screen control point. For a list of recommended server software
suites, please see page 24.
8. Server software must now be loaded onto your computer. For a
list of recommended server software suites, please see page 24.
Please install the software on your computer as per the
instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Power
down the computer after the installation is complete. You
should now connect your computer to the 1021 network via a
CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
9. You must now choose the file format you wish to use to store any
music you rip to your computer from existing CDs. WAV and AIFF
files are uncompressed and will allow you to store your music
exactly as it is encoded on the disc, however your music will take
up larger portions of space on the computer’s hard drive. All
other file formats feature some form compression with varying
degrees of transparency, though they will take up much less
space on the computer’s hard drive.
If you are using iTunes to manage your music, select
“Preferences” under the iTunes Menu. In the “General” section
of the iTunes Preferences, click on the “Import Settings” button
and select the file type you would like to use on the “Import
Using” drop down list. On the “Setting” drop down list, select
“Custom.” In the Encoder Menu that appears, select “44.100
kHz” for the Sample Rate, “16 bit” for the Sample Size, and
“Auto” for the Channels.
If you are using Windows Media Player to manage your music,
go to the “Tools” menu and click on “Options.” In the Options
menu, click on the tab labeled “Rip Music” and uncheck the
box marked “Rip CD Automatically.”
In the “Format” drop down list, you will need to select “MP3” or
“WAV.” If you are going to use Windows Media Player as your
server software, “MP3” must be selected. If you will use other
server software, either “MP3” or “WAV” can be selected. If you
select “MP3,” the “Audio Quality” slider must be moved all the
way to the right for the best sound quality.
10.Once your media manager is configured, you are now ready to
play music through the system. Power ON the 1021 using the
rear panel Master AC Switch. If you are using a mobile device as
