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2. Setup and configuration 

 

2.1 System Diagram 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Fig. 1(a): Basic installation diagram 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Note: This manual does not discuss integration with 3

rd

-party control systems.  

Please contact your dealer for relevant documentation. 
 
This document will assume the user plans to use the following control methods: 

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I.R. remote control (via TV-interface) 

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WiFi-enabled PDA (using DFSolutions’ Room Commander software) 

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Desktop PC (for control / adding audio to iDyl / backing up iDyl. 

Summary of Contents for iDyl

Page 1: ...iDyl Multiroom Media Server User Manual v1 9 Information in this document is subject to change without notice All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...via Desktop Computer 16 Adding MP3 OGG Audio Files 16 Adding WAV Files 17 4 3 Browsing and Enqueuing Audio 18 Select Audio Type 18 Browse Library 19 4 4 Auto DJ Mode 20 4 5 Playlist Management 21 Cre...

Page 3: ...adaption or translation without the prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another lan...

Page 4: ...ess and listen to your enter audio collection instantly easily independently from every other room of the house all from the one device Easily create playlists or use the Auto DJ mode to turn the iDyl...

Page 5: ...via WiFi enabled PCs using the supplied Room Commander software Network Hub Used in connecting the iDyl to your family PC allowing you to easily add music to the iDyl and for performing administration...

Page 6: ...rticular album artist genre playlist you want to listen to See page 18 Hotkeys Assign your favourite audio selections to numbers on your remote control keypad Then just one button press can start this...

Page 7: ...tion with 3rd party control systems Please contact your dealer for relevant documentation This document will assume the user plans to use the following control methods I R remote control via TV interf...

Page 8: ...connecting 1 Connect audio outputs The iDyl comes with 1 large D pin plug for every 4 rooms to be sourced Using the RCA breakout cables supplied connect between the iDyl and multi channel amplifier 2...

Page 9: ...a the power button the front panel Resetting Under normal operation the iDyl can be left permanently on However in some cases it may be necessary to restart the iDyl This may be because the Media Serv...

Page 10: ...twork Configuration Best Practices The following are recommended guidelines for configuring your data network and devices that will run Room Commander software Wireless hand held devices that will be...

Page 11: ...mber represents the letters appearing below it Other commands are Delete the previous character Cursor Left To repeat the previous character first push 0 So to enter the name Abba you would press the...

Page 12: ...rowse menus for rapid navigation of audio library Cursor Up Moves the cursor up Cursor Down Moves the cursor down Cursor Left Moves the cursor left Delete in text entry mode Cursor Right Moves the cur...

Page 13: ...o library and then to start playing the relevant audio selection see page 14 3 Video This will open a new display where you can select and view pre recorded digital movies see page 31 4 Slideshows Cre...

Page 14: ...ble to place over 3000 CDs on a 160GB hard disk Importing audio CDs from the iDyl in the MP3 format is slow 15 minutes per CD OGG A compressed audio file format that is becoming more common OGG files...

Page 15: ...rts all tracks and returns the CD upon completion If the iDyl could not import the CD track information un available no internet connection etc you will be asked to manually enter track and album info...

Page 16: ...ared directory called Audio accessed via Windows File Explorer at iDyl Audio Audio can be placed into this directory and will be detected by the iDyl for listening to around all zones In the same way...

Page 17: ...o ascertain this information The above screenshot shows how WAV files should be stored on the iDyl Under idyl Audio create a folder representing the Artist Within this folder create a folder represent...

Page 18: ...lbum Clicking this will open a further sub menu where you can browse and play any album in your audio library Artist Browse all artists Genre Browse all genres Playlist Browse all playlists Auto DJ In...

Page 19: ...bered keys 2 9 on your remote will jump to the letter associated with it Ie pushing number 2 repeatedly will jump to the first album beginning with A then B then C Once you have highlighted your Chose...

Page 20: ...takes 4 4 Auto DJ Mode Auto DJ is a randomized mode where tracks from around your library are played endlessly With the ability to store over 40 000 MP3 tracks on a 160 GB hard disk the Auto DJ mode t...

Page 21: ...screen Playlist Sub Menu Default appearance Creating a playlist Note that above we are trying to add the track Everyday I love You Less and Less from the album Employment to a new playlist Let s add t...

Page 22: ...New playlist added Tracks can also be inserted at a specific position within the Playlist assuming there are already tracks contained within To do this use Right to navigate into the current tracks w...

Page 23: ...s case Turn to Stone Now highlight Remove and click OK on the remote The track will be removed and the screen updated to reflect the change Deleting a playlist This operation is performed from the Bro...

Page 24: ...on regarding the current track including encoding information at the bottom A volume meter shows you the current volume in this audio zone A playmode icon denotes which mode is currently selected Avai...

Page 25: ...9 You then have full audio control using the Play Pause Stop Skip buttons on your remote removing the need for the TV interface if you don t want it Hotkey Sub Menu You access the Hotkey sub menu fro...

Page 26: ...to the macro buttons is accessed via the Settings Menu For each coloured button there are 2 highlight able options Action and Zone Action denotes the command that is to occur when you pushing the cor...

Page 27: ...title of the disc and attempt to download cover for this LAN based internet connectivity required The iDyl as standard can only import unencrypted DVDs ie created in personal DVD authoring software I...

Page 28: ...be copied directly to the iDyl from your home PC DVDs have a standardised structure to the data contained on them Video and audio content are stored within a VIDEO_TS subfolder This folder should be...

Page 29: ...en DVD Library This will open the following interface Browsing your DVD Library The screen is broken up into 3 distinct sections DVD Library The left hand side shows you all DVDs currently available Y...

Page 30: ...the DVD browse menu The next time you play the DVD playback will resume at the point you left off Exit Same as Stop Menu Go to the DVD menu Cursor Keys DVD menu navigation Macro Red Cycles DVD Audio T...

Page 31: ...se and playback a movie clip There are 3 main sections on this screen The currently selected section will have a dark background You can navigate between these sections using the Left and Right keys o...

Page 32: ...n create and select from existing Slideshows To create a Slideshow highlight New then push OK to type in the name using the IR remote keypad Click OK and enter a name for your slideshow Once you have...

Page 33: ...ick Right to browse individual pictures within this folder Subfolder Contents All valid images within the current folder are displayed in this grid Clicking OK on an image will add it to the Slideshow...

Page 34: ...r then 2 Jump to Advanced Settings screen Power then 3 Jump to Configure Source Inputs screen Power then 4 Jump to Configure Web Interface screen How to access hidden Settings screens 8 1 Basic Settin...

Page 35: ...o the coloured buttons on your remote See page 26 Manage Networked Folders The iDyl not only plays digital media located on its hard disk It can also access and playback media located on external netw...

Page 36: ...y recommended o 256 High Quality o 320 Ultra high quality When encoding as MP3 we recommend 192 which offers high audio quality coupled with relatively small file sizes on disk Graphic Equalizer This...

Page 37: ...CD will be tagged with default information and appear in his Album Library as Album 2005 10 24 16 35 Cinema Zone Audio Type Zone 1 of the iDyl offers 5 1 capable audio outputs whereas zones 2 and upw...

Page 38: ...ed Picture Slideshow can be configured as a Screensaver When not interacting with the iDyl via IR remote after the specified delay has elapsed the slideshow will be initiated Screensaver Start Specifi...

Page 39: ...orms For example if the iDyl will be used purely as an Audio Server video related options can be removed from the main menu Functional Settings Menu To remove a feature simply highlight it then push O...

Page 40: ...Using the Networked Media Folders menu you can add and remove Networked Folders Monitoring a networked folder from the iDyl Entering machine name Step1 Entering machine name of networked location to...

Page 41: ...ding a networked folder to the iDyl s monitor list Current Shared Folder List Once these 3 steps have been followed the details you have entered will be transferred to the Current Shared Folder List T...

Page 42: ...udio Control If enabled users can adjust the output volume of the iDyl via IR or similar control interface If disabled the iDyl defaults volume to maximum and is unresponsive to volume control This is...

Page 43: ...change Thus IP enabled client remotes might get confused and will have to rediscover the new IP address of the iDyl This is not an issue for DF Solutions remote software but might be an issue for 3rd...

Page 44: ...on a Under Bandwidth ensure Normal is set to the speed of your internet connection b Under Bandwidth ensure Maximum is set to Office LAN c Under Online Status select Assume I am online 3 Under CD clic...

Page 45: ...Start playback b Deselect Prompt to save CD c Under format select MP3 Audio d Under Select a quality level select your desired compression factor 128 Kbps or higher is recommended Note You may need t...

Page 46: ...gned a permanent fixed static IP address MP3 A standard for compressed audio files The iDyl is compatible with all forms and revisions of the MP3 standard PDA Personal Desktop Assistant commonly refer...

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