DESCRIPTION
The SMS3 Smart Media Server is an intelligent audio source that plays music stored on its hard drive and plays streaming audio from the internet. The music is selected and controlled by IR remote control, through the UNO keypads (RNET system) or networked com- puter. The graphical user interface is viewed on a video display and within the web browser.
The “3” in the SMS3 Media Server name stands for its three media streams or private virtual stations. Each of these streams acts as an independent source, with its own set of RCA connections. It’s like having three media servers in one.
The “Media” in the Media Server name refers to its ability to store and display digital photos to accompa- ny music selections.
Over 2500 hours of compressed music can be stored on the SMS3. To preserve cataloged music and server configurations, Russound recommends making period- ic back-ups of the SMS3 hard drive. An external hard drive connects to the rear panel using a USB 2.0/1.1 or FireWire IEEE 1394 interface.
The SMS3 Media Server has a built-in CD-ROM reader and hard drive to archive stored files of audio CDs. Russound has teamed with Gracenote® music recog- nition service and Muze® entertainment information service to provide CD information and album art for the SMS3 via the Internet. This information, called metadata, includes song title, artist and album name, and genre (rock, jazz, etc.) When a CD is being cata- loged by the SMS3, the media server consults the Gracenote music recognition service database via the Internet (or from the database loaded onto the media server, when no internet connection is present), then checks in to the Russound cover graphics server for album cover art from Muze that is displayed when the album is played. When artist, album and track name are displayed, this information has been retrieved from the Gracenote CDDB music recognition service. Once the music files are stored, they can be retrieved by artist, genre, song title, etc.
With its internet connection the SMS3 can also stream internet radio or be programmed to pick up an internet radio feed at scheduled times of the day for news or favorite programming.
INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS
The SMS3 can be used in a Russound RNET-enabled system or in another IR-controlled audio system. It can be controlled by the SMS3-RC remote control, through a web browser, or an RNET-system keypad and remote control.
RNET-enabled System
The SMS3 fully integrates with the CAM6.6 and CAV6.6 multi-zone systems. It communicates via the RNET Link In/Out connection. Using an UNO keypad and UNO-LRC1 remote control for operation, UNO key- pads will display artist and song information.
IR-controlled System
The SMS3 can be controlled by infrared commands received through the IR connection on the rear panel, in addition to the IR receiver on the front panel. There is one IR connection on the SMS3. You will need an IR link cable (Russound PN 09-0508 or equivalent) for this connection. The SMS3 IR codes may be learned into many other manufacturers’ remote controls.
RS-232-controlled System
The SMS3 can be controlled using the RNET RS-232 protocol provided via the RS-232 port on the rear panel. It can also be controlled by any RS-232-enabled control system (e.g., Crestron® or AMX®). Documentation on RS-232 operation is available to dealers on the Russound web site, www.russound.com.
IP-controlled System
The SMS3 can be controlled through a telnet-style or http-style interface that provides full control and status of the SMS3 via the Ethernet network.
