Revox M57 User Manual

Audio Multiroom Server User Guide

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Contents

Audio Multiroom Server User Guide 1

Welcome to the Audio Multiroom Server 4

Requirements 5

Specifications 5

XiVA™ – new media brought to life 6

Using your Audio Multiroom Server 7

Audio Multiroom Server remote control 7

Front panel controls 8

Rear panel connections 8

Front panel display 9

Using your Audio Multiroom Server’s action keys 9

Using your Audio Multiroom Server’s menus 10

Recording music 11

Recording from a CD 11

Making a custom recording 13

Getting automatic track listings 15

Playing music 16

Pausing and stopping 18

Skipping and seeking 18

Random and repeat playback 19

Choosing how to browse your library 19

Selecting items directly using the remote control 22

Selecting an album by number 22

Organising your music collection 23

Using playlists 23

Changing a playlist 25

Entering and editing names 25

Deleting albums, tracks, or playlists 27

Advanced Settings 28

Settings menu 28

Internet Account 28

Recording Quality 29

System Information 29

System Settings 29

Using the Audio Multiroom Server in a

Multiroom System 30

Setting the output controlled by the front panel 30

Communication Settings 31

Stand-alone installation of the

Audio Multiroom Server 31

Multiroom Installation Examples 32

REVOX RC28 Control 33

Other Multiroom control systems 34

Getting help 35

Index 36

Welcome to the Audio Multiroom Server

…the revolutionary way of filling your home with music.

Your Audio Multiroom Server stores and catalogues

your entire music collection, allowing you to select and

play any album or track at the press of a button. You can

listen to different pieces of music in several rooms at

the same time, controlling your Audio Multiroom

Server from each room via the remote control or a

multiroom controller. Your Audio Multiroom Server also

lets you organise your music collection, create

selections for different occasions, and use the Internet

to gather CD track listings automatically.

The heart of a multiroom system

Your Audio Multiroom Server can supply music to

multiple rooms simultaneously with complete

independent control from each room without affecting

the music supplied to other rooms. Your Audio Multiroom

Server can be controlled via a simple infra-red interface.

Alternatively, infrared control is also possible using a

special REVOX Palm™ based remote control. An RS232

control port is also available for use with multiroom

control systems.

Incredible capacity, with room for expansion

Your Audio Multiroom Server is a multi-output hard disk

based audio system which can store thousands of hours

of compressed audio, depending on the size of internal

hard disk fitted. As larger disk drives become available

your Audio Multiroom Server can be upgraded to virtually

any conceivable capacity.

Internet access for track listings

Your Audio Multiroom Server records the CDs from your

music collection at faster than real time. It then

automatically connects to a dedicated Internet CD

database via the built-in modem or Ethernet connection.

This database provides album and track details for a wide

range of CDs. This information can be downloaded and

stored with each CD you record, allowing you to select

any item in your music collection by album name, artist

name, track name, or genre, giving you total flexibility in

the way you access and control your music collection.

Create your own playlists

Your Audio Multiroom Server allows you to compile

personal playlists and then automatically play tracks from

the playlist you have selected. Playlists let you customise

your Audio Multiroom Server for each member of your

family, or for matching the music to the occasion or

mood.

Instant access, irrespective of your music collection

Whether you select a track by title, album, artist, or

genre, your Audio Multiroom 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.

Requirements

Your Audio Multiroom Server can be used in conjunction

with any music system that provides a line-level phono

stereo input. Your Audio Multiroom Server can optionally

be supplied with a digital output, so it can be used with a

sound system that provides a digital coaxial (electrical)

input.

Specifications

Front Panel

• Slot-loading CD drive

• Standby, play, pause, stop, record, skip track,

up/down, 4 function keys, eject

• Alphanumeric 4 x 20 backlit LCD display

• Metal enclosure

Rear Panel

• RS232 Serial Port, 9-pin D-connector (male)

• Ethernet RJ45 connection (10 BaseT/100BaseT)

• IEC mains power connector

• 56kb/s internal modem

• 2 x USB connections

• P/S2 connection

Formats supported

• Uncompressed audio: 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo

• Compressed audio: MP3 (MPEG1 Layer 3)

• Upgradeable compression formats

• Up to 24-bit, 96kHz record/playback capability

Content loading and recording

• Whole CD recording (Red Book and Blue Book)

• Selected CD track recording

• Faster than real-time recording

• Automatic CD track listing using Internet CD

database

Multiroom controller compatibility

The Audio Multiroom Server is fully compatible with

most leading multiroom controllers. Contact REVOX for

further details.

Key Functions

• Play, pause, stop, skip between tracks

• Play by artist, album, genre, track, or playlist

• Random and repeat playback

• User programmable playlists

• Browse music database by artist, album, track title,

playlist, or genre

• Add/edit album, track, and playlist title

General specifications

• W x D X H: 430mm x 374mm x 166mm

(16.9” x 14.7” x 6.5”)

• Maximum operating temperature 35˚C

• 100-127V; 6A; 60Hz / 200-240V; 3.5A; 50Hz

• Approval to FCC, CSA, BABT, and CE

XiVA™ – new media brought to life

XiVA™ is a highly portable software framework that

powers next-generation media appliances. XiVA blends

hard disk technology, advanced software design, and

embedded Internet technology to provide amazing

features. Audio, video, text, graphics, and all forms of

streaming new media are all brought to life through a

wealth of interactive user interface options. Powerful

personalised software accesses on-line content like

never before. The next generation media appliance is

Audio Multiroom Server remote control

The following diagram explains the function of the keys

on your Audio Multiroom Server remote control:

Using your Audio Multiroom Server

This chapter gives a general introduction to using your

Audio Multiroom Server, with an explanation of the

functions of each of the front panel controls, and the

information displayed on the front panel display. It also

explains how to use your Audio Multiroom Server

remote control.

Alphanumeric keys

For selecting by name or

number, or entering titles

Displays the main menu

Stop key

Category keys

Specify how you

search or browse

for music

Insert the four AAA batteries provided into the back

of the remote control.

SYMBOL and BACKSPACE

For entering titles

Pause key

Navigation keys

For browsing menus

Play key

Action keys

These four keys correspond to the different actions shown on the front panel display

Front panel controls

The following

diagram explains

the function of

your Audio

Multiroom

Server’s front

panel controls:

Switches on or off

Navigation keys

For browsing menus

STANDBY

Display

Displays Information

Main Menu

Standby Eject



>Play Music

Select

EJECT

Ejects the CD



CD slot loader

Allows you to insert a CD

Rear panel connections

The following diagram explains the

function of the Audio Multiroom

Server’s rear panel connections:

Note that these may vary depending on

the configuration of your version of

Audio Multiroom Server.

These four keys correspond to the different

actions shown on the front panel display.

Action keys

Input

Audio

line input

Power input

Connects to

mains power

Outputs

Audio output for each zone

Playback controls

Control playback in the main room

Digital connections

Digital inputs

and outputs

RS232 port

Connects to a multiroom

controller or infra-red eye

Ethernet

Connects to an

Ethernet network

Modem

Connects to a

telephone line

Front panel display

Select Album ◊ ’Delerium √ Santessa Back Info Open Play

The following diagram shows the key features of a

typical Audio Multiroom Server front panel display:

Select Album 07

◊ ’Delerium √ Santessa

Back Info Open Play

1. Indicates the title of the current screen.

2. Title of the current selection.

3. Indicates that you can use the a or v keys to

browse up and down the current menu list.

4. Indicates that you can press the } key to look

inside the currently selected item, such as to show

the tracks in an album, or the albums by an artist or

in a genre.

Using your Audio Multiroom Server’s action keys

Your Audio Multiroom Server’s functions are accessed

using the four action keys below the display on the front

panel. These keys are also provided on your Audio

Multiroom Server remote control.

The function of these keys changes depending on which

menu you are currently viewing. The available actions are

as shown on the bottom line of the front panel display.

For example, in the following menu the functions Back,

Info, Open, and Play are available from the

corresponding keys:

5. Action keys available from the current menu for

selection or navigation.

Using your Audio Multiroom Server’s menus

To display the Main Menu

Press the MENU button on your Audio Multiroom

Server remote control.

You may wish to exit from the current menu first by

pressing the action key labelled Back or Cancel.

The Main Menu will be displayed on the front panel

display:

Main Menu ◊ ’Play Music √ Select

The options are as follows:

Option Description

Play Music Allows you to select the music you want to play

by album, artist, genre, or playlist.

Record Music Allows you to record music from a CD and add

it to the library.

Edit Music Library Allows you to edit album, artist, and playlist

information, or delete albums, tracks, or

playlists.

Select Output Shows which output of the Audio Multiroom

Server you are currently controlling and allows

you to change it.

Settings Allows you to configure your Audio Multiroom

Server settings, including default record quality.

Connect Now Allows you to go on-line to download the CD

information for all the CDs you have recorded.

To select an option from the main menu

Press the a or v key on the front panel or Audio

Multiroom Server remote control to step between

the Main Menu options.

The current option is shown highlighted.

Press the } key or the Select action key to select

the current option.

More information about each of these functions is given

in the following chapters.

Recording from a CD

Insert a CD gently into the CD slot on the front

panel, and push it until it slides into the slot.

The following prompt is displayed:

Record CD Now?

Recording music

Your Audio Multiroom Server allows you to record

music from CDs and add it to your music library. It also

has a built-in modem which allows it to connect to the

Internet via a standard telephone line. If you provide

this connection your Audio Multiroom Server

automatically checks the Internet CD database when

you record a CD, and downloads the album title, track

titles, artist name, and genre for the CD. If you do not

provide an Internet connection you can label the CDs

you record manually.

Cancel Continue

Press the Continue action key to proceed.

Alternatively, if the CD is already in the drive:

Press the • REC key on the front panel.

The following display then allows you to choose whether

to do an auto (one-touch) recording of the entire CD at a

preset quality, or a custom recording which allows you to

select the tracks you want to record and the recording

quality:

Do auto or custom record?

Cancel Custom Auto

To make an auto (one-touch) recording

Press the Auto action key.

An Auto recording will automatically look up the track

and artist information on an Internet CD database, and

then record all the tracks on the album.

As your Audio Multiroom Server connects to the Internet

to retrieve the CD text you will see the following display:

Accessing Gracenote CDDB for CD information Cancel Hide

You can cancel the recording at any time by pressing the

Stop action key.

Listening to music while recording a CD

You can play music from your music library while you are

recording a CD. Press the > key on the front panel or

Audio Multiroom Server remote control to return to

displaying information about the track you are playing.

An additional indicator shows that you are making a

recording:

The following screen confirms when the CD text has

been found:

CD text search done 1 CDs found 0 CDs failed OK

Press the OK action key to continue.

The following display shows the approximate progress of

the recording:

Recording • CD: Album 35 Remaining: 11 mins Stop Menu

Playing • ˘ Bohemian Rhapsody [1] 00:43

Browse Disp Menu

To see information on the progress of your recording.

Press the • REC key on the front panel, or select

Record Music from the main menu, to return to

the Recording display.

The following display confirms when the recording is

finished:

Rec Finished CD: Album 35 13 tracks recorded OK

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