Antipodes CX - User Manual

AMSV2 User Guide
Guide Index
INSTALLATION
Introduction
• Introduction to Music Server terminology - p1
Make The Connections
• Install an EX in your system – p8
• Install a CX in your system - p11
• Install a CX+EX in your system – p42
• Install a P1 in your system – p137
• Install a P2 in your system – p139
Basic Operations
• How to start and shutdown your Antipodes music server – p124
• Use any desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone to manage your Antipodes – p14
• Easily manage the applications on your Antipodes – p117
• Optimising Audio Quality – p121
Assemble Your Music Library
• Add internal storage to your Antipodes to enable playback from internal storage – p3
• Rip your CDs to internal storage using any USB Optical Drive, or with high precision using
an Antipodes P1 – p39
• Copy your music files to the internal storage of the Antipodes over your network – p16
• Manage your music library on your desktop or laptop and synchronise the Antipodes
library to it – p18
• Setup an automated backup where every change to the Antipodes music library is backed
up to your desktop, laptop or NAS – p125
• Backup internally stored files to a USB drive – p31
• Add files stored a your desktop/laptop/nas, or on a USB disk, to the music library of your
Antipodes – p29
SETUP
About Playing Music
• Remote control playback using any desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone – p115
• Play from the Antipodes music library – p116
• Play from internet streaming services – p5

Summary

INSTALLATION

Basic Operations

Assemble Your Music Library

Details storage, ripping, copying, and backup for music library.

Complete Playback Solutions

Roon Server Local

Guides on setting up Roon Server locally.

Roon Server With Roon Ready

Guides on integrating Roon Server with Roon Ready.

Roon Server With Squeezelite

Guides on using Roon Server with Squeezelite.

Roon Server With HQPlayer

Guides on using Roon Server with HQPlayer.

HQPlayer Local

Guides on setting up and using HQPlayer locally.

HQPlayer Server With HQPlayer NAA

Guides on HQPlayer server and NAA configuration.

SqueezeBox With Squeezelite

MPD Solution

Other Playback Options

HQPlayer NAA

Guides on installing and using HQPlayer NAA.

Install An EX

EX Functions Overview

Illustrates EX functions and connection possibilities.

Install A CX

CX Functions Overview

Illustrates CX functions and connection possibilities.

Antipodes Control Panel

Accessing the Control Panel

Steps to navigate to myantipodes.com and manage the device.

Control Panel Functions

Copy Files

Copying Music Files

External Storage

Play from USB Drive

USB Backup

Backup to USB Disk

Using Storage Backup app for incremental backups.

Roon Local

Setup Roon Local Playback

Enabling local playback in Roon Server settings.

Setting Up Roon Local

Rip CDs

Rip CDs to Internal Storage

Using the Antipodes ripper or P1 for high-quality CD ripping.

Install A CX+EX

CX+EX Solution Overview

Illustrates logical CX+EX functions and connection possibilities.

Squeezebox

Setup Squeezebox with Squeezelite

MPD Solution

Setup the MPD Solution

Roon With Squeezelite

Setup Roon Server with Squeezelite

Configuring Squeezelite on Antipodes for Roon playback.

Setting Up Squeezelite

Steps to Enable Squeezebox Support

Roon With Roon Ready

Setup Roon with Roon Ready

Configuring Roon Ready on Antipodes for improved sound quality.

Setting Up Roon Server

HQPlayer Local

Setup HQPlayer Local

Installing HQPlayer Server and NAA on Antipodes.

HQPlayer Configuration Options

HQPlayer With NAA

Setup HQPlayer with HQPlayer NAA

Configuring HQPlayer Server and NAA for playback.

How to Install HQPlayer Server

How to Install HQPlayer NAA

Roon With HQPlayer

Setup Roon Server with HQPlayer

Configuring Roon Server and HQPlayer for audio playback.

Setting Up HQPlayer Server

MPD Renderer

Setup MPD DLNA Renderer

Minimserver

Setup Minimserver

BubbleUPnP

Setup BubbleUPnP

Spotify

Setup Spotify Connect

Manage Applications

Managing Applications Overview

Updating The Software Suite

HQPlayer NAA

HQPlayer NAA Setup

Start & Shutdown

Start and Shutdown Procedure

Sequence When Using Direct Ethernet

Automate Backup

Resilio Sync Setup

Install A P1

Installing the P1

Connecting and setting up the P1 unit.

Install A P2

Installing the P2

Recommended placement and connection of the P2 unit.

Antipodes CX Specifications