MUSICAL FIDELITY M6 Multi Format Audio Streamer User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: MUSICAL FIDELITY

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M6 Multi Format Audio Streamer
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M6 ENCORE CONNECT
MULTI FORMAT AUDIO STREAMER
GETTING STARTED GUIDE

M6 Multi Format Audio Streamer

Make sure that the Encore is fully acclimatised for an hour or so. This allows any condensation to dissipate. Make sure that the box is flat and the right way up before opening. Check that the area where it will be located is clear and ready for installation.
The Encore needs a stable and flat space of more than 440 mm (17⅓”) wide by 400 mm (15¾”; not including connecting cables).
It will require access to a mains socket and standard home “RJ45” network connection.
The Encore CONNECT should to be connected to a separate power amplifier or to active loudspeakers via the digital or analog outputs.

What’s in the box?

‐ M6 Encore unit	‐ Network cable
‐ Felt bag	‐ Mains lead
‐ Handling gloves	‐ Remote control
‐ Cleaning cloth	‐ Batteries for remote control

Carefully open the box. Take care not to cut through as internal parts or accessories may be damaged. To prevent marks on casework, a pair of gloves are provided. We recommend that you use them whilst handling.
Remove the Encore from its black felt bag and keep it and all the packaging. To save storage space, you can undo the box to allow flat‐packing.
Carefully position the Encore in its intended place. Connect any other required inputs and outputs, but not the mains power lead just yet.
Plug the Encore into network using supplied network cable. Make sure the other end is connected to the hub or nearest network “switch” and the network units are turned on. Note: It is vital the Encore is plugged into a working network at first switch on. This is to ensure that its software is up‐to‐date.
Plug in the mains power lead. The Encore will start up showing the Musical Fidelity logo.
Wait for it to finish starting up. There may be a few minutes’ delay as it automatically updates its software. Once the menu appears, your Encore is ready for use.

Network and computer minimum performance requirements.
For the Encore to function properly it must have a live network connection and internet access.
Minimum hub requirements 100 Base‐T (100Mbit/s) or greater with free RJ45 socket.
Note: We strongly recommend that the router/hub is operated with all port filters off. (This is the default setting for most home hubs in UK).
Network via mains (otherwise known as “Homeplug”) requirements: Homeplug AV/Homeplug AV 2 recommended.
Computer OS Windows 7/8/10 or later, Apple OS 10.11 or later

Explanation of main menu functions in menu order.

Main Menu
Top menu from which all functions are accessed.
You can return to this menu at any time, by pressing the “Home” button.

My Music
Shows what is on the internal hard disc drive. (See the Musical Fidelity website and our YouTube video for instructions about how to put your music on the hard disc drive)

(My Music, continued)
Press enter:

From here, you can navigate to any track or album in the library.

From here, you can navigate to any internet radio station.

To safely shut unit down, use “Quit” option.
Important: please remember there is a computer element in this product. It must be properly shut down before removing mains power. To shut down, always use the QUIT option as shown above.
Do not remove power lead or switch off mains until green screen appears.

How to find your Encore on your network.
More functions of your Encore can be accessed via a web browser from your computer.
The Encore web interface can be operated from computers running Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOS, Linux or any other operating system that offers a modern web browser.
At the time of writing this guide, only the Google Chrome browser supports all the functions of the Encore web interface. We strongly advise the use of Google Chrome for this reason. Visit http://chrome.google.com/ to download it, free of charge.
To access your Encore from the web browser simply enter http://encore.local/ into the address bar. Please note that the / at the end is important. Leaving it out means this will not work!

CD playback.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To ensure trouble free CD play back, please ensure that your discs are both clean and scratch free.
To play a CD, select “CD Player” from the Main Menu and insert the disc into the Encore. Be sure to first select “CD Player” and then insert the disc. It will start playing the CD automatically.