen .......................................................................................... 73
Figure 7.18.5-2: Device Selection .................................................................................................. 73
Figure 7.18.5-3: Device List ............................................................................................................. 74
Figure 7.18.6-1: Deezer Browse Screen ...................................................................................... 75
Figure 7.18.6-2: Now Playing Screen for Deezer ...................................................................... 76
Figure 7.18.7-1: Tidal Browse Screen .......................................................................................... 77
Figure 7.18.7-2: Now Playing Screen for Tidal .......................................................................... 78
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Document Revision History
Revision
Date
Description of change
5.2
May 15, 2016
Updated Section 4 “Configuring Non-Volatile
Items”. Updated Section 7.21.7 “Tidal”
5.3
June 2, 2016
Updated Section 2, Section 4, and Section 5
5.4
June 29, 2016
Updated section 6.2.1 “Webpage Method”
5.5
June 30, 2016
Added Section 7.22 “Telnet”
5.6
July 13, 2016
Updated Section 6.2.1 “Webpage Method”
5.7
July 28, 2016
Added section 7.5 “Failsafe Mechanism”
5.8
August 5, 2016
Updated section 3.1.3
5.9
December 2, 2016
Added FCC information, Section 8.1
6.0
December 14, 2016
Updated Section 3.1.3 “Internet Method” and
Added section 6.5
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1. Introduction
Libre Wireless provides evaluation kits (EVK) for users to gain familiarity with our products
and expedite their own design and development. User can connect to LS6 module through
RS232 UART, SD-Card, USB, or wireless interface to configure the module, manage the on
board device on the module, and perform functional test.
1.1. User Guide Insight
This document provides information on the procedures to be followed while using LibreSync
for various purpose such as
Firmware update
Configuring NV-item
Key Button Functionality
Network Configuration
Streaming Airplay® / DLNA® / DMR
Libre APP
DDMS
Source Switching
SD-Card Playback
Aux-In Support
Miracast
TCP / IP Tunneling
Device Name Configuration
Music Services (Spotify Connect, QQ Music, Vtuner, TuneIn, Melon, Deezer)
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2. Libre Wireless Technologies’ EVK
Figure 2-1: LS6 EVK (v2.0) Peripherals
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Figure 2-2: LS6 EVK (v3.0) Peripherals
2.1. LS6 EVK Setup
To setup the LS6 EVK and get started proceed as below
Step 1. Ensure the LS6 module is inserted in the EVK
Step 2. Connect the USB-to-Serial Cable from Serial port of EVK to USB port of
Laptop
Step 3. Connect the Power adaptor to DC Jack on EVK
Step 4. Power On the EVK, using ON/ OFF Switch
Step 5. Open the terminal tool (Hyper Terminal / Teraterm) on your laptop
Step 6. Configure the Serial settings, as below
- Baud Rate at 57600
- Data Bits at 8
- Parity at None
- Stop Bits at 1
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3. Firmware Update
The Firmware Update process, facilitates update of U-Boot, BSL, and Application images
individually, or all of them together (Single-Image) to the LS-Module.
LSx Platform supports following Sources of Firmware-Image and Interfaces to trigger the
upgrade activity:
Image Source: USB, SD-Card, Network or Internet
Trigger Interfaces: Shell-Command/Host MCU(via LUCI), Libre App, or
Webpage
For more details on How to trigger Firmware Upgrade via LUCI, refer to
“Light Weight Universal Control Interface Technical Note”
The support for Shell-Command interface to initiate Firmware Upgrade is supported only
from LS6 version v6041 and onwards.
For Customers using firmware version 6076 or before, it is
mandatory to do factory reset by issuing command #SetFacDefault in
the terminal, after upgrading the firmware v6077 and later.
Make sure devices with firmware version 6076 and before is not present
in the same network as that of devices with Firmware version 6079 and
later.
While using the latest Libre APP (Android v1p25, iOS v1p3 or later),
released along with firmware version 6079, Do not use Libre APP that
supports firmware version 6077 or before.
To know the firmware version and Release date, execute the following command “#getprop”
in the shell:
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3.1. Single-Image Update and Application Update
Single-Image Update
Single-Image binary file named, “lsimage” is created using the Single-Image Tool. The
“lsimage” contains HOST-MCU Firmware, U-Boot, Factory-ENV, BSL, and Application
images.
For detail on using the Single-Image tool refer to
LibreWireless-TechNote_Software_Customization_Kit available on Libre
Portal.
Application Update
The Application-Image used to update the firmware is a binary file.
Customers can update the Single-Image or Application Image via USB/SD-
Card/Network/Internet method. USB Method of update is the fastest method and is
recommended.
Customers using Software v6017/v6018 or before, must update
their LS6-module to new firmware using ‘Single-Image’ only.
During this transition-update, separate programming of BSL, APP,
and U-Boot should not be done.
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3.1.1. Network Method
To update the binary file (Application-Image or Single-Image) on the LS6 module over
network proceed as below
Make sure the LS6 EVK and your laptop / PC is connected to the same
network.
Steps
Step 1. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 2. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser.
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 3. In the Firmware upgrade section, Select Method as Network and Click
Upgrade
Figure 3.2.1-1: Firmware Upgrade Method Selection
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Step 4. Click Choose File to select the binary file for upgradation and Click Update
to upgrade the firmware.
- To refresh the binary file selected, Click Re-Select
Figure 3.2.1-2: Firmware Update Webpage
Step 5. LS6 Shows below shown confirmation page. User has to click on OK button
on the page.
Figure 3.2.1-3: Firmware Update Confirmation webpage
Step 6. LS6-Module reboots to BSL, Firmware Update progress page is displayed.
Figure 3.2.1-4: Firmware Update Progress Page
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On successful upload, web page displays the status of the update process
Figure 3.2.1-5: Firmware Update Status
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3.1.2. SD-Card / USB Method
To update the binary file (Application-Image or Single-Image) on the LS6 module from SD-
Card / USB using the web server proceed as below
Steps
Step 1. Ensure the binary filename as “lsimage” and place the firmware image in
root directory of SD-Card / USB.
The Firmware image should not contain any extension.
Step 2. Insert the SD-Card / USB in the LS6 EVK
Step 3. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 4. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 5. In the Firmware upgrade section, Select Method as SD-Card / USB and Click
Upgrade
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Figure 3.2.2-1: Firmware Upgrade Method Selection
Step 6. LS6-Module reboots to BSL, and Firmware Upgrade from SD-Card / USB
starts automatically.
On successful upgrade, LS6-Module reboots, with the updated application.
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3.1.3. Internet Method
To update the Application Image on to the LSx module proceed as below.
Make sure the LS6 module is in Home-Network mode, and is connected to the
Home-AP with internet access.
Also make sure your laptop / PC is connected to the same Home-AP.
Each customer has to maintain their own server; in which they will place their own
customized image. URL for the server location is customizable using the NV-Item
fwdownload_xml.
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Firmware Download XML
NV-Item fwdownload_xml is used to provide the URL for the XML file that contains the
information about Firmware version, HOST-MCU version and the URL to download the
firmware. Use the syntax below to provide the URL for firmware update.
To Provide the URL for Firmware Update over Internet
#setenv fwdownload_xml http://10.0.1.14/share/firmware/ls6/firmware_download.xml
Firmware Download XML Structure
Firmware Download XML file includes the following tags.
fw_version: fw_version is tag used to set the firmware version. firmware version
should start with ‘p’ followed by the actual version number.
For example, p9040
mcu_version: mcu_version tag is used to set the HOST-MCU version.
firmware: firmware tag is used to give the URL of the firmware image, for
upgrade.
Figure 4.29-1: Sample XML Format
Application will parse the XML and verify the Firmware version of LS6 and host MCU version.
If the given versions in the XML are greater than existing version in DUT, firmware upload
process continues. Otherwise it aborts the upload mechanism. The URL from the
<firmware> tag will be updated on ENV: fwupdate_link
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Step 1. Place the Firmware (Combined image with LS-Image, and HOST-MCU Image)
in the URL provided.
Step 2. Update the NV-Item fwdownload_xml with the URL of the XML file.
Step 3. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
Step 4. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser
Step 5. In the Firmware upgrade section, Select Method as Internet and Click
Upgrade
Step 6. LS6-Module reboots to BSL. Once the DUT begins to download the
Application-Image from URL provided in the fwdownload_xml NV-Item. Firmware
Download progress is displayed.
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Step 7. On Successful download, Firmware Upgrade starts and the progress status is
displayed.
Step 8. Module reboots on successful completion of upgrade process.
3.2. BSL Update
The BSL is a one type of boot loader that facilitates upgrade of Application Image on to the
LSx module. Below section describes procedure to program the BSL on to LSx Module.
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3.2.1. TFTP Method
To update the BSL for LS6 module using TFTP proceed as below
Step 1. Install TFTP server in Win 7 laptop / PC
You can download the TFTP server from web
Step 2. Store Image.bin file, in the same folder as TFTP is placed
Disable the firewall in windows laptop / PC. Firewall will block the
file from being loaded.
Step 3. Connect the PC and module with Ethernet cable
Step 4. Set Static IP 10.10.10.3 for the Laptop/PC
go to Control Panel > Network Configuration > Local Area Connection > Properties
> TCP/IPv4 > Properties
Step 5. Power on the board and connect serial cable from Serial port of EVK to the
USB port of PC
Step 6. Open serial port terminal (57600-8-N-1) to access system Shell
Step 7. Start TFTP server in laptop / PC
Step 8. Restart the module by issuing the command #reboot in terminal
or
Restart the module using the Reset button in EVK
Step 9. In the U-Boot options, select Option a in the terminal within 1 second
Step 10. Answer 'Y' or 'N' for the warning message prompted to proceed with the
update
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Figure 3.3.1-1: BSL Update Terminal Warning Message Prompt
Step 11. To set default Server and Device IP address, Press Enter key on Keyboard
Figure 3.3.1-2: BSL Default IP Address
Step 12. Provide the name of the binary for BSL, to be flashed on the U-Boot prompt.
For Example, Image.bin
Make Sure the Binary name provided, is as in the repository. Wrong
binary name might make the module unusable.
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3.3. U-Boot Update
3.3.1. TFTP Method
To update the U-Boot for LS6 module using TFTP proceed as below
Step 1. Install TFTP server in Win 7 laptop / PC
You can download the TFTP server from web
Step 2. Store Image.bin file, in the same folder as TFTP is placed
Disable the firewall in windows laptop / PC. Firewall will block the
file from being loaded.
Step 3. Connect the PC and module with Ethernet cable
Step 4. Set Static IP 10.10.10.3 for the Laptop/PC
go to Control Panel > Network Configuration > Local Area Connection > Properties
> TCP/IPv4 > Properties
Step 5. Power on the board and connect the EVK to the USB port of PC
Step 6. Open serial port terminal (57600-8-N-1) to access system Shell
Step 7. Start TFTP server in laptop / PC
Step 8. Restart the module by issuing the command #reboot in terminal
or
Restart the module using the Reset button in EVK
Step 9. In the U-Boot options, select option 1 in the terminal within 1 second
Step 10. Answer 'Y' or 'N' for the warning message prompted to proceed with the
update
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Figure 3.4.1-1: U-Boot Update Terminal Warning Message Prompt
Step 11. To set default Server and Device IP addres, Press Enter Key on Keyboard
Figure 3.4.1-2: U-Boot Default IP address
Step 12. Provide the name of the binary for U-Boot, to be flashed on the U-boot
prompt
For Example, Image.bin
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Make Sure the Binary name provided, is as in the repository. Wrong
binary name might make the module unusable.
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4. Configuring Non-Volatile-Item
The latest LS-Images (v6023 and onwards) supports NV-Item from
application only and is accessible from Application Shell prompt.
NV-item in U-Boot is not supported anymore.
To configure all the NV-Item values at one shot as per customer
choice, customers can use the envitem.xml file. This xml file is used
to generate a final Golden-Image for production.
Non-Volatile (NV) item in LibreSync can be configured through command line or by editing
the env-item.xml file, shared by Libre.
To configure the NV-Item, type the below command in the command line and Reboot the LS-
Module to apply the changes.
Command Syntax
#setenv <NV_item_name> <<value>>
#reboot
There should be space between setenv and <NV_item_name> and between the
<NV_item_name> and <<value>> .
To know the value of the NV-Item set, type the below command in the command line.
Command Syntax
#getenv <NV_item_name>
To reset all the NV-Items to factory default values, type the below command in the command
line.
Command Syntax
#SetFacDefault
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To know all the NV-items values, type the below command in the command line.
Command Syntax
#GetAllENV
Example
To configure NV-item hostpresent
#setenv hostpresent 1
#reboot
To Know the value of the NV-Item
hostpresent.
#getenv hostpresent
For detailed information on Configuring the NV-Items refer to
“LibreWirelessTechNote – Non-Volatile_Items_in_LibreSync” available in Libre Portal.
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5. Key Button Functionality
5.1. Setup Button (WAC / SAC / DDMS)
The Setup (SW5) button in LS-EVK is configured to trigger WAC / SAC after the LS module
boots up as below.
Press and Hold the setup button on the LS EVK for 3 seconds, to come out of the
DDMS mode.
- LS EVK connects to the AP or the SSID configured earlier.
- To connect the LS EVK to different AP or SSID, Press and Hold the
setup button on the LS EVK for 3 seconds again, to trigger SAC /
WAC.
- If the LS EVK was not configured to any AP, Press and Hold of
setup button triggers SAC / WAC.
- This state is stored in non-volatile memory and even after boot-up,
the state is retained.
For more information on DDMS Stand-Alone mode and Home-Network mode refer to DDMS
Usability guide (Android / iOS) available in LibreSync Document Portal.
5.2. LED Status
LED D18, in the LS6 EVK is used to identify the DDMS Connection Status.
Blinking LED indicates LS6 EVK is in transition to DDMS and connection is not
set.
Solid LED indicates LS6 EVK is in DDMS mode and is configured as one of the
DDMS-Node (Speaker-Master or Speaker-Station).
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6. Network Configuration
The network configuration method supported in LS-Module is
Wireless Network Setup Using WAC Method
Wireless Network Setup Using SAC Method
Wireless Network Setup Using Webserver Method
Wireless Network Setup Using WPS Push Button Method
6.1. Wireless Network Setup Using WAC and SAC
6.1.1. Wireless Network Setup Using WAC
To setup a wireless network using Wireless Area Controller (WAC) proceed as below
Step 1. Press and hold the Setup button for 3 seconds on the EVK
Step 2. On an iOS device running iOS7, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > SET UP NEW DEVICE
The WAC speaker is listed. For example, LibreSync <MacID>
Figure 6.1.1-1: WAC Speaker Listed
Step 3. Select the speaker / EVK and tap NEXT
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iOS device shares its Wi-Fi settings; that is SSID and Password with the WAC speaker and
configures the device.
On successful configuration the device is configured to the Wi-Fi network to which the iOS
device is connected.
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6.1.2. Wireless Network Setup Using SAC (Speaker Android
Configuration) Method
To setup a wireless network using Libre Android APP proceed as below
Step 1. Power on the Speaker (DUT) and press and hold the Setup button on LS6
EVK for 3 seconds.
Speaker enters SAC mode
Step 2. Open the Libre App
Figure 6.1.2-1: Libre App
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Step 3. Tap Configure in the menu
Step 4. In Speakers To be Setup section Tap Add more Speaker.
Step 5. In Speaker Setup page, Tap configure using SAC.
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Step 6. On Speaker Setup page, Tap Next
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Step 7. On Speaker To Be Setup page select the speaker to be configured.
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Step 8. On Speaker Setup page, select the Home-Network and enter the password.
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Step 9. Tap SAVE.
Step 10. Continue the configuration steps for all the speakers.
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6.1.3. WAC / SAC Trigger Behaviour in DDMS Mode and Non-DDMS
Mode
This sections explains different behaviours of the speaker for network configuration when
WAC / SAC is triggered.
For details on the network configuration using WAC / SAC refer Section 6.1 and Section 6.2.
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Scenario 1
Precondition
LS-Enabled speaker is not connected to AP.
Action
WAC / SAC is triggered using the Setup Button (Press and Hold for
three seconds) in LS EVK or through Message-Box 142.
Result
LS-Enabled Speaker enters WAC / SAC mode for Network
Configuration.
Scenario 2
Precondition
LS-Enabled speaker is connected to AP.
Action
WAC / SAC is triggered using the Setup Button (Press and Hold for
three seconds) in LS EVK or through Message-Box 142.
Result
LS-Enabled Speaker enters WAC / SAC mode for Network
Configuration.
Scenario 3
Precondition
LS-Enabled speaker is not connected to AP.
Action
1. Reboot the Speaker.
2. Configure the speakers to DDMS SA-Mode (refer to DDMS
usability guide).
3. Trigger WAC / SAC using the Setup Button (Press and Hold
for three seconds) in LS EVK or through Message-Box 142.
Result
LS-Enabled Speaker switches from DDMS Mode to WAC / SAC
mode for Network Configuration.
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Scenario 4
Precondition
LS-Enabled speaker is connected to AP.
Action
1. Reboot the Speaker.
2. Configure the speakers to DDMS SA-Mode (refer to DDMS
usability guide).
3. Trigger WAC / SAC using the Setup Button (Press and Hold
for three seconds) in LS EVK or through Message-Box 142.
Result
LS-Enabled Speaker switches from DDMS Mode and connects to
the AP configured earlier.
Scenario 5
Precondition
LS-Enabled speaker is in DDMS SA-Mode and was not connected
to AP earlier.
Action
1. Reboot the Speaker and
2. Trigger WAC / SAC using the Setup Button (Press and Hold
for three seconds) in LS EVK or through Message-Box 142.
Result
LS-Enabled Speaker switches from DDMS Mode and enters WAC /
SAC mode for Network Configuration.
Scenario 6
Precondition
LS-Enabled speaker is in DDMS SA- Mode and was connected to
AP earlier.
Action
1. Reboot the Speaker and
2. Trigger WAC / SAC using the Setup Button (Press and Hold
for three seconds) in LS EVK or through Message-Box 142.
Result
LS-Enabled Speaker switches from DDMS Mode and connects to
the AP configured earlier.
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Scenario 7
Precondition
LS-Enabled speaker is in DDMS HN-Mode and was connected to
AP earlier.
Action
1. Reboot the Speaker and
2. Trigger WAC / SAC using the Setup Button (Press and Hold
for three seconds) in LS EVK or through Message-Box 142.
Result
LS-Enabled Speaker switches from DDMS HN-Mode and enters
WAC / SAC mode for Network Configuration.
6.2. Wireless Network Setup Using Webserver
6.2.1. Webpage Method
This method is used if the device is already connected to a network.
To setup wireless network via Webpage proceed as below
Step 1. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 2. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser, For Example, 10.0.1.13.
The webpage shows the Network status of the currently connected Access Point.
Figure 6.2.1-1: Network Status
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Step 3. In Select Your Network section, Select the Access Point (AP) to be connected,
from Select your Network drop-down list and Click Save
Device reboots and connects to the new network and acquires new IP
Figure 6.2.1-2: Network Configuration
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You can also connect the device to the network of your choice by setting the Static IP for the
device from the device web page.
Static IP address is a known IP address pre-allocated to the device. Static IP does not change
and the device will have the same IP always.
Step 1. Select the Access Point from Select Your Network drop-down list.
Step 2. Enable Static IP ON / OFF settings.
Step 3. Enter IP Address, Net Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS
details as shown in the below screenshot, and click Save
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Figure 6.2.1-3: Network Configuration using Static IP
Use any IP address from the Access Point IP’s address range which is
not assigned to any client device already.
Device reboots and connects to the network and acquires the static IP as defined.
Step 4. To know the IP address of the device, execute command #netcfg in the
device terminal
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6.2.2. LS-Configure Method
To setup wireless network using LS-Configure proceed as below
Step 1. Press and hold the Setup button for 3 seconds on the EVK to trigger LS-
Configure
Device enters “AP” mode and is available in the Wi-Fi network list as LS-Configure_xxxxxx
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Step 2. From the network list Select LSConfigure_xxxxxx and connect the laptop to
the network.
Step 3. Enter the following URL in the address bar of your browser 192.168.43.1
Figure 6.2.2-1: Network Status in Webpage
Step 4. Select the Access Point (AP) to be connected to from Select Your Network
drop-down list
Step 5. Select Security Type from Security drop-down list, Enter the valid login
credentials and Click OK
Device disconnects from laptop and connects to the network selected
Step 6. To know the newly acquired IP execute command #netcfg in the device
terminal
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6.2.3. Manual Configuration Method
To connect the device to the network manually proceed as below.
Optional: Device can be connected to the network using the hidden SSID.
Step 1. In Select Your Network section, enable Configure Manually
Step 2. Enter the Access Point SSID and Click Save.
Device reboots and connects to the network.
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Step 3. To know the newly acquired IP execute command #netcfg in the device
terminal
Figure 6.2.3-1: Configure Network Manually
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6.3. Wireless Network Setup Using WPS Push-Button Method
6.3.1. WPS Trigger from Command Line
To setup a wireless network using WPS proceed as below
Step 1. On system boot, enter the command #wpa_cli wps_pbc in device terminal
Step 2. Trigger (Press Once) Setup button in the Access Point.
Device connects to the Network of the Access Point.
Step 3. To know the newly acquired IP execute command #netcfg in the device
terminal
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6.3.2. WPS Trigger from LUCI
You can setup a wireless network for the LS-Enabled speaker, using the LUCI Message-Box
#141. Message-Box #141 is used by Host to trigger WPS mode.
For more information see section 6 in LUCI Technical Note,
LibreWirelessTechNote - LS_Light_Weight_Universal_Control_Interface.
6.3.3. WPS Trigger from Key Button
(TBG)
6.4. I-Device Wi-Fi Settings Sharing
Host-MCU requests the LS enabled device to share the Wi-Fi settings over Message-Box #
126. On request from HOST-MCU, iOS device shows a pop-up message to the user to “Ignore”
or “Allow” the settings sharing.
Figure 6.4.1-1: Wi-Fi settings sharing
To share Wi-Fi setting tap Allow
To cancel sharing Wi-Fi settings tap Ignore
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6.5. Know the IP of LS-Modules
You can know the IP address of the LS-Modules in one of the two ways.
Executing command #netcfg in the device terminal.
Or
Check the IP address from the webpage of the Home-AP
IP address from the Webpage of Home-AP
To know the IP address of the LS-Module from webpage of Home-AP do as below.
Step 4. Enter the default IP address of your Home-AP in the address bar of your
browser.
For example, if you use D-link router then the Default IP is 192.168.0.1
Step 5. Enter the Login Credentials and login to the webpage of Home-AP
Step 6. Go to Advanced Options and go to Wireless section
Step 7. In the connected device list select the MAC ID of the LS-Module.
Step 8. IP address of the module is known in the corresponding column.
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7. Features
7.1. Libre APP for Android
LUCI enables user to remotely, control the LibreSync LS6 enabled product using the Libre
Application for android. The application can be used to browse DLNA-DMS in the network,
SD Card connected to device and other online radio stations such as vTuner and TuneIn , and
stream music using the DMP feature supported by LS6.
For more information on using Libre APP refer
LibreWireless-Usability_Guide_Dynamic_Direct_Multi-Node_Streaming
7.2. DDMS
A Wireless Dynamic Direct Multi-Node Streaming (DDMS) Zone is a group of nodes, (DDMS
enabled speakers) chosen dynamically by an end user to synchronously play audio from a
given content source.
This group of speakers can play music from any Audio Source synchronously without any
delay between the nodes. Each group can consists of two or more nodes.
DDMS Group is created in two mode
Home-Network Mode – A state in which DDMS-Nodes creates a Sound-Scene, by
connecting to the Access-Point (AP) in the Home-Network.
The Audio Source (smartphone) streaming the audio should be connected to the
same AP.
Stand-Alone Mode - A state in which DDMS-Nodes creates a Sound-Scene, by
connecting to the Master using the SSID of Sound-Scene in SA-Mode. In this state
there is no Access-Point (AP) or home infrastructure present.
The Audio Source (smartphone) streaming the audio should be connected to the
same SSID of the Sound-Scene in SA-Mode.
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Ls-Enabled device reboots, every time when it is switched from HN-Mode to
SA-Mode and vice-versa
For information on setting up devices for DDMS, and Using Libre App refer to
LibreWireless-Usability_Guide_Dynamic_Direct_Multi-Node_Streaming
The device webpage provides interface to update DDMS SSID and password.
Figure 7.2-1: DDMS Setup in webpage
7.3. Software Security
LibreSync software is secured using Crypto IC. Crypto IC is embedded either in the LS6
module or the ACP. Crypto IC authenticates and allows only the valid LS6 software to boot
on the LS6 modules.
7.4. Source Switching
LibreSync enables user to switch the playback sources without any hitches. User can choose
to stream music either from AirPlay or UPnP server and the music streams on the selected
device from the source.
For example, A LS Device streaming AirPlay, starts streaming music from DLNA / DMR when,
the user selects music from Win 7 -Media Player to be played on the device.
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7.5. Failsafe Mechanism
Failsafe Mechanism safeguards the modules from being corrupted or unusable, in case of
power failure or reset during the firmware upgrade.
For more information on Failsafe Mechanism see LibreWirelessTechNote_Failsafe-
Firmware_Upgrade, available in Libre Portal.
7.6. Autosense of Audio CODEC
The new LS Firmware will automatically detect the presence of Audio CODEC in the
firmware.
If LS-SoC detects Wolfson CODEC (WN8904) on LS-I2C bus, then LS-Module takes care of
controlling the Audio CODEC and is applicable to LS6 EVK.
If Wolfson CODEC is not detected, LS-SoC does not control the Audio CODEC. Host MCU must
take care of handling AUDIO DAC / CODEC.
7.7. AUX-In Support
Users can connect Audio Source to AUX-In jack of EVK and select the source from Libre-APP.
7.8. Airplay®
After the speaker or device is configured to the network, it is discovered by the iOS device
and iTunes, and is available for AirPlay streaming.
To stream AirPlay proceed as below
Step 1. Open the Control Centre or Music App on iOS device
Or
Open iTunes installed on any machine
Step 2. Tap the AirPlay icon
AirPlay enabled LibreSync device is listed
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Step 3. Select the device and select Play
AirPlay starts streaming
Figure 7.7-1: AirPlay Stream
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7.8.1. Password for Airplay Playback
You can either enable or disable a password, to start Airplay playback on the LS enabled
device through a webpage.
Enable
To enable a password for Airplay Playback proceed as below.
Step 1. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 10.0.1.13
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Step 2. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser with port number
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 1. In Your Device Name section, Enter the Airplay Password in the white box
below and Click Apply
Device reboots automatically.
Figure 7.7.1-1: Password for Airplay
Step 2. Open the Control Centre or Music App on iOS device
Or
Use iTunes installed on any machine
Step 3. Tap the AirPlay icon
AirPlay enabled LibreSync device is listed
Step 4. Select the device and Select Play
Step 5. In the pop screen enter the password entered in the webpage
AirPlay starts streaming.
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Figure 7.7.1-2: Enter Password for Streaming
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Disable
To disable a password for Airplay Playback proceed as below.
Step 6. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 7. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser with port number
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 8. In Your Device Name section, Clear the previous Password and leave the
white space blank and Click Apply
Step 9. A pop-up message appears Click OK Click Apply
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Figure 7.7.1-3: Disable Airplay Password
Device reboots automatically.
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7.9. DLNA ® / DMR
After the device is configured to the network, device is discoverable over UPnP®. Any
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) / Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified controller
can be used to stream music to the device.
To test Play To functionality proceed as below
Step 10. Open Media Player on Windows 7
Step 11. In the play list, Click Play To and select the LS enabled speaker or device
Or
Right click on the song and Click Play To
Music starts streaming.
If the speaker / device is not visible on the Windows 7 Media Player, go to Stream > More
streaming options, ensure speaker is in Allowed state.
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Figure 7.8-1: Media Player Stream Menu
Figure 7.8-2: Media Streaming Options
Digital Media Renderer (DMR) functionality can be verified using any
app on the Android / iOS devices as well. For example, the native
audio player on Samsung Galaxy devices can be used.
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7.10. Miracast
Miracast also known as Wi-Fi display, is the feature used to mirror the mobile (video and
audio) to the Miracast sink device. It uses wifi-P2P technology for communication.
Miracast on Libre platform doesn't support Video, but Miracast devices (source) by design
streams both Video and audio to the Libre speaker.
To start Miracast on an android phone, that supports Miracast proceed as below.
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Step 1. Send the type 2 Command in Message-Box 113 over LUCI
For more information see Message 113 in file LibreWirelessTechNote -
LS_Light_Weight_Universal_Control_Interface
Step 2. Start the local audio playback on an Miracast enabled Android Phone
For Example, Nexus 5
Step 3. Go to the Miracast screen, on the Android Phone
For Example, In Nexus 5 phone go to Settings > Display > Cast screen
Miracast enabled speaker is listed. For example, LibreCast
Figure 7.9-1: Miracast Enabled Speaker
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Step 4. Tap the Speaker from the list
Speaker connects to the Miracast and streams the music from the current playlist
Step 5. Close the Miracast Screen
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For details on scenarios of Miracast Mode Switching with other Different Modes
(WAC/DDMS), and Miracast Source Switching with other Different Sources, refer to
“LibreWirelessTechNote-Miracast_Mode_and_Source_Conversion” document available in Libre
Portal.
7.11. SD-Card Playback
LS supports Audio Playback from SD-Card. User can select the content source from SD-Card
to stream music on a LS-Enabled speaker.
The seek operation support for SD-Card Playback is available from Mid-January, 2015
Release (LS6-v6027) and Onwards.
7.12. i-Device playback over USB
LS supports audio playback from i-Devices over USB. User can select the content source from
an iOS device to stream music on LS-Enabled speaker.
Apple devices which support iAP2 protocol (Apple devices with lightning connector except
iPod nano 7g) can be connected to LS device and playback can be done.
When Host-MCU is Not-Present (in LS-EVK)
If the NV-Item hostpresent is set to '0' , connect the apple device and press PLAY icon on the
UI of the apple device to start the playback.
To Disable NV-Item hostpresent
#setenv hostpresent 0
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When Host-MCU is Present (in Customer Product)
If the NV-Item hostpresent is set to '1' ,
To Enable NV-Item hostpresent
#setenv hostpresent 1
To start playback from Apple Device following sequence is to be followed.
Step 1. LS sends the new source to the Host MCU over Message-Box# 10
Step 2. Host MCU may send a command to LS (Command Type: GET) over Message-
Box#50 (Current Source – with value 16 that is Apple Device) to get to know the
current playback source, if any.
Step 3. Host MCU takes a decision whether it has to allow/disallow the new Audio
Source.
Step 4. Send a confirmation on Message-Box#11 with data field set to 1/0 for
Allowed/Not-allowed respectively.
Apple Device Connection Status
When Apple device is connected Message-Box # 38 is updated with the value '2'
When it is disconnected Message-Box # 39 is updated with the value '2'.
For more information refer to LUCI document
LibreWirelessTechNote - LS_Light_Weight_Universal_Control_Interface
7.13. Favourites
Favourites in LibreSync allows you to save your favourite songs and radio stations in Music-
Services (Listed below) for easy access.
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You can save up-to 10 songs (URLs) of your choice as favourites in LibreSync platform. When
you save the 11th favourite Song (11th URL), the oldest song saved (1st URL) is erased and
replaced with the song saved earlier (2nd URL).
You can save and play favourites using the Libre Reference APP (Android / iOS).
To Save the current song as Favourite, Tap the Star icon in Now Playing Screen.
To Play the Song from Favourites List,
o Go to Sources and Select Favourites
o Browse the list and play your favourite song.
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Toggle Between Favourites
Use the Previous, and Next keys to toggle between favourites. You can also send the Play
Control commands Over LUCI via Message-Box 40.
7.14. USB Playback
LS supports audio playback from USB. User can select the content source from an USB drive
to stream music on LS-Enabled speaker.
7.15. TCP / IP Tunneling
TCP/IP Tunnelling is a unique feature supported by LS modules. Tunneling enables a Host
MCU to communicate with other network devices over UART. The Host MCU can build their
own proprietary protocol using LUCI tunneling.
For more information on TCP / IP tunneling refer LUCI document
LibreWirelessTechNote - LS_Light_Weight_Universal_Control_Interface
7.16. Wi-Fi Scan Result
Wi-Fi Scan result enables you to list the available access point. This feature is intended to be
used by the APP developers to list the available networks in the APP for configuration.
To use the feature, in the address bar of your browser enter the IP address followed by
/scanresult.asp.
7.17. Device Name Configuration
You can define a friendly name to LS-Platform enabled device. To define the friendly name
proceed as below.
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Step 1. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 2. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser with port number
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 3. In Your Device Name section, Enter the Device Name in the white box and
Click Apply
Figure 7.16-1: Device Name Section
The device name length can be up-to maximum of 50 characters.
After the Firmware upgrade, if the device friendly name is not
set, the device name is listed as below
- iTunes server and DMR Speakers lists the device as
LibreSync_xxxxxx
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7.18. Switch between Wired and wireless modes
You can switch between wired and wireless mode using the Webserver
7.18.1. Switching to Wired Mode
To switch to wired mode from Wi-Fi mode proceed as below
Make Sure device is connected to an Wi-Fi Network
Step 1. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 2. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser with port number
For Example, 10.0.1.13
Step 3. In Select Your Network drop-down list, select Switch to Wired mode
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Figure 7.17.1-1: Switch to Wired Mode
Step 4. Connect the device with an Ethernet cable
Step 5. Click Save
LS module reboots automatically
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7.18.2. Switching to Wireless Mode
To switch to wired mode from Wi-Fi mode proceed as below
Step 1. Execute command #netcfg in the device terminal to know the device IP
For Example, 192.168.0.103
Step 2. Enter the IP in the address bar of your browser with port number
For Example, 192.168.0.103
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Step 3. In Select Your Network drop-down list, select Switch to Wi-Fi mode and
Click Save
Figure 7.17.2-1: Switch to Wi-Fi Mode
LS module reboots automatically.
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7.19. Pair / Share credentials
Pair functionality enables LS-Enabled speaker to pair (join) with other LS-Enabled speaker.
Share functionality allows the LS-Enabled speaker to share its Wi-Fi credentials with other
LS-enabled speakers.
For Example: If there are two LS-Enabled speakers, called LS-Speaker A and LS-Speaker B,
then LS-Speaker A with pair enabled, can join LS-Speaker B only when LS-Speaker B is
enabled with share.
Pair / Share functionality is possible, only when both the LS-Enabled speakers
are in the same mode. That is, when both the LS-Enabled Speakers are in Home-
Network mode or both the LS-Enabled Speakers are in Stand-Alone Mode.
For information on using PAIR / SHARE commands see “LibreWirelessTechNote -
LS_Light_Weight_Universal_Control_Interface” available in Libre Portal.
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7.20. Multiple SSID
LibreSync allows LS-Enabled devices to store Eight different network’s information in Home
Network mode.
If the device lose network, it would scan for earlier connected networks and then connects
to the network with highest signal strength.
The details of each network’s SSID and Passphrase are stored in HN_SSID_x and
HN_PASSPHRASE_x respectively. The device starts storing the information from HN_SSID_7
till HN_SSID_0 and then erases the oldest i.e., HN_SSID_7 to write the new network details.
7.21. Zone Volume.
Zone Volume uses scaling ratios to provide a good user experience and intuitive system
response based on controlling volume levels for dynamic groups of speakers - called "Sound
Scenes”.
Zone volume manages an overall Sound Scene’s Volume. Once speakers are adjusted, the
Sound Scene Volume will raise and lower each speaker’s volume in a relative way keeping
the relationship of volume level between speakers. However as you lower the Sound Scene’s
Volume level to zero, every speaker in the Scene will converge to zero at the same time.
For more details see LUCI Tech Note.
7.22. Music Services
7.22.1. vTuner
vTuner is an internet radio device that receives and plays streamed media, either from
Internet radio or Home network.
vTuner on Libre platform can be used to stream music using the Libre APP.
To stream music from vTuner proceed as below.
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Step 1. In the Now Playing screen of Libre APP, Tap Sources
Step 2. Tap vTuner from the source List
Step 3. Browse through the list and select the song of your choice.
Figure 7.18.1-1: vTuner Browse Screen
Step 4. LS enabled speaker starts streaming the song from vTuner.
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Figure 7.18.1-2: Now Playing Screen for vTuner
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7.22.2. TuneIn
TuneIn is an internet radio station that enables streaming of music.
TuneIn on Libre platform can be used to stream music using the Libre APP.
To stream music from TuneIn proceed as below.
Step 1. In the Now Playing screen of Libre APP, Tap Sources
Step 2. Tap TuneIn from the source List
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Step 3. Browse through the list and select the song of your choice.
Figure 7.18.2-1: TuneIn Browse Screen
Step 4. LS enabled speaker starts streaming the song from TuneIn.
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Figure 7.18.2-2: Now Playing Screen for TuneIn
Sync Your TuneIn Account
Step 5. In Tunein Home-Page, Tap Settings.
Step 6. Follow the steps as listed below.
i. From www.tunein.com logon with your account.
ii. Go to My Info, and select Devices or tunein.com/mydevice.
Step 7. Tap Registration Code
Step 8. Confirm if the Registration Code information is correct.
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7.22.3. Melon
Melon is an online music service, User should use the melon Player to browse through the
music of choice.
Melon Application generates the URL for the song selected and sends it to the LS-Speaker
using LUCI over Message-Box # 41 and Command ‘2’ to SET. LS-Speaker downloads the song
and renders the audio output.
Melon Music service Application should Append the song URL with “MELON:” while sending
the command over LUCI.
For Example,
Message-Box #41, 2, PLAYITEM:MELON:(HTTP URL of the Melon Song).
7.22.4. QQ Music
LibreSync enable you to stream music via QQ music service.
To use the QQ music service
Step 1. Register for QQ Music account and get the Username and Password for the
account
Step 2. Download the QQ Music app from the Play Store.
To stream music from QQ Music proceed as below.
Step 1. Reboot the LS enabled device and connect to the network.
Step 2. Connect Smartphone to the same network.
Step 3. Open the QQ Music APP
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Figure 7.18.4-1: QQ Music APP
Step 4. Login to QQ Music, using the Username and Password received, during
registration.
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Figure 7.18.4-1: Login Screen
Step 5. Browse for songs in the QQ Music Server
Step 6. In Now playing screen, select ‘Q’ symbol
Figure 7.18.4-2: Device Selection Option
Step 7. Select the LS enabled device
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Figure 7.18.4-3: Device List
Playback from QQ music on the LS enabled device starts.
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7.22.5. Spotify
LibreSync enables you to stream music via Spotify connect.
Spotify on LS-Enabled speakers supports to Save / Play/ Delete presets, for more
information on Spotify Preset Actions refer to Message-Box # 75 in LUCI Document
(LibreWirelessTechNote-LS_Light_Weight_Universal_Control_Interface) available in
LibreSync Document Portal.
To use the Spotify connect APP proceed as below.
Step 1. Register for Spotify premium account and get the Username and Password
for the account
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Step 2. Download the Spotify app from the App store/Play Store.
The device name is listed as, LibreSync_xxxxxx
In Spotify free account, LS Device will not be listed in the Spotify
speaker list.
To stream music from Spotify connect proceed as below.
Step 1. Reboot the LS enabled device and connect to the network.
Step 2. Connect iOS device/Android phone to the same network.
Step 3. Open the Spotify APP
Figure 7.18.5-1: Spotify APP
Step 4. Login to Spotify, using the Username and Password received, during
registration.
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Figure 7.18.5-1: Spotify Login Screen
Step 5. Browse for songs in the Spotify Server
Step 6. In Now playing screen, select Speaker symbol in right bottom
Figure 7.18.5-2: Device Selection
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Step 7. Select the LS enabled device
Figure 7.18.5-3: Device List
LS enabled device starts streaming music from Spotify Connect
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7.22.6. Deezer
Deezer on Libre platform can be used to stream music using the Libre APP.
To stream music from Deezer proceed as below.
Step 1. In the Now Playing screen of Libre APP, Tap Sources
Step 2. Tap Deezer from the source List
Step 3. Enter the User Name and Password to login to the music service.
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Step 4. Browse through the list and select the song of your choice.
Figure 7.18.6-1: Deezer Browse Screen
Step 5. LS enabled speaker starts streaming the song from Deezer.
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Figure 7.18.6-2: Now Playing Screen for Deezer
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7.22.7. Tidal
Tidal, also known as TIDALHiFi is a subscription-based music streaming service that offers
lossless audio and high definition music. The service has over 30 million tracks and 75,000
music videos. Tidal on Libre platform is used to stream music using the Libre APP.
To stream music from Tidal proceed as below.
Step 1. In the Now Playing screen of Libre APP, Tap Sources
Step 2. Tap Tidal from the source List
Step 3. Enter the User Name and Password to login to the music service.
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Step 4. Browse through the list and select the song of your choice.
Figure 7.18.7-1: Tidal Browse Screen
Step 5. LS enabled speaker starts streaming the song from Tidal.
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Figure 7.18.7-2: Now Playing Screen for Tidal
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Favorites in TIDAL
You can save a play-list as favorite, or an entire album, or an artist as favorite in the browse
view of TIDAL.
For the play-list / album / artist of your favorite, Just tap the icon against it.
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7.23. Telnet
Telnet provides access to the command line interface of the LS-Enabled device over Ethernet
/ Wi-Fi.
To enable or disable Telnet in the device LibreSync provides a configurable Non-Volatile
Item “telnet”. Setting this NV-Item as 1 enables Telnet in the device.
For more information on configuring NV-item refer to LibreWirelessTechNote Non-
Volatile_Items_in_LibreSync available in Libre Portal.
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8. Appendix
8.1. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
i. This device may not cause harmful interference
ii. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
The modular can be installed or integrated in mobile or fix devices only. This modular cannot
be installed in any portable device, for example, USB dongle like transmitters is forbidden.
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This modular complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. This modular must be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 cm between the radiator and user body.
If the FCC identification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another
device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a
label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the
following: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2ADBM-LS6-N22S or Contains FCC ID:
2ADBM-LS6-N22S
when the module is installed inside another device, the user manual of this device must
contain below warning statements;
1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
i. This device may not cause harmful interference.
ii. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The devices must be installed and used in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the
product.
Any company of the host device which install this modular with limit modular approval
should perform the test of radiated emission and spurious emission according to FCC part
15C : 15.247 and 15.209 requirement, Only if the test result comply with FCC part 15C :
15.247 and 15.209 requirement，then the host can be sold legally.