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Request AudioReQuest F.Series User Manual

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AudioReQuest
USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
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Request AudioReQuest F.Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Storage CapacityUp to 2TB
DisplayLCD
Remote ControlYes
StorageHDD
Audio formatsWAV, FLAC, MP3, AAC
ConnectivityEthernet
OutputsAnalog, Digital (Coaxial, Optical)

Summary

Getting Started

How to Use This Manual

How to Get Help

Package Contents

Setting Up Your AudioReQuest

Front Panel and Faceplate

Details the physical layout and components on the front of the AudioReQuest unit.

Behind the Faceplate

Explains access to internal components by removing the front faceplate.

Behind the Faceplate Details

Power Button

Describes the location and function of the unit's power button.

Front IR Port

Details the front IR sensor and its control.

Eject Buttons

Explains the different eject buttons for the CD tray.

Keyboard Connectivity

Covers keyboard connectivity options and recommendations.

QuickSwap Hard Drives

Highlights the function and handling of the QuickSwap removable hard drive bay.

Back Panel Connections

Connecting AudioReQuest to a Stereo Receiver

Guides connecting the unit to a stereo receiver via audio cables.

Connecting AudioReQuest to a TV

Details various methods for connecting the unit to a television for video output.

Adjusting Display For PAL

Explains how to set the display mode for PAL televisions.

Adjusting Display For Component Video

Describes settings for component video output and potential issues.

Connecting to VGA Monitor, Plasma, or Projector

Provides instructions for connecting to VGA-compatible display devices.

Home Automation and RS-232

Discusses integration with home automation systems and RS-232 control.

Rear IR Mini-jack Port

Describes the rear IR mini-jack port for external control systems.

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Jack

Details the Ethernet port and its uses for networking and updates.

Powering On and Off the AudioReQuest

Networking

Setting up the AudioReQuest and Networking

Guides the initial setup of network connections for the AudioReQuest.

Ethernet Connections

Details connecting the unit via Ethernet cable for network setup.

Wireless Connections

Explains wireless network connection options for the unit.

AudioReQuest Configuration

Provides detailed instructions for configuring network settings like IP addresses.

Navigating Your AudioReQuest

Remote Controls

Refers to documentation for remote control operation and guides.

Quick Navigation Buttons

Describes buttons for quick access to main categories like CD, Artists, Albums.

Cursor Buttons and PLAY/ENTER

Explains how to use cursor and play buttons for navigation and selection.

Page Up and Down (Jump Commands)

Details the page up/down functions for scrolling through lists.

Screen Views

Describes the different user interface views: Television and LCD.

Navigator Mode

Explains the primary screen for browsing music by category.

Player Mode

Details the screen showing currently playing music information.

Menu Mode

Describes the mode for configuring unit settings and playback.

Recording Music

Record Music from an Audio CD

Guides the process of encoding music from CDs onto the AudioReQuest.

Recording Quality

Explains available recording quality settings like MP3, WAV, and FLAC.

Auto-Rip

Describes the automatic CD ripping feature and how to manage it.

Manually Recording CDs

Details how to manually record tracks or entire CDs.

Recording from Line-In

Explains recording audio from external analog sources.

Playing and Browsing Music

Finding Your Music

Guides users on how to locate and access music files on the unit.

Pre-Installed Songs

Mentions pre-installed songs for system familiarization.

Quick Search by Letter

Explains how to quickly find items in lists by typing a letter.

Extended Search

Details the extended search function for finding specific items in large lists.

Playing Your Music

Covers basic playback controls like Play, Pause, Stop, FWD, REW.

Volume Control

Explains how to adjust the audio volume and use Volume Lock.

QuickPlay Commands

Lists commands for quick playback control and navigation.

Playing CDs

Details the process of playing CDs through the unit.

Playing from Line-In

Explains playing external analog audio sources through the unit.

Queue/Now Playing

Covers creating dynamic playlists and managing the queue.

Organizing Music

Main Categories and Playlists

Explains main categories like CD, Artists, Albums, Genres, and Now Playing.

Create a New Playlist

Guides users on creating custom playlists from various sources.

Empty Playlist Creation

Describes creating a new playlist starting with no songs.

Playlist From Now Playing

Explains creating a playlist from the current 'Now Playing' list.

Playlist From Selected Songs

Details creating a playlist from previously selected songs.

Select Song/Artist/Playlist/Album

Explains how to select items for playlist creation or editing.

Copy Music Items

Details how to copy songs, artists, or albums into custom playlists.

Delete Music Items

Covers the process of deleting music content and playlists.

Delete Songs, Artists, and Albums

Guides deleting songs, artists, or albums from the system.

Delete Songs From Custom Playlist

Explains deleting songs from a specific custom playlist.

Delete a Custom Playlist

Details how to delete an entire custom playlist.

Edit Music Metadata

Covers editing metadata for songs, artists, albums, and genres.

Edit Song Details

Describes editing song details like title, artist, album, and rating.

Edit Artist Name

Explains how to edit artist names across the music collection.

Edit Album Title

Details editing album titles for songs within that album.

Edit Genre Information

Guides editing genre information for songs, artists, albums, or playlists.

Edit Playlist Name

How to edit the name of a custom playlist.

AlbumArt Management

Describes how to look up and manage Album Art.

Edit Multiple Songs

Explains editing multiple songs simultaneously using the select function.

Music Transfer with SAMBA (Windows)

MP3s Folder

Describes the MP3s folder for accessing music files on the unit.

Upload Folder

Explains the upload folder for adding music and other files to the unit.

Themes Folder

Details the themes folder for interface customization.

Themes Backup Folder

Describes the themes backup folder for restoring original themes.

Pictures Folder

Explains the pictures folder for screen saver customization.

AlbumArt, Themes, Visuals, and Screen Saver

Album Art

Covers how to view and manage album cover art.

CD and AlbumArt Look Up

Guides looking up CD information and Album Art online and internally.

Themes

Explains how to switch and download visual themes for the interface.

Visuals

Details how to enable visuals or screensavers on the unit.

Screen Saver Settings

Explains how to configure and manage the screen saver settings.

ARQ Web Server

ARQ Settings and Preferences

Describes how to configure the unit's settings via the web server.

Playing Music on the Web Server

Explains how to browse and play music through the web interface.

Play On AudioReQuest (Web Server)

Explains playing music directly from the web server interface.

Stream to Computer (Web Server)

Details streaming music from the unit to a computer via the web server.

Making Playlists and Editing Genres (Web Server)

Covers playlist creation and genre management via the web server.

Adding/Editing AlbumArt on the Web Server

Guides adding and editing album art using the web server interface.

Exporting Music Collection Database

Explains how to export music collection data from the web server.

Advanced Networking

Access AudioReQuest Remotely

Covers accessing the unit remotely over the internet.

Routers and Gateway

Explains the role of routers and gateways in network setup.

Port Forwarding

Guides on setting up port forwarding for remote access.

AudioReQuest Ports

Lists and describes the default ports used by the AudioReQuest.

Accessing AudioReQuest Remotely

Details methods for accessing the unit remotely using WAN addresses.

NetSync Overview

Introduces the NetSync feature for mirroring music collections.

Setting Up NetSync on Master Pro

Guides configuring NetSync on the master AudioReQuest Pro unit.

Setting Up NetSync on Zone

Explains how to set up NetSync on a Zone unit to sync with the master.

Setting Up Pro As A Zone

Describes configuring a Pro unit to act as a Zone unit.

Manual NetSync

Explains how to manually initiate or cancel NetSync on a Zone unit.

Multi-Location NetSync and ARQLink

Discusses synchronizing collections across multiple locations using ARQLink.

ARQLink Service

Introduces ARQLink for managing remote access and dynamic IP addresses.

Adding AudioReQuests to ARQLink

Guides the process of adding units to an ARQLink account.

Logging onto ARQLink

Details how to access and use the ARQLink portal.

Connecting to your ARQ Unit

Explains connecting to individual units through the ARQLink interface.

Editing Your Preferences

Covers customizing ARQLink domain, site, and logo settings.

Using ARQLink

Provides final steps and usage tips for ARQLink.

Future Updates

Music in AudioReQuest

Music Portals

Provides links to online music services like Ampcast, eClassical, and eMusic.

Individual Artists

Lists individual artists featured with their music on the AudioReQuest.

Specifications

Special Features

Lists key features of the AudioReQuest, including media support and connectivity.

Interfaces

Details the built-in displays and compatibility with control systems.

Inputs

Lists the available audio input connections.

Outputs

Lists the available audio and video output connections.

Other Connectors

Details additional ports like USB, Ethernet, RS-232, and PS/2.

Compression Support

Specifies supported audio encoding and decoding formats and speeds.

Supported USB Peripherals

Lists compatible USB peripherals, specifically keyboards.

Power Requirements

Specifies the AC voltage and frequency requirements.

Power Consumption

States the typical power consumption of the unit.

Operating Temperature

Specifies the recommended operating temperature range for the unit.

Weight Specifications

Lists the weight of different AudioReQuest models.

Size Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions for various AudioReQuest series.

Rack Space Requirements

Indicates the rack unit size required for different models.

Regulatory Notices

United States FCC Compliance

States compliance with US FCC regulations for digital devices.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Provides the formal declaration of conformity with FCC rules.

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