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1. stolen Benefits of covering an iLok include e Immediate replacement of licenses in the event of disaster e Priority support during replacement event e Peace of mind Contact your dealer Sonic Studio or log in to your iLok account for more information on Zero Downtime Replacement New ILOR If your ILok is new and needs to be authorized Please request authorization from Sonic Studio for your iLok USB Smart Key visit http www sonicstudio com register Completing the form will generate an authorization request We will then place a license for Amarra MINI in your ILok account Please fill out the form completely to avoid delay in authorization 3 2 Authorizing Amarra MINI To use Amarra MINI you will first need to Authorize the software this can be done with an Lok smart key or an with an Interlok License File The process begins with running Amarra MINI and generating an Interlok License Request file This is send to Sonic Studio and an Interlok License File ilf is returned The Interlok License File is then installed on your computer Page 6 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual NOTE Interlol License Files are Locked to a single computer A License File can not be transferred If you purchase a new Mac please contact Sonic Studio Support for information Run Amarra MINI Select Authorize 2 If you have an iLok you can license the software by selecting the check box Oe AE A Ye TES o zation to2. 2_ilf file you receive and chose Next arr Meh a Thank you for registering Amara Miri Press the Finish button to complete Authorized thia srie Sith valid license file Success Select the Finish button to complete authorization Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual 5 Launching and Using Amarra MINI Open the Applications folder on your Mac locate the Amarra MINI folder This folder contains the Amarra MINI application as well as documentation and an Extras folder Click on the arrow to the left to open the folder Lo Amara Y DEVICES den 0 HTTP i HTTP F media Amara FAD webloxc Amara Read Me pdf Amarra Support we blo Y PLACES e Applications CE InterLok i r E peskrop l e jon Ll Documents AMA a app Documentation Extras El Public Ell Builds ga SSLLC S Downloads bi Su ithe ES E items 4 65 GE available Amarra MINI folder and the Amarra MINI application A NOTE Double clicking on the Amarra MINI icon launches Amarra MINI and Tunes Amarra MINI and the Dock For more information about the Dock see the Help menu of your Mac Using the Control Key to access the Contextual Menu allows control of different commands in Amarra MINI PLAYLIST mn Amarra MINI LA p gt Amarra On Amarra Off a Mute Volume Full Volume Tip Install a shortcut on your Dock Options Keep in Dock Run Amarra and using the Contextual Open at Login Menu choose Kee
3. nun this software can be mstaled either to an iLok smart ai er nia a smart key provides a portable convenient and hassle free way to manage your software A reunits if you do not have an iLok you can either purchase one or install authorization directly to your hard disk For more information about iLok picass go to htip waw OE com To instal to an Loli smart bey please check the check box below and press Page 7 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual e Generate and Save the License Request Flle e Choose the Save License Request button s e Specify a folder and save the file This version of dmarra Mini requires authorization to run To authorize your computer wow must send a license request file to Sonic Stadio LLC and reteja a valid license reape file back To send a license request file press the Save License Request button save the licere file bo your hard disk then es mall the file to supporteasonicstudio com Ifyou have received licenses file press he Read License button and select tha Viens fil Save License Request Read License After Saving the License Request File send it to support sonicstudio com You will receive a reply from Sonic Studio with your Interlok License File Please keep this Safell e Install the License File e When you receive your License File from Sonic Studio run Amarra MINI again e Choose Read License and select the Amarra_MINI_1
4. Demo Mode Amama will introduce intermitent audio silence Sonic Studio offers to install the software for you using remote access Please contact support sonicstudio com to schedule your appointment pa Fj f FEF ls FFF F F or i ES EA anal ma Select Continue Page 3 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual Installer Table of Contents OOO install Amarra Computer Music Player Custom Install on firefly Introduction M Amarra Computer Music Player Mi amarra Tunes Plugin Installer W Amarra Font Installer Destination Select iLok Extensions Installer Installation Type O Installation License Summary jr TF F pF F da FS F NS LADA ee e Amarra MINI Computer Music Player is installed into the Applications folder It is installed here Applications Amarra MINI e The Amarra Tunes Plugin facilitates the interaction between Amarra and i lunes It is installed here Library iTunes i Tunes Plug ins e The iLok Extensions are required to use the iLok USB Security key The iLok extension is installed on your boot volume e Amarra Fonts installs fonts specific to the Amarra User Interface They are installed here Library Fonts OOO 8 Install Amarra Computer Music Player Standard Install on firefly Introduction O License Click Install to perform a standard installation of Destination Select this software on the volume fir
5. Minimum System Requirements Computer e Intel based Mac with I 0 5 x e RAM 3 GB RAM minimum e Firevvire port for use vvith Firevvire Audio Interfaces e USB port for iLOK security key Peripheral FireWire Adaptors supported e OHCI compliant PCCard PCI card ExpressCard or PCle card Page 2 Softvvare e Mac OS X 10 4 1 1 or 10 5 x and above recommended e Amarra MINI e lunes We highly recommend a fresh install of the operating system on a clean disc This can prevent problems later on We also highly recommend that your computer be used exclusively for music playback Email web browsers screen sharing and other applications can all affect performance Note that USB hubs audio or optical disc peripherals are generally not supported 4 Installing Amarra MINI Software To install Amarra MINI insert the install disk in your computer then click on the AMARRA MINI_ Installer icon Follow the on screen instructions to install your software Welcome screen for Amarra MINI Installer 000 Install Amarra Computer Music Player Welcome to the Amarra Computer Music Player Installer This installer is used to install all the sofware required to use the Amarra 6 Introduction Computer Music Player O License The following installers are included Installer O Destination Select Amarra iTunes Plugin Installer Extension installer O Installation Type Installation This is the Early Adopter and Demo Release Summary in
6. ab and add all your media drives a e Show All a Spotlight helps you quickly find things an your computer Spotlight is located at the top right corner of the screen Search Results Privacy Prevent Spotlight from searching these locations Click the Add butter or drag a folder or dink into the list bebo i audio cont dd Databiore QU zon man Page 6 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual Solution e Disable Network Shared Access Open System Preferences and locate the Sharing Preference 2 Disbale Web Sharing Remote Login and Remote Management Please note for support the Remote Management preference may be required Sharing di tb Show All Computer Name development Computers on your local pebwork can 2 develapenearnt local On Service A File Sharing On DVD or CD Sharing Other users can access sh Sereen Sharing all volumes at fps 192 i File Sharing Printer Sharing Shared Folders Web Sharing Remote Login Remote Management Remote Apple Events xgrid Sharing internet Sharing Solution e Disconnect multiple FireWire devices and reduce daisy chained connections Solution e Shut down other applications such as email and browsers Solution e Increase the amount of RAM in your computer Solution e Check that all drives are HFS formatted AMARRA MINI does not support FAI 32 drives Solution e Change the Sample Rate manually using Audio M
7. alid dongle Application will run in demo mode Do you want to run in demo mode Wo J AMARRA does not find an iLOK or finds an iLOK without a valid AMARRA license Solution e Insert an ILOK with a valid AMARRA MINI license on tt e Make sure the ILOK extension for AMARRA MINI is installed e Please refer the Amarra Startup Guide for more information Issue AMARRA MINI operates in demo mode Solution e AMARRA MINI requires a Certified Audio Interface to operate in non demo mode Please review the currently supported interfaces on our website at http www amarraaudio com amarra fag htm Page 15 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual Issue How to set up a remote volume AMARRA MINI does not support streaming of remote songs AMARRA MINI requires that all volumes be mounted on the computer as a shared volume Solution e Mount the remote volume with Read Write Access on your local Macintosh Use the Network Cmd K to locate and mount the remote volume e In lunes used the Add to Library command to add the songs from the Mounted Volume e Mount the remote volume with Read VVrite Access on your local Macintosh Issue Audio Clicking or Ticking Sound Solution e Disable Spotlight add volumes to the Spotlight Privacy Preference Open System Preferences and locate the Spotlight Preference System Preferences Bd EH y Expos de International Security Spotlight 5paces 2 Select the Privacy l
8. create custom playlists for high resolution music follow the Help menu instructions in iTunes NOTE dl AMARRA MINI plays uncompressed PCM audio files 1 e AIFF VVAV and Apple Lossless ALAC AMARRA MINI does not support FLAC or other compressed formats at this time Page HI I Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual NOTE When you launch iTunes Amarra will automatically launch Likewise when Tunes quits AMARRA will be shutdown In lunes under Visual Plugin there is an Options menu command which can be used to disable the auto launch quit feature SECA Compas Store Advanced Window Helo e F q a Lis HG 33 Grid ia a 45 Lower Flow LES l kira Opik El hera Er DA ER Sta Ls Sidebar OE Vader Hre F Mirna Bis dis Shoe Vibuabper HT Mona Ces Vera mer Full Sere EF OY Amin gin sl Mes i eee Ta za da ii 1 RE Laure Bene a a LS su E Cod Cold Hara a Cara Gee a ere ME de a arar Gael PA E Cal rara Ok a Lo lacio Te Per EY a Hol hi Moat PROA or o LULA wn mL Page 12 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual 6 3 AMARRA MINI Preferences This section presents an overview of the Amarra MINI Preferences OA Preferences The AMARRA MINI preference Launch Tunes will enable the automatic launch of lunes on starting AMARRA MINI The AMARRA MINI preference Launch Remote will enable the launch the Amarra Remote a
9. efly Installation Type Installation Summary al f F err ae ar LE La dre ss Select Continue Click Install You will be prompted for your password and the software will be installed Page 4 o 00 Install Amarra Computer Music Player Installation completed successfully Install Succeeded The software was successfully installed Success Select the Close button to quit the AMARRA installer Page 5 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual 3 Introduction to PACE License Files and the iLolc Smart Rey Amarra MINI is protected using PACEs Anti Piracy InterLok copy protection With Amarra MINI 1 2 licensing can be done using either e an Lok USB Smart Key e an Interlok Request License File ILR 3 Amarra MINI and an iLok USB Smart Key Your iLok should come ready to use and you should only need to install the ILOK extension on your com puter There may be occasions when you need to setup an ILOR for new options or for replacement Please ask your dealer for more information PACE iLole Yours may be a different color NOTE Protect this device This is really your Amarra MINI product and if lost or stolen can not be re placed without purchasing another Amarra MINI license PACE offers a warranty for replacing lost or stolen iLoks called Zero Downtime The iLok com Zero Downtime program enables iLok owners to immediately replace licenses in case an iLok is broken lost or
10. idi Setup to a different value Then switch the Sample Rate back Page Hill 7 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual Issue Issue Issue Issue Songs do not change or sound correctly Solution e Disable the Crossfade Songs preference in lunes e Disable the Sound Enhancer preference in lunes e Disable the Sound Check preference in lunes e Disable Sleep and other Energy Preferences Amarra does not play audio Solution e Quit AMARRA MINI and lunes and restart AMARRA MINI NOTE Sound files with names that contain or other foreign characters may not play properly Changing the name of the soundfile can fix this Amarra does not play audio AMARRA MINI requires an input clock under Audio Midi Setup If your devices does not have an input when shown under AMS then please following the instructions for creating an Aggregate Device Solution e Create an Aggregate Device under Audio Mini Setup Please refer to the Aggregate Device Setup in the Documentation Folder Sample Rate Does Not Change With Soundfile Does your device support the sample rates for your music Amarra will only use the available rates on the device Otherwise lunes will be used and sample rate conversion will occur Page 18 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual 9 Support We are committed to your successful use of Amarra and offer support for AMARRA MINI through your local dealer or via phone and email
11. m This allows you to manage and access all your music through the main Tunes Music Library or through custom ITunes Playlists As shown below AMARRA MINI occupies the area to the left of your lunes window kgn Frapar Libers PPE L i ar Amara Mihi JS Pp Rh o har bear ae PT Ce des E H a Lie E ZA Su im 4 PLAYLIET Dar af 3 Te PAT Jk E dis EI el a irarria Papa di Ta M Ar Pared pe ay Pre i Lari er ira Lork EL F E Era ri end Tas EE Es Ta EE Lita d Les fad Es HL EE Pees Lee Fei Da PUJ Fe lenta a Pra Ei kiah HET iaie Un Fa Ed al FS RE h 07 T Li F Li a HAJ ap H hE Bs i EFI ppp E Fer Ta Ye Lal rrr Fou EAT maim Tin a eas ga Parar yl a Eaa ee pi dg ll Mb a HET qai E 3 Ea BARF nd Es m Pa fa EPI pet tn i bid Bers pee ea las nes a Ali oe E ers am Ll bjj ei an je dut GE pa a Th durar rq ds PE T Ll lu peg m em la ar on hallada ELi Bibit mji 114 bki sra PEP a FO AMARRA MINI and Tunes side by side You use lunes like you always have select the songs playlists and play AMARRA MINI follows what you do in llunes and takes over playback whenever a full resolution uncompressed AIFF or WAW file ranging from 44 1 96 kHz sample rate 16 24 bits is played Amarra MINI seamlessly switches to lunes for playing back low resolution compressed files such as MP3 or AAC type then back again once a high resolution file is detected To
12. mana MINI COMPUTER MUSIC PLAYER Version 1 2 User s Manual vs lri 12 2009 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual Thank you Thank you for purchasing the Amarra MINI Computer Music Player You are about to enjoy the ultrafidelity sound of Amarra MINI Designed to work with your Apple Macintosh Computer and with iTunes Amarra MINI provides a seamless integration for high resolution music playback The Amarra Team Sonic Studio LLE 330 Sir Frances Drake Blvd Suite A San Anselmo CA USA 94960 2552 phone 1 415 480 4601 1 415 460 1201 support sonicstudio com www amarraaudio com The Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Guide December 2009 Contents This document details the installation of Amarra MINI and tts associated software s CIE gt WIR nace Boa o Po mgmsentmenetme pg Dae PIMC WUE IES VU Ia pta LOL AC A OPA o e pg 2 3 De Asline Ara rra MINI S OAA Csen Eai doi tios pg 3 5 4 Introduction to PACE iLol Smart Key and License FIOS eeeeemonenaeaneeonmneneeammonmnnenermmmnnnmnnn pg 6 Lane uma MU a pg 6 8 Os CSB Ama UN Al a OO all o O EEE ceseanaectriaveunie pg 9 12 Ie Reastermne QUE Amaro MIN SONI E tiesa pg 13 Were n Usos bol pg 14 17 o OO A es A E ger pg 18 The Amarra MINI installer will install the following items on to your Macintosh Computer e Amarra MINI Computer Music Player e Amarra lunes Plugin e Amarra Fonts e PACE iLok extension e Amarra MINI Documentation
13. p In Dock Show in Finder Quit Page 9 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual On Off eer TT eee ee eee This turns Amarra MINI On and Off Blue indicates that Amarra Is playing the track Yellow indicates that lunes is being used Mute Full Volume These buttons are hot spots for Q 144 dB PLAYLIST ES E A Amarra MINI PlayList Loads selected tracks from lunes into Am el f fr A arra MINI for gapless J Ja playback s Transport Controls ns i Here you will find the Previous Track Play Pause and Next Track buttons The same controls are in Tunes and can be used there too ON PLATLIST Volume Control This control takes over for the iTunes volume control Amarra MINI will loaded selected tracks from lunes into a Playlist All tracks of the same Sample Rate are loaded and will appear in the PlayList Menu along with the time in the PlayList NOTE When a PlayList is loaded Amarra MINI will Stop iTunes and not use lunes to control playback Exit Playlist 1 00 00 00 00 Girls Talk de 00 01 57 24 Talking In The Dark 3 00 03 54 23 Radio Sweetheart 4 00 06 24 01 Black And White World 5 00 08 14 24 Big Tears PLAYLIST Y 6 00 11 25 09 Just A Memory The tracks loaded Amarra MINI will play without any gaps Page 10 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual 6 1 Using AMARRA and Tunes AMARRA MINI runs alongside Apples lunes progra
14. pplication The AMARRA MINI preference Hide On Launch will hide AMARRA MINI after booting 6 4 AMARRA Remote The AMARRA Remote Application is used to support the Apple Infrared Remote as well as the rovvmote iPhone Application The AMARRA Remote Application can be found in your Extras Folder For more information please visit http www rowmote com Rowmote Rowmote html You can also use your i Touch Phone lunes Remote Application to control AMARRA MINI NOTE You can not control the volume using the Apple i lunes Remote application You must use rowmote for remote volume control J 4 Page 13 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual 6 5 Using your Airport Express Using the Airfoil application from Roque Amoeba allows you to route the output of Amarra MINI to an Airport Express For more information visit http www rogueamoeba com airfoil mac for more informa tion Computer Available 7 Registering Your AMARRA MINI Software In order to receive warranty service you must register your product with Sonic Studio This may be done at any time with proof of purchase VVe strongly recommend that you register with Sonic Studio as soon as you purchase your unit This will ensure the best possible support for your purchase Your product will be registered with us Registration is used as proof of ownership if your product is ever lost or stolen 2 Sonic Studio updates AMARRA MINI
15. software on a regular basis This allows us to keep you informed of updates as they become available Please register your AMARRA MINI software using our automated registration Web page at http www sonicstudio com register Alternatively our mail address is Amarra Software registration Sonic Studio LLC 330 Sir Frances Drake Blvd Suite A San Anselmo CA USA 94960 2552 Phone 1 415 480 4601 1 415 460 1201 Fax 1 5 330 8923 If you encounte ssues using AMARRA MINI please refer to the information below for assistance If none of these steps address your problem please contact your dealer or Sonic Studio support for more help Page 4 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual 8 Troubleshooting Guide Basic Macintosh Setup Tips iTunes e Disable the Crossfade Songs preference in i Tunes e Disable the Sound Enhancer preference in lunes e Disable the Sound Check preference in lunes Energy Preferences Disable Sleep and other Energy saving Preferences Spotlight Disable Spotlight TimeMachine Disable TimeMachine on your media drives e We highly recommend a fresh install of the operating on a clean disc This can prevent problems later on e We also highly recommend that your computer be used exclusively for music playback Email web browsers screen sharing and other applications can effect performance e Do not use FAT 32 formatted volumes Issue AMARRA MINI can not find iLOK Unable to find a v
16. through Sonic Studio Please also ask your local dealer for assistance They have a great deal of knowledge about AMARRA MINI and are an excellent resource For phone support contact Sonic Studio at 415 480 4601 9 AM 4 PM US Pacific time For email support send email to support sonicstudio com You can always find the latest information and updates for AMARRA MINI at our website http www amarraaudio com 2009 2010 Sonic Studio LLC Amarra MINI 1 2 User Manual v1r2 Amarra Amarra MINI Model Four Sonic Console sonicstudio com the Sonic Studio logo and type are trademarks of Sonic Studio LLC in the United States and other countries All other trademarks trade names service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies Page 19 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual Page 20 Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Manual Page 21 Amarra Computer Music Server User Manual Page 22
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