1 Introduction
1.1
About the “FTP MP3 Player” firmware
The “FTP MP3 Player” firmware was especially designed to support audio distribution by
network, when a fast or reliable network is not guaranteed, or network access is limited.
The application can use either the FTP or HTTP protocol to download configuration data and
playlists with their corresponding music files, and stores them onto a USB stick. FTPMP3 then
plays the downloaded music according to the configuration.
The application can also be used as a standalone player, without any network connection: in
this case a preloaded USB stick can be sent to the player location and simply inserted into the
device for playback to commence.
1.2
Features
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Plays MP3, WMA files and M3U playlists from external USB memory;
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Configuration and/or music can be updated in set time intervals using standard
protocols, HTTP and FTP, or fetched at a specific time every day;
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Supports handling of up to 100 playlists;
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Playlists can be scheduled to be played at configured times;
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Playlists can be valid for a defined date period ;
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Playlists can be set for certain days of the week (even within a defined date period);
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Control and configuration is possible using any text editor and any web browser;
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Relay output may be activated while the music playback is active;
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Preloaded rescue configuration settings to be used in case of broken or missing
configuration;
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Remote update of the firmware is possible;
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Monitoring can be done using the BariMon
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service from Barix and/or SYSLOG;
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Automatic network configuration (BOOTP, DHCP, AutoIP and IPzator) as well as
manual static IP configuration are available
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Features SonicIP ® announcing the IP address on power up over the audio outputs
(configurable);
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Supports Barix serial and built-in IR controllers.
1.3
Installing the device
Follow the instructions contained in the “Quick Install Guide” supplied with the device to install
your hardware.
A printed version is included in the box, if you have lost it, a new one can be downloaded from
our site
www.barix.com
.
Note:
Barix do not supply USB sticks, you will need to provide one of your own. Please check
the Barix Wiki before purchasing, as there are some devices that cause problems.
1See
http://www.barimon.net/
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Introduction