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MS-1
Music Server
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................................................2 Welcome Product Overview ..................................................................................5 Unpacking and Installation ....................................................................6 Specifications........................................................................................7 Getting Started Front Panel.........................................
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WELCOME WARNING: The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside; it is recommended that only qualified personnel service this component. ALERT: The triangle with the exclamation point symbol on the component suggests that the owner refer to important operat
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WELCOME 15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 16. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure the unit is in proper operating condition. 17. IMPORTANT
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WELCOME PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the latest design in a long line of outstanding digital source equipment from Cary Audio Design. By choosing a hard drive-based music server, you now belong to an elite group of audiophiles who have transitioned from a single play disc-based system to a system that provides easy access to all of your music in one central location. If you are like many of us at Cary, the easy and convenient operation of the MS-1 will entice you to liste
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WELCOME UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Cary Audio Design product was shipped in a carton particularly designed to protect its contents, and special care has been taken to prevent damage during shipping. Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage. If shipping damage is discovered, document the damage with photographs, contact the transport carrier immediately, and retain the packing as evidence. We stro
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SPECIFICATIONS Operating the MS-1 is a simple procedure since each unit is designed for long-term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may occur. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new MS-1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................................
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GETTING STARTED FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW MS 1 Music Server AC Power 1 2 3 1. AC POWER A blue LED will illuminate when the power is on. 2. DISC EJECT Pressing this button ejects the disc from the MS-1. 3. DISC ACTIVITY LIGHT This light will blink while a CD is being imported. 7
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GETTING STARTED REAR PANEL OVERVIEW MS-1 This device complies with part Music Server 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may Manufactured in not cause harmful interference, Apex, NC USA and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. AC IN Power SN Ethernet USB 1 3 4 2 1. ETHERNET Connect to your network using this 10/100/1000 Ethernet jack 2. USB T
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GETTING STARTED CONNECTING TO YOUR HOME NETWORK The MS-1 system will need both wireless and wired access to your home network. The wired access is required to establish the MS-1 music server connection while the wireless connection allows your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to interface with the MS-1 as a remote control device. Simply plug the MS-1 into your router with a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable. From there, the MS-1 will obtain its IP address automatically from the router and con
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GETTING STARTED SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE An iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad is required to control the MS-1 system. The latest version of the Cary Audio Design MS-1 Remote App is available through iTunes free of charge; choose one of these two methods: • From your computer, go to the iTunes App Store and search for CARY AUDIO. • From your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, access the iTunes App Store and search for CARY AUDIO. CONNECT TO YOUR WI-FI NETWORK If your iPhone, iP
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IMPORTING MUSIC FROM A CD Place the CD in the slot-loading CD drive, and the MS-1 automatically copies the CD to the internal storage. With an established Internet connection, the MS-1 will retrieve CD information such as album, artist, genre, and track names. The CD will eject when the import is complete. CDs are copied into FLAC format; this is a lossless audio storage format. USING FTP File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to exchange files over a
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OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE SET UP Select the CARY AUDIO Application on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. • Press the SETTINGS button in the top left corner. • Select DISCOVER SERVERS, and the remote control device will search your network for servers. • 12
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OPERATION Select your server when it is identified. • When a checkmark appears beside the server name, press DONE in the top left corner. 13
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OPERATION LISTENING TO MUSIC You can now browse the music library and start listening. Use the bar on the right side of the remote control device screen to jump to a specific letter in the list. If it is available, album art will display on the NOW PLAYING screen. Use the volume slider to control the listening level of the audio sent to your DAC. Keep this digital volume control at 100% for critical listening. 14
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OPERATION Press the INFO button in the bottom right hand corner to view more information about the track currently playing. Tap the screen again to go back to the NOW PLAYING screen. 15
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OPERATION LISTENING TO SHOUTCAST™ RADIO SHOUTcast™ Radio is one of the world’s largest online radio stations. Currently, SHOUTcast™ Radio features over 35,000 stations from around the globe. Whether you are looking for popular or indie music or want to check out local or world programming, you're sure to find something you like on SHOUTcast™ Radio. To access SHOUTcast™ Radio content, go to the SOURCES tab and select SHOUTcast™ Radio. A listing of genres will appear. U
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OPERATION After selecting a genre, choose a particular station. 17
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OPERATION The NOW PLAYING screen will appear. TURNING OFF THE SERVER To protect both your music library contents and MS-1 system files, a proper shut down is recommended. Press and release the MS-1 power button to initiate shutdown of the system. If the server will not respond to the remote or will not turn off with a single power button press, a “hard reset” is in order. This is performed by holding the power button down for approximately five seconds. Avoid
