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Safety 

3.1

 

Safety symbols on the server 

The following symbols are present on the server: 
 

 

FCC

 

 This symbol indicates that the server emits electromagnetic 

interference which is under the limits approved by the Federal 
Communications Commission. 

 

RoHS

 

 This symbol indicates that the server is free of restricted materials 

which are hazardous to the environment and pollute landfills, and are 
dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and 
recycling. 

 

CE 

 This symbol indicates that the server is assessed before being placed on 

the market and that it meets EU safety, health and environmental 
protection requirements. 

 

Risk of electric shock

 

 This symbol indicates that the server has risk of 

electric shock. 

 

3.2

 

Safety instructions 

3.2.1

 

Transport and storage 

Caution! 

 

 

Always transport and store the server in the original packaging. Transporting the server in 
any other packaging may cause damage the server and void the warranty. 

 

The server is heavy (45 kg). Always lift the server with at least two people. 

 

3.2.2

 

Installation 

Caution! 

 

 

The server should be completely silent during operation. If there is any noise audible, switch 
off the server and try to find the cause. 

 

Only use the power switch after you have switched off the server and the front-panel button 
light is off. 

 

For best sound quality, You should only use one output at a time. Do not enable multiple 
outputs at once.  

 

Do not install other software on the server. Installing other software will degrade the audio 
quality. Cleaning and removing user installed software by your supplier is time consuming 
and may incur service charges. 

3.2.3

 

Maintenance 

Caution! 

 

 

Never use water to clean the server. Water can cause unrepairable damage to the server. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Extreme

Page 1: ...t brings Your Taiko Audio Team Content 1 About this document 2 1 1 Language 2 1 2 Used symbols 2 1 3 Copyright 2 2 Product description 3 2 1 Intended and unintended use 3 2 2 Description 3 2 3 Part li...

Page 2: ...safety warnings that may result in injury when ignored Each safety warning is indicated with a signal word The signal word corresponds with the level of risk of the described hazardous situation Dang...

Page 3: ...use This server is not intended for installing additional software by the owner 2 2 Description The Extreme is a music storage and streaming server The server is designed to deliver the most realisti...

Page 4: ...Custom Windows based OS Roon Core HQPlayer on request TeamViewer QuickSupport VNC Server Caution Do not install other software on the server Installing other software will degrade the audio quality C...

Page 5: ...port and storage Caution Always transport and store the server in the original packaging Transporting the server in any other packaging may cause damage the server and void the warranty The server is...

Page 6: ...en without supervision 4 Transport and storage Caution Always transport and store the server in the original packaging Transporting the server in any other packaging may damage the server and void the...

Page 7: ...uses for experimental purposes If a fuse needs to be replaced the new fuse must be of the same rating Every USB cable has different characteristics We recommend experimenting with different USB cables...

Page 8: ...quipped with a power switch at the rear side and a front panel button Use the power switch when the server is not used for a longer period of time In other cases use the front panel button 5 5 1 Switc...

Page 9: ...2 Download the driver 3 Follow the installation wizard of the driver 4 Reboot the server 5 5 Tip Contact your Dealer or Taiko Support support taikoaudio com for assistance to install the appropriate...

Page 10: ...th your e mail address and password If you don t have a Roon account click on Start Free Trial and make an account The app logs in and shows a setup screen 6 3 Setting up the app Tip All settings can...

Page 11: ...f you have accounts at supported streaming services like TIDAL or Qobuz you can now connect the server to those services Tip Keep in mind that importing big music libraries can take a lot of time The...

Page 12: ...ct your DAC do the following 1 Click the settings button 2 Click Audio The audio settings screen opens If your DAC driver is installed correctly you will find your DAC under Connected to core Caution...

Page 13: ...Finder 2 Press Command K A new window pops up 3 Enter the IP address of the Extreme 4 Click Connect 5 Enter the name and password of the server Tip If you do not know the name and password of your se...

Page 14: ...he server For some functions you need to access the desktop of the server To access the desktop do the following Tip If you have accessed the desktop of the server before and the IP address of the ser...

Page 15: ...IP address of the server in the Roon app 4 Enter the IP address of the server and choose any name 5 Click Save You have now created a connection profile 6 Click the connection profile with the name y...

Page 16: ...s shown and can now be controlled Tip If you need a keyboard you can click the keyboard icon in the toolbar at the top of the screen to enable a virtual keyboard 6 5 1 Alternative method only MacOS Wh...

Page 17: ...of the screen to enable a virtual keyboard 6 6 Using network drives A network drive makes it possible to access stored music from different devices A network drive can for example be located on a NAS...

Page 18: ...2 Open the Windows Explorer 3 Right click on This PC or tap with two fingers on a touchscreen device 4 Choose Add a network location...

Page 19: ...his manual Visit https kb roonlabs com to find all information about Roon 7 1 Adding music via USB We recommend storing all your music on the internal storage of the server The server and the app will...

Page 20: ...y 8 1 Updating the drivers and applications To update the drivers and applications on the server do the following 1 Access the desktop of the server 6 5 2 Search for the update in the browser 3 Downlo...

Page 21: ...4 Click on System 5 Click on Apps and Features...

Page 22: ...tructure of the server does not work The IP address has changed due to a LAN switch restart You can find the new IP address in the Roon app Connect to the server using the new IP address The connectio...

Page 23: ...pport is already installed on the server To give the Taiko Audio Team access via TeamViewer do the following 1 Open TeamViewer 2 Share the ID and Password with the Taiko Audio Team 3 After the TeamVie...

Page 24: ...rranty for parts and labor of the replacement of any item or component that fails during normal operation in an adequately ventilated space with a temperature less than 32 C Should you experience any...

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