Systemline 3 Output Music Serve Operation manual

3 Output Music Server
Installation & User Guide


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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
only 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 amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized ground type plug. 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 fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for the replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point at which
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus 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 qualified 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 in to the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally or
has been dropped.
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer all servicing issues to qualified
personnel.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
This apparatus must not be exposed to dripping
or splashing. Objects filled with liquids such as
vases must not be placed on the apparatus.
The rear panel power switch disconnects mains
live only. The power cord must be disconnected
from the rear of the apparatus, or the wall
socket, to provide total isolation. One or other
of these connections must be readily accessible
when the apparatus is in use.
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retain for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact
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• When shipping the Systemline Server
product, always use the original shipping
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packed at the factory.
• Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect
spray, near the product. Do not leave rubber or
plastic products in contact with the product for
a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.
• The top and rear panels of the product may
become warm after a long period of use. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
• When the product is not in use, be sure to
remove any discs and turn off the power.
Notes on locating
• Locate this product away from any direct
sources of heat (e.g. radiators or heaters)
or magnetism (old style TVs or computer
monitors).
• Avoid placing the unit in the direct airflow
from an air conditioning unit as this may lead
to condensation being developed inside the
product.
Notes on cleaning
• Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning
• For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak
detergent solution, wring very well and wipe
the exterior surfaces of the product. Use a dry
cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of
solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they
may damage the surface of the product.
• If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean
the unit, follow that product’s instructions.
WARNING: Cleaning and adjustment of
lenses and/or other components of playback
mechanism should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
Notes on moisture
condensation
• Moisture condensation is likely to damage this
product. Please read the following carefully:
• Moisture inside the product is most likely to
arise when transferring the unit from a cold
location to a warm one. Wherever possible
avoid doing this, or let the unit acclimatise for
at least 3 hours before attempting to switch it
on.
• Do not use the product in a cold room where
you just turned on the heater, or a place where
the cold wind from the air conditioner directly
hits the unit.
Record your model
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convenience, we suggest that you record these
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Web: www.armourhe.co.uk

Table of Contents
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1 Controls and Connections 8
1.1 Description of Rear Panel Connections 8
PC Inputs/Outputs 8
Digital audio inputs 8
Analog audio inputs 8
Analog audio outputs 9
Digital audio outputs 9
IR Input 9
1.2 Description of Front Panel Controls 10
1.3 Description of Remote Handset Keys 11
2 Systemline Server Quick
Start Guide 13
2.1 Getting Started Quickly 13
Where to put it? 13
Powering Up 13
2.2 Playing an ordinary CD 14
2.3 Storing an ordinary CD 14
2.4 Playing a stored album from the hard drive 14
2.5 Listen to a Radio Station 14
3 Systemline Server User
Guide 15
3.1 Installing the Server 15
3.2 Powering the Server ON and OFF 16
4 Initial Settings 17
4.1 Navigating the User Interface 17
4.2 Setting the Time Options 17
Time and Date 17
Editable Data Fields 18
Using the alphanumeric handset buttons 18
Blank time 18
Standby Time 18
4.3 Setting Region Options 18
Language 18
Keyboard 19
4.4 Display Settings 19
TV Standard 19
Display 19
4.5 Setting Audio Preferences 19
Background Compression 20
CD Action 20
Audio Mode (Party Mode or Independent Zones) 20
Independent Zones 20
Party Mode 20
4.6 Archiving and Backup 20
Backup 20
Archiving 21
5 Storing a Music Collection
on the Server 22
5.1 Initial considerations 22
5.2 Ripping your CDs 22
6 Playing Stored Tracks from
the Hard Drive 24
6.1 Playing tracks by Musical Category 24
Setting the Audio Output 24
Music Library 24
Look In… 24
Genres 24
Artists 24
Albums 24
Tracks 25
More on Filtering the Music Library 25
Using the Search Functions 26
Coloured Function Buttons 26
Alpha-numeric Buttons 26
Search Option 26
6.2 Playing tracks from Playlists 26
Create a Playlist 26
Play a Playlist 27
Edit a Playlist 27
7 Playing A CD 28
7.1 Quick play option Output 1 28
Playing a CD in a different output 28
7.2 More CD Options 28
8 Listening to the Radio 29
8.1 Navigating the Radio Listings 29
Setting the Audio Output 29
Internet Radio Listings 29
More on Filtering the Radio Listings 29
9 Line Inputs 31
9.1 Connecting to the Line Inputs 31
9.2 Listening to the Line Inputs 31
9.3 Recording from the Line Inputs 31
10 Now Playing Screen 32
10.1 Now Playing Idle 32
10.2 Switching between Screens 32
11 Advanced Features 33
11.1 Networking 33

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Types of Networking Supported 33
Wired Networking 33
Wireless Networking 33
Networking to a PC or Mac 35
Details 35
Networking to another Systemline Server 36
Playing Music Added from Network Locations 36
Adding music files from another PC to the Server 36
11.2 Portable Devices, Drives and Data CDs 36
Adding Music from a Portable Device or Drive 36
Adding Files from an MP3 CD 37
Transferring Music Files to and from Different
Locations 37
Adding Files to a Data or Audio CD 37
Writing Files to a Portable MP3 player or drive 38
Writing files to the Server hard drive from a
portable device or data CD 38
11.3 Housekeeping Activities 38
Editing Album Details 38
Adding Album Art using a Proprietary Application 39
Deleting Unwanted Albums or Tracks 39
Archiving the Music Library 39
Attaching a USB Hard Drive 39
Setting a USB Drive for Archive 40
Backup and Restore 40
Restoring 40
11.4 Creating A Database Back Up 40
Rescan 41
Backup database 41
Restore database 41
Reset Database 41
12 Appendix 42
12.1 Key Functions 42
12.2 Trouble Shooting Guide 43
13 Glossary 44
Audio CD 44
Burn 44
Data CD 44
MP3 44
Rip 44
WAV 44
Index 45
Product Specification 47

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Section 1 •Controls & Connections
1 Controls and Connections
7. S-Video Output – single connection for
compatible TV monitor.
8. TV Outputs – three identical buffered
CVBS (composite video) outputs, one
for each audio output are provided for
connection to a single TV or a video-
switching matrix.
9. RS232 Port – for the connection of third
party control devices, e.g Systemnet Hub,
Systemline S6.
Digital audio inputs
Line Input One can be either:
10. Co-axial Digital Input – connect S/P-DIF
digital signal sources such as those from a
CD player to this input using 75Ohm RCA
jacks and cable. Supported data rates are
up to 16bit 44.1kHz.
OR
11. Optical Digital Input – connection for a
TOSLINK® Optical Digital Cable. Connect
your AV amplifier or CD player outputs to
this socket. Supports data rates up to 16bit
44.1kHz
1.1 Description of Rear
Panel Connections
1. Mains Switch – use this to power the
unit on for the first time and to power
it off when it will not be used for an
extended period.
2. Mains Inlet – connect the supplied IEC
mains lead for your country to this socket.
Please read the warnings at the front of
this guide for safety information on mains
connections.
NOTE: Ensure that the switch is set to off
before connecting the mains lead.
PC Inputs/Outputs
3. Keyboard Input – connect a PS/2
keyboard to this socket
4. PC Monitor Output – connect a PC
monitor VGA cable to this socket.
5. USB 2.0/1.1 – connect USB compatible
devices here, e.g USB Hard Drive for
incremental archiving of the music
database or other semi-permanent
“fit and forget” devices such as a USB
keyboard.
6. Ethernet Port – for connection to a
network (see Section 11.1 on Networking
for more information on this subject).
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40VA
100-240V
50/60Hz
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ETHERNET
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
VIDEO
RS232
AUDIO OUTPUTS
AUDIO INPUTS
CO-AX ANALOG
DIGITAL
ANALOG
DIGITAL IR INPUT
ANALOG
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3
Stortford Hall Industrial Park,
Bishops Stortford, Herts,
CM23 5GZ UK
www.armourhe.co.uk
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USB2
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Figure 1. Server Rear Panel Connections

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Section 1 •Controls & Connections
Analog audio inputs
Line Inputs Two and Three
12. Both of these Inputs are analog audio
line level inputs. Connect the left and right
phono cables from your external analog
audio source e.g. CD player, portable
music player etc…
Analog audio outputs
13, 15, 17. Three discrete stereo audio
output channels are provided. They can
each be used to connect to the line level
input of three separate audio amplifiers
in three different zones or they can be
connected to three inputs of a multi-room
audio distribution system e.g. Systemline
Modular or Systemline S6. In any case use
standard RCA connectors and cables to
make the connections.
Digital audio outputs
14, 16, 18. Three discrete digital optical
outputs are provided for connection to
three separate DACs or AV amplifiers in
three separate zones. Alternatively these
connections can be used as inputs to
a digital audio multi-room distribution
system.
IR Input
19. Infra-red Input – connect demodulated
IR input from remote IR receivers here.
Signal sense is normally high and on the
tip of the mono jack plug.

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Section 1 •Controls & Connections
1.2 Description of Front
Panel Controls
1. USB Port – for your convenience a
front mounted USB 1.1/2.0 compatible
connection is provided. Connect USB
compatible portable MP3 players, memory
sticks or keyboards to this port.
2. CD R/W Drive – plays CDs, plays and
records CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW & CD+RW
discs.
3. CD Tray Key – opens and closes the CD
drawer.
4. Home Key – returns the user interface to
the top-level menu from anywhere within
the menu browsing structure. Useful if
you get lost.
5. Direct Record Key – simply insert a
CD and press this button to start ripping
immediately.
6. Cursor Keys - these allow full navigation
of the user interface with familiar
up, down, left, right and select (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
)
functionality.
7. Skip Forward Key – press to advance to
the next track in the play list.
8. Skip Back Key – press to return to the
previous track in the play list.
9. Stop Key – press to stop the currently
playing track or station.
10. Play/Pause Key – always plays the
highlighted track or station. Pauses the
currently playing track or station if another
is not highlighted. Plays the last played
track or station if another is not currently
playing or highlighted.
11. LCD Display – a 4 line, 16 character
display that enables the user to navigate
the user interface when the TV/PC monitor
is not connected or is located in another
room.
12. IR Receiver Window – IR commands
from the Server handset are received at
this point. If using an IR re-transmission
system such as a MIM4 or IRM module
(Systemline Modular), affix window
emitters here.
13. Power Key – when off or in standby
(red LED showing) the unit can be
powered up with a single short press.
When ON, (green LED showing), the unit
can be put into standby with a single
short press or turned OFF by pressing and
holding for 5 seconds.
*NOTE: The front panel control keys relate
to Output 1 or Party Mode only.
>Music library
->Music
CD
iRadio
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13
Figure 2. Server Front Panel Connections

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Section 1 •Controls & Connections
1.3 Description of Remote
Handset Keys
1. Standby/On Key (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
)– press to toggle
the unit in or out of standby.
2. Source Keys – press to go straight to
the corresponding source:
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– HARD DRIVE
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– CD
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– INTERNET RADIO
3. Alpha Numeric Keys – press these keys
to filter STATION, LANGUAGE, TRACK,
ARTIST, GENRE or ALBUM lists in the
user interface. Also use these keys to
enter letters and numbers into editable
data fields. Each button will scroll through
the letters and numbers assigned to it on
repeated presses.
4. Shuffle/Repeat Key (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
) – Press this to
set the PLAY MODE for all play lists. The
same key is used to set both SHUFFLE
and REPEAT modes. Repeated presses
will set the modes in the following order:
SHUFFLE On, REPEAT Off/ SHUFFLE On,
REPEAT On/ SHUFFLE Off, REPEAT On/
SHUFFLE Off, REPEAT Off.
5. Info Key (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
) – press this key to go
straight to the NOW PLAYING screen for
the currently selected output. Press again
to toggle between split and single NOW
PLAYING screens.
6. Independent Output Selection Keys
– Press the key that corresponds with the
output that you wish to control.
Press
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
to control Output 1
Press
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
to control Output 2
Press
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
to control Output 3
Pressing an output selection key has the
added effect of taking you to the split
NOW PLAYING screens, which shows
the current status of all three outputs
simultaneously. Pressing the output key
again toggles between split and single
NOW PLAYING screen. Once an output
key has been pressed subsequent remote
commands are performed by that output
only. To control another output, press a
different output selection key.
7. Party Mode Key (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
) - PARTY MODE
is accessed by pushing the key. This
will take the user to the PARTY MODE
NOW PLAYING screen. All outputs will
be identical in this mode. To disengage
PARTY MODE and return to independent
outputs, press any independent output
key.
8. Special Function Keys –press these
keys to jump straight to the top level filter
indicated in the user interface:
(RED) Genre
(GREEN) Artist
(YELLOW) Album
(BLUE) Track
9. Cursor Keys – use these keys to
navigate the user interface. Use the
direction keys to highlight a required item
and the OK key to activate or select it.
10. Back Key (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
) – press this key to back
up one step in the user interface. Useful
if you wish to resume navigating from a
known starting point.
11. Home Key (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
) – press this key to be
taken straight to the top menu from any
point in the user interface. Useful if you
wish to navigate from a familiar starting
point.
12. Transport Keys – these keys use the
familiar standard transport symbols for
PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, SKIP UP and SKIP
DOWN:
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– Plays the highlighted track or
station and plays or resumes the
last played track or station when
none is highlighted
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– Pauses the currently playing track
or station
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– Stops the currently playing track
or station
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– Advances to the next track in the
playlist
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
– Returns to the previous track in
the playlist
13. Mute Key (
1 2 3
456
7 8 9
0
2
13
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
) – mutes the individual
audio output of the Server that is in use at
the time.

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Section 1 •Controls & Connections
Standby
Source Select Keys
Info Key
Shuffle or
Repeat Key
Independent
Output
Keys
Alpha-numeric Keys
Party Mode Key
Special Function Keys
Cursor & OK Keys
Back Key Home Key
Mute Key
Transport Keys
1
2
3
5
7
8
9
11
4
6
10
12
13
Figure 3. Server Handset

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Section 2 •Server Quick Start Guide
2.1 Getting Started Quickly
Where to put it?
You can treat the Server just like any other
hi-fi component with AV outputs. It can be
sited in the same place as a DVD player
(i.e. near to a TV and integrated amplifier)
or can be the heart of a more complex
multi-room AV distribution system in
a discreet location (e.g. under-stairs
cupboard). The diagram below shows how
to hook up the simplest implementation of
the Server in a traditional hi-fi ‘separates’
mode.
Figure 4. Simple Connection Diagram
Powering Up
Turn the Server on by pressing the mains
switch on the rear of the unit. You will see
the red LED illuminate on the front panel.
Press the STANDBY button next to the red
LED. The unit will begin its short bootup
procedure. You will see the LCD illuminate
and a Systemline welcome screen on the
TV before the unit arrives at the HOME
SCREEN menu.
For more information see Section 3.2.
2 Systemline Server Quick
Start Guide
40VA
100-240V
50/60Hz
VGAKEYBOARD
ETHERNET
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
VIDEO
RS232
AUDIOOUTPUTS
AUDIOINPUTS
CO-AX ANALOG
DIGITAL
ANALOG
DIGITAL IRINPUT
ANALOG
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTPUT1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3
StortfordHall Industrial Park,
BishopsStortford, Herts,
CM235GZ UK
www.armourhe.co.uk
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To Composite video
input on TV/LCD
Integrated Amplifier
Mains
110–250V
50–60Hz
Use Output 1
on the
handset
To ethernet port
using RJ45 patch
cable provided
Audio Output1

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Section 2 •Server Quick Start Guide
2.2 Playing an ordinary CD
Open the CD drawer by pressing the CD
tray key on the front panel. Insert a CD,
label side up, onto the CD tray. Press
the PLAY/PAUSE Key on the front panel.
The CD tray will close automatically.
The Server will now search for the track
details* of the CD and then it will start to
play.
For more information see Section 7.
2.3 Storing an ordinary CD
Open the CD drawer by pressing the CD
tray key on the front panel. Insert a CD,
label side up, onto the CD tray. Press
the CD tray key to close the CD drawer.
The Server will now search for the track
details* of the CD and these will be
displayed on the TV monitor and LCD
screen. If the details are correct press the
DIRECT RECORD key on the front panel.
The Server will start to ‘rip’ the CD to the
internal hard disk drive automatically.
For more information see Section 5.
2.4 Playing a stored album
from the hard drive
Press the OUTPUT key on the remote
corresponding to the output you wish to
use (
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or
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). Press the YELLOW
key on the handset to enter ALBUMS list.
Navigate to the album of your choice
using the cursor buttons on the handset.
When it is highlighted press the PLAY
button. The album will begin to play.
Tip: If the list is long and you know the
name of the album use the appropriate
alphanumeric key for the first letter of the
album title to see a shorter list.
For more information see Section 6.
2.5 Listen to a Radio Station
Press the OUTPUT key on the remote
corresponding to the output you wish
to use (
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,
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or
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). Press the
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key on the remote handset to enter the
INTERNET RADIO page. Navigate to the
STATIONS tab on the left-hand menu.
Press OK. You will be presented with
a list of stations. Highlight the desired
station and press OK. The Server will now
acquire* the selected station and it will
begin to play.
Tip: If the list is long and you know the
name of the station use the appropriate
alpha-numeric key for the first letter of the
station to see a shorter list.
For more information see Section 8.
*These functions only available with a
Broadband internet connection via the
Ethernet port

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Section 3 •Server User Guide
3.1 Installing the Server
The Quick Start Guide demonstrates the
simplest possible connectivity of the
Server. Shown below is a fully integrated
connection diagram that includes
connection to a Systemline Modular multi-
room AV distribution system.
Figure 5. Advanced Systemline
Modular Connection Diagram
3 Systemline Server User
Guide
40VA
100-240V
50/60Hz
VGAKEYBOARD
ETHERNET
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
VIDEO
RS232
AUDIOOUTPUTS
AUDIOINPUTS
CO-AX ANALOG
DIGITAL
ANALOG
DIGITAL IRINPUT
ANALOG
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTPUT1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3
StortfordHall Industrial Park,
BishopsStortford, Herts,
CM235GZ UK
www.armourhe.co.uk
DIGITAL1 ANALOG2 ANALOG3
USB1
USB2
POWER
OFF ON
L
R
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Mains
110–250V
50–60Hz
To
ethernet
port using
RJ45 patch
cable
provided
RR R
L
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LL L
MIM4
IR1 IR2 IR3 IR4
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
SOURCE1 SOURCE2 SOURCE4
MULTI-SOURCEINPUT PLATE
SOURCE3
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IR1 IR2 IR3 IR4
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
SOURCE1 SOURCE2 SOURCE4
MULTI-SOURCEINPUT PLATE
VM8 Video Hub
Keyboard
RS232 link
to
SystemNet
Hub
Analogue
outputs to
MIM4
Multi-input
plate
AM8
Audio Hub
IR Emitter
Affix to IR window
on Server or mono
jack to IR input
External Digital Input
External Analogue Input
To USB
Hard drive
(FAT32
formatted)
TSK SystemNet
Touchscreen Keypad
Use Supplied
RS232 Null
Modem Cable

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Section 3 •Server User Guide
3.2 Powering the Server
ON and OFF
The Server has three separate power
states:
On – turn the Server on by pressing the
switch on the rear of the unit. You will see
the red LED illuminate on the front panel.
Press the STANDBY (
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) button next to
the red LED. The unit will begin its short
bootup procedure. You will see the LCD
illuminate and a Systemline welcome
screen on the TV/Monitor before the unit
arrives at the HOME SCREEN menu.
NOTE: If you are using a PC display
attached to the VGA output and there is
no picture and the display is reporting
‘out of range’ or ‘no input’ and/or you are
experiencing a rolling picture or a black
and white picture on your TV, refer to
Display Settings (section 4.4.)
Standby – to put the Server into standby,
briefly press the front panel or handset
power button once. The unit will
immediately enter standby with the LCD
illuminated on its lowest setting and
showing the time. The video display will
turn off. In this state the Server is still fully
functional and will not have to go through
the bootup routine in order to come back
on.
Also during this time the unit will
automatically update its list of INTERNET
RADIO stations and if a compression
setting has been selected will compress
any uncompressed files. To turn the
Server back on press the front panel
power button or handset power button,
the unit will resume full operation
immediately.
Off – to turn the unit off completely, press
and hold the front panel power button
for approximately 5 seconds, until the
LCD goes off and the red LED shows.
Alternatively you can simply move the
power switch on the rear panel to the OFF
position.
In this mode the unit will resume its last
power state when the mains switch is
turned back on again. This feature is
handy if there is a power outage while
the box is being used. When the power
returns the box will power back up in the
ON state. If it was in standby when the
outage occurred it will resume in standby
when power returns.

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Section 4 •Initial Settings
4.1 Navigating the User
Interface
With the Server powered up, press the
HOME key on the handset. You will be
presented with the following screen:
Using the four cursor keys on the handset
you will find that you can navigate the
interface quite easily, as each selection
is highlighted with a dark blue border or
background. To activate any particular
selection, simply press the OK key on
the handset. The same technique is used
throughout the entire user interface.
>Music library
Music
CD
iRadio
If you are using the front panel buttons
you will find that the LCD display provides
the same information as the video
display but as a vertical list of options.
The currently selected option is indicated
by the > cursor symbol. Because of the
limitations of the size of the display
sometimes not all of the choices available
on the video screen can be shown at one
time. In this instance if there are more
selections above or below the currently
indicated selection then continuing to
move the cursor up or down will force
those extra selections to roll into view.
Similarly if there are extra selections
available to the left or right, these can
be accessed by pressing the left or right
cursor buttons. The existence of left or
right options is indicated by the direction
of the arrow in the top line of the display.
It is recommended that during setup you
use a computer keyboard for navigation
as it makes some of the setup procedure
far more straightforward. You will find
that the separate cursor keys and those in
the number pad can be used to navigate
the interface and that the return or enter
keys can be used to select your option.
For a full list of keyboard functionality and
shortcut keys see Appendix 12.1 at the
end of this manual.
4.2 Setting the Time
Options
Time and Date
With the Server powered up, press the
handset HOME key (
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) and navigate
to SETTINGS option. Press the OK key to
activate your option. Scroll down the list
of options to the TIME option. Press OK to
select this option. You will be presented
with the following screen:
4 Initial Settings
A User Interface Tutorial
There are a number of initial settings that it is useful to make right away that will make
subsequent use of the Server easier and more rewarding. Whilst making these settings you
will become familiar with the user interface which enables quick and easy operation of your
Systemline Server.

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Section 4 •Initial Settings
Editable Data Fields
You will notice that this screen contains
a different type of option known as
an ‘editable data field’ which can be
highlighted by the cursor buttons in the
usual way, but when selected, turns white
with a flashing cursor. Once activated,
the field can be edited using the handset
or a normal PC keyboard. Highlight the
DATE data field and press OK. Now the
data field can be edited and at this point
things will be much easier if you are using
a computer keyboard. Simply edit the text
to show today’s date, using a combination
of the letter keys, backspace, cursor and
delete keys just as you would when typing
an e-mail.
Using the alphanumeric handset
buttons
If you are using the handset, you will
find that once a data field is activated,
the number keys behave rather like the
buttons on a mobile phone when texting.
To delete a character, use the cursor keys
to navigate to the right of the unwanted
one and press the BACK button to delete
it. Use the number keys to enter the
correct information. Each subsequent
press of a number key generates one
of several characters. Once the correct
character is showing, wait a second and
the cursor automatically advances to
the next position. To change between
upper and lower case or numerals, press
the SHUFFLE (
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) button. A number of
special characters such as \ or * can be
generated by the INFO (
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) button.
After you are satisfied with the changes,
press the OK button or ENTER Key again.
The data field now becomes locked
and the data is updated. You will see a
message to this effect.
NOTE: You will find that the DDD:MMM:
DD:YYYY format of the data field can not
be changed so that if you typed Tuesday it
will automatically revert to ‘Tue.’.
Next edit the time in a similar way. Again
the format of 00:00:00 A(P)M cannot be
changed and any erroneous input results
in the field returning to its last correct
setting. It is helpful if using the handset
to key in the time, to set the keypad to
numbers using the SHUFFLE button.
Blank time
Select BLANK TIME from the menu and
press OK. The data field here controls the
blank time for the video display output.
BLANK TIME means that when there is no
control activity for an amount of time the
Server will turn off the display. The reason
for this is to prevent screen burn on your
plasma or CRT display. The default blank
time is set to five minutes. To change the
setting, highlight the data field and press
OK. Use the number keypad, cursor and
BACK buttons to delete the current setting
and type in the number of minutes you
require. Press OK to set the new time. To
turn off this feature, enter the number
‘0’ in the data field. Music does not stop
when the display is blanked. Any handset,
keypad or keyboard input will bring back
the display again.
Standby Time
Select STANDBY TIME from the menu and
press OK. The data field here controls the
standby time for the Server. When there
is no music output for a specific amount
of time, the Server enters standby mode.
The Server carries out a number of useful
housekeeping duties while in standby so it
is a good idea to keep it in standby when
not being used. To turn off this feature
enter the number ‘0’ in the data field.
Highlight and select BACK or press the
Back button on the handset, to return to
the SETTINGS MENU.
4.3 Setting Region Options
Language
The default language is English. If you
do not wish to change this, then skip this
section.
Navigate to the REGION option in the
MAIN SETTINGS menu. Press OK. Here
you can choose the language for all
screens in the user interface. The current
language is indicated by a tick. To change
the language, highlight the required
option and press OK.

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Section 4 •Initial Settings
Keyboard
The default keyboard is UK English. If you
do not wish to change this, then skip this
section.
Highlight the KEYBOARD option and press
OK. Here you can select the keyboard
language for your country. When you are
happy with the selection press OK.
Highlight and select BACK or press the
BACK button on the handset, to return to
the SETTINGS MENU.
4.4 Display Settings
From the main Settings menu, highlight
DISPLAY and press OK.
TV Standard
If you are not experiencing a problem with
either TV or PC outputs on the Server then
you can skip this section.
Highlight TV Standard and press OK.
There are two options to choose from.
The default setting is PAL, which is the
correct setting for European television
receivers and those PC monitors that can
display a 50Hz refresh rate. If you are
using an American TV or a PC display that
reports ‘no input’ or ‘out of range’ error
then change the standard to NTSC. If you
are using a European TV and PC monitor
combination and the monitor reports an
error the best setting is NTSC as most
modern European TV sets can display an
NTSC signal. Refer to the following table
for the correct setting for your monitor set
up.
Monitor Set Up PAL NTSC
Euro TV & no monitor P
Euro TV & 50 Hz Monitor P
Euro TV & 60Hz Monitor P
American TV & Any Monitor P
American TV & No Monitor P
Display
This is where you set the brightness level
of the front panel LCD display. There are
four levels; off, dim, medium and bright.
4.5 Setting Audio
Preferences
From the main Settings menu, select
AUDIO and press OK. There are several
useful and important settings available
in this menu that can affect the way the
Server handles audio compression and
disc storage. You need to think carefully
about what you want the Server to do
before deciding on what settings to make.
Store Format – this menu decides in
what format the audio files will be
stored on the Server. This is a global
setting, which means that every CD you
store will be automatically stored in
the selected format. The default setting
is UNCOMPRESSED. This means that
the music will be stored in the highest
possible quality, exactly as it is on a CD.
However this also means that the music
will take up the largest amount of space.
The hard disk drive size is 160GB, which is
enough to store the average CD collection
uncompressed. If you have a larger than
average CD collection and wish to store it
all on the Server then it may be necessary
to adjust the compression setting to one
of the five different levels available. Use
the following table to help you decide
which setting is best for you.
Store Format Total Time1No. of
Tracks2
No. of
Albums3
Uncompressed 260 hrs 3,120 206
MP3 (320kbps) 1165 hrs 13,980 924
MP3 (256kbps) 1456 17,472 1155
MP3 (192kbps) 1941 23,292 1540
MP3 (160kbps) 2330 27,960 1849
MP3 (128kbps) 2912 39,944 2311
1 Maximum possible time not allowing for disk formatting
2 Based on average 5 minutes per track
3 Minimum possible based on 76 minutes per album (CD maximum)
As a guide, it is always best to store audio
files at the highest possible bit rate but
you need to bear in mind that you will
always be buying more music. So if you
have a record collection of 200 CDs that
has taken five years to acquire you will
easily fit your whole collection on the
Server in uncompressed format but will
run out of room in a couple of months. In
this instance a bit rate of 320Kbps would
be the best format.

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Section 4 •Initial Settings
Background Compression
If you decide to use one of the
compression formats, the CDs that you
store will start off as uncompressed files
and will be compressed when the Server
is in standby. This means that the storage
process is speeded up considerably as you
do not have to wait while the compression
process takes place. When compressing,
the LCD display confirms that the process
is taking place.
10:50
Compressing...
CD Action
Here is where you choose what you
want the Server to do when you insert
a CD. If you are going to be storing your
whole collection on the Server straight
away it will save time if you make this
setting STORE. If you prefer the CD to
start playing straight away set it to PLAY.
Otherwise select DO NOTHING.
Audio Mode (Party Mode or
Independent Zones)
Your Systemline Server comes equipped
with three independent audio outputs—
both analog and digital—which can be
used to feed music to three different
rooms in the house or can be connected
to a multi-room AV distribution system
such as Systemline Modular.
The Server is set up to have independent
outputs by default but if you are going
to be using only one audio output or do
not have a multi-room audio distribution
system or both then you should set the
Server to PARTY MODE. In this mode
all three of the audio outputs are the
same and the NOW PLAYING screen
shows more detailed information about
the track or station that is playing. For
more information see Section 10 (NOW
PLAYING screen).
Independent Zones
Use this option to set the Server to have
completely separate and independent
audio outputs. In this mode the NOW
PLAYING screen will appear split into
three horizontal areas one for each of the
three audio outputs. Each output is clearly
numbered. Alternatively, you can take the
Server out of PARTY MODE by pressing
any of the three independent output
selection keys on the handset. If there
is music playing this will have the effect
of showing you the split NOW PLAYING
screen. A further press of the same button
will take you to the single NOW PLAYING
screen for that output.
Party Mode
Use this option to put the Server into
PARTY MODE. In this mode the audio
outputs are all the same. Only the single
NOW PLAYING screen will be available
and the output will show the PARTY
MODE symbol of a cocktail glass ( ).
You can also put the Server into PARTY
MODE by pressing the PARTY MODE
button on the handset (
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will stop and must be restarted by
pressing the PLAY button. To leave PARTY
MODE press one of the independent
output selection keys or navigate to
AUDIO MODE page as detailed above.
You have now made all the settings
necessary to get the most from your
Systemline Server and will also be
familiar with the way the SETTINGS menu
works. As you may have noticed there
are many more useful features which will
be explored under Advanced Features
(Section 11).
4.6 Archiving and Backup
It is a good idea to protect your
investment of time and effort when you
store all your music on the servers hard
drive by providing some sort of backup.
The Server gives you the ability to do this
in two different ways
Backup
This option is the quickest and easiest and
will be sufficient in all instances except
where there is a mechanical failure of the
actual hard drive. Please refer to section
11.3
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