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Mirage Media Server
Setup Guide for Models MMS·5A & MMS·2
Engineered exclusively for custom integration, the Mirage Media Server connects
music lovers to their local content and the highest quality streaming music
services. Sync, schedule, control and distribute multiple streams of audio to all
rooms in the home. The experience is limited only by your design.
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- Page 1 Sync, schedule, control and distribute multiple streams of audio to all rooms in the home. The experience is limited only by your design. ©2006–2013 Autonomic Controls, Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Designed in New York, USA +1 914 598 1647 MirageMediaServer.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Get To Know Mirage Media Server Audio Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 Fixed vs�... -
Page 3: Get To Know Mirage Media Server
PANDORA® Internet Radio, Rhapsody®, Last.fm, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Spotify and TuneIn. Autonomic is constantly working with more content service providers to bring you even more of the best Internet-delivered media in future firmware updates. To keep your library organized, your MMS comes preloaded with software to install onto your Mac or PC that will automatically keep your music files and playlists synchronized with your server. -
Page 4: Control System Integration
The Mirage Media Server is designed and engineered to work seamlessly in an automated home environment. Autonomic works closely with all of the leading control system manufacturers and their dealers to ensure the smoothest operation and access to all of the features of the MMS on control system touchpanels or automation applications. -
Page 5: Connections
Connections Your server has several ports on the back for connecting your audio, networking, and control system gear. (Refer to the diagram on the Quick Start Guide included with your server for connection recommendations.) • HDMI and DVI video ports for connecting to a television or other display •... -
Page 6: Rack Mounting
If you are using an IP based control system, the Mirage Media Server can be controlled over IP port 5004, and no further connections are necessary. More information and control system modules for Crestron, AMX, RTI, Control4 and URC systems are available at www.autonomic-controls.com/support_downloads.php Mirage Media Server Set Up 5 of 16... -
Page 7: Set Up Your Mirage Media Server
Set Up Your Mirage Media Server This section provides an overview of powering up your server for the first time and using the Remote Configuration Utility to configure the device. Once you have made all the necessary connections, turn on the MMS by pressing the power button on the front of the unit once. -
Page 8: Setting Date And Time
Logging This section allows you to upload internal server logs files and, optionally, your media database if you are instructed by the Autonomic support team. These log files will be sent directly to our support staff. Restarting Your Server section contains a link to restart your MMS. -
Page 9: On-Screen Display Resolution
Display Settings The Display Settings tab allows you to configure the Mirage on-screen display options. Your monitor or TV display should be plugged into the DVI or HDMI ports on your MMS before turning on the server. NOTE Some HDMI receivers and switches are not compatible with the MMS. If you receive an error message on screen, or if the MMS seems non-responsive, try plugging the HDMI cable directly into the display, bypassing any adaptors, switches, or AV receivers. -
Page 10: Audio Settings
Audio Settings tab allows you to configure audio settings and system outputs on the MMS. Source Settings Audio System section allows you to configure the MMS for RS-232 or IP connection to an external multi-room amplifier. section allows you to enable or disable each output, rename them, configure Connections maximum sampling rate and bit depth (digital outputs only) and set each to variable or fixed gain output for pass-through control of volume, mute and zone power on the amp from the... -
Page 11: Configuring Cloud Services
This can be overridden by selecting any other content for playback through the Mirage web interface, mobile applications, or IP control. The optional AirPlay password allows you to set a password that the user of the mobile device (or iTunes) will be prompted for before the MMS will accept a stream from the device. This will prevent uninvited transmissions from being broadcast to your amplifier. -
Page 12: Streaming Music Services
We recommend the following settings for the most seamless, hands-off experience: Turn on iTunes Match. This will allow you to synchronize content from other computers and devices, which will in turn be synchronized to the MMS via the Mirage Media Sync software. Enable automatic downloads of Music purchases. -
Page 13: Rhapsody
MMS TuneBridge technology allows you to create a new Pandora station based on a song you hear on any other service, or local music in your library. You can access this feature in the Actions menu of the Mirage Web Client and on most touch panel interfaces. Pandora allows you to listen to up to six simultaneous streams with a single user ID and password on the MMS·5A, or two on the MMS·2. -
Page 14: Tunein
Content tab. Additional TuneIn Stations To make this task easier for you, Autonomic has pre-loaded a large database of popular US radio stations that are not in the TuneIn database. To add one of these stations, click on the... -
Page 15: Streaming Audio Content From Your Network
To install the Mirage Media Sync software, browse to this page using the computer that you want to automatically keep synchronized with your server, and click on the appropriate download link (Mac or PC). Once installed, the Mirage Media Sync software can be configured to synchronize your MMS with iTunes, Windows Media Player (Windows PC’s only), or folders on your hard drive containing music. -
Page 16: Firmware Updates
This section displays your product license information and serial number. Remote Support If you are working with us on a support case, Autonomic may request remote access to your server through the Internet in order to check the operation of your server. -
Page 17: Safety Information
EEA to allow free movement of trade within the EEA countries. Our Promise Autonomic is committed to updating and supporting our products to provide dealers with maximum value and the best digital media control solutions.
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