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1 QUICK install Guide DIGITAL MUSIC INTEGRATION MODULE

2 Quick Install guide The Integration Module is an interface device for digital music services and local network music. It installs into the card cage on an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver and accesses digital music two ways: 1) Over the local area network from shared music servers. 2) From the Internet. The Integration Module provides metadata information (such as artist, album and song title) to the user interfaces that have a display. The card has cascade audio outputs to allow expansion to additional IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receivers in expanded systems. Up to six Integration Modules can be used in a single system to provide multiple streams of digital music.

3 Table of Contents Product Overview Features and Benefits Installation Considerations Installation Configuring the Troubleshooting Specifications Contact Information Warranty

4 Quick Install guide Product overview Home Network Connects to the local network Test Port Connect a USB Flash Drive (FAT 32 format only) for testing Cascade Audio OUT Left and Right line-level audio outputs for use with multiple chassis ICS systems and home theater receivers Thumbscrews Secure to the IntelliControl ICS MultiZone Receiver Figure 1: IntelliControl ICS Integration Module. 3

5 Quick Install Guide Features and Benefits Plug-and-play integration into the GXR2 chassis card cage with out-of-the-box playback of Internet radio and music servers ensures quick and easy installation. Premium music services such as Pandora and Rhapsody provide access to the most comprehensive libraries of digital music. (Subscriptions may be required. Service availability varies by country. Refer to each content provider s website for details.) Accesses and plays digital music from PCs, Macs, and NAS drives with playback of DRM free music from itunes, Windows Media Player, and others. Integrates into your existing system and operates using familiar controls and screens that you will find easy to use. Organizes music content into easy-to-use menus. Provides dynamic metadata, including song, album artist and service information, on touchscreens, the iremote, iremote TS and keypads for easy operation and an enhanced listening experience. 96 khz, 24-bit low ripple digital-to-analog converter (DAC) provides superior sound reproduction. Easy installation into existing IntelliControl ICS systems makes the an excellent upgrade solution for accessing and controlling the best music content on the web, as well as local network digital music and the local network digital library. 4

6 Quick Install guide Installation Considerations The Integration Module must be connected to the customer s home network. This network must have broadband Internet access to play music from Internet services. Network Requirements The home network bandwidth must be sufficiently robust to support the number of installed Integration Modules. Internet music services typically require a bandwidth of around 160 kbps (kilobits per second), and may go as high as 320 kbps. Therefore six simultaneous streams (the maximum number of Integration Modules that can be installed) could require up to 1.92 Mbps (Megabits per second). Make sure your customer has sufficient bandwidth available to accommodate the number of installed Integration Modules. Remember, the home network may be shared with many other devices (PCs, laptops, video game consoles, etc.) competing for bandwidth. If the available bandwidth is exceeded, the performance of the Integration Modules may be impaired and the music may dropout, stutter or unexpectedly jump to another music station. We recommend verifying that the customer s Internet service is sufficient to handle the bandwidth requirements of the system and that it is fully functional before connecting the Integration Module(s). Connect a laptop to the home network and go to to verify download bandwidth capability. Music Servers The Integration Module accesses music files from any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant device running a UPnP AV media server configured to share its files. UPnP media servers are devices that store and share digital media such as photographs, movies, or music. These media servers use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocols to communicate with other devices. UPnP AV media servers can automatically stream a file to the Integration Module for local playback when requested. Since the media servers discussed in this guide will only be used for music (audio), the term music server will be used from here on. There are UPnP music servers available for most operating-systems and many hardware platforms. UPnP music servers can either be categorized as softwarebased or hardware-based. Software-based UPnP music servers can be run on PCs (Personal Computers), mainly on Microsoft Windows, Linux, BSD, Unix or Mac OS X. Windows Media Player and TwonkyMedia are examples of software based UPnP music servers. Hardware-based UPnP music servers may run on NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices or any specific hardware for delivering media, such as a PVR (Personal Video Recorder). 5

7 Quick Install Guide Installation Considerations Every UPnP music server on the home network to be accessed by the Integration Module must be shared on the network. Please note that the name of the UPnP music server that will appear on the user interfaces is the name generated by the music server itself. For easier recognition on user interfaces, we recommend renaming all music servers with Friendly Names. Refer to each server s documentation for information on sharing and renaming. Recommended Hardware and Software Servers For an updated list of recommended servers, go to: Playing itunes Music Library Files Playing music files from an itunes library requires that a software-based music server be set up to share the itunes files. The recommended method is to install the Niles Music Server for itunes, a small music server application powered by TwonkyMedia. The Niles Music Server is installed using the Admin Utility. See Opening The Admin Utility on Page 13. If the itunes library is hosted on a shared network storage device, it is likely that the device has an embedded UPnP music server; therefore installing the Niles Music Server may not be necessary as the itunes music will already be available from the embedded server. Another option is to share the itunes library with a media server such as Windows Media Player (WMP). The music files from the itunes library will be served to the via WMP. Please note that each time new music is added to the itunes library, WMP must be updated. Playing Music from Internet Services To access Internet music services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, and Internet radio, a broadband Internet connection is required. Some of these services require a subscription and/or require the user s account to be linked specifically to the Integration Module. The user s account information must be stored in the before it can access the services. The user s account information is managed using the Admin Utility (See Opening the Admin Utility on page 13). 6

8 Quick Install guide L R Installation Updating the GXR2 System Software Be certain that the GXR2 and all connected peripherals have the latest software version installed. You must update the system software prior to installing the module. Then, after the is installed, update the system software again. This verifies that all system software is up to date. Go to: for the latest information. Installing the into the GXR2 Card Cage Before making any connections to the Integration Module, always turn the power OFF on the GXR2 MultiZone Receiver and be sure the AC line cord is disconnected. The is susceptible to static discharge; use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground prior to picking up the. Handle the card by its edges only. 1. Carefully slide the module into any available card slot, making sure it is aligned with the GXR2 card cage guides. 2. When fully engaged and sitting flush against the GXR2 chassis, tighten thumbscrews (do not over tighten). TM-AM/FM FM ANT Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida, USA CASCADE AUDIO OUT AM ANT Guides Figure 2. Installing the module into the GXR2 card cage 7

9 IM - NET Quick Install Guide Installation Making the Wiring Connections 1. The Integration Module is connected to the customer s home network router with a CAT-5 cable. (See Figure 3) WARNING! Do not connect the home network to a keypad port on the GXR2 Receiver. The home network must be connected to the module only. Keypad ports on the GXR2 have 12VDC output that will damage networking devices. Broadband Modem Modem Router 3 YES GXR2 The modem and router are sometimes in the same chassis. NETWORK DEVICE TEST PORT VIDEO OUT CASCADE AUDIO OUT Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida, USA L Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida, USA Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida, USA AM ANT CASCADE AUDIO OUT TM-HD/R FM ANT L L R IR OUT IR IN AUDIO IN R R CASCADE AUDIO OUT GXR2 7 COMMUNICATION & CONTROL SWITCH No Figure 3. Connecting the to the local network (Continued on next page) 8

10 Quick Install guide Installation (Cont d) 2. If multiple GXR2s are used in an expanded system, connect the Cascade Audio Out of the to the Audio In on the IM-AUDIO installed in the slave chassis. Master GXR2 Module Slave GXR2 IM-AUDIO Module Stereo RCA to RCA Cable Left and Right Cascade Audio OUT Left and Right Audio IN Figure 4. Connecting the to an IM-AUDIO installed in a slave chassis 9

11 Quick Install Guide Configuring the im-net Confirming Operation of the Each appears on user interface Master Keys in the order in which they were installed in the GXR2 chassis. Example: an installed in slot #1 will appear on Master Key #1 as 1 or the name specified in IntelliFile Internet Radio BBC 3 90 FM In Tune Stephen Sondheim Options Menu Figure 5. Internet Radio Now Playing Screen 1. select Internet Radio from any user interface device. The system should start playing BBC Radio 3 90 FM. Raise the volume if necessary. 2. this confirms the card is installed and functioning properly and has a connection to the home network and the Internet. 10

12 Quick Install guide Configuring the im-net Configuring the in IntelliFile 3 The IntelliFile 3 software application is utilized to configure the GXR2 and set up the basic settings of the Integration Module. Refer to the IntelliFile 3 documentation for details of how to perform these steps: 1. specify the name of the Integration Module that will appear on the User Interface Master Keys. 2. Configure the IP address. a) specify whether the address is static or obtained via DHCP (Default is DHCP). Unless the home network requires a static IP, DHCP is recommended. b) If static, assign the IP address. c) Set up any proxy and/or DNS requirements. Using the Admin Utility The Admin Utility is a web interface that sets up and manages the music sources to be supported by the Integration Module. If there are multiple modules in a system, each one must be set up separately. The Admin Utility is hosted on a web server inside each Integration Module. It is accessed via any Internet browser application that is directed to the IP address of each module. 11

13 Quick Install Guide Configuring the im-net Finding the IP address of the Integration Module Before you open the Admin Utility, you must first obtain the IP (Internet Protocol) address of each Integration Module you wish to manage. The IP address can be obtained from any IntelliControl ICS touchscreen or keypad with display. 1) Select the [ ] master key corresponding to the you wish to manage. 2) Press and hold [ Menu ] for 3 seconds to access the Home Menu screen from any Now Playing screen. Alternative method: while in any menu pressing [ Back ] will take you to the previous menu. Continue pressing [ Back ] until the Home Menu is displayed. 1 1 Options Pandora Menu 3 Pandora 4 Jack Johnson Radio Jack Johnson On and On 4 Jack Johnson Radio Jack Johnson On and On 3) Using the [ Page Down ] button as necessary, select [ Information ]. The Integration Module Information screen will be displayed. 4) Make a note IP Address of the numbers Screen in the IP address field. Example IP address: Make a Note of the IP Address 2 3 Options Menu 1 My Music Pandora Rhapsody Internet Radio Information Page Exit Page 1 (Info) IP Address: Media Player Revision: 535 Software Date: March 4, 2 Control Revision: MAC ID: 01:02:03:04:35: BACK Example from a keypad with display Info IP Address: Media Player Revision: 535 Software Date: March 4, 2010 Control Revision: MAC ID: 01:02:03:04:35:45:ab Back Example from a color touchscreen 1 (Info) 12

14 Quick Install guide Configuring the im-net Opening the Admin Utility from Your Computer 1) From a computer on the home network, open a web browser and enter the IP address of the module you wish to manage. 1 2) If you have not yet registered your product, please select [ Registration ] and complete the Registration screen. Please fill it out completely, then select [ Send Form ]. 2 3) A Registration Confirmation screen will be displayed. 4) the Welcome screen will be displayed. You are now ready to manage your services. 3 Downloading the User Guide For more information on the Admin Utility and how it is used, refer to the User Guide. The User Guide can be downloaded from the Admin Utility s Welcome page Open the Admin Utility s Welcome page (see prior section). 2. select [ User Guide ] on the Welcome page 3. the User Guide will automatically download to your computer 13

15 Quick Install Guide TROUBLESHOOTING Problem does not appear as an option on my user interfaces On Internet radio, I get a Server Full or Connection Down message and the station does not play Solution a) the is not installed properly. Confirm the card is fully inserted into the GXR2 card cage. b) Confirm that the GXR2 software has been updated. a) station is congested or not currently broadcasting. Try another station or try again later. Internet radio is not playing a) the Integration Module is not connected to the home network. Confirm that your module has an IP address (see page 12) and that it does not conflict with other devices on the home network. b) the program being broadcast is in an incompatible format. Only Internet radio programs in MP3 or WMA format can be played. c) Your router s firewall may be blocking connections out to the Internet. Set up your router s firewall to allow Internet access to the MAC addresses of your. d) the selected radio station is not currently broadcasting. Try another radio station. e) Internet radio station broadcasts are provided by third parties. Any unresolved problems with a specific station should be directed to the broadcaster. (Continued on next page) 14

16 Quick Install guide TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont d) Problem There are gaps and/or jumps between stations while playing music from an Internet radio station or a premium music service provider. A music server on my home network is not listed on the My Music page Music/File names are not displayed properly Solution a) the quality of the music experience is dependent on the speed, delay, congestion, equipment, and competing demands on the home network. Improving the home network and/or upgrading to higher speed Internet service will enhance the music experience from the Integration Module. a) the music server is not running. Launch the music server. b) the music server is not shared. See the music server s operating instructions for setting up sharing. c) the computer or router s firewall may be preventing access. Check the computer and router s firewall settings. a) File names use characters that cannot be displayed. Rename the music files using compatible characters. Some music files do not appear in the list of music on a server a) the music files are DRM protected. The Integration Module does not play DRM protected files. b) Music files are incompatible. Confirm that the music files are stored in a compatible format. (See Specifications page 18) 15

17 Quick Install Guide TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Music files are not appearing in the correct order Admin Utility for the module cannot be accessed from my browser Solution a) the order in which songs are displayed depends on the server specifications/ setup. If, due to the server specifications the files are not displayed in alphabetical order, search functions may not work properly. a) the Integration Module is not connected to the home network. Confirm that your module has an IP address and that it does not conflict with other devices on the home network. (See page 11) b) an incorrect IP address has been entered into the browser. Confirm that the correct address for the is entered into your browser. c) Your computer is not connected to the home network. 16

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19 Quick Install Guide SPECIFICATIONS Audio Codecs: Streaming Protocols: File Formats Supported: Power: Warranty: Shipping Weight: aac, AAC Plus, Ogg Vorbis 1.0, FLAC 2ch/48kHz/16bit, FLAC 2cg/96kHz/24bit, LPCM, MP3, WAV, WMA-9, WMA-9 Lossless, WMA-9 Pro WMA Streaming (including MMS and WMS), Shoutcast, HTTP/1,1 Audio Transport, RTSP/SDP (Real time streaming protocols) over TCP WPL, PLS, AAC( MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding File) ASX, M3U, MP3, WAV, WAX, WMA Provided when installed into GXR2 chassis two year limited 1 lb. Dimensions Integration Module: 1-1/4 W x 3-3/4 H x 7-1/4 D 3.17cm W x 9.52cm H x 18.41cm D Compliance & Certifications Safety: evaluated to UL/EN EMC: FCC Part 15 (GXR2) CE, C-TICK (GXR2 EX) 18

20 Quick Install guide LEGAL NOTICE FLAC Decoder Copyright (c) 2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. - neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. 19

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