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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright 2006 Imerge Ltd. All rights reserved. The Audio Server XiVA™ software and this documentation are copyright materials. No part of the Audio Server software or this documentation may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, or computer language, in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Imerge. XiVA™ is a registered trademark of Imerge Ltd. All other product names are trademarks
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CONTENTs Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................................................................1 • General Precautions......................................................................................................................................................................1 • Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................
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DTs Encoded Discs PRECAUTIONs CAUTION - when playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise GENERAL PRECAUTIONs will be heard on the analog outputs jacks of the Audio Server. To avoid possible damage to the audio system you When installing the equipment ensure that: should ensure that the correct connections are made to your • the ventilation holes are not covered. amplification system for replaying this type of disc. • air is allowed to circulate freely around the MAINs PRECAUTIONs equipment. Yo
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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. current line plug (a plug having one blade receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or KEEP INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating wider than the other), it will fit into the out
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EUROPEAN MODEL IMPORTANT sAFETY 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. AS/NZS 3548:1995 rear panel. Please write this serial number on your CLASS B enclosed product registration form and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. U.s. MODEL CAUTION: This product
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qUICK sTART GUIDE FRONT PANEL The following controls are available on the front panel of your Audio Server. 1. MENU button: Press this button to display the main front panel functions screen on the LCD display of your Audio Server. MENU 2. Front panel action buttons: These four buttons have assignable functions as indicated by the labels at the bottom of the LCD display. For example, in the display opposite, the Setup action button will display the Set Up options. 3. Navigation buttons
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PLAYING MUsIC To enter text using the alphanumeric keypad à S T • Display the Library by pressing the Library key on • Use the and keys to move the cursor to the the remote control. required position. The Library menu allows you to choose how you want to • Use the keys on the alphanumeric keypad to enter browse your music collection. You can browse by track, a letter. album, artist, genre, year, era or playlist. For example, to enter S press the 7 key four times, because S is the fourth le
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Composite video output INTRODUCTION • Output level........................................... 1Vp-p/75 W Congratulations on purchasing your Audio Server from • Connector................................................... RCA jack SpeakerCraft. The Audio Server is a revolutionary way of filling your home with music. VGA output • Output level...................................... 0.75Vp-p/75 W Your Audio Server stores and catalogs your music collection, allowing you to select any a
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CONTROLs AND CONNECTIONs FRONT VIEW 5 11 12 13 15 16 MENU 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 14 This section provides information about the controls and c e / button connections available on your Audio Server. When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play DIsC TRAY restarts at the beginning of the next track. When the button is held for a longer period of time the music will Discs should be inserted with the label side up. fast forward at high speed. OPEN/CLOsE button h PAUsE button Pre
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REAR VIEW 2 6 11 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 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 quality audio to a device with a digital optical input (D/A the Audio Server. converter, A/V amplifier etc.) using an optical fiber cable. The advantage of using the optical output is that it has CONTROLLER low signal loss due to cables and is complet
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REMOTE CONTROL s MUTE key The following diagram explains the function of the keys This key currently has no function. on your Audio Server remote control: r VOLUME keys These keys currently have no function [ ALPHABETIC sCROLL key Press this key to access the Intial Letter screen. This screen is only available if the list currently displayed is in alphabetical order. + + P CANCEL key _ _ The Cancel key is used to cancel an operation which you no longer wish to continue. à LIBRARY ke
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CONFIGURING YOUR REMOTE TO R REPEAT (RETURN) key CONTROL OTHER DEVICEs The Repeat key has the following functions: The TV and Amp keys on the remote control may be • During playback this key toggles the repeat play individually configured to control a range of televisions setting on the Audio Server. and amplifiers from well known manufacturers. • In text entry mode this key can be used to perform To configure the remote to control your television: a carriage return. O • Press the TV an
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Look Up Album Details THE MAIN MENU Select this function to display the Look Up Album Details The main functions of your Audio Server are accessible screen. If you have an Internet connection, use this via the Main Menu. The Main Menu is the first screen function to retrieve album details from the Internet. to be displayed when your Audio Server is switched on. Alternatively, from any screen in the television Refer to the section entitled Recording Music, which J user interface, you ca
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The CD Recording screen, with progress indicator will be RECORDING MUsIC 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 a broadband connection (via the Ethernet port) or using the built-in modem, to automatically retrieve information about the CD. This information includes the album name, artist name, track names and music genre from the Gr
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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. Each screen in the Library is carefully constructed to provide the most important information
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LIBRARY NAVIGATION OVERVIEW à Press the Library key on your remote control to display the Library screen. You can use your remote control to select a track directly, or follow the instructions below and navigate through the library interface to select a track. High street High street 14 High street Electric Avenue Electric Avenue
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PLAYING MUsIC FROM THE LIBRARY To browse the Library by album U V The following sections contains a detailed explanation • Use the or keys to highlight the Albums about selecting items in the Library for playback. option in the Library Menu. T • Press the key to display the Albums screen. To Display the Library The TV screen will display the albums in your Library: Either: à • Press the Library key on your Audio Server remote control from any screen. Or: U V • Use the or keys on the Main
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9 • Alternatively, press the Search button to list just Or: those artists that contain a particular word or group S • Press the key to return to browsing by genres. of letters. To browse the Library by Year To play all albums by the selected artist: U V • Use the or keys to highlight the Years option O • Press the Play key on your Audio Server remote in the Library Menu. control to begin playback immediately, or press the M T Add button to add all albums by the selected • Press the key t
