Page 1: Table Of Contents
Before Using Important Safety Instructions ....2 Precautions ..........3 Features ..........5 Accessories ..........5 Quick Start Guide ........6 Using your Audio Network Server Controls and Connections ....8 Registering your Audio Network Server ... 14 The Audio Network Server Main Menu ... 16 Recording Music .........
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should instructions should be read before the product is stable location. not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines operated.
Page 3: Precautions
Precautions For European models The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed product registration form and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. NOTE: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013, EN55020, EN60950, EN55022: For U.S.
Page 4: Copyright Notice
– Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Integra. – Performers Protection Acts 1963, and 1972 This guide was designed and produced by Imerge Ltd.
Page 5: Features
Features Precautions Welcome to the NAS-2.3/2.6 Audio Network Server from Integra. XiVA™ NEW MEDIA BROUGHT TO LIFE The Audio Network Server is a revolutionary way of filling your XiVA™ is a highly portable software framework that powers next- home with music.
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Controls 1. Output button: Press this button to display information on the music currently playing. On the NAS 2.6 model press this button again to switch to the next output. 2. Front panel action keys: These four keys correspond to the different actions clearly visible by reading the front panel display.
Page 7 Quick Start Guide Playing Music To select letters from a grid Alternatively, the Grid provides a convenient way of selecting letters: • Display the Main Menu by pressing the 1 key on your Audio Network Server remote control, or the Menu action key •...
Page 8: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections Front View This section provides information on the controls and connections Rec button available on your Audio Network Server. The Rec button is an action key - on some menu screens you can use Disc Tray this button to begin a recording from a CD inside the unit. When managing playlists this button is also used to create new playlists or Insert a disc with the label side up.
Page 9 Controls and Connections Rear View - NAS-2.3 Rear View - NAS-2.6 iew - NAS-2.6 IR In VIDEO OUT VGA The IR In connection allows remote control information to be carried The VGA connector may be used to connect a VGA monitor or a from other devices directly into the Audio Network Server.
Page 10: Remote Control
Controls and Connections Remote Control output is that it has low signal loss due to cables and is completely isolated from the ground loop. The audio output of the Digital Optical The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your Out connector is the same as the audio output of the Analog Audio Audio Network Server remote control: Out connector.
Page 11 Controls and Connections Artist button Amp button The artist button can be used to jump to the artist list in the music library. This button is not used by the Audio Network Server. Genre button Disc/Ch. buttons The genre button can be used to jump to the genre list in the music Selects the next/previous album (or playlist) on your Audio Network library.
Page 12 Controls and Connections Connecting your Audio Network Server Switching on and off The diagram below illustrates the basic connections required There are two power saving modes available from the L Standby to use your Audio Network Server. button on the Audio Network Server front panel and the L Standby button on the remote control.
Page 13 Controls and Connections To enter standby or off mode TV screen and front panel display • Press the Standby key on the front panel or the L Standby key The following diagram shows the key features of a typical Audio on the remote control.
Page 14: Registering Your Audio Network Server
Registering your Audio Controls and Connections Network Server Audio Network Server status icons The TV display shows the current status of the Audio Network Server Before using your Audio Network Server you should spend some time using a series of icons as shown below: registering your purchase.
Page 15 Registering your Audio Network Server To use the alphanumeric keypad To connect your Audio Network Server to the Internet As part of the registration process you will need to enter your name The next sequence of screens helps you connect your Audio Network and address into the Audio Network Server.
Page 16: The Audio Network Server Main Menu
Internet account is operating successfully: Option Description Connects to the Internet and registers your Audio Network Server with Integra. This option will only Register be available if your Audio Network Server has not been registered. Allows you to select the music you want to play by Library album, artist, genre, preset or playlist.
Page 17: Recording Music
Recording Music Your Audio Network Server can make new recordings onto the hard To make an automatic (one-touch) CD recording disk either by recording music directly from an audio CD placed in • Press the 5Auto key. the CD tray or by recording from another piece of equipment (such An Auto recording will automatically look up the track and artist as a vinyl record player) using the line-in connectors on the back information on the Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition Service and the...
Page 18 Recording Music To make a custom CD recording In each case the display shows the total remaining recording time available at the specified recording quality. The custom recording option lets you choose which tracks to record, the sound quality of the recording, and allows you to enter album •...
Page 19 Recording Music If you select Automatically enter now your Audio Network Server Recording from an Analog or digital input will attempt to retrieve the correct CD information from both the Using the line-in connectors on the back of your Audio Network Gracenote CDDB Service and the XiVA on-line service.
Page 20 Recording Music • Select an output using the 9 or 8 keys. • Use the 6 or 7 keys to adjust the gain setting to ensure that the loudest peaks in volume are in the yellow region of the signal •...
Page 21 Recording Music To begin recording a new track • Press the 2End action key to confirm your selection. Press the KStart action key. • Note: once a recording session has ended no further tracks may be added to this album. At any time whilst the Line-In Record screen is visible press the CPause action key to pause the recording.
Page 22: Playing Music
Playing Music This chapter explains how to play music on your Audio Network The front panel display and TV screen both display the albums Server. It also explains how to search for a track in a number of available in your library: alternative ways.
Page 23 Playing Music To play all albums by the selected artist To browse the library by playlist Playlists allow you to create your own selections of tracks and save • Press the 5Play key to begin playback. them with a name of your choice such as Party Music. For more To play a particular album by the selected artist information about creating a playlist see Creating a new Playlist on page 26.
Page 24 Playing Music The front panel and TV screen both display the presets available in The front panel displays: your library: • Press the 3OK action key to finish entering the album number. • Press the 5Play action key once again to begin playing the album. Playing Music from a CD Your Audio Network Server allows you to play a CD directly without recording it to the hard disk first.
Page 25 Playing Music Playback Information Artist name and track name: The output screen Whenever you select an item for playback the following screen is displayed: Controlling playback Whether you are playing music from the library or directly from the CD you can pause, stop and resume playback as well as seek and skip tracks at any time.
Page 26: Organizing Your Music Collection
Organizing Your Music Collection This chapter describes the features built into your Audio Network Server For more information about entering names see Entering and editing to help you organize the music in your music library, including names on page 29. information about creating playlists of your favourite tracks, programming •...
Page 27 Organizing Your Music Collection The tracks you have added will be shown in the playlist: Presets Presets are simple playlists that can be used in the same way as a preset station on your radio tuner; for example, you may have a preset which plays a random selection from your entire music library.
Page 28 Organizing Your Music Collection To select the music for a preset: Albums • Press the 9 or 8 key to highlight the Set option and press the Your Audio Network Server labels the albums, artists and tracks in 5Select action key. your music library with names which identify the track you are listening to, and these help you locate items when you are browsing You will be prompted to select an item from the library to store as...
Page 29 Organizing Your Music Collection Deleting albums, tracks or playlists Entering and editing names You can delete albums, tracks or playlists you no longer want from You can enter a new name or edit an existing name on your Audio your Audio Network Server library. Network Server using either of the following methods: •...
Page 30: Advanced Settings
Displays the sequence of terms and conditions screens that were displayed during registration, and allows you to decline or accept the following options: • Whether you want to receive information on other Integra products and services. The following sections describes each of the options on the Settings •...
Page 31 Controller port on the rear of the unit. number of your Audio Network Server. You may need to quote these Video settings Specifies whether the unit is configured for if you contact Integra for technical support. PAL or NTSC use. System Settings Remote...
Page 32: Using Your Audio Network Server With A Portable Player
Using your Audio Network Server with a Portable Player The recordings on your Audio Network Server can be transferred to If required you may also change the name used to identify your Audio a portable player (for example, an Apple ®...
Page 33 Using your Audio Network Server with a Portable Player • Double-click on either the Macintosh_Index.xml or Transferring Music to your Portable Player using Windows_Index.xml file, depending on the type of computer Windows Media Player you are using. The XiVA Media Import plugin for Windows Media Player enables Note: the import process may take some time depending on the number you to update the Media Library with the music collection on your of albums and the speed of your computer.
Page 34: Using Your Audio Network Server With Net-Tune Network Clients
Using your Audio Network Server with Net-Tune Network Clients Net-Tune features Connecting a Network Client to the Audio Network Server The NAS-2.3 and NAS-2.6 allow you to connect a Network Audio Client such as the NAC-2.3 via an Ethernet connection to enjoy In order to take full advantage of a Network Audio Client such as the digitally recorded music throughout the home.
Page 35: Using Your Audio Network Server With Net-Tune Network Clients
Using your Audio Network Server with Net-Tune Network Clients Ethernet settings If your broadband router has a DHCP function you should not need to adjust your Ethernet settings as they will be configured automatically for you. Using the Audio Network Server without a DHCP Server requires some knowledge of configuring networks.
Page 36: Using Your Audio Network Server In A Multiroom System
Using Your Audio Network Server in a Multiroom System (NAS-2.6 only) Your NAS-2.6 is capable of playing different music in several rooms To configure the remote with a default output simultaneously. This chapter explains how the Audio Network Server • Press the HDD Audio and buttons simultaneously;...
Page 37 Using Your Audio Network Server in a Multiroom System To change output using the remote control To select music from the library using Direct Media Select mode The - Output button on the Audio Network Server remote control An album, artist, genre or playlist may be selected for playback using allows you to display information about the music you are currently a “sequence”...
Page 38: Getting Help
Getting Help Specifications Your Audio Network Server has been designed to provide years of General trouble-free operation. If, however, you need technical assistance System Hard Disk Audio Server above and beyond what is covered in this user guide, we have Power requirements AC 100-240V ~50Hz/60Hz established the following methods for continued support:...
Page 39: Index
INDEX REMOTE CONTROL Album 11 INFO BUTTON 11 Amp 11 INTERNET CONNECTION 15, 30 Cancel 11 IPOD COMPATIBILITY 32, 33 Default o/p 10, 37 ACCESSORIES 5 IR RECEIVER CONNECTION 9 Disc/Ch. 11 ACTION BUTTONS 13 HDD audio 10 Cancel 11 Home 11 Home 11 Info 11...

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