• 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 •...
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...
• 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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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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.
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 •...
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 •...
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 •...
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 •...
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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 •...
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 •...
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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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 •...
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...
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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.
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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.
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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.