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Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E IM-SERVER MEDIA SERVER/PLAYER INTEGRATION MODULE...
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The card has cascade audio outputs and IR pass- through to allow expansion to additional IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receivers in expanded systems. Additional IM-Server cards can be used, one for each stream output of a multi-steam media server/player.
Connects to the Left line-level audio and Right audio outputs outputs for use in on the Media Server multiple chassis ICS systems and home theater receivers Thumbscrews Secure IM-SERVER to IntelliControl ICS MultiZone Receiver Figure 1: IntelliControl ICS IM-SERVER Module Card.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Plug and Play Integration The IM-SERVER module will automatically identify itself to the IntelliFile 3 Confi guration Software during system confi guration ® and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces. Metadata Metadata from the media server/player is displayed on the key- pad (that have displays), touchscreens and iRemote.
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CAUTION: The IM-SERVER Module is susceptible to static dis- charge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground prior to picking up the IM-SERVER. Handle the card by its edges. 1. Carefully slide the IM-SERVER Module into the appropriate card slot.
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Carefully run the flasher wire back to the IntelliControl ICS Modular Multizone Receiver and plug it into the IR jack on the appropriate IM-SERVER card. NOTE: An IM-SERVER card can be used for each stream on a multi-stream capable Media Server.
INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Media Servers DMS4 MEDIA SERVER Audio Out IR IN SWITCH/HUB CAT-5 CABLES STEREO- RCA- RCA CABLE CONNECTION CAT-5 CABLES GXR2 Figure 3. Audio Connections...
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Cascade Connections for System Expansion Master Chassis GXR2 IR OUT Cascade to IR IN L&R Communication Cascade & Control Switch Audio OUT to CAT-5 Cable Audio IN GXR2 Slave Chassis IM-AUDIO Module Cards Expansion Out to Master Figure 4. IM-SERVER A/V Hook-up diagram...
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Expanding the System with Audio When using multiple chassis, connect the Left and Right Cascade Audio OUT of the IM-SERVER to the Left and Right Audio IN on the IM-AUDIO Module in the same number card slot on the Slave chassis.
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Expanding the System Using IR When using multiple chassis, connect the IM-AUDIO IR OUT on the Slave chassis to the IR IN on the IM-SERVER Module in the same number card slot on the Master chassis. *Prod ID: FG00933 3.5mm Cable...
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OPERATING A MEDIA SERVER MODULE There are various user interfaces that operate with the IM-SERVER Module. The following pages contain expla- nations for controlling the Media Server with the Display, iRemote and Contact user interfaces. ReQuest The White Album Display...
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www.nilesaudio.com Master Keys ReQuest The White Album The Beatles ReQuest SIRIUS AM/FM Revolution Display The White Album Screen Shuffle Menu The Beatles Revolution 8 of 13 Soft Keys Shuffle Menu Cursor Keys CONTACT Alphanumeric Keys iREMOTE ®...
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY PLAYING THE MEDIA SERVER To start the Media Server playing, press the REQUEST Master Key PAUSING A TRACK ReQuest The White Album To pause a track that’s playing, The Beatles press the [Play/Pause] Soft Key Revolution To resume playing a paused Shuffle...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) CHANGING TRACKS To advance to the next track, press the NEXT To start a track over, press the once. PREV To play the previous track, press the twice. PREV SHUFFLE MODE ReQuest The Shuffle mode plays Media Server songs from the selected The White Album list (album, artist, playlist,...
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING THE MEDIA SERVER’S MENU TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION ReQuest To bring up the Media Server’s The White Album menu, press the [Menu] Soft The Beatles repeatedly until the Media Server’s main menu appears. Revolution NOTE: Hold the [Menu]...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING THE MEDIA SERVER’S MENU TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) To cursor through selections within a page, press the Cursor Keys The highlight moves to the next line. To make a selection, press the Select The new selection begins playing.
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) EXIT MENU TO NOW PLAYING SCREEN ReQuest – Menu To exit from a menu screen and return to the “Now Playing All Songs Screen,” touch the Soft Back Artist for two seconds. Albums Genres NOTE: Inactivity for more than Page Back...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) ReQuest – Menu All Songs Scroll to a Server menu item Artist (i.e., Artist), by using Cursor Albums Keys Genres Page Back Page Then press the Select Use the Alphanumeric keys to select the fi...
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Artist Artists beginning with the letter Canadian Bush Party “C” appear on the display. Cardigans Chainsaw Navigate to the Artist of choice Chick Corea by using Cursor Coldplay Keys...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Press the twice. Select ReQuest Sea Breeze Chick Corea Your selection begins playing. Moment’s Notice Shuffle Menu PLAYING THE MEDIA SERVER ReQuest SIRIUS AM/FM To start the Media Server playing, touch the appropriate Master Key...
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OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN PAUSING A TRACK ReQuest SIRIUS AM/FM The White Album To pause a track that’s playing, The Beatles touch the Soft Key Revolution Shuffle Menu REQUEST SIRIUS AM/FM The White Album To continue playing a paused The Beatles track, touch the Revolution...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) SHUFFLE MODE The Shuffle mode plays ReQuest SIRIUS AM/FM Media Server’s songs from The White Album the selected list (album, artist, playlist, etc…) in a random The Beatles order. Revolution Songs are not repeated until Shuffle Menu the Server has played through...
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OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) USING THE MEDIA SERVER MENU TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION ReQuest SIRIUS AM/FM To bring up the Media Server The White Album menu, touch the Menu Soft The Beatles repeatedly until the main Revolution menu appears.
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Chick Corea All Songs Then touch the album... Return to Forever Rendezvous in Ne... Sea Breeze Sea Breeze Very Best of Chick... Page Back ABCs Page Sea Breeze ...Then touch the song Sea Breeze to begin playing.
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OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) GO BACK TO A PREVIOUS MENU Chick Corea All Songs Return to Forever To go back to a previous menu, Rendezvous in Ne... touch the Soft Key Back Sea Breeze Very Best of Chick... Page Back ABCs...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION To bring up the Media Server ReQuest SIRIUS AM/FM menu, touch the Soft Menu The White Album repeatedly until the Media Server main menu appears. The Beatles Revolution NOTE: Select the...
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OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Use the Alphanumeric keys to select the fi rst letter of an Artist’s name. (i.e., touch the letter , and then touch the Soft Key Soft Key) Artist Artists beginning with the letter...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Chick Corea All Songs Return to Forever Choose an Album by touching Rendezvous in Ne... the album name. Sea Breeze Sea Breeze Very Best of Chick... Page Back ABCs...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION CONTROL iRemote/Keypad does not a) Confi rm IM-SERVER is in control the Media Player/ proper card slot in MultiZone Server connected to Receiver card cage. IM-SERVER b) Check Module connection to header in card cage. c) Confi rm CAT-5 connection to switch/hub d) Confi...
ACCESSORIES Niles Audio manufactures the following accessories for use with the IM-SERVER Module: IR Flasher FG01019 MF1VF IR Flasher FG01020 10' 3.5mm Mono 10' 3.5mm to 3.5mm FG00933 Mini to 3.5mm Mono Male Mini Cable Mini Cable SPECIFICATIONS Power:...
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This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and inapplicable if NILES deems that the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer, including but not limited...
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