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  • Page 1 Introduction Symphony E 1.3 E 1.0...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Store in a cool environment ....17 IP Settings ..........37 Total discharge protection ....17 WLAN Settings ........37 Useful facts: Revox Joy radio system ..17 Network Restart ........37 MAC Address ........37 Quick start function ......37 Software........
  • Page 4 Technical data 2/2 ........87 Internet Audio Portal - IAP ..... 68 Initial login ..........69 IAP Registration page ........ 70 Managing the Revox IAP......71 Adding radio stations to Favorits ....72 Synchronising Joy devices ......73 Error messages........74...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Revox player and other entertainment electronics places on all its speakers. A full-function or for the Joy range of Revox network stereo speaker united in one housing is receivers. the result of this symbiosis. This can be...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Symphony Introduction Setup Safety Please check the unit and accessories Take note of the label on the back of the after unpacking, ensure that unit. everything is there and that there are no signs of transit damage. Read the User manual through carefully before starting to use the unit.
  • Page 7: Installation - Safety Advice

    Introduction Symphony Installation - Safety advice  Lay the power cable such that it  Please follow the instructions in the cannot be damaged. The power cable User manual supplied. should not have kinks or be laid over  Do not position the unit close to strong sharp edges.
  • Page 8: Safety Measures

    In order to exclude the risk of an electric has high humidity shock, do not remove the housing. Only have repair work carried out by a Revox The guarantee covers the intended specialist dealer. usage of the unit.
  • Page 9: Regulations Pertaining To The Unit

    Regulations pertaining to the unit Positioning The positioning of the speakers has an In EU and EEC countries, Revox offers a important influence on the quality of the guarantee on units bought in the EU, reproduction. For this reason, a lot of...
  • Page 10: Front Of The Symphony

    Symphony Presentation Front of the Symphony Function Lefthand coaxial speaker (2-way principle) with bass reflex opening Wireless module for bi-directional data traffic with the optional S208 Remote control Loud-Quiet (+/-). Volume level can be set from 0 to 40; with comfort switch-on volume.
  • Page 11: Operating Panel

    Presentation Symphony Operating panel The Symphony's operating front panel is divided up into a button panel for the most important everyday functions without remote control, an on/off button with multi-colour status LED and the concealed wireless module for the bi- directional S208 Remote control.
  • Page 12: Display Colours: Status Led

    Revox App S232 (Apple)/ S235 Symphony switches itself on automatically (Android). after a certain time.
  • Page 13: Connection Panel Symphony

    Presentation Symphony Connection panel Symphony Name Function AC Power Power cable connection (Class 2). 100 - 240 VAC ~ / 50 - 60 Hz WLAN antenna connection for wireless audio streaming Wi-Fi (iRadio, NAS) and App control, supplied with the unit Ventilation Ventilation opening through to the base of the unit DC connection (12 - 18 VDC) for a power supply from the on-...
  • Page 14 Symphony Presentation DAB+/ FM combiner information Connection panel info As an option, the Joy Symphony can be ordered with a DAB+/FM module or it USB storage* Use the USB connection only for USB can have one fitted retrospectively. storage up to 32 GB, as large amount of data can lead to long read-in terms.
  • Page 15: S208 Remote Control

    S208 EasyCreator free-of-charge software that can be downloaded from Two S208s for one Symphony the Revox homepage. If you are using several S208 remotes, it should be noted that one Symphony can Initial operation only have a wireless connection to one The remote control battery should be remote controller at a time.
  • Page 16: S208 Overview

    Symphony Presentation S208 Overview...
  • Page 17: Explanation Of The Remote Control

    Presentation Symphony Explanation of the Remote control Button Function with Symphony (not IR operation) Switch Symphony off hotkey to switch between/switch on Symphonys and IR devices. Menu-dependant option buttons - (number input lower/upper case) Main/ Home menu with source selection (radio, USB, local sources, etc...) Access to (basic) settings.
  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Symphony Presentation Charging the battery Charging control / status display S208 remote control rechargeable lithium ion battery that can Battery is being charged - do not interrupt the charging process be charged using either the supplied charger or a mini-USB connection. Battery is fully charged - Use the charger with the supplied USB charging process can be ended...
  • Page 19: Battery Care

    Presentation Symphony Battery care Useful facts: Revox Joy radio system Keep the number of charging cycles to a The transmitting power of the S208 minimum remote control and the receiver unit in The working life of a lithium ion battery is the Joy device is in the μW or mW range,...
  • Page 20: S208 Basic Settings

    Symphony Configuration S208 Basic settings  Remote control Name [Re:control S208] The Basic settings for the S208 are Time: Hours (0-23) [13] called up by pressing and holding the Time: Hours (0-59) [45] button for > 2 seconds. Stand-by (0-300) [60] Time in cradle [On]...
  • Page 21 Configuration Symphony Time in cradle [On] / [Off] The S208 Remote Background colour  control can display Five colours are available as background Dark grey / Walnut / Blue / Red / the current time colour: Moss green. [On], when it is in On the one hand, this gives charging you the option of choosing a colour that...
  • Page 22 Symphony Configuration Change language Add zone   Here, you can select the remote Zones can be added and named through control's menu language. You can this menu. In the simplest case, a choose between: English, German, Zone/Room consists of one Symphony or French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch.
  • Page 23: Select Device

    S208 remote control and they are assigned to a zone or not. The the Symphony, in order that they can devices can be Revox Joy Symphonys or communicate securely with each other third-party devices that are controlled by again after a restart or power outage.
  • Page 24: First Contact

    Power cable functions. This can be done preferably Only use the power cable supplied by through a wired LAN connection, using Revox. the supplied RJ45 network cable or The Symphony has an adaptive power wirelessly through a WLAN (WLAN unit that is designed for mains voltages antenna suppied).
  • Page 25: Establishing The Connection To The Network

    Internet access to the router. System administrator or an IT specialist Setting up the Internet access may of your choosing. involve further costs. The management and use of the Revox Internet Radio Portal is free-of-charge and already included in the purchase price.
  • Page 26: Establishing The Connection To The Remote Control Using Pairing

    Symphony Configuration The first step - Establishing the connection to the remote control using pairing All the functions of the Symphony are The picture below shows the pairing controlled through the S208 remote process between the S208 and a control. Through bi-directional Symphony.
  • Page 27: Establishing The Connection To The Remote Control

    In the case of a combi-package consisting of Symphony and S208 remote control, Revox will already have carried out the pairing. You can switch the Symphony on directly by pressing the hotkey on the remote control with the name Symphony.
  • Page 28: First Steps In The Main Menu

    OK button. and comfort functions of the Revox Symphony, we would invite you to get to know all the details and nuances through our User manual.
  • Page 29: Radio Not Available

    Configuration Symphony Radio not available!? If Internet radio is not available to you, it was probably not possible to establish an Internet connection. There can be several reasons for this. • The network cable to the router is not plugged in or a crossover network cable has been used.
  • Page 30: Symphony - Basic Settings

    Symphony Configuration Symphony - Basic settings The Basic settings menu offers all those settings that are not needed every day, e.g. automatic switch-off, audio setup or renaming of the device. The Symphony must have a wireless connection to the S208 in order for basic settings to be made and it must have been selected as a device, e.g.
  • Page 31: Audio Setup

    Configuration Symphony  Audio Setup Amient sound You can make the basic settings in the As well as the linear stereo reproduction, Audio Setup menu, in order to adjust the Symphony also offers an ambient your Symphony optimally your sound option that delivers a 3-D listening positioning environment your...
  • Page 32 Symphony Configuration Placement Limiter Placing the Symphony on a table or If the limiter is activated, the output similar large surface leads to an signal is limited in order to keep unnatural exaggeration in the fundamental distortions as low as possible. The tone range.
  • Page 33: Fm Tuner

    Configuration Symphony  FM Tuner Automemory The Automemory function searches for If the optional DAB+/FM Tuner module is all receivable stations and then stores installed, this menu can be used for them in ascending order of their searching for, sorting or deleting tuner frequency.
  • Page 34 Symphony Configuration Delete Sort The station list is displayed after calling Stations can be sorted in the Station list. the "Delete" option. The stations to be The corresponding stations are selected deleted can be selected with the "Up" with the "Up" and "Down" buttons and and "Down"...
  • Page 35 Configuration Symphony Scan Display FM tuner [ ] The Scan selection opens an Info menu The broadcasting sector changes and and the scan process starts with the with it, our preferences change. If you / button at the lower frequency don't want to or can't use the FM tuner, range.
  • Page 36: Dab

    Symphony Configuration  DAB+ Carrying out an automatic station search If the optional DAB+/FM Tuner module is deletes all previously stored stations. installed, this menu can be used for The system advises you of this fact searching for, sorting or deleting DAB+ before starting Automemory, in order to stations.
  • Page 37 Configuration Symphony Sort Display DAB+ tuner [ ] Stations can be sorted in the Station list. The broadcasting sector changes and The corresponding stations are selected with it, our preferences change. If you with the "Up" and "Down" buttons and don't want to or can't use the DAB+ highlighted with...
  • Page 38: Network

    • WiFi Signal • Gateway IP • WiFi Channel • Encryption Network name-ID As the factory-setting, each Revox Symphony identifies itself inside a network as Symphony. If you are deploying several Symphonys however, it can be beneficial to be able to assign...
  • Page 39: Ip Settings

    Revox App S232(Apple)/ S235 (Andoid). WLAN Settings Standby consumption goes up < 0,6 watts Here, you can make the settings for a WLAN connection.
  • Page 40: Software

    Start the update with the OK button. [with FAT/ FAT32 formatting] Download the bin file from the Revox Homepage and save it to the root folder of your USB stick. Do not put the bin file in a sub-folder.
  • Page 41: Remote Access

    If Remote access is deactivated, the saving is currently active or not. Symphony can only be controlled through the S208 remote control respectively the Revox Apps S232/ S235. Example offsets from UTC: 0:00 England, Ireland, Portugal 1:00 Germany, Switzerland,...
  • Page 42: Auto Standby

    Symphony Configuration  Auto Standby The automatic standby function can be activated through this menu. In this way, the Symphony is automatically switched to standby mode if the network connection is interrupted for more than 5 minutes or the playback from USB/iPod media is ended.
  • Page 43: Operation - Start-Up Process

    Operation Symphony Operation - Start-up process Once all the basic settings for the S208 remote control and the Symphony have been made, you can start with the actual operation. Switch the Symphony on directly by pressing the hotkey on the remote control with the name Symphony.
  • Page 44: The Configuration Options

    Symphony Operation The configuration options  Zone Essentially, the following relationships Usually, one zone covers one room to exist between multiple S208 remote which several devices (Symphonys + IR controls and Symphonys: devices) are assigned. This can, for example, be a Symphony that plays the One S208 can control a maximum of 24 sound from a connected television.
  • Page 45: Operation Via S208

    Operation Symphony Operation via S208 The next pages give you information All the functions and information from about the individual sources and the the selected Symphony are shown on additional functions. the S208 remote control colour display. The picture below shows a basic view The functions and content are displayed where a source has been selected and specifically for the selected Symphony...
  • Page 46: Main Menu

    Symphony Operation Main menu The main menu is called with the button on the remote control and displays the source overview and the "Last listened to":  Last Music  Queue  My music  Radio  USB/ iPod  Audio Server ...
  • Page 47: Queue

    Similar to normal playlists, tracks are selected from the Music Server or USB area and added to the list. The list is stored directly in the Joy Symphony and can contain up to 250 tracks. With the S232/S235 Joy Apps, it is even possible to create and manage several Queues.
  • Page 48: Creating A Queue

    Add to Queue Adds the selected track to the end of the Queue. A Queue list sort order can only be changed using the Revox S232/S235 Apps. Clear Queue and Play Remove all previous tracks from the Queue* and add the selected track as the first entry and play it.
  • Page 49: My Music

    Operation Symphony  My Music The My Music selection covers all your favourite stations or tracks that you have added through the button [Add to My music]. These can be stations or podcasts from the Internet radio or they can be tracks and playlists from a USB stick or a network drive.
  • Page 50: Shortening Access Times

    As a rule this is a call that is made through the Favourites list that you Online Services) create in the ( option in the Revox Internet Audio Portal (see Page 65). Path: Internet Radio > Favourites > Favourites Group A good alternative without the Internet Portal is: Path: Internet Radio >...
  • Page 51: Radio

    Operation Symphony  Radio • Internet Radio Selecting Radio gives you two options to The selection Internet Radio gives you choose from: access to thousands of radio stations • Last Music available from around the world. As well • Internet radio as the linguistic diversity available, you •...
  • Page 52 Added Stations radio menu are constantly being adapted selection lists those to meet customer requirements. It can radio stations that you added yourself in Revox Internet Audio Portal occur therefore, that new or modified (see selection options are added. Chapter , page 58), as these are not listed by default.
  • Page 53 Operation Symphony  Genre Listing of radio stations based on certain music genres, such as rock, jazz, folk, etc. Within the genre, the individual radio stations are either listed alphabetically All Stations ) or by the countries offering this type of music. ...
  • Page 54 Symphony Operation Internet radio display Track and radio station are displayed when playing Internet radio. In the case podcast, corresponding programme name is shown. If the station doesn't have its own station logo, the SYMPHONY shows a default logo (130 x 130 pixels).
  • Page 55: Dab+ / Fm Tuner

    Operation Symphony  DAB+ / FM Tuner FM Tuner/ DAB+ Status menu If the Symphony is equipped with a DAB+/FM Tuner module, the DAB+ or FM Tuner selection appears. Status info with RDS FM Tuner  Station name (PS= Programme Service Name) ...
  • Page 56: Usb/ Ipod

    You should use the Company or a USB storage. original Apple USB cable for this Recommendation: USB memory stick up purpose. In addition, Revox offers an to 32 GB iPod Docking station (30-pole) in the same design as the S208 charging cradle (Part no.
  • Page 57: Ipod Selection

    Operation Symphony  iPod selection The selection displayed only reflects the At the time of printing this manual, the Apple software options that were following selection criteria were available for a particular iPod model at the available with Apple products: time of printing.
  • Page 58: Music Server

    Symphony Operation  Music server The Revox Symphony creates order in If a cover does exist however, this shown your beloved CD collection. Just pack all in a higher resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. the tracks that make up your CD...
  • Page 59: Control Functions

    Operation Symphony Control functions Cover display for USB/iPod/Music server The Symphony supports cover display with the iRadio, USB and Music server Play selections. In the case of iRadio, the station logo from the broadcasting Pause organisation is sent automatically. Stop Track forwards/back Fast forward/ - backward Skip forwards/back...
  • Page 60: Local Inputs

    Symphony Operation  Local inputs The selected source is shown in the The Symphony offers 2 digital inputs. display. Each source name can be renamed in order to provide better • Coax (digital, coaxial)* orienteering - see next page. • Opto (digital, optical)* * Supports uncompressed digital audio- If your device only offers an analog...
  • Page 61: Rename Input

    Operation Symphony  Rename Input The Symphony offers the option of After you have renamed an input and assigning freely definable names to its confirmed the change with the OK digital inputs. You no longer have to button, it is displayed in the Play view as remember which external device is follows, for example: connected to which input.
  • Page 62: Settings And Comfort Functions

    Symphony Operation Settings and comfort functions  Sound Setting The Symphony offers a wide range of In this menu, you can raise and lower the comfort functions to make the daily base and treble settings in the range of ± usage easier.
  • Page 63: Alarm Clock 1 / 2

    Operation Symphony  Alarm Clock 1 / 2 can be played, the beep is used as the The Symphony has two independent last option. alarm clocks (1/2) that can be set simply and intuitively. The weekday selection is done simply by using the ...
  • Page 64 Symphony Operation Switching the alarm clock off When the Symphony switches on at the preset time, there are 3 options when it The Symphony was turned off comes to turning it off: automatically using the Sleep timer (see page 55) prior to the alarm Do nothing.
  • Page 65: Short Time Alarm

    Operation Symphony  Short Time Alarm Using the Symphony's timer, you can enjoy a short nap or a siesta. Start up the Symphony as usual and select a music source. Now using the the timer, you can define how long it should be before the Symphony switches itself back on again.
  • Page 66: Sleep-Ttimer

    Symphony Operation  Sleep-Ttimer Change My Music  You can change the names or delete The Sleep timer is a countdown timer My Music entries in through the My that automatically switches Music menu. Also, the complete My Symphony off, after the time that you Music list can be deleted in this menu.
  • Page 67 "Online Services Internet My Music entries do not automatically Portal on www.revox.com that contains realign to fill the space because, for all your favourite stations. Next time you example, the alarm clock may be...
  • Page 68: Device Info

    The Device info menu shows the options within the Symphony Basic Basic settings different software hardware settings starting, Chapter versions. This display is principally intended for the Revox Development and Service departments doesn't contain any functions that are needed for day-to-day use.
  • Page 69: Setting Up Internet Radio

    Setting up Internet Radio The list of radio stations that appears in This is done as follows: Open your the Internet Radio section of your Internet browser and call the Revox Symphony is made available by a Homepage under: service provider and transferred to your www.revox.de...
  • Page 70: Internet Audio Portal - Iap

    ( ) if your Symphony is already registered. If this is not the case, you can register with little effort. How to do this is described in the Initial login next chapter: Revox Internet Audio Portal start page...
  • Page 71: Initial Login

    Internet Audio Portal Symphony Initial login You must register your Symphony in order to be able to use the IAP service. Registration is done using the MAC address of your Symphony, your e-mail address and a password that you define yourself.
  • Page 72: Iap Registration Page

    Register for online newsletter If required, you can subscribe to the My account free-of-charge Revox Newsletter, which  My preferences is sent by e-mail. To do this, you just have to complete the corresponding fields and set the checkbox in the...
  • Page 73: Managing The Revox Iap

    Internet Audio Portal Symphony Managing the Revox IAP Once you have registered, you can make Currently, you can make selections on a selection for the extensive pool of the Internet Audio Portal according to radio stations and add it to the favourites...
  • Page 74: Adding Radio Stations To Favorits

    Symphony Internet Audio Portal Adding radio stations to Favorits Clicking on the in the station list adds the corresponding radio station to Internet the Favourites in the receivers Radio selection. This opens the window shown on the right where you can decide which favourite group the radio station should be added to or if you want to create a new favourites group for it.
  • Page 75: Synchronising Joy Devices

    Internet Audio Portal Symphony Synchronising Joy devices Several devices, different accounts If you own several Revox devices If you have generated several devices (Symphony, S118, S119,S120, Multimedia with different accounts (e-mail address Module from the M series), you can + password), you can retrospectively...
  • Page 76: Error Messages

    Symphony Status displays Error messages Music content not available Music source not available Music content has been selected that is A music source has been selected that is My Music no longer available, e.g. a no longer available, e.g. an iPod from entry that points to a track on a USB Apple that is no longer connected to the stick that has been removed from the...
  • Page 77 Symphony can also be assigned causing massive interference in the 2.4 GHz a fixed IP address. See Chapter Network settings range and preventing a wireless • The firewall is blocking access. connection between Revox See Chapter devices. ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS...
  • Page 78 Symphony Status displays • WLAN connection. WLAN antenna at the Symphony / the WLAN router is not available. The WLAN function is deactivated at the router or the router is switched off. Network settings See Chapter WLAN status The Main menu is called by pressing Home button on the S208.
  • Page 79: Status Messages

    Status displays Symphony Status messages A. Switching the device on C. Switching the device off This display appears shortly after the The S208 remote control has switched Symphony is switched on. The remote the Symphony off and the wireless control is trying to establish a connection connection to it is interrupted.
  • Page 80: Network Terminology

    1 and 254. The values 0 Its main task is that of converting Internet and 255 are in part reserved for special address like www.revox.de for example, into functions and therefore shouldn't be used. In its corresponding IP address. As a rule, the...
  • Page 81: Client

    Symphony can access and play functions for displaying media content and media files that are stored on the NAS. Recommendations NAS for navigating in the Internet or on servers. - Revox S37 RipNAS - Synology DHCP Twonky Media Server - QNAP with...
  • Page 82: Router (Wlan Router)

    Symphony Network terminology glossary Router (WLAN Router) UPnP-AV Universal Plug and Play – Audio Video A central network device that establishes and manages the communication between Network standard that makes media content, network devices. Current devices e.g. on PCs or NAS discs accessible in increasing combine the function of the router networks.
  • Page 83: Wlan

    Network terminology glossary Symphony WLAN Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the W-LAN, Wireless LAN) previously used standard encryption Radio network. Network connection is done algorithm for WLANs. It should control using radio waves in the 2.4 GHz frequency access to the network as well as ensuring range.
  • Page 84: Network: Questions & Answers

    Depending on the configuration, the • Radio stations may not be available firewall decides, in a case of doubt, any more against an unknown client. • The Revox equipment is muted Depending on the firewall software, this • The provider's (Radio...
  • Page 85 Questions & Tips Symphony ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS The Symphony finds my Access Point, A lot of Access Points are displayed that however my computer is not displayed. are unknown to me. • Make sure you have installed an UPnP If several Access point, for example server on your computer and that this those installed in neighbouring buildings...
  • Page 86 Symphony Questions & Tips ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS ETWORK QUESTIONS TIPS Network activity? Encryption protocol? LEDs integrated Is the implemented encryption protocol Symphony network socket, which (WEP, WPA-SK) and/or the corresponding display the bus activity. If the network key correct? connection is working, the orange LED lights up permanently while the flashing My WLAN connection? of the green LED indicates that data...
  • Page 87: Appendix

    Appendix Symphony Appendix Warranty Environmental protection Warranty covers a period of 24 months Packaging from the purchasing date. Your specialist We recommend keeping the original box dealer is your first contact if you need and packaging material so that if service help.
  • Page 88: Technical Data 1/2

    Symphony Appendix Technical data 1/2 Output Measurement Measuring conditions Output performance RMS 2 x 25 W 1 kHz at 4 Ohm load Damping factor 1 kHz at 8 Ohm load Dynamic range 100dB A-weighted Channel separation > 55 dB 1 kHz, 1 Watt at 4 Ohms 0,05 % 1 W at 4 Ohm Harmonic distortion...
  • Page 89: Technical Data 2/2

    The audio formats listed must be supported by the UPnP server so that the Symphony can play them. It is not enough for the audio files simply to exist on the server Software Revox Joy Symphony: Version1.8 Firmware Revox Joy S208: Version 1.19 with EasyCreator 1.31...
  • Page 90 Symphony Appendix User manual Revox Joy Symphony...

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