RTI MS-1 Manual

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Contents
A. Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
B. Getting Started................................................................................................................................................................ 1
C. Launch the RTI Music Configuration Utility..................................................................................................................... 2
D. Connect to the MS1 / MS-3............................................................................................................................................. 3
E. Check Connectivity Status ............................................................................................................................................... 3
F. Update the MS-1 / MS-3 Firmware ................................................................................................................................. 5
G. Update the License.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
H. Reboot the MS-1 / MS-3 ................................................................................................................................................. 6
I. Add a NAS Drive to the MS-1 / MS-3 (Via DLNA or Manually) ........................................................................................ 6
A. Overview
Learn how to set up the MS1 or MS-3 Music Streamer in a hassle-free and convenient way.
B. Getting Started
Before setting up the MS-1 / MS-3 make sure you are completely up to date with all the necessary
software and firmware.
1. Update your processor’s Firmware
2. Update all your controllers’ Firmware
3. Update the Integration Designer software to the latest version
4. Update your RTI Panel App on the respective App store

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C. Launch the RTI Music Configuration Utility
Option 1
Click the “Windows Start Button” on the
bottom left corner of your monitor and
type “rti” to find the RTI Music
Configuration tool that was installed with
the latest Integration Designer software.
Click on “RTI Music Configuration” to
launch it.
Option 2
Click the “Windows Start” Button on the
bottom left corner of your monitor then
click on “All Apps”, scroll down to the
Apps that start with an “R” and click “RTI
Music Configuration” to launch it.

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D. Connect to the MS1 / MS-3
Your computer needs to be in
the same network as the MS-
1/ MS-3 to be able to connect
to it for the setup procedure.
Once you launched the RTI
Music Configuration software
it will automatically search the
network for MS-1 / MS-3 units.
Select the MS-1 / MS-3 you
want to setup.
E. Check Connectivity Status
Check the Connectivity Status to make sure the communication with the update server is successful.
1. Select “Manage” then select “Network “
2. Select the “Connectivity” tab and click on “Check Connectivity”

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Important Note:
If the MS-1 / MS-3 Configuration Utility returns the message “Unable to Communicate with the Update
Server”, follow these steps:
1. Change the DNS Servers in the router to:
Primary: 8.8.8.8
Secondary: 8.8.4.4
Please check with your system admin or router user guide for information on how to access and
change DNS addresses on your router brand.
2. Reboot the MS-1 / MS-3: Select “Action” then select “Reboot”
If you still get the “Unable to Communicate …” message, take these additional steps:
1. Launch the MS-1 / MS-3 configuration utility from the “RTI Music Configuration” in the start menu.
2. In the MS-1 / MS-3 configuration utility, select “Manage” then select “Network”.
3. Select the “Static IP Address” radio
button under the “Wired Interface” tab.
a. Select an available IP address
preferably outside the DHCP range
and type it into the IP Address field.
b. In the Mask field, enter in your
network subnet address.
c. In the Gateway field, enter in the
network gateway, typically the
router IP address.
4. Add both DNS server addresses as
entered in the router settings in the
DNS Servers box.
Primary: 8.8.8.8
Secondary: 8.8.4.4
5. Reboot the MS-1 / MS-3: Select “Action” then select “Reboot”
6. Update the license – see section G on the next page

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F. Update the MS-1 / MS-3 Firmware
Updating the MS-1 / MS-3 firmware is a mandatory.
Make sure the update process finishes properly.
1. Select “Action”
2. Select “Check for Updates”
G. Update the License
Make sure the Manufacturer is listed as RTI and the software version is 21.9.6.0 or higher.
1. Select “Utility” then select “View License”
2. Click “Refresh from Internet”

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H. Reboot the MS-1 / MS-3
1. Select “Action” then select “Reboot”
2. Click “Reboot Now”
I. Add a NAS Drive to the MS-1 / MS-3 (Via DLNA or Manually)
Method 1: Adding a NAS Drive using DLNA
1. Select “Manage” then select
“DLNA/UPnP Music Servers”
2. Enter the Custom Path Name and tick the
checkbox “Enable”
3. Optional: Enter any menus you want to
ignore.
4. Press “Ok”
Important Note: Ensure only music files are stored in your music folder. Non-music files, e.g., video
files or images, will affect performance.

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Method 2: Manually Adding a NAS Drive
A NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a convenient way to access local music through the MS-1 / MS-3
Music Streamer. You can browse and search music on a NAS drive just like with any music streaming
service.
1. Select “Manage” then select “Remote Music Sources (NAS)”
2. Click “Add” to open the “Remote Machine” window
3. Enter the required information
Mount Name: Choose any name. A single
word makes the process simpler.
Machine IP Address: IP address of the NAS
unit Example: 192.168.1.100
Share Name: The root directory where the
music files are stored.
Example: If the music is in the subdirectory
[Music\iTunes\iTunesMedia] the Share Name
for the RTI MS-1 / MS-3 is Music since this is
the root directory. The directory name is case
sensitive. Make sure to enter the name in the
exact way as the directory is named on the
NAS drive.

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Username & Password: Credentials are required to enable the MS-1 / MS-3 to access the music on
the NAS drive.
SMB Version: Depending on how old the NAS device and its software is you might need to change
the SMB version from 1.0 to 2.0 or 3.0 if the credentials are not being accepted.
After entering the requested information, connect the MS-1 / MS-3 to the correct directory on the NAS drive.
4. Select “Manage” then select “Media Server” then select “Media Locations”
5. Click “Add” to open the Browse Window
6. Select the directory you added as Share Name in step 3 or a
subdirectory if you don’t want to access the entire music
library with the MS-1 / MS-3 and press “Select”

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7. Your music directory now shows in the Media Locations window.
8. The link to the folder will not be established until you confirm with “Apply”.
9. Make sure “Rescan Library (Full)” is checked
10. Click “Apply” to complete the process.
Close the Media Locations window. The MS-1 / MS-3 Music Streamer is now scanning the music library.
This can take some time depending on how large the music library is. However, your RTI Music
Streamer is now ready to play music. If it is still scanning the music library, you’ll see more folders and
songs appearing on your RTI control device, Smartphone, or Tablet.
Important Note: Ensure only music files are stored in your music folder. Non-music files, e.g., video
files or images, will affect performance.