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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................................................2 Welcome Product Overview ..................................................................................5 Unpacking and Installation ....................................................................6 Specifications ........................................................................................7 Getting Started Front Panel ...............................................................
WELCOME WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside; it is recommended that only qualified personnel service this component.
WELCOME 15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 16. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure the unit is in proper operating condition. 17.
WELCOME PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the latest design in a long line of outstanding digital source equipment from Cary Audio Design. By choosing a hard drive-based music server, you now belong to an elite group of audiophiles who have transitioned from a single play disc-based system to a system that provides easy access to all of your music in one central location.
WELCOME UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Cary Audio Design product was shipped in a carton particularly designed to protect its contents, and special care has been taken to prevent damage during shipping. Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage. If shipping damage is discovered, document the damage with photographs, contact the transport carrier immediately, and retain the packing as evidence.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating the MS-1 is a simple procedure since each unit is designed for long-term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may occur. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new MS-1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................
GETTING STARTED FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW MS 1 Music Server AC Power 1 2 3 1. AC POWER A blue LED will illuminate when the power is on. 2. DISC EJECT Pressing this button ejects the disc from the MS-1. 3. DISC ACTIVITY LIGHT This light will blink while a CD is being imported.
GETTING STARTED REAR PANEL OVERVIEW MS-1 Music Server This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Manufactured in Apex, NC USA Ethernet USB 1 AC IN Power 3 4 SN 2 1. ETHERNET Connect to your network using this 10/100/1000 Ethernet jack 2.
GETTING STARTED CONNECTING TO YOUR HOME NETWORK The MS-1 system will need both wireless and wired access to your home network. The wired access is required to establish the MS-1 music server connection while the wireless connection allows your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to interface with the MS-1 as a remote control device. Simply plug the MS-1 into your router with a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable.
GETTING STARTED SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE An iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad is required to control the MS-1 system. The latest version of the Cary Audio Design MS-1 Remote App is available through iTunes free of charge; choose one of these two methods: • From your computer, go to the iTunes App Store and search for CARY AUDIO. • From your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, access the iTunes App Store and search for CARY AUDIO.
IMPORTING MUSIC FROM A CD Place the CD in the slot-loading CD drive, and the MS-1 automatically copies the CD to the internal storage. With an established Internet connection, the MS-1 will retrieve CD information such as album, artist, genre, and track names. The CD will eject when the import is complete. CDs are copied into FLAC format; this is a lossless audio storage format. USING FTP File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to exchange files over a network.
OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE SET UP Select the CARY AUDIO Application on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. • Press the SETTINGS button in the top left corner. • Select DISCOVER SERVERS, and the remote control device will search your network for servers.
OPERATION Select your server when it is identified. • When a checkmark appears beside the server name, press DONE in the top left corner.
OPERATION LISTENING TO MUSIC You can now browse the music library and start listening. Use the bar on the right side of the remote control device screen to jump to a specific letter in the list. If it is available, album art will display on the NOW PLAYING screen. Use the volume slider to control the listening level of the audio sent to your DAC. Keep this digital volume control at 100% for critical listening.
OPERATION Press the INFO button in the bottom right hand corner to view more information about the track currently playing. Tap the screen again to go back to the NOW PLAYING screen.
OPERATION LISTENING TO SHOUTCAST™ RADIO SHOUTcast™ Radio is one of the world’s largest online radio stations. Currently, SHOUTcast™ Radio features over 35,000 stations from around the globe. Whether you are looking for popular or indie music or want to check out local or world programming, you're sure to find something you like on SHOUTcast™ Radio. To access SHOUTcast™ Radio content, go to the SOURCES tab and select SHOUTcast™ Radio. A listing of genres will appear.
OPERATION After selecting a genre, choose a particular station.
OPERATION The NOW PLAYING screen will appear. TURNING OFF THE SERVER To protect both your music library contents and MS-1 system files, a proper shut down is recommended. Press and release the MS-1 power button to initiate shutdown of the system. If the server will not respond to the remote or will not turn off with a single power button press, a “hard reset” is in order. This is performed by holding the power button down for approximately five seconds.
BACKING UP AND FILE MANAGEMENT Backup music from the MS-1 using either an external USB hard drive or the FTP server. Delete music from the MS-1 with either the FTP server or web interface. USB HARD DRIVE SYNC The MS-1 automatically syncs music with an external USB drive providing two functions: to import new music to the MS-1 and to backup music from the MS-1. The MS-1 compares the files on a connected external drive to those on the MS-1 and copies any new and updated files onto the MS-1.
BACKING UP AND FILE MANAGEMENT WEB INTERFACE Use the web interface to access and delete files on your MS-1. To connect, determine your server's IP Address from the SETTINGS menu on your remote control device. Enter the IP Address into your web browser as shown below. When the LOGIN SCREEN appears, enter the word music (all lowercase) for both the username and password.
BACKING UP AND FILE MANAGEMENT After logging in, you will be able to browse through the MS-1 file system. Highlight unwanted files and folders, then use the DELETE button to remove them.
BACKING UP AND FILE MANAGEMENT FTP INTERFACE Use your favorite FTP client to access the FTP server in the following manner: • • • • Host IP Address: obtain from the SETTINGS menu on the remote control device. Port: 21 Username: music Password: music If you do not have an FTP client installed on your computer, download FileZilla at http://filezilla-project.org/. The program is free and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
RESTORATION RESTORATION The RESTORE DVD reverts the MS-1 system software back to factory settings while leaving the music collection intact. This feature will give the MS-1 a new, clean database. It will rescan the music collection and regenerate thumbnails from the folder.jpg files (if any) inside the album directories. If you manually edit tags, download and change cover art, or rename folders, use the RESTORE DVD to import the changes into a new, clean database.
TROUBLESHOOTING SHOUTCAST™ RADIO DOESN'T WORK If you can connect to your MS-1 but SHOUTcast™ Radio does not work, check the INTERNET STATUS of MS-1 in the SETTINGS menu. The server information data is created when the remote control device initially connects to the server. The optimal time to check the INTERNET STATUS is immediately after booting up the MS-1; however, you can refresh the server information data by exiting the application and reconnecting to the MS-1.
TROUBLESHOOTING • The MS-1 uses two services to retrieve metadata--MusicBrainz and FreeDB. If neither service can identify an album, the music files will still transfer to the MS-1 but will be tagged as UNKNOWN ARTIST and UNKNOWN ALBUM. Using the FTP server or the USB HARD DRIVE SYNC, copy the album to your computer, manually tag the album using a tag editor, and copy it back to the MS-1.
SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Clean the cabinet housing and front panel of the MS-1 with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will vary based on the cleanliness of the environment and the number of hours the MS-1 is operated. FACTORY SERVICE Careful consideration has been given to the design of the MS-1 to minimize maintenance issues. Any problems or requests for service should be referred to the Customer Service Department at 919.355.0010.
UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Design warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States that Cary Audio Design vacuum tube or solid-state power amplifiers surround sound processors, preamplifiers, or music servers shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for three years from the date of the original purchase.
UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS (EXPORT MARKETS)\ Cary Audio Design warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States of America. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside the USA, please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details of your local warranty.
LEGAL NOTICES DATA LOSS Cary Audio is not liable for data stored on the MS-1. As with any hard drive, failure can destroy data or render it inaccessible. For this reason, we provide a backup scheme to copy your files to an external data storage device. Always keep your original music discs and backup in a safe location. MANUAL Because the software for the MS-1 and the Cary Audio app can be updated, the images and screen captures used on this manual may not be current. Check www.caryaudio.
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