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USER GUIDE
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section of the imerge website at www.imerge.co.uk

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  • Page 1 E R V E R H A R D D I S K M E D I A S Y S T E M USER GUIDE For detailed installation instructions visit the Support section of the imerge website at www.imerge.co.uk...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Imerge. XiVA™ is a registered trademark of Imerge Ltd. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTs Editing Playlists Presets Precautions Storing a Preset General Precautions Searching the Audio Library Important Safety Instructions Marking Items in the Audio Library Automatic Shutdown The Now Playing Screen (Audio) Important Safety Notices Switching Audio Outputs Controlling the Mediaserver Selecting an Output Front View Controlling Audio Playback Rear View...
  • Page 5: Precautions

    Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type COPYRIGHT NOTICE recommended by Imerge. Dispose of batteries according This equipment must not be used for unauthorized to the manufacturer’s instructions. duplication of CDs, DVDs or any other works protected CD &...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    The current operating temperature can be viewed in the System Information menu in Settings. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Notices

    ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, cercano para su adecuado tratamiento. INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 8: Controlling The Mediaserver

    MediaServer remote control handset. In addition it introduces you to the user interfaces used to record, catalogue and control playback of your music and movies. If you require a detailed installation guide for your MediaServer, visit the support section of the Imerge website (www.imerge.co.uk). FRONT VIEW...
  • Page 9 AV1 VIDEO VGA The VGA connector is inactive. The DVI connector should be used for displaying AV1 Video. Rs232 CONTROL The RS232 Control port provides serial communication with supported devices. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 10: The Remote Control Handset

    Press this key to select the Amp as the device to be screen. controlled. For more information about using this key, see the section titled Configuring Your Remote to Control Other Devices on page 7. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 11: Configuring Your Remote To Control Other Devices

    Output key will return it to controlling the default longer period of time the music or movie will rewind at output. high speed. h PAUsE key Press the pause key to interrupt playback temporarily. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 12: Selecting Items Directly Using The Mediaserver Remote Control Handset

    If there are several artists beginning with the letter S press the V key to step through until you find the artist for which you are looking. • Press the 1 key to return to the top of the list. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    This must only be performed if the unit becomes unresponsive and can not be shutdown correctly. Data corruption may occur as a result of improper shutdown. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 14: The User Interfaces

    2, 3, 4 or 5 and select a movie for playback, all of the video screens connected to AV2 will display the movie. Both AV1 and AV2 are also used to initiate and control the playback of music on five independent audio outputs. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 15: The Touch Panel User Interface

    Playing button. The Now Playing screen is displayed: panel displays. For more information about configuring touch panel displays, visit the support section of the Imerge website (www.imerge.co.uk/support). If your setup does not currently incorporate touch panel displays and you would like more information, please contact your dealer or installer.
  • Page 16: The Remote User Interface

    User Interface will display the text entry screen just as the television user interface does. However, instead of using the alphanumeric keypad on your MediaServer remote control, you can use your computer keyboard to enter text and numbers. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 17: Changing The User Interface Colour

    Use the U , V , S and T keys to highlight the • colour you wish to choose for the user interface. • Press the O Select key. After making any changes, remember to use the M Save key to commit them. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 18: The Main Menu

    Up Select this option to display the Set Up screen. From here you can access the Settings screen, the Look Up Album Details screen and the Media Back Up and Restore feature. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 19: Recording

    Press the J Menu key on your MediaServer remote • control to display the Main Menu. Use the U or V keys to select the Disc Tray option. • Press the O Select key. • © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 20: Manual Look Up

    Press the M Start key to begin. • If you have recorded a CD and chosen to have the recording compressed to MP3 or WMA, the compression process will begin when the MediaServer is next idle. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 21: Playing Cds And Dvds From The Disc Tray

    • Now Playing key on the remote control. For more information about playing movies see the section beginning on page 34. Press the O Play key. • © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 22: The Audio Library

    The illustration below shows how the Audio Library screens are structured and describes each part of the screen, the information displayed and the functions available. The example shows the Tracks screen for the album Cold Water Songs, however all navigation screens in the Audio Library are similar in construction. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 23: Playing Music From The Audio Library

    Press the O Play key to begin playback immediately, • or press the M Add button to add this track to a playlist or the play queue. Press the S key to return to the Audio Library. • © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 24: Browsing The Audio Library By Artist

    Press the O Play key to begin playback immediately, • or press the M Add button to add this album to a playlist. • Press the T key again to select a track from within the album. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 25: Browsing The Audio Library By Era

    Press the O Play key on your MediaServer remote • control to begin playback immediately, or press the M Add key to add all tracks in the selected playlist to another playlist. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 26: Playing The Entire Library

    Press the ä Add key to add the selected item to • the end of the play queue. For example, if you are currently playing an album, the item you have selected will not begin playing until the album has finished. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 27: Playlists

    Press the O Yes key to confirm the deletion. • To delete multiple playlists use the p Mark key to mark the playlists you wish to remove and then follow the process described above. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 28: Presets

    Press the U or V keys to highlight Albums and press the O Select key to display the Albums list. Use the U or V keys again to highlight an album • you wish to delete. Press the p Mark key. • © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 29 ä Add key. Both marked albums will be added to the playlist. Note: If pressing the p Mark key has no effect, then the mark function is not available on the current screen. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 30: The Now Playing Screen (Audio)

    When you make this selection, your MediaServer will display the Now Playing screen for the currently selected audio output. Your MediaServer has multiple audio outputs, and therefore multiple Now Playing screens, which are selectable using the N Output key on your MediaServer remote control (refer to page 27 for more information). © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 31: Switching Audio Outputs

    From this options screen, you also have the choice to edit album or track details. For instructions regarding the use of these options, refer to the Editing the Audio Library chapter on page 28. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 32: Editing The Audio Library

    Press the U or V keys to select Tracks and press the T key. Use the U or V keys again to highlight the track • you wish to edit. Press the ä Options key and choose Edit Track • Details. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 33: Deleting Items In The Audio Library

    Press the O Yes key to confirm deletion of the track. • Note: Any items you choose to delete will be permanently erased from your MediaServer’s hard disk. Anything you delete by accident will need to be re- recorded. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 34: The Video Library

    The illustration below shows how the Video Library screens are structured and describes each part of the screen, the information displayed and the functions available. The example shows the Movies screen, however all navigation screens in the Video Library are similar in construction. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 35: Playing Movies From The Video Library

    O Play key to begin playback. key on your MediaServer remote control to begin Alternatively, press the S key to return to the Video playback of the movie displayed at the bottom of Library. the screen. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 36: Browsing The Video Library By Director

    With the movie you wish to play highlighted, press the M Synopsis key to view a synopsis of the movie, or press the O Play key to begin playback. Alternatively, press the S key to return to browsing Genres. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 37: Browsing The Video Library By Year

    If there are less than one hundred items in a list, you also Movies, Artists, Directors or Genres. have the option to mark all of the items in a list, without • Press the O Select key. having to go through them individually. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 38: The Now Playing Screen (Video)

    For more information about controlling the playback of movies see the section titled Controlling Movie Playback on page 35. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 39: Video Outputs

    Press the d f or e c key on your MediaServer remote control. To seek forwards or backwards Hold down the d f or e c key on your • MediaServer remote control for a few seconds and release the key when the seek begins. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 40: Editing The Video Library

    Use the U and V keys to select Edit Movie Details Press the 9 Look Up key on your MediaServer • and press the O Select key. remote control. Choose the Artwork option and press the O Edit • key. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 41: Deleting Items In The Video Library

    Press the O Yes key to confirm deletion of the • movie. Note: Any items you choose to delete will be permanently erased from your MediaServer’s hard disk. Anything you delete by accident will need to be re- recorded. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 42: The Settings Menu

    Remote Diagnostics Enable or disable the ability to send important diagnostic information to Imerge. It is recommended that this setting is enabled so that, in the event that you require technical support from Imerge, information is available to help diagnose your specific problem.
  • Page 43: Using Your Mediaserver With Ahome Computer

    MediaServer and your home network, read A window showing the available contents of the the appropriate Product information Module in the MediaServer hard disk will be displayed. Support section of the Imerge website (www.imerge. co.uk). Importing Files to your Mediaserver MEDIA TRANsFER •...
  • Page 44: Exporting Files From Your Mediaserver

    Repeat the import process described above to add back the MediaServer information. • Making sure you have Library displayed in iTunes, navigate to your MediaServer on the network. Note: iTunes does not support WMA files. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 45: Transferring Music To Your Portable Player Using Windows Media Player

    Transferring Music to your Portable Player using Windows Media Player on a PC As part of a policy of ongoing development, Imerge is It is also possible to use your PC and Windows Media constantly improving the MediaServer’s XiVA operating Player to transfer music from your MediaServer to your software.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Press the 0 key on your MediaServer remote control to return to the default video set-up. This will cause the MediaServer to restart with the video settings re-set to their default values. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 47: Warning Messages

    Press the M Start key to run a series of quick • diagnostic tests. If any of the tests fail, check the relevant settings, or the hardware involved. If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your dealer or installer. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 48: Remote Control Codes

    001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016 010, 158 ETRON BUSH 055, 010, 026, 158 EUROPHON 031, 158 CENTURY 146, 048, 097 EXPERT(F) 138, 024, 010, 048, 158, 097, FENNER © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 49 146, 073, 118, 010, 120, 161, 011, 012, 123, 126, 036, 049, HITACHI 062, 055, 157, 063, 031, 111, 132, 114, 116 042, 065, 081, 118, 010, 066, MAGNADYNE 146, 081, 158 120, 158, 125, 070, 040, 072 © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 50 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, RANK RANK/BUSH/MURPHY ONCEAS ONWA 008, 017, 151 REDIFUSION 045, 012, 125 ORAVA 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016 REVOX ORBITER 088, 089, 109, 092, 010, 125 © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 51 119, 013, 014, 015, 016 SMARAGD ULTRAVOX 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 031, SOLAVOX 006, 007, 146, 081, 009, 010, 161, 013, 014, 015, 016 SONOLOR 166, 010 UNIVERSUM 157, 008, 027 SONOKO 007, 018 © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 52 092, 097, 089 FISHER 022, 031 FOSGATE GOLDSTAR HAFLER HARMAN KAR 005, 125, 127, 103, 104, 098 HITACHI INKEL 119, 120 KENWOOD 090, 099, 128, 105, 094, 121, 123, 122, 129, 106, 124, 031 © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 53: Hardware Specifications

    Analog Audio Characteristics (typical) • Frequency response.... 20Hz to 20kHz ± 0.5dB • S/N ratio (@1KHz)......100dB (A weight) • Dynamic range......better than 96dB • Total harmonic distortion (@1kHz)..... 0.003% • Channel separation (@1KHz)......110dB © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 54: Terms & Conditions

    Service altogether at any time in its discretion. You agree that provided to you by Imerge, for example the registration service Imerge shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any via the Internet. modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
  • Page 55 Notices Will Imerge share any of your personal information? 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...
  • Page 56 Supplemental Components fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear in lieu of “Imerge Ltd.” for the purposes of the EULA, and facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, (ii) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE...
  • Page 57 If you receive the label separately other than music-related information, including name, artist, track, from Imerge Ltd., it is invalid. You should keep the label on and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online the DEVICE or packaging to prove that you are licensed to servers (“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other...
  • Page 58 SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material, except as otherwise allowed pursuant to this LICENSE and that it may make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archive purposes. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 59 Your rights under this License will terminate for this to the Sonic Software. automatically without notice from Sonic if you fail to comply with any term(s) of this License. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
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  • Page 61 License. However, announcement.) parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 62 General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 63 AMG all rights of copyright therein, including the right to register the copyright in such work(s) as part of the AMG Database. © Copyright Imerge Ltd 2007 Page...
  • Page 64: Product Warranty

    Windows is a your confidence in our company. We trust you will enjoy registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows using your MS5000 MediaServer for many years to come. 95/98/Me/XP and Windows NT/2000 are trademarks of This product has undergone stringent testing during Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 68 Part No. PK00383-01 ©Copyright 2007 ImergeLtd.

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