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CasaTunes™ Music Server for Russound Quick Start Guide
This quick start assumes the computer will only be used for CasaTunes whole house music distribution. We
recommend that you follow these directions to get the most out of CasaTunes. When done, you will be able to use
the computer to listen to your music throughout the house using the built-in CasaTunes software and your Russound
Controller/Amplifier. You will also be able to “rip” (copy from CDs) music to the storage built in to the computer or
plug an iPod, iPhone or iPod touch into the computer and listen to the music throughout the house. With the
computer set up in this way, you will find that the computer is stable and reliable. With a good Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) you should never need to reboot the computer. If you decide to use the computer for other uses, such
as word processing or financial planning you may compromise the reliability or stability of the system, depending on
the quality of the programs you are running.
Warning:
There are high voltages inside the Music Server. If you decide to make any modifications to the Music Server
you should always unplug the AC Power and wait for at least 5-10 seconds for any voltages to bleed off before removing the
cover. See the Computer’s User Guide for more important safety information.
As mentioned in the Computer user manual supplied with the Music Server, changes to the Music Server could cause harmful
RF interference. If changes cause interference to other devices, such as radios or TVs in your home, you should try removing
the modifications that you made and reorienting the computer and cables coming in and out of the computer.
Note:
Your Casatunes and Windows license numbers are located on the bottom of the chassis.
Hardware Installation
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Carefully remove the Music Server from its box.
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If you are using the CasaTunes keyboard or other keyboard/mouse, plug them in at this time. Depending on
the type of keyboard and mouse, they can be plugged into the PS2 sockets (green and purple) or USB sockets
in the rear of the computer. (see Fig 1 or 2 for location of connectors).
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Plug four of the included audio cables from the back of the Music Server to the appropriate Russound Source
inputs. The 3.5mm plugs go into the Green, Black, Orange and Gray connectors on the back of the Music
Server (Fig. 1) and the RCA ends into the Russound controller. The green goes to the source input that you
will be using for the first CasaTunes player, Black for 2
nd
, etc.
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If you wish to have five CasaTunes Player sources, plug the 5
th
supplied cable into the green speaker jack in
the front of the Music Server and the other end into the appropriate Russound Source input.
Fig. 1, Back connector panel of Music Server
CasaTunes
XL Music Server Quick Start Guide
