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  • Page 1 Introduction network receiver E 1.5...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Store in a cool environment ....16 WLAN status ........35 Total discharge protection ....16 IP Settings ..........35 Useful facts: Revox Joy radio system ..16 WLAN Settings ........36 Network Restart ........36 MAC Address ........36 Quick start function ......
  • Page 4 Environmental protection ......84 Technical data 1/2 ........85 Initial login ..........68 Technical data 2/2 ........86 IAP Registration page ........ 69 Managing the Revox IAP......70 Adding radio stations to Favorits ....71 Synchronising Joy devices ......72 Error messages........73...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Introduction network receiver Welcome In order to keep the operation on a par The S118 network receiver from Revox with the sophisticated technology, a lot combines the latest streaming technology of time and effort was invested in the with a mature stereo output.
  • Page 6: Setup

    Scope of delivery  Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire  or the like. Revox Joy S118 network receiver (1x)  Take note of the disposal hints within  Wi-Fi antenna (1x) Appendix. the chapter ...
  • Page 7: Installation - Safety Advice

    Introduction network receiver Installation - Safety advice  Lay the power cable such that it  Please follow the instructions in the cannot be damaged. The power cable User manual supplied. should not have kinks or be laid over  Do not position the unit close to strong sharp edges.
  • Page 8: Safety Measures

    In order to exclude the risk of an electric has high humidity shock, do not remove the housing. Only have repair work carried out by a Revox The guarantee covers the intended specialist dealer. usage of the unit.
  • Page 9: Regulations Pertaining To The Unit

    Introduction network receiver Regulations pertaining to the unit In EU and EEC countries, Revox offers a guarantee on units bought in the EU, over and above the statutory rights of guarantee claims against the seller. The guarantee covers material and labour...
  • Page 10: S118 Front Panel

    network receiver Presentation S118 Front panel As well as housing the multi-colour Advice about the installation location status LED, the front panel of the As the radio (RF) module is located receiver also conceals a radio module directly behind the glass panel on the (RF) for the bidirectional data traffic with front of the unit, the S118 should be the optional S208 remote control.
  • Page 11: Display Colours: Status Led

    White  control the receiver with a network- The receiver is in operation. based Revox App S232. Power consumption: approx. 4.5 W* The USB input supports the charging of external devices, e.g. an iPhone in quickstart mode [on].
  • Page 12: S118 Connection Panel

    USB information DAB+/ FM combiner information Revox recommends that you only use the A DAB+/FM combiner is needed for the USB connection for data carriers up to parallel reception of DAB and FM signals 32 GB as with large data quantities, the through the tuner module's F socket.
  • Page 13: Explanation Of The Connections

    Presentation network receiver Explanation of the connections Name Function AC Power Power cable connection / 100-240 VAC/ 50-60Hz Coax Digital audio input through coaxial cable – max. 192 kHz Antenna input for an optional FM/DAB module. Optional Optimised for cable reception. Reset button for restoring factory defaults.
  • Page 14: S208 Remote Control

    S208 EasyCreator PC software that can Two S208s for one receiver downloaded from Revox If you are using several S208 remotes, it homepage. should be noted that one receiver can only have a wireless connection to one Initial operation remote controller at a time.
  • Page 15: S208 Overview

    Presentation network receiver S208 Overview...
  • Page 16: Explanation Of The Remote Control

    network receiver Presentation Explanation of the Remote control Button Function with S118 network receiver (not IR operation) Switch S118 off hotkey to switch between/switch on network receivers and IR devices. Menu-dependant option buttons - (number input lower/upper case) Main/ Home menu with source selection (radio, USB, local sources, etc...) Access to (basic) settings.
  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Presentation network receiver Charging the battery Charging control / status display S208 remote control rechargeable lithium ion battery that can Battery is being charged - be charged using either the supplied do not interrupt the charging process charger or a mini-USB connection. Battery is fully charged - Use the charger with the supplied USB charging process can be ended...
  • Page 18: Battery Care

    Presentation Battery care Useful facts: Revox Joy radio system Keep the number of charging cycles to a The transmitting power of the S208 minimum remote control and the receiver unit in The working life of a lithium ion battery is the Joy device is in the μW or mW range,...
  • Page 19: S208 Basic Settings

    Configuration network receiver S208 Basic settings  Remote control The Basic settings for the S208 are Name [Re:control S208] called up by pressing and holding the Time: Hours (0-23) [13] button for > 2 seconds. Time: Hours (0-59) [45] Stand-by (0-300) [60] Time in cradle [On]...
  • Page 20 network receiver Configuration Time in cradle [On] / [Off] The S208 Remote Background colour  control can display Five colours are available as background Dark grey / Walnut / Blue / Red / the current time colour: Moss green. [On], when it is in On the one hand, this gives charging you the option of choosing a colour that...
  • Page 21 Configuration network receiver Change language  Add zone Here, you can select the remote  Zones can be added and named through control's menu language. You can this menu. In the simplest case, a choose between: English, German, Zone/Room consists of one network French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch.
  • Page 22: Select Device

    S208 remote control and they are assigned to a zone or not. The the network receiver, in order that they devices can be Revox Joy network can communicate securely with each receivers or third-party devices that are other again after a restart or power controlled by infrared (IR).
  • Page 23: First Contact

    Power cable Various connections have to be made Only use the power cable supplied by before setting up your S118 for the first Revox. AC Power 100 – 240 VAC. time. LAN/WLAN network connection Speakers and outputs The S118 network receiver is designed...
  • Page 24: Establishing The Connection To The Network

    Internet access to the router. Setting up the Internet access may involve further costs. The management and use of the Revox Internet Radio Portal is free-of-charge and already included in the purchase price.
  • Page 25: Establishing The Connection To The Remote Control Using Pairing

    Configuration network receiver The first step - Establishing the connection to the remote control using pairing All the functions of the S118 network receiver are controlled through the S208 The picture below shows the pairing remote control. Through process between the S208 and a directional wireless connection, the S208 network receiver.
  • Page 26: Establishing The Connection To The Remote Control

    In the case of a combi- package consisting of network receiver and S208 remote control, Revox will already have carried out the pairing. You can switch the S118 on directly by pressing the hotkey on the remote control with the name S118.
  • Page 27: First Steps In The Main Menu

    OK button. and comfort functions of the Revox network receiver, we would invite you to get to know all the details and nuances through our User manual.
  • Page 28: Radio Not Available

    network receiver Configuration Radio not available!? If Internet radio is not available to you, it was probably not possible to establish an Internet connection. There can be several reasons for this. • The network cable to the router is not plugged in or a crossover network cable has been used.
  • Page 29: S118 Basic Settings

    Configuration network receiver S118 Basic settings The Basic settings menu offers all those settings that are not needed every day, e.g. automatic switch-off, speaker selection or renaming of the device. The S118 receiver must have a wireless connection to the S208 in order for basic settings to be made and it must have been selected as a device, e.g.
  • Page 30: Speaker Setup

    Through the Speaker menu, you can 1. Selecting the speakers make all the basic settings to adjust your Using the  buttons, select the Revox Revox speakers to optimally match your speaker type you want to operate with installation environment and the S118.
  • Page 31 Configuration network receiver 2. Choosing the location location your speakers 3. Set limiter significantly influences the playback If the limiter is activated, the output quality, particular in the bass range. The signal is limited in order to keep speaker setup offers three location distortions as low as possible.
  • Page 32: Fm Tuner

    network receiver Configuration  FM Tuner Automemory The Automemory function searches for If the optional DAB+/FM Tuner module is all receivable stations and then stores installed, this menu can be used for them in ascending order of their searching for, sorting or deleting tuner frequency.
  • Page 33 Configuration network receiver Delete Sort The station list is displayed after calling Stations can be sorted in the Station list. the "Delete" option. The stations to be The corresponding stations are selected deleted can be selected with the "Up" with the "Up" and "Down" buttons and and "Down"...
  • Page 34 network receiver Configuration Scan Display FM tuner [ ] The Scan selection opens an Info menu The broadcasting sector changes and and the scan process starts with the with it, our preferences change. If you / button at the lower frequency don't want to or can't use the FM tuner, range.
  • Page 35: Dab

    Configuration network receiver  DAB+ Carrying out an automatic station search If the optional DAB+/FM Tuner module is deletes all previously stored stations. installed, this menu can be used for The system advises of you this fact searching for, sorting or deleting DAB+ before starting Automemory, in order to stations.
  • Page 36 network receiver Configuration Sort Display DAB+ tuner [ ] Stations can be sorted in the Station list. The broadcasting sector changes and The corresponding stations are selected with it, our preferences change. If you with the "Up" and "Down" buttons and don't want to or can't use the DAB+ highlighted with...
  • Page 37: Network Status

    Configuration network receiver  [Network  The network name can be edited All the relevant settings for the network through the Network name-ID menu, communication are defined/ displayed in using the following button functions: this menu. Delete  Cursor to the right ...
  • Page 38: Wlan Settings

    WLAN connection. If there is no LAN control the receiver with a network- connection, any wireless networks that based Revox App S232. are found, are displayed in a list. Select the WLAN network you want to use and The receiver can be switched on from...
  • Page 39: Software

    Start the update with the OK button. [with FAT/ FAT32 formatting] Download the bin file from the Revox Homepage and save it to the root folder of your USB stick. Do not put the bin file in a sub-folder.
  • Page 40: Remote Access

    If Remote access is deactivated, the and the definition of whether daylight S118 can only be controlled through the saving is currently active or not. S208 remote control respectively the Revox App S232. Example offsets from UTC: 0:00 England, Ireland, Portugal 1:00 Germany, Switzerland,...
  • Page 41: Auto Standby

    Configuration network receiver  Auto Standby The automatic standby function can be activated through this menu. In this way, the network receiver is automatically switched to standby mode if the network connection is interrupted for more than 5 minutes or the playback from USB/iPod media is ended.
  • Page 42: Operation - Start-Up Process

    network receiver Operation Operation - Start-up process Once all the basic settings for the S208 remote control and the S118 network receiver have been made, you can start with the actual operation. Switch the S118 on directly by pressing the hotkey on the remote control with the name S118.
  • Page 43: The Configuration Options

    Operation network receiver The configuration options  Zone Essentially, the following relationships Usually, one zone covers one room to exist between multiple S208 remote which several devices (network controls and S118 network receivers: receivers + IR devices) are assigned. This can, for example, be an S118 that One S208 can control a maximum of 24 plays the sound from a connected different devices.
  • Page 44: Operation

    network receiver Operation Operation The next pages give you information All the functions and information from about the individual sources and the the selected S118 network receiver are additional functions. shown on the S208 remote control colour display. The picture below shows a basic The functions and content are displayed view where a source has been selected specifically for the selected network...
  • Page 45: Main Menu

    Operation network receiver Main menu The main menu is called with the button on the remote control and displays the source overview and the "Last listened to":  Last Music  Queue  My music  Radio  USB/ iPod ...
  • Page 46: Queue

    This is done without any further confirmation being required. Import/export Queue  Using the S232/S235 Revox Apps, a Queue can be transferred from one Joy Receiver to another Joy Receiver. A pre- requirement for this is that all tracks in the Queue can be reached from both ...
  • Page 47: Creating A Queue

    Add to Queue Adds the selected track to the end of the Queue. A Queue list sort order can only be changed using the Revox S232/S235 Apps. Clear Queue and Play Remove all previous tracks from the Queue* and add the selected track as the first entry and play it.
  • Page 48: My Music

    network receiver Operation  My Music The My Music selection covers all your favourite stations or tracks that you have added through the button [Add to My music]. These can be stations or podcasts from the Internet radio or they can be tracks and playlists from a USB stick or a network drive.
  • Page 49: Shortening Access Times

    As a rule this is a call that is made through the Favourites list that you Online Services) create in the ( option in the Revox Internet Audio Portal (see Page 59). Path: Internet Radio > Favourites > Favourites Group A good alternative without the Internet Portal is: Path: Internet Radio >...
  • Page 50: Radio

    network receiver Operation  Radio • Internet Radio Selecting Radio gives you two options to The selection Internet Radio gives you choose from: access to thousands of radio stations • Last Music available from around the world. As well • Internet radio as the linguistic diversity available, you •...
  • Page 51 Added Stations radio menu are constantly being adapted selection lists those to meet customer requirements. It can radio stations that you added yourself in Revox Internet Audio Portal occur therefore, that new or modified (see selection options are added. Chapter , page 58), as these are not listed by default.
  • Page 52 network receiver Operation  Genre Listing of radio stations based on certain music genres, such as rock, jazz, folk, etc. Within the genre, the individual radio stations are either listed alphabetically All Stations ) or by the countries offering this type of music. ...
  • Page 53 Operation network receiver Internet radio display Track and radio station are displayed when playing Internet radio. In the case podcast, corresponding programme name is shown. If the station doesn't have its own station logo, the S118 shows a default logo (130 x 130 pixels).
  • Page 54: Dab+ / Fm Tuner

    network receiver Operation  DAB+ / FM Tuner FM Tuner/ DAB+ Status menu If the Joy Receiver is equipped with a DAB+/FM Tuner module, the DAB+ or FM Tuner selection appears. Status info with RDS FM Tuner  Station name (PS= Programme Service Name) ...
  • Page 55: Usb/ Ipod

    You should use the original Company storage Apple USB cable for this purpose. In (Recommendation: USB memory stick up addition, Revox offers an iPod Docking to 32 GB) station (30-pole) in the same design as the S208 charging cradle (Part no. 1.561.096.00).
  • Page 56: Ipod Selection

    network receiver Operation  iPod selection At the time of printing this manual, the following selection criteria were available with Apple products: • Playlists • Artists • Albums • Songs • Podcast • Genres • Composers • Audiobooks Use the navigation buttons to make your The selection displayed only reflects the choice.
  • Page 57: Music Server

    Operation network receiver  Music server The Revox network receiver creates If a cover does exist however, this shown order in your beloved CD collection. Just in a higher resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. pack all the tracks that make up your CD...
  • Page 58: Control Functions

    network receiver Operation Control functions Cover display for USB/iPod/Music server The network receiver supports cover display with the iRadio, USB and Music Play server selections. In the case of iRadio, the station logo from the broadcasting Pause organisation is sent automatically. Stop Track forwards/back Fast forward/ - backward...
  • Page 59: Local Inputs

    Operation network receiver  Local inputs The selected source is shown in the The S118 offers 2 digital inputs. display. Each source name can be renamed in order to provide better • Coax (digital, coaxial)* orienteering - see next page. •...
  • Page 60: Rename Input

    network receiver Operation  Rename Input The S118 offers the option of assigning After you have renamed an input and freely definable names to its digital confirmed the change with the OK inputs. You no longer have to remember button, it is displayed in the Play view as which external device is connected to follows, for example: which input.
  • Page 61: Settings And Comfort Functions

    Operation network receiver Settings and comfort functions  Sound Setting The S118 offers a wide range of comfort In this menu, you can raise and lower the functions to make the daily usage easier. base and treble settings in the range of ± This includes various alarm clock and 12dB.
  • Page 62: Alarm Clock 1 / 2

    network receiver Operation  Alarm Clock 1 / 2 can be played, the beep is used as the The S118 network receiver has two last option. independent alarm clocks (1/2) that can be set simply and intuitively. The weekday selection is done simply by using the ...
  • Page 63 Operation network receiver Switching the alarm clock off When the receiver switches on at the preset time, there are 3 options when it The receiver was turned off comes to turning it off: automatically using the Sleep timer (see page 55) prior to the alarm Do nothing.
  • Page 64: Short Time Alarm

    network receiver Operation  Short Time Alarm Using the S118's timer, you can enjoy a short nap or a siesta. Start up the network receiver as usual and select a music source. Now using the the timer, you can define how long it should be before the S118 switches itself back on again.
  • Page 65: Sleep-Ttimer

    Operation network receiver  Sleep-Ttimer Change My Music  You can change the names or delete The Sleep timer is a countdown timer My Music entries in through the My that automatically switches the network Music menu. Also, the complete My receiver off, after the time that you Music list can be deleted in this menu.
  • Page 66 Music entries through the "Online Services Internet automatically realign to fill the space Portal on www.revox.com that contains because, for example, the alarm clock all your favourite stations. Next time you may be programmed with a specific start the receiver with Internet access, entry in the range from 1 - 18.
  • Page 67: Device Info

    The Device info menu shows the options within the S118 Basic settings Basic different software hardware starting from page 27, Chapter settings versions. This display is principally intended for the Revox Development and Service departments doesn't contain any functions that are needed for day-to-day use.
  • Page 68: Setting Up Internet Radio

    The list of radio stations that appears in This is done as follows: Open your the Internet Radio section of your S118 is Internet browser and call the Revox made available by a service provider and Homepage under: transferred to your network receiver www.revox.de...
  • Page 69: Internet Audio Portal - Iap

    ( ) if your S118 is already registered. If this is not the case, you can register with little effort. How to do this is described in the next Initial login chapter: Revox Internet Audio Portal start page...
  • Page 70: Initial Login

    network receiver Internet Audio Portal Initial login You must register your network receiver in order to be able to use the IAP service. Registration is done using the MAC address of your S118, your e-mail address and a password that you define yourself.
  • Page 71: Iap Registration Page

    IAP under the section: Register for online newsletter If required, you can subscribe to the My account free-of-charge Revox Newsletter, which  My preferences is sent by e-mail. To do this, you just have to complete the corresponding fields and set the checkbox in the...
  • Page 72: Managing The Revox Iap

    Internet Audio Portal Managing the Revox IAP Once you have registered, you can make Currently, you can make selections on a selection for the extensive pool of the Internet Audio Portal according to radio stations and add it to the favourites...
  • Page 73: Adding Radio Stations To Favorits

    Internet Audio Portal network receiver Adding radio stations to Favorits Clicking on the in the station list adds the corresponding radio station to Internet the Favourites in the receivers Radio selection. This opens the window shown on the right where you can decide which favourite group the radio station should be added to or if you want to create a new favourites group for it.
  • Page 74: Synchronising Joy Devices

    Internet Audio Portal Synchronising Joy devices Several devices, different accounts If you own several Revox devices (S118, If you have generated several devices S119, S120, Multimedia Module from the with different accounts (e-mail address M series), you can synchronise your...
  • Page 75: Error Messages

    Status displays network receiver Error messages Music content not available Music source not available Music content has been selected that is A music source has been selected that is My Music no longer available, e.g. a no longer available, e.g. an iPod from entry that points to a track on a USB Apple that is no longer connected to the stick that has been removed from the...
  • Page 76 2.4 GHz fixed IP address. See Chapter range and preventing a wireless Network settings connection between Revox • The firewall is blocking access. devices. See Chapter ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS...
  • Page 77 Status displays network receiver • WLAN connection. WLAN antenna at the receiver / the WLAN router is not available. The WLAN function is deactivated at the router or the router is switched off. Network settings See Chapter WLAN status The Main menu is called by pressing Home button on the S208.
  • Page 78: Status Messages

    network receiver Status displays Status messages A. Switching the device on C. Switching the device off This display appears shortly after the The S208 remote control has switched network receiver is switched on. The the network receiver off and the wireless remote control is trying to establish a connection to it is interrupted.
  • Page 79: Network Terminology

    Its main task is that of converting Internet have a value between 1 and 254. The values 0 address like www.revox.de for example, into and 255 are in part reserved for special its corresponding IP address. As a rule, the functions and therefore shouldn't be used.
  • Page 80: Client

    network receiver Network terminology glossary Client Network device that draws data out of the network, decodes it and converts it for Network Attached Storage. As a rule, this is a example, into analogue music signals, which storage device with a very large capacity > then can be played through amplifiers and 500 GB, which other devices can access.
  • Page 81: Router (Wlan Router)

    Network terminology glossary network receiver Router (WLAN Router) A central network device that establishes UPnP-AV and manages the communication between Universal Plug and Play – Audio Video network devices. Current devices Network standard that makes media content, increasing combine the function of the router e.g.
  • Page 82: Wlan

    network receiver Network terminology glossary WLAN W-LAN, Wireless LAN) Radio network. Network connection is done Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the using radio waves in the 2.4 GHz frequency previously used standard encryption range. Radio networks are easy to install as algorithm for WLANs.
  • Page 83: Network: Questions & Answers

    Depending on the configuration, the • Radio stations may not be available firewall decides, in a case of doubt, any more against an unknown client. • The Revox equipment is muted Depending on the firewall software, this • The provider's (Radio...
  • Page 84 network receiver Questions & Tips ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS The S118 finds my Access Point, A lot of Access Points are displayed that however my computer is not displayed. are unknown to me. • Make sure you have installed an UPnP If several Access point, for example server on your computer and that this those installed in neighbouring buildings...
  • Page 85 Questions & Tips network receiver ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS Network activity? Encryption protocol? Two LEDs are integrated in the S118 Is the implemented encryption protocol network socket, which display the bus (WEP, WPA-SK) and/or the corresponding activity. If the network connection is key correct? working, the orange LED lights up permanently while the flashing of the...
  • Page 86: Appendix

    network receiver Appendix Appendix Warranty Environmental protection Warranty covers a period of 24 months Packaging from the purchasing date. Your specialist We recommend keeping the original box dealer is your first contact if you need and packaging material so that if service help.
  • Page 87: Technical Data 1/2

    Appendix network receiver Technical data 1/2 Output Measurement Measuring conditions Output performance RMS 2 x 25 W 1 kHz at 4 Ohm load Frequency range 3Hz – 22kHz -3 dB Damping factor 1 kHz at 8 Ohm load Dynamic range 100dB A-weighted Channel separation...
  • Page 88: Technical Data 2/2

    The audio formats listed must be supported by the UPnP server so that the S119/ S120 can play them. It is not enough for the audio files simply to exist on the server Software Revox Joy S119/ S120: Version1.10 Firmware Revox Joy S208: Version 1.21 with EasyCreator 1.32...
  • Page 89 Appendix network receiver...
  • Page 90 Appendix User manual Revox Joy S118...

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