ELAN Home Systems Home Theater Server Digital Music Server User Manual

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USER GUIDE  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
COPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................................................2  
The Output Screen ..........................20-21  
Controlling Playback ..............................21  
PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................2-3  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICES ......................3-5  
INTRODUCTION ............................................................5  
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................6  
ORGANIZING YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION..........21-23  
Playlists  
Creating a New Playlist ............21-22  
Editing Playlists..........................22-23  
Album Information  
Editing Album Information ..............23  
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ..............................7-12  
Front Panel ..............................................7  
Rear Panel ..............................................8  
Remote Control ..................................9-10  
Deleting Albums, Tracks  
or Playlists ......................................23  
Entering and Editing Names......23-24  
Configuring Your Remote to Control  
ADVANCED SETTINGS..........................................24-25  
The Settings Menu ................................24  
Registration Details................................24  
Internet Account ....................................24  
Terms and Conditions............................25  
Default Recording Quality......................25  
Language ..............................................25  
System Info............................................25  
System Settings ....................................24  
Other Devices ........................................11  
Switching On and Off ............................11  
Standby and Off Modes ........................11  
The VIA!dj Screen..................................12  
Status Icons ..........................................12  
Using the VIA!dj Front Panel Action Keys..12  
REGISTERING YOUR VIA!DJ ................................12-14  
THE VIA!DJ MAIN MENU ............................................14  
RECORDING MUSIC ..............................................14-16  
Dedicated Remote Control Use In a  
Multiroom System ............................25-26  
Other Multiroom Control Systems..........27  
GETTING HELP............................................................26  
TV AND AMP IR CODES........................................26-30  
ADDENDUM............................................................31-35  
Recording from a CD ............................15  
Custom Recording ................................16  
Recording Quality ..................................16  
CD-Text Support ....................................16  
Listening To Music While  
Recording a CD ................................16-17  
Recording from an Analog or  
Digital Input ................................31-33  
Quick Add ..............................................33  
Presets..............................................34-35  
PLAYING MUSIC ....................................................17-20  
Playing Music From the Library........18-19  
Selecting Items Directly Using Your  
VIA!dj Remote Control ..........................19  
Playing Music From a CD......................20  
Warranty ......................................................................35  
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• the ventilation holes are not covered.  
COPYRIGHT NOTICE  
Copyright 2002 ELAN Home Systems and Imerge Ltd. All  
rights reserved.  
• air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.  
• it is placed on a vibration free surface.  
The ELAN VIA!dj Digital Music Server software and this  
documentation are copyright materials. No part of the VIA!dj  
software or this documentation may be reproduced, transmit-  
ted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into  
any language, or computer language, in any form or by any  
means without prior written permission of Imerge.  
• it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or  
dust.  
• it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.  
• it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges.  
In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.  
XiVA is a registered trademark of Imerge Ltd. All other product  
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective owners.  
If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact  
your nearest dealer or service center.  
Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the  
plug.  
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by  
Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition  
ServiceSM. Gracenote is the industry standard in music  
recognition technology and related content delivery. For more  
information go to www.gracenote.com  
It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a thunder-  
storm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.  
ELAN recommends the use of both AC line and telephone line  
surge protection on all of the products it manufactures.  
Gracenote is CDDB, Inc. d/b/a “Gracenote”. CD-related data  
from Gracenote CDDB®, copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002  
Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software, copyright 1999,  
2000, 2001, 2002 CDDB, Inc., U.S. Patents Numbers  
#5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, and other patents issued  
or pending.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
CDDB is a registered trademark of Gracenote. The Gracenote  
logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and logotype,  
and the "Powered by Gracenote CDDB" logo are trademarks of  
Gracenote. Music Recognition Service and MRS are service  
marks of Gracenote.  
Do not remove the cover from the equipment. There are no  
user serviceable parts inside, and opening the case will  
invalidate your warranty.  
Do not insert anything into the equipment through the  
ventilation holes.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.  
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.  
To avoid overheating do not position the VIA!dj near heat  
sources, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked.  
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the  
date of publication. However our policy is one of continuous  
development and so the information in this guide is subject to  
change without notice, and does not represent a commitment  
on the part of Imerge.  
CAUTION: This product contains a lithium battery. Danger  
of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type recommended by Imerge.  
Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
This guide was designed and produced by ELAN Home  
Systems and Imerge Ltd.  
CD HANDLING PRECAUTIONS  
XiVA™  
NEW MEDIA BROUGHT TO LIFE  
Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or scratch the  
front side. Always keep the disc surface clean.  
XiVA™ is a highly portable software framework that powers  
next-generation media appliances. XiVA blends hard disk  
technology, advanced software design, and embedded Internet  
technology to provide amazing features. Audio, video, text,  
graphics, and all forms of streaming new media are all brought  
to life through a wealth of interactive user interface options.  
Powerful personalised software accesses on-line content like  
never before. The next generation media appliance is powered  
by XiVA.  
To protect the disc avoid placing it in the following  
locations:  
- In direct sunlight or near a source of heat like a heater.  
- In a place which is damp or dirty.  
- In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as  
near a window.  
Do not use a disc with a special shape DTS encoded discs  
Caution: When playing DTS encoded CDs excessive  
noise will be heard on the analog outputs jacks of the  
VIA!dj. To avoid possible damage to the audio system you  
should ensure that the correct connections are made to  
your amplification system for replaying this type of disc.  
PRECAUTIONS  
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  
When installing the equipment ensure that:  
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VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating. Do not block any ventilation  
openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing  
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This  
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a  
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Install  
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
COPYRIGHT NOTICE  
This equipment must not be used for unauthorized duplication  
of CDs or any other works protected by copyright. No license  
to infringe copyright is granted by the sale of this equipment.  
Recording and playback of some material may require  
permission. For further information refer to the following:  
Copyright Act 1956  
Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958  
Performers Protection Acts 1963, and 1972  
Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.  
POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only  
from the type of power source indicated on the marketing label.  
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,  
consult your product dealer or local power company.  
CAUTION: When disposing of used batteries, please  
comply with governmental regulations or environmental  
regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that  
LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable  
location.  
apply in your country or area.  
NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance should  
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long peri-  
od of time.  
STANDBY BUTTON  
When this button is pressed once, the power turns On and  
information will appear on the display. When pressed again,  
press the Off action key or the Standby key on the remote con-  
trol to switch to Off mode.  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - If this product is equipped  
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one  
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one  
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the  
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug does  
not fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
When the unit is in Off mode the "Standby" indicator is lit; the  
apparatus is not disconnected from the AC mains supply in this  
mode.  
If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type  
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only work in a  
grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you  
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electri-  
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the grounding type plug.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instruc-  
tions should be read before the product is operated.  
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions  
should be kept for future reference.  
POWER CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be  
protected from being walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit  
from the product.  
HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the product and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions  
should be followed.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna  
or cable system is connected to the product be sure the  
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Article 810 of the National Electric Code. ANSI/NFPA70  
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the  
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to  
an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,  
and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a soft dry  
cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzene, insecticides or  
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.  
ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended  
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water  
—for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laun-  
dry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the  
like.  
ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage  
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or  
table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the prod-  
uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufactur-  
er’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recom-  
mended by the manufacturer.  
CART - A product and cart combination should be moved with  
care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may  
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.  
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LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a  
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-  
nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to  
the product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu-  
lated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that  
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended  
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompa-  
nying the appliance.  
POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be  
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric  
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such  
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES  
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear  
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed  
warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your  
security.  
OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords  
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk  
of fire or electric shock.  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any  
kind into this product through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in  
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the  
product.  
U.S. MODEL  
CAUTION:This product satisfies FCC regulations when  
shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the  
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic  
interference with electric appliances such as radios and  
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for  
connections.  
SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart  
J, Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to pro-  
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-  
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-  
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Refer all servicing to quali-  
fied service personnel. Servicing is required when the appara-  
tus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord  
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fall-  
en into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain  
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply  
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authori-  
ty to operate the equipment.  
CAUTION:  
REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are  
required, be sure the service technician has used replacement  
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charac-  
teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may  
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified herein may  
result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
The use of optical instruments with this product will  
increase eye hazard.  
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs  
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating  
condition.  
INFORMATION TO USER  
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate  
authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the  
equipment.  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The product should not be  
mounted to a wall or ceiling.  
HEAT - Do not install near any heat source such as radiators,  
heat registers, stores, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
CANADIAN MODEL  
NOTE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral  
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Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS B. NS/N29 3548:1995 CLASS B  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE  
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
LASER SAFETY:This unit employs a LASER. Only a quali-  
fied person should remove the cover or attempt to service  
the device, due to possible eye injury.  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,  
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE  
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET  
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.  
"CAUTION-USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE  
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
RADIATION EXPOSURE."  
EUROPEAN MODEL  
NOTE: This product has been designed and type-tested to  
comply with the limits set out in EN55013, EN55020, EN60950,  
EN55022: 1998 CLASS B4, EN55024: 1998, FCC RULES  
Gracenote CDDB  
Music Recognition  
INTRODUCTION  
Welcome to the VIA!dj from ELAN Home  
Systems. The VIA!dj is a revolutionary way of  
filling your home with music.  
Service via the  
built-in modem or  
Ethernet connec-  
tion. This database  
Your VIA!dj stores and catalogs your music  
provides album and  
collection, allowing you to select any album  
track details for a wide  
or track at the press of a key. You can  
range of CDs. This  
browse through your albums and tracks  
information can be  
using convenient on-screen menus  
downloaded and stored  
displayed on ELAN’s VIA! Touch Panels and  
with each CD you record,  
televisions anywhere in your home, showing full album, track,  
and artist names downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB Music  
Recognition Service, as well as the albums cover art. Your  
VIA!dj also lets you organize your music collection and create  
selections for different occasions to suit your mood.  
allowing you to select any  
item in your music collection by album name, artist name, track  
name, or genre, giving you total flexibility in the way you  
access and control your music collection.  
CREATE YOUR OWN PLAYLISTS  
INCREDIBLE CAPACITY  
Your VIA!dj allows you to compile personal playlists and then  
automatically play tracks from the playlist you have selected.  
Playlists let you customize your VIA!dj for each member of the  
family, or for matching the music to the occasion or mood.  
Your VIA!dj is a hard disk based audio system which can store  
hundreds of hours of music, all with the convenience of instant  
access, at the touch of a key.  
CONVENIENT, USER-FRIENDLY SCREENS  
INSTANT ACCESS, IRRESPECTIVE OF  
YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION  
Play music, record CDs, or organize your library using  
convenient on-screen menus which show the full album, artist,  
track names and cover art, allowing you to select the one you  
want with a few simple selections.  
Whether you select a track by title, album, artist, or genre, your  
VIA!dj locates it instantly and plays it at the press of a key.  
All this is achieved with an extremely simple and intuitive user  
interface, operated using a few keys on the front panel or  
remote control.  
INTERNET ACCESS FOR TRACK LISTINGS  
Your VIA!dj records the CDs from your music collection at  
faster than real time. It then automatically connects to the  
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AUDIO INPUTS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
• Analog inputs  
Note:The specifications and design of this product is  
subject to change without notice.  
Maximum input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2VRMS  
Input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10k  
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA Jack  
• Coaxial Digital input  
GENERAL  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hard Disk Based Audio Server  
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . .AC 100-240V ~50Hz/60Hz  
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33W Max  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.2lbs (7.8Kg)  
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378" (H) x 171516" (W) x 14 34" (D)  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98mm (H) x 440mm (W) x 375mm (D)  
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .50°-100°F (10°-40°C)  
Operating humidity . . . . . . . . .10-90% RH (non-condensing)  
SRC supported frequency . . . . . . . .32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz  
Maximum input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500mVp-p/75Ω  
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA Jack  
ANALOG AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS  
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Hz to 20kHz  
S/N ratio (@1KHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .more than 90dB  
Dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .more than 90dB  
Total harmonic distortion (@1kHz) . . . . . .less than 0.005%  
Channel separation (@1KHz) . . . . . . . . . . .more than 100dB  
VIDEO OUTPUTS  
• S-Video Output  
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Vp-p/75Ω  
C (color) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.3Vp-p/75Ω  
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-VIDEO jack  
• Composite video output  
COMMUNICATIONS  
• Modem Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RJ11 (56kbit/s)  
• Ethernet Connector . . . . . . .RJ45 (10 Base T/100 Base T)  
• Controller Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 pin D-type M  
• IR Input  
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Vp-p/75Ω  
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack  
• VGA output  
Maximum input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5V  
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5mm jack  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.75Vp-p/75Ω  
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 pin D-type F  
Output resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800x600  
USB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Type A USB socket  
ACCESSORIES  
Stereo RCA cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Modem cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
AAA batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
• Analog outputs (3 pairs of outputs)  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2VRMS  
Output impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500Ω  
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack  
• Digital outputs  
Optical digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toslink  
Coaxial digital output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500mVp-p/75Ω  
Coaxial digital output connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack  
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USER GUIDE  
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS  
FRONT PANEL  
button is held for a longer period of time the music will rewind  
at high speed.  
1 USB  
Allows the VIA!dj to communicate with supported USB devices  
such as PDAs.  
10 RECORD button  
The record button is an action key - on some menu screens  
you can use this button to begin a recording from a CD inside  
the unit. When managing playlists this button is also used to  
create new playlists or add tracks to an existing playlist.  
2 DISC TRAY  
Insert a disc with the label side up.  
3 OPEN/CLOSE button  
Pressing the open/close button opens the disc tray. Place a  
compact disc on the tray with the label side facing up. Press  
the button again to close the tray.  
11 /button  
I
When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play  
restarts at the beginning of the next track. When the button is  
held for a longer period of time the music will fast forward at  
high speed.  
4 OUTPUT button  
Press the output button to display what music is playing on the  
currently selected output. Pressing the output button for a sec-  
ond time will select the next output in sequence.  
12 II PAUSE button  
Press the pause button to interrupt playback temporarily. Press  
again to resume playback.  
5 ACTION buttons  
Action buttons allow you to perform specific operations  
dependent on the current menu screen. For more information  
on using the action buttons see the chapter called Using the  
VIA!dj Action Keys p. 12.  
13 PLAY button  
Press the play button to recommence playback if the music  
has been stopped or paused.  
6 DISPLAY  
14  
STOP button  
The display shows information about the music available on  
the unit, the status of the VIA!dj (for instance if the unit is cur-  
rently playing), and the current configuration of the unit.  
Press the stop button to halt playback on the current output.  
15 STANDBY  
Press to put your VIA!dj into either standby or off mode, press  
again to switch your VIA!dj back on.  
7 SELECT button  
Selects the option currently visible on the display.  
8 NAVIGATION buttons  
The Navigation buttons allow you to move up, down, left or  
right through the menus shown on the display.  
16 REMOTE SENSOR  
This window receives signals transmitted from the remote  
control unit.  
9 /button  
When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play  
restarts at the beginning of the current track. A second brief  
press moves to the beginning of the previous track. When the  
17 ONLINE  
The online indicator is illuminated when the modem is active.  
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REAR PANEL  
input of a suitable TV to display the user interface. You may  
need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX input to display the  
picture.  
1 DATA  
Allows the VIA!dj to send control information to other supported  
devices.  
10 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN [SEE ADDENDUM]  
High Quality recordings can be made onto the Hard Disk of the  
VIA!dj using an optical connection from a suitable device (such  
as Minidisc or DAT).  
2 USB  
Allows the VIA!dj to communicate with supported USB devices  
such as PDAs.  
3 CONTROLLER  
The Controller port provides RS232 communication with  
supported devices.  
11 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT  
The digital optical output can be used to transmit high quality  
audio to a device with a digital optical input, such as the sur-  
round sound processor or A/V receiver in your home theater,  
using an optical fiber cable.  
4 ETHERNET  
The Ethernet port can be used to connect the VIA!dj to a high  
speed internet connection. It may also be used by supported  
software applications to communicate with the system. A  
shielded Ethernet cable should be used in conjunction with this  
connection.  
12 DIGITAL IN—COAXIAL [SEE ADDENDUM]  
High Quality recordings can be made onto the Hard Disk of the  
VIA!dj using a coaxial connection from a suitable device (such  
as Minidisc or DAT).  
5 IR INPUT JACK  
13 DIGITAL OUT—COAXIAL  
The IR input jack allows remote control information to be  
carried from other devices directly into the VIA!dj.  
By connecting this jack to a digital audio component (such as  
the surround sound processor or A/V receiver in your home  
theater), digital signals from the VIA!dj can be transmitted  
directly from the system without first being converted to analog.  
6 VGA  
The VGA connector may be used to connect a VGA monitor or  
a suitable Plasma screen for displaying the User interface.  
14 ANALOG IN [SEE ADDENDUM]  
Analog sources (such as cassette or vinyl LP) may be recorded  
onto the Hard Disk of the VIA!dj using this connection.  
7 MODEM  
The Modem port can be used to connect the VIA!dj to a  
standard analog telephone line for internet access (using the  
supplied cable).  
15 ANALOG OUT 1,2,3  
The VIA!dj is a multiroom device allowing you to listen to differ-  
ent music in different rooms all at the same time. Each analog  
output should be connected to the source input jacks of your  
ELAN multi-source/multi-zone controller.  
8 COMP VIDEO OUT  
The Composite Video Output is used to send the VIA!dj’s  
video display to VIA! Touch Panels and televisions throughout  
the home. You may need to switch the TV to the relevant AUX  
input to display the picture.  
16 MAINS  
Connect the supplied mains lead to this connector to provide  
power to the unit.  
9 S-VIDEO OUT  
Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VIA!dj to the S-VIDEO  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
The following diagram explains the function of the keys on your VIA!dj remote control:  
The remote control supplied with the VIA!dj is a “Universal”  
remote control. This means that other devices, such as a  
5 AMP button  
Selects the Amp as the device to be controlled. For more  
television or amplifier, may be controlled using this remote  
information on configuring this remote to control your amplifier  
control. When you have selected to control the television the  
TV device button will light up each time you press a button––  
similarly when the VIA!dj is selected the HDD Audio button will  
see the chapter called Configuring your remote to control  
other devices p. 11.  
light and when the Amp is selected the Amp button will light.  
6 DISC/CH. buttons  
Selects the next/previous album (or playlist) on your VIA!dj. If  
you have the TV device selected these buttons will select the  
next and previous channels.  
1
STANDBY button  
Places the VIA!dj™ in/out of standby or off mode.  
2 HDD Audio button  
Selects the VIA!dj as the device to be controlled.  
7
Can be programmed to control the MUTE function of a TV or  
MUTE button  
Amplifier. Does not control the VIA!dj.  
3 TV button  
Selects the TV as the device to be controlled. For more infor-  
mation on configuring this remote to control your television see  
the chapter called Configuring Your Remote to Control  
Other Devices p. 11.  
8
Can be programmed to control the Volume UP/DOWN of a TV  
VOLUME buttons  
or Amplifier. Does not control the VIA!dj.  
4 DEFAULT O/P button  
9
OUTPUT button  
Resets the user interface to controlling the default output for  
the room where you are located. For more information on  
multiroom use of the VIA!dj remote see the chapter called  
Dedicated Remote Control Use in a Multiroom System  
p.25-26. If the TV device is selected this button will show/hide  
the on-screen clock.  
Press the output button to display what music is playing on the  
currently selected output. Pressing the output button for a sec-  
ond time will select the next output in sequence.  
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In the music library you may jump to an item in the list  
that begins with one of the letters specified at the top of  
each key.  
10 CANCEL button  
The cancel button is an action key—on some menu screens  
this is used to cancel an operation which you no longer wish to  
continue. If the TV device is selected this button will hide text  
services.  
In text entry mode these keys can be used as an  
alphanumeric key pad (similar to a mobile phone).  
If the TV device is selected the numeric buttons select which  
channel you wish to view.  
11  
INFO button  
The info button is an action key—on some menu screens this  
is used to display additional information which may not be  
currently displayed; on other menu screens it may also be used  
to edit text on the screen. If the TV device is selected this  
button displays text services.  
21  
RANDOM (DELETE) button  
The random button has the following functions:  
During playback this button toggles the random play  
setting on the VIA!dj.  
In text entry mode this button can be used to delete  
characters.  
12  
HOME button  
The home button is an action key—it can be used to return to  
the top page of a particular function. For instance if you are  
browsing the music library and you wish to look for a different  
album you may use the home button to return to the main  
Library menu.  
If the TV device is selected this button switches the TV  
channel to the AV input.  
22  
REPEAT (CAPS) button  
The repeat button has the following functions:  
13  
MENU button  
During playback this button toggles the repeat play  
setting on the VIA!dj.  
The menu button is an action key - pressing this key will  
always return the TV screen and front panel to the Main Menu.  
Use this button if you wish to start a new operation.  
In text entry mode this button can be used to toggle  
between upper-case and lower-case letters.  
^
If the TV device is selected this button switches the TV  
between single digit and double digit channel selection.  
14 NAVIGATION , , <, > buttons  
^
The navigation buttons are used to move up, down, left or  
right through the menu pages.  
23  
STOP button  
During playback the stop button halts playback on the current-  
ly selected output of the VIA!dj.  
15  
button  
Select is used to activate the currently highlighted option.  
When browsing the library this key will start playback of the  
selected item.  
24 PLAY button  
The play button can be used to recommence playback on the  
currently selected output of the VIA!dj.  
16 ALBUM button  
The album button can be used to jump to the album list in the  
music library. In TV mode this button selects the red text serv-  
ice option.  
25  
RECORD button  
The record button is an action key - on some menu screens  
you can use this button to begin a recording from the CD inside  
the unit; when managing playlists this button is also used to  
create new playlists or add tracks to an existing playlist.  
17 PLAYLIST button  
The playlist button can be used to jump to the playlist list in  
the music library. In TV mode this button selects the blue text  
service option.  
26 I button  
When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play  
restarts at the beginning of the next track. When the button is  
held for a longer period of time the music will fast forward at  
high speed.  
18 ARTIST button  
The artist button can be used to jump to the artist list in the  
music library. If the TV device is selected this button selects  
the green text services option.  
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ꢂ ꢃ  
27  
button  
When the button is pressed briefly during playback, play  
restarts at the beginning of the current track. A second brief  
press moves to the beginning of the previous track. When the  
button is held for a longer period of time the music will rewind  
at high speed.  
19 GENRE button  
The genre button can be used to jump to the genre list in the  
music library. If the TV device is selected this button selects  
the yellow text services option.  
20 NUMERIC (0 to 9) buttons  
The numeric keys can be used as follows:  
28  
PAUSE button  
II  
Press the pause button to interrupt playback of the currently  
selected output. Press pause again to resume playback.  
When browsing the track list these buttons allow you  
specify the track you wish to play  
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To enter standby or off mode:  
CONFIGURING YOUR REMOTE TO  
CONTROL OTHER DEVICES  
The TV and Amp devices on the VIA!dj remote control may be  
individually configured to control a range of televisions and  
amplifiers from well known manufacturers.  
Press the Standby key on the front panel or the  
Standby key on the remote control.  
The following screen is displayed:  
To configure the remote to control your television:  
Press the TV and  
buttons simultaneously; hold them  
down for 1 second.  
The TV button will remain lit for 20 seconds; the configu-  
ration process must be completed during this time.  
Enter the 3 digit numeric code matching the manufacturer  
of your television from the list in Appendix A, p. 26-30.  
Press the TV button again.  
The TV button will blink twice to indicate that the configuration  
has been accepted. If the TV button does not blink begin the  
process again, taking care to enter the number exactly as print-  
ed in the list. If the television is switched on during the config-  
uration process, entering the correct code will cause the televi-  
sion to go into standby.  
The front panel display shows:  
To configure the remote to control your amplifier:  
Press the Amp and  
buttons simultaneously; hold  
them down for 1 second.  
The Amp button will remain lit for 20 seconds; the  
configuration process must be completed during this time.  
Either:  
Enter the 3 digit numeric code matching the manufacturer  
of your amplifier from the list in Appendix A.  
Press the Standby button on any VIA! Touch Panel, or  
the Stby action key on the front panel, or the  
the remote control to switch to standby.  
key on  
Press the Amp button again.  
After a short delay the screen shows:  
The Amp button will blink twice to indicate that the configura-  
tion has been accepted. If the Amp button does not blink  
begin the process again, taking care to enter the number  
exactly as printed in the list. If the amplifier is switched on  
during the configuration process, entering the correct code will  
cause the amplifier to go into standby.  
SWITCHING ON AND OFF  
The VIA!dj was designed to remain on 24/7/365. If the VIA!dj is  
not going to be used for an extended period of time and you  
wish to turn it off, there are two power saving modes available  
from the Standby button on the VIA!dj front panel and the  
button on the remote control. The VIA! Touch Panel can be  
used to take the VIA!dj out of Standby, but it cannot be used to  
put the VIA!dj into Standby Mode.  
STANDBY AND OFF MODES  
Standby Mode  
Or:  
Putting the unit into standby takes just a few seconds; switch-  
ing the unit on from standby also takes just a few seconds.  
DO NOT remove the power cord from the VIA!dj in this mode.  
Press the Off button on any VIA! Touch Panel, or the Off  
action key on the front panel, or the  
remote control to switch to off mode.  
key on the  
After a short period of time the display and front panel display  
will switch off.  
Off Mode  
Off mode should be used only if the VIA!dj is not being used  
for an extended period of time. There is a short wait while the  
unit is switched to off mode; switching the unit on from off  
mode may take a few minutes. You can safely remove the  
power from the VIA!dj in this mode.  
To switch on from standby or off mode:  
Press the Standby button on any VIA! Touch Panel, or  
press the Standby key on the front panel, or the  
Standby key on the remote control.  
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corresponds to a cancel action  
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THE VIA!DJ SCREEN  
corresponds to a select action  
The VIA! Touch Panel and TV screens also displays these  
actions as well as other actions available on the VIA!dj remote  
control.  
THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAM SHOWS THE KEY FEATURES  
OF A TYPICAL VIA!DJ SCREEN:  
10  
9
1
2
REGISTERING YOUR VIA!dj  
Before using your VIA!dj you should spend some time  
registering your purchase. This enables you to receive  
technical support as well as software upgrades.  
3
TO REGISTER YOUR VIA!DJ  
8
7
6
When the welcome screen is first displayed, press either  
Regstr on the VIA! Touch Panel, key on the  
remote control or the Regstr action key on the front  
panel.  
4
5
1 INDICATES THE TITLE OF THE CURRENT SCREEN.  
2 Function/Title of the current selection, shown highlighted  
on the screen.  
3 Used to browse up and down the current menu list.  
4 Takes you back to the previously selected screen  
5 Selects the currently highlighted option  
6 Takes you back to the main VIA! Touch Screen  
7 ELAN Zone Volume up/down  
8 ELAN Zone Mute  
The following registration screen will be displayed:  
9 Selects the output you wish to listen to  
10 Press ACTIVE to display the output you are currently  
listening to  
VIA!DJ STATUS ICONS  
The VIA! Touch Panel and TV displays have two status icons  
that indicate (1) if a disc is inside the CD tray and (2) if the unit  
is currently connected to the phone line via the built-in modem.  
NOTE:The CD icon will appear with a red dot inside it  
when a CD is being recorded.  
USING THE VIA!DJ FRONT PANEL  
ACTION KEYS  
The same information is also shown on the front panel display.  
Press either Cont. on your VIA! Touch Panel, the  
key on your remote control or the Cont. action key on the  
front panel to display the first registration screen (see on  
the following page):  
The front panel of your VIA!dj has four “action” keys located  
underneath the main display. The function of these keys  
changes depending on which menu you are currently viewing.  
The available actions are shown on the bottom line of the front  
panel display. Next to each option is a symbol indicating  
where a key on the VIA!dj remote control may be used instead  
of pressing the action key. By default:  
corresponds to an information action  
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^
Press the  
and  
keys to highlight your country and  
^
press Select on either the VIA! Touch Panel, VIA!dj  
front panel or remote control.  
TO CONNECT YOUR VIA!DJ TO  
THE INTERNET  
The next sequence of screens helps you connect your VIA!dj to  
the Internet.  
Press Cont. to begin.  
The following screen then allows you to select from a range of  
options to set up your internet connection:  
TO USE THE ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD  
As part of the registration process you will need to enter your  
name, address and other information into the VIA!dj. As alpha-  
numeric data cannot be entered from the VIA! Touch Panel,  
you will need to do this using the following keys on the remote  
control:  
ACTION  
HOW  
Enter text  
Use the alpha-numeric keys on  
the remote.  
Switch between upper-case Press CAPS on the remote or  
and lower-case letters  
front panel to toggle between  
^
upper and lower case.  
Press the  
and  
keys to select between the  
^
Enter a space  
Press the 0 key.  
following options:  
Delete a mistake  
Press the DELETE key on the  
remote.  
1. Use Ethernet.  
Use this option to connect to a high speed, broadband  
internet service via the Ethernet port.  
Move the cursor within the text Press the LEFT or RIGHT  
ARROW keys.  
Note:You will require additional networking hardware  
for this type of connection. Contact your dealer for  
further information.  
Enter numbers  
Use the alpha-numeric grid.  
Alternatively, you can use the built-in alphanumeric grid to  
enter details. All numbers must be entered in this fashion:  
^
Note: AOL and CompuServe accounts are not cur-  
rently supported.  
Press the  
key to move the cursor onto the grid, then  
^
use the <, >, , and  
and the  
keys to highlight characters,  
^
key to select them.  
2. Use Modem– the built-in account.  
Your VIA!dj will connect using a pre-installed internet  
account for your country.  
Use the  
key repeatedly to move the cursor back into  
^
the text entry box to return to normal text entry mode.  
Note:The built-in Internet account may not be  
available for your country.  
When you have completed each entry:  
Press the Next action key on the front panel or the  
button on the remote.  
3. Use Modem - your own account.  
When you have entered your name and address details you  
will be prompted to enter your country:  
If you are already using a computer to connect to the  
Internet via a telephone line, and you have an existing  
Internet account, you may prefer to use these account  
details for your VIA!dj. If you do not know your username,  
password, and Internet account telephone number you  
may be able to read these from your computer’s settings;  
otherwise contact your Internet Service Provider for  
assistance.  
4. Do not connect.  
You should use this option if you do not presently have  
access to a telephone line (you may set up a connection  
later).  
• Press Select to select the option you have chosen.  
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If you have selected Use Ethernet follow the on-screen  
instructions to specify how your VIA!dj obtains an  
Ethernet IP address. If you select the Manual option a  
series of screens will allow you to enter an IP address, IP  
mask, Gateway, IP DNS1 and IP DNS2.  
THE VIA!dj MAIN MENU  
To display the main Menu at any time during normal operation:  
Press  
If the  
key is not displayed on the screen you are  
If you have selected Use Modem - the built-in Account,  
read the terms and conditions and press Accept to contin-  
ue.  
on, pressing Library or Back will take you to a screen  
where is available.  
If you have selected Use Modem - your own account,  
follow the on-screen instructions to enter your account  
username, password, and the telephone number of your  
service provider.  
To select an option from the main menu:  
^
Press  
or  
to step between the main menu options.  
^
The current option is shown highlighted.  
The VIA!dj will then attempt to connect to the Internet to send  
your registration details to ELAN.  
Press Select to select the current option.  
The options are as follows:  
If you are using an Ethernet connection ensure that you have  
connected your VIA!dj to the appropriate network device using  
a shielded Ethernet cable. If you are not using an Ethernet  
connection check that you have connected your VIA!dj to a  
telephone line using the cable supplied.  
More information about each of these functions is given in the  
following chapters.  
RECORDING MUSIC  
• Press Register  
Your VIA!dj allows you to record music from CDs and add it to  
the music library stored on the Hard Disk. Using either its  
built-in modem or an Ethernet connection, your VIA!dj  
automatically checks the Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition  
Service and XiVA website when you record a CD, and  
downloads the album title, track titles, artist name, genre for  
the CD and cover art. If you do not provide an Internet con-  
nection you can label the CDs you record manually.  
The following screen confirms that registration was successful  
and your Internet account is operating successfully:  
The VIA!dj can record DTS 5.1 encoded audio CDs. These  
CDs must be recorded uncompressed and can only be played  
out of the VIA!dj’s digital output, which should be connected to  
a surround sound processor.  
The VIA!dj can not record:  
Copy protected CDs  
Non-audio CDs  
CD-ROMs that have not been ‘closed’  
HDCD  
CD-i  
Press Cont. to continue.  
SACD  
Registration is now complete and the Main Menu will be  
displayed.  
DVD video or audio  
NOTE: To insure 100% audio integrity, recording time may slow  
down in order to correctly record the audio information from  
CDs that may have impurities on them such as fingerprints,  
dust, scratches, etc. Also, the VIA!dj uses a great deal of its  
processing power while in RECORD mode. You may therefore  
If the VIA!dj is unable to successfully connect to the Internet,  
you will be given further details on how to connect to the  
Internet later.  
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experience slightly longer delays when accessing music from  
the VIA!dj’s hard drive while it is recording.  
The quality of the recording is specified in the Settings menu  
(under Default Recording Quality). For more information on  
the settings menu see the chapter called Advanced Settings  
p. 24-25.  
RECORDING FROM A CD  
Once recording has begun your VIA!dj will connect to the  
Internet to retrieve the CD information:  
Push the OPEN/CLOSE key on the front panel to open  
the CD tray.  
Place a CD in the tray label side up.  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE key on the front panel to close  
the tray.  
The following prompt is automatically displayed:  
Once the search has been completed you will receive a confir-  
mation to tell you if the CD has been found.  
Press OK to continue.  
The following display shows the approximate progress of the  
recording:  
Press  
Record on the VIA! Touch Panel or the remote  
control, or the REC button on the front panel to record  
the album onto the Hard Disk.  
Note: If you already have a CD in the tray, select the CD  
option from the Main Menu to display the contents of the disc;  
press  
Rec. CD to begin recording.  
The following display then allows you to choose whether to do  
an auto (one-touch) recording of the entire CD, or a custom  
recording which allows you to select the tracks you want to  
record and the recording quality:  
You can cancel the recording at any time by pressing Stop.  
Once recording is complete the following screen confirms how  
many tracks have been successfully recorded.  
To make an automatic (one-touch) CD recording:  
Press Auto.  
An Auto recording will automatically look up the track and artist  
information on the Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition  
Service, look for the cover art on the Xiva website, and then  
record all the tracks on the album.  
NOTE: If the cover art is not found on the Xiva website, a  
generic album cover, appropriate for the genre of that album,  
will automatically be inserted.  
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One of the unique features of the VIA!dj is its 192Kb/s Variable  
Bit Rate (VBR) recording option. At this setting, the VIA!dj  
actually analyzes the content of the music being recorded and  
adjusts the sampling rate according to the detail and nuances of  
particular passages. This gives you a high-quality recording at  
1/6 the hard drive space of an uncompressed CD (1,750  
hours total!). This setting is ideal for whole-house audio distribu-  
tion systems where the music is primarily being played over in-  
wall and/or in-ceiling speakers.  
TO MAKE A CUSTOM CD RECORDING  
The custom recording option lets you choose which tracks to  
record, the sound quality of the recording, and allows you to  
enter album information.  
To make a custom recording:  
Choose Custom from the “Please select Auto or  
Custom record” screen.  
A series of screens allow you to specify each of the recording  
options.  
NOTE: When recording a CD, the initial transfer of data is  
uncompressed. The actual compression of the data  
(at whatever Recording Quality option you have selected)  
takes place only when the VIA!dj is not playing music. This is  
important to know as, if you attempting to record multiple CDs,  
you may receive a message saying that there is not enough  
space on the hard drive to continue recording. If this occurs,  
you will need to let the VIA!dj ‘stand’ for a period of time while  
it compresses the recorded data and frees up hard disc space.  
If recording multiple CDs, we suggest that you do your record-  
ing in the evening and letting the VIA!dj compress the data  
overnight.  
Tracks  
The tracks menu lets you specify which tracks you want to  
record:  
The Record Quality menu allows you to specify the recording  
quality:  
Initially all tracks are selected, as indicated by a in front of  
the track number.  
Press Select key to unselect or select the highlighted  
track.  
^
Press  
or  
to step between tracks.  
^
Press None/All to unselect or select all of the tracks  
respectively.  
When you have specified which tracks you want to record:  
Press Next.  
^
Use the  
or  
keys to choose between Maximum (no  
^
compression used) or one of the MP3 compression  
options.  
RECORDING QUALITY  
The VIA!dj allows you to record your CDs at compression  
rates. As shown in the table below, the higher quality options  
use more space in your VIA!dj’s hard drive. Refer to the table  
below:  
In each case the display shows the total remaining recording  
time available at the specified recording quality.  
Press Select to confirm your selection.  
SETTING  
(KILOBYTES  
PER SECOND)  
RECORDING  
QUALITY  
APPROX. TOTAL  
HOURS OF  
RECORDING  
TIME  
APPROX. SIZE  
OF CD FILE  
AS COMPARED  
TO UNCOMPRESSED  
APPROX.  
TOTAL CAPACITY  
AS COMPARED  
TO UNCOMPRESSED  
128Kb/s  
192Kb/s (VBR)  
320Kb/s  
Good  
High  
2,600 hrs.  
1,750 hrs.  
500 hrs.  
1/10  
1/6  
1/4  
10x  
6X  
4X  
Very high  
Uncompressed  
Best  
(original CD quality)  
240 hrs.  
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CD Information  
up the Internet connection see Registering Your VIA!dj p.12.  
The CD information screen allows you to choose how to enter  
the album name, artist name, genre and tracks:  
If you do not have an Internet connection, or the CD is not list-  
ed in the database it will be given names such as Album 35,  
Artist 21, and Track 1, Track 2 etc. and it will be classified in  
genre Unclassifiable.  
CD-TEXT SUPPORT  
If the CD you have inserted contains CD-Text information your  
VIA!dj will use this information to label the recording  
appropriately.  
LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE  
RECORDING A CD  
You can play music from your music library while you are  
recording a CD.  
If you are already playing music from the library, press  
Active to return to displaying information about the  
track you are playing.  
If you select Enter Information Later you can download the  
CD Information for all the CDs you have recorded by choosing  
Look up this CD from the Select Album screen at a later time  
If you are not already playing music from the library or  
wish to change the music you are listening to, press  
by pressing  
Info.  
Library on the VIA! Touch Panel or  
on the  
If you select Manually enter now a series of menus prompts  
you to enter the album name, artist name, and track titles:  
remote control and select music as normal.  
For more information on selecting music for playback see the  
Chapter called Playing Music p. 17-20.  
At any time you can return to see the progress of your record-  
ing by selecting CD from the Main Menu.  
Note: During the recording process the update of the TV  
display may be slightly slower.  
PLAYING MUSIC  
This chapter explains how to play music on your VIA!dj. It also  
explains how to search for a track in a number of alternative  
ways.  
PLAYING MUSIC FROM THE LIBRARY  
Press Library on the VIA! Touch Panel OR—  
Edit the album and artist name using the alphanumeric  
keys on your VIA!dj remote control or by using the text  
grid on the front panel.  
Using the remote control display the Main Menu by  
pressing  
.
^
For more information about entering and editing names see the  
Chapter called Entering and editing names, p. 23-24.  
If necessary use the  
or  
keys to highlight Library.  
^
After entering the album name and artist name, you will be  
prompted to select a genre:  
Press the Select key.  
The Library menu will be displayed. This lets you choose how  
you want to browse your music collection:  
^
Select a genre using the  
and  
keys.  
^
• Press Select to confirm your choice.  
You will finally be prompted to enter the track titles.  
Edit each track title in the usual way, and press the  
Next key once each title is complete.  
Once all the entries are complete recording will  
commence automatically.  
If you select Automatically enter now your VIA!dj will attempt  
to connect to the Gracenote CDDB Service and the XiVA  
website to retrieve the correct CD information and cover art.  
You will receive confirmation if this search has been successful  
once the connection is complete. For information about setting  
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To select a particular track from this album:  
OPTION  
Albums  
DESCRIPTION  
Press >Open to open the album and display the tracks it  
contains.  
Display a list of albums in the library  
sorted alphabetically by album title.  
^
Use the  
or  
keys to step between tracks, or, using  
^
Artists  
Genres  
Display your music library grouped by  
artist name.  
the remote control, press a key on the alphanumeric  
keypad to jump to that track number.  
Display your music library grouped by  
genre.  
Press Play to play the currently selected track.  
Press < Back to return to browsing by album.  
Playlist  
Display a complete list of custom playlists.  
Edit Albums  
Edit the album title, artist name, genre or  
track name of existing music in your  
library. Albums and tracks may also be  
deleted from the Edit Album menu. The  
Look Up This CD option allows you to  
connect to the internet and replace exist-  
ing album information and cover art.  
To browse the library by artist:  
Either:  
^
Use the  
or  
keys if necessary to highlight the  
^
Artists option in the Library menu.  
Press Select to confirm your selection.  
Edit Playlists  
Use this option to create, edit and delete  
custom playlists.  
Or:  
Press the ARTIST key on your VIA!dj remote control.  
The display(s) shows the artists available in your library:  
Alternatively, you can display the contents of a category direct-  
ly by pressing the ALBUM, ARTIST, GENRE, and PLAYLIST  
keys on your VIA!dj remote control.  
To browse the library by album:  
Either:  
^
Use the  
or  
keys if necessary to highlight the  
^
Albums option in the Library Menu.  
Press Select to confirm your selection.  
or:  
Press the ALBUM key on your VIA!dj remote control.  
The display(s) shows the albums available in your library:  
Artists are displayed in alphabetical order.  
^
Press the  
press  
or  
keys to step between artists, or  
^
^
then  
or  
to quickly scroll through  
^
alphabetical groups of artists.  
Alternatively, you can press the appropriate letter on your  
VIA!dj remote control to jump directly to the item in the  
list beginning with that letter.  
To play all albums by the selected artist:  
Press Play to begin playback.  
To play a particular album by the selected artist:  
Albums are displayed in alphabetical order.  
^
Press the >Open key to display all the available albums  
by the selected artist.  
Press  
then  
or  
to step between albums, or press  
^
^
or  
to quickly scroll through alphabetical  
^
^
groups of albums.  
Use the  
or  
keys to step between albums.  
^
Alternatively, you can press the appropriate letter on your  
VIA!dj remote control to jump directly to that position in  
the list.  
Either:  
Press Play to play the currently selected album.  
Or:  
To play the entire album:  
Press Play to begin playback.  
Press > Open again to select a track from within this album.  
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Or:  
Press Select action key to confirm your selection.  
Press the PLAYLIST key on your VIA!dj remote control.  
Press <to return to browsing by artist.  
Or:  
To browse the library by genre  
Either:  
The front panel and TV screen both display the Playlists avail-  
able in your library:  
^
Use the  
or  
keys if necessary to highlight the  
^
Genres option in the Library menu.  
Press Select to confirm your selection.  
Or:  
Press the GENRE key on your VIA!dj remote control.  
The display(s) shows the genres available in your library:  
Playlists are displayed in alphabetical order.  
Note: If you have not yet created any playlists the list will be  
empty.  
^
Press the  
or  
keys to step between playlists, or  
^
press the appropriate letter on your VIA!dj remote control  
to jump directly to the item in the list beginning with that  
letter.  
Press Play to begin playback.  
Genres are displayed in alphabetical order.  
^
Press  
or  
to step between genres.  
^
SELECTING ITEMS DIRECTLY USING YOUR  
VIA!DJ REMOTE CONTROL  
You can select an album, artist, genre or playlist directly by the  
first letter of its title using the alphanumeric keypad on your  
VIA!dj remote control.  
To play all albums in a selected genre:  
Press Play to begin playback.  
To play a particular album from the selected genre:  
Press >Open to display all the available albums in the  
selected genre.  
To select an album, artist, genre or playlist by name  
Display the appropriate library menu for the item you  
want to find (e.g. Artist menu).  
^
Use the  
or  
keys to step between albums.  
^
Press the alphanumeric keypad key corresponding to the  
first letter of the item you want to select.  
Either:  
For example: to find the artist Santessa press the ARTIST key  
to display the Artist menu, then press the 7 key four times  
because S is the fourth letter on the 7 key. The front panel and  
TV screen show the first artist beginning with the letter S.  
Press Play to play the currently selected album.  
Press >Open again to select a track from within this album.  
Press < to return to browsing by genre.  
Or:  
If there are several artists beginning with the letter S press the  
^
Or:  
key to step through until you find the artist you are looking  
for.  
To select a track by number:  
To browse the library by playlist:  
Display the list of tracks in the album or playlist.  
Playlists allow you to create your own selections of tracks and  
save them with a name of your choice such as Party Music.  
For more information about creating a playlist see To Create a  
New Playlist p. 21-22.  
Press the key on the alphanumeric keypad corresponding  
to the track number you want to select.  
Selecting an album by number:  
Either:  
^
Each album you have recorded onto the Hard Disk of your  
VIA!dj is allocated a sequence number, from zero upwards.  
If you know the number of the album you want to listen to you  
Use the  
or  
keys if necessary to highlight the  
^
Playlists option in the Library menu.  
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can select it directly by number using the alphanumeric keys  
on your VIA!dj remote control.  
audio distribution. The fourth output (labeled HT) is a digital  
output which can be used to send a digital audio signal to the  
digital input on a surround sound processor or A/V receiver in a  
Home Theater. The Output select buttons are located in the  
upper right corner of the VIA! Touch Panel display.  
Press the ALBUM button to to display the albums in your  
library.  
Each of the three analog outputs can be accessed independ-  
ently by any VIA! Touch Panel in any zone. This is the  
equivalent of having three separate sources connected to your  
audio distribution system, each one loaded with your entire  
music collection, each one capable of being independently  
accessed from any zone in the house. Because the music is  
digitally stored on the VIA!dj’s hard drive, any song, even the  
same song, can be selected in any zone simultaneously.  
Press the 0 key followed by the number of the album.  
For example: to select album 27 press ALBUM,0,2,7.  
The front panel displays:  
For example: If you are listening to a song on output 1 in one  
room and a person in another room selects the same song on  
output 2, that person would hear that song from the beginning.  
The song in your room would continue uninterrupted.  
Press the  
number.  
OK action key to finish entering the album  
The VIA!dj Display  
Because the VIA!dj has only one video output, it is important to  
understand what you may be viewing on a VIA! Touch Panel at  
any given moment.  
Press the Play action key once again to begin playing  
the album.  
When first selecting something to play from a VIA! Touch  
Panel, the music you hear and the album details dis-  
played will match up.  
PLAYING MUSIC FROM A CD  
Your VIA!dj allows you to play a CD directly without recording it  
to the Hard Disk first.  
If a person in another zone selects the same VIA!dj  
output that you are listening to, they will automatically be  
listening to the same music and viewing the details that  
you are. Your music will continue uninterrupted.  
To play a disc:  
Select the output you wish to listen to.  
If a person in another zone selects a different VIA!dj  
output, your music will continue uninterrupted but the  
album on your VIA! Touch Panel will now reflect the  
selection that was made by the person in the other zone.  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE key on the front panel to open  
the CD tray.  
Place a CD in the tray with the label side facing upwards.  
Push the OPEN/CLOSE key on the front panel.  
If you wish to once again view the album details of the  
NOTE: if you do not select an output first, the CD will play from  
the output that was last selected.  
music you have selected, simply press  
Active.  
The Active button re-syncs the video display to the audio  
output selected in your zone.  
The following prompt is automatically displayed:  
Whenever you select an item for playback the following screen  
is displayed:  
Alternatively, if you already have a CD in the tray, select the  
CD option from the Main Menu.  
Press Play to begin playing the CD.  
THE OUTPUT SCREEN  
VIA!dj Audio  
The VIA!dj has four separate pairs of audio outputs. The three  
analog outputs (labeled 1, 2 and 3) are used for whole-house  
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Play resumes from the new position when you release the key.  
1 Indicates the Output currently selected  
2
Re-syncs the video display to the audio output selected  
in your zone  
Random and repeat playback  
Your VIA!dj lets you play albums, artists, genres or playlists in  
a random order to add variety to your music. You can also play  
a selection repeatedly.  
3
Used to select VIA!dj analog outputs 1, 2 and 3. The  
highlighted output coincides with the album details  
currently being displayed.  
4
5
Used to select the Digital audio output in a home theatre  
To randomize the current selection  
Cover art of the album currently selected by the  
highlighted output  
Press Random on the VIA! Touch Panel or the  
on your VIA!dj remote control.  
key  
6
7
8
9
ELAN Zone mute  
Press Random or the  
playback.  
key again to disable random  
ELAN Zone volume up and down  
Return to VIA! Graphics  
Play  
To repeat the current selection  
Press Repeat on the VIA! Touch Panel or the  
on your VIA!dj remote control.  
key  
10 Next track  
Press Repeat or the  
back.  
key again to disable repeat play-  
11 Stop  
12 Pause  
The Random and Repeat buttons on the VIA! display are high-  
lighted when these functions are active. The front panel display  
also indicates that both random and repeat are enabled.  
13 Used to toggle between time remaining and time elapsed  
14 Previous track  
15 Press to return to the previous screen  
16 Press to return to the Library screen  
17 Adds track to existing playlist (see Addendum)  
18 Randomly plays tracks from albums, genres and playlists  
19 Repeats the selected album, genre or playlist  
ORGANIZING YOUR  
MUSIC COLLECTION  
This chapter describes the features built into your VIA!dj to  
help you organize the music in your music library, including  
information about creating playlists of your favorite tracks,  
deleting albums or tracks you no longer want to store, and  
naming albums, tracks, and artists.  
PLAYLISTS  
CONTROLLING PLAYBACK  
Your VIA!dj allows you to create your own selections of tracks,  
called playlists, and identify them with a name of your choice.  
For example, you could select your favorite party tracks from a  
number of different albums and include them in a playlist called  
Party Music. You can then play your selection simply by  
choosing the appropriate playlist from the Select Playlist  
menu.  
Whether you are playing music from the library or directly from  
the CD you can pause, stop and resume playback as well as  
seek and skip tracks at any time.  
To pause play  
Press the II key on the VIA! Touch Panel, VIA!dj front  
panel or remote control.  
Although playlists can be created directly from a VIA! Touch  
Panel, there is no way to enter the customized playlist names  
from here. We recommend that you use the VIA!dj remote con-  
trol to enter playlist information as its alpha-numeric keypad  
makes the entering of text easy. The remote can be used in  
any room that has a system IR receiver and a TV with the  
VIA!dj display available. The remote can also be used to create  
playlists by pointing it directly at the VIA!dj and using the front  
panel display to guide you through the process.  
To stop play  
Press the key on the VIA! Touch Panel, VIA!dj front  
panel or remote control.  
To resume play  
Press thekey on the VIA! Touch Panel, VIA!dj front  
panel or remote control.  
Creating a New Playlist  
To skip to the next or previous track  
NOTE: A maximum of 100 tracks may be added to the playlist.  
Press the I orI key on the VIA! Touch Panel, VIA!dj  
front panel or remote control.  
Display the Main Menu by pressing the  
VIA!dj remote control.  
on your  
The front panel display shows the number of each track as you  
skip between them.  
^
Press the  
or  
key to highlight the Library option and  
^
press the Select.  
To seek within a track  
^
Press the  
or  
key to highlight the Edit Playlists  
^
Hold down the I orI key on the VIA! Touch Panel,  
VIA!dj front panel or remote control.  
option and press the Select.  
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The existing playlists will be displayed:  
The Add Music Menu then lets you browse through the music  
library to select the first item you want to add to the playlist.  
You can add whole albums, complete genres, all the albums by  
a selected artist, another playlist, or individual tracks. For more  
information on browsing the music library refer to Playing  
Music from the Library p.18-19.  
When you have located the album, genre, artist, playlist or  
track you want to add:  
If you have not previously created a playlist this list will be  
empty.  
Press  
New to create a new playlist.  
The following menu then allows you to enter a name for  
the playlist:  
Press Add to add it to the playlist.  
Press OK to continue.  
When you have finished compiling the playlist:  
Press  
Done to finish adding tracks.  
Press OK to confirm your action.  
The tracks you have added will be shown in the playlist:  
Enter a name for the playlist using the alphanumeric keys  
on your VIA!dj remote control or using the grid.  
For more information about entering names see the chapter  
called Entering and Editing Names, p. 23-24.  
Press  
OK to confirm the name you have entered.  
To select items for a playlist  
^
Press the  
or  
key to highlight the Edit Tracks option  
^
and press Select.  
You will then be prompted to select the items that you want  
to include in the playlist:  
Editing a Playlist  
You can change a playlist at any stage by adding items,  
deleting tracks, or changing position of tracks in the playlist.  
To add items to a playlist:  
Either:  
Select the playlist you want to change from the Playlist  
menu in the library.  
Press the  
Information menu.  
Info action key to display the Playlist  
^
Use the  
or  
keys to highlight the Edit tracks option  
^
Press  
Add  
and press OK.  
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Or:  
The following menu allows you to choose information to edit:  
Select Edit Playlists from the Library menu and high-  
light the playlist you want to change.  
Press Select to open the playlist for editing.  
^
Use the  
or  
keys to highlight the Edit tracks option  
^
and press Select key.  
Once you have selected the appropriate playlist:  
Press Add to add new tracks, and locate the item  
you want to add by browsing through the music library.  
To remove a track from a playlist:  
Open the playlist as previously described.  
^
Press the  
remove.  
or  
keys to highlight the track you want to  
^
Select the item you want to edit and press  
Edit.  
Press Remove to remove the track.  
Press Remove to confirm your choice.  
See the following section called Entering and Editing  
Names to enter a new name.  
Deleting albums, tracks or playlists:  
You can delete albums, tracks or playlists you no longer want  
from your VIA!dj library.  
To change the position of a track within a playlist:  
Open the playlist as previously described.  
^
^
Press the  
change.  
or  
keys to highlight the track you want to  
^
From the Library screen, press the  
or  
key to  
^
highlight either the Edit Playlists or Edit Albums option  
and press the Select.  
Press  
Move to move the track.  
^
Locate the album, playlist or track you want to delete.  
Press the  
required.  
or  
keys to move the track up or down as  
^
Press Delete to delete it.  
Press Store to confirm the new track position.  
ALBUM INFORMATION  
Your VIA!dj labels the albums, artists and tracks in your music  
library with names which identify the track you are listening to,  
and these help you locate items when you are browsing  
through the library.  
If you have an Internet connection, your VIA!dj reads the CD  
information automatically from the Gracenote CDDB Music  
Recognition Service. You can edit these names at any stage  
to suit your own preferences.  
To edit album information:  
If you are sure you want to delete the item, press  
Either:  
^
Delete again to complete the operation.  
From the Library screen, press  
or  
to highlight the  
^
Edit albums and press Select.  
Select the album you want to edit and press Select.  
Note: This operation will permanently remove information from  
your Hard Disk; you will need to re-record the album if you  
delete tracks or albums accidentally. However, deleting a  
playlist does not remove any music from the Hard Disk––  
the original albums are unaffected.  
Or:  
^
From the Library screen, press  
or  
to highlight the  
^
Albums option and press Select.  
Select the album you want to edit and press Info.  
Entering and Editing Names:  
You can enter a new name or edit an existing name on your  
VIA!dj using either of the following methods:  
To enter text using the remote control’s alphanumeric  
keypad  
Press the > or < keys to move the cursor to the required  
position.  
Use the keys on the alphanumeric keypad to enter a  
letter.  
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For example to enter S press the 7 key four times, because S  
is the fourth letter on the 7 key.  
Press the DELETE key on your VIA!dj remote control to  
delete letters.  
Press the CAPS key on either the front panel or your  
VIA!dj remote control to switch between upper-case and  
lower-case letters.  
To select letters from a grid:  
Alternatively, the Grid option provides a convenient way of  
selecting letters from a grid:  
^
• From the remote control or front panel, press the  
to move the cursor into the grid area.  
key  
The currently selected letter is highlighted:  
The following sections describe each of the options on the  
Settings menu.  
REGISTRATION DETAILS  
Displays the registration details you entered when you  
registered your VIA!dj, and allows you to edit them:  
^
Use the  
>
,
<
,
, or  
^
keys to move the cursor and  
press the Select action key to enter each letter.  
Use the CAPS key on either the front panel or the VIA!dj  
remote to switch between upper and lower case letters.  
If at any time you need to enter text in a different part of the  
text field, or you want to return to entering text using the  
alphanumeric keypad:  
If you change any of these options your revised registration  
details will automatically be re-transmitted the next time your  
VIA!dj connects to the Internet.  
Press the  
text field.  
key repeatedly until the cursor returns to the  
^
Finally, when you have finished entering the name:  
Press OK.  
INTERNET ACCOUNT  
Displays your Internet account details and allows you to edit  
them:  
ADVANCED SETTINGS  
This chapter describes the advanced settings that you can  
access from your VIA!dj’s Settings Menu. These settings are  
configured automatically for you when you register your VIA!dj,  
and you should not normally need to alter them unless you  
want to change the configuration of your system.  
TO DISPLAY THE SETTINGS MENU  
Display the Main Menu by pressing the  
key on  
your VIA!dj remote control or the Library button on the  
VIA! Touch Panel.  
^
Press  
Main Menu.  
or  
to highlight the Settings option on the  
^
If you chose the Use Built-in Internet Account option when  
registering your VIA!dj, the Internet account details were set up  
automatically for you.  
Press Select to display the Settings menu (see top of  
next page.  
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
Displays the terms and conditions of the XIVA Customer  
Service Agreement.  
OPTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Internet Access  
Specifies whether your VIA!dj  
connects to the Internet via the  
built-in modem or using the Ethernet  
port.  
Press Cont. to return to the Settings menu.  
Modem Settings  
Allows you to specify the following  
settings when connecting via the  
built-in modem: number of connec-  
tion retries, the Assigned IP address  
and the Sever IP address, the  
DEFAULT RECORDING QUALITY  
Allows you to specify the recording quality used when you  
record music using the Auto record option:  
modem initialization string, and  
whether to use tone or pulse dialing.  
Ethernet Settings  
Controller Settings  
Allows you to specify the following  
settings when connecting via the  
Ethernet port: IP address mode, IP  
address, IP Mask, Gateway, IP  
DNS1, IP DNS2.  
Specifies the communication speed  
for the Controller port on the rear of  
the unit.  
Video Settings  
Specifies whether the unit is config-  
ured for NTSC or PAL use.  
Remote Diagnostics  
Select this option if instructed to set  
up your modem to receive incoming  
calls from ELAN technical support  
For each quality setting the screen shows the number of hours  
of recording time available at that setting.  
staff.  
DEDICATED REMOTE CONTROL USE IN A  
MULTIROOM SYSTEM  
LANGUAGE  
Allows you to select the language for the TV user interface—  
languages available are English, French, German, Italian, and  
Spanish.  
In rooms that have TVs with VIA!dj graphics available, but do  
not have VIA! Touch Panels, you may wish to have a dedicated  
VIA!dj remote control for that specific room. Your VIA!dj remote  
control can be configured so that every button press indicates  
to the VIA!dj which output is to be controlled. This means that  
whenever infra-red is received by the VIA!dj the VIA! Touch  
Panel and/or TV display will automatically switch to controlling  
the appropriate output.  
SYSTEM INFORMATION  
Shows the serial number, production date, and software  
version number of your VIA!dj. You may need to quote these if  
you contact ELAN for technical support.  
To configure the remote with a default output  
Press the HDD Audio and  
hold them down for 1 second.  
k buttons simultaneously;  
SYSTEM SETTINGS  
Provides a series of menus to allow you to change the  
hardware configuration on your VIA!dj:  
The HDD Audio button will remain lit for 20 seconds; the  
configuration process must be completed during this time.  
Enter the 3 digit code corresponding the output you  
would like to control (valid configurations are listed in  
Appendix A). For example, to set output 2 as your  
default output press: 0, 0, 2  
Press the HDD Audio button again.  
The HDD Audio button will blink twice to indicate that the  
configuration has been accepted. If the HDD Audio button  
does not blink twice begin the process again, taking care to  
enter the number correctly.  
If the VIA!dj is switched on during the configuration process the  
Enter Standby? prompt will appear once configuration is  
complete. Press Cancel to return to the previous screen.  
Now, pressing any navigation key on the remote should cause  
the VIA!dj to switch to the correct output. To return the remote  
control to factory default Output select operation:  
The table in the next column summarizes the settings  
available on each of the System Settings menus:  
Follow the above procedure and enter 0, 0, 0 as the  
3-digit code.  
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OTHER MULTIROOM CONTROL SYSTEMS  
TV  
Your VIA!dj is also compatible with a number of leading multi-  
room control systems. The Controller port on the rear of the  
system uses a versatile protocol called XiVA-Link which allows  
access to most of the VIA!dj functions remotely.  
ADMIRAL  
157, 146, 010, 125  
ADYSON  
AIWA  
111  
059  
AKAI  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 151, 016, 009, 010, 011, 012,  
013, 014, 015  
For information on the XiVA-Link protocol as well as the latest  
information on supported systems please contact your local  
dealer or refer to the website listed in the following Getting  
Help section.  
AKURA  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 086, 018, 009, 010, 017, 013,  
014, 015, 016  
ALBA  
017, 151  
GETTING HELP  
ALBIRAL  
AMSTRAD  
ANITECH  
033  
Your VIA!dj has been designed to provide years of trouble-free  
operation. If, however, you need technical assistance above  
and beyond what is covered in this user guide, we have  
established the following methods for continued support:  
098, 105, 010, 047  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
111, 008, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
ARC EN CIEL  
ARISTONA  
135, 139, 042  
031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099  
YOUR DEALER  
ARTHUR MARTIN  
021, 118, 010, 120, 161, 011, 012,  
121  
Your authorized local ELAN dealer has the best understanding  
of your particular system, product and needs and should  
therefore be your first point of contact. Specific guarantee and  
warranty coverage details may also be obtained from your  
dealer.  
ASA  
157, 149, 146, 020, 022, 023, 095,  
125, 132  
ASORA  
018  
ATLANTIC  
AUCHAN  
AUDIOSONIC  
AUSIND  
031, 041, 109, 119  
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT  
Should you your local dealer be unavailable, please feel free to  
contact ELAN Technical Support directly for assistance.  
Phone: 1-800-622-ELAN (3526); Fax: 859-266-4655;  
010  
008, 086  
021  
AUTOVOX  
031, 041, 020, 109, 074, 147, 022,  
012, 122, 148  
BAIRD  
BEKO  
061, 036  
060, 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006,  
007, 009, 013, 068, 014, 015, 016,  
086  
SERVICE  
ELAN Home Systems is the only authorized service center for  
your VIA!dj. Should your unit require service contact your  
authorized ELAN dealer and they will make the appropriate  
arrangements to return the unit to ELAN. Please be aware that  
music stored on your VIA!dj may be lost during certain testing  
and repair procedures. We will endeavor to protect against  
loss but ELAN Home Systems will not be held responsible for  
loss of music in any product returned for service or repair.  
Contact your local dealer for details on data backup services  
for further information.  
BESTAR  
010, 086  
BLAUPUNKT  
085, 138, 143, 141, 087, 090, 091,  
142, 119, 096  
BOSCH  
143  
BRANDT  
135, 107, 139, 042  
BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE107, 042  
BRION VEGA  
BROTHER  
BRUNS  
BSR  
146, 147, 029, 148  
Please do not return your product directly to ELAN, as this will  
result in unnecessary delays in the repair process.  
008  
108, 146  
010, 158  
BUSH  
055, 010, 026, 158  
146, 048, 097  
CENTURY  
CGE  
138, 024, 010, 048, 158, 097, 077  
APPENDIX A  
CIE  
098, 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006,  
007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 079  
RC5 control  
000  
001  
002  
003  
101  
102  
103  
Output 1  
CIHAN  
009  
Output 2  
CLARIVOX  
CLATRNIC  
CLATRONIC  
108, 033, 047  
017  
Output 3  
Direct Media output 1  
Direct Media output 2  
Direct Media output 3  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 009, 119, 013, 014, 015, 016,  
158, 097, 018, 151  
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CONDOR  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
031, 009, 119, 013, 014, 015, 016,  
097, 018  
158, 132  
158  
FIRST LINE  
FISHER  
055, 108, 146, 028, 081, 012, 058,  
097, 127, 086  
CONIC  
111  
FORMENTI  
FRABA  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 031, 006,  
007, 021, 081, 009, 119, 013, 014,  
015, 016  
CONTEC  
055, 102, 018  
CONTINENTAL EDISON 135, 107, 139, 042  
058, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
COSMOS  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
FRONTECH  
FUJITSU  
111, 008, 010, 018  
165  
CROSLEY  
CROWN  
138, 146, 024, 081, 010  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 039, 158,  
097, 018, 086  
FUJITSU GENERAL  
FUNAI  
088, 109, 010  
008  
GALAXIS  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 097  
CSESECTRONICS  
DAEWOO  
017  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 104, 015, 016, 133,  
079  
GALAXY  
097  
GALERIA  
018  
GBC  
081, 010, 158, 018  
DANSAI  
DECCA  
111, 008  
GENAT CASIONO  
GEC  
010  
001, 002, 003, 004, 107, 004, 031,  
006, 007, 043, 046, 009, 032, 057,  
013, 014, 015, 016  
031, 043, 081, 125, 072  
GELOSO  
081, 017, 158, 125, 018  
GENERAL  
GENERAL TECHNIC  
GENEXXA  
GOLDHAND  
GOLDSTAR  
018  
018  
017  
018  
DEGRAAF  
DIXI  
063, 010  
007, 018  
DYNATRON  
DUAL  
007  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 031, 006,  
007, 111, 008, 009, 010, 013, 014,  
015, 016, 027, 158, 018, 084, 116  
031, 092, 012  
089, 031, 158  
146, 022, 025  
010, 033, 158, 159, 077, 160  
DUAL-TEC  
DUMONT  
ELBE  
GOODMANS  
001, 002, 003, 004, 055, 004, 006,  
007, 043, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016,  
027, 079, 018, 151  
ELBIT  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
GORENJE  
GPM  
097, 086  
008, 017  
ELCIT  
146, 081, 158  
GRAETZ  
153, 073, 081, 011, 012, 121, 123,  
124, 125  
ELECTROVENDA  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
GRANADA  
001, 002, 003, 004, 106, 055, 004,  
031, 006, 007, 073, 043, 009, 154,  
010, 032, 013, 014, 015, 016, 125  
ELEKTA  
008  
ELEKTRONIKA  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 097  
GRANDIN  
010  
156  
GREAT WALL  
GRUNDIG  
ELIN  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
085, 087, 091, 022, 073, 093, 094,  
096, 076, 113, 130  
HANSEATIC  
HCM  
055, 004, 031, 007, 081, 118, 119  
ELITE  
143, 119, 017  
158  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018  
ELMAN  
ELTA  
008, 010, 018  
HIFI VOX  
HINARI  
HIT  
112, 135, 107, 139, 042, 059  
098, 055, 111, 008, 017, 018  
146  
EMERSON  
098, 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006,  
007, 146, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
ERRES  
ESC  
007, 154  
HITACHI  
062, 055, 157, 063, 031, 111, 042,  
065, 081, 118, 010, 066, 120, 158,  
125, 070, 040, 072  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
HYPER  
ICE  
031, 151  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 009, 017, 013, 014, 015, 016,  
018, 151  
ETRON  
010  
EUROPHON  
EXPERT(F)  
FENNER  
031, 158  
IMPERIAL  
001, 002, 003, 004, 034, 138, 143,  
004, 006, 007, 146, 008, 024, 081,  
009, 154, 119, 010, 013, 014, 015,  
016, 121, 048, 158, 125, 097, 018,  
077, 086, 114  
010  
018  
FERGUSON  
FIDELITY  
FINLANDIA  
FINLUX  
035, 106, 107, 136, 022, 044, 033  
031  
INGELEN  
INNO HIT  
153, 073, 081, 011, 012, 121, 123,  
124, 125  
061, 106, 132  
157, 149, 021, 020, 022, 023, 043,  
081, 010, 095, 032, 025, 026, 048,  
004, 031, 111, 027, 018  
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INTERFUNK  
004, 007, 146, 042, 073, 081, 154,  
MIVAR  
031, 030, 075, 032, 006  
004, 081, 086  
012, 121, 123, 040  
111, 021, 027, 018, 116  
158  
MTC  
IRRADIO  
ITC  
MULTITECH  
MURPHY  
NAONIS  
NATIONAL  
031, 010, 097, 018  
125  
ITS  
008, 017, 018, 309, 151  
088, 089, 109, 010, 125  
ITT  
153, 073, 117, 081, 011, 012, 121,  
123, 124, 125, 126, 036, 079  
080, 137, 144, 150, 145, 081, 082,  
083  
JET POINT  
JVC  
152, 084  
NEC  
055, 020, 156  
055, 163, 164, 151  
010  
NECKERMANN  
060, 166, 053, 001, 002, 003, 004,  
085, 143, 056, 004, 031, 006, 091,  
007, 146, 081, 118, 009, 119, 010,  
096, 161, 013, 068, 014, 015, 016,  
097  
KAIDO  
KAISUI  
017, 156  
KAPSCH  
KARCHER  
109, 081, 010, 121, 125  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 097  
NEI  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 017, 047, 013, 014, 015, 016  
KAWA  
151  
NIKKAI  
111, 043, 017  
084  
KENDO  
KENNEDY  
KINDO  
010  
NISSAN  
088, 089, 109, 092, 081, 125, 077  
010  
NOBLEX  
NOBLIKO  
NOGAMATIC  
NOKIA  
127, 128  
031, 021, 022  
135, 139, 042  
KNEISSEL  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 016  
153, 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006,  
007, 149, 008, 073, 117, 081, 118,  
009, 010, 120, 011, 012, 013, 014,  
015, 016, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126,  
036, 079, 132, 084, 114  
KOERTING  
KONKA  
085, 146, 086,  
151  
KORTING  
KRIESLER  
KUBA  
146, 119  
031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099  
NORDMENDE  
NORMN  
034, 035, 106, 112, 135, 139, 037,  
042, 147, 040  
081  
012  
KUBA ELECTRONIC  
LENCO  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 079  
NOVA  
095  
LENOIR  
031  
OCEANIC  
OKANO  
081, 118, 010, 012, 036  
LIESENKOETTER  
001, 002, 003, 004, 143, 004, 006,  
007, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 097  
LIFETEC  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 009, 017, 013, 014, 015, 016,  
079  
ONCEAS  
ONWA  
031  
008, 017, 151  
ORAVA  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
LOEWE OPTA  
LOGIK  
001, 004, 006, 007, 146, 014  
057  
ORBITER  
ORION  
086  
LOEWE  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
146, 009, 032, 013, 014, 015, 016  
098, 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 036,  
006, 007, 111, 008, 009, 010, 017,  
012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018  
LUMA  
007, 109, 010, 161, 125  
LUXOR  
146, 073, 118, 010, 120, 161, 011,  
012, 123, 126, 036, 049, 132, 114,  
116  
OSAKI  
043  
027  
102  
OSIO  
OSUME  
MAGNADYNE  
MAGNAFON  
MAGNASONIC  
146, 081, 158  
031, 021  
OTTO VERSAND  
153, 166, 053, 001, 002, 003, 004,  
054, 035, 106, 055, 085, 063, 056,  
137, 004, 006, 087, 091, 007, 145,  
081, 118, 009, 119, 010, 096, 012,  
013, 014, 015, 016, 158, 018, 086,  
151, 318  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
MARANTZ  
001, 002, 003, 004, 103, 104, 004,  
031, 006, 007, 146, 109, 009, 154,  
013, 014, 015, 016, 099, 072, 155,  
129  
P.T ACTRON  
PAEL  
009  
031, 021  
MARSHAL  
MATSUI  
017  
PANASONIC  
080, 137, 144, 150, 145, 081, 082,  
083, 207, 131  
098, 031, 043, 010, 057, 125, 018,  
130  
PATHE CINEMA  
PATHE MARCONI  
PERDIO  
031, 119, 033, 158  
135, 139, 042  
043  
McMICHAEL  
MEDION  
072  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
PHILCO  
001, 002, 003, 004, 080, 138, 004,  
006, 146, 024, 081, 009, 010, 013,  
014, 015, 016, 048, 158, 097, 077  
MEMOREX  
METZ  
008, 018  
085, 036, 087, 091, 146, 096, 131  
085, 087, 022, 073, 096  
MINERVA  
MITSUBISHI  
PHILIPS  
001, 002, 003, 004, 103, 104, 004,  
031, 006, 091, 007, 146, 042, 109,  
009, 154, 013, 014, 015, 016, 099,  
072, 155, 129, 115  
001, 002, 003, 004, 055, 020, 004,  
006, 087, 007, 146, 045, 009, 057,  
013, 014, 015, 016  
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PHILIPS(F)  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
SCHNEIDER  
001, 002, 003, 004, 088, 089, 004,  
031, 006, 007, 146, 028, 109, 092,  
081, 009, 154, 010, 017, 011, 012,  
013, 014, 015, 016, 122, 158, 099,  
151  
009, 154, 013, 014, 015, 016  
031, 021, 081, 119  
031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099  
007, 042  
PHOENIX  
PHONOLA  
PIONEER  
PRANDONI-PRINCE  
PRIMA  
SCHNEIDER(F)  
SEG  
154  
021, 010, 125  
111  
058, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 108,  
007, 111, 008, 009, 017, 013, 014,  
015, 016, 158, 018  
PRINCE  
021, 125  
SEI  
098  
PROFEX  
PROTECH  
PYE  
010, 018  
SEI SINUDYNE  
SELECO  
146, 010, 012  
007, 008  
055, 088, 089, 041, 109, 092, 081,  
010, 058, 125, 077  
031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099  
021, 027  
QUASAR  
QUELLE  
SENTRA  
SHARP  
060, 010, 017, 068  
002, 055, 058, 102  
055, 146, 081, 010, 058  
033  
098, 153, 166, 053, 001, 002, 003,  
004, 054, 106, 055, 085, 157, 031,  
006, 087, 091, 149, 007, 111, 041,  
021, 008, 020, 109, 022, 073, 023,  
043, 009, 119, 094, 010, 095, 096,  
057, 012, 013, 014, 025, 026, 015,  
016, 121, 158, 102, 097, 018, 086,  
113, 116, 138, 143, 056, 137, 088,  
140, 141, 004  
SIAREM  
SICATEL  
SIEMENS  
101, 001, 002, 003, 004, 085, 063,  
138, 143, 141, 004, 006, 087, 090,  
091, 007, 111, 142, 009, 119, 096,  
013, 014, 015, 016, 102  
SIERA  
031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099  
QUESTAR  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 154, 013, 014, 015, 016  
SIESTA  
SILVER  
SINGER  
086  
RADIOLA  
031, 007, 146, 109, 154, 099  
146, 081, 045, 158,  
008, 017, 086  
RADIOMARELLI  
RADIOTONE  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
146, 081, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016,  
077  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
008, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018,  
086  
SINUDYNE  
SMARAGD  
SOLAVOX  
SONOLOR  
SONOKO  
SONTEC  
098, 003, 146, 081  
130  
RANK  
026  
RANK/BUSH/MURPHY  
RBM  
078  
010  
026  
166, 010  
007, 018  
REDIFUSION  
REVOX  
045, 012, 125,  
004  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 007, 009,  
013, 014, 015, 016  
REX  
088, 089, 109, 092, 010, 125  
SONY  
052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058  
ROADSTAR  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
SPECTRA  
STARLITE  
STERN  
079  
ROBOTRON  
ROSITA  
RTF  
108, 146  
018  
018  
088, 089, 041, 109, 010, 125  
108, 146, 010, 017, 086  
SUNSTAR  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
SABA  
034, 035, 106, 112, 135, 107, 139,  
146, 042, 081, 010, 032, 161, 125,  
040  
SUPERTECH  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 010, 013, 014, 015, 016, 125,  
018  
SAISHO  
SAKIO  
098, 031, 010, 057, 018, 309  
008  
TANDBERG  
TANDY  
131  
031, 043, 017  
100, 055  
SALORA  
021, 081, 118, 119, 010, 120, 161,  
011, 012, 121, 126, 036, 049, 132,  
116  
TASHIKO  
TATUNG  
TEC  
031, 043, 046, 009, 057  
SAMBERS  
SAMPO  
021, 027  
082  
001, 002, 003, 004, 089, 004, 031,  
006, 007, 009, 010, 013, 014, 015,  
016, 158, 079, 018  
SAMSUNG  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 031, 006,  
007, 111, 008, 043, 009, 013, 014,  
015, 016, 027, 097, 018, 127, 128,  
152, 086, 084, 116  
TECHNISAT  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 013, 014, 015, 016  
TECNISON  
TEKON  
018  
SANY  
042  
018, 084  
SANYO  
153, 100, 101, 061, 055, 064, 108,  
043, 095, 057, 058, 036, 102, 097,  
086  
TELEAVIA  
TELEFUNKEN  
135, 107, 139, 042, 040  
034, 035, 106, 138, 136, 140, 037,  
042, 040, 050  
SAOLRA  
011  
TELETENT  
TELETECH  
TELETON  
004  
SBR  
007, 154, 072  
018  
SCHAUB LORENZ  
153, 073, 081, 011, 012, 121, 123,  
124, 125  
088, 041, 109, 081, 010  
138  
TELEUNKEN  
TELEVIDEON  
031, 021, 081, 119, 206  
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TENSAI  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 119, 017, 013, 014, 015, 016,  
158, 018  
AUDIO ALCHEMY  
AUDIO TECHNICA  
AUDIOFILE  
B & K  
027  
026  
038  
TENSON  
TESLA  
018  
146  
45, 046  
CARVER  
053, 011, 037, 038, 052, 031, 032,  
010, 054  
THOMSON  
034, 035, 106, 112, 135, 107, 139,  
042, 081, 040, 059  
CINEMA SOUND  
CLARION  
084, 026  
090  
THORN  
153, 060, 052, 062, 001, 002, 003,  
004, 034, 106, 055, 064, 004, 006,  
087, 149, 007, 065, 043, 044, 009,  
154, 010, 095, 120, 057, 013, 068,  
058, 014, 015, 016, 072, 113, 115  
DENON  
083, 084, 085, 095, 096, 091, 092,  
097, 089  
FISHER  
022, 031  
THORN-FERGUSON  
TOCOM  
107, 136, 008, 022, 044, 033  
FOSGATE  
GE  
005  
110  
036  
TOKYO  
084  
GOLDSTAR  
HAFLER  
HARMAN KARDON  
HITACHI  
INKEL  
035  
TOSHIBA  
060, 055, 067, 068, 026, 077, 078  
039  
TOWADA  
158  
005, 125, 127, 103, 104, 098  
TRANS CONTINENTS  
TRISTAR  
021, 125  
017  
021  
123  
TRIUMPH  
098, 111  
JVC  
119, 120  
UHER  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
028, 041, 109, 074, 009, 119, 013,  
014, 015, 016  
KENWOOD  
090, 099, 128, 105, 094, 121, 123,  
122, 129, 106, 124, 031  
KRELL  
067, 063  
ULTRAVOX  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 031, 006,  
007, 146, 081, 009, 010, 161, 013,  
014, 015, 016  
KYOCERA  
LEXICON  
LINN  
020  
006  
UNIVERSUM  
UNIVOX  
157, 008, 027  
146, 033  
048  
057  
LUXMAN  
LXI  
042, 028, 008  
VEGAVOX  
VESTEL  
036  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 047, 013, 014, 015, 016  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
MERIDIAN  
MITSUBISHI  
MONDIAL  
NAKAMICHI  
NEC  
064  
053, 011, 012, 116, 055, 032, 059  
VICTOR  
VIDEOTON  
VISION  
163  
060, 061  
042, 118, 158  
130, 131  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 006, 007,  
009, 119, 013, 014, 015, 016  
068, 062  
118, 034, 107  
VOXSON  
WALTHAM  
WATSON  
146, 010, 125  
118  
030  
ONKYO  
100, 133, 024, 132, 108, 101, 102  
001, 002, 003, 004, 143, 004, 006,  
007, 009, 119, 017, 013, 014, 015,  
016, 018  
OPTIMUS  
PANASONIC  
PARASOUND  
PHILIPS  
090, 041  
013  
WATT RADIO  
WEGA  
031, 081, 010, 033, 012  
051  
055, 146  
162  
059, 055  
WEGA COLOR  
PIONEER  
110, 111, 114, 117, 113, 115, 112,  
109  
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 031, 006,  
007, 146, 009, 119, 013, 014, 015,  
016  
RCA  
025  
REALISTIC  
SANSUI  
SANYO  
SCOTT  
010, 036, 044, 095  
116, 048, 056, 043  
022, 023  
WINTERNITZ  
YOKO  
059  
001, 002, 003, 004, 004, 031, 006,  
007, 008, 009, 010, 017, 013, 014,  
015, 016, 158, 097, 079, 018  
010  
ZANUSSI  
ZOPPAS  
088, 089, 041, 109, 010, 125  
088, 089, 041, 109, 125  
SHARP  
SHERWOOD  
SONY  
090, 093, 094  
014, 047, 048, 049, 050, 041  
014, 070, 071, 072, 073, 160, 075,  
076, 077, 078, 079  
TEAC  
007, 010, 134, 118  
AMP  
ADC  
TECHNICS  
THETA DIGITAL  
TOSHIBA  
WARDS  
030, 135, 136  
020  
065  
ADCOM  
AIWA  
001, 002, 003  
109  
014, 015, 018, 019, 087, 086  
031  
AKAI  
033  
YAMAHA  
ZENITH  
126, 029, 025  
017  
AMC  
016, 080, 081, 083  
ANGSTROM  
ARCAM  
066  
058  
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VIA!dj Addendum, March 2004  
MONITOR OUTPUT  
The Monitor Output menu allows you to select which output  
you would like to use to listen to the line-in recording:  
NEW FEATURES  
Rear panel Digital IN, Digital Optical IN  
and Analog IN now enabled for recording  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P 31  
‘Quick Add’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P 33  
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P 34  
RECORDING FROM AN ANALOG  
OR DIGITAL INPUT  
Using the line-in connectors on the back of your VIA!dj you can  
make recordings from sources such as Minidisc, vinyl record  
and cassette. Before beginning a new recording make sure  
that the device you wish to record from is connected to one of  
the following inputs:  
Highlight an output then press Select.  
Note: Any music currently playing on this output will  
continue to play but will no longer be audible while the  
Line-In Record screen is visible. The None option allows  
you to make a line-in recording without interrupting play-  
back on any output.  
• Digital Optical input  
• Digital Coaxial input  
• Analog input  
For more information on these connectors see the Rear Panel  
Diagram on p.8.  
SOUND QUALITY  
The Sound Quality menu allows you to specify the recording  
quality:  
To create a new line-in recording session  
From the Main Menu highlight Line-In, then press  
Select.  
A series of screens allows you to set up the new recording.  
LINE-IN SOURCE  
The Line-in Source menu lets you specify which input  
connector to use for the new recording:  
Choose between Maximum (no compression used) or  
one of the MP3 compression options.  
Note:The higher quality options use more space on your  
VIA!dj Hard Disk.  
In each case the display shows the total remaining recording  
time available at the specified recording quality.  
Press the Select key to confirm your selection.  
Select the input your device is connected to, then press  
Select.  
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To record from the line-in connectors:  
Once you have created a new session the Line-In Record  
screen allows you to begin the recording process:  
To edit the album name and artist name:  
Highlight the item you want to edit and press  
Edit.  
• Edit the album name and artist name using the alpha  
numeric keys on your VIA!dj remote control or by using  
the text grid on the VIA!dj front panel.  
If your Line-in Source is the Analog Input, you will need to  
set the recording Gain to an appropriate level. To achieve the  
best quality recording try to play the loudest passage from the  
music you are going to record and set the gain such that the  
loudest peaks are in the yellow region of the signal level  
meters. The Peak Level dB indicator shows the maximum  
level reached so far.  
Press  
OK to confirm the new name.  
To edit the genre:  
Highlight the Genre option and press Edit.  
Select a genre, then press Select key to confirm your  
choice.  
To adjust the recording gain setting for the Analog Input:  
Highlight the Gain (dB) option and press Select  
To edit the names of any tracks you have already  
recorded:  
Highlight the gain adjust option you wish to use. Left and  
Right channel gain can be adjusted independently, or  
select Level to adjust both channels simultaneously.  
Highlight the Edit tracks option and press Select.  
Use the < or > keys to adjust the gain setting to ensure  
that the loudest peaks in volume are in the yellow region  
Highlight the track name you wish to edit and press  
Edit.  
of the signal level meters. Press  
reset the peak level marker.  
Clear at any time to  
Edit the track name using the alphanumeric keys on your  
VIA!dj remote control or by using the text grid on the  
VIA!dj front panel.  
Press OK to confirm your settings and return to the  
Line-In Record screen.  
Press OK to confirm the new name.  
Note: If you have selected either the coaxial or optical  
digital input as your line-in source the gain setting may  
not be altered. The signal indicator in this case will show  
whether a valid digital connection has been made. If the  
signal indicator shows ‘protected’ the current digital  
source has been copy protected and may not be recorded  
onto your VIA!dj using the digital inputs.  
For more information on entering and editing names see the  
chapter called Entering and Editing names, p.23-24.  
To begin recording a new track:  
From the Line-In Record screen, press Start.  
At any time while the Line-In Record screen is visible you can  
press II Pause to pause the recording. You can resume the  
recording again by pressing Start.  
To edit the album details:  
Recording will begin immediately; the track will automatically  
be named “Session Track 1”.  
All the recordings made in this line-in recording session will be  
placed in a new album. This album is automatically assigned a  
name such as Album 4, Artist 7; it will also be placed in the  
Unclassifiable genre. You can edit these details at any stage  
in the recording session as follows on the next page:  
Each recording session is limited to a maximum duration; the  
[Remaining] indicator shows how much time remains for this  
session. To change the maximum recording duration:  
Highlight the Time [Remaining] option and press  
Edit.  
From the Line-In Record screen highlight the Album  
option and press Edit.  
Use the < or > keys to increase or decrease the dura-  
tion. The amount of recording time available at the cur-  
rent quality setting is displayed above.  
(See screen in the next column)  
Press OK to confirm the new setting.  
Note: the maximum recording length for a single track is approxi-  
mately 3 hours. If this duration is exceeded a new track will be  
created automatically and recording will continue.  
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To change the name of the new track:  
Note: During the recording process the update of the TV  
display may be slightly slower.  
While the recording is in progress change the name of the new  
track as follows:  
Highlight the Recording option and press  
Edit.  
QUICK ADD  
The VIA!dj Quick Add feature allows you to add your favorite  
tracks to an existing playlist ‘on the fly’ without having to go  
into the Edit Playlists menu.  
Edit the track name using the alphanumeric keys on your  
VIA!dj remote or by using the text grid on the VIA!dj front  
panel.  
Press OK.  
To add a track to a Playlist:  
From the Output screen, while the track you wish to add  
is playing, press Add.  
To record additional tracks:  
• Highlight the track name option and press New.  
A new track named “Session Track 2” will begin recording. The  
New option will be unavailable for approximately 5 seconds  
after creating a new track.  
Note: If your line-in recording is currently paused you will  
need to press the Start action key to commence recording.  
To end a line-in recording session:  
Once you have finished adding tracks to the recording:  
• Highlight the End Session option and press Select.  
The following prompt is displayed:  
From the Add current track to playlist screen select the  
playlist you which to add the track to then press Add.  
• Press the End action key to confirm your selection.  
Note: once a recording session has ended no further  
tracks may be added to this album.  
The following message will appear indicating that the track has  
been added to the select playlist:  
Listening to music while recording from a line input :  
You can play music from your library while a line-in recording  
session is in progress:  
Press the Hide action key to display the Main Menu.  
Any music currently playing on your line-in monitor output will  
be audible once again. If nothing is currently playing music can  
be selected from the library as normal.  
For more information on selecting music for playback see the  
following chapter called Playing Music.  
At any time you can return to see the progress of your line-in  
recording session by selecting Line-in from the Main Menu.  
The monitor output selected at the start of the recording  
session will return to monitoring the line-in connection.  
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To select the music for a preset:  
PRESETS  
From the Preset Information screen highlight the Set  
option then press Select.  
Presets are simple playlists that can be used in the same way  
as a preset station on your radio tuner. For example, you may  
have a preset which plays a particular album, a preset that  
plays all the albums by a particular artist, or a preset that plays  
all the music in a particular genre.  
You will be prompted to select an item from the library to store  
as your preset. This may be a single track, an album, all the  
tracks by an artist, all the tracks in a genre, a playlist, or all the  
tracks stored on your VIA!dj. For more information on browsing  
the music library refer to Playing Music from the Library  
p.17-19.  
Although you can select a preset for playback using the VIA!  
Touch Panel or TV user interface, the greatest advantage of  
the preset feature is that you now have a quick, user-friendly  
way to access to your VIA!dj from standard keypads and  
remote controls that do not have the visual feedback offered by  
a VIA! Touch Panel or television.  
Before a preset can be used, a selection of music must be  
assigned to that ‘station’:  
Storing a Preset  
From the Library menu select Presets then press  
Select.  
If you have not previously stored a preset all the names  
will be labeled [Empty].  
If you have already stored a preset, the existing presets  
will be displayed:  
When you have located the album, genre, artist, playlist or  
track you want to select:  
Press Set to store it as a preset.  
From the Select Preset screen select the number of the  
new Preset you wish to create or the name of an existing  
preset you wish to change, then press Edit.  
The following menu allows you to choose whether you wish to  
rename the preset or re-program it:  
Press the OK to continue.  
Important Notes:  
1. Presets are not automatically updated when new music is  
recorded onto your VIA!dj. For example, if you have a  
preset which plays the Blues genre, when a new Blues  
album is added the preset will not contain those new  
tracks.  
2. Adding new music to an existing preset overwrites what  
was previously entered for that preset.  
3. To select VIA!dj presets from an ELAN keypad the keypad  
must be programmed with the proper IR commands. Your  
authorized ELAN installer may already have programmed  
your ELAN keypads for these functions. If not, a trip to  
your home to add the proper commands to your keypads  
would be required.  
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A name for your preset will be chosen automatically according  
to the music selection you have made. To change the name of  
your preset:  
Enter a name for the preset using the alphanumeric keys  
on your VIA!dj remote control or using the grid.  
For more information about entering names see the chapter  
called Entering and Editing Names, p.23-24  
Display the Preset Information screen using the method  
described previously.  
Press OK to confirm the name you have entered.  
Highlight the preset name and press  
new name.  
Edit to enter a  
Limited Warranty  
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS, L.L.C. ("ELAN") warrants the VIA!dj™ Digital Music Server to be free from defects in materials  
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser  
discovers such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the  
items at the company's option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ELAN, (b) to equip-  
ment which shall have been installed by other than an authorized ELAN installer, (c) to installed equipment which is not  
installed to ELAN's specifications, (d) to equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by others than ELAN, (e) to  
equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond ELAN's con-  
trol, including, but not limited to, lightning, flood, electrical  
surge, tornado, earthquake, or any other catastrophic events beyond ELAN's control, or to improper operation, mainte-  
nance or storage, or to other than normal use of service. With respect to equipment sold by, but not manufactured by  
ELAN, the warranty obligations of ELAN shall in all respects conform and be limited to the warranty actually extended to  
ELAN by its supplier. The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation,  
or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.  
Except as may be expressly provided and authorized in writing by ELAN, ELAN shall not be subject to any other obliga-  
tions or liabilities whatsoever with respect to equipment manufactured by ELAN or services rendered by ELAN.  
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-  
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
WARNING TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS:  
To insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and service, ELAN Home Systems™ products are  
sold exclusively through authorized dealers. ELAN products are not sold online.  
The warranties on ELAN products are NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer or  
an online E-tailer. To determine if your ELAN re-seller is authorized, please call ELAN Home Systems at (859)269-7760.  
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