In the box
- Tonada box — Barix S400
- Power adapter — 5 V
- Mini-jack to RCA adapter — Red and white sockets
You’ll also need (not included):
- Network cable — To your router
- Audio cable — 3.5 mm or red and white (RCA)
Get to know your box
The front: Audio out (Headphone symbol) · Reset (Don’t press) · Status light (Shows what the box is doing) · USB (Not used)
The back: Power (PWR) · Network (LAN)
Step 1 of 3: Connect the audio
Check which plug your audio cable has, then follow A or B.
- A · 3.5 mm plug — Plug it straight into the headphone socket on the front.
- B · Red and white plugs — Plug the adapter into the headphone socket on the front, then connect your cable: red to red, white to white.
Then, for both: Plug the other end into your amplifier or powered speakers. Use an input marked AUX, LINE IN or CD – not PHONO.
Step 2 of 3: Connect the network
- Plug a network cable into the LAN port on the back.
- Connect the other end to your router or a network wall socket. The box needs a wired connection.
Step 3 of 3: Connect the power
Plug the power adapter into PWR on the back, then into a wall socket.
Always connect the power last.
Watch the status light
The box is starting up. This usually takes a minute or two.
- Blinking red — Starting up
- Blinking green — Connecting
- Steady green — Connected
You may hear a voice reading out numbers. That’s normal.
Steady green means you’re all set. Your Tonada music starts playing. Set the volume on your amplifier.
What the status light means
| Steady green | All good. Connected and playing. |
| Blinking green | Connecting. Still blinking after 10 minutes? Check the network cable. |
| Blinking red | Starting up. Give it a moment. |
| Blinking orange | Updating. Please don’t unplug it. |
| Steady red | Something’s wrong. Unplug the power for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. |
| Off | No power. Check the power adapter and the wall socket. |
Quick fixes
Steady green, but no sound? Check that the amplifier is on, set to the right input (AUX or LINE) and turned up.
Still blinking green after 10 minutes? Check both ends of the network cable and that your internet works. Try another port on the router.
Please don’t press Reset. Holding it down erases the box’s settings.
For IT teams
The box needs a wired network connection with automatic IP addressing (DHCP) and outbound internet access (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS and NTP). Full list of hosts and ports: help.barix.com → RetailPlayer Network Requirements.
Need a hand?
We’re happy to help. hello@tonada.com