Totaldac d1 User manual

TOTALDAC d1-server User's Guide for LMS
2017 October 17th
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All possibilities to use the Totaldac d1 server
The possilities to use the Totaldac d1 server are:
-Ipeng to control the internal Logitech Media Server (s ueezbox) software, to read local files and use
internet streaming
-Airplay to send audio from an Ipad (for radio for example) or from a computer
-upnp/DLNA to receive audio from another upnp/DLNA software
-RoonReady for a compatibility with Roon
To enable them, you can browse the internal web site (using Safari on Ipad)
http://cubox:8080
if it doesn't work try this address:
http://cubox.local:8080
This page can be accessed at least 2 minutes after the boot of the d1-server.
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This page appears:
Push Services, this page appears:
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You can clic on the application you need, for example Airplay, and you can enable it (Start Service) or
disable it (Stop Service):
By default in the firmware these functions are enabled:
-AIRPLAY
-Music Player Daemond (MPD for Soundirok), associated to upnp
-RoonReady
By default these functions are disabled:
-LOGITECH MEDIA SERVER (LMS)
You can enable Logitech Media Server, then it needs up to a few minutes to boot completely, so wait
about 5 minutes before launching Ipeng application in the Ipad.
Take care, LMS keep the exclusivity of the audio port when they are enabled. Disable them when you
don't use them anymore.
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RoonReady
To be usable, RoonReady must be activated in the web interface.
See also the red line ROON VOLUME SERV CE
Clic Start Service to enable the volume control in Roon interface.
It allows to enable the digital volume control in Roon, to be able to control the volume from Roon
graphic interface, for example on the Ipad. In this case DSD files are converted to pcm 176Khz/24.
By default the volume control in Roon graphic interface is disabled, so you must use the Totaldac infra
red remote control or the volume button of your amp or preamp. DSD files are read as native DSD in
this case.
When using Roon on the computer, just enable the auto-detected RoonReady device called 'd1-
server'. Leave the setting corresponding to the RoonReady device by default (resync delay '0ms', max
sample rate 'disabled', max bits per sample 'disabled').
When after using RoonReady you want to use another functionality such as MPD, LMS, upnp or
Airplay stop the music in Roon to free the audio port.
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Ipeng application (LMS)
Ipeng Ipad application can control the embedded Logitec Media Server (LMS).
First connect your Ipad to the Internet using an Internet capable Wifi network. Buy and install the
application called “Ipeng s ueezebox remote control” on the Apple Store.
Switch ON the d1-server (e uipment with its loop USB cable), let it boot, it takes a few minutes.
This application can be used to play files from a NAS or a USB dongle/disk and can be used for
streaming (Tidal for example) from internet
Launch Ipeng application.
On Ipeng clic at the bottom of the page on TotaldacMediaPlayer
Then a menu appears (MusicPlayer Control)
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Clic on the circle containing a letter « i » at the right of « Current Music Source : cubox ».
Scroll down and press Rescan at the bottom.
The NAS and/or USB disc will be scanned. Once the scan is finished you can play your music.
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Note that for the best audio uality you should set the volume in Ipeng to 100%.
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Music streaming with LMS
S ueezbox control or advanced settings are available from the Ipad Safari web browser at
http://cubox:9000 or http://cubox.local:9000
You can use this web access from any kind of computer, tablet or smartphone.
Take your ipad horizontally to improve the resolution.
This page appears:
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Press Setttings in the bottom and this page appears:
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Press Advanced, open the sub-menus:
and select ickStream
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Clic on the link «login to ickStream music platform »
The following menu appears :
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Then clic on the service that you need. Choose for example Tidal.
Then enter your login and password.
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Once you have entered your Tidal login and password kill the Ipeng application, switch OFF the d1-
server power supply button, wait at least 5 seconds, switch the power supply ON again, leave it boot
at least 5 minutes, then launch again Ipeng application.
Clic “My Apps”, then all streaming tools appear:
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Clic ickStream, then Tidal:
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Once in Tidal you can for example launch a search (at the bottom):
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Then clic “albums” and all corresponding albums appear and you can play them:
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Releasing Ipeng audio output or other audio applications
When Logitech Media Server is enabled the audio output is reserved for Ipeng and this prevents
MPAD , Airplay, RoonReady and upnp/DLNA from playing audio files. To free the audio path for other
applications you have just push the Ipeng ON/OFF button.
Ipeng application with audio activated for Ipeng, so audio not allowed for MPD or Airplay or other:
Ipeng application with audio disactivated for Ipeng, so audio allowed for MPD or other:
Instead you can also disable LMS in the web interface. This way LMS will not take ressources in the
processor.
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