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USERS GUIDE

Version

4.1

Firmware

Summary of content (37 pages)

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Version 4.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................................................2 The Output Screen ..........................20-21 Controlling Playback ..............................21 PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................2-3 ORGANIZING YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION ..........21-23 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICES ......................3-5 INTRODUCTION ............................................................
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ELAN USER GUIDE HOME SYSTEMS COPYRIGHT NOTICE • the ventilation holes are not covered. Copyright 2002 ELAN Home Systems and Imerge Ltd. All rights reserved. • air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment. The ELAN VIA!dj Digital Music Server software and this documentation are copyright materials.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS COPYRIGHT NOTICE This equipment must not be used for unauthorized duplication of CDs or any other works protected by copyright. No license to infringe copyright is granted by the sale of this equipment. Recording and playback of some material may require permission. For further information refer to the following: • Copyright Act 1956 • Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 • Performers Protection Acts 1963, and 1972 • Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
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ELAN USER GUIDE LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. EUROPEAN MODEL USER GUIDE PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS B. NS/N29 3548:1995 CLASS B CAUTION: LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a LASER.
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ELAN USER GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS HOME SYSTEMS AUDIO INPUTS • Analog inputs Note: The specifications and design of this product is subject to change without notice. GENERAL System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hard Disk Based Audio Server Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . .AC 100-240V ~50Hz/60Hz Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33W Max Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.2lbs (7.8Kg) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 USB Allows the VIA!dj to communicate with supported USB devices such as PDAs. 2 DISC TRAY Insert a disc with the label side up. 3 OPEN/CLOSE button Pressing the open/close button opens the disc tray. Place a compact disc on the tray with the label side facing up. Press the button again to close the tray. 4 OUTPUT button button is held for a longer period of time the music will rewind at high speed.
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ELAN USER GUIDE HOME SYSTEMS CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL 1 DATA Allows the VIA!dj to send control information to other supported devices. 2 USB Allows the VIA!dj to communicate with supported USB devices such as PDAs. input of a suitable TV to display the user interface. You may need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the picture.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your VIA!dj remote control: The remote control supplied with the VIA!dj is a “Universal” remote control. This means that other devices, such as a television or amplifier, may be controlled using this remote control.
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ELAN USER GUIDE CANCEL button The cancel button is an action key—on some menu screens this is used to cancel an operation which you no longer wish to continue. If the TV device is selected this button will hide text services. 11 INFO button The info button is an action key—on some menu screens this is used to display additional information which may not be currently displayed; on other menu screens it may also be used to edit text on the screen.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS CONFIGURING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL OTHER DEVICES The TV and Amp devices on the VIA!dj remote control may be individually configured to control a range of televisions and amplifiers from well known manufacturers. USER GUIDE To enter standby or off mode: • Press the Standby key on the front panel or the Standby key on the remote control. The following screen is displayed: To configure the remote to control your television: • Press the TV and down for 1 second.
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ELAN USER GUIDE THE VIA!DJ SCREEN THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAM SHOWS THE KEY FEATURES OF A TYPICAL VIA!DJ SCREEN: 10 9 1 2 HOME SYSTEMS ✖ corresponds to a cancel action ✔ corresponds to a select action The VIA! Touch Panel and TV screens also displays these actions as well as other actions available on the VIA!dj remote control. REGISTERING YOUR VIA!dj Before using your VIA!dj you should spend some time registering your purchase. This enables you to receive technical support as well as software upgrades.
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HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE • Press the ^ and ^ ELAN keys to highlight your country and press ✔Select on either the VIA! Touch Panel, VIA!dj front panel or remote control. TO CONNECT YOUR VIA!DJ TO THE INTERNET The next sequence of screens helps you connect your VIA!dj to the Internet. • Press ✔ Cont. to begin.
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ELAN USER GUIDE If you have selected Use Modem - the built-in Account, read the terms and conditions and press Accept to continue. If you have selected Use Modem - your own account, follow the on-screen instructions to enter your account username, password, and the telephone number of your service provider. The VIA!dj will then attempt to connect to the Internet to send your registration details to ELAN.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE experience slightly longer delays when accessing music from the VIA!dj’s hard drive while it is recording. The quality of the recording is specified in the Settings menu (under Default Recording Quality). For more information on the settings menu see the chapter called Advanced Settings p. 24-25.
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ELAN USER GUIDE TO MAKE A CUSTOM CD RECORDING The custom recording option lets you choose which tracks to record, the sound quality of the recording, and allows you to enter album information. To make a custom recording: • Choose Custom from the “Please select Auto or Custom record” screen. A series of screens allow you to specify each of the recording options. HOME SYSTEMS One of the unique features of the VIA!dj is its 192Kb/s Variable Bit Rate (VBR) recording option.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE CD Information The CD information screen allows you to choose how to enter the album name, artist name, genre and tracks: up the Internet connection see Registering Your VIA!dj p.12. If you do not have an Internet connection, or the CD is not listed in the database it will be given names such as Album 35, Artist 21, and Track 1, Track 2 etc. and it will be classified in genre Unclassifiable.
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ELAN USER GUIDE HOME SYSTEMS To select a particular track from this album: OPTION DESCRIPTION Albums Display a list of albums in the library sorted alphabetically by album title. Artists Display your music library grouped by artist name. keys to step between tracks, or, using • Use the ^ or the remote control, press a key on the alphanumeric keypad to jump to that track number. Genres Display your music library grouped by genre. • Press ✔Play to play the currently selected track.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Or: USER GUIDE • Press • Press < to return to browsing by artist. ✔Select action key to confirm your selection. Or: • Press the PLAYLIST key on your VIA!dj remote control. To browse the library by genre Either: ^ or ^ • Use the keys if necessary to highlight the The front panel and TV screen both display the Playlists available in your library: Genres option in the Library menu. • Press ✔Select to confirm your selection.
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USER GUIDE can select it directly by number using the alphanumeric keys on your VIA!dj remote control. • Press the ALBUM button to to display the albums in your library. • Press the 0 key followed by the number of the album. For example: to select album 27 press ALBUM,0,2,7. The front panel displays: ELAN HOME SYSTEMS audio distribution.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE 1 2 Indicates the Output currently selected Play resumes from the new position when you release the key. Re-syncs the video display to the audio output selected in your zone Random and repeat playback 3 Used to select VIA!dj analog outputs 1, 2 and 3. The highlighted output coincides with the album details currently being displayed.
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ELAN USER GUIDE The existing playlists will be displayed: HOME SYSTEMS The Add Music Menu then lets you browse through the music library to select the first item you want to add to the playlist. You can add whole albums, complete genres, all the albums by a selected artist, another playlist, or individual tracks. For more information on browsing the music library refer to Playing Music from the Library p.18-19.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE Or: The following menu allows you to choose information to edit: • Select Edit Playlists from the Library menu and highlight the playlist you want to change. ✔Select to open the playlist for editing. ^ ^ • Press • Use the or keys to highlight the Edit tracks option and press ✔Select key. Once you have selected the appropriate playlist: • Press Add to add new tracks, and locate the item you want to add by browsing through the music library.
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ELAN USER GUIDE HOME SYSTEMS For example to enter S press the 7 key four times, because S is the fourth letter on the 7 key. • Press the DELETE key on your VIA!dj remote control to delete letters. • Press the CAPS key on either the front panel or your VIA!dj remote control to switch between upper-case and lower-case letters.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OPTION Displays the terms and conditions of the XIVA Customer Service Agreement. Internet Access Specifies whether your VIA!dj connects to the Internet via the built-in modem or using the Ethernet port.
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ELAN USER GUIDE HOME SYSTEMS OTHER MULTIROOM CONTROL SYSTEMS TV Your VIA!dj is also compatible with a number of leading multiroom control systems. The Controller port on the rear of the system uses a versatile protocol called XiVA-Link which allows access to most of the VIA!dj functions remotely.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS CONDOR 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007, 031, 009, 119, 013, 014, 015, 016, 097, 018 CONIC 111 CONTEC 055, 102, 018 CONTINENTAL EDISON 135, 107, 139, 042 COSMOS 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016 CROSLEY 138, 146, 024, 081, 010 CROWN 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 039, 158, 097, 018, 086 CSESECTRONICS 017 DAEWOO 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007, 009, 013, 014, 104, 015, 016, 133, 079 DANSAI 111, 008 DECCA 001, 0
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ELAN USER GUIDE INTERFUNK IRRADIO ITC ITS ITT JET POINT JVC KAIDO KAISUI KAPSCH KARCHER KAWA KENDO KENNEDY KINDO KNEISSEL KOERTING KONKA KORTING KRIESLER KUBA KUBA ELECTRONIC LENCO LENOIR LIESENKOETTER LIFETEC LOEWE OPTA LOGIK LOEWE LUMA LUXOR MAGNADYNE MAGNAFON MAGNASONIC MARANTZ MARSHAL MATSUI McMICHAEL MEDION MEMOREX METZ MINERVA MITSUBISHI Page 28 004, 007, 146, 042, 073, 081, 154, 012, 121, 123, 040 111, 021, 027, 018, 116 158 008, 017, 018, 309, 151 153, 073, 117, 081, 011, 012, 121, 123, 124, 125
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ELAN HOME PHILIPS(F) PHOENIX PHONOLA PIONEER PRANDONI-PRINCE PRIMA PRINCE PROFEX PROTECH PYE QUASAR QUELLE QUESTAR RADIOLA RADIOMARELLI RADIOTONE RANK RANK/BUSH/MURPHY RBM REDIFUSION REVOX REX ROADSTAR ROBOTRON ROSITA RTF SABA SAISHO SAKIO SALORA SAMBERS SAMPO SAMSUNG SANY SANYO SAOLRA SBR SCHAUB LORENZ SYSTEMS 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007, 009, 154, 013, 014, 015, 016 031, 021, 081, 119 031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099 007, 042 021, 010, 125 111 021, 125 010, 018 007, 008 031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099
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ELAN USER GUIDE TENSAI 001, 009, 158, TENSON 018 TESLA 146 THOMSON 034, 042, THORN 153, 004, 087, 154, 058, THORN-FERGUSON 107, TOCOM 110 TOKYO 084 TOSHIBA 060, TOWADA 158 TRANS CONTINENTS 021, TRISTAR 017 TRIUMPH 098, UHER 001, 028, 014, ULTRAVOX 001, 007, 014, UNIVERSUM 157, UNIVOX 146, VEGAVOX 048 VESTEL 001, 009, VICTOR 163 VIDEOTON 042, VISION 001, 009, VOXSON 146, WALTHAM 118 WATSON 001, 007, 016, WATT RADIO 031, WEGA 055, WEGA COLOR 162 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 001, 007, 016 WINTERNITZ 059 YOKO 001, 007,
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE VIA!dj Addendum, March 2004 NEW FEATURES MONITOR OUTPUT The Monitor Output menu allows you to select which output you would like to use to listen to the line-in recording: Rear panel Digital IN, Digital Optical IN and Analog IN now enabled for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P 31 ‘Quick Add’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P 33 Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ELAN USER GUIDE HOME SYSTEMS To record from the line-in connectors: Once you have created a new session the Line-In Record screen allows you to begin the recording process: To edit the album name and artist name: • Highlight the item you want to edit and press If your Line-in Source is the Analog Input, you will need to set the recording Gain to an appropriate level.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE To change the name of the new track: While the recording is in progress change the name of the new track as follows: • Highlight the Recording option and press Edit. • Edit the track name using the alphanumeric keys on your VIA!dj remote or by using the text grid on the VIA!dj front panel. • Press ✔OK. QUICK ADD The VIA!dj Quick Add feature allows you to add your favorite tracks to an existing playlist ‘on the fly’ without having to go into the Edit Playlists menu.
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ELAN USER GUIDE PRESETS Presets are simple playlists that can be used in the same way as a preset station on your radio tuner. For example, you may have a preset which plays a particular album, a preset that plays all the albums by a particular artist, or a preset that plays all the music in a particular genre.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS USER GUIDE A name for your preset will be chosen automatically according to the music selection you have made. To change the name of your preset: • Display the Preset Information screen using the method described previously. • Highlight the preset name and press new name. • Enter a name for the preset using the alphanumeric keys on your VIA!dj remote control or using the grid. For more information about entering names see the chapter called Entering and Editing Names, p.