Welcome

    Congratulations on your purchase of the latest in home audio technology! The Gateway Connected Music Player™ supports a variety of music files such as MP3 and Windows Media Player and uses your home network to give you easy access to your entire collection of digital music, from anywhere in your home. Additional music players can be placed in any room where you want to listen to CD-quality music.

    (For more information on what types of music files your music player supports, see "Specifications".)

Introduction

    All you need is:

The Gateway Connected Music Player
A networked computer (either HPNA or Ethernet) using Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000
Amplified speakers or a stereo system

    Your Gateway Connected Music Player attaches to your home network so it can find music files on the networked computers, then play the files through the stereo equipment attached to the music player.

    You can use the MusicMatch program on your computer to create ("rip") music files from tracks on your favorite music CDs, then use your music player to play them over your stereo system. You can also download digital music files from the Internet, then add them to your home music collection.

Package Contents

    Your Gateway Connected Music Player box contains the following items:

Gateway Connected Music Player
Setting Up Your Gateway Connected Music Player poster and installation CD
MusicMatch installation CD
Power cable
Remote control and Two AAA batteries
Telephone cable and Ethernet cable
Dual RCA cable and RCA to Mini jack cable

Optional parts for setup

    If your stereo supports digital audio input (Toslink) and you want to connect the music player digitally, you will need an optical cable.

Home networking overview

    A network is any group of computers connected together so that they can share files, programs, or devices such as printers.

    A home network is a network installed in a home environment. Home networking technology is designed to be much easier to install and use than a workplace network. You must have a home network already installed to use the music player.

    HPNA is a type of home network that uses your home's standard telephone lines and telephone jacks instead of special cabling to connect computers. Your music player includes an HPNA 2.0 jack for easy hookup to your home network.

    Ethernet is a type of network commonly used in offices around the world. Ethernet has also recently become a popular way to build small computer networks in the home. Your music player includes a standard 10BaseT Ethernet jack for connecting to a 10 or 10/100 Ethernet switch or hub.

Checking out your music player

Front

Component Description

Power button

Turns your music player on and off. Use this button for normal operation, and use the power switch on the back of the music player only for resetting the system.

Playback controls

Stop button: Stops playback of the current music file.

Play button: Plays the currently selected music file.

Pause button: Pauses the current music file. Resumes playback when pressed again.

Next button: While a music file is playing, skips to the next music file in the playlist. While in the selection menu, Next selects the next item in the list.

Previous button: While a music file is playing, skips to the previous music file in the playlist. While in the selection menu, Previous selects the previous item in the list.

Information Panel

While a music file is playing, this displays the current music file and playlist information. When no music file is playing, this displays menu names and menu selections. For more about this display, see "Information Panel".

Control knob

While a music file is playing, turning the control knob changes the gain level. While in the selection menu, pressing the knob selects the menu, and turning the knob displays the items in the menu. While in a menu screen, turning the knob scrolls through the menus, and pressing the control knob selects the current menu or menu item.

¼-inch headphone jack

Connects to standard ¼-inch stereo headphone plug. When headphones are connected, the analog audio jacks on the back of the music player are muted.

Options and group controls

OPTIONS button: Activates the Options screen in the Information Panel, where you can search for new music files, change your music player's network settings, and more.

MUTE button: Mutes the sound. The light beneath the Mute button remains on while sound is muted. For more information on adjusting volume, see "Adjusting the volume".

RANDOM button: Plays the music files in the currently selected playlist in random order. The light above the Random button remains on while random playback is turned on. For more information on random playlists, see "Repeating or shuffling selected music files".

REPEAT button: Starts playing the current playlist over again after the last music file in the list is finished. The light beneath the Repeat button remains on while repeat playback is turned on. For more information on repeating playlists, see "Repeating or shuffling selected music files".

GROUP button: Activates Group mode for creating a quick playlist. The light above the Group button remains on while Group mode is turned on. For more information on creating groups, see "Creating a quick playlist on the music player".

ADD button: Adds the currently selected album or list to the group you are creating.

CLEAR button: Clears the current group of all music files.

Infrared (IR) sensor

Receives commands from the remote control.

Information Panel

    When a music file is playing, the Information Panel displays information. When a music file is not playing, it displays menu information and messages.

While playing a music file

Screen area Description

Music file title

The title or file name of the currently playing music file.

Play time/status

Elapsed time of the music file and music file status (Playing, Paused, Stopped, Buffering, or Muted).

Tags

Additional information such as the artist, album name, and genre.

Queue status

The current music file's number and the number of total music files in the list. For example, the third music file of a list of 17 music files would display "3/17."

While in a menu

Back

Component Description

Ethernet network jack

Labeled ETHERNET. Connect a 10/100 Ethernet cable to this jack for a standard 10BaseT network connection. The Ethernet connection requires a 10 or 10/100 Ethernet hub or switch, and will not work with a 100-only Ethernet hub or switch.

Power connector

Plug the included power cord into this connector.

Telephone jack

Labeled PHONE. If your music player is connected to an HPNA home network, you can connect a telephone to this jack.

HPNA network jack

Labeled LINE. Connect a telephone cable to this jack for an HPNA network connection. If network cables are attached to both the Ethernet jack and the HPNA jack, the HPNA connection is ignored.

Audio out jacks

Labeled DIGITAL OUT and ANALOG OUT. Connect amplified speakers or a stereo system to the digital S/PDIF or analog RCA jacks. The music player's Bass, Treble, and Gain settings affect only the analog audio output.

Main power switch

Turns the main power to your music player on and off. Using this switch resets the system, unlike the power button on the front of the player, which turns your music player on and off.

Remote control

Buttons Description

Group buttons

GROUP button: Activates Group mode for creating a quick playlist (group). For more information, see "Creating a quick playlist on the music player".

ADD button: Adds the currently selected album or list to the group you are creating.

CLEAR button: Clears the current group of all music files.

Favorites buttons

When one of these buttons is pressed, the currently playing music file (if any) stops and the music player loads the list associated with the Favorite. For more information on programming these buttons, see "Creating a favorite or preset button".

Preset buttons

These buttons function like the Favorites buttons and can be programmed. For more information on programming these buttons, see "Creating a favorite or preset button".

Net button

When this button is pressed, your music player scans the network for additional music files.

Power button

Turns your music player on and off. Functions like the power button on the front of the music player.

Playback buttons

Stop button: Stops playback of the current music file.

Play button: Plays the currently selected music file.

Pause button: Pauses the current music file. Resumes playback when pressed again.

Next button: While a music file is playing, skips to the next music file in the playlist. While in the selection menu, Next selects the next item in the list.

Previous button: While a music file is playing, skips to the previous music file in the playlist. While in the selection menu, Previous selects the previous item in the list.

VOL+ and VOL- buttons: Adjust gain while a music file is playing. Affect only Analog Out and headphone output, not the digital S/PDIF output. For best sound quality, you should adjust volume using the controls on your speakers or stereo system, and leave the Gain at 0.

MUTE button: Mutes the sound. The Mute indicator light on the music player remains on while sound is muted. Press again to turn off Mute.

RANDOM button: Plays the music files in the currently selected playlist in random order. The Random indicator light on the music player remains on while random playback is turned on. Press again to turn off Random playback.

REPEAT button: Starts playing the current playlist again after the last music file in the list is finished. The Repeat indicator light on the music player remains on while repeat playback is turned on. Press again to turn off Repeat playback.

JUMP- and JUMP+ buttons: Jump forward or back to the next music file, album, or artist name that does not begin with the same character as the current item.

List buttons

Allow you to select music files by TITLE, ARTIST, ALBUM, GENRE, or PLAYLIST.

Setting up the remote control

    You must install batteries into the remote control before using it.

To install batteries:

    1. Remove the battery cover.
    1. Insert two AAA batteries, then replace the cover.

Setting up your music player

    The process of setting up your music player consists of three procedures:

    1. Sharing folders among your networked computers. Your music player plays music from networked computers where the music files are stored. The music player must be able to access the networked hard drives in order to find the music files to play.

    2. Connecting the music player to your stereo system and your computer network.

    3. Configuring your music player's network settings.

    To simplify this process, a setup poster and CD came with your Gateway Connected Music Player. Use the instructions on the poster, along with the CD, to set up your music player. For your convenience, the CD also copies a few sample music files to your shared music folders so you can try out your music player right away.

    If you do not have the poster available or you need to manually set up your networked computers and music player, see "Manually Setting Up Your Music Player".

Using your music player

    Using the music player is similar to using other modern home entertainment equipment, and many of the controls will be familiar to you.

Turning the player on and off

To turn on the music player:

    1. Make sure the main power switch on the back of your music player is turned on.
    1. Press the power button on the front of the music player. The Information Panel displays a message.
    1. To turn off the music player, press the power button again. Do not use the main power switch on the back of the music player unless the music player needs to search for new networked computers.

    Important

    Turning off the main power switch completely resets your music player. After you turn it back on, it will search the network for all networked computers and build a new music file list.

         

    Playing a music file

    To play a music file:

      1. While in the selection screen, press the control knob until Title is blinking on the Information Panel. If you are in the Options menu, press the OPTIONS button until the selection screen appears.

      2. Turn the control knob to scroll through the list of music files, then press the Play button to play the music file.

      3. In the same way, you can select music files by artist, album, genre, or playlists you have defined on your networked computers. Press the control knob to change the item type.

    To play... Select an item in this menu:

    A single music file

    Title

    Music files by a specific artist

    Artist

    An album

    Album

    Music files of a specific genre

    Genre

    Playlists you have created on a networked computer

    Lists

         

    Repeating or shuffling selected music files

    To repeat the selected music files:

    Press the REPEAT button. The Repeat indicator light on the music player remains on while repeat is turned on. Press again to turn off Repeat playback.

         

    To shuffle the order of the selected music files:

    Press the RANDOM button. The Random indicator light on the music player remains on while random is turned on. Press again to turn off Random playback.

         

    Playing all music files

      You can play all music files on your network for hours of uninterrupted music.

    To play all music files on the network:

      1. Turn off the main power switch on the back of the music player, then turn it back on. Your music player runs its startup routine.

      2. When the Information Panel displays the main screen, press the GROUP button, then press the Play button.
        All the music files play in the alphabetic order of the item type that was selected. For example, if Title was selected in the selection menu, all music files will play in alphabetic order by title. If Artist was selected, all music files will play in alphabetic order by artist name.

         

    Adjusting the volume

      You should adjust volume using only the stereo or amplified speaker controls. Do not adjust the gain with the control knob during playback.

    To adjust the volume:

    For best sound performance, you should adjust volume and other audio settings using only the stereo or amplified speaker controls, not the controls on your music player.
    To mute the sound, press the MUTE button. The Mute indicator light on the music player remains on while mute is turned on. Press again to turn off Mute.

         

    To adjust the bass or treble for analog audio:

      1. To adjust the Bass Boost or Treble Boost, press the OPTIONS button.

      2. Turn the control knob until either Bass Boost or Treble Boost is displayed, then press the control knob again.

      3. Turn the control knob until the desired decibel (dB) level is displayed, then press the control knob.

         

      While using S/PDIF digital audio, your music player's bass and treble controls are inactive. You must adjust all sound levels using the stereo system's controls.

    Creating a quick playlist on the music player

      You can create a single music group (like a playlist) on your music player, but the group can be played only from the music player, not networked computers.

    To create a group on the music player:

      1. Press the GROUP button to activate Group mode. The Group indicator light turns on.

      2. To select a single music file, press the control knob until Title is blinking, then turn the control knob to scroll through the list of music file titles.

      3. Press the ADD button to add the current music file to the group. The message "Added songs to group" displays.

      4. Repeat Steps 2-3 for each item you want to add to the group.
        In the same way, you can add all music files of a specific artist, album, genre, or list by using the respective menu.

      1. To delete all contents of the group and start over, press the CLEAR button. You cannot remove individual music files from the group.

      2. To return your music player to normal operation, press the GROUP button.

      3. When you want to play this group, press the GROUP button, then press the Play button. The music files in the group play in the order they were added to the group. If Random is active, the music files play in random order.

      Important

      Although a group is a convenient way to make a quick playlist, create the playlist on a networked computer if you want to make the playlist available to another Gateway Connected Music Player™.

      Also, if you have to restart your music player, a group that you created will be deleted when the music player is reset.

           

      Creating a favorite or preset button

        A Favorite or Preset button is like a "shortcut" to a particular group of music files or playlists. After you associate a group of music files or playlists with a Favorite or Preset button, you can select the entire group of music files or playlists with the press of a single Favorite or Preset button on the remote control.

      To create a favorite or preset button:

        1. Press any of the List buttons on the remote control ( TITLE, ARTIST, ALBUM, GENRE, or LISTS), then use the Previous and Next buttons to select the music file or item you want to make a favorite or preset.

        2. Press the ADD FAV button on the remote control. The prompt "Save Song as Favorite #?" appears on the Information Panel.

        3. Press a numbered button in the Favorites or Preset section on the remote control to assign the button to the item.

        4. To play the favorite or preset, press the numbered FAVORITES or the PRESET button.

           

      To replace a favorite or preset button:

      Assign a new music file or group of music files to the Favorite or Preset button by following the above instructions. When you assign a new music file or group of music files to the Favorite or Preset button, the old favorite information is deleted.

           

      Searching for new music files

        When you create or download new music files to your networked computers, your music player must search the network again before it can play the new music files.

      To search for new music files or playlists:

        1. Press the OPTIONS button.

        2. Turn the control knob until Check For New Music appears, then press the control knob to begin the search. Your music player searches the network for current music files and playlists, then updates the list of music files it displays on its menus.

           

      Searching for new networked computers

        When you add a computer to the network, your music player must search the network again before it can play music files stored on the new computer.

      To search for new networked computers:

        1. Turn off the main power switch on the back of your music player.

        1. Wait five seconds, then turn on the power switch.

        2. Press the power button on the front of the music player. Your music player searches for all computers on your network and also all shared drives and folders.

           

      Using MusicMatch

        Using the MusicMatch™ program, you can:

      Play music CDs
      Build a music library
      Create MP3 music files from your music CDs and add them to your music library
      Enter music file information
      Listen to Internet Radio

        HelpSpot

        For more information on using MusicMatch, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop.

        Installing MusicMatch

          If MusicMatch is already installed on your computer, disregard this section.

        To install MusicMatch:

          1. Place the MusicMatch CD into your computer's CD/DVD drive. The installation program runs.
            If the installation program does not automatically run, double-click the My Computer icon, double-click your CD/DVD drive icon, then double-click the file index.html.

          1. Click Install MusicMatch Jukebox.

          2. Click Run this file from its current location, then click OK. If a message asks if you want to install and run mmsetup.exe, click Yes.

          3. If you have purchased the full, registered version of MusicMatch, enter the registration key from the MusicMatch CD sleeve when prompted.
            - OR -
            Click OK to proceed with the basic installation.
          1. Click Next and accept all default settings until MusicMatch finishes installing.

          Important

          Your music player searches in MusicMatch's default folder for music, so make sure you accept the default folder (C:\Program Files\MusicMatch) settings for MusicMatch during installation.

               

          Building a music library

            Use MusicMatch to build a music library. You can organize your music by categories, find a music file quickly by using the sort features, and add information to a music file.

            You can add music files to your music library by:

          Creating MP3 files - When you create MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD, MusicMatch automatically adds these files to your music library.
          Dragging and Dropping - Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library.
          Downloading files from the Internet - When you are connected to the Internet, MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library.

          Changing the music library display settings

          To change the music library display settings:

            1. Double-click the MusicMatch Jukebox icon.

            2. Select Options, then Settings. The Settings window opens.

            3. Click the Music Library tab.

            1. Select the categories that you want to display in the columns.

            2. Click OK.

          Creating music files

            Using the MusicMatch program, you can copy (rip) the tracks from a music CD to your computer hard drive as MP3 files.

            Here are some terms that you need to know before you get started:

          Bit rate is the number of bits required to store one second of music. CD quality is 128 kilobits per second. A high bit rate gives you better sound quality but the file size is also larger. For information about changing the sound quality settings, see the online help in MusicMatch.
          MP3 (MPEG Layer 3) is a standard for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. MP3 files end in the file extension .mp3.

          To create (rip) MP3 files:

            1. Double-click the MusicMatch Jukebox icon.

            2. Place a CD into the CD/DVD drive on your computer. The CD tracks appear in the playlist with checkmarks next to them. If you are connected to the Internet, MusicMatch downloads and displays information, such as the artist, from a database on the Internet called CD DataBase (CDDB).

            3. If you do not want to record a track, remove the checkmark.

            4. Click REC. The recorder window opens.
            1. Click REC in the Recorder window. The tracks are copied as MP3 files to your music library on the hard drive.

            Important

            If your music player is already set up, follow Step 4 on page to make the newly-ripped music files available to it.

                 

            Editing music file information

              If you are connected to the Internet and listening to a music CD, MusicMatch downloads and displays information such as the artist, album, and track titles from a database on the Internet called CD DataBase (CDDB).

              After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library, you can edit music file information.

            To edit music file information:

              1. Double-click the MusicMatch Jukebox icon.

              2. Create an MP3 file.

              3. Right-click the file, then select Edit Track Tag.

              1. Enter information such as music file title, lead artist, album, or genre.

              2. Click OK. After you enter this music file information, it is displayed in the MusicMatch playlist, music library, and recorder.

                 

              Updated MP3 music file information is not automatically recognized by the music player. After you edit music file information, you need to restart your music player so that the updated information is recognized correctly.

            To update music file information:

              1. Make all the editing changes you want to make for your music files.

              2. Turn off the main power switch on the back of your music player.

              1. Wait five seconds, then turn on the power switch.

              2. Press the power button on the front of the music player. Your music player recognizes all updated music file information.

                 

            Creating a playlist

              After you have created several MP3 files, you can create a list of your favorite music files called a playlist. A playlist is like an album that contains your favorite music files in the order you want. Your music player can access the playlists you created, then play them over its own amplified stereo speakers.

            To create a playlist:

              1. Click Library from the left-hand menu. The Music Library opens.

              2. Click and drag the music files for your playlist from the Music Library window to the Playlist window in order.
                If the Playlist window contains music files you do not want added, click Clear above the Playlist. All music files are cleared from the current playlist.

              1. Click Save above the playlist, type a name for your playlist, then click Save. The playlist is saved on the computer, but your music player needs to search the network again to find the new playlist.

              2. To search the network for a newly created playlist, press the OPTIONS button on your music player, turn the control knob until Check for New Music is blinking, then press the control knob to begin the search. Your music player searches the network for new playlists and music files, then updates its list of music files and playlists.
                If a change is made to an existing playlist, the music player automatically finds and updates the playlist.