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Copyright 2006 Imerge Ltd. All rights reserved. The SoundServer XiVA™ software and this documentation are copyright materials. No part of the SoundServer 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 ServiceSM. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information go to www. gracenote.com

CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.

Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks 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 Imerge Ltd.

INSTALLER NOTES

If you are installing an Imerge S3000 SoundServer for the

rst time you may wish to take notice of the following items to assist with the conguration process:

Your SoundServer is congured by default for use

• with a PAL television. If you are using an NTSC television the SoundServer’s TV user interface may not display correctly. For information about

conguring this setting, see page 32.

The Imerge S3000 SoundServer is equipped

• with the ability to go online to search for, and download, available software updates. It is strongly recommended that you perform an online update once the unit is installed. For more information see page 30.

AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN

This product contains sensors that continually monitor its operating temperature. Should the temperature exceed the product’s maximum safe operating temperature then

an automatic shutdown will be initiated. Notication of

the shutdown will be displayed on the TV user interface with a countdown before it is commenced.

Automatic shutdown is necessary to help prevent component damage through overheating. To prevent automatic shutdown, ensure that the ambient temperature surrounding the product does not exceed 40°C. This can be achieved by ensuring the product’s three ventilation grills are not obstructed and, where the product is installed in an enclosure, there is plenty

of ventilation for air ow. The current operating

temperature can be viewed in the System Information menu in Settings.

XIVA™ NEW MEDIA BROUGHT TO LIFE

XiVA™ is a highly portable software framework that powers next-generation media appliances. XiVA™ blends hard disk technology, advanced software design, and embedded Internet technology to provide amazing features; audio, video, text, graphics, and all forms of streaming new media are all brought to life through a wealth of interactive user interface options. The next generation media appliance is powered by XiVA™.

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions 1

General Precautions 1

Important Safety Instructions 2

Important Safety Notices 3

Quick Start Guide 4

Introduction 6

Specications 6

Controls and Connections 7

Front View 7 Rear View 8 Remote Control 9

Switching On and Off 10

Conguring Your Remote to Control Other

Devices 10

Remote Control Use in a Multiroom System 11

Volume Control 11

Connecting Your SoundServer 12

Basic Connections 12

Using Your SoundServer in a Multiroom System 13

SoundServer Clustering 13

Using Your SoundServer in a Wireless Multiroom

System 14

Recording and Playing Music 15

The Main Menu 15

Recording Music 16

Recording From a CD 16 Listening to Music While Recording From a CD 16 Playing a CD 16

Playing Music 17

The Audio Library 17

Playing Music from the Audio Library 18

Displaying the Audio Library 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Track 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Album 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Covers 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Artist 19 Browsing the Audio Library by Genre 19 Browsing the Audio Library by Year 19 Browsing the Audio Library by Era 20 Browsing Playlists in the Audio Library 20 Browsing Presets in the Audio Library 20

Playing the Entire Library 21

Selecting Items Directly Using Your SoundServer Remote Control 21

The Search Function 22

The Mark Function 22

The Now Playing Screen 23

Switching Audio Outputs 24 Controlling Playback 24 Now Playing Screen Options 24 The Play Queue 25

Organising Your Music Collection 25

Playlists 25

Creating a New Playlist 25 Adding Music to a Playlist 25 Editing Playlists 26

Presets 26

Storing a Preset 26

Editing the Audio Library 27

Editing Album Information 27 Editing Track Information 27 Editing Genre, Year and Era Names 27 Selecting Album Artwork 27 Deleting Albums and Tracks 28

The Front Panel Interface 29

Displaying Playback Information 29

Browsing Albums in the Audio Library 29

Recording or Playing a CD 29

Conguring Set Up Options 30

Online Updates 30

System Settings 31

Connection Settings 31

Edit Ethernet Settings 31 Assigned Ethernet Settings 31 Modem Settings 32

TV Settings 32

User Interface Settings 32

The Screensaver 32 Changing the User Interface Colour 32

System Information 32

Software Update Settings 33

Network Back Up Settings 33

CD Record Settings 33

Media Transfer Settings 33

Output Conguration 34

XiVALink Settings 34

Remote Diagnostics 34

Using Your SoundServer with a Home Computer 35

The Remote User Interface 35

Accessing the Remote User Interface 35 Navigating the Remote User Interface 35

Media Transfer 36

Accessing Media Transfer 36 Importing Files to Your SoundServer 37 Exporting Files From Your SoundServer 37 Transferring Music to your Portable Player using

itunes 37 Transferring Music to your Portable Player using

Windows Media Player 37

Network Back Up and Restore 38

Network Back Up 38 Network Restore 38

Appendix A 39

HDD Audio Remote Control Codes 39

TV Remote Control Codes 39

AMP Remote Control Codes 43

Terms & Conditions 44

Product Warranty 48

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PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

When installing the equipment ensure that:

•

it is not moved whilst in operation.

•

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.

• it is not installed vertically or tilted.

•

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. It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a

thunderstorm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.

WARNINGS

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 move whilst the product is running. Movement can result in irrecoverable data loss and damage to the hard disk. Allow at least 30 seconds after shutdown before moving to allow the hard disk to spin down.

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

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

Do not cover the three ventilation holes with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. To avoid overheating do not position the SoundServer near or above heat sources, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked.

Do not place naked ame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the equipment. Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. At least 2.5cm clearance is required on all sides to

allow air to circulate in and around the product. Do not splash or spill water on the unit. Do not place

objects lled with liquid (such as vases) on the unit.

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

• For best performance when recording from a CD

• try to maintain a temperature of 35°C or less in the room where the SoundServer is located.

DTS Encoded Discs

CAUTION - when playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise will be heard on the analog outputs jacks of the SoundServer. To avoid possible damage to the audio system you should ensure that the correct connections are made to

your amplication system for replaying this type of disc.

MAINS PRECAUTIONS

Your SoundServer complies with the household power and safety requirements in your area.

IMPORTANT: (for UK version only)

This apparatus is tted with an approved moulded 13

amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

Remove fuse cover and fuse.

1. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A

2. or BSI approved type.

Ret the fuse cover.

If the tted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug tted in its place.

If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5A.

Note: The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal

1. which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured BLACK.

The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal

2. which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured RED.

The GREEN/YELLOW-GREEN wire must be connected

3. to the terminal which is marked by the letter “E” or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the three wires.

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:

• 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 instructions 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 ; 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.

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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 followed.

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, benzine, 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 t 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 t 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. See Figure A.

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 re

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 re 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

qualied service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Refer all

servicing to qualied service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply 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

specied by the manufacturer or have the

same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in

re, 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 ampliers) that

produce heat.

The lightning ash 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 sufcient 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES

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

U.S. MODEL

CAUTION: This product satises 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 modications 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.

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. AS/NZS 3548:1995 CLASS B

CAUTION:

LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a LASER. Only a

qualied 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.”

Use the correct power cord for your country:

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

•

procedures other than those specied herein may

result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The use of optical instruments with this product

• will increase eye hazard.

Information to User

Alteration or modications 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.

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.

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. This equipment should be taken to your local recycling centre for safe treatment.

Les produits électriques usagés ne doivent en aucun cas être jetés avec les ordures ménagères. Cet appareil doit être apporté à la déchetterie pour subir un traitement adapté.

Elektrische Geräte dürfen nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden. Wenden Sie sich für eine umweltgerechte Entsorgung dieser Geräte an Ihren örtlichen Entsorgungsbetrieb.

I dispositivi elettrici non devono essere gettati insieme

ai riuti domestici. Tali apparecchiature devono essere

consegnate al centro di riciclaggio locale per il corretto smaltimento.

Los dispositivos electrónicos no deben desecharse junto con los residuos domésticos. Este tipo de aparatos debe llevarse al centro de reciclaje más cercano para su adecuado tratamiento.

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MEN U

Now

Playing

Audio Server

Amp

Home Output

Library

QUICK START GUIDE

FRONT PANEL

The following controls are available on the front panel of your SoundServer.

MENU button: Press this button to display

the main front panel functions screen on the LCD display of your SoundServer.

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.

Navigation buttons: Move up, down, left

and right through the front panel menu system. The button in the centre is used to select items.

Transport buttons: Control the playback of music on

the currently selected audio output.

REMOTE CONTROL

Your SoundServer remote control is used to control the television user interface.

Menu key: Displays the Main Menu on the television

user interface.

Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter text

and numbers where appropriate.

Navigation keys: Move up, down, left and right

through the television user interface. The OSelect button in the centre is used to select items.

Transport keys: Control the playback of music on

the currently selected audio output. The NOutput key is used to change the currently selected audio output.

Library key: Displays the main Audio Library screen

on the television user interface.

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Fig. A - Front Panel Display

RECORDING FROM A CD

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel to

• open the CD tray.

Place a CD in the tray.

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD

• tray.

Where an Internet connection is present, your SoundServer will automatically use the Gracenote Music Recognition Service to obtain information about the CD.

Using the television user interface:

•

From the list that appears use the U and V keys to

Press the JMenu key on your SoundServer remote control to display the Main Menu.

Use the U and V keys to highlight the CD Tray option and press the OSelect key.

Press the M Record key to begin the recording process.

Fig. B - Remote Control

choose a recording quality and press the OStart key.

Note: You can listen to music in your Audio Library while a CD is being recorded.

Note: It is also possible to record a CD using the front panel interface, refer to page 29 for details.

Fig. C - TV User Interface

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Play key

Stop key

Pause key Skip/Seek keys

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PLAYING MUSIC

Display the Audio Library by pressing the àLibrary

• key on the remote control.

The Audio Library menu allows you to choose how you want to browse your music collection. You can browse by track, album, cover, artist, genre, year, era, playlist or preset.

Press the U and V keys to step between categories.

•

For example, if you select Albums you will see an alphabetical list of your album titles.

To play music

Use the U and V keys to highlight the item you

• would like to play.

Press the T key to view the contents of the selected

• item.

Press the OPlay key to begin playback.

•

To stop play

Press the g key on

• the front panel or the SoundServer remote control.

To pause play

Press the h key on

• the front panel or your SoundServer remote control.

To skip to the next or previous track

Press the f or e key on the front panel or your

• SoundServer remote control.

To seek within a track

Hold down the d or c key on the front panel or

• your SoundServer remote control.

Play resumes from the new position when you release the key.

To enter text using the alphanumeric keypad

Use the S and T keys to move the cursor to the

• required position.

Use the keys on the alphanumeric keypad to enter

• a letter.

For example, to enter S press the 7 key four times, because S is the fourth letter on the 7 key.

Press the DELETE key on your SoundServer remote

• control to delete characters.

Press the G Page +/- key to toggle the character

• set and switch between upper-case and lower-case letters.

CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET

Press the JMenu key on your SoundServer remote

• control.

Use the U and V keys to highlight the Set Up

• option and press the OSelect key.

Use the U and V keys again to highlight Settings

• and press the OSelect key.

Choose the Connection Settings option and press

•

Select.

The Connection Settings menu is displayed:

ENTERING TEXT

When text is editable using the SoundServer remote control, the text entry screen will be displayed:

Select between Ethernet and Modem as the

• Internet Access method.

Connecting via Ethernet

Use the U and V keys to highlight Edit Ethernet

• Settings and press the OSelect key.

If you are using a broadband router or connecting via a home network with DHCP enabled, select DHCP as the Mode. Otherwise select Static and enter your Ethernet details manually in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS elds.

Note: When making changes to the Static Ethernet Settings it may be necessary to switch your SoundServer

off and then on again in order for the changes to take effect.

Connecting via modem

Use the U and V keys to highlight the Edit Modem

• Settings option and press the OSelect key.

Enter your ISP details in the Username, Password and

Telephone No. elds.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing your SoundServer from

Imerge. The SoundServer is a revolutionary way of lling

your home with music.

Your SoundServer stores and catalogues your music collection, allowing you to select any album or track at the press of a button. You can browse through your albums and tracks using convenient on-screen menus displayed on your television, showing full album, track, and artist names downloaded from the Gracenote Music Recognition Service as well as album cover art illustration from the XiVA on-line service. Your SoundServer also lets you organize your music collection and create selections for different occasions to suit your mood.

Incredible capacity

Your SoundServer is a hard disk based audio system which can store thousands of hours of music, all with the convenience of instant access.

Convenient TV screen

Play music, record CDs, or organize your library using convenient on-screen menus which show the full album, artist, and track names, allowing you to select the one you want with a few simple selections.

Internet access for track listings

Your SoundServer records the CDs from your music collection at high speed. It then automatically connects to the Gracenote Music Recognition Service via the built-in modem or Ethernet connection. 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 exibility in the

way you access and control your music collection.

Create your own playlists

Your SoundServer allows you to compile personal playlists and then automatically play tracks from the playlist you have selected. Playlists let you customize your SoundServer 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 SoundServer 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

•

System................................. hard disk SoundServer

•

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

•

Power Consumption................................. 60W Max

•

Weight..................................................... 8.5Kg Max

•

Dimensions... 101mm(H) x 437mm(W) x 367mm(D)

•

Ambient operating temperature................ 10-40°C

•

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

Video Outputs

S-Video Output

•

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

•

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

Composite video output

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

•

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

•

VGA output

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

•

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

•

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

•

Audio Outputs

Analog outputs (Up to 4 pairs of outputs)

Output level................................................. 2V RMS

•

Output impedance.......................................... 600W

•

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

•

Digital outputs

Optical output connector............................. Toslink

•

Coaxial output level....................... 500mVp-p/75W

•

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

•

Audio Inputs

Analog inputs

Maximum input level.................................. 2V RMS

•

Input impedance............................................. 10kW

•

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

•

Digital inputs

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

•

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

•

Coaxial input connector............................ RCA Jack

•

Optical input connector................................ Toslink

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Analog Audio Characteristics (typical)

Frequency response............ 20Hz to 20kHz ± 0.5dB

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S/N ratio (@1KHz)........................ 100dB (A weight)

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Dynamic range............................. better than 96dB

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Total harmonic distortion (@1kHz)............. 0.003%

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Channel separation (@1KHz)......................... 110dB

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Communications

Modem

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

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Ethernet

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

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Controller

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

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IR Input

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

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

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USB (2 connectors)

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

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Accessories

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

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

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Scart cable............................................................. 1

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

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Modem Adaptor.................................................... 1

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Power cord.............................................................. 4

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

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AAA (R03P) dry cell batteries................................. 2

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

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Note: the specications and design of this product is

subject to change without notice.

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

FRONT VIEW

USER GUIDE

This section provides information about the controls and connections available on your SoundServer.

DISC TRAY

Discs should be inserted with the label side up.

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.

MENU button

Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu screen.

ACTION buttons

Action buttons allow you to perform specic operations

dependent on the current menu screen. For more information on using the action buttons, refer to The Front Panel Interface chapter on page 29.

DISPLAY

The display shows information about the music

available on the unit, the status of the SoundServer (for instance if the unit is currently playing), and the current conguration of the unit.

SELECT button

Selects the option currently visible on the display.

NAVIGATION buttons

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

When the button is pressed briey 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.

Press the pause button to interrupt playback temporarily.

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

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

/ e button

PAUSE button

PLAY button

STOP button

STANDBY

Press the standby button to turn your SoundServer off, press again to switch your SoundServer back on.

REMOTE SENSOR

This window receives signals transmitted from the remote control unit.

ONLINE

The online indicator is illuminated when the modem is active.

This button is used to select the current audio output.

When the button is pressed briey 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.

OUTPUT button

d / f

button

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IR RECEIVER

The IR Receiver connection allows remote control information to be carried from other devices directly into the SoundServer.

CONTROLLER

The Controller port provides serial communication with supported devices.

USB

Allows the SoundServer to communicate with supported USB devices.

ETHERNET

The Ethernet port is used to connect the SoundServer to a high speed Internet connection.

VGA

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

MODEM

The Modem port can be used to connect the SoundServer to a standard analog telephone line for Internet access.

VIDEO OUT

Connect the composite Video Out of the SoundServer to the composite input of a suitable PAL/NTSC TV

(depending on the supplied conguration) to display

the TV User Interface. You may also need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.

S-VIDEO OUT

Connect the S-VIDEO output of the SoundServer to the

S-VIDEO input of a suitable PAL/NTSC TV (depending on the supplied conguration) to display the TV User

Interface. You may also need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN

High quality recordings can be made onto the hard disk of the SoundServer using an optical connection

from a suitable device (such as Minidisc or DAT). (To be supported in future software releases).

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT

The digital optical output can be used to transmit high

quality audio to a device with a digital optical input (D/A converter, A/V amplier etc.) using an optical ber cable.

The advantage of using the optical output is that it has low signal loss caused by other cables and is completely isolated from the ground loop. The audio output of the Digital Optical Out connector is the same as the audio output of the Analogue Audio Out 1 connector. This output may not be used for making a digital copy of your media.

DIGITAL IN - COAXIAL

High quality recordings can be made onto the hard disk of the SoundServer using a coaxial connection from

a suitable device (such as Minidisc or DAT). (Not yet supported in the current software release).

DIGITAL OUT - COAXIAL

By connecting this jack to a digital audio component

(D/A converter, A/V amplier etc.), digital signals from

the SoundServer can be transmitted directly from the

system without rst being converted to analog. The

audio output of the Digital Coaxial Out connector is the same as the audio output of the Analogue Audio Out 1 connector. This output may not be used for making a digital copy of your media.

ANALOGUE IN

Analogue sources (such as cassette or vinyl LP) may be

recorded onto the hard disk of the SoundServer using

this connection. (Not yet supported in the current software release).

ANALOGUE OUT 1,2,3,4

The SoundServer is a multiroom device allowing you to listen to different music in up to four different rooms

all at the same time (depending on the conguration purchased). Each analogue output should be connected to the input jacks of a pre-amplier.

MAINS

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

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REMOTE CONTROL

The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your SoundServer remote control:

These keys are used to scroll through menus by page. When editing text, these keys are used to change the character set.

PAGE SCROLL keys

s MUTE key

Provided that the current output volume setting is set to variable, this button will mute the current output. If the TV or Amp device is selected, this key mutes the volume. See the section called Volume Control on page 11 for more information.

r VOLUME keys

Provided that the current output volume setting is set to variable, this button will increase/decrease the volume of the current output If the TV or Amp device is selected, these keys control the volume of the TV/Amp. See the section called Volume Control on page 11 for more information.

[ ALPHABETIC SCROLL key

Press this key to access the Initial Letter screen. This screen is only available if the list currently displayed is in alphabetical order.

The Cancel key is used to cancel an operation which you no longer wish to continue.

CANCEL key

;

Puts the television user interface of the SoundServer in to and out of Standby mode.

STANDBY key

Audio Server key

Press this key to select the SoundServer as the device to be controlled. For more information about using this key, see the section titled Conguring Your Remote to Control Other Devices on page 10.

TV key

Press this key to select the TV as the device to be controlled. For more information about using this key, see the section titled Conguring Your Remote to Control Other Devices on page 10.

HOME OUTPUT key

Press this key to select the Home Output.

AMP key

Press this key to select the Amp as the device to be controlled. For more information about using this key, see the section titled Conguring Your Remote to Control Other Devices on page 10.

à LIBRARY key

The Library key is used to display the Audio Library.

Press this key to display the Main Menu.

The Now Playing key is used to view the Now Playing screen for the currently selected audio output.

MENU key

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NOW PLAYING key

NAVIGATION S,T,U,V keys

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

Select is used to activate the currently highlighted option. When browsing the Library this key will start playback of the selected item.

The Action key performs different tasks depending on the screen you are currently viewing. For example, on the Albums screen, this key is used to add the highlighted selection to a playlist.

The Search key can be used to search for music in your Audio Library. If pressing this key has no effect, then the search function cannot be used on the current screen.

Press this key on any library screen to view a list of available options. If pressing this key has no effect, then there are no options available on the current screen.

SELECT key

ACTION key

SEARCH key

OPTIONS key

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p MARK key

This key is used in the Audio Library to select multiple items and then perform an action on them collectively. For more information about using the mark function refer to page 22.

NUMERIC (0 to 9) keys

The numeric keys can be used as follows:

In the library you may jump to an item in the list

•

that begins with one of the letters specied 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).

The Repeat key has the following functions:

•

The Shufe key has the following functions:

•

During playback the Stop key halts playback on the currently selected output of the SoundServer.

The Play key can be used to resume playback on the currently selected output of the SoundServer.

Press this key to change the currently selected audio output.

When this key is pressed briey during playback, play

restarts at the beginning of the next track. When the key is held for a longer period of time the music will fast forward at high speed.

When this key is pressed briey 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 key is held for a longer period of time the music will rewind at high speed.

REPEAT (RETURN) key

During playback this key toggles the repeat play setting on the SoundServer.

In text entry mode this key can be used to perform a carriage return.

SHUFFLE (DELETE) key

During playback this key toggles the random play setting on the SoundServer.

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

STOP key

PLAY key

OUTPUT key

c e

key

d f

key

SWITCHING ON AND OFF

Your SoundServer is designed to remain switched on continuously. However, if you are not planning to use your SoundServer for an extended period of time, you may want to switch it off.

•

To switch off, press the STANDBY button on the front panel of your SoundServer. Next, press the action button labelled Yes below the LCD display. After a brief period, the unit will switch off and the Standby LED will glow red.

•

To switch back on, press the STANDBY button on the front panel of your SoundServer again. After a brief period, the unit will switch on, the Standby LED will glow green and the TV will display the Audio Library screen.

If you are not using your SoundServer for a brief period, you may want to switch it to Standby mode.

•

Press the ;Standby key on your SoundServer remote control. The TV screen will display the Standby screen.

•

Press the ;Standby key again to leave Standby mode and return to normal operation.

CONFIGURING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL OTHER DEVICES

The TV and Amp keys on the remote control may be

individually congured to control a range of televisions and ampliers from well known manufacturers.

To congure the remote to control your television:

•

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

The TV key will remain lit for 20 seconds; the

conguration process must be completed during this

time.

•

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

•

Press the TV button again.

The TV key will blink twice to indicate that the conguration has been accepted. If the TV key 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 conguration process, entering

the correct code will cause the television to go into standby.

To congure the remote to control your amplier, follow

the above procedure, pressing the AMP key in place of the TV key, and using the appropriate numeric code for

your amplier.

Press the pause key to interrupt playback temporarily.

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REMOTE CONTROL USE IN A MULTIROOM SYSTEM

Your SoundServer remote control can be congured so

that every button press indicates to the system which output is to be controlled. This means that whenever infrared is received by the SoundServer the TV display will automatically switch to controlling the appropriate output.

To congure the remote with a default output

Press the Audio Server and OSelect keys

• simultaneously; hold them down for 1 second.

The Audio Server key will remain lit for 20 seconds; the

conguration process must be completed during this

time.

Enter the 3 digit code corresponding to the output

•

you would like to control (valid congurations are

listed in Appendix A). For example, to set output 2 as your default output press:

0, 0, 2

Press the Audio Server button again.

•

The Audio Server button will blink twice to indicate

that the conguration has been accepted. If the Audio Server button does not blink twice begin the process

again, taking care to enter the number correctly.

Pressing any navigation key on the remote should now cause the SoundServer to switch to the correct output. The remote control can still be used to control a different audio output in the normal way; pressing the Home Output key will return it to controlling the default output.

The Audio Server key will remain lit for 20 seconds; the

conguration process must be completed during this

time.

Press the sMute key.

• Press the rVolm key

• Press the Amp device key.

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The Audio Server device key will blink twice to indicate

that the conguration has been accepted. If the Audio Server key does not blink begin the process again, taking

care to press the buttons in the correct sequence. The

Volume and sMute keys should now control the

amplier when the Audio Server device is selected.

To return the rVolume and sMute keys to their

original conguration repeat the above process, press

the Audio Server key instead of the Amp key.

VOLUME CONTROL

Your SoundServer remote control is capable of controlling the volume of the music your are listening to, either by controlling the output of the SoundServer itself, or by reassigning the volume control keys to

control the output of your amplier.

Controlling the Volume of the SoundServer

Each audio output must be congured individually to

allow it’s volume to be controlled by the remote control.

To control the volume of an output:

Navigate to the Settings Menu.

• Use the U and V keys to select Output

• Conguration and press OSelect.

Use the U and V keys to select an audio output

• and press OSelect.

From the menu that appears choose Volume and

• press OEdit.

Select variable and press MSave.

•

The rVolume and sMute keys on the remote control will now control the volume of the chosen audio output.

Reassigning Volume Control

The rVolume and sMute keys on the remote control

can be congured to control the volume on your amplier whilst the Audio Server device is selected.

To reassign volume control:

Ensure the Amp device is correctly congured to

•

control your amplier (as described in Conguring Your Remote to Control Other Devices on page 10).

Press the Audio Server and OSelect keys

• simultaneously; hold them down for 1 second.

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CONNECTING YOUR SOUNDSERVER

This chapter describes the necessary connections that must be made in order for the SoundServer to correctly

function. In most cases connection and conguration of

a SoundServer takes place as part of a home installation and your dealer or installer will be responsible for this. However, should you choose to install your SoundServer yourself, or make changes to an existing installation, follow the instructions below to establish the necessary connections.

BASIC CONNECTIONS

The diagram below illustrates the basic connections required to use your SoundServer.

Note: Do not make any connections to the SoundServer while the power supply is connected and switched on.

Connecting the Modem

Connect the supplied telephone lead to a standard

• analogue telephone socket. Connect the other end of this lead to the socket marked Modem on the back panel of the SoundServer.

Connecting the Audio

Connect the red plug of the supplied audio lead

• to the red Analogue Out 1 socket on the back of the SoundServer. Connect the adjacent white plug to the white Analogue Out 1 socket on the SoundServer. Connect the other end of this cable

to the AUX or CD inputs on your stereo amplier.

In the same way connect the other Analogue Out connectors to other stereo ampliers as

appropriate.

Connecting the Video

Connect the yellow plug of the supplied composite

• video lead to the yellow Video Out socket of the SoundServer. For most TVs connect the other end of this lead to the ext. 1 or 2 socket on the rear of your TV. For some TVs it may be necessary to use a Scart plug. In this case connect the other end of this lead to the yellow socket on the Scart plug. Now connect the Scart plug to the Scart socket in the rear of the TV.

Connecting the Power

Connect the supplied power cord to your mains

• supply. Note: be sure to use the correct power cord for your country.

Switching On

Switch on your SoundServer using the button

• labelled STANDBY on the front panel.

Switch on your television. Select the appropriate

• video channel to view the SoundServer TV User Interface display.

Your SoundServer is now connected ready for use. To take advantage of the SoundServer’s multiroom functionality, refer to the section overleaf entitled Using Your SoundServer in a Multiroom System.

Note: In order to connect to the Internet in the

below example it will be necessary to congure the

SoundServer’s settings to connect using a Modem. See the Quick Start Guide on page 4 for more information.

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USING YOUR SOUNDSERVER IN A MULTIROOM SYSTEM

A single SoundServer is capable of playing different music in up to four different rooms simultaneously. This section explains how the SoundServer can be integrated into a multiroom environment and how users in different rooms can access music from the Audio Library.

Basic Conguration

When the SoundServer is not part of a larger multiroom control system you can access the Audio Library from remote rooms by displaying the TV user interface in the room where you are located. The TV display is able to automatically switch to controlling the output

appropriate to your location by conguring the

SoundServer remote control with a default output. More

information about conguring your remote is given in

the section titled Remote Control Use in a Multiroom System on page 11.

The diagram below shows the connections required in a

basic multiroom conguration:

Video Out connector on the rear of the SoundServer

•

is connected to the Video In connector of a Video distribution system. The four Video Out connectors on the Video distribution system are then connected to the Video In connectors on each of the four televisions. This allows the TV user interface to be viewed on all televisions around the home.

A separate Infrared receiver eye is placed in each of

• the four rooms which transmits received infrared information to an Infrared router. A connection is made between the infrared router and the IR Receiver port on the rear of the SoundServer, through which the received infrared commands are passed. See Remote Control Use in a Multiroom System on page 11 for more information.

Note: contact your dealer or installer for information about purchasing additional SoundServer remote controls.

Analogue Out 1, 2, 3 & 4 are each connected to the

•

stereo inputs of an amplier located in each of the

four rooms.

SoundServer Clustering

SoundServer clustering is the name given to a new feature exclusive to the Imerge SoundServer S3000 product range. With SoundServer clustering enabled, multiple SoundServers can be connected together and

congured to operate as a single unit. In other words,

up to four SoundServers can be clustered to provide up to 16 discrete audio outputs all available from up to four different television user interfaces and all with access to the same music collection.

For information about conguring your SoundServer(s) to use this feature, visit the Imerge website (www. imerge.co.uk) or contact your dealer or installer.

Note: Your SoundServer may not yet have been updated with this new feature. Contact your dealer or installer for more information.

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