Niles Audio DMS4 User Manual

DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER

USER GUIDE

DMS4

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition ServiceSM. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information go to www.gracenote.com

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

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

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

INSTALLER NOTES

If you are installing an IntelliControl® ICS DMS4 Digital Music Server for the ﬁrst time you may wish to take notice of the following items to assist with the conﬁguration process:

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server is conﬁgured by default for use with an NTSC television. If you are using a PAL television the DMS4 Digital Music Server’s TV user interface may not display correctly. For information about conﬁguring this setting, see page 31

The Niles DMS4 Digital Music Server is equipped with the ability to update its internal software via the Internet. It is strongly recommended that you perform an online update once the unit is installed. For more information, see page 35

AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN

This product contains sensors that continually monitor its operating temperature. Should the temperature exceed the product’s maximum safe operating temperature then an automatic shutdown will be initiated. Notiﬁcation of the shutdown will be displayed on the TV user interface with a countdown before it is commenced.

Automatic shutdown is necessary to help prevent component damage through overheating. To prevent automatic shutdown, ensure that the ambient temperature surrounding the product does not exceed 40°C/104°F. This can be achieved by ensuring the product’s ventilation grills are not obstructed and, where the product is installed in an enclosure, there is plenty of ventilation for air ﬂow. The current operating temperature can be viewed in the System Information menu in Settings.

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CONTENTS

Precautions 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Important Safety Notices 6 Features & Beneﬁts 7 Controls and Connections 8

Front View 8 Rear View 9 Remote Control 10 Switching On and Off 11 Conﬁguring Your Remote to Control Other Devices 11 Remote Control Use in a Multi-room System 12 Volume Control 12

Connecting Your DMS4 Digital Music Server 13

Basic Connections 13 Integrating The DMS4 Digital Music Server Into An

IntelliControl® System 14

Recording and Playing Music 15

The Main Menu 15 Recording Music 16

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

Playing Music 17

The Audio Library 17

Playing Music from the Audio Library 18

Displaying the Audio Library 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Track 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Album 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Covers 18 Browsing the Audio Library by Artist 19 Browsing the Audio Library by Genre 19 Browsing the Audio Library by Year 20 Browsing the Audio Library by Era 20 Browsing Playlists in the Audio Library 20 Browsing Presets in the Audio Library 20 Playing the Entire Library 21 Selecting Items Directly Using Your DMS4 Digital Music

Server Remote Control 21

The Search Function 22 The Mark Function 22 The Now Playing Screen 23

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

Organizing Your Music Collection 25

Playlists 25

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

Presets 26

Storing a Preset 26

Editing the Audio Library 27

Editing Album Information 27 Editing Track Information 27 Editing Genre, Year and Era Names 27

Selecting Album Artwork 27 Deleting Albums and Tracks 28

The Front Panel Interface 29

Displaying Playback Information 29 Browsing Albums in the Audio Library 29 Recording or Playing a CD 29 Conﬁguring Set Up Options 30 Online Updates 30

IntelliControl® Wall-Mounted & iREMOTE® Interfaces 31

User Interface Descriptions 31 DMS4 & IntelliControl® ICS User Interface Functionality 32 Playing Music From The DMS4 Library Using the

CONTACT Keypad 32 Playing From The DMS4 Library Using The iREMOTE® or

DISPLAY User Interface 33

System Settings 34

Connection Settings 34

Edit Ethernet Settings 34 Assigned Ethernet Settings 34

TV Settings 35 User Interface Settings 35

The Screensaver 35

System Information 35 Software Update Settings 35 Network Back Up Settings 35 CD Record Settings 36 Media Transfer Settings 36 Output Conﬁguration 36 XiVALink Settings 36

Using Your DMS4 Digital Music Server with a Home Computer 37

The Remote User Interface 37

Accessing the Remote User Interface 37 Supported Software 37 Navigating the Remote User Interface 37

Media Transfer 38

Accessing Media Transfer 38 Enabling Media Transfer 38 Importing Files to Your DMS4 Digital Music Server 39 Exporting Files From Your DMS4 Digital Music Server 39 Transferring Music to your Portable Player using iTunes® 39 Transferring Music to your Portable Player using Windows

Media Player 39

Network Back-Up and Restore 40

Network Back-Up 40 Network Restore 40

Appendix A Remote Control Codes 41

HDD Audio Remote Control Codes 41 TV Remote Control Codes 41 AMP Remote Control Codes 45

Terms & Conditions 46 Speciﬁcations 49 Warranty 49

PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

When installing the equipment ensure that:

it is not moved while in operation the ventilation holes are not covered air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment it is placed on a vibration free surface it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or

dust it will not be exposed to direct sunlight it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges it is not installed vertically or tilted never place heavy objects on the equipment

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

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

WARNINGS

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

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

Do not move while the product is running. Movement can result in irrecoverable data loss and damage to the hard disk. Allow at least 30 seconds after shutdown before moving to allow the hard disk to spin down.

Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the power cord; grasp the plug.

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

Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. To avoid overheating do not position the DMS4 Digital Music Server near or above heat sources, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked.

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

Do not handle the power lead with wet hands. At least 2.5cm/1” clearance is required on all sides to allow

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

ﬁlled with liquid (such as vases) on the unit.

CD HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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

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

In direct sunlight or near a source of heat In a place which is damp or dirty In a place which could be exposed to rain, such

as near a window Do not use a disc with a special shape For best performance when recording from a CD ensure the

temperature never exceeds 35°C/95°F where the DMS4 Digital Music Server is located

DTS ENCODED DISCS PRECAUTION

CAUTION - when playing DTS encoded discs excessive noise will be heard on the analog output jacks of the DMS4 Digital Music

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Server. To avoid possible damage to the system you should ensure that the correct connections are made to your ampliﬁcation system for replaying this type of disc.

POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server complies with the household power and safety requirements in your area.

IMPORTANT IF USED IN THE UK:

This apparatus is ﬁtted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

Remove fuse cover and fuse Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A or

BSI approved type Reﬁt the fuse cover

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

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

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

How to connect a plug

The wires in the power lead are colored in accordance with the following code:

The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or colored BLACK

The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or colored RED

The GREEN/YELLOW-GREEN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked by the letter “E” or by the safety earth symbol or colored green or green-andyellow

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

BATTERY PRECAUTION

This product contains a lithium battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Niles. When disposing of used batteries, please follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and comply with governmental regulations or environmental regulations or environmental public instructions that apply in your country or area.

STANDBY BUTTON

When this button is pressed once, the power turns On and information will appear on the display. When pressed again, press the Off action key or the ; key on the remote control to switch to Off mode. When the unit is in Off mode the “Standby” indicator is lit; the apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power supply in this mode.

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

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

Copyright Act 1956 Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 Performers Protection Acts 1963, and 1972 Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating

instructions should be kept for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be followed.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near

water - for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART - A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn:

VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet

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

POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated

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

LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - If this product

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

POWER CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords

should be protected from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside

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

LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product

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

POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not

be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of

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

SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Refer all servicing

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

REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are

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

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The product should

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT - Do not install near any heat source such as

radiators, heat registers, stores, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES

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

Use the correct power cord for your country:

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

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

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

I dispositivi elettrici non devono essere gettati insieme ai riﬁuti domestici. Tali apparecchiature devono essere consegnate al centro di riciclaggio locale per il corretto smaltimento.

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

Safety information varies depending on the geographic region in which this unit is sold and operated. Please refer to the relevant section below for your country of sale and operation.

CANADIAN MODEL

Note: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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

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

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

U.S. MODEL

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

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart J, Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help

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

CAUTION

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

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

Information to User

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

EUROPEAN MODEL

Note: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013, EN55020, EN60950, EN55022: 1998 CLASS B4, EN55024: 1998, FCC RULES PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS B. AS/NZS 3548:1995 CLASS B

CAUTION:

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

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

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing your IntelliControl® ICS DMS4 Digital Music Server from Niles. The DMS4 Digital Music Server is a revolutionary way of ﬁlling your home with music.

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server stores and catalogs your music collection, allowing you to select any album or track at the press of a button. You can browse through your albums and tracks using convenient on-screen menus displayed on your television, showing full album, track, and artist names downloaded from the Gracenote Music Recognition Service as well as album cover art illustration from the XiVA on-line service. Your DMS4 Digital Music Server also lets you organize your music collection and create selections for different occasions to suit your mood.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Incredible capacity

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server is a hard disk based audio system which can store thousands of hours of music, all with the convenience of instant access.

Convenient TV screen interface

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

Internet access for track listings

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server records the CDs from your music collection at high speed. It then automatically connects to the Gracenote Music Recognition Service via the Ethernet connection. This database provides album and track details for a wide range of CDs. This information can be downloaded and stored with each CD you record, allowing you to select any item in your music collection by album name, artist name, track name, or genre, giving you total ﬂexibility in the way you access and control your music collection.

2-way metadata feedback

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server has a 2-way metadata interface with the IntelliControl® ICS system. This means that CD titles, artist names, track names, etc., are automatically and instantly displayed on a compatible IntelliControl® ICS display as soon as a new disc is recorded.

Create your own playlists

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server allows you to compile personal playlists and then automatically play tracks from the playlist you have selected. Playlists let you customize your DMS4 Digital Music Server for each member of the family, or for matching the music to the occasion or mood. Playlist creation is performed via the front panel, handheld remote buttons and TV interface.

Instant access, irrespective of your music collection

Whether you select a track by title, album, artist, or genre, your DMS4 Digital Music Server locates it instantly and plays it at the press of a key. All this is achieved with an extremely simple and intuitive user interface, operated using a few keys on the front panel or remote control.

UNPACKING THE BOX (CONTENTS)

IntelliControl® ICS DMS4 Digital Music Server 1 x Stereo RCA Cable 1 x Composite Video Cable 1 x SCART to Component Video Cable 3 x Power Cords (US, EU & UK) Remote Control Handset 2 x AAA (R03P) Dry Cell Batteries Quick Start Guide User Guide

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

FRONT VIEW

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4 S T R E A M D I G I T A L M U S I C S E R V E R

This section provides information about the controls and connections available on your IntelliControl® ICS DMS4 Digital Music Server.

DISC TRAY

Discs should be inserted with the label side up.

OPEN/CLOSE button

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

MENU button

Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu screen.

ACTION buttons

Action buttons allow you to perform speciﬁc operations dependent on the current menu screen. For more information on using the action buttons, refer to The Front Panel Interface section.

DISPLAY

The display shows information about the music available on the unit, the status of the DMS4 Digital Music Server (for instance if the unit is currently playing), and the current conﬁguration of the unit.

SELECT button

Selects the option currently visible on the display.

NAVIGATION buttons

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

OUTPUT button

This button is used to select the current audio output.

d / f

button

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

/ e button

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

PAUSE button

Press the pause button to interrupt playback temporarily.

PLAY button

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

STOP button

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

STANDBY

Press the standby button to turn your DMS4 Digital Music Server off, press again to switch your DMS4 Digital Music Server back on.

REMOTE SENSOR

This window receives signals transmitted from the remote control unit.

Fig. 1-1 DMS4 Front Panel

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REAR VIEW

IR RECEIVER

The IR Receiver connection allows remote control information to be carried from other devices directly into the DMS4 Digital Music Server.

CONTROLLER

The Controller port provides serial communication with supported devices.

USB

Allows the DMS4 Digital Music Server to communicate with supported USB devices.

ETHERNET

The Ethernet port is used to connect the DMS4 Digital Music Server to a high speed Internet connection.

VGA

The VGA connector may be used to connect a VGA monitor.

VIDEO OUT

Connect the composite Video Out of the DMS4 Digital Music Server to the composite input of a suitable PAL/NTSC TV (depending on the supplied conﬁguration) to display the TV User Interface. You may also need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.

S-VIDEO OUT

Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DMS4 Digital Music Server to the S-VIDEO input of a suitable PAL/NTSC TV (depending on the supplied conﬁguration) to display the TV User Interface. You may also need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN

Reserved for future use.

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT

The digital optical output can be used to transmit high quality audio to a device with a digital optical input (D/A converter, A/V ampliﬁer etc.) using an optical ﬁber cable without ﬁrst being converted to analog. Audio sent via this output is the same as that sent via the Analog Audio Out 1 connector.

DIGITAL OUT - COAXIAL

By connecting this jack to a digital audio component (D/A converter, A/V ampliﬁer etc.), digital signals from the DMS4 Digital Music Server can be transmitted directly from the system without ﬁrst being converted to analog. Audio sent via this output is the same as that sent via the Analog Audio Out 1 connector.

DIGITAL IN - COAXIAL

Reserved for future use.

ANALOG IN

Analog sources (such as cassette or vinyl LP) may be recorded onto the hard disk of the DMS4 Digital Music Server using this connection. (Not yet supported in the current software release).

ANALOG OUT 1,2,3,4

The DMS4 Digital Music Server is a multi-room device allowing you to listen to different music in up to four different zones all at the same time (depending on the conﬁguration purchased). Each analog output should be connected to the input jacks of a pre-ampliﬁer.

POWER

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

Fig. 1-2 DMS4 Rear Panel

REMOTE CONTROL

The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your DMS4 Digital Music Server remote control:

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STANDBY key

Puts the television user interface of the DMS4 Digital Music Server in to and out of Standby mode.

Audio Server key

Press this key to select the DMS4 Digital Music Server as the device to be controlled. For more information about using this key, see the section titled Conﬁguring Your Remote to Control

Other Devices on page 11.

TV key

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

11.

HOME OUTPUT key

Press this key to select the Home Output.

AMP key

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

11.

PAGE SCROLL keys

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

s MUTE key

Provided that the current output volume setting is set to Variable, this button will mute the current output. If the TV or Amp device is selected, this key mutes the volume. See the section called

Volume Control on page 12 for more information.

r VOLUME keys

Provided that the current output volume setting is set to Variable, this button will increase/decrease the volume of the current output If the TV or Amp device is selected, these keys control the volume of the TV/Amp. See the section called Volume

Control on page 12 for more information.

[ ALPHABETIC SCROLL key

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

CANCEL key

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

LIBRARY key

The Library key is used to display the Audio Library.

MENU key

Press this key to display the Main Menu.

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NOW PLAYING key

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

NAVIGATION S,T,U,V keys

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

SELECT key

Select is used to activate the currently highlighted option. When

browsing the Library this key will start playback of the selected item.

ACTION key

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

SEARCH key

The Search key can be used to search for music in your Audio Library. If pressing this key has no effect, then the search

function cannot be used on the current screen.

Fig. 1-3 DMS4 Remote Control

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OPTIONS key

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

MARK key

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

NUMERIC (0 to 9) keys

The numeric keys can be used as follows:

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

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

REPEAT (RETURN) key

The Repeat key has the following functions:

During playback this key toggles the repeat play setting on the DMS4 Digital Music Server

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

SHUFFLE (DELETE) key

The Shufﬂe key has the following functions:

During playback this key toggles the random play setting on the DMS4 Digital Music Server

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

STOP key

During playback the Stop key halts playback on the currently selected output of the DMS4 Digital Music Server.

PLAY key

The Play key can be used to resume playback on the currently selected output of the DMS4 Digital Music Server.

OUTPUT key

Press this key to change the currently selected audio output.

c e

key

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

d f

key

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

PAUSE key

Press the pause key to interrupt playback temporarily.

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SWITCHING ON AND OFF

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server is designed to remain switched on continuously. However, if you are not planning to use your DMS4 Digital Music Server for an extended period of time, you may want to switch it off.

To switch off, press the STANDBY button on the front panel of your DMS4 Digital Music Server. Next, press the action button labelled Yes below the LCD display. After a brief period, the unit will switch off and the Standby LED will glow red

To switch back on, press the STANDBY button on the front panel of your DMS4 Digital Music Server again. After a brief period, the unit will switch on, the Standby LED will glow green and the TV will display the Audio Library screen

If you are not using your DMS4 Digital Music Server for a brief period, you may want to switch it to Standby mode.

Press the ;Standby key on your DMS4 Digital Music Server remote control. The TV screen will display the Standby screen

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

CONFIGURING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL OTHER DEVICES

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

To conﬁgure the remote to control your television

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

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

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

Press the TV button again

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

To conﬁgure the remote to control your ampliﬁer, follow the above procedure, pressing the AMP key in place of the TV key, and using the appropriate numeric code for your ampliﬁer.

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REMOTE CONTROL USE IN A MULTIROOM SYSTEM

Your IntelliControl® ICS DMS4 Digital Music Server remote control can be conﬁgured so that every button press indicates to the system which output is to be controlled. This means that whenever infrared is received by the DMS4 Digital Music Server the TV display will automatically switch to controlling the appropriate output.

To conﬁgure the remote controller with a default output

Press the Audio Server and OSelect keys simultaneously on the remote control; hold them down for 1 second

The Audio Server key will remain lit for 20 seconds; the conﬁguration process must be completed during this time.

Enter the 3 digit code into the hand-held remote control corresponding to the output you would like to control (valid conﬁgurations are listed in Appendix A). For example, to set output 2 as your default output press:

0, 0, 2

Press the remote’s Audio Server button again

The Audio Server button will blink twice to indicate that the conﬁguration has been accepted. If the Audio Server button does not blink twice begin the process again, taking care to enter the number correctly.

Pressing any navigation key on the remote should now cause the DMS4 Digital Music Server to switch to the correct output. The remote control can still be used to control a different audio output in the normal way; pressing the Home Output key will return it to controlling the default output.

VOLUME CONTROL VIA THE REMOTE

In addition to controlling the volume with the IntelliContol® system, your DMS4 Digital Music Server remote control is capable of controlling the volume of the music you are listening to. This is done either by controlling the output of the DMS4 Digital Music Server itself, or by reassigning the volume control keys to control the output of your ampliﬁer. Ignore this section if your installer has installed your system such that volume settings are entirely controlled by your in-wall or hand-held IntelliControl® system.

Controlling the Volume of the DMS4 Digital Music Server Directly from the Remote

Each audio output must be conﬁgured individually to allow its volume to be controlled by the remote control.

Controlling the volume of an output

Navigate to the Settings menu Use the U and V keys to select Output Conﬁguration

and press OSelect Use the U and V keys to select an audio output and

press OSelect From the menu that appears choose Volume and press

Edit

Select Variable and press MSave

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

Reassigning the Remote’s Volume Control to the Ampliﬁer Output

The rVolume and sMute keys on the remote control can be conﬁgured to control the volume on your ampliﬁer while the

Audio Server device is selected.

To reassign volume control

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Ensure the Amp device is correctly conﬁgured to control your ampliﬁer (as described in Conﬁguring Your Remote to Control Other Devices on page 11)

Press the Audio Server and OSelect keys simultaneously; hold them down for 1 second

The Audio Server key will remain lit for 20 seconds; the conﬁguration process must be completed during this time.

Press the sMute key Press the rVolm key

Press the Amp device key

The Audio Server device key will blink twice to indicate that the conﬁguration has been accepted. If the Audio Server key does not blink begin the process again, taking care to press the buttons in the correct sequence. The r

Volume and sMute keys should now control the ampliﬁer when the Audio Server device is selected.

To return the rVolume and sMute keys to their original conﬁguration repeat the above process, press the Audio Server key instead of the Amp key.

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CONNECTING YOUR DMS4 DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER

BASIC CONNECTIONS

The diagram below illustrates the basic connections required to use your DMS4 Digital Music Server.

Note: Do not make any connections to the DMS4 Digital Music Server while the power supply is connected and switched on.

Connecting the Audio

Connect a stereo RCA audio cable to the Analog Out 1 connectors on the rear of the DMS4 Digital Music Server. Connect the other end of this cable to an appropriate input on your pre-ampliﬁer. In the same way connect the other Analog Out connectors to other stereo ampliﬁers as appropriate. Subsequently, connect the pre-ampliﬁer to your stereo ampliﬁer

Connecting the Video

Connect the yellow plug of the supplied composite video cable to the yellow Video Out socket of the DMS4 Digital Music Server. For most TVs connect the other end of this cable to the ext. 1 or 2 socket on the rear of your TV. For some TVs it may be necessary to use a SCART plug. In this case connect the other end of this cable to the yellow socket on the SCART plug. Now connect the SCART plug to the SCART socket in the rear of the TV

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Connecting to the Internet

Connect an Ethernet cable to a free Ethernet socket on your network device or broadband router. Connect the other end of this cable to the socket marked Ethernet on the back panel of the DMS4 Digital Music Server

Connecting the Power

Connect the supplied power cord to your power supply.

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

Switching On

Switch on your DMS4 Digital Music Server using the button labelled STANDBY on the front panel

Switch on your television. Select the appropriate video channel to view the DMS4 Digital Music Server TV User Interface display

Your DMS4 Digital Music Server is now connected and ready for use. To take advantage of the DMS4 Digital Music Server’s multi-room functionality, refer to the section overleaf entitled Integrating the DMS4 Digital Music Server into an

Intellicontrol® ICS System Note: In order to connect to the Internet in the below example it

will be necessary to conﬁgure the DMS4 Digital Music Server’s settings to connect using Ethernet. See the Quick Start Guide for more information.

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Fig. 2-1 Basic connectivity of a DMS4, network router, ampliﬁer and TV

INTEGRATING THE DMS4 DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER INTO AN INTELLICONTROL® ICS SYSTEM

A single IntelliControl® ICS DMS4 Digital Music Server is capable of playing different music in multiple rooms, or zones, simultaneously. This section explains how the DMS4 Digital Music Server can be integrated into a multi-room environment and how users in different rooms can access music from the Audio Library.

The below example integrates the DMS4 Digital Music Server with a GXR2 Modular MultiZone Receiver, with four IntelliControl® ICS IM-SERVER Cards, and a number of different control solutions. The following connections are made:

Stereo RCA audio cables are connected between the DMS4 Digital Music Server’s analog outputs and the analog inputs of the IM-SERVER cards in the GXR2

A CAT-5 network cable is connected between the DMS4 Digital Music Server’s Ethernet socket and the Router. Similar connections are made between the four IM-SERVER cards in the GXR2 and the Router. The Router is connected to the Internet

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CAT-5 network cables are also used to connect between the GXR2’s Communication and Control Switch and the zone controllers

16/4 speaker wire is connected from zone speaker outputs on the GXR2 to stereo speakers in the four zones.

Control Solutions

In the below example, four different control solutions are integrated with the DMS4 Digital Music Server.

Zone 1 is connected to the IntelliControl® Single wallmounted keypad

Zone 2 is connected to the IntelliControl® DISPLAY wall- mounted keypad with 2” LCD display

Zone 3 is connected to the IntelliControl® CONTACT wallmounted keypad with 3.5” color touch screen display

Zone 4 is connected to the IntelliControl® iREMOTE®; a 2-way handheld wireless remote control

For information about the above, or any other control solutions available from Niles, please contact your dealer or installer or visit www.nilesaudio.com .

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Fig. 2-2 Example connection of a DMS4 in a multi-room audio system

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RECORDING AND PLAYING MUSIC

This chapter explains how to operate your IntelliControl® ICS DMS4 Digital Music Server, including recording CDs onto the hard disk, navigating the Audio Library to select music for playback and organizing your music collection.

THE MAIN MENU

The main functions of your DMS4 Digital Music Server are accessible via the Main Menu. The Main Menu is the ﬁrst screen to be displayed when your DMS4 Digital Music Server is switched on.

Alternatively:

From any screen of the television user interface, press the

Menu key on your DMS4 Digital Music Server remote

control

The Main Menu will be displayed:

Fig. 3-1 DMS4 TV interface main menu screen

The options available from the Main Menu are as follows:

Audio Library

Select this function to display the Audio Library screen. The Audio Library stores all of the music you record on to the hard disk of your DMS4 Digital Music Server.

See page 17 for information regarding the Audio Library and navigation techniques.

CD Tray

Select this function to display the CD Tray screen. The CD Tray function is used to record or play CDs from the CD drive.

See the chapter entitled Recording Music on page 16 for more information about the CD Tray screen.

Now Playing

Select this function to display the Now Playing screen for the currently selected audio output. You can also view this screen by pressing the •Now Playing key on the remote control.

The Now Playing screen is explained in more detail in the section entitled The Now Playing Screen on page 23.

Play Queue

Select the Play Queue option to view the library items queued to play on the currently selected audio output.

For details about using the play queue feature see the section entitled The Play Queue on page 25.

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Output

Select this function to choose which of the available audio outputs you wish to control.

Changing the controlled audio output is explained in greater detail in the section called Switching Audio Outputs on page

24.

Set Up

Select this option to display the Set Up screen. From here you can access the Settings screen, the Look Up Album Details screen and the Media Back Up and Restore feature.

When you select the Set Up option, the following screen is displayed:

Fig. 3-2 DMS4 TV interface Set-Up menu screen

The following options are available on this screen:

Look Up Album Details

Select this function to display the Look Up Album Details screen. If you have an Internet connection, use this function to retrieve album details from the Internet.

Refer to the section entitled Recording Music, which starts on page 16, for more information about this function.

Network Back Up and Restore

Select this function to display the Network Back Up and Restore screen. This function allows you to back up all of the

music in your Audio Library to a selected location. The section explaining network back up and restore begins on

page 40.

Settings

Select this function to display the Settings screen. From here you can view and amend important settings used by your DMS4 Digital Music Server.

For more information refer to the chapter titled System Settings on page 34.

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