Cary Audio Design MS-1 User Manual
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MS-1
Music Server
OWNER’S MANUAL
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 3
Welcome
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 5
Unpacking and Installation .................................................................................................................... 6
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Getting Started
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting to Your Home Network ....................................................................................................... 10
Connecting to Your Audio System......................................................................................................... 10
Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Up the Remote Control Device .................................................................................................. 11
Connect to Your Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................................................ 11
Importing Music
From a CD ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Using FTP .......................................................................................................................................... 12
From External USB Drives ................................................................ .................................................... 12
Supported Formats ............................................................................................................................. 12
Operation
Remote Control Device Set Up ............................................................................................................. 13
Hard Drive Disk Space......................................................................................................................... 15
Checking Available and Used Storage Space.......................................................................................... 15
Listening To Music .............................................................................................................................. 16
Listening To SHOUTcast™ Radio .......................................................................................................... 18
Turning Off the Server ........................................................................................................................ 20
Backup and File Management
USB Hard Drive Sync .......................................................................................................................... 21
Web Interface .................................................................................................................................... 22
FTP Interface ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Enhanced Features
Streaming Devices .............................................................................................................................. 25
Setting Up UPnP Streaming Devices ..................................................................................................... 25
Setting Up Devices with SMB Sharing ................................................................................................... 25
Sonos ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Squeezebox ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Streaming to Multiple Zones ................................................................................................................. 32
Media Rendering ................................................................................................................................ 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SMB Network Sharing ......................................................................................................................... 34
WEB Control Interface ........................................................................................................................ 37
Building a Playlist and Controlling the Volume ........................................................................................ 39
Subsonic Overview ............................................................................................................................... 44
Using Subsonic ................................................................................................................................... 44
Browsing/Playing Music ....................................................................................................................... 46
Tag Editing ........................................................................................................................................ 47
Changing Cover Art ............................................................................................................................. 49
Cover Art Search ................................................................................................................................ 50
Registering Subsonic ........................................................................................................................... 51
Network Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 52
Network Configuration (Static IP) ......................................................................................................... 53
Restore and Update
Restore and Update DVD ..................................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting
SHOUTcast™ Radio Doesn’t Work ........................................................................................................ 55
Unknown Artist and Unknown Album Display ........................................................................................ 55
Music Copied to the MS-1 is not Visible on the Remote Control Device .................................................... 56
Remote Control Device Lost Connection with the MS-1 and Cannot Reconnect ......................................... 56
Duplicate Songs ................................................................................................................................. 56
Service and Care
Care and Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 57
Factory Service ................................................................................................................................... 57
Non-Warranty Repairs .......................................................................................................................... 57
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 58
Legal Notices
Data Loss .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Manuals ............................................................................................................................................. 61
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................... 61
Intellectual Property ........................................................................................................................... 61
Software ............................................................................................................................................ 61
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol
displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside; it is recommended that only qualified personnel
service this component.
ALERT: The triangle with the exclamation point symbol on the component suggests that the owner refer to
important operating and maintenance instructions in the owner’s manual.
1. OWNER’S MANUAL: Before powering up the equipment, read all safety and operating instructions and follow
them as instructed. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
2. ATTACHMENTS: Use only those attachments recommended by the unit manufacturer, as others may cause
hazards.
3. ACCESSORIES: Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall,
causing injury to a person or damage to the unit. Mount the unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions with
the suggested mounting accessory.
4. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: Mount the unit to a wall or ceiling only in the manner recommended by the
manufacturer.
5. WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use the unit near water (for example, near a swimming pool, bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub) or in a damp environment (like a basement or outside in the rain).
6. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they could touch
dangerous voltage points and short-out parts, possibly resulting in a fire or electric shock. Avoid spilling liquid of any
kind on the unit. If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions.
7. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet create ventilation to protect the component from overheating.
These openings on the top and bottom panels must remain unobstructed. Allow at least six inches (16 cm.) of
clearance above the unit and an opening behind the unit for airflow. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, builtin bookcase, or rack without adequate ventilation.
9. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: As a safety feature, the unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug in which one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If
you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still will not fit, contact a licensed
electrician to update your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
10. POWER SOURCES: Operate the unit only from the power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
unsure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your unit dealer or local power company.
11. POWER CORD PROTECTION: Arrange power supply cords so that they do not suffer from foot
by items placed on or against them. Pay close attention to cords where plugs enter the AC outlet and where they exit
from the unit.
12. LIGHTNING: For added protection during a lightning storm or when the component is idle for long periods of
time, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will help protect the
unit from lightning and power line surge damage.
13. POWER LINES: Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to avoid touching the power
lines or circuits; contact with them could be fatal.
14. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
increases the risk of fire or electric shock.
traffic or
pinching
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to ensure the unit is in proper operating condition.
17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
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Before connecting a new product such as the Cary Audio Design MS-1 to your audio or home theater system,
turn off all other equipment (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components
feature automatic turn-on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to
electronic components or speakers. This type of damage is not covered by product warranties, and Cary Audio
Design specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage.
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Power Cord: The removable power cord provided with your player was specifically designed
for use with this product, but other AC cords may be used. Consult your dealer for advice on AC
power cords and high quality wire in your system.
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AC Fuse: The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable. If the unit does not power up,
contact an authorized service representative.
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Wiring: Cables running inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate compliance and listing by
the UL, CSA or other standards required by the UL, CSA, NEC, or your local building code. Questions about
cables inside of walls should be directed to a qualified custom installer, licensed electrician, or low-voltage
contractor.
18. RECORDING COPYRIGHT: Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without
permission of the copyright holder.
19. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
20. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER:
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Audio Design could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
•
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
•
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is
21. OUTDOOR ANTENNA
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If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded in order to provide
protection against built-up static charges and voltage surges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, Part 1 of
the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information regarding proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines,
electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact
with these power sources if it should happen to fall. When installing an
outside antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching power lines,
circuits and other power sources as this could be fatal. Because of the
hazards involved, antenna installation should be left
connected.
INSTALLATION/SAFE
ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION:
to a
professional.
Cary
WELCOME
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing the latest design in a long line of outstanding digital source equipment
from Cary Audio Design. The MS-1 is a new breed of audio component designed to use an
iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad as its remote control device. Enjoy the simplicity of fingertip
commands along with the vivid color displays of album cover art.
To begin your musical experience, just insert a CD, and the MS-1 will copy the disc to the oneterabyte hard drive, which is capable of storing roughly 2,800 CDs in FLAC format; the disc
ejects automatically when the transfer is complete. The MS-1 then searches Internet archives for
the song list, artist information, and album art. Once the information is added to the music
library, your music becomes searchable using your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad as a remote
control device. An extremely efficient and fast internal operating system quickly locates and
plays your music at the highest level of quality over a USB output.
Downloading the custom Cary Audio Design application available free from the iTunes App
Store gives you complete wireless control of the MS-1. Simply launch the Cary Audio
Design application, and you can begin exploring your entire music library with the swipe of a
finger. Never before has your music library been this easy to enjoy. SHOUTcast™ Radio is also
included as part of the MS-1, enabling you to stream thousands of Internet radio stations.
The MS-1 offers many exciting new ways to enjoy your music collection. Using the Subsonic
app/program you can access your server’s music from anywhere you have an Internet connection
(Wi Fi or 3G/4G), with a computer, a tablet, or even your Smartphone. Subsonic also allows you
to easily build playlists and edit the album art and metadata of your music collection. UPnP
capability (Universal Plug and Play) allows you to stream music stored your computer or hard
drives over the network to your MS-1. You can also stream multiple feeds out of the MS-1 to any
of a number of other devices to listen to your music all around the house. Music is a big part of
our lives, and the MS-1 lets you share it and enjoy around your home and around the world!
The MS-1 is the modern day equivalent of a high-end audio transport and is designed to be
paired with a USB D/A converter. To achieve the best in high-end sound, we suggest that the
MS-1 be paired with the Xciter Series USB D/A converter. This combination of Cary products
provides you with a system whose ease of use and sound quality is difficult to match at any
price.
Congratulations on your fine choice, the Cary Audio Design MS-1. We are confident the
MS-1 will bring you many years of musical satisfaction, and we sincerely welcome you to the Cary
family.
WELCOME
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Your Cary Audio Design product was shipped in a carton particularly designed to protect its
contents, and special care has been taken to prevent damage during shipping.
Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of
shipping damage. If shipping damage is discovered, document the damage with photographs,
contact the transport carrier immediately, and retain the packing as evidence.
We strongly recommend saving all original packing cartons to protect your component for
storage or future shipping.
Included in the Box
When unpacking your MS-1 Music Server, make sure the following is included:
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MS-1 Music Server
•
RESTORE DVD
•
Power Supply
•
Owner’s Manual
•
Warranty Card
Power Requirement
The MS-1 is designed to operate from AC mains current. This is a linear power supply designed
to operate at a specified AC voltage.
Warranty Card
If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States,
complete the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within
fifteen days of your purchase. Warranty restrictions apply. Consult the warranty section of this
manual for details. Please keep a copy of the original sales receipt from your Authorized Cary
Audio Design dealer to validate the warranty if necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating the MS-1 is a simple procedure since each unit is designed for long-term stability in
virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters
outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may occur. Please read this manual carefully before
operating your new MS-1.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Hard Drive 1 terabyte SATA
(About 842GB of space for music)
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Optical Drive 24x slot loading drive
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Audio Output via USB 2.0 ports on rear panel
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Network Connection 10/100/1000 Ethernet
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Music Formats Supported FLAC, OGG, WAV, M4A, WV
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Digital Output Rate 24 bit 96 kHz max
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Power Input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, auto switching
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Power Consumption ~30 watts
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Finish Black matte cabinet, silver anodized- aluminum
faceplate standard (black optional)
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Weight 8 lbs.
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Dimensions 3.5H x 11W x 12.5D
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GETTING STARTED
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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
AC
Power
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1. AC POWER
A blue LED will illuminate when the power is on.
2. DISC EJECT
Pressing this button ejects the disc from the MS-1.
3. DISC ACTIVITY LIGHT
This light will blink while a CD is being imported.
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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
MS-1
Music Server
Ethernet
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2
1. ETHERNET
Connect to your network using this 10/100/1000 Ethernet jack
2. USB
Two USB ports are provided to connect both a DAC and an external hard drive.
3. AC IN
Plug in the power supply here.
4. POWER
Press once to turn on.
Press once more to shut down the MS-1.
The blue LED on the front of the MS-1 will illuminate when AC power is on.
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GETTING STARTED
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CONNECTING TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
The MS-1 system will need both wireless and wired access to your home network. The wired
access is required to establish the MS-1 music server connection while the wireless connection
allows your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to interface with the MS-1 as
Simply plug the MS-1 into your router with a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable. From there, the MS-1
will obtain its IP address automatically from the router and connect to your home network.
If there is no wired Ethernet network in your home, use a power line network adapter such as
those made by Linksys, Netgear, and Belkin. This adapter will send your data over home
power lines at speeds similar to a wired Ethernet network. This adapter is usually sold as a
two-part device; connect one part to your router and the other to your MS-1 server.
Except when accessing SHOUTcast™ Radio, the MS-1 plays music without an Internet connection;
however, it requires an Internet connection to retrieve information about CDs while they are
importing to the MS-1 library.
If you have turned off the DHCP server in your router, the MS-1 cannot obtain an IP
this time, the MS-1 does not support the use of proxy servers.
CONNECTING TO YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
The MS-1 will send audio to a DAC via USB. Simply connect a USB cable from the USB port on the
rear of the MS-1 to your USB DAC.
The MS-1 is compatible with any USB DAC supporting the Universal Serial Bus Device Class
Definition for Audio Devices v1.0. The MS-1 will not work with DACs requiring special drivers.
CONNECTING THE POWER
Plug in the MS-1 power adapter to the back of the unit, and then plug the other end into the
wall. Press the power button on the rear of the chassis, and the front LED will illuminate as the
server begins its start-up sequence. The server will be ready to use in less than a minute.
a remote
control device.
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GETTING STARTED
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SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE
An iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad is required to control the MS-1 system. The latest version of the
Cary Audio Design MS-1 Remote App is available through iTunes free of charge; choose one of
these two methods:
•
From your computer, go to the iTunes App Store and search for CARY AUDIO.
•
From your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, access the iTunes App Store and search for
CARY AUDIO.
CONNECT TO YOUR WI-FI NETWORK
If your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad already connects to the web using your Wi-Fi network, skip
this step. If not, go to your remote control device’s SETTINGS → WI-FI menu.
IMPORTING MUSIC
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FROM A CD
Place the CD in the slot-loading CD drive, and the MS-1 automatically copies the CD to the
internal storage. With an established Internet connection, the MS-1 will retrieve CD information
such as album, artist, genre, and track names. The CD will eject when the import is complete.
CDs are copied into FLAC format; this is a lossless audio storage format.
USING FTP
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to exchange files over a network.
The MS-1 features a built-in FTP server to upload an existing collection of digital music files. Refer
to the BACKUP AND FILE MANAGEMENT section for more information.
FROM EXTERNAL USB DRIVES
To import music files from USB hard drives and USB thumb drives, refer to the USB HARD
DRIVE SYNC section.
SUPPORTED FORMATS
The MS-1 will play the following formats:
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FLAC – Free Lossless Audio Codec
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OGG – Ogg Vorbis
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WAV – WAVE
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M4A – Apple Lossless
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WV – WavPack
Files without metadata (such as WAV files) must be played through the SOURCES → FILE
SYSTEM menu. They will not show up in the Albums / Artists / Genres / Songs tabs.
Any files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) are not compatible with the MS-1.
OPERATION
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REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE SET UP
Select the
CARY
AUDIO Application on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad.
•
Press the SETTINGS button in the top left corner.
•
Select DISCOVER SERVERS and the remote control device will search your network
for servers.
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Select your server when it is identified.
•
When a checkmark appears beside the server name, press DONE in the top left corner.
OPERATION
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HARD DRIVE DISK SPACE
The MS-1 comes with a 1 TB hard drive and is partitioned into two separate spaces. One is for
the operating system and the other for music storage. The music storage partition is
approximately 842 GB while the operating system partition is approximately
30 GB. The remaining few GB are the actual partitions themselves. In today’s memory and
storage based devices such as music servers, computers, Smartphone’s, etc., it is normal for the
actual available storage space for content to be somewhat less then overall specified capacity.
CHECKING AVAILABLE AND USED STORAGE SPACE
The MS-1 lets you check the available free and used space of the hard drive via the Cary
Audio Remote App for iPhone. Follow these steps to check the available space.
1. Open the Cary Audio Remote App.
2. Tap the “Settings” button in the upper left corner.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings page.
4. Notice at the bottom it lists “Hard Drive Free” and “Hard Drive Used”
Note:
Please take care in being aware of how much music you are copying or may be
transferring over to the MS-1 hard drive. Once the hard drive is filled to capacity it will no
longer copy music files. However, if you continue to attempt to load more music than it is
capable of storing, it may list those artists and tracks while not actually copying the music
files. Also be aware hi-res music files can be several times larger than FLAC or other file
formats, and can fill the hard drive more rapidly.
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LISTENING TO MUSIC
You can now browse the music library and start listening. Use the bar on the right side of the
remote control device screen to jump to a specific letter in the list.
If it is available, album art will display on the NOW PLAYING screen. Use the volume slider to
control the listening level of the audio sent to your DAC. Keep this digital volume control at
100% for critical listening
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Press the INFO button in the bottom right hand corner to view more information about the track
currently playing
Tap the screen again to go back to the NOW PLAYING
screen
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LISTENING TO SHOUTCAST™ RADIO
SHOUTcast™ Radio is one of the world’s largest online radio stations. Currently, SHOUTcast™
Radio features over 35,000 stations from around the globe. Whether you are looking for popular
or indie music or want to check out local or world programming, you're sure to find something
you like on SHOUTcast™ Radio.
To access SHOUTcast™ Radio content, go to the SOURCES tab and select SHOUTcast™ Radio.
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