Systemline SN6210 S7 User manual

NetLink Music Player
Systemline 7 Music Player
Instruction manual
SN6210

Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug. A polarised plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally or has been dropped.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Apparatus with CLASS1 construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.

Instructions de sécurité importantes
1. Veuillez lire ces instructions.
2. Veuillez conserver ces instructions.
3. Veuillez prendre connaissance de tous les avertissements.
4. Veuillez suivre toutes les instructions.
5. N’utilisez pas cet appareil a proximite de l’eau.
6. Nettoyez uniquement avec un chion sec.
7. N’obstruez pas les grilles de ventilation. Suivez attentivement les instructions du fabricant lors
de l’installation.
8. N’installez pas cet appareil a proximite d’une source de chaleur telle que des radiateurs, des
bouches d’air chaud, des fours, ou tout autre appareil (y compris des amplicateurs) produisant
de la chaleur.
9. Ne supprimez pas la securite apportee par la prise polarisee ou de type B. Une prise polarisee
possede deux broches, dont une plus large que l’autre. Une prise de type B possede deux broches
et une che terre. La broche la plus large ou la che terre sont la pour votre securite. Si la prise
fournie ne convient pas, adressez-vous a un electricien pour une mise aux normes de votre
installation electrique.
10. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon d’alimentation ou de le pincer, en particulier, a l’extremite du
cordon, de la prise et a la sortie de l’appareil.
11. Utilisez uniquement des accessoires species par le fabricant.
12. Utilisez uniquement les chariots, pieds, tripodes, supports ou les tables recommandes par
le fabricant ou vendus avec l’appareil. Si vous utilisez un chariot, faites tres attention lors du
transport de l’appareil et evitez de le faire tomber pour ne pas vous blesser.
13. Debranchez cet appareil en cas d’orage ou lorsque vous ne vous en servez pas pendant une
periode prolongee.
14. Pour toute reparation, adressez-vous a un professionnel. Faites reparer cet appareil pour des
dommages de n’importe quelle nature : cordon d’alimentation abime, liquide ou objet introduit
dans l’appareil, exposition a la pluie ou a l’humidite, fonctionnement inhabituel, chutes diverses.
AVERTISSEMENT
An de diminuer les risques d’incendie ou de choc electrique, conservez cet appareil a l’abri de la
pluie et de l’humidite.
Evitez toute eclaboussure et ne posez pas d’objets contenant des liquides, comme des vases, sur
cet appareil.
L’appareil de construction de CLASS1 doit être connecté à une prise secteur dotée d’une
protection par mise à la terre.

Contents
1.0 NetLink pack contents 5
2.0 Introduction 5
3.0 Compatible AVR Receivers 5
4.0 NetLink Rear Panel 6
5.0 NetLink Front Panel 7
6.0 Wiring Diagram 8
6.1 Wiring Diagram with DigiLink and Keypad 8
6.2 Wiring Diagram with Keypad (without DigiLink) 9
7.0 NetLink Setup - First Steps Connections 9
8.0 NetLink Conguration – Quick Start 10
8.1 Source Setup 10
8.2 Server Setup 10
8.3 Connected Amplier 11
8.4 Zone Setup 12
9.0 NetLink Further Conguration Options 12
9.1 Factory Setup 13
9.2 Network Setup 13
9.3 Source Setup 13
9.4 Connected Amplier 14
9.5 Zone Setup 15
10.0 Troubleshooting 16
11.0 Specications 17
11.1 IR RC5 Code Table 17
11.2 Product Specications 18
11.3 Product Dimensions 19
Appendix 1: NetLink Compatible and Tested AV Receivers 20

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1.0 NetLink pack contents
1.1 NetLink x 1
1.2 Power supply 12v 2 amp x 1
1.3 Instruction book x 1
2.0 Introduction
The NetLink Music Player uniquely integrates a home cinema system or high quality HIFI system
with the Systemline 7 multi-room installation. NetLink can be congured to control a connected
AV Receiver so that it switches it on, selects the correct input and controls the volume using the
S7 App. In addition to this NetLink can also be used as a standalone system, connected to a power
amplier (such as S7 NetPower) and S7 Server. NetLink is able to provide a very high quality digital
output with resolution up to 24bit 192khz making it ideal as a very easy to use high quality music
streaming source.
NetLink can receive a music stream from the S7 NetServer over the network; however it is highly
recommend that a DigiLink (SN1300) is used for prefect reliability as this does not use the network
at all to stream audio. DigiLink is a USB - CAT6 converter located near the server and transmits
digital audio along a dedicated cable.
3.0 Compatible AVR Receivers
Below is a list of supported AV Receivers. Appendix 1.0 lists all model numbers and control
protocol documents that NetLink has used to control each brand. It is recommended that you test
the control of your AVR rst, before installation.
Arcam
AVR 380/390/450/550/750/850/AV860/SR250 (Tested with AVR750)
RS232 and IP Control
Denon
AVR-X Series (Tested with AVR-X3200W)
RS232 and IP Control
Marantz
SR Series (Tested with SR5009, SR5010)
RS232 and IP Control
Onkyo
TX Series (Tested with TX-NR656)
IP Control Only
NAD
T Series Receivers T787, T777, T758, T748 (Tested with T787)
RS232 and IP Control
Yamaha
RX-V Series (Tested with RX-V677)
IP Control Only

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4.0 NetLink Rear Panel
1. Power Input
NetLink requires a 12v 2amp power supply, supplied.
2. 12 Volt DC Trigger Output
Recommended for use with a power amplier that has a 12volt DC trigger input such as the
NetPower, when NetLink turns on it will power up a compatible power amplier by presenting
12v.
3. Local Analogue Input
Use this if you have an analogue audio source located near NetLink that you want to play through
the NetLink zone.
4. Analogue Pre out
Used when connecting to an analogue power/integrated amplier.
5. Digital Audio Out (upto 192/24)
Used when connecting a home cinema or digital integrated amplier.
6. RS232 Connection
Used when integrating a Home Cinema or digital integrated amplier that has RS232 control.
7. Digilink/Keypad Input
Connection for DigiLink which enables streaming audio from the server directly over cat5/6
without touching the network for audio (Highly recommended).
If DigiLink is not used then a KPS11 keypad can be plugged in here.
8. Optical Output (upto 96/24)
Used when connecting a home cinema or digital integrated amplier.
9. Optical Input
Used if you have an optical digital source located near NetLink (such as TV) that you want to be
able to play through the NetLink zone.

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10. Network LAN (T568B)
RJ45 connection for network this must be used for control via your S7 App.
11. USB
These are for future use only.
5.0 NetLink Front Panel
1. Standby
Pressing will turn NetLink in and out of standby, and will also control a compatible AVR’s standby
state via IP or RS232. Holding down the standby button for 3 seconds will put NetLink into deep
sleep mode, and can only be reactivated by pressing standby as network and keypad control is
disabled in this state. Whilst the wake up process is occurring the red light will ash.
2. Local
Pressing local will select either the optical or RCA analogue inputs on the rear, and will illuminate
a green LED
3. Play/Pause
Will pause/play currently selected track.
4. IR Sensor
NetLink can be used with a learning or RC5 code infra-red remote control. By default the IR
receiver is switched o, it can be enabled by checking the box in the ‘Zone Setup’ web page. The
RC5 IR control code specication can be found in section 11.0
5. Pre-sets/Favourites
These will select favourites stored on the S7 server. By default these buttons select favourites
1-5 but can be congured to select any favourite number by editing then on the ‘Zone Setup’
webpage.
6. Input sample rate
Shows the sample rate that it being played from the S7 NetServer – The NetLink will automatically
upgrade all sample rates to 192kHz even if the input sample rate is 44.1kHz.
7. Mute
Puts the zone volume to 0.

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8. Volume Up
Adjusts the zone volume up (Level will be shown in the app).
9. Volume Down
Adjusts the zone volume down (Level will be shown in the app).
6.0 Wiring Diagram
6.1 Wiring Diagram with DigiLink and Keypad
It is recommended that two CAT5/6 cables are run from the server room to NetLink (if being
located in the zone), one for network control and one for audio via DigiLink. This will ensure that
NetLink receives its audio stream directly and not via the network. Alternatively NetLink can be
used with only one CAT5/6 cable connected to the network, and it will receive the audio stream
and control all via Ethernet. NetLink can also have a maximum of 4 keypads installed if required.
These use CAT5/6 cable routed via DigiLink, or can be wired directly if DigiLink is not being used.
We highly recommend using RS232 to control the AV Receiver if available to avoid any Ethernet
connection issues which may arise, and also avoids having to give the AVR a xed IP address. IP
control can be used for those AVRs thant do not have any RS232 connection.

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6.2 Wiring Diagram with Keypad (without DigiLink)
7.0 NetLink Setup - First Steps Connections
1. Insert (RJ45) LAN connection from network switch/router.
2. Insert audio connection to AV amplier (Digital coax preferred) make a note of which input
you have used on the AV Receiver, requires a digital audio cable not supplied.
3. Connect RS232 cable from NetLink to AV Amplier/Receiver (recommended).
4. Connect up power.
5. Wait for standby light to go solid – 15-20 seconds.

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8.0 NetLink Conguration – Quick Start
1. Open a Web browser on a PC or Mac and type htttp://NetLink to reveal the Overview page.
8.1 Source Setup
1. Select Source Setup from the left menu you will be prompted for a username and password.
Username: admin
Password: password
These can be changed in Factory setup if needed
8.2 Server Setup
1. Select the server connection type from the drop down box:
LAN = Receives audio stream from the network connection to the server
DIGILINK = Receives audio stream via a separate cable connected to a DigiLink

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2. If the server is on and NetLink connected to the network, the server IP address should be inserted
and highlighted in green showing NetLink has connected. If the IP address is not shown, or the
box is red, refer to the detailed instructions in section 9.3.
3. Press the Save button
8.3 Connected Amplier
1. Select the connected amplier you are using from the drop down box.
S7 NetPower = Power amplier or any non-supported amplier, analogue outputs will be
variable, digital outputs are xed.
2. Select the audio amplier input that you have plugged NetLink into on your AV Amplier
(This might need to be congured in your AV Amplier setup)
3. Select the correct method of communication (RS232 recommended), the correct RS232
settings should be applied for the amplier type selected in part 8.6.
4. Volume Range (Onkyo only) Select the correct number of steps for the Onkyo AVR,
increments of 1.0 or 0.5 depending on the model.
5. If using IP control put IP address and TCP/IP port in the drop down box for the AV Amplier If
you have selected the correct IP address for the AV amplier the box will go green.
6. Press Save.

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8.4 Zone Setup
1. Select ‘Zone Setup’ and enter the name of the NetLink zone and press‘Save’.
2. Initial Setup is complete, use the S7 App to discover the zone, select music and enjoy.
9.0 NetLink Further Conguration Options
Overview:
1. Serial Number: Displays the NetLink serial number, also found on the back of the NetLink.
2. Firmware Version: Displays the current hardware and rmware version:
0011 – 0023 has hardware 0011 and rmware 0023.
3. DigiLink Version: Displays the rmware version of a connected DigiLink.
4. Keypad # Version: Displays the rmware versions of up to four connected keypads.

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5. Firmware Code: NetLink will automatically check the Systemline Cloud Server for new rmware
and inform the user via the App. It is possible to manually enter a code here to force an update to
rmware not posted on the server.
9.1 Factory Setup
1. MAC Address: This shows the physical MAC address of the wired Ethernet port on NetLink, it
cannot be changed.
2. TCP Port: The default TCP/IP port for controlling NetLink from the S7 App or other 3rd party
control systems is 9760. You can select a dierent port but this will prevent the S7 App from
controlling the NetLink
3. Additional Web Port: NetLink uses port 80 for its web page. You can add one additional web
port, if you wish to use port forwarding to multiple devices.
4. Hostname: Each NetLink hostname is NetLink - ****** where it inserts the 6 digits of the
physical MAC address
5. User Name: The default is‘admin’you can insert an alternative if you wish and press ‘Save’
6. Password: The default password is ‘Password’ but you can enter an alternative and press
‘Save’
7. Set Factory Defaults: This will reset the NetLink to all default settings and reboot
8. Reboot: Will reboot the NetLink
9.2 Network Setup
1. DHCP Enabled: If checked NetLink will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP
Server running on the Router. Uncheck this box if you wish to use a xed IP address
2. IP Address: Displays the IP address, or allows you to add a xed address
3. Subnet Mask: Displays the subnet mask, or allows you to dene it with xed IP
4. Gateway: Displays the Gateway address, usually the router, or allows you to dene the
gateway address.
5. Set Defaults: Will revert NetLink back to DHCP
9.3 Source Setup
1. Server Source Name: You can change the name of the server source here, it appears as a
source name on the s7 App in‘Inputs’
2. Srv Source TOV: This allows you to set the turn on volume for the server, only available in
NetPower mode, analogue output.
3. Server Connection: This allows you to select the server audio stream from either Local Area
Network or DigiLink. Selecting DigiLink will disable the built in software player and revert to
the USB player listed in the server when DigiLink is connected.
4. Get IP Automatically?: When checked NetLink will scan the network for an S7 server with
host name:
netmusic
s7_server/s7server

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If it nds an S7 server with these host names, it will make a TCP/IP connection and you will
see the IP address in a green box
If the server is unavailable or switched o, the box will turn red:
NetLink will attempt to connect back to the server.
If you wish to use NetLink with another non Systemline Logitech Media Server (LMS), then
you can uncheck the ‘Get Server IP Automatically?’box and manually enter the IP address of
the LMS. NetLink will then operate with the manually added LMS.
5. Source MAC LAN: This displays the MAC address of NetLink which will also be the software
player MAC when the server connection is LAN mode
6. Source MAC DigiLink: This will display the software player MAC address as allocated by the
server when a DigiLink is plugged in. NetLink will obtain this MAC address automatically
when DigiLink is plugged in.
7. USB Serial: This displays the unique USB serial number of a connected DigiLink
9.4 Connected Amplier
1. Amplier Type: You can select the AVR or Power Amplier mode here from the drop down
list:
S7 NetPower – Use this mode with the Systemline 7 NetPower amplier, or any other power
amplier or non-supported AVR. The analogue outputs will be variable with volume control;
the digital outputs will be xed. You can use the 12v trigger to switch on the power amplier.
Arcam – Supported models are AVR380/390/450/550/750/850/AV860/SR250
Denon AVR-X Marantz AV/SR/NR – Denon and Marantz use the same control protocol.
There are many models and so a denitive list cannot be produced. NetLink is tested using
Denon AVR-X3200W, Marantz SR5009 and Marantz SR5010
Onkyo – There are many models available, so a denitive list cannot be produced, it is tested
with TX-NR656
Yamaha – Many models are available, NetLink is tested with RX-V677

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NAD T-Series – There have been many T-series AV Receivers produced, so a denitive list
cannot be produced. NetLink is tested with T787, T785
It is highly recommended that you test the AVR compatibility with NetLink rst before
installation.
2. Amplier Input: Select the particular audio input that you have plugged NetLink into from
the drop down list. The list is dierent for each amplier type and should reect the inputs
available.
3. Interface Type: NetLink can control the connected AVR, turn it on / o, select the correct
input and control the volume in a convenient way, allowing the user to use the S7 App in the
same way as any other zone. NetLink can control the AVR using RS232 (dedicated control
port on the back) or IP. RS232 is recommended if available, so some AVR’s only support one
TCP/IP connection.
TCP/IP Setup:
4. IP Address: If IP interface type is selected then you must enter the IP address of the AVR. It is
recommended that you give the AVR a xed IP so this does not change.
5. TCP/IP Port: This will be set automatically with the selected amplier type, but you can
change this if required.
RS232 Setup:
6. Baud Rate: The correct RS232 baud rate will set with the selected amplier type, but you can
change this if required
9.5 Zone Setup
1. Zone Name: Insert the desired name of the Netlilnk zone
Live Control:
2. Live control: Used to control NetLink over the Network, Standby, Source select and volume
Main Settings:
3. Max Volume: You can limit the volume level that NetLink will output, analogue output only
4. Alarm Volume: You can set a volume that NetLink will turn on from an alarm, this can also be
set from the App, applies to analogue output on NetPower mode only.
5. TOV Mode: Both sources can apply a turn on volume; use this drop down box to determine
when the turn on volume is applied
On each source Change = TOV is applied each time the source is changed
From Standby = TOV is applied only from standby, and the current volume is maintained
when switching sources.
6. Key Favourites: These relate to the front panel buttons and select stored favourites on the
server, set by the S7 App. The favourite number selected can be adjusted by inserting the
desired number.
7. Number of Keypads: You can select how many keypads you have connected to NetLink or
DigiLink by adding them by pressing the + button. Then you need to select the keypad mode
by pressing the KP button.
8. Enable 192 kHz Output: Tick this box if you have a AV amplier capable of receiving a
192kHz sample rate, the coaxial digital output must be used and this option will also disable
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9. Rear DigiLink LEDs O: Checking this box will switch o the LED’s on the DigiLink RJ45
socket.
10. Front LEDs Auto-O after 20 secs: Will turn the front LEDs o after 20sec when NetLink is in
use.
11. IR Receiver Enable: Checking this box will enable IR control via the front panel. Keep this
box unchecked (disabled) if using NetLink with AVR’s using RC5 IR codes such as Arcam or
Marantz.
Local Input Settings:
These settings really apply when using NetLink with a power amplier, so that a TV source
can be played through the speakers.
12. LIM Input Mode: Use the drop down options to determine how the local input will be used.
Disabled = No local input, front button is disabled and no local input button will appear on
the app
Auto = When a local source audio signal is present, NetLink will switch to the local input.
Digital optical will take priority over analogue local input
Digital = Manual switching only, and digital local input only
Analogue = Manual switching only, and analogue input only
13. Local Input Name: Enter the name of the local input eg. TV
14. Turn On Volume: Set the volume at which the local input will switch onto.
15. Source Volume mode: Check this box if the local source has its own adjustable volume, and
you wish NetLink to switch to maximum volume to make use of the full range of the local
source volume.
16. Optical Switch Back: Use the drop down box to determine what state NetLink enters when
the local source is switched o.
10.0 Troubleshooting
Cannot nd NetLink on network:
Try Resetting to DHCP by holding down the volume + and – buttons until you see the local light
ash. Wait 30 sec then rescan the Network.
Have you given the NetLink a static IP address which is outside the range of your router or is being
used by another device?
Cannot control AV amplier:
Check correct AV amplier has been chosen in ‘connected amplier’.
Check that you have the correct type of RS232 cable.
3 white lights are ashing on the front:
This means there is no connection to the AV amplier check that the IP address of the AV amplier
is correctly inputted in the ‘connected amplier’ Page and that the box around it is green. You may
need to reboot the AVR for it to reset its IP connection socket.
Onkyo Amplier volume does not operate correctly
Check that you have the correct volume settings under Volume Range for the Onkyo receiver.

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11.0 Specications
11.1 IR RC5 Code Table
Function IR Code RC5
System Command
Standby 16 012
16 013 (*LP)
Mute 16 013
Volume Up 16 016
Volume Down 16 017
Source Up 16 070
Source Down 16 001
Source 1 16 002
Source 2 16 003
Source 3 16 004
Local 16 005
Off 16 006
127 001
227 002
327 003
427 004
527 005
627 006
727 007
827 008
927 009
027 000
Play 27 053
Pause 27 048
Stop 27 054
Skip Forwards 27 052
Skip Back 27 050
LIM Analogue 27 067
LIM Digital 27 068
LIM Auto 27 069

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Features
Audio Network or Digilink (Optional) 192kHz/24bit
Favourites/Pre-sets Changeable in the S7 app 5
Control options TCP/IP, RS232, S7 Keypad, IR control
Compatible Receivers Arcam, Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Onkyo, NAD
Voltage
Standby consumption <0.5W
Mains voltage External Power supply 12v – 1.5 amp
Audio
Signal / Noise ratio A weighted ref 60kΩ104.6dB
Jitter @96kHz 20psec
108.8dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 1000Hz 0.00035%
Channel Separation 1000Hz 101.62dB
Frequency response @96kHz 12-45000Hz
Connections
Inputs DigiLink (RJ45), Optical, RCA Analogue, Network (RJ45)
Outputs Optical, Coaxial, RCA Analogue
Control RS232, TCP/IP via Network, 12vDC Trigger
DC Trigger
Input sensitivity <5V
Input resistance 10 kΩ
General
Dimensions 219x86x160mm w/h/d
Net Weight 1.75kg
11.2 Product Specications

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11.3 Product Dimensions

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Appendix 1: NetLink Compatible and Tested AV Receivers
Arcam - RS232 only (Null Modem RS232)
AVR 380
AVR 390
AVR 450
AVR 550
AVR 750 Tested
AVR 850
AV860
SR250
Denon - RS232 or IP (Straight through RS232)
AVR-X Series
AVR-X3200W Tested
Marantz - RS232 or IP (Straight through RS232)
SR Series
SR5009 Tested
SR5010 Tested
NAD - RS232 or IP (Straight through RS232)
T787 Tested
T777
T758
T748
Onkyo - IP only
TX Series
TX-NR656 Tested
YAmaha - IP only
RX-V Series
RX-V677 Tested