StreamNet™ Anthology™ Media Server Installation and Setup Guide TM AVoIP™
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started.........................................................................................................1 About your ANTHOLOGY Media Server.............................................................................................................................2 Connections.......................................................................................................................................................................2 Included Accessories.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your ANTHOLOGY media server. Read this guide to get started. The ANTHOLOGY media server offers you the convenience of accessing all your local audio content and streaming internet services in a single device. The ANTHOLOGY can output 4 independent IP audio streams, plus one additional analog audio stream with on-screen display (OSD) control through a separate ViewLinX.
ABOUT YOUR ANTHOLOGY MEDIA SERVER Your server has several ports on the back for connecting your audio and networking, • VGA and DVI video ports for connecting to a television or other display. This can be used to view playlists, etc.(Can be used as a video input for a MediaLinX.) • Analog stereo audio output to connect to a receiver, pre-processor or amplifier. (Can be used as an audio input for a MediaLinX.) • One S/PDIF connector. (Not currently supported.
Network Connection Using a standard (straight through) Category 5 or Category 6 Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet port on the ANTHOLOGY media server to an available port on your network router or switch. The ANTHOLOGY media server can be controlled over IP ports 5004-5006 and no further connections are necessary. Audio Connections You may connect the analog audio output to an amplifier, receiver or MLAV with a standard 3.5 mm connection.
Chapter 2: ANTHOLOGY Media Server Setup This chapter provides an overview of using the Remote Configuration Utility to configure the ANTHOLOGY media server. Once you have made all the necessary connections, turn on the ANTHOLOGY media server by pressing the power button on the back of the unit once. You should see that the blue power LED illuminates.
Server Settings The Server Settings tab allows you to configure the following options: Server Identification - Set your servers name on the network, and a description. Date / Time - Configure the server to automatically obtain its date and time information from a selection of geographically located NTP (Internet time) servers. Wired Ethernet - Select the connection method for attaching to the wired network.
Logging - Not currently supported. Display Settings The Display Settings tab allows you to configure the ANTHOLOGY’s on screen display options. Screen Saver - Set the amount of time that will elapse before the server displays a photo slide show. Slideshow - Adjust the transition and timing options of the photo slide show.
Content The Content tab allows you to define the content of your ANTHOLOGY media server. Content can be provided by computers on the network who supply media files to the ANTHOLOGY media server or from the ANTHOLOGY’s internal hard drive. Computers - The ANTHOLOGY media server comes with a utility that will automatically synchronize folders on your network, or the contents of your iTunes or Windows Media Player libraries with your ANTHOLOGY media server’s onboard storage.
Firmware The Firmware tab allows you to: • Update the firmware operating software in your ANTHOLOGY media server • Download a utility for monitoring the server • Synchronize server content with other computers and playlists • Enable remote technical support Firmware Update - From time to time, new operating software for the ANTHOLOGY media server is released to add new services or to accommodate changes to existing services. The current status of your firmware is displayed.
Other Software – Media Synchronization - This section allows you to install a client application that will automatically synchronize folders on your network, or the contents of your iTunes or Windows Media Player libraries with your ANTHOLOGY media server. Information about using the client application is detailed in chapter 3, Synchronizing Media. License Information - This section displays your product license information and serial number. Remote Support - Not currently supported.
Chapter 3: Synchronizing Media Synchronization provides your ANTHOLOGY media server the information it needs to access and play external media stored elsewhere on the network. These media sources can be within iTunes, Windows Media Player or simply files in a folder on a source device connected to the network To enable synchronization: 1. Identify the computer systems where your media files are located to the ANTHOLOGY system on the Content tab of the ANTHOLOGY Configuration screens. 2.
iTunes Tab The iTunes tab controls the synchronization of iTunes managed tracks and playlists to the ANTHOLOGY. When synchronized, this maintains listings on the ANTHOLOGY of the iTunes media on the external device running on the network so it can played by the ANTHOLOGY. »» NOTE: The ANTHOLOGY media server cannot access any media files on any system unless the system is running on the network, regardless of synchronization status.
Windows Media Tab The Windows Media tab controls accessing and synchronizing music on a computer that is usually managed and played with the Windows Media Player. When synchronized, this maintains listings on the ANTHOLOGY of the Windows media on the external device running on the network so it can be played by the ANTHOLOGY »» NOTE: The ANTHOLOGY media server cannot access any media files on any system unless the system is running on the network, regardless of synchronization status.
Folders Tab The Folders tab allows accessing and synchronizing of media files from folders on a networked source device by the ANTHOLOGY. When synchronized, this maintains listings on the ANTHOLOGY of the designated folders on the external device running on the network so the contents can be played by the ANTHOLOGY. »» NOTE: The ANTHOLOGY media server cannot access any media files on any system unless the system is running on the network, regardless of synchronization status.
Advanced Tab This tab provides additional information about and synchronization options for the ANTHOLOGY media server. Configuration Overview - Details about the Server Capacity, Software Version, Serial Number and IP Address of the selected ANTHOLOGY server. Sync Program Options - These check boxes set the launching of the Media Synchronization application with the defined playlists and folders on the source computer.
Chapter 4: StreamNet ANTHOLOGY Setup The ANTHOLOGY is setup for use in a commercial or residential network using the StreamNet Dealer Setup program and the accompanying StreamNet Dealer Setup manual. StreamNet Dealer Setup is a PC-based program that allows you to configure devices so that they can communicate across a StreamNet network.
ANTHOLOGY SCREENS IN THE DEALER SETUP PROGRAM When you start Dealer Setup program, the ANTHOLOGY media server will be automatically detected like any other DigiLinX device. Verify the configuration information on the tabs for the ANTHOLOGY device as shown in the following screen examples: Adding an ANTHOLOGY to a Project 1. Enter the following information: Media Server Name - Edit or keep the default. Server Type - Use the drop-down menu (using the down arrow key) to select what type of server this is.
So far, ANTHOLOGY has only been added to the project as a media server. The following screen shows the newly added ANTHOLOGY as a media server on the project side of the screen and listed in the device list: Now you must identify the particular ANTHOLOGY system. Select from the project listing on the left the ANTHOLOGY media server just added, then click on the Match Devices icon. A list from which to select is presented: Select the ANTHOLOGY media server you are setting up and click OK.
When completed, the device appears with the information tab containing the information about that particular ANTHOLOGY device. It is ready for final configuration: Device Name - This is name that appears as a selection on all user interfaces and identifies the source. ID - The device ID. IP Address - IP address of the device as discovered by the Dealer Setup program.
Pairing Streams with Hosts So far, the ANTHOLOGY has only been added to the project as a media server. The ANTHOLOGY provides up to four streams plus one local audio output. Each stream must be separately hosted in a TouchLinX™ TLA250, SpeakerLinX™ SL251 or SLX300 so that each can independently stream audio into the StreamNet system. Use the Streams tab to enable and assign the hosting configuration. Alternately, The hosting device can be configured to a selected stream from the ANTHOLOGY.
ANTHOLOGY Analog Output The ANTHOLOGY has a dedicated analog audio output that is controllable through the use of the On Screen Display using the VGA or DVI video outputs, and a TouchLinX or programmable remote control. Accessing and controlling this output requires the installation and configuration of a MediaLinX A/V encoder such as the NS-MLAV9300-CS attached to the Anthology and one or more ViewLinX decoders such as the NS-VL9300-CS.
Using the TouchLinX, the ANTHOLOGY analog stream can be selected and controlled. The following two screens show the selection of the ANTHOLOGY Display for the analog stream, and the controls. The various menus and selections of the ANTHOLOGY analog stream are shown on the display. A “Now Showing” screen can be displayed while the analog media is streaming. It consists of the unique information about the selection playing, displayed over a slideshow of changing backgrounds.
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