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Retrieve the IP address using the Sonic IP® function
Connecting the RetailPlayer devices to the amplification system and to the network is a matter of seconds. The RetailPlayer S400 and SP400
come with a function made by Barix called “Sonic IP®”, meaning that when you boot the device and this is connected to a network where a
DHCP server is present, the device will acquire an IP address and announce it over the audio output. This function is useful when you connect to
the device for the first time and need to access its web user interface.
device is powered for the first time it is set to contact the Portal, where, after having registered the device, it is possible to visualize the IP
address of the same. For a thorough understanding it is in any case suggested to read the following chapters about the RetailPlayer S400 and
SP400.
Using a Y-type audio cable, connect the 3.5mm (1/8”) connector to the line out of the RetailPlayer. It is also possible to connect
headphones to this audio output.
On the opposite side of the cable, the 2 connectors carry the left and right signals of the stereo stream. Connect those to the input of the
amplification system/mixer/DSP unit.
If you need to hear the IP address during boot (Sonic IP® function), rise the volume of the amplification system
Connect the network cable. If you are using SP400, the device will boot as soon as it receives the PoE. Listen to the Sonic IP®
announced
If you are using S400, connect the power cable to the power connector. The device will boot as soon as the current is flowing. Listen to
the Sonic IP® announced
Boot is finished when the LED is solid green (Portal connection established) or blinking (Portal connection not established, but device is
ready)
Retrieve the IP address using the Discovery Tool
Other than the Sonic IP® function, there are other ways to find out a Barix device’s IP address. One is by using the Discovery Tool from Barix.
The Discovery Tool is freely available for download from
, in the download area under Products - Tools. In the same
area is available a complete installation guide.
The Discovery Tool is written in the Java programming language, so it requires a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed on your computer. If
you do not have a JRE installed, you can download and install it from:
Java run time environments are
https://www.java.com/en/download/
available for many major operating systems. If you are running the Discovery Tool on a Linux or UNIX platform, the Discovery Tool also requires
the X-window graphical user interface.
The Discovery Tool is distributed in a Java Archive (.jar) file. On most operating systems you can run the Discovery Tool by simply double-
clicking on the discover.jar file. On most operating systems you can run the Discovery Tool by simply double-clicking on the discover.jar file.
Click the "Get" button to initiate a search. If the Discovery Tool finds one or more RetailPlayer devices on the network each device is listed in the
table, including its current IP address, MAC address (labeled "Ethernet Address" in the Discovery Tool), firmware version, and other information.
IMPORTANT: Before connecting to the amplification system, make sure the volume of your system is lowered at minimum or completely
switched off to avoid potential damage to the system.
