Elan ViA! dj User manual

USERS GUIDE
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................................................2
PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................2-3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICES......................3-5
INTRODUCTION ............................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................6
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ..............................7-12
Front Panel ..............................................7
Rear Panel ..............................................8
Remote Control ..................................9-10
Configuring Your Remote to Control
Other Devices ........................................11
Switching On and Off ............................11
Standby and Off Modes ........................11
The VIA!dj Screen..................................12
Status Icons ..........................................12
Using the VIA!dj Front Panel Action Keys ..12
REGISTERINGYOUR VIA!DJ ................................12-14
THE VIA!DJ MAIN MENU ............................................14
RECORDING MUSIC ..............................................14-16
Recording from a CD ............................15
Custom Recording ................................16
Recording Quality ..................................16
CD-Text Support ....................................16
Listening To Music While
Recording a CD ................................16-17
PLAYING MUSIC ....................................................17-20
Playing Music From the Library........18-19
Selecting Items Directly Using Your
VIA!dj Remote Control ..........................19
Playing Music From a CD......................20
The Output Screen ..........................20-21
Controlling Playback ..............................21
ORGANIZINGYOUR MUSIC COLLECTION..........21-23
Playlists
Creating a New Playlist ............21-22
Editing Playlists..........................22-23
Album Information
Editing Album Information ..............23
Deleting Albums, Tracks
or Playlists ......................................23
Entering and Editing Names......23-24
ADVANCED SETTINGS..........................................24-25
The Settings Menu ................................24
Registration Details................................24
Internet Account ....................................24
Terms and Conditions ............................25
Default Recording Quality......................25
Language ..............................................25
System Info ............................................25
System Settings ....................................24
Dedicated Remote Control Use In a
Multiroom System ............................25-26
Other Multiroom Control Systems..........27
GETTING HELP............................................................26
TV AND AMP IR CODES........................................26-30
WARRANTY ................................................................31
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright 2002 ELAN Home Systems and Imerge Ltd. All
rights reserved.
The ELAN VIA!dj Digital Music Server software and this
documentation are copyright materials. No part of the VIA!dj
software or this documentation may be reproduced, transmit-
ted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language, or computer language, in any form or by any
means without prior written permission of Imerge.
XiVA is a registered trademark of Imerge Ltd. All other product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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
Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a “Gracenote”. CD-related data
from Gracenote CDDB®, copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software, copyright 1999,
2000, 2001, 2002 CDDB, Inc., U.S. Patents Numbers
#5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued
or pending.
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote
logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype,
and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are trademarks of
Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service
marks of Gracenote.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the
date of publication. However our policy is one of continuous
development and so the information in this guide is subject to
change without notice, and does not represent a commitment
on the part of Imerge.
This guide was designed and produced by ELAN Home
Systems and Imerge Ltd.
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 powered
by XiVA.
PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
When installing the equipment ensure that:
•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.
In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.
If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact
your nearest dealer or service center.
Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the
plug.
It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a thunder-
storm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.
ELAN recommends the use of both AC line and telephone line
surge protection on all of the products it manufactures.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS 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 insert anything into the equipment through the
ventilation holes.
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.
To avoid overheating do not position the VIA!dj near heat
sources, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked.
CAUTION: This product contains a lithium battery. Danger
of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by Imerge.
Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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 like a heater.
- 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 DTS encoded discs
Caution: When playing DTS encoded CDs excessive
noise will be heard on the analog outputs jacks of the
VIA!dj. To avoid possible damage to the audio system you
should ensure that the correct connections are made to
your amplification system for replaying this type of disc.

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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.
CAUTION: When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or environmental
regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules 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 Standby key on the remote con-
trol 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 mains supply in this
mode.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instruc-
tions 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 adhered to.
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, benzene, 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 laun-
dry 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 prod-
uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufactur-
er’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
CART - Aproduct 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 peri-
od 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 three-wire 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 electri-
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords shouldbe
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.
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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 discon-
nect 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 quali-
fied service personnel. Servicing is required when the appara-
tus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fall-
en 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 charac-
teristics 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 uninsu-
lated "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 accompa-
nying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed
warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your
security.
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 pro-
vide 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 instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing 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 authori-
ty 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.
CANADIAN MODEL
NOTE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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