Niles IM-SERVER User manual

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
MEDIA SERVER/PLAYER
INTEGRATION MODULE
IM-SERVER

The IM-Server is an interface module for media servers and
players and slides into the card cage on an IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receiver. It provides Ethernet based control,
metadata such as artist and song title, information to keypads
that have a visual display, and line level audio inputs for single
or multi-stream media servers/players. Source components are
controlled with both an IR flasher output and CAT 5 Ethernet
connections. The card has cascade audio outputs and IR pass-
through to allow expansion to additional IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receivers in expanded systems. Additional
IM-Server cards can be used, one for each stream output of a
multi-steam media server/player.

Table of Contents
Product Overview------------------------------------------------ 2
Installation --------------------------------------------------------- 4
Operating the IM-SERVER Module------------------------- 11
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------23
Accessories and Specifications -----------------------------25
Contact Information --------------------------------------------26
Warranty-----------------------------------------------------------27

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Network Device
Connects via CAT 5
to the Ethernet switch/
hub that the Media
Server is connected to.
IR IN
Connects to the IR
OUT of an IM-AUDIO
card in the previous
Slave Chassis of an
expanded system
(3.5mm mini jack,
Polarity: Tip=+12V;
Sleeve=GND)
Audio IN
Connects to the Left
and Right audio outputs
on the Media Server
Cascade Audio OUT
Left and right
line-level audio
outputs for use in
multiple chassis ICS
systems and home
theater receivers
IR Out
Connects an IR
flasher to send IR
control codes to the
source component
connected to the
IM-SERVER Module
Thumbscrews
Secure IM-SERVER
to IntelliControl ICS
MultiZone Receiver
Figure 1: IntelliControl ICS IM-SERVER Module Card.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Plug and Play Integration
The IM-SERVER module will automatically identify itself to the
IntelliFile®3 Configuration Software during system configuration
and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces.
Metadata
Metadata from the media server/player is displayed on the key-
pad (that have displays), touchscreens and iRemote. Metadata
depends on the Media Server’s capabilities and id3 tags on the
music in the library.
Audio Input
Line-level audio input takes the audio output of a media server/
player source and distributes it through the IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receiver, then audio is distributed through
the zone matrix when selected by a single or a group of zones.
Cascade Audio
Left and right line-level audio outputs for use in multiple chassis
IntelliControl ICS systems and home theater receivers.
IR In
Accepts IR commands from corresponding IM-AUDIO Modules
in slave chassis when multiple chassis are used in expanded
systems.
IR Out
Outputs IR commands when the media server/player’s remote is
used in zones where a keypad is using an IR Sensor.

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Guides
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Always turn the power OFF on the IntelliControl
ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver and be sure the AC line cord
is disconnected to avoid damage and electrical shock before
making any connections to the IM-SERVER Module.
CAUTION: The IM-SERVER Module is susceptible to static dis-
charge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground
prior to picking up the IM-SERVER. Handle the card by its edges.
1. Carefully slide the IM-SERVER Module into the appropriate
card slot. (Refer to the GXR2 Installation Worksheet to as-
sure proper card slot number.)
2. Concentrate on the GXR2 card cage guides as you insert the
module card.
3. Be sure the multi-pin connector is secure to the header in the
card cage.
4. Tighten thumbscrews. (Do not over tighten.)

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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Connecting a Media Server or Player to the
IM-SERVER
Preparation for Connection
Make sure that the Media Server/Player to be used with the
IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver is connected to
the customer’s home network via a network switch/hub and
CAT-5 cables. It is recommended to test all remote control and
music content functionality of the Media Server/Player before
connecting to the IntelliControl ICS System.
Audio
When all IM-SERVER cards are installed in the Master
IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver, connect the Left
and Right line level audio OUT of the Media Server to the Left &
Right audio IN on the appropriate IM-SERVER.
Network Device
Connect a CAT-5 cable from the Network Device port of the IM-
SERVER card to the network switch/hub that the Media server/
Player is connected to.
IR OUT
Attached a Niles IR Flasher (Niles model MF1, MF1-VF) directly
over the IR eye on the component. (Shine a flashlight onto the
front panel of the media server to find the IR OUT eye if it is not
obvious.)
Carefully run the flasher wire back to the IntelliControl ICS
Modular Multizone Receiver and plug it into the IR jack on the
appropriate IM-SERVER card.
NOTE: An IM-SERVER card can be used for each stream on a
multi-stream capable Media Server.

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Media Servers
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IM-AUDIO Module Cards
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Communication
& Control Switch
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Figure 4. IM-SERVER A/V Hook-up diagram
INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Cascade Connections for System Expansion
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Expanding the System with Audio
When using multiple chassis, connect the Left and Right Cascade
Audio OUT of the IM-SERVER to the Left and Right Audio IN on
the IM-AUDIO Module in the same number card slot on the Slave
chassis. Up to four Slave chassis may be used in a system.
Figure 5. Cascade Audio Connections
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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Expanding the System Using IR
When using multiple chassis, connect the IM-AUDIO IR OUT on
the Slave chassis to the IR IN on the IM-SERVER Module in the
same number card slot on the Master chassis.
Figure 6. IR Pass-Through Connections
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OPERATING A MEDIA SERVER
MODULE
There are various user interfaces that operate with the
IM-SERVER Module. The following pages contain expla-
nations for controlling the Media Server with the Display,
iRemote and Contact user interfaces.
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iREMOTE®
Display
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Soft Keys
Cursor
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CONTACT

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PAUSING A TRACK
OPERATING THE iREMOTE
AND DISPLAY
PLAYING THE MEDIA SERVER
To start the Media Server
playing, press the REQUEST
Master Key.
To pause a track that’s playing,
press the [Play/Pause]
Soft Key.
To resume playing a paused
track, press the [Play/Pause]
Soft Key again.

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SHUFFLE MODE
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
CHANGING TRACKS
To advance to the next track,
press the NEXT Key.
To start a track over, press the
PREV Key once.
To play the previous track,
press the PREV Key twice.
The Shuffle mode plays Media
Server songs from the selected
list (album, artist, playlist,
etc…) in a random order.
To turn on the Shuffle mode,
press the [Shuffle] Soft Key.
The button changes to
Shuffle
,
to show the Shuffle mode is on.
To turn off the Shuffle mode,
press the [Shuffle] Soft Key
again.
The button changes back to
Shuffle
, to show the Shuffle
mode is off.

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Artist
Albums
Genres
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
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USING THE MEDIA SERVER’S MENU TO PLAY A NEW
SELECTION
To bring up the Media Server’s
menu, press the [Menu] Soft
Key repeatedly until the Media
Server’s main menu appears.
NOTE: Hold the [Menu] Soft
Key for two seconds to go
directly to the Media Server
main menu.
To go to the next page of menu
items, press the [Page] or
[Page ]Soft Key.

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To make a selection, press the
Select Key.
The new selection begins
playing.
To cursor through selections
within a page, press the Cursor
or Keys.
The highlight moves to the next
line.
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
USING THE MEDIA SERVER’S MENU TO PLAY A NEW
SELECTION (CONT’D)
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Artist
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Genres
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GO BACK TO A PREVIOUS MENU
To go back to a previous menu,
press the [Back] Soft Key.

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EXIT MENU TO NOW PLAYING SCREEN
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
To exit from a menu screen
and return to the “Now Playing
Screen,” touch the
Back
Soft
Key for two seconds.
NOTE: Inactivity for more than
10 seconds will automatically
return you to the “Now Playing”
screen.
USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY
A NEW SELECTION
To bring up the Media Server
menu, press the [Menu] Soft
Key repeatedly until the main
menu appears.
NOTE: Hold the [Menu] Soft
Key for two seconds to go
directly to the Server’s main
menu.

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Scroll to a Server menu item
(i.e., Artist), by using Cursor
or Keys.
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY
A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D)
Then press the Select Key.
Use the Alphanumeric keys to
select the first letter of an Artists
name.
(i.e., press the 2ABC Key
three times to get to “C”, then
press the Enter
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
Artists beginning with the letter
“C” appear on the display.
Navigate to the Artist of choice
by using Cursor or
Keys.
USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY
A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D)
Press the Select Key.
Choose an Album by using
Cursor or Keys.