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Introduction
The aim of this document is to guide the user through the functionalities of the RetailPlayer. The document describes the elements of the
RetailPlayer solution in detail, explaining the characteristics and functionalities of every single button, led, web page etc. thus elevating the user’s
knowledge of the product.
What is RetailPlayer?
RetailPlayer from Barix is a multi-site, multi-channel streaming platform for background music distribution and message scheduling playback.
RetailPlayer offers the possibility to operate in 2 main modes: Portal mode or stand-alone mode, the first is a cloud-managed solution, the best
choice when there are multiple devices installed in different geographical locations, configured, controlled and supervised from a central web app,
while the second mode is more suitable in those situations where it is enough to have a simple background music system, easy to install and
connect, but not remotely managed.
The solution encompasses 2 key elements:
The RetailPlayer Devices - compact and robust audio decoders, easy to install, connected to the network, and to the amplification
system through standardized connections. When used in stand-alone mode this is the only element of the system
The RetailPlayer Portal - Cloud-based management solution where an organization can register the RetailPlayer devices and control
them at once with an extremely easy-to-use interface
Below is a diagram representation of the solution when used in Portal mode:
In Portal mode, the devices are set to contact the Portal and retrieve their configuration from it (streaming channels, volume, scheduling
information and much more). This is the default mode when the RetailPlayer is first operated
In stand-alone mode, the RetailPlayer devices do not connect to the Portal and are configured singularly via their own web user
interface. It is possible to configure a device in Portal or stand-alone mode in its web user interface
Applications
RetailPlayer is suitable for:
Distributing background music (e.g. in retail stores, restaurants, gyms, hotels, etc.)
Radio distribution systems with central management
Corporate audio streaming solutions
Music on Hold systems
About this manual
This manual is intended for distributors, installers and users of the RetailPlayer solution. It explains the functions of the RetailPlayer device, how
to set up the connections, how to configure the system in Portal and in stand-alone mode, how to access the Portal, and use all of its functions
and features. This manual is easy to read by anyone with some basic knowledge of networking and computer science.
This manual assumes that the firmware installed on the RetailPlayer device (S400 or SP400) and the portal versions are the latest releases.
(check out the
for information on the release history and change log)
“RetailPlayer”, the downloadable items for the RetailPlayer will appear.
section)
The S400 and the SP400 are the decoder devices on which it's possible to run the RetailPlayer firmware. The main difference between
the 2 is that the S400 is powered via a 5VDC power supply, while the SP400 is powered via PoE.
