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Antipodes EX User Manual

Antipodes EX
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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
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Antipodes EX Specifications

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BrandAntipodes
ModelEX
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INSTALLATION

Introduction to Music Server terminology

Overview of music server terminology and its application.

Make The Connections

Guidance on connecting Antipodes hardware to your system and network.

Basic Operations

How to start and shutdown your Antipodes music server

Instructions for powering the Antipodes music server on and off.

Manage your Antipodes using desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone

How to remotely control and manage the Antipodes server using various devices.

Easily manage the applications on your Antipodes

Streamlined management of applications installed on the Antipodes server.

Optimising Audio Quality

Tips and settings to enhance the audio output from the Antipodes server.

Assemble Your Music Library

Add internal storage to your Antipodes

Adding and configuring internal storage for music files on the Antipodes server.

Rip CDs to internal storage

Process for ripping CDs to the Antipodes server's storage.

Copy music files to Antipodes over network

Transferring music files from a computer to the Antipodes via network.

Manage and synchronise music library with external devices

Managing and synchronizing the music library between the Antipodes and external devices.

Setup automated backups for music library

Configuring automatic backups of the music library to external storage.

Backup internally stored files to USB drive

How to back up music files from the Antipodes to a USB drive.

Add external files to Antipodes music library

Adding music files from external sources to the Antipodes library.

SETUP

About Playing Music

Information and options related to playing music on the Antipodes server.

Music Server Terminology

REMOTE CONTROL

Definition of using devices to control music playback.

SERVER

Definition of the Antipodes music server's primary function.

RENDERER

Definition of the component that plays music files.

DAC

Definition of Digital-to-Analog Converter.

STREAMER

Definition of a device playing network audio.

MUSIC SERVER

Definition of a device combining server and renderer functions.

RIPPER

Definition of a device that reads CDs into digital files.

How Antipodes Terms Apply

Explanation of how Antipodes servers integrate core functions.

User Installed Storage

ADD INTERNAL STORAGE

Guide on how to buy and install SSD storage into the Antipodes server.

Install An EX

Play from EX to Amplifier via Analog

Connecting the EX to an amplifier using analog interconnects.

Play from EX to DAC via USB

Connecting the EX to a DAC using a USB cable.

Play from EX to DAC via Direct Ethernet

Connecting the EX to a DAC using a direct Ethernet cable.

Stream from EX to networked players

Streaming music from the EX to other network devices.

Install A CX

Play from CX to DAC via USB

Connecting the CX to a DAC using a USB cable.

Play from CX to DAC via Direct Ethernet

Connecting the CX to a DAC using a direct Ethernet cable.

Stream from CX to networked players

Streaming music from the CX to other network devices.

Antipodes Control Panel

Accessing the Control Panel

How to access the Antipodes Control Panel via a web browser.

Control Panel Functions

Overview of tasks performable via the Control Panel, like app management.

Copy Files

Copying Music Files

Step-by-step guide for copying music files to or from the Antipodes.

Synchronise

Synchronise to an External Library

Using Resilio Sync to back up or sync music library to external storage.

Roon Local

Setup Roon Local Playback

Configuring Roon for local playback on the Antipodes.

Setting Up Roon Server

Installing and configuring the Roon Server application.

DSP Settings

Adjusting Digital Signal Processing settings within Roon.

Library Settings

Configuring library management and analysis settings in Roon.

Rip CDs

Rip CDs to Internal Storage

Detailed instructions on how to rip CDs using the Antipodes or P1.

Install A CX+EX

Install CX+EX Solution

Step-by-step guide for setting up the CX and EX in combination.

Squeezebox

Setup Squeezebox with Squeezelite

Configuring Squeezelite as a renderer for Squeezebox.

MPD Solution

Setup The MPD Solution

Configuring MPD for server and renderer functions.

Remote Control for MPD

Using remote control applications to manage MPD playback.

Roon With Squeezelite

Setup Roon Server with Squeezelite

Configuring Roon Server to work with Squeezelite endpoints.

Roon With Roon Ready

Setup Roon with Roon Ready

Configuring Roon Server to work with Roon Ready DACs or Renderers.

HQPlayer Local

Setup HQPlayer Local

Installing and configuring HQPlayer Server for local playback.

HQPlayer Configuration Options

Overview of HQPlayer Server and NAA configuration choices.

HQPlayer With NAA

Setup HQPlayer with HQPlayer NAA

Configuring HQPlayer Server with NAA for network audio playback.

Roon With HQPlayer

Setup Roon Server with HQPlayer

Configuring Roon Server to work with HQPlayer Server for playback.

MPD Renderer

Setup MPD DLNA Renderer

Configuring MPD to act as a DLNA renderer.

Squeezebox DLNA Server

Setup Squeezebox DLNA Server

Enabling DLNA server functionality for Squeezebox Server.

Minimserver

Setup Minimserver

Installing and configuring MinimServer as a UPnP/DLNA AV server.

BubbleUPnP

Setup BubbleUPnP

Installing and configuring BubbleUPnP Server for UPnP/DLNA access.

Shairport

Setup Shairport

Configuring Shairport to emulate Apple AirPlay for music streaming.

Spotify

Setup Spotify Connect

Enabling Spotify Connect for streaming music via the Antipodes.

SONOS

Setup Sonos Integration

Integrating the Antipodes Music Server with the Sonos system.

PLEX

Setup Plex Media Server

Installing and configuring Plex Media Server on the Antipodes.

Remote Control

Remote Control of Music Playback

Using various devices to control music playback on the Antipodes.

Internal Playback

Play from the Music Library

Playing music files stored locally or on connected devices.

Manage Applications

Managing Applications

Installing, uninstalling, and updating applications on the Antipodes.

Updating The Software Suite

How to update the core software of the Antipodes server.

Optimise

Optimising Sound Quality

Key points and recommendations for achieving the best sound quality.

HQPlayer NAA

HQPlayer NAA Setup

Installing and configuring HQPlayer NAA for network audio playback.

Start & Shutdown

Start & Shutdown Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely starting and shutting down the Antipodes server.

Sequence When Using Direct Ethernet

Specific start/shutdown sequence for CX+EX direct Ethernet connections.

Automate Backup

Automate Backup with Resilio Sync

Using Resilio Sync for automated music library backups.

Install A P1

Install A P1 Ripper

Guide on connecting and using the Antipodes P1 CD ripper.

Install A P2

Install A P2 Component

Instructions for connecting and using the Antipodes P2 component.

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