Audio Multiroom Server User Guide 1 Warning: To avoid overheating do not position the Audio Multiroom Server near heat sources, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked. Warning: Do not remove the cover of the Audio Multiroom Server due to the risk of electric shock. There are no user-serviceable parts inside, and opening the case will invalidate your warranty. Caution: This product contains a lithium battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by REVOX. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Disclaimer: This equipment must not be used for unauthorised duplication of CDs or any other works protected by copyright. No license to infringe copyright is granted by the sale of this equipment. This guide was designed and produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, www.interface.co.uk Radio interference FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been typetested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations. EU: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55022:1998 CLASS B, EN55024:1998, FCC RULES PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS B, EMC-AS/NZS3548:1995 (AMD 1+2), CLASS B. REVOX GmbH Am Krebsgraben 15 78048 VS-Villingen Germany Tel : Fax : Web : E-mail : +49 7721 8704-0 +49 7721 8704-29 www.revox.de info@revox.de 2 Skipping and seeking Random and repeat playback Choosing how to browse your library Selecting an album by number 18 19 19 22 23 23 25 25 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 36 40 Selecting items directly using the remote control 22 Organising your music collection Using playlists Changing a playlist Entering and editing names Audio Multiroom Server User Guide Welcome to the Audio Multiroom Server Requirements Specifications XiVATM ­ new media brought to life Using your Audio Multiroom Server Audio Multiroom Server remote control Front panel controls Rear panel connections Front panel display Using your Audio Multiroom Server's action keys Using your Audio Multiroom Server's menus Recording music Recording from a CD Making a custom recording Getting automatic track listings Playing music Playing music Pausing and stopping 1 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 13 15 16 16 18 Deleting albums, tracks, or playlists Advanced Settings Settings menu Internet Account Recording Quality System Information System Settings Using the Audio Multiroom Server in a Multiroom System Setting the output controlled by the front panel Communication Settings Stand-alone installation of the Audio Multiroom Server Multiroom Installation Examples REVOX RC28 Control Other Multiroom control systems Getting help Index Copyright and acknowledgements Contents 3 The heart of a multiroom system Your Audio Multiroom Server can supply music to multiple rooms simultaneously with complete independent control from each room without affecting the music supplied to other rooms. Your Audio Multiroom Server can be controlled via a simple infra-red interface. Welcome to the Audio Multiroom Server ...the revolutionary way of filling your home with music. Your Audio Multiroom Server stores and catalogues your entire music collection, allowing you to select and play any album or track at the press of a button. You can listen to different pieces of music in several rooms at the same time, controlling your Audio Multiroom Server from each room via the remote control or a multiroom controller. Your Audio Multiroom Server also lets you organise your music collection, create selections for different occasions, and use the Internet to gather CD track listings automatically. Alternatively, infrared control is also possible using a special REVOX PalmTM based remote control. An RS232 control port is also available for use with multiroom control systems. Incredible capacity, with room for expansion Your Audio Multiroom Server is a multi-output hard disk based audio system which can store thousands of hours of compressed audio, depending on the size of internal hard disk fitted. As larger disk drives become available your Audio Multiroom Server can be upgraded to virtually any conceivable capacity. Internet access for track listings Your Audio Multiroom Server records the CDs from your music collection at faster than real time. It then automatically connects to a dedicated Internet CD database via the built-in modem or Ethernet connection. This database provides album and track details for a wide range of CDs. This information can be downloaded and stored with each CD you record, allowing you to select any item in your music collection by album name, artist 4 name, track name, or genre, giving you total flexibility in the way you access and control your music collection. Create your own playlists Your Audio Multiroom Server allows you to compile personal playlists and then automatically play tracks from the playlist you have selected. Playlists let you customise your Audio Multiroom Server for each member of your family, or for matching the music to the occasion or mood. Instant access, irrespective of your music collection Whether you select a track by title, album, artist, or genre, your Audio Multiroom Server locates it instantly and plays it at the press of a key. All this is achieved with an extremely simple and intuitive user interface, operated using a few keys on the front panel or remote control. Specifications Front Panel · · · · Slot-loading CD drive Standby, play, pause, stop, record, skip track, up/down, 4 function keys, eject Alphanumeric 4 x 20 backlit LCD display Metal enclosure Rear Panel · · · · · · RS232 Serial Port, 9-pin D-connector (male) Ethernet RJ45 connection (10 BaseT/100BaseT) IEC mains power connector 56kb/s internal modem 2 x USB connections P/S2 connection Formats supported · · · · Uncompressed audio: 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo Compressed audio: MP3 (MPEG1 Layer 3) Upgradeable compression formats Up to 24-bit, 96kHz record/playback capability Requirements Your Audio Multiroom Server can be used in conjunction with any music system that provides a line-level phono stereo input. Your Audio Multiroom Server can optionally be supplied with a digital output, so it can be used with a sound system that provides a digital coaxial (electrical) input. Content loading and recording · · · · Whole CD recording (Red Book and Blue Book) Selected CD track recording Faster than real-time recording Automatic CD track listing using Internet CD database 5 Multiroom controller compatibility The Audio Multiroom Server is fully compatible with most leading multiroom controllers. Contact REVOX for further details. Key Functions · · · · · · Play, pause, stop, skip between tracks Play by artist, album, genre, track, or playlist Random and repeat playback User programmable playlists Browse music database by artist, album, track title, playlist, or genre Add/edit album, track, and playlist title XiVATM ­ new media brought to life XiVATM is a highly portable software framework that powers next-generation media appliances. XiVA blends hard disk technology, advanced software design, and embedded Internet technology to provide amazing features. Audio, video, text, graphics, and all forms of streaming new media are all brought to life through a wealth of interactive user interface options. Powerful personalised software accesses on-line content like never before. The next generation media appliance is powered by XiVA. General specifications · · · · W x D X H: 430mm x 374mm x 166mm (16.9" x 14.7" x 6.5") Maximum operating temperature 35°C 100-127V; 6A; 60Hz / 200-240V; 3.5A; 50Hz Approval to FCC, CSA, BABT, and CE 6 Audio Multiroom Server remote control The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control: Using your Audio Multiroom Server This chapter gives a general introduction to using your Audio Multiroom Server, with an explanation of the functions of each of the front panel controls, and the information displayed on the front panel display. It also explains how to use your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. SYMBOL and BACKSPACE For entering titles Alphanumeric keys For selecting by name or number, or entering titles MENU Displays the main menu Stop key Category keys Specify how you search or browse for music Pause key Navigation keys For browsing menus Play key Action keys These four keys correspond to the different actions shown on the front panel display Insert the four AAA batteries provided into the back of the remote control. 7 Front panel controls The following diagram explains the function of your Audio Multiroom Server's front panel controls: STANDBY Switches on or off Navigation keys For browsing menus Display Displays Information EJECT Ejects the CD CD slot loader Allows you to insert a CD Standby Main Menu >Play Music Select Eject Action keys These four keys correspond to the different actions shown on the front panel display. Playback controls Control playback in the main room Rear panel connections The following diagram explains the function of the Audio Multiroom Server's rear panel connections: Note that these may vary depending on the configuration of your version of Audio Multiroom Server. Input Audio line input Outputs Audio output for each zone Digital connections Digital inputs and outputs Ethernet Connects to an Ethernet network Power input Connects to mains power RS232 port Connects to a multiroom controller or infra-red eye Modem Connects to a telephone line 8 Front panel display The following diagram shows the key features of a typical Audio Multiroom Server front panel display: 1 2 07 Using your Audio Multiroom Server's action keys Your Audio Multiroom Server's functions are accessed using the four action keys below the display on the front panel. These keys are also provided on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. The function of these keys changes depending on which 3 4 Select Album 'Delerium Santessa Back Info Open Play menu you are currently viewing. The available actions are as shown on the bottom line of the front panel display. For example, in the following menu the functions Back, Info, Open, and Play are available from the corresponding keys: 5 1. 2. 3. Indicates the title of the current screen. Title of the current selection. Indicates that you can use the a or v keys to browse up and down the current menu list. 4. Indicates that you can press the } key to look inside the currently selected item, such as to show the tracks in an album, or the albums by an artist or in a genre. 5. Action keys available from the current menu for selection or navigation. Select Album 'Delerium Santessa Back Info Open 07 Play 9 Using your Audio Multiroom Server's menus To display the Main Menu Press the MENU button on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. You may wish to exit from the current menu first by pressing the action key labelled Back or Cancel. The Main Menu will be displayed on the front panel display: Main Menu 'Play Music Select The options are as follows: Option Play Music Description Allows you to select the music you want to play by album, artist, genre, or playlist. Record Music Allows you to record music from a CD and add it to the library. Edit Music Library Allows you to edit album, artist, and playlist information, or delete albums, tracks, or playlists. Select Output Shows which output of the Audio Multiroom Server you are currently controlling and allows you to change it. Settings Allows you to configure your Audio Multiroom Server settings, including default record quality. Connect Now Allows you to go on-line to download the CD information for all the CDs you have recorded. To select an option from the main menu Press the a or v key on the front panel or Audio Multiroom Server remote control to step between the Main Menu options. The current option is shown highlighted. Press the } key or the Select action key to select the current option. More information about each of these functions is given in the following chapters. 10 Recording from a CD Insert a CD gently into the CD slot on the front panel, and push it until it slides into the slot. The following prompt is displayed: Record CD Now? Recording music Your Audio Multiroom Server allows you to record music from CDs and add it to your music library. It also has a built-in modem which allows it to connect to the Internet via a standard telephone line. If you provide this connection your Audio Multiroom Server automatically checks the Internet CD database when you record a CD, and downloads the album title, track titles, artist name, and genre for the CD. If you do not provide an Internet connection you can label the CDs you record manually. Cancel Continue Press the Continue action key to proceed. Alternatively, if the CD is already in the drive: Press the · REC key on the front panel. The following display then allows you to choose whether to do an auto (one-touch) recording of the entire CD at a preset quality, or a custom recording which allows you to select the tracks you want to record and the recording quality: Do auto or custom record? Cancel Custom Auto To make an auto (one-touch) recording Press the Auto action key. 11 An Auto recording will automatically look up the track and artist information on an Internet CD database, and then record all the tracks on the album. As your Audio Multiroom Server connects to the Internet to retrieve the CD text you will see the following display: You can cancel the recording at any time by pressing the Stop action key. Listening to music while recording a CD You can play music from your music library while you are recording a CD. Press the > key on the front panel or Audio Multiroom Server remote control to return to displaying information about the track you are playing. An additional indicator shows that you are making a recording: Playing · Bohemian Rhapsody [1] 00:43 Browse Disp Menu Accessing Gracenote CDDB for CD information Cancel Hide The following screen confirms when the CD text has been found: CD text search done 1 CDs found 0 CDs failed OK Press the OK action key to continue. The following display shows the approximate progress of the recording: Recording · CD: Album 35 Remaining: 11 mins Stop Menu To see information on the progress of your recording. Press the · REC key on the front panel, or select Record Music from the main menu, to return to the Recording display. The following display confirms when the recording is finished: Rec Finished CD: Album 35 13 tracks recorded OK 12 Making a custom recording The Custom recording option lets you choose which tracks to record, the sound quality, and allows you to enter album information. To make a custom recording Choose Custom from the Do auto or custom record? screen. A series of front panel displays lets you specify each of the record options. Tracks The following display allows you to specify which tracks you want to record: When you have specified which tracks you want to record: Press the Cont action key. Sound quality The Sound Quality menu then allows you to specify the recording quality: Select Rec Quality High (MP3 160K) 154 hours free Back Continue Use the a or v keys to choose between Maximum (Uncompressed) (CD quality) or one of the MP3 compression options. Note: The higher quality options use more space on your Audio Multiroom Server hard disk, so you will not be able to record as many CDs. Select CD Tracks ¿1. Track 1 Back ¿ None Cont Initially all tracks are selected, as indicated by a ¿ in front of the track number. Press the action key to unselect or select the currently displayed track. Press the a or v keys to step between tracks. Press the None/All action key to unselect or select all the tracks respectively. In each case the display shows the total remaining recording time available at the specified recording quality. Press the Continue action key. 13 Album Name, Artist Name, Genre, and Tracks The following menu then allows you to choose how to enter the CD information: Enter CD Information Automatically now Back Record Edit the name using the alphanumeric keys on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control, or press the Grid action key and select letters using the cursor keys. For more information about entering and editing names see Entering and editing names, page 25. After entering the album name and artist name, you will Press the a or v keys to select between Automatically now, Manually now, or Enter later. Press the Record action key to choose the option you have selected. If you select Enter later you can download the CD information for all the CDs you have recorded by choosing Connect Now from the Main Menu at a later time. If you selected Manually now a series of menus prompts you to enter the album name, artist name, and track titles: be prompted to select a genre: Select CD Genre Unknown Back Continue Select a genre using the a and v keys. Press the Continue action key. You will finally be prompted to enter the track titles. Edit each track title in the usual way, and press the Cont action key. Press the Record action key to start recording. Enter Album Name Album 35 Back aA Grid Cont 14 Getting automatic track listings If you have set up your Audio Multiroom Server with an Internet connection it can automatically connect to the Internet CD database and download the title of the album, the name of the artist, a list of the track titles, and a genre for the album. CD text support If the CD supports CD-text the album will be identified by the text on the CD itself. If you do not have an Internet connection, or the CD is not listed in the database, it will be given names such as Album 35, Artist 21, and Track 1, Track 2, etc. and it will be classified in genre Unclassifiable. If you wish you can then manually title the album, artist, and tracks from your Audio Multiroom Server menus; for more information see Entering and editing names, page 25. 15 Playing music Display the Main Menu by pressing the MENU key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. If necessary press the a or v keys to highlight Play Music: Playing music This chapter explains how to play music from the collection stored on your Audio Multiroom Server. It also explains how to search for a track in a number of alternative ways. Main Menu 'Play Music Select Press the } key, or the Select action key. The Play Music Menu will be displayed. This lets you choose how you want to browse your music collection: Play Music Menu 'Albums Back Select You can browse items by album, artist, genre, or playlist. Press the a and v keys to step between categories. Press the } key, or the Select action key, to display the contents of the selected category. Alternatively, you can display the contents of a category directly from the Main Menu, or any of the Play Music menus, by pressing the ALBUM, ARTIST, GENRE, or 16 PLAYLIST key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. For example, if you select Albums the display will show the first album: Select Album 'Abbey Road The Beatles Back Info Open 024 While tracks are playing the front panel display shows information about the current track: Playing Sometimes [2] 00:35 Browse Disp Menu To change the displayed information Play You can choose what information is displayed on the front panel display. Press the Disp action key to step between the following four options: Track name, track number, and elapsed time for the current track: Albums are displayed in alphabetical order. For more information about browsing your music collection see Choosing how to browse your library, page 19. To play a whole album Press the a and v keys to step between albums. Press the > key, or the Play action key, to play the currently selected album. To play an individual track Press the } key, or the Open action key to open the currently selected album and display the tracks it contains. Press the a and v keys to step between tracks. Press the > key, or the Play action key, to play the currently selected track. Playing Sometimes [2] 00:35 Browse Disp Menu Track name, track number, and time remaining for the current track: Playing Sometimes [2] -05:15 Browse Disp Menu 17 Album name and track name: Playing Delerium Sometimes Browse Disp To stop play Press the * key on the front panel or your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. Skipping and seeking Menu While the Playing menu is displayed you can skip between tracks in the current album, or seek backwards or forwards within a track. Artist name and track name: Playing Santessa Sometimes Browse Disp To skip to the next or previous track Press the { or } key on the front panel or your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. The front panel display shows the number of each track as you skip between them. To seek within a track Hold down the { or } key on the front panel or your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. Menu Pausing and stopping To pause play Press the = key on the front panel or your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. The front panel display shows: The front panel displays Seeking, and play resumes Play paused Æ Sometimes [2] 00:11 Browse Disp Menu from the new position when you release the key. To resume play Press the = key again or the > key on the front panel or your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. 18 Random and repeat playback Your Audio Multiroom Server lets you play albums, artists, genres, or tracks within an album, in random order to add variety to your music. You can also play a selection repeatedly. To randomise the current selection Press the RANDOM key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. The front panel display shows a random symbol: Playing ¢ Sometimes [2] 00:14 Browse Disp Menu Choosing how to browse your library You can browse items by album, artist, genre, or playlist. When you are browsing by category you can display the entire contents of that category. To browse through the library by album Either: Press the ALBUM key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. Or: Select Albums from the Play Music Menu. The front panel display shows the first album: To repeat the current selection Press the REPEAT key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. The front panel display shows a repeat symbol: Select Album 'Delerium Santessa Back Info Open 05 Play Press the a or v keys to step between albums. Press the > key, or the Play action key, to play the Playing TM Sometimes [2] 00:15 Browse Disp Menu To cancel the random or repeat play Press the RANDOM or REPEAT key again. currently selected album. 19 To display the tracks in an album Press the } key to open the album and display the tracks it contains: Select Track 1. Phased Back Info The front panel display shows the first artist: Select Artist 'Macy Gray Back Open Play Play Artists are displayed in alphabetical order. Press the a or v keys to step between artists, or press the appropriate letter on your remote control to jump directly to that position in the list. Press the > key, or the Play action key, to play all the albums by the currently selected artist. Alternatively, to find a particular album: Press the } key to display the first album by the currently selected artist, and browse through their albums. Press the } key again if you want to view the tracks within any album. Press the a or v keys to step between tracks, or press a key on the alphanumeric keypad to jump to that track number. Press the > key, or the Play action key, to play the currently selected track. Press the { key to return to browsing by album. To browse through the library by artist Either: Press the ARTIST key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. Or: Select Artists from the Play Music Menu. 20 To browse through the library by genre To browse through your playlists Playlists allow you to create your own selections of tracks and save them with a name of your choice, such as Party Music. For more information about creating a playlist see To create a new playlist, page 23. Either: Press the GENRE key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. Or: Select Genres from the Play Music Menu. The front panel display shows the first genre: Select Genre 'Blues Back Open Either: Press the PLAYLIST key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. Or: Select Playlists from the Play Music Menu. Play The front panel display shows the first playlist: Press the a or v keys to step between genres. Albums are classified into a series of genres, such as blues, classical, folk, jazz, and rock. Press the > key, or the Play action key, to play all the albums in the currently selected genre. Press the } key to display the first album in the currently selected genre, and browse through the albums. Press the } key again to view the tracks within any album. Select Playlist 'Party Music Back New Open Play If you have not yet created any playlists the list will be empty; see To create a new playlist, page 23, for information about creating a playlist. Press the a or v keys to step between playlists. Press the > key, or the Play action key, to play the currently selected playlist. Press the } key to display the tracks within any playlist. 21 Selecting items directly using the remote control You can select an album, artist, genre, or playlist directly by name, or a track by number, from any of the Play Music menus, using the alphanumeric keypad on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. To select an album, artist, genre, or playlist by name Display the Play Music Menu for the type of item you want to find. Press the key on the alphanumeric keypad corresponding to the first letter of the item you want to select. For example, to find the artist Santessa press the ARTIST key to display the Select Artist menu, then press the 7 key four times because S is the fourth letter on the 7 key. If there are several items beginning with the letter you specified press the v key to step through until you find the one you are looking for. To select a track by number Display the list of tracks in the album or playlist. Press the key on the alphanumeric keypad corresponding to the track number you want to select. Selecting an album by number Each album you have recorded in your Audio Multiroom Server music library is allocated a sequence number, from zero upwards. The album number is displayed in the top right corner of the Select Album menu. If you know the number of the album you want to listen to you can select it directly by number using the number keys on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. To select an album by number Display the Albums menu. Press the 0 key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control, followed by the number of the album. For example, to select album 27 press ALBUM, 0, 2, 7. The front panel display shows: Select Item Number: 027_ Cancel Grid OK Press the OK action key to select the album you have specified. 22 Using playlists Your Audio Multiroom Server allows you to create your own selections of tracks, called playlists, and identify them with a name of your choice. For example, you could select your favourite party tracks from a number of different albums and include them in a playlist called Organising your music collection This chapter describes the features built into your Audio Multiroom Server to help you organise the music in your music library, including information about creating playlists of your favourite tracks, deleting albums or tracks you no longer want to store, and naming albums, tracks, and artists. Party Music. You can then play your selection simply by choosing the appropriate playlist from the Select Playlist menu just as you would an album. To create a new playlist Press the a or v key to display the Edit Music Library option on the Main Menu. Press the Select action key to display the Edit Music Menu: Edit Music Menu 'Albums Back Select Press the v key to highlight Playlists and press the Select action key to select it. 23 The existing playlists will be displayed: Edit Playlist No Playlists! Us... Back New To select items for a playlist You will then be prompted to select the items that you want to include in the playlist: Playlist Contents (press Add... ... Back Add... Initially there are no playlists and you are prompted to create one. Press the New action key to create a new playlist. The following menu then allows you to enter a name for the playlist: Press the Add... action key. The Add Music Menu then lets you browse through the music library to select the first item you want to add to the playlist. You can add whole albums, complete genres, all the albums by a selected artist, another playlist, or individual tracks. For more information refer to Playing music, page 16. Enter Playlist Name: Cancel aA Grid OK Enter a name for the playlist using the alphanumeric keys on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control, or press the Grid action key, and select letters using the cursor keys. For more information about entering names see Entering When you have located the album, genre, artist, playlist, or track you want to add: Press the Add... action key to add it to the playlist: and editing names, page 25. Press the OK action key to confirm the name you have entered. Track added to playlist OK 24 Press the OK action key to continue. When you have finished compiling the playlist: Press the Back action key until the Playlist Contents menu is displayed. The tracks you have added will be shown in the playlist: Playlist Contents 1. The Time is Now Back Add... Edit To remove a track from a playlist, or change the position of a track in a playlist Open the playlist as previously described. Press the a or v keys to highlight the track you want to change. Press the Edit action key to display the Edit Playlist Track menu: Edit Playlist Track Remove Track Back Select Note: If you do not add any tracks to your playlist it will be ignored. Select Remove Track to remove the track from the playlist, or Move Track, to change its position by moving it to a new position in the list with the a or v keys. Changing a playlist You can change a playlist at any stage by adding items, deleting tracks, or changing the position of the tracks in the playlist. To add items to a playlist Select the playlist you want to change from the Playlists menu and press }, or the Open action key, to select it. Press the Add... action key to add new tracks, and locate the item you want to add by browsing through the music library. Entering and editing names Your Audio Multiroom Server labels the albums, artists, tracks, and playlists in your music library with names which identify the track you are listening to, and these help you locate items when you are browsing through the library. If you have an Internet connection, your Audio Multiroom Server reads the labels automatically from the Internet CD database. Alternatively you can enter the names 25 manually, using the front panel or your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. You can also edit the names at any stage to suit your own preferences. To select what you want to edit Select Edit Music Library from the Main Menu. The Edit Music Menu lets you choose whether to edit albums or playlists: Select Edit Title, Edit Artist, Edit Genre, or Edit Tracks and press the Edit action key. To edit a name Edit Album name: hatever Cancel aA Grid OK Press the } or { keys to select a character Edit Music Menu 'Albums Back Select position. Use the alphanumeric keypad on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control to enter a letter. For example, to enter S press the 7 key four times, because S is the fourth letter on the 7 key. Press the BACKSPACE key on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control to delete letters. Press the aA action key to switch between uppercase and lower-case letters. Select Albums to edit an album title, artist, genre, track, or Playlists to edit a playlist. To edit album information Select Albums from the Edit Music Menu. Select the album you want to edit and press the Edit action key. The following menu lets you choose which information to edit: Select Item to Edit Edit Title Back Edit 26 To select letters from a grid Alternatively, the Grid option provides a convenient way of entering text from the front panel: Press the Grid action key to display the grid: hatever <->a b c d e f g h ijklmnopq aA Sel OK Deleting albums, tracks, or playlists You can delete albums, tracks or playlists you no longer want from your Audio Multiroom Server library. Select the album, track, or playlist you want to delete: Edit Track 4. The Outsider Back Delete Edit Use the cursor keys to move around the grid. Use the action keys as follows: Key aA Sel OK Action Switches between upper and lower case. Selects a letter. Exits from the grid. Press the Delete action key to delete it. The following warning is displayed: Delete Track? The Outsider Cancel Delete Finally, when you have finished entering the name: Press the OK action key to confirm the name you have entered. If you are sure you want to delete the item press the Delete action key. Note: If you delete tracks from an album the Internet CD database information is retained, so you can re-record the tracks at a later date without needing to do another CD lookup. 27 Settings menu To display the Settings Menu Press the a or v key to highlight the Settings option on the Main Menu. Press the Select action key to display the Settings Advanced Settings This chapter describes the advanced settings that you can access from your Audio Multiroom Server's Settings Menu. These settings are set up for you by your installer, and you should not normally need to alter them unless you want to change the configuration of your Audio Multiroom Server. Menu: Settings Menu 'Internet Account Back Select The following sections describe each of the options on the Settings Menu. Internet Account Displays your Internet account details and allows you to edit them: Internet Account 'Username (********) Back Edit Username allows you to change (but not view) the user name. Password allows you to change (but not view) the password. 28 Dialup number allows you to edit the Internet account telephone number. System Settings Provides a series of menus to allow you to change your Audio Multiroom Server's configuration: System Settings 'Network mode (Ethernet) Back Edit Recording Quality Allows you to specify the recording quality used when you record music using the Auto record option: Select Rec Quality High (MP3 160K) 153 hours free Cancel Select The following table summarises the settings available on each of the System Settings menus: Menu Network Mode Settings Specifies whether your Audio Multiroom Server connects to the Internet via Ethernet, or using the built-in modem. Modem Settings Allows you to configure the number of retries, the Assigned IP Address and the Server IP Address used when connecting by modem. Ethernet Settings Allows you to specify the following settings used when connecting via Ethernet: Mode, IP Address, IP Mask, Gateway, IP DNS1, IP DNS2, Assigned IP Address, and Assigned IP Mask. Controller Settings Specifies the controller port configuration (XiVALink, REVOXLink or Infra-red), the XiVALink settings, REVOXLink settings and the infra-red settings. Remote Diagnostics Select this option if instructed to set up your modem to receive incoming calls from REVOX technical support. For each quality setting the screen shows the number of hours of recording time available at that setting. System Information Shows the serial number, production date, and software version number of your Audio Multiroom Server. You may need to quote these if you contact REVOX for technical support. 29 The instructions in this chapter explain how to operate your Audio Multiroom Server from a remote room with no visible feedback. A number of possible configurations are shown to illustrate how the Audio Multiroom Server can be integrated into a REVOX multiroom audio system. Using the Audio Multiroom Server in a Multiroom System Your Audio Multiroom Server can provide music to several rooms simultaneously, and allows you to select tracks by album, artist, genre or playlist in each room independently, using your Audio Multiroom Server remote control. Setting the output controlled by the front panel You can select which output is controlled by the front panel as follows: Press the a or v keys to display the Select Output option on the Main Menu. Press the Select action key to display the Select Output menu: Select Output 'Output 1 Back Select Press the a or v to display the correct output. Press the Select key to select it. 30 Communication Settings Your Audio Multiroom Server has a number of configuration options which allow you to change how the system operates in a multiroom environment. These settings can be accessed as follows: From the Main Menu use the a or v keys to display the Settings option. Press the Select action key. Use the a or v keys to display the System Settings option. Press the Select action key. Press the a or v keys to display the Controller Settings option. Press the Select action key. Press the a or v keys to display REVOXLink Settings option. Press the Select action key. Stand-alone installation of the Audio Multiroom Server Standby Main Menu >Play Music Select = [ Eject ] · * > M57 - AUDIO MULTIROOM SERVER CD tuner phono local TV power Audio Multiroom Server remote tape aux A spkr B treb bal vol + + + - bass + -20dB flat RC28 remote play pause 1 4 7 stop shuffle 2 5 8 < << 3 6 9 > >> prog display 0 When the Audio Multiroom Server is installed in a standThe options available are as follows: Option AUX Mode Function Enables/disables control of the Audio Multiroom Server o/p 4 via the AUX device through the V219 amplifier. Exception Amp Enables/disables control of the Audio Multiroom AUX Mode Server o/p4 via the AUX device through the Exception amplifier. Forward RC5 commands Enables/disables control of the Audio Multiroom Server via front panel using REVOX RC28 remote control. alone configuration the Audio Multiroom Server remote control can be used to navigate the menu system as normal. If you have other REVOX AV equipment in the room and wish to use the RC28 remote to control the Audio Multiroom Server you must first enable the Forward RC5 commands option in the REVOXLink settings (shown above). The Audio Multiroom Server controls are found on the AUX setting of the RC28 remote control. 31 Multiroom Installation Examples The diagrams below show how the Audio Multiroom Server can be installed as part of a multiroom audio system alongside a REVOX Exception E450 amplifier and the V219 room amplifier. Depending on the number of rooms you have available the installation can be configured in two different ways: · Audio Multiroom Server installed in main room alongside REVOX Exception E450 amplifier. Up to 3 remote rooms using REVOX V219 room amplifier. · Audio Multiroom Server installed to supply up to 4 rooms with audio using REVOX V219 room amplifier. Exception E450 amplifier is used for other AV equipment. Audio Multiroom Server installation example 1 o/p 1 Standby Main Menu >Play Music Select Eject o/p 2 o/p 3 o/p 4 M57 - AUDIO MULTIROOM SERVER communications cable CD tape aux tuner phono local TV power A spkr B treb + bal vol + + REVOX RC28 remote - bass + -20dB flat play pause 1 4 7 stop shuffle 2 5 8 < << 3 6 9 > >> prog display 0 In this configuration output 4 of the Audio Multiroom Server is connected to AUX1 of the E450 Exception amplifier. REVOXLink settings should be set as follows: · · · AUX mode should be enabled. Exception amplifier AUX mode should be set to enabled. All other REVOXLink options should be disabled. Commands received at the Exception amplifier will control output 4 of the Audio Multiroom Server. Note that this configuration creates a "party" mode in which all sources can listen to and control output 4 of the Audio Multiroom Server. 32 Audio Multiroom Server installation example 2 o/p 1 Standby Main Menu >Play Music Select Eject REVOX RC28 Control o/p 2 o/p 3 o/p 4 M57 - AUDIO MULTIROOM SERVER CD tape aux tuner phono local TV power A spkr B treb bal vol + + + - bass + -20dB flat communications cable play CD tape aux tuner phono local TV A spkr B treb + bal vol + + power stop shuffle 2 5 8 Skip track backwards Skip track forwards < << 3 6 9 > >> prog pause 1 4 7 REVOX RC28 remote - bass + -20dB flat Album down Album up Album number play pause 1 4 7 stop shuffle 2 5 8 < << 3 6 9 > >> prog display 0 display 0 In this configuration the E450 Exception amplifier is only used as a controller for the Audio Multiroom Server. Audio cannot be monitored through the E450. All REVOXLink settings should be set to disabled. You can select an album by number using the REVOX RC28 remote control as follows: Ensure that you are controlling the device appropriate to Audio Multiroom Server control. Press the prog key to enter album selection mode. 33 Press the album number (this number is displayed in the top right corner of the Select Album menu). Press the play key to begin playback. Album Up and Album Down keys select the subsequent and previous albums respectively. Other Multiroom control systems The REVOX Audio Multiroom Server can be controlled by a number of other leading Multiroom controllers via the XiVA-link RS232 protocol. Latest compatibility information is available from www.revox.de. 34 Getting help Your Audio Multiroom Server has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. If, however, you need technical assistance above and beyond what is covered in this user guide, we have established the following methods for continued support. Getting help This chapter gives information about getting help with your Audio Multiroom Server from your dealer, or from REVOX. Your dealer Your local dealer has the best understanding of your particular system, product and needs and should therefore be your first point of contact. Specific guarantee and warranty coverage details may also be obtained form your dealer. REVOX Web site The REVOX Web Site contains comprehensive technical information on your Audio Multiroom Server as well as product updates. The Web site also has the most up-todate information on how to contact REVOX directly: www.revox.de REVOX customer support Tel: Fax: +49 (0) 7721 8704-44 +49 (0) 7721 8704-29 E-mail: support@revox.de 35 Index ARTIST key auto (one-touch) recording BACKSPACE key browsing by album 19 20 21 21 4 15 30 10 13 16 11 26 Index action keys aA Add Back Complete Create Delete Display Grid New OK Open Play Select Add Music Menu album information, editing ALBUM key 9 26 24 25 27 24 27 17 24 24 22, 25 17 25 , 17 10, 16, 23 24 26 16 by artist by genre by playlist capacity CD text support communication settings Connect option Custom recording option deleting albums playlists tracks display Edit Library Menu Edit Music Library option Edit playlist track menu editing names formats supported 27 27 27 9 23 10, 23 25 25 5 36 front panel controls display GENRE key genres Internet Account details Main Menu MENU key menus, using multiroom installation multiroom system controller compatibility names, editing pause Play Music menu Play Music option playing a whole album pause resuming stopping Playing menu playing music 8 8 16 21 28 10, 16 16 10 32 4 6 26 18 16 10 16 17 18 18 18 18 16 random repeat PLAYLIST key playlists adding items changing changing item positions creating deleting editing removing items selecting items RANDOM key REC key Record Music option recording auto (one-touch) custom monitoring progress while listening to music recording quality remote control REPEAT key requirements 19 19 17 5, 23 25 25 25 23 27 26 25 24 19 11 10, 12 11 11 13 12 12 29 7 19 5 37 resuming play Revox RC28 Control seeking tracks seeking within a track selecting items by name by number from a menu Settings Menu Settings option Show Info Page option skipping tracks Sound Quality menu specifications stand-alone installation stopping play System Information System Settings menus track listings Automatically enter now option CD text Enter information later option 18 33 18 18 22 22 19 28 10, 28 10 18 13 5 31 18 29 29 29 4, 14 14 15 14 38 39 Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright© 2002 Imerge Ltd. All rights reserved. The Audio Multiroom Server software and this documentation are copyright materials. No part of the Audio Multiroom Server software or this documentation may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, or computer language, in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Imerge Ltd. XiVA is a registered trademark of Imerge Ltd. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The Internet CD database referred to in this user guide is the Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition Service. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information go to www.gracenote.com. Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a "Gracenote. CD-related data from " Gracenote CDDB®, copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software, copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 CDDB, Inc. U.S. Patents Numbers #5,987 ,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued or pending. CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and the Gracenote CDDB logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia. 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 in this guide is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Imerge Ltd or REVOX AG. 40