TerraDigital Systems TP100-01 Wireless Digital Audio Player User Manual The TerraPlayer User Guide

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EQUALIZER
If you press the EQUALIZER button, a 5-band graphic equalizer will appear, and you
can tweak the sound to your tastes.
The graphic equalizer has 7 different presets: Flat, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Vocal, Custom
1, and Custom 2. Each of these presets can store completely different equalizer settings,
so you can create different equalizations to suit your tastes for different genres. Select
each one using the Preset button, which will scroll through each preset as you press the
button.
Preset:
CLASSICAL
Preset:
JAZZ
Preset:
ROCK
Touch an equalizer slider and drag it
down/up to cut/boost the frequency.
Once you’ve selected a scene, touch and drag each slider to the desired level. The
frequency range of each slider is as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
BASS =
LOW
MIDDLE =
HIGH =
TREBLE =
62 Hz
250 Hz
1 kHz
4 kHz
16 kHz
Once you’ve got the desired settings, press the DONE button to store the equalization
and return to the main AUDIO screen. Or, press the RESTORE button to reset the slider
to flat.
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SYSTEM
Press the SYSTEM button, and there are number of advanced features available. The
System View breaks down into different screen covered separately following.
NETWORK
Press the NETWORK button to find network parameters. These are broken down into
several other screens.
CONTENT
Press the CONTENT button to see information on the amount of music found by the
Base Transceiver, as well as information on the automatic scans it makes to find new
music.
The following table defines the fields displayed on the screen:
LINK STATE
Status of wireless RF link between Radio and Base.
Values: ONLINE, OFFLINE, CONNECTING
CURRENT CHANNEL
Indicate which channel the TerraPlayer Radio and Base Transceiver are
wirelessly connected over.
Values: 1-6, MANUAL or AUTO
SIGNAL STRENGTH
Strength of the signal being received from the Base.
Optimal range: 100-120
TRANSMIT POWER
Strength of the signal being transmitted by the Radio.
Optimal range: 0-10.
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WIRELESS
The WIRELESS page displays information on the wireless RF link between the
TerraPlayer Base Transceiver and TerraPlayer Radio:
MEMBER LIST displays the
physical addresses of the
TerraPlayer Radio and Base
on RF link online/offline status.
JOIN causes the
TerraPlayer Radio to
attempt to the Base via
wireless.
The following table defines the fields displayed on the screen:
LINK STATE
Status of wireless RF link between Radio and Base.
Values: ONLINE, OFFLINE, CONNECTING
CURRENT CHANNEL
Indicate which channel the TerraPlayer Radio and Base Transceiver are
wirelessly connected over.
Values: 1-6, MANUAL or AUTO
SIGNAL STRENGTH
Strength of the signal being received from the Base.
Optimal range: 100-120
TRANSMIT POWER
Strength of the signal being transmitted by the Radio.
Optimal range: varies.
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MEMBER LIST
If you press the MEMBER LIST button, a screen pops up displaying information about
every Node (Base Transceiver, TerraPlayer Radio) that is currently part of the RF link.
ERASE MEMBER LIST
NODE
Deletes the current RF link in case of lockup. Afterwards, you must Rejoin
the network.
) Refer to Error! Reference source not found. on page Error!
Bookmark not defined..
Indicates a unit wirelessly connected on the RF link.
LOCAL = the current TerraPlayer Radio
REMOTE = the Base Transceiver or other TerraPlayer Radio
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
The physical address of each unit.
ID
An identifier assigned to the unit for identification within the RF link.
STATE
The connection status of each unit.
ONLINE = connected
OFFLINE = not connected
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DISPLAY
If you press the DISPLAY button, a screen pops up displaying information about every
Node (Base Transceiver, TerraPlayer Radio) that is currently part of the RF link.
CONTRAST
This slider adjusts the light/dark contrast of the display.
Touch and drag to adjust.
BRIGHTNESS
This slider adjusts the overall brightness of the display.
Touch and drag to adjust.
STANDBY ENDABLED
Standby Mode will display a clock on the touchscreen with the unit is
inactive. This option shuts the clock on and off.
Selected = On (default)
Deselected = Off
AUTO-BRIGHTNESS
ENABLED
A light sensor on the Radio detects the lightness/darkness of the room, and
automatically adjusts the brightness of the touchscreen for visibility. Turn
this feature on/off by selecting/deselecting this option.
Selected = On (default)
Deselected = Off
CALBRATE
TOUCHSCREEN
Activates a wizard to calibrate the accuracy of the touchscreen.
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UPGRADE
Tap UPGRADE for controls upgrading the firmware in the Base Transceiver and
TerraPlayer Radio.
Tap
Base/Ra
dio to
switch
between
the two.
The following table defines the fields displayed on the screen:
SERIAL #
Serial number of the Base Transceiver or TerraPlayer Radio.
MAC ADDRESS
MAC Address of the Base Transceiver or TerraPlayer Radio.
PHY ADDRESS
Physical Address of the Base Transceiver or TerraPlayer Radio.
FLASH ID
Flash memory type.
FIRMWARE
Release version number of firmware.
BOOT
An upgradeable memory location in the TerraPlayer.
NVRAM
Version of NVRAM.
FPGA
An upgradeable memory location in the TerraPlayer.
APP
An upgradeable memory location in the TerraPlayer.
VERSION
Version number of the Current and Upgrade firmware.
DATE
Date of the firmware build.
TIME
Time of the firmware build.
FILE SIZE
Size of the Current and Upgrade firmware files.
Upgrading the TerraPlayer Firmware
1.
Download the latest available firmware upgrade
Visit the TerraDigital website (www.terraplayer.com) to download the latest firmware
upgrade. Store the files in one of the shared folders on PC accessible by the TerraPlayer.
2.
Press the FIND button
When you press the FIND button, the Base Transceiver will scan the computer for an
update file stored in a shared folder. If it finds a new update file, it will indicate this by
listing information about that file under the UPGRADE 1 heading, as shown here:
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3.
Update the TerraPlayer Radio
Important! If there are upgrades for both the Radio and the Base, it is always a good
idea to perform the Radio updates first.
To update the Radio, press the RADIO button, then press the UPDATE button. The
Radio will indicate that it is downloading the upgrade—please wait until it is finished.
4.
Reboot the TerraPlayer Radio
Once the upgrade is finished, press the REBOOT button.
5.
Update the Base Transceiver
To update the Base, access the System Mode, FIRMWARE View, press the BASE
button, then press the UPDATE button. The TerraPlayer Radio will indicate that it is
downloading upgraded firmware into the Base Transceiver—please wait until it is
finished.
You can also use the WebServer Utility to upgrade the Base
Transceiver. The Base Transceiver can also be upgraded remotely from a
computer by using the WebServer of the TerraPlayer Utility Suite.
Helpful
Hint
) Refer to Upgrading the firmware in the Base Transceiver on page 92.
CLOCK
If you press the CLOCK button, the TerraTouch OS will display the clock which appears
if Standby Mode is enabled.
ABOUT
If you press the ABOUT button, the TerraTouch OS will display information about the
firmware currently installed.
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OPTIONS
The OPTIONS screen has controls for adjusting the touchscreen:
The following table defines the controls displayed on the screen:
STANDBY ENDABLED
Standby Mode will display a clock on the touchscreen with the unit is
inactive. This option shuts the clock on and off.
Selected = On (default)
Deselected = Off
AUX OUT ENABLED
TR-100 only. If you are using the L/R stereo outputs to send the audio to
an outboard stereo, check AUX OUT to bypass the internal amplifier and
speakers.
CLICK TONE MUTED
Check the CLICK TONE MUTED option to shut off the clicking sound
when you touch the touchscreen.
AUTO-BRIGHTNESS
ENABLED
A light sensor on the Radio detects the lightness/darkness of the room, and
automatically adjusts the brightness of the touchscreen for visibility. Turn
this feature on/off by selecting/deselecting this option.
Selected = On (default)
Deselected = Off
DISPLAY COLOR
SCHEME SELECTION
These buttons change the background color of the touchscreen display.
Default
Grey
Green
Teal
B&W
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Queue Mode
QUEUE displays selections currently being played. Anything you play will be displayed
here: songs, albums, artists, radio stations, or genres. You can also line up a number of
selections to play in the Queue.
The track that is currently playing is magnified, and a process bar at the bottom shows
how long the song has left to play. The bar underneath shows the location in the list.
The track that is currently playing is magnified, and a process bar at the bottom shows
how long the song has left to play. Queue Mode appears in one of two Views: Group or
Playinfo.
Press Group View or Playinfo View
to switch between the two Views.
Queue mode and the remote
Flagging tracks for the Queue with the remote
You can enter Queue by touching QUEUE on the touchscreen, or by pressing
the queue button on the remote.
queue
Each subsequent press of the queue button toggles back and forth between QUEUE
VIEW and PLAYINFO VIEW.
Scrolling through selections in QUEUE
When in QUEUE View, you can scroll back and forth through selections in the View
by pressing the L/R buttons.
The current icon will be enlarged to indicate that it has been selected.
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Stacking tracks on the Queue
You can drag and drop to QUEUE from FAV, LIBRARY, or RADIO. The first song
you add will automatically start playing. Any songs after that will be “stacked up” in
order, ready to be played one after another when the current track is done.
When you drag and drop
a selection from FAV,
LIBRARY, or RADIO to
QUEUE…
It gets stacked at the end
of the line to be played in
order
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Queue Mode, Group View
Tap on Group View, and the touchscreen displays every item in the queue: artist, album,
genre, etc. The selection currently being played
Actions in Group View
In Group View, you can do the following:
Shuffle play
Shuffle play only the current selection by pressing SHUFFLE.
Shuffle play the entire Queue by pressing SHUFFLE ALL.
Repeat play
Repeat play only the current selection by pressing REPEAT.
Repeat play the entire Queue by pressing REPEAT ALL.
Open a selection to list information
Double-tap on the desired album to open information on the selection.
Delete a selection from the Queue
Touch the icon to delete, then tap DELETE.
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Queue Mode, Playinfo View
Press the Playinfo View button and the touchscreen breaks down each selection into
smaller items. For example, if you are currently playing an album, it will list each track
of that album separately. If you are playing a genre or artist, individual tracks will be
broken out.
The individual songs
from an album will be
listed out in PlayInfo
view.
Actions in Group View
In Group View, you can do the following:
Shuffle play
Shuffle play the entire Queue by pressing SHUFFLE ALL.
Repeat play
Repeat play the entire Queue by pressing REPEAT ALL.
Open a selection to list information
Double-tap on the desired album to open information on the selection.
Delete a selection from the Queue
Touch the icon to delete, then tap DELETE.
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Remote Mode
The TerraPlayer Remote offer many of the standard functions available through the
touchscreen or on the buttons on the TerraPlayer Radio. However, there are additional
features available only through the Remote.
Standard Functions
Most any standard function, when performed through the Remote, will display a large
icon on the touchscreen. For Favorites and Queue Modes when you look for or play
music, the touchscreen will go into Remote Mode,
For example, when you press PLAY, the following icon will appear:
Standard functions on the Remote and their icons include:
M U TE
REW
P L A Y / P A U SE
FW D
REP EA T
STO P
VO L
SH U FF L E
MUTE.
REW.
Play
Pause
Repeat On
Repeat Off
Softest
Loudest
Shuffle On
Shuffle Off
PLAY/PAUSE.
FWD.
REPEAT.
STOP.
VOL +/-.
SHUFFLE.
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Sleep
SLEEP will set the TerraPlayer to play for a set amount of time, allowing you to
fall asleep during that time. It then shuts the music off.
SLEEP
The first press of the SLEEP button activates sleep, and each subsequent press sets the
time duration:
•
•
•
•
•
First press = 120 minutes
Second press = 90 minutes
Third press = 60 minutes
Fourth press = 30 minutes
Fifth press = Off
Each time you press the SLEEP button, the time will appear on the touchscreen:
Popularity
If you like a song, you can tag the audio file using the
Popularity buttons. ‘Thumbs Up’ tags the audio file as one
you like, while ‘Thumbs Down’ lowers the amount in the tag.
As you tag the song, stars will appear to indicate how much you like the song on a 0
(worst) to 5 (best) star basis. Once marked, the star rating will appear with the icon for
that song.
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Radio Alerts
When you are using the remote in listening to or browsing through songs, you can
indicate that an audio file has been corrupted. Then, you can check in the Utility Suite to
see which files are corrupt, and decide if you want to fix them.
) For information on viewing Radio Alerts, refer to Radio Alerts from the TerraPlayer
Remote Control on page 83.
BROKEN – audio files with corrupt sound
B RO K EN
Press BROKEN if the music in the audio file degraded sound quality, or no longer plays
properly. If it has been converted from your audio CD collection, you can re-rip the track
to replace the corrupted file.
) For information on converting audio CDs into digital audio files, refer to Chapter 7:
The Ripper Utility on page 84 .
FLAG – audio files with corrupt Music Information
F LA G
Press FLAG if the Music Information for an audio file has been corrupted, and false
information is displayed on the touchscreen. When you go to the Librarian, the audio file
will appear with others with corrupted Music Information. You can then use MusicInfo
to fix the Music Information for that audio file.
) For information on editing Music Information, refer to Chapter 9:
The MusicInfo on page 98 .
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Chapter 4:
The TerraPlayer Utility Suite
The TerraPlayer Utility Suite is a software suite to enhance your use and enjoyment of
the TerraPlayer. The following programs are included as part of the TerraPlayer Utility
Suite, and each one is covered in detail in separate chapters following this one.
The TerraPlayer Utility Suite also comes with a library of free MP3s of new up-andcoming bands, and some old-time favorites. These you can install on you machine and
enjoy with your TerraPlayer as a sort of start-up digital audio collection. This library is
setup as an example of how the MP3 files and album cover .jpg files should be set up for
use with the TerraPlayer.
Important!
If you are installing in a network, the TerraPlayer Utility Suite can only be
installed on one computer.
Accessing the TerraPlayer Utility Suite
The TerraPlayer Utility Suite can be accessed from the Windows desktop by doubleclicking on the TerraPlayer icon, or by selecting:
Start ► Programs ► TerraPlayer ► TerraPlayer Utility Suite
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Overview
TerraLaunch offers access to the TerraPlayer Utility Suite:
Librarian. Launches the Librarian Utility, which has direct access to the
Music Library Database on the Base Transceiver, and can be used for custom
icons and setting up local cal letters for radio stations.
WebServer. Accesses the WebServer Utility built in to the Base Transceiver,
which allows you to access the TerraPlayer through a browser.
Ripper. Launches the Ripper Utility, which can be used to convert your audio
CDs into a digital format (.mp3, .wma).
MusicInfo. Launches the MusicInfo Utility, which can be used for manually
editing Music Information: artist name, album title, song title, and other
information about a track.
Wizard. Starts the MusicInfo Wizard, which automatically scans an online
data source for Music Information about your audio files.
Playlist. Launches the Playlist Utility, which can be used to create playlists in
advance of the music you want to play later.
Configuration. Starts the Configuration Wizard, which you can use to
automatically set up shared folders for your audio files.
Update Programs. Accesses the TerraPlayer website over the Internet to
search for updates to the TerraPlayer Utility Suite.
Exit. Closes the TerraPlayer Utility Suite launcher.
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Installation and Setup
Once you’ve gone through the Quick Start, it is highly recommended that you install the
TerraPlayer Utility Suite and run a couple programs from the Utility Suite to make the
most of the TerraPlayer.
This section walks you through installing the Utility Suite. While it is recommended that
you install the entire Utility Suite, there is an option for choosing only specific
components. The installation program runs the Configuration Wizard, which will
automatically search your computer(s) for audio files and configure the folders you
choose for file sharing, so the TerraPlayer can find your music for you.
In addition, the installation CD-ROM had a demo library of audio files, which are already
set up with album covers and Music Information. You can install these to see how your
digital audio collection will look after the final configuration.
Then, there are some final set up steps to make the most of your TerraPlayer. These last
steps include:
•
Download Music Information and Album Cover Icons for Your Existing Audio Files
•
Setting up AM/FM Radio Station call letters for your geographic location (TR-100
only)
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Installation CD-ROM Overview
The TerraPlayer Utility Suite Installation CD-ROM has a splash screen which appears
when the CD is inserted in the computer:
Install the USB Drivers. Launches a wizard to install the USB drivers if you
wish to install those drivers prior to installing the TerraPlayer Utility Suite..
Configuration. Allows you to configure a Base Transceiver and create shared
folders without installing any software on your computer.
Install the TerraPlayer Utility Suite. Installs the TerraPlayer Utility Suite
and the Demo MP3 Library.
WebServer. Allows you to access the WebServer on the Base Transceiver
without installing any software on your computer.
Find Audio Files and Create Shared Folders. Allows you to configure
shared folders on a Windows computer without installing any software.
Browse the CD-ROM Contents. Opens Windows Explorer, allowing you to
see what is available on the Installation CD-ROM.
User Guides. Opens an .html page where The TerraPlayer Introduction, The
TerraPlayer User Guide, and The TerraPlayer Quick Start guides are all
available in .pdf format.
Exit. Closes the Installation CD_ROM splash page.
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Step 1: Install the TerraPlayer Utility Suite
Installing the TerraPlayer Utility Suite will automatically set up your music folders for
file sharing for you. This chapter guides you through the complete installation and
configuration of your TerraPlayer.
For Windows 98 SE systems, upgrade Internet Explorer to Version 5.01 or
higher.
Helpful
Hint
1. Insert the TerraPlayer Utility Suite Installation CD-ROM and start the installation
When you insert the TerraPlayer Utility Suite Installation CD-ROM in the hard drive,
then click on the Install the TerraPlayer Utility Suite button when the splash screen
appears:
2. Click Next to start installation
When the wizard first appears, click Next to begin the installation.
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3. Accept the License Agreement and click Next
Read the License Agreement. If you decide to accept, click the I accept the terms of the
license agreement radio button, and click Next.
4. Choose an install directory and click Next
This defines the directory where the TerraPlayer Utility Suite files will be copied.
Default:
C:\Program Files\TerraDigital Systems, LLC\TerraPlayer Application Suite
Use the default and click on Next>.
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5. Select/deselect desktop shortcuts and click Next
If you select Program Shortcuts on Desktop (default), the install program will create
shortcuts to the TerraPlayer Utility Suite programs on your desktop.
If you select No Desktop Shortcuts, the programs will be available only through the Start
> Programs menu.
Use the default and click on Next>.
6. Install free MP3 library (optional)
The TerraPlayer Utility Suite comes with a free demo library of music on MP3. Click
Yes to install the demo library.
7. Select destination folder for sample MP3 library (optional)
In the ‘Transfer Digital Music’ window, select the folder where you would like the
sample MP3 library to be installed. Click OK once you’ve selected the folder.
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8. Click Install to begin
Once all the options have been selected, click Install to begin.
When the Demo MP3 Library has finished installing, click OK.
9. Ensure that Base Transceiver is connected
The wizard will prompt you to check that the Base Transceiver has been connected to the
computer or network. Click OK once you have verified the hardware connection.
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10. Click Next to begin configuration of PC
On the Introduction dialog of the wizard, click Next to begin the configuration.
11. Choose the Base Transceiver and click Next (multiple bases only)
If you are installing the TerraPlayer system on a network via Ethernet with multiple Base
Transceivers connected.
Use the default or enter a name for the Base Transceiver, then click on Next>.
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12. Select the Base Transceiver configuration and click Next (Ethernet only)
If you are installing the TerraPlayer system on a network via Ethernet, you will be
prompted to configure network parameters.
The Default is Use DHCP (recommended). If you choose not to use DHCP, you will
need to manually configure the Address, Mask, and Gateway parameters in the window.
Use the default and click on Next>.
13. Configure the Share Access Parameters
The Share Access Parameters define the User name and Password used by the
TerraPlayer when accessing Shared folders on the computer(s).
Use the default and click on Next>.
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14. Configure Image Association Parameters
The Image Association Parameters define the location of a part of the Music Library on
the computer where the TerraPlayer stores copies of album covers and lists of locations
of the digital audio files from that album.
Use the default and click on Next>.
15. View Music Shares
The installation program will search your computer for folders that are already shared.
To continue sharing the shared folders, select the desired folders and click on Next>.
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16. Select the hard drive to search for music and click Next
The wizard will prompt you to choose the hard drive(s) on the local machine which you
want to search for digital audio files. Click on the desired drives to select, then click
Next.
17. Select the folders to share and click Next
Once the wizard has located all folders containing digital audio files on the selected hard
drive(s), then it will display all of those folders.
Select the music folder(s) that you wish to set up to share audio files then click on Next>,
and the wizard will configure those folders for file sharing.
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18. Click Finish when complete
The wizard will prompt you when the installation is complete. Click Finish to close the
wizard.
Your PC is now configured to work with the TerraPlayer.
Helpful
Hint
If you are installing the TerraPlayer on a network, you will need to configure
shared music folders individually on each machine. You can do this
manually, or running the TerraPlayer Configuration Wizard on each
machine.
) Refer to Shared Music Folders on page 15 for information on manually
configuring shared folders on Windows platforms.
) Refer to Non-Windows Platforms in a Network on page 16 for information on non-
Windows platforms.
) Refer to Find Audio Files and Create Shared Folders on page 74 for information on
using the Configuration Wizard from the TerraPlayer Utility Suite CD-ROM.
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Step 2: Download Music Information and album cover icons into the Music Library
You probably already have a collection of audio files on your PC. The MusicInfo Wizard
will help you get the most out of your TerraPlayer by refining your existing digital audio
files for use on the TerraTouch OS touchscreen.
Important! For the MusicInfo Wizard to work you need an active, high-speed Internet
connection. It is recommended that you back up your digital audio files before running
this wizard
When you run through the MusicInfo Wizard, it will:
¾
Search the computer(s) for digital audio files stored in shared folders.
¾
Download Music Information (ID3 tags) for each selected digital audio file from
an Internet data source, if information is available.
¾
Allow you to see Music Information for each song, so you can review for
errors/corrections or create your own.
¾
Download any available album cover icons for each selected digital audio file.
¾
Store the Music Information and album cover icons in the Music Library, so
they will appear in the TerraTouch OS touchscreen.
This is the easiest way to get those album cover icons into your TerraPlayer.
However, the amount of time the MusicInfo Wizard takes depends on the number of
digital audio files you have and the speed of your Internet connection. If you have a large
collection of digital audio files, you may wish to stage this process, selecting only a small
number of digital audio files over several different runs. Or if you want to work with a
large collection in one fell swoop, you may wish to run the wizard overnight and check
up on it in the morning. A very large collection may take a couple hours, so you may
want to decide ahead of time to do the whole thing at once or in stages.
) For instructions on running the MusicInfo Wizard, refer to The Easy Way—Updating
Music Information with the MusicInfo Wizard on page 99.
MusicInfo uses Gracenote CDDB Services to download Music Information, and Loudeye
to download album covers.
Step 3: Run the Utility Suite Librarian to set up AM/FM radio station call letters (TR-100 only)
The TR-100 automatically scans for AM/FM radio stations and creates a default icon for
every frequency it finds. However, the default icons only identify the frequency, and not
the radio stations’ call letters (for example. WKRP, WJNK). You can use the
TerraPlayer Utility Suite’s Librarian to locate the radio station call letters your
geographic location, and add those to the icons on the touchscreen.
Note:
The first time you run the Librarian Utility, you may receive a message saying that the
Music Library and the Base Transceiver need to be synchronized. If you receive this
message, then the first access of the Librarian Utility has works to synchronize the two.
You must close the Librarian Utility and run it again.
) For instructions on setting up AM/FM radio station call letters, refer to Setting Up
AM/FM Radio Station Display Names with Local Call Letters on page 81.
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Find Audio Files and Create Shared Folders
1. Insert the TerraPlayer Utility Suite Installation CD-ROM in the computer
2. On the splash screen, click the Find Audio Files and Create Shared Folders button
3. Click the Next button to begin
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4. Verify current shared folders and click Next.
5. Select the folders you’d like to search for digital audio files, then click Next
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6. Select the folders you’d like to configure as shared, then click the Next
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7. Click the Finish button
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Windows Terminology
For anyone unfamiliar with the Terminology used in Windows software, here is a brief
overview of some of the terms that will be used in subsequent chapters:
Field
Drop-down menu
Button
Checkbox
Scroll bar
Radio button
Field. A field allows for the entering and editing of text.
Pop-up menu. A pop-up menu displays options you can choose from.
Button. A button performs an action when you click on it.
Checkbox. A checkbox lets you select or deselect an item or multiple items
from a list.
Scroll bar. A scroll bar allows you to move up and down through a list that is
too long to be displayed in its entirety within a given display area.
Radio buttons. A radio button allows you to choose one items from a list.
Tab. A tab lets you switch between different sets of controls on the same
window.
Slider. A slider sets a value by letting you slide the control back and forth.
Tab
Slider
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Chapter 5:
The WebServer Utility
The TerraPlayer BT-100 (Base Transceiver) has a small but powerful embedded web
server. The WebServer Utility gives you remote control of a TerraPlayer radio through
the Internet Explorer web browser, and is designed for music playback and system
configuration.
The WebServer Utility is useful for listening to music while sitting at your PC. For
example, you can use it when you are converting CDs with the Ripper. Once you’ve
ripped the CD and pulled in the music information, access the TerraPlayer using
WebServer to scan the network in order to find the new music, then play the music to
verify that it has been added to the Music Library.
) Refer to Chapter 7:
The Ripper Utility on page 107 for more information about ripping CDs.
) Refer to SHARE LIST
When you click on the SHARE LIST button, the WebServer Utility displays all shared
folders and the number of audio files it has found in them. Depending on the number of
files and shared folders on a network, it will take awhile for the Base Transceiver to find
all shared folders and audio files.
Parameter
Definition
Share Name
Filepath of a shared folder.
No. of Songs
Number of digital audio files in the shared folder.
) SCAN NETWORK on page 89 for more information on scanning the network.
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Accessing the WebServer Utility
The WebServer Utility can be accessed by clicking on the WebServer
button of the TerraLaunch window.
Overview
The WebServer Utility offers direct control of the TerraPlayer through a browser on the
PC, and has a look and feel similar to the TerraTouch OS, using default icons to represent
the music.
Modes
The WebServer Utility
controls all the
TerraTouch OS
modes:
Library displays your
entire collection.
Click the UP
and DOWN
buttons to
page through
the Music
Library.
Radio accesses
internet and AM/FM
(TR-100 only) radio.
System contains
options for
configuration.
Queue is where items
are lined up to be
played.
Mute – Volume Down – Volume Up – Previous – Stop – Next – Pause – Play
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Song Info
If you click on the Song Info button, the WebServer Utility will display Music
Information on the track currently playing. If no track is playing, then it will display
information on the previous track.
LIBRARY
When you click on the Library button, you will have a List View access to the entire
audio file library. You can select an item by clicking on the row of the item, and it will
be highlighted. The default icon and Music Information for that selection will appear on
the right.
Click the LIBRARY
button to access
Click the Genre,
Artist, Album, or
Song
to select music at
different levels.
Selected track is
highlighted, and the
default icon
appears with music
information
appears.
Scroll through the library using the up (U) and down (V) arrow buttons. Click on the
Genre, Artist, Album, and Song buttons to change the level of selection you wish to
play. For example, click on the Song button if you want to select a song. Or, click on the
Genre button if you want to select a Genre.
Once you’ve selected an item, click on the play (f) button to play.
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SYSTEM
When you click on the SYSTEM button, there are different options for configuring your
TerraPlayer.
BASE STATUS
The BASE STATUS page displays the current status of the Base Transceiver. This is a
view-only page—none of these parameters are configurable through the page.
The following table defines the parameters displayed on this page:
Parameter
Definition
Total No. of Songs
The number of total songs found on the computer(s) by the Base
Transceiver.
No. of New Songs
The number of songs found by the Base Transceiver which have been
added to the computer(s) since the last update of the Music Library.
No. of Base FWUpdate files
The number of firmware update files for the Base Transceiver which have
been downloaded from the TerraPlayer website.
No. of Radio FWUpdate files
The number of firmware update files for the TerraPlayer Radio which have
been downloaded from the TerraPlayer website.
Time and Date from Server
This is the date and time on the computer or network server, to which the
TerraPlayer Radio sets it’s own internal clock, which appears in Standby
Mode.
No. of Radios Connected
This lists the number of TerraPlayer Radios currently wirelessly connected
to the Base Transceiver.
USB or Ethernet
This tells you if the Base Transceiver is connected to the computer or
network through the USB port or the Ethernet port.
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AUDIO
When you click on the AUDIO button, the Audio page displays controls for adjusting the
sound coming out of the TerraPlayer. From here, you can control the 5-band graphic
equalizer, as well as the left/right stereo balance and volume. Once you’ve made
adjustments to the audio controls, click the Apply button to save those changes in the
TerraPlayer.
The following table defines the controls available on this page:
Control
Definition
Graphic Equalizer
The top row of sliders access the graphic equalizer in the TerraPlayer.
Click the CLASSICAL, JAZZ, ROCK, VOCAL, CUSTOM1, or
CUSTOM2 buttons to access different scenes on the equalizer.
Once you’ve selected a scene, drag and drop each slider to the desired
level. Each slider covers the following frequency range.
BALANCE
) Refer to EQUALIZER on page 45 for more information.
Click and drag the BALANCE slider to adjust the left/right stereo balance.
Top = Left
Bottom = Right
VOLUME
Click and drag the VOLUME slider to control the output volume from the
TerraPlayer.
Top =Maximum
Bottom = Minimum
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RF NET
The RF NET page displays information on the wireless RF link between the Base
Transceiver and TerraPlayer Radio. It has much the same information that is available
through the System Mode, RF NET View of the TerraTouch OS.
) Refer to WIRELESS on page 47 for more information.
The following table defines the fields displayed on this page:
Parameter
Definition
NODE STATE
Status of wireless RF link between TerraPlayer Radio and Base
Transceiver.
Values: ONLINE, OFFLINE, CONNECTING
SIGNAL STRENGTH
Strength of the signal being received from the Base.
Optimal range: 100-125
TRANSMIT POWER
Strength of the signal being transmitted by the TerraPlayer Radio.
The RF INFO button displays the online/offline status of all nodes (TerraPlayer units)
that are currently wirelessly linked:
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SETTINGS
The SETTINGS page allows you to configure the network connection. This page breaks
down into several other pages when you click on the SHARE ACCESS
PARAMETERS, SCAN MODE, SET SHARE PATH, SCAN NETWORK, or LAN
SETTINGS buttons.
LAN Settings
When you first access the SETTINGS page, it displays the LAN settings of the Base.
The parameters default to DHCP SETTING. If you deselect the DHCP SETTING
option, you can change LAN parameters by clicking into each parameter field to change
the setting, then clicking SET.
The LAN SETTINGS parameters are as follows:
Parameter
Definition
DHCP SETTING
Dynamic Host Control Protocol. This is a standard protocol for getting
the IP Address and other network parameters. Uncheck this to edit
network parameters.
SUBMASK ADDRESS
The Submask Address defines a subgroup of machines on the network
that the Base Transceiver can access.
GATEWAY ADDRESS
The Gateway Address defines the IP Address of the network gateway
server which the Base uses in accessing the network.
SNTP ADDRESS
Simple Network Time Protocol. The SNTP Address is the IP Address
the Base uses when setting the clock for standby mode.
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SHARE ACCESS PARAMETERS
When you click on the SHARE ACCESS button, you can view or edit the User ID
information the TerraPlayer uses in accessing audio files stored in shared folders
throughout the network.
The SHARE ACCESS PARAMETERS are as follows:
Parameter
Definition
USER ID
This is the User ID the Base uses in accessing shared folders.
PASSWORD
This is the password the Base uses in accessing shared folders.
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SCAN MODE
When you click on the SCAN MODE button, there is a tool for configuring the SCAN
NETWORK button to scan all nodes (all connected computers) on the network, or single
node (one connected computer) by IP Address.
The SCAN MODE parameters include:
Parameter
Definition
SCAN ALL NODES
Select this checkbox to scan all nodes in the network.
SCAN IP ADDRESS
Default. Scan only the IP Address listed. WebServer defaults to IP
Address of Base.
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SET SHARE PATH
When you click on the SET SHARE PATH button, you can view shared folders on the
network. If you wish to change one of these folders, click into the field and enter a new
filepath, then click SET.
Helpful
Hint
‘TERRADATAxx’ s a naming convention used by the Base Transceiver
in identifying different shared folders on a computer or network. These
names are given out in sequential order. In order to identify the correct
shared folder, you should have a good idea of which files it contains, and the
name of the computer it is on.
For example, in the IMAGE ASSOCIATION FILE listing above, the file
path is listed as:
\\WSB129\TERRADATA00\TerraPlayerIAF.data’
Here, ‘ WSB129’ is the name of the computer, so you know you are looking
at a shared folder on that machine.
Another helpful hint here—you don’t really need to bother with this.
The SET SHARE parameters include:
Parameter
Definition
IMAGE ASSOCIATION
FILE
This is the data file where the album cover icons used in the
TerraTouch OS are stored.
IMAGE BIN FILE
This is the data file where the album cover art is stored.
WRITABLE SHARE
This is a write-access shared folder where the Base Transceiver stores
some required information.
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SHARE LIST
When you click on the SHARE LIST button, the WebServer Utility displays all shared
folders and the number of audio files it has found in them. Depending on the number of
files and shared folders on a network, it will take awhile for the Base Transceiver to find
all shared folders and audio files.
Parameter
Definition
Share Name
Filepath of a shared folder.
No. of Songs
Number of digital audio files in the shared folder.
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SCAN NETWORK
When you click on the SCAN NETWORK button, the WebServer Utility scans the
computer or network for new music, to make it accessible to the TerraPlayer Radio more
quickly.
For example, say you are sitting at the PC and you’ve just used the Ripper Utility to
convert a new CD into digital audio files. You can then use the WebServer Utility to
trigger the Base Transceiver to scan the computer(s) to find those new files. They will
then be available to the TerraPlayer Radio, and you can play them through the
WebServer Utility in Library Mode to check.
When you click on the SCAN NETWORK button, the WebServer Utility will perform a
scan of the Base Transceiver’s current network status, and return the same information
available in the Base Status page, showing you the new total number of songs.
) Refer to BASE STATUS on page 82 for more information.
Once you click the SCAN NETWORK button, please allow 20-30 seconds for the page
to update. Or, go to the Base Status page.
If you do not want to wait 20-30 seconds for the screen to refresh, you
can click on the BASE STATUS button to see the updated information on
the BASE STATUS page.
Helpful
Hint
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DISPLAY
The DISPLAY page allows you to select the color scheme of the WebServer pages.
Click Default, Grey, Green, Teal, or Black and White to check out the various color
schemes and pick out one that you like.
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FIRMWARE
The FIRMWARE page has upgrading the firmware of the Base.
Upgrading the firmware in the Base Transceiver
1.
Download the latest available firmware upgrade
Visit the TerraDigital website (www.terraplayer.com) to download the latest firmware
upgrade. Store the files in one of the shared folders on PC accessible by the TerraPlayer.
2.
Press the BASE FIND button
3.
Click on the BASE FW UPDATE button to upgrade the Base Transceiver
Important! If there are upgrades for both the Radio and the Base, it is always a good
idea to perform the Radio updates first.
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QUEUE
When you click on the QUEUE button, the WebServer displays the music that is
currently queued for play. The WebServer displays individual songs—if you are playing
a genre, artist, or album, then you will see the songs that are queued. WebServer Queue
Mode only allows for viewing items in the queue—the only way to queue items through
the WebServer Utility is by playing them in the Library.
The track that is
currently playing is
highlighted
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Chapter 6:
The Librarian Utility
The TerraPlayer utilizes the Music Library to store information on where to find audio
files on the PC(s), Music Information, album covers, radio stations, and playlists. The
Music Library is a self-maintaining database, so you won’t have to worry much about it.
But, the Librarian Utility offers you some fantastic features by giving you direct access to
the Music Library. For example, you can assign custom graphics as icons for anything
selectable in the TerraPlayer: genres, artists, years, and radio stations on the touchscreen.
There are also tools for setting up local call letters for AM/FM radio stations (TR-100
only).
Internet Connection and the Librarian Utility
It is recommended that you log in and maintain a live Internet connection during a
session with the Librarian Utility, so it can be used to update Music Information
downloaded from a data source on the web.
Accessing the Librarian Utility
The Librarian Utility can be accessed by clicking on the Librarian
button of the TerraLaunch window.
When you start the Librarian Utility, you will be prompted to search for
Radio Station Playlists.
If you click No, the Librarian Utility will open. If you click Yes, you
will be prompted to choose which hard drives to search:
Click the All checkbox to search all drives, or click on specific checkboxes in the list to
search particular drive. Click Scan, and the computer will search the drive(s) for Radio
Station Playlists, then open the Librarian Utility.
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