Xantech XMusicw+ User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2: New Features

    • Enhanced iPOD Interface that allows use of without prior written permission of Imerge Ltd and iTunes to view and transfer contents to iPOD Xantech Corporation. of music stored on XMUSICW+ • Online Upgrades •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Editing Genre, Year and Era Names Selecting Album Artwork Safety Instructions Deleting Albums and Tracks General Precautions The Front Panel Interface Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Notices Quick Start Guide Introduction Online Updates Controls and Connections System Settings Front View Connection Settings Rear View Edit Ethernet Settings...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    • Copyright Act 1956 Replace only with the same or equivalent type • Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 recommended by Xantech. Dispose of batteries • Performers Protection Acts 1963, and 1972 according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    USER GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - If this product OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, operating instructions should be read before is equipped with a polarized alternating extension cords or integral convenience the product is operated.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Notices

    USER GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY EUROPEAN MODEL Note: This product has been designed and type-tested NOTICES to comply with the limits set out in EN55013, EN55020, EN60950, EN55022: 1998 CLASS B4, EN55024: 1998, FCC The serial number for this equipment is located on the RULES PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS B.
  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    USER GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE FRONT PANEL The following controls are available on the front panel of your Audio Server. : Press this button to display the main front panel functions screen on the LCD display of your Audio Server. MENU Front panel action buttons: These four buttons have assignable functions as...
  • Page 9 USER GUIDE PLAYING MUSIC Use the S and T keys to move the cursor to the • • Display the Library by pressing the à Library key on required position. the remote control. • Use the keys on the alphanumeric keypad to enter The Library menu allows you to choose how you want to a letter.
  • Page 10: Introduction

    1Vp-p/75 Congratulations on purchasing your Audio Server from • Connector........... RCA jack Xantech. The Audio Server is a revolutionary way of • Output level........0.75Vp-p/75 Your Audio Server stores and catalogues your music collection, allowing you to select any album or track at •...
  • Page 11: Controls And Connections

    USER GUIDE CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS FRONT VIEW Xantech XMUSICW+ Out Albums CD Setup This section provides information about the controls and h PAUSE button connections available on your Audio Server. Press the pause button to interrupt playback temporarily. DISC TRAY a PLAY button Discs should be inserted with the label side up.
  • Page 12: Rear View

    USER GUIDE REAR VIEW IR RECEIVER DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT The IR Receiver connection allows remote control The digital optical output can be used to transmit high information to be carried from other devices directly into the Audio Server. The advantage of using the optical output is that it has CONTROLLER low signal loss caused by other cables and is completely isolated from the ground loop.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    USER GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL G PAGE SCROLL keys The following diagram explains the function of the keys These keys are used to scroll through menus by page. on your Audio Server remote control: When editing text, these keys are used to change the character set.
  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    USER GUIDE SWITCHING ON AND OFF NUMERIC (0 to 9) keys Your Audio Server is designed to remain switched on The numeric keys can be used as follows: continuously. However, if you are not planning to use • In the library you may jump to an item in the list your Audio Server for an extended period of time, you may want to switch it off.
  • Page 15 USER GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL USE IN A MULTIROOM SYSTEM that every button press indicates to the system which output is to be controlled. This means that whenever infrared is received by the Audio Server the TV display will automatically switch to controlling the appropriate output.
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Audio Server

    USER GUIDE CONNECTING YOUR AUDIO Connecting the Video • Connect the yellow plug of the supplied composite SERVER video lead to the yellow Video Out socket of the Audio Server. For most TVs connect the other end This chapter describes the necessary connections of this lead to the ext.
  • Page 17 Server remote control with a default output. More Your Audio Server is compatible with a number of the section titled other Xantech Multiroom products such as the MRC88 System on page 11. Panels to offer a complete home installation. The system...
  • Page 18: Recording And Playing Music

    USER GUIDE RECORDING AND Output Select this function to choose which of the available PLAYING MUSIC audio outputs you wish to control. This chapter explains how to operate your Audio Server, Changing the controlled audio output is explained in including recording CDs onto the hard disk, navigating greater detail in the section called the Library to select music for playback and organising Outputs on page 22.
  • Page 19: Recording From A Cd

    USER GUIDE RECORDING MUSIC screen, with progress indicator will be displayed: Your Audio Server can make new recordings onto the hard disk by recording music directly from an audio CD placed in the CD tray. Your Audio Server can access the Internet, using either using the built-in modem, to automatically retrieve information about the CD.
  • Page 20 USER GUIDE PLAYING MUSIC This chapter explains how to play music that you have recorded on to your Audio Server. It also explains how to locate the music you wish to play in a number of different ways. The Library The television user interface has been designed to allow easy navigation through the Library and therefore give quick and easy access to your complete music collection in a number of different ways.
  • Page 21: Displaying The Library

    USER GUIDE PLAYING MUSIC FROM THE LIBRARY Browsing the Library by Album Use the U or V keys to highlight the The following sections contains a detailed explanation • about selecting items in the Library for playback. option in the Library Menu. Press the T key to display the •...
  • Page 22: Browsing The Library By Genre

    USER GUIDE Alternatively, press the 9 Search button and • select to list just those artists that contain a Press the S key to return to browsing by genres. • particular word or group of letters. Browsing the Library by Year Press the O Play key on your Audio Server remote Use the U or V keys to highlight the •...
  • Page 23: Browsing Playlists In The Library

    USER GUIDE Use the U or V keys to step between eras, or press • The TV screen will display the presets in your Library: the appropriate key on the alphanumeric keypad to jump directly to that position in the list. Press the O Play key on your Audio Server remote •...
  • Page 24: The Search Function

    USER GUIDE THE MARK FUNCTION Alternatively, you can use the [ function to select a library item by initial letter: The mark function can be used to select multiple items • Display the appropriate library menu for the item within a list in the Library. You can then perform a single action to be applied to all of the marked items rather than performing the same action on each item •...
  • Page 25: The Now Playing Screen

    USER GUIDE THE NOW PLAYING SCREEN The illustration below shows the Now Playing screen. Whenever you select an item in the Library for playback, this screen is displayed. You can also choose to display this screen at any time by pressing the • Now Playing key on your Audio Server remote control.
  • Page 26: Switching Audio Outputs

    USER GUIDE Switching Audio Outputs Press the Q key on your Audio Server remote • control to randomise the order of the selections in your Audio Server may be capable of playing different the Jukebox. music in several rooms simultaneously. If you wish to Press the Q •...
  • Page 27: Organising Your Music Collection

    USER GUIDE ORGANISING YOUR Any item in your Library can be selected for playback in MUSIC COLLECTION one of two ways: This chapter describes the features built into your Audio Press the O Play key to begin playback immediately, • Server to help you organize the music in your Library, ending playback of any current music selection.
  • Page 28: Editing Playlists

    USER GUIDE PRESETS The following screen is displayed: 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 Library.
  • Page 29: Editing Album Information

    USER GUIDE EDITING THE LIBRARY The following screen is displayed: Your Audio Server labels the albums, artists and tracks in your Library with names which identify the track you are listening to, and these help you locate items when you are browsing through the Library. If you have an Internet connection, your Audio Server reads the CD information automatically from the Gracenote Music Recognition Service.
  • Page 30: Deleting Albums And Tracks

    USER GUIDE Use the U or V keys to scroll through the cover art • images. Press the O Select key to associate a piece of • artwork with your chosen album. It is also possible to upload images from your PC to your Audio Server and apply these to albums in your Library.
  • Page 31: The Front Panel Interface

    USER GUIDE THE FRONT PANEL Browsing Albums in the Library The font panel user interface is also capable of displaying INTERFACE a list of albums present in the Library of the Audio Server. In addition to the user interface displayed on your television screen, the Audio Server also has a user •...
  • Page 32: Online Updates

    Settings menu The software used in the Audio Server is always being of the television user interface are also available via the improved by Xantech and therefore, periodically, front panel user interface. updates become available for download. The process is handled automatically and only a few button presses •...
  • Page 33: System Settings

    This section allows you to specify how your Audio Server accesses the Internet. Ethernet, or are prompted to do so by a member of the Xantech Technical Support Team, press the ä Test key to perform a series of quick tests that may help diagnose network connectivity problems.
  • Page 34: Modem Settings

    USER GUIDE Modem Settings Use this screen to select the language of the television user interface. If you select as your Internet Connection type you must then input your Internet Service Provider’s Note: The language of the front panel user interface details on the screen.
  • Page 35 Audio Server records CDs. It is recommended that you do not attempt to edit these settings unless you are instructed to do so by your installer, or a member of the Xantech Technical Support Team. Selecting as the Drive Speed will record your Audio Server too noisy, select Standard for quieter but slower operation.
  • Page 36 Xantech to assist in the event of a technical issue. It is recommended that you do not attempt to edit this setting unless you are instructed to do so by your installer, or a member of the Xantech Technical Support Team. Page...
  • Page 37: Using Your Audio Server With A Home Computer

    USER GUIDE USING YOUR AUDIO you will recognize the screen: SERVER WITH A HOME COMPUTER Your Audio Server has a number of advanced features which can be accessed via a computer connected to your home network. THE REMOTE USER INTERFACE Your Audio Server’s television user interface is accessible via a PC running on your home network.
  • Page 38: Accessing Media Transfer

    USER GUIDE MEDIA TRANSFER This setting should be set to Enabled by default. However, if necessary, press the O Edit key and select In addition to recording directly from the CD tray, it is Enabled to activate media transfer. Use the M Save key also possible to transfer music and cover art images to to save this setting.
  • Page 39: Importing Files To Your Audio Server

    USER GUIDE Importing Files to your Audio Server • Ensure that the option labelled is unchecked. • Double click on the folder entitled Import. An • Click the OK empty folder window will be displayed. • Making sure you have Library displayed in iTunes, navigate to your Audio Server on the network.
  • Page 40: Network Back Up

    USER GUIDE Network Back Up Note: the import process may take some time depending on the number of albums and the speed of your Press the J • key on your Audio Server remote computer. control to display the Once your has been updated with the Use the U and V keys to highlight Settings and •...
  • Page 41 USER GUIDE APPENDIX A 098, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 079 HDD AUDIO CIHAN CLARIVOX 108, 033, 047 RC5 Control CLATRNIC Output 1 CLATRONIC 001 ,002, 003, 004, 005, 006, Output 2 007, 008, 009, 119, 013, 014, Output 3 015, 016, 158, 097, 018, 151 Output 4...
  • Page 42 USER GUIDE FERGUSON 035, 106, 107, 136, 022, 044, HYPER 031, 151 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, FIDELITY 007, 008, 009, 017, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018, 151 FINLANDIA 061, 106, 132 IMPERIAL 001, 002, 003, 004, 034, 138, FINLUX 157, 149, 021, 020, 022, 023, 143, 005, 006, 007, 146, 008,...
  • Page 43 USER GUIDE MAGNAFON 031, 021 ORION 098, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 036, 006, 007, 111, 008, 009, MAGNASONIC 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 010, 017, 012, 013, 014, 015, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016 016, 018 MARANTZ 001, 002, 003, 004, 103, 104, OSAKI 005, 031, 006, 007, 146, 109,...
  • Page 44 USER GUIDE ROADSTAR 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, SONTEC 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016 009, 013, 014, 015, 016 ROBOTRON 108, 146 SONY 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, ROSITA SPECTRA 108, 146, 010, 017, 086 STARLITE SABA 034, 035, 106, 112, 135, 107,...
  • Page 45 USER GUIDE UNIVOX 146, 033 KRELL 067, 063 VEGAVOX KYOCERA VESTEL 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, LEXICON 007, 009, 047, 013, 014, 015, LINN LUXMAN 042, 028, 008 VICTOR VIDEOTON 042, 118, 158 MAGNAVOX VISION 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, MARANTZ 053, 011, 012, 116, 055, 032, 007, 009, 119, 013, 014, 015,...
  • Page 46: Terms & Conditions

    USER GUIDE TERMS & CONDITIONS Limitations of Imerge’s Liability In no event will Imerge or its suppliers be liable to you or XiVA™ SOFTWARE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENT revenue, loss of or loss of use of software, loss of or loss of use of equipment, to which the Audio Server is connected, business interruption, or other indirect, consequential, special, or incidental damages of any nature arising from or relating...
  • Page 47 USER GUIDE Notices Any and all notices to be given by either Imerge or you to Personal data will be collected, processed by Imerge and the other under these terms and conditions shall be deemed forwarded to the relevant Imerge Business Partner for the purpose of providing related services, as described earlier.
  • Page 48 USER GUIDE MICROSOFT END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT • Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or • disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
  • Page 49 USER GUIDE GRACENOTE END-USER LICENSE AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PROVIDED BELOW AND/OR OTHERWISE WITH THE SOFTWARE SHALL APPLY TO SUCH AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS. MS, Microsoft Corporation or their subsidiaries reserve the right to discontinue any USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE Internet-based services provided to you or made available to TERMS BELOW.
  • Page 52 XANTECH CORPORATION 13100 Telfair Avenue, Sylmar CA 91342-3573 Phone: 818.362.0353, Fax: 818.362.9506 www.xantech.com Part No. PK00374-01 ©Copyright 2007 ImergeLtd.

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