Loewe Individual Mediacenter, Individual Mediacenter DR+ Operating Instruction

233–33591.021

Operating Instructions

Individual Mediacenter
Individual Mediacenter DR+

Brief Instructions for Individual Mediacenter / DR+

Preparation

TV operation remote control

Mediacenter remote control

Switch device on/off

Insert disk Insert disk in the slot-in disk drive on
the right side

Eject disk Operating panel on the device

Operating modes

Main Menu

Menu selection  OK

Settings Menu

Play

DVD/CD player - DVD/CD player - Select title

Music - Music - Category - Select media

Play

Pause

Stop

Radio

FM radio

Stations by Name - select radio station

Internet radio

Category - Select radio station

DVB radio - Radio - DVB radio -

Select station

Screen off/on

Audio CD Import

CD Import - DVD/CD player - Import -

CD import

- Radio - FM radio -

- Radio - Internet radio -

Forward (press several times)

Backward (press several times)

Next/Previous Chapter P+/-

Volume V+/-

Sound on / Mute

Detailed information/DVD title menu

Close/ go back in menu

Menu Now Playing

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Please unfold this page.

Assist Remote Control – Mediacenter Operation

Sound on / Mute

LED display for current operating mode

Switch over to operate TV

Switch over to operate DVD recorder/Auro

Setting TV Aspect Ratio

Options menu

Volume

Short: Switch on/off in standby mode ...............(Page 17)

Long: Mediacenter Reduced Power Down

Short: Switching on Mediacenter last music selection
Long: last radio station

¾

Shift to operate BluTechVision Interactive

Sound functions ................................................(Page 16)

Enter numbers or letters

Enter numbers or letters

¾

¾

"Main menu" ....................................................(Page 18)

¾

Info Menu

Close/go back in menu .....................................(Page 18)

Select title up/down

Confirm/call

¾

(Page 37) ...........................................Now Playing menu;

(Page 37) ..................................... Screen Off/On Rewind

(Page 33) short: ........................ Select title/chapter down

(Page 33) long: ....................................Search backwards

¾

Pause

Select Setup menu ............................................(Page 18)

¾

Settings menu...................................................(Page 18)

Play
Fast forward

Short: Select title/chapter up .............................(Page 33)

Long: Search forwards ......................................(Page 33)

Stop

¾ without function

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Contents

Brief Instructions for Individual Mediacenter / DR+ ........2

Assist Remote Control – Mediacenter Operation ............. 3

Front / Side view ..............................................................6

Back ................................................................................. 7

Welcome .......................................................................... 8

Scope of delivery ...........................................................................................8

Operating requirements ................................................................................8

Setup ............................................................................................................8

For your Safety ..............................................................................................9

Performance ..................................................................10

Setting up ...................................................................... 11

Suggested setup solution: 5.1 Audio System ...............................................11

Suggested setup solution: Stereo Audio System...........................................11

Suggested setup solution: Multiroom System ..............................................12

Connecting ..................................................................... 13

Mediacenter in the integrated TV system.....................................................13

Mediacenter with Loewe Sound Projector and Loewe Flat TV Set ................14

Mediacenter as a Standalone Solution ........................................................15

Start-up ..........................................................................16

Using the remote control for the first time ...................................................16

Setting up the Assist Remote Control ..........................................................16

Operating Loewe Equipment .......................................................................16

Connecting to the Mains Supply..................................................................17

Switching On/Off .........................................................................................17

Digital Link HD (HDMI CEC).........................................................................17

Product Registration ...................................................................................17

Main Menu .................................................................................................18

Navigation in the Menu ..............................................................................18

Settings Menu .............................................................................................18

Menu Language ..........................................................................................18

Network ......................................................................................................19

Wired network ............................................................................................19

Wireless network ........................................................................................21

Mediacenter Network Name .......................................................................22

Network Share ............................................................................................22

Reduced Power Down .................................................................................23

Standby Timer .............................................................................................23

Screen Saver ...............................................................................................23

Automatic Return to Play ............................................................................23

Time Zone ...................................................................................................23

Privacy Policy ..............................................................................................23

Movie Audio ...............................................................................................24

Sound mode ...............................................................................................24

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode ..............................................................................24

Sound Adjustment ......................................................................................24

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Loudness.....................................................................................................25

Max Volume ................................................................................................25

Switch On Volume .......................................................................................25

Night mode .................................................................................................25

Sound Components .....................................................................................26

TV Resolution ..............................................................................................28

TV Type .......................................................................................................28

DVD Playback Frequency .............................................................................28

HDMI Settings .............................................................................................29

Set Video Defaults .......................................................................................29

Parental Controls ........................................................................................29

Movie Ratings .............................................................................................29

Start-up ......................................................................................................30

System Information .....................................................................................30

Storage information ....................................................................................30

My Content .................................................................................................30

Delete Music ...............................................................................................30

Start-up ......................................................................................................31

Restart System ............................................................................................31

Update Software .........................................................................................31

Play CD and DVD............................................................32

Preconditions ..............................................................................................32

Play CD ..........................................................................33

Read Disc ...................................................................................................33

CD Play .......................................................................................................33

Show Songs ................................................................................................33

Edit Music Info ............................................................................................34

CD Settings .................................................................................................34

Play DVD ........................................................................ 35

Read Disc ...................................................................................................35

DVD Play .....................................................................................................35

DVD history .................................................................................................36

Edit Movie ..................................................................................................36

Music Menu ................................................................... 37

Now Playing ...............................................................................................37

Playlists.......................................................................................................37

Artists .........................................................................................................38

Music Menu ................................................................................................39

Albums .......................................................................................................39

Track ...........................................................................................................39

Music Menu ................................................................................................40

Covers .........................................................................................................40

Genres ........................................................................................................40

Music Options .............................................................................................41

Search .........................................................................................................41

Contents

Play from iPod ............................................................... 42

Connecting iPod ..........................................................................................42

Menu iPod ..................................................................................................42

Now Playing (iPod)......................................................................................42

Playlists (iPod) .............................................................................................42

iPod Music ..................................................................................................43

iPod options ................................................................................................43

Radio Operation .............................................................44

Setting FM Radio ........................................................................................44

Stations by Names/Frequency......................................................................45

Now Playing - FM Radio .............................................................................45

Internet Radio .............................................................................................46

Listening to Internet Radio ..........................................................................46

Now Playing - Internet radio .......................................................................46

Internet Radio Favourites ............................................................................47

DVB radio ...................................................................................................48

Listening to DVB Radio ...............................................................................48

Sources .......................................................................... 49

Wired Audio Sources ...................................................................................49

External memories ......................................................................................49

USB Operation ............................................................................................49

Importing Music ............................................................ 50

Audio-CD Import .........................................................................................50

Copying Music to Harddisk .........................................................................50

Music Server .................................................................. 51

Setting up Music Server ..............................................................................51

Multiroom Operation ..................................................................................51

Party Mode .................................................................................................52

Copying Covers to Harddisk ........................................................................52

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 53

Index of key words ........................................................ 54

Glossary ......................................................................... 56

Technical specifications .................................................57

Company and editorial details .....................................................................57

Environment .................................................................. 58

Environmental Protection ............................................................................58

Legal notices ..................................................................58

EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................60

Service 61

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Front / Side view

Device display

CD/DVD Drive

Button M:

Select source

source in menu: upwards/downwards 

On/Off button:

Switching on from standby mode

Switching off in the standby mode

Button – :

Volume down

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Table base

LED indicator:
= Standby (readiness)
= Operate
= Mediacenter in active Standby
(server functionality is guaranteed)

Button +:
Volume up

Button R:

Radio on
From standby mode switch on the radio
in menu: downwards 

Headphones socket

USB socket

Back

AUDIO IN L/R

ANT FM

AUDIO OUT L/R

COMPONENT OUT

AUDIO LINK

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL IN

HDMI OUT

Bracket

VIDEO OUT

Composite
Video

HDMI IN

USB

RS-232

Mains switch

Socket for network cableLAN network RJ-45

iPod Dock

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Welcome

Thank you

for choosing a Loewe product. We are happy to welcome you as our customer.
At Loewe we combine the highest standards of technology, design and user friendli­ness. This is equally true of TV, DVD, video, audio and accessories. Neither technol­ogy nor design is an end in itself, but both are intended to provide our customers
with the best possible audio and visual experience. Our design is not influenced
by short-term, fashionable trends. You have, after all, purchased a high-quality
piece of equipment which you do not want to tire of tomorrow or the day after.

Scope of delivery

• Individual Mediacenter / DR+

• Assist Remote Control with 2 batteries

• Wall mount

• Antenna cable

• Network cable

• HDMI cable

• Mains cable

• Audio cable D-SUB/Cinch

• Self-adhesive spacer

• These operating instructions

• Assembly instructions

Operating requirements

To make optimum use of Loewe Mediacenter, the following prerequisites must
be satisfied:

• Connection to a wired(Ethernet, Powerline) or wireless (WiFi) home network,
router with Internet access.

• Loewe TV set with HDMI input (from chassis L271x onwards) and current
TV/DVB software.

Optional Expansions

• Loewe Multiroom Receiver.

• Loewe remote control of type Loewe Assist Media.

• Loewe TV set with HDMI input (from Mainframe L271x)

• Loewe Audio System

• Floor Stand Individual Mediacenter, Art.No. 68281B00

• Table Stand Individual Mediacenter, Art.No. 68280B00

Setup

• Please refer to the indications in the enclosed assembly instructions.

• Do not set up the unit near strong heat sources or in direct sunlight.

• When setting up in a cupboard or enclosed shelving: Leave at least 2.5 cm

of free space around the unit to allow air to circulate freely and to prevent
heat accumulation. Do not cover the fan and opening on the back.

• This device complies with the protection class 1. The power plug must be
inserted in a socket with an earth wire connection.

• Incorrect voltages can damage the unit. The unit may only be connected
to an electricity supply with the voltage and frequency stated on the rating
plate and using the enclosed mains cable.

• During thunderstorms, disconnect the mains plug. A voltage surge caused
by lightning conducted through the mains could damage the unit.

• If the unit is not to be used for an extended period, the plug should also be
disconnected from the mains.

• The mains plug must be easy to reach to ensure that the unit can be discon­nected from the mains at any time.

• Position the mains cable in such a way that it can not be damaged. The
mains cable may not be bent or laid across sharp edges, walked on or
exposed to any chemicals; the latter applies to the whole unit. A mains
cable with damaged insulation can cause electric shocks and represents a
fire hazard.

• When you want to unplug from the mains, pull on the plug housing rather
than on the cable. The cables in the mains plug could otherwise be dam­aged and could cause a short-circuit when being plugged in again.

• Malfunctions can occur if there are other devices operating in the same
frequency range (2.4 GHz) (see page 19).

Please also read and follow the safety advice on the following pages .

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For your Safety

For your safety, and to avoid unnecessary damage to your unit, please read
and follow the safety advice below.
Please keep the safety information in a safe place.

Use for the intended purpose and ambient conditions

This unit is intended exclusively for wireless transmission and play of audio signals.
It is designed for living or office rooms and may not be used in rooms with a high
level of humidity (e.g. bathroom, sauna) or a high dust concentration
(e.g. workshops ).

The terms of the warranty only cover the intended use of the unit.

If the unit is used outdoors, make sure that it is protected from moisture (rain,
drips, spray or dew).

High concentrations of moisture and dust lead to creepage current in the unit
which can make it dangerous if a live wire is touched or it may cause a fire.

If you have moved the unit out of the cold into a warm environment, leave it
switched off for about an hour to avoid the formation of condensation.

Always switch off your system (Individual Mediacenter, TV and any other com­ponents which may be connected) before connecting or disconnecting other de­vices or speakers.

Protect your device from:

• Water, dampness, dripping or sprayed water, steam.

• Knocks and mechanical stress

• Magnetic and electric fields

• Cold, heat, direct sunlight and high temperature fluctuations

• Dust

• Covers that inhibit ventilation

• Interference with the internal workings of the unit

IMPORTANT: TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RE­MOVE THE COVER (AND THE BACK OF THE UNIT). THERE ARE NO
PARTS INSIDE THE UNIT THAT CAN BE REPAIRED BY THE USER.
REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A LOEWE DEALER.

Use only Ori gi nal accessories and spare parts from Loewe.

Supervision

Do not allow children to use the unit/TV set unsupervised. Do not allow children
to play in the im medi ate vicinity of the unit/TV set. Do not operate the Media­center unattended. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period, the plug

should also be disconnected from the mains or switched off.

Cleaning

Only clean your unit with a slightly damp, soft, clean cloth (without any aggressive
or scouring cleaning agents).

About these operating instructions

The information in this manual relates to the Loewe product Individual Media­center. or Individual Mediacenter DR+. Texts referring to the DR+ version are

marked with the symbol:

Unless stated otherwise, the instructions refer to the operating elements on the
Assist remote control.

Paragraphs beginning with the
tions for perfect operation.

Terms which you will find in the menu or printed on the unit are printed in bold
type.

➠ symbol indicate important hints, tips or condi-

Do not place any burning candles or anything filled with a liquid (such as vases)
on the unit.

The ventilation slits on the back of the unit must not be covered with magazines
or rugs. Pay attention for example to curtains etc.
This device is network-enabled. Please follow the instructions regarding the con­necting options on pages 13-15 and 18.

Volume

Loud music can cause hearing damage. Avoid extreme volumes especially over
extended periods of time and when using headphones.

In the functional descriptions, the necessary operating elements are arranged to
the left of the text containing the handling instructions.

The diagrams in these operating instructions are only by way of example. The
actual display may be different depending on the services available in your system.

Please do read the enclosed document to understand this device and its capabili­ties. The individual chapters are based on each other and therefore complement
each other. Always follow the instructions for setting up, operation and security.

The keyword index/ glossary at the end of the manual explains certain terms used
in the user interface of the device and its operating manual.

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Performance

The Loewe Individual Mediacenter / DR+ provides you a convenient access
to your media collection. It plays CDs and DVDs and receives radio signals via
antenna, cable, satellite or Internet. You can also use digital music files from your
home network, USB stick and MP3 player as iPod or iPhone.

Connection options

2x USB 2.0
LAN RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g
HDMI In
HDMI Out
Video Composite Out
Video Component Out
Audio In
Audio Digital In
Audio Out
Audio Digital Out
Headphones 3.5 mm Stereo
FM antenna 75 Ohm
Loewe audio link
RS-232 RJ12 (for external home network systems)

CD/DVD Player

Slot-in disk drive
DVD Upscaling (720p/1080p)

Display of title, genre, album name, covers (if available)
Operation via touch-sensitive sensor buttons on the device
as well as remote control
Streaming of audio content
Ripping of audio CDs

Media management

DVD / CD identification through Internet databases
Storage of metadata of last 500 CDs
Storage of metadata of last 100 DVDs

Display of covers and title information on the TV screen
Display of ID3v1 and ID3v2 metadata
Recursive search in CD-R/RW discs for files and directories
Simple administration via TV screen menu
Creation and administration of playlists
Import of metadata from Internet
Import of audio CDs and storage on integrated harddisk
Import/export of audio files and album graphics via PC and saving on the inte­grated hard disc

Music Play

Play Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW disc
Play MP3/VBR, WMA, FLAC, AAC audio files
Play playlists
Repeating Titles, Tracks or Directories
Shuffle

Streaming Server Connectivity+

UPnP-AV Audio Server
Audio streaming to up to 6 media receivers via LAN/WiFi
2 harddisks of 160 GB each with data security in RAID 1 system (mirror image)

Party mode

Play an audio stream to several Loewe media receivers

FM Radio

FM radio with RDS display via cable or terrestrial means
Streaming of FM radio into home network

DVB Radio

DVB radio in compatible Loewe TV devices
Streaming of DVB radio into home network

Internet Radio

Supporting thousand radio stations via Internet radio
Support internet radio favourites list - can also be edited via the Loewe Portal

iPod Support

iPod Docking Station for iPod or iPhone (Airplane Mode)
Convenient control through Loewe Assist remote control
Battery charging

Use with other Loewe system components

Connection of Loewe Flat-TV sets via HDMI/CEC (from Mainframe L271x)
Connection of Loewe Audio Components via Audio Link

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Setting up

Suggested setup solution: 5.1 Audio System

Loewe Flat TV set

Individual

Mediacenter / DR+

Front Speakers

right

Surround
Speakers

left

Front

Speakers

left

Centre

Suggested setup solution: Stereo Audio System

Loewe Flat TV set

Front

Speakers

left

Surround
Speakers

right

Subwoofer

Individual Sound

Highline

Internet

Router

Front

Speakers

right

Individual

Mediacenter / DR+

Subwoofer

Individual Sound

Highline

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Setting up

Suggested setup solution: Multiroom System

Example: Living room

Loewe Flat TV set

Front

Speakers

left

Example: Secondary room

Individual

Mediacenter / DR+

Front

Speakers

right

Center

Subwoofer

Individual Sound

Highline

Internet

Router

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Speakers

left

Individual Sound

Multiroom Receiver

Speakers

right

Subwoofer

Individual Sound

Highline

Connecting

Mediacenter in the integrated TV system

Use the supplied RJ-45 network cable to connect the Mediacenter to a network
connection (e.g. switch or DSL router) with a link to the Internet.
Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT socket of the Mediacenter
to the HDMI IN socket on your TV set.
If your TV set does not have an HDMI IN socket, use three video-capable cinch
cables to connect the three COMPONENT OUT sockets of the Mediacenter to the
COMPONENT IN sockets on your TV set.
Otherwise, using a cinch cable you can connect the VIDEO OUT socket on the
Mediacenter with the VIDEO IN socket on your TV set. But through this connection,
termed as Composite Video, you only receive a restricted picture quality. As far
as possible, you should use the earlier mentioned connection types.
Using the supplied cinch cable (digital audio cable: socket in orange colour) con­nect the AUDIO DIGITAL IN socket of the Mediacenter with the cinch coupling

of the D-SUB/Cinch audio cable. (Loewe Art.No. 70529.001).
Connect the AUDIO LINK socket of the TV set to the D-SUB coupling of the audio
cable D-SUB/Cinch. You can connect a Loewe subwoofer available as an accessory
at the other end of the D-SUB coupling.
In the menu Sound components (page 26), set the option Sound via on the TV.
With the antenna cable, connect the ANT FM socket to an antenna socket. Plug
the mains cable into a 220-240V 50/60 Hz wall socket.

Loewe Flat TV set (from L271x)

Loewe Subwoofer Individual Sound Highline

230V~50/60Hz

OFF ON Auto Manu.

Power Mode

Audio cable D-SUB/Cinch

Out

Speaker

Right

Front

Rear

Center

Intensity
Bass

Frequency

Line In

Subw Right

Crossover

Equalizer

Left

AudioLink

Left

Audio link cable

Left Right Left Right

Front Rear

max

min

250Hz

50Hz
+6dB

-3dB

180°

0°

Phase

Mains cable

Loewe Individual Mediacenter / DR+

Digital audio cable

Network
Cable

HDMI cable

FM Antenna

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Connecting up

Mediacenter with Loewe Sound Projector
and Loewe Flat TV Set

Use the supplied RJ-45 network cable to connect the Mediacenter to a network
connection (e.g. switch or DSL router) with a link to the Internet.
Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT socket of the Mediacenter
to the HDMI IN socket on your TV set.
Connect, using the supplied audio cable D-SUB/Cinch, the D-SUB plug with the
socket AUDIO-LINK on the Loewe TV set.
Using the supplied cinch cable (digital audio cable: socket in orange colour) con­nect the AUDIO DIGITAL IN socket of the Mediacenter with the cinch coupling

of the D-SUB/Cinch audio cable. (Loewe Art.No. 70529.001).
Connect the AUDIO LINK socket of the TV set to the D-SUB coupling of the audio
cable D-SUB/Cinch. You can connect a Loewe subwoofer available as an accessory
at the other end of the D-SUB coupling.
Use a cinch cable (digital audio cable: connector is orange in colour) to connect
the AUDIO DIGITAL OUT socket of the TV set to the TV-COAXIAL socket of the
Sound Projector.
In the menu Sound components (page 26), set the option System amplifier
on the TV.
With the antenna cable, connect the ANT FM socket to an antenna socket. Plug
the mains cable into a 220-240V 50/60 Hz wall socket.
Connect the sound projector to the TV set and subwoofer as shown.

Loewe Sound Projector

Connection to the Subwoofer

Digital audio cable

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Loewe  at TV set (above L27x1)

Loewe Individual Mediacenter / DR+

Mains cable

Audio cable D-SUB/Cinch

HDMI cable

Network
Cable

RS-232C

Digital audio cable

FM Antenna

Connecting up

Mediacenter as a Standalone Solution

Use the supplied RJ-45 network cable to connect the Mediacenter to a network
connection (e.g. switch or DSL router) with a link to the Internet.

➠ In order to be able to carry out settings (see from Page 18 onwards) it is

necessary to connect the Mediacenter with a TV set (Page 13) in order to be
able to operate the relevant menus. This is also recommended for operation
of the Mediacenters.

Using the Audio Link Cable connect the AUDIO-LINK socket of the mediacenter
to the AUDIO-LINK socket of the Loewe subwoofer.

In the menu Sound components (page 26) set the option System amplifier on
the Mediacenter.

With the antenna cable, connect the ANT FM socket to an antenna socket.
Plug the mains cable into a 220-240V 50/60 Hz wall socket.

Loewe Individual Mediacenter / DR+

Mains cable

Loewe Subwoofer Individual Sound Highline

230V~50/60Hz

OFF ON Auto Manu.

Power Mode

Out

Audio link cable

HDMI cable
to TV set

Network
Cable

Speaker

Center

Left Right Left Right

Front Rear

max
Intensity
Bass

min

250Hz
Frequency
Crossover

50Hz

Line In

Left

Right

Front

Rear

Subw Right

Left

Equalizer

AudioLink

+6dB

-3dB

180°

0°

Phase

FM Antenna

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Start-up

Using the remote control for the first time

To insert or change the batteries, press on the arrow. While doing so, simply slide
the battery compartment lid down and remove it. Insert alkali manganese bat-

teries LR 03 (AAA) and ensure the correct position of + and –. Slide the cover on
again from the bottom.

Setting up the Assist Remote Control

Other Devices

You can operate various Loewe devices using the Assist Remote Control. The device
buttons REC - BD - AUDIO can be set up for this.

Press the required device buttons and the Stop button
simultaneously for 5 sec. until the corresponding LED display
flashes twice.

Then select the two-digit device code from the table:

Unit Code Restore defaults

Loewe ViewVision 8106 H 10
Loewe ViewVision, Centros 21x2 12
Loewe ViewVision DR+ DVB-T 13 REC
Loewe Auro 2216 PS/8116 DT 14
Loewe BlutechVision 15
Loewe Sound Projector 1 17
Loewe TV Radio digital 19
Loewe Mediacenter 20 AUDIO
Loewe BlutechVision Interactive 21 BD
HDMI CEC Mode ¾¾
Loewe AudioVision 24
Loewe Sound Projector SL 25
Restore defaults 99

The corresponding LED Display flashes twice.

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Sound functions

It is possible to set the devices with which the buttons with the sound functions
(V+/-, Mute and sound mode) should work. Depending upon which device con­figuration you use (page 13- page 15), set the device keys and sound functions
of the Assist remote control. If you use the integrated network configuration as
described on page 13, the Loewe TV set will process the sound and the sound
functions of the Assist remote control do not have to be changed. With a configu­ration as described on page 14 and page 15, it is necessary to change the sound
functions on the Assist remote control as described below.

Press the device button TV and at the same time the button
with the single digit function code from the list for 5 sec. until
the LED Display flashes twice.

Function Code Figure

Loewe AudioVision 3
Loewe Mediacenter 4 Page 15
Loewe TV ¾
Loewe Sound Projector 6

¾ Restore defaults
¾¾ From mainframe L271x, Software  V9.16

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Operating Loewe Equipment

Using the remote control for a Loewe TV set

Press TV button; the LED Display above it
lights up for approx. 5 seconds

Using the remote control for a Loewe recorder

Press the REC button; the LED Display above
it lights up for approx. 5 seconds

Using the remote control for BluTechVision Interactive

Press the BD button; the LED Display above
it lights up for approx. 5 seconds

Using the remote control for Mediacenter

Press the AUDIO button; the LED Display above
it lights up for approx. 5 seconds

Every time a button is pressed, the LED display lights up for the selected operating
mode for checking purposes (TV – REC – BD – AUDIO).
Please refer to the respective operating conditions on how to operate the indi­vidual devices.

Start-up

Connecting to the Mains Supply

Make the required cable connections as described in section “Connecting“
(page 13). First insert the smaller three-pin plug of the network cable into the
socket for the network cable (page 7) at the rear of the player, then insert the
large network plug into a 220-240V/50-60 Hz network socket.

Switching On/Off

➠ Please switch your Mediacenter after the first boot process

(it can take a few minutes) IN FUTURE ONLY switch on and
off by pressing briefly of the on/off button on the remote
control. Your Mediacenter remains ready for use more
quickly in this way.

Switch on the Mediacenter with the Mains switch
(page 7).

Adjust the remote control for Mediacenter operation by
briefly pressing the AUDIO button.

Your Mediacenter switches on. If you have connected a Loewe
TV set (from L271x) via HDMI, then this will switch on as well.
Otherwise, switch your TV set on and set the respective AV
programme slot.

To switch off the device, press the On/Off switch on your
Mediacenter (page 6) or Assist (page 3) remote control.

➠ To prevent loss of data, do not switch off until all write

operations (e.g. reading from USB memory or iPod, CD import)
on the harddisks

While the Mediacenter starts up, the red LED indicator flashes
(page 6).

The moment the Mediacenter becomes operational, the green
LED indicator begins to glows constantly.

➠ If available, a software update for the Mediacenter is auto-

matically started after Product registration (on this page)
and setting up of Internet access (from page 19) after con­firmation (page 31).

➠ Switch your Mediacenter off if you are to be away for an

extended period, first with the On/Off Button and then with
the mains switch or pull out the mains plug. This will save
energy and protect the environment.

have ended.

Digital Link HD (HDMI CEC)

With the Digital Link HD, the Loewe TV sets (above chassis L271x) pass on the
remote control signals over the HDMI link from the Loewe TV set to the compat­ible attachments, such as e.g. Mediacenter. Digital Link HD is useful if you want
a concealed setup for the Mediacenter and the device is completely controlled
via Loewe TV set.

First of all, adjust the HDMI CEC function for the Assist
remote control as described on page 16 to Code 22 on the
required device button (e.g. AUDIO).

Then carry out the allocation of the Digital Link HD function to
the HDMI interface of the TV set used by pressing the button
set above (e.g. AUDIO) for 5 sec.

A selection menu will appear.

Hint
Here you select the device which you want to switch over your remote
control to with the key. After confirming the selection with OK all
remote control commands are passed on to the selected device via the TV set
in future when you press this key.

Select HDMI device for key

Mediacenter

No device

OK

Adopt

AUDIO

AUDIO

END

OK

  Select the desired device (e.g. Mediacenter).

Confirm OK.

Now, the signals from the Assist remote control of the Loewe
TV set are transmitted to the Mediacenter if the relevant
device button (e.g. BD) is pressed beforehand.

➠ It is possible that your Loewe TV set may need a software

update. Please contact your specialist retailer.

Product Registration

The Mediacenter must be registered once during startup to be able to use all
integrated services.
In accordance with § 33 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) we
would like to highlight that the device number and the respective software ver­sion are processed and saved using electronic data processing equipment. The
data guarantee that we are always able to provide you with the best service in
the event of any repairs. All information is treated as confidential and not passed
on to the third parties.

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Start-up

Main Menu

The menu of the Mediacenter is displayed on the screen of the connected TV
set. From here, you can execute different functions of the Mediacenter and also
make the necessary settings.

Mediacenter

DVD/CD Player

iPod

Music

Radio

Sources

Settings

BD

BLU-RAY PALYER

Navigation in the Menu

In these operating instructions, the arrow buttons on the Remote Control Assist
are shown as follows:

In the text, the arrows correspond to: ““.
The OK button on the remote control is shown as OK in the text.
Call up Main Menu.

Select required option.
Move Back in the menu.

Move Back in the menu.
Confirm OK.

Push the button BD to operate a BluTechVision
Interactive player connected to the Loewe TV set..

Settings Menu

Set the Mediacenter to meet your individual requirements and configuration.

 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

Calling up menu settings directly from other menus.

Mediacenter

DVD/CD Player

iPod

Music

Radio

Sources

Settings

BD

BLU-RAY PLAYER

➠ If necessary, set the TV resolution as described on page 28 to have a better

TV screen display.

Menu Language

Select a language for menus and dialogues displayed by the player.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select Language option. Confirm OK.
 Select On Screen User Interface option. Confirm OK.
 Select required language. Confirm OK.

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Please select a language for the on screen user interface...

Deutsch

 English

Español

Français

Italiano

Nederlands

ASSIST

END

Back Home

Call up Main Menu.

Start-up

Network

Different settings must be made depending upon whether the Mediacenter has a
Depending on whether you use a wired (Ethernet, Powerline) or wireless (WiFi)
connection with your home network several settings will have to be made.

➠ Loewe recommends use of a wired network (Ethernet, Powerline) to ensure

a high stability and quality of the data link. Use a wireless connection only
if there is no option. As a matter of principle, wireless connections can get
disturbed due to external influences (e.g. microwave devices) and mostly
provide a lower data transmission rate.

Wired network

Here you make the settings for the selected network.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Network.
Confirm OK.

 Select Connect Using option.

Settings - Network

Connect Using Ethernet

Ethernet

Network Name

Connect to Network Share 1

Connect to Network Share 2

END

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Press

OK several times to set the Ethernet option.

IP Address Type DHCP

If a DHCP server is present in your home network (e.g. a DSL router), use this set­ting since all network parameters are set automatically.

➠ Call up menu as under “Wireless network“.

 Select Set Ethernet option.
Confirm OK.

 Select IP address type option.
Press several times to set the DHCP option.

Select Test settings option.

Confirm OK.

Settings - Network - Ethernet

IP-Address Type DHCP

Test Settings

Current Ethernet Settings :

IP Address: 192.168.0.10

Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

DNS 1, 2: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1

ASSIST

END

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Now, an automatic test run starts, during which all settings
relevant for the flawless operation of the Mediacenter are
tested. A report is outputted on the screen during the
execution of the text.

Test Settings

Please wait...Test starting

Checking hardware configuration

MAC adress : 00:40:63:F9:95:73

Checking ethernet link...OK

Requesting dynamic interface configuration...OK

Determine subnet mask, DNS, route and IP addresses

Subnet mask : 255.255.0.0

DNS1 address : 192.168.0.1

DNS2 address : 192.168.1.1

Router address : 192.168.0.1

IP address : 192.168.0.10

Checking IP address...OK

Checking Router address...OK

Checking DNS addresses...OK

DNS lookup of w.openglobe.net...OK

DNS lookup of eCDDB.cddb.com...OK

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:80...OK

Determine external IP address

External IP address : 91.00.24.116

Checking time service...OK, Time is 08:04:26 (GMT)

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:443...OK

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:1755...OK

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:8000...OK

Connecting to eCDDB.cddb.com:8080...OK

END

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ASSIST

Test completed

The network setting is successfully complete when all tests are
over and indicate an OK status.

Call up Main Menu.

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IP Address Type Manual

The network parameters be fixed manually (e.g. when there is no DHCP server in
your home network).

➠ Call up menu as under “Wireless network“.

 Select Set Ethernet option.
Confirm OK.

 Select IP address type option.
Press several times to set the Manual option.

Select option IP Address Settings.

Confirm OK.

Settings - Network - Ethernet

IP-Address Type Manual

IP Address Settings

Test Settings

Current Ethernet Settings :

IP Address: 192.168.0.10

Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

DNS 1,2: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1

ASSIST

END

Back

Home

Select desired option, e.g. IP Address.

Settings - Network - Ethernet - Manuell

IP Address

Gateway

Subnet

DNS1

DNS2

Apply Settings

END

Back

Confirm OK.

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Home

192.168.0.10

192.168.0.1

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.1

192.168.1.1

Enter an Ethernet IP Address

S

T

192.168.000.001

T

ASSIST

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Select digit.
Select position.

Confirm OK.
When all network parameters are set correctly:
Move Back in the menu.

Select Test settings option.
Confirm OK.

Now, an automatic test run starts, during which all settings
relevant for the flawless operation of the Mediacenter are
tested. A report is outputted on the screen during the
execution of the text.

Test Settings

Please wait...Test starting

Checking hardware configuration

MAC adress : 00:40:63:F9:95:73

Checking ethernet link...OK

Requesting dynamic interface configuration...OK

Determine subnet mask, DNS, route and IP addresses

Subnet mask : 255.255.0.0

DNS1 address : 192.168.0.1

DNS2 address : 192.168.1.1

Router address : 192.168.0.1

IP address : 192.168.0.10

Checking IP address...OK

Checking Router address...OK

Checking DNS addresses...OK

DNS lookup of w.openglobe.net...OK

DNS lookup of eCDDB.cddb.com...OK

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:80...OK

Determine external IP address

External IP address : 91.00.24.116

Checking time service...OK, Time is 08:04:26 (GMT)

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:443...OK

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:1755...OK

Connecting to w.openglobe.net:8000...OK

Connecting to eCDDB.cddb.com:8080...OK

END

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ASSIST

Test completed

The network setting is successfully complete when all tests are
over and indicate an OK status.

Scroll up/down the report.
Call up Main Menu.

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Wireless network

Here you make the settings for the selected network.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Network.
Confirm OK.

 Select Connect Using option.

Settings - Network

Connect Using Wifi

Wifi

Network Name

Connect to Network Share 1

Connect to Network Share 2

Press

END

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OK several times to set the WiFi option.

Settings - Network - WiFi

Select Network None

IP Address Type DHCP

Test Settings

Current WiFi Settings

IP Address: 192.168.0.10

Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

DNS 1, 2: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1

ASSIST

END

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Select WiFi option.
Confirm OK.

Select Network option.
Confirm OK.

Select WiFi network option.
Confirm OK.
The available wireless networks in the vicinity are searched and

shown in a list for selection.

➠ The encryption as per the standard WEP is no longer consid-

ered safe. If possible, use the standards WPA or WPA2. Please
make the appropriate settings in your WiFi router.

Select a WiFi Network...

WLAN-Net1

WiFi-Net2

 MyHome

Public-Net

Neighbour

ASSIST

END

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Select desired wireless network.
Confirm OK.

➠ If your wireless network is encrypted, then it is necessary to

enter the WiFi password that allows access to the network.

➠ The WiFi password must have a minimum of 8 characters

and a maximum of 64 characters. Mutated vowels (umlauts)
are not supported.

➠ If you do not know the WiFi password, contact your network

administrator.

Enter the Network password from the menu (as described
under “Mediacenter Network Name“ on page 22).

Enter the network password...

72D7AebY10Zy

72D7AebY10Zy72D7AebY10Zy72D7AebY10Zy72D7AebY10Zy72D7AebY10Zy72D7AebY10Zy

ABCDEFG

HIJKLMN

OPQRSTU

VWXYZ

Lower

ASSIST

END

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Clear Cancel Save

<1>

Space

Delete

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Mediacenter Network Name

The Mediacenter registers itself as a server in your home network with the name
Mediacenter. Alternately, you can enter the name of your choice. This name must
not exceed 15 characters (no special characters or spaces).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Network.
Confirm OK.
 Select Mediacenter Network Name option.
Confirm OK.

Enter the Mediacenter's Network Name...

Mediacenter

ABCDEFG

HIJKLMN

OPQRSTU

VWXYZ

Lower

Clear Cancel Save

ASSIST

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Select alphabets / digits / function.
Confirm OK.

Capital Letters in uppercase
Small Letters in lowercase / special characters
Other Special characters

/ Country-specific special characters
Space Spaces
</> Select a digit between 0-9
Delete Delete a character to the left of the cursor
Clear Completely delete the input field
Cancel Close menu without saving
Save Save entry and close menu

<1>

Space

Delete

Network Share

With the Mediacenter, you can access up to two CIFS/SMB Network Shares in
your home network. Media stored in these directories (e.g. NAS harddisks) can be
played back locally on the Mediacenter or streamed to the Multiroom Receivers
or streaming clients in your home network.

➠ To enter the network path, either the “Name“ of the drive with at least one

enabled folder. If the Network Share cannot be addressed with this name,
please use the IP Address of the Network Share.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Network.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Connect with network drive 1/2.
Confirm OK.
Enter the complete network path in the text input menu (as

described on this page under “Mediacenter Network Name“).
Example: //Diskstation/music

➠ After a successful connection, the medium is automatically “indexed“ for

subsequent convenient and quick search of music. This process can take
longer depending upon the size of the music collection.

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Reduced Power Down

With the function Reduced Power Down, you can save maximum energy
(see page 57). It will however take somewhat longer to switch on the device.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Reduced Power Down.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Reduced Power Down.
Confirm OK.

➠ A Loewe TV set connected via HDMI cannot be automati-

cally switched on by a Mediacenter in “Reduced Power
Down” via the AV selection facility.

Standby Timer

With the standby timer, you can set that the Mediacenter switches off automatically
(without user intervention) after a time set by you.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option General.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Standby Timer.
Confirm OK.
 Select option 1 - 60 minutes / never.
Confirm OK.

Screen Saver

A screen saver animation can be set.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option General.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Screen saver.
Confirm OK.
 Select option 1 - 60 minutes / never.
Confirm OK.

Automatic Return to Play

The time, up to which the “Now Playing“ menu is displayed, can be set.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option General.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Automatic return to play.
Confirm OK.
 Select option 5 - 60 seconds / never.
Confirm OK.

Time Zone

The time zone, in which the Mediacenter is operated, can be set.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option General.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Time zone.
Confirm OK.
 Select option GMT -12:00 ... +11:00.
Example for Central Europe: +1:00 (Normal time)
Example for Central Europe: +2:00 (Summer time)
Confirm OK.

Privacy Policy

Important instructions regarding data security can be accessed from here.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option General.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Privacy Policy.
Confirm OK.

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Movie Audio

You can set the sound format for the digital audio output in DVD mode.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Movie.
Confirm OK.
  Select desired option.

5.1 Channel Surround Output of 5.1 Channel Surround Sound. Use this

option if you use a 5.1 audio system (home theatre
system).

Two channel stereo- Output of two channel stereo sound. 5.1 Surround
Downmix Sound is converted by the Mediacenter into stereo

sound.

Confirm OK.

Sound mode

You can enter the number of speakers connected to the Mediacenter. Use this
option, if you operate the Mediacenter as a standalone solution (page 15)

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Sound mode.
Confirm OK.
 Select option optimum / 1 - 5 speakers.
Confirm OK.

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode

You can set the sound format for the analog stereo audio signal in the Dolby-Pro
Logic II mode for surround playback. Use this option, if you operate the Media-
center as a standalone solution (page 15)

Call up Main Menu.

 Select Settings option. Confirm OK.
 Select option Audio. Confirm OK.

 Select option Dolby Pro Logic II Mode.

Confirm OK.
  Select desired option.

Movie Adjustment optimised for film sound play with

emphasis on the central channel

Music Adjustment optimised for music play with emphasis

on the external channels.
In the Custom Settings sub-menu you can carry out
individual setting of the level and base width of the
channels

Matrix Simultaneous sound play on all channels.

Confirm OK.

Sound Adjustment

You can select sound play from different sound settings or use your own settings.
Use this option, if you operate the Mediacenter as a standalone solution (page 15).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Sound adjustment.
Confirm OK.
  Select desired option.

Off No special sound setting is made
Language The sound play is optimised for the language

Classic The sound play is optimised for the classical music
Pop The sound play is optimised for the pop music
Pers. Music mode You can make two own sound settings
Pers. Cinema mode and select one actively

Confirm OK.

/

Set bass and treble

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Start-up

Loudness

You can set an aurally compensated increase in higher and deeper sounds depend­ing upon the volume. Set this option to On, if you operate the Mediacenter as a
standalone solution (page 15).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Loudness.

/

Select option On / Off.

Max Volume

You can set the maximum adjustable volume. Use this option, if you operate the
Mediacenter as a standalone solution (page 15).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Max Volume.
Confirm OK.

/

Set desired Maximum Output Volume.
Move Back in the menu.

Adjust the Maximum Output Volume...

Switch On Volume

You can specify here the volume to be set after the Mediacenter is started up. Use
this option, if you operate the Mediacenter as a standalone solution (page 15).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Switch On Volume.
Confirm OK.

/

Set desired volume.
Move Back in the menu.

Night mode

With this setting you can limit the dynamics (this means the difference between
the loudest and the quietest sounds). You can thus also play back a movie with
smaller volume differences.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Night mode .

/

Select option On / Off.
Move Back in the menu.

END

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S

S

Change Value

75

Volume

099

ASSIST

S

S

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Start-up

Sound Components

In this menu you can configure your audio system.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Audio.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Sound components.
Confirm OK.

Audio - Sound Components

System Amplifier TV

TV Sound Input SPDIF

Connections

Distance

Level

Restore defaults

ASSIST

END

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System amplifier

Depending upon whether you operate the Mediacenter as a compound system
with a Loewe TV set (page 13 and page 14) or as standalone solution (page 15),
with this option you can set which system is to be used to process the audio signals.

➠ Call up menu as under “ Sound components“.

 Select option System amplifier.
 Select desired option.

TV The audio signals are processed by the Loewe TV set.

Make the sound settings in the TV set.

Mediacenter The audio signals are processed by the Mediacenter.

The sound settings in the menu Settings - Audio are
applicable.

➠ Loewe recommends using the Loewe TV set (from chassis L271x onwards)

as the system amplifier.If you connect the Mediacenter via an HDMI interface,
operation will be simpler since the compatible units can be automatically
switched on/off.

TV Sound Input

If you operate the Mediacenter as a standalone solution (page 15), use this op­tion to set whether the audio signal (e.g. of a connected TV set) is outputted as
an analogue or a digital signal.

➠ Call up menu as under “ Sound components“.

 Select option TV sound input.
 Select desired option.

SPDIF The digital audio signal at the socket DIGITAL IN of

the Mediacenter is processed.

Line In The analogue stereo audio signal at the sockets

AUDIO IN L/R of the Mediacenter is processed.

Move Back in the menu.

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Connections

When you operate the Mediacenter as a standalone solution (page 15), use this
option to set which speakers are connected.

➠ Call up menu as under “ Sound components“.

 Select option Connections.
Confirm OK.
  Select desired option.
Confirm OK.

Front speaker Set to  No or cut-off frequency between 10 ... 200 Hz
Center Speaker Set to  No or cut-off frequency between 10 ... 200 Hz
Surround Speakers Set to  No or cut-off frequency between 10 ... 200 Hz
Subwoofer Set to  No or Yes .

Move Back in the menu.

Distances

When you operate the Mediacenter as a standalone solution (page 15), use this
option to set the distance of the speakers from the listening position.

➠ Call up menu as under “ Sound components“.

 Select option Distances.
Confirm OK.
  Select speaker.
Confirm OK.

/

Set distance between 0.10 m ... 10.00 m.
Move Back in the menu.

Level

When you operate the Mediacenter as a System amplifier (page 15), you can set
each speaker such that it is heard at the same volume at your listening position.

➠ Call up menu as under “ Sound components“.

 Select option Level.
Confirm OK.
  Select speaker.
Confirm OK.

/

Set volume level between -12 dB ... +12 dB.

Start automatic playing of speakers.
Stop automatic playing of speakers.
Move Back in the menu.

Restore defaults

You can reset all settings related to the sound components to the factory set values.

➠ Call up menu as under “ Sound components“.

 Select option Restore defaults.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Yes / No.

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Adjust the Distance to this Speaker...

Distance

0,10 m 10,00 m5,00 m

S

ASSIST

S

S

S

Change Value

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TV Resolution

In this menu you can set the TV Resolution. Higher resolution provides a sharper
screen display.

➠ Please refer to the documentation of your TV set to learn

about the resolutions supported by your TV set at the used
video socket.

Depending upon which interfaces do you use for the Video link
to the TV set, specific resolutions are required:

HDMI 576i/p, 720p 50/60 Hz, 1080p 50/60 Hz
Component 576i/p
Composite 576p

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Video.
Confirm OK.
 Select option TV Resolution.
Confirm OK.

Select the resolution that best matches your TV...

1080p - 60 Hz HDMI

1080p - 50 Hz HDMI

720p - 60 Hz HDMI

720p - 50 Hz HDMI

576p Component / HDMI

576i Component / 576p HDMI

 576p Composite / 576p HDMI

HDMI - 1080p; Component and Composite - Disabled

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  Select desired resolution.
Confirm OK.
The screen resolution is set to the selected option.
At the same time, it is inquired whether the selected resolution

should be retained.
 Select Yes if the display is flawless.
Confirm OK.
If the display is unsatisfactory or there is no image to be seen,

press OK to switch back to the previously selected resolution.

TV Type

You can set here the colour-encoding system to be used for the video output on
your TV set.

➠ Please refer to the documentation of your TV set to learn

about the colour-encoding system supported by your TV set.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Video.
Confirm OK.
 Select option TV type.
Confirm OK.

NTSC American colour-encoding system
PAL European colour-encoding system (recommended)

  Select desired option.
Confirm OK.

DVD Playback Frequency

This option defines whether the Mediacenter should (automatically) scale the
DVD signal or whether this will be done by the TV set.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Video.
Confirm OK.
 Select option DVD Playback Frequency.
Confirm OK.

Automatic The TV screen refresh rate is adjusted to the DVD

specified value

TV Type The TV screen refresh rate depends on the TV set

  Select desired option.
Confirm OK.

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HDMI Settings

For the HDMI interface to the TV set, a few parameters can be set for the optimum
operation.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Video.
Confirm OK.
 Select option HDMI IN.
Confirm OK.

Audio delay Setting the audio delay

(for e.g. lip-synchronised sound transmission)
between 0 - 250 ms with

/ .

Switch Auto/. Play on/off of the Auto-Play on the TV set with

/ .

Status Checks the HDMI connection with the TV set

Close menu.

Set Video Defaults

In this menu the video settings are reset to the factory set values.

➠ Call up menu as under “ TV Resolution“.

 Select option Set Defaults.
Confirm OK.
The TV resolution is reset to 576i.

Parental Controls

In this menu you can set up a password to restrict the access to the “Settings“
menu as well as DVDs with Movie Ratings (legal protection for children and
young persons).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Parental Controls.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Password protection.

Confirm OK.

Enter a NUMERIC password with 4 to 8 digits...

43659701

123

456

789

0

Delete

Clear Cancel Save

ASSIST

END

Back Home

Select digits / function.

0-9 Select digits between 0-9
Delete Delete a character to the left of the cursor

Clear Completely delete the input field
Cancel Close menu without saving
Save Save entry and close menu

➠ To deactivate the password protection, select Clear and then

Save

Movie Ratings

This function limits play of DVDs that have an adult rating, providing the discs
have a corresponding code. For full play you are asked to enter the password.

➠ Call up menu as under “Parental Controls“.

 Select option Movie Ratings.
Confirm OK.
 Select required option.

Rating 0 The disc is played back completely
Rating 1 to 7 Only those scenes of the inserted disc are played

which comply with the assigned security level or with
a security level higher than this. Level “1“ has the
most play restrictions.

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System Information

You can retrieve information, such as e.g. hardware version, software version, MAC
address, IP address etc. about the Mediacenter.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Utilities.
Confirm OK.
 Select option System information.
Confirm OK.

Storage information

You can retrieve information from the harddisks installed in the Mediacenter .

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Utilities.
Confirm OK.
 Select Storage information.
Confirm OK.

My Content

An overview of the music and movie titles detected by the Mediacenter on the
available mediums can be obtained through the menu “My content“. Additional

information, such as e.g. Covers, artists, genres etc. is also shown.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Utilities.
Confirm OK.
 Select option My content.
Confirm OK.

Music Display of detected music

Confirm OK.

Delete Music

From the menu “Delete music“, you can delete the tracks available on the harddisk
of the Mediacenter. A selection is also possible according to criteria, such as e.g.
artists or albums

Genres Selection from the list of genres
Artists Selection from the list of artists
Albums Selection from the list of albums
All Tracks All Tracks on the harddisk

.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Utilities.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Delete music.
Confirm OK.
 Select required option.

Confirm OK.

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Start-up

Restart System

You can restart the Mediacenter from the remote control (as during switch-on
from power switch).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Utilities.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Restart System.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Restart.
Confirm OK.

Update Software

You can update the software of the Mediacenter, e.g. to activate new functions.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Utilities.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Update software.
Confirm OK.

Auto. Update If this option is On, an automatic software update

Check for update It is checked manually whether a new software is

Confirm OK.

➠ For update, an Internet connection is required. The process can take a long

time. Under no circumstances should the device be disconnected from the
power supply during the entire process.

➠ If there is no broadband internet connection available for the Mediacenter,

please contact your dealer for a software update.

is performed when a newer version compared to the
installed version is available.

available

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Play CD and DVD

Preconditions

When you have performed the relevant steps described in chapters “Setting up“,
“Connecting“ and “Startup“, switch on the Mediacenter as well as the devices
connected to it (page 17).

Playable Discs

Only use discs that comply with the standards. This can be ascertained from the
logos applied.

Disc Type

DVD Video Regional

Code

2 / ALL

DVD±RW/DVD±R * Video Mode Audio +

Audio CD * Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio

CD-RW/CD-R * Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio/MP3

* only  nalised discs

Regional Code
This player can play back coded DVDs for the region “2“ or “All“. The region of the
device can be changed up to three times. After this, the last set region remains
unchanged.

The regional code on the labels of many DVDs shows which type of DVD player
can play back these discs. If you play other discs, an error message is shown on
the TV screen.

Handling Discs

Do not touch the recorded side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid
touching the surface with your fingers. Do not apply any paper or sticky tape to
either side of the disc.

Recording

Format

Video Mode Audio +

Contents Disc Size

12 cm (5“)

Video (Movie)

12 cm (5“)

Video (Movie)

12 cm (5“)

➠ Please do not use any non-standard CD shapes (e.g. heart-shaped or

octagonal) or smaller than Standard Discs (e.g. 8cm).

➠ Fingerprints and scratches on the disc can impair play. Take care of the discs.

Inserting Discs

The Mediacenter has a so-called slot-in drive. It is located on the right side. Guide
the disc into the disk drive until it is drawn in automatically. The cover side of the
disk faces the front side.

The device display indicates reading while the disc detection is on. As soon as the
disc detection is complete, a message is displayed via the detected media type.

Ejecting the Disc

The inserted disc can be ejected either via remote control from the menu with the
Eject option or from the device by pressing the symbol
If necessary, the disc can also be ejected mechanically, e.g. with the help of a
paper clip through the emergency hole in the slot-in drive.

on the front panel.

➠ DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW- and CD-R/RW discs written with a PC or a DVD or

CD Recorder can not be played back if the disc is damages or dirty or the
lens of the player is covered with condensation.

➠ If you write a disc with a PC, it may not be possible to play back the disc,

even though its format is compatible, possibly because of the settings in the
application software used to burn it. (You can get further information on this
from the software provider).

➠ Depending upon the sound recording unit, data structure or the disc itself,

some of the media cannot be played back on this device.

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Play CD

Read Disc

The Mediacenter tries to identify the disc as soon as the CD is read. The disc will
be identified by Internet based media recognition services (e.g. the Gracenote ®).

If the query is successful, Covers as well as possible additional information about
the disc is displayed. Otherwise, the data can also be entered manually.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option DVD/CD player.
Confirm OK.

DVD/CD Player

Play

Show Songs

DVD History

Eject

Edit Music Info

ASSIST

END

Back Home

Play Start the music play of the CD.

The menu Now Playing appears.

Show Songs An overview of the Track is displayed
Import The tracks on an audio CD are stored as files on the

harddisk of the Mediacenter

DVD History An overview of last 100 DVD titles played back with

the Mediacenter are displayed.

Eject disc The inserted CD is ejected
Edit music info The menu Music info appears. Title and Covers

information can be edited manually

Settings Settings for import and play

➠ If the disc is identified after inquiring from the databases in the Internet, the

media information and if necessary, the cover is shown in the menu DVD/CD
Player. If no appropriate information is found, the media information can also
be entered manually (page 36).

Finja - Dream of Scandinavia

CD Play

The menu Now Playing (page 37) is shown and the playback starts automatically.

Start the play of the selected title.

Pause Stop play. To continue play, press again.

/

Press briefly: Select title up/down.

Press for a long time: Keep pressed for a long time to increase

/

the playback speed.

Stop End play.

Show Songs

You can have an overview of the tracks on the audio CD.

Call up Main Menu.

 Select option DVD/CD player. Confirm OK.
 Select option Track. Confirm OK.

DVD/CD Player Tracks

Peace

Up to Heaven

One more time

Say it loud

Yes

If we were ...

North of here

Unborn

T

ASSIST

END

Back Home

Select title.
Add album to the Automatic playlist (the previous automatic

playlist is replaced), display menu Now Playing and start play­ing the first title

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Edit Music Info

If no corresponding information is found in the Internet, you can enter the media
information manually.

Call up Main Menu
 Select option DVD/CD Player.
Confirm OK.

Select option Edit Music.

Edit Music - Finja

Artist: Finja

Album: Avenue

Year: 2010

Genre: Pop

Tracks...

Search for Cover...

Lookup...

Select Local Cover...

ASSIST

END

Back Home

 Select option.

Artist Enter the name of the artist or band
Album Enter the name of the album
Year Enter the year of release
Genres Select the genre from the list
Tracks... From the list select the title, whose name you wish

to edit

Search for Cover Search for the matching Covers in the Internet
Lookup... Unknown music will be identified by the Gracenote ®

media recognition service

Select Local Cover... Correlate the title/album with the Covers from the

directory Covers on <Mediacenter> in the harddisk

(page 52)

Confirm OK.

CD Settings

You can make the settings for importing and playing audio CDs .

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option DVD/CD player.
Confirm OK.

 Select Settings option.
Confirm OK.

DVD/CD Player Preferences

CD Insert

CD Import

Select what you want to do when a DVD disc

ASSIST

END

Back Home

 Select option CD Insert.
Confirm OK.

Import and The inserted audio CD is automatically imported.
Eject The individual titles are stored as digital audio files

on the harddisk. After this, the CD is automatically
ejected

Display and The Mediacenter tries to identify the inserted audio CD.
play If successful, Covers and media information are

displayed. After this, the CD is automatically played

back
Confirm OK.
 Select option CD Import.
Confirm OK.

Encoder The format of the digital audio files used to import

the inserted audio CD can be set: MP3, FLAC, WAV

Bitrate The bitrate can be set for MP3 files:128, 160, 192,

320 kBit/s. Higher bitrates offer a better sound

quality, but it requires more storage space on the

harddisk
Confirm OK.

is inserted into the front panel drive...

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Play DVD

Read Disc

The Mediacenter tries to identify the disc as soon as the DVD is read. The disc will
be identified by Internet based media recognition services (e.g. the Gracenote ®).

If the query is successful, Covers as well as possible additional information about
the disc is displayed. Otherwise, the data can also be entered manually.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option DVD/CD player.
Confirm OK.

DVD/CD Player

Resume

Play Disc

DVD Menu

DVD History

Eject

Edit Movie

END

Back Home

ASSIST

MAX MIEDINGER

Resume The play of the inserted disc can be continued from

the last location

Play Disc Start the play of the DVD from the beginning
DVD Menu The menu of the video DVD is displayed
DVD History An overview of last 100 DVD titles played back with

the Mediacenter are displayed.

Eject The inserted DVD is ejected
Edit Movie The menu Film info appears. Title and Covers

information can be edited manually

➠ If the disc is identified after inquiring from the databases in the Internet,

the media information and if necessary, the cover is shown in the menu
DVD/CD Player. If no appropriate information is found, the media informa-

tion can also be entered manually (page 36).

)9(5+

A FILM BY CLAUDE GARAMOND

6--0*,

-034-,:;0=(3

suzanna licko

ADR IAN FRUT IGER

Em zzril ulla adit praesti ncilit incip et praestrud digna faciliquat lam, si. Dit am dipis adit etuerci liquisi. Olorperos eugiat. Em irit wis acilla aliqui bla augueri

Em zzril ulla adit praesti ncilit incip et praestrud digna faciliquat lam, si. Dit am dipis adit etuerci liquisi. Olorperos eugiat. Em irit wis acilla aliqui bla augueri

DVD Play

Depending upon the DVD, the playback starts automatically or a disc menu is
displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen or follow the documentation
with the disc.

A menu may appear on the screen.

Select title

OK Start play.

Pause Stop play. To continue play, press again.

/

/

➠ The password must be entered when the parental control level of the disc is

higher than the one set for the Movie Ratings (see Movie Ratings on
page 29).

Press briefly: Select chapter up/down.

Press for a long time: Keep pressed for a long time to increase
the playback speed.

P+ / P- Select chapter up/down.

Stop End play.

Display DVD title menu

Title: 1 Chapter: 2 Subtitle: -- 73 min. of 112 remaining

In the title menu you can - providing the DVD currently being
played back supports this - set a selection of options, such as
Title / Chapter selection or Subtitles.

 Select option.

  Set option.

Confirm OK.

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DVD history

You can have an overview of the last 100 DVD titles played back by the Mediacenter.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option DVD/CD player.
Confirm OK.

 Select option DVD history.

DVD History

S

MENU

END

Back Options Home

 Select movie.

OK Start play.
Calling up the Options menu.

Delete selected The selected title is removed from the DVD drive.
Delete All All titles are removed from the DVD drive.

ASSIST

Edit Movie

If no corresponding information is found the Internet, you can enter the media
information manually.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option DVD/CD player.
Confirm OK.

Select option Edit Movie .

Edit Movie

Edit Movie Info

More Options...

S

MAX MIEDINGER

ASSIST

END

Back Home

Select Edit Movie info.

Title Enter the name of the movie
Cast Enter the names of the artists
Director Enter the name of the director
Year Enter the year of release
Genres Select the genre from the list
Classification Select the Movie Ratings (page 29)
Time Enter the runtime in minutes
Format Select the Aspect Ratio
Desc. Enter a brief description of the movie

Confirm OK.

A FILM BY CLAUDE GARAMOND

Em zzril ulla adit praesti ncilit incip et praestrud digna faciliquat lam, si. Dit am dipis adit etuerci liquisi. Olorperos eugiat. Em irit wis acilla aliqui bla augueri

Em zzril ulla adit praesti ncilit incip et praestrud digna faciliquat lam, si. Dit am dipis adit etuerci liquisi. Olorperos eugiat. Em irit wis acilla aliqui bla augueri

suzanna licko

)9(5+

6--0*,

-034-,:;0=(3

ADRIAN FRUTIGER

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Select More Options.

Lookup this Movie Search for the name of the DVD in the Internet
Search for Movie Search for the matching Covers in the Internet
Select local Correlate the movie with Covers from the harddisk
cover Harddisc

Confirm OK.

Music Menu

The Music menu forms the central option to access various sources of music, such
as network, external or internal harddisks

, USB media or iPod. All available

titles are shown together. You can have your music displayed sorted according to
different criteria, such as e.g. according to artist, album, Covers etc.

Now Playing

In the Now Playing menu, the currently played Track, album and other informa­tion are displayed.

Call up Now Playing from any menu
(except with Screen Off/On option).

Now Playing - Music

Song 01/12

Peace

Album

Avenue

Artist

Finja

Next: Up to Heaven - Finja

END

Back Options Home Screen Off/On

X0:00 / 3:10

MENU

ASSIST

OK

Auto-Play

Screen off/on.
Call up Options menu.

Shuffle The selected titles are played in a random sequence
Repeat The selected title is repeated until the play is

manually interrupted

Display autom. playlist The content of Automatic playlist is displayed
Clear autom. playlist The playlist is cleared (no data is deleted)
Cancel Close menu

➠ The title information for audio CDs cannot be called up in the Music menu,

but rather in the DVD/CD Player menu under Show songs.

Playlists

Titles, albums, genres or any eclectic of up to 1000 titles are included in an auto­matic playlist, if you press the button Play
selected album is completely added into the playlist and the first title starts playing.
With the OK button, you can add a single title into the list and then sort the list.

Call up Main Menu

 Select option Music.
Select option Playlists.

Confirm OK.
Select playlist.
Confirm OK.

Top 25 Tracks

Peace

Say it loud

If we were ...

Unborn

MENU

END

Back Options Home

ASSIST

Call up Options menu.

Play now The selected playlist is played back
Replace autom. The automatic playlist is replaced by the
playlist selected playlist
Play as next title The selected playlist is played in the end
Save playlist Save the created playlist
Edit playlist Edit the selected playlist
Rename playlist Change the name of the playlist
Delete playlist Delete the selected playlist
Add to the autom. The selected title is added
playlist at the end of the automatic playlist
Add to the existing The selected title is added at the end of an already
playlist existing playlist

or OK. With the Play button the

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Music Menu

Add to a new playlist The selected title is added at the end of a new
playlist
Remove Song The selected song is removed from the playlist to be

edited

Cancel Close menu

The selected title is moved up or down.

➠ Different options are available depending upon the selected playlist and

medium.

Artists

You can have a list of the music available in the Mediacenter displayed sorted
according to artists.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Music.
Confirm OK.

Select option Artists.
Confirm OK.
An alphabetically sorted list of available artists is displayed.

P+ / P- Scroll up/down in the list.

Enter the first alphabet using the numeric keys in the remote
control (as in SMS) to find the searched word.

 Select desired Artists.
Confirm OK.
 Select desired Album.

All Artists

All

Pop

Rock

Soundtrack

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MENU

END

Back Options Home

ASSIST

Add album to the automatic playlist (the previous automatic
playlist is replaced), display menu Now Playing and start play-

ing the first title
or

Select title.
Select MENU option for selected title (page 37)

Music Menu

Albums

You can have a list of the music available in the Mediacenter displayed sorted
according to albums.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Music.
Confirm OK.

Select option Albums.
Confirm OK.
An alphabetically sorted list of available albums is displayed.

P+ / P- Scroll up/down in the list.

Enter the first alphabet using the numeric keys in the remote
control (as in SMS) to find the searched word.

 Select desired Album.

All - Albums

A valid Path

Abba Gold

Alice

All you can do

Ammonia Avenue

Ashanti

Best of Jazz

Kafka Sounds

T

MENU

END

Back Options Home

ASSIST

Kafka Sounds

Track

You can have a list sorted according to the tracks displayed.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Music.
Confirm OK.

Select option Track.
Confirm OK.
An alphabetically sorted list of available titles is displayed.

P+ / P- Scroll up/down in the list.

Enter the first alphabet using the numeric keys in the remote
control (as in SMS) to find the searched word.

 Select desired Track.

All Titles

Alpha Flowers

Energy

France

Heroes

House

In my Car

Jamm Session

Lay out in

T

MENU

END

Back Options Home

ASSIST

Add album to the automatic playlist (the previous automatic
playlist is replaced), display menu Now Playing and start play-

ing the first title
or

Confirm OK.
Select title.
Select MENU option for selected title (page 37)

➠ For albums, which contain Tracks of various artists, the Mediacenter makes

an independent entry for every artist in the list of albums.

Select MENU option for selected title (page 37).

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Music Menu

Covers

You can have a graphic display of the albums available in the Mediacenter filtered
according to Genres (genres).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Music.
Confirm OK.

Select option Covers.
Confirm OK.
 Select desired Genre.
Confirm OK.

All Albums

Finja

Avenue

MENU

END

Back Options Home

 Select desired Album.
Enter the first alphabet using the numeric keys in the remote

control (as in SMS) to find the searched word.
Add album to the automatic playlist (the previous automatic

playlist is replaced), display menu Now Playing and start play­ing the first title

or
Confirm OK.
Select title.
Select MENU option for selected title (page 37).

➠ For albums, which contain Tracksof various artists, the

Mediacenter makes an independent entry for every artist in
the list of albums.

ASSIST

Genres

You can have a list of the music available in the Mediacenter displayed sorted
according to genres.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Music.
Confirm OK.

Select option Genres.
Confirm OK.
An alphabetically sorted list of available Genres is displayed.

P+ / P- Scroll up/down in the list.

Enter the first alphabet using the numeric keys in the remote
control (as in SMS) to find the searched word.

 Select desired Genres.

Genre

All

Pop

Rock

Soundtrack

MENU

END

Back Options Home

 Select desired Album.
Add album to the automatic playlist (the previous automatic

playlist is replaced), display menu Now Playing and start play­ing the first title

➠ For eclectic of all genres, all available titles (up to 1000) are

added to the Automatic playlist by pressing the Play

button.
or
Select title.
Select MENU option for selected title (page 37).

ASSIST

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Music Menu

Music Options

In the menu Music options, you can make the settings for the playback and man­age the media information related to your music collection.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Music.
Confirm OK.

Select Options.
Confirm OK.

Music Options

Shuffle Off

Repeat Off

Playback behavior

Edit Music

Identify Unknown Music

ASSIST

END

Back Home

Shuffle Switch the Shuffle of the selected title on or off
Repeat Switch the automatic repetition of the selected title

Playback behaviour Set the play options for the activation of the PLAY

Edit music The media information of the digital audio files can

Identify Unknown Unknown music will be identified by the Gracenote ®
Music

on or off

and OK buttons.

be edited

media recognition service

Search

You can specifically search for artists, albums and titles of the music available in
the Mediacenter.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Music.
Confirm OK.

Select Search.
Confirm OK.
 Select option Artists, Album or Track.
Confirm OK.

Search Music By Track

Up to Heaven

North from here

MENU

END

Back Options Home

ASSIST

Select alphabets / digits / function.

Capital Letters in uppercase
Small Letters in lowercase / special characters
Other Special characters
Space. Spaces
</> Select a digit between 0-9
Delete Delete a character to the left of the cursor
Clear Completely delete the input field

/

Select special characters for fields marked with a white triangle.
Confirm OK.

On entering alphabets/digits, the successful hits are shown
immediately on the left side.

➠ Entries, in which the string appears in the middle of the

expression, are also found.

 Press several times to make selection in the hit list.
Select desired result.

He

abcdefg

hijklmn

opqrstu

vwxyz

Other

<1>

Clear

S

S

anduse to select alternate characters

S

S

Space

Delete

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Play from iPod

You can connect your iPod to the Mediacenter and thus enjoy your music in high
quality. The Mediacenter has an integrated iPod Dock, which you can simply
detach from the top if necessary.

Connecting iPod

Press the position marked with PUSH on the iPod dock until it unlocks and de­taches on its own.

Insert the dock adapter supplied with your iPod into the charging slot of the iPod
dock. Then, place your iPod in the Dock.

➠ See to it that only a small force is used for insertion and handling of the iPod

in the Dock so that the sensitive plug connection is not damaged.

In order to ensure correct retention of an iPod Touch when using the Mediacenter
in combination with the optional Table Stand Individual Mediacenter, you
need to fit the self-adhesive spacer (included with in the delivery) to the iPod
Dock-Adapter (included in the delivery of the iPod Touch).

Menu iPod

The iPod menu provides you access to the music on your connected iPod. The
menu is only shown when the Mediacenter detects the iPod. This is followed by
synchronisation of the tracks available on the iPod with the Mediacenter. You
can have your music displayed sorted according to different criteria, such as e.g.
according to artist, album, Genres, Covers etc.

Now Playing (iPod)

In the Now Playing menu, the currently played Track, album and other information
are displayed. The functions are identical to the Now Playing menu on page 37.

Playlists (iPod)

You can retrieve and edit the Playlists on the iPod.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option iPod.
Confirm OK.

Select option Playlists.
Confirm OK.

Playlists

Jukebox Loewe Mediacenter

Playlist 1

Remove the protective strip from the back of the self-adhesive spacer and place it (as
shown) onto the iPod Dockadapter. Fix the spacer in position using light pressure.

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MENU

END

Back Options Home

ASSIST

Call up Options menu.

Replace the Queue The current playlist is replaced by a new one
Play as next title The selected playlist is played back at the end
of the current track
Play Next Playing the selected playlist as the next title
Adding Music The selected one is added into a new playlist
to Queue
Clear queue The queue is emptied (no data is deleted)

Play from iPod

iPod Music

The selection menus for the tracks saved on your iPod correspond to the ones
described under Music menu.

Menu Artists: see page 38.
Menu Albums: see page 38.
Menu Tracks: see page 39.
Menu Covers: see page 39.
Menu Genres: see page 40.
Menu Search: see page 41.

iPod options

In the iPod options menu you can make settings for the play and also make other
settings.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option iPod.
Confirm OK.

Select Options.
Confirm OK.

Music Options

Shuffle Off

Repeat Off

Playback behavior

Reindex

➠ Depending upon the software version, at times your iPod cannot be oper-

ated from the system. We recommend that you update the software of your
iPod to the newest version.

➠ The compatibility with your iPod may vary depending upon the model. For

supported Apple devices, see page 54.

➠ Malfunctions can occur depending upon the iPod device.

➠ Disconnect your iPod from the Mediacenter only if it is not being accessed.

➠ Your Mediacenter is certified for the operation with an iPod (for supported

devices see page 54). An iPhone can however also be connected as a source
of music. A message appears on the iPhone on insertion in the dock. Keep
your iPhone to the aeroplane mode while it is connected with the Media­center. It cannot simultaneously be used as a phone.

➠ After a successful connection, the medium is automatically “indexed“ for

subsequent convenient and quick search of music. This process can take
longer depending upon the size of the music collection. Wait until this proc­ess is complete.

➠ Your Mediacenter can manage up to five different iPods/iPhones. If a new

unit is connected it replaces the oldest existing one.

ASSIST

END

Back Home

Shuffle Switch the Shuffle of the selected title on or off
Repeat Switch the automatic repetition of the selected title

on or off

Playback behaviour Set the play options for the activation of the PLAY

and OK buttons.

Reindex Start reindexing manually

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Radio Operation

With your Mediacenter you can use several options to receive radio stations. In
addition to the integrated receiver for FM radio (UKW), it is possible to receive digital
radio (DVB radio), provided your Mediacenter is connected to an appropriately
equipped Loewe TV set (page 13). In addition to this, the Internet radio can be
received if a broadband Internet connection exists.

Setting FM Radio

In the menu FM radio - Options the radio stations can be searched automati-
cally, the sensitivity of the receiver can be set and the name of the radio station
can be changed.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Radio.
Confirm OK.

 Select option FM radio.
Confirm OK.
Select option Options.
Confirm OK.

Automatic search

Select option Automatic search.
Confirm OK.

FM Radio Options

Enter a name for the FM Station

Adjust Sensitivity...

Searching Stations, Please Wait

Stations Located: 9

Stations : 90.00 MHz / RADIO 1

ASSIST

END

An automatic search is made through the FM radio reception
range and the found radio stations are displayed and entered
into a radio station list.

Home

Back

Adjust sensitivity

➠ Call up menu as under “ Setting FM radio“.

Select option Adjust Sensitivity....

Confirm OK.

Adjust the FM Tuner Sensitivity...

Sensitivity

END

Back Home

Low

S

ASSIST

S

S

S

Change Value

HighMedium

Set the FM tuner sensitivity:

Low Reception of local station or for connection with a cable

system

Medium Reception of regional station
High Reception of distant station or for connection with a dipole

antenna

/

Adjust the desired FM tuner sensitivity.
Move Back in the menu.

Renaming Station...

➠ Call up menu as under “ Setting FM radio“.

Select option Rename Station....

Confirm OK.
Select radio station to be renamed.
Confirm OK.
Rename Station... menu appears.
Enter a new name for the selected radio station, as described

under “Mediacenter network name“ on page 22.

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Radio Operation

Stations by Names/Frequency

You can select the saved radio stations from a stations list sorted according to
names or radio station frequencies.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Radio.
Confirm OK.

 Select option FM radio.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Stations by Name or Stations by Fre-
quency .

Confirm OK.

 Select desired Radio station.
Confirm OK.

Stations by Name

RADIO 1

RTL

SKY

MTV

ANTENNE

MENU

END

Back Options

ASSIST

Home

Now Playing - FM Radio

In the menu Now Playing - FM radio the radio station frequency, station name
as well as other available information (via RDS), if any, is displayed for the radio
station currently being played back.

Call up Now Playing from any menu
(except with Screen Off/On option).

Now Playing - FM Radio

Station

90.00 MHz / RADIO 1

Information

Radio Eins

MENU

END

Back Options Screen Off/On

Screen off/on.

V+ / V- Volume up / down.

Sound on / Mute.

ASSIST

Startseite

V+ / V- Volume up / down.

Sound on / Mute.

P+ / P- Scroll radio stations list backward/forward.

P+ / P- Call up next/previous radio station.

/

FM fine setting up/down.
Call up Options menu.

Save station Permanently save changes (rename station... or FM

fine setting)

Delete Station The selected station is deleted from the radio station

list

Cancel Close menu

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Radio Operation

Internet Radio

With the Mediacenter you can hear Internet Radio from a large number of radio
stations with different genres, if the device is connected to the Internet through
broadband connection (page 19). For convenient use of this service, we recom­mend that you register you Mediacenter with the Loewe Support Portal. You can
then create and administer your own Internet Radio.

Listening to Internet Radio

Call up Main Menu.

 Select option Radio. Confirm OK.
 Select option Internet Radio. Confirm OK.

 Select desired category. Confirm OK.
 Select desired Internet radio station.

Confirm OK.

Internet Radio

Lokal UK

Favorites

Countries

Genre

New Stations

Popular Stations

ASSIST

END

Local UK Internet radio stations in your region
Favourites Your personal favourites, which you can administer

Countries Internet radio stations through a regional selection
Music settings Internet radio stations sorted according to Genres

New radio stations Recently introduced stations
Popular radio stations Popular Internet radio stations

Home

Back

on your own via Loewe support portal in the field
of Internet radio (page 47). You can also create
favourites saved in the Mediacenter from the menu
item Add to Favorites.

The individual stations can be deleted from favourites
via Options - Remove from Favourites

(genre)

Now Playing - Internet radio

In the menu Now playing - Internet radio the station name as well as other
information (title, artist and station logo), if available, is displayed for the Internet
radio station currently being played back.

Call up Now Playing from any menu
(except with Screen Off/On option).

Now Playing - Internet Radio

Station

90.00 MHz / RADIO 1

Song

Samba

Artist

Brazil

MENU

END

Back Options Screen Off/On

ASSIST

Home

Screen off/on.

Call up Options menu.

Add to Favorites The selected station is added to your Favorites

Cancel Close menu

V+ / V- Volume up / down.

Sound on / Mute.

➠ The categories and Internet radio stations may differ depending upon the

location and application.

Provider Logo

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Radio Operation

Internet Radio Favourites

From Loewe Support Portal, you can conveniently create and administer Internet
radio favourite lists for your Mediacenter and other Internet radio devices.

To set up your favourite Internet radio stations for your Mediacenter, proceed
as follows:

• Enter the following address in your Internet browser:

www.loewe-int.de/en/support

• If you still do not have an independent access to the Loewe Support Portal,
set it up now. Click on
count and then click on
correct and then click on
an email at the already specified address. Click on the link given above to
confirm your registration. On successful registration, you receive an email
for confirmation.

• Enter your e-mail address and a Password under Access to your
account.

• Click on Register Loewe product System - Individual Mediacente and

enter the data requested for your Mediacenter.

Register now. Fill out the information for your ac-

Create account. Please check whether all data is

Create account now. Shortly thereafter, you receive

Support

Access your account

Username:

Password:

Login

> Forgot your password?

> Register now

General support topics

> Current support information

> User guide library

> Glossary

> Frequently Asked Questions

Individual configuration, updates and help

Support for your Loewe products.

Register your Loewe product now and receive the following benefits:

- Current software updates for your Loewe TV

- User guides for your TV

- Software downloads for Connectivity services (e.g. Twonky server)

- Configure Internet radio

- Configure Internet radio for Apple iPhone

> Register now

Start Language: English | Français | Deutsch | Español | Italiano | Nederlands | Logout | My Preferences| Help

My Favourite Groups

>New >My Favourites

My Added Stations

You can add your own stations here.
If you have found a station that is not in our list, you can add it yourself. Go

Search

Burn Fm Go

Stations Podcasts

• First select the language for this Internet page from the links at the top
screen margin. This language should be same as the one set by you for the
menus of your Mediacenter (page 18).

• In the Search field enter the name of the desired Internet radio station and
click on Continue.

• When the name of the searched radio station appears in the results list,
click on the symbol

add the Station Burn FM to your Favourites.

Create new Favourites Group with your

station

Burn Fm

Add your station to an existing Favourites

Group

to its right. A new window opens.

Go

Go

• When requested, enter the MAC address of your Mediacenter . It can be
found under:

- Settings - Utilities - System information.

• Under the item Your Loewe products you will only find your Mediacenter.
Click on the link Mediacenter and select in the row Internet radio the link

Manage Internet radio.

• A new window opens.

• Create a new Favourites group by entering a name for this group in the
input field, e.g. My Favorites and click on Continue.

• A message appears that the desired radio station was added to the Favourites
group.

• Continue with the search for other radio stations or click on Logout to exit

the page.

• You can now listen to your favourite Internet radio stations with your
Mediacenter as described on page 46 under Listening to Internet radio
Favourites.

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Radio Operation

DVB radio

With your Mediacenter you can play back digital radio (DVB radio). For this, your
Mediacenter must be connected to an appropriately equipped Loewe TV set, which

receives digital radio. The supplied cinch cable (digital audio cable: orange plug)
is to be connected with the AUDIO DIGITAL IN socket of the Mediacenter and
AUDIO DIGITAL OUT socket on your TV set. With this, the digital audio signal is
transmitted to the Mediacenter (page 13).

Listening to DVB Radio

You can use digital radio in your Mediacenter as follows:

• The station list for DVB radio is set up in the TV set. The radio stations from

the station list currently set in the TV set, e.g. favourites list, is played back
in the Mediacenter. The TV set transmits the station names and numbers
shown in the Mediacenter.

• For setting up the station list or favourites list, please refer to the operating
manual of your Loewe TV set in the chapter “Administering radio stations“.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Radio.
Confirm OK.

 Select option DVB radio.
Confirm OK.

Now Playing - DVB Radio

Station

1 - RADIO 1

V+ / V- Volume up / down.

Sound on / Mute.

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Time

05:05 - 09:00

Information

Radio Eins

ASSIST

END

Back Home Screen Off/On

P+ / P- Call up next/previous station.

Enter the number of the desired station as in the TV stations list.

Screen off/on.

Sources

With your Mediacenter you can play back music from external sources. These
sources can be e.g. analogue or digital audio signals, USB memory or external
harddisks in the home network. The menu Other Sources gives you an overview of
possible Wired sources of sound as well as available External storage media.

Sources

Line IN

Digital IN

HDMI IN

Side USB - 16GB

Front USB - 1GB

Network - NAS1

Network - MyPC

ASSIST

END

Home

Back

Wired Audio Sources

You can connect analogue or digital audio sources to your Mediacenter.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Sources.
Confirm OK.

 Select desired Source.

Line IN Analog stereo sound signal at the input AUDIO IN

L/R

Digital IN Digital sound signal at the input DIGITAL IN
HDMI IN Digital sound signal at the input HDMI IN

Confirm OK.

➠ The currently selected audio source is marked with a tick.

V+ / V- Volume up / down.

External memories

With your Mediacenter you can play music stored on USB media and Network
Shares (page 22). You can access these music files from the menu Music (page 39).

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option Sources.
Confirm OK.

 Select desired Source.

USB 1/2 Audio files of a USB 1/2 connected storage medium

are played back.

Network 1/2 Audio files of a storage medium connected via

network are played back (see “Network Share“ on
page 22).

Confirm OK.

➠ The operation is same as the functions described in the chapter “play“

(from page 32).

➠ After the connection is successfully done, the medium is automatically

“indexed“ so that the available titles can be easily and quickly found in the
menu Music. This process can take longer depending upon the size of the
music collection.

USB Operation

• You can connect a USB storage medium directly to the USB port.

• The standard USB 1.1 and 2.0 is supported.

• The USB device may not be disconnected during a file transfer.

• Only the file systems FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS are supported.

• Devices that require an additional software installation to be connected to a

computer are not supported.

• Connection options other than the USB connections mentioned above are
not supported.

Sound on / Mute.

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Importing Music

Audio-CD Import

You can import your CD collection into the Mediacenter and then conveniently
access it

• First make the settings as described on page 33. If you want to import
several audio CDs one after another, it is useful to set the option CD Insert
to Import and Eject.

• In the submenu CD Import - Encoder select the format to be used for
music coding:
MP3: Most frequently used format for loss-prone compression.
In the submenu Bitrate you can set the bitrate for coding the music. Higher
bitrates provide a higher audio quality and at the same time require larger
storage space. 192kBit/s is good compromise.
FLAC: Format for lossless compression. This format provides a good com­promise between the audio quality and storage space requirement.
WAV: Format for lossless coding without compression. Due to best audio
quality this format requires maximum storage space.

• Insert the CD (page 32). If you have set the option CD Insert to Import
and Eject, the import process starts automatically. Otherwise, start the

import manually.

.

Call up Main Menu.
 Select option DVD/CD player.
Confirm OK.

 Select option Import.
Confirm OK.
The CD Import menu is displayed.
  If required, set the option Select/Unselect Tracks only

to import specific track.
Press OK to tick mark the title that you wish to import.

Select/Unselect Tracks to Import...

Peace

Say it loud

If we were ...

Unborn

MENU

END

Back Options Home

ASSIST

Close menu.
 Select option Start Import to start the import process.

Confirm OK.
The import process starts. On the screen user interface you will

be able to follow the progress and also read the remaining
processing time.

CD Import

Peace

Say it loud

If we were ...

Unborn

Cancel

S

about 7:51 minutes remaining

Cancel import process .

Close CD Import menu as soon as the import process is

complete.

• After the completion of the import process, the new albums/titles are avail­able for selection in the Music menu.

Copying Music to Harddisk

You can copy your existing music collection (supported file formats page 54) on to
the Mediacenter and access it conveniently from there

• Ensure that your computer is connected to the same home network as your
Mediacenter and start the File Manager.

Under “Network environment“, you will find your Mediacenter under the
name specified by you in the Mediacenter network name option
(page 22). The name set per default is <Mediacenter>.

• Open the directory Import on <Mediacenter>.

• With the File Manager, copy the desired music into the directory Import on
<Mediacenter>.

• Your Mediacenter automatically recognises that new music files are avail-

able in the import folder and indexes them.
An appropriate message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. This proc­ess may take some time depending upon the amount of data. Please wait
until the process is complete.

• After the completion of the import process, the new albums/titles are avail­able for selection in the Music menu.

• In order to secure the music that is saved on the hard disc of the Mediacent­er, copy the content of the Content folder on <Mediacenter> to your PC.

.

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Music Server

You can stream the music played which your Mediacenter has access to in other
rooms. For this purpose, the Mediacenter has an integrated music server com­patible with the U-PnP-AV standard. Thus, you can stream the music from CDs,
harddisk, USB memory, iPod/iPhone or radio via wired or wireless home network
in up to 6 rooms.

Setting up Music Server

• If possible, connect your Mediacenter to the wired network (Ethernet,
Powerline), see page 19. Alternately, you can also use the wireless network.
Principally however, the latter gives a qualitatively poorer connectivity due
to external disturbances.

• Switch on the Mediacenter, page 17

• Make the network settings as described from page 19 onwards.

• Import the music to the harddisk

nect external sources of sound (USB, iPod, etc.) or set up your radio recep­tion (page 44, page 47).

Now, the Mediacenter is ready to transmit music to the compatible multiroom
clients, such as e.g. Loewe Multiroom Receiver or Loewe TV sets with integrated
Network Media Player ( streaming).

of the Mediacenter (page 50) con-

Multiroom Operation

If you operate the Loewe Mediacenter in connection with the Loewe Multiroom
Receiver and Assist Media remote control, you can comfortably stream music

in your rooms from a single remote control and if necessary, easily operate your
Multiroom Receiver via remote control from other rooms also.
On selecting Music Server - Mediacenter, a list of services available in the
Mediacenter appears on the display of the Assist Media remote control.

➠ The following operation relates to the Assist Media remote control which

is available as an accessory.

➠ Technically, depending upon the selected medium, there are restrictions on

the number of different sources that can be streamed. The following table
shows the options.

Music Source

CD x
Internal harddisk
iPod x
USB media x
Network media x
FM Radio x
DVB radio x
Internet radio x
Cable-linked sources x

* Single Source: In multiroom operation the selected source can only be streamed

in one adjacent room (last one wins). This source can also be heard in the
main room if it was already selected.

** Multi-Source: Different (and the same) titles from a source can be played on

several Multiroom-Receivers at the same time.

No

transmission

Single

Source *

Multi-

Source **

x

➠ During CD operation the titles are played on the Multiroom receiver, which

selects this source first (first one wins). The other adjacent rooms can no more
select this source and receive an error message. In the main room any title
from this source can be played simultaneously without restrictions.

Press the ROOM button.

  Select Room.
Confirm OK.

  Select Music Server.
Confirm OK.

  Select your Mediacenter. The name corresponds to the
one set for Network name (page 22).

Mediacenter

|Music
|Other sources
|iPod

Room 1

2:34

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Music Server

Confirm OK.
 Select required media sources.

Music Selection according to criteria, such as e.g. album, artist,

genre, etc.

Other Sources Mediacenter linked audio sources, such as e.g. CD drive, USB

stick, wired sources, FM radio, DVB radio and Party Mode.

iPod iPod docking station of Mediacenter.

Confirm OK.

Party Mode

You can stream music currently being played back by the Mediacenter to one or
more Loewe Multiroom Receivers in your home network.

➠ First set the desired music play on the Mediacenter .

Press the ROOM button.

  Select Room .
Confirm OK.

  Select Music Server.
Confirm OK.

  Select your Mediacenter. The name corresponds to the
one set for Network name (page 22).

  Select Other Sources.
Confirm OK.

Mediacenter

➠ Technically, during the playback in Party Mode runtime

differences between the devices crop up causing echo. In this
case, reduce the volume of the individual devices so that only
one source can be heard in the room.

Exit Party Mode.

➠ For further details regarding the operation of Loewe Multi-

room Receiver, please refer to the operating manual of the

device.

Copying Covers to Harddisk

You can change the Covers for your music. For this, simply copy the desired cover
file to the harddisk of your Mediacenter

• Ensure that your computer is connected to the same home network as your
Mediacenter and start the File Manager.

Under “Network environment“, you will find your Mediacenter under the
name specified by you in the Mediacenter network name option
(page 22). The name set per default is <Mediacenter>.

• Open the directory Covers on <Mediacenter>.

• With the File Manager, copy the desired Covers into the directory Covers on
<Mediacenter>.

• You can Select Local Cover in the menu Edit Music (page 36) and assign

the desired Covers to a title/album.

• File formats: jpg and png supported.

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|CD-Player
|DVB Radio
|FM Tuner
Line Input
Party Mode

Room 1

2:34

  Select Party Mode.
Confirm OK.
The music currently being played back by the Mediacenter

is now streamed simultaneously to the Multiroom Receiver.
If you have multiple Multiroom Receivers, repeat these settings

for other units also.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Not working at all Mains cable not plugged in. Plug the mains cable into a socket 220-240 V 50 Hz.
Despite Automatic (DHCP) settings,

the Mediacenter has no IP address.

A displayed media file cannot be played. The file format is not supported (page 57). On a computer, convert the file into MP3 format, for example,

No sound. Faulty connections of input or output cables. Connect the cables properly (from page 13). If the problem

No sound and long time to start up. The set was switched off during operation with the

No picture. The video connection with the TV set is analog and the

The unit is not working properly. Unplug the mains plug from the mains socket and then try

The remote control is not working properly.

No DHCP server is working on your network. Set up a DHCP server.

With a connection via an encrypted wireless network,
you have entered the WiFi password incorrectly.

The volume is set at minimum. Turn up the volume.
The sound is set to mute.

mains switch.

screen resolution is set at a value higher than 576i.

The battery in the remote control is flat. Replace the batteries with new ones.

Correctly enter the WiFi password (page 21)

by using an audio converter programme.

persists, it is possible that the cables are faulty.

Press
again and then adjust the volume.

First switch the set to Stand-by mode before switching it off
with the mains switch (page 17).

Simultaneously press the green - yellow - 0 buttons on the
remote control to reset the screen resolution to 576i.

plugging it in again after 30 seconds.

Set the remote control for Sound Projector operation

or V + on the remote control to activate audio output

If there are any problems with operation in a wireless network , such as disruptions
during play or devices reacting slowly during operation, you can try the following:

- Keep at least three metres distance from microwave ovens, bluetooth devices,
mobile telephones and Wi-Fi compatible devices such as printers and PDAs.

- Change the active channel on the WiFi Router.

You receive further information as well as the respective latest version of this
operating manual in Loewe support portal under Mediacenter.

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Index of key words

A

Accessories 8
Albums 39
Artists 38
AUDIO LINK 7
Automatic Return to Play 23

B

Back 7

C

CD/DVD Drive 6
CD Play 33
Cleaning 9
Company and editorial details 57
Conditions 32
Connections 27
Copying Covers to Harddisk 52
Covers 39

D

Delete Music 30
Device buttons 16
Device display 6
DHCP 19
Digital Link HD 17
Disposal 58
Distances 27
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 24
DVD button 16
DVD history 36
DVD Play 35
DVD Playback Frequency 28

E

Early Detection Monitoring 30
Editing Music Info 36
Edit Movie 36
Ejecting the Disc 32
Environment 58
Environmental protection 8
External memories 49

F

FM Radio 44
Front view 6

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G

Genre 40
Genres 40
Getting Started 2
Glossary 54

H

Handling Discs 32
Harddisk 50
HDMI CEC 17
HDMI IN 7
HDMI Output 7
HDMI Settings 22
Headphones socket 6

I

Importing Music 50
Inserting Discs 32
Internet radio 46
iPod 42, 52
iPod Dock 7
iPod options 43

L

Language 18
Legal notices 58
LEVEL 27
Loudness 25

M

Main Menu 18
Mains cable 7
Mains supply 17
Mediacenter as a Standalone Solution 15
Menu Language 18
Movie Audio 24
Movie Ratings 29
Multiroom Operation 51
Multi Source 51
Music - options 41
Music Server 51
My Content 30

N

Navigation in the Menu 18
Network 19
Network name 22
Network Share 22
Night mode 25
Now Playing 37

Index of key words

O

Operating Loewe Equipment 16
Operating requirements 9
Optional Expansions 8

P

Parental Controls 29
Party Mode 52
Password Protection 29
Performance 10
Playlist 37
Playlists (iPod) 42
Privacy Policy 23
Product Registration 17

R

REC button 16
Regional Code 32
Remote Control 3, 16
Restart System 30, 31
Restore defaults 16, 27

S

Scope of delivery 8
Screen Saver 23
Search 41
Security 9
Service 59
Settings 18
Setting up 8
Setting up the Assist Remote Control 16
Set-up solution 11, 12
Show Songs 36
Side View 6
Single Source 51
Sound Adjustment 24
Sound Components 26
Sound functions 16
Sound mode 24
Standby operation 23
Standby Timer 23
Storage information 30
Streaming 51
Switching on/off 16, 17
Switch On Volume 25
System Information 30, 31

T

Technical speci cations 55
Time Zone 23
Track 39
Trademark rights 58
Troubleshooting 53
TV button 16
TV Resolution 28, 29
TV Sound Input 26
TV Type 28

U

Update 31
Update Software 31
USB Operation 49
USB socket 6

V

Volume 25

W

WiFi 21
Wired Audio Sources 49
Wired network 19
Wireless network 21

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Glossary

C
Channel (WiFi): The channel is a certain part of the WiFi frequency band. Devices

that want to communicate with each other have to use the same WiFi channel. In
Europe the WiFi frequency band is currently divided into 13 channels.

Client: Also referred to as network client; describes an end device such as your
TV set that is connected to the network and gets data from a (media) server to
make it accessible to the user.

D
DHCP: Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP allows auto-

matic assignment of IP addresses with the aid of a DHCP server.
DHCP-server: Network service which takes care of automatic assignment of IP

addresses to clients.
DRM: Digital Rights Management. Processes to control copyright protected data.

To be used correctly, DRM protected contents require not only a DRM capable
device but also the possession of a license issued by the provider (to be paid for).

E
Ethernet: Cable linked data net technology for local networks (LANs). Also covers

standards for e.g. plug connectors and transfer speeds.

H
Host: Computer that the server services are provided from, i.e. that makes data

available. Refer also to media server.

I
ID3 tags: Additional information on MP3 files. Among other things, data related

to the artist, title, album and Covers can be saved here. This data is then processed
by the PC using an ID3 tag editor.

IP Address: IP addresses (Internet Protocol Addresses) are used to identify devices
in an Internet Protocol (IP) network. IP addresses are made up of four groups of
numbers of three digits each.

L
LAN: Abbreviation for Local Area Network. Mainly used as a name for networks

with cabling (Ethernet).

M
MAC address: Hardware address of a network adapter, e.g. the network card in

the PC. It is permanently assigned by the manufacturer and is used to uniquely
identify devices in networks.

Mbit/sec: Information about the transfer rate in networks in megabits, i.e. millions
of characters per second. With WiFi the maximum speed is 11 (IEEE 802.11b) or 54
(IEEE 802.11g) Mbit/sec, in wired nets 10 Mbit/sec or 100 Mbit/sec (Fast Ethernet).

Media-server: Stands for the device which multimedia contents are stored on,
but is also the name for the service provided by the device that makes this data
available to the network.

MP3: Data format for compressed audio data.

N
NAS: Abbreviation for Network Attached Storage. The term describes a hard disk

which is independently linked to the network (i.e. without a PC).

R
Router: Device for connecting up several networks, e.g. home network and

Internet.

S
Switch: Device for connecting several computers to a network.

U
UPnP AV: Abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play - Audio/Video. Is used to control

network devices from all manufacturers. Has become a wide spread standard for
home networking.

USB: Universal Serial Bus. Serial bus system for connecting external devices
(USB card reader, USB stick).

W
WEP: Abbreviation for Wired Equivalent Privacy. Former standard process in the

WiFi encryption, now outdated.
WiFi: Abbreviation for Wireless Local Area Network. Also abbreviated as wireless

network.
WMA: Abbreviation for Windows Media Audio, Microsoft own audio data format.

As with MP3 files, the content is compressed here as well.
WPA: Abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Access. Replaced WEP as standard encryp-

tion for wireless networks.

Wired network: see LAN.
Wireless network: see WiFi.

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Technical specifications

General

Individual Mediacenter Art.No. 68202 B00
Individual Mediacenter DR+ Art.No. 68202 B40
Operating temperature 5 °C ... 35 °C
Humidity 30 % ... 90 % (no condensation)
Dimensions (approx.) 475 x 353 x 63.5 mm (W x H x D)
Weight of Mediacenter / DR+ 6.9 kg/7.1kg
Weight / DR+ with table base 9.7 kg/10kg

Electrical Data

Power supply AC 220 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption / DR+ Operation: 35 W / 40 W
Standby active: 22 W / 27 W
Standby Power Down: 0.5 W / 0.5 W
Frequency range 2.4 GHz

Interfaces

AUDIO IN R/L Analogue, Stereo 1 V, 10 kOhm, RCA socket
AUDIO OUT R/L Analogue, Stereo 1 V, 10 kOhm, RCA socket
AUDIO DIGITAL IN SPDIF, 44.1/48/64/88.2/96 kHz, RCA socket
AUDIO DIGITAL OUT Coaxial 44.1 kHz, RCA socket
VIDEO COMPONENT OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ohm
(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms, RCA sockets x 3
HDMI IN Type A, 19 Pin, LVDS digital, V1.3
HDMI OUT Type A, 19 Pin, LVDS digital, V1.3
ANT FM FM antenna input, 75 Ohm
Headphones jack plug 3.5 mm
AUDIO LINK 26 pin D-SUB, Loewe System
RS-232 9-pin RJ12
LAN Wired network RJ-45
USB 2x V 2.0, Type A

Company and editorial details

Loewe AG is a public limited company under German law with its Head Office
in Kronach.

Industriestrasse 11, 96317 Kronach
Telephone: + 49 (0)9261 / 99-0
Fax: + 49 (0)9261 / 99-500
E-mail: [e-mail]

Trade Register: Municipal Court Coburg, No. HRB 42243
VAT ID-No.: DE 193216550
WEEE Registration number: DE 41359413

Issue 04.10. 3rd Edition
SW: V1.2.2.15
© Loewe Opta GmbH, Kronach
All rights reserved including translation.
Design and technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

File formats supported

Audio MP3, WMA (without DRM), FLAC, AAC,
WAV, LPCM, OGG

Home networking standard

Audio Universal Plug and Play Audio/Video (UPnP AV)

Wired network

Standards supported 10 Mbit/s Ethernet (10Base-T),
100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet (100Base-T)
1000 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet (1000Base-T)

Wireless network (WiFi)

Supported standards IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g
Frequency range 2400-2483.5 MHz
Encryption WEP, WPA, WPA2

Supported Apple devices

Audio iPod 3G - 5G, nano 2G - 4G, classic,
touch 1G - 2G, iPhone - 3GS

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Environment Legal notices

Environmental Protection

Cardboard box and packaging

In line with national regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials,
we pay a fee to authorised recyclers who collect packaging from dealers. Never­theless, we recommend that you keep the original cardboard box and the rest of
the packaging materials so that the unit can, if necessary, be transported in the
safest possible conditions.

The Unit

Important: The EU Directive 2002/96/EC governs the proper
return, handling and recycling of used electronic appliances. Old
electronic appliances must therefore be disposed of separately.
Never dispose of this unit in the normal domestic waste! You can
hand in your old unit free of charge at identified collection points
or to your dealer if you buy a similar new unit.

Other details about return (also for non-EU countries) are avail­able from your local authorities.

Remote control batteries

The batteries provided contain no harmful materials such as
cadmium, lead or mercury.

Regulations concerning used batteries mean that batteries may
no longer be thrown out with the household rubbish. You can
dispose of used batteries free of charge at the collection points
in commercial outlets. Your dealer will also have a collection
point for used batteries.

This equipment has a WiFi function and complies with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
It may be operated in all countries in the EU and also in Iceland,
Norway and Switzerland.

The reproduction of audio and/or video progammes received or downloaded from
the internet and the programme carriers on your Loewe equipment or on the storage
equipment connected to it is subject to national copyright laws.
In principle, individual recordings of a live person for private use are permitted.
If the programme or the recording has technical protection measures, then these
must never be bypassed without the approval of the holder of the rights.

Trademark rights

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, ProLogic and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround
and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
Macrovision U.S. Patent Informationen
This product contains copyright protected technology which is protected by the
process requirements of certain US patents and other intellectual copyright laws
held by the Macrovision Corporation and other rights holders. The use of the
copyright-protected technology must be approved by the Macrovision Corporation
and applies only for limited use, unless approved otherwise by the Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse Engineering or Disassebly are prohibited. U.S. Patent No.
6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
This product contains software which has been developed by third parties and/or
software covered by the GNU General Public License (GPL) and/or the GNU Lesser
General Public License (LGPL).
You can hand on and/or modify it in accordance with Version 3 of the GNU Gen­eral Public License or optionally any later version published by the Free Software
Foundation.
The publication of this programme by Loewe is carried out WITHOUT ANY GUAR­ANTEE OR SUPPORT, particularly without an implicit guarantee concerning MARKET
MATURITY or the USABILITY FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE. Details can be found in
the GNU General Public License.
You can obtain the software via the Loewe customer service department.
The GNU General Public License can be downloaded from:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.

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esko

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