Revox Joy Symphony User Manual
Introduction Symphony
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E 1.0
E 1.3
Contents Symphony
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Welcome .................................................... 3
Setup ............................................................ 4
Scope of delivery ......................................... 4
Safety............................................................ 4
Caution: Lithium batteries (internal) ............ 4
Installation - Safety advice .......................... 5
Safety measures .......................................... 6
Regulations pertaining to the unit ............... 7
Positioning .................................................... 7
Front of the Symphony ................................. 8
Operating panel............................................ 9
Display colours: Status LED ...................... 10
Connection panel Symphony ..................... 11
S208 Remote control .................................. 13
Initial operation .......................................... 13
One S208 controls several receivers 13
Two S208s for one Symphony ............ 13
Lithium battery information ................. 13
S208 Overview ............................................ 14
Explanation of the Remote control ............ 15
Charging the battery .................................. 16
Charging control / status display ....... 16
Battery care ............................................... 17
Keep the number of charging cycles to
a minimum ............................................. 17
Store in a cool environment ............... 17
Total discharge protection ................. 17
Useful facts: Revox Joy radio system ....... 17
S208 Basic settings ................................. 18
Remote control ............................. 18
Select device ................................ 21
Change zone ................................. 21
Information .................................... 21
Start Pairing .................................. 21
First contact ................................................ 22
Power cable ................................................ 22
LAN/WLAN network connection ....... 22
Establishing the connection to the network
..................................................................... 23
Establishing the connection to the remote
control using pairing ................................... 24
Establishing the connection to the remote
control ......................................................... 25
First steps in the Main menu ........... 26
Radio not available!? .................................. 27
Symphony - Basic settings .................... 28
Audio Setup .................................. 29
FM Tuner ....................................... 31
DAB+ ............................................. 34
Network .................................. 36
Network Status .................................... 36
WLAN status ........................................ 36
IP Settings ............................................ 37
WLAN Settings ..................................... 37
Network Restart ................................... 37
MAC Address ....................................... 37
Quick start function ............................. 37
Software........................................ 38
Internet .................................................. 38
USB ........................................................ 38
Remote access ............................. 39
Clock .............................................. 39
Auto Standby ................................ 40
Symphony Contents
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Operation - Start-up process ................. 41
The configuration options .......................... 42
Operation via S208 ...................................... 43
Main menu ............................................... 44
Last Music .................................................. 44
Queue .......................................................... 45
Managing the Queue ........................... 45
Creating a Queue ................................. 46
My Music .................................................... 47
Shortening access times .................... 48
Change menu language ...................... 48
Radio ........................................................... 49
DAB+ / FM Tuner ....................................... 53
USB/ iPod .................................................. 54
USB ........................................................ 54
iPod ...................................................... 54
iPod selection ..................................... 55
Music server ............................................... 56
Control functions ........................................ 57
Cover display ........................................ 57
Local inputs ................................................. 58
Rename Input ....................................... 59
Settings and comfort functions.................. 60
Sound Setting ............................... 60
Alarm Clock 1 / 2 ........................... 61
Short Time Alarm .......................... 63
Sleep-Ttimer ................................. 64
Change My Music ........................ 64
Device info .................................... 66
Basic settings ............................... 66
Setting up Internet Radio ....................... 67
Internet Audio Portal - IAP ..................... 68
Initial login .................................................. 69
IAP Registration page ................................ 70
Managing the Revox IAP............................ 71
Adding radio stations to Favorits ............... 72
Synchronising Joy devices ........................ 73
Error messages........................................ 74
Status messages ..................................... 77
A. Switching the device on ......... 77
B. Waiting for the network .......... 77
C. Switching the device off ......... 77
Network terminology ........................... 78
General .................................................. 78
DNS ....................................................... 78
LANLocal Area Network ..................... 78
Gateway ................................................ 78
Client ..................................................... 79
DHCP ..................................................... 79
IP Address ............................................ 79
MAC Address ....................................... 79
NAS ....................................................... 79
Power Line – LAN ................................ 79
Proxy Server ......................................... 79
Router (WLAN Router) ........................ 80
Server .................................................... 80
SSID ....................................................... 80
UPnP-AV ............................................... 80
WLAN .................................................... 81
WPA ...................................................... 81
WEP ....................................................... 81
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 81
Network: Questions & Answers ............ 82
Appendix ................................................... 85
Warranty ..................................................... 85
Copyright advice ........................................ 85
Environmental protection .......................... 85
Technical data 1/2 ..................................... 86
Technical data 2/2 ..................................... 87
Introduction Symphony
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Welcome
The audiophile active system Symphony
from Revox connects the latest
streaming technology with a soundmature output, which drives a 2-way
speaker pair using a digital signal
processor (DSP).
With its multi-braced wooden housing,
the Symphony matches up in every
respect to the expectations that Revox
places on all its speakers. A full-function
stereo speaker united in one housing is
the result of this symbiosis. This can be
heard through the solid bass
underpinning and the uniform emission
characteristics over the whole frequency
range. And the raised volume levels
called for by a Saturday evening party
are not an issue for the Symphony. The
long-stroke bass speaker provides
enough reserves to take the volume up
to a level of 105 dB.
For the benefit of audiophile music
lovers, Revox has deliberately avoided
the use of fans. So that nonetheless, the
Symphony can keep a cool head, even
when the temperatures outside top the
40°C mark, a heat coupler has been
used. This aluminium heat pipe
dissipates the heat away from the
network processor over a gold-plated
coating on a large area of copper. The
heat can escape from the inside of the
housing through the convection
openings on the base and the rear. In
this way, we achieve a processor
temperature that is lower by up to 30°C,
which impacts positively on the
processor stability and ensures a long
working life.
In order to keep the operation on a par
with the sophisticated technology, a lot
of time and effort was invested in the
detail of the optional S208 Remote
control. It can also be used as a system
remote control for television, BluRay
player and other entertainment electronics
or for the Joy range of Revox network
receivers.
Operation through Revox Apps running
on Apple or Android devices is of course
also possible.
This product innovation from Revox
stands out as a true system for life,
thanks to its legendary robustness and
longevity, which the brand is known for
throughout the world.
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Setup
Please check the unit and accessories
after unpacking, to ensure that
everything is there and that there are no
signs of transit damage. Read the User
manual through carefully before starting
to use the unit. Keep the manual for later
reference.
A unit that shows signs of mechanical
damage or which has had liquid in it
should not be connected to the mains
supply.
Only use the mains cable supplied. When
using an alternative power cord, the
ratings must meet 10A/125V. The
alternative power cord requires a
certification (UL / CSA / VDE).
The unit’s power supply and connections
values (mains voltage, frequency) must
be checked before connecting it to the
mains.
Scope of delivery
Symphony (1x)
Wi-Fi antenna (1x)
Power cable (1x)
Network cable (1x)
Quick Reference Guide
User manual CD 1
F-socket adapter for FM
2
Antenna cabel
2
1
Contains the complete Symphony German/English
User manual in PDF format. A PDF Reader is required.
2
Optional accessory for t he DAB+/ FM module
Safety
Take note of the label on the back of the
unit.
In order to avoid the risk of an electric
shock, do not open the housing.
Maintenance and repairs should only be
carried out by qualified experts.
Caution: Lithium batteries (internal)
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type –
CR2032
3V.
Batteries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
Batteries that are incorrectly used or
that are inserted the wrong way round
can explode!
Take note of the disposal hints within
the chapter
Appendix.
.
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Installation - Safety advice
Please follow the instructions in the
User manual supplied.
Do not position the unit close to strong
heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Please take note of the following, if the
Symphony is to be installed in a
cabinet or closed shelves. Allow at
least 5 cm/ 2 inches of free space
around the device, so that the air can
circulate freely and that there is no
build up of heat. Do not cover openings
on the back wall or in the base of the
unit.
It must be ensured that the correction
functioning of the unit's ventilation
openings is not affected by being
covered, e.g. by curtains, newspapers,
table cloths, or similar.
This unit conforms to protection class
2. This means that with this unit, the
ground cable is not connected to the
housing, in order to effectively eliminate
sound-damaging ground-loops.
The power plug should be removed
from the socket during longer periods
of non-use, for instance during an
absence
.
Unplug the unit from the mains during
storms. Voltage peaks through the
mains power supply caused by
lightning strikes can damage the unit.
There must be easy access to the
power plug so that the unit can be
unplugged at all times.
Lay the power cable such that it
cannot be damaged. The power cable
should not have kinks or be laid over
sharp edges. It should not be walked
on or be exposed to any chemicals.
The last point is valid for the whole
unit. A power cable with damaged
insulation can lead to electric shocks
and represents a fire hazard.
Never pull on the cable when plugging
the unit in or out. Always hold the plug.
Liquids, flammable or other objects
should not be inserted in the unit’s
openings as this can lead to faults, fire
or an electrical shock.
Do not expose the device to splash
water or high levels of humidity. Do not
stand containers filled with liquid, e.g.
flower vases, on the device.
It is only designed for operation in
temperate, non-tropical climates.
Take note of and follow the safety
advice on the following pages.
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Safety measures
Read and take note of the following
safety advice for your own safety and to
avoid unnecessary damage to your
equipment. Please keep this safety
advice in a safe place for future
reference.
Avoid locating the unit in a position
which:
- is exposed to direct sunlight
- is directly next to a source of heat
- has poor ventilation
- has a dusty atmosphere
- is unstable
- has high humidity
The guarantee covers the intended
usage of the unit.
High build-ups of dust and humidity
cause creepage current in the unit that
can cause a risk of shocks when
touching the unit or lead to a fire.
If you have moved the unit from a cold to
a warm environment, leave it switched
off for about two hours because of a
possible build up of condensation
dampness.
You should always unplug your
Symphony before connecting or
disconnecting other devices or
speakers.
Protect your unit from:
- damp, dripping water and steam
- impacts and mechanical loads
- magnetic and electrical fields
- cold, heat, direct rays of the sun and
severe changes of temperature.
- dust
- accesses to the inside of the device
Do not stand any articles with open
flames, e.g. lit candles on the unit.
Please note
In order to exclude the risk of an electric
shock, do not remove the housing. Only
have repair work carried out by a Revox
specialist dealer.
Volume
Loud music can cause hearing damage.
Avoid extremes of volume, particularly
over longer periods of time.
Supervision
Do not allow children to handle the
equipment without supervision. Do not
allow children in close proximity to the
unit. Do not operate the Symphony
without supervision. Unplug the unit if
you are going to be absent for a longer
period of time.
Cleaning
The unit should be cleaned using just a
damp, soft and clean cloth without any
abrasive cleaning agents.
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Regulations pertaining to the unit
In EU and EEC countries, Revox offers a
guarantee on units bought in the EU,
over and above the statutory rights of
guarantee claims against the seller. The
guarantee covers material and labour
during the period of the guarantee,
which is defined by the Revox Sales
Partners in the individual countries that
make up the EU.
In all countries, the guarantee services
offered by the Revox Sales Agents are
over and above the statutory regulations.
They are only valid in the country of
purchase. Proof of purchase from an
authorised Revox Partner must be
produced to make a claim on the
guarantee.
The guarantee is made null and void in
the case of incorrect intervention
measures or non-professionally executed
repairs.
Positioning
The positioning of the speakers has an
important influence on the quality of the
reproduction. For this reason, a lot of
attention was paid during the
development of the Symphony so that it
could be deployed flexibly in different
positions. Thanks to its good, uniform allround emission characteristics, the
Symphony doesn't have to be positioned
at ear level or directed towards the
listener.
If you want to place the Symphony on a
table or a similar flat surface, you should
select the corresponding position option
in the Audio Setup menu. You will find
more information in the chapter
Audio
Setup/Placement
.
You should avoid placing objects in front
of the Symphony, in order to obtain the
best musical reproduction and the
maximum operating distance between
the wireless module and the bidirectional S208* Remote control.
If you are controlling the Symphony
through the S232 (Apple) or S235
(Android) Revox Apps, it is only the
network access that influences the
reception quality, not the wireless
module. If there is insufficient reception
quality with a WLAN connection, an
antenna extension or a WLAN Repeater
can improve matters.
*optional
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Front of the Symphony
Function
1 Lefthand coaxial speaker (2-way principle) with bass reflex opening
2
Wireless module for bi-directional data traffic with the optional S208 Remote
control
3
Loud-Quiet (+/-). Volume level can be set from 0 to 40; with comfort switch-on
volume.
4 Righthand coaxial speaker (2-way principle) with bass reflex opening
5 Multi-colour status LED
6 On/off button
7 Selection buttons () for MyMusic entries
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Operating panel
The Symphony's operating front panel is
divided up into a button panel for the
most important everyday functions
without remote control, an on/off button
with multi-colour status LED and the
concealed wireless module for the bidirectional S208 Remote control.
Volume +/Volume setting with comfort switch-on
volume. If the volume is set to a level
higher than [Vol 20] or if the volume is set
to [VOL 0] when it is switched off, a
discreet volume level [Vol 10] is used
when the device is switched on again.
MyMusic
Using the and buttons, you can
scroll through the occupied
MyMusic
folder entries without a remote control.
Any of the possible total of 18 entry
positions that are empty are skipped.
By pressing on either of the buttons,
you can always switch from what is
currently playing, e.g iPod, optical, Audio
server, etc., to the MyMusic entries.
On/off button with status LED
You can switch the Symphony on and off
with the circular button. The LED within
the button indicates the current
operating status of the Symphony.
Please refer to the next page for more
details.
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Display colours: Status LED
Dark-blue
Quickstart function [off]:
In this standby mode, all functions,
with the exception of the RF module,
are deactivated.
Power consumption: < 0.6 W
A deactivated quickstart mode [off]
does not support the USB input for
charging external devices, e.g. an
iPhone.
Light-blue
Quickstart function [on]:
Unit is in standby mode. If the
Quickstart function is activated, the
network processor is switched on
permanently. This significantly reduces
the switch-on phase, as the
connection to the network doesn't
have to be built up again. All other
sub-assemblies, such as the audio
signal processing or the outputs, are
switched off, as with normal standby
mode. Quickstart mode is also a
requirement, in order to be able to
control the receiver with a networkbased Revox App
S232 (Apple)/ S235
(Android).
Power consumption: approx. 4.5 W*
The USB input supports the charging
of external devices, e.g. an iPhone in
quickstart mode [on].
* without USB feed
Green (flashing)
After plugging in the power cord, the
status LED flashes green for about 10
seconds. During this time, the S208
remote control can be paired/
synchronised with the Symphony, i.e.
these two devices can be connected
with each other, functionally. You will
find the necessary steps for this
procedure explained in the
S208
Remote control
chapter.
Software-Update
The green status LED flashes during
a software update, whether via USB
or over the Internet.
Red (flashing)
A non-defined fault has occurred. If
necessary, briefly disconnect the device
from the mains.
Red (permanent)
The timer in the Symphony is active. This
can be the case, for example, if the timer
function is activated, with which the
Symphony
switches itself on automatically
after a certain time.
White
The Symphony
is in operation.
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Connection panel Symphony
Name
Function
1 AC Power Power cable connection (Class 2). 100 - 240 VAC ~ / 50 - 60 Hz
2 Wi-Fi
WLAN antenna connection for wireless audio streaming
(iRadio, NAS) and App control, supplied with the unit
3 Ventilation Ventilation opening through to the base of the unit
4 DC input
DC connection (12 - 18 VDC) for a power supply from the onboard power network of a caravan, camper or boat.
5 Rating plate Unit-specific data such as serial number, etc.
6
USB1 / iPod /
iPhone
USB B input for USB memory stick (< 32 GB) or iPod/iPhone
connection.
7
Digital IN
Optical
Coax
Digital audio inputs:
- through fibre optic - TOSLink - max. 96 kHz
- through coaxial cable - max 192 kHz
8 Network
RJ45 network connection for wired audio streaming (iRadio,
NAS) and for App control
9 Start up
On/off button.
Identical function as power button on the front panel.
10 Factory2
Reset button for restoring factory defaults. Can be activated
using a paper clip.
11 DAB/ FM3
Antenna input for an optional FM/DAB module.
Optimised for cable reception.
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Connection panel info
1
USB storage*
Use the USB connection only for USB
storage up to 32 GB, as large amount of
data can lead to long read-in terms.
Sometimes a capturing of content is even
impossible.
A network hard drive (NAS) with UPnP
service is recommended for a large music
collection.
*with FAT16/32 formatting
2
Unplug the Symphony from the mains –
keep pressing the Factory button –
plug in the Symphony power cord to the
mains. Release the Factory button after 5
secondes.
3
not supplied with the Symphony
Power supply info
The Symphony can be powered through
mains power (100 - 240 VAC ~ / 50 - 60
Hz) or through a DC source (12 - 18 VDC,
3A). Only one power source should be
selected at any one time, even though an
internal control prevents any damage
being caused by parallel power
operation.
USB information
Revox recommends that you only use the
USB connection for data carriers up to
32 GB as with large data quantities, the
reading time increases greatly or it can
be impossible to record data. With a
large music collection, we recommend
using a network hard disc (NAS) with an
UPnP service e.g. the Revox S37 audio
server with integrated rip function.
DAB+/ FM combiner information
As an option, the Joy Symphony can be
ordered with a DAB+/FM module or it
can have one fitted retrospectively.
If only one of the two reception methods
is required, the antenna signal can be
fed directly into the F socket on the rear
of the device as shown by the dotted line
in the graphic below.
A DAB+/FM switch is needed for the
parallel reception of DAB and FM signals
through the tuner module's F socket. In
this way, the two inputs, FM (87.5 - 108
MHz) and DAB+ (174 - 230 MHz), are
combined onto a joint HF output, as
shown by the solid line in the graphic
below.
Revox offers an optimised
FM/DAB switch under the order number
1.561.097.01.
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S208 Remote control
The optional S208 Remote control offers
you the optimum way to control the
Symphony. All information is displayed
clearly on the TFT colour display, through
the bi-directional wireless connection.
Additionally, the control of third-party
devices with an IR Code can be
integrated through a database. The
remote control is configured using the
free-of-charge
S208 EasyCreator
PC
software that can be downloaded from
the Revox homepage.
Initial operation
The remote control battery should be
charged up for at least 3 hours before
you start to use it. Please refer to Page
16 of this User manual for information on
how to do this.
The charger supplied with the remote
control is used to charge the lithium ion
battery in the S208.
The operation of the Symphony using the
S208 Remote control is described in the
next chapter. The setting options of the
remote itself, such as the background
colour of the display, are defined in the
S208. On the other hand, the menus and
setting options that affect the Symphony
itself depend on the corresponding
device. As a result, the description is
split between the S208 and the
Symphony.
One S208 controls several receivers
Up to 24 Symphonys can be controlled
with one S208 Remote control.
However, it can only communicate or
have a wireless connection with one
Symphony
at a time. If a connection to a
second Symphony
is established (
Select
device
hotkey), the connection to the
first Symphony
is automatically closed.
Two S208s for one Symphony
If you are using several S208 remotes, it
should be noted that one Symphony
can
only have a wireless connection to one
remote controller at a time. If for
example, there is already a connection
to remote control
1 remote control 2
cannot establish a connection to the
Symphony. Remote control
2 can only
establish a connection once remote
control
1 has ended the connection to
the Symphony
with the button or has
established a connection to another
Symphony.
Lithium battery information
The remote control, with the battery in it,
should not be exposed to sources of
great heat such as the direct rays of the
sun or to fire. Please also read the
information concerning the disposal of
this product in the Appendix at the end
of this User manual.
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S208 Overview
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Explanation of the Remote control
Button
Function with Symphony
(not IR operation)
Switch Symphony off
hotkey to switch between/switch on Symphonys and IR devices.
Menu-dependant option buttons - (number input
:
lower/upper case)
Main/ Home menu with source selection (radio, USB, local sources, etc...)
Access to (basic) settings.
Short
press: Symphony settings (only if there is
already a connection to the receiver)
Long
press: S208 settings
Displays the information screen about the currently selected source
Adds the track that is currently playing to the
My music
list
Calls the
My music
list
Quit menu / Up one level / Back
Change zone. Displays all available zones
Displays the source's Home menu, e.g. radio, music server, ...
Confirm / Accept / Select
Right-Left / Decrease-Increase / Delete-Cursor to the right
Up-Down / Decrease-Increase
Volume control. Volume level can be set from 0 to 40. Comfort start-up volume*
Mute / Un-mute
Decrease-Increase / Down-Up
Stop
Short:
Track down-up / Down-Up
Long:
fast forward/ - backward
Record [currently without function]
Play
Pause
Digits 0-9 / Letters A-Z
Start/end SHUFFLE
Start/end REPEAT (track/all)
* If the volume is set to a level higher than [Vol 20] when it is switched off, a
lower volume level [Vol 10] is used when the device is switched on again.
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Charging the battery
The S208 remote control has a
rechargeable lithium ion battery that can
be charged using either the supplied
charger or a mini-USB connection.
Use the charger with the supplied USB
cable and the pluggable power supply.
Insert the S208 vertically in the charger
cradle (Step 1) and then let it slope
backwards (step 2). This ensures that
there is good contact between the 4 gold
contact-connections on the charging
cradle and the remote control.
Alternatively, the charger can also be
connected to the Symphony's USB
output if this is not needed for any other
purpose. In this case, the pluggable
power supply is not required.
Charging control / status display
Battery is being charged -
do not interrupt the charging process
Battery is fully charged -
charging process can be ended
Battery full
Battery almost empty
Battery empty - please recharge
The USB pluggable power supply
consumes
no power [0.0W] when the
S208 Remote control is not in the
charging cradle.
Connecting charger to the power supply
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Battery care
Keep the number of charging cycles to a
minimum
The working life of a lithium ion battery is
largely determined by the number of
times it is charged, irrespective of
whether it is charged from 90% to 100%
or from 10% to 100%. For this reason, it
makes sense to charge the remote only
once the charge-level display is showing
[Almost empty] or [Empty]. This will
lengthen the working life of the battery
with the same number of charging
cycles.
Store in a cool environment
If possible, don't place or keep the
remote control in warm or hot locations,
e.g. on a window sill or other places that
get hot. At temperatures above 40°C, the
rate of self-discharge increases and
irreversibly shortens the overall working
life and capacity. Particularly if the
remote control is not going to be used
for several weeks, it should be kept in a
cool location with the battery at 50% to
80% charge.
Total discharge protection
The S208 remote control has a total
discharge protection feature that
switches the battery that provides its
power off, as soon as this is completely
discharged either through usage or
through longterm storage. Once the S208
is in this state, it no longer reacts to
button-presses. In this case, the remote
control has to be completely recharged
using the charger or the USB
connection. This takes at least 3 hours.
Useful facts: Revox Joy radio system
The transmitting power of the S208
remote control and the receiver unit in
the Joy device is in the μW or mW range,
depending on the data traffic. Is the S208
in standby mode, there is even no radio
communications between the devices no polling at short intervals.
The Symphony
is in off-mode only in a
receiving mode, which means that he
"hears" only, whether data for him are
sent. No active sending.
Conclusion: The Revox Symphony
behaves exemplary in electric smog.
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S208 Basic settings
The Basic settings for the S208 are
called up by pressing and holding the
button for > 2 seconds.
Then, you can select from the following
basic settings:
Remote control
Select device
Change zone
Information
Start pairing
You can make your inputs and selections
in the individual menus using the
navigation buttons, OK and the number
pad.
Decrease / Delete - Increase
Up-Down
OK Confirm
0-9 Direct input of numbers/letters
Uppercase-Lowercase
Remote control
Name [Re:control S208]
Time: Hours (0-23) [13]
Time: Hours (0-59) [45]
Stand-by (0-300) [60]
Time in cradle [On]
Weekday
Brightness
Background colour
Hotkeys
Change language
Rename device
Delete device
Add zone
Delete zone
Transport lock
Name [Re:control S208]
Editing options for the remote control's
name, which is displayed in the
Home
menu.
Time: Hours (0-23) [13]
Time: Hours (0-59) [45]
Time setting in hours and minutes, in
case there is no connection to the
network through the receiver. Otherwise,
the time is updated over the network
(Internet).
Stand-by (0-300) [60]
Timeout in seconds until the remote
control, not the receiver, switches to
standby. A longer timeout shortens the
battery life accordingly.
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Time in cradle [On] / [Off]
The S208 Remote
control can display
the current time
[On], when it is in
the charging
cradle in standby
mode. The timeout
until the time is
shown, depends
on the
Stand-by
(0 - 300s) setting. The
power consumption while the time is
being displayed and while trickle
charging is happening (battery 100%
charged), is 0,8W.
There is no time display if charging (fast /
trickle charging) is done directly through
the USB socket.
Weekday
Weekday selection, which appears as an
abbreviation (Mo, Tu, We ...) in the status
bar at the bottom of the display. This is
also important for the receiver's alarm
clock function.
Brightness
The TFT colour display can be operated
at three different brightness settings,
low
/
medium
/
high
, as well as in
automatic
mode. In this case, the
integrated brightness sensor (see S208
overview) measures the ambient
brightness and adjusts the background
lighting accordingly.
The brighter the background lighting
selection, the shorter the battery life.
Background colour
Five colours are available as background
colour:
Dark grey / Walnut / Blue / Red /
Moss green.
On the one hand, this gives
you the option of choosing a colour that
matches your personal preference but it
also makes it easier to differentiate
between them, if several remotes are
being used.
Hotkeys
Four hotkeys are available per
Zone/Room that can have Symphonys or
IR devices assigned to them from the list
of available devices. Symphonys are
integrated into this list by being paired
with the S208. IR devices are integrated
through the S208 EasyCreator PC
program. You can now assign these
devices to the hotkeys in the
corresponding zones through the hotkey
menu. This function is also available in
the
S208 EasyCreator
PC program.
Symphony Configuration
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Change language
Here, you can select the remote
control's menu language. You can
choose between: English, German,
French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch.
Note
When changing the menu language
My
Music entries of Internet radio stations
are no longer valid, since the Internet
radio service for the new language has a
new address. In this case the entries of
My Music need to be created newly.
Other categories of
My Music, such as
USB or audio server, remain still valid
when changing the menu language.
Rename device
This menu allows you to change the
names of all devices that are currently
available in the remote control. This
function is also available in the
S208
EasyCreator
PC program.
Delete device
Devices can be deleted through this
menu. Deleted IR devices can only be
added back in again using
S208
EasyCreator
. Symphonys can be made
available again through the remote
control's pairing process.
Add zone
Zones can be added and named through
this menu. In the simplest case, a
Zone/Room consists of one Symphony or
one IR device. Combinations are also
possible of course. This function is also
available in the
S208 EasyCreator
PC
program.
Rename zone
This menu allows you to change the
names of all zones that are currently
available in the remote control. This
function is also available in the
S208
EasyCreator
PC program.
Delete zone
Zones that have been created can be
deleted through this menu. A deleted
zone can be added back in again either
through the
Add zone
option in the S208
menu or through
S208 EasyCreator
.
Transport lock
The motion detector is disabled when
the transport lock option is activated, so
that if you are transporting the S208 by
car, for example, it won't remain
permanently switched on and discharge
the battery. The transport lock option is
activated with the OK button. Pressing
any other button deactivates the
transport lock again.
Configuration Symphony
21
Select device
You select a device that is available in
the remote control and that you want to
control, through this menu. All devices
are listed here, irrespective of whether
they are assigned to a zone or not. The
devices can be Revox Joy Symphonys or
third-party devices that are controlled by
infrared (IR).
Symphonys are added to the device list
through the pairing process.
IR devices are added to the device list
through the
S208 EasyCreator
PC
program.
Change zone
This menu enables you to change to or
call up another zone. This function can
also be called directly through the
button.
Information
This menu gives you various details such
as serial number, software states or the
number of integrated devices.
The USB login is also done through this
menu of the S208 is to be configured
through the
S208 EasyCreator
PC
program. For this purpose, a USB
connection (USB Mini <-> USB B) is set
up between the remote control and a PC
running Windows. Then, the red button
is pressed in the Information
menu. This initiates the S208 connection.
If connection is successful, "Connected"
appears in the S208 display.
Start Pairing
Background information to pairing
A fixed communication must be created
for the bidirectional wireless connection
between the S208 remote control and
the Symphony, in order that they can
communicate securely with each other
again after a restart or power outage.
This is also necessary because there
may be several Symphonys and remote
controls in one system. The exchange of
information for the purpose of uniquely
identifying the devices is called Pairing.
An S208 remote control can be deployed
for the control of several Symphonys and
as a result can also be paired with
several Symphonys.
Pairing process
To prepare for the pairing of an S208 and
and Symphony, switch the Symphony off
by unplugging the plug from the mains
and wait until the status LED on the front
panel has gone out. If you now plug in
the cable to the mains again, the LED
flashes green for about 10 seconds.
During this time, you have the chance to
start the pairing process [Start Pairing],
using the OK button. Once a Symphony is
recognised, its name appears in the S208
display. Now the name and the preferred
hotkeys can be selected. This completes
the pairing process.
Symphony Configuration
22
First contact
Various connections have to be made
before setting up your Symphony
for the
first time.
Power cable
Only use the power cable supplied by
Revox.
The Symphony has an adaptive power
unit that is designed for mains voltages
between 100 and 240 VAC (50-60 Hz).
Alternatively, the Symphony can also be
operated with a DC power source
(12 - 18 VDC, 3A) as is found, for
example, in caravans, campers or boats.
LAN/WLAN network connection
The Symphony is designed for networkbased functions, such as playing
Internet radio or as a streaming client for
your music library that is located on a
network hard drive. The Symphony
needs access to your network for these
functions. This can be done preferably
through a wired LAN connection, using
the supplied RJ45 network cable or
wirelessly through a WLAN (WLAN
antenna suppied).
The reason for preferring a wired LAN
connection to a WLAN connection is its
reduced susceptibility to failures and the
option of being able to transmit highresolution audio formats (≥ 96 kHz)
without any interruptions. If a LAN
connection is used, the WLAN function
is switched off. In this case, the supplied
WLAN antenna is not needed. The
wireless connection to the S208 remote
control is done through the radio (RF)
module integrated in the glass front
panel, which is independent of the
WLAN.
Configuration Symphony
23
Your network
The following description for the cabling
and the setup of the Symphony
makes
the assumption that there is a functioning
network with router available and that
the network is operational.
If you have any questions about the
setup and configuration of your network
or Internet access, please refer to your
System administrator or an IT specialist
of your choosing.
WLAN Wireless communication
An access point is required for the
wireless communication between the
Symphony
and the router. This can be
an external unit or it can be integrated in
the WLAN router.
Internet Radio
If you want to use the Symphony to
receive Internet radio, there must be a
broadband Internet access to the router.
Setting up the Internet access may
involve further costs. The management
and use of the Revox Internet Radio
Portal is free-of-charge and already
included in the purchase price.
Establishing the connection to the network
The first step -
Symphony Configuration
24
All the functions of the Symphony are
controlled through the S208 remote
control. Through the bi-directional
wireless connection, the S208 can
display content and operating state,
keeping you up to date at all times.
Control is not just limited to one
Symphony. Actually, up to 24 units can
be controlled.
To make this possible, each Symphony
has to be "introduced" to the remote
control one time. This is called pairing.
The S208 remote control can only
communicate or have a wireless
connection with one Symphony
at a time.
If a connection to a second Symphony
is
established, the connection to the first
Symphony
is automatically closed.
The picture below shows the pairing
process between the S208 and a
Symphony. You will find an exact
description of this process on the next
page.
Establishing the connection to the remote control using pairing
The first step -
Configuration Symphony
25
Once all connections are in place, the
Symphony can be connected to the
mains
After switching on, the green status
LED on the front panel flashes for about
10 seconds. Pairing between the
Symphony and an S208 remote control
can be carried out during this green
phase. In the case of a combi-package
consisting of Symphony and S208 remote
control, Revox will already have carried
out the pairing. You can switch the
Symphony
on directly by pressing the
hotkey on the remote control with the
name Symphony. In the example on the
right, that would be hotkey
A.
Carrying out a pairing with a new S208
With a new S208 Remote control without
pairing, the pairing process is started by
unplugging the Symphony from the
power source and waiting until the
status LED on the front panel has gone
out. If you now connect the Symphony to
the power again, the LED flashes green
for about 10 seconds. You should confirm
Start pairing by pressing th e OK button
on the S208 during this green-LED phase.
Now, the S208 tries to connect to the
Symphony. If one is recognised, it
transmits its name to the S208. This can
now be edited and assigned at a later
stage to a hotkey. This successfully
completes the pairing process and the
Symphony is automatically switched on.
If the battery icon is already visible
on the S208 or if there is no display at all,
the battery needs to be charged - see
Chapter
Charging the battery
.
Establishing the connection to the remote control
The first step -
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