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FEATURES

FEATURES

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FEATURES

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FEATURES

Play/Pause

For streaming stations, the Play/Pause                            button will start and stop the current station. You can retry 

connecting to the current station by pressing Play.  Play/Pause will Play or Pause the current track of a playlist.

Next Song, Previous Song

While listening to playlists in your Z-band, hit 'Next Song'              to skip forward and 'Previous Song'              to skip 

backward.

Preroll

While a station is buffering, you will hear a background track which identifies the station genre and a short voice  

clip which tells you a bit about the station you are tuning in. On the Software Tuner, current buffer status, listening 

duration and station bandwidth are displayed in the Station Status text field.  Station and genre descriptions are 

displayed in the scrolling Station Description field.

Band Select

Stations are organized into 26 different bands.  Bands A through Y are preset with stations and each have a unique 

flavor.  Add your favorite iM Band or other stations to your custom Z-band.

'Next Band'            moves you alphabetically through the bands, and 'Previous Band'            moves you backwards 

                                                                                        through the bands.

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band

Station Select

Each band has 32 stations. On the Hardware Remote, turn the tuning knob to tune through the stations.  

On the Software Tuner, press  'Station - ' and 'S ' to tune through the stations, or click on the gray 

knob on your screen and turn it with your mouse. To go directly to a station, click on the iM Band™ 

Guide on your screen, go to the band and click on the station itself.

Volume Control, Mute

Increase the volume by pressing 'vol up'                           and decrease the volume by pressing 'vol down' 

Pressing the mute button                              will mute the station audio.  Pushing any button or turning the knob will 

unmute the Tuner.

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vol

iM Tuning

The best of what is available for broadband audio -- no need to search, hunt, point and click.

Up-to-date stations -- new stations can be offered to you instantly.

Stations that go off the air are removed.

We do all the heavy lifting so all you have to do is turn the knob and tune in.

Summary of Contents for SONICBOX

Page 1: ...FCC ID OT7 900 ELECTRO MAGNETIC TEST INC 1547PlymouthStreet MountainView CA 94043 Tel 650 965 4000 Fax 650 965 3000 OWNER S MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER ...

Page 2: ...ed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o...

Page 3: ...nual ...

Page 4: ...tunes in stations on the iM Band Wireless RF link lets the remote tuner work throughout your home USB Broadband PC Always on Remote Tuner Any Stereo iM Receiver not shown plugs into your stereo and plays iM Band s through your speakers Audio Internet Connection ...

Page 5: ...ouble click on the installer and follow instructions for software setup When prompted by the Software set up the Base Unit according to the instructions on pages 6 and 7 Then click Finish to complete the installation The first time you run the software you will be prompted to enter optional information and to select your int connection to ensure the preprogrammed stations and prerolls on your tune...

Page 6: ...rform the recommended search On the following screen Windows will search for new device uncheck all options and click Next Click Next on the following screens then Finish to complete installation Base Unit To USB port QUICK SET UP QUICK SET UP 6 4 QUICK SET UP QUICK SET UP 3 4 Plug the line out audio output of your PC s soundcard into the base unit AUDIO IN using the supplied cabl Optional Plug yo...

Page 7: ...ave Preset puts the current sta in your Z Band vol band band vol 5 6 If the Stereo Indicator flashes adjust the black tuning dial on the Base Unit and the tuning dial on the receiver until Stereo lights continuously indicating that both are tuned to the same frequency Plug the AC adapter into the wall and into the side of the Receiver Plug the Audio Y cable into the AUX port of your stereo Turn th...

Page 8: ...g to Mute icon appears when audio is muted Play pause icon blinks when a playlist has been paused Station Indicator tells where you are on the dial Signal Indicator blinks when data is sent from the Remote to the Base Unit I Push the Tell Me More button and receive an email with the station song title artist alubum and where to purchase Only on supported stations button ...

Page 9: ...unique flavor Add your favorite iM Band or other stations to your custom Z band Next Band moves you alphabetically through the bands and Previous Band moves you backwards through the bands band band Station Select Each band has 32 stations On the Hardware Remote turn the tuning knob to tune through the stations On the Software Tuner press Station and Station to tune through the stations or click o...

Page 10: ...file and hold down your mouse button Drag file to the Tuner and release Shuffle the order of Z Band stations Edit or delete entries Change your Internet connection setting Click the iM Band Guide select any band and you get an instant view of all stations on that band Go directly to any station by selecting it with your mouse Visit the Sonicbox website at http www sonicbox com support to get acces...

Page 11: ... Consult Quick Start pages 4 9 for assembly and setup instructions If you are missing any of these pieces please contact Technical Support at our web site http www sonicbox com TM TM TM Base Unit and USB The iM Remote Tuner will only work with a Windows operating system that supports USB devices This includes Windows98 Second Edition and Windows2000 WindowsNT does not support USB devices The iM Re...

Page 12: ... static Move the receiver around until the static is minimized Different computers have different audio outputs and this can cause static On the Base Unit there is a small recessed switch next to the USB connector Push this switch with a pen or other pointed object to change audio output levels If this does not improve sound push again to resume original setting I can t start the Sonicbox iM Tuner...

Page 13: ...in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications WHAT IS EXCLUDED cont Your warranty does not cover Incidental or consequential damages resulting form the product Some states do not allow the exclusio incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includ...

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