Integra NAS-2.6 Owners manual

Before Using

Important Safety Instructions ............... 2

Precautions ............................................ 3

Features .................................................. 5

Accessories ............................................ 5

Quick Start Guide .................................. 6

Using your Audio Network Server

Controls and Connections ................... 8

Registering your Audio Network Server ... 14 The Audio Network Server Main Menu ... 16

Recording Music ................................. 17

Playing Music ....................................... 22

Organizing your Music Collection ..... 26

Advanced Settings ............................. 30

Using your Audio Network Server with

a Portable Player ......................... 32

Using your Audio Network Server with

Net-Tune Network Clients ........... 34

Using your Audio Network Server in a

Multiroom System ......................... 36

Appendix

Getting Help ........................................ 38

Specifications ...................................... 38

Index ..................................................... 39

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, 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.

The openings should

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. 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 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 shortout 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.

This product has been investigated using requirements contained in the Standard for Audio/Video and Musical Instrument Apparatus for Household, Commercial, and Similar General Use, UL6500, Second Edition, dated 30 September 1999, including revision version dated September 9, 2002.

This product has been investigated using requirements contained in the standard for Safety Requirements for Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus, CAN/CSA-E60065-00, dated October, 2000.

Precautions

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

For U.S. models

CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded

cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To

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.

For European models

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 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.”

1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet.

2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

General Precautions

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.

Information to User

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

For Canadian models

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.

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

disconnect the equipment from the electrical wall outlet.

Precautions

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 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 ventilation holes with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. To avoid overheating do not position the Audio Network Server near heat sources, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked.

Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the equipment.

Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.

Allow adequate ventilation. Leave a gap of 0.1m on all sides of the unit.

Do not splash or spill water on the unit. Do not place objects filled 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 Integra/Onkyo. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD handling Precautions

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 3 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.

NET-TUNE is a trademark of the Onkyo Corporation.

The NAS2.3/2.6 Audio Network Server software and this documentation are copyright materials. No part of the Audio Network Server software or this documentation may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, or computer language, in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Imerge.

• 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 Audio Network Server is located.

DTS encoded discs

Caution - when playing DTS encoded CDs excessive noise will be heard on the analog outputs jacks of the Audio Network Server. 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.

Power cord precautions

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

This equipment must not be used for unauthorised 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.

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

usic re Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB 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 © 20002005 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2005 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. Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe, Inc. United States 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 Integra.

This guide was designed and produced by Imerge Ltd.

Music Recognition ServiceSM.

Precautions

Features

XiVA™ NEW MEDIA BROUGHT TO LIFE

XiVA™ is a highly portable software framework that powers nextgeneration 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™.

Gracenote CDDB Flow-Down License Terms

This product contains technology and data from Gracenote of Berkeley, California (“Gracenote”). The technology from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Embedded Software”) enables this product to do disc identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”), which is included on the Gracenote Database (the “Gracenote Database”).

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Database, and Embedded Software for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree that you will access Gracenote Data only by means of the standard end user functions and features of this product. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Embedded Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE DATABASE, OR GRACENOTE COMPONENT, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Database, and Embedded Software will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Database, and Gracenote Embedded Software. Gracenote reserves all rights in the Gracenote Data, Gracenote Database, and Gracenote Embedded Software, including all ownership rights. You agree that Gracenote may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.

The Embedded Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data or to change data categories in any Data updates and for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Embedded Software is error-free or that functioning of the Embedded Software will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with any new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may choose to provide in the future.

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE COMPONENT OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.

Welcome to the NAS-2.3/2.6 Audio Network Server from Integra. The Audio Network Server is a revolutionary way of filling your home with music.

Your Audio Network Server stores and catalogues 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 your television, showing full album, track, and artist names downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition Service as well as album cover art illustration from the XiVA on-line service. Your Audio Network Server also lets you organize your music collection and create selections for different occasions to suit your mood.

Incredible capacity

Your Audio Network Server is a hard disk based audio system which can store thousands of hours of music, all with the convenience of instant access, at the touch of a key.

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 Audio Network Server 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 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 flexibility in the way you access and control your music collection.

Create your own playlists

Your Audio Network Server allows you to compile personal playlists and then automatically play tracks from the playlist you have selected. Playlists let you customise your Audio Network Server 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 Audio Network Server 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.

Accessories

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Start Guide

Controls

1. Output button: Press this button to display information on the music currently playing. On the NAS 2.6 model press this button again to switch to the next output.

2. Front panel action keys: These four keys correspond to the different actions clearly visible by reading the front panel display. For example, in the display opposite, the 5Play action key will commence playback of the selected album. The 5 symbol indicates that you can also press the

control to commence playback.

3. Navigation keys: Move up, down, left, and right through the menu system. The button in the center selects the currently highlighted option.

4. Transport keys: Controls the playback of music. The KRecord key is an action key used on some menu screens to begin a recording or to modify a playlist.

5. HDD Audio button: Press this button to control the Audio Network Server.

6. Remote control action keys:

key on the remote

Fig. A - Front panel display anel display

• Press the

• Press the 2

• Press the 2 key whenever this symbol is displayed on the

TV screen or on the front panel to cancel, exit or delete the current operation according to the information on screen.

• Press the 3 key whenever this symbol is displayed on the TV

screen or on the front panel to edit text information, or confirm a new text entry according to the information on screen.

• Press the 4key to return to the ‘home’ page of the current

function. For instance when browsing the library press this key to return to the Library menu.

Recording from a CD

• Press the Open/Close key on the front panel to open the CD tray.

• Place a CD in the tray.

• Push the Open/Close key on the front panel.

The CD detected prompt is displayed.

• Press the KRecord action key to proceed.

The Please select Auto or Custom record display then allows you to choose whether to do a quick (one touch) record or specify individual record options.

• Press the 5Auto action key to do a one touch recording.

The display confirms when the recording is finished.

Note: You can play music from your music library while you are recording a CD.

key to display the main menu at any time.

Fig. B - Remote Control

Fig. C - TV User Interface

Quick Start Guide

Playing Music

• Display the Main Menu by pressing the 1

Audio Network Server remote control, or the Menu action key on the front panel.

on the front panel.

The Main Menu will be displayed.

• Press the 9 and 8 keys to highlight Library.

• Press the 5Select action key.

The Library

The Library menu lets you choose how you want to browse your music collection. Y

your music collection. You can browse items by album, artist, genre, or playlist.

genre, or playlist.

• Press the 9and 8 keys to step between categories.

For example, if you select Albums

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

list of your album titles.

To play music

• Use the 9 and 8 keys to highlight the item you would like to

play.

• Press the 7 key to view the contents of the selected item.

• Press the 5Play action key.

To stop play

• Press the B key on the front

panel or the Audio Network Server remote control.

To pause play

• Press the C key on the front

panel or your Audio Network Server remote control.

To skip to the next or previous track

• Press the Gor F key on the front panel or your Audio Network

Server remote control.

To seek within a track

• Hold down the E or D key on the front panel or your Audio

Network Server remote control.

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

Entering Text

To enter text using the alphanumeric keypad

• Press the 7 or 6 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 Audio Network Server remote

control to delete letters.

• Press the CAPS key on either the front panel or your Audio

Network Server remote control to switch between upper-case and lower-case letters.

key on your

To select letters from a grid

Alternatively, the Grid provides a convenient way of selecting letters:

• Press the 8 key to move the cursor into the grid area.

The currently selected letter is highlighted:

• Use the 7,6,9 or 8 keys to move the cursor and press the 5Select action key to enter each letter.

• Use the CAPS key on either the front panel or the Audio Network Server remote to switch between upper and lower case letters.

If at any time you need to enter text in a different part of the text field, or you want to return to entering text using the alphanumeric keypad:

• Press the 9 key repeatedly until the cursor returns to the text field. Use the 7and 6 keys to move to the part of the text you wish to edit.

Finally, when you have finished entering the name:

• Press the 3OK action key.

Switching on and off

To switch to standby mode

Standby mode should be used when the Audio Network Server is not being used for a short period of time. Do not remove the power from the Audio Network Server in this mode.

• Press the Standby key on the front panel or the LStandby key

• Press the 5Standby action key to enter standby.

To switch to off mode

Off mode should be used when the Audio Network Server is not being used overnight (or for several days). When the unit is in off mode it consumes very little power. You can safely remove the power from the Audio Network Server in this mode.

• Press the Standby key on the front panel or the LStandby key

• Press the 3Off action key to enter off mode.

To switch on from standby or off mode

• Press the Standby key on the front panel or the L Standby key

the S

on the remote control.

Controls and Connections

Front View

This section provides information on the controls and connections available on your Audio Network Server.

Disc Tray

Insert a disc 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.

Output button

Press the Output button to display what music is currently playing. On the NAS-2.6 model press this button again to switch to the next output.

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 Audio Network Server action keys page 13.

Display

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

Rec button

The Rec 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.

D / Q 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.

Pause button

Press the Pause button to interrupt playback temporarily.

Play button

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

Stop button

Press the stop button to halt playback.

L Standby

Press the standby button to put your Audio Network Server into either standby or off mode, press again to switch your Audio Network Server back on.

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.

R / E 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.

Remote Sensor

This window receives signals transmitted from the remote control unit.

Modem

The online indicator is illuminated when the modem is active.

Controls and Connections

Rear View - NAS-2.3

Rear View - NAS-2.6 iew - NAS-2.6

IR In

The IR In connection allows remote control information to be carried from other devices directly into the Audio Network Server.

CONTROLLER

The Controller port provides serial communication with supported devices. For instance, a multiroom control system may communicate with the Audio Network Server using the XiVA-Link protocol. with the Audio Network Server using the Xi

MODEM MODEM

The Modem port can be used to connect the Audio Network Server to a standard Analog telephone line for internet access (using the supplied cable). supplied cable).

USB

Allows the Audio Network Server to communicate with supported

Allows the USB devices.

ETHERNET (NET-TUNE)

The Ethernet

The Ethernet port can be used to connect a Net-tune device (such as the NAC-2.3) for remote network playback of your music collection. It may also be used to connect the

It may also be used to connect the Audio Network Server to a high speed internet connection and to connect supported software applications to communicate with the system. A shielded Ethernet cable should be used in conjunction with this connection.

VIDEO OUT VGA

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

VIDEO OUT VIDEO

Connect the composite Video output of the Audio Network Server to the composite input of a suitable PAL/NTSC TV (depending on the supplied configuration) to display the TV User Interface. You may also need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.

VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO

Connect the S-VIDEO output of the Audio Network Server to the SVIDEO input of a suitable PAL/NTSC TV (depending on the supplied configuration) 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 Audio Network Server using an optical connection from a suitable device (such as Minidisc or DAT).

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 convertor, A/V amplifier etc.) using an optical fibre cable. The advantage of using the optical

Controls and Connections

output is that it has low signal loss due to 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 Analog Audio Out connector.

Note:

This output may not be used for making a digital copy of your media.

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN

High Quality recordings can be made onto the hard disk of the Audio Network Server using a coaxial connection from a suitable device (such as Minidisc or DAT).

DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT

By connecting this jack to a digital audio component (D/A convertor, A/V amplifier etc.), digital signals from the Audio Network Server can be transmitted directly from the system without first being converted to Analog. The audio output of the Digital Coaxial Out connector is the same as the audio output of the Analog Audio Out connector.

Note:

This output may not be used for making a digital copy of your media.

ANALOG IN

Analog sources (such as cassette or vinyl LP) may be recorded onto the hard disk of the Audio Network Server using this connection.

Remote Control

The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your Audio Network Server remote control:

ANALOG OUT

Connect the Analog Out jacks to the input jacks of your audio preamplifier. On the NAS-2.3 model there is one Analog Out jack; on the NAS-2.6 model there are four independently controlled Analog Out jacks.

AC INLET

Connect the supplied power cord to this connector to provide power to the unit.

L STANDBY button

Places the Audio Network Server in/out of standby or off mode.

HDD Audio button

Selects the Audio Network Server as the device to be controlled.

TV button

This button is not used by the Audio Network Server.

Default o/p button

On the NAS-2.6 model this button resets the TV user interface to controlling the default output for the room where you are located. For more information on multiroom use of the Audio Network Server see the chapter called Using your Audio Network Server in a Multiroom System page 36.

Controls and Connections

Amp button

This button is not used by the Audio Network Server.

Disc/Ch. buttons

Selects the next/previous album (or playlist) on your Audio Network Server.

O Mute button

Provided that the Audio Network Server output volume setting is set to variable this button will mute the output of the Audio Network Server. For more information see the chapter Advanced Settings page 30.

N(Volume +/-) buttons

Provided that the Audio Network Server output volume setting is set to variable these buttons will increase/decrease the volume of the Audio Network Server output. For more information, see Advanced Settings page 30.

- Output button

Press the Output button to display what music is playing on the currently selected output. On the NAS-2.6 model press this button again to select the next output in sequence.

2(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.

3 (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.

Artist button

The artist button can be used to jump to the artist list in the music library.

Genre button

The genre button can be used to jump to the genre list in the music library.

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.

• When browsing the list of presets these buttons allow you to jump to a preset number.

• 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).

I (Random)(DELETE) button

The random button has the following functions:

• During playback this button toggles the random play setting on the Audio Network Server.

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

H (Repeat) (CAPS) button

The repeat button has the following functions:

• During playback this button toggles the repeat play setting on the Audio Network Server.

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

4(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.

1 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 9,8,6,7 buttons

The navigation buttons 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 album button can be used to jump to the album list in the music library.

The playlist button can be used to display the playlists in your music library.

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Album button

Playlist button

B (Stop) button

During playback the stop button halts playback on the Audio Network Server.

A (Play) button

The play button can be used to resume playback on the Audio Network Server.

J 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.

D/ F button

When this 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.

G/ E button

When this 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.

C (Pause) button

Press the pause button to interrupt playback temporarily.

Controls and Connections

Connecting your Audio Network Server

The diagram below illustrates the basic connections required to use your Audio Network Server.

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

• Connect the supplied telephone lead to a standard analog telephone socket. Connect the other end of this lead to the jack marked MODEM on the back panel of the Audio Network Server.

• Connect the red plug of the supplied audio lead to the red ANALOG OUT jack on the back of the Audio Network Server. Connect the adjacent white plug to the white ANALOG OUT jack on the Audio Network Server. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUX or CD inputs on your amplifier. In the same way connect the other ANALOG OUT jacks of the NAS-2.6 model to additional amplifiers as appropriate.

• Connect the yellow plug of the supplied TV lead to the yellow VIDEO OUT VIDEO jack of the Audio Network Server. Connect the yellow plug to the video input on the rear of your TV.

• Connect the supplied power cord to your electrical wall outlet.

• Switch on your television. Select the appropriate video channel to view the Audio Network Server TV User Interface display.

Switching on and off

There are two power saving modes available from the LStandby button on the Audio Network Server front panel and the L Standby button on the remote control.

If you are not using your Audio Network Server it is strongly recommended that you place the unit into one of the two power saving modes.

Standby mode

Standby mode should be used when the Audio Network Server is not being used for a short period of time. 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 from the Audio Network Server in this mode.

Off mode

Off mode should be used when the Audio Network Server is not being used overnight (or for several days). There is a short wait whilst the unit is switched to off mode; switching the unit on from off mode may take a few minutes. When the unit is in off mode it consumes very little power. You can safely remove the power from the Audio Network Server in this mode.

Basic connections required for Audio Network Server operation

Note: Digital Outputs cannot be used for making a digital copy of your media.

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