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1. Introduction

The AudioMate is a standalone multifunction wireless entertainment appliance that

supports digital audio player (MP3, WMA), Internet radio, FM radio receiver and

alarm clock functionalities in a box.

The digital audio player feature can receive and playback audio streaming contents

wirelessly from your premium content providers, or existed media server at home, or

retrieve and playback digital audio contents from local USB based storage devices,

like portable USB flash, MP3 player or USB based hard-drive. AudioMate can also

act as an Internet radio that lets you enjoy cool Internet live radio without need to rely

on your PC. In addition, the build-in FM radio feature of AudioMate lets you listen to

traditional FM radio programs if you don’t have Internet available at your place.

The built-in high quality stereo speakers eliminate the need of extra accessories while

enjoy your favorite music.

2. Main features:

- Hardware

• Compatible with standard IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards

• Acting as a client in infrastructure wireless network

• Support site survey and SSID selection/connect via local UI

• Support Wi-Fi certificated security, such as WEP and WPA-PSK (only WPA-PSK

needed for home applications).

• Built-in 128 x 64 pixels graphic based LCD with backlight.

• Built-in 2-channel high quality stereo speakers.

• Built-in USB host for connecting to local storage devices.

• Built-in FM radio receiver to receive FM radio programs.

- Software

• Play audio files (MP3, WMA) to built-in stereo speakers or external audio output

• Play Internet content services, such as premium audio content, Internet radio.

• Management schemes

 By infrared remote controller, or local LCD UI and buttons for configuration

and control.

 By PC host utility, user can customize Internet radio profiles. Subscribe

Internet premium audio contents.

• Support seeking function while playing audio clips.

Wireless Digital Audio Player

HCA-100

Summary of content (17 pages)

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Wireless Digital Audio Player HCA-100 1. Introduction The AudioMate is a standalone multifunction wireless entertainment appliance that supports digital audio player (MP3, WMA), Internet radio, FM radio receiver and alarm clock functionalities in a box.
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• Support Windows Connect Now self-configure to appropriate wireless network settings. • Support auto-discover and access to the content over the network, which may reside on PC-based media server, networked HDD storage or other digital media devices, providing that these devices support de facto Digital Home protocols, such as UPnP AV, Intel NMPR, DLNA protocols, or Microsoft Media Connect solutions. • • Play audio files in USB storage device via built-in USB host port.
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. Getting Start AudioMate supports de facto Digital Home protocols, such as UPnP AV, Intel NMPR, DLNA protocols. It can work with all UPnP compliant media servers. However, for better AudioMate evaluation, you are recommended to use Microsoft Windows Media Connect running over Windows XP with SP2 (Service Pack 2) as your media server. In addition, AudioMate also supports Windows Connect Now (WCN) self configuration. AudioMate provides a built-in USB host port for WCN.
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Note: You have to update your Windows XP to SP2 before you enable WCN function and install Windows Media Connect media server. Wired Ethernet Connection (option) Depending on your router requirement, you can select either dynamic IP address assigned by your DHCP server (or router) or you can assign static IP address for AudioMate manually. You are always recommended to use dynamic IP address (“Audo” mode) for wired connections, if applicable.
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WLAN Connection WLAN Connection with Security Disabled (no security) To make WLAN connection without security, you can follow the procedure: Main Screen “Settings” menu “SETUP” button on remote controller) press ENTER. “Network Setting” menu (or press “WLAN Setting Wizard” menu, then AudioMate will do wireless LAN site survey automatically. Choose the appropriate WLAN AP (SSID) for your WLAN connection.
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press ENTER. AudioMate will do wireless LAN site survey automatically. Choose the appropriate secured WLAN AP (SSID) for your WLAN connection. Then, AudioMate will pop-up “Need Key!” screen to let you enter encryption/decryption key. The key should be same as that on your wireless AP/Router. Use remote controller keypad or use keypad on AudioMate front panel to enter the security key. Or you can go to “Advanced WLAN Setting” under “Network Setting” to configure WLAN settings item by item.
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As soon as wireless or wired network link between Media Server and AudioMate is established, you can stream digital music contents from media server to your AudioMate. On AudioMate LCD screen, select “Media Server” icon under “Music” sub-menu, then press ENTER/PLAY/PAUSE key (button). Now you can browse the available media server on the network and enter your desired server to stream and playback the digital music contents to AudioMate.
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save the current playing station to “My Favorite Stations” folder. (2) Create/Add your own Internet Radio URL entries. This function needs the support of PC running Windows Media Player (version 9 or 10) or WinAmp. 1. Download and install Windows Media Player or WinAmp. 2. Run Windows Media Player or WinAmp. 3. Plug your USB pen-drive disk to PC/NB USB port. 4. Follow below procedures to export Internet Radio URL entries to your USB pen-driver disk. Windows Media Player 1.
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3. On MEDIA LIBRARY window, choose "Internet Radio" under "Streaming Media". WinAmp will list all Internet Radio stations at the right-hand side panel. 4. Double click your desired station, WinAmp will start to play the station and add to PLAYLIST EDITOR window. 5. On PLAYLIST EDITOR window, click "Manage Playlist" button and choose "Save Playlist" to save the current station at M3U file format. Save this file to pne-drive disk. 6. Repeat above steps to collect more URL entries. 7.
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vTuner is an Internet Radio database provider (see vTuner URL at http://www.vtuner.com). vTuner maintains the most extensive and always up-to-date for detailed database of Internet Radio stations listings available. AudioMate is incorporating with vTuner’s Internet Rdiao database to provide always alive Internet Radio service.
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Alarm Clock ON WLAN Connected Use RIGHT/LEFT arrow key to select the desired functions, then press ENTER (PLAY/PAUS) key FM Radio Pre-set station Current Station Use RIGHT/LEFT arrow key to scan and listen to the desired radio station (frequency). Or you can use DOWN arrow key to go to command area and quickly recall the radio station (frequency) pre-stored in preset list (P1 to P6), then press ENTER (PLAY/PAUS) key to change to the selected station (frequency).
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Digital Music AudioMate support two kind of digital music sources: one is from media server through wireless or wired network connectivity, the other is from local USB disk. To stream and playback digital contents on media server, you firstly have to establish either Ethernet or WLAN connection. Select “ Music” icon on “Main Screen” or press “MUSIC” button on remote controller.
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Main Screen “Settings” menu “Network Setting” menu (or press “SETUP” button on remote controller) “WLAN Setting” menu “Site Survey”, then press ENTER (PLAY). Then choose the appropriate WLAN AP (SSID) for your WLAN connection. Enable WLAN Security with WCN (Windows Connect Now) You are always recommended to use Windows Connect Now for secured WLAN settings. Prepare a WCN profile from Windows XP and store to portable USB disk. Plug the USB flash disk that contains WCN profile to the USB port of AudioMate.
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next or previous track while in playback mode (see following screen shot). Repeat Random You can use DOWN arrow key to go to command area, then use ENTER (PLAY) key to trigger “Repeat All” (all tracks) and “Repeat 1” (current track only) function, or trigger “Direct Through” and “Random” (shuffle) playback order. You can also press “RPT” and “RDM” (Random) button on remote controller to enable “Repeat” and/or “Random” (Shuffle) function.
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Alarm Setting AudioMate supports a very useful function – alarm clock. Various alarm sources are supported, such as Media Server, USB Disk, Internet Radio, FM Radio and system buzzer. “Alarm Clock” function is disabled as default. Go to “Main Screen” “Settings” “Alarm Setting”, use DOWN arrow key to select “ON” button, then press ENETR (PLAY) key to enable alarm clock function. Use RIGHT arrow key to go to alarm source button, then press ENTER (PLAY) key.
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Date Setting The “Date Setting” is used to setup date information. Go to “Main Screen” “Settings” “Date Setting” Or press “DATE” button on remote controller to enter date setting. Use UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrow key to setup date information. Time Setting The “Time Setting” is used to setup current time information. Go to “Main Screen” “Settings” “Time Setting” Or press “Time” button on remote controller to enter date setting. Use UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrow key to setup time information.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.