CocktailAudio Pro X100 User manual

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Contents
Cocktail Audio PRO X100 ............................................................................................1
Safety Notice..................................................................................................................1
Caution:..........................................................................................................................1
Warranty & Disclaimer:.................................................................................................1
Lawful Usage & Digital Music Licensing:....................................................................2
1. Introduction................................................................................................................2
2. Product.......................................................................................................................4
3. Hard drive (HDD) installation/setup:.........................................................................5
4. Installation & connections:........................................................................................5
5. Controlling the Cocktail Audio Pro X100.................................................................5
6. Initial setup.................................................................................................................5
7. Setting up the network...............................................................................................7
8. How to rip (encode) an audio CD:.............................................................................8
9. Checking the hard drive (HDD) size: ......................................................................10
10. Application setup & update: ..................................................................................10
11. FLAC mirroring.....................................................................................................11
12. Connecting to a USB drive....................................................................................11
13. Connect to a NAS or a shared directory (SAMBA) ..............................................11
14. Backup ...................................................................................................................11
15. Selecting an audio output port ...............................................................................13
16. Squeezebox server .................................................................................................14
17. Other Features........................................................................................................18
A. Creating favourites:.................................................................................................18
B. Creating a playlists & current playlists (including enqueued list):.........................18
C. Sorting/ display options...........................................................................................18
D. Metadata..................................................................................................................19
18. Controllers (a) –Web Interface .............................................................................20
18. Controllers (b) - Streaming (UPNP/DLNA/Airplay...)..........................................20
Appendix A..................................................................................................................21
Mounting a USB external drive & flash storages........................................................21
USB mount - viewing via SAMBA (Windows)..........................................................22

Appendix B..................................................................................................................24
Mounting a NAS & shared network directories ..........................................................24
NAS/Network drive - viewing via SAMBA (Windows).............................................25
Appendix C..................................................................................................................28
Editing metadata … .....................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting/FAQ:.................................................................................................30
Specifications:..............................................................................................................34
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Cocktail Audio Pro X100
Safety Notice
Please:
-Do not try to open or remove parts as the unit could malfunction or start a fire.
-Do not expose the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 to oil, sunlight, wind, rain or
humidity.
-Do not expose the X100 to unrelated electrical devices like heaters, stoves,
microwaves etc.
-Do not touch the power cable & adaptor with wet hands.
-Do not use a defective power cable or an adaptor, as this could cause electric
shock and start a fire.
-Do not place fabric or curtains on the power cable & adaptor.
-Dropping the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 could also damage the internal HDD
and parts.
-Keep the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 from magnetic devices or magnets –this
could affect the performance of the HDD & damage the contents on the HDD.
-Ensure the power or socket outlet(s) are easily accessible and near the Cocktail
Audio Pro X100.
-Unplug the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 if intended not to be used for a long
period of time.
-The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 is intended only for indoor use.
-Unplug the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 during lightning storms.
-Contact the seller/distributor for servicing.
-Do not use the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 if the power supply is faulty, devices
has been dropped, broken bits, ravaged or related…
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or related interferences caused by
unauthorised modifications of the device that could also void your warranty.
Please contact Cocktail Audio UK to arrange for product repair. If you attempt to
disassemble the device, the warranty will be voided and Cocktail Audio UK will not
be responsible for any product damage or repair.
Caution:
Performing unauthorised modifications and adjustments to the unit or using this
product in a manner other than specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Warranty & Disclaimer:
Cocktail Audio UK offers the original purchaser a one year warranty covering
material and workmanship on this product under normal usage conditions.
Upon confirmation by our technical service staff, product failure excluding any
misuse or handling damage, will be repaired or replaced at our discretion.

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Due to continuous product improvement efforts and firmware updates, the product
performance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer and sellers of this device are not responsible for any data loss on
the HDD, USB storages or the main Cocktail Audio Pro X100 device.
Lawful Usage & Digital Music Licensing:
This product is intended to be used solely for lawful purposes and should not be used to copy or
duplicate any data, information or other media that is protected by copyrights, patents,
or other proprietary rights without the expressed consent of the owner.
Purchasers and users' of this product agree to indemnify and hold Cocktail Audio UK
harmless from and against any claims of infringement of any proprietary rights of
others from use of this product.
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute
content created with this product in revenue generating broadcast systems
(Terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications
(via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-
audio, Apps or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media
(compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory
cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required.
1. Introduction
The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 is a standalone NAS, ripper, streamer, server and an
audio media player. The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 is ideal for the discerning music
lover that enjoys the highest quality media library as well as having access to a vast
array of other streaming services.
The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 stores thousands of CDs in a lossless format (flac) and
is also compatible with many HD formats including studio level encoding –DSD,
PCM, DXD etc. Connect the device to DACs/Amplifiers to stream and play HD
media. The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 is also compatible with prominent and
integrated multi-room media systems such as Naim, Bose, Sonos among others.
In addition the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 has the capability to stream other content
such as video and images.
Cocktail Audio Pro X100 supports USB 3.0; which provides faster backups and
media access at full duplex data transfer. USB 3.0 supports idle, sleep and suspends
states, as well as function-level power management.
The USB (2 or 3) interface can connect to any number of audio peripheral devices
that provides a high quality output.
NB: The sample rates supported are dependent on the capabilities of the output
device. The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 supports many network protocols such as
DLNA, UPNP, Airplay for Apple device, SAMBA, RTSP, HTTP, MLS …among
others.

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The X100 supports app based services through the web interface that allows the user
to install or remove apps for customisation based on their requirements.
Some apps might function better on a laptop than a tablet due to optimization & the
processing power required.
The Cocktail Audio Pro supports 32 bit/384KHz PCM, DSD music player with bit
output through a USB interface. The embedded player also supports
HD FLAC (24Bit/192kHz), HD WAV (24Bit/192kHz), CUE, WAV, FLAC, ALAC,
AIFF, AIF, AAC, APE, M4A, MP3 ,WMA, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, Playlists formats and
much more via Internet Radio and streaming services.

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2. Product
X100 Front Outlook:
1 –Fast Tray Drive
2 –Eject Button & ER Hole (Poke with a paperclip to eject –no power required)
3 - Power button
4 –USB port (2)*
5 –MIC (disabled)*
6 –Audio/Aux/Headphone Jack*
Tip: The Cocktail Audio support WOL (Wake on LAN)
X100 Back Outlook:
4 - USB port (4)* (Supports asynchronous Audio devices)
5 –Audio/Aux/Headphone Jack*
6 –MIC (disabled)*
7 –Power
8 –HDMI port (Terminal setup/Audio disabled)
9 –Toslink/SPDIF
10 –Ethernet port
Package Content:
-Main Unit Cocktail Audio PRO X100
-Guide
-Power Adapter
-Power Cable

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3. Hard drive (HDD) installation/setup:
The HDD would be installed prior to receiving the X100.
A software based device means the operating system would be managed on the HDD.
Therefore the X100 would be properly managed without the need to constantly
upgrade to a newer hardware.
The X100 supports regular 3.5”, 2.5”, SSDs & Hybrids –Max 8TB.
4. Installation & connections:
Connect the adaptor and cable into the back of the device and turn ON the power.
Toslink/SPDIF (Digital Out: DACs, Amps etc)
HDMI (Terminal Setup, Audio Output –Disabled )
USB (Digital Out: DACs, Amps, etc)
Jack (AUX/Active Speakers)
MIC (Disabled)
Ethernet Port (Bridges, UTP/CAT Cables)
5. Controlling the Cocktail Audio Pro X100
The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 is designed to be controlled through a web interface or
any compatible App controller via a tablet, notebook, computers and smart phones
(cross platform).
6. Initial setup
Turn ON the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 by pressing the power button on the front
panel. It will take around 30-60 seconds for the X100 to initialise.
To manually turn OFF the X100, just press the frontal button - it takes about 10
seconds for the X100 to turn OFF completely.
To force a shut down, press and hold the frontal button for 5-10 seconds.
This is useful when the system is not reacting.
NB: The web interface could also be used to reboot or shutdown the X100.
a. To accessing the web interface enter ‘www.mycocktailaudio.co.uk’ or the IP
address of the Cocktail Audio Pro X100.

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b. The Web Interface
* Home: Main interface.
* Apps menu: Installed Apps on the X100 will be listed at this section.
System Status: Status of available or installed services (active or inactive).
Software Manager: Update option, installed & available Apps.
* Settings menu:
Squeezelite Settings: Configure audio devices, sample format, buffer size etc
Time Zone: Select the correct country time zone from the drop down menu.
Wi-Fi Network Settings: Configure the device to connect to a wireless network
(USB dongle required)

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Drive Mounter (if installed): Configure external USB & NAS devices.
Other configuration: Any available Apps …
* Help menu: Access to helpful information - UK support forum
* System menu: Shut down or reboot the Cocktail Audio Pro X100
[You could switch ON the device via a WOL App or software]
7. Setting up the network
Wired setup: Plug an Ethernet cable in the network port and the device will
connect automatically.
Wireless setup: Defaults to DHCP –access the wireless network using the
optional USB dongle. To access the wireless network, you need to firstly turn
on the device with an Ethernet cable connected to access your wireless
network via the wireless option (settings) on the web interface.
(As illustrated below).
Enable the option & enter the SSID (WiFi name) & password.

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NB: This device is intended for streaming FLAC & HD files, hence WiFi is
not recommended. Weaker WiFi signals do not stream/play media well.
If cabling (wiring) is an issue, we would suggest using power line adapters; as
streaming services & high resolution files would play and stream without
repeating, stuttering or freezing.
* Power line Adapter (pair):
An alternative to using a wireless dongle is a power line adaptor which requires no
setup and will avert wireless signal problems.
A power line adapter uses the existing wiring system for networking.
Plug one adapter into the mains power outlets (networked to the cocktail audio
Pro X100), the other adapter directly into your router (via an Ethernet cable) and
sync the two adapters to enable the network connection.
8. How to rip (encode) an audio CD:
The ripping mechanism is automatic, insert a CD & wait for the X100 to rip and
encode into Flac (without delayed background conversion). The X100 will retrieve
the metadata & embed the album cover art. The CD will eject after ripping, the
session could also be stopped amid the ripping progression (by clicking on the ‘Abort
CD import’ button). The ripping session also checks for errors.
a. Insert an audio CD
b. Session will begin ...
c. Fetching album cover art

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d. Encodes tracks
e. Auto tags the tracks
g. Calculates, finger prints & ejects the CD …
Select the CD import App (to view the progression of the session)
NB: The succession happens rather quickly, thus the messages won’t necessary be
seen. The mechanism is designed to prevent ripping duplicate albums.

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9. Checking the hard drive (HDD) size:
Click or select the Local Storage App to view the space information.
10. Application setup & update:
This section deals with customising the Cocktail Audio Pro X100.
From the App menu System Manager icon.
oCocktail Audio (Update button) –Click on the ‘update button’ for
updates & fixes.
oInstalled Apps –Apps that have already been installed.
oAvailable Apps –Available Apps.
oPackage- what is being set to install or delete.
NB: Please wait for the chosen action (update or installation) to complete the
process before installing another or using the App/module.
Completion info:
E.g. 1‘Package install in progress...
Installed...
Complete!’
Back To Main Menu
E.g. 2 ‘Upgrade in progress...
Complete!
XX/XX/2015 XX: XX: XX - Upgrade complete.
Please reboot’ or Back To Main Menu

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11. FLAC Mirroring
This App converts/mirrors the entire FLAC collection into Mp3 (or any other
available formats) and places all the songs into a separate folder.
The App is useful if you want to export a lossy version of your repertoire.
(The mirroring mechanism could take a while to complete if you have a large
library. The process resumes when you turn on the X100)
12. Connecting to a USB drive
This Drive Mounter App enables the user to define a directory (on the X100) and
connect the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 to an external USB drive.
Please see appendix A for more details.
13. Connect to a NAS or a shared directory (SAMBA)
This option enables the user to define a directory (on the X100) and connect the
Cocktail Audio Pro X100 to a shared folder or NAS device on a network.
Please see appendix B for more details.
14. Backup
Install the Storage Backup App (if it is not installed), launch it and click or touch the
‘format button’ to format the hard drive (HDD) before backing up. This will setup the
backup structure and log details as well as back up faster and incrementally next time.

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NB: Please ensure to unmount (disconnect) any NAS, shared directories or USB
devices pointing to the main Cocktail Audio Pro X100 else the mounted network
directory or USB will be backed up too (if mounted on the main library).
1. Install the App (if it is not available)
2. Format the drive
3. Back up
(As illustrated)

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15. Selecting an audio output port
This option enables the user to select an output port (Toslink/spdif, USB,
AUX/headphone or any other options) depending on the audio device.
At the settings menu select the installed audio selector App.
The default option is the squeezelite version - (Settings - Squeezelite).
In general the only selection to be concerned about is the Audio Device drop down
menu. Users can choose any available related App (to configure the output port).
Example App Option 1: Squeezelite
Example App Option 2: MPD / DLNA Renderer Settings

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16. Squeezebox server
The Cocktail Audio Pro X100 supports playback through many software via
computers, tablets & smart devices as a server.
The web interface has incorporated the Squeeze Server to stream/play through
networked devices. Squeeze server supports many audio formats including
transcoding and multiple client configurations.
(Transcoding is the conversion of one format to another, especially if the
receiving device has difficulty or compatibility issues).
Squeeze server can also stream to hardware & software clients, as well as various
plug-ins.
From Home Interface:
* My Music - Contains the categories, playlists & search options.
* Radio - Plug-in radios, local, categories, world, search options etc.
* My Apps - Added plug-ins such as BBC, TuneIn, YouTube, Qobuz, Deezer,
Spotify, etc
* Favourites –added favourites by the user
* Extras - Others

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From Settings:
* Basic Settings TAB:
Language - Choose the language
Media Lib Name - Displayed name for the media library linked with
Squeezebox. E.g. Cocktail Audio, My X100 etc
Media Folders - Folders/directories that will be scanned and add to your
media library.
Playlist Folders - Saved playlists stored on the hard disk. Users can also
import playlists from elsewhere.
Rescan Media Lib - Click ‘rescan’ to scan through your media library and
add newer, updated files or any changes.
* Player TAB:
Configure the player settings like:
Additional Browse Modes
Alarm clock
Audio options
DSD options etc
* My Music TAB:
Configure the library settings with some of the options below:
Composer/Band & Orchestra - Song information about composers, bands
and orchestras can be included in the artists list for browsing and search
Compilations - Opt to have compilation albums appear together under
"Various Artists" or have them appear under each artist in the compilation.
Configure settings on Albums and tag related issues.
Filter Genre at the Album/Track Level - Filtering can be done when
browsing Genres to only show the albums & tracks that match the selected
genres.
Search within Words - Set the find or ‘search match’ structure when
searching through the library.
Articles To Ignore When Sorting - For example 'The', 'Hits' etc
Separator for Multiple Items in Tags - For example "," "-" ";"
New Music Limit - Choose the number of recent albums to display when
browsing for new music. Default is 100
Group Discs - Decide how box sets are treated (single or multiple albums).
Maintain Client Playlists - control playlists
Reshuffle on Repeat - shuffle behaviour
Save Shuffled Playlist - When you choose to save a playlist and it's been
shuffled, you can choose to save it in the original order the songs were added
or in the shuffled order.

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* ITunes TAB
ITunes music library and playlists can be synced with the player.
Import your iTunes Music Library details and configure other options such as
artwork, reload intervals and other.
Changes on iTunes will show on the player.
(If the iTunes tab is not available go to the plugins tab & check the inactive
plugins section to enable the ITunes feature).
* MySqueezebox.com TAB
This section allows the user to customise the player through squeeze box site.
+ Register at the http://www.mysqueezebox.com/index/Home
+ (login) At the ‘App Gallery’, add any preferred plug-in/apps
+ At ‘My Apps’, remove & view current installed app
+ Others (Fav/Player)
Save the settings & copy your email & password into Squeeze server to import
the Apps/Plug-ins onto the Cocktail Audio Pro X100 (As illustrated below).
Some services could also be added from the plug-ins tab option on the squeeze
server player (The settings option is at the bottom right).