ClearOne StreamNet Anthology Media Server User Manual
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Anthology™ MediA Server
inStAllAtion And Setup guide
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StreamNet
aNtHOLOGY media Server
iNStaLLatiON aNd Setup Guide
CLearONe dOCumeNt
800-000-000-04 _Rev. 1.2 - May 7, 2013
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started ........................................................................................................1
About your ANTHOLOGY Media Server ............................................................................................................................2
Connections ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Included Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................2
What You Need to Get Started .....................................................................................................................................2
Network Connection. ....................................................................................................................................................3
Audio Connections .......................................................................................................................................................3
Video Connections .......................................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: ANTHOLOGY Media Server Setup ..........................................................................4
The Remote Configuration Utility .......................................................................................................................................4
Server Settings .............................................................................................................................................................5
Display Settings ............................................................................................................................................................6
Content .........................................................................................................................................................................7
Firmware ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3: Synchronizing Media ............................................................................................10
Media Synchronization Screens ............................................................................................................................... 10
Status Tab ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
iTunes Tab ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Windows Media Tab .............................................................................................................................................12
Folders Tab ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Advanced Tab ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4: StreamNet ANTHOLOGY Setup ...........................................................................15
ANTHOLOGY Screens in the Dealer Setup Program ..................................................................................................16
Adding an ANTHOLOGY to a Project ...................................................................................................................16
Pairing Streams with Hosts ..................................................................................................................................19
ANTHOLOGY Analog Output ...............................................................................................................................20
Service and Support ................................................................................................................22
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing your ANTHOLOGY media server. Read this guide to get started.
The ANTHOLOGY media server offers you the convenience of accessing all your local audio content
and streaming internet services in a single device.
The ANTHOLOGY can output 4 independent IP audio streams, plus one additional analog audio
stream with on-screen display (OSD) control through a separate ViewLinX.
ClearOne and NetStreams provide software that allows you to automatically keep your iTunes™ or
Microsoft® Windows Media Player content synchronized with your server. Whenever you purchase
or rip new content on your network, it will automatically be sent to your ANTHOLOGY media server.
With your ANTHOLOGY media server, you can:
• Listen to 5 discreet audio channels in different parts of your home, corporate offices, retail
environments, hospitality and entertainment venues etc.
• Browse music and control playback from around your home using TouchLinX’s, most web
browsers, your iPhone or a professionally installed control system such as Crestron® or AMX™.
• Multiple ANTHOLOGY media servers can be connected in the same network and can be linked
and controlled from the same touch/control panel.
• Watch a slide show of your favorite photos on a remote display.
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ABOUT YOUR ANTHOLOGY MEDIA SERVER
Your server has several ports on the back for connecting your audio and networking,
• VGA and DVI video ports for connecting to a television or other display. This can be used to view
playlists, etc.(Can be used as a video input for a MediaLinX.)
• Analog stereo audio output to connect to a receiver, pre-processor or amplifier. (Can be used
as an audio input for a MediaLinX.)
• One S/PDIF connector. (Not currently supported.)
• One Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) port for media
sources and control system interface.
• Multiple USB ports for storage expansion.
• Front panel power status LED.
• 28V DC Power supply input
• ON/OFF button
VGA DVI
Out
USB
Ethernet
Analog
Audio
Out
S/P DIF
On/Off
28V DC
CONNECTIONS
It is important that you make all necessary connections to the ANTHOLOGY media server before
turning it on for the first time.
Certain aspects of the configuration are automatically set the first time you power on the device
based on the connections that are present.
iNCLuded aCCeSSOrieS
The ANTHOLOGY media server includes the following accessories.
• Removable rack mount ears (shipped unmounted)
WHat YOu Need tO Get Started
To setup the ANTHOLOGY media server, you’ll need the following
• A network router or switch connected to the Internet with an available Ethernet port.
• A standard (straight-through) Category 5 or Category 6 Ethernet cable.
• A computer (Windows or Mac) connected to the same network as the ANTHOLOGY media
server.
• 28 V DC Power supply required (PL250 or PL960).
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NetWOrk CONNeCtiON
Using a standard (straight through) Category 5 or Category 6 Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet
port on the ANTHOLOGY media server to an available port on your network router or switch.
The ANTHOLOGY media server can be controlled over IP ports 5004-5006 and no further connections
are necessary.
audiO CONNeCtiONS
You may connect the analog audio output to an amplifier, receiver or MLAV with a standard 3.5 mm
connection.
videO CONNeCtiONS
To view information about your audio program, you may connect the DVI or VGA video outputs to a
compatible display device or MediaLinX.
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Chapter 2: ANTHOLOGY Media Server Setup
This chapter provides an overview of using the Remote Configuration Utility to configure the
ANTHOLOGY media server.
Once you have made all the necessary connections, turn on the ANTHOLOGY media server by
pressing the power button on the back of the unit once. You should see that the blue power LED
illuminates.
Wait 5 minutes for your server to completely boot up the first time, or if your server is connected to
a video display, until the “Now Playing” screen shows on the display.
THE REMOTE CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The ANTHOLOGY media server has a built in web server that provides for remote device configuration,
control system integration, and remote control of playback.
After connecting the ANTHOLOGY to the network, use the Dealer Setup program to discover the
ANTHOLOGY’s IP Address. Then enter into a browser on the same network the IP address followed
by “/config” to enter the remote configuration menu. (You can also look up the IP address of the
server using the DHCP client table in your router’s interface or a command prompt on a connected
pc, if necessary.)
You may also enter through a link provided in the Dealer Setup program.
Once you have connected to the web server’s configuration page, you will see several tabs for
configuring the various features of the ANTHOLOGY media server.
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Server SettiNGS
The Server Settings tab allows you to configure the following options:
Server Identification - Set your servers name on the network, and a description.
Date / Time - Configure the server to automatically obtain its date and time information from a
selection of geographically located NTP (Internet time) servers.
Wired Ethernet - Select the connection method for attaching to the wired network. The automatic
(DHCP) setting is recommended, but if you are setting this manually, you will need to provide an
unused IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server address.
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