Nuvo Home Theater Server NV MPS4 User Manual

NV-MPS4 Music Port Server  
Installation Guide  
 
ANTENNA  
LEAD-IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMPS  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
NEC SECTION  
810-20  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
ENTRANCE  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE  
GROUPING ELECTRODE  
SYSTEM NEC ART 250  
PART H  
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
SAFETY NOTE:  
Where the MAINS plug or appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnect  
device, the disconnect device shall  
remain readily operable  
 
ENGLISH  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Danger  
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this  
Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent  
hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing  
loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently  
intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government's  
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified  
the following permissible noise level exposures:  
product.  
2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future  
reference.  
3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating  
instructions.  
4 . Follow all operating instructions to operate this product.  
5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. bathtub, sink,  
swimming pool, wet basement, etc.  
6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings, It should not be placed flat  
DURATION PER DAY (HOURS)  
SOUND LEVEL (dB)  
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flow of cooling air.  
8. Do not install this product near any heat sources ; such as,  
radiators, heat registers, stove or other apparatus (including heat  
According to OSHA, any exposure in the above permissible limits could  
result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over  
the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to  
prevent a permanent hearing loss. If exposure in excess of the limits as  
put forth above, to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high  
sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to  
equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels, such as this  
amplification system, be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in  
operation.  
producing amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-  
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the  
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your  
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched, particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit  
from the apparatus. Do not break the ground pin of the power  
supply cord.  
11 . Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for  
long periods of time.  
14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are  
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE  
OF NON-INSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE  
PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE  
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.  
not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other  
openings.  
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way;  
such as, power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus  
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally  
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE  
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)  
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.  
or has been dropped.  
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING  
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,  
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.  
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
 
FRENCH  
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE  
1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions  
d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit.  
Danger  
2. Toutes les recommandations et précautions d'emploi doivent être  
conservées afin de pouvoir s'y reporter si nécessaire.  
3. Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements énumérés dans les  
précautions d'emploi.  
L‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte  
permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme humain reagit  
differemment quant a la perte de l’audition, mais quasiment tout le  
monde subit une diminution de I’acuite auditive lors d’une exposition  
suffisamment longue au bruit intense. Les autorites competentes en  
reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux  
de bruits:  
4. Suivre toutes les précautions d'emploi pour utiliser ce produit.  
5. Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé près d'eau, comme par exemple  
baignoires, éviers, piscine, sous-sol humides ... Etc.  
6. Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit.  
7. Ne bloquér aucune ouverture de ventilation. Ne pas placer le  
produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fernée, cela  
gênerait le flux d'air nécessaire au refroidissement.  
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8. Ne pas placer le produit près de toute source de chaeur telle que  
radiateurs, arrivées d'air chaud, fourneaux ou autres appareils  
générant de la chaleur (incluant les amplificateurs producteurs  
de chaleur) .  
Selon les autorites, toute exposition dans les limites citees ci-dessus,  
peuvent provoquer certaines pertes d’audition. Des bouchons ou  
protections dans l’appareil auditif ou sur l’oreille doivent etre portes lors  
de l’utilisation de ce systeme d’amplification afin de prevenir le risque  
de perte permanente de l’audition, Dans le cas d’expositions  
superieures aux limites precitees il est recommande, afin de se  
premunir contre les expositions aux pressions acoustiquese I evees  
potentielIement dangeure u ses, aux personnes exposees aux  
equipements capables de delivrer de telles puissances, tels ce  
systeme d’amplification en fonctionnement, de proteger l’appareil  
auditif.  
9. Ne pas négliger la sécurité que procure un branchement polarisé  
ou avec raccordement à la terre, Un branchement polarisé  
comprend deux fiches dont l'une est plus large que l'autre. Un  
branchement à la terre comprend deux fiches plus une troisième  
reliée à la terre. Si la fiche secteur fournie ne s'insert pas dans  
votre prise de courant. consulter un 'électricien afin de remplacer  
votre prise obsolète.  
10. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation de tout écrasement ou  
pincement, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des  
réceptacles utilisés et à l'endroit de sortie de l'appareil. Ne pas  
casser la fiche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR.  
11. Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le constructeur.  
12. Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de transport, le support, le  
trépied, la console ou la table spécifiés par le constructeur ou  
vendus avec l'appareil. Lors de l'utilisation d'un chariot, bouger  
avec précaution l'ensemble chariotlappareil afin d'éviter les  
dommages d'un renversement.  
ATTENTION: AFIN DE LlMlTER LE RISQUE DE CHO ELECTR/QUE, NE  
PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS. NE CONTIENT PAS DE  
PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.  
CONFER LE SERVICE APRES-VENTE AUX  
REPARATEURS  
13 Débrancher cet appareil lors d'orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé  
pendant une longue période.  
CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE  
DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON-ISOLE A L'INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT  
QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR  
PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES.  
14. Des précautions doivent être prises afin qu'aucun objet ne tombe  
et qu'aucun liquide ne se répande à l'intérieur de l'appareil par  
les orifics de ventilation ou n'importe quelle autre ouverture.  
15. Pour toutes interventions techniques s'adresser à un technicien  
qualifié.L'intervention technique est nécessaire lorsque l'appareil  
a été endommagé de n'importe quelle façon, comme par  
exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont détériorés,si du  
liquide a coulé ou si des objets sont tombés à l'intérieur de  
l'apparei1,si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, s'il  
ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.  
CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE  
D'INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES  
DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT.  
AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUÉ D'INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE  
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREILA LA PLUIE OU A  
L'HUMIDITE.  
16. ATTENTI0N:Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc  
electrique ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Music Port Server Front Panel Features  
Music Port Server Back Panel Features  
Page 3  
Page 4  
Page 5  
I. Installing the NV-NV-MPS4 as part of a NuVo Distributed Audio System  
Page 6  
Page 6  
Audio Outputs  
NuVoNet Connection  
II. Accessing the Remote Configuration Tool  
Accessing the Remote Configuration Tool from the Local Area  
Network  
Page 8  
Page 8  
Finding the IP Address for the NV-MPS4  
III. Setting Up the NV-MPS4 through the Remote Configuration Tool  
Machine Settings  
Source Settings  
Online Credentials  
Firmware  
Page 10  
Page 11  
Page 12  
Page 13  
IV. Loading and Using the Music Port Sync Tool  
Loading the Music Port Sync Tool  
Summary  
iTunes  
Windows Media  
Other Content  
Online Services  
Page 14  
Page 15  
Page 15  
Page 15  
Page 16  
Page 16  
NV-MPS4 Specifications  
Page 17  
NV-NV-MPS4 Package Contents  
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NV-NV-MPS4 Music Port Server  
1 pr. NV-REM1U single rack space Rack Ear Mounts  
4 NV-RCA1 Stereo RCA audio cables  
1 pr. NV-REM Rack Ear Mounts  
1 NV-RS232 6 ft. 9 pin serial cable  
1 NV-NC1 10 ft. black network cable  
1 NV-NC10W 10 ft. white network cable  
1 NV-PC2-NA Power Cable, 2 wire, North America  
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Introduction  
The NV-NV-MPS4, or Music Port Server is designed to fully communicate with the NuVo Essentia, Grand Concerto and  
Renovia Distributed Audio Systems through its NuVoNet communication protocol. Properly installing the Music Port Server  
as a source component will provide full browsing to all of your personal music (both through iTunes and Media Player) as  
well as online Internet radio.  
Whether across the Web or from its internal 320 GB hard drive, the Music Port Server gives you full metadata feedback from  
any of the NuVo Control Pads, and when it is controlled through the new NV-CTP36 Touch Pad controller, you will even  
enjoy full color album art.  
Through the Music Port Server, a world of music is at your fingertips.  
NV-NV-MPS4 Music Port Server Wiring Diagram  
AM/FM  
3:09 pm  
Modern Rock  
Drift-Follow Th  
Living For  
MENU  
OK  
Concerto EZ Port  
Model NV-I8GEZP  
Device  
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Connect to  
NV-I8GM  
NuVo Technologies LLC Hebron, Kentucky USA  
www.nuvotechnologies.com  
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Music Port Server  
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ETHERNET  
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RS232  
To NuVo  
RS232  
NuVoNet  
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AUDIO  
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OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
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OUTPUT  
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OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
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OUTPUT POWER  
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OUTPUT POWER  
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OUTPUT POWER  
20W/6OHM X2  
OUTPUT POWER  
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FIXED  
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USE CNLY WITH 250V FUSE  
ZONE 7&8  
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PROGRAM  
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MODEL NV-I8DM  
SIX SOURCE EIGHT ZONE  
AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM  
CONNECT TO  
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CONNECT TO  
NV-I8EZP1  
CONNECT TO  
NV-I8X  
120V  
60Hz 500W  
FUSE:T5  
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NuVo Technologies Cincinnati Ohio USA  
USE NV-SLC1  
CABLE  
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CABLE  
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SOURCE STATUS INPUTS  
SOURCE INPUTS  
SOURCE LINK  
ZONE TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
EMITTER OUTPUTS  
SYSTEM  
NuVoNet  
DIGITAL LINK  
Diagram Shown with the NV-NV-MPS4 Music Port Server  
connected to the Grand Concerto System.  
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RS232  
POWER  
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NV-NV-MPS4 Music Port Server Front Panel Features  
1. Power: This button supplies power to the Music Port Server when the unit is plugged into an AC power source and the  
button is pushed.The associated blue LED will light.  
2. USB Port: This USB port allow the Music Port Server to see and stream audio content from attached drives.This feature will  
be available on a future release.  
3. NuVoNet Error LED: The Music Port Server is designed to communicate via a CAT5 cable to the NuVo Essentia, Grand  
Concerto, and Renovia Distributed Audio Systems.This red LED is designed to light indicating a lack of communication.With  
normal communication, it will remain unlit.  
4. LAN Error LED : This red LED will light when there is no Local Area Network signal present at the RJ45 Ethernet port on  
the Music Port back panel, or when there is an interruption in the LAN signal. See page 8, Understanding the LAN Error  
LED, for a detailed description of the different error states. In normal operation it will remain unlit.  
5. RS232 Error LED: This red LED will light when the Music Port Server does not detect a serial connection at its DB9  
output on the back panel.When a serial connection is present and active, the LED will remain unlit.  
6. HDD Status LED: This green LED will light when the Music Port Server’s hard drive is active.  
7. Source Address LEDs: These green LED’s 1 - 6 will light indicating the assigned source inputs on the  
associated NuVo Distributed Audio System.  
8. Reset Button: This recessed button will reset the Music Port Server’s operating system when it is pushed.  
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MODEL NV-NV-MPS4  
Music Port Server  
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USB  
USB  
ETHERNET  
To NuVo  
RS232  
NuVoNet  
Passthrough  
RS232  
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AUDIO  
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NV-NV-MPS4 Music Port Server Back Panel Features  
1. USB Ports: Three USB ports allow the Music Port server to see and stream audio content from attached drives.This feature  
will be available in a future release.  
2. Ethernet: This RJ45 port allows the Music Port Server to connect to the home’s network.This enables the music files on the  
home’s network to be shared on the Music Port Server’s hard drive and the streaming of online Pandora, RadioTime™, SIRIUS  
and XM Internet radio stations.  
3. Passthrough RS232: The NuVo distributed audio systems are capable of being controlled serially by a third party home  
automation system.This DB9 input is designed to pass incoming serial commands through to the adjacent RS232 output.This  
allows both Client interface control from network computers of the attached NuVo audio system, and third party serial control  
of the same NuVo system.  
4. NuVo RS232 : This DB9 port connects to the attached NuVo distributed audio system.This allows any computer on the  
home’s network to operate the Client interface for control of audio zones, source selection, and access to the music library. It  
also works with the adjacent Passthrough RS232 port to send control commands from a third party home automation system  
to the attached NuVo audio system.  
5. NuVoNet: This RJ45 port connects to the attached NuVo distributed audio system and allows full source metadata display  
and control from the NuVo system Control Pads.  
6. Audio Outputs: The Music Port Server has four independent stereo RCA audio outputs that allow its audio streaming  
content and stored music file audio signal to be sent to any audio distribution system or amplifier.  
7. AC Power: A standard detachable IEC power cord supplies power to the NV-NV-MPS4. A switching power supply allows the  
Music Port Server to operate world wide at any voltage.  
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I. Installing the NV-MPS4 as Part of a NuVo Distributed Audio System  
The NV-MPS4 will fully communicate as a NuVoNet audio component with a few simple connections. Locate the NV-MPS4  
component with the main component of the NuVo Distributed Audio System. Make all the connections first and plug it into  
an AC power source and press the Power button on the front panel.The NV-MPS4 operating system will automatically boot  
up.You will see considerable activity on theHDDhard drive status LED on the front panel during this process.This will take  
approximately 60 seconds.  
Audio Outputs  
There are four independent audio outputs available to the NuVo System.These will be addressed through the Remote  
Configuration tool, see II. Setting Up the NV-MPS4 Through the Remote Configuration Tool, page, 10 .  
Connect the audio outputs from the NV-MPS4 to the desired audio inputs on the Essentia, Grand Concerto or Renovia  
System using standard stereo RCA cables (four are supplied with the NV-MPS4 package) or if you are connecting to the  
Renovia System, use stereo RCA to stereo mini 3.5 mm cables, Fig. 1.  
Fig. 1  
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Outputs  
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AUDIO  
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ZONE 1  
ZONE 2  
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Essentia or Grand Concerto  
Audio Inputs  
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SOURCE INPUTS  
Renovia Audio  
Inputs  
NuVoNet Connection  
Full communication with the NuVo Distributed Audio Systems is provided through a single CAT5 connection.This requires a  
standard network CAT5 cable (one is provided in the NV-MPS4 package).  
To make this connection to the Essentia or Grand Concerto Systems, plug the CAT5 into theNuVoNetRJ45 output on the  
NV-MPS4 back panel and into one of theDeviceinputs on the Essentia Allport or the Grand Concerto EZ Port. Connect  
another CAT5 from the Allport or EZ PortNuVoNetoutput to the input on the NuVo Distributed Audio System, Fig. 2.  
Fig. 2  
USB  
USB  
ETHERNET  
To NuVo  
RS232  
NuVoNet  
Passthrough  
RS232  
Concerto EZ Port  
Model NV-I8GEZP  
Device  
1
Device  
2
Device 3  
SYSTEM  
Device  
4
Device  
5
Device 6  
Connect to  
NV-I8GM  
NuVo Technologies LLC Hebron, Kentucky USA  
uvotechnologies.com  
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If you are installing the Music Port Server with a Renovia System, plug the CAT5 directly into one of the threeNuVoNet”  
inputs on the back panel of the Renovia Source Hub, Fig. 3.  
Fig. 3  
USB  
USB  
ETHERNET  
To NuVo  
RS232  
NuVoNet  
Passthrough  
RS232  
SYSTEM  
II. Accessing the Remote Configuration Tool  
The Remote Configuration Tool is a quick, easy setup for the operation of the Music Port Server. Once configured, it will be  
fully operational with any of the NuVoNet Audio Distribution Systems.  
Make sure the NV-MPS4 is plugged in, powered on, and connected to the home’s router through itsEthernetport. A live  
Internet connection will cause the port LED’s to light green, Fig. 4. It is suggested that you use the white CAT5 cable for this  
purpose to avoid confusing it with the NuVoNet cables.  
Fig. 4  
Green LED’s indicate a  
live Ethernet connection  
USB  
USB  
ETHERNET  
ToNuVo  
RS232  
NuVoNet  
Passthrough  
RS232  
SYSTEM  
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Understanding the LAN Error LED  
The front panel of the NV-MPS4 has a red LED designed to alert you to communication issues across its network, Fig. 5.The  
state of the LED indicates the nature of the problem.  
LED not lit: This indicates good communication. No problem is found.  
LED solid red: A cable connection at theEthernetport on the back panel is not detected.  
LED blinking twice: There is no WAN,Wide Area Network detected or no Internet connectivity.  
LED blinking three times: This is no LAN, Local Area Network detected.  
Fig. 5  
RS232  
LAN Error LED  
Accessing the Remote Configuration Tool from the Local Area Network  
Go to your computer and make sure it is connected to the same network as the NV-MPS4 (this is usually a wireless  
connection). Open an Internet browser window and type the default name, music-port/config in the address bar, Fig. 5.  
Fig. 5  
This should open the Remote Configuration Tool, Fig. 6.  
Fig. 6  
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Finding the IP Address for the NV-MPS4  
If themusic-portname does not connect, you can look up the IP address assigned to the Music Port Server and type that  
into the browser address bar, i.e.. 192.168.0.124/config, Fig. 7.  
Fig. 7  
To find the address, go to the Menu of a Control Pad in the System. Choose one of the Music Port Server outputs from a  
Control Pad. In the Menu, go to“Source Optionsand then selectSource Info. You will then see the selectionIP Address.  
Highlight is an press theOKbutton. This will display the Music Port Server’s IP address, Fig. 8.  
Fig. 8  
ain Menu  
Albums  
Genres  
Version  
IP Address  
192.168.0.124  
IP Address  
Songs  
Playlists  
Source Options  
Adv. Zone Control  
OK  
Setup  
Another alternative is to open the Music Port Sync Tool to discover the NV-NV-MPS4.The IP address will appear in the  
“Summary”Tab (note that the Sync Tool must be loaded on your computer), Fig. 9, see section IV. Loading and Using the  
Music Port Sync Tool.  
Fig. 9  
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III. Setting Up the NV-NV-MPS4 through the Remote Configuration Tool  
Once you have opened the Remote Configuration Tool, setup of the Music Port Server is easy.  
Machine Settings  
The first tab of the setup utility is Machine Settings.The choices to note here are the Name Identification, time zone settings,  
for monitoring the correct time from the web, and a choice of automatically configuring the NV-MPS4 on the home’s  
network or assigning a static IP address.  
Machine Identification: This is an option of renaming the Music Port Server from its default,“music-port. This  
is the name that will be used to access the server on the network and with the Music Port Client and Music Port  
Sync Tool, see section IV. Loading and Using the Music Port Sync Tool, page 14, Fig. 10.  
Fig. 10  
Date and Time: This section allows you to specifiy a time zone and online server for monitoring the current time  
from the Web. If you check the box,“Syncronize NuVo amplifier’s clockit will automatically update the time on the  
attached NuVo Distributed Audio System, Fig. 11.  
Fig. 11  
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Wired Ethernet: The default is to let the network automatically supply an address to the Music Port Server  
when is connected through theEthernetport. If you choose, you can assign a static address using this drop-down  
menu, Fig. 12.  
Logging: This section is for technical support. If instructed to do so by a technical support person, you can upload  
log files to NuVo Technical support for troubleshooting purposes.  
When the“Machine Settingschoices are made, click “Save Changes”  
Fig. 12  
Source Settings: This tab simply sets a source address for the way in which you choose to connect the NV-MPS4 to the  
NuVo System, Fig. 13. When these choices are made, click “Save Changes. Make sure to select the appropriate number of  
outputs you intend to use in the“Active Outputsdrop-down menu.  
Fig. 13  
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Content: Here is where you set the streaming capabilities of the Music Port Server. Supply the user account information in  
each of the provider sections that apply to the intended use of the NV-MPS4, Fig. 14. Once this information is entered, click  
“Save Changes.  
Fig. 14  
Pandora Radio: Pandora is a free Internet music streaming service. Once you have created a Pandora account from your  
computer, you simply enter your account information into the Pandora Radio section of the Content page. If you do not have  
an account, you can establish one using the embedded link,“Click here to sign up for Pandora Radio.  
Radio Time: This is another free service. It is not necessary to have an account to access the available radio stations.The  
account is necessary if you want the NV-MPS4 to be able to access presets created on Radiotime.com.  
XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio: These are subscription services with specialized programming. Note that you must  
have four separate SIRIUS accounts to allow for four separate simultaneous streams from different stations.This is not true for  
XM.  
Contributing Computers: Listed here are all computers synced to the Music Port Server. To remove a contributing  
computer click the ‘X’ listed to the left of the computer name. This will remove all content contributed by this computer.  
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Firmware: This tab allows you to update the firmware, load the computer based Music Port Client control, and setup  
music sharing with the Music Port Server, Fig. 15.  
Fig. 15  
Firmware Update: This download utility will prompt you when a new version is available.When you click on the supplied  
link, the newest version will automatically update the NV-MPS4. IfNo firmware update is currently availableappears, no  
further action is necessary. It is important to note that the NV-NV-MPS4 is not updated over NuVoNet.  
Other Software: There are two links here under the titleMusic Port Client, and a third application called the Music Port  
Sync Tool are contained in this section.  
Music Port Client: The Client is a network computer application that provides full control of the content both personal  
and online streaming from any computer on the same LAN.When the RS232 serial connection is made to the NuVo Distributed  
Audio System, the Client will also allow access to all of the System zones, and sources with basic source and zone control, see  
section I. Installing the NV-NV-MPS4 as Part of a NuVo Distributed Audio System, page 6.  
Start Music Port Client in this browser window: This link will open the Music Port Client  
interface in an internet browser window.When the Client is open, it is easily saved as afavoritefor future access.  
This application is recommended for Mac users.  
Install the Music Port Client stand alone application: This link opens an install wizard that installs the  
Client as a standalone program on the PC. Once loaded the Client interface is easily accessed from a desktop icon. It  
is important to load the Client on any user PC’s as part of the installation process of the Music Port  
Server. For a detailed description of the Client interface see the Music Port Server User Guide.  
Install the Music Port Sync tool stand alone application: This link will open an install wizard that loads  
the Music Port Sync Tool on any networked PC.This is the application that allows content from your computer to be  
shared with the Music Port Server and the associated NuVo Distributed Audio System.This tool wil be covered in the  
next section, IV. Loading and Using the Music Port Sync Tool, page 14.  
Support: The Remote Support section allows NuVo Technical Support to provide a security code to enable external access to  
the Remote Configuration Tool.This is only used for troubleshooting purposes.  
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IV. Loading and Using the Music Port Sync Tool  
The Music Port Sync Tool is a powerful application that allows any user network PC to contribute music to the Music Port  
Server hard drive.  
Loading the Music Port Sync Tool: You will find a link to the Music Port Sync Tool executable file in the Firmware  
tab of the Remote Configuration Tool. Click on the link and open the file, Fig. 16.You will be prompted to save the .exe file  
to a folder or run it from its current location.  
Fig. 16  
The executable will launch an installer program that loads the application on the user’s computer hard drive, Fig. 17.  
Fig. 17  
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Summary: The Summary tab provides overview of the Music Port Server. Here you will see the current operating version  
and IP address, Fig. 18.The Summary tab will provide a progress report of any music sync activity.  
Fig. 18  
iTunes: This tab points to the actual library on the user’s hard drive, and syncs the chosen content with the Music Port  
Server. UnderSync Settings, you have the choice toAutomatically update iTunes music. This choice will allow you to  
“Update all musicor “Update selected playlists. Any selection made here will automatically sync with the NV-MPS4, Fig. 19.  
The Music Port Server will not play M4P protected content purchased and downloaded from iTunes. As of  
April of 2009 all content from iTunes is unprotected and compatible with the NV-MPS4.  
Fig. 19  
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Windows Media: The Windows Media tab works like the iTunes tab.The choices and actions taken by the Music Port  
Server are identical.The difference is that the Sync Tool is looking at the content in Windows Media Player. It is possible to  
share content both from iTunes and Media Player, Fig. 20.  
Fig. 20  
Advanced: Rather than sharing music from a specific iTunes or Media Player library, you can point directly to a music  
folder or directory on the network.This allows any music content to be placed in a shared directory for access by the Music  
Port Server. Any music files copied to the shared folder will be seen by the Music Port Server and will automatically sync.  
Click onAdd...and this will open a window that allows you to browse folders on the network, Fig. 21.  
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Fig. 21  
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Music Port Server  
Specifications  
Analog Audio Outputs  
4
Power Requirements  
Power Supply  
Power Consumption  
85-265VAC 50/60Hz  
16W  
Supported Audio Formats  
Hard Drive Content  
MP3  
WMA  
M4A  
WAV  
Physical Specifications  
Unit Size Millimeters  
Unit Size Inches  
44 H x 430 W x 250 D  
1 3/4 H x 17 W x 9 7/8 D  
205 H x 515 W x 343 D  
8 H x 20 1/4 W x 13 1/2  
Shipping Size Millimeters  
Shipping Size Inches  
Internet Radio  
Pandora  
Sirius  
XM  
Unit Weight Kilograms  
Unit Weight Pounds  
Shipping Weight Kilograms  
Shipping Weight Pounds  
2.6  
5.75  
5.44  
12.00  
RadioTime  
System Information  
Hard Drive Capacity  
320GB  
Network Connection  
Mbits/sec  
NuVoNet Connection (RJ45)  
NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without  
notice.  
10/100/1000  
1
USB Connections (Type A)  
Front Panel  
Rear Panel  
1
3
RS-232 Serial Connection  
NuVo System  
RS-232  
Male DB-9  
57,600 Baud  
8 Data Bits  
No parity  
1 Stop Bit  
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NuVo Technologies LLC, Hebron, Kentucky USA  
NV-MPS4  
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