ELAN Home Systems Digital Music Server User Manual

USERS GUIDE

Version

4.1

Firmware

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PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................2-3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICES......................3-5

INTRODUCTION ............................................................5

SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................6

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ..............................7-12

Front Panel ..............................................7

Rear Panel ..............................................8

Remote Control ..................................9-10

Configuring Your Remote to Control

Other Devices ........................................11

Switching On and Off ............................11

Standby and Off Modes ........................11

The VIA!dj Screen..................................12

Status Icons ..........................................12

Using the VIA!dj Front Panel Action Keys..12

REGISTERING Y OUR VIA!DJ ................................12-14

THE VIA!DJ MAIN MENU ............................................14

RECORDING MUSIC ..............................................14-16

Recording from a CD ............................15

Custom Recording ................................16

Recording Quality ..................................16

CD-Text Support ....................................16

Listening To Music While

Recording a CD ................................16-17

PLAYING MUSIC ....................................................17-20

Playing Music From the Library........18-19

Selecting Items Directly Using Your

VIA!dj Remote Control ..........................19

Playing Music From a CD......................20

The Output Screen ..........................20-21

Controlling Playback ..............................21

ORGANIZING YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION..........21-23

Playlists

Creating a New Playlist ............21-22

Editing Playlists..........................22-23

Album Information

Editing Album Information ..............23

Deleting Albums, Tracks

or Playlists ......................................23

Entering and Editing Names......23-24

ADVANCED SETTINGS ..........................................24-25

The Settings Menu ................................24

Registration Details................................24

Internet Account ....................................24

Terms and Conditions ............................25

Default Recording Quality......................25

Language ..............................................25

System Info ............................................25

System Settings ....................................24

Dedicated Remote Control Use In a

Multiroom System ............................25-26

Other Multiroom Control Systems..........27

GETTING HELP............................................................26

TV AND AMP IR CODES ........................................26-30

ADDENDUM............................................................31-35

Recording from an Analog or

Digital Input ................................31-33

Quick Add ..............................................33

Presets..............................................34-35

Warranty ......................................................................35

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The ELAN VIA!dj Digital Music Server software and this documentation are copyright materials. No part of the VIA!dj 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 or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB

Music Recognition

Service

. Gracenote is the industry standard in music

recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information go to www.gracenote.com

Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a “Gracenote”. CD-related data from Gracenote CDDB

, copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software, copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 CDDB, Inc., U.S. Patents Numbers #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued or pending.

CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service marks of Gracenote.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.

The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication. However our policy is one of continuous development and so the information in this guide is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Imerge.

This guide was designed and produced by ELAN Home Systems and Imerge Ltd.

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PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

When installing the equipment ensure that:

• the ventilation holes are not covered.

• air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.

• it is placed on a vibration free surface.

• it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or dust.

• it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges.

In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.

If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact your nearest dealer or service center.

Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the plug.

It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a thunderstorm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.

ELAN recommends the use of both AC line and telephone line surge protection on all of the products it manufactures.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Do not remove the cover from the equipment. There are no user serviceable parts inside, and opening the case will invalidate your warranty.

Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes.

Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.

To avoid overheating do not position the VIA!dj near heat sources, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked.

CAUTION: This product contains a lithium battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Imerge. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

• Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or scratch the front side. Always keep the disc surface clean.

•To protect the disc avoid placing it in the following locations:

- In direct sunlight or near a source of heat like a heater.

- In a place which is damp or dirty.

- In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as

near a window.

• Do not use a disc with a special shape DTS encoded discs

Caution: When playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise will be heard on the analog outputs jacks of the VIA!dj. To avoid possible damage to the audio system you should ensure that the correct connections are made to your amplification system for replaying this type of disc.

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This equipment must not be used for unauthorized duplication of CDs or any other works protected by copyright. No license to infringe copyright is granted by the sale of this equipment.

Recording and playback of some material may require permission. For further information refer to the following:

• Copyright Act 1956

• Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958

• Performers Protection Acts 1963, and 1972

• Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

CAUTION

: When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or environmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that

apply in your country or area.

STANDBY BUTTON

When this button is pressed once, the power turns On and information will appear on the display. When pressed again, press the Off action key or the Standby key on the remote control to switch to Off mode.

When the unit is in Off mode the "Standby" indicator is lit; the apparatus is not disconnected from the AC mains supply in this mode.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzene, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water —for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART - A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block any ventilation openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marketing label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only work in a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be protected from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electric Code. ANSI/NFPA70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

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LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT - Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stores, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

U.S. MODEL

CAUTION:This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart J, Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION:

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

INFORMA TION T O USER

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

CANADIAN MODEL

NOTE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

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Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

EUROPEAN MODEL

NOTE: This product has been designed and type-tested to

comply with the limits set out in EN55013, EN55020, EN60950, EN55022: 1998 CLASS B4, EN55024: 1998, FCC RULES

PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS B. NS/N29 3548:1995 CLASS B

CAUTION:

LASER SAFETY:This unit employs a LASER. Only a qualified person should remove the cover or attempt to service the device, due to possible eye injury.

"CAUTION-USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE."

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the VIA!dj from ELAN Home Systems. The VIA!dj is a revolutionary way of

filling your home with music.

Your VIA!dj stores and catalogs your music

collection, allowing you to select any album

or track at the press of a key. You can

browse through your albums and tracks

using convenient on-screen menus

displayed on ELAN’s VIA! Touch Panels and

televisions anywhere in your home, showing full album, track,

and artist names downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB Music

Recognition Service, as well as the albums cover art. Your VIA!dj also lets you organize your music collection and create

selections for different occasions to suit your mood.

INCREDIBLE CAPACITY

Your VIA!dj is a hard disk based audio system which can store

hundreds of hours of music, all with the convenience of instant

access, at the touch of a key.

CONVENIENT, USER-FRIENDLY SCREENS

Play music, record CDs, or organize your library using

convenient on-screen menus which show the full album, artist,

track names and cover art, allowing you to select the one you

want with a few simple selections.

INTERNET ACCESS FOR TRACK LISTINGS

Your VIA!dj records the CDs from your music collection at

faster than real time. It then automatically connects to the

Gracenote CDDB

Music Recognition

Service via the

built-in modem or

Ethernet connec-

tion. This database

provides album and

track details for a wide

range of CDs. This

information can be

downloaded and stored

with each CD you record,

allowing you to select any

item in your music collection by album name, artist name, track

name, or genre, giving you total flexibility in the way you

access and control your music collection.

CREATE YOUR OWN PLAYLISTS

Your VIA!dj allows you to compile personal playlists and then

automatically play tracks from the playlist you have selected. Playlists let you customize your VIA!dj for each member of the

family, or for matching the music to the occasion or mood.

INSTANT ACCESS, IRRESPECTIVE OF YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION

Whether you select a track by title, album, artist, or genre, your

VIA!dj locates it instantly and plays it at the press of a key.

All this is achieved with an extremely simple and intuitive user

interface, operated using a few keys on the front panel or

remote control.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hard Disk Based Audio Server

Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . .AC 100-240V ~50Hz/60Hz

Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33W Max

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.2lbs (7.8Kg)

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

⁄8" (H) x 1715⁄16" (W) x 14 3⁄4" (D)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98mm (H) x 440mm (W) x 375mm (D)

Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .50°-100°F (10°-40°C)

Operating humidity . . . . . . . . .10-90% RH (non-condensing)

VIDEO OUTPUTS

• S-Video Output

Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Vp-p/75Ω

C (color) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.3Vp-p/75Ω

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-VIDEO jack

• Composite video output

Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Vp-p/75Ω

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack

• VGA output

Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.75Vp-p/75Ω

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 pin D-type F

Output resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800x600

AUDIO OUTPUTS

• Analog outputs (3 pairs of outputs)

Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2VRMS

Output impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500Ω

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack

• Digital outputs

Optical digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toslink

Coaxial digital output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500mVp-p/75Ω

Coaxial digital output connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack

AUDIO INPUTS

• Analog inputs

Maximum input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2VRMS

Input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10kΩ

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA Jack

• Coaxial Digital input

SRC supported frequency . . . . . . . .32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

Maximum input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500mVp-p/75Ω

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA Jack

ANALOG AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS

Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Hz to 20kHz

S/N ratio (@1KHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .more than 90dB

Dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .more than 90dB

Total harmonic distortion (@1kHz) . . . . . .less than 0.005%

Channel separation (@1KHz) . . . . . . . . . . .more than 100dB

COMMUNICATIONS

• Modem Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RJ11 (56kbit/s)

• Ethernet Connector . . . . . . .RJ45 (10 Base T/100 Base T)

• Controller Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 pin D-type M

• IR Input

Maximum input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5V

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5mm jack

• USB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Type A USB socket

ACCESSORIES

Stereo RCA cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Modem cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

AAA batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Note:The specifications and design of this product is subject to change without notice.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

FRONT PANEL

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1 USB

Allows the VIA!dj to communicate with supported USB devices such as PDAs.

2 DISC TRAY

Insert a disc with the label side up.

3 OPEN/CLOSE button

Pressing the open/close button opens the disc tray. Place a compact disc on the tray with the label side facing up. Press the button again to close the tray.

4 OUTPUT button

Press the output button to display what music is playing on the currently selected output. Pressing the output button for a second time will select the next output in sequence.

5 ACTION buttons

Action buttons allow you to perform specific operations

dependent on the current menu screen. For more information on using the action buttons see the chapter called Using the

VIA!dj Action Keys p. 12.

6 DISPLAY

The display shows information about the music available on the unit, the status of the VIA!dj (for instance if the unit is currently playing), and the current configuration of the unit.

7 SELECT button

Selects the option currently visible on the display.

8 NAVIGATION buttons

The Navigation buttons allow you to move up, down, left or right through the menus shown on the display.

9  /button

When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play restarts at the beginning of the current track. A second brief press moves to the beginning of the previous track. When the

button is held for a longer period of time the music will rewind at high speed.

RECORD button

The record button is an action key - on some menu screens you can use this button to begin a recording from a CD inside the unit. When managing playlists this button is also used to create new playlists or add tracks to an existing playlist.

11 /

button

When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play restarts at the beginning of the next track. When the button is held for a longer period of time the music will fast forward at high speed.

12 II PAUSE button

Press the pause button to interrupt playback temporarily. Press again to resume playback.

13 PLAY button

Press the play button to recommence playback if the music has been stopped or paused.



STOP button

Press the stop button to halt playback on the current output.

STANDBY

Press to put your VIA!dj into either standby or off mode, press again to switch your VIA!dj back on.

16 REMOTE SENSOR

This window receives signals transmitted from the remote control unit.

17 ONLINE

The online indicator is illuminated when the modem is active.

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1 DATA

Allows the VIA!dj to send control information to other supported devices.

2 USB

Allows the VIA!dj to communicate with supported USB devices such as PDAs.

CONTROLLER

The Controller port provides RS232 communication with supported devices.

4 ETHERNET

The Ethernet port can be used to connect the VIA!dj to a high speed internet connection. It may also be used by supported software applications to communicate with the system. A shielded Ethernet cable should be used in conjunction with this connection.

5 IR INPUT JACK

The IR input jack allows remote control information to be carried from other devices directly into the VIA!dj.

6VGA

The VGA connector may be used to connect a VGA monitor or a suitable Plasma screen for displaying the User interface.

7 MODEM

The Modem port can be used to connect the VIA!dj to a standard analog telephone line for internet access (using the supplied cable).

8 COMP VIDEO OUT

The Composite Video Output is used to send the VIA!dj’s video display to VIA! Touch Panels and televisions throughout the home. You may need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.

9 S-VIDEO OUT

Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VIA!dj to the S-VIDEO

input of a suitable TV to display the user interface. You may need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN [SEE ADDENDUM]

High Quality recordings can be made onto the Hard Disk of the VIA!dj using an optical connection from a suitable device (such as Minidisc or DAT).

11 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT

The digital optical output can be used to transmit high quality audio to a device with a digital optical input, such as the surround sound processor or A/V receiver in your home theater, using an optical fiber cable.

DIGITAL IN—COAXIAL [SEE ADDENDUM]

High Quality recordings can be made onto the Hard Disk of the VIA!dj using a coaxial connection from a suitable device (such as Minidisc or DAT).

13 DIGITAL OUT—COAXIAL

By connecting this jack to a digital audio component (such as the surround sound processor or A/V receiver in your home theater), digital signals from the VIA!dj can be transmitted directly from the system without first being converted to analog.

14 ANALOG IN [SEE ADDENDUM]

Analog sources (such as cassette or vinyl LP) may be recorded onto the Hard Disk of the VIA!dj using this connection.

15 ANALOG OUT 1,2,3

The VIA!dj is a multiroom device allowing you to listen to different music in different rooms all at the same time. Each analog output should be connected to the source input jacks of your ELAN multi-source/multi-zone controller.

16 MAINS

Connect the supplied mains lead to this connector to provide power to the unit.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

REAR PANEL

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The remote control supplied with the VIA!dj is a “Universal” remote control. This means that other devices, such as a television or amplifier, may be controlled using this remote control. When you have selected to control the television the TV device button will light up each time you press a button–– similarly when the VIA!dj is selected the HDD Audio button will light and when the Amp is selected the Amp button will light.

1 STANDBY button

Places the VIA!dj™ in/out of standby or off mode.

2 HDD Audio button

Selects the VIA!dj as the device to be controlled.

TV button

Selects the TV as the device to be controlled. For more information on configuring this remote to control your television see the chapter called Configuring Your Remote to Control

Other Devices p. 11.

4 DEFAULT O/P button

Resets the user interface to controlling the default output for the room where you are located. For more information on multiroom use of the VIA!dj remote see the chapter called

Dedicated Remote Control Use in a Multiroom System p.25-26. If the TV device is selected this button will show/hide

the on-screen clock.

5 AMP button

Selects the Amp as the device to be controlled. For more information on configuring this remote to control your amplifier see the chapter called Configuring your remote to control

other devices p. 11.

6 DISC/CH. buttons

Selects the next/previous album (or playlist) on your VIA!dj. If you have the TV device selected these buttons will select the next and previous channels.

7 MUTE button

Can be programmed to control the MUTE function of a TV or Amplifier. Does not control the VIA!dj.

8 VOLUME buttons

Can be programmed to control the Volume UP/DOWN of a TV or Amplifier. Does not control the VIA!dj.

9 OUTPUT button

Press the output button to display what music is playing on the currently selected output. Pressing the output button for a second time will select the next output in sequence.

REMOTE CONTROL

The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your VIA!dj remote control:

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10 ✖ CANCEL button

The cancel button is an action key—on some menu screens this is used to cancel an operation which you no longer wish to continue. If the TV device is selected this button will hide text services.

11 INFO button

The info button is an action key—on some menu screens this is used to display additional information which may not be currently displayed; on other menu screens it may also be used to edit text on the screen. If the TV device is selected this button displays text services.

12 HOME button

The home button is an action key—it can be used to return to the top page of a particular function. For instance if you are browsing the music library and you wish to look for a different album you may use the home button to return to the main Library menu.

MENU button

The menu button is an action key - pressing this key will always return the TV screen and front panel to the Main Menu. Use this button if you wish to start a new operation.

NAVIGATION

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The navigation buttons are used to move up, down, left or right through the menu pages.

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Select is used to activate the currently highlighted option.

When browsing the library this key will start playback of the selected item.

16 ALBUM button

The album button can be used to jump to the album list in the music library. In TV mode this button selects the red text service option.

17 PLAYLIST button

The playlist button can be used to jump to the playlist list in the music library. In TV mode this button selects the blue text service option.

ARTIST button

The artist button can be used to jump to the artist list in the music library. If the TV device is selected this button selects the green text services option.

GENRE button

The genre button can be used to jump to the genre list in the music library. If the TV device is selected this button selects the yellow text services option.

20 NUMERIC (0 to 9) buttons

The numeric keys can be used as follows:

• When browsing the track list these buttons allow you specify the track you wish to play

• In the music library you may jump to an item in the list that begins with one of the letters specified at the top of each key.

• In text entry mode these keys can be used as an alphanumeric key pad (similar to a mobile phone).

If the TV device is selected the numeric buttons select which channel you wish to view.

21 RANDOM (DELETE) button

The random button has the following functions:

• During playback this button toggles the random play setting on the VIA!dj.

• In text entry mode this button can be used to delete characters.

• If the TV device is selected this button switches the TV channel to the AV input.

22 REPEAT (CAPS) button

The repeat button has the following functions:

• During playback this button toggles the repeat play setting on the VIA!dj.

• In text entry mode this button can be used to toggle between upper-case and lower-case letters.

If the TV device is selected this button switches the TV between single digit and double digit channel selection.

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STOP button

During playback the stop button halts playback on the currently selected output of the VIA!dj.

24 PLAY button

The play button can be used to recommence playback on the currently selected output of the VIA!dj.

25 RECORD button

The record button is an action key - on some menu screens you can use this button to begin a recording from the CD inside the unit; when managing playlists this button is also used to create new playlists or add tracks to an existing playlist.

26 I button

When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play restarts at the beginning of the next track. When the button is held for a longer period of time the music will fast forward at high speed.

27 button

When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play restarts at the beginning of the current track. A second brief press moves to the beginning of the previous track. When the button is held for a longer period of time the music will rewind at high speed.

PAUSE button

Press the pause button to interrupt playback of the currently selected output. Press pause again to resume playback.

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CONFIGURING Y OUR REMOTE T O CONTROL OTHER DEVICES

The TV and Amp devices on the VIA!dj remote control may be individually configured to control a range of televisions and amplifiers from well known manufacturers.

To configure the remote to control your television:

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Press the TV and buttons simultaneously; hold them down for 1 second.

The TV button will remain lit for 20 seconds; the configuration process must be completed during this time.

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Enter the 3 digit numeric code matching the manufacturer of your television from the list in Appendix A, p. 26-30.

•

Press the TV button again.

The TV button will blink twice to indicate that the configuration has been accepted. If the TV button does not blink begin the process again, taking care to enter the number exactly as printed in the list. If the television is switched on during the configuration process, entering the correct code will cause the television to go into standby.

To configure the remote to control your amplifier:

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Press the Amp and buttons simultaneously; hold them down for 1 second.

The Amp button will remain lit for 20 seconds; the configuration process must be completed during this time.

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Enter the 3 digit numeric code matching the manufacturer of your amplifier from the list in Appendix A.

•

Press the Amp button again.

The Amp button will blink twice to indicate that the configuration has been accepted. If the Amp button does not blink begin the process again, taking care to enter the number exactly as printed in the list. If the amplifier is switched on during the configuration process, entering the correct code will cause the amplifier to go into standby.

SWITCHING ON AND OFF

The VIA!dj was designed to remain on 24/7/365. If the VIA!dj is not going to be used for an extended period of time and you wish to turn it off, there are two power saving modes available from the Standby button on the VIA!dj front panel and the button on the remote control. The VIA! Touch Panel can be used to take the VIA!dj out of Standby, but it cannot be used to put the VIA!dj into Standby Mode.

STANDBY AND OFF MODES

Standby Mode

Putting the unit into standby takes just a few seconds; switching the unit on from standby also takes just a few seconds.

DO NOT remove the power cord from the VIA!dj in this mode.

Off Mode

Off mode should be used only if the VIA!dj is not being used

for an extended period of time. There is a short wait while the unit is switched to off mode; switching the unit on from off mode may take a few minutes. You can safely remove the power from the VIA!dj in this mode.

To enter standby or off mode:

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Press the Standby key on the front panel or the Standby key on the remote control.

The following screen is displayed:

The front panel display shows:

Either:

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Press the Standby button on any VIA! Touch Panel, or the Stby action key on the front panel, or the key on the remote control to switch to standby.

After a short delay the screen shows:

Or:

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Press the Off button on any VIA! Touch Panel, or the Off action key on the front panel, or the key on the remote control to switch to off mode.

After a short period of time the display and front panel display will switch off.

To switch on from standby or off mode:

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Press the Standby button on any VIA! Touch Panel, or press the Standby key on the front panel, or the Standby key on the remote control.

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