USER GUIDE Roomplayer I & II 1
Contents Welcome 3 Before you start 4 Unpack your Roomplayer 5 Roomplayer basics 6 Set up your first Roomplayer 8 Set up your Desktop Controller 13 Personalise your Desktop Controller 17 Radio and music streaming services 19 iPod Touch®, iPhone®, iPad® Controller 20 Set up additional Roomplayers 21 Troubleshooting 23 Product specifications 24 Environmental information 25 Warranty 26 Additional information 27 Contact 28 2
Welcome Welcome to Simple Audio. Thank you for choosing our high definition digital music system. We hope it gives you many years of musical delight. Your existing digital music collection will sound great and with 24-bit downloads set to become the future of digital music you’ll be able to enjoy the latest high definition sound recordings too.
Before you start It’s good to make sure that you have all the right things in place before you start. Here’s a handy checklist. Essential items Computer A PC running Windows 7, XP or Vista or an Apple Mac running OSX 10.5 or above with an Intel processor. Internet access A high speed modem/router, as provided by most broadband Internet Service Providers. Loudspeakers A pair of loudspeakers for Roomplayer I. Roomplayer II connects to amplified devices like Home Theatre or hi-fi systems.
Unpack your Roomplayer When you unpack your Roomplayer, you’ll see that we’ve included the cables you need to get started. 1. Simple Audio Roomplayer 2. Country Specific Mains Lead 3. Phono to Phono Cable for rear audio in or rear audio out connections. 4. Phono to 3.5mm Jack Lead for connecting an iPod Touch or similar device to the rear audio in connection. 5. 3.5mm Jack to 3.5mm Jack Lead for connecting an iPod Touch or similar device to the front line in socket. 6.
Roomplayer basics Front view 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 1. Line input socket Play music from your iPod, iPhone and more. Connect compatible devices using the 3.5mm jack lead. 2. Headphone socket Plug your headphones in here. Connecting will instantly mute your loudspeakers and lower the sound level to protect your headphones when connected. 3. Factory reset Pressing this will restore your Roomplayer’s factory settings. Do not press this button unless advised by our technical support team. 4.
Roomplayer basics Rear view 9 10 11 14 MAINS IN DIG OUT SAFETY INFORMATION 8 15 12 L R OPT OUT AUDIO OUT SUB 13 16 17 8. Mains in Connect the mains lead supplied. Check that the voltage of your Roomplayer is suitable for your country. If in doubt, contact your local retailer or refer to the safety instructions. We recommend that you make all connections before you apply power. 9.
Set up your first Roomplayer It’s easy to get your first Roomplayer up and running. Follow the instructions in Steps 1, 2 and 3. Step 1 Connect your Roomplayer to any audio inputs or outputs. loudspeakers subwoofer If you have Roomplayer I (with a built-in amplifier) follow the instructions in Option A. If you have Roomplayer II (without an amplifier), follow the instructions in Option B. Do not apply power until you have completed step 2.
Set up your first Roomplayer Option B Connect Roomplayer II to any audio inputs or outputs. MAINS IN DIG OUT SAFETY INFORMATION OPT OUT AUDIO OUT SUB AUDIO IN loudspeakers 3 amplifier Connect your Roomplayer to an amplifier or other amplified device. Follow the diagram to see where you should plug in your cables to your Roomplayer. Refer to your other product’s manuals for their connection details.
Set up your first Roomplayer Step 2 Connect to your network. 6 MAINS IN SAFETY INFORMATION DIG OUT OPT OUT L AUDIO OUT SUB AUDIO IN 2 You can locate your Roomplayer anywhere in your home, but where you place it will influence how you connect to your network. Choose Option A if your Roomplayer is close to your router. Choose Option B if your Roomplayer is not close to your router. Do not apply power until you have completed step 2.
Set up your first Roomplayer Option B Connect using a HomePlug. 6 Connect a Simple Audio HomePlug (sold separately) or any compatible PowerLine AV 200 module to your router using the Ethernet cable provided. Plug your HomePlug into a mains socket and switch on. Now pair your HomePlug with your Roomplayer by following steps 1-6 below. Not using a Simple Audio HomePlug? Refer to the pairing instructions supplied with your unit. Check www.homeplug.org for a list of all compatible modules.
Set up your first Roomplayer Step 3 Download and install your Desktop Controller. Installing the Desktop Controller is the last step in the setup process. It is available for Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX computers and must be installed on at least one computer on the same network as your Roomplayer/s. To start downloading the software, go to www.simpleaudio.com/support/software. Choose the correct version of the software for your computer then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
Set up your Desktop Controller Use the wizard to setup your system, discover music libraries and more. Step 1 Configure your system using the wizard The Wizard will help you set up your Roomplayer/s, create users and find music libraries. It will appear during the installation of your Desktop Controller and will guide you through the process step by step. Don’t worry if you don’t get everything right first time, you can always change your settings from the System menu.
Set up your Desktop Controller Step 3 Setup your Roomplayer Select a Roomplayer from the list and type in a new name. If you have more than one Roomplayer and you haven’t named them, you may need to identify them first. If you tick the identify box the white LED of that Roomplayer will flash until another Roomplayer is selected or the Roomplayer Setup window in your Desktop Controller is closed. Want to use an external DAC? If you do, select digital as your audio output.
Set up your Desktop Controller Step 5 Search for music libraries The Desktop Controller will automatically search for the default iTunes library stored on your computer. If your Desktop Controller does not detect a music library automatically, perhaps its default location has changed. If this happens you can search for it manually. If you want to access a library manually, select Access new library then navigate to any folder on your computer where music may be stored.
Set up your Desktop Controller Configure your system manually You can manually configure your system at any time. Select System from the main menu, choose the appropriate option from the drop down menu and make your changes. Update your software Your Desktop Controller can be set up to automatically look for software updates. You will be presented with this option when you launch the software a second time.
Personalise your Desktop Controller Once you have a user profile set up, you can personalise your music libraries, playlists and more. Control where your music plays If you have a multiroom system (more than one Roomplayer) you can control where the music plays from the drop down menu. If you have multiple users make sure you have the correct username selected. Your Roomplayer will always default to playing music through your Master Roomplayer after it has been switched off and on again.
Personalise Personalise your your Desktop Desktop Controller Controller Create playlists You can create any number of playlists consisting of tracks or albums in your libraries. Select Music Library, Playlists and Add playlist. You can drag and drop individual tracks or entire albums. How can I see all playlists? Select All Users from the drop down menu to see and play music from any playlist on your system. You cannot edit another users playlist.
Radio and music streaming services Listen to your favourite radio stations and login to music streaming services. Listen to radio stations Listen to thousands of free internet radio stations and programs from all over the world using the TuneIn radio service. This service is free of charge and requires no registration. Having trouble with playback? If a radio station won’t play it maybe the wrong format. You can check compatible formats on the TuneIn website.
iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad Controller Download the free Simple Audio app for iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad and control your music remotely. You must have a wireless network to use these applications. Download your free app The easiest way to download and install the app for your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad is via the App Store on your device. Search for ‘Simple Audio Ltd’ and follow the on-screen instructions. Download the app via iTunes on your computer. Visit www.simpleaudio.
Set up additional Roomplayers If you want to listen to music throughout your home, add another Roomplayer wherever you want. One Roomplayer will play music through one set of loudspeakers or one amplified device. If you want to play music elsewhere in your home, you will need another Roomplayer connected to loudspeakers or an amplified device – this is a multiroom system. Add additional Roomplayers at any time and manage them from your Desktop Controller or your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad.
Set up additional Roomplayers Step 2 Pair your new Roomplayer. You must pair your new Roomplayer with one of your existing Roomplayers. This process will connect it to your existing network using PowerLine communication technology. To start the pairing process, follow these instructions: You should not connect an Ethernet cable to your new Roomplayer. Pairing button Pairing LED 1. Make sure your new Roomplayer and your existing Roomplayer are switched on. 2.
Troubleshooting If you just can’t get something to work, check this list first. Symptom Possible solution No power indicator Check the power outlet and the fuse. If both are working, there may be a fault with the Roomplayer. Speak to your retailer and arrange for the unit to be checked. No sound from any source Check that your Roomplayer is on and appearing in your Desktop Controller software. Check the connections to all components in the system are correct.
Product specifications Want to know your Roomplayer’s exact specifications? Size, weight, power... it’s all here. Line inputs Nominal Sensitivity 2Vrms Input Impedance 10kΩ Line outputs Output Impedance 300Ω Nominal Output Level 2Vrms THD + Noise 0.01% @ -10dBV Subwoofer 12dB/octave @100Hz Headphone output Output Level 3V Peak Minimum Load 16Ω Power Amplifier Peak Output Power 50W/channel into 4Ω THD + Noise 0.02% @ 1W Connectivity USB Interface USB 2.
Environmental information We’ve done our best to consider you and the environment. The rest is up to you. Simple Audio products run economically whilst providing the highest levels of performance. The software can easily be upgraded to avoid obsolescence and all our products are made from high quality, durable materials that are easily recyclable. We hope you get many years of enjoyment from your Roomplayer but if the time comes when you no longer need it, think about giving it to someone else.
Warranty A Two Year EU Warranty is available to the original owner; make sure you hold onto your receipt. A Two Year Warranty is offered exclusively to the original purchaser of a Simple Audio product and is not transferable whether upon the subsequent sale of a Simple Audio product by you or otherwise. No registration is required. You must however present your original, dated Simple Audio sales receipt or other proof of purchase if warranty is required. 1.
Additional information It’s important to let you know about our license agreements and copyright. Do have a read. Errors Although the contents of this user guide have been checked thoroughly for errors, Simple Audio cannot guarantee that it is correct throughout. Simple Audio does not accept responsibility for any misleading or incorrect information within the guide.
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