Detailed manual ENGLISH Version: EH1 Status 8/4/2007
NOXON CE / FCC Declaration We: TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: NOXON 2 Audio / NOXON 2 Radio for iPod (Wireless Audio Adapter) to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: • EN 55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997, CLASS B • EN 301 489-1 (2002-08) • EN 301 489-17 (2002-08) • EN 60950:2000 • EN 300 328-1 (2001-12) • EN 300 328-2 (2001-12) This device may only be used in the
NOXON Content 1 - Your new NOXON....................................................................................................................................5 2 - The connectors of your NOXON...............................................................................................................9 2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................9 2.2 The power adapter socket— ................
NOXON 8.7.2 Your Premium vTuner Service, managing favorites (part two). .................................................. 34 8.8 Podcast & Radio-On-Demand function............................................................................................. 36 8.9 The wake-up functions) ................................................................................................................... 37 8.10 The sleep timer function...........................................................................
NOXON 1 - Your new NOXON Welcome! We're pleased that you've chosen a TerraTec product. Your NOXON is designed to give you simple, convenient access to thousands of Internet radio stations worldwide, to audio content within your home network and even to external USB storage media—via wired and wireless network connections! NOXON 2 audio NOXON 2 radio for iPod We would like to start by exciting your imagination a bit and introducing the central features of your new device.
NOXON It's a whole different world of radio on the Internet! Your new “service area” is the world—from Albania to Zambia, and everywhere in between! Now you can count on the right music at any hour of the day or night—the choice is all yours. The options are virtually limitless. Your NOXON and the included vTuner premium service lifetime subscription (more about that later) puts the vast and growing world of Internet radio at your fingertips.
NOXON Setup, safety and care information. • You need to be aware of some basic information before you start... • Do not place objects filled with liquid such as vases or bottles on the audio player. • In addition, be sure to unplug the device from the AC outlet in the event of a thunderstorm. • Place the device on a level, dry surface to prevent fire and electrical shock hazards as well as possible damage to the player itself.
NOXON From opening the package to installation Start by making sure that the contents of the package are complete.
NOXON 2 - The connectors of your NOXON 2.1 Overview After taking the NOXON out of its packaging material, take a moment to get to know its connectors and controls. A WLAN antenna port B* FM antenna port 2 C Analog audio output (RCA) D Digital audio output (TOSlink) E Reset button F Network port (RJ-45) G Connection for power supply H* iPod dock 2 1 Headphone output (1/8" jack) 2 USB port (Master/Type A) 3 Integrated speaker output (the 2.
NOXON Managing favorites and own stations”. OK, on we go … 2.2 The power adapter socket— Plug the power adapter in here. Please use the supplied adapter. While some universal power adapters feature the same plugs and voltage, their amperage is not sufficient. Should you need a replacement, please contact our service, see page 60. 2.3 WLAN antenna connector If you have access to a wireless LAN (WLAN), screw the antenna provided onto this connector.
NOXON 2.6 The integrated speaker output This port output connects your device to the powerful NOXON 2 speaker 4), which combines perfectly with the NOXON to look like a single unit—elegant, and completely cable-free! The connectors on the back of the NOXON are reserved for your HiFi equipment. After unpacking, simply remove the protective cap and mount the NOXON on the loudspeaker—it's ready! 2.
NOXON 2.9 The iPod port 5 ) For proud iPod owners, there's a recess on the top of the device with an iPod docking station. To use it, remove the protective cover. This port allows you to play back and charge your iPod quickly and easily. For playback, the iPod is controlled directly from the NOXON main menu—of course, you can make a selection and operate it by remote control as well.
NOXON NTFS, the Macintosh file system and others will not work. For more information on playing music files on external storage devices, please see page 30 under “Playback from a USB storage device”. 2.11 The headphone output You probably already guessed it, and it's true—this socket is intended for a 1/8-inch headphone jack. Plugging headphones into this socket automatically disables the Line and S/PDIF outputs, a feature known from many older cassette recorders.
NOXON 3 - The remote control and the buttons on the NOXON Here it is—your infrared calorie saver. Most of the controls will probably be familiar from other products from the world of consumer electronics. A selection of controls corresponding to those on the remote control are located on the top of the NOXON, as you have probably already discovered on the right. 3.
NOXON 3.2 Additional buttons and their functions On/Off: Wouldn't you know it: Switches the NOXON on—and off, if need be! Home button: Returns you safe and sound to the main menu (Home) every time. Internet radio: Jumps directly to the extensive Internet radio station selection lists which are continuously kept up to date for you by your vTuner premium subscription. Opening the configuration menu. For more information, see page 25. Favorites: Opens your Favorites list.
NOXON 3.3 Entering letters Letters can be entered into the NOXON via the numerical keypad in the same way you would with a cellphone keypad when writing an SMS. This can be useful when configuring the device or changing the device's name. Here you can see how text entry works using the example of the word NOXON … (use the + button to switch between upper and lower case, by the way!) Pressing a button several times in a row switches through the row of available letters as shown.
NOXON 4 - The first time: switching on the NOXON. To start the NOXON, press the ON/OFF button on the NOXON itself marked with the icon. Note: If you have just connected the power adapter and are now trying to turn the device on, don't get nervous if nothing happens at first. It takes several seconds before the NOXON can be switched on after it has been connected for the first time to an AC power source. When switching the device on for the first time, it will display a language selection dialog.
NOXON If you would like to switch from Ethernet to WLAN, switch your NOXON off, unplug the power adapter and the network cable, take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds, reconnect the power adapter, and turn the NOXON on! If a profile for a WLAN connection is already available, it will be used automatically. Otherwise, the setup wizard for a new network connection will be launched, as you can see above. For more information on WLAN setup, see page 22. 4.
NOXON Hello, here we are: SSID broadcast (WLAN). As explained in the technical glossary, the abbreviation SSID stands for the network name sent out to all wireless network devices within range, informing them of the presence of a network with this identification. Some routers, however, have an option to suppress the broadcast of the network name. The option is a toggle that is usually called SSID broadcast.
NOXON 5 - Scenario 1 – the wired network integration If an Ethernet cable of a functioning network is plugged in at the time the device is switched on, follow the steps below to set up the device quickly and easily: 1) If a wired connection is available, then “Wired Ethernet” is the correct choice. Confirm with: 2) At this point, select the method by which the NOXON obtains its IP address 7) in the network.
NOXON If you are using a proxy server… For users of proxy servers, the procedure is different as of Item 3. Proxy servers are common in companies and other major Internet users. Check the Internet settings of Internet Explorer on a computer connected to the same network to see whether your network is using a proxy server. Open Internet Explorer, select “Internet Options” from the “Tools” menu and select the “Connections” tab. On the bottom third of the tab, you'll find the “LAN Settings...” button.
NOXON 6 - Scenario 2 – the wireless network integration We would also like to give you the information necessary to integrate your NOXON wirelessly via a router as an alternative to the wired network connection as described under “5 - Scenario 1 – the wired network integration”. 6.1 Not unimportant: the location A wireless signal always travels along a direct point-to-point, i.e. antenna-to-antenna, path.
NOXON 6.2 Wireless integration using a router In comparison to wired networks, a wireless local area network (WLAN) link provides considerable additional freedom, but also requires a bit more attention—especially if you do not want to completely neglect security aspects. In the case of wireless, data is transmitted over one or more access points (AP). The WLAN access point is generally integrated into the broadband router of your Internet access line.
NOXON 6.3 Setting up the wireless connection on the NOXON Using the button on the remote control, go to the configuration menu, and then call up the wizard for network configuration. Just a reminder: During the course of the configuration, confirm your entries by pressing the right navigation button on the remote control or on the device, or press the left button to cancel or correct your entries. Use the same buttons to move the cursor in data entry situations.
NOXON 7 - The configuration menu of your NOXON Press the button of the remote control to open the configuration menu of the device. There you will find the following entries: Configuration menu Device status Important indicator for problems: query of current parameters such as IP address, MAC No., firmware version, etc.
NOXON Internet radio (RSDB) Internet radio Displays the current version of the Internet radio database and the version of the subscription service. TerraTec customers always receive the PREMIUM class of service. Note: Other information might appear here based on the product variant, such as additional regional services. Update Here, you can determine whether the radio list should be automatically updated online. You can also start an update here manually. Config.
NOXON 8 - Use and playback options 8.1 First of all: What your NOXON is telling you Before we cover the playback options, let's have a look at the playback window. It's pretty much the same for all playback options: 1) Information on the current track or station. This shows you the usual information such as the title, artist and where appropriate the album of the audio source, and extra information about the current radio program.
NOXON 8.2 The display modes You can switch between the following display modes with the Default view Zoom display In Play mode: Detailed display for currently playing source (Only in Play mode) button on your remote control: Time display Detailed display The ideal display for users who want to have everything on view and under control.
NOXON 8.3 Playback from your iPod In order to use your iPod with the NOXON, please carry out the instructions on p. 12 first as preparation. As soon as an iPod insert has been inserted in the recess on the top of the device, you can start. Simply engage the iPod 9 (it must be firmly seated and contact the connector properly)—this can be done while it is switched on or off—and if the NOXON is switched on, a new item appears immediately in the main menu ( ) with the name of your iPod.
NOXON 8.4 Playback from a USB storage device An entry for the USB storage media will appear in the main folder of the NOXON whenever a compatible USB storage device is connected. Selecting this entry will display a selection of compatible partitions. If only one is available, “Volume 1” is all that will be shown. Once you have made your selection, the folder structure will be displayed 1:1. Next, use the usual navigation to select and play a track.
NOXON 8.5 Your new FM radio 10) The NOXON 2 radio for iPod is also equipped with a classic integrated FM radio. (Unfortunately the NOXON 2 audio doesn't have this feature, but in view of the well over 10000 stations it can access via the Internet, perhaps this is not such a devastating omission.) Preparation First make sure that your NOXON is connected to an antenna, otherwise the only thing you'll receive is a rather seductive hissing sound.
NOXON 8.6 Internet radio—a whole new world of radio! In “ Your new NOXON” (p. 5), we already introduced the impressive Internet radio capabilities of your NOXON. The big advantage of the NOXON over the time-honored way of listening to Internet radio via your computer's web browser is that your NOXON can tap into the full variety of the Internet WITHOUT relying on your computer—by connecting directly to the router that provides your Internet access.
NOXON 8.7 Managing favorites and own stations Besides the carefully maintained list of your vTuner Premium Services on the Internet, your NOXON also features its own list for your favorites, which you can populate with anything you want. • It doesn't matter whether you are listening to an individual song, radio station or playlist—simply press to add anything that's currently playing to your Favorites. To remove an item from your Favorites, press— • ... you guessed it.
NOXON Note: It's not enough to just enter a Web page in the format http://classicradio.com, even if a stream is lying in wait for new NOXONs deep in the lower reaches of the Web page. It's best just to copy the address of the actual Internet radio server into the NOXON station list using the “Copy link address” function in the Web browser. For more detailed instructions on how to find Internet radio addresses, please see the appendix.
NOXON The web interface is also useful when you want to take your time and browse the vast number of stations (which are available for listening both here and on your NOXON) with greater convenience than you could with the remote control. When you find something you like, use this easy method to add the station to your Favorites online and on your NOXON: You can, for example, sample a genre such as Electronica and a specific , then click the button station (e.g. Destroyer.
NOXON 8.8 Podcast & Radio-On-Demand function Short introduction—podcasts and RadioOnDemand Radio On Demand in English is normally used as a synonym for podcasting. Thus for example, popular shows from a daily radio program are formatted and made available online so that they can be called up any time as podcasts—even large and well-known radio stations do this.
NOXON 8.9 The wake-up functions 12) Yes, your NOXON 2 radio for iPod also features a built-in alarm clock, so waking up in the morning will be a joyful experience! We've really worked hard on this, so you don't have to greet the new day with just your usual radio stations, you can choose to be awoken gently from your slumbers by any of the over 10000 radio stations available via the Internet. Of course, your NOXON also has its own alarm.
NOXON can't be played back, your device will automatically attempt to reestablish the Internet connection for a minute, and if it can't it will revert to the default alarm sound. So you won't be allowed to oversleep. In the next step, set your preferred alarm clock volume with the Up/Down buttons.
NOXON 8.10 The sleep timer function Also appearing in the Main menu: the sleep timer! When activated, the sleep timer switches the NOXON off after a predetermined time, which is particularly helpful if you've already fallen asleep in the meantime… For activation, it doesn't matter if the NOXON is already playing something, or if the sleep timer is called before the audio source.
NOXON If you have a media server running in your network, you'll be shown the main menu listing all available sources, including your server, when you button. Following the default settings of the server softpress the ware, the computer name or network ID of the computer on which the server is running will be displayed in parenthesis for the latter, (here, for example, Wim's PC). Navigate to the right and you will be shown this overview of available tracks.
NOXON 9 - Your own UPnP music server As mentioned (see p. 37), a virtual music server is necessary in order to play music files located in your network on the NOXON. 9.1 Twonky Media Several NOXON-compatible alternative music servers are available, most of which are not free of charge. Included with the NOXON at no additional cost is the TwonkyVision TwonkyMedia software.
NOXON Once you have accepted the license agreement, you will have the opportunity to select the optional components for installation. • TwonkyMedia. No way around this one—it's what we're here for, after all. • Web interface shortcuts. Shortcuts in the Programs group to the web interface—certainly advisable. • Documentation. Comprehensive music server documentation. • Web links. Links to the TwonkyVision website. Select the options you would like to install and click “Next >”.
NOXON detail of the web interface at this point, as the comprehensive documentation on the CD does a good job of that. We would. however, like to show you a few configuration examples and their effects. Off we go… Web interface – Sharing When you open the web-based interface, the main screen (“Sharing”) opens with your media server's current status information.
NOXON 9.2 UPnP servers and Macintosh We recommend the included Elgato EyeConnect application when using the NOXON in a Mac environment. The documentation for EyeConnect can be found on the included CD or at the Elgato website: http://www.elgato.com 9.
NOXON 9.4 Managing and playing DRM audio files Where will I encounter DRM? DRM (Digital Right Management by Microsoft) is a solution by the music industry for protecting digital contents against piracy. At the cost of sometimes painful compromises in consumer friendliness, the market has agreed on this method: digital rights management defines how often a piece of music can be burned to a CD or stored on an external computer. Or, in the worst case, how long you can listen to a track.
NOXON Just follow these quick instructions: 1) Install Media Player 11. 2) Switch on your NOXON. 3) Open the Media Player application. 4) Click the “Library” menu item. 5) Now click the “Media Sharing...”. 6) This opens a window entitled “Media Sharing”, which should display your NOXON as a detected device. Click your device and confirm media sharing for it by clicking “Allow”.
NOXON Appendix A - Concepts and solutions—for the technically inclined… Here are a few advanced approaches to using the capabilities of your NOXON. We hope you enjoy exploring them. (We would like to point out, however, that TerraTec cannot provide technical support in connection with the following.
NOXON > [ALT + 3] > A2 Extracting Internet radio URLs Audio streams are easy to find on broadcasters' websites, but adding them to the NOXON's local station list can sometimes be a problem. In many cases, it is not in the interest of the stream provider to make the content available for standalone players—in all fairness, small providers in particular depend on revenue generated by advertising on the website. The licensing terms of the stream providers must also be observed.
NOXON Unsupported formats The NOXON supports MP3, WMA and AAC+ streams. RealAudio (RA) streams are not supported. Such streams are becoming increasingly rare, however. Synchronizing multiple NOXONs A request we received frequently was to implement the ability to “force” the NOXON to play content remotely. We initially questioned the sense of such a feature, as a decisive selling point of the NOXON is that it's not simply a “dumb” receiver, but that it can actively determine what to play.
NOXON The text console of the Shoutcast server during startup Double-click sc_serv.exe to launch the Shoutcast server. A text console will open, informing you of the status of the server. And with that, you have set up your Shoutcast transmitter—all you need now is to send some content to it using the Winamp player. Very few things need to be set up here, and they are all available in the Winamp configuration: right-click, Options, Preferences.
NOXON Shoutcast default settings: A2.2 NOXON settings The final step is to inform the NOXON of your homegrown stream. Simply use the device's web interface for this. First, we need to find out the IP address of the server's computer by entering “ipconfig” at the command prompt. In our example, the address is 192.168.32.46. The Shoutcast server uses port 8000 by default, so the correct address for the stream in this case would be http://192.168.32.46:8000.
NOXON B - Dealing with tough network problems... B1 The necessary basic knowledge Time to get technical! At this point we will be taking a closer look at what happens when establishing a connection between the NOXON and the media or music server. While it might seem a bit dry and obscure for the layman, possessing this knowledge will make a definite impression in certain circles.
NOXON B2 Known issues 1. Wired connection (LAN) As you may already know from other wired network devices, establishing a link essentially just involves plugging in the cable. Please ensure that a sound physical connection is present (left LED lit orange). If that is the case and a connection is still not available, then the problem will be either the settings of your gateway (the computer in your network that manages the connection to the Internet) or those of your router.
NOXON In summary, use the following checklist: 9 Is the music server running correctly? Are all of the configuration files correct and does the server appear in the Processes list (CTRL + SHIFT+ ESC)? If it is not listed, check your server-side configuration. 9 Is there a conflict with your filter or firewall rules? The firewall can be disabled completely as an extreme measure when running Windows, or its functionality should not be extended to cover the NOXON.
NOXON C - FAQ – Other questions and solutions The current FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for initial problem-solving can be found on the Internet at http://www.terratec.de/support The NOXON finds my access point, but not my computer. • Please ensure that a UPnP server is installed on your system and that this is enabled. Depending on the distance and software, it may take several seconds before your selection is listed in the NOXON. • You may have MAC address filtering enabled in your router.
NOXON I'm playing a music file, but I can't hear anything. Either the NOXON is muted, or the volume is so low that you can't hear anything. Turn up the volume and/or press the Mute button. Ensure that the connected stereo or speaker system is powered up. In the case of DRM content, the digital output is disabled for legal reasons. The radio stream is interrupted suddenly. You may have a throughput problem with your Internet connection. Sometimes the problem is also with the station itself.
NOXON What's the maximum range? Outdoors, the range is around 300 m. Walls and furniture reduce the range significantly indoors. The weather and barometric pressure is a further factor. The alignment of the antenna of your access point or network adapter is also important. Taking all of these factors into account, a range of 30-100 m should be possible indoors. Which file types does the NOXON support? The NOXON plays MP3 and WMA files (with DRM10).
NOXON D - Technical glossary Access point (AP) — An access point is a network component that WLAN clients (terminal devices) connect to in order to exchange data with the Internet or other clients. It is identified via its SSID. The NOXON can connect with an AP in order to obtain files from computers in the local network or audio streams from the Internet.
NOXON UPnP — This abbreviation stands for Universal Plug and Play, which is based on a number of standardized network protocols and is designed to provide cross-vendor control of devices (stereos, printers, routers, household systems) via IP-based networks. The NOXON is a UPnP device capable of receiving files from a suitable application. WEP encryption — WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) describes a type of encryption for WLANs. Naturally, NOXON can also receive and interpret WEP-encrypted data.
NOXON E - Service at TerraTec “Nothing seems to work!”—This can happen even on the best systems. If this happens to you, the TerraTec team is happy to offer its service and support. Hotline and Internet In case of a serious problem—where you can neither solve the problem on your own nor with the guided help found in this manual, nor with the help of your dealer—please contact us directly. If possible, try our Internet support system first: under www.terratec.
NOXON F – General terms and conditions of service 1. General By purchasing and receiving the goods, you accept our general terms and conditions of service. 2. Proof of guarantee You will require a copy of the purchase receipt or delivery slip as proof of warranty. If you do not supply proof of warranty, we will charge for repairing the goods. 3.
