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Summary of Contents for CAAS Audio Digital Audio Server
- Page 1 CAAS Audio Digital Audio Server (DAS) User Manual & Warranty Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CAAS Audio DAS Specification..................4 What's included with the DAS...................5 Supported Devices / Peripherals..................5 Important Precautions (Must Follow)..................5 Digital Audio Server Front Panel Explained................6 Digital Audio Server Rear Panel Explained................6 Using the Digital Audio Server (DAS)..................7 Adding Music Files to your USB Storage................7 Setting up the DAS and Accessing Music Files..............7... -
Page 3: Digital Audio Server (Das) Overview
Within the Digital Audio Server section, this has been achieved through our bespoke 176.4k samples per second up- converting parallel DACs and ultra low jitter clock, allowing near perfect data re-clocking and bit perfect I2S digital signal transfer. -
Page 4: Caas Audio Das Features
CAAS Audio DAS Features The reference standard digital audio server, unique features: Play music from an external 3.5” hard drive or USB Pen (2.5” HDD not supported). • Stream music over your network from tablets, smart phones and laptops. (Windows •... -
Page 5: What's Included With The Das
What's included with the DAS The DAS is shipped with the following: 1 x Digital Audio Server (DAS). • 1 x 7m LAN cable. • 1 x 3m CEC wired HDMI cable. • 1 x 1.5M mains power cable. •... -
Page 6: Digital Audio Server Front Panel Explained
Digital Audio Server Front Panel Explained (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Volume Control (2) Input Select button (toggles through inputs) (3) AS LED (Audio Server input selected) (4) DI LED (Digital S/PDIF input selected, D IN on the rear panel) -
Page 7: Using The Digital Audio Server (Das)
Using the Digital Audio Server (DAS) The Digital Audio Server is primarily an audio server. The audio server has an S/PDIF input at the rear that can be selected by the “DI” selection on the front panel. This allows third party digital sources to be connected to the audio server, such as CD transports. - Page 8 Page 8...
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Page 9: Controlling The Digital Audio Server (Das)
Controlling the Digital Audio Server (DAS) TV CEC Control If your TV is CEC enabled you can control the audio server using the TV remote: 1. Connect a CEC enabled HDMI cable between the TV and the HDMI port on the rear of the audio server. -
Page 10: Dlna / Upnp Audio Interface, Networking & File Sharing
“Fing” for your smart phone it will scan all your network attached devices and return their IP address etc.. this can be quite useful. 4. Alternatively you can view / adjust the IP address and other setting in the “CAAS Audio Configuration” window on your TV (see the section below “CAAS Audio Configuration set up”). -
Page 11: Windows Network (Smb) File Sharing
Windows Network (SMB) file sharing This is the preferred method of sharing files between the DAS and Windows network devices or NAS. 1. Connect the network cable between the DAS and your router. 2. Ensure that file sharing is enabled on your window device (PC / Laptop) or NAS (A guide to this is given at the end of this document). -
Page 12: Upnp Audio Interface
UPnP Audio Interface This option is only to be used to access other UPnP devices (e.g. file sharing between two XBMC devices). The procedure is fundamentally the same as SMB sharing: 1. Firstly you need to enable UPnP on the source XBMC device (the files you wish to share / access): Settings →... -
Page 13: Streaming Music From A Phone / Tablet To The Audio Server
6. Once in “Music”, there should be an icon for selecting a player, possibly at the top of the screen. Choose Select player. 7. Then under WiFi player you should see something like XBMC or CAAS Audio Server, select this and hit “Done”. -
Page 14: Installing & Setting Up Xbmc & Yatse Remote Apps
Installing & Setting up XBMC & Yatse Remote Apps Installing XBMC Remote on an Android Device Note: There are alternative remotes and you may find Yatse easier to use or set up (see next section). Note: The following procedures may differ slightly from device to device. 1. - Page 15 6. You will see a form where you can define how to connect to XBMC on the Audio Server: 7. Enter the following: ◦ Name: CAAS Audio Server ◦ Host or IP: Enter the DAS IP address (recommended), see notes below. Also you may be able to enter the host name here “caasaudio”...
- Page 16 IP address to the Audio Server. This can usually be achieved through your router settings or alternatively through the “CAAS Audio Configuration” page (if NOT using DHCP). Please take care to avoid IP address clashes.
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Page 17: Installing Yatse Remote On An Android Device
Installing Yatse Remote on an Android Device Yatse can be downloaded free from Google play App store or from: http://yatse.leetzone.org 1. Download Yatse to the device you wish to use. 2. Install Yatse and press “Run” or “Launch Yatse” to start Yatse. 3. - Page 18 IP address to the Audio Server. This can usually be achieved through your router settings or alternatively through the “CAAS Audio Configuration” page (if NOT using DHCP). Please take care to avoid IP address clashes.
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Page 19: Installing Xbmc Remote On An Apple Device
IP address to the Audio Server. This can usually be achieved through your router settings or alternatively through the “CAAS Audio Configuration” page (if NOT using DHCP). Please take care to avoid IP address clashes. -
Page 20: Updating The Xbmc Music Library And Thumbnails
CPU. Audio Server Software Update This can be accessed through the “CAAS Audio Configuration” screen as outlined above. Returns, Repairs and Weee recycling For returns, repairs or Weee recycling, please contact CAAS Audio at info@caasaudio.com... -
Page 21: Das Factory Reset
2. The reset button is mounted behind a small hole in the rear panel (see photograph of the rear panel on page 6 “Digital Audio Server Rear Panel Explained”). You will need to press this button using a thin object such as a cocktail stick. -
Page 22: Das Faq
DAS FAQ Q: Where is the remote? A: There is no remote with the DAS, if your TV is HDMI-CEC enabled, the TV remote will operate the DAS. Additionally the DAS can be networked and controlled via smart phones, tablets, PCs etc.. There are different trade names for HDMI CEC, depending on who is the manufacturer of your TV, so it doesn’t have to be stated as HDMI-CEC, see the below list: Samsung -... -
Page 23: Warranty (1 Year Guarantee)
Note: The term “Damage” includes, malfunction, deterioration and failure to meet specifications. CAAS Audio will pay for all parts and labour covered by this Warranty. You must pay all shipping charges if it is necessary to return the product to CAAS Audio or your retailer. However, if the required repairs are covered by this Warranty CAAS Audio will pay for the return shipping to any destination within the UK &...
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