Revox Joy S37 User manual

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Contents
Contents......................................... 1
Welcome........................................ 4
Setup .............................................. 4
Scope of delivery .................................4
Safety.....................................................5
Installation ............................................5
Safety measures ..................................5
First contact..........................................7
Unit front panel ............................. 9
Unit rear panel ............................ 10
Remote control............................ 12
Basic operation ..................................12
Changing the batteries ......................12
Function display through LEDs .........13
Function buttons in general ..............13
TV function buttons............................14
Movies archive function buttons .....14
Music archive function buttons .......14
Pictures archive function buttons ...15
Controlling TV devices....................... 15
Remote control overview..................16
Home menu ................................. 17
Standby mode.....................................17
Settings ............................................ 17
Help................................................... 17
General settings.......................... 19
Operating the menu ...........................19
System .................................................19
Display settings ..................................21
Audio settings.....................................22
Network settings ................................22
Music settings ....................................23
Managing media sources .................23
Auto Start - Disc .................................24
Storage location for audio CDs ........25
Recording audio CDs .........................25
Extended settings...............................25
System information ........................26
Advice on settings..............................27
Music archive.............................. 28
Building up the media library............28
Recording a CD...................................28
Automatic recording......................28
Manual recording...........................28
Record view.....................................29
Cancel recording ............................30
Importing files.....................................30
Browsing for music............................32
Views ...................................................32
View - Artist with album................32
Changing the view..........................33
View - Artist .....................................33
View - Albums .................................33
View - Genre....................................34

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View - Composers..........................34
View - "Recently added"................34
View - Playlist ................................. 34
View - Folders .................................35
View - File system ..........................35
Music selection .............................. 36
Text search...................................... 36
Search function searching........... 37
Creating playlists ............................... 37
Playing music ..................................... 39
Play modes ......................................41
Standard play mode.......................41
Playlist play mode .......................... 41
Play menu ........................................42
General functions ....................... 43
General control .................................. 43
Volume control ................................... 43
Selecting entries................................ 43
Editing entries .................................... 44
Deleting entries.................................. 46
Searching for entries......................... 46
Inserting a disc................................... 47
Ejecting a disc .................................... 47
Exporting files..................................... 48
Refresh an archive ............................ 49
Help...................................................... 50
Audio streaming................................. 50
General information ................... 51
File access ..........................................51
Data backup copies...........................51
Abbreviations & terminology..... 53
Service ......................................... 54
Online support .................................... 54
Factory settings.................................. 54
Online update ..................................... 54
Warranty ............................................. 55
Environmental protection.................. 55
Packaging ...........................................55
Disposal............................................... 55
Wireless keyboard...................... 56
Keyboard commands......................... 56
Installation ..........................................57
Manual synchronisation............... 57
Status LEDs ..................................... 58
Operating modes............................ 58
Mouse function .............................. 58
Dual-function keys......................... 58
TV programming.......................... 59
Programming by model number.......59
Search with manufacturer number.... 59
Automatic search............................... 60
Reading out the code ........................61
Reset....................................................61
Manufacturer code list (overview) .. 66
Gracenote EULA.......................... 67
Gracenote Service............................. 68

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Revox Audio Server
Introduction
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing to purchase a
Revox Audio Server. The Revox S37
Audio Server gives you simple and clear
access to your music and rips your audio
CDs automatically onto a storage
medium.
All data can be found and displayed
quickly using a comprehensive GUI with a
uniform operating concept.
The operation of the complete system is
simple and quick to learn, because
irrespective of the functional level, the
system can be controlled through just 7
buttons. The many buttons on the remote
control don't contradict this promise. They
are there to help the proficient user call
up the most important functions even
more quickly.
The Operating Manual has been put
together in such a way that the
description of the individual functions
(sources) is done in individual chapters. At
the end of the manual you will find the
"General Functions" chapter, which
contains basic operating information that
applies to all areas of the S37.
Revox hopes that you have a lot of fun and
of course a lot of entertainment, as you
use your Revox Audio Server.
Please pay particular attention to the
advice given in this Operating Manual
about safety, installation and also about
making backups of your valuable music,
movies and most importantly your
pictures.
We reserve the right to make
modifications and changes to the Revox
Audio Server, which could result in
changes to operating processes.
Setup
Please check the unit and accessories
after unpacking, to ensure that
everything is there and that there are no
signs of transit damage. Read the
Operating Manual through carefully
before starting to use the unit. Keep the
manual for later reference. The
Operating Manual is also installed on the
S37 itself and can be read in PDF format.
A unit that shows signs of mechanical
damage or which has had liquid in it
should not be connected to the mains
supply.
Only use the mains cable supplied. The
unit’s power supply and connection
values (mains voltage, frequency) must
be checked before connecting it to the
mains. Fuses used in the device must
comply with the factory definitions in the
“Technical Data” section.
Scope of delivery
Revox Audio Server
Remote control M117
incl. two type CR2025 batteries
Operating Manual on CD ROM
Quick Reference Guide S37
Power cable
HDMI cable
Optical audio cable for TOS Link
External power supply

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Safety
Please take note of the labels on the
back of the unit:
In order to avoid the risk of an electric
shock, do not remove any covers.
Maintenance and repairs should only be
carried out by qualified experts.
There can be dangerous laser and
electromagnetic emissions if the unit is
opened.
Installation
Please follow the instructions in the
Operating Manual supplied.
Do not position the unit close to strong
heat sources or in direct sunlight.
If installing in a cabinet or closed
shelves, allow at least 5 cm of free
space around the unit, so that the air
can circulate freely and that there is no
build up of heat. Do not cover the fan
and openings at the back of the unit
and ensure that there is sufficient
circulation of fresh air.
This unit conforms to protection class 1.
The power plug should be removed
from the socket during longer periods
of non-use, for instance during an
absence.
Unplug the unit from the mains during
storms. Voltage peaks through the
mains power supply caused by
lightning strikes can damage the unit.
There must be easy access to the
power plug so that the unit can be
unplugged at any time.
Lay the power cable such that it
cannot be damaged. The power cable
should not have kinks or be laid over
sharp edges. It should not be walked
on or be exposed to any chemicals.
The last point is valid for the whole
unit. A power cable with damaged
insulation can lead to electric shocks
and represents a fire hazard.
Never pull on the cable when plugging
the unit in or out. Always hold the plug.
Take note of and follow the safety
advice on the following pages.
Safety measures
Read and take note of the following
safety advice for your own safety and to
avoid unnecessary damage to your
equipment. Please keep this safety
advice in a safe place for future
reference.
Avoid locating the unit in a position
which:
- is exposed to direct sunlight
- is directly next to a source of heat
- has poor ventilation
- has a dusty atmosphere
- is unstable
- has high humidity
The guarantee only covers the intended
usage of the unit.

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High build-ups of dust and humidity
cause creepage current in the unit that
can cause a risk of shocks when
touching the unit or lead to a fire.
If you have moved the unit from a cold to
a warm environment, leave it switched
off for about two hours because of a
possible build up of condensation
dampness.
You should always switch your S37 off
before connecting or disconnecting
other devices or speakers.
Protect your unit from:
-Damp, dripping water, splash water and
steam.
-Impacts and mechanical loads
-Magnetic and electrical fields
-Cold, heat, direct sunlight and severe
changes of temperature
-Dust
-Accesses made to the inside of the
device
-Do not stand any articles with open
flames, e.g. lit candles on the unit.
Please note
In order to exclude the risk of an electric
shock, never remove the covers. Only
have any repair work carried out by a
Revox specialist dealer or by the Revox
Service department.
Volume
Loud music can cause hearing damage.
Avoid extremes of volume, particularly
over longer periods of time and
especially if you are wearing
headphones.
Supervision
Do not allow children to handle the unit
without supervision. Do not allow
children in close proximity to the unit. Do
not operate the S37 without supervision.
Unplug the device from the mains if it is
not going to be used over a longer period
of time.
Cleaning
The unit should be cleaned using just a
damp, soft and clean cloth without any
abrasive cleaning agents.
Regulations pertaining to the unit
In EU and EEC countries, Revox offers a
guarantee on units bought in the EU,
over and above the statutory rights of
guarantee claims against the seller. The
guarantee covers material and labour
during the period of the guarantee,
which is defined by the Revox Sales
Partners in the individual countries that
make up the EU.
In all countries, the guarantee services
offered by the Revox Sales Agent are over
and above the statutory regulations. They
are only valid in the country of purchase.
Proof of purchase from an authorised
Revox Partner must be produced to
make a claim on the guarantee.
The guarantee is made null and void in
the case of incorrect intervention
measures or non-professionally
executed repairs.
This also applies particularly to the
Revox Audio System if the actual
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and settings in the operating system or in
the basic system configuration have
been modified. Loading any further
software of any type also causes an
immediate loss of rights under the
guarantee.
First contact
Various connections have to be made
before setting up your S37 for the first
time.
In order to ensure an optimum
configuration of the system, it is
important that all components such as
the monitor, keyboard and mouse are
connected when first starting it up.
Video transfer
The best picture quality for the transfer
of the Revox Audio Server GUI to your
picture display device is offered through
the HDMI connection. This supports a
resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 (Full HD),
assuming that your picture display
device also supports this resolution.
The S37 also has a VGA output. In
comparison to the HDMI, the VGA has a
reduced resolution.
It is only possible to operate one video
output concurrently at the S37. The
parallel operation of video outputs is
expressly not supported.
The HDMI is HDCP-compatible.
The factory-set resolution of the S37 is
1024 x 768. With this setting, practically
all picture display devices available on
the market can be used with the S37 in
such a way that a picture will be
displayed. You can set the optimum
resolution in the S37 under
Settings/Display.
If the S37 stops displaying pictures, you
can press the Home button Son the
remote control for 10 seconds and then
press the "1" button on the remote
control to switch back to the 1024 x 768
resolution.
We recommend that the TV is turned on
when starting up the S37 for the first
time.
Audio transfer
You can set up the audio connection
between the S37 and your audio
amplifier in three different ways. These
have to be selected in the S37 Settings
menu in the Audio section.
You have the options
Analogue
Digital optical
HDMI
These days, many AV Receivers already
have an HDMI input that can also
evaluate the digital audio signals on the
HDMI interface. Often however, the
HDMI cable is fed directly to a picture
display device or the AV receiver doesn't
have an HDMI interface. In this case,
you should use the optical digital output
on the S37. If you have just got a straight
stereo amplifier, connect the analogue
front output on the S37 with your
amplifier.

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Internet
There is an RJ45 LAN connection on the
rear of the S37. Connect this socket to
your IT network with a network cable.
Revox recommends always connecting
the S37 to the network using a LAN
because, as a rule, this type of
connection is more reliable than a
WLAN connection and also has a
broader bandwidth.
Power supply
Only use the power cable supplied with
the unit to connect your S37 to the mains
supply.
Remote control
The remote control supplied with the S37
is designed for simple and fast operation
of the Revox Audio Server.
Wireless keyboard
Optionally, the S37 can also be operated
using a wireless keyboard. You can
connect the Revox wireless keyboard
using a USB receiver plugged into one of
the USB sockets on the rear of the unit.

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Unit front panel
As you approach the glass front panel,
the button illumination is switched on
when you are about 1 cm away from the
panel, in order to identify their position
on what appears ostensibly to be just a
black (white) glass panel.
Power touch key
The S37 is switched on and off with a
short press on the key.
The S37 takes about 20 seconds to boot
up and the display of the Music
Selection Menu indicates that it is ready
for operation. Do not press any button on
the remote control or any connected
wireless keyboard during the boot-up
procedure.
The and buttons light up
when the unit is ready. The labelling for
the front USB connection is also
illuminated.
Disc touch key
A short tap on the button will
cause any CD/DVD in the drive to be
ejected.
If you insert a medium that is not
compatible to the S37´s drive (e.g. a
BluRay), it can happen that you cannot
eject the medium, as it is not recognized
by the system.
In this case, you can activate the
emergency eject function by pressing
and holding the button for about 4
seconds.
Front USB connection
The front USB connection allows you to
connect a USB data stick, in order either
to transfer data from the stick to the S37
or vice versa.
DVD/CD Feed slot
The S37 has a high-quality DVD drive
with slot-loader function, i.e. it pulls the
disk in automatically as soon as more
than 2/3 of the disc has been inserted
into the feed slot.
Standby LED display
A blue LED indicates that the Revox
Audio Server is in standby mode. This
display goes out as soon as the S37 is
started through the Power button.
If the S37 goes into standby mode, the
display buttons continue to light up for a
short time, in order to be able to switch
the unit back on again quickly.

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Unit rear panel
There are a lot of connections on the
rear panel of the Revox Audio Server,
which are described in the following.
Power supply
You will find a socket on the left hand
side where the external power supply
unit is connected.
You should only use the power supply
unit supplied by Revox. Using an
incorrect power supply unit can lead to
damage to the audio server.
Technical data
Power 8-19 V DC
Connector ID 2,5 mm
OD 5,5 mm
Inner Connector 8-19 V DC
Outer Connector GND
Current max. 8A
Recommended 12V; 5,5 A
Audio/Video/Network
Connections to picture display devices,
audio amplifier and the IT network are
made through the rear panel.
The sockets are described from left to
right:
2-way USB 2.0
Connection for 2 x USB 2.0 devices
LAN RJ45 connection
This connection allows a one gigabit
connection to a LAN network.
Status of the LEDs
ACT/Link LED
Off –No connection
Orange –Connected
Flashing –Data traffic
Speed LED
Off –10 MBit/s
Orange –100 MBit/s
Green –1 GBit/s
VGA output
Connect your picture display device to
the S37 VGA output if it doesn't support
the HDMI Standard digital formats.
2-way USB 2.0
These yellow USB connections support
the USB 2.0 standard with a high current
for USB drives or for charging
smartphones.

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HDMI Video output
Connect the Revox Audio Server to a
picture display device through the HDMI
output. This connection supports the
HDCP protocol and is compatible with
the HDMI 1.3a standard.
Audio formats up to 24 bit/98 kHz are
supported.
Analogue audio output
You can connect an analogue stereo
audio signal to your amplifier through the
green stereo jack plug output.
The analogue audio output supports
sampling rates of 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 96
kHz and 192 kHz.
Microphone connection
The S37 microphone connection is not
currently supported.
Optical audio output
The digital optical output is located to
the far right hand side. Assuming that
your amplifier has a suitable audio input,
you can also connect the audio server to
your amplifier through this connection.
The digital audio output supports
sampling rates of 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 96
kHz and 192 kHz with a resolution of 16
bit, 20 bit and 24 bit.
Note:
With optical sockets, Revox
recommends selecting a maximum of 96
kHz.

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Remote control
The RC M117 Remote Control was
designed specially to meet the
requirements of the Revox Entertainment
System and the Revox Audio Server.
Basic operation
The complete control of the S37 can be
carried out using the Arrow buttons 6,
5,8and 7, the Gbutton, the
Back button 1and the Menu button
A.
All further buttons are just there to
provide fast and intuitive operating
convenience.
As well as operating the individual
functional areas of the Revox Audio
Server, the remote control can also be
adapted to many different televisions
through an integrated database, so that
the basic functions - on/off, video input
selection or TV volume control - can also
be carried out for many televisions
available on the market.
The code table for the most commonly
used models and brands is included in
the Appendix to this Operating Manual.
Changing the batteries
If the batteries in the remote control get
weaker, as indicated by a shorter
operational range, they can be replaced
easily. To do this, remove the battery
compartment cover on the back of the
remote control and ease the batteries
out using the tip of ballpoint pen at the
positions shown in red. Insert the new
batteries making sure that the polarity is
correct. Both batteries should always be
exchanged at the same time.
Rear view: RC M117 Remote control
Replacement batteries: 2 x CR2025 / 3V
Disposal of the batteries
The batteries initially supplied
with the remote control do not
contain any harmful
substances such as cadmium, lead or
mercury. Discharged batteries may not
be disposed of with the normal
household rubbish. You can dispose of
old batteries free of charge at
corresponding collection points found in
many shops. You will also find a
container for old batteries at your
specialist dealer.

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Function display through LEDs
S37 Mode:
The LED behind the Power button lights up
red when operating the S37's functional
areas.
TV Mode
In TV mode, the remote control's IR code is
switched, in order to enable a television to
be controlled. The LED flashes green to
confirm that the switch has been made.
The LED lights up as long as a button is
pressed and/or when an IR code is sent.
The exception to this is the remote
control programming mode.
M117 - Funktionen TV - Mode
Function buttons in general
There are several buttons on the remote
control that function irrespective of the
Revox Entertainment System / Revox
Audio Server source that is currently
being controlled. Please note that the
following descriptions do not apply if the
remote control is in TV mode.
These include the Power button M,
which toggles between the S37's
operational state and its standby mode.
Using the Eject button, m, a disc in the
CD drive or also a USB storage medium
is ejected and can be removed from the
S37.
Pressing the Home button Sreturns
you simply and quickly from all menu
levels to the Home menu.
Following a uniform principle, you can
operate the system from all areas of the
M117/S37 with the Arrow buttons 7,
8, 6, 5, the Gbutton, the Back
button 1and the Menu button A.
The Select button Rselects entries
from the archives. The Delete button 4
deletes individual entries or multiple
entries previously selected with the
Select button.
Currently, the Mode button does not
have any function with the S37.
You can control the M117/S37 volume
across all sources with the Volume
buttons C,jand s.

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The direct selection buttons facilitate
fast access to the different functional
areas of the M117. For the S37 Audio
Server only the Music archive button is
required.
X
TV
V
Movies archive
N
Radio
B
Music archive
r
Pictures archive
i
Internet
p
DVD playback
TV function buttons
For Revox M117 only.
The following buttons are also available
within the TV application:
0Audio format switching
UPicture format switching
lDisplay of the Timeline EPG
WDisplay of Teletext
KPicture-in-picture mode
cLast channel
hAdditional information
IHProgramme change
OStart recording
LPlay
JActivate Timeshift
TStop Timeshift/recording
ED30 second skip
feZoom
Movies archive function buttons
For Revox M117 only.
In addition to the general applications,
the following buttons are available
within the Movies archive:
0Audio format switching
UPicture format switching
hDetail information
LPlay
JPause
TStop
EDSkip to the next movie in a play
list
feFast forward/Fast reverse
Music archive function buttons
In addition to the general applications,
the following buttons are available
within the music archive:
hDetail information
LPlay
JPause
TStop

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OStart recording a CD
ED Skip to the next track in
a play list
feFast forward/Fast reverse
IHMove entry within a list
Pictures archive function buttons
For Revox M117 only.
In addition to the general applications,
the following buttons are available
within the pictures archive:
hDetail information
LPlay
JPause
TStop
EDSkip to next picture
feRotate picture
IHZoom picture
Controlling TV devices
You can switch the function mode of the
remote control using the Function button
tin order to allow you to operate a
television.
You will find details of how to program
for your personal television in the TV
programming chapter.

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Remote control overview

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Home menu
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Home menu
All the functions of the Revox Audio
Server are controlled from the music
archive.
In order to change the archive type, you
can move to the far left using the 7
control button and activate the Select
menu.
You can select between different views
in the Select menu:
Artist
Album Artist
Albums
Genre
Composer
Recently added
Playlists
Folder
File manager
Using the Home button S, you can jump
directly back to the Home menu from
practically any menu and then make
another selection.
If a function in the Revox Audio Server
should lead to an inconsistency, the
application jumps back to the Home
menu and reinitialises itself.
Alternatively, you can return to the Home
menu with the Back button 1.
Depending on your current position
within the menu structure, you may have
to press the Back 1button several
times.
Standby mode
As long as it has power applied through
the external power supply unit, the
Revox Audio Server is always
operationally ready so that network
players, e.g. the Revox Joy Network
Receiver, can access the audio server
quickly. A blue status LED indicates that
the Revox Audio Server Entertainment
System is in standby mode. The S37 can
be booted up from standby or put into
standby using the Power button M.
Settings
The Revox Audio Server is configured
through the Settings menu. You access
the Settings menu using the Menu
button A.
Many important parameters such as the
television resolution or the audio output
formats are defined here. You will find
further information about this extensive
topic in the "Settings" chapter.
Help
You can display the S37 Operating
Manual in PDF format on the S37 through
the "Help" option. The Help function is
context-sensitive so that it opens at the

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place relevant to the position where you
called the function from.
You navigate through the Operating
Manual using the arrow buttons and
return to the previous menu with the 1
Back button.

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General settings
The basic configuration of the Revox
Entertainment System is done through
the Settings menu. As a rule, these
settings only have to be made once.
You can branch directly to the System
settings from the Main menu and from
the archive menus. Tap on the Menu
button Aand then select the menu item
"Settings" from the available options.
The Revox Entertainment System offers
the following entries in the basic
configuration:
System
Display
Audio
Network
Music
Operating the menu
You navigate to the desired entry with
the arrow buttons. The currently
selected entry is highlighted by a blue
border. A selection is confirmed with the
Gbutton so that an entry can be made
using arrow buttons or a keyboard. A
text entry can only be made if there is a
cursor flashing in the blue-highlighted
field. When the input is complete, this is
confirmed by pressing the Gbutton
again. You can leave the menu level at
any time with the Back button 1.
System
In System settings, you can define the
system language, the date and time, a
screen saver, a switch-off timer and the
settings for the front display panel and
any data backup you may want to make.
Currently, German, English, Russian and
Hungarian are available as system
languages. Most of the language fields
are displayed immediately in the chosen
language. Some system fields are only
updated after a restart.
If you want to make a change, highlight
the Language area and confirm your
selection with the Gbutton. Select
your choice of language with the 5,6
arrow buttons and confirm this with the
Gbutton. You return to the selection
column with the 7arrow button.
The Country setting helps to find the best
possible album meta data, as many
albums from bigger artists are produced
in different versions, sometimes even
with different tracks and covers.
You can set up your S37 in terms of the
keyboard requirements through the
keyboard selection option.
You can set the date and time through
the next menu item. These are
essentially fetched over the Internet. If
the S37 does not happen to be
connected to the Internet, you can enter
the time manually. Highlight the
corresponding checkbox with the arrow
buttons, confirm your choice with the G
button and modify the entry with the
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