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SMS3 Smart Media Server
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10.Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11.Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 12.Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by it
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COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMERS This manual Copyright ® 2004 Russound. All rights reserved. This product includes some software components that are licensed under the General Public License (GPL). Source code for GPL components is available upon request. This product includes software developed by GlobeCom GCAB AB. Copyright ® 1999 GlobeCom GCAB AB. All rights reserved. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., Copyright
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin .................................................................................................................6 Product Introduction Description .........................................................................................................................7 Installation Applications........................................................................................................7 RNET-enabled System............................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Backup........................................................................................................................26 Restore .......................................................................................................................27 Configure.....................................................................................................................27 Encoding Format...............................................................................
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS Successful installation and optimal operation of the SMS3 media server is contingent on several requirements. Installer must have: RJ-45 CAT-5 patch cable for LAN connection - to connect SMS3 media server to home network’s router Audio CD for test purposes - to verify CD catalog process and audio output Installer should have: Access to computer on-site - to easily enter custom names for Themes and Streams - to transfer files across L
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION The SMS3 Smart Media Server is an intelligent audio With its internet connection the SMS3 can also stream source that plays music stored on its hard drive and internet radio or be programmed to pick up an internet plays streaming audio from the internet. The music is radio feed at scheduled times of the day for news or selected and controlled by IR remote control, through favorite programming. the UNO keypads (RNET system) or networked com- INSTALLATION APPLICAT
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COMPONENT GUIDE SMS3 FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 SMS3 S MAR T M EDIA S ERVER 1 MAIN POWER SWITCH - Turns power on and off (toggle up) 2 POWER ON/OFF LED - Indicates power on or off 3 IR RECEIVER - Receives IR signal from SMS3-RC remote control 4 INTERNAL CD DRIVE - Single CD drive for acquiring files 5 CD OPERATION LED - Indicates drive is accessing CD 6 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON - Opens/closes CD drive SMS3 Care and Handling The SMS3 Media Server is a very sophisticated 2.0/1.1 or IEEE 1394) for database
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COMPONENT GUIDE SMS3 REAR PANEL 9 7 12 SMS3 LAN Smart Media Server MOUSE COMPOSITE RS232 LINK POWER CRT VGA S-VIDEO VIDEO INTERFACE IR IN +12VDC 6A MAX 1394 KEYBOARD C US ASSEMBLED IN THE USA IN OUT USB 2.0/1.1 AUDIO OUTPUTS NEWMARKET, NH 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 13 1 RNET LINK IN/LINK OUT - Links to other Russound components that are RNET compatible such as the CAV6.6 and CAM6.6 2 STREAM AUDIO OUTPUTS - Three line level audio signal outputs (RCA Cable) 3 1394 DATA TRANSFER PORT - Input/output conn
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS OVERVIEW VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT: The SMS3 should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Do not block vents above or to the sides of the unit, as it requires ventilation to the sides and above for proper operation. Do not place the SMS3 above a heat-generating compo- nent such as an audio amplifier, and do not place a heat-generating component directly above the SMS3. Be sure to leave at least 2 inches of spac
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS LAN WITH CABLE OR DIAL-UP MODEM This diagram shows a typical LAN connection for homes using a Cable or DSL modem to connect to the internet. The SMS3 connects to the router. SMS3 Media Server SMS3 LAN Smart Media Server MOUSE COMPOSITE RS232 LINK POWER CRT VGA S-VIDEO VIDEO INTERFACE IR IN +12VDC 6A MAX 1394 KEYBOARD C US IN OUT USB 2.0/1.1 ASSEMBLED IN THE USA AUDIO OUTPUTS NEWMARKET, NH WAN LAN Notebook Computer MODEM DHCP Router with NAT This diagram shows a typical LAN
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS VIDEO DISPLAY The SMS3 media server uses a video display to For non-video distribution systems such as the show the graphical user interface during opera- CAi or A-BUS, an RF modulator and RF distribu- tion. The SMS3 outputs one video signal that is tion amplifier may be used as an alternate means available in three formats - composite video, of distributing video to each room in the system. S-video and VGA. With one video stream out, if there is more than To view the SMS3
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS CAV6.6 WITH DISTRIBUTED VIDEO SIGNAL Composite Video Jumper Zone 1 (2 recommended) Media Server Composite Video Cable (1 included) RCA Cable UNO-S2 TV keypad (3 included) RCA Composite Video Cable CAV6.6 RCA Composite Video Cable and Jumpers SMS3 LAN Smart Media Server MOUSE COMPOSITE RS232 LINK POWER CRT VGA S-VIDEO VIDEO INTERFACE IR IN +12VDC 6A MAX 1394 KEYBOARD C US IN OUT USB 2.0/1.1 ASSEMBLED IN THE USA AUDIO OUTPUTS NEWMARKET, NH SMS3 Media Server Ethernet CAT-5
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS CAi WITH RF MODULATED DISTRIBUTED VIDEO SIGNAL In multi-source, non-video distribution systems such as CAi Installation with RF Modulator the CAi or A-BUS, the SMS3’s three streams are con- 1. Using the three RCA cables, connect the SMS3 figured as three sources. To distribute the video sig- three source outputs to the controller amplifier source nal, an RF modulator and RF distribution amplifier may inputs. be used as an alternate means of distributing video to 2. Using th
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS A-BUS WITH RF MODULATED DISTRIBUTED VIDEO SIGNAL A-BUS Installation with RF Modulator 4. Using a composite video cable, connect the SMS3 1. Using the three RCA cables, connect the SMS3 composite video port to the RF modulator video input. three source outputs to the A-BUS hub’s source inputs. 5. Using coaxial cable (RG6), connect the RF modula- 2. Using an IR link cable (P/N 09-0508), connect the tor’s video output to the RF distribution amplifier modu- A-BUS hub’s common I
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CONTROLLING THE SMS3 SMS3 REMOTE CONTROL 1 EXIT - Backs out of current menu (same as left arrow) 2 MENU RIGHT - Navigates to the right within a menu 16 19 17 18 3 MENU HOME - Returns to the home page (What’s Playing) 4 NEXT SONG - Advances to the next song in Genre Theme Artist Search the theme 15 5 PLAY - Selects and plays the song 1 14 6 STREAM SELECT - Selects Stream 1, 2 and 3 for control of that stream 13 2 POWER - Places the selected stream of the 12 7 media server into standby mode (press
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CONTROLLING THE SMS3 UNO-S2 9 Media Server 1 2 8 3 7 6 5 4 1 SOURCE SELECT - Select stream to control 2 PLAY - Displays info for What’s Playing 3 VOLUME - Adjust volume up/down in room 4 NEXT SONG - Advances to the next song in the theme 5 PREVIOUS SONG - One press restarts the current song. Two press- es returns to the previous song in the theme 6 STOP - Exits any menu 7 SEARCH THEMES - Scrolls through list of themes 8 PAUSE - Pause/unpause audio of active stream 9 DISPLAY - Shows name of song,
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CONTROLLING THE SMS3 UNO-S1 5 MSvr3 1 3 2 4 1 SOURCE SELECT - Select stream to control 2 VOLUME - Adjust volume up/down in room 3 NEXT SONG - Advances to the next song in the theme (press) 3 NEXT THEME - Advances to the next theme in the Themes list (press and hold) 4 PREVIOUS SONG - Returns to the previous song in the theme (press) 4 PREVIOUS THEME - Advances to the previous theme in the Themes list (press and hold) 5 DISPLAY - Shows name of song, theme, stream, etc. 18
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CONTROLLING THE SMS3 UNO-LRC1 1 1 UNO SOURCE BUTTON - Selects UNO keypad for con- trol by UNO-LRC1 2 LAST - Returns to last theme played on the current stream 3 CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Scrolls through Themes list 4 EXIT - Returns to home page, exits out of any name entry field 5 RIGHT/FORWARD - Navigate to the right or forward 6 DOWN - Navigate down a list 7 MENU - Returns to home page 2 19 8 FORWARD - Skip to next song in current theme 3 9 PLAY - Shows “Now Playing” on UNO keypad 18 10 PAUSE - Pause
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START UP TEST OPERATIONS After all audio connections are made, a connection to the LAN is established and a video display is connected to show the media server interface, the SMS3 should be powered up and tested. POWER UP Attach the external power supply connector to the SMS3’s power jack. Plug the power supply into a powered outlet. To power the SMS3, toggle the front panel power switch up; the red power LED will light up. START UP It will take a few minutes for the SMS3 to complete its boot-u
