Nuvo P3100 User manual

Wireless Audio System
Product Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 3
P100 Zone Player Back Panel Features .................................................................................................................................................. Page 4
P200 Zone Player Back Panel Features .................................................................................................................................................. Page 4
P 100 Back Panel Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5
1. Setup/Installation
1.1 Network Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5
1.2 Connecting the Gateway to the Network ................................................................................................................................................ Page 5
1.3 Hardwiring the P ayers Direct y to the Network ...................................................................................................................................... Page 6
1.4 Insta ing the P3100 Zone P ayer ............................................................................................................................................................. Page 7
1.5 Connecting the Speakers to the P100 and P200 Zone P ayers ................................................................................................................. Page 8
1.6 Connecting the Speakers to the P3100 Zone P ayer ................................................................................................................................. Page 8
2. Setting Up a System from the iOS or Android App
2.1 New Wire ess System Setup .................................................................................................................................................................... Page 9
2.2 Adding Zones to an Existing System ....................................................................................................................................................... Page 12
2.3 Adding Additiona Gateways to an Existing System ................................................................................................................................ Page 13
. Using the iOS and Android Control App
3.1 The Dashboard ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 14
3.2 Music Se ection ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 14
3.3 B uetooth® P ayback ............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 15
3.4 Line In ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 15
4. The Settings Menu
4.1 Zones ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 16
4.2 Gateways ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 18
4.3 Contro er ................................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 18
4.4 Add a NuVo Component........................................................................................................................................................................... Page 19
4.5 Music Library ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 19
4.6 Music Services .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 20
4.7 System ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 20
4.8 Internationa ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 21
4.9 He p ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 22
5. The Music Share Software ................................................................................................................................................................... Page 22
6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Front Pane LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 24
6.2 Not Connected ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 24
6.3 Restoring Defau ts ................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 25
6.4 Advanced Network Management ........................................................................................................................................................... Page 25
7. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 26

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The NuVo Wireless Audio System Product Guide
Introduction
We come to the exciting wor d of the NuVo Wire ess Audio System. Now your favorite music, in any room you want it, anytime you want it, is as c ose as the touch of a button
on the NuVo Contro er or any of your App e or Android Wi-Fi enab ed portab e devices. True high fide ity music, from your own persona ibrary or streaming from the Internet,
is more affordab e and accessib e than you ever imagined.
This is your guide to quick y and easi y fi ing a home with music.
The NuVo Wireless Audio System

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P100 Zone Player Back Panel Features
1. Ethernet: This RJ45 port a ows for a wired connection direct y to the GW100 Gateway or direct y to the network router.
2. USB: Any USB compatib e hard drive can share music content with the NuVo Wire ess Audio System through this port.
. Audio In: This 3.5mm stereo input wi accept any ana og ine eve audio signa . The oca audio source is amp ified by the oca p ayer, as we as providing it as an addi-
tiona source se ection in any other associated audio zones within the NuVo Wire ess Audio System.
4. Audio Out: This 3.5mm stereo output provides the oca ine eve audio signa to an additiona amp ifier, powered subwoofer, or headphones.
5. Left and Right Speaker Outputs: These binding posts provide an amp ified audio signa to any connected speakers. The maximum output of the P100 is 40 watts stereo.
6. AC: The switchab e universa power supp y wi accept any incoming AC vo tage wor dwide.
P200 Zone Player Back Panel Features
1. Ethernet: This RJ45 port a ows for a wired connection direct y to the GW100 Gateway or direct y to the network router.
2. USB: Any USB compatib e hard drive can share music content with the NuVo Wire ess Audio System through this port.
. Audio In: This 3.5mm stereo input wi accept any ana og ine eve audio signa . The oca audio source is amp ified by the oca P ayer, as we as providing it as an addi-
tiona source se ection in any other associated audio zones within the NuVo Wire ess Audio System.
4. Audio Out: This 3.5mm stereo output provides the oca ine eve audio signa to an additiona amp ifier, powered subwoofer, or headphones.
5. Setup Mic: This 3.5mm input is for future use with future software upgrades.
6. Left and Right Speaker Outputs: These binding posts provide an amp ified oca audio signa to any connected speakers. The maximum output of the P200 is 120 watts
stereo.
7. AC: The switchab e universa power supp y wi accept any incoming AC vo tage wor dwide.

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P 100 Zone Player Back Panel Features
1. Ethernet: The P3100 is designed to connect direct y to the network LAN. The second port enab es mu tip e P3100s to share the same network connection within one
system.
2. Speaker: This modu ar connection provides a maximum 40 watt stereo amp ified signa to the connected speakers. Each zone represents an independent output.
. Line In: This 3.5mm stereo input wi accept any ana og ine eve audio signa . The oca audio source is amp ified by the oca P ayer, as we as providing it as an addi-
tiona source se ection in any other associated audio zones within the NuVo Wire ess Audio System. Each zone represents an independent input.
4. Line In Trigger: This optiona input is a 5 vo t trigger. Each zone has an independent trigger used to turn the zone on with vo tage from an externa source.
5. Line Out: This 3.5mm stereo output provides the oca ine eve audio signa to an additiona amp ifier, powered subwoofer, or headphones. Each zone represents an
independent output.
6. Line Out Trigger: This 3.5mm output acts as a vo tage (3-30V, 5mA) trigger for externa equipment. Each zone has an independent output.
7. USB: Any USB enab ed hard drive can share music content with the NuVo Wire ess Audio System through this port. Each zone represents an independent input.
8. Setup: This button is used for each of the zone sections in the setup process to associate the zone contro with the network.
9. AC: The switchab e universa power supp y wi accept any incoming AC vo tage wor dwide.
1. Setup/Installation
1.1 Network Requirements
A ive Internet connection is necessary for comp ete setup, operation, and music enjoyment of your NuVo Wire ess Audio System. Once the system is set up and running, Inter-
net is not necessary for istening to music streaming from a network source. A minimum 100mb wired network is necessary for proper communication. This shou d not be a
prob em. Today’s network routers are designed to operate in the Gigabyte range. If this is not the case, you shou d update the insta ation’s network equipment before you
proceed with the setup. The NuVo Wireless Audio System uses the most advanced dual band 802.11N wireless communication available for the most robust
operation. To insure that all components are compatible and communicating correctly, it is strongly suggested network routers using the older 802.11G
protocol are upgraded.
1.2 Connecting the Gateway to the Network
The GW100 Gateway is the wire ess communication point for the NuVo Wire ess Audio System’s p ayers. It requires a standard Ethernet CAT5 or 6 (four twisted pair) wire con-
nection to the home’s network. It shou d be a standard EIA/TIA 568A or 568B network termination if you choose to terminate the cab e to a specific ength, as shown in fig. 1,
or simp y use a pre-terminated “network” cab e (a cab e is inc uded in the package for this purpose), as shown in fig. 2. Note this is a straight-through connection. You shou d
never connect the Gateway using a “crossover” sty e cab e.

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Make sure that the insta ation’s router is connected to the network modem (this is genera y supp ied by the Internet Service Provider, ISP) with a sing e CAT5 network cab e.
The Gateway has five Ethernet ports and acts as a standard Ethernet switch. Simp y connect the inc uded cab e, or any Ethernet cab e with a standard RJ45 modu ar p ug, into
one of the five ports on the back of the Gateway and connect the other end into an avai ab e port on the back of the insta ation’s router, as shown in fig. 3.
Fig. 3
Internet connection to
the Modem
A network switch can a so be used for the connection to the Gateway, provided the switch is connected to the Internet through the network’s router. Once you have made the
necessary connections, you are ready to continue with each audio zone setup.
1. Hardwiring the Players Directly to the Network
In ieu of running the p ayers wire ess y, each P100 and P200 zone p ayer has an individua Ethernet port. This port a ows a standard four twisted pair wire, either CAT5 or
CAT6, terminated with a modu ar RJ45 p ug to “hardwire” the p ayer direct y to the system’s Gateway or network router, as shown in fig 4. Once the p ayer is connected to the
network via the Gateway or direct y to the home’s router, the actua network connection wi be comp eted from the contro app on the desired contro device, see 2.2 Ad-
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Fig. 4
1.4 Installing the P 100 Zone Player
If you are insta ing the P3100 rack mount component, the network connection is comp eted by connecting one of the P3100’s two Ethernet ports direct y to the home’s net-
work using a standard Ethernet cab e. Either of the two Ethernet ports wi communicate when connected, as shown in fig. 5. The second port is used for daisy chaining mu ti-
p e P3100 units for more audio zones, as shown in fig. 6. Note that the P 100 is not a wireless device and does not use the Gateway for communication.
Fig. 6 Fig. 5

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1.5 Connecting Speakers to the P100 and P200 Zone Players
The P100 and P200 zone p ayers are equipped with “5-way” binding posts for connecting the amp ified audio signa to speakers. These can be bookshe f, f oor standing, or
insta ed in the wa or cei ing. 16 gauge speaker wire is recommended for this purpose. The binding posts provide two different methods for terminating the wire. The post
can be unscrewed to expose a ho e for the speaker wire. Strip about 1/4 inch of insu ation from the inner conductor wire and insert it into the ho e. Screw the post back in unti
it firm y secures the wire, as shown in fig 7. The a ternative method is to terminate the speaker wire into “banana” p ugs and insert that into the end of the binding posts, as
shown in fig. 8. Be careful to keep the positive and negative speaker connections consistent at both ends. Crossing the left and right terminations will in-
hibit the audio quality from the amplifier.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
1.6 Connecting Speakers to the P 100 Zone Player
The P3100 zone p ayer has three separate zone “euro” sty e speaker connectors. The speaker wire is terminated into this modu ar p ug and then inserted into the appropriate
zone output on the back pane of the P3100, as shown in fig. 9. It is only necessary to strip about 1/8 inch of the insulation from the inner conductor for these
plugs. Be careful not to let the exposed speaker wires touch. This will short the connection and could damage the amplifier.
Fig. 9

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2. Setting Up a System from the iOS or Android App
Once you have connected the system to the oca network you are ready to begin adding zone p ayers in their desired ocations, naming those ocations for oca contro and
creating your mu ti-zone music system. The process is easi y done from any iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, or Android device using the NuVo Wire ess Audio System app.
2.1 New Wireless System Setup
Down oad the app to your device from the iTunes App Store or the Goog e P ay Marketp ace. Make sure your device is connected to the same network as the NuVo Wire ess
Audio System. Open the app and se ect “Setup a new system” from the initia screen, as shown in fig. 10. “Join my existing system” is used to connect a new iOS or Android
device to an existing system. Note that the iOS app will not run on older iOS devices that cannot support iOS5 or later versions.
You shou d a ready have connected your Gateway to the home’s network.
If not, make sure that connection is made, see section 1.2, Connecting
the Gateway to the Network. When the Gateway and home router
connection is made, simp y touch “Next”, as shown in fig. 11.
The app wi indicate that the Gateway is connected to the network. Touch “Next” to
proceed to the individua zone p ayer setup, as shown in fig. 12.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12

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The next step is to p ace your first zone p ayer in its desired ocation.
When it is p ugged in and powered on, the front LED ight wi f ash
white whi e the p ayer is booting up. When it is ready the front pane
LED wi be so id green. Touch the “Next” button to proceed to the
next step, as shown in fig. 13.
Each p ayer is assigned a network ID as we as a NuVo System ID. This process is com-
p eted by pressing the Vo ume UP and Mute buttons on the front pane of the P100 and
P200 p ayers simu taneous y, or press the Zone Setup button ocated on the back pane of
the P3100 p ayer, as shown in fig. 14. Note that the P3100 represents three individua
zones in the system. Each zone output section has its own setup button, requiring the
process to be repeated on each
Fig. 14
Fig. 13

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Choose a zone icon for the p ayer. Then you use the “Edit
Name” button to give the zone a customized name. When the
se ection is comp ete, touch the “Done” button, as shown in
fig. 16.
Whi e the connection is being made, the front pane LED wi
f ash. The app wi indicate when the connection is comp ete
and the LED wi be so id white. Touch “Next” to proceed, as
shown in fig. 15.
The “Add” button wi repeat the setup process for the next zone. If
you have comp eted the setup on a of the desired zones, touch the
“Done” button. The app wi go to the home screen, referred to as
the Dashboard view, as shown in fig. 17. From there any zone can
be se ected for music p ayback, and you are ready to enjoy music
anywhere in the home, as shown in fig. 18.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18

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2.2 Adding Zones to an Existing System
Once a system is set up, adding additiona P100, P200, or P3100 zone p ayers is easi y done.
To do this, go to the “Settings” button at the bottom of the Dashboard, which is
the section of the app defined by the zone icons, as shown in fig. 19.
Touch the “Add a NuVo Component” but-
ton as shown in fig. 20. This wi take you
to the zone setup procedure described in
section 2.1 New Wireless System
Setup .
From this point the setup is identica to the process
covered in section 2.1, New System Setup.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20

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2. Adding Additional Gateways to an Existing System
Up to two additiona Gateways can be added to a system when additiona Wi-Fi range is needed. Additiona Gateways must be hardwired to the network a ong with the origi-
na Gateway. This can be done by p ugging the new Gateway(s) into the first Gateway, into the insta ation’s router, or a switch from the router. When a new Gateway is added
to the system, go to the Settings menu and se ect “Add a NuVo Component”, as shown in fig. 21. The Contro er wi recognize that a new Gateway has been added and the
next step is to touch “Add Gateway(s)”, as shown in fig. 22.
Fig. 21
The next step wi join the new Gateway to the system, as shown in fig. 23. When the process is comp ete, the app wi indicate that the Gateway has been successfu y added,
as shown in fig. 24.
Fig. 22
Fig. 23 Fig. 24
The zones in the system wi connect to the best Gateway signa at startup, depending on their ocation.

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. Using the iOS and Android Control App
The iOS and Android apps offer comp ete system contro wire ess y from any Wi-Fi enab ed phone or tab et. The iOS version is avai ab e for free down oad from the iTunes App
Store and the Android version is avai ab e from Goog e P ay. Both versions offer the same ook and contro options. The iPad version is nice y optimized for a view of the com-
p ete system operation on one screen.
.1 The Dashboard
System contro begins with the Dashboard. A of the avai ab e zones are represented by an icon. Your initia se ection is done by dragging and dropping a zone into a new
zone group, as shown in fig. 25. This can a so be done by simp y tapping an inactive zone. Once a music se ection is made, the re ated a bum art and now p aying information
wi appear in the zone group. Zones can p ay music individua y or you can share music by dragging and dropping mu tip e zones into a sing e group, as shown in fig. 26.
To deactivate a zone and stop the music p ayback on that zone, simp y drag the icon back into the open dashboard area be ow the zone groups.
.2 Music Selection
When a zone group is activated by moving a zone icon into the zone group fie d (see fig. 25), the app wi go to the music navigation pane. From there, any streaming service,
persona music ibraries, B uetooth, or oca ine in sources can be se ected for p ayback. The avai ab e music choices are visib e in a music se ection ribbon. As you scro across
the se ections with your finger, the active choice wi be high ighted and the disp ay wi change according y, as shown in figs. 27, 28, and 29.
Fig. 25 Fig. 26
Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29

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. Bluetooth® Playback
An important feature of the P200 zone p ayer is the abi ity to stream music content from any B uetooth enab ed device.
To take advantage of B uetooth streaming, make sure that your device’s B uetooth is turned on. This is done within the device’s settings. When in range of a P200, that zone
wi appear in the device’s B uetooth menu. Choose the zone to “pair” your device, as shown in fig 30.
A paired device wi remain paired and avai ab e when it is within range of the paired zone. To connect a device and initiate p ayback, se ect B uetooth as an audio source, as
shown in fig. 31. Then se ect the desired device, as shown in fig. 32. The app wi show the se ected device as “Connected”, as shown in fig. 33, and the zone p ayer wi switch
to the B uetooth stream. Music content contro is made from the connected device.
.4 Line In
Each p ayer has a 3.5 inch stereo audio ine in on its back pane . This input a ows any oca zone ana og music source to be p ugged in and added to the system as an additiona
source input. This is done by connecting a 3.5 mm stereo audio cab e from the audio output on the p ayback device and into the input on the zone p ayer, as shown in fig. 34.
Fig. 30
Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Fig. 33
Fig. 34

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When a ine in device is connected to a zone, se ect “Line In” from the app, as shown in fig. 35. The device wi appear in the “Line In” menu and be avai ab e for se ection from
a the zones, as shown in fig. 36. A “Rename uti ity is avai ab e by touching the arrow button next to “Line Input”, this a ows a specific name to be given to it in the app, as
shown in figs. 37 and 38.
4. The Settings Menu
The Settings menu has severa se ections important to the system’s contro and operation. Access to Settings is made through the “Settings” button ocated at the bottom of
the Dashboard. On the sma er format devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android phones, if you are on the “Now P aying” screen or browsing musica se ections, the
“Home” button at the top of the screen wi a ways return the app to the Dashboard, as shown in fig. 39. From there, touch the “Settings” button, as shown in fig. 40 to access
the Settings menu, as shown in fig. 41.
4.1 Zones
Se ecting “Zones” in the Settings menu provides severa contro s for audio p ayback and functiona ity, as shown in fig. 42. When the “Zones” button is touched, the app wi
disp ay the choice of zones within the system, as shown in fig. 43. When one of the zones is se ected, its individua settings and contro s wi be avai ab e, as shown in fig. 44.
Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 Fig. 38
Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Fig. 41
Fig. 42 Fig. 43 Fig. 44

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If you touch the zone icon and name at the top of the “Zones Settings” screen, the zone icon page wi appear, as shown in fig. 45. From there you can change a zone’s icon and
name, as shown in fig. 46.
The Zone Settings menu has severa zone p ayback choices that are simp e s ider adjustments or on/off choices.
Bass, Treble, and Balance: These three s iders a ow individua settings for each zone.
Loudness: This on/off button a ows for bass boost designed for ow vo ume istening.
Fixed Volume Line-Out: Each of the zone p ayers have an individua audio ine out. This a ows the audio output of the zone to be supp ied to an additiona amp ifier, sub-
woofer, or even headphones. By defau t, the vo ume eve of this output wi adjust with the vo ume setting made on the app. In some uses, such as a separate amp ifier being
used in a sub-zone, a fixed vo ume eve that requires a separate vo ume contro is preferred. For those instances, turn this feature on.
Mono: When this feature is turned on, it sums the individua eft and right stereo outputs into a sing e identica audio output for each of the speaker termina s. This is a very
usefu feature in a owing a sing e mono speaker to provide a the stereo audio content to a zone, or you may have a arge aria in which the speakers wou d be too far apart to
be in ear-shot of a sing e istener.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume: This is designed to eve re ative vo ume between audio se ections. This feature is usefu where the music is meant to be at a ower background
eve . It is not recommended for critica istening scenarios.
The “Advanced” button has a sing e se ection, as shown in fig. 47. It a ows the P100s and P200s wire ess communication to be set at the defau t 2.4 GHz band or the higher
5 GHz, shown in fig. 48. In most settings 2.4 is preferred. The exception is a scenario in which there are many wire ess networks operating in c ose proximity. Since most net-
work traffic is in the 2.4 GHz band, audio streaming cou d be a cha enge. In these instances, the zone can be changed to 5 GHz where there is more streaming bandwidth and
the traffic is much ower. Note that the 5 GHz wireless range is lower than 2.4. Multiple Gateways can be installed to increase the wireless range when
needed, see section 2. Adding Additional Gateways to an Existing System.
When this setting is changed, the P100 or P200 wi go off ine momentari y causing the front pane LED to f ash red. When the LED returns to so id white, the zone is back on
the network and ready to resume norma operation. This wireless band selection only applies to the P100 and P200 wireless players. This feature will not be
active if you are using the P 100.
Fig. 45 Fig. 46
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4.2 Gateways
The Gateway se ection a ows you to view and change important settings to the Gateway(s) operation. When “Gateways” is se ected, as shown in fig. 49, the app wi show
the Gateways present in the system, as shown in fig. 50. The Gateway page wi show “Name”, “Seria Number”, and “Wire ess”, as shown in fig. 51.
4. Controller
When “Contro er” is se ected, as shown in fig. 55, a page wi appear with the current software version number, as shown in fig. 56. It a so has a “Reset” button which wi
disassociate the app from the system. The screen wi disp ay its origina preconfigured state, as shown in fig, 57.
Fig. 55 Fig. 56 Fig. 57
Fig. 49 Fig. 50
When “Name” is se ected, a screen with a keyboard wi a ow the name of the chosen Gateway to be edited, as shown in fig. 52. This is usefu if you are using more than one
Gateway in a system. “Wire ess” shows the current channe se ection for 2.4 and 5 GHz broadcast, as shown in fig. 53. The defau t is “Autose ect” but when that feature is
turned off and “Channe ” is se ected, a manua channe se ect choice wi appear, as shown in fig. 54.
Fig. 52 Fig. 53 Fig. 54
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4.4 Add a NuVo Component
See section 2.2, Adding Zones to an Existing System.
4.5 Music Library
Existing persona music is easi y shared with the entire system by p ugging a USB hard drive into the USB port on the back pane of any of the zone p ayers, as shown in fig. 57.
The p ayer wi automatica y scan the drives content and add it with its associated a bum art to the system’s music ibrary.
Fig. 57
Another way to add music is to use the Music Share software, see section 5, The Music Share Software. Once music is added and you se ect “Music Library”, as shown in
fig. 58, the Music Library screen wi disp ay the number of songs and fi e size of the accumu ated ibrary, as shown in fig. 59. It wi a so show the individua sources for music
content. An additiona se ection “Add Share” wi a ow you to type in the network path to a directory or shared drive with music content, as shown in fig. 60. When a new
ibrary is added, it may take time for the content to be refreshed. The ength of time depends on the amount of content.
New music shares wi appear in the music ibrary as “Refreshing” whi e the fi es of the ibrary are scanned. Once the refresh is comp eted, the content wi be avai ab e for
browsing and p ayback.
Fig. 58 Fig. 59 Fig. 60

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4.6 Music Services
When “Music Services” is se ected, as shown in fig. 61, the active streaming music services on the system wi be disp ayed, as shown in fig. 62. It a so provides a button for
adding new services. Most services require an on ine subscription account. The associated user name and password for the account must be added in this se ection for the
service to be active on the system.
Note that music service avai abi ity is based on your region. The cost, functiona ity, and terms of subscription vary by service and are a function of the service provider.
Fig. 61 Fig. 62
4.7 System
When “System” is se ected, as shown in fig. 63, the menu wi disp ay three important choices for information about the components of the system, as shown in fig. 64. The
first choice, “About”, gives specific component information for each zone, as shown in fig. 65.
Fig. 63 Fig. 64 Fig. 65