Autonomic Mirage User Manual

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1. Hardware Preparation
! Make all connections prior to powering up.
a. Connect the server and amplier to the network.
If you have multiple ampliers, connect only the rst
amplier to the network. (See fig. 5 labeled “Stacking Amps”)
(g. 1)
(g. 2)
(g. 3)
b. Connect the coax digital output (labeled “Main” on
the Mirage Media Server) to the rst digital input on
the Mirage Amplier.
c. Connect the source inputs to the analog outputs in order.
ZONE 1
ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6
ZONE 2 ZONE 3
Expansion
Toslink
ZONE 7 ZONE 8
IR OUTPUTS
M-800
MIRAGE 8-ROOM
DIGITAL AMPLIFIER
ZONE 1
ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6
ZONE 2 ZONE 3
Expansion
Toslink
ZONE 7 ZONE 8
IR OUTPUTS
M-800
MIRAGE 8-ROOM
DIGITAL AMPLIFIER
ZONE 1
ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6
ZONE 2 ZONE 3
Expansion
Toslink
ZONE 7 ZONE 8
IR OUTPUTS
M-800
MIRAGE 8-ROOM
DIGITAL AMPLIFIER
Audio System
d. Press the power button on the Mirage Media Server. The
Mirage Amplier will power on when plugged in.
We recommend attaching a display when you rst power
up the Mirage Media Server as the IP address will be on
screen.
e. Wait 2-3 minutes for the server to run the initial boot up.
f. If your server is connected to a video display, wait until
the Now Playing screen shows.
Connect to the Network Connect Digital Audio Cable
Power on the ServerConnect Analog Audio Cables

Autonomic Mirage Specifications

General

Audio Outputs	Analog, Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical
Streaming Services	Spotify
Multi-Zone	Yes
Power Output	N/A (pre-amp)
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz

Summary

Hardware Preparation

Connect to the Network

Connect the server and amplifier to the network, noting instructions for multiple amplifiers.

Connect Digital Audio Cable

Connect the coax digital output from the Mirage Media Server to the first digital input on the Mirage Amplifier.

Connect Analog Audio Cables

Connect the source inputs to the analog outputs in the specified order.

Power on the Server

Power up the Mirage Media Server and amplifier, recommending a display for the IP address.

Stacking Amplifiers

Identify Multiple Amps in a Stack

Locate the amplifier's MAC address on the back of the unit in the lower right corner.

Identify MMS MAC Address

Find the server's MAC address in the Server Settings tab of its web configuration.

Network and Software Configuration

Connect to Mirage Web Configuration

Access the Mirage web configuration via IP address or network name for initial setup.

Network IP Address Setup

Setup IP addresses using DHCP reservations for system stability and reliable connectivity.

Configure Mirage Media Server & Amplifier

Configure server source settings and auto-discover/map amplifiers via the web interface.

Control Options

Information on integrating the Mirage Audio System with major home control systems.

KP-iOS and KP-1 Keypad Configuration

Configure KP-iOS on iPod

Set Mirage iOS application settings on an iPod for network control and stable connection.

Secure iPod with Guided Access

Use iOS Guided Access to lock the iPod to the Mirage app for dedicated controller use.

KP-1 Keypad Manual Reference

Configuration details for the KP-1 keypad are available in its dedicated manual.