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Sunfire TGM-100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Theater Grand Media Player TGM-100 Server TGM-100C Client User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions 2. Keep these Instructions 3. Heed all Warnings. 4. Follow all Instructions 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli- fiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 SAFETY 16. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polariseé...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 is a general introduction to the features, details and control of your TGM-100. Chapter 2 shows many options for connecting your source equipment to the TGM-100 and also describes the basics of using the remote control. Chapter 3 contains detailed information on the TGM-100’s main TV UI.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the incredible Theater Grand Media System - the only server solution of its kind to deliver the luxury and performance that the name Sunfire symbolizes. Highly robust and purpose-built, The TGM Se- ries is an expandable server/client and hard drive system for storing, managing and playing your entire collection of movies and music.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide

    TV User Interface will display the Home Screen. Your TGM-100 is designed to remain switched on continu- ously. However, if you are not planning to use it for an extended period, you may switch the unit off.

  • Page 8: Dvd/Cd Player

    Press the àLibrary button to view the Home Screen. • Select disc. If your TGM-100 is connected to the Internet, details of the disc content will be found automatically and displayed on the screen. • Select Play disc or Record disc from the TV User Interface.

  • Page 9: Playing Movies

    Playback Transport Buttons • To stop playback, press the g Stop button on the remote control. • To pause playback, press the • Press the e or f Skip button to skip to the next or previous track. • Hold down the c or d Seek button to seek forward or backward within the current track.

  • Page 10: User Interfaces

    Touch Panel UI (pg. 51) The Touch Panel UI provides a method to control the TGM-100 from touch panels located throughout the home. The TGM-100 is designed to work with all ELAN wired or wireless touch panels and provides full control over the system.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Connections And Remotes

    TGm-100 Front View STANdBY BUTTON Press the Standby button to turn the TGM-100 On; press it again to turn the unit Off. (Blue = ON; Red = OFF; Flashing = STARTUP) dISC PLAYER CDs and DVDs should be inserted with the label side facing up.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    LAN (ETHERNET) PORT The Ethernet port is used to connect the TGM-100 to a Gigabit network or high speed Internet connection. USB PORT Allows the TGM-100 to communicate with supported USB devices.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    This button also takes you back one level within a menu. à LIBRARY BUTTON The Library button is used to navigate to the Home Screen. J mENU BUTTON Press this button to display the slide-in menu for sorting options. TGM-100 TGM-100 as the device to be con-...

  • Page 14: Stop Button

    In text entry mode this button can be used to delete characters. g STOP BUTTON During playback the Stop button halts playback on the currently selected output of the TGM-100. a PLAY BUTTON The Play button can be used to resume playback on the currently selected output of the TGM-100.

  • Page 15: Volume Control

    Volume Control Your TGM-100 remote control is capable of controlling the volume of the music you are listening to by reassigning the volume control buttons to control the output of your ampli- fier. Controlling the Volume of the TGm-100 Each output must be configured individually to allow its volume to be controlled by the remote control.

  • Page 16: Power On And Off

    CHAPTER 2 – Connections and Remote Power On and Off The TGM-100 is designed to remain switched on continu- ously. However, if you are not planning to use it for an extended period, you may want to switch it off.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Connections And Remotes

    Configuring Your Remote to Control Other devices The TV and Amp buttons on the remote control may be individually configured to control a range of televisions, receivers and amplifiers from well known manufacturers. Configuring the Remote to Control a Television •...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Tv User Interface

    CHAPTER 3 – TV User Interface User Interfaces Your TGM-100 can play high quality audio or video from a networked external storage device or from its disc slot. By combining a server with one or more clients as shown below, you can direct different outputs to various inputs (like in a multi-room controller-based system), providing entertainment throughout your home.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    The music icon provides access to all the music you record onto the external storage device attached to the TGM-100. movies The movies icon provides access to all of the movies you record onto the external storage device attached to TGM- 100.

  • Page 20: Playing A Cd/Dvd

    3rd party software. Please contact your installer for more information. Audio Recording Quality The TGM-100 allows you to record music and store it in a number of different formats: mPEG-layer 3 (mP3) You can record to MP3 at a number of different bit rates.

  • Page 21: Manual Recording

    Automatic Recording The TGM-100 can be configured so that CDs & DVDs can be recorded with minimal user interaction. • Press the à Library button to display the main menu. • Use the U or V buttons and press the O Select button to highlight Set Up and display the Set Up screen.

  • Page 22: Music Library

    CHAPTER 3 – TV User Interface The Recording Information screen is displayed: When recording is finished, the status, displayed at the top of the screen, will change from [In Progress] to [Completed]. The movie or album will now be available in the Audio Library or Video Library.
  • Page 23 The TV screen will display the Genres in your music Library: • Use the U or V buttons to step between genres. When in List Views, for the highlighted Genre you may select Artists, Albums, Tracks, etc. to continue narrowing down your selection.
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 3 – TV User Interface Playing the Entire Library In addition to the ability to select individual items in the music Library, you can also choose to play your entire music collection. To Play the entire Library • Press the à...

  • Page 25: Playing A Playlist

    User’s Manual CHAPTER 3 – TV User Interface Playlists Your TGM-100 allows you to create your own music selections, called Playlists, and identify them with a name of your choice. For example, you could select your favorite party tracks from a number of different albums and include them in a Playlist called Party Music.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 3 – TV User Interface The Now Playing Screen The illustration below shows the Now Playing screen when music is playing from the music Library. Whenever you select an item in the music Library for playback, this screen is displayed. You can also choose to display a Now Playing screen at any time by pressing the •...

  • Page 27: Movie Library

    movie Library The TV UI has been designed to allow easy navigation through the movie Library and therefore give quick and easy access to your complete movie collection in a number of different ways. Each screen in the movie Library is carefully constructed to provide the most important information about the items you are viewing.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Tv User Interface

    CHAPTER 3 – TV User Interface Controlling movie Playback When a DVD is selected for playback, the unit will automatically switch to full screen mode. Depending on the particular movie, the DVD menu options will normally be displayed. • Use the U , V , S and T buttons to navigate the DVD menu structure.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Admin User Interface

    User’s Manual CHAPTER 4 – Admin User Interface Editing the Audio Library Your TGM-100 labels the Albums, Artists and Tracks in your music Library with names which identify the album you are listening to, and these help you locate items when you are browsing through the Library.
  • Page 30 O Select button to associate a piece of artwork with your chosen album. It is also possible to upload images from your PC to your TGM-100 and apply these to items in the media libraries (see pg. 38). User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 Press the O Yes button to confirm deletion of the track. Note: Any items you choose to delete will be permanently erased from your TGM-100’s external storage device. Any- thing you delete by accident will need to be re-recorded. User’s Manual CHAPTER 4 –...
  • Page 32 CHAPTER 4 – Admin User Interface • Press the ä Options button and choose mark all. • Press the O Select button. • Press the ä Options button again and choose delete marked albums. • Press the O Select button. The mark function can also be used when adding multiple Audio Library items to a Playlist.

  • Page 33: Editing Video Library

    User’s Manual CHAPTER 4 – Admin User Interface Editing the Video Library Your TGM-100 labels the movies in your Video Library with names which identify the movie you are watching, and these help you locate items when you are browsing.
  • Page 34 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new name for the Genre, Year or Era. Selecting movie Artwork For most movies, your TGM-100 should automatically retrieve the cover art from the Internet. If cover art is not found or you have recorded custom DVDs, you may apply generic artwork to the movie or import your own from a connected PC.
  • Page 35 Press the O Select button to associate a piece of artwork with your chosen movie. It is also possible to upload images from your PC to your TGM-100 and apply these to items in the media libraries (see pg. 38). deleting movies from the Video Library...

  • Page 36: Settings

    Settings The Settings screen provides access to many functions involved in initial setup of the TGM-100. The majority of these settings should only be changed by a qualified in- staller. Therefore, only a few basic screens will be reviewed here.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Admin User Interface

    You should only enter into this screen if instruct- ed to do so by your installer or Sunfire Technical Support. Output Configuration This screen allows you to make several changes to the way your TGM-100 interfaces with the rest of the system.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5: Web User Interface

    CHAPTER 5 – Web User Interface Web UI Your TGM-100 can display any of the three UIs on a com- puter connected to your home network. The Web UI gives you complete control of your TGM-100 using a keyboard and mouse as opposed to a remote control, and makes editing items in the Library much easier.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Web User Interface

    UIs do. However, instead of using the alphanumeric keypad on your TGM-100 remote control, you can use your computer keyboard to enter text and numbers. Note: If you make any changes to the Connection Set-...

  • Page 40: Chapter 6: Using A Computer

    Provided that your TGM-100 is correctly connected to the network, it should be accessible by browsing the Network from your PC. Alternatively, open Windows Explorer and type the IP address of your TGM-100 into the Address bar. In the example below, the IP address 172.20.30.233 has been entered:...
  • Page 41 Note: the import process may take some time depending on the number of albums and the speed of your computer. Once the iTunes Library source has been updated with the music from your TGM-100 you can you can update your iPod as follows: •...

  • Page 42: Chapter 6: Using A Computer

    The transfer process will begin shortly afterwards. Updating the iTunes Library If you have removed music from your TGM-100 or edited the names of any items in the library you will need to update the iTunes Library to remove any broken links. To...

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Software Updates As part of a policy of ongoing development, Sunfire is constantly improving the system’s operating software. To allow you to take advantage of these improvements, the TGM-100 can download and install software updates via the Internet. Note: You may want to contact your dealer or installer before attempting a software update.

  • Page 44: Touch Panel User Interface

    APPENdIx Touch Panel User Interface Depending on the configuration of your installation, you may choose to control the TGM-100 using touch panel displays. The TGM-100 is designed specifically to work with all current ELAN wired and wireless touch panels. If...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    Eject If your disc does not eject automatically, there is a hidden button just inside the disc slot on the front of the TGM-100. Press the button using the end of a paper clip until the disc ejects.
  • Page 46 • If your digital TV can decode the signal, simply connect it to the HDMI socket on the back of the TGM-100. • If your digital TV does not decode the signal, noise will be emitted by the TV’s speakers.

  • Page 47: Remote Control Codes

    REmOTE CONTROL COdES Hdd AUdIO Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 ADMIRAL 157, 146, 010, 125 ADYSON AIWA AKAI 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 151, 016, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015 AKURA 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 086, 018, 009, 010,...
  • Page 48 APPENdIx EXPERT(F) FENNER FERGUSON 035, 106, 107, 136, 022, 044, FIDELITY FINLANDIA 061, 106, 132 FINLUX 157, 149, 021, 020, 022, 023, 043, 081, 010, 095, 032, 025, 026, 048, 158, 132 FIRST LINE FISHER 055, 108, 146, 028, 081, 012, 058, 097, 127, 086 FORMENTI 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 031,...
  • Page 49 LOEWE 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 146, 009, 032, 013, 014, 015, 016 LUMA 007, 109, 010, 161, 125 LUXOR 146, 073, 118, 010, 120, 161, 011, 012, 123, 126, 036, 049, 132, 114, 116 MAGNADYNE 146, 081, 158 MAGNAFON 031, 021 MAGNASONIC...
  • Page 50 APPENdIx RADIOMARELLI 146, 081, 045, 158 RADIOTONE 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018, 086 RANK RANK/BUSH/MURPHY REDIFUSION 045, 012, 125 REVOX 088, 089, 109, 092, 010, 125 ROADSTAR 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016 ROBOTRON 108, 146...
  • Page 51 TOSHIBA 060, 055, 067, 068, 026, 077, TOWADA TRANS CONTINENTS 021, 125 TRISTAR TRIUMPH 098, 111 UHER 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 028, 041, 109, 074, 009, 119, 013, 014, 015, 016 ULTRAVOX 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 031, 006, 007, 146, 081, 009, 010, 161, 013, 014, 015, 016 UNIVERSUM...

  • Page 52: Hardware Specifications

    APPENdIx HARdWARE SPECIFICATIONS General System Power Requirements Power Consumption Current Weight Dimensions Ambient operating temperature Operating humidity Video Outputs S-Video Output Connector Output resolution HDMI Output Connector Output resolution Component Video Output (Y, Pr, Connector Output resolution Audio Outputs Analogue Output Output level Output impedance Connector...
  • Page 53 Analogue Audio Characteristics (typical) Frequency response S/N ratio (@1KHz) Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion (@1kHz) Channel separation (@1KHz) Communications Ethernet Connector IR Input Maximum input leve Connector USB 1.1 / 2.0 (2 connectors) Connector Accessories Power cord Remote control unit AAA (R03P) dry cell batteries Operating instructions Note: The specifications and design of this product are...
  • Page 54 (optional) or email address (optional). Service Charges You will be responsible for the interoperability between your XiVA™ home media appliance (your TGM-100), your TV set and the public telephone service and all related charges. xiVA Software Privacy Policy We respect the privacy of your information and will handle any personal information you might supply to us when you register your equipment in accordance with the XiVA™...
  • Page 55 In addition to the information you voluntarily provide by registering, Imerge will also collect technical information from your TGM-100 on a regular basis, so that, in the event that you contact technical support, we will have information available to help diagnose technical issues.
  • Page 56 • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Sunfire Ltd. from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties.
  • Page 57 Authenticity label with a genuine copy of the SOFTWARE identifies a licensed copy of the SOFTWARE. To be valid, the label must be affixed to the DEVICE, or appear on Imerge Ltd’s software packaging. If you receive the label separately other than from Sunfire Ltd., it is invalid. You should keep the label on the DEVICE or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the SOFTWARE.
  • Page 58 APPENdIx Customer or any of its agents or employees. 7. mISCELLANEOUS The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is specifically disclaimed. If any provision of this LICENSE is inconsistent with, or cannot be fully enforced under, the law, such provision will be construed as limited to the extent necessary to be consistent with and fully enforceable under the law.
  • Page 59 6. Export Law Restrictions. You agree that the Sonic Software will not be exported outside the United States except as authorized by United States law. You also agree that Sonic Software that has been rightfully obtained outside of the United States shall not be exported except as authorized by the laws of the United States and of the jurisdiction in which the Sonic Software was obtained.

  • Page 60: Terms And Conditions

    APPENdIx Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program proprietary. To prevent this, we have made it clear that any patent must be licensed for everyone’s free use or not licensed at all.
  • Page 61 APPENdIx copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works.
  • Page 62 APPENdIx the AMG Services or any component thereof; (iii) remove any copyright, trademark, trade names, logos or other intellectual property notices in the AMG Services; or (vi) sell, distribute, publish, disclose lease, license transfer or otherwise use the AMG Services, or any portion thereof, other than as expressly provided in these Terms of Use.

  • Page 63: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Sunfire Limited Warranty Sunfire, a division of Elan Home Systems, LLC, is proud of its products which have been built with care using advanced technology and premium component parts. Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years.
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