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DMS-500
Digital Music Streamer
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.
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- Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ....................... 3 Welcome Thank You ............................. 5 Useful Terms ............................6 About the DMS-500 ..........................7 Installation Unpacking ............................. 8 Warranty Card ............................8 Placement ............................. 9 Features Product Features ..........................10 Controls and Displays Front Panel ............................ - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS USB and SD Card Operation (Computer-less) USB and SD Card Audio ........................33 Queues and Playlists Queues ............................... 34 Playlists ............................... 35 SPDIF Source Operation SPDIF Inputs ............................37 Playing Music From Portable Devices AirPlay and Phoneshare Playback and Connection ................... 38 Bluetooth Connection ...........................
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Before connecting a new product such as the Cinema 12 to your audio or home theater system, turn off all • other equipment (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components feature automatic turn-on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to electronic components and/or speakers.
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Page 6: Welcome
WELCOME THANK YOU Congratulations on becoming a Cary Audio owner! Cary Audio would like to thank you for purchasing our products. Since its founding in 1989, Cary Audio has stayed at the forefront of home entertainment equipment by stubbornly adhering to the principles of quality and musicality upon which it was founded. -
Page 7: Useful Terms
WELCOME USEFUL TERMS Network Connection – A connection to a home network router (needed for Network Music) which in turn is typically connected to the Internet. Although an Internet connection is not necessary for a home network or Network Music, it is needed for Internet Music. A network connection can be either wired, or wireless. Client – A component that finds music stored on network devices and retrieves it for playback over its own music playing software. Renderer – A component that lets other devices such as computers or Apps push music to the component for playback via the media player of the computer or App. Wired Connection (Ethernet) – A connection to the router with an Ethernet (Cat5e, etc.) cable. Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi) – A connection to the router via a components built-in Wi-Fi. Router must also be Wi-Fi capable. Network Music – A broad term that refers to music originating from a computer or NAS drive that is connected to a home network for playback over a Digital Music Streamer/Network Audio Player. Digital Music Streamer/Network Audio Player – An audio component like the DMS-500 that connects to a home network that can access Network Music for playback. NAS Drive – (Network Attached Storage) An external hard drive that connects directly to a network router (wired or wirelessly), unlike a USB hard drive that connects to a computer or audio component. Internet Music – Music from an Internet music service, such as Pandora, Internet Radio, etc. Requires a router connected to the Internet. Server – for the purposes of this manual, a server is a software application installed on a computer or NAS drive that monitors a music library and “serves” files to a Digital Music Streamer/Network Audio Player. Server software can be lite background “server only” applications (i.e.; Twonky), or part of a larger suite of software within a Media Player application (i.e.; JRiver). Computer-less –Playback that doesn’t require a computer or network setup. For example; directly connecting a USB HDD, flash/thumb drive, or SD Card to the DMS-500 for playback. Local Music – This includes Computer-less USB HDD, flash/thumb drives, SD Cards, or other components (CD players, Cable Boxes, etc.) connected directly to the DMS-500 for playback. App or Control App – A free iOS or Android App that can take the place of the hand held IR remote to control all functions of the DMS-500 from a comfortable position away from the unit itself. -
Page 8: About The Dms-500
WELCOME ABOUT THE DMS-500 The DMS-500 is a Digital Music Streamer that allows for the playback of network, Internet and local digital music files. This means The DMS-500 can play digital music files stored on computers or NAS drives that are connected to the same network as the DMS-500, or from internet music services as well as from USB and SD card storage devices. The DMS-500 can connect either wired or wireless to your network. Additionally, the computers and or NAS drives storing your digital music files can also be connected to your network wired or wirelessly, depending on your network setup and peripherals. This manual assumes you are familiar with computers and networks necessary to stream network audio. Cary Audio is not responsible for supporting personal network, computer or software components nor settings. For “computer-less” playback of digital music files, the DMS- 500 also includes USB and SD Card inputs. These allow a direct connection from USB hard drives, flash/thumb drive, or SD card for a fast and convenient method of playback. Additional inputs include aptX® Bluetooth, Coaxial, Optical, and AES/EBU to round out a complete digital music hub for all your digital music sources. -
Page 9: Installation
Power Requirements The DMS-500 Digital to Analog Converter is designed to operate from AC main current. The design AC voltage is either 110V-120V or 220V-240V AC at 50-60 Hz. -
Page 10: Placement
INSTALLATION PLACEMENT In general, the location of your new DMS-500 is not critical. Certain precautions must be taken to ensure optimum performance. Avoid extremely hot locations such as near radiators or other heating units. Keep the top of the DMS-500 clear of books, paper or other equipment to... -
Page 11: Features
FEATURES The following section describes the DMS-500 basic features. Please read the Operation Section of this manual to learn more on utilizing these features. The features are subject to change without notice or obligation. fi™ BLUETOOTH IMPLEMENTATION Bluetooth modules are a fantastic and convenient way in which to share and listen to music from online and mobile sources. - Page 12 DMS-500’s hand held IR remote control unless otherwise specified. For information operating the DMS-500 via an iOS or Android app, please visit the DMS-500 product page on the Cary Audio Web Site and look for the “APP QUICK GUIDE”...
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Page 13: Controls And Displays
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER Press once to turn the power ON. The blue indicator ring will blink until the unit is ready to operate. Press again to turn the power OFF. 2. LCD FRONT PANEL DISPLAY The 5” color LCD panel displays all playback information, navigation, and user settings in a simple easy to use user interface. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. RIGHT CHANNEL ANALOG OUTPUT JACK (XLR BALANCED) Use this jack for connecting to the preamplifier/amplifier’s balanced XLR input jack. 2. RIGHT CHANNEL ANALOG OUTPUT JACK (RCA UNBALANCED) Use this jack for connecting to the preamplifier/amplifier’s RCA unbalanced input jack. 3. - Page 15 44.1 kHz -192kHz digital data input to this jack. 17. DC TRIGGER INPUT TERMINALS Connection of devices that have DC + 12V output for remote turn-on/off of the DMS-500. 18. IR INPUT Connection of external IR sensors. 19. Wi-Fi ANTENNAS For connecting to a Wi-Fi router for network music streaming of networked computer(s) or NAS drive(s) via a wireless Wi-Fi connection.
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Page 16: Ir Remote Control
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS IR REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how to use the remote control to set up and operate the DMS-500. 1. POWER: Use to turn the power on and off. 2. ALPHANUMERIC KEYs: Use for searching music library as well as entering network settings, such as Wi-Fi security key, etc. -
Page 17: Using Remote Alphanumeric Keys
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS USING REMOTE ALPHANUMERIC KEYS There are multiple operations of the DMS-500 that require text and/or numbers. These include; network settings such as Wi-Fi security keys, network user name and password, naming or re- naming playlists, and searching (jumping to) a number or letter when browsing library lists. Simply press the number key to scroll the number and associated alpha keys (just like on a phone). -
Page 18: Now Playing Screen
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS NOW PLAYING SCREEN (NETWORK, USB, SD, INTERNET) NOW PLAYING SCREEN (SPDIF, BLUETOOTH) APP CONTROL FOR iOS AND ANDRIOD You can download a free Control App for either iOS on iTunes Store, or Android on Google Play Store. Each app is highly intuitive and easy to operate. Please refer to the apps for instructions. -
Page 19: Variable Volume Control
“Independent Volume”. The Independent Volume setting allows for adjusting the volume to each input of the DMS-500 to volume match the output of multiple connected sources. This is useful if some sources have a much greater or lesser output and you find yourself having to constantly turn your preamplifier’s volume up or down to reach a... -
Page 20: Settings Menu Overview
SETTINGS MENU OVERVIEW SETTINGS MENU OVERVIEW Within the Setting Menu you can adjust, control, and customize the DMS-500 operation and setting as follows: Main Setting Menu. Using the Up/Down arrow keys on the IR remote to scroll to the desired selection and press Enter, or press the Right arrow key to expand . - Page 21 SETTINGS MENU OVERVIEW IR Control Menu. This selects which IR sensors are activated. WARNING: Do not select Rear if you do not have a rear mounted IR sensor. Otherwise, you could be locked out of all IR command control. If this happens and you have previously connected an iOS or Android app to the DMS, you can use the app to change this setting.
- Page 22 SETTINGS MENU OVERVIEW Startup Menu. This sets the default input at system startup. Only one input from all available inputs can be selected. Network ü Source Screen (List of available servers/PC Share’s on network). ü Last Server (Selects the last server or PC Share used, if available). ü...
- Page 23 SETTINGS MENU OVERVIEW Reset. Resets the DMS-500 to factory default.
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Page 24: Establishing A Network Connection
WIRED (ETHERNET) This step assumes you have an active home network and router installed in your home. 1. Place the DMS-500 within a cable run of your router or Ethernet port of which is wired back to the router. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the back of the DMS-500 and plug the other end into your router, or Ethernet Port. -
Page 25: Wireless (Wi-Fi)
Fi router. This is especially true for exceptionally high resolution files, such as DSD files or PCM files greater than 192kHz. When possible, a wired (Ethernet) connection is preferred. 1. Place the DMS-500 anywhere within the routers Wi-Fi range. 4. Press Menu on the IR remote and navigate to Network Settings. Select Wi-Fi and DHCP (for automatic configuration) and press Connect. - Page 26 ESTABLISHING A NETWORK CONNECTION 3. Using the alphanumeric keys on the hand held IR remote, Enter your Security Key, and select Connect. If you selected Static, enter your Port number and IP address as well.
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Page 27: Network Streaming Operation
Android devices, or from its hand held IR remote control. It can also act as a Renderer, meaning you can push music to it from computer servers via third party DLNA/UPnP apps. The DMS-500 can also can play music from portable devices in a variety of ways, these include aptX® Bluetooth, Airplay, and Phoneshare. -
Page 28: Pros And Cons Of Media Server Vs. Pc Share (Smb) Vs Renderer
Required Software Setup Required Server Dependent Any (No Setup) Server & App File Type Support (Setup) Dependent (Setup) Categories Color Coded Folder Hierarchy View Server Dependent DMS-500 Default Server & DMS Playlists DMS Playlists Server & App Playlist Playlist Support... -
Page 29: Network And Internet Playback Operation
NAS Drives must remain powered on for The DMS-500 or any network audio player to access them. The other advantage to network Client Streaming outside of using the IR hand held remote is that virtually all features of the DMS-500 can be accessed in one easy to use custom app. - Page 30 NETWORK AND INTERNET PLAYBACK OPERATION Notice the Hierarchy difference between a Media Server and PC Share Home Screens. The folder view(s) for media Servers are dependent on how your media server software is setup and configured on your computer. PC Share is set by the DMS as below. Media Server PC Share...
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Page 31: Network Renderer Streaming Audio Playback
4. The Now Playing screen will display your selection. All music selections and playback can only be controlled by the third party app. Another way to push music to the DMS-500 in renderer mode is with or from a computer. To do so follow these steps;... - Page 32 NETWORK AND INTERNET PLAYBACK OPERATION JRiver MC21 Example Window Media Player 12 Example The Now Playing screen of The DMS-500 will display your selection.
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Page 33: Internet Music Servers
Unlike network streaming audio, your computer(s) or NAS Drives do NOT need to be turned on since its accessing music streaming from the Internet and not from your computer(s). However, make sure a network connection to the DMS-500 is established and internet access is available via your network. -
Page 34: Usb And Sd Card Operation (Computer-Less)
The USB and SD Card inputs include; USB 1 (Front), USB 2, 3 (Rear) and SD Card (Front). Like PC Share, The DMS-500 must index the drive’s library the first time it is selected. Please note, this can take a while depending on the size of your drive. -
Page 35: Queues And Playlists
QUEUES AND PLAYLISTS QUEUES A Queue is temporary list of music. This includes all music that is played during a given session, or manually added to the queue while listening to a Network, USB, or SD Card source. All music temporarily stored in a queue is specific to that source. -
Page 36: Playlists
A Playlist is a queue from a Network, USB or SD Card source that has been saved. Queues can be saved as a playlist or save to an existing playlist. Playlists created by DMS-500 while in media server sources are saved to the DMS-500 Playlists and not within the media server itself. Therefore you can only access the DMS created playlist from the DMS-500 and not from the media server software on your computer. - Page 37 QUEUES AND PLAYLISTS To DELETE a Playlist Ø While viewing Playlists, highlight the desired Playlist and press the > button on the remote. Select DELETE from the blue box to the right and press Enter. Confirm your choice. To RENAME a Playlist Ø...
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Page 38: Spdif Source Operation
SPDIF SOURCE OPERATION SPDIF INPUTS The SPDIF inputs include; COAXIAL 1, COAXIAL 2, OPTICAL, and AES/EBU. 1. Select the desired input by pressing COAXIAL 1 or 2, AES/EBU or OPTICAL button on the IR remote or control App. 2. If no source is connected to the selected input, it will say so. 3. -
Page 39: Playing Music From Portable Devices
Wi-Fi and the router sends it to the DMS-500 either Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet, depending on how your DMS-500 is connected to your network router. The advantages of AirPlay and PhoneShare is that since it relies on Wi-Fi the range of which you can send music to the DMS- 500 from your portable device is much greater then Bluetooth. -
Page 40: Bluetooth Connection
Pairing a device with the DMS-500 When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, you must “pair” it to the DMS-500. Once pairing is completed, subsequent connection can be made with a couple of easy steps. - Page 41 4. After pairing is complete, the display of DMS-500 will show as follows; 4. The display of the DMS-500 will show as follows once you initiate playback rom your portable device. NOTE: If pairing information is deleted from your device, you will need to perform pairing of that...
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Page 42: Bluetooth Playback
Once pairing has successfully been completed, you can easily enjoy music from your portable devices as follows. (5) Select the BLUETOOTH input on the DMS-500 front panel or on the hand held remote. (6) Double check your device Bluetooth setting and make sure “CARY DMS-500” is selected. -
Page 43: File Conversion And Upsampling
By using superior no compromise AKM DAC’s, any native DSD or PCM to DSD converted signal is processed as true DSD. In other words, The DMS-500 does NOT down convert a DSD signal to PCM within the DAC chips. This is actually somewhat rare as many so called DSD players actually down convert the DSD signal to PCM inside the inferior DAC chip(s) without you knowing it. - Page 44 FILE CONVERSION AND UPSAMPLING Pressing the “ SRC ” button on the hand held remote will cycle through the available sample rates. “BYPASS” next to Upsample Rate means The DMS-500 will pass the input signal rate out • in its native rate without any upsampling.
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Page 45: Dsd Operation
Wi-Fi inputs as well as from the USB/SD inputs. If using Wi-Fi as your network connection, it is recommend to use a 5 GHz router and have a very robust signal at the DMS-500 location. You can also choose to access a computer that is connected wirelessly to your network as well. -
Page 46: Balanced Operation
BALANCED OPERATION The pin assignments of ALL of the XLR-type male analog outputs, the XLR-type male digital output and XLR-type female digital inputs are: Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal - (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground Refer to your amplifier's operating manual to verify that the XLR pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to the DMS-500. If they are different, wire the XLR cable so that the appropriate XLR output pin connects to the equivalent XLR input pin. Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal - (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground Refer to your digital input source signal player or other digital source's operating manual to verify that the XLR pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to the DMS-500. If they are different, wire the XLR cable so that the appropriate input pin connects to the equivalent input pin. -
Page 47: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS The following section describes the DMS-500 and it’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ..............................Master Clock Jitter Below measurable levels ..............................Digital Sampling Rates (Fs) 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz .............................. - Page 48 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO (LPCM) ..............................Frequency Range 2 Hz - 22 kHz (44.1 kHz) ..............................Amplitude Linearity 0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) ..............................Phase Linearity 3 degrees (20 Hz - 20 kHz) ..............................Dynamic Range 121 dB (1 kHz) ..............................
- Page 49 SPECIFICATIONS SPDIF PLAYBACK; COAXIAL, TOSLINK, AES/EBU (lPCM) ..............................Frequency Range 2 Hz - 100 kHz ..............................Signal System 16, 20, and 24 bit ..............................Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz PCM ..............................Dynamic Range 123 dB ..............................System Clock Frequency 22.5792 MHz ..............................
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Page 50: Service And Care
Contact Cary Audio for advice if the fuse repeatedly blows. FACTORY SERVICE Careful consideration has been given to the design of your DMS-500 to keep maintenance problems to a minimum. Any problems or requests for service should be referred to our Customer Service Department at 919-355-0010. -
Page 51: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the Original Purchaser for the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. - Page 52 LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How Can You Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
- Page 53 LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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