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1. EIE E Divid 9 Ei 17 02 2005 13 50 11 01 39 30 29 The recording is stopped automatically when the maximum recording time is expired or after the preset time of silence see section 6 2 3 Analogue Recording on page 29 You may end it manually by pressing the Stop button 4 9 Pressing the Stop button 4 9 stops the paused recording 4 4 4 Editing the recorded File The main menu option Analogue Recording now shows your recording Now you may add meta data edit delete or import it amp Hifidelio 9 33 RM Record 07 12 2006 4 13 PM Import Mark Delete More Editing Meta Data Press the function key Information to display the meta data of the selected recorded file Album Record 07 12 2006 4 13 Unknown 24 12 250 254 MB 18 You may edit Artist Composer Album or Genre see section 4 3 1 Editing Meta Data on page 16 This meta data applies to all single tracks after dividing this file Time and File Size are also displayed here but can not be modified amp Hifidelio 9 34 RM Bruce Springsteen Unknown Born in the U S A Rock 24 12 Editing Gaps Press the function key Edit to prepare your recorded file for importing The display shows a representation of the file 2 Hifidelio OK Record 07 12 2006 4 13 PM Cancel 25 Hifidel
2. for software update Software Update 23 Hifidelio Software Update Heu version 2 3 14 Cancel Size 13 6 MB Info www hermstedt com english hifidelio service update html Factory Settings Maintenance If an has been found the version number and size are displayed Pressing the func tion key starts the updating After successfully updating the software you can restart or power off your Hifidelio 10 4 2 Software Update using the Web Browser User Interface If your Hifidelio is not connected to the Internet but is connected to your local network you can load the current software version onto your Hifidelio with the help of the web browser user interface Use your preferred method to access the Hifidelio s Home Page see section 9 1 Using a web browser on page 41 Click on the question mark 2 to display the Help amp Service page The update process is carried out in two steps 43 10 4 2 1 Download Update File First you must download the update file from the Hifidelio web page Clicking on the corre sponding link opens a new window of your browser and displays the Hifidelio update page From this page you can download the current version for your Hifidelio Save the update file onto the hard disk of your computer 10 4 2 2 Install Update File Click the link Install update file and browse your hard disk to select the update file Click ing Send
3. Change IEEE 46 Level 3 Level 4 On Off Seem _ General Settings Playmode cont Auto play audio CD On Off cont Appearance Contrast Brightness Classical Mode Small Letters Track Numbers Spectrogram Large Play View After Change Date amp Time Date amp Time Change Time Zone Europe List of continents List of capi tals Set automatically On Off If Set automatically is Change enabled Time Server Prevent changes On Off Language English Deutsch Frangais Import amp Burn Compression Encoder AIFF FLAC MP3 WAV DEM If is chosen Data Good High Higher VBR If VBR is chosen VBR Change mE CD Behaviour Play While Importing On Off On CD insert On Off If Import is chosen On Off CD Recognition Automatic Audio CD Analogue Recording Auto Dividing On Off DEM On Off Change hange n Off NENNEN NENNEN MN n Off WE unn m n Off rm pe lt e mmm 25 5 e e 20 5 CD E E HI CD CH gt CD 3 Gap Between Tracks Auto Adjust Level a 0090 Saws Te e Te Im If Auto Adjust Level is Music Speech enabled Recognition Method Auto stop after Change Bum Disc Format Audio CD MP3 CD Data CD Import amp Burn Analogue Recording
4. CD Format select the requested format For an audio CD the music files are first con verted into an original audio format and are then burned onto the CD An MP3 CD only con tains MP3 files file names are limited to 64 characters files with other formats are ignored during the burning process A Data CD is the compilation of files regardless of their format MP3 AIFF FLAC etc Create Folders On by burning a MP3 or data CD the Hifidelio will create folders by art ists albums songs MP3 CD Data Speed the setting Secure leads to 8 times the speed the setting Fast burns up to 24 times the speed This depends on the quality of the CD material used amp Hifidelio 10 26 RM Secure isc Format Rudio CD Speed Secure Fast Gap Between Songs 0 s Create CD Text Off Gap between Songs here you define the length of the gaps between songs in seconds Create CD Text here you activate the creation of CD text for music files on the CD R Information about the CD Rs which have been burned on the Hifidelio are registered in the Hifidelio database Thus these CD Rs can be recognised by the Hifidelio later A Please only use standard shaped round 12cm CD s available on the market 29 6 3 Network These settings define the Hifidelio s properties for integrating with other computers in a local area network wired and wireless 6 3 1 Configuration 23 Hifidelio Con
5. 80 GB 160 GB 400 x 160 400 x 160 black white 4 grey levels Yes Yes Music CD CD R CD RW 128 kbit s good 160 kbit s high 192 kbit s higher 320 kbit s CD Quality 6 levels 1 411 2 kbit s 700 to 1 411 kbit s 64 kbit s 320 kbit s 64 kbit s 320 kbit s 16 Bit up to 1 411 2 kbit s 64 kbit s 320 kbit s 16 Bit up to 1 411 2 kbit s 11 025 48 000 Hz Dynamics compression of loudness Night Mode Activation Method Threshold Ratio Attack Release Loud Environment Activation Method Threshold Ratio Attack Release Expert Activation Method Threshold Ratio Attack Release Speed of CD drive e Read e BurnaCD R fast mode secure mode The product model Hifidelio Basic first launched on the market in Dec 2004 has been replaced by Hifidelio PR 80 from May 2006 Unlike the Hifidelio Basic the Hifidelio PR 80 supports from the beginning the following functions Internet radio sampling rates from 11 025 Hz to 48 000 Hz MP3 recording with 320 kbit s and dynamics compression of the output level The product Hifidelio Pro first launched on the market in May 2005 has been replaced by Hifidelio Pro S from January 2007 Compared to the Hifidelio Pro server the Hifidelio Pro S is equipped with the silence kit ex works i e a special frame for fixing the hard disk 160GB 3 5 within the Hifidelio Pro case This fixation frame absorbs the noises which can result from the access
6. sss 21 ii id M ee reat ree 3 THE BASIC FUNCTIONS 4 5 4 Receiving an Internet Radio Broadcast 21 4 9 e inner Select 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 3 1 Playing a Music Disc 10 5 ACCESSORIES Ef 5 3 2 Importing a Music 015 10 15 The remote Control Unit 5 3 24 Importing an Audio CD 10 5 1 Players d 22 1 5 1 Keypad 3015 5 3 2 2 Importing a Data Disc en 11 5 1 2 Copying Songs from the Hifidelio to an MP3 Player 22 3 3 Copying an Audio CD 11 15 2 5 5 1 3 Copying Songs from Player to the Hifidelio 23 CONTENTS 5 1 4 Eject your Player 23 5 2 Hifidelio Backup Hard Disk 23 MEI AUON M 23 B2 BACK E 23 529 E E 24 5 2 4 Disconnecting the Hifidelio Backup Hard Disk 24 5 3 TheHifidelio Keyboard 24 6 SETTINGS amp SPECIALS 6 1 General Settings 25 MEI En 25 6 1 1 1 DYNAMICS Compression eere 25 6 1 2 lemer 26 AE We EN 26 6 1 4 Date amp Time eene 27 6 1 5 Pr
7. 46 10 8 1 3 Main Menu Analogue recording 46 10 8 1 4 Main Menu Settings amp Specials 46 10 8 2 Variable menu options 47 10 8 2 1 Main Menu Music Server 47 10 8 2 2 Main Menu Import ener 47 11 TECHNICAL DATA 12 REGISTRATION CARD 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 About this User Manual This manual applies to the product models Hifidelio PR 80 Hifidelio Pro and Hifidelio Pro S referred to below as Hifidelio Additional features of Hifidelio Pro and Hifidelio Pro S are mentioned explicitly throughout the text In chapter 11 Technical Data on page 48 you will find the technical description of these product models Please see the drawings representing the Hifidelio and the remote control on the inside of the front page The bracketed numbers in the manual refer to the numbers in the drawings Since the Hifidelio software is maintained and updated continuously the software version of your Hifidelio may differ from the one described here This may show up as some minor differences in the wording of messages or the design of screens Please note that the most accurate PDF file of this user manual can be downloaded from the Hifidelio web page www hifidelio com under the service information as a PDF document or directly from the web browser user interface of the Hifidelio 1 2 What
8. File Edit View Favorites Tools lt Back 24 Folders E p Ka FEM Address Hifidelio Go Folders x NEN CH 2 Desktop RES lt EN A My Documents Import Record Printers My Computer Network Places E Entire Network E Ze Microsoft Windows Network 55 Hifidelio 8 Hifidelio Import CA Record Lal Printers If you have problems accessing your Hifidelio from your Windows XP computer see sec tion 10 1 My Windows XP computer cannot find the Hifidelio on page 42 If you copy MP3 AIFF WAV FLAC AAC or Ogg Vorbis music files or even complete folders with music files to the Import folder the option Import is displayed in the main menu and you can then import these files to the Hifidelio using this option Only the music files encoded with a format supported by the Hifidelio are imported Files with other formats remain in the Import folder until you delete them manually Pressing the function key Import from the main menu starts the import of all songs contained in the Import folder and their integration into the Hifidelio database amp Hifidelio 4 06 PM Import amp Hifidelio 4 06 information 23 Library 03 Day For Night mp3 Internet Radio gt Delete i Import 9 Analogue Recording i b Import Settings amp Specials gt 07 Crank Call aif Mark 08 Domino
9. for about 2 3 seconds until the virtual curtain starts closing in the display then release it 44 2 Switch the Hifidelio on by pressing the On Off button 1 and hold down the Play Pause button 5 9 until the Hifidelio s display shows three CD icons and the Hifidelio logo Then release this button 3 Insert the RecoveryDisk into the slot Please note that the Hifidelio waits only about 10 seconds for a disc Then the Hifidelio starts using the operating system of the disk and the update procedure is launched automatically 4 Upon successful completion the Hifidelio shows a message on the display and can be restarted in its normal way During the restart the Update CD is then ejected 10 5 Useful key combinations Some buttons of the Hifidelio front panel can be used together for special purposes Your Hifidelio must be switched off correctly in order to use these functions 10 5 1 Update the Hifidelio operating system Switch the Hifidelio on by pressing the On Off button 1 and hold down the Play Pause button 5 9 until the Hifidelio s display shows three CD icons and the Hifidelio logo Then release this button You can now insert the RecoveryDisk UpdateCD or ServiceDisk into the slot Please note that the Hifidelio waits only about 10 seconds for a disc Then the Hifidelio starts using the operating system of the disk 10 5 2 Forced CD eject Switch the Hifidelio on by pressing the On Off button 1 and hold do
10. 35 7 4 Transfer of Music Files 35 7 4 1 Copying Music Files from a Computer to the Hifidelio NEE 35 7 4 2 Copying Music Files from the Hifidelio to a Computer 36 8 ADVANCED NETWORKING 8 1 du ln nenne enn nnns 37 8 2 Configuration eere 37 8 2 1 Hifidelio Network 37 8 2 2 Home NoDWOIK sssevisrkiskabexc iin tM eu Eh 37 0 2 3 EXDOILt MOOG aep ege 38 38 8 2 4 1 Network 39 8242 39 E 39 5205 Web Proxy 40 8 2 6 Activation Of 40 SUMMATY EROR 40 8 3 Information about IP Addressing 40 9 USING A COMPUTER TO MANAGE THE HIFIDELIO 9 1 Using a web browser 41 9 1 1 Under Windows 41 9 1 2 Under Mac 05 41 9 1 3 Direct Access with the IP Address 41 9 1 4 The Browser User Interface 41 9 2 Using a VNC Viewer software 41 10 HELP 10 1 My Windows XP computer cannot find the OC BE 42 10 2 Hifidelio is dead 42
11. 4 5 3 Predefined Stations The Hifidelio provides you with a comprehensive genre list Initially lists are blank Please choose the genre you want to hear and press the function key Search or turn the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 slightly to the right The Hifidelio now looks for the appropriate stations and fills the list amp Hifidelio 9 42 AM 1425 gt Rap 0 gt Reggae Island 0 160 kbit s 14 The stations are sorted by data rates and are listed in corresponding subfolders The higher the data rate is the better the audio quality of the station 4 5 4 Receiving an Internet Radio Broadcast Choose the station you would like to listen to and press the Play Pause button 5 Information FREQUENCES www frequences f Red Hot Chili Peppers Snow Hey oh To access the next station from the list press the Next Track button 6 Dei on the front panel of the Hifidelio or on the remote control The function key Information provides you with information about the genre or the number of listeners at the time your first connected Internet Radio 4 9 44 AM Top 40 Dance Pop Rock 192 kbit s 3472 8000 The function key e Now Playing provides you with the name of the radio station you are currently listening to Information FREQUENCES www frequences SKY FM 80s 805 80s Remember DMP ORT ED 181 fm
12. The above screenshot shows the configuration possibilities of the main menu option Set tings amp Specials 6 1 General Settings 6 1 1 Sound 25 Hifidelio 4 17 PM amp Hifidelio 4 18 PM Change 15 Volume Lineout Uolume Headphone Dynamics Compression Prevent Changes Language Volume Lineout adjusts the volume of the audio line output 25 to match the needs of your stereo amplifier Volume Headphone adjusts the volume of the headphones lineout 13 6 1 1 1 Dynamics Compression Dynamics compression adjusts the volume of the played music dynamically It limits the output level during playback to a preset value for example to avoid annoying loud peaks 25 Hifidelio 10 05 oer Uolume Lineout Compression Uolume Headphone Night Mode Loud Environme Expert Mode Dynamics Compression Off The function key Off switches dynamics compression off completely Night Mode The setting Night Mode is recommended for quiet environments in order to attenuate loud music peaks 25 Hifidelio 10 05 8M off Compression Night Mode Night Mode Loud Environme Expert Mode Loud Environment The setting Loud Environment may be used to ensure a constant playback volume in places with lots of environmental noise Expert Mode The function key Export Mode allows acoustics experts to set the parameters of dynamics compression themselves 2
13. e RecoveryDisk Place the Hifidelio on a stable and level surface within the reach of your Hi fi components Incorrect placement may damage the Hifidelio or compromise its functions 1 3 2 Connecting 1 3 2 1 Analogue Audio Line Out Connect your Hifidelio to the stereo system or to an amplifier with the help of the delivered audio cable The analogue audio line output 25 from the Hifidelio has to be connected to the corresponding input jacks of your stereo amplifier Make sure you match the red plug to R right and the black or white plug to L left Ensure a tight connection of the plugs to avoid noise 1 3 2 2 Digital Audio Lines Out Alternatively you can connect the Hifidelio using one of both digital audio lines out 24 S P DIF Toslink or coaxial RCA Cinch 1 3 2 3 Analogue Audio Line In On the back of the Hifidelio you will find an analogue Audio In port 26 for cassette decks tape recorder or similar components Connecting a vintage turntable usually requires an additional phono pre amplifier unless connected to the phono line in of your stereo ampli fier Usually all your components cassette decks tape recorder tuner etc are connected to a central stereo amplifier whose audio output signals LINE OUT are well suited to the Hifidelio 1 3 2 4 Wireless Network If the Hifidelio should communicate with other wireless devices screw the WLAN antenna into the thread 23 at the back 1 3 2 5 Ethernet netw
14. 10 3 RecoveryDisk eere 43 10 4 Software Update 43 10 4 1 Software Update via Internet 43 10 4 2 Software Update using the Web Browser User Inter nir 43 10 4 2 1 Download Update File 44 10 4 2 2 Install Update File 44 10 4 3 Software Update using a CD 44 10 5 Useful key combinations 44 10 5 1 Update the Hifidelio operating system 44 10 5 2 Forced CD 44 10 5 3 Interruption of the Encoding of Music Files 44 10 6 Technical specifications of the Hifidelio s net work interface 45 10 6 1 Hifidelio Network 45 10 6 2 Home 45 10 6 3 Expert MOUD egenen 45 10 7 Register your Hifidelio 45 10 8 Overview of all main menu options 45 10 8 1 Permanent menu options 45 CONTENTS 10 8 1 1 Main Menu Library ese 45 10 8 1 2 Main Menu Internet Radio
15. K Cancel 8 12545678 Insert 39 e using 128 104 bit encryption 42 EE FD 49 EF 8E 6C 4C 2E 32 99 BD 39 To avoid failure the key of the wireless network has to be entered in a special edit field Only valid characters and digits are accepted Additionally a random key generator lets you create 64 and 128 bit keys automatically Press the function key Random 64 Bit or function key Random 128 Bit the edit window opens and proposes a key Using the Turn amp Select wheel 11 you may change it as you like 25 Hifidelio 1 11 PM Cancel 25 Hifidelio ok Cancel a R RO 3B J0 6C 9F 61 BD B3 E5 83 BD C0 D2 B7 6C Delete 56 783 12345 Insert Delete 0123456 7EJSABCDEFO Insert or Please do NOT use one of the example keys printed here Create your own and use the random key generator WPA Encryption The WPA encryption uses a key in ASCII format from 8 to 64 digits 8 2 5 Web Proxy If your Hifidelio is using a Proxy server to connect to the Internet its IP address can be con figured in Home Network and Expert Mode amp Hifidelio 18 09 d Hifidelio 1810 d Hifidelio 1810 18 10 Change Mode Home Network Use Proxy On WLAN Off 0 0 0 Web Proxy gt 8 2 6 Activation of Changes After changing the network configuration an alert is displayed as soon as you turn the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel
16. Kickin Country Toda POLSKASTACJA PL Tylko DIGITALLY IMPORTED The function key e Remember stores the URL the web address of the current station to your personal station list That is the easiest way to compile your favourites without being affected by other lists which may change over time 21 5 ACCESSORIES You can connect several accessories to the Hifidelio The accessories mentioned in this chapter are not part of the package content of the Hifidelio but are available optionally Your retailer can provide you with these acces sories 51 Players The USB ports 22 on the back of the Hifidelio can be used for connecting an MP3 player This enables you to play the songs from the MP3 player via the Hifidelio and can edit meta data and playlists The Hifidelio supports the iPod of the company Apple Inc as well as USB sticks and file based MP3 players The iPod of the company Apple Inc must first be formatted with the Apple software delivered with the player in order to initialise its music database You can then con nect it to your Hifidelio and copy songs onto it At the time of printing this user man ual the Hifidelio supports the product models iPod iPod mini iPod nano and iPod video File based MP3 players do not require any special software in order to transfer files from the computer to the player These players are recognised as USB Mass Stor age Devices If your MP3 player
17. Press this function key and type your upgrade key This function key is displayed here as long as no valid upgrade key has been entered Serial Number you need it for the registration of your Hifidelio see section 10 7 Regis ter your Hifidelio on page 45 Hard Disk indicates the size of the internal hard disk the available space is displayed here in percentages Database shows the date of the internal CD database To keep the internal CD database updated we recommend the annual subscription to our ServiceDisk which is mailed four times a year You can order the subscrip tion directly through Hermstedt AG detailed information on www hifidelio com 6 5 Service Under this menu option fundamental changes to the Hifidelio operating systems are possi amp Hifidelio 9 48 RM gt General Settings Import amp Burn Network Hifidelio Information 6 5 1 Software Update Update Software Update Factory Settings Maintenance If your Hifidelio is connected to the Internet you may easily update its system software using the function key Software Update see section 10 4 Software Update on page 43 6 5 2 Software Upgrade 25 Hifidelio 10 27 AM Software Software Update Upgrade Software Upgrade If your Hifidelio is still working as a basic version i e the Hifidelio Basic without the Pro functionalities model which has been replaced by Hifidelio PR 8
18. Within the limits of the warranty Hermstedt AG commits itself to remedy these defects The warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident abuse misuse misapplication or to a unit or part that has been modified without written permission of Hermstedt AG or repaired by any one who is not a Hermstedt service partner CAUTION Thank you for purchasing the audio streaming client Hifidelio To assure the finest perform ance please read this manual carefully before operating your unit Keep it in a safe place for future reference 1 Heed warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 2 Water To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Install this unit in a cool dry clean place away from windows heat sources sources of excessive vibration dust moisture and cold which could damage its components Avoid sources of humming transformers motors 3 Moisture Avoid sudden temperature changes Condensation may be created inside the device whilst moving it from a cold to a warm location or using it in a moist room Proper function of the unit may be inhibited Should this situation arise remove the CD CD R or CD RW from the unit switch it off and wait at least an hour until the moisture evaporates Caution this unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor 4 Location Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracke
19. and press the function key OK The main menu is displayed Library 4 Internet Radio 9 Analogue Recording DI Settings amp Specials 1 4 The Operating Keys Please see the drawing representing Hifidelio s front and remote control on the inner front page The bracketed numbers refer to the numbers in these drawings 1 4 1 On Off 1 The On Off button 1 2 switches the Hifidelio or off By briefly pressing this button the Hifidelio is put into sleep mode and thereby consumes minimal power By pressing this button again the Hifidelio becomes operational again within a few seconds In order to switch off the Hifidelio completely keep the On Off button 1 pressed for about 2 seconds and release it when the display shows a closing curtain Anytime you unplug the Hifidelio from the power supply or switch it off completely it needs the initiali sation time of about 40 seconds to become operational again When switching the Hifidelio to sleep mode or switching it off your Hifidelio remembers the last performed action and carries it out after restarting The Hifidelio fades out playback when switched off and fades in at the same point again when restarted 142 CD Slot 2 Carefully insert a music disc printed side up into the CD slot until the mechanism catches it As soon as the disc is in the drive a security bar is activated and no other disc can be inserted into the CD slot 1 4 3 Control B
20. 7 3 4 Hifidelio and UPnP AV Server Besides the UPnP AV Media Server inside the Hifidelio there is also a UPnP AV client of the company TwonkyVision GmbH www twonkyvision com integrated to the Hifidelio soft ware Therefore the Hifidelio can access a UPnP AV server e g on a Network Attached Storage in order to play back the music stored there per streaming on the stereo system see section 2 1 4 Settings amp Extras on page 8 7 4 Transfer of Music Files If the Hifidelio is connected to the network you can copy music files from your computer to the import folder of the Hifidelio and from the record folder of the Hifidelio to the computer 7 4 1 Copying Music Files from a Computer to the Hifidelio By default the Hifidelio is configured as a Windows file server SMB server and publishes the volume Import Computer name is the name of the Hifidelio and it is registered in the workgroup HIFIDELIO No password is necessary This file server option can be used by any Windows and Mac 05 X computer From a Mac 0S X computer On a Mac OS X operating system choose the function Go Connect to Server and type the correct IP address of the Hifidelio 35 eo Connect to Server Server Address smb 192 168 72 1 11 Favorite Servers Remove Browse Connect From a Windows computer On a Windows operating system you access the Hifidelio as follows E lol x
21. Info Read RII Meta Info Write RII Meta Info Backup 2006 07 05 15 11 45 Backup 2006 07 05 15 58 23 Recovery this option shows a list of the 20 most recent backup files If the Hifidelio data base becomes corrupted you can restore former version from these files Choose the desired version and press the function key Restore Since this may delete informa tion you entered O the creation of the backup file you must confirm this action by press ing the function Restore again 32 Use the function key e Delete to remove backup files you do not need A If a backup file shows a future date we recommend deleting this file The Hifidelio looks at the latest date of a backup file and starts a new backup only if the Hifidelio internal current date is later You should correct the date settings of your Hifidelio see section 6 1 4 Date amp Time on page 27 6 5 4 2 Further Maintenance Functions amp Hifidelio 9 49 RM Recovery gt Check Library Check Music Folder Search New Meta Info Read All Meta Info Write All Meta Info These maintenance functions have been primarily implemented in order to solve problems issued from former versions before version 2 1 By using a version more recent than the 2 1 the execution of these maintenance functions is not necessary Check Library this operation checks if each entry of the Hifidelio database corresponds to an existing music file on
22. Press the function key New or the Record button 7 at the front panel to pre pare your Hifidelio for the recording To start the recording later you will have to press the Play Pause button 5 5 25 Hifidelio 13 49 Cancel BOOOOOOOOOOOIESES EE BOOOOOOOOOOOEIES EE Record 21 02 2005 13 48 3 00 00 The default name of the file generated from the current date and time is displayed The available recording time is shown beneath the progress bar It depends on the amount of available space on your Hifidelio The more songs your Hifidelio already has stored the smaller the available space for recordings becomes The maximum recording time is set to three hours You can now prepare the recording with the help of this display 4 4 2 Adjusting the Record Level The level of the analogue input is shown on the display You can adjust the record level automatically or manually Start your tape or other source and play some of the loudest parts of the music Auto adjust Level If your Hifidelio is set to Auto adjust level see section 6 2 3 Analogue Recording on page 29 play two or three songs for the Hifidelio to utilise as a representative sample and to take the truest measurement After the recording has been started the recording level is changed only if over modulations are detected Manual adjust If you want to adjust the recording level manually play a song with high dynamics and watch the level display close
23. amp Extras This menu option opens the area of setting and configuring the Hifidelio This starts with simple things like date and time or the name of the Hifidelio and goes as far as advanced configuration of a wireless network A separate chapter deals with these topics in details chapter 6 Settings amp Specials on page 25 2 2 Variable Menu Options The following menu options are displayed in the main menu only in certain circumstances 2 2 1 Music Disc If a music disc is loaded into the CD slot this option is displayed at the top of the main menu In the submenu of the disc you will find the list of its tracks The position of the cursor in the menu structure defines the selection of songs played or imported 25 Hifidelio 9 34 RM information 1 Come Together 2 Something Import Maxwell s Silver Hammer 4 Oh Darling Mark 5 Octopus s Garden More 6 Want You She s So Heavy amp Hifidelio 3 34 AM information Abbey Road amp Library Import Internet Radio Analogue Recording Copy Settings amp Specials If the title information of the audio CD could not be found on the internal CD database and if an Internet access is not available or enabled generic descriptions are displayed here In this case you can enter the meta information yourself see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 Information Unknown amp Library Internet
24. as your wish Ranking the function key increases the ranking one star at a time while func tion key decreases it accordingly Ranking may be very useful for creating searchlists Play Count the Play Count shows how often a song has already been played Volume you can increase or decrease the playback volume of a song by using the func tion keys dech and e This may be useful for reducing the differences of dynamics between songs e Rating KKK Play Count 0 Date Rdded 07 05 2006 4 12 PM Uolume EIN Normalize Encoding FLRC Bit Rate 1411 kbit s Press the function key Normalise in order to adjust a song uniformly to an output level of 89dB the commonly recognised norm If a song is too soft or too loud its output level will be increased or decreased accordingly Thus opposite to the dynamics compres sion the output level of a song is calculated Replay Gain and saved permanently in the file The note icon flashes in the header on the display as long as this operation is not completed normalisation requires about half of the play time of a song Encoding uncompressed music files AIFF WAV FLAC stored on the Hifidelio can be encoded later into the preset format MP3 or FLAC Of course FLAC files can only be con verted into The note icon flashes in the header on the display as long as this operation is not completed encoding requires about half of
25. encoding defines quality size of the stored data and compatibility in various respects The Hifidelio uses the format MP3 with the data rate set to High 160 kbit s by default 25 Hifidelio 1021 AM 25 Hifidelio 1021 AM Good Encoder Rate High amp Hifidelio 10 22 RM cp ncoder MP Data Rate High Quality UBR Coding Higher More m Date Rate here you choose the MP3 quality level which the imported song should be encoded to The Hifidelio has a data rate level called CD Quality which is equivalent to 320 kbit s Additionally the MP3 format files can be encoded using Variable Bite Rate VBR If the VBR encoding is enabled you can then set its quality level 28 Ges n amp 10 22 RM 10 22 Sai CD Quality Encoder Data Rate UBR EU The following table shows how many music CD s can be stored on the Hifidelio depending on the encoding used for the files An average music CD contains 635 MB and the available space of a Hifidelio system is calculated from the capacity of the internal hard disk minus 3 GB needed for the system files and the database Encoding Quality Hifidelio PR 80 Hifidelio Pro RAW AIFF WAV no compression 115 235 MP3 good 128 kbit s 1 280 2 615 high 160 kbit s 1 025 2 090 higher 192 kbit s 850 1 705 CD Quality 320 kbit s 510 1 045 FLAC Free Lossless lossless compression 195 395 Aud
26. is the Hifidelio The Hifidelio is a music server to be connected to your stereo system and is designed to store your complete music library and play it back It enables you to very easily find the music tracks you want to play You can store songs from external sources on your Hifidelio and you are able to produce your own CD from its content obeying the Copyright Laws of your country You can generate individual playlists or let the Hifidelio generate searchlists according to criteria you have defined You can connect the Hifidelio to a computer net work and broadcast per streaming Internet radio stations Additionally you can create a multi room solution by connecting the Hifidelio to other additional devices the so called satellites Your Hifidelio can then distribute its music to these devices based in various rooms You can also use the Hifidelio as a simple CD player The front panel of the Hifidelio provides you with the operating keys The backlit display shows the menus for ease of operation Additionally you can control your Hifidelio with the help of the remote control or through the web browser user interface on your computer 1 3 First Steps 1 3 1 Checking Parts List and Finding a Place Besides the Hifidelio itself and this user manual you should find the following items in the package e Power cord e Cinch audio cable e Optical Toslink audio cable Hifidelio Pro only e Remote control and batteries e WLAN antenna
27. level is reached again 1 4 9 2 The inner Select wheel When turned clockwise or counter clockwise the inner Select wheel 11 moves the menu selection down and up The chosen option is always highlighted in black In order to browse long lists more easily the cursor will wrap from the end to the begin ning of the list and vice versa Turn the inner Select wheel 11 to the end or the beginning of the list When the end or the beginning of the list is reached the cursor will stop auto matically After a short pause turn the inner Select wheel 11 again in the same direction the cursor is now at the beginning or the end of the list Turning the inner Select wheel 11 while songs are playing will fast forward or rewind within the song similar to pressing and holding the control keys 3 and 6 If headphones are connected and the Hifidelio is playing music back the inner Select wheel 11 controls the volume of the headphones output 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 In the edit mode the Turn amp Select wheel 11 allows you to enter text easily 25 Hifidelio 4 30 New Playlist Good ol Roch amp Hifidelio 10 16 RM OK Cancel Date 2 Time Cancel 1 22 2007 10 16 21 AM Delete cdefghi jMimnopgrs Insert With the help of the inner Select wheel 11 select a character from the alphanumerical list at the bottom and confirm your choice by turning the outer Turn ri
28. rate S P DIF DAC Packing list Hifidelio device Power cord Cinch audio cable Optical Toslink audio cable Remote control with batteries Antenna for wireless LAN WLAN Emergency CD Registration card Hifidelio PR 80 Hifidelio Pro Dimensions Yes Yes Weight without accessories and packaging 2 Color Yes Yes gold plated Yes gold plated Yes Yes 10 20 000 0 1 4 dB gt 85 dB gt 80 dB 85 dB 84 dB gt 80 dB 2 Vrms 100 Ohm 2 Vrms 10 kOhm 5 66 Vpp 0 5 Vpp 0 Vdc 44 100 Hz AD1981B Hifidelio PR 80 Hifidelio Pro Yes normal top grade Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hifidelio PR 80 Hifidelio Pro W 435 mm D 290 mm H 85 mm 4 3 kg 4 8 kg silver black 48 50 12 REGISTRATION CARD Registration e Registrierung e Enregistrement Affix stamp here Bitte ausreichend www hifidelio com registration frankieren Affranchir au tarif f q en vigeur the soundtrack of your life Hermstedt AG Carl Reuther Str 3 D 68305 Mannheim HERMSTEDT 51 52 sender e Absender e Exp diteur First Name e Vorname e Pr nom Last Name e Nachname e Nom Address e Anschrift e Adresse Postal Code City e PLZ Stadt Code postal ville Country e Land e Pays Telephone e Telefon e T l phone Fax Number e Fax e T l copie Email e E Mail e Courriel Silver Black Silber e Argent Schwarz e Noir Product type e Produktvariante e Mod le Serial Numbe
29. server modes UPnP AV or iTunes DAAP must be enabled If the Hifidelio should work as a UPnP AV client enable the service Search for UPnP AV the Hifidelio will automatically search for the UPnP AV server within the network see sec tion 7 3 4 Hifidelio and UPnP AV Server on page 35 The UPnP AV servers found are listed under the main menu option Music Server In order to control the Hifidelio with the help of a UPnP AV remote control unit the service Control via UPnP AV should be enabled here In some cases it may be necessary to switch off server modes to protect the Telnet server from unauthorised access The Telnet access makes it possible for a computer expert in case of a severe sys tem failure to conduct error diagnostics from another computer e g to create a log file The login details are root root 6 3 3 CD Database The Hifidelio maintains a large internal music database of about 2 million titles Almost every music CD you insert is recognised The meta data the names of the tracks the artist and the CD title are displayed immediately If the Hifidelio is connected to the Internet it can look into the online CD database A brand new CD may get its information this way amp Hifidelio 9 50 RM Online Access On the Hifidelio receives the meta data for an inserted CD from the online freeDB database on the condition that the Hifidelio is connected to the Internet Server URL the URL
30. shows the final message 19 amp Hifidelio 6 songs has been successfully added to your library After importing is completed the songs are converted to the format given in the settings see section 6 2 Import amp Burn on page 28 If you do not rename the recording file it is imported with the album name composed from the recording date and time i e Record 25 04 2005 11 34 The original recording file can be copied from the Record folder of the Hifidelio to a net worked computer and edited there see chapter 8 Advanced Networking on page 37 4 4 6 Deleting Tracks After importing the uncompressed undivided original recordings remain inside the Record folder of your Hifidelio as long as it is not deleted manually To delete files enter the main menu option Analogue Recording to display the list of these recording files Select the chosen recording with the help of the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 and press the function key More and then Delete 45 Internet Radio If your Hifidelio is connected to the Internet see chapter 7 Communication on page 33 selecting Internet Radio from the main menu opens an additional world of unlimited MP3 and 000 Vorbis music streams If your Hifidelio Pro is connected to the Internet through a firewall you may have to open additional ports in order to allow streaming The web pages of the Internet radio stations should prov
31. supports folders you should create at least one folder on your player before connecting it to your Hifidelio Your Hifidelio will then automatically sort the music files into folders accordingly by artist and album However if the Hifidelio cannot find any folder it will then consider that this device does not support folders and copy the files with out any structure on the player Please note that an NTFS formatted MP3 player cannot be recognised by your Hifidelio The Hifidelio recognises FAT FAT32 HFS and EXT2 formats 5 1 1 Connecting an MP3 Player If an MP3 player is connected to the Hifidelio it is handled like an additional medium and appears with its own name as a new entry at the top of the main menu The submenu of the MP3 player shows if existing the menu structure Songs Artists Albums Genres and Playlists of the external device Navigate through this submenu in the usual manner in order to listen to music or edit meta data 22 Example of an iPod 25 Hifidelio EE DEE 25 Hifidelio 2 52 PM iPod 1 Rrtists 23 Library Internet Radio 9 Analogue Recording DI Settings amp Specials 25 Hifidelio E De Phazz gt Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds gt Add to List Oystein Sevag amp Lakki Patey Robbie Williams Mark Rue Du Soleil Delete Example of a file based MP3 player gt USB DISK 03 Beatin Up Texas mp3 amp Library 05 Hobbit Dance mp3 Import Internet Radio 12 Ransom on th
32. the Internet CD data base see section 6 3 3 CD Database on page 30 If the meta data of the audio CD is not found in the internal CD database and if an Internet access is not available or enabled generic descriptions are displayed in place of the artist or track names In this case you can enter the meta information yourself see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 If the inserted music disc is a data disc CD or DVD the disc name is displayed at the top of the main menu In the case of existing folder structure on the disc the submenu first shows the list of the artists then their albums and songs A data disc contains songs with differ ent audio formats MP3 FLAC AIFF etc If these formats support meta tag information the names of the artists albums and songs are shown on the display Press the Play Pause button 5 9 to start the playback of the music disc Depending on the settings the playback of an audio CD can start automatically see section 6 1 2 Play Mode on page 26 Abraxas Information ess SE Samba Pa Ti Santana Now Playing Abraxas Random 00 10 04 27 04 37 Repeat While the song is playing artist album title and song title are displayed Furthermore other appearance options are available in the settings see section 6 1 3 Appearance on page 26 The control buttons 3 Previous track 9 to 6 Next track CU give yo
33. the play time of a song 15 25 Hifidelio 10 46 AM Convert 0 dB RIFF PCM 1411 kbit s 44100 Hz 25 Hifidelio 5 03 PM OK Convert Do you really want convert the Canc selected songs to the configured format el Comment you can edit texts which can be useful for creating searchlists e g music Italian hits etc Additional information is displayed here and cannot be changed playing time date and time of the import on the Hifidelio sampling rate and file size 4 3 1 Editing Meta Data If the internal CD database or the Internet CD database does not offer meta data for your songs you can enter these details manually You can also enter these details using your computer see chapter 7 Communication on page 33 or using the external Hifidelio keyboard available as an optional accessory sec tion 5 3 The Hifidelio Keyboard on page 24 Meta Data of a single Song Use the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to navigate to the list of songs Select a track showing a generic description Press the function key Information 23 Hifidelio 1 03 PM Information 1 Where The Rubber Meets The Rdd to List 4 45 Seconds 0f Ecstasy Mark Album Audio CD 2007 02 21 16 rac Genre Unknown Delete Tine usi The information template of the chosen song is displayed Press the function key Change and enter the title with the help of Turn amp Select wheel 11 see section 1 4 9 3 Text
34. 0 from Mai 2006 the func tion key is assigned with the option Software Upgrade Press this function key and type your upgrade key This function key is displayed here as long as no valid upgrade key has been entered 31 6 5 3 Factory Settings Using this menu option you can restore all settings to their default values function key Restore amp Hifidelio 9 48 RM Restore oftware Update 23 Hifidelio 4 01 PM OK Restore Factory Settings Help Do you really want to reset to Cancel the factory settings This affects ALL parameters of the Settings amp Specials menu Your imported music and their meta data is not endangered by this operation all songs will still be available after executing this command 6 5 4 Maintenance ALL maintenance functions explained hereafter request prior agreement of the Hermstedt support team If you would incorrectly or improperly execute a mainte nance function you could eventually damage your music collection completely Maintenance 6 5 4 1 Recovery The Hifidelio database containing the meta data of all stored tracks is duplicated on every startup of the system You can access the recovery files here amp Hifidelio 3 43 AM Restore 25 Hifidelio 9 49 RM 9 49 RM Backup 2006 02 27 16 28 39 Recovery Backup 2006 06 22 09 39 02 Delete Check Library Backup 2006 06 28 13 58 26 Check Music Folder Backup 2006 06 30 15 53 05 Search New Meta
35. 11 to the left amp Hifidelio OK Network You have changed your Cancel network configuration Do you want to apply this changes 40 To activate your changes press the function key OK By pressing the function key Cancel these changes are rejected and the previous settings are restored 8 2 7 Summary The possible network configuration settings are summarised in the following table Network Configuration IP Configuration WLAN Function Hifidelio Network Automatic DHCP ser WLAN Access Point ver Home Network Automatic DHCP client Internet via Ethernet WLAN Access Point Internet via WLAN WLAN client Expert Mode Manual Internet via Ethernet WLAN Access Point Internet via WLAN WLAN client 8 3 Information about IP Addressing The currently used IP addresses can be displayed any time under Network Configura tion by using function key Information amp Hifideio 80 9 48 AM id ere 25 Hifidelio wos DI General Pc Ethernet Hon cL 6 Burn IP Rddress 192 168 72 0 Ethernet Network gt Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Hifidelio Information 4 DNS 217 237 148 70 WLAN Service Router 192 168 72 1 Ethernet ID 00 03 E5 00 00 37 Hifidelio 18 08 Hifidelio 18 08 Ethernet WLAN Wireless ID 00 60 B3 90 00 87 9 USING A COMPUTER TO MANAGE THE HIFIDELIO This chapter describes how to manage the Hifidelio using a web browser or a VNC View
36. 5 Hifidelio 10 05 AM Compression Expert Mode The dynamics compressor limits the range of dynamics of the audio material When the defined threshold level is reached the compressor compresses the signal according to a certain ratio Attack time and release time define how fast the compression begins and ends Output Output ES Threshold level Threshold Input level Input level Method this activation method defines how the transition between compression and non compression should be done The Soft Knee setting is recommended for instrumen tal sound Hard Knee for voices suppressing pop sounds in talking and singing 25 23 Hifidelio 10 06 RM Hard Knee Compression Expert Mode Soft Knee Threshold this is the level that when reached the compression should be applied Ratio this defines the magnitude of the compression the relation between input and out put level A ratio of 4 1 means that an input level increase of 100 over the threshold causes only an increase of 25 to the output level Attack this sets the interval which the compressor waits until it reacts This interval should not be too short to avoid a pumping effect Release this sets the interval the compressor should go on after the input level falls below the threshold Turning the control to the right facilitates smoother transitions turn ing to the left has the contrary effect 6 1 2 Play Mode Here
37. BaseT Ethernet ports 21 on its back which are config ured as a general switch The ports automatically adapt to the used bandwidth and cabling Cross over cables are not required The Hifidelio can also be used as a WLAN station according to 802 110 54 Mbit s This standard is backwards compatible with 802 11b 11 Mbit s The necessary antenna 23 is also located on the back of the Hifidelio Depending on the chosen configuration mode the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN client or an Access Point 8 2 Configuration Select the main menu option Settings amp Specials Network and then Configuration 25 Hifidelio 9 48 RM 25 Hifidelio 9 48 RM 23 Hifidelio 9 50 information DI General X amp Burn Activate Network CD Database Hifidelio Information Help Service Under the menu option Configuration you can choose from these three operating modes Hifidelio Network Home Network and Expert Mode 8 2 1 Hifidelio Network At delivery the default configuration is set to Hifidelio Network In this mode the Hifidelio works as DHCP server of the network and optionally as a WLAN Access Point It acts as the central server of a private network acc RFC 1918 by providing a DHCP service and distrib uting IP addresses to connected devices out of 192 168 72 0 24 range 23 Hifidelio 10 14 AM Hifidelio etwork On Home Network Expert Mode The network s
38. Beautifull Day o Contin Queen Made Heaven Rock Contin Queen Made In Heaven Rock Contin Queen Heaven Rock Contin Queen Made In Heaven Rock 3 Rock Contin Queen Made In Heaven Rock You Don t Fool Contin Queen Made Heaven Rock M A Winter s Tale Contin Queen Made In Heaven Rock M It s A Beautiful Day Reprise Contin Queen Made Heaven Rock Reprise Contin Queen Made In Heaven Rock Unt Le 2 7 Too Much Love Will Kill You 13 songs 5 6 minutes 81 5 MB You may use the iTunes software to playback the songs of your Hifidelio however you can not modify it As the songs remain stored in the Hifidelio the Hifidelio must be turned on if you want to access them Make sure that the service iTunes DAAP is enabled see sec tion 6 3 2 Services on page 30 7 3 2 Hifidelio and DAAP Server Much the same way available DAAP music servers are displayed on the Hifidelio under the main menu option Music Server see section 2 2 4 Music Server on page 9 The most known DAAP server on the market is the iTunes server of the company Apple Inc The communication between the Hifidelio and the iTunes server worked perfectly until ver sion 6 of the iTunes software Unfortunately because of important changes made by the company Apple Inc to its software the iTunes software version 7 released mid September 2006 is not
39. Client for Microsoft Networks is listed there and checked If this option is missing launch the Network Setup Wizard under Start gt All Pro grams gt Accessories gt Communication Run the wizard for the standard configura tion Then check if the option Client for Microsoft Networks is now listed and checked see above Your computer should now be configured correctly for the network connection and be able to easily find your Hifidelio within the network 10 2 My Hifidelio is dead If the pressing of buttons or the turning of wheels does not produce any results from your Hifidelio please try one or both first aid measures e Press the On Off button 1 on the front of your Hifidelio for about 4 5 seconds The Hifidelio should now be switched off Wait a few seconds and press the On Off button 1 to switch your Hifidelio on again It takes about 40 seconds for the initialisation process and then the main menu should be displayed again Your stored music is not endangered by this action OR e Unplug the Hifidelio s power cord from its AC outlet Wait a few seconds and plug it in again Now press the On Off button 1 on the front of your Hifidelio It needs about 40 seconds for the initialisation process and then the main menu should be displayed again Your stored music is not endangered by this action If these efforts did not produce results please hold your Hifidelio RecoveryDisk a
40. DNS server address from the wireless network The Hifidelio acts as WLAN client STA and is connected to the Ethernet with the help of a NAT router a DHCP server and a DNS relay The local IP net work of the Hifidelio Ethernet has the address range 192 168 72 x 10 6 3 Expert Mode Setting Internet via Ethernet The IP address and the DNS server address for the Ethernet are free configurable The Hifidelio acts as WLAN Access Point and is connected to the Ethernet via a software bridge Setting Internet via WLAN The IP address and the DNS server address for the wireless network are free configurable The Hifidelio acts as WLAN client STA and is connected to the Ethernet with the help of a NAT router a DHCP server and a DNS relay The local IP network of the Hifidelio Ethernet has the address range 192 168 72 x 10 7 Register your Hifidelio In order to benefit from the manufacturer s warranty you should register your Hifidelio directly after its purchase This can be done either directly through the Internet under http www hifidelio com registration or with the help of the registration form to be found at the end of this manual see chapter 12 Registration Card on page 51 10 8 Overview of all main menu options 10 8 1 Permanent menu options 10 8 1 1 Main Menu Library Artists Names of the artists sor All songs of the artist ted alphanumerically sorted alphanumeri cally All albums of the artist All s
41. Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 amp Hifidelio Title Runnin For The Red Light 25 Hifidelio OK Title C Artist Unk Runnin For The Red Ligh SC Me E Delete Album Audio CD 2007 02 21 16 Genre Unknown Time 3 57 Imnopqr sMULWXYZ Insert 16 Meta Data of an Album Use the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to navigate in the library in order to select the album to be renamed and press the function key Information to see the meta data pertaining to the album Since the artist and the album title applies to all tracks this meta data needs to be entered only once per album 2 Hifidelio 1 05 change Unknown Unknown 37 25 0 Choose the corresponding entry Press the function key Change and enter the title with the help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 These changes apply to all tracks contained on this album Meta Data of a Genre The meta data Genre shows which genre is assigned to a song an album or an artist To change a music genre press the function key Change and select a genre from the list provided amp Hifidelio Cancel Cancel Delete Insert You can add your own genres by pressing the function key New Meta Data of several Entries Sometimes you may want to assign the same genre to seve
42. Hits Out Of Hell gt Live At Wembley Nicht Von Dieser Welt Superhits Of The 60 s Delete When your selection is satisfactory press the function key e Add to List You will see the list of all your playlists For your convenience the last used list is pre selected as the target 23 Hifidelio Add to List Good ol Rock Mark New Delete With the help of the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 choose the playlist to which you want to assign the selected songs and press the function key Add to List Now all your selected songs are part of this playlist 8 Hifidelio 4 08 PM Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 4 30 PM Rrtists Good ol Rock Add to List Mark Who Says You Can t Go Home East East Remove Who Says You Can t Go Home More You can use the function keys and e to rearrange the position of songs inside a playlist Function key amp More reveals the second part of the options includ ing deleting and adding songs 4 1 2 Renaming or Deleting an existing Playlist You may rename or delete an existing playlist any time by selecting it from the list and using the appropriate function keys 4 1 3 Playback of a Playlist To play back a playlist just choose it from the menu and press the Play Pause button 5 If the play mode is set to Repeat or Random the songs of the playlist are played in random order or are repeated continu
43. LISTEN MANAGE ARCHIVE BURN DISTRIBUTE hifidelio BY HERMSTEDT User manual HIFIDELIO USER MANUAL Both the product described in this user manual and the documentation are protected by copyright law Copyright remains with the author Software and documentation may not be copied reproduced translated or distributed in any form not even in part without prior written consent by the copyright owner The authors decline any liability with regard to the software described herein They do not make any warranties for the correctness of the contents of this documentation nor are they liable for any direct or indirect damages which may arise from the use of or the inability to use either the software or the accompanying documentation even if the possibility of such damages may have been brought to their attention The authors do not assume responsibility for any bugs or defects in the software This restriction of liability extends also to their distributors and retailers Trademarks and registered trademarks are acknowledged They remain the exclusive prop erty of their owners Absence of such identification does not constitute a breach of trade mark protection 4th edition April 2007 Hermstedt AG Email info hermstedt de http www hifidelio net http www hermstedt com Hermstedt AG Carl Reuther Str D 68305 Mannheim Tel 49 0 621 7650 200 Fax 49 0 621 7650 333 SUPPORT Should you have difficulties with yo
44. OG mno6 6 7 PORSpqrs7 pqrsPQRS7 pqrs7 7 8 TUVtuv8 tuvTUV8 tuv8 8 9 WXYZwxyz9 wxyzWXYZ9 wxyz9 9 15 2 Menu 31 Is a shortcut to the main menu of the Hifidelio In edit mode this key toggles between upper case lower case and special characters umlauts 1 5 3 Mute 32 Toggles the volume of the output between zero and your preset value 1 5 4 Navigation 33 According to the function of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 you can navigate through the menus of the Hifidelio by using these keys The central OK key is equivalent to the func tion key which generally confirms the chosen action 1 5 5 Volume 34 Adjusts the level of the audio output which usually is connected to your stereo compo nents 1 5 6 Brightness 35 Q Adjusts the level of the background light of the keys and the display 1 5 7 Additional Function Keys 36 These keys directly select main menu options They are labelled according to the options Artist Album Songs Genre Lists Playlists Source Random on off Info shows the general statistics of the library for instance how many songs are stored 1 5 7 1 Magnifying Function Browsing the lists with the remote control is made easier as the text is magnified on the display The Hifidelio can be controlled more easily from a distance The large font size of the main menu or of the artists album songs genre lists is activated by pressing the
45. Radio 9 Analogue Recording Settings amp Specials 6 Track 06 If the inserted music disc is a data disc CD or DVD the disc name is displayed at the top of the main menu In the case of existing folder structure on the disc the submenu first shows the list of the artists and then their albums and songs A data disc contains songs with dif ferent audio formats MP3 FLAC AIFF etc If these formats support meta tag information the names of the artists albums and songs are shown on the display 25 Hifidelio 9 36 RM 25 Hifidelio 9 37 Fleetwood Mac Foreigner Frederic Chopin Golden Earring Guns N Roses J J Cale 9 Analogue Recording Settings amp Specials 2 2 2 USB Device If a USB device player stick external hard disk is connected to the Hifidelio it appears at the top of the main menu see chapter 5 Accessories on page 22 23 Hifidelio Backup Disk 9 Analogue Recording DI Settings amp Specials Analogue Recording Restore K Settings amp Specials Eject 2 2 3 Library Composer If classical music is stored on the Hifidelio the composers can be listed like artists or albums The classic mode is activated in the menu option Settings amp Specials see sec tion 6 1 3 Appearance on page 26 amp Hifidelio 12 54 PM Composers Q Albums 5 Songs Genres Playlists 224 Music Server If the Hifidelio is integrated with a netw
46. Track 3 Next Track 6 buttons briefly the cursor moves to the next previous gap Turning the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 or pressing the Previous Track 3 9 Next Track 6 De buttons for a longer period moves the cursor backwards or for wards on the track With the help of the wrap mechanism you can navigate within a long analogue record from its end to its beginning or vice versa see section 1 4 9 2 The inner Select wheel on page 5 Deleting a Gap If you set a gap at the wrong place you can delete it by joining the two adjacent tracks If the cursor is exactly on a gap pressing the function key e Join joins the tracks to the left and right of this gap 23 Hifidelio Divide 23 Hifidelio S Divide Born in the U S R Join Track 1 be SETS ES ick 4 Join RII 3 00 00 24 18 3 00 00 24 18 e Born in the U S A Join Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Join RII More If the cursor is inside a track press the function key e Join to join the current track with its direct successor Hifidelio Divide Hifidelio H Divide EH in the U S R Join Born in the U S R Join ack 4 bie ck 5 Track Track 4 Track 5 Join RII Join RII 4 01 59 24 18 4 01 59 24 18 More e More Pressing the function key Join all deletes all gaps at once Cutting the recorded File When all gaps in place you can cut the recorded file into its si
47. avy Jones De Phazz Deo Rian Depeche Mode Searchlists Dire Straits Information 1 Pain That I m Used To 2 John The Revelator 3 Suffer Well 4 The Sinner In Me 5 Precious Playing The Angel gt The Singles 86 gt 98 CD 1 The Singles 86 gt 98 CD 2 Behind each artist you will find the list of his her albums and behind each album its songs All shows all songs of the chosen artist including songs which are not part of an album These lists are automatically filled by importing songs to the Hifidelio 2 1 1 2 Albums This reveals an alphanumerical list of all albums stored in the Hifidelio Behind each album you will find its songs amp Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 4 43 information 2 Artists Not That Kind gt Albums One Size Fits All gt Add to List Songs Overnite Sensation gt M Genres Playing The Angel b Mark El Playlists Quelqu un m a dit 23 Hifidelio 1 Pain That I m Used 2 John The Revelator 3 Suffer Well 4 The Sinner In Me 5 Precious 6 Macro 2 1 1 3 Songs This reveals an alphanumerical list of all songs stored on the Hifidelio 23 Hifidelio Prairie Wedding Preab San Ol Precious Genres Precious Box El Playlists Precious illusions Searchlists Prendre Racine amp Hifidelio 2 Artists Albums 2 1 1 4 Genres This option provides a list of genres in which your songs albu
48. be enabled disabled separately 22 Hifidelio 2 28 PM Change Hifidelio 2 28 PM Hifidelio 2 28 PM Hifidelio Network X X Hifidelio Network WLAN Off Network Name Hifidelio Pro Key DX CT Channel 10 Protection e Hifidelio Network the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN Access Point e Home Network Internet via Ethernet the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN Access Point Internet via WLAN the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN client e Expert Mode Internet via Ethernet the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN Access Point Internet via WLAN the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN client The Hifidelio as WLAN Access Point If the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN Access Point you have to name the network by yourself choose a protection mechanism and the channel and create a key for protecting its access Other devices have to use these parameters for accessing your wireless network upon log ging onto the Hifidelio Hifidelio as WLAN Access Point The Hifidelio as WLAN client If the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN client you must enter the Network Name Protection Key and Channel of your existing network By using these settings the Hifidelio logs onto it Hifidelio as WLAN client station 8 2 4 1 Network Name If your Hifidelio acts as a WLAN Access Point you have to name the network by yourself For an easy cross platform access we recommend that you do not use spaces or special characters for the network name Should y
49. bout your Hifidelio backup hard disk is displayed 5 2 2 Backup Choose the function key e Backup to copy the content of the internal Hifidelio hard disk to the Hifidelio backup hard disk Overwriting of existing songs must be confirmed During the backup operation all function keys are locked No music disks can be imported and the analogue recording is disabled You may playback tracks and listen to the music A complete backup of a full Hifidelio disk may take several hours amp Hifidelio 15 11 Saving song library Backup Disk b amp Library gt l Analogue Recording When the backup process is completed you can check the amount of transferred data by pressing the function key Information If faulty music files are contained on the internal hard disk of the Hifidelio a corresponding message is displayed after completion of the backup procedure In addition a text file 23 BackupErrors txt is saved in the Import folder and lists all faulty files that could not be saved 5 2 3 Restore Use the option Restore to transfer data back to the Hifidelio The Hifidelio recovers the state of the backup copy Files which had been added after the last backup cannot be restored The restore process should not be interrupted and may take about the same amount of time as the backup process does During the restore process all other functions are disabled Restoring 52 2 GB o 5 2 4 Dis
50. compatible with older versions the reason is the deviation of the iTunes soft ware from the DAAP standard This also means that the Hifidelio cannot access an iTunes 7 server for streaming the music stored in the iTunes library However the Hifidelio remains compatible with all DAAP servers which fully support the DAAP protocol Therefore if you still want to access the iTunes music folder we recom mend installing the free Firefly Media Server software of the company Roku on your compu ter This software allows sharing of the iTunes library with other DAAP devices The Firefly software is available at http www rokulabs com firefly Protected AAC files DRM of the iTunes servers are shown on the Hifidelio with a A lock and cannot be played back on the Hifidelio 7 3 3 Hifidelio and UPnP AV Clients Besides connecting to other Hifidelio s or DAAP servers the Hifidelio can communicate with UPnP AV clients also called UPnP AV satellites These UPnP AV satellites are devices which receive music from a server within the network in a streaming mode The communication between satellites and server is organised by the UPnP AV protocol The satellites are UPnP AV clients and the Hifidelio is the UPnP AV server The Hifidelio and the client devices can be connected by standard cabling or by a wireless network Make sure that the network settings are correct and the UPnP AV service is enab led see section 6 3 2 Services on page 30
51. connecting the Hifidelio Backup Hard Disk Press the function key Eject on the Hifidelio before unplugging the backup disk 5 3 The Hifidelio Keyboard A Hifidelio USB keyboard can be connected to one of the USB ports 22 on the back of the Hifidelio in order to help edit texts easily The keys are assigned as follows Space bar or Return Play Pause ESC Stop Cursor right or left Corresponding to outer turn wheel Cursor up or down Corresponding to inner select wheel Bild Previous track key shortly pressed Fast rewind key held pressed Bild Next track key shortly pressed Fast wind key held pressed on key pad FN 0 Zero key Record 24 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 FN F10 on key pad FN 0 key on key pad FN P key Pos 1 Ende S Function keys on the right hand of the dis play Artists Albums Songs Genres Playlists Music disc Random on or off Info Eject Louder Lower First title in a list Last title in a list Internet radio Settings Sleep mode or wake up from sleep mode Switch off or wake up from sleep mode 6 SETTINGS amp SPECIALS This chapter explains how to configure the Hifidelio according to your needs amp Hifidelio 9 47 RM DI General Settings Import amp Burn Network Hifidelio Information Service 9 Analogue Recording H Settings amp Specials
52. cont cont If Audio CD is enab Change led Gap Between Songs If Audio CD is enab On Off led Create CD Text If or Data CDis On Off enabled Create fol ders Hifidelio Network Home Network Expert Mode www em zement mop _ Ww mm me em wm pom Configuration UPnP AV Remote Con On Off trol eier owon HEN If Online Access is enabled Server URL m Serial No Disc size Free space CD Database CD Database Sew e Te pem _ 1 Feo satis Pom 1 _ Maintenance Recovery List of files Restore Delete Check Library Execute Check Music Folder Search for new Meta Data Read all Meta Data Write all Meta Data 10 8 2 Variable menu options 10 8 2 1 Main Menu Music Server NN Hifidelio Select If applicable list of music servers available within the Select network 10 8 2 2 Main Menu Import legt If applicable list of files stored in the Import folder Information Import Mark Delete 11 TECHNICAL DATA Features e Hard disk capacity e High resolution backlit display e CD burner e ntegrated CD database freeDB e Supported media formats Supported recording formats e MP3 CBR e MP3 VBR e AIFF WAV bitrate e FLAC bitrate Supported playback formats e and VBR e AAC e FLAC e Ogg Vorbis e AIFF WAV e Supported sampling rates Hifidelio PR 80 Hifidelio Pro
53. d press the Play Pause button 5 OH If the play mode is set to Repeat or Random the songs of the searchlist are played in random order or are repeated continuously see section 6 1 2 Play Mode on page 26 4 3 Meta Data The function key usually offers the option Information which gives you access to the meta data of a song an album an artist or a group of songs These data originate from the internal CD database the online freeDB CD database or by manual entries To keep the internal CD database updated we recommend the annual subscription to our ServiceDisk which is mailed four times a year You can order the subscrip tion directly through Hermstedt AG detailed information on www hifidelio com e Hifidelio 5 02 e Hifidelio 5 02 5 02 PM Like a Star Corinne Bailey Rae Change Unknown Corinne Bailey Rae Pop Rock 4 03 Songs Artists Composers Albums Genre and Year you can edit these entries by pressing the function key Change CD No if an album is made up of several CD s the CD number indicates which CD the song is to be found on The songs of an album are sorted first by the CD number and then by the track number You can use the function keys ME and rearrange the indexing of a CD Track number this number represents the position of the song on an album You can use the function keys and e to adjust the playing sequence
54. d to the Import folder You can copy this file on your computer see section 7 4 2 Copying Music Files from the Hifidelio to a Computer on page 36 7 COMMUNICATION The Hifidelio can be used as a stand alone piece of hifi equipment which plays back your music collection However the Hifidelio offers a wider range of possibilities when it is con nected within a network to additional Hifidelio s satellites or your home computers You may e play songs from the Hifidelio on your computer or on satellites see section 7 3 Multi room Streaming on page 34 e play songs from your computer on the Hifidelio see section 7 3 Multi room Streaming on page 34 e transfer songs from your computer to the Hifidelio see section 7 4 1 Copying Music Files from a Computer to the Hifidelio on page 35 e transfer songs from the Hifidelio to your computer see section 7 4 2 Copying Music Files from the Hifidelio to a Computer on page 36 e control the Hifidelio from your computer see chapter 9 Using a Computer to manage the Hifidelio on page 41 e listen to Internet radio stations with the Hifidelio see section 4 5 Internet Radio on page 20 e use the online CD database as a source of information for your audio CD see section 6 3 3 CD Database on page 30 The Hifidelio can communicate with other devices in many ways The factory set mode defines your Hifidelio as the main device and is called Hifidelio Netw
55. e 7 4 2 3 Playback of a searchlist Be CEU 15 1 33 Getting Started 2 2 1 1 3 Songs SEN ee ee ee Ge 7 4 3 Meta Data 15 14 The Operating Keys 2 2 1 1 4 Genee 7 43 1 Editing Meta Data ee 16 1 4 1 On Off 1 M 2 2 1 1 5 Playlists Se oe ee re re 7 4 4 Digitising Sounds of external analogue Sources 1 4 2 CD Slot 2 1 nami 3 2 1 1 6 Searchlists Smart playlists 7 441 C MK vei NN d ME vu 1 4 3 Control Buttons 3 to fg 3 2 1 2 Internet Radio eene 8 143 ns FOE EE M LAA met ede tates 3 2 1 3 Analogue Recording n 8 i 1 4 5 Eject CD 8 snnt 3 21 4 Eu 8 ge ger MENU M A iting the recorded 146 ET 3 2 2 Variable Menu Options 8 1 47 Header ICONS suu 3 8 BEEN C DL M h re AE 9 is sie aa E 1 4 7 2 Icons on the Right near the hour indication 4 229 Library lt SOIT DOSE esten d stud o ace 9 224 Music 8 dack KEE eege 20 1 4 8 Function Keys 10 4 M A anes 9 22 5 Import 9 A52 OW EE 21 14 9 Turn amp Select W e 4 4 5 3 Predefined Stations
56. e Sand mp3 Analogue Recording Anastacia Mark Settings amp Specials Delete During the playback of songs from the connected MP3 player the title artist and album are shown on the Hifidelio s display mini iPod 10 16 sst Come Undone Now Playing Robbie Williams Escapology Random SSS 00 37 04 02 04 40 Repeat Protected AAC files DRM of the iPod are shown on the Hifidelio with a lock and cannot be played back on the Hifidelio 5 1 2 Copying Songs from the Hifidelio to an MP3 Player Navigate to the main menu option Library and choose the songs you want to copy from the lists Artists Albums or Songs Then press the function key e Add to List The name of the MP3 player appears in the list of the target playlists in addition to your own playlists amp Hifidelio 254 PM cancel iPod Export Doth Protest Too Much Add to List 0 iPod rr HEN Select the MP3 player as the target playlist and press the function key e Add to List to transfer the songs to the external player The process of the import is shown on the display 5 1 3 Copying Songs from an MP3 Player to the Hifidelio Select songs from your MP3 player that you want to copy onto the Hifidelio and press the Record button 7 The process of the import is shown on the display During this pro cess music files are neither converted into the configured audio format nor checked for duplicates Already imp
57. e of the Hifidelio appears 9 1 3 Direct Access with the IP Address Launch the web browser of your choice on your computer Enter the IP address of your Hifidelio as the URL Internet address The Hifidelio displays this address in Settings amp Specials gt Network gt function key Information If the Hifidelio is configured as central switch Hifidelio Network you can enter either 192 168 1 1 or http hifidelio as the URL Internet address Confirm your entry The home page of Hifidelio appears 9 1 4 The Browser User Interface The browser user interface is optimised for display on a Nokia PDA or on your computer Select the required style sheet The browser user interface shows the same menu structure as the one displayed directly on the Hifidelio and allows navigation of the Hifidelio as usual You can browse lists con trol songs playback etc The Menu button in the left column always brings you back to the home page Searchlists the soundtrack of your life s F Click the question mark to display the Help amp Service page This page accesses update options as well as the user manual and other useful links 9 2 Using a VNC Viewer software A VNC Virtual Network Computing server application is included in the Hifidelio s operat ing system and allows for the shared use of its screen A VNC viewer application which runs on a computer interacts
58. ependent license for such use is required For details please visit http mp3licensing com DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING INFORMATION European Union its remote control should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take it to a collection point designated by local authorities This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations this product and Battery Disposal Information Batteries even those containing no heavy metal may not be disposed of in household waste Used batteries must be disposed of properly in appropriate waste sites according to local environmental laws and guidelines NOTE ON USAGE OF WIRELESS EQUIPMENT This device complies with the specifications following the provisions of the R amp TTE 1 Directive 1999 5 EC concerning usage of 802 11g wireless antenna Further infor mation can be found under www hifidelio com compliance COMMUNICATION REGULATION INFORMATION FCC Compliance Statement Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated at a minimum distance of 8 inches between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or t
59. er software instead of operating via the Turn amp Select wheel 11 and control buttons on its front For this purpose the Hifidelio must be connected to a computer network and set up correctly see chapter 8 Advanced Networking on page 37 Furthermore the services Web Interface and VNC have to be enabled see section 6 5 Service on page 31 9 1 Using a web browser 9 1 1 Under Windows XP Switch your Hifidelio on The Windows XP operating system of your computer will immedi ately find the new device in the network and will show a corresponding message on its dis play If this message no longer appears on the display open the network environment of your computer The Hifidelio is shown in the UPnP services list A double click on the name of your device will launch your standard web browser and the home page of the Hifidelio appears Note the UPnP AV service has to be enabled to allow your Hifidelio to be listed there see section 6 5 Service on page 31 If you have problems accessing your Hifidelio from your Windows XP computer see sec tion 10 1 My Windows XP computer cannot find the Hifidelio on page 42 9 1 2 Under Mac OS X The browser user interface of the Hifidelio is a Bonjour service and automatically appears under Mac OS X in the bookmarks of any Bonjour capable web browser e g Safari from Apple Inc or Camino from Mozilla org Double click the name of your Hifidelio and the home pag
60. es on the hard disk during operation and generate vibrations As a consequence the hard disk is almost silent even dur ing intensive operation Details valid at printing of this user manual Please take into consideration the notices on the packaging of the device 48 Burn CD RW fast mode secure mode Front panel CD slot with automatic loading On Off Start Pause Stop Last track Next track Record CD Eject Display Four function keys Turn amp Select wheel Remote control receiver Headphones plug Hifidelio PR 80 Hifidelio Pro Hard Knee 24 dB 1 dB step 2 5 1 0 1 step 5 ms 111 step 0 3 s 0 1 s step Soft Knee 48 dB 1 dB step 2 1 0 1 step 30 ms 1ms step 0 6 s 0 1 s step Hard or soft 60 to 6 dB 1 1 to 6 1 1 to 50 ms 0 1 to 1s 12x uo to 24x 8x up to 16x 8X Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Back panel Power connector 4 Port Switch 10 100 MBit auto sense Ethernet USB 1 1 2 0 ports Antenna for wireless LAN Analogue line in Cinch Analogue line out Cinch Digital line out S P DIF optical Toslink Digital line out coaxial Cinch Technical Characteristics e Frequency Response in Hz Signal to noise ratio plus distortion A weighted Playback Record THD N Playback in dB FS A 90 THD N Record in dB FS A 90 Channel separation Full Scale Line Output Full Scale Line Input RCA max output level S P DIF output Sampling
61. ettings of Windows and Macintosh computers must be set to Obtain an IP address automatically or DHCP This is especially important if you are using a portable computer alternately at home and at the office and its networking settings are configured for your office Switch on your Hifidelio first and then the other devices computers or satellites They will see the Hifidelio and adjust to it automatically After this first mutual communication all devices have their information and you may use them in any sequence Network Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties d A SS Show ai Displays Sound Network Startup Disk General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Location Automatic m Show Built in Ethernet TCP IP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Using DHCP Obtain an IP address automatically C Use the following IP address Should the Hifidelio also act as a WLAN Access Point the Network Name Key and Channel have to be set as you like These chosen settings must be used by the other devices com puters or satellites upon logging onto the Hifidelio see section 8 2 4 WLAN on page 39 8 2 2 Home Network The Hifidelio is connected to the existing network as a DHCP clien
62. event 5 27 Language trc 27 62 Import amp BUETI usi nna cid EE 28 6 2 1 CORIDIGSSIOR uie ierat riae a RR reri 28 6 2 2 CD Behaviour 28 6 2 3 Analogue Recording 20 0 24 CO BUMI e 29 6 3 NG 30 6 3 1 Configuration 30 EMT Rr RR 30 6 3 3 CD Database eere 30 6 4 Hifidelio Information 31 098 EE 31 6 5 1 Software Update 31 6 5 2 Software Upgrade eese 31 6 5 3 Factory Settings eere 32 604 EE Tu le 32 6 5 4 1 HOCOVOIV 32 6 5 4 2 Further Maintenance Functions 32 7 COMMUNICATION 7 4 Hifidelio the Centre of your new Computer NODWOFK cssc MR EMPIRE 33 7 2 Hifidelio a Member of your existing Compu ter Network es 34 7 3 Multi room Streaming 34 7 3 1 Hifidelio and DAAP Client 34 7 3 2 Hifidelio and DAAP Server 35 7 3 3 Hifidelio and UPnP AV Clients 35 7 3 4 Hifidelio and UPnP AV Server
63. figuration Services CD Database 25 Hifidelio General Settings Import amp Burn p Network Hifidelio Information gt Service gt amp Hifidelio 10 14 Hifidelio Network NE Network Hifidelio Pro Expert Help Network Name Protection Mode Key Channel Hifidelio Network acting as the central switch the Hifidelio works as a DHCP server of the network and optionally as a WLAN Access Point see section 7 1 Hifidelio the Centre of your new Computer Network on page 33 Home Network the Hifidelio is connected to the existing network as a DHCP client and optionally as a WLAN client see section 7 2 Hifidelio a Member of your existing Compu ter Network on page 34 Expert Mode a local computer network already exists and the Hifidelio can be integrated by manual IP configuration and optionally as a WLAN client see chapter 8 Advanced Net working on page 37 6 3 2 Services Here you can enable and disable the server mode of your Hifidelio 25 Hifidelio 9 51 AM Change Web Interface UPnP AU Search for UPnP RU In order to control the Hifidelio with the help of a web browser or a VNC Viewer application Web Interface or should be enabled here see chapter 9 Using a Computer to manage the Hifidelio on page 41 30 Depending on the technology used by your satellites or clients one of both
64. he UPnP AV and DAAP iTunes streaming protocols Con sequently connections between the Hifidelio and PCs are possible in both directions The Hifidelio can play songs that are stored in music libraries on Macintosh or Windows PCs and the computer can play the songs stored in the library of your Hifidelio Make sure that their music collections are published for remote use to be seen here 7 3 1 Hifidelio and DAAP Client The complete music collection of the Hifidelio is accessible by every computer equipped with DAAP software e g iTunes eoo iTunes Made In H S gt Ech Search Browse All 21 Genres Pink Floyd All 3 Albums Alternative amp Punk 0 PINK FLOYD WISH YOU WERE Greatest Hits Blues Queen Greatest Hits Classical Robbie Williams Made In Heaven m Library Party Shuffle gt Radio IS Music Store v Shared Music Hifidelio Oliver v si Hifidelio Oldies iTunes Server SS 90 s Music E My Top Rated E Recently Played EN Top 25 Most Played Dance The Rolling Stones Easy Listening A Sade 2 Electronic Soggy Bottom Boys feat Dan v e Song Name Time Artist 4 Album Genre Contin Queen Made Heaven Rock M Made In Heaven Contin Queen Made In Heaven Rock Let Me Live SM Mother Love My Life Has Been Saved Was Born To Love You It s A
65. he back of the Hifidelio If you use a cable modem in order to access the Internet check first if you may con nect several devices to it Otherwise your computer and your Hifidelio cannot use this Internet access at the same time Should several devices share the same Inter net account you must then use an additional router 34 Bedroom Bathroom e Jj Ccoocc ege weg Kitchen Living room The Home Network configuration is explained in details in section 8 2 2 Home Network on page 37 the Expert Mode configuration in section 8 2 3 Expert Mode on page 38 7 3 Multi room Streaming Streaming means the permanent transfer of data such as music files Used for audio equipment multi room streaming is the distribution of music streams throughout the var ious rooms of your house For this purpose you need a server which stores the music files on its hard disk e g the Hifidelio In each room you install a receiver also called an audio streaming satellite or a streaming client This receiver accesses the music server over the network Ethernet or wireless and streams the chosen music The satellite either plays back the music directly through its built in speakers i e the Hifidelio ST 64 or is con nected to an amplifier and additional speakers In order to create a multi room solution with other devices the Hifidelio supports as a server as well as a client both t
66. her icons displayed flashing animated or steadily 1 4 7 1 Icons on the Left QJ d i a K c Jj 1 4 7 2 Je Steady The Hifidelio icon shows that the main menu is referring to the music library located on the Hifidelio Flashing The Hifidelio system is busy with complex operations and therefore is not available for further actions Animated The Hifidelio is currently accessing the network e g to a DAAP ser Ver Steady The CD icon is shown in place of the Hifidelio s icon A disc has been inserted into the CD drive and its music is played back Steady The server icon is shown in place of the Hifidelio s icon a UPnP AV or DAAP server is connected to the Hifidelio over the network and has been selected The library is now referring to the music library of the server and its music is played back Steady The iPod icon is shown in place of the Hifidelio s icon an iPod is connected to the Hifidelio and its music is played back Steady The USB icon is shown in place of the Hifidelio s icon a USB player is connected to the Hifidelio and its music is played back Icons on the Right near the hour indication Animated A music disc is currently being played back Animated The Hifidelio is currently burning the chosen tracks on a music CD an MP3 CD or a data CD Animated The Hifidelio is currently importing or coding music tracks e g from a music disc Animated The Hifidelio is currently transfe
67. id mp3 Eric Clapton Delete 36 To import only a selection of songs or folders select the main menu option Import and turn the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 slightly to the right The content of the import folder is displayed Select the songs and press the function key Import During importing music files are neither converted to the configured audio format nor checked for duplicates The progress of the import is shown on the display Upon comple tion of the import operation the imported music files are deleted automatically from the Import folder and classified with the help of their meta data in the corresponding lists artists albums songs etc 7 4 2 Copying Music Files from the Hifidelio to a Computer Besides the volume Import the Hifidelio publishes the volume Record It contains the original uncompressed files of analogue recordings As long as they are not removed manu ally they stay there For archiving purposes you may transfer these files to your computer before deleting them from the Hifidelio s hard disk 8 ADVANCED NETWORKING In addition to its primary use as your Music Centre the Hifidelio can be integrated into your local computer network or can be the starting point of a home network and therefore offer additional useful functions This chapter explains the configuration options for connecting the Hifidelio to your network 8 1 Ports The Hifidelio provides four 10 100
68. ide this information Please note due to listening to Inter net radio additional traffic costs may be invoiced by your Internet provider Select the main menu option Internet Radio 23 Library Stations Internet Radio Top 500 0 Alternative 0 Rmbient 0 Americana 0 Blues 0 9 Analogue Recording Import Settings amp Specials 20 An extensive list with several thousand stations is available It is categorised into your own stations My Stations Top 500 and a predefined list of genres 4 5 1 My Stations Here you can manually create your own personal list of radio stations sorted alphanumeri cally Select the menu option Stations and enter it by turning the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 slightly to the right amp Hifidelio My Stations Top 500 0 Alternative 0 Ambient 0 Americana 0 Blues 0 Press the function key New and enter the name of your first radio station with the help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 Station Name cancel Delete fghi jkIm ffopqrstuv Insert Press the function key OK and enter the URL the Internet address of this station 23 Hifidelio OK Stations URL C http www mustation coff osi Delete efghijkl Inopqrstu Insert Press the func
69. idelio 10 16 RM OK Date amp Time Cancel 1 22 2007 10 16 21 Date amp Time use the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 for setting the dig its a slight right turn of the outer Turn ring moves the cursor to the next field see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 By pressing the function keys e Date Format or Time Format respectively all available date or time formats are listed Select the format and confirm your choice by pres sing the function key OK amp Hifidelio 10 16 AM OK 22 Hifidelio 11 01 AM OK 02 22 2007 Cancel 11 01 42 AM Cancel hemmess mm dd ec Te a m d cc SE iimmiss Ikmm ss td Time Zone select the continent and country or the city nearest to your location Set automatically if your Hifidelio is connected to the Internet time information date and time can be received automatically M Time Zone Europe London 25 Hifidelio 10 18 RM Change Date amp Time Time Zone Europe London Set automaticallu Off Set automaticallu 9 Time Server pool ntp or Select the menu option Set automatically and press the function key Change A new option Time Server is displayed You can change the preset time server by pressing the function key Change and then by selecting a server from the list 6 1 5 Prevent Changes This menu option allows you to prevent
70. in section 7 3 2 Hifidelio and DAAP Server on page 35 2 2 5 Import If the Hifidelio is integrated with network other computers can copy music files to the import folder of the Hifidelio see section 7 4 1 Copying Music Files from a Computer to the Hifidelio on page 35 The main menu option Import gives you the choice of importing some or all of them amp Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 03 Day For Night mp3 04 Blue Highway aif Import 05 Circus mp3 07 Crank Call aif Mark 08 Dominoid mp3 Eric Clapton Delete To import all available files and folders contained in the import folder press the function key Import from the main menu Note The import process does not encode any of the files Therefore your music files have to be in a file format that your Hifidelio is able to play Furthermore there is no check on double entries by the Hifidelio THE BASIC FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the basic functions of the Hifidelio 3 1 Playing a Music Disc Insert the music disc printed side up into the CD slot 2 until the Hifidelio s mechanism catches it The Hifidelio has a CD database with more than 2 million names of audio CD s artists albums songs genres etc If the meta data of the audio CD s are stored on the internal CD database of the Hifidelio titles and artists are displayed automatically Depending on the settings and the availability this information can be searched for in
71. io Codec 6 2 2 CD Behaviour This menu controls the way your Hifidelio will handle music discs Hifidelio 10 20 RM Hifidelio Sek Mm 20 id 8 Hifidelio 1022 RM 8 Hifidelio 1022 RM 10 23 RM Compression H CD Behaviour Rnalogue Recording CD Burning Playback during import toggles the automatic playback of songs during the import Change Play While Importing Off On Audio CD Insert gt CD Recognition Rutomatic On inserting audio CD here you set that an audio CD to automatically be imported after inserting it into the Hifidelio s drive It will eject automatically after the import is complete Temm Off On Import Songs Import Songs Eject After Import CD Recognition here you set which disc formats your Hifidelio will recognise amp 10 24 RM amp 10 24 RM 10 24 RM Rutomatic Play While Importing z 0n Audio CD Insert Audio CD CD 55 TM Data CD If the CD J is set to Data disc your Hifidelio cannot recognise any music CD any longer 6 2 3 Analogue Recording This menu option stores the settings which the Hifidelio applies during recording music Sc Auto Dividing Gap Between Tracks Ruto Rd just Level Recognition Method i Ruto Stop Rfter i from the analogue sources amp Hifidelio 10 20 RM Rnalogue Recording CD Burning Auto Dividing On the Hifidelio automatically sets
72. io OK Born in the U S R Cancel Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 E cCEE Cut 1 27 14 27 14 Cut 1 00 00 24 18 or The bar shows a section of about 15 minutes of the recording Depending on the position of the cursor the remaining parts are displayed as grey hatched elements at the left or the right end of the bar Press the function key More to display other function keys to set and delete the gaps Setting Gaps If you did not set gaps during the recording the track counter still shows 1 Press the Play Pause button 5 9 on the front of the Hifidelio to start the playback of the recording Listen to the music to find the end of the current track You can turn the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to fast forward or rewind Tip Check the time information and compare it to the data on the record cover or the cas sette inlay With the help of the displayed time information you can reach the next gap faster When you reach the right time press the function key Divide to set a gap This gap is displayed immediately as a vertical bar and the duration of the next track is reset to zero Proceed until you reach the end of the recording If you set a long period of silence as a separate track you can delete this afterwards very easily Navigate in the recorded File With a slight turn of the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 or by pressing the Previous
73. lashes in the display header as long as the Hifidelio is still encoding the files of the first audio CD During this operation the handling of the Hifidelio may not be quite as quick and smooth as usual Therefore we recommend that you allow your Hifidelio some more time to work amp Hifidelio 15 39 Import 1 17 Come Together 7 amp Hifidelio 3 33 RM information Abbey Road 23 Library Internet Radio 9 Analogue Recording Settings amp Specials amp Library Internet Radio e Or 9 Analogue Recording The progress of the import is shown on the display Already imported songs can be played back immediately Abbey Road Audio CD s which are not recognised by the CD database are labelled by the Hifidelio with the import date and time e g an album is named Audio CD 2005 06 07 12 34 If you want to import songs already stored on your Hifidelio you are presented with a choice of overwriting or skipping it After the encoding you may have a look at the Information window to check the encoding format and the amount of space of your imported files Your attention is drawn to the fact that duplication of copy protected audio CD s may A infringe copyright and digital rights laws of your country even in case of private usage 3 2 2 Importing a Data Disc The recording of a data disc happens in only one step during the import music files are neither conve
74. lete machine reada ble copy of the corresponding source code of the Library on a medium customarily used for software interchange Hermstedt AG J rg Hermstedt Carl Reuther Str 3 68305 Mannheim Germany Please contact This offer is valid for a period of three years after the date of purchase of this product GPL Package written Offer This product contains Linux 2 4 26 that is made available under the GNU GPL license ver sion 2 hereafter called the Program The License conditions may be found on the deliv ered disk Hermstedt AG hereby offers to deliver or make available upon request for a charge no more than the cost of physically performing source distribution a complete machine reada ble copy of the corresponding source code of the Program on a medium customarily used for software interchange Hermstedt AG J rg Hermstedt Please contact Carl Reuther Str 3 68305 Mannheim Germany This offer is valid for a period of three years after the date of purchase of this product EU Konformitatserklarung EC Declaration of Conformity Hersteller Verantwortliche Person Manufacturer responsible person HERMSTEDT AG J rg Hermstedt Adresse Address Carl Reuther Str 3 D 68305 Mannheim Germany Erklart dass das Produkt Declares that the product Typ type HIFIDELIO Modell model HIFIDELIO HIFIDELIO PR 80 HIFIDELIO PRO HIFIDELIO PRO S Verwendungszweck Intended use Wi
75. ll Letters On uses a smaller font size and displays more letters per line Abbey Road Information Come Together The Beatles Abbey Road Random Now Playing 00 12 04 08 04 20 Track Numbers Off default setting displayed below the progress bar is the elapsed time the remaining play time and the total playing time of the current song amp Hifidelio 12 10 information R Great Day For Freedom Pink Floyd The Division Bell Random Now Playing 02 12 1 103 Repeat Track Numbers On displayed below the progress bar is the remaining play time the number of the current track within the playlist and the number of the tracks of the playlist amp Hifidelio 15 54 Information cmi cm LEE Samba Pa Ti Santana Now Playing Rbraxas Random lp 00 10 04 27 04 37 Repeat Spectrogram toggles the display of banded frequency levels during the playback of songs A Great Day For Freed Pink Floyd 00 42 04 18 Large Play View After determines if and when the display switches to a larger view after the given interval 6 1 4 Date amp Time You can adjust the internal time and date of your Hifidelio here amp Hifidelio Change Date Format Time Format Time Zone Europe London gt Set automatically Off i gt Prevent Changes Off Language amp Hif
76. ly Use the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to adjust the level The loudest parts of the music should bring the peak level display to its maximum without getting to the rightmost blackrimmed element Your selected record level is reflected by the lower row while the upper row shows the current input level using your current record level settings amp Hifidelio 13 48 Cancel I1 eee ES LLL mmm mm um A Record 21 02 2005 13 48 3 00 00 Manually adjusted record levels are never ever changed by the Hifidelio even if this yields to an over modulation of the recording You may now stop the playback of your music source 4 4 3 Start the Recording When all adjustments are done rewind your tape to the beginning and press the Play Pause button 5 of the Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 13 49 Cancel tS St E ES 21 02 2005 13 48 eg 1 1 01 02 01 02 Below the progress bar three values are displayed 17 e left track number e centre duration of the currently recorded track e right total duration of the recording If the function Auto dividing is switched off see section 6 2 3 Analogue Recording on page 29 the function key Divide is enabled otherwise this key is not assigned to any function Pressing this function key during the recording process separates individual tracks 25 Hifidelio 14 20 Cancel
77. menu artists album songs genre key of the remote control Thereby the position in the menu structure is important for choosing the appropriate key Press the right arrow 33 to enter a list the magnified font size will be kept To disable the Magnifying function press the left arrow 33 twice to go back to the main menu or press any other additional function key 36 Operating the device directly from its front panel also deactivates this function 2 THE MAIN MENU Besides the buttons on the front panel and the remote control the menu shown on the dis play is your main control of the Hifidelio The main menu gives you access to the various parts of the Hifidelio software The function key Help provides context sensitive help at your fingertips To the right of a menu option a triangle indicates that additional submenu options are available 2 1 Permanent Menu Options 2 1 1 Library The main menu option Library gathers your music collection Press the function key Info to display the statistics of the stored music files 25 Library 9 Analogue Recording Settings amp Specials Under the main menu option Library your music collection is managed in different lists Turn the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 slightly to the right in order to dis play these lists 2 1 1 1 Artists This reveals an alphanumerical list of all artists stored on the Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 4 19 PM information D
78. ms or artists are classified 25 Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 4 23 Information 2 Artists Albums Songs El Playlists Searchlists amp Hifidelio RII Exciter David Bowie The Singles 86 gt 98 CD 1 The Singles 86 gt 98 CD 2 Depeche Mode Dire Straits Dominique R 23 Hifidelio 1 Pain That I m Used To 2 John The Revelator 3 Suffer Well 4 The Sinner In Me 5 Precious Behind every genre you will find the list of artists albums and songs assigned to this genre All shows all songs of the chosen genre Genres without assigned songs are not visible here But you may choose from all genres when assigning one to a song or an album Of course you may add your own genre by just typing an appropriate text into the genre field of a song album or artist See section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 2 1 1 5 Playlists This reveals all the playlists you have created on your Hifidelio The chosen songs are listed in the submenus of your playlists amp Hifidelio amp Hifidelio Genres 2 Artists gt Background music Albums gt Early in the morning Songs gt Good ol Rock gt 4 Playlists Searchlists The Rising Have A Nice Day Who Says You Can t Go Home East Precious Bicycle Race For detailed explanations about how t
79. nd fol low the instructions of the next section 10 3 RecoveryDisk The Hifidelio package contains a RecoveryDisk which can be used to restore the operating system software to the Hifidelio Please note that in a worst case scenario of this restore process all your music files and the accompanying meta data may get lost Please process carefully 1 Switch off the Hifidelio by pressing the On Off button 1 If your Hifidelio does not react unplug the power cord 2 Switch the Hifidelio on by pressing the On Off button 1 and hold down the Play Pause button 5 9 until the Hifidelio s display shows three CD icons and the Hifidelio logo 3 Insert the RecoveryDisk into the slot Please note that the Hifidelio waits only about 10 seconds for a disc The Hifidelio then starts using the operating system of the disk 4 Acount down from 10 to 0 appears on the display If you do not tx the Recov ery option is launched automatically or press the function key Cancel to inter rupt the count down and the display shows four options e Delete the Hifidelio system will be completely restored Everything including music files and meta data is deleted After this process the Hifidelio returns to its delivery state e Recovery only the operating system is restored Music files and meta data not affected If this option fails or error messages are shown or if in any other respect something did n
80. ng 11 slightly to the right Function keys Delete and Insert help correcting typos When finished press the function key OK 1 5 remote Control Unit The remote control unit is another way to control the functions of your Hifidelio Its keys duplicate all the buttons on the front panel The inside front page shows a drawing of the front of the remote control unit The bracketed numbers refer to the numbers in this draw ing The On Off switch 1 the control elements 3 to 8 and the function keys 10 are identical to the buttons on the front panel of the Hifidelio except for fast forward and rewind within a song switching off the device or launching an analogue recording 1 5 1 Keypad 30 You may directly address an individual track from a music disc or from a list contained on the Hifidelio by selecting its number Use the numerical keypad to enter the number The keypad can be used to enter textual information like meta data see section 4 3 Meta Data on page 15 It works like the keypad of a mobile phone The keypad has the following layout Key X Edit Edit Browse Choose 1 character also after 2 character also after Artists albums songs In albums space space 0 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 1 1 amp 1 amp 1 2 amp 1 2 ABCabc2 abcABC2 abc2 2 3 DEFdef3 defDEF3 def3 3 4 GHIghi4 ghiGHI4 ghi4 4 5 JKLjkl5 5 jkl5 5 6 MNOmno6 mnoMN
81. ngle tracks by pressing the function key amp More and then the function key Divide The process is shown on the display 25 Hifidelio 9 34 AM 25 Hifidelio 9 34 AM E the record Born in the U S A Born in the U S A When the cutting is complete a triangle appears to the right of the title of the recording turn the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to show the list of tracks 23 Hifidelio Import Information Mark Delete Unwanted tracks like the dE mentioned silence may now be deleted from the list by pressing the function key Delete Editing Meta Data of single Tracks Choose the track you want to edit and press the function key Information 2 Hifidelio 9 26 RM Change Bruce Springsteen Unknown Born in the U S A Rock 0 10 The meta data is displayed showing Artist Composer Album and Genre accord ing to your previous entries for the file You may now edit the title information of this track by pressing the function Change see section 4 3 1 Editing Meta Data on page 16 4 4 5 Importing the Tracks Finally all preparation have been made and the tracks can now be imported to the Hifidelio song library Press the Record button 7 or the function keys More and then Import to import all tracks or part of those which you first selected When the import ing is done the display
82. o create a new playlist please refer to section 4 1 Playlists on page 12 2 1 1 6 Searchlists Smart playlists This reveals all the searchlists you have created on your Hifidelio The chosen songs are listed alphanumerically in the submenus of your playlists 25 Hifidelio 4 08 PM 25 Hifidelio 4 30 PM New 1 Rrtists d Change Delete More Rdd to List Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy Mark Goodnight Lovers Gun Love For detailed explanations about how to create a new searchlist please refer to section 4 2 Searchlists Smart Playlists on page 13 2 1 2 Internet Radio If your Hifidelio is connected to the Internet see chapter 7 Communication on page 33 selecting Internet Radio from the main menu opens an additional world of unlimited MP3 and 000 Vorbis music streams we 23 Bibliothek gt Internet Radio 9 Analoge Rufnahme Einstellungen amp Extras For detailed explanations about Internet Radio please refer to section 4 5 Internet Radio on page 20 2 1 3 Analogue Recording The Hifidelio can record sound from analogue sources plugged into its audio input 27 like turntables tape recorders tuner or cassette decks 25 Library gt Internet Radio gt 9 Analogue Recording 4 DI Settings 6 Specials For detailed explanations about how to make such a recording please refer to section 4 4 Digitising Sounds of external analogue Sources on page 17 2 1 4 Settings
83. o the Internet and the Hifidelio can be integrated by manual IP configuration and optionally as a WLAN Access Point or a WLAN client Under the main menu option Settings amp Specials enter the submenu option Network gt Configuration and press the function key Expert Mode amp Hifidelio 10 14 RM Hifidelio Expert Mode adit Network Expert Ethernet 192 168 1 2 Hode 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 IP address subnet mask router address and name server address must be manually entered here Some basic understanding of IP networking is required If the WLAN function of the Hifidelio is enabled you have to determine if the Hifidelio will connect to the Internet via Ethernet or WLAN Internet via Ethernet the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN Access Point The Network Name Protection Key and Channel can be set as you like The chosen settings must be used by the other devices computers or satellites upon logging onto the Hifidelio see section 8 2 4 WLAN 38 Internet via WLAN the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN client Network Name Protection and Key must be set to the corresponding values of the available WLAN Access Point Using these settings the Hifidelio logs onto it see section 8 2 4 WLAN Network specialists can find additional information in section 10 6 Technical specifica tions of the Hifidelio s network interface on page 45 8 2 4 WLAN For all modes the WLAN function can
84. ongs of the album sorted alphanumeri sorted on track num cally ber Names of the compo All songs of the com sers sorted alphanumeri poser sorted alphanu cally merically All albums of the com All songs of the album poser sorted alphanu sorted on track num merically ber Names of the albums All songs of the album sorted alphanumerically sorted on track num ber Names of the songs sor ted alphanumerically 5 Names of the genres All songs of sorted alphanumerically this genre All albums of this All songs of genre the album All artists of the genre All songs of sorted alphanumeri the artist of Cally this genre All aloums of the artist All songs of of this genre the album 45 Playlists Names of the playlists All songs sorted by sorted alphanumerically the user Searchlists Names of the searchlists All songs matching sorted alphanumerically the search criteria sorted alphanumeri Cally 10 8 1 2 Main Menu Internet Radio Spe en Ip jee SS li Top 100 List of predefined genres 10 8 1 3 Main Menu Analogue recording otherwise if already divided the list of the Information New Edit Import names of the recorded files sorted songs Mark Delete alphanumerically 10 8 1 4 Main Menu Settings amp Specials General Settings Sound Volume Lineout Change Volume Headphone DEM Dynamics compres Compression Off Night sion Mode Loud Envir Expert Mode 2
85. ork If the Hifidelio should communicate with other devices via Ethernet plug a standard net work cable Ethernet 10 100MBit into one of the four Ethernet ports 21 on its back side A computer shop can provide you with a suitable cable 1 3 2 6 Power Connect the Hifidelio s AC power receptacle 20 to a power plug 1 3 3 Getting Started Turn your stereo system your receiver or your amplifier on Choose the appropriate audio input channel and turn your Hifidelio on by using the On Off button 1 located on the front panel The display illuminates and the Hifidelio logo appears After about 40 seconds a virtual cur tain opens The Hifidelio is now operational and you are asked to choose your preferred lan guage To change the language later on please refer to section 6 1 6 Language on page 27 Choose your language English Wahlen Sie Ihre Sprache Deutsch Choisissez votre langue Frangais Select the function key English to switch to the English language The display will be shown in English immediately Upon the first use of your Hifidelio or after having had switched it off for a long period of time you will be asked to enter the proper date and time This is important for the auto matic backup mechanism amp Hifidelio 12 46 OK Date amp Time Cancel 2 05 2005 12 46 38 Adjust date and time with the help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 see section 6 1 4 Date amp Time on page 27
86. ork Using this mode the Hifidelio is responsible for organising the communication within the network The alter nate mode is called Home Network configuring the Hifidelio as part of an existing local computer network In addition the Hifidelio can be configured in the expert mode 71 Hifidelio the Centre of your new Computer Network If you don t yet use a local network use your Hifidelio as the centre of your multi room installation and let it automatically organise its Hifidelio Network You can listen to your Hifidelio music collection in other rooms by using additional Hifidelio s a Hifidelio ST 64 satellite or existing Macintosh or Windows PCs as music streaming devices 33 Bedroom Bathroom The Hifidelio Network configuration is explained in detail in section 8 2 1 Hifidelio Net work on page 37 7 2 Hifidelio a Member of your existing Computer Network If you already use a computer network the Hifidelio can smoothly integrate into it In this case another computer or router will administrate the network This is usually the case when a computer is connected to the Internet via a router The network configuration of your Hifidelio can be run automatically with the Home Net work mode or manually with the Expert Mode This can be done conventionally by Ethernet cables or wireless WLAN The antenna 23 for wireless communication WLAN and the plugs 21 for Ethernet cabling are to be found on t
87. ork all available and compatible music servers are listed here These music servers are either other Hifidelio music servers or computers with corresponding music server software e g DAAP or UPnP AV server Their music collec tions must be published for remote use to be seen here See section 7 3 Multi room Streaming on page 34 25 Hifidelgo depp PM amp Hifidelio SS Pn 3 13 PM 23 Library 25 Hifidelio J Music Server 2 Firefly iTunes Musikuss Help Hifidelio Dreamteam Hifidelio Dreamteam UPnP Ren s Music UPnP Select Internet Radio 9 Analogue Recording DI Settings amp Specials Select a music server from the list y the help of the Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 Press the function key Select and the complete library of the selected music server is now available on your Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 2 57 PM Local Firefly iTunes Musikuss es Music Server Help Internet Radio 9 Analogue Recording Settings amp Specials As soon as a remote music server is selected the iTunes server in the living room in our example the header changes from Hifidelio to the name of this remote music server The main menu option now shows all artists songs and playlists of the iTunes server Pressing the function key Local Library enables the music library of the local Hifidelio again Please note the recommendations concerning access to an iTunes server
88. orted songs can be played back immediately Some MP3 players may not allow the copying of songs to another device just like the iPod 5 1 4 Eject your MP3 Player Press the function key Eject before unplugging the MP3 player or the iPod from the Hifidelio 5 2 Hifidelio Backup Hard Disk The external Hifidelio backup hard disk can be connected to one of the USB ports 22 on the back of the Hifidelio in order to make a backup copy of the content of its internal hard disk The backup operation saves the following on this external backup device all songs playlists and searchlists your personal Internet radio stations stored in the list Sta tions the analogue recordings still stored in the Record folder as well as your settings The external Hifidelio backup hard exists in two models 80GB for Hifidelio and Hifidelio PR 80 as well as 160GB for Hifidelio Pro and Hifidelio Pro S Whereas the 80GB hard disk needs no external power supply the 160GB hard disk has to be connected to the power plug with the help of the delivered power cable Make sure that the Hifidelio backup hard disk is switched on by using its switch on the back The Hifidelio backup hard disk is shown in the main menu as Backup Disk 5 2 1 Information amp Hifidelio W Backup Disk 23 Library Backup Internet Radio 9 Analogue Recording Restore Settings amp Specials By pressing the function key Information detailed information a
89. ot function properly you must choose Option 1 for recover ing Reboot cancel the recovery operation and restart the Hifidelio in its normal Way e Power off cancel the recovery operation and switch the Hifidelio off 5 Pressthe appropriate function key and its confirmation message and the chosen proc ess starts showing status messages during its progress 6 Upon successful completion of the options Delete or Recovery the Hifidelio shows a message on the display and can be restarted in its normal way 10 4 Software Update To benefit from the technological progress and the development of your Hifidelio you may update the internal software of your Hifidelio directly via the Internet by using the web browser user interface or by using an update CD 10 4 1 Software Update via Internet If your Hifidelio is connected to the Internet you can launch the update process directly from your device Choose the main menu option Settings amp Specials the Service and Software 6 amp Hifidelio 9 48 General Settings Import 6 Burn Network Hifidelio Information poo e crt Recording E WERE amp Specials 4 Service 9 48 AM Software Update amp Hifidelio 9 48 RM amp Hifidelio 9 48 RM Software Update Factory Settings Maintenance Press the function key Software Update and the Hifidelio starts to search for the lat est software updates amp Hifidelio 1 50 PM
90. ou want the Hifidelio to connect to an existing wireless network you have to enter the Network Name of the chosen wireless network as well as the Key and the used Protec tion Enter the Network Name manually or press the function key Search and then choose the wireless network from the list 25 Hifidelio 10 15 RM change Home Network Network Name On Search Ethernet MyWLAN Hifidelio Pro Delete WPA HIJKLMBIOPQRST Insert amp Hifidelio 12 35 OK Cancel Please check the spelling of the wireless Network Name and the key as well as the used encryption mode If something does not match your Hifidelio will be unable to log onto the network 8 2 4 2 Protection In all modes the Hifidelio supports both WEP and WPA encryption of the wireless network key WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy and WPA Wi Fi Protected Access Home Network On Internet via Ethernet Hifidelio Pro Network Name 824 3 Key To protect the wireless network from unauthorised access its access should be protected by the entry of a valid Key WEP Encryption The Hifidelio supports WEP keys with 64 40 bit or 128 104 bit encryption The WEP key format is hexadecimal from 0 to 9 and from A to or ASCII 5 or 13 digits oe e amp Hifidelio OK ex Hifidelio Network Change On mec Hifidelio Pro Random l H 64 Bit channel 128 Bit Examples for hexadecimal key e using 64 40 bit encryption 3F F2 35 4A A4
91. ously see section 6 1 2 Play Mode on page 26 4 2 Searchlists Smart Playlists With the Hifidelio you can create searchlists based on different criteria so called smart playlists These lists are dynamic as the content of a list depends on the available set of songs on the Hifidelio Changing attributes of songs albums or artists will change the con tents of these lists immediately 4 2 1 Create a new Searchlist Adding a new Searchlist Choose the option Searchlists in the library and enter it by turning the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 slightly to the right amp Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 4 24 PM gt 2 Artists Albums Songs Genres El Playlists Searchlists Press the function key New and enter the name of the playlist with the help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 25 Hifidelio 4 52 New Search Love Delete KImnopqr gr Bt uuus us Insert Press the function key OK and the new empty searchlist is created 13 Enter criteria Adding Search Criteria You are now asked to enter the first search criteria By turning the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to the right you are presented with the list of all meta data fields available for entering search criteria The following example Love Songs shows ho
92. r e Serien Nr Num ro de s rie Purchase Date e Kaufdatum e Date d achat Dealer e Handler e Revendeur Which Hifidelio product will you buy in the future Welche Hifidelio Produkte planen Sie zu kaufen Quels produits Hifidelio projetez vous d acqu rir Hifidelio music server Hifidelio Musikserver Serveur de musique Hifidelio Accessories for Hifidelio music server Zubehorartikel f r Hifidelio Musikserver Accessoires pour le serveur Hifidelio Satellite HID unit for multiroom streaming Satelliteneinheit f r Multiroom Streaming Unit satellite pour streaming multiroom Please send me information on Hifidelio news Bitte informieren Sie mich ber Hifidelio Neuigkeiten Veuillez m informer sur les nouveaut s Hifidelio
93. ral songs artists or albums To select multiple entries mark the first one using the function key Mark and turn the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to extend the selection to the last entry you want to modify Then press the function key Information and edit the correspon ding meta data The changes you make affect the entire selection 4 4 Digitising Sounds of external analogue Sources The Hifidelio can record audio signals from its analogue audio input 27 It allows you to record and digitise songs e g from LPs music cassettes tapes or tuner How to connect an analogue source is explained in section 1 3 2 Connecting on page 1 During analogue recording the Hifidelio is not available for other operations Please make sure that the encoding of imported music CD s is complete The note icon c should no longer be flashing in the header on the display The Hifidelio stores your recording twice first as an uncompressed AIFF file and after cut ting the recording to single tracks these songs are recorded as individual entries These songs are finally imported to your Hifidelio music storage and are encoded in the chosen format according to your settings see section 6 2 Import amp Burn on page 28 4 4 1 Creating a new Recording Choose the main menu option Analogue Recording amp Hifidelio 4 06 PM 23 Library Internet Radio 4 Analogue Recording 4 DI Settings amp Specials
94. ransmitter Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasona ble protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver e Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help LGPL AND GPL NOTICE LGPL Library written Offer This product contains Linux 2 4 26 that is made available under the GNU LGPL license ver sion 2 resp 2 1 hereafter called the Library Hermstedt AG hereby offers to deliver or make available upon request for a charge no more than the cost of physically performing source distribution a comp
95. reless Music Center bei bestimmungsm Diger Verwendung den grundlegenden Anforderungen gem Artikel 3 der R amp TTE Richtlinie 1999 5 EG entspricht und dass die folgenden Normen angewandt wurden complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R amp TTE 1999 5 EC Directive if used for its intended use and that the following standards has been applied Sicherheit Artikel 3 1 a der R amp TTE Richtlinie Savety Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE directive angewendete Norm en EN 60950 Ausgabe 2000 applied standard s issue 2 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit Artikel 3 1 6 der R amp TTE Richtlinie Electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1 b of the R amp TTE Directive angewendete Norm en EN 55022 Ausgabe 1998 applied standard s issue 3 Effektive Nutzung des Frequenzspektrums Artikel 3 2 der R amp TTE Richtlinie Effective use of radio spectrum Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive harmonisierte Standards EN 300 328 Ausgabe 2004 harmonised standards issue Mannheim 26 10 2006 J rg Hermstedt Ort und Datum der Konformitatserkla rung Name und Unterschrift Place and date of the declaration of conformity Name and signature Front Panel Panneau avant Vorderseite Remote Control T l commande Fernbedienung e 9o 00 NUMBERS IN THE DRAWINGS REPRESENTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT PAGE FRONT PANEL On Off CD slot P
96. revious track Stop Play Pause BACK PANEL 20 Power mains connection 21 Ethernet 10 100MBit 4 port switch REMOTE CONTROL On Off Previous track Stop Play Pause Next track Nexttrack Record Eject CD Display Function keys USB ports Thread for the wireless network antenna WLAN Record Eject CD Function keys Keypad Menu 11 Turn amp Select wheel Remote control sensor Headphones jack Digital audio lines out Analogue audio line out Analogue audio line in Mute Navigation Volume Brightness Additional function keys Thank you for purchasing the Hifidelio your new Music Centre Its elegant and intuitive design allows you to start using it immediately It is made for your living room and you can unpack it put it in your stereo cabinet and operate it as easily as any other stereo compo nent Nevertheless the user manual contains a lot of interesting sections describing the numerous features of the Hifidelio in detail and deserves a closer look Getting started 1 Place the Hifidelio in the vicinity of your stereo amplifier and a power outlet 2 Loadthe remote control with the batteries 3 Connect Hifidelio to your stereo amplifier using the enclosed audio cable 4 Connect the AC mains lead to AC mains socket 5 Switch on your stereo components and the Hifidelio After about 40 seconds the Hifidelio is operational Now you may inse
97. rk Quelqu un m a dit Sgt Pepper s Lonely Hearts Delete 11 25 Hifidelio 12 54 PM audio CD Please select a disc format MP3 CD Data CD Cancel Choose the requested format For an audio CD the music files are first converted into an original audio format and then burned onto the CD An MP3 CD only contains MP3 files file names are limited to 64 characters files with other formats are ignored during the burning process A Data CD is the compilation of files regardless of their format MP3 AIFF FLAC etc Press the function key corresponding to the chosen format The Hifidelio checks if the com pilation exceeds the capacity of a CD R 800MB Burn Rudio CD Please insert a writable CD A message on the Hifidelio s display asks you to insert a fresh CD R into the CD slot 2 The burning process begins automatically and proceeds according to your settings see section 6 2 4 CD Burning on page 29 After completion of the burning process the newly burned CD is automatically ejected A Please only use standard shaped round 12cm CD s available on the market 12 4 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS This chapter discusses advanced functions of the Hifidelio and shows their benefits using step by step explanations 41 Playlists You can create playlists on the Hifidelio A playlist is a compilation of songs albums or art ists which you save under a name of your choice With a playlist you choo
98. rring tracks to other devices for example on an MP3 player or to the Hifidelio backup hard disk Animated music track is currently being played back the output volume is turned on Steady Mute mode is activated x Steady Random mode is activated 5 Steady Repeat mode is activated 1 4 8 Function Keys 10 Pressing a function key executes the displayed action Depending on your position in the menu some keys may not be assigned to a function If the chosen situation has more than four options the function key shows More and enables you to toggle between the option sets Information Abbey Road amp Library Internet Radio amp Hifidelio 9 34 AM Get Track Abbey Road amp Library Names Store CD Info Internet Radio Delete CD Info 9 Analogue Recording Settings amp Specials Settings 6 Specials M ore 9 Analogue Recording 1 4 9 Turn amp Select Wheel 11 The Turn amp Select wheel 11 consists of two parts the inner Select wheel and the outer Turn ring Both parts can be turned independently of one another Turn ring 23 Hifidelio 1 information Time Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon 02 52 04 12 07 04 Show Song Select wheel Random Repeat Function keys 1 4 9 1 The outer Turn ring When turned clockwise the outer Turn ring 11 enters the submenu of the chosen option By turning the outer Turn ring counter clockwise the previous menu
99. rt an audio CD play its tracks or import these songs to the Hifidelio Take your remote control and explore the world of digital music Have fun and enjoy your Hifidelio CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 5 3 Mute 32 EE 5 3 4 Playing archived Songs 11 11 About this User Manual 1 1 5 4 Navigation 33 eene 6 3 5 Burning a Music CD nene 11 Vb aoc OM MEME 1 5 5 Volume 34 EENEG 6 1 2 Whatis the Hifidelio 1 34 4 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 13 First Steps 1 1 5 6 Brightness 35 E 6 1 3 1 Checking Parts List and Finding a Place 1 1 5 7 Additional Function Keys 36 6 41 12 1 3 2 Connecting euenire nce 1 1 5 7 1 Magnifying Function nnne 6 Ee wr 4 1 2 Renaming or Deleting an existing Playlist 13 1 3 2 1 Analogue Audio Line E 2 THE MAIN MENU 41 3 Playback of 13 1 3 2 2 Digital Audio Lines 1 1 3 2 3 Analogue Audio Line 1 2 1 Permanent Menu Options 6 4 2 Searchlists Smart Playlists 13 1 3 24 Wireless Network ERE 2 2 1 Library GREEN 6 4 2 1 Create a new Searchlist EE 13 N 2 6 4 2 2 Edit an existing Searchttet e 15 1 3 2 6 Power 2 2 1 1 2 Albume Seeg
100. rted into the configured audio format nor checked for duplicates The progress of the import is shown on the display Already imported songs can be played back immedi ately 3 3 Copying an Audio CD Insert a music disc printed side up into the CD slot 2 until the Hifidelio s mechanism catches it Wait until the Hifidelio reads it Its title is shown as the topmost entry of the main menu Press the function key Copy to duplicate the audio CD 25 Hifidelio 9 34 AM information 23 Hifidelio 12 45 information Abbey Road Reading CD 25 Library lt Abbey Road b 23 Library gt Music Server Internet Radio Internet Radio 9 Analogue Recording Settings amp Specials 25 Hifidelio 12 48 PM Burn Rudio CD Please insert a writable CD Cancel The Hifidelio reads all tracks of the audio CD and then asks you to insert a fresh CD R into the CD slot 2 Remove the ejected audio CD and insert a CD R into the CD slot 2 The burning process starts automatically Your attention is drawn to the fact that duplication of copy protected audio CD s may A infringe copyright and digital rights laws of your country even in case of private usage A Please only use standard shaped round 12cm CD s available on the market 3 4 Playing archived Songs Under the main menu option Library use the lists titled Artists Albums Songs Genres or Playlists to find the song or the songs you want to play in
101. rtists Albums Songs Lists The songs from the artist the album or the list will be burned on a CD R Menu Analogue Recording Signals at the Audio line input are digitised and will be imported to the Hifidelio 1 4 5 Eject CD 8 Press this button and the music disc is ejected from the slot You can then remove it 1 4 6 Display 9 The display shows the current mode and possible options of the Hifidelio while navigating through the menu It is divided into three parts header menu area and the current assign ment of the function keys Header Function Key Options Menu area The header shows the name of your device or the music source the current time and through various icons the current activities of the Hifidelio The menu area shows the menu options which can be navigated by using the Turn amp Select wheel 11 or information on the currently played imported or burned song On the right the options of the four function keys are displayed After about five minutes of inactivity the screen saver is started By touching the wheel a control key or the remote control the display contents are brought back into view 1 4 7 Header Icons The header line of the display shows the Hifidelio icon and the device name If music is cur rently played back its source is shown in place of the Hifidelio s name Music Server Inter net Radio Import or Analogue Recording The following table shows the meaning of furt
102. se the genre Rock and confirm it by pressing the function key OK Now both search criteria are defined amp Hifidelio Title contains Love Genre is Pop Delete Mark Turn the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 once to the left to return to the list of searchlists and then once to the right to enter the list Whenever you are looking at the con tents of this searchlist you will only see Rock songs with titles containing Love amp Hifidelio amp Hifidelio Crazy Little Thing Called Love Change Dirty Love Freelove Delete Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy Goodnight Lovers Gun Love Rdd to List Mark More Searchlists are automatically generated and therefore always reflect the changes made on the Hifidelio e g adding or deleting songs changing the meta information If the searchlist shows no entries your Hifidelio contains no songs matching your criteria 4 2 2 Edit existing Searchlist If you want to rename change or delete a searchlist choose it from the list and press the corresponding function key 25 Hifidelio 430PM Love Songs gt 25 Hifidelio 4 58 PM Mark Love Songs gt Rename Change Delete More Press the function key e Change to see and edit the search criteria The criteria may be changed at any time 4 2 3 Playback of a Searchlist To play such a searchlist simply choose it from the menu option Searchlists an
103. se which songs to play according to a given occasion or mood and the order in which to play them You can even use a playlist just for playing back some chosen songs of an artist in random mode 4 1 1 Create a new Playlist Adding a new Playlist Choose the option Playlists in the library and enter it by turning the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 slightly to the right 23 Hifidelio 2 Artists CA Albums 25 Hifidelio 4 24 Playlists Searchlists Press the function key New and enter the name of the playlist with the help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 25 Hifidelio OK New Playlist Good ol Roch 2058 Delete cdef ghi ID mnopqr s Insert Press the function key OK and the new blank playlist is created amp Hifidelio 22 Hifidelio New 2 Artists Good ol Rock gt CA Albums Add to List 5 Songs Genres Mark Playlists Searchlists gt More Adding songs to a Playlist Choose from the menu options Artists Albums or Songs the tracks you want to add to your new playlist To select multiple entries mark the first one using the function key Mark and turn the inner Select wheel of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 to extend the selec tion to the last entry you want to include 25 Hifidelio Information Great Hits In Concert dd Add to List
104. starts updating your Hifidelio You can follow the update steps on the Hifidelio s display During this process the device is not operational After successfully updating the software the Hifidelio restarts automatically Note If your Hifidelio is networked with a computer which is not connected to the Internet you can process step 1 Download Update File on another computer e g a friend s and copy the update file onto your computer via an external storage medium e g one USB stick You can then launch step 2 Install Update File from your computer with the help of the web browser user interface 10 4 3 Software Update using a CD If your Hifidelio is not connected to the Internet nor to a local network you can download a CD image containing the update software from the Hifidelio update page on the Internet www hifidelio com 1 For downloading the CD image on your computer click the link indicated on the update page 2 Unzip the file using appropriate software WinZIP Stuffit Expander etc 3 Burnthe ISO image to a CD R by choosing the ISO image option of your burn soft ware Do not unpack the ISO image file before burning it onto a CD R or burn the image file A itself as a single file on the CD R This would render your update CD useless Using this self made CD R or an Update CD of Hermstedt AG you can update the system software of your Hifidelio 1 Switch off the Hifidelio by pressing the On Off button 1
105. t and optionally as a WLAN Access Point or WLAN client This existing network has a connection to the Internet Under the main menu option Settings amp Specials enter the submenu option Network gt Configuration and activate the Home Network by pressing the function key e Home Network The Hifidelio is configured as a DHCP client i e it recognises the existing net work and automatically retrieves the necessary configuration parameters from the DHCP server 37 28 Hifidelio 10 14 RM Hifidelio 25 Hifidelio 10 15 RM Change Home Network Network Home Network Home On Network Network Name Search Internet via Ethernet Hifidelio Pro If the WLAN function of the Hifidelio is enabled you have to determine if the Hifidelio will connect to the Internet via Ethernet or WLAN Internet via Ethernet the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN Access Point The Network Name Protection Key and Channel can be set as you like The chosen settings must be used by the other devices computers or satellites upon logging onto the Hifidelio see section 8 2 4 WLAN Internet via WLAN the Hifidelio acts as a WLAN client Network Name Protection and Key must be set to the corresponding values of the available WLAN Access Point Using these settings the Hifidelio logs onto it see section 8 2 4 WLAN 8 2 3 Expert Mode A local computer network already exists and has a connection t
106. t or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and seriously damage the unit Despite a stable placement this unit can fall due to external forces pulling or stumbling on the cable or other accidental physical contact and consequently be dam aged or cause damages due to its own weight Do not place any heavy objects on top of the unit For your own safety do not attempt to open the case of the unit or disassemble it You run the risk of electric shock and of voiding the limited warranty No user serviceable parts are inside Contact your dealer if something should drop into the case 7 Do not use force on switches controls or connection wires When moving the unit first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment Never pull the wires themselves only the plugs 8 Cleaning Do not attempt to clean this unit with aerosol sprays chemical solvents alcohol or abrasives or to remove dust with air pressure this might damage the finish or affect the performance Use a clean soft dry cloth Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning 9 Be sure read the HELP section regarding common operating errors before conclud ing that the unit is faulty 10 Power sources Before plugging your unit into the AC main supply make sure that the voltage indicated at the back of the unit complies with the local main voltage 11 No use period The power cord of the unit sho
107. the Hifidelio s music collection Then press the Play Pause button 5 O and the playback starts You can even playback songs located in the Import folder The playback takes place according to your settings see section 6 1 2 Play Mode on page 26 While the song is playing artist album title and song title are displayed Long names are displayed alternating from the left and the right Furthermore other appearance options are available in the settings see section 6 1 3 Appearance on page 26 25 Hifidelio E 25 Hifidelio 9 12 10 formation pum BI EEUU Samba Pa Ti Santana Rbraxas R Great Day For Freedom Pink Floyd The Division Bell Now Playing Now Playing Random Random 02 12 1 103 oNN 00 10 04 27 04 37 Repeat Repeat or If the Large Play View is enabled the display switches after the preset time to this view Now you can see the song title and artists right from your couch A Great Day For Freed Pink Floyd 04 18 00 42 The control buttons 3 Previous track to 6 Next track GU give you the options to pause the playing to stop it and to fast forward or rewind 3 5 Burning a Music CD Select an album a playlist or mark some tracks Press the Record button 7 For detailed explanations about how to create a playlist please refer to section 4 1 Playlists on page 12 amp Hifidelio 22 Hifidelio 4 Albums Add to List Ma
108. the gaps between tracks when it detects a silent period Gap between Tracks this value defines the minimum duration of silence that automati cally leads to the setting of a gap usually between two songs Gaps may be edited deleted or newly set and are used for dividing the analogue recording into single tracks before their import to the Hifidelio music library This automatism is very reliable and useful when recording common LPs or tapes of popular music which songs usually have very distinctive starts and ends Classical music live recordings and spoken text may not fit as easily You may switch off this function then Auto Adjust Level here you can set the Hifidelio to do the levelling automatically or you can choose to adjust the level manually before starting the recording Recognition Method here you choose the recognition method Music or Speech used during the automatic adjustment of the recording level ividing On Gap Between Tracks 2 0 s Auto Ad just Level On Recognition Method Music Auto stop after the analogue recording will be paused if no signal is recorded during the period of time set here 6 2 4 CD Burning Here are the settings concerning the burning of CD s 23 Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 1021 AM amp Hifidelio 1021 AM 10 21 RM Compression CD Behaviour Rudio CD MP3 CD Speed Gap Between Songs 0 s Create CD Text Off Data CD
109. the hard disk If no appropriate song is found or its size is equal to 0 the entry is deleted from the Hifidelio database Check Music Folder all music files stored in the music folder of the Hifidelio are checked upon entry in the Hifidelio database Files not listed in the Hifidelio database are moved to the import folder Search new Meta Info meta information ID3 tags of each music file is read fields which are still blank in the Hifidelio database are filled in Existing information is not overwritten field is not blank This function is recommended if music files have been generated or edited on a computer and then copied onto the Hifidelio If these songs have been imported from a music CD this information is no longer available Read all Meta Info meta information ID3 tags of each music file is read and informa tion already contained in the Hifidelio database is overwritten As a consequence custom ised adjustments of information are lost Write all Meta Info meta information ID3 tags of the Hifidelio database is written in each music file This operation is recommended if music files have been exclusively imported from a music CD to the Hifidelio Note During the maintenance operation Check library and Check Music Folder a text file maintenance txt is created in the Import folder This file contains the list of songs deleted from the Hifidelio database or the list of the files move
110. tion key OK and your first radio station is displayed Information MyStation 25 Hifidelio 941 MuStation Delete Rename More You may later change rename or delete these stations Tip the Hifidelio supports two kinds of URLs web addresses Direct URLs which allow the downloading of the MP3 files immediately after the connection has been established and URLs with suffixes like pls oder m3u accessing playlists Please note that your Hifidelio can only play those Internet radio stations which use the for mats MP3 and Ogg Vorbis 4 5 2 500 This list shows the 500 most popular Internet radio stations Obviously this list is not static but changes over time amp Hifidelio 9 28 AM amp Hifidelio 9 28 AM 9 38 My Stations H My Stations H aE D 500 Initially this list is blank Press the function key Search or turn the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 slightly to the right Your Hifidelio now looks for the appropriate stations and fills the list Information FREQUENCES wiww frequences HITMUSICSTATION NE Remember Magic Radio La Webradio Des Mellesleg FM Fijadij 192 kbps ABF RADIO Paris Electro Spirit L Mellesleg FM Fijadij 192 kbps The stations are sorted by data rates and are listed in corresponding subfolders The higher the data rate is the better the audio quality of the station
111. u the options to pause the playing to stop it or to start the playback of the next or previous track in the list The Eject button 8 returns the disc to you 10 3 2 Importing a Music Disc Insert a music disc printed side up into the CD slot 2 until the Hifidelio s mechanism Catches it Wait until the Hifidelio reads it Its title is shown as the topmost entry of the main menu Press the Record button 7 the function key Import to import all or some tracks of the CD onto the Hifidelio s hard disk If you want to import only selected tracks select and mark these tracks before starting the import Pressing the Stop button 4 9 will immediately stop the import of the music disc 3 2 1 Importing an Audio CD You can configure your Hifidelio to start importing audio CD s automatically see section 6 2 2 CD Behaviour on page 29 The recording of an audio CD happens in two steps the Hifidelio first records the music files on the hard disk without any compression or encoding the second step is the encod ing of these files in the chosen format see section 6 2 Import amp Burn on page 29 After completion of the first step you can eject the audio CD insert the next one and start its import This action is done at 3 times the speed The coding for one hour of music takes about 20 to 30 minutes whereas the import of the music tracks is completed within 10 minutes using 12 times the speed The record icon 5 f
112. uld be unplugged from the outlet when left unused over a long period of time When doing so always grasp the plug never the cable itself 12 Lightning To prevent lightning damage disconnect the AC power plug when there is a thunderstorm 13 This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source so long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself is turned off This state is called the standby mode When the unit is in standby mode it is designed to consume a very small quantity of power 14 Never force a connector into a port If the connector and port do not join with reasona ble ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port UPnP enabled by TwonkyVision www twonkyvision com Fraunhofer MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Integrierte Schaltungen ang Thomson Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue generating broadcast systems terrestrial satellite cable and or other distribution chan nels streaming applications via Internet intranets and or other networks other content distribution sys tems pay audio or audio on demand applications and the like or on physical media compact discs digital versatile discs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and the like An ind
113. unwanted changes for instance deleting songs changing the network settings etc Music discs songs from the library or Internet radio stations can still be played back Date 6 Time Prevent Changes Language 6 1 6 Language You may choose the display language here Press the appropriate function key The display changes immediately English Deutsch Frangais English Deutsch Fran ais 27 6 2 Import amp Burn Under this menu option you choose the settings concerning the importing of songs from audio CD s or from an analogue recording and concerning the process of burning a CD R 6 2 1 Compression Here you choose the format that your Hifidelio will use to encode the music files by import ing an audio CD or an analogue recording If you plan on transferring songs from your Hifidelio to an MP3 player or playing them back via streaming make sure that the chosen encoding format is supported by these devices Otherwise the songs can t be played back on these devices 25 Hifidelio 9 48 RM 25 Hifidelio 9 48 RM 9 48 RM i Hifidelgo 3 35 Hifidelio 3 35 25 Hifidelio 3 35PM DI General Settings Import 6 Burn Compression CD Behaviour Network Rnalogue Recording CD Burning Hifidelio Information Service 25 Hifidelgo 10 21 RM 25 Hifidelgo 10 21 RM Encoder Encoder here you choose the internal format which the imported song should be encoded to The type of
114. ur Hifidelio please contact Hermstedt AG for help as fol lows Email support hermstedt de Hotline 49 621 76 50 200 Monday Friday 9 12 am and 1 5 pm Central European Time Address Hermstedt AG Carl Reuther Str 3 D 68305 Mannheim WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture NOTES ON COPYRIGHT Intellectual property including music is subject to world wide copyright protection In most countries it is permitted to make a copy for personal use of sound storage medium such as CDs that have been acquired legally and have no copy protection or of music data such as downloads from the Internet please consider possible Digital Rights Management In no case is it permitted to offer these copies for sale commercially or to pass them on to third parties Always make sure that the music files for example downloads from the Inter net are properly licensed i e that the party offering them also possesses the rights to the titles being offered Please note that recording music cassettes vinyl records or CDs may injure copyright WARRANTY COVERAGE Hermstedt AG provides a limited warranty on the Hifidelio and its original accompanying accessories for a period of twenty four 24 months from the date of purchase from an authorised Hermstedt AG dealer provided the hardware product is unused at the time of purchase The range of warranty covers defects in material and workmanship
115. uttons 3 to 6 These buttons control the playback of songs of music CD s or the tracks stored on the Hifidelio The Play Pause button 5 C starts the playback of a song the Stop button 4 ends it Additionally the Play Pause button 5 9 pauses the playback and resumes it at the same position The Previous Track 3 Next Track 6 buttons skip a track of a disc or a list in the given direction with each brief press of the button during playback Keep these buttons pressed for fast forward or rewind within the track During the playback of a list of songs artist album playlist you may choose any other song or list of songs by briefly pressing the Next Track button 6 ei The current song will be played back to its end and then the newly chosen song or list is started Pressing the Play Pause button b 9 instead stops the current song and starts the newly chosen one immediately Each button shows its activity with a pulsing white light 1 44 Record 7 The Record button 7 is used for different functions depending on the chosen menu item In all cases music is transferred from one place to another Menu Music disc or tracks Disc or tracks will be imported to the Hifidelio Menu Music from the USB Mass Storage Device Music files stored on the USB device will be imported to the Hifidelio Menu Import Audio files inside the Import folder will be imported to the Hifidelio Menu A
116. w to handle search criteria This list Love Songs should only contain songs with the title containing Love and from the genre Rock With the help of the outer Turn ring of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 follow the right arrow to the list of meta data fields choose Title and turn further to the right to the search condi tions 23 Hifidelio Album Artist Composer Genre 25 Hifidelio 4 53 PM Change v v v Press the function key Change and enter Love with the help of Turn amp Select wheel 11 see section 1 4 9 3 Text Entry with the Help of the Turn amp Select wheel 11 on page 5 amp Hifidelio OK Title contains Lou Delete XYZ Press the function key and now the first search condition is displayed If Want to limit this special playlist to just one genre of music press the function key New again 14 25 Hifidelio 4 54 25 Hifidelio 4 54 4 54 PM Title contains Love Enter criteria Delete Mark A second criteria appears showing Enter criteria by default Follow the right arrow to the list of meta data fields choose Genre and turn further to the right to the search conditions 25 Hifidelio 4 55 PM Change Use the function key Change to let the list of genres appear The list shows all availa ble genres including those without assigned songs Cancel Choo
117. web address of the online CD database can be changed here if required The freeDB online access uses HTTP port 80 If the online access to the freeDB database fails the Hifidelio automatically switches to its integrated CD database for retrieving meta data To keep the internal CD database updated we recommend the annual subscription to our ServiceDisk which is mailed four times a year You can order the subscrip tion directly through Hermstedt AG detailed information on www hifidelio com 6 4 Information The menu option displays important information about the Hifidelio amp Hifidelio 9 48 RM DI General Settings Import 6 Burn e Network 23 Hifidelio 9 50 RM Change Device Name Hifidelio ion Help Hifidelio Information i ize Device name you can edit the name of your device here Version the version number of the operating system is displayed here 25 Hifidelio 11 33 RM fibout Device Name Hifidelio Hifidelio Software 2 5 8 PRO Update CD Database If your Hifidelio is connected to the Internet you may easily update its system software using the function key Software Update see section 10 4 Software Update on page 43 If your Hifidelio is still working as a basic version i e the Hifidelio Basic without the Pro functionalities model which has been replaced by Hifidelio PR 80 from Mai 2006 the func tion key is assigned with the option Software Upgrade
118. with the server and shows the content of the Hifidelio s display and its buttons over the network Likewise it transmits the keyboard presses and mouse clicks from the computer to the Hifidelio Multiple VNC client applications are available for almost all computer operating systems Windows Linux Mac OS X as well as for PDA and mobile phone operating systems Launch the VNC viewer application of your computer and open a new connection Enter the IP address of your Hifidelio and confirm your entry by pressing the Return key The VNC window shows an emulation of the Hifidelio s front panel with its display and control keys The device can be remote controlled from the keyboard of your computer or by clicking the control buttons 41 ASAI hifidelio BY HERMSTEDT By using this application you can navigate the Hifidelio as usual as if you were to be standing directly in front of it 42 10 HELP 10 1 Windows XP computer cannot find the Hifidelio If your Windows XP computer has not yet been connected to the network you should first check if it is correctly configured to be able to connect to the network Open Network Places under the Start menu and then click View Network Connec tions On the right side of the window select Local Area Connections Click the right but ton of your mouse and choose Properties The Properties window opens Under the Gen eral tab verify that the option
119. wn the CD eject button 8 until the Hifidelio s display shows the corresponding eject icon Then release this button The disc inserted in the CD drive is ejected 10 5 3 Interruption of the Encoding of Music Files Switch the Hifidelio on by pressing the On Off button 1 As soon as the virtual curtain starts opening on the display press the Stop button 4 briefly The curtain opens again to confirm your command All encodings of your Hifidelio are stopped This key combination is only usefull if the Hifidelio would regularly crash after a restart due to encoding jobs the note icon still flashes in the header Afterwards the music files remain uncompressed on the hard disk until the encoding is launched again manually see section Encoding from page 15 10 6 Technical specifications of the Hifidelio s network interface 10 6 1 Hifidelio Network The Hifidelio is DHCP and DNS server with the IP address 192 168 72 1 If the WLAN func tion of the Hifidelio is enabled the IP address is used for both Ethernet and WLAN and all ports are connected by port switching 10 6 2 Home Network Setting Internet via Ethernet The Hifidelio acts as DHCP client and receives its IP address and the DNS server address per Ethernet The Hifidelio acts as WLAN Access Point and is connected to the Ethernet via a software bridge Setting Internet via WLAN The Hifidelio acts as DHCP client and receives its IP address and the
120. you can choose how the Hifidelio should play back songs ene erm 25 Hifidelio 4 17 23 Hifidelio 4 19 Mode Prevent Changes Language Random in random mode random order songs of the selection artist album etc are played in Repeat in repeat mode 1 the Hifidelio returns to the first title of the current selec tion after the last title has been played Both options Random and Repeat are function keys which can be used during back Fading here you define an interval of 0 to 12 seconds in which the ending song is faded out and the next song s volume is turned up again Auto Play Audio CD the Hifidelio can automatically start the playback when an audio CD is inserted 26 6 1 3 Appearance This menu controls the way your Hifidelio shows items on the display amp Hifidelio 4 17 PM Sound Brightness Classical Mode Small Letters Track Numbers Spectrogram Large Play View After 20 s Spectrogram Contrast and Brightness adjusts the contrast of the display and the brightness of the control buttons and of the display to the lighting environment Classic Mode toggles the display of the submenu option Composers in addition to Art ists and Albums in the Library menu option 23 Hifidelio 10 15 AM Change 0 Small Letters Track Numbers Spectrogram Large Play View After 20 s Sma

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