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Zen Music Servers
User Manual
Version 2.3
11/24/2015
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  • Page 1 Zen Music Servers User Manual Version 2.3 11/24/2015 Powered By...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Linn DS Music System ....................20 Configuring the Zen for the Linn DS music system ..................20 Rescanning the Zen Music Library with MinimServer.................. 21 Using your Hi-Fi with a Digital to Analog Converter ..............21 Option 1 - Connecting the Zen to an Amplifier using a compact DAC ............21...
  • Page 3 Option 3 - Connecting the Zen to a DAC / Amplifier using a coaxial input ..........23 Choosing a remote control app ........................23 Rescanning the Zen Music Library ....................... 24 Storing and Managing your Music .................. 25 Storing your CDs ........................25 Accessing the Zen Shared Folders ...................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4. As a Music Server streaming or downloading music to mobile devices. In fact, the Zen Music Server supports all of these scenarios simultaneously. This means, for example, you can have the Zen connected to a Hi-Fi on your main listening room, streaming to a Naim Uniti on the office and serving music to Sonos speakers around the house.

  • Page 5: Basic Connections

    B a s i c C o n n e c t i o n s Basic Connections Front Panel Controls and Connections Back Panel Connections...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Zen To Power

    B a s i c C o n n e c t i o n s Connecting the Zen to power Turning on the Zen...

  • Page 7: Connecting To The Network

    B a s i c C o n n e c t i o n s Connecting to the Network Directly to the router Using Powerline Homeplugs...

  • Page 8: Connecting A Usb Backup Drive

    B a s i c C o n n e c t i o n s Connecting a USB Backup drive The Zen can use both self-powered and externally powered USB drives. Innuos recommends the Western Digital Elements line of USB drives which have been tested and found to be reliable with the Innuos Zen.

  • Page 9: The Zen Web User Interface (Web Ui)

    The Zen Web User Interface (Web UI) The Zen Music Server can be managed using the integrated Web User Interface. The Web UI is installed directly on the Zen, not on the Internet, and can be accessed via any web browser on a computer or mobile device.

  • Page 10: On An Android Phone/Tablet

    4. Type on the address bar: http://<IP Number> where IP number is the IP obtained on Step 2. 5. You should now access the Zen’s web interface. If you can’t access the Zen’s web interface, please check the Network Troubleshooting section on this manual or contact support@innuos.com for help.

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Web Ui Settings

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) Overview of the Web UI Settings Home The homepage will provide system information about your Zen Music Server, such as the Vortexbox version, network IP number and how much storage you have available. 1. Vortexbox system version 2.

  • Page 12: Squeezebox Server

    This section is only relevant if you are using the Zen as a music player. The Squeezebox Server is the music library software for the Zen Music Server, indexing and organising the music stored on the Zen. It’s a multi-room music system allowing several compatible music players, such as the Zen Music Player, Wave Music Player and Squeezebox devices to be used as a multi-room audio system.

  • Page 13: Cd/Dvd Ripper

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) CD/DVD Ripper This section allows you to check the ripping status of your CDs as well as cancel the ripping process. 1.

  • Page 14: Flac Mirror

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) FLAC Mirror The FLAC mirror allows you to create a copy of your FLAC music library in a different format such as MP3 or Apple Lossless (ALAC).

  • Page 15: Network Configuration

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) Network Configuration We recommend not changing any settings in this sections as this may prevent being able to access the Zen via the network.

  • Page 16: System Configuration

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) System Configuration In this section you can set the regional settings for the Zen as well as shutdown or restart the Zen. 1.

  • Page 17: Usb Backup

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) USB Backup This section allows you to backup or restore a backup of your music library to and from the Zen. Please note the backup options will only show if a USB backup drive is connected.

  • Page 18: Configure Player

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) Configure Player This section is only relevant if you are using the Zen as a music player. Here you can configure the settings to connect to a USB DAC as well as list any USB DACs connected to the Zen.

  • Page 19: Vortexbox Upgrade

    T h e Z e n W e b U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( W e b U I ) Vortexbox Upgrade In this section you can ensure the Zen’s firmware is up to date as well as install optional packages. At the moment we don’t recommend installing any packages except MinimServer as instructed in the section “Using the Linn DS system”.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Zen To Your Music System

    Connecting the Zen to your Music System The Innuos Zen is a music server compatible with many types of music systems ranging from wireless music systems to very high-end Hi-Fi. In the sections below we will show how to connect to some of the more popular music systems: 1.

  • Page 21: Rescanning The Sonos Music Library

    The Naim Uniti and Mu-so use the UPnP (Universal Plug n Play) protocol to stream music from servers. The Zen includes an UPnP Server built-in that can be used by the Naim system. The Naim app will list the Zen Music Server automatically and you can then browse and play your music.

  • Page 22: Rescanning The Zen Music Library

    C o n n e c t i n g t h e Z e n t o y o u r M u s i c S y s t e m Rescanning the Zen Music Library The Zen automatically rescans its music library whenever you insert a CD so no further action is required.

  • Page 23: Rescanning The Zen Music Library With Minimserver

    Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), compatible Digital Amplifier or active speaker with USB input. The Zen Music Player can also be connected to equipment containing a coaxial or optical digital input using a USB to SPDIF converter (sold separately).

  • Page 24: Option 2 - Connecting The Zen To A Standalone Dac

    C o n n e c t i n g t h e Z e n t o y o u r M u s i c S y s t e m Option 2 - Connecting the Zen to a standalone DAC If you have a separate DAC with USB input, you can check the connections below.

  • Page 25: Option 3 - Connecting The Zen To A Dac / Amplifier Using A Coaxial Input

    We recommend using a tablet or smartphone as a remote control as this will provide you a much easier way to browse a large music collection. The Zen doesn’t have an app built by Innuos as a number of apps with excellent user interfaces are readily available for the open source Logitech Media Server, which the Zen is based on.

  • Page 26: Rescanning The Zen Music Library

    C o n n e c t i n g t h e Z e n t o y o u r M u s i c S y s t e m Rescanning the Zen Music Library The Zen automatically rescans its music library whenever you insert a CD so no further action is required.

  • Page 27: Storing And Managing Your Music

    Accessing the Zen Shared Folders The Zen Music Server works like a network storage device which can be easily accessed from your computer as it creates shared folders on your network. If you have downloaded music on your computer that you would like to store on the Zen, need to delete music or simply would like to access your music using a music player on your computer, you can access the shared folders easily.

  • Page 28: Accessing The Shared Folder On Mac Os X

    This is where your music library resides and where you can actually copy new music or delete existing music. Music_readonly Read-only shortcut to your music library. To be used for music players accessing the Zen music directly such as computers and Sonos systems. Movies_readonly Reserved for future use Pictures_readonly...
  • Page 29 S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c The Files contains the following structure: Music Folder containing the music library Pictures Reserved for future use Movies Reserved for future use...

  • Page 30: Copying Your Music To The Zen

    S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c Copying your music to the Zen You can copy any existing music in compatible digital formats from your computer to the Zen via the network.

  • Page 31: Copying Itunes Music To The Zen

    S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c If this requires too much work renaming/restructuring your music library, you can still browse and play your music on the respective app: Sonos: Folder view within Music Library Naim: Music Folder view...

  • Page 32: Deleting Music From The Zen

    S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c Deleting music from the Zen To delete music from the Zen you’ll need to perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 33: Editing Unknown Or Incorrect Album Data

    Editing Unknown or Incorrect Album data Some background information about music tagging The Zen Music Server relies on online CD databases such as MusicBrainz and FreeDB to get metadata when ripping CDs. Unfortunately, no CD Database is 100% complete so it’s possible that occasionally there is a CD which is not recognised by the service.

  • Page 34: Correcting An Unknown Album With Kid3 On Windows

    S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c open-source and it’s not available via the App Store. To be able to launch the application, do the following steps: a.
  • Page 35 S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c Step 2a – Adding the album and track information tags from an online database Now that you know which album and artist corresponds the Unknown Album, we can now correct the metadata.
  • Page 36 S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c 5. Double-click on an entry. This will update the Import window. Check if all tracks are listed and if the data is correct.
  • Page 37 S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c Step 3 – Renaming the folder and file names (Optional) If you prefer to keep your filenames and folders tidy, Kid3 can automatically rename the folder and file names to match the metadata on your files: 1.

  • Page 38: Correcting An Unknown Album With Kid3 On Mac Os X

    S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c Correcting an unknown album with Kid3 on Mac OS X The process below summarises the process to correct the metadata for an unknown album: 1.
  • Page 39 S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c Step 2a – Adding the album and track information tags from an online database Now that you know which album and artist corresponds the Unknown Album, we can now correct the metadata.
  • Page 40 S t o r i n g a n d M a n a g i n g y o u r M u s i c Step 2b – Adding the album and track information tags manually If you can’t find the album information on the online database then you can add the information manually.

  • Page 41: Backing Up Your Zen

    Backing up your Zen The Zen Music Server allows you to backup your music library to an external USB drive so you can keep your music collection safe in case anything happens to your music server. The backup has the...

  • Page 42: Preparing The Backup Drive

    USB drive” is shown on the web interface. Configuring the Zen Music Player The Zen Music Server, when connected to a compatible Digital to Analog Converter, can also be using directly as a hi-fi streamer supporting high-resolution audio including DSD. This allows to use the Zen directly to play your music without the need for a separate streamer or wireless speaker.

  • Page 43: Configuring The Music Player Parameters

    4. Click the submit button Configuring premium streaming services Spotify In order to play Spotify on your Zen Music Player, you will need to have a Premium Spotify Subscription. 1. Go to the Zen Web UI 2. Click on Squeezebox Server icon 3.
  • Page 44 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Z e n M u s i c P l a y e r 5. Tick the “I agree” box and click Apply. 6. Insert your Spotify username and password and click the Apply button. 7.

  • Page 45: Tidal

    C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Z e n M u s i c P l a y e r Tidal Integration with Tidal is included through the ickStream service. To configure the ickStream plugin follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting At Innuos, we preconfigure our Zen servers to provide a plug-and-play experience. However, a problem can always creep in so we’ve included troubleshooting information in case your Zen isn’t working as expected.

  • Page 47: Cd Has Been Ripping For A Long Time And Won't Eject

    CD has been ripping for a long time and won’t eject The Zen Music Server uses a bit-perfect ripper that always tries to extract the exact bits from the CD. If a CD is damaged or dirty, it will retry to read sectors several times which makes the CD ripping process much longer.

  • Page 48: I Still Can't Get My Problem Sorted

    T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g I still can’t get my problem sorted No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us at support@innuos.com and our expert team will get you on track in no time.

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