Elysian Audio Server User Manual
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1. System info where the IP address will be displayed Leave the login and password blank they are not needed The EAS needs to be running before you configure Official XBMC Remote Adding a Host at a later time You can add a host connect to the EAS at any time by navigating as follows 1 On an iPhone o Menu Settings Manage XBMC Hosts On an iPad o At the bottom of the screen you should see a box that reads No connection o Click on the No connection box and the New server screen should pop up see below o Select Find XBMC o The App should auto detect the EAS and fill in the IP address and port o If the auto detect does not work or finds the wrong host then fill in each box manually as above o Click Save o Then select the host you want from the list and you should be connected see below Page 27 Nothing is playing Back New XBMC Server XBMC raspbmc No items found How to actvate the remote app in XBMC Settings gt Network gt Allow control of XBMC via HTTP Music Video Edit A O Using Official XBMC Remote App Once a library has been built see section Building an XBMC Music Library page 30 you can synchronise Official XBMC Remote with the EAS Your music library will then be stored along with all thumbnails and cover art Official XBMC Remote can be synchronised with the EAS by 1 2 Start Official XBMC Remote App Select Music from the menu window left han2. Add Media Center Let s start by adding a media center Make sure your Kodi XBMC is running properly configured and on the same network of your device You can get help configuring it here When you re ready press Next Cancel Media center found I found these media centers on your network Select one to add or press Next to manually add a new one CAAS 192 168 Search again 5 Once the EAS has been found select it and you will then see the All done screen see below 6 Select Finish and you will be taken to the menu screen see screen shot below Note If you are downloading from the CAAS Audio website you may need to select Allow installation of apps from unknown sources in the smart device settings menu Page 18 Your media center is configured Music You can now use the remote to control it Your library is being synced and should be available in a few moments Files Press Finish to start using the remote Addons Settings Finish gt Manual Set up of the CAAS Audio Remote If the EAS can not be found or you wish to set it up manually click next after the first search and you will be directed to the manual set up window where the IP address and port can be entered see screen shots below Note Use port 80 e g 192 168 1 14 80 and leave the username amp password blank they are not needed found these media centers on your network Enter your media center configuration Select
3. Connect a CAT5 LAN cable to the LAN port on the rear of the EAS and the other end to a free LAN port on your router The EAS should now be networked The EAS is DHCP aware by default so if connected to a DHCP enabled router most are your router will assign an IP address to the audio server You should be able to access the audio server through the assigned IP address If you download Fing App for your smart device it will scan all your network attached devices and return their IP address etc this can be quite useful Alternatively you can view adjust the IP address and other setting in the EAS Configuration window on your TV see section CAAS Audio Configuration Set Up page 33 If you are using a smart device the CAAS Audio Remote App will scan your network find the EAS and also display the IP address see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC 8 CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 Note For UPnP and SMB protocols to operate correctly the EAS will require the right time and date As soon as the EAS detects an internet connection it will automatically update it s time and date This may take a minute or two If the EAS is connected to a network that does not have an internet connection and the EAS time and date are wrong then SMB and UPnP protocols may not function correctly Windows Network SMB file sharing This is the preferred method of sharing files between the EAS and Windows network devices or NAS 1 2 Connec
4. for different tracks from other albums until your playlist is built Alternatively the whole album can be added to the playlist by selecting the blue play button near the bottom right corner of the screen while you are in the album screen The Playlist can be viewed from the Remote screen by swiping from right to left see screen shots below Playlist Billie Jean al 4 on iat Icarus ied Raise Yo eapon Bastille Bad Deadmau5 4 Blood 3 x4 Page 23 CAAS Audio Remote App Volume Control amp Input Select The EAS volume can be controlled from your smart device The volume control can be found at the bottom of every screen of the CAAS Audio Remote App when in portrait mode When in Landscape mode the volume control can be found at the right hand side of every screen see screen shots below This will control the EAS volume you will see the knob move on the EAS and the volume status can be seen on a HDMI connected TV Using the Tablet or Phone s hardware volume control The tablet or phone s smart device hardware volume control normally situated on the left side of the phone tablet can be used to control the EAS volume The CAAS Audio Remote App must be running for this to work Golden Brown Alexi Murdoch Strangle 14 John Legend x a A Katie Melua R amp B gt azz Lady Gaga E Kark ctronic Maroon 5 f Massive Attack Pop Rock jf Trip Hop a Miles Davis Michael Nyman
5. function Warning Under no circumstances should the EAS be powered off during the factory reset function as this could result in a catastrophic disk failure and the EAS will have to be returned to the manufacturer Please ensure that the EAS is fully powered with no chance of the power disengaging or the standby button being pressed during the factory reset procedure DO NOT power the EAS OFF until the factory reset has fully finished Once the factory reset function is activated all user data play lists etc will be lost as a full disk format will be undertaken followed by a full software re install It should be noted that the users music library can be backed up i e exported up to USB or network storage via the Kodi XBMC music settings menu and re imported after factory reset in the same way To avoid disappointment as with any system we recommend that you make regular backups of you data and music library For more information see http kodi wiki view Import export library Initiating a Factory Reset A factory reset can be performed either by using the factory reset button or via the HDMI user interface Performing a reset via the factory reset button on the rear of the EAS 1 Turn the EAS ON at the rear and make sure the EAS is in Standby mode the red LED is ON 2 The reset button is mounted behind a small hole in the rear panel see photograph of the rear panel in section EAS Rear Panel Explained pa
6. pressing the front panel Standby button the red LED will illuminate By navigating on a HDMI TV using either a CEC TV remote web browser or smart device o Select the Power icon in the bottom left corner of the screen o Then toggle down and select Power off system o The computer will then power down and the EAS will enter Standby mode By using a web browser and selecting the power down icon see section Using amp Controlling the EAS page 8 By using the CAAS Audio Remote App on an Android smart device see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC amp CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 o Select the remote screen from the menu o Click on the Power down icon o Then select Shutdown By using the Official XBMC Remote App on an iOs Apple device see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC amp CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 o Click on the Power down icon top right on the CAAS App and bottom right on the iPad App o Then select Power off The CAAS Link outputs will be activated while in Standby mode and when connected to CAAS power amplifier will power down the amplifiers Switching the EAS OFF The EAS can be fully Powered OFF by switching the rear panel mains power switch to the OFF position This should only be done while the EAS is in Standby mode Note The CAAS Link outputs will not work when the EAS has been turned off at the rear mains switch Page 10 Quick Start The next few pages are designed to he
7. running either CAAS Audio Remote App Android or Official XBMC Remote App OS Apple see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC 8 CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 5 Select Music Files Attached Devices USB and navigate to your desired storage see screen shots below Note The EAS will need to be networked if you are using a smart device App or web browser to navigate Connect the EAS to your router via a standard LAN cable Page 11 OSSEC DDD 2 N DDS N Y AROR O OG what at NINO DOWN WANT DAD v vy r AS DOAN CNN 53 a Es PY 4 eae Aat nf RIAD o e 7 e All My Days Attached Devices USB Music Fil JS ng 3 5 vi e y 5 O 5 4 o s v E E QO o o v lt g a 1 2 wn E E a Page 12 Accessing USB Attached Music with NO TV connected Using an Apple Smart Device If you are using an Apple smart device Install the Official XBMC Remote App on the Apple device see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC amp CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 1 2 Select Music top left corner Then select the Folder icon at the bottom You should then have the following choices Music Add ons Attached Devices USB UPnP Media Servers Auto Discover and Windows network SMB Choose the appropriate protocol for your network and navigate to the desired storage The albums artists and songs should all be l
8. sia Natalie Imbruglia ES La Roux Electronic Madonna Pop El Michael Jackson Pop Nina Simone Page 24 CAAS Audio Remote Control Help The CAAS Audio Remote control buttons and descriptions can be seen below Connected to Kodi EAS NEMEL UP Context a Information Menu an NET Eli NEMCE Left 4 p Right Y NENE Down a gt o NS x Stop Play Vol Down Mute Input Ss i Select Page 25 Installing Official XBMC Remote on an Apple Device CAAS Audio recommend the Official XBMC Remote App for an Apple iOS platform Alternative Apps are available however we can not guarantee successful operation with other Apps Note The following procedures may differ slightly from device to device The Official XBMC remote App can be installed by performing the following steps 1 Make sure the EAS is networked 2 Download from the App store and install Official XBMC remote on your iOS Apple smart device 3 Open Run Official XBMC remote on your smart phone or tablet 4 Once installed and running you should see the following screen this will differ slightly for an iPad No hosts detected Click on Settings or use the menu in order to add an XBMC host or IP address to your configuration No hosts defined In order to add hosts press Menu and choose Add host 5 You ll be notified that there are No hosts detected 6 Onan iPad Select Add Host it will be at the bottom
9. taken not to allow the EAS to fall into water or other liquids and ensure that liquids are never spilled onto or into the EAS Power sources The EAS voltage and current rating is indicated on the rear panel of the unit This will state either 240Vac or 120Vac Two T1A time lag fuses are included for 120V versions and two TO 5A fuses are included for the 240V versions The input frequency rating of the power supply is 50Hz to 60Hz The EAS typically draws less than 20W during the normal operation Please verify that the indicated voltage requirement is consistent with the mains voltage in your location Grounding We provide a standard IEC AC main cable that fits into the rear of the EAS The EAS is equipped with an earth ground provided by this cable and connection DO NOT defeat this ground the EAS should always be grounded It is dangerous to operate the EAS without a ground connection Additionally the EAS may not function correctly without a ground connection Power and Signal cables The EAS is supplied with a power cable that meets UK legislated requirements As with all audiophile equipment the power cable should be the last item attached and the first item removed whenever equipment is added or removed from the audio chain Any cables power or signal should never be connected or removed while the equipment or supporting equipment is powered up Failure to pay attention to this precaution may result in damaged equipment Ventilation Au
10. three separate transformers one for the analogue sections and two for the digital sections Page 3 CAAS Audio EAS Features EAS unique features Bespoke software based on the award winning open source Kodi XBMC media centre Plays music from an external 3 5 hard drive or USB Pen Stream music over your network from tablets smart phones and laptops Windows shares DLNA UPnP Two analogue inputs USB LAN and S PDIF Sample rates up to 24 bit 192kHz 16 bit 96kHz S PDIF Accepts multiple file formats WAV FLAC AIFF ALAC APE etc HDMI output for navigating music files on a flat screen TV HDMI CEC control via TV remote CEC enabled TVs only Alternate control through networked devices smart phones tablets web browser etc Remote control volume input select and standby function accessible via network connected smart device tablet smart phone etc Parallel 176 4k up sampling R 2R DACs Asingle ultra linear ZERO feedback JFET Class A buffer stage A 128 step relay switched fixed resistor volume control 15 regulated power supplies including 8 dedicated discrete regulated supplies Separate transformers for the analogue and digital sections DC Coupled from input to output Page 4 CAAS Audio EAS Specification Gain Frequency Response Pre amp RCA Outputs Pre amp XLR Outputs Analogue RCA Input Analogue RCA Output Analogue XLR Output Input Impedance Output Impedance Preamp TH
11. 1 Remotely using the Official XBMC Remote App see section Using Official XBMC Remote App page 28 Remotely on your PC using a web browser see section Using Controlling the EAS page 8 Changing the EAS Input The EAS input can be changed either by 1 2 Pressing the input select button on the front of the EAS just right of the knob Pressing the input select button on the CAAS Audio Remote App bottom right of the screen see section Using CAAS Audio Remote App page 21 Note Pressing the EAS input select button will toggle through the inputs AS DI 1 2 and then back to AS Page 9 Recommended EAS Switch On amp Shut Down procedure The EAS should always be shut down in a controlled manner just as you would a PC or laptop The rear panel mains switch should only ever be turned off while the EAS is in standby mode not while the EAS is on Switching the EAS ON 1 2 Switch the rear panel mains switch ON The EAS will now be in Standby mode Red front panel LED illuminated Press the front panel Standby ON button next to the red LED The red LED will go OFF and the blue AS LED will come ON The EAS may take up to 30 seconds to boot You will hear relays switching during this period The EAS is now ready to use Placing the EAS into Standby mode The EAS should always be shut down in a controlled manner just as you would a PC This can be achieved in the following ways 1 2 By
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13. D DAC THD Crosstalk Output SNR A WTD Output DC Offset Power Consumption Fuse Rating Analogue Inputs Analogue Outputs Digital Inputs Network Inputs Video Output DAC Mains Transformers Dimensions Weight OdB to 50dB amp Mute 128 steps 3dB for XLR output 0 2Hz to 1MHz 3dB Pre amp DC Coupled 10Hz to 100kHz 0 1dB 0 8Hz to 400kHz 3dB Pre amp DC Coupled 10Hz to 50kHz 0 1dB 4V RMS Max at OdB Gain 4V RMS Max 3V RMS Balanced Max gt 27 kohms 60 ohms Pre amp RCA 360 ohms per phase Pre amp XLR 110 ohms DAC RCA lt 0 01 1kHz 0dB level 2V RMS RCA output lt 0 03 1kHz 0dB level 2V RMS Balanced XLR output lt 0 03 1kHz 0dB level 2V RMS output lt 90dB 100dB 1mV lt 20W lt 0 5W Standby T500mA 2 x L R Pair RCA 1 x L R Pair RCA Variable 1 x L R Pair XLR Variable 1 x L R Pair RCA Fixed Line Level DAC output 1 x RCA S PDIF 4 x USB connect to hard drive or PC 1 x RJ45 LAN wired connection 1 x HDMI with CEC capability Parallel 176 4k up sampling 16Bit R 2R DACs 3 x 15VA toroidal 80mm high 350mm wide 330mm deep 8 6kg Subject to change without notice Supported Devices Peripherals WiFi adapter EDiMax EW 7811Un Recommended Apps CAAS Audio Remote App for Android amp Official XBMC Remote for iOS Page 5 Important Precautions Mandatory Water and moisture The EAS should not be used near water Care should be
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15. Official XBMC iOS Apple remote control on the smart device 2 Using the smart device remote control function to navigate while viewing on the HDMI connected TV from the home screen select Music files 3 Hover over the source you want to build a library from this could be a USB connected device or a networked device 4 Onthe smart device press and hold the Context menu o In Official XBMC Remote this button looks like 5 horizontal lines see Official XBMC Remote Control Help section page 29 o In CAAS Audio Remote this button looks like 4 horizontal lines in a square box o Ona Samsung CEC TV remote this is the return button o Ina Web browser use the update button 5 The context menu should then pop up on the TV scroll down the menu and select scan item to library 6 Scanning the library may take from a few minutes to several hours depending on the size of the music library The status should be displayed on the TV in the top right corner IMPORTANT Building a library takes serious CPU time Any user interaction with the EAS while a library is being built will slow the build and under extreme circumstances may cause a reboot Please Note Library information and thumbnails are downloaded based on the metadata information stored in your music files and not the music file name please ensure this metadata is correct to ensure an accurate XBMC music library is created Different file formats and external applications may h
16. S PICTURES WINDOW IN GUI WINDOW IN GUI WINDOW IN GUI WINDOW IN GUI TAP ACTIVATE SHOWS THE HOME NAVIGATE INFORMATION up DIALOG LONG PRESS SHOWS THE CODEC INFORMATION DIALOG WINDOW IN GUI IN GUI NAVIGATE TAP SHOWS THE PLAYER CONTROLS OSD DIALOG LONG PRESS SHOWS THE CONTEXT MENU DIALOG STOPS RUNS THRU RUNS THRU TOGGLE GUI PLAYBACK SUBTITLES AUDIO STREAMS FULLSCREEN GO TO TAP PAUSES OR TAP PREVIOUS SMALL BACKWARD UNPAUSE SMALL FORWARD ITEM CHAPTER i PLAYBACK ITEM CHAPTER LONG PRESS LONG PRESS DECREMENT INCREMENT PLAYER SPEED PLAYER SPEED Page 29 Building an XBMC Music Library The music library information can be updated downloaded from online servers Note The EAS must be networked and have a connection to the internet for this feature to work This feature should allow more information to be displayed on the TV screen and smart device including cover art and thumbnails Building a library can take time For example a 200GB music library can take an hour or more to build Building a Library A library can be built using either a web browser or a TV CEC remote control Samsung works well but is most easily built using a smart device To build a library using a smart device first download and install the CAAS Audio Remote App Android or Official XBMC remote App iOS Apple The procedure to build a library is as follows 1 Select CAAS Audio Remote Android or
17. VIERA Link or HDAVI Control or EZ Sync Philips EasyLink Mitsubishi NetCommand for HDMI Q Do need a remote control because my television does not support CEC A No you can connect the EAS to your network via the LAN port on the rear and use a smart phone tablet web browser or PC to control the EAS Q Can connect a USB WiFi adapter A Yes however some WiFi adapters are not compatible We have had good results with EDiMax EW 7811Un Q Can install add ons A The on screen user interface is based on the award winning Kodi software and a number of tested and verified add ons come pre installed please note the installation of additional music add ons such as last fm and shoutcast is done at the owners own risk Please also note that any legacy XBMC video add ons Youtube iPlayer etc are not supported and will not work do not install them under any circumstance There should be no need to install additional add ons to play stream music from your home network or build your music library and cover art Q Can update Rasbmc or XBMC A NO under no circumstance update either as this will overwrite our digital interface kernel Q Can use a 2 5inch HDD A A typical 2 5inch HDD draws its power from the USB port The EAS may not be capable of supplying the additional power that some 2 5inch HDDs require others may work perfectly We therefore recommend that you don t use a 2 5inch HDD Q What is the maximum capacit
18. al XBMC Remote on your smart device The procedure is highlighted below in the Installing amp Setting up XBMC amp CAAS Audio Remote Apps section page 18 Web Interface The web interface can be accessed on port 80 by opening a web browser and typing the EAS IP address followed by 80 e g 192 168 1 14 80 into the URL bar The EAS IP address will pop up in the right hand bottom corner of the TV on EAS boot up the EAS must be networked first for this to happen Alternatively you may be able to type the host name followed by 80 i e http EAS 80 Note this may not work with some routers The web browser interface can be used to navigate around the HDMI connected TV interface adjust the EAS volume or browse through and play tracks from your music library see section Building an XBMC Music Library page 30 The EAS IP address can also be found through other techniques such as downloading the App Fing to your smart phone tablet You can then run Fing and it will display the IP addresses of all devices connected to your network Alternatively if CEC is enabled on your TV you can use the TV remote to scroll to System System info where the IP address will be displayed Page 8 Adjusting the EAS Volume The EAS volume can be changed through the following methods 1 2 Manually using the volume knob on the front of the EAS Remotely using the CAAS Audio Remote App see section Using CAAS Audio Remote App page 2
19. ansferable outside the European Economic Area Ifa CAAS Audio product is defective in normal domestic use due to a fault in materials or workmanship CAAS Audio will at its discretion and subject to the terms contained herein either repair or replace it free of charge within a reasonable time after return of such product to CAAS Audio during the warranty period This warranty is offered to the first purchaser only and covers the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects in materials or workmanship arising and advised to your retailer or CAAS Audio during a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase This Warranty does NOT cover 1 Damage to CAAS Audio products while in the possession of a shipper retailer or consumer and not caused by defects in materials or workmanship 2 Damage or defects caused by abnormal or unreasonable use including repairs or alterations of products by a person or company other than CAAS Audio Damage to CAAS Audio products arising due to or from normal wear and tear Damage resulting from misuse neglect abuse accidents acts of nature improper installation improper removal or cleaning 5 Damage resulting from failure to follow the instructions in the user manual or repair or attempted repair by unauthorised personnel or company Initial set up check ups or charges incurred for installation of the product Any cause other than a product defect due to a fault in material
20. ave better metadata support than others For the library updates and downloads to activate properly please check that the Download additional information during updates is enabled in Settings Music This should be enabled as default Page 30 Updating a current Library Use this option when new songs albums are added to your collection Updating a library is much faster than building a new library Using either a CEC TV remote a web browser Official XMBC Remote for iOS Apple or CAAS Audio Remote for Android you can instruct the EAS to re scan the library for just new content When doing this the EAS does not rebuild the whole library it just scans for new files content Updating a Library using Official XBMC Remote on an Apple device 1 Click the Power icon in the bottom right corner of the App 2 This will bring up a menu Select the option Update Audio Library The progress can be viewed on a HDMI connected TV Updating a Library using CAAS Audio Remote on an Android device 1 Click the menu button 3 horizontal lines in the top left corner 2 Select the remote screen from the menu 3 Click on the 3 vertical dots top right corner 4 Select Library maintenance 5 Select Update audio library The progress can be viewed on a HDMI connected TV Updating a Library using a CEC TV remote control 1 From the home screen select Music Artists or Albums 2 While hovering over the 2 dots at the top of
21. d side window Then select either the Artists or Albums icon from the bottom of the new right hand side window Place your finger in the window press and hold while dragging downwards At the top of the screen you should see the message Release to sync with XBMC Release your finger to see the message Syncing for a large library this may take a while iOS Simulator iPad iOS 5 1 98176 3 34 PM dl Know Your Rights Austin Powers International Man Of Mystery l Best of Bowie Cd Car Jamming Best of Bowie Cd Il Should Stay Or Should Go Big Band Bossa Nova Y Bossanova Inoculated City di Death Is A Star Albums 70 IS A WH Onur Page 28 Using Official XBMC Remote volume control On an iPad The volume control can be found at the bottom of the main screen window This will control the EAS volume you will see the knob move on the EAS and the volume status can be seen on a connected TV Using a iPhone s hardware volume control The iPhone s smart device hardware volume control normally situated on the left side of the phone can be used to control the EAS volume The Official XBMC Remote App must be running for this to work Official XBMC Remote Control Help The Official XBMC remote control buttons and descriptions can be seen below Carrier 6 48 PM C QU CK H E LP Dismiss X REMOTE CONTROL ACTIVATE ACTIVATE ACTIVATE ACTIVATE Music MOVIES TV SHOW
22. dard LAN cable 2 Connect a HDMI TV to the EAS 3 Turn the EAS ON The EAS will take approximately 30 seconds to boot 4 Navigate on the TV using either a CEC enabled TV remote web browser or smart device running either CAAS Audio Remote App Android or Official XBMC Remote App OS Apple see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC 8 CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 5 Select Music Files UPnP Media Servers or Windows network SMB and navigate to your desired storage see screen shot below AA i a ee e S 6 0 ee eke Q Adro Server po Ta Page 14 Accessing NAS Music with NO TV connected Using an Apple Smart Device If you are using an Apple smart device Install the Official XBMC Remote App on the Apple device see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC amp CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 1 2 Select Music top left corner Then select the Folder icon at the bottom You should then have the following choices Music Add ons Attached Devices USB UPnP Media Servers Auto Discover and Windows network SMB Choose the appropriate protocol for your network UPnP or SMB and navigate to the desired storage and music folder e g Windows network SMB Workgroup NAS Music The albums artists and songs should all be listed and will play by selecting them Using an Android Smart Device If using an Android smart device Install the CAAS Audio Remote App on th
23. dio equipment may run hot The installation must allow for this heat dissipation We recommend free air circulation around the product This can best be achieved by leaving at least a 20cm gap around the unit The EAS should not be installed or situated near any other source of heat e g central heating radiator or on top of an amplifier Servicing To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or other injuries the user should not attempt to service the EAS Please do not open the EAS There are no user serviceable parts inside the EAS Opening the EAS will invalidate any warranty offered Servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel only Burn in period When you first power up the EAS you may not experience the maximum performance of this audio server the EAS can require a burn in period of up to 100 hours Additionally the performance of the EAS can vary slightly over its warm up period Software upgrades and updates Software upgrades and updates should only ever be performed through the EAS configuration page Under no circumstance update Rasbmc or Kodi as this will overwrite the CAAS Audio digital interface kernel and the unit will have to be returned to the manufacturer Page 6 EAS Front Panel Explained 1 2 3 4 5X6 718 Standby LED red for standby Standby On select button Volume control knob Input select button toggles through inputs AS LED Audio Server input selected DI LED Digita
24. e Android device Installing 8 Setting up XBMC amp CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 1 2 Select Menu The 3 horizontal lines in the top left corner Then select Files You should then have the following choices Attached Devices USB UPnP Media Servers Auto Discover and Windows network SMB Choose the appropriate protocol for your network UPnP or SMB and navigate to the desired storage and music folder e g Windows network SMB Workgroup NAS Music The albums artists and songs should all be listed and will play by selecting them Note A music library can be built by selecting the 3 small vertical dots on the right hand side of the main music folder and then selecting scan to library Note The EAS will need to be networked Connect the EAS to your router via a standard LAN cable EEE File Browser Windows ork SMB W Attached ces USB A Page 15 DLNA UPnP Audio Interface Networking amp File Sharing The EAS can connect to a home network and play audio files stored on DLNA UPnP enabled devices The EAS can be connected to a TCP IP network via a wired connection Network connection enables the EAS to play audio files stored on DLNA UPnP servers computers and network drives The EAS has a standard Ethernet socket fitted on the rear panel For wired network connection this socket should be connected to a spare Ethernet socket on your network router Networking the EAS
25. e right hand bottom corner of the TV on EAS boot up the EAS must be networked or can be found by scrolling to System System info The EAS IP address can also be found by using the App Fing on your smart phone tablet Page 20 Using CAAS Audio Remote App All the functions can be accessed from the menu screen The menu can be accessed by tapping the 3 horizontal line button in the top left corner or by swiping from left to right see screen shot below 1 2 Open Run the CAAS Audio Remote App Select the Menu screen three lines in the top left corner or swipe from left to right Select Remote to bring up a remote key pad This will allow you to navigate all the EAS functions viewable on a HDMI TV see screen shot below There are 3 screens available in the remote section Remote Now playing 8 Playlist Swipe the screen sideways to access them Select Music to bring up your whole music library a library must be built first see section Building an XBMC music library page 30 The CAAS Audio Remote App will need synchronising with the EAS o While in the Music window press the screen and swipe down to sync see below o You will see a whirling arrow if you have a large music library this may take a while o When finished the arrow will disappear and the message sync successful will appear for a short time Your music library will be stored along with all thumbnails and cover art You can now scroll though y
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27. ered device 3 Alternatively by selecting Music Files Add source Browse and scroll down to UPnP Devices see screen shot below 8 15 AM Browse for new share spre 4 Select the source that you wish to share You may wish to re name the source 5 You should now be able to access view your shared files as you would a local device drive from the main menu Select Music Files and your shared device should be listed Page 17 Installing Setting up XBMC 8 CAAS Audio Remote Apps There are many Kodi XBMC control Apps on the market Some will work well and others will not We have designed our software to work with the CAAS Audio Remote App for an android operating system and Official XBMC Remote for an Apple iOS operating system Installing CAAS Remote on an Android Device The CAAS Audio Remote App can be downloaded free from the Google play App store or from the CAAS Audio website www caasaudio com Note The following procedures may differ slightly from device to device 1 Download CAAS Audio Remote App to the device you wish to use 2 Install the CAAS Audio Remote App and select the CAAS icon to Launch the CAAS App 3 If this is the first launch of the App you will be taken directly to the set up screen see below 4 Click on next and the App will search for the CAAS equipment Select CAAS once it has been found If the EAS is not found click search again see screen shot below
28. ge 7 3 Press and hold this button pressed in using a thin object such as a cocktail stick while turning the EAS ON press the front panel standby ON button It will need to be continuously pressed while the EAS boots 10 to 15 seconds The progress can be viewed on a HDMI connected TV Performing a reset via the HDMI TV connected user interface 1 Turn the EAS fully ON On at the rear and then on at the front out of Standby mode 2 Reset the EAS through the on screen interface Programs EAS Configuration System 3 Select Reset EAS to defaults at the bottom of the screen and follow the on screen instructions A full factory reset may take up to 10 minutes to complete Important Do NOT turn off the EAS or undertake the shut down procedure until the full factory reset has finished Page 34 EAS FAQ Q Where is the remote A There is no remote with the EAS if your TV is HDMI CEC enabled the TV remote will operate the EAS Additionally the EAS can be networked and controlled via smart phones tablets web browsers PCs etc There are different trade names for HDMI CEC depending on who is the manufacturer of your TV so it doesn t have to be stated as HDMI CEC see the below list Samsung Anynet Sony BRAVIA Link or BRAVIA Sync Sharp Aquos Link Hitachi HDMI CEC AOC E link Pioneer Kuro Link Toshiba Regza Link or CE Link Onkyo RIHD Remote Interactive over HDMI LG SimpLink Panasonic
29. gh the on screen interface once the EAS has been connected to a TV or monitor though HDMI If the TV has HDMI CEC then all the EAS functions can be accessed through the TV remote alternatively the functionality can be accessed through a LAN interface tablet or smart phone A tablet or smart phone can also be used to control the pre amp section and volume control The EAS is fitted with single ended and balanced variable volume control outputs These can be connected directly to a power amplifier The single ended outputs have the purest most direct connection to the DACs with just one JFET in the signal path The balanced outputs have more circuitry in the signal path however many power amplifiers will perform better though the balanced connection and as a result with certain amplifiers truly excellent sound reproduction can be achieved through balanced inter connection Volume control is achieved through a state of the art 128 step silver contact relay switched fixed precision resistor volume control This is a state of the art complex system of switching relays however sonically it out performs all standard potentiometer based volume controls All the analogue signal sections of the EAS are DC coupled from DAC ICs to the output and have a very short signal path The power supply is a key component in achieving the maximum performance from the audio sections and for this reason the EAS is fitted with a high specification mains filter and
30. ier directly thus replacing up to 4 separate units e g CD transport DAC pre amp PSUs and interconnects The EAS is an extremely versatile audio server with four USB inputs network capability through a LAN connection and an S PDIF input The EAS is primarily an audio server and the best performance will be achieved when files are accessed from a USB pen or Hard Disk Drive HDD Alternatively digital audio can be streamed from either a NAS PC tablet or smart phone over the LAN connection A CD transport or other devices can be connected to the EAS S PDIF input however this input bypasses our bespoke low jitter re clocking system and therefore is not the primary input The EAS has been designed to produce the highest audio quality possible This has been achieved through our custom bespoke 8 wire digital interface featuring 176 4k samples per second up converting parallel DACs data buffering and ultra low jitter clock allowing near perfect data re clocking and bit perfect 12S type digital signal transfer The EAS is fitted with a Raspberry Pi 2 micro computer and a bespoke ultra low jitter re clocking system that up samples digital data to 176 4k samples per second and feeds a parallel arrangement of 16 bit R 2R DACs The EAS is fitted with eight dedicated discrete regulated power supplies for both Left and Right analogue channels and seven separate regulated supplies for the digital sections All music files and data can be accessed throu
31. imarily an audio server with integrated pre amp The audio server has an S PDIF input at the rear that can be selected by the DI selection on the front panel This allows third party digital sources to be connected to the audio server such as CD transports It should be noted that by far the best audio quality playback will be achieved through using the audio server as it is intended that is as a dedicated audio server the AS input selection on the front panel and not through third party connected devices The EAS also has 2 analogue inputs 1 amp 2 Note The S PDIF input bypasses CAAS Audio s low jitter re clocking system so this advantage can not be utilised with this input TV CEC Control If your TV is CEC enabled you can control the audio server using the TV remote 1 Connect a CEC enabled HDMI cable between the TV and the HDMI port on the rear of the audio server Note On some TVs only HDMI port 1 is CEC enabled 2 If the EAS does not recognise the CEC connection turn off both the TV and audio server and then back on again whilst the HDMI cable is connected 3 Once CEC has been recognised you can scroll through the music files stored on the USB media Play track pause stop etc is all viewable through the on screen interface Network Control You can control the audio server from other devices connected to your network such as a smart phone or tablet To do this you must first install the CAAS Audio Remote App or Offici
32. isted and will play by selecting them Using an Android Smart Device If using an Android smart device Install the CAAS Audio Remote App on the Android device see section Installing amp Setting up XBMC amp CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 1 2 Select Menu The 3 horizontal lines in the top left corner Then select Files You should then have the following choices Attached Devices USB UPnP Media Servers Auto Discover and Windows network SMB See screen shot below Choose Attached Devices USB and navigate to the desired storage e g Attached Devices USB Music The albums artists and songs should all be listed and will play by selecting them Note A music library can be built by selecting the 3 small vertical dots on the right hand side of the main music folder and then selecting scan to library Note The EAS will need to be networked Connect the EAS to your router via a standard LAN cable Windows ork SMB ttached ces USB Page 13 Accessing Music from a Network connected device UPnP and SMB servers can be accessed quickly with reduced functionality for near instantaneous network music play however the interface will probably list file names only For full album art a music library will need to be built see section Building an XBMC Music Library page 30 Accessing NAS Music with a HDMI TV Connected 1 The EAS will need to be networked Connect the EAS to your router via a stan
33. l S PDIF input selected D IN on the rear panel 1 LED Analogue input 1 selected 2 LED Analogue input 2 selected ONOORPONS The selector switch on the front panel cycles through the inputs By pressing and releasing this button you can toggle through the inputs audio server AS S PDIF input D in DI analogue input one 1 analogue input two 2 and then back to AS etc Audio server AS is the default turn on selection EAS Rear Panel Explained 2 4 6 9 12 13 BALANCED OUTPUTS UTPUT 1 3 9 7 i 10 11 Mains power input and Fuse Power switch HDMI should be connected to a CEC enabled TV using a CEC enabled cable LAN allows the Audio Server to be networked and accessed through the network web server tablet and smart phone CAAS Link 12V trigger for the control of CAAS power amplifiers Four USB ports mainly used for external storage devices Factory reset button D IN is an S PDIF input selected through the front panel as the DI selection Balanced outputs variable volume for connection to power amps 0 Single ended outputs variable volume for connection to power amps 1 The DAC output is a fixed line level output straight from the DAC DO NOT CONNECT STRAIGHT TO A POWER AMP 12 Analogue input two selection 2 on the front panel 13 Analogue input one selection 1 on the front panel AS SS No o Page 7 Using 8 Controlling the EAS The Elysian Audio Server is pr
34. ling Official XBMC Remote on an Apple DeviCe ooocococccnncccinncccconcccnonncnoncnnonnccnnrnc cnn cananea rre 26 Adding a Hostiat a later times iia A A DSL ail a a toa AM ee eee 27 Using Official XBMC Remote Appi i ccoo aia 28 Using Official XBMC Remote volume Comntrol ccccccceccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeecaeeseaeeeseaeeseaeeeseaeeseeeeeeaeeeeceeeseieeeseeeeeseeseeeeeeeeaeed 29 Official XBMC Remote Control Help ici ia AA A a eA adda tei A tea ies 29 EAS Factory Reset EAS FAQ as aan tii AS caso Sa Sta ee et ae ee ea Warranty 3 Year GUAFaNtee inician od a dio 36 Page 2 Elysian Audio Server EAS Overview The Elysian Audio Server EAS is an extension of the reference standard DAS machined from a single piece of aluminium incorporating an integrated Pre amp with remote volume control single ended amp balanced outputs and additional power supplies with improved isolation The EAS is a true reference designed for the discerning Audiophile Our aim was to produce an outstanding sounding unsurpassed audio server and consolidate several very expensive units into one thus bringing true high end performance to a much lower price point The EAS has an extremely low noise floor with greater spacial refinement dynamic accuracy and fine detail retrieval than any other CD Player audio server or pre amp on the market The EAS is an audio server with an integrated pre amp and is capable of driving a power amplif
35. lp you play music quickly with reduced functionality EAS set up time can be reduced and music can be accessed reasonably quickly with reduced functionality and without building music libraries To access all the functionality sources will need to be added to Kodi XBMC and music libraries will need to be built Adding sources and building libraries can take a large amount of time The procedure to achieve this is explained in the following sections Adding Music Files to your USB Storage We recommend you use EAC exact audio copy Download and install EAC onto your PC Laptop and RIP your CDs using EAC We recommend WAV or FLAC format Then simply plug your USB storage into your PC Laptop and copy the music files across Once finished remove the USB device and plug it in to the USB socket on the rear of the EAS The EAS should then auto detect the drive and you re ready to go See the next section for accessing these music files Accessing USB Device Music Files Music can be accessed quickly from a USB device with reduced functionality This can be done either using a HDMI TV and CEC remote a web browser or smart device App Accessing USB Attached Music with a HDMI TV Connected 1 Insert the USB storage device in one of the rear USB ports 2 Connect a HDMI TV to the EAS 3 Turn the EAS ON The EAS will take approximately 30 seconds to boot 4 Navigate on the TV using either a CEC enabled TV remote web browser or smart device
36. not sure how to do this the required information can be found on the internet or in your smart device manual On your smart device you first need to install and set up Official XBMC Remote OS Apple or CAAS Audio Remote Android see section Installing 8 Setting up XBMC 8 CAAS Audio Remote Apps page 18 Once a remote has been installed you should be able to access your music files on your smart device e g on Android All Apps Music Once in Music there should be an icon for selecting a player possibly at the top of the screen Choose Select player Then under WiFi player you should see CAAS or similar select this and hit Done Any music files you play on your smart device should now be sent to the EAS Party Mode Random Song Play The EAS is equipped with a Party mode Once selected the EAS will continuously select random tracks from your music library This mode will keep the playlist full and therefore continuously play random music The party mode can be selected via the HDMI TV connected interface by selecting Music and then the left arrow button to bring out the side menu where Party mode can then be activated see below rtist Confluence a View List Sort Ascending Library Mode Filter Search Party mode Update library Full screen Current playlist Alternatively by selecting Party mode in the bottom left corner of Official XBMC Remote App for Apple OS Page 32 Audio Server Sof
37. of the box and then select Find XBMC 7 Onan iPhone Select Settings 8 The App will then automatically find XBMC hosts on your network 9 If the correct host has been found CAAS then Click Save 10 Then select the appropriate host from the list C AAS and you should be connected If Auto detect fails to find the correct host then the information will need to be entered manually as follows 1 Click on Manually add a host and dismiss the error message should one appear 2 You will see a form where you can define how to connect to XBMC on the Audio Server see below Page 26 Notes Add new host Back New XBMC Server XBMC raspbme om GD find XBMC How to actvate the remote app in XBMC Settings gt Network gt Allow control of XBMC via HTTP Enter the following o Name CAAS o Host or IP Enter the EAS IP address recommended see notes below Also you may be able to enter the host name here CAAS although this may not work with some routers o HTTP API 80 NOT 8080 as shown above o Username leave blank o Password leave blank Click Done The EAS IP address will pop up in the right hand bottom corner of the TV on EAS boot up the EAS must be networked first for this to happen and a TV connected to the EAS HDMI port The EAS IP address can also be found by using the App Fing on your smart phone tablet Alternatively if CEC is enabled on your TV you can use the TV remote to scroll to System
38. one to add or press Next to manually add a new one Advanced configuration leave blank for defaults Use TCP Search again Previous Page 19 Set up after the App has been run or when adding an alternative media centre If this is not the first time the App has been run or you wish to add an alternative media centre you will need to do the following 1 2 Launch the CAAS Audio Remote App Access the main menu The menu can be accessed by tapping the 3 horizontal line button in the top left corner or by swiping from left to right see screen shot below Select the top picture box with may already read CAAS From this screen you can Add Edit Remove and Select your media centres see below To add another media centre click the icon in the top right corner Then select Next to scan for devices If no devices are found select Scan again Once the media centre is found select the device and click Finish To edit or remove a current media server select the 3 small vertical dots at the right of the media centre icon see screen shot below Media Center CAAS 192 168 1 14 80 Remove Edit Music Wake up Files Addons Settings If the EAS can not be found or you wish to set it up manually click next after the first search and you will be taken to the manual set up window where the IP address and port can be entered Use port 80 e g 192 168 1 14 80 Notes The EAS IP address will pop up in th
39. ormation can be viewed on the Remote screen by swiping from left to right until the Now playing screen is visible see screen shot below atti Now playing Day In Day Out Single Version wie The Platinum Collection Disc 3 David Robert Jones born 8 January 1947 known by his stage name David Bowie is an English musician actor record producer and arranger A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator particularly for his work in the 1970s He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work Bowie first caught the eye and ear of the public in July 1969 when his song Space Oddity reached the top five of the UK Singles Chart After a three year period of experimentation he re emeraed in 1972 during the alam rock era with EN A Page 22 Building a Playlist A playlist can be built by using the CAAS Audio Remote App and doing the following 1 2 Select the Menu screen three lines in the top left corner or swipe from left to right Select Music to bring up your whole music library a library must be built first see section Building an XBMC music library and synchronised Scroll though your music library when you find a track you wish to add to the playlist click on the 3 vertical dots at the right hand side of the track and then select Add to playlist Repeat step 3 above
40. our music library and select and play any tracks you wish If you swipe sideways you can switch between Artists Albums and Genres Remote Connected to CAAS Alternative Rock Aerosmith a lard Rock FN Alanis Morissette Alternative Roc Alice Cooper Alicia Keys R amp B Amy Winehouse ou Antony Michaelson Bastille Alexi Murdoch Alice In Chains 4 Alternative Metal All Saints Annie Lennox Soul Audioslave Hard Rock Biohazard on Metal 8 To play an album or song select the relevant album or artist this will either bring up the artist s albums then select the one you want or the song list of the album selected see screen shots below To play the full album select the blue play button towards the bottom right of the screen This will load the whole album into your playlist and take you to the remote screen see below Page 21 Jim EA Disc 3 ee Day In Day Out Single Version e The Platinur lection Disc 3 The Platinum Collection Disc 3 Let s Dance Single Version Ashes To Ashes Single Version Under Pressure Single Version Fashion Single Version Modern Love Sinale Version 10 Alternatively you can play a single track by just selecting the track 11 If you wish to build a playlist select the 3 vertical dots at the right hand side of the song track and then select Add to playlist see section below Building a Playlist 12 Album inf
41. s or workmanship Any product where the serial number has been defaced modified or removed Any CAAS Audio product purchased outside the European Economic Area 20 ONO Note The term Damage includes malfunction deterioration and failure to meet specifications CAAS Audio will pay for all parts and labour covered by this warranty The purchaser must pay all shipping charges if it is necessary to return the product to CAAS Audio or your retailer However if the required repairs are covered by this warranty CAAS Audio will pay for the return shipping to any destination within the UK amp Eire Whenever warranty service is required you must present the original dated sales receipt or other proof of purchase The equipment should be packed in its original packing Do not return your product to CAAS Audio without consulting with and approval from CAAS Audio If you are returning any product you should use a reputable carrier do NOT post CAAS Audio cannot accept responsibility for the unit while in transit to the retailer or CAAS Audio Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or shipment for repair This warranty applies from the date of purchase for the duration of three 3 years Under no circumstances will this change If a product is returned for repair or servicing or other the remainder of the warranty from the original date of purchase is the warranty given on the repair service or other and N
42. t the network cable between the EAS and your router Ensure that file sharing is enabled on your window device PC Laptop or NAS On the EAS You will need to add the shared device as a media source You can do this by selecting Music Files Windows network SMB and then selecting the appropriate discovered device Alternatively by selecting Music Files Add source Browse and scroll down to Windows network SMB See screen shot below Select your workgroup shared folder and then select OK You may need to select OK on the next screen as well Page 16 8 15 AM Browse for new share ipro You should now be able to access view your shared files as you would a local device drive from the main menu From the Home screen select Music Files and your shared device should be listed Note You may be prompted for a user name and or password This will be your router system password Accessing a UPnP Network Device This option is only to be used to access other UPnP devices e g file sharing between two XBMC devices The procedure is fundamentally the same as SMB sharing 1 Firstly you need to enable UPnP on the source XBMC device the files you wish to share access 2 On the EAS you will need to add the source device as a media source This can be done easily on a CEC connected TV by selecting Music Files UPnP Media Servers Auto Discover and then selecting the appropriate discov
43. the list press the context menu button not available on all CEC remotes on Samsung it is the return button 3 Select update library The progress can be viewed on a HDMI connected TV Updating a Library using a Web browser The web interface can be accessed on port 80 by opening a web browser on your PC and typing the EAS IP address followed by 80 e g 192 168 1 14 80 into the URL bar Alternatively you may be able to type the host name followed by 80 i e http EAS 80 Note this may not work with some routers 1 To update the library press the update button under audio library Note The remote control function can be used in both CAAS Audio Remote and Official XBMC Remote to navigate through the TV menu Both these Apps have the context menu button available several horizontal lines Page 31 Streaming Music from a smart phone tablet to the EAS This procedure differs from device to device so outlined here is a generic procedure that will be similar to that required device specific information is readily available on the internet 1 2 The EAS must be networked Connect a LAN cable between the EAS LAN port and your router Set up a connection between your smart device and the audio server This can be done using a procedure similar to the following i e 3 to 8 although this procedure may differ from device to device Make sure your smart device is connected to your home network via WiFi If you are
44. tware Update See section CAAS Audio Configuration Set Up below CAAS Audio Configuration Set Up The EAS network settings can be configured under Programs EAS Configuration or System EAS Settings This procedure is outlined below 1 2 Switch the EAS ON once the audio server has booted On the TV scroll right and select the Programs menu this should give you a list of programs Scroll down to and select EAS Configuration this will open the configuration window The configuration window has 6 tabs down the left side System Network etc On the System page you can select Check for updates now once selected the EAS will search for any CAAS software upgrades lt is recommended to follow the on screen advice during the upgrade process Additionally a factory reset can be performed under this window by selecting Reset EAS to defaults see section EAS Factory Reset below IMPORTANT Do NOT reboot or power off the unit during a software update or system reset this could fatally corrupt the EAS software Note Please refer to your router manual for further details about configuring DHCP and changing device IP addresses should you need to Returns Repairs and Weee recycling For returns repairs or Weee recycling please contact CAAS Audio at info caasaudio com or via the contacts page on our website www caasaudio com Page 33 EAS Factory Reset Important The factory reset function is a last resort
45. y USB Pen A We recommend a maximum capacity of 64GB depending on make and model you may be able to use a 128GB or higher However if the pen requires more power than the EAS can deliver it may force the EAS to reboot If you are experiencing periodic EAS reboots this is more than likely the issue Q Can I use a powered USB Hub A Yes this may allow you to use higher capacity USB pens and possibly even a 2 5inch HDD Q Can play video A NO the EAS has been designed to support audio only and any legacy video support in XBMC is not supported Page 35 Warranty 3 Year Guarantee To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or other injuries the user should not attempt to service the EAS Please do not open the EAS There are no user serviceable parts inside the EAS Opening the EAS will invalidate any warranty offered Servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel only This warranty is offered in relation to purchases made in the United Kingdom Eire and European Economic Area EEA only and shall be governed by the laws applying in the country in which purchase of the product takes place Consumer statutory rights applying under the laws pertaining in the country of purchase shall not be adversely affected by any terms and conditions contained herein All CAAS Audio products are covered by a standard 3 year manufacturers warranty This covers parts and labour subject to terms 4 conditions This warranty is not tr
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