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AMSV2 User Guide
Guide Index
INSTALLATION
Introduction
Introduction to Music Server terminology - p1
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Make The Connections
Install an EX in your system – p8
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Install a CX in your system - p11
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Install a CX+EX in your system – p42
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Install a P1 in your system – p137
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Install a P2 in your system – p139
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Basic Operations
How to start and shutdown your Antipodes music server – p124
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Use any desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone to manage your Antipodes – p14
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Easily manage the applications on your Antipodes – p117
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Optimising Audio Quality – p121
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Assemble Your Music Library
Add internal storage to your Antipodes to enable playback from internal storage – p3
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Rip your CDs to internal storage using any USB Optical Drive, or with high precision using
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an Antipodes P1 – p39
Copy your music files to the internal storage of the Antipodes over your network – p16
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Manage your music library on your desktop or laptop and synchronise the Antipodes
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library to it – p18
Setup an automated backup where every change to the Antipodes music library is backed
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up to your desktop, laptop or NAS – p125
Backup internally stored files to a USB drive – p31
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Add files stored a your desktop/laptop/nas, or on a USB disk, to the music library of your
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Antipodes – p29
SETUP
About Playing Music
Remote control playback using any desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone – p115
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Play from the Antipodes music library – p116
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Play from internet streaming services – p5
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Summarization of Contents
Music Server Terminology
Applying Terms to Antipodes Servers
Explains how general music server terms apply to Antipodes products.
User Installed Storage
Adding Internal Storage
Guide on purchasing and installing 2.5" SATA SSDs into the Antipodes server.
Install An EX
EX Playback Options
Illustrates four connection methods for playing audio from the EX unit.
Install A CX
CX Playback Options
Illustrates three connection methods for playing audio from the CX unit.
Antipodes Control Panel
Accessing the Control Panel
Instructions to access the web-based Control Panel via a browser.
Managing Applications via Control Panel
Details on installing, uninstalling, and updating applications through the Control Panel.
Copy Files
Copying Music Files to Antipodes
Steps to copy or delete music files using File Explorer or Finder.
Synchronise
Setting up Resilio Sync
Guide to installing and configuring Resilio Sync for file synchronization.
External Storage
Mounting USB Drives
How to mount a USB drive via the Control Panel's Drive Mounter app.
Mounting Network Shares (NAS)
How to mount a network share (NAS) via the Control Panel's Drive Mounter app.
USB Backup
Backing Up to a USB Disk
Step-by-step guide to performing incremental backups to a USB drive.
Roon Local
Setting Up Roon Local Playback
Enabling and configuring local playback within Roon Server settings.
Setting Up Roon Server
Steps to install and configure the Roon Server application on the remote control device.
Rip CDs
Ripping CDs to Internal Storage
Instructions for ripping CDs using Antipodes or P1, focusing on quality.
Install A CX+EX
CX+EX Playback Configurations
Shows three connection methods for the CX+EX combined solution.
Squeezebox
Setup Squeezebox with Squeezelite
Configuring Squeezelite as a renderer in the Antipodes Control Panel.
Squeezebox Server Usage
Overview of the Squeezebox Server admin interface for music playback.
MPD Solution
Setup the MPD Solution
Configuring MPD as a server and renderer via the Antipodes Control Panel.
MPD Remote Control
Information on using remote control apps for MPD playback.
Roon With Squeezelite
Setup Roon Server with Squeezelite
Steps to configure Roon Server to play through Squeezelite endpoints.
Roon With Roon Ready
Setup Roon with Roon Ready
Configuring Roon Server to use Roon Ready DACs for improved sound quality.
HQPlayer Local
Setup HQPlayer Local
Guide to installing and setting up HQPlayer Server for local playback via ALSA.
HQPlayer Configuration Options
Overview of HQPlayer Server and HQPlayer NAA configuration choices.
HQPlayer With NAA
Setup HQPlayer with HQPlayer NAA
Configuring HQPlayer Server with HQPlayer NAA for networked audio output.
Roon With HQPlayer
Setup Roon Server with HQPlayer
Steps to configure Roon Server to play through HQPlayer Server.
MPD Renderer
Setup MPD DLNA Renderer
Configuring MPD as a DLNA/UPnP renderer via the Antipodes Control Panel.
Squeezebox DLNA Server
Setup Squeezebox DLNA Server
Enabling the DLNA server plugin for Squeezebox Server.
Minimserver
Setup MinimServer
Guide to installing and configuring MinimServer as a DLNA/UPnP AV server.
BubbleUPnP
Setup BubbleUPnP
Steps to set up BubbleUPnP Server for UPnP/DLNA content access.
Shairport
Setup Shairport
Configuring Shairport to emulate an Apple AirPort device for AirPlay streaming.
Spotify
Setup Spotify Connect
Instructions to set up Spotify Connect for playing music via the Spotify app.
SONOS
Setup SONOS Integration
Guide to integrating the Antipodes server with SONOS as a music source.
PLEX
Setup Plex Media Server
Steps to install and configure Plex Media Server on the Antipodes.
Remote Control
Remote Control of Music Playback
Explains using various devices for controlling music playback.
Internal Playback
Playing Music from the Music Library
Guide to assembling and playing music from the Antipodes music library.
Manage Applications
Updating The Software Suite
Instructions for updating the Antipodes software suite.
Installing Applications
Steps to install new applications from the Software Manager.
Uninstalling Applications
Steps to uninstall applications to free up resources.
HQPlayer NAA
Setup HQPlayer NAA
Guide to installing HQPlayer NAA on Antipodes for networked audio output.
Start & Shutdown
Starting and Shutting Down the Server
Instructions for safely starting and shutting down the Antipodes music server.
Direct Ethernet Startup Sequence
Recommended startup/shutdown order for CX/EX units connected via Ethernet.
Automate Backup
Setting up Resilio Sync for Backup
Guide to setting up Resilio Sync for automatic music library backups.
Install A P1
Installing the P1 Ripper
Steps for connecting and using the P1 ripper accessory with Antipodes servers.
Install A P2
Installing the P2 Accessory
Guide to installing and connecting the P2 accessory for audio output and isolation.
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