Wave Cube WX-5095 Handbook - page 5
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2.1
MP3 Explained
MP3 stands for MPEG Layer-3 audio-compression format. It is the most popular audio-coding scheme on the
Internet. MP3 allows efficient compression of audio files by a factor of up to 12 with little loss in perceivable
quality from the original source material. By ripping down audio files into MP3 format, file sizes are significantly
reduced, less memory is required, files can be sent more quickly, and yet a high standard of audio quality is
maintained.
2.1.1
X-Stream
MP3 Storage & Playback
Multiple MP3 Audio files can be manually or automatically retrieved from the WaveCube Update Centre at
www.wavecube.com/control.php
& uploaded to the
X-Stream
Secure Digital Memory Card. By default, the
audio files are played back sequentially in a continuous loop. Audio files are stored on a Secure Digital (SD)
Card or you can use a Multi Media Card (MMC) if you prefer.
2.1.2 Network
You just need to plug the
X-Stream
into a network (Ethernet) jack & it will automatically start checking for
new messages whilst continuing to play the current one. You do not even need to have a PC in the same
building if you don't want to, just so long as there is an Ethernet LAN Switch, Router or Broadband modem.
2.1.3 Internet Browser Control
You do not need to have any special software, you can use Internet Explorer, Firefox (or other Browser) on any
PC to customise, update or check your
X-Stream
.
2.1.4 Updates from the WaveCube Server
Automatic & manual message updates can be retrieved directly from the WaveCube Update Centre, with or
without human intervention. It's a bit like ringing your voicemail service to get your new messages. You can
collect new messages anytime, day or night. Naturally, this can be an automated procedure as with the
X-
Stream
.
This avoids the complications associated with emails such as multi-part attachments, Server email size
limitations, message formats, etc. Email updates can still be possible, and will be supported, but from extensive
experience they are best avoided.
Retrieving message updates from the WaveCube Server also overcomes the problems of firewalls, so long as
HTTP access via port 80 is available.
In summary, the
X-Stream
is a self-contained unit that just plugs into a network port & automatically checks
the Internet for new messages. It doesn't matter where you plug it in, as long as there is access to the Internet, it
works the same everywhere. Sending updates to the WaveCube Server rather than sending updates to the
X-
Stream
itself puts an end to Email attachment limitations & to Firewall problems!
2.1.5 Message Update Process Summary
1. Upload new message to
www.wavecube.com/control.php
using your User Name & Password
2. The
X-Stream
regularly polls its account at wavecube.com and automatically downloads any new
message(s)
3. The WaveCube Auto-Mailer system emails you with an
X-Stream
successful download notification