Connection panel M300 / M500 on the back ......................... 5 Multiuser system – what is that? ............................6 Integration ................................7 First steps ....................................7 Integration into the network with Revox Connect ......................... 7 Operation ................................9 Switching on / off .................................. 9 Select source ..................................10 Source options ..................................
(LAN) or via a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi interface that supports 802.11 g/n/a/ac wireless technology. You can find more about this in the “Integration” chapter. The Revox Multiuser app is available free of charge in the store for Android devices from Android 7.0 and Apple devices from iOS 9.35.
Operation STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Front part M300 / M500 No. Function Description Display Display of status messages such as user, title, volume, etc. on a monochrome OLED display IR sensor Infrared receiver for optional multiuser remote control C100 [RC5 Code] On/Off switch Switching the audio system on/off.
A DAB/FM splitter is required for parallel reception of DAB and FM signals via the F socket of the tuner module. The two inputs FM (87.5 - 108 MHz) and DAB+ (174-239 MHz) are combined on a common HF output. Revox optionally offers an optimized FM/DAB switch under the order number 156109701.
Revox's patented user favorites. And this is where the advantages of the Revox Multiuser System come into play: every Revox system, regardless of whether it is set up in one room or in several rooms as a multiroom solution, offers several user profiles with their own user favorites. When purchasing additional M300 or M500, the existing system is expanded by 4 user profiles each (if desired).
A network connection is required so that the M300/ M500 can be started and later operated. If the connection to your own network does not take place via LAN using the supplied network cable, you will need a mobile device (Revox C200, smartphone or tablet) with Bluetooth and WLAN functions.
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If the Multiuser system is to be integrated into a new WLAN network and was previously registered in another network, the Revox Connect menu can be called up again using the routine shown. A. Press the OK button for more than 2 seconds. This takes you to the setup menu of the STUDIOMASTER device.
Operation STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Operation After integration into the network, the M300 / M500 can be operated via the Revox Multiuser App. Switching on / off The power symbol (see orange circle) can be used to switch the currently selected STUDIOMASTER device on and off with a simple press.
Operation STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Select source By pressing the user favorites symbol at the bottom right, all available sources are displayed. You can now select a source temporarily, as you are used to with conventional hi-fi systems. The selected source is retained until you select a new source. The source is retained even after the M300/M500 is switched off.
Operation STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Determine user favorites So that you have quick and easy access to sources that you listen to often, it is worth saving them as user favorites. To do this, navigate to the favorite music content and press the 3-dot icon in the tile. Now save the selected source under your user favorites with "Add to user favorites".
A user is already created with the factory configuration of the M300/M500. If you would like to activate additional users, press symbol for the basic settings and proceed as follows: As already mentioned, the user and his patented user favorites are in the Revox Multiuser System. Select the Settings section and, if there are several systems, select the correct device under Device settings.
Assign users In the default setting, each user can see the other users and also select them. When controlling with the Revox C200, which can be used equally by all users, it makes sense if all users are visible and available.
Operation STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Assign zones Zones are groups of individual rooms (devices) that can be operated together and play the same music (also known as party mode). In the Assign zones menu, it is now possible to make individual zones accessible to specific users.
Multiuser system via the app. Sound settings The everyday sound settings are made in the sound settings. More in-depth settings, e.g. for the specific optimization of Revox loudspeakers, are made in the Multiuser configurator.
If one or more timers are active, an alarm clock icon is displayed next to the room name. Audio input trigger The STUDIOMASTER M300/ M500 has 6 audio inputs (Aux 1/2, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth and HDMI ARC), which can be defined as sensitive inputs if required. This means that as soon as a signal is detected at the respective input, the M300/M500 automatically executes the command that is defined in the Audio Trigger area of the configurator.
Operation STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Room information With the room information you can get an overview of the status of the M300 / M500. The following information is listed: • Name: Device name for display in the app • ID: Unique assignment option in the multiuser system, with the MAC address being part of it •...
Operation STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Room status information 3-point symbol The three dots under the standby icon of a room or zone indicate that the room or zone is being used by another user. By pressing the standby icon, you can take over the room or zone. Then the music selection of the user shown in the top left of the display also plays in this room/zone.
The update is loaded in the background from the Revox update server to the M300 / M500. This is indicated by a white circle next to the user icon in the home screen - see picture on the right.
An example of this is the Living Zone, which consists of the kitchen, dining and living areas. With a single STUDIOMASTER M300 or M500, we recommend setting the number of zones to zero so that operation is even clearer.
Settings STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Settings The settings menu includes global settings, such as the language of the Multiuser operation, as well as local and device-specific definitions. App settings • Color scheme You can choose between a dark and light display for the color scheme. The darker color scheme has the advantage of extending the battery life of mobile devices while reducing exposure to UV light.
Revox Connect With this slider, the Wi-Fi integration routine Revox Connect can be manually activated for individual devices via the app. This allows an M300 / M500 that is already connected to a WLAN to be integrated into another WLAN. This function can also be activated via the front panel of the M300 / M500 (press the OK button for 2 seconds and select Revox Connect).
Revox Connect With Revox Connect you can integrate an M300/ M500 into a WLAN network using the Bluetooth interface. This routine is also always available in the start screen of the Multiuser app if no network connection to a Multiuser server/system can be established.
(DAB/FM), analogue and HDMI ARC. Here, among other things, inputs can be activated or levels can be adjusted. The second entry includes the Revox Music Server. Here you have the option of integrating up to 4 network hard drives. For this purpose, the //IP address NAS/music is stored in the path.
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M300/M500. The second is for its built-in stereo power amplifier. Speaker Position Here, an adjustment to the installation location can be selected for floor-standing and compact speakers. For installation speakers, a selection of supported installation housings is shown that Revox offers.
STUDIOMASTER M300 / M500 Revox Info In the Revox Info area there is a wide selection of instructions, How-To videos and FAQs. In addition, a changelog shows the differences in the individual software versions and there is a direct link to the Revox homepage (Revox Info).
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