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3 Output Music Server

Installation & User Guide

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Declaration of ConformitySystemline Modular has been designed and independently tested to be in compliance with the following standards:

SAFETY Intertek ETL Semko Certificate EN60065:2002 IEC 60065:2001

EMC BS EN55022:1998; BS EN61000-3-2:2000; BS EN61000-3-3:1995; FCC, Part 15: Class B; BS EN55103-1:1997.

BS EN61000-4-2:1995; BS EN61000-4-3:2002; BS EN61000-4-4:2004; BS EN61000-4-5:1995; BS EN61000-4-6:1996; BS EN61000-4-11:2004; BS EN55103-2:1997;

Safety

This Symbol is to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltages inside the Systemline Power supplies. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not dismantle these power supplies.

This symbol is to alert the user of important operating instructions included in this manual accompanying the Systemline Unit.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized ground type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen in to the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing issues to qualified personnel.

WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

This apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Objects filled with liquids such as vases must not be placed on the apparatus.

The rear panel power switch disconnects mains live only. The power cord must be disconnected from the rear of the apparatus, or the wall socket, to provide total isolation. One or other of these connections must be readily accessible when the apparatus is in use.

CAUTION: This product employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location

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Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure as laser radiation may then become visible. Do not stare into beam under any circumstances.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for Compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product is designed and manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC directive 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC

Notes on handling• When shipping the Systemline Server product, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

• Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the product. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the product for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.

• The top and rear panels of the product may become warm after a long period of use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• When the product is not in use, be sure to remove any discs and turn off the power.

Notes on locating• Locate this product away from any direct sources of heat (e.g. radiators or heaters) or magnetism (old style TVs or computer monitors).

• Avoid placing the unit in the direct airflow from an air conditioning unit as this may lead to condensation being developed inside the product.

Notes on cleaning• Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning

• For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring very well and wipe the exterior surfaces of the product. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they may damage the surface of the product.

• If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.

WARNING: Cleaning and adjustment of lenses and/or other components of playback mechanism should be performed by a qualified service technician.

Notes on moisture condensation• Moisture condensation is likely to damage this product. Please read the following carefully:

• Moisture inside the product is most likely to arise when transferring the unit from a cold location to a warm one. Wherever possible avoid doing this, or let the unit acclimatise for at least 3 hours before attempting to switch it on.

• Do not use the product in a cold room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.

Record your model number The model and serial number are located on the back of your product. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:-

Serial No...........…………………...........……………

Copyright and acknowledgementsCopyright © 2006 Armour Home Electronics Ltd. All rights reserved.

The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Armour Home Electronics Ltd.

Systemline is a registered trademark of Armour Home Electronics Ltd. Apple, Mac, Mac OS X and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the US and other countries.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Windows XP and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries. TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Armour Home Electronics Ltd Stortford Hall Industrial Park Dunmow Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5GZ

Web: www.armourhe.co.uk

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1 ControlsandConnections8

1.1 DescriptionofRearPanelConnections 8PC Inputs/Outputs 8Digital audio inputs 8Analog audio inputs 8Analog audio outputs 9Digital audio outputs 9IR Input 9

1.2 DescriptionofFrontPanelControls 101.3 DescriptionofRemoteHandsetKeys 11

2 SystemlineServerQuickStartGuide 13

2.1 GettingStartedQuickly 13Where to put it? 13Powering Up 13

2.2 PlayinganordinaryCD 142.3 StoringanordinaryCD 142.4 Playingastoredalbumfromtheharddrive 142.5 ListentoaRadioStation 14

3 SystemlineServerUserGuide 15

3.1 InstallingtheServer 153.2 PoweringtheServerONandOFF 16

4 InitialSettings 17

4.1 NavigatingtheUserInterface 174.2 SettingtheTimeOptions 17

Time and Date 17Editable Data Fields 18Using the alphanumeric handset buttons 18Blank time 18Standby Time 18

4.3 SettingRegionOptions 18Language 18Keyboard 19

4.4 DisplaySettings 19TV Standard 19Display 19

4.5 SettingAudioPreferences 19Background Compression 20CD Action 20Audio Mode (Party Mode or Independent Zones) 20Independent Zones 20Party Mode 20

4.6 ArchivingandBackup 20Backup 20Archiving 21

5 StoringaMusicCollectionontheServer 22

5.1 Initialconsiderations 225.2 RippingyourCDs 22

6 PlayingStoredTracksfromtheHardDrive 24

6.1 PlayingtracksbyMusicalCategory 24Setting the Audio Output 24Music Library 24Look In… 24Genres 24Artists 24Albums 24Tracks 25More on Filtering the Music Library 25Using the Search Functions 26Coloured Function Buttons 26Alpha-numeric Buttons 26Search Option 26

6.2 PlayingtracksfromPlaylists 26Create a Playlist 26Play a Playlist 27Edit a Playlist 27

7 PlayingACD 28

7.1 QuickplayoptionOutput1 28Playing a CD in a different output 28

7.2 MoreCDOptions 28

8 ListeningtotheRadio 29

8.1 NavigatingtheRadioListings 29Setting the Audio Output 29Internet Radio Listings 29More on Filtering the Radio Listings 29

9 LineInputs 31

9.1 ConnectingtotheLineInputs 319.2 ListeningtotheLineInputs 319.3 RecordingfromtheLineInputs 31

10 NowPlayingScreen 32

10.1 NowPlayingIdle 3210.2 SwitchingbetweenScreens 32

11 AdvancedFeatures 33

11.1 Networking 33

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Types of Networking Supported 33Wired Networking 33Wireless Networking 33Networking to a PC or Mac 35Details 35Networking to another Systemline Server 36Playing Music Added from Network Locations 36Adding music files from another PC to the Server 36

11.2 PortableDevices,DrivesandDataCDs 36Adding Music from a Portable Device or Drive 36Adding Files from an MP3 CD 37Transferring Music Files to and from Different Locations 37Adding Files to a Data or Audio CD 37Writing Files to a Portable MP3 player or drive 38Writing files to the Server hard drive from a portable device or data CD 38

11.3 HousekeepingActivities 38Editing Album Details 38Adding Album Art using a Proprietary Application 39Deleting Unwanted Albums or Tracks 39Archiving the Music Library 39Attaching a USB Hard Drive 39Setting a USB Drive for Archive 40Backup and Restore 40Restoring 40

11.4 CreatingADatabaseBackUp 40Rescan 41Backup database 41Restore database 41Reset Database 41

12 Appendix 42

12.1 KeyFunctions 4212.2 TroubleShootingGuide 43

13 Glossary 44

Audio CD 44Burn 44Data CD 44MP3 44Rip 44WAV 44

Index 45

ProductSpecification 47

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s1 Controls and Connections

7. S-VideoOutput – single connection for compatible TV monitor.

8. TVOutputs – three identical buffered CVBS (composite video) outputs, one for each audio output are provided for connection to a single TV or a video-switching matrix.

9. RS232Port – for the connection of third party control devices, e.g Systemnet Hub, Systemline S6.

Digitalaudioinputs

Line Input One can be either:

10. Co-axialDigitalInput – connect S/P-DIF digital signal sources such as those from a CD player to this input using 75 Ohm RCA jacks and cable. Supported data rates are up to 16bit 44.1kHz.

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11. OpticalDigitalInput – connection for a TOSLINK® Optical Digital Cable. Connect your AV amplifier or CD player outputs to this socket. Supports data rates up to 16bit 44.1kHz

1.1 Description of Rear Panel Connections1. MainsSwitch – use this to power the unit on for the first time and to power it off when it will not be used for an extended period.

2. MainsInlet – connect the supplied IEC mains lead for your country to this socket. Please read the warnings at the front of this guide for safety information on mains connections.

NOTE: Ensure that the switch is set to off before connecting the mains lead.

PCInputs/Outputs

3. KeyboardInput – connect a PS/2 keyboard to this socket

4. PCMonitorOutput – connect a PC monitor VGA cable to this socket.

5. USB2.0/1.1 – connect USB compatible devices here, e.g USB Hard Drive for incremental archiving of the music database or other semi-permanent “fit and forget” devices such as a USB keyboard.

6. EthernetPort – for connection to a network (see Section 11.1 on Networking for more information on this subject).

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Analogaudioinputs

Line Inputs Two and Three

12. Both of these Inputs are analog audio line level inputs. Connect the left and right phono cables from your external analog audio source e.g. CD player, portable music player etc…

Analogaudiooutputs

13, 15, 17. Three discrete stereo audio output channels are provided. They can each be used to connect to the line level input of three separate audio amplifiers in three different zones or they can be connected to three inputs of a multi-room audio distribution system e.g. Systemline Modular or Systemline S6. In any case use standard RCA connectors and cables to make the connections.

Digitalaudiooutputs

14, 16, 18. Three discrete digital optical outputs are provided for connection to three separate DACs or AV amplifiers in three separate zones. Alternatively these connections can be used as inputs to a digital audio multi-room distribution system.

IRInput

19. Infra-redInput – connect demodulated IR input from remote IR receivers here. Signal sense is normally high and on the tip of the mono jack plug.

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1.2 Description of Front Panel Controls1. USBPort – for your convenience a front mounted USB 1.1/2.0 compatible connection is provided. Connect USB compatible portable MP3 players, memory sticks or keyboards to this port.

2. CDR/WDrive – plays CDs, plays and records CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW & CD+RW discs.

3. CDTrayKey – opens and closes the CD drawer.

4. HomeKey – returns the user interface to the top-level menu from anywhere within the menu browsing structure. Useful if you get lost.

5. DirectRecordKey – simply insert a CD and press this button to start ripping immediately.

6. CursorKeys - these allow full navigation of the user interface with familiar up, down, left, right and select (

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7. SkipForwardKey – press to advance to the next track in the play list.

8. SkipBackKey – press to return to the previous track in the play list.

9. StopKey – press to stop the currently playing track or station.

10. Play/PauseKey – always plays the highlighted track or station. Pauses the currently playing track or station if another is not highlighted. Plays the last played

track or station if another is not currently playing or highlighted.

11. LCDDisplay – a 4 line, 16 character display that enables the user to navigate the user interface when the TV/PC monitor is not connected or is located in another room.

12. IRReceiverWindow – IR commands from the Server handset are received at this point. If using an IR re-transmission system such as a MIM4 or IRM module (Systemline Modular), affix window emitters here.

13. PowerKey – when off or in standby (red LED showing) the unit can be powered up with a single short press. When ON, (green LED showing), the unit can be put into standby with a single short press or turned OFF by pressing and holding for 5 seconds.

*NOTE: The front panel control keys relate to Output 1 or Party Mode only.

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1.3 Description of Remote Handset Keys1. Standby/OnKey (

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2. SourceKeys – press to go straight to the corresponding source:

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– INTERNET RADIO

3. AlphaNumericKeys – press these keys to filter STATION, LANGUAGE, TRACK, ARTIST, GENRE or ALBUM lists in the user interface. Also use these keys to enter letters and numbers into editable data fields. Each button will scroll through the letters and numbers assigned to it on repeated presses.

4. Shuffle/RepeatKey (

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5. InfoKey (

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6. IndependentOutputSelectionKeys – Press the key that corresponds with the output that you wish to control.

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Pressing an output selection key has the added effect of taking you to the split NOW PLAYING screens, which shows the current status of all three outputs simultaneously. Pressing the output key again toggles between split and single NOW PLAYING screen. Once an output key has been pressed subsequent remote commands are performed by that output only. To control another output, press a different output selection key.

7. PartyModeKey (

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8. SpecialFunctionKeys –press these keys to jump straight to the top level filter indicated in the user interface:

(RED) Genre

(GREEN) Artist

(YELLOW) Album

(BLUE) Track

9. CursorKeys – use these keys to navigate the user interface. Use the direction keys to highlight a required item and the OK key to activate or select it.

10. BackKey (

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11. HomeKey (

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12. TransportKeys – these keys use the familiar standard transport symbols for PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, SKIP UP and SKIP DOWN:

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– Plays the highlighted track or station and plays or resumes the last played track or station when none is highlighted

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– Pauses the currently playing track or station

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– Stops the currently playing track or station

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– Advances to the next track in the playlist

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– Returns to the previous track in the playlist

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2.1 Getting Started Quickly

Wheretoputit?

You can treat the Server just like any other hi-fi component with AV outputs. It can be sited in the same place as a DVD player (i.e. near to a TV and integrated amplifier) or can be the heart of a more complex multi-room AV distribution system in a discreet location (e.g. under-stairs cupboard). The diagram below shows how to hook up the simplest implementation of the Server in a traditional hi-fi ‘separates’ mode.

Figure4. Simple Connection Diagram

PoweringUp

Turn the Server on by pressing the mains switch on the rear of the unit. You will see the red LED illuminate on the front panel. Press the STANDBY button next to the red LED. The unit will begin its short bootup procedure. You will see the LCD illuminate and a Systemline welcome screen on the TV before the unit arrives at the HOME SCREEN menu.

For more information see Section 3.2.

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2.2 Playing an ordinary CDOpen the CD drawer by pressing the CD tray key on the front panel. Insert a CD, label side up, onto the CD tray. Press the PLAY/PAUSE Key on the front panel. The CD tray will close automatically. The Server will now search for the track details* of the CD and then it will start to play.

For more information see Section 7.

2.3 Storing an ordinary CDOpen the CD drawer by pressing the CD tray key on the front panel. Insert a CD, label side up, onto the CD tray. Press the CD tray key to close the CD drawer. The Server will now search for the track details* of the CD and these will be displayed on the TV monitor and LCD screen. If the details are correct press the DIRECT RECORD key on the front panel. The Server will start to ‘rip’ the CD to the internal hard disk drive automatically.


2.4 Playing a stored album from the hard drivePress the OUTPUT key on the remote corresponding to the output you wish to use (

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). Press the YELLOW key on the handset to enter ALBUMS list. Navigate to the album of your choice using the cursor buttons on the handset. When it is highlighted press the PLAY button. The album will begin to play.

Tip: If the list is long and you know the name of the album use the appropriate alphanumeric key for the first letter of the album title to see a shorter list.


2.5 Listen to a Radio StationPress the OUTPUT key on the remote corresponding to the output you wish to use (

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key on the remote handset to enter the INTERNET RADIO page. Navigate to the STATIONS tab on the left-hand menu. Press OK. You will be presented with a list of stations. Highlight the desired station and press OK. The Server will now acquire* the selected station and it will begin to play.

Tip: If the list is long and you know the name of the station use the appropriate alpha-numeric key for the first letter of the station to see a shorter list.


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3.1 Installing the Server The Quick Start Guide demonstrates the simplest possible connectivity of the Server. Shown below is a fully integrated connection diagram that includes connection to a Systemline Modular multi-room AV distribution system.

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3.2 Powering the Server ON and OFFThe Server has three separate power states:

On–turn the Server on by pressing the switch on the rear of the unit. You will see the red LED illuminate on the front panel. Press the STANDBY (

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NOTE:If you are using a PC display attached to the VGA output and there is no picture and the display is reporting ‘out of range’ or ‘no input’ and/or you are experiencing a rolling picture or a black and white picture on your TV, refer to Display Settings (section 4.4.)

Standby – to put the Server into standby, briefly press the front panel or handset power button once. The unit will immediately enter standby with the LCD illuminated on its lowest setting and showing the time. The video display will turn off. In this state the Server is still fully functional and will not have to go through the bootup routine in order to come back on.

Also during this time the unit will automatically update its list of INTERNET RADIO stations and if a compression setting has been selected will compress any uncompressed files. To turn the Server back on press the front panel power button or handset power button, the unit will resume full operation immediately.

Off–to turn the unit off completely, press and hold the front panel power button for approximately 5 seconds, until the LCD goes off and the red LED shows. Alternatively you can simply move the power switch on the rear panel to the OFF position.

In this mode the unit will resume its last power state when the mains switch is turned back on again. This feature is handy if there is a power outage while the box is being used. When the power returns the box will power back up in the ON state. If it was in standby when the

outage occurred it will resume in standby when power returns.

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4.1 Navigating the User InterfaceWith the Server powered up, press the HOME key on the handset. You will be presented with the following screen:

Using the four cursor keys on the handset you will find that you can navigate the interface quite easily, as each selection is highlighted with a dark blue border or background. To activate any particular selection, simply press the OK key on the handset. The same technique is used throughout the entire user interface.

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If you are using the front panel buttons you will find that the LCD display provides the same information as the video display but as a vertical list of options. The currently selected option is indicated by the > cursor symbol. Because of the limitations of the size of the display sometimes not all of the choices available on the video screen can be shown at one time. In this instance if there are more selections above or below the currently indicated selection then continuing to

move the cursor up or down will force those extra selections to roll into view. Similarly if there are extra selections available to the left or right, these can be accessed by pressing the left or right cursor buttons. The existence of left or right options is indicated by the direction of the arrow in the top line of the display.

It is recommended that during setup you use a computer keyboard for navigation as it makes some of the setup procedure far more straightforward. You will find that the separate cursor keys and those in the number pad can be used to navigate the interface and that the return or enter keys can be used to select your option. For a full list of keyboard functionality and shortcut keys see Appendix 12.1 at the end of this manual.

4.2 Setting the Time Options

TimeandDate

With the Server powered up, press the handset HOME key (

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4 Initial Settings A User Interface TutorialThere are a number of initial settings that it is useful to make right away that will make subsequent use of the Server easier and more rewarding. Whilst making these settings you will become familiar with the user interface which enables quick and easy operation of your Systemline Server.

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EditableDataFields

You will notice that this screen contains a different type of option known as an ‘editable data field’ which can be highlighted by the cursor buttons in the usual way, but when selected, turns white with a flashing cursor. Once activated, the field can be edited using the handset or a normal PC keyboard. Highlight the DATE data field and press OK. Now the data field can be edited and at this point things will be much easier if you are using a computer keyboard. Simply edit the text to show today’s date, using a combination of the letter keys, backspace, cursor and delete keys just as you would when typing an e-mail.

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If you are using the handset, you will find that once a data field is activated, the number keys behave rather like the buttons on a mobile phone when texting. To delete a character, use the cursor keys to navigate to the right of the unwanted one and press the BACK button to delete it. Use the number keys to enter the correct information. Each subsequent press of a number key generates one of several characters. Once the correct character is showing, wait a second and the cursor automatically advances to the next position. To change between upper and lower case or numerals, press the SHUFFLE (

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After you are satisfied with the changes, press the OK button or ENTER Key again. The data field now becomes locked and the data is updated. You will see a message to this effect.

NOTE: You will find that the DDD:MMM:DD:YYYY format of the data field can not be changed so that if you typed Tuesday it will automatically revert to ‘Tue.’.

Next edit the time in a similar way. Again the format of 00:00:00 A(P)M cannot be changed and any erroneous input results in the field returning to its last correct setting. It is helpful if using the handset to key in the time, to set the keypad to numbers using the SHUFFLE button.

Blanktime

Select BLANK TIME from the menu and press OK. The data field here controls the blank time for the video display output. BLANK TIME means that when there is no control activity for an amount of time the Server will turn off the display. The reason for this is to prevent screen burn on your plasma or CRT display. The default blank time is set to five minutes. To change the setting, highlight the data field and press OK. Use the number keypad, cursor and BACK buttons to delete the current setting and type in the number of minutes you require. Press OK to set the new time. To turn off this feature, enter the number ‘0’ in the data field. Music does not stop when the display is blanked. Any handset, keypad or keyboard input will bring back the display again.

StandbyTime

Select STANDBY TIME from the menu and press OK. The data field here controls the standby time for the Server. When there is no music output for a specific amount of time, the Server enters standby mode. The Server carries out a number of useful housekeeping duties while in standby so it is a good idea to keep it in standby when not being used. To turn off this feature enter the number ‘0’ in the data field.

Highlight and select BACK or press the Back button on the handset, to return to the SETTINGS MENU.

4.3 Setting Region Options

Language

The default language is English. If you do not wish to change this, then skip this section.

Navigate to the REGION option in the MAIN SETTINGS menu. Press OK. Here you can choose the language for all screens in the user interface. The current language is indicated by a tick. To change the language, highlight the required option and press OK.

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Keyboard

The default keyboard is UK English. If you do not wish to change this, then skip this section.

Highlight the KEYBOARD option and press OK. Here you can select the keyboard language for your country. When you are happy with the selection press OK.

Highlight and select BACK or press the BACK button on the handset, to return to the SETTINGS MENU.

4.4 Display SettingsFrom the main Settings menu, highlight DISPLAY and press OK.

TVStandard

If you are not experiencing a problem with either TV or PC outputs on the Server then you can skip this section.

Highlight TV Standard and press OK. There are two options to choose from. The default setting is PAL, which is the correct setting for European television receivers and those PC monitors that can display a 50Hz refresh rate. If you are using an American TV or a PC display that reports ‘no input’ or ‘out of range’ error then change the standard to NTSC. If you are using a European TV and PC monitor combination and the monitor reports an error the best setting is NTSC as most modern European TV sets can display an NTSC signal. Refer to the following table for the correct setting for your monitor set up.

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This is where you set the brightness level of the front panel LCD display. There are four levels; off, dim, medium and bright.

4.5 Setting Audio PreferencesFrom the main Settings menu, select AUDIO and press OK. There are several useful and important settings available in this menu that can affect the way the Server handles audio compression and disc storage. You need to think carefully about what you want the Server to do before deciding on what settings to make.

StoreFormat – this menu decides in what format the audio files will be stored on the Server. This is a global setting, which means that every CD you store will be automatically stored in the selected format. The default setting is UNCOMPRESSED. This means that the music will be stored in the highest possible quality, exactly as it is on a CD. However this also means that the music will take up the largest amount of space. The hard disk drive size is 160GB, which is enough to store the average CD collection uncompressed. If you have a larger than average CD collection and wish to store it all on the Server then it may be necessary to adjust the compression setting to one of the five different levels available. Use the following table to help you decide which setting is best for you.

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Uncompressed 260 hrs 3,120 206MP3 (320kbps) 1165 hrs 13,980 924MP3 (256kbps) 1456 17,472 1155MP3 (192kbps) 1941 23,292 1540MP3 (160kbps) 2330 27,960 1849MP3 (128kbps) 2912 39,944 2311

1 Maximum possible time not allowing for disk formatting 2 Based on average 5 minutes per track 3 Minimum possible based on 76 minutes per album (CD maximum)

As a guide, it is always best to store audio files at the highest possible bit rate but you need to bear in mind that you will always be buying more music. So if you have a record collection of 200 CDs that has taken five years to acquire you will easily fit your whole collection on the Server in uncompressed format but will run out of room in a couple of months. In this instance a bit rate of 320Kbps would be the best format.

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BackgroundCompression

If you decide to use one of the compression formats, the CDs that you store will start off as uncompressed files and will be compressed when the Server is in standby. This means that the storage process is speeded up considerably as you do not have to wait while the compression process takes place. When compressing, the LCD display confirms that the process is taking place.

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CDAction

Here is where you choose what you want the Server to do when you insert a CD. If you are going to be storing your whole collection on the Server straight away it will save time if you make this setting STORE. If you prefer the CD to start playing straight away set it to PLAY. Otherwise select DO NOTHING.

AudioMode(PartyModeorIndependentZones)

Your Systemline Server comes equipped with three independent audio outputs—both analog and digital—which can be used to feed music to three different rooms in the house or can be connected to a multi-room AV distribution system such as Systemline Modular.

The Server is set up to have independent outputs by default but if you are going to be using only one audio output or do not have a multi-room audio distribution system or both then you should set the Server to PARTY MODE. In this mode all three of the audio outputs are the same and the NOW PLAYING screen shows more detailed information about the track or station that is playing. For more information see Section 10 (NOW PLAYING screen).

IndependentZones

Use this option to set the Server to have completely separate and independent audio outputs. In this mode the NOW

PLAYING screen will appear split into three horizontal areas one for each of the three audio outputs. Each output is clearly numbered. Alternatively, you can take the Server out of PARTY MODE by pressing any of the three independent output selection keys on the handset. If there is music playing this will have the effect of showing you the split NOW PLAYING screen. A further press of the same button will take you to the single NOW PLAYING screen for that output.

PartyMode

Use this option to put the Server into PARTY MODE. In this mode the audio outputs are all the same. Only the single NOW PLAYING screen will be available and the output will show the PARTY MODE symbol of a cocktail glass ( ).

You can also put the Server into PARTY MODE by pressing the PARTY MODE button on the handset (

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You have now made all the settings necessary to get the most from your Systemline Server and will also be familiar with the way the SETTINGS menu works. As you may have noticed there are many more useful features which will be explored under Advanced Features (Section 11).

4.6 Archiving and BackupIt is a good idea to protect your investment of time and effort when you store all your music on the servers hard drive by providing some sort of backup. The Server gives you the ability to do this in two different ways

Backup

This option is the quickest and easiest and will be sufficient in all instances except where there is a mechanical failure of the actual hard drive. Please refer to section 11.3

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This option is safer as it stores the actual music files to a back up hard drive. It will be able to restore all your music library in the event of a complete failure of the Server internal hard drive. Please refer to section 11.3 for more details

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5.1 Initial considerations• If you have not considered what compression format you need to use, consult the Audio Preferences section of this Guide (see Section 4.5 for details).

• If you have already stored your music collection on your home PC then you can avoid a lot of extra work by transferring the music directly to the Server via a network (see section 11.1 for details).

• If you have already stored your music collection on a external USB hard drive this too can be transferred to the Server (see Section11.2).

• Make sure that there is an Internet connection available to the Server. The Server uses freedb (www.freedb.org) to download CD genre, track, artist and title information automatically. Without an Internet connection you will have to enter all the details manually.

• Although the LCD provides much of the information you require, it may be necessary to refer to the main video screen to check and occasionally amend CD details during this process. If the Server is sited in a remote location it will be useful to attach a portable display. It will also be useful to have the keyboard attached at this time.

• It will make things easier to set the CD ACTION to STORE. Please refer to the Audio Preferences section (Section 4.5) for more information.

5.2 Ripping your CDsFor efficiency, consider setting the CD ACTION to STORE in the OPTIONS menu (Section 4.5). Open the CD drawer by pressing the CD Tray key button on the front panel. Place the CD on the tray, label side up and press the CD Tray key again. The Server will search for CD details and once found will display the STORE

DETAILS screen.

Details

This is your chance to check that the CD has been correctly identified and to amend or add to the details. The three data fields can be edited as outlined in the tutorial.

TrackNames – Select this option to check and amend the track names on the CD using the editable data fields.

Format – This gives you another chance to select which compression format you wish to use. Even though you may have set the global compression format to a different setting you can set a different format for each specific CD if you wish.

Options – Use this option to see whether background compression is enabled. If you have chosen a format other than UNCOMPRESSED this box will be checked automatically for you.

Your Server will automatically select all the tracks on a CD for storage by default, but you may only wish to store some of the tracks. To amend the rip list, press the BACK button or select ‘BACK’. The list of CD tracks is displayed as a playlist. You can deselect the tracks you do not wish to rip before confirming the store process. Do this by highlighting a selected track and pressing OK. As you can see the OK button works as a toggle to select and de-select tracks.

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Once you are happy that all the details are correct press the RECORD button on the front panel or select STORE from the options list. Using the latter method requires you to confirm your choice by selecting START.

The CD will begin to be stored on the Server. You can see the progress of each track and the progress of the complete CD indicated by the progress bars on the screen. The LCD has a progress bar for each track and expresses the complete CD progress as a percentage.

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If you have made a mistake and wish to stop the storage process then simply press CANCEL. The Server will discontinue the ripping process leaving the tracks already stored in place.

When the Server has finished ripping it returns to the HOME screen and reports that the process has finished successfully.

NOTE: The Server can continue to play music from the hard drive while ripping a CD. However you cannot navigate away from the STORE PROGRESS screen until ripping has finished so music cannot be started or changed during the ripping process.

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6.1 Playing tracks by Musical CategoryOnce you have ripped all or some of your CDs to the Server’s 160GB hard drive you will be able to play those songs immediately even if background compression has only partially completed.

SettingtheAudioOutput

If you have the Server set to PARTY MODE then you can skip this section.

First decide which output you wish to use to listen to the music. This will usually be the output that is connected to the amplifier in the room in which you wish to listen to the music. Press the OUTPUT key which corresponds to the output number you wish to use. The OUTPUT icon in the lower left of the screen will change to the chosen output. If music is already playing you will be taken to the NOW PLAYING screen. If there is no music currently playing on that output a message to that effect will be displayed.

MusicLibrary

To explore your new MUSIC LIBRARY start by pressing the HOME key on the remote handset. Select the large MUSIC LIBRARY Icon and press OK.

You are taken to the MUSIC LIBRARY page. You can choose one of the options below:

LookIn…

This option is used to tell the Server where to look for music files and therefore which ones to include in the MUSIC LIBRARY. At first there will only be one choice under this option—HARD DISK DRIVE; as you add more locations and portable devices you will be able to choose any combination of the different locations available. You will only be

able to browse the files contained in the locations that are ticked so at this point make sure that the HARD DISK DRIVE is ticked.

Genres

This page lists in alphabetical order, all of the Genres of music that you have stored on the Server.

InstantShufflePlay – if you wish to listen to a genre straight away but do not mind which particular track, highlight that genre and press PLAY. The Server will start to play randomly from the list of tracks of that genre. The track information is displayed in the INFO BAR at the bottom of the screen.

Search – You can filter the GENRES list to make it shorter by pressing the alphanumeric key corresponding to the first letter of the genre you wish to find.

Artists

This page lists in alphabetical order, all of the artists stored on the Server.

InstantShufflePlay - If you wish to listen to an artist straight away but do not mind which particular track, highlight that artist and press PLAY. The Server will start to play randomly from the list of tracks by that artist. The track information is displayed in the INFO BAR at the bottom of the screen.

Search – You can filter the artists list to make it shorter by pressing the alphanumeric key corresponding to the first letter of the artist you wish to find.

Albums

This page lists in alphabetical order, all of the Albums stored on the Server.

You can use both SEARCH and INSTANT SHUFFLE PLAY features to find and play

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the particular album you want.

Tracks

This page lists in alphabetical order, all of the tracks stored on the Server and also reveals some interesting extra features.

Shuffle – highlight and select this option to activate it. In SHUFFLE mode the Server will play random tracks from the current playlist. This setting is output specific so will affect every playlist on that particular output only.

Repeat – highlight and select this option to activate it. In REPEAT mode the Server will repeat the current playlist in a loop until the STOP key is pressed. This setting is output specific so will affect every playlist on that particular output only.

Clear/SelectAll – use this option to clear all selections in the playlist. Once activated it automatically reverts to its opposite action. This option is useful if you have a large number of files and wish to select only a few.

CreateCD – use this option to burn a CD of your favourite tracks. For more information see Section 11.2.

Sendto – use this option to write the selected tracks to another location e.g. a portable \MP3 player or PC connected via the network.

AddtoPlaylist – use this option to add the selected tracks to a play list. See section 6.2 for more details

EditDetails – use this option to edit the track, name, artist, album and genre

details for any track or list of tracks. You can also use this option to delete unwanted tracks.

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The Music Library database has four basic filters, which get progressively finer in the following hierarchy:

Genres > Artists > Albums > Tracks

When using the main MUSIC LIBRARY menu in the previous section, the complete database was filtered when each of the options was applied so that every genre, artist, album or track was shown. You can however stack these filters so that you only see the artists albums or tracks of a particular genre or only the albums and tracks of a particular artist.

Selecting any filter immediately shows you a list of the items belonging to the next lowest filter in the hierarchy e.g. selecting a genre shows a list of the artists in that genre. Selecting an artist shows a list of albums by that artist etc.

Refer to Figure 6. If you select a genre, the filter options below genre in the hierarchy will then only allow you to see the artists, albums or tracks of that genre, unless you press the BACK button or genres again. If you subsequently select a particular artist, then the filter options below artists will only show you the albums or tracks of that artist in that genre. To help you, the last filter selection is always shown in the lower left corner above the output number. For instance if you see ROCK written there, then you know that selecting artists will show you all the rock

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artists in your collection — not all of the artists in your collection.

UsingtheSearchFunctions

Aside from the main filters, you can use various other methods to search for exactly the music you wish to listen to. Rather than scroll down endless lists of albums or tracks it is wise to use one of the following methods to really pinpoint the specific track you wish to play.

ColouredFunctionButtons

On the handset there are four coloured function buttons that will jump the user interface directly to the top-level GENRE, ARTIST, ALBUM or TRACKS menu.

At any point in the user interface:

Press RED to jump straight to All Genres Press GREEN to jump straight to All Artists Press YELLOW to jump straight to All Albums Press BLUE to jump straight to All Tracks.

Alpha-numericButtons

At any point while navigating the MUSIC LIBRARY you can press one of the alpha-numeric buttons on the handset and it will filter the current playlist, so that only entries beginning with that number or letter are listed. For instance, if you are looking at ALL ALBUMS the list may potentially contain hundreds of different entries — far too many to scroll through.

If the album you wish to listen to starts with ‘S’ simply press button ‘7’ on the handset four times and the list will immediately shorten to contain just those albums beginning with ‘S’. You can do this for any list in the MUSIC LIBRARY.

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The most powerful way of finding the program material you want is by using the SEARCH function. On any GENRES, ALBUM or ARTIST (but not TRACKS) page you will see an option labelled SEARCH. Highlight this option and press OK. You are taken to the SEARCH page. On this page is a single editable data field where

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you input your search term in the usual way. By highlighting the field and pressing OK to activate it, type in the search term using the keyboard or alphanumeric keys on the handset. The search term can be as specific or brief as you wish. It is rarely necessary to type the complete title, just the first few letters will do. Once you are happy with the search term, tell the Server whether it is a GENRE, ARTIST, ALBUM or TRACK title that it should find by highlighting the appropriate menu option and pressing OK.

6.2 Playing tracks from PlaylistsThe Server can only play music from a playlist. When you select an ALBUM or GENRE, for instance, you are merely shortening a playlist that includes all the tracks on the Server. However you can purposely save favourite tracks in a personal playlist so that they can be instantly recalled each time you wish to play them rather than selected from the entire database each time.

CreateaPlaylist

As an example we will add all the tracks beginning with ‘S’ to a playlist called ‘Esses’.

First select the tracks you wish to add to the playlist.

From the main MUSIC LIBRARY menu select TRACKS so that a list of all the tracks on the Server is produced. Then press the ‘7’ button four times to filter the list to include just those tracks beginning with ‘S’. All the tracks are automatically selected but you can change this by highlighting tracks that are not required and pressing OK.

Next navigate to ADD TO PLAYLIST and press OK. On the next screen select ADD PLAYLIST and in the editable data field, type the name for the playlist, ‘Esses’. Press OK and the playlist is created.

To add more tracks to the playlist simply select some tracks and then select ADD TO PLAYLIST. On the next screen highlight the playlist you want to add the tracks to and press OK.

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PlayaPlaylist

From the main HOME MENU select MUSIC LIBRARY and then navigate to the PLAYLISTS option and press OK. You will be presented with a list of all the playlists that you have already created. If there are none listed, refer to the previous section on how to create your own playlist.

Highlight one of the playlists and press the PLAY button. The tracks in the playlist will be begin to play in order (as long as the SHUFFLE function is turned off).

EditaPlaylist

Highlight the required playlist as described above and press OK. The tracks of the playlist will be listed and various options will appear in the menu. Select EDIT DETAILS and the following options will be available:

Back – this option moves back one step in the menu hierarchy.

Tracks – use this option to see all the tracks currently in the playlist. You can only select one track at a time in this section.

Remove – select this option to remove the selected track. If you wish to remove a different track from that which is highlighted make sure that you preselect it first in the track list in the right hand side

MoveUp,MoveDown – use this option to change the order in which the tracks will play when SHUFFLE is turned off. To move a track up the playlist select the track and then select the move up option. To move it down the playlist select the track and then select the MOVE DOWN option from the menu

DeletePlaylist – use this option to completely delete the current playlist. This function is non–reversible and there are no chances to cancel once selected. After deletion you are returned to the PLAYLIST page to view the remaining playlists

CopyPlaylist – Use this option to copy the current playlist. Two playlists cannot have the same name so you will need to change its name in the editable data field. When done, press back to edit details of

the new playlist or back again to see the new playlist in the PLAYLIST page.

PlaylistName – Use this option to rename the current playlist. Use the editable data field as outlined in previous sections to achieve this. When done press BACK to return to the EDIT PLAYLIST page.

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7.1 Quick play option Output 1Open the CD drawer and place a CD on the tray. Press the PLAY button on the front panel or on the handset. The CD track names will be identified if an Internet connection is present and the CD will begin to play according to the audio mode (SHUFFLE/REPEAT). The CD will always play in OUTPUT 1 when operated like this as the front panel buttons are fixed to operate OUTPUT 1 only.

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If the box is set up to use independent outputs, the CD should be played in the following manner. Open the CD drawer and insert the CD. Close the CD drawer again and allow the Server to search for the track names. Select the output number that you wish to play the CD on and then press the CD button (

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) on the handset. Press the PLAY button. The CD will begin to play from the output that you selected.

If the CD you want to listen to is already in the player then you can navigate to the CD menu from the HOME screen on any output or press the CD button on the handset.

Note: It is not possible to listen to the CD on more than one output at a time.

7.2 More CD OptionsYou can get more out of CD play back if you change the CD ACTION to PLAY, in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu (Section 4.5). When a CD is inserted the track names are found or if an Internet connection is not available are listed in numerical order. The familiar track list page is shown on the screen and the CD begins to play automatically. Alternatively, pressing the CD button on the handset, or navigating to CD from the HOME menu can access the CD page, if the CD ACTION is set to

STORE or DO NOTHING. Several options can be selected:

Back – Use this option to back up one level in the menu hierarchy

Tracks – Use this option to see a list of tracks on the CD. From here you can deselect the tracks you do not wish to hear, by highlighting and pressing OK to make the tick next to the track name disappear.

AlbumID – This option is important if the CD had more than one possible ID. If the track names look wrong to you then activate this option to choose the correct album and artist. If there is more than one choice on the freedb database then they will appear here.

Shuffle/Repeat/Clear/All – These options are similar to those listed under TRACKS (Section 4.5)

StoreCD – If you decide to store the CD you are playing activate this option to be taken to the STORE CD menu.

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8.1 Navigating the Radio Listings

SettingtheAudioOutput

If you have the Server set to PARTY MODE then you can skip this section.

First decide which output you wish to use to listen to the music. This will usually be the output that is connected to the amplifier in the room in which you wish to listen to the music. Press the OUTPUT key which corresponds to the output number you wish to use. The OUTPUT icon in the lower left of the screen will change to the chosen output. If music is already playing you will be taken to the NOW PLAYING screen. If there is no music currently playing on that output a message to that effect will be displayed.

InternetRadioListings

To activate the Internet Radio you can press the RADIO button (

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) on the handset or from the HOME SCREEN menu highlight the Internet Radio icon and press OK. This takes you to the RADIO GENRES page and you will notice a similar filters hierarchy as in the MUSIC LIBRARY. Here the options are as follows:

Back – use this option to go back one level in the interface hierarchy

Genres – this option groups all the available radio stations by genre. Highlight the genre of your choice and press OK to see all the locations of radio stations in the genre.

Locations – this option groups all of the available radio stations by their country of origin. Highlight the country of your choice to see a list of the available languages in that country

Language – this option groups all the available radio stations by their language. Select a language of your choice to see a list of all the stations in that language

Stations – this list all of the radio stations that are available to the Server. This list is automatically updated when the box is in standby and in this way only stations that are readily available in the ever changing internet radio landscape should be listed. Select the station of your choice and the Server will begin to play that station. You will see a message to the effect that the server is attempting to acquire the station and then the station name will appear in the INFO BAR.

MoreonFilteringtheRadioListings

The Internet Radio database has four basic filters, which get progressively finer in the following hierarchy:

Genres>Locations>Languages>Stations

When using the main RADIO menu in the previous section, the complete database was filtered when each of the options was applied so that every GENRE, LOCATION, LANGUAGE or STATION was shown. You can however stack these filters so that you only see the LOCATION, LANGUAGE or STATIONS of a particular genre or only the LANGUAGE and STATIONS of a particular location. Selecting any filter immediately shows you a list of the items belonging to the next lowest filter in the hierarchy, e.g selecting a GENRE shows a list of the

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LOCATIONS in that Genre. Selecting a LOCATION shows a list of LANGUAGES in that LOCATION etc…

Refer to Figure 7 below. If you select a genre, the filter options below GENRE in the hierarchy will then only allow you to see the LOCATIONS, LANGUAGES or STATIONS of that GENRE, unless you press the BACK button or GENRES again. If you subsequently select a particular LOCATION, then the filter options below LOCATIONS will only show you the LANGUAGES or STATIONS of that LOCATION in that GENRE. To help you, the last filter selection is always shown in the lower left corner above the output number, e.g. if you see Blues written there then you know that selecting LOCATIONS will show you all the LOCATIONS of Blues Stations in the list — not all of the locations in the list.

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9.1 Connecting to the Line InputsThe Server has a fourth source of music (per output) known as LINE IN. On the rear of the unit you will see the connections for audio inputs 1, 2 & 3. There is one digital input which may be either electrical or optical, and two analog inputs which require ordinary RCA phono jacks.

Connect the output of a DAC or other optical or electrical digital output* to Line Input 1 and any line level analog source such as a tuner or CD player to the Line Input 2 and Line Input 3 phonos.

*16bit 44.1kHz only

9.2 Listening to the Line InputsFirst decide which output you wish to listen to the LINE INPUT source on and press the OUTPUT button on the handset. Next press the HOME key.

From the HOME menu highlight the LINE IN icon and press OK. You are taken to the LINE INPUT page and you will see a list of the available Line Inputs 1–3.

Highlight the LINE INPUT that you wish to listen to and press OK. The LINE INPUT will now start to play.

There are some options on this page that you can use to control the LINE INPUT. PLAY and STOP PLAY do the same job as the equivalent buttons on the handset. You will also notice that there are two options for recording (see below).

Note: you cannot listen to the same Line Input on more than one output. If you try to do so, you will see a message telling you that the line input you have chosen is being listened to in another zone. However you can listen to three different LINE INPUTS on three different outputs, which effectively gives each output four different sources; MUSIC LIBRARY, RADIO, CD and LINE INPUT (1, 2 or 3).

9.3 Recording from the Line InputsYou can also make recordings of your Line Inputs. To do this, highlight the Line input that you wish to record from and press OK; a tick appears next to it in the list. Highlight the Record option and press OK. The Server will now record a WAV file of the program material that is playing on the Line Input you have chosen.

The INFO BAR tells you the how much space is left on the hard disk and how many megabytes of memory have been used in the recording so far.

When the recording is complete select the STOP RECORDING option. The INFO BAR tells you that it has named the file with the LINE INPUT, name and the date.

You will find the subsequent file in the MUSIC LIBRARY under the RECORDINGS GENRE. In the MUSIC LIBRARY, highlight RECORDINGS and press OK. Highlight TRACKS and press OK. You will see a list of tracks you have recorded. You can edit the details of the track to change the name and give it artist, album and genre details too.

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10.1 Now Playing IdleIf you have played any music using the Server you will have noticed the NOW PLAYING screen. If there is no handset activity for 60 seconds the video display automatically switches to the NOW PLAYING screen. Shown below are the two types of NOW PLAYING screen available on the Server.

The split NOW PLAYING screen shows the status of all three audio outputs in one display. The TRACK, ALBUM and ARTIST information is shown along with elapsed time and album art*.

The single NOW PLAYING screen shows the same information as the split one but with the addition of media source, play mode, genre and larger album art*.

10.2 Switching between ScreensYou can force the Server to show the NOW PLAYING screen by pressing the INFO button or the OUTPUT SOURCE button corresponding to the output in which the track or station is playing. Each press of either of these buttons will toggle the Server between the split and single NOW PLAYING screen.

You cannot view the NOW PLAYING screen if there is nothing playing in the source output which you are controlling.

* Album art is only available if the album folder contains folder.jpg (see Section 11.3).

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11.1 NetworkingAlthough the capabilities of the Systemline Server are huge when operating in ‘stand-alone’ form, additional features can be gained by linking your Server to other similar units, or to your PC, Mac or a network.

This section outlines what you can do with a ‘connected Systemline Server‘.

TypesofNetworkingSupported

Two main types are supported on the Systemline Server, wired ethernet networking or wireless ethernet networking.

The next two sections look at how to setup each type of network:

WiredNetworking

Wired ethernet networking provides a very low cost way of linking two or more Systemline Servers.

Whilst a wired network will give you faster operation between units than wireless, you have to link the units with a cable. For many this will be perfectly suitable, and it is certainly a far simpler installation than having to run high quality audio connections between rooms within the home.

Each Server includes a fast ethernet port at the rear of the unit.

To connect two or more units together, you will need to buy a simple, low cost Ethernet switch (sometimes called a hub) and the cable to connect them.

No configuration is required other than plugging-in the cables to the switch and checking that the switch has got power from its own mains plug.

The Server will then allow you to select

which units you wish to access from the SETTINGS menu by using the name you give them.

You can also include your PC or Mac in the network too, allowing their music content to become accessible to your Server.

WirelessNetworking

Whilst wired ethernet networking, above, provides a very low cost way of linking two or more Server products many people may find it inconvenient to have to physically join the units via cables and a switch.

The Server includes full support for wireless networking too, thereby allowing two or more units to automatically communicate over standard wireless networking equipment.

Currently two types of wireless networking are supported, the choice is yours as to which type you choose and your Server will work well with both types.

802.11b – this is the most common wireless network technology available today and operated at around 11Mbps speed. This will allow up to around 3 or more units to interoperate at full speed with no issues, and more than likely up to 10 or more units can work together perfectly well when utilising MP3 or WMA compressed audio.

You will need an additional hardware item to get going; for each Server you will need a wireless ethernet bridge.

802.11g – this is one of the more recent wireless network standards and operates at 54Mbps and so it is faster than the 802.11b option. This will allow for almost no practical limit to the number of Server units that can be linked (though we would advise less than 16).

As with the slower wireless connection

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types, you’ll need to add some hardware items to get up and running. Just as before, a wireless ethernet bridge is required (though this time an 802.11g unit).

ConnectingtotheNetwork

The Server uses Automatic IP Settings (DHCP) by default so that once it is connected to your switch it will obtain all the networking information it needs to talk to other devices across the network. A good way of checking to see if this has been done correctly is to put a CD into the Server, if the track listing is found then this proves that a connection to the internet has been successful and therefore the network settings are valid. In practice you will not need to make any adjustments to the network settings as DCHP will take care of this automatically.

You may decide however to change the IP address or gateway setting if there is a conflict or the connection is slow. If you need to do so follow the instructions below.

From the HOME menu highlight SETTINGS and press OK. Next highlight NETWORK and press OK. You will be taken to the networking screen where there are the following options:

Back – use this option to reverse one step in the User Interface menu hierarchy

Options – use this option to see all the network options available. The only option available at present is DHCP. This is enabled by default and will already have set up your ethernet settings. To turn off AUTOMATIC IP settings highlight the option and press OK. Make sure that the option is unticked. Once you have done this your ethernet settings will remain the

same until you manually alter them.

Ethernet – under this option you will see several editable data fields that will already be filled in — assuming that you have a switch and that the unit has been plugged in to the network. If you wish to change any of these settings they can be accessed in the usual way by highlighting the field and pressing OK. You will then be able to type in the correct numbers using the handset or keyboard.

DeviceName – you will notice that by default the unit has been given the name ‘Systemline’. You can change this to something more unique if you wish. Remember that you will have to use this name to access the media files on the Server from another computer. It is necessary to change this name if you wish to Network two or more Servers,

Note: You should only attempt to change these settings if you are experienced with computer networking and are sure you know what you are doing. If in doubt about the network settings on your Server please consult your dealer or installer

Apply – use this option to apply the changes you have made to the network settings. You will see a message telling you that the network settings are being updated.

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NetworkingtoaPCorMac

Many owners of the Systemline Server will have experienced digital music through their PC or Mac and you may have already amassed a large number or tracks or albums that are stored on your PC/Mac hard drive. Simply follow a few basic steps and these tracks can become part of the Systemline Server music library too.

The Server can not only play music stored on its own hard drive but can also access music stored on other computers connected to the same Local Area Network (LAN). To do this you must first make sure that the location containing the music files is in a shared folder on the host computer. Right click the folder on your PC and select the sharing option. Select the sharing option and make the necessary adjustments to the share name and permissions. For more information on this you will need to consult the Help files for your particular operating system.

The next step is to tell the Server where to look for the music. From the SETTINGS menu select CONTENT and then select ADD LOCATION.

Details

Use this option to edit the details of the content location you wish to add.

You will be presented with a set of editable data fields to fill in:

FriendlyName – edit this field to give the new location a name that you wish to appear in the list of available music content in the Server Music Library.

FileLocation – this is the most important field to edit correctly and must be completed in the following format:

\\<computer name>\<shared folder name>

for instance if your PC was called My Computer and the music files were in your My Music folder you would type:

\\my computer\my music

To find out the name your PC has on the network, right click My Computer and choose Properties. Depending on your

operating system the name will be under Computer Name or Network Identification (for Mac OS X it can be found in the Sharing panel in System Preferences).

UserName – edit this field if your computer requires a user name on the network, otherwise leave it blank.

Password – edit this field if your computer requires a password on the network otherwise leave blank.

Defaults – This option is not used.

Scan – Use this option to make the Server scan the location that you have added once you are happy that the details have been correctly filled in.

The SCAN page will be shown and you must select CONFIRM. If the details have been entered correctly and the location can be seen across the network the scan will begin and the progress bar will show you how much time is left.

If for any reason the location cannot be found the Server returns to the DETAILS page.

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NetworkingtoanotherSystemlineServer

When two or more (up to 16) Servers are networked, the overall capabilities of the system become awesome! Imagine the capacity of your Systemline Server multiplied by the number of units you have in your home!

When networked to other units, each unit can access all of the music on the other units.

This means you can play tracks from another unit, add them to your playlist, burn them to a CD, transfer then to your portable music player…just as smoothly as you can for music held on your own Server.

This gives a very simple and cost effective way of building up a true multi-room system in your home without the hassle of having to specify-in hugely complex pieces of equipment to manage the distribution of your music.

Follow the exact same procedure as for networking to a PC but when it comes time to fill in the File Location data field type:

\\<server name>\media

where the Server name is the same as the name you gave it in Section 11.1 (Device Name).

PlayingMusicAddedfromNetworkLocations

In order to browse the music added from a network location you must tell the Server which locations to look in. From the MUSIC LIBRARY menu select LOOK IN… you will see listed all the locations that are available to the Server. The locations that will contribute their files to the MUSIC LIBRARY are marked with a tick. To select or deselect them highlight and press OK. Once you have selected the new location you can browse and play the music in the normal way as it will be incorporated into the music in all the other locations including the hard drive.

AddingmusicfilesfromanotherPCtotheServer

In the previous section we were playing files stored on another computer across the network. You may wish to add these files to the Server in case that PC is not always available or the network connection is not reliable.

To do this first isolate the tracks contained on the PC location: navigate to the MUSIC LIBRARY and select LOOK IN…. Deselect all the locations including the Server hard drive so that the Server only looks in the remote PC location. Now select TRACKS. The tracks listed are only the ones on the remote PC.

Now decide which tracks you wish to send to the Server hard drive. All the tracks are selected by default. To deselect one, highlight it and press OK. When you are happy with your selection select SEND TO.

NOTE: There is a limit of 1999 tracks on this type of transfer. If you have more tracks than this see Section 11.3 (Restoring).

You are presented with a list of locations to which it is possible to send all the selected tracks. Highlight Hard Drive and press OK.

Select START to start the transfer process. Bear in mind that this may take some time on a 100Mbps LAN. The Server keeps you informed of how many tracks are left to go and which track is currently being sent.

11.2 Portable Devices, Drives and Data CDs

AddingMusicfromaPortableDeviceorDrive

The Server supports many USB drives and portable music playing devices and memory sticks that are compatible with the USB 2.0 protocol; for a comprehensive list of these devices visit www.usb.org. If you have music contained on a USB storage device simply plug it into the USB socket on the front of the unit. The Server will immediately begin to scan the device

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and you will see a progress bar. Once the device has been scanned the Server will update the data base and once finished you will be able to browse and play the music contained on the device as part of the amalgamated music library.

You will find the portable device listed in the LOOK IN… option on the MUSIC LIBRARY menu page. From here you can decide whether or not it should be included in the MUSIC LIBRARY at any time.

AddingFilesfromanMP3CD

The Server is able to scan non-standard CD music discs that contain MP3 or WMA files. As long as there is an ID tag embedded in the file, the Server will also sort these files into genres, albums and artists. When you insert the CD containing your music files it scans the disc and treats it like any other content location. The files are automatically added to the MUSIC LIBRARY as the data base gets updated and a new source, DATA CD, appears in the LOOK IN… menu (see Section 11.2)

TransferringMusicFilestoandfromDifferentLocations

Up to now we have been adding music to the library by getting the Server to scan the device or drive either directly or across a network and add those files to the database. The files do not actually move to the Server but are played from the device on which they are contained. If that device is subsequently removed from the USB port, CD drive or network the tracks will no longer be available. Also if you have a portable storage device you may wish to transfer files from the Server to the player or disc to take with you. This section details how to write files to and from the Server hard drive.

AddingFilestoaDataorAudioCD

You can make your own data or audio CDs using the Server. The difference between them is that an audio CD will play in a normal CD player and uses uncompressed music files and a data CD can only be played in a PC or MAC and most DVD players.

First choose the tracks you wish to add to the CD. Use the techniques described in the Search feature part of this guide to arrive at a list of tracks. A good idea is to create a playlist that contains just the tracks that you wish to burn.

From the TRACK LIST page select the CREATE CD option, The CREATE CD menu page is shown

Format – use this option to choose whether to burn a data CD or an audio CD (see Glossary). Make your choice depending on the likely type of use and capacity required, e.g use an audio CD for CD players and a data CD for DVD and in-car MP3 disc players )

CDSize – use this option to tell the Server what capacity the CD-R/CD+R you are using will be. This is important so that it can calculate the maximum size of your track list.

WipeCD-RW – if you are using re-writable (CD-RW/CD+RW) media to burn your compilation you may wish to use this option to erase data that may already be on the disc. Insert the disc select the option press OK and then select START. The progress bar informs you when the process has completed.

CreateCD – once you have set all the above parameters to your satisfaction, use this option to start the burning process. Select the option go to START and press OK. If the compilation is no larger than the maximum capacity of the recordable media then the burn process will begin. The progress bar informs you when the process has completed.

If the compilation you have chosen is too long to fit on the CD a message will appear in the INFO BAR telling you exactly

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how many minutes and seconds too long the compilation will be. You must delete tracks of this length from the compilation in order to proceed with the burn process.

WritingFilestoaPortableMP3playerordrive

Plug the device into the USB port on the front of the Server and let the Server scan the device. Use the same techniques as described above to choose the tracks that you wish to send to the device. You can choose one album and select the specific tracks or make a complete playlist.

From the TRACKS menu page choose the SEND TO… option and then select the portable device from the list of devices that appear on the right. Select START and the progress bar lets you know when the transfer process is completed.

WritingfilestotheServerharddrivefromaportabledeviceordataCD

You may wish to keep all of the music files that are in various locations on external devices and on your network, on the Server hard drive, and for this you will need to transfer them from another device either via the USB port or across the network.

First it is necessary to isolate all the tracks contained on the external device. Go to MUSIC LIBRARY and then select LOOK IN...

Deselect everything except the external device. This could be a network drive (friendly name), MP3 CD (data CD), or USB connected MP3 player or portable hard drive (portable device).

Once the Server has been told only to look in the external music source, press BLUE to go to the TRACKS menu. On this page select SEND TO… and then select HARD DRIVE. Select START and the progress bar will tell you when the process has finished. This has the effect of sending all the files in the external device to the hard drive.

NOTE: There is a limit of 1999 tracks on this type of transfer. If you have more tracks than this see Section 11.3.

When you have finished go back to the LOOK IN… menu and select only the hard drive. The new files should appear in the new MUSIC LIBRARY. If not it may be necessary to perform a rescan (see Section 11.4).

11.3 Housekeeping ActivitiesAlthough many of the functions and features of the Server are automatic and self regulating it is still necessary to keep an eye on the MUSIC LIBRARY in case any album names are incorrect or the same album has been ripped twice by mistake. You may also wish to add album art or send tracks to different places and make sure that in the event of a component failure you do not lose your whole library.

EditingAlbumDetails

If you wish to change or amend any album details that you have noticed are incorrect, first highlight the particular album in the MUSIC LIBRARY menu and press OK.

The Server will present you with a list of the tracks on the album. Select EDIT DETAILS. The album, title, genre and artist are presented as editable data fields. These can be edited in the usual way. First highlight and press OK, make your amendment and press OK when done.

To edit individual track names highlight and select the TRACK NAMES option.

AddingAlbumArt

By default your Server comes with the album art functionality switched off. In order to activate this feature follow the following procedure.

From the HOME screen select SETTINGS and then DISPLAY. On the DISPLAY menu select THEMES. On the THEMES page select album art.

This configures the box with the potential to display album art in the albums view on the MUSIC LIBRARY and also in the NOW PLAYING screens. In the absence of any album art files the Server will display a generic CD icon.

Album art is available from many different

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sources but must be stored in the same folder as the music files for the particular album as a file named ‘folder.jpg’. If you have used Windows Media® Player to rip a collection of CDs to your computer and have a broadband connection it is most likely that all your music file directories contain album art already. All you need to do is add the music from the PC to the Server as described in the Networking Section of the User Guide (Section 11.1). If album art is available you will see it displayed in the NOW PLAYING screen or ALBUMS view.

To add missing album art there are two choices:

AddingAlbumArtManually

You can scan the album covers or search for them online. Either way they should be saved as ‘folder.jpg’. Navigate to the Server using a networked PC. The following address should be typed into any address pane on the networked PC

\\<server name>¹\media

navigate to the album directory and drop the folder.jpg file into the folder.

¹By default the Server name is “systemline”

AddingAlbumArtusingaProprietaryApplication

There are many proprietary applications available online that are free to download and that can add album art to your collection automatically. These usually include a browser window where you have to navigate to the folder where the music is stored.

This will be much easier if you set the Server address location in ‘My Network Places’. Once you have found the files you select the folders and press download album art; the application does the rest.

When you have added album art, perform a rescan operation as described in Section 11.4

DeletingUnwantedAlbumsorTracks

If you want to delete a whole album or just a few tracks from the MUSIC LIBRARY the procedure is the same. Navigate to the album in question in the MUSIC LIBRARY and press OK. The track list will appear. If you wish to delete the whole album leave all the tracks selected. If you do not then select just the tracks you wish to delete now. Select the EDIT DETAILS option and then the DELETE option. You will be asked to confirm the decision.

The tracks will be deleted from the hard disk.

NOTE: This is a non-recoverable process and the files will be lost.

ArchivingtheMusicLibrary

In the event of a component failure or accidental deletion of music files, it is a good idea to have a back-up. Here’s how to do it.

AttachingaUSBHardDrive

To achieve the best performance, a USB2.0 hard drive should be used in preference to a USB1.1 hard disk drive and should be formatted as FAT32 (not NTFS).

The USB drive should be powered using an external power supply if possible to avoid excessive load on the power supplied by the Systemline Server.

One of the USB ports on the rear of the unit should be used in preference to the front panel USB port as it is normal practise to leave the back up drive connected. This leaves the front panel USB port free to be used for ‘plug-and-play’ devices such as portable music players.

NOTE: When a USB hard disk is to be used for backing up music it should be empty when first connected to the Systemline Server, otherwise the disk drive will be scanned and any content that is found will be added to the music database.

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SettingaUSBDriveforArchive

Navigate to the SETTINGS menu. When the ARCHIVE MUSIC menu item is selected the user is presented with the possible drives that could be used as archive hard drives.

When an external disk drive is selected as a backup drive it is marked as being for backup and a directory named ‘Backup’ is created on the drive, which will be used to store all of the backed up music. Whenever an archive disk drive is connected to the Server a message will be displayed stating that an archive hard drive has been connected and the system will not scan the external drive as a source of content.

It will be used solely for backup purposes from that point on.

BackupandRestore

When the BACKUP menu item is selected both the internal hard disk drive and the selected archive disk drive are analysed to determine the contents of each drive.

This process may take some time so the user must be patient. Once the drives have been analysed the user is presented with a menu that allows the content of the internal hard disk drive to be backed up to the external USB disk drive.

The backup process is incremental. So, after backing up once, subsequent back ups will only copy newly added content to the archive hard drive. This means that the backup process is very quick after the first backup has been performed.

Restoring

Restoring backed up music is exactly the same as backing up but in reverse. Again, this is an incremental process, so restoring music that has been accidentally deleted for example is a very quick process.

For a quick and easy way to transfer music onto the Systemline Server without requiring the use of a network connection, especially if you have more than 1999 tracks, you can use the following procedure:

1. Take a USB2 external hard drive and clear it of all files.

2. Create a directory called ‘Backup’ at the root level of the USB hard disk.

3. Copy all of the music you want to transfer into the backup directory (preserving the directory and file structure from the original data).

4. Connect the USB hard disk to the Server and it will be recognised as a backup drive because of the ‘Backup’ directory.

5. Go through the Restore process using this USB drive as the selected archive disk and all of the new content on the USB hard disk will be copied to the Server.

6. Go through the rescanning process and the new content will be incorporated into the system.

7. You can use the same process to add music from a USB hard disk that already contains backed up content and only the new music files you have added will be copied to the Server.

11.4 Creating A Database Back UpIn the previous section we concentrated on archiving the music library which meant that the actual music tracks were copied to a different device for safe keeping in the event of catastrophic failure of the equipment or accidental deletion of music files.

A database backup is different in that only the information about the contents of the hard drive is saved and it is saved internally. It cannot therefore be used to restore deleted or lost files due to hard drive failure but is useful if the current database becomes corrupted. This can happen if an external device is attached and the unit is switched off before it has completed its database update. In this event the user will see a message informing them that the database must be optimised. Here the option is to reset or restore the database.

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the present one becomes corrupted or contains many unwanted music tracks. In all the following actions the actual music tracks are left unaffected.

From the HOME menu navigate to SETTINGS and then CONTENTS and press OK.

Rescan

Use this option to make the Server scan any of the attached music file locations including the hard drive. This is especially useful if there is a PC attached across the network and you have added some new albums to it. A rescan of that location will add those new files to the Server database as well.

Use this option after a database reset to create a new database from scratch.

Backupdatabase

Use this option to create a copy of the music database on the Server. This can be used to restore the previous music database in the event of file corruption or problems caused by interruption of power when the unit is updating following a location scan.

Restoredatabase

This option will return the box to an earlier database that has been previously saved using the BACKUP DATABASE option. This may be necessary especially if the OPTIMISE DATABASE screen is showing. If there is no database backup the unit will remain with the present database or will still require database optimisation. In this case the database must be reset and then the content locations rescanned.

ResetDatabase

Use this setting to completely clear the database. The music library will be empty but the actual music files will remain on the hard drive and other locations. To renew the database, perform a rescan.

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F1 Play

F2 Pause

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12.2 Trouble Shooting Guide

FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION

TheUnitwillnotpowerup Mains cable is not plugged in Attach the mains cable to the rear panel (Ensuring the unit is switched OFF)

Mains switch on the rear of the unit is not turned on

Turn on the rear mains switch and check for the red LED on the front panel

CDDetailsarenotfound Ethernet cable is not installed Connect the unit to the Internet via the ethernet port on the rear panel

InternetRadiodoesnotplay Ethernet cable is not installed Connect the unit to the Internet via the ethernet port on the rear panel

WhenNetworkingtoaPCthelocationisnotfound

Network location is incorrectly spelt Check the spelling and rescan

Network location folder is not shared

Make sure that the folder on your PC is shared on the network

Optimisedatabasescreenisshownwhentheunitispoweredup

Database is corrupt or incomplete Restore the Database. Refer to Section11.4

Optimisedatabasescreenisstillshownevenafterdatabaserestore

There is no database back up Reset the database and rescan all content locations. Refer to Section 11.4

Thereisnosoundeventhoughthetrack/stationdetailsareshown

You are playing on the wrong Output

Check that the output you are listening to is the same one that is playing

AnExternaldeviceisnotscannedwhenattachedtotheUSBport

The device may not be compatible with plug and play USB2.0

Use a device that is listed in the www.usb.org web site

IhavealbumartinmylibraryfoldersbutIcannotseeitontheServerNOWPLAYINGscreen

Album art is turned off Turn on album art. Refer to Section 11.3

IhaveturnedonalbumartbutIstillseenocoversontheNOWPLAYINGscreen,justabluediscicon.

You have no album art files installed in the MUSIC LIBRARY

Add the files manually or use one of many PC applications to automate the process. Refer to Section 11.3

AllmyalbumsplayinthewrongorderorthetrackthatIhighlightisnottheonethatstartsplaying

SHUFFLE mode is enabled. In this mode every playlist is played randomly

Turn off SHUFFLE mode. Refer to Section 6.1

MyMUSICLIBRARYseemstohaveshrunk.IwasbrowsingbygenreandthenwenttoalbumsandIdidnothaveasmanyasIshould

You are looking at just the albums in that genre

Use the BACK button to move back to the top level menu or press the YELLOW button to see all the albums

TheTVdisplayisinblackandwhiteorrollsvertically

You are using the wrong TV format for your country

Adjust the TV Standard to PAL or NTSC depending on your monitor’s requirements. Refer to Section 4.4

Thereisnopictureonmycomputermonitor

TV Standard is set to PAL. Some monitors cannot display 50Hz video information

Change the standard to 60Hz NTSC. Refer to Section 4.4

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AudioCD

A CD that conforms to the Red Book standard having *.cda tracks of 16bit 44.1kHz PCM music data. These can be played on a CD player PC or DVD player. Mp3 tracks sent to an audio CD will have to be converted to cda before they are burnt. Max. capacity 76mins

Burn

Term meaning to write a CD-R disc

DataCD

A CD that does not conform to the Red Book standard and that can contain any sort of digital data. In the context of the Server the Data CD will most likely consist of mp3 files and or .wav files of various compression rates. Max capacity 700 – 800MB

MP3

This is a music file that uses compression. This means that sonically redundant data is removed from the file to make it smaller. This cannot be recovered later so the compression is said to be ‘lossy’. Compression settings are expressed in bits per second. The more bits per second the nearer to the sound quality of a WAV file the music will be.

Rip

Term used to describe the process of reading and storing an audio CD

WAV

This is a music file that generally is uncompressed. It is the type of file that the Server produces from your CDs if a compression setting is not selected

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Product SpecificationPower Supply: 100-250V 50/60Hz

Power Consumption: 85W max

CPU: VIA C3 EBGA Processor (on board) @ 1GHz

Chipset: VIA CLE266 North Bridge, VT8235 South Bridge

Graphics: Integrated CastleRock graphics with M-PEG2 decoder

Main Memory: DDR266 DIMM socket 128MB

LAN: VIA VT6103 10/ 100 Base T Ethernet PHY

USB: USB ver2.0/1.1 (3 ports)

Back Panel I/O Ports: PS/2 Keyboard Port, VGA Port, RJ-45 LAN Port, 2 USB Ports, IR Input

Audio Connections: Stereo Analog In RCA x 2 Stereo Analog Out RCA x 3 Coaxial S/PDIF In x 1 Optical S/PDIF In x 1 Optical S/PDIF Out x 3

Video Connections: Composite Video x 3 S-Video x 1 VGA x 1

Hard Drive: 160GB

D/A Converter: AKM

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1dB (PCM)

THD+N: <0.003% @1kHz 0dB (PCM)

S/N Ratio: >98dB (PCM)

Playback Formats: Uncompressed WAV @ 44.1kHz / 16bit 48kHz / 16bit Windows Media Audio 9 (.wma) 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 kbps VBR MPEG-1 Layer 3 (.mp3) 48. 96, 128, 192, 320 kbps VBR MPEG-4 Audio Layer (.aac) (.m4a) Microsoft Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) (MSADPCM) (IMAADPCM) Microsoft MPEG-1 Layer 1; Microsoft MPEG-1 Layer 2 Waveform Audio (.wav) Sound File (.snd) Unix Audio (.au) Audio Interchange File Format (.aif, .aiff, .aifc)

Dimensions HxWxD: 96 x 438 x 343mm (3.8 x 17.25 x 13.5”)

Weight: 9.0kg (19.84lbs)

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Stortford Hall Industrial Park, Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford,

Hertfordshire CM23 5GZ United Kingdom

Web: www.armourhe.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

Our policy is one of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change the designs and specifications without notice. All information is given in good faith. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for errors, omissions or incorrect assumptions.

Armour Home Electronics 2006

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