fidata

The ultimate in audio quality, from a brand that lives up to the meaning of its name: "reliability"

Today's high-resolution audio files deliver quality that approaches that of master recordings by incorporating an enormous amount of data.
With the debut of network audio, consumers quickly have become familiar with the immersive experience made possible by that level of quality.
Introducing fidata, a family of network audio components that lives up to the meaning of its name: "reliability."

HFAS1 series (fidata Server)

An audio server engineered for use in high-end systems

The fidata HFAS1 is a network audio server that was engineered so that you can enjoy high-end audio.
You can see evidence of our meticulous, iterative approach from the materials chosen for the chassis to the design of the unit's circuit board and its individual components.
This product is the cumulative result of numerous prototypes and countless trial listening sessions.
The result is an exceptional level of audio quality that befits the unit's high-end name, packaged in an impressive chassis from which every hint of waste has been pared.

Intended use

This unit is a network audio server that streams music to a network audio device through a home network.
You can save audio files from the Internet or locally-stored audio files on this unit, and enjoy the music on a network audio device.

In addition, you can use this unit as a network audio player by connecting a USB-DAC or LAN DAC to it.

- This unit has been designed and manufactured for individuals to enjoy music. Please do not use it for business use.

- Please only use this unit indoors; it is not for outdoor use.

Connecting a network audio server

Connecting a network audio player (Example when USB-DAC is connected)

Target users

Those who have knowledge about connecting and setting network audio.

Service life

About five years.
However, this applies only if this unit has been put to the normal use (when used approximately four hours per day) described in this document after its manufacture and shipment.

● Quick Guide

Describes the basic way to use this unit.

● Conformity Information and Warranty

Provides guidance on the warranty and standards of this unit and contact information.

● Detailed Manual(this document)

Describes detailed settings to this unit.

The caution signs shown here are intended to ensure safe and correct use of this electrical product, and to prevent harm to you and other people and damage to property.
The important points to note are classified into " WARNING," " CAUTION," and "NOTICE". Please be sure to follow them when using this unit.

WARNING
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to risk of death or serious injury if ignored and the unit is incorrectly handled.

CAUTION
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to risk of minor injury if ignored and the unit is incorrectly handled.

NOTICE
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to risk of property damage if ignored and the unit is incorrectly handled.

Explanation of Symbols

● The symbol informs you that there are matters requiring “ CAUTION" (including a “ WARNING").

● The symbol informs you of actions that must not be performed.

● The symbol informs you of mandatory actions.

Caution in Use

WARNING

	Do not repair, take apart or remodel this unit. It could cause a fire or electric shock, burn, injury, or failure.
	Keep small parts of this unit (such as screws) out of the reach of children. If they are swallowed accidentally, they could cause suffocation or block the stomach etc. In the unlikely event that they seem to have been swallowed, please consult a physician immediately.
	When one of the following abnormalities occurs, unplug the power plug from the electrical socket. • If water or foreign matter gets inside this unit. • If this unit emits a bad smell, abnormal noise, or smoke. If you continue to use this unit as it is, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
	When you hear thunder, do not touch this unit or its power cord. You could get an electric shock.
	Do not put something containing water (a cup, vase, etc.) on or near this unit. If water gets inside this unit, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
	Do not use this unit if it has a failure or is damaged. If you use it as it is, it could cause a fire or electric shock. Please turn off the power, and remove all connections.
	When you want to move this unit, turn off the power to it and to any peripheral devices, and remove all connections. The peripheral devices could fall down or fall over and cause an injury or damage.

Caution on Installation

WARNING

	Do not install this unit in the following places. • Places where water could splash, such as a bathroom or kitchen. • Places with high humidity. • Places where there is rain or snow. If water or detergent is applied to this unit, it could enter the inside through gaps and cause a fire or electric shock.
	Do not install this unit in unstable places or places subject to vibration. This unit could fall down or fall over and cause an injury or damage.

CAUTION

	Do not install this unit in a place where there are large temperature changes. Condensation could occur. When the unit does not work properly, please leave it for a while with the power switched off.
	Do not put this unit in an area where the wires go through a place that people pass through. If someone trips on a wire it could cause an injury.
	Ensure that you can see the power plug and can reach the electrical socket. In the unlikely event of a problem, you will then be able to easily pull out the power plug.

	Do not do the following as they could prevent heat from dissipating. • Do not cover this unit with a cloth or tablecloth. • Do not install this unit directly on top of a rug or carpet. • Do not install this unit in a narrow space that is not airy. Otherwise, heat could build up and cause a failure.
	Do not install this unit in places that are extremely hot or extremely cold (places outside the range of 5°C to 35°C). Otherwise, the temperature could have an adverse effect on the internal components and cause a failure.

Caution on Power and Power cord

WARNING

	Use the supplied power cord. Using a cord other than the supplied one could cause smoke or a fire.
	Use a power supply with a voltage of 100 V – 240 V. If you use a power supply with a voltage outside that range, it could cause a build-up of heat, fire or electric shock.
	Do not do anything that could damage the power cord. • Do not put this unit under something or place a heavy object on it. • Do not damage or process this unit. • Do not forcibly bend, twist, or pull this unit. • Do not put this unit close to heating equipment or heat it. If the core wire (part where the electricity flows) is exposed or broken, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
	Do not use an electrical socket that is loose when you plug in the power plug. It could cause an electric shock, heat build-up or fire.
	Ensure the power plug is firmly inserted all the way into the electrical socket. Using this unit with the power plug not fully inserted could cause an electric shock, heat build-up or fire.
	When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull while holding the cord — always pull while holding the power plug. The power cord could be damaged, causing a fire or electric shock.
	Regularly clean off any dust attached to the power plug. Remove the power plug and wipe it with a dry cloth. Leaving the dust on the plug could cause a fire.
	Do not use the supplied power cord for other products. It could cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution when Cleaning this Unit

WARNING

	When cleaning this unit, turn off the power and always unplug the power plug from the electrical socket. You could get an electric shock.
	Use a dry cloth when wiping this unit. If water gets inside this unit, it could cause a fire or electric shock.

Caution on Protection of Data

	Use this unit on a local network. It is extremely dangerous to assign a global IP address to this unit and directly make that publicly known on the Internet. If you want to make this unit’s IP address publicly known, please ensure security so that this unit is not subject to an attack via the Internet.
	Do not disconnect the power cord or turn off the power to this unit when the front indicator is blinking. It could cause a failure or loss of data.
	Regularly back up data. An unexpected accident could corrupt data and lead to a loss of data. As a precaution, please back up data regularly.

Power cords for the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

• IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows;
The wire which is coloured GREEN - AND - YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN - AND - YELLOW.

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse:

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

   

2. Replace the fuse.

   

• Unit

• Power cord (3 types)

· Type-C

· Type-BF

· Type-A

• Quick Guide

• Conformity Information and Warranty

Front

Back

LAN port lamp

Front

1) Power button

Power on/off.

2) Indicator

Displays the status of this unit.

White^*light
Power is on

White^*blinking light
Starting up and stopping

Green light
Playing music on a USB-DAC / LAN DAC device

Orange light
The internal software can be updated (turn off the power, and then turn it on again)

Red light
Error

Unlit
Power is off

* You can change it to blue on the settings screen.

Back

3) Reset button

This unit will return some settings to the time of purchase.

4) USB port

Used to connect a USB HDD or USB-DAC.

5) LAN port (for Audio)

Used for connecting a network audio player or a LAN DAC with a LAN cable.

* Tap here for LAN port lamp.

6) LAN port (for Network)

Used for connecting a Wi-Fi router with a LAN cable.

* Tap here for LAN port lamp.

7) Main power switch

This can completely turn off the power to this unit.
Please turn off the power with this switch after turning off the power with the power button.

* HFAS-S10U is installed from the 2017 model.

8) Power connector

Used to connect the power cord.

LAN port lamp

9) Speed indicator (yellow)

Lit

1000BASE-T

Unlit

100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Unconnected

10) Transmission indicator (green)

Lit

Connected

Blinking

Connecting

Unlit

Unconnected

Please visit our web page for the latest operating environment. (in English).

Please visit our web page for the latest specifications. (in English).

As of April 2019, I-O DATA controller app "fidata Music App" has released iOS / Android version.

Please install from the App Store / Google Play Store.

When the fidata Music App starts for the first time, it will guide you on how to install fidata Server, select server and renderer (player), and how to use it.

1. Start the fidata Music App.

2. Since the terms of service are displayed, please read carefully and tap [Agree].

   

3. Tap fidata.

   

4. Tap [Next].

   

5. We will guide you how to install this unit and proceed with it.

   For installation, there is a detailed explanation in Install this Unit.

   

6. In this screen, select the server that displays music and tap [Next].

   * The selected server will be "Selected Server".
   The Selected Server can be switched later.

   

   The fidata Server is not displayed.

   • Make sure fidata Server is running.

   • Confirm that "fidata Server" and "your smartphone / tablet" are connected to the same Wi-Fi router.

7. Select the renderer (player) to play the song and tap [Next].

   ※ You can switch renderers later.

   

   The fidata Server connected with the USB-DAC / LAN DAC is not displayed.

   • Make sure fidata Server is running.

   • Confirm that "fidata Server" and "your smartphone / tablet" are connected to the same Wi-Fi router.

   • Check whether the USB-DAC / LAN DAC is correctly connected to the fidata Server.

8. Check the selected server and renderer and tap [Next].

   

9. Basic operations will be announced. Please read them.

   

10. Tap "Viewing the detailed manual for information on how to import music".

    ⇒ Saving Audio Files of the detailed manual (this document) will be displayed.

    

The setting at the first start is completed with this.
Please saving audio files on fidata Server and use fidata Music App.

Wi-Fi router

Electrical socket

Switching the Power On and Off

Network audio player

USB-DAC

LAN DAC

USB HDD

USB CD/DVD/BD Drive

Connect multiple USB devices

Connect the USB hub to "USB" in the rear side of this unit.

Using the USB hub, you can connect each of the following devices to this product.

• USB-DAC

• USB HDD for share

• USB HDD for backup

• USB CD/DVD/BD Drive

* We recommend that you use a USB hub to be connected to an outlet.

* Up to three USB HDD for share can be connected. Other USB devices can be connected one at a time.
(Portable digital audio player (DAP ) is also included in USB HDD for share)

Wi-Fi router

Connect the fidata Server to a Wi-Fi router. It is used to operate fidata Server with tablet etc.

⇒ Connect with a Wi-Fi router

Electrical socket

Connect the fidata server to an electrical socket.

⇒ Connect with an electrical socket

Switching the Power On and Off

Push the power button and turn on the power.

⇒ Switching the Power On and Off

Network audio player

Connect the fidata server to a network audio player. Provide mucics from the fidata server to a network audio player.

⇒ Connecting with a network audio player

USB-DAC

Connect a USB-DAC to the fidata Server. You can use the fidata Server as a network audio player.

⇒ Connecting with a USB-DAC

* fidata Server cannot use LAN DAC and USB-DAC together.

LAN DAC

Connect a LAN DAC that supports Diretta to the fidata Server. You can use the fidata Server as a network audio player.

⇒ Connecting with a LAN DAC

* fidata Server cannot use LAN DAC and USB-DAC together.

USB HDD

You can connect two USB HDD units, one for share use and one for backup use.

⇒ Connecting with USB HDDs

USB HDD for share

By connecting a USB HDD that contains audio files to the fidata Server and operating it, you can stream the music on the USB HDD as if it were saved on the fidata Server.
And, you can copy them to the fidata Server.

USB HDD for backup

You can back up the music that was put on the fidata Server to a connected USB HDD.
To make USB HDD for backup, registration operation is necessary.

USB CD/DVD/BD Drive

Connect a USB CD/DVD/BD Drive to the fidata Server.
You can import music to the fidata Server, or distribute music.

⇒ Connect with a USB CD/DVD/BD Drive

Connect the fidata Server to a Wi-Fi router.

It is used to operate fidata Server with tablet etc.

1. Connect a LAN cable (purchased separately) to the LAN port of a Wi-Fi router.

   

2. Connect the LAN cable connected to a Wi-Fi router to the "for Network" on back of this unit.

   

Next, connect with a electrical socket.

Connect fidata Server to the power outlet.

1. Connect the supplied power cord to "AC - IN" on back of the fidata Server.

   

   Select the power cord according to your electrical socket.

2. Connect the power cord to the electrical socket.

   

Next, switching the Power On.

Switching the Power On

Turning off the Power

Switching the Power On

Press the POWER button.

⇒ The indicator blinks white, then lights up white, showing that the unit has started up.

Turning off the Power

Press the power button for 1 second (Until the indicator blinking).

⇒ After the indicator blinking white, if the light goes out.

Next, connect with a Network audio player, a USB-DAC, or LAN DAC.

Connect the fidata Server to a network audio player.

Provide tunes from the fidata Server to a network audio player.

1. Connect a LAN cable (purchased separately) to the LAN port of a network audio player.

   

2. Connect the LAN cable connected to a network audio player to the "for Audio" on back of the fidata Server.

   

   Connect with multiple network audio players

   We recommend connecting a switching hub (hereinafter referred to as a hub) to "for Audio" and connecting network audio players to the hub.

   

   * You can connect to "for Audio" for each Wi-Fi router, but in that case you can not turn on the power with fidata Music App.

This is the minimum installation.
Besides, it can connect with USB-DAC, LAN DAC, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

Connect a USB-DAC to the fidata Server.

You can use the fidata Server as a network audio player.

• To connect an audio device equipped with a USB-DAC, connect it to "USB" on the back side.

This is the minimum installation.
Besides, it can connect with network audio player, LAN DAC, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

* fidata Server cannot use LAN DAC and USB-DAC together.

Connect a LAN DAC that supports Diretta to the fidata Server.

You can use the fidata Server as a network audio player.

1. To connect an audio device equipped with a LAN DAC, connect it to "for Audio" on the back side.

   

   Connect with multiple network audio devices

   We recommend connecting a switching hub (hereinafter referred to as a hub) to "for Audio" and connecting network audio devices to the hub.

   

   * You can connect to "for Audio" for each Wi-Fi router, but in that case you can not turn on the power with fidata Music App.

2. Open the Settings Screen.

3. Tap [SYSTEM SETTINGS].

   

4. Set [Diretta] to [On].

   

5. Tap [CONFIRM].

   

6. This confirms the settings, and tap [SET].

   

7. Please wait for a while until the setting has finished.
   When the front indicator is lit, this completes the setting.

This is the minimum installation.
Besides, it can connect with network audio player, USB-DAC, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

* fidata Server cannot use LAN DAC and USB-DAC together.

Connect USB HDDs to the fidata Server.

As "for share", you can stream the music on the USB HDD as if it were saved on the fidata Server. And, you can copy them to the fidata Server.
Also as "for backup", You can back up the music that was put on the fidata Server to a connected USB HDD.

* USB HDD can connect three "for share" and one "for backup".

• Connect a USB HDD to the "USB" on back of the fidata Server.

Connect a USB CD/DVD/BD Drive to the fidata Server.

You can import music to the fidata Server, or distribute music.

• Connect a USB CD/DVD/BD drive to the "USB" on back of the fidata Server.

Copy audio files to a USB HDD from a computer. By connecting a USB HDD that contains audio files, you can copy them to the fidata Server.

What you need

Copying Audio Files to a USB HDD

Saving Audio Files from a USB HDD

What you need

USB HDD
It corresponds to USB HDD with the following format format and capacity.

• FAT32 (up to 2TB)

• exFAT (up to 16TB)

• NTFS (up to 2TB)

PC
Those connected with the USB HDD above.

Audio files
You can get audio files by downloading from a music distribution site or ripping them from a music CD.
For details of the supported formats of audio files, please see Operating Environment.

Copying Audio Files to a USB HDD

1. Connect a USB HDD to PC.

2. Copy audio files from a computer.

Saving Audio Files from a USB HDD

1. Connect a USB HDD.

   * Please connect only one USB HDD (for share). If you are distributing music by connecting USB HDDs (for share), please remove them all in advance.

   When data DVD/BD containing audio files is prepared.

   1) Connect a USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

   2) Insert the data DVD/BD into the USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

   3) The indicator in the front keeps flashing until the data DVD/BD is recognized. Please wait for several seconds.

2. Open the Settings Screen.

   Add songs with fidata Music App

   With fidata Music App you can select songs in USB HDD and copy them to fidata Server. Please see Capture songs in USB HDD.

3. Tap [USB DEVICE SETTINGS].

   

4. Tap [Data import], and tap [NEXT].

   

5. Tap [IMPORT].

   

6. Tap [Yes].

   

   Interrupt import

   Please remove the USB device captured by [USB DEVICE SETTINGS] → [Removal of the USB device] on the setting screen.

7. Audio files start to be copied to fidata Server and the indicator flashes.

   Please do not remove the USB HDD while the front indicator is blinking.

   

8. Confirm that the front indicator is lit.

   

9. Remove the USB HDD.

   

This completes the operation.

By connecting a USB CD/DVD/BD drive, you can import tracks on a music CD to the fidata Server.

What you need

Importing Tracks on a Music CD (POWER button)

Importing Tracks on a Music CD (fidata Music App)

What you need

USB CD/DVD/BD drive

Music CD

Importing Tracks on a Music CD (POWER button)

Push the POWER button and put the music of the music CD in the fidata Server.

1. Connect a USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

2. Insert a music CD into the USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

   

3. Press the POWER button of this product.

   

4. This starts importing tracks on a music CD. The indicator keeps flashing during the import process. Please wait a moment.

   

   Standard importing time

   	Time required to import tracks on a music CD*1
   	Condition 1*2	Condition 2*3
   Drive A	8 minutes 40 seconds	15 minutes 00 second
   Drive B	13 minutes 06 seconds	15 minutes 43 seconds

   *1 A music CD of 70 minutes 5 seconds. The time values above are just standards. The importing time varies depending on the drive or media you are using.

   *2 AccurateRip: On, Retry Process: On, Read Speed: High Speed, ENCODE: WAV

   *3 AccurateRip: On, Retry Process: On, Read Speed: High Speed, ENCODE: FLAC, Compression: Normal

   To automatically start import processing.

   Open the Settings Screen, select [CD/DVD/BD DRIVE CONTROLL] - [Ripping Operations] in [USB CD/DVD/BD DRIVE SETTINGS].

5. The tray of the USB CD/DVD/BD drive is opened and the music CD is ejected.

   

   The music CD has been ejected immediately, or the indicator lamp in the front has lit up red or yellow.

   • The music CD is ejected immediately, and the indicator lamp in the front is lit up red.
   Either of the following are possible causes.

   - The target music information is not found by Gracenote, and the system stopped importing tracks on the music CD.
   Check that this product is connected to the Internet.
   If it is connected to the Internet, it is assumed there is no music information for the music CD. If you want to import the music CD, select [GRACENOTE] in [USB CD/DVD/BD DRIVE SETTINGS] on the SET screen of this product, and set [Unregistered music] to [Retrieve].

   - There is insufficient internal disk space in this product.
   Free space of 3.5GB or more is required to import tracks on a music CD. Delete unnecessary files, and retry importing.

   • When the music CD has been ejected, the indicator lamp in the front is lit up red.
   Either of the following are possible causes.

   - Some tracks were not imported due to dirt or damage on the music CD. Check the reading side of the music CD.
   Also, check the tracks that were not imported.

   - You have ejected media or removed the CD/DVD/BD drive during import processing.
   Import processing was interrupted, so the indicator lamp lights up red.

   • When the music CD has been ejected, the indicator lamp in the front is lit up yellow.
   Either of the following are possible causes.

   - The target music information was not found by Gracenote, but the music CD was imported.

   - Check that meta information is assigned to the imported tracks.

   - If you want to import the tracks from the music CD only when the target music information is found, select [GRACENOTE] in [USB CD/DVD/BD DRIVE SETTINGS] on the SET screen of this product, and set [Unregistered music] to [Retrieve None] (default).

   - The AccurateRip result did not match the results of others, but the music CD was imported. Check that you can play the imported tracks normally.

The importing of tracks on the music CD is completed.

Importing Tracks on a Music CD (fidata Music App)

Operate fidata Music App and put songs of music CDs into fidata Server.

1. Connect a USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

2. Insert a music CD into the USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

   

3. Start the fidata Music App.

4. Tap on the left edge.

   * When is not displayed in the left edge, flick the screen and switch the pane.

   

5. Tap a server status.

   * If fidata Server is not a selected server, please refer to Choose a selected server.

   

6. Tap [CD ripping operation].

   

7. Confirm / edit "Album" "Artist" "Artwork".

   

   Set the data format.

   Tap [Option] and set "Format".

   

   Rip only some tunes.

   Please tap [Release all] and check only the tunes you want to rip.

8. Tap [Start ripping].

   ⇒ Importing (ripping) of music CD starts.

   

   Standard importing time

   See Standard importing time.

   Capture status / result

   Capture in progress: taking in work

   Waiting: Waiting for the start of capturing

   Judging: AccurateRip judgment, FLAC conversion processing being done

   OK: Acquisition is completed and AccurateRip also matched with others' result

   AccurateRip NG: Acquisition completed but AccurateRip did not match others' result

   NG: Failed to import

   You can perform music playback and other operations while importing

   Please tap [Close] in the upper left and close this screen.
   If you want to check the status of import, please open this screen again.

9. The tray of the USB CD/DVD/BD drive is opened and the music CD is ejected.

   

   The music CD has been ejected immediately, or the indicator lamp in the front has lit up red or yellow.

   See The music CD has been ejected immediately, or the indicator lamp in the front has lit up red or yellow.

The importing of tracks on the music CD is completed.

By connecting a USB HDD that contains audio files to this unit and operating it, you can stream the music on the USB HDD as if it were saved on this unit.

What you need

Copying Audio Files to a USB HDD

Streaming Music on a USB HDD as it is

What you need

USB HDD
It corresponds to USB HDD with the following format format and capacity.

• FAT32 (up to 2TB)

• exFAT (up to 16TB)

• NTFS (up to 2TB)

PC
Those connected with the USB HDD above.

Audio files
You can get audio files by downloading from a music distribution site or ripping them from a music CD.
For details of the supported formats of audio files, please see Operating Environment.

Copying Audio Files to a USB HDD

1. Connect a USB HDD to PC.

2. Copy audio files from a computer.

Streaming Music on a USB HDD as it is

1. Connect a USB HDD.

   This is USB HDD (for share).

2. Indicator flashes.

   

3. Confirm that the front indicator has gone from blinking to lit.

   ⇒ You are now able to stream the music on the USB HDD as if it were saved on this unit.

   * If you want to remove a USB HDD when the power to this unit is on, see Removing the USB HDD.

   

You can insert a music CD into the drive and distribute tracks on the music CD as if they were imported.

What you need

Distributing Tracks on a Music CD

What you need

USB CD/DVD/BD drive

Music CD

Distributing Tracks on a Music CD

1. Connect a USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

2. Insert a music CD into the CD/DVD/BD drive.

   

3. Indicator flashes.

   

4. Check that the indicator lamp in the front has lit up.

   ⇒ Playing the wav file in this product.

   

Access this unit from a personal computer, and copy audio files to this unit.

What you need

Saving Audio Files from a Windows computer

Saving Audio Files from a Mac

What you need

PC
The PC is on the same network as the fidata Server.
(PC connected to the same Wi-Fi router as fidata Server.)

Audio files
You can get audio files by downloading from a music distribution site or ripping them from a music CD.
For details of the supported formats of audio files, please see Operating Environment.

Saving Audio Files from a Windows computer

Install "LAN DISK CONNECT".

This is an application to access fidata Server.
Please access https://www.iodata.jp/lib/product/l/5160.htm, and install it on your personal computer.

Saving audio files

1. Start [LAN DISK] on the desktop.

   

2. Double-click [Local].

   

3. Double-click [HFAS-xxxxxx].

   

   [HFAS-xxxxxx] is not shown / Grayed out.

   Connect the personal computer on which settings are to be made to the same router as the one used by this unit.

4. Double-click the[contents] folder.

   

   About folders other than the [contents] folder

   Please see I want to know about folders other than contents.

5. Save audio files in the [contents] folder.

   About folders within the [contents] folder

   Please see I want to know the folders in the contents folder.

Your music is now in fidata Server.

Saving Audio Files from a Mac

Install "LAN DISK CONNECT".

This is an application to access fidata Server.
Please access https://www.iodata.jp/r/6603.htm, and install it on your Mac.

Saving audio files

1. Launch the Finder.

2. 1) Click [LAN DISK].

   2) Double-click [HFAS-xxxxxx].

   

   If the [HFAS-xxxxxx] is not shown.

   Connect the personal computer on which settings are to be made to the same router as the one used by this unit.

3. Double click the [contents] folder.

   

   About folders other than the [contents] folder

   Please see I want to know about folders other than contents.

4. Save audio files in the [contents] folder.

   About folders within the [contents] folder

   Please see I want to know the folders in the contents folder.

Your music is now in fidata Server.

Move and organize music files in fidata Server with fidata Music App.

Open file operation

Move music taken from music CD

Capture musics in USB HDD

Open file operation

Open file operation to use for moving music files etc.

1. Start the fidata Music App.

2. Tap on the left edge.

   * When is not displayed in the left edge, flick the screen and switch the pane.

   

3. Tap a server status.

   * If fidata Server is not a selected server, please refer to Choose a selected server.

   

4. Tap [File operation].

   

5. File operation is displayed.

   

Move music taken from music CD

We will guide you through an example of how to move the music you ingested from the music CD to the folder where you normally saved the music.

1. Open file operation

2. In one side pane, tap [CD Library] → [artist name of music CD].

   * For musics of imported music CDs, music files are saved in the following location of fidata Server.
   contents > CD Library > [artist name] > [album title]

   

3. On the other side of the pane, open the folder of the artist in the folder where you normally saved your music.

   

   Open another server.

   With file operation, you can operate music files on multiple servers that support file operation.

   

   When the artist's folder does not exist.

   It is useful to check the folder of the artist name of the next higher hierarchy instead of the folder of the album title in the following procedure.
   Flicking a pane allows you to return to the next higher level.

4. Check the folder with the same name as the imported album title and tap (move).

   

5. Tap (paste).

   

6. The checked folder moves.

   

Capture musics in USB HDD

We will guide you through an example of how to connect USB HDD with musics and capture only the necessary musics.

1. Open file operation.

2. In one side pane, open the folder where you normally saved your music.

   

   Make a folder to save

   To create a new folder, proceed as follows.

   1) Open the hierarchy for which you want to create a folder.

   2) Tap (make).

   3) Tap the pane you want to create a folder on.

   * This operation is unnecessary in one pane screen (Smartphone / tablets portrait).

   4) Enter the name of the new folder and tap [OK].

   ⇒ A folder has been created.

3. In the other side pane, tap the fidata server.

   

4. Tap [usb1~3] folder.

   

5. Check the folder containing the music file in the USB HDD and tap (copy).

   

6. Tap (paste).

   

7. The checked folder will be copied.

   

Delete audio files in fidata Server with fidata Music App.

1. Open file operation.

2. Display audio files you want to delete.

   About the location of audio files

   ⇒ I want to know the folders in the contents folder.

   ⇒ I want to know about folders other than contents.

3. Check audio file(s) you want to delete.

   

4. Tap (delete).

   

5. Tap [Delete].

   ⇒ The checked music file(s) will be deleted.

   

Edit meta information of music file with fidata Music App.

1. Open file operation.

2. Open the folder containing the music file.

3. Check music file to edit meta information.

   

   When checking multiple music files.

   You can edit items at once.

4. Tap (tag.edit).

   

5. Edit meta information.

   

6. Tap [Change].

   

7. Tap [Change].

   ⇒ Meta information has been changed.

   

fidata Music App can play iTunes musics of the installed terminal for playback.
In doing so, fidata Music App will act as a media server.

* iTunes music data on the cloud will not be displayed.

* iTunes music data with copyright protection is not displayed.

* If you are using "iTunes match" etc, please download the music from the cloud with music app.

* "Apple Music" service is not supported. Therefore, it will not be displayed even if you download it.

1. Start the fidata Music App.

2. Tap

   

3. Tap [fidata Music App setting ].

   

4. Tap [Media server].

   

5. Enable [Media server].

   

6. Tap [Close].

   

7. Alongside fidata Server, "This device" is displayed.
   After that, please select and play music like fidata Server.

   

In the "control app" for network audio, specify the server and the renderer (player) and play music.

1. Start the control app.

   * As of April 2019, we have fidata Music App for iOS / Android version.
   For play musics by fidata Music App, please see Play with fidata Music App.

2. In the control app, select "HFAS-xxxxxx" for the server.

   * xxxxxx means 6 alphanumeric characters.

3. In the control app, select the renderer (player).

   * If you are connecting the USB-DAC / LAN DAC and want to play from there, select "HFAS-xxxxxx".
   xxxxxx means 6 alphanumeric characters.

4. Select musics in the fidata Server with the control app and play them.

   * When playing back music on a USB-DAC / LAN DAC, the front indicator will be lit in green (usually it is lit in white/blue).

Play tunes using the fidata Music App as a control app.

1. Start the fidata Music App.

2. Operate the left pane (server pane) to display the tunes that you want to play.

   

   Display pane

   fidata Music App has "Server pane" and "Play list pane".
   On the tablet, both can be displayed.
   On the smartphone, only one pane is displayed and can be switched by flick.

   

   How to display tunes

   Here is an example that opens in order from the list of servers.

   → → →

   * To display the list of servers, please tap or flick the server pane to the right and return to the upper hierarchy.

   Use shortcut

   Tap the shortcut to display the corresponding category in the selected server.

   

   • Fix the shortcut order.
   Please see I want to fix the order of shortcuts.

   Music (server) is not displayed.

   Please check the power and connections of fidata Server.
   It is also possible that the server is not selected. Tap the lower left corner and select [HFAS-xxxxxx] as the server.

3. Tap tunes.

   ⇒ Tunes are registered on the right side (play list pane).

   * You can change the order of tune by dragging of the tune.

   * If two panes are displayed, you can also register tunes by dragging of tunes (albums) in the server pane and dropping them onto the playlist pane.

   

   I can not register tune

   Renderer (player) is not selected.
   Please tap the lower right corner and select a renderer (player).

   

   Play on device

   With this application function, you can make your device a renderer (player).

   1) Tap .

   2) Tap [fidata Music App setting ].

   3) Enable [Media Player].

   ⇒ You can now select your device as a renderer.

   4) Specify your device as a renderer.

   ⇒ You can play music on your device.

   Delete tune registration

   • For iOS version
   Flick the tune to the left and tap Delete displayed.
   

   • For Android version
   Flick the tune to the left end.
   

   Registration rules when tapping tunes is switched by button.

   （new）
   Delete other tunes and register only the tapped music in the playlist.
   Also, play the registered music.

   （now）
   Register tunes you tapped at the end of the playlist.
   Also, play the registered tunes.

   （next）
   Register tunes you tapped after the tunes currently playing in the playlist.

   （later）
   Register tunes you tapped at the end of the playlist.

   Save Playlist

   Tap (save) to save the current playlist as a local playlist in this application.

   Save Playlist [Local Playlist]

4. When you finish registering tunes, tap to play the tunes.

   

5. Tap .

   

6. Tune information and artwork are displayed large.
   Please enjoy music.

   

fidata Music App can save the created playlist in the application.
We call it a local playlist.

Save as a local playlist

Load local playlist

Make local playlist a playlist (m3u)

Save as a local playlist

Save the playlist displayed in the playlist pane as a local playlist in the application.

1. Make a playlist.

2. Tap (save).

   ⇒ The contents of the playlist are copied and the edit screen of the local playlist is displayed.

   

3. Tap the name of the local playlist and edit it.

   

   Change the order of tunes.

   You can change the order of the tune by dragging .

   Delete tune registration.

   • For iOS version
   Flick the tune to the left and tap Delete displayed.
   

   • For Android version
   Flick the tune to the left end.
   

4. Tap (save).

   ⇒ It is saved as a local playlist.

   

5. In the local playlist list, the local playlist from the previous time is added.

   

Load local playlist

Load the contents of the local playlist into the playlist.

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap [Local playlist].

   ⇒ The local playlists list is displayed.

   

3. Tap the local playlist you want to import

   

   Delete local playlist

   • For iOS version
   Flick the local playlist to the left and tap [Delete] displayed.
   

   • For Android version

   1. Tap .

      

   2. Tap [Delete].

      

4. Tap (add).

   ⇒ The contents of the local playlist are loaded into the playlist.

   

   Load some tunes only.

   When open a local playlist, all tunes are checked.
   Check only the tunes you want to load, then tap (add).

Make local playlist a playlist (m3u)

Writes the contents of the local playlist to the fidata Server as a playlist (m3u).
It is convenient for use with network media player.

* The playlist is saved in the playlists folder of fidata Server.

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap [Local playlist].

   ⇒ The local playlists list is displayed.

   

3. Tap the local playlist you want to export.

   

4. Tap (m3u).

   

   Export some songs only

   When opening a local playlist, all tunes are checked.
   Check only the tunes you want to export, then tap (m3u).

5. Edit the file name of the playlist (m3u).

   

6. Select server to export playlist (m3u).

   

   Depending on the upload destination server, some tunes are not included in the playlist (m3u).

   If tunes not included in the upload destination server are included in the local playlist, that tune will not be included in the playlist to be exported.
   (When you export local playlists containing tunes A, B, C of Soundgenic tunes, fidata server tunes D, E, F to fidata server, only tunes A, B, C will be exported to playlist.)

7. Tap [Upload].

   ⇒ The contents of the local playlist are exported to the playlist (m3u).

   

   Load the playlist (m3u).

   1) [fidata Server] → [Music] → [Playlists] in the server pane.

   2) Tap the playlist (m3u).

   ⇒ Tunes are registered on the play list pane.

   Use the playlist (m3u) as a backup of the local playlist.

   When the database of the media server is rebuilt, tunes that are different from the displayed tunes may be linked to each other in the local playlist.
   In such a case, you can also add tunes to the playlist from the exported playlist (m3u) and save it as a local playlist. In such a case, you can restore the local playlist by loading the exported playlist (m3u) and saving it back as a local playlist.

   * The local playlist is linked with the music ID of the database. m3u is linking tunes in the folder structure of the media server. Therefore, as long as the position of the music file does not change, you can use it without problems.

fidata Music App can search for tunes.

Search within the displayed hierarchy

Search from the entire audio server

Search within the displayed hierarchy

Please enter keywords in the search field and search.
If the search field is not displayed, flick down the server pane.

Search from the entire audio server

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap [Local playlist].

   ⇒ The local playlists list is displayed.

   

3. Tap [Search by specifying criteria].

   

4. Tap Search criteria.

   

   When this screen is not displayed.

   The last search result is displayed.
   Tap (search).

5. Set search criteria.

   

   Enable this criterion

   In use occasional criteria, it is not to delete it, but it is disabled here.
   And when you need it, you can use this criteria again by enabling it here.

6. Tap [< Search by specifying the conditions].

   

7. Tap [Search].

   

   Search with multiple search criteria

   • Add search criteria
   Tap [+].

   • Delete search criteria
   Tap the search criteria and tap [Delete this criterion].

   • Change handling of search criteria
   By tapping on [Option], you can select "All criteria are met." and "Any criterion is met.".

8. Search results are displayed.

   

The fidata Music App allows you to take music from your fidata Server to your device.
With this feature, you can take out music and listen to it on your device, or play it on a renderer (player) at a friend's house.

Take out music

Play the music you took out.

Take out music

1. Start the fidata Music App.

2. Display the album or music you want to take out.

3. Tap ︙ on the right of the list.

   

4. Tap [Take out to this device].

   ⇒ The fidata Server will start downloading the music to the device. If you wait until the download is completed, the music has been taken out.

   

Play the music you took out.

1. Connect the device from which you took out the music to the same network as the renderer on which you want to play the music.

2. Start the fidata Music App.

3. Tap the bottom right corner of the screen and select the renderer (player).

   

   Play the music on the device.

   You can use this app's function to make your device a renderer (player).

   1) Tap .

   2) Tap [fidata Music App setting ].

   3) Enable [Media Player].

   ⇒ You can now select your device as a renderer.

   4) Specify your device as a renderer.

   ⇒ You can now play music on your device.

   * The music format (format) may not be playable depending on the device/OS version you are using.
   Music in formats that cannot be played will be skipped during playback.

4. Tap [This device] → [Music] → [Offline Library].

   * If [This device] is not displayed, see "Target Music of iTunes to be play" and enable [Media server].

   → →

5. Tap the music to add it to the playlist and play it as usual.
   reference: Play with fidata Music App

You can transfer musics by connecting a DAP to fidata Server.

1. Connect a DAP to "USB 2.0" on the back side.

   

   When DAP is connected, an option is displayed in DAP

   Please operate to transfer files.

   • Screen image

   

2. Start the fidata Music App.

3. Display the artist or music you want to transfer.

4. Tap .

   

5. Tap [Transfer to USB].

   

6. (When multiple USB devices are connected) Select the DAP.

   * Depending on the DAP, it is recognized as multiple USB devices in the main memory and microSD slot.

   

   Identify multiple USB devices

   Please refer to Acquisition of songs in USB HDD and check the contents of usb 1~3 and decide which USB device.

7. Music is transferred.

Spotify is a music streaming service that provides access to a wide variety of music genres from around the world via the Internet. You can use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control to enjoy Spotify music from a USB-DAC or other device connected to fidata Server.
For more information, please visit https://spotify.com/connect.

* You need to subscribe to the Spotify Premium or Spotify Free service.

* fidata Server and your mobile device must be connected to the same network.

* The fidata Server renderer must be running in OpenHome mode.

1. Launch the Spotify app, select a song, and play it.

2. Tap .

   

3. Tap "HFAS-XXXXXX[DAC name]."

   ⇒ You can enjoy Spotify music from a USB-DAC or other device connected to fidata Server.

   

* If you are playing music other than Spotify from a USB-DAC or other device connected to fidata Server, the music playing will be stopped and switched when you start playback using this function.

* The service is subject to change without notice.

* The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

Open the Settings screen to make various settings in this unit.

Open it with fidataApp

Open it with Magical Finder

Open it with fidataApp

1. Start fidata Music App.

2. Tap at the left edge of the screen and tap server status.

   

3. Tap [Device Settings].

   

The settings screen opens.

Open it with Magical Finder

1. Start "Magical Finder".

2. Tap [HFAS].

   

   [HFAS] is not shown.

   Connect the terminal on which settings are to be made to the same router as the one used by this unit.

3. Tap [Open Setting Website].

   

The settings screen opens.

When you are placing a lot of tunes and worrying about the free space, use this method to check.

Check on the setting screen

Check with fidata Music App

Check on the setting screen

1. Open the Settings Screen.

2. Tap .

3. Confirm "Internal disk capacity / Internal disk space".

   

   When USB HDD is connected.

   Also Confirm "USB disk".

You can check the free space.

Check with fidata Music App

1. Start fidata Music App.

2. Tap at the left edge of the screen.

3. Check free space.

   

   When you want to check the free space of the USB HDD

   Please see Check on the setting screen.

You can check the free space.

You can back up the musics in the built-in disk of fidata Server to a connected USB HDD (for backup).

By connecting the USB HDD to the fidata Server and registering the USB HDD for backup, you can back up the music.

* The music stored on the USB HDD is not backed up.

Backing Up

Registering the USB HDD as a backup one

Restoring Music from a USB HDD (for Backup)

Backing Up

Any change to the music stored on this unit will be reflected in the automatic backup.

Add music
Music is backed up to a USB HDD for backup.

Deleting music
Music stored on a USB HDD for backup is not deleted.

Registering the USB HDD as a backup one

1. Connect the USB HDD used for backup.

   * Please use USB HDD that has the same capacity as this unit, or larger.

   Please connect only one USB HDD.

   A USB HDD for backup is registered as one for backup use, and any data on it will be deleted.
   So that you do not make a mistake and lose any important data, please only connect one USB HDD with this operation.

2. Open the Settings Screen.

3. Tap [USB DEVICE SETTINGS].

   

4. Tap [Registration of the device for backup], and tap [NEXT].

   

5. Read the Caution items, and tap [REGISTRATION].

   

6. Tap [Yes].

   

7. Please wait until the USB HDD is registered.

   

8. Confirm that the message [Succeeded to register the device for backup.] is displayed.

   

This completes the operation. The USB HDD has been registered as one for backup use.
From now, the music will be backed up on the USB HDD.

Restoring Music from a USB HDD for Backup

1. Connect a USB HDD (for backup)

2. Open the Settings Screen.

3. Tap [USB DEVICE SETTINGS].

4. Tap [Restoration of backup data], and Tap [NEXT].

   

5. Read the Caution items, and tap [RESTORE].

   

6. Tap [Yes].

   

7. Start restoring Music, and the front indicator blinks.

   Do not remove the USB HDD while the indicator is blinking.

   

8. Confirm that the front indicator is lit.

   

9. Remove the USB HDD (for backup).

   

   If you want to continue the backup

   Please remove the USB HDD (for backup) once and then connect the USB HDD (for backup) again.

The musics are now restored.

<Note> If you want to obtain new firmware, please contact your dealer or distributor.

Certified Distributors

The internal disks that are installed in this unit operate in several modes (RAID mode).
By switching the mode, you can increase the capacity that can be utilized or duplicate music to increase safety.
However, you will need to format (initialize) the built-in disk in accordance with the mode, and so if you switch the mode then the music on this unit will be lost.

Modes

Backing Up before Switching

Switching the Mode of the Built-in Disk

Returning Backed Up Music to this Unit

Modes

This unit supports three modes.

*1 With mirroring, music is written on each of the two internal disks, and so the available capacity will be that of one built-in disk.
Therefore, if mirroring is currently set then switching to another mode will double the capacity available for use.

*2 With mirroring, music is written on each of the two internal disks, and so you will not lose any music even in the unlikely event that one disk fails.
(Our repair center handles requests for replacing the internal disk. Note that the music will be lost if both of the built-in disks have failed.)

*3 With striping, music is written on the two internal disks by being distributed over them, and so the read and write speed is faster.

Backing Up before Switching

When you switch the mode, the music on this unit will be lost.
Therefore, please use a USB HDD and back up the music on this unit.

Switching the Mode of the Built-in Disk

1. Open the Settings Screen.

2. Tap [DISK MANAGEMENT].

   

3. Tap on the format of the mode to switch to.

   

   Check Disk

   Checks the status of the built-in disk of this unit.
   Depending on the capacity and condition of this unit, [Check Disk] may take 20 or 30 hours. In addition, you cannot access this unit while [Check Disk] is running.

4. Tap [RUN].

   

5. Confirm the mode, and tap [Yes].

   

6. Tap [Yes].

   

7. Please wait for a while when this screen is displayed.

   

8. Tap [Close].

   

The mode of the internal disk has been switched.

Returning Backed Up Music to this Unit

Please use a backed up USB HDD and restore musics to this unit.

You can adjust the brightness of the indicator which is mounted on the front of this unit.
In addition, you can choose white or blue for the front indicator colour.
Also, You can set it so that the LAN port indicator installed on this unit does not light up.

1. Open the Settings Screen.

2. Tap [SYSTEM SETTINGS].

   

3. Adjust [Front Indicator Brightness].

   

4. Set [Front Indicator Color].

   

5. Set [LAN port Indicator].

   

6. Tap [CONFIRM].

   

7. This confirms the settings, and tap [SET].

   

8. Please wait for a while until the setting has finished.
   When the front indicator is lit, this completes the setting.

You can now set the brightness and color of the front indicator.

SYSTEM INFORMATION is displayed.

Turn off the power to fidata Server (shut down), and reboot.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

SYSTEM SETTINGS is displayed.

MEDIA SERVER SETTINGS

MEDIA SERVER SETTINGS is displayed.

USB DEVICE SETTINGS

USB DEVICE SETTINGS is displayed.

USB CD/DVD/BD DRIVE SETTINGS

USB CD/DVD/BD DRIVE SETTINGS is displayed.

DISK MANAGEMENT

DISK MANAGEMENT is displayed.

SYSTEM INITIALIZATION

SYSTEM INITIALIZATION is displayed.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

FIRMWARE UPDATE is displayed.

ONLINE MANUAL

Shows a Web page on which this document and others have been released.

LANGUAGE SETTING

You can set the language of the Settings screen to either [Auto], [English] or [Japanese].

This is displayed if you click in the HOME.
It shows various pieces of information about this unit such as its free space.

F/W version

Displays the firmware version of this unit.

Inernet

Displays whether this unit is connected to the Internet.

IP address

Displays the IP address of this unit.

MAC address

Displays the MAC address of this unit.

Internal disk capacity

Displays the total capacity of this unit's internal disks.

Internal disk space

Displays the free disk space of this unit's internal disks.

USB disk (for share 1~3) capacity

Displays the total capacity of the USB HDD (for share).

About USB disk (for share 1~3).

Numbers 1 - 3 are attached in the order in which this unit recognizes USB HDD (for share).
This number will be maintained until you remove the USB HDD (for share) and turn off this unit.

USB disk (for share 1~3) space

Displays the free disk space of the USB HDD (for share).

USB disk (for backup) capacity

Displays the total capacity of the USB HDD (for backup).

USB disk (for backup) space

Displays the free disk space of the USB HDD (for backup).

RAID mode

The internal disk mode (RAID mode) is displayed.

⇒ Switching the Mode of the Built-in Disk (RAID)

RAID status

Displays the status of this unit.
If an error such as [RAID starting failed] or [Degraded] is displayed in red, please reboot this unit once.
If you the same error is still displayed, please see the Quick Guide or contact our Support.

Backup status

Displays the status of the backup function.

Off	[AUTO BACKUP] (SYSTEM SETTINGS) is off.
Running	A USB HDD for backup is connected, and the system is in a state where backup is possible.
Running (currently backing up)	Music is being backed up to a USB HDD for backup.
Unconnected	A USB HDD for backup is not connected.
Stopping	A USB HDD for backup is connected, but is not being used. The following situations can be considered. • It is not a USB HDD for backup that is registered in this unit. • After the USB HDD for backup was registered, this unit was formatted / initialized.
Unknown	An unknown error occurred in the backup. Operation has become unstable for some reason. Please remove the USB HDD for backup and reboot this unit. ⇒ Removing the USB HDD
Error	An error occurred in the backup. The following situations can be considered. • There is not enough space on the USB HDD for backup. Please see Saving Audio files from a PC, access the backup destination (bkup folder) from a computer, and delete any unnecessary files. • A USB HDD for backup is not correctly connected.

DAC device

Displays the device name of USB-DAC / LAN DAC connected to this unit.

Direct DSD

Displays whether USB-DAC / LAN DAC connected to this unit supports Direct DSD.

USB CD/DVD/BD drive

Displays the device name of USB CD/DVD/BD drive connected to this unit.

AccurateRip

Displays AccurateRip correspondence status of USB CD/DVD/BD drive connected to this unit.

You can apply various settings to this unit.
Click the [+] symbol to see a detailed description of each item.

Music, Videos and Photos

Settings > Status

Settings > Sharing

Settings > Navigation

Settings > Aggregation

Settings > Security

Settings > System

Music, Videos and Photos

You can specify the audio device to play back songs. Also, you can play back songs in the Web browser and download them.

* You can play back or download songs depending on the contents.

Settings > Status

Friendly Name

This is the friendly name of the network audio server (the name on the DLNA network).
To change this name, change [Name] in the SYSTEM SETTINGS.

Version

Indicates the version of the Twonky Server.

Number of contents

Indicates the number of video, song, and photo contents stored on the Network Audio Server.

Cached Memory

Indicates the size of cache data that is automatically assigned by the Twonky Server. You cannot set it manually.

Database status

It shows whether the content database is constructed.
("loaded, verifying", "verification complete", "scanning for media", "scan complete")

Last Database Update

Indicates the date when the contents database was recently updated.

Server Uptime

Indicates the time during which the Twonky Server is continuously operating.

Network Interfaces

This is the IP address and MAC address of the audio server.
You can set the IP address in the SYSTEM SETTINGS.
Each device has a unique MAC address. You cannot change it.

Settings > Sharing

Shared Folders

This folder stores the streaming songs.
* You cannot change or add folders.

You can set a streaming media type.

• Default
Music

Audiobook Genres

Specify the genre of the content to be recognized as an audio book for the content of the audio book in which the metadata in the ID3v2 format is used.

Compilation Folders

Set a folder name that stores music data of Compilation Album.

• Default
Compilations,Sampler

If the display of music in Compilation Album is abnormal

Take the following steps.

1 Check the folder name that stores music data of Compilation Album.

2 In the Entry field of Compilation Folders, enter the folder name that you checked in Step 1 preceded by a comma (,).

3 Update the settings by selecting [Save Changes].

4 Click [Rescan Content Folders] of Server Maintenance.

5 Make sure that songs are correctly displayed.

Ignore directories

Set a folder or folders to be ignored during contents scan.

• Default
AppleDouble, AppleDB, AppleDesktop, TemporaryItems, .fseventsd, .Spotlight-V100, .Trashes, .Trash, RECYCLED, RECYCLER, RECYCLE.BIN

If data that is not unintended is displayed

Take the following steps.

1 Check the folder name that contains the unintended data that is displayed.

2 In the Entry field of Ignore directories, enter the folder name that you checked in Step 1 preceded by a comma (,).

3 Update the settings by selecting [Save Changes].

4 Click [Rescan Content Folders] of Server Maintenance.

5 Make sure that songs are correctly displayed.

Settings > Navigation

Navigation Tree

Set the folder configuration during playback. When you register an audio device (Media Receiver), the type you have set here is selected.

• Mobile
The folder configuration suitable for the mobile terminal.

• Classic Media Navigation
The folder configuration suitable for a small music library.

• iPod-like
The folder configuration suitable for users who wish to use the iPod-like configuration.

• By Folder
The folder configuration suitable for users who organise music folders to their liking.

• Advanced Media Navigation
The folder configuration suitable for a large music library.

Type of Navigation Tree and folder configuration

The following folder configuration is set for each type. They are usually displayed in the following order.
However, it may differ according to the audio device you use.

	Mobile	Classic Media Navigation	iPod-like	By Folder	Advanced Media Navigation
Folder	-	◯	-	◯	◯
CD（When music CD is inserted）	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
Recently added songs	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
Artists	◯	◯	◯	-	◯
Artists Index	-	-	-	-	◯
Album	◯	◯	◯	-	◯
Album Index	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
Composer	-	-	◯	-	◯
Format	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
Date	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
Artists/Album	-	-	-	-	◯
Genre/Album	-	-	-	-	◯
Genre/Songs	◯	◯	◯	-	◯
Playlist	◯	◯	◯	-	◯
Personal rating	-	-	-	-	◯
All music	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
Title index	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

If you wish to change the Navigation Tree type for each audio device:

Set the type for each audio device by selecting: Media Receivers in Security > more > Navigation Type.

"By Folder" Navigation

If you set the navigation tree to "Folder", you can display the content file name (not the metadata information of the content).

Navigation Tree Builder

You can change "Pre-defined trees" or you can create your own navigation tree type.

Make your own navigation tree type (My Tree)

1. Select a node such as "Favorites".

* By tapping the "Pre-defined trees" item, you can check the nodes displayed by them.

2. Enter the name of my tree.

3. Tap [Save my tree].

4. Tap [Save changes].

My tree is now saved.
My tree is also displayed in "Navigation tree" and "Navigation type of media receiver".

Settings > Aggregation

Sets the Aggregation function.
You can handle the contents of another media server as if it is stored on the network audio server.
This function is useful if you are using more than one of our network audio servers.
(It is not guaranteed that all media servers will be detected.)

Enable Aggregation

If checked, the Aggregation function is enabled.

Aggregation Mode

If another new media server is detected, select an operation to be set automatically.

• Ignore (Default)
A newly detected media server is not aggregated.

• Aggregate
The contents of a newly detected media server can be handled as if they are stored on the network audio server.

• AutoCopy
The contents of a newly detected media server are copied onto the network audio server.

* This is useful if you wish to aggregate contents of media servers that may not be available all the time on the network, such as smartphones.

* The contents are copied from the "contents" folder to the "mirrored" folder.

Handling of AutoCopy contents

If you edit or delete the automatically copied contents, the contents of the network audio server are handled as follows.*

Contents on the media server	Edit	Overwritten by the edited contents, and copied.
	Delete	The contents on the network audio server remain.
Contents on the network audio server	Edit	Overwritten by the media server contents, and copied. The edited contents are lost.
	Delete	The contents are copied again.

* The changes are reflected at certain times such as when the network audio server is restarted.

Settings > Security

Media Receivers

Sets an audio device (Media Receiver) registered by the Twonky Server.
The Twonky Server automatically detects and registers audio devices.

• Enable sharing for new media receivers automatically
When the Twonky Server automatically registers an audio device, select the method of music streaming.
If unchecked, detected new audio devices will be registered as if they will not be delivered.

• Audio devices
Display registered audio device. We will deliver music only to checked audio devices.

● MAC、IP
This is the MAC address and IP address of the audio device.

● Media Receiver Type
Select an audio device type.
(The default is determined and set by the Twonky Server automatically.)

● Navigation Type
Set the Navigation Tree (folder configuration during playback) for each audio device.
Set the default by selecting Navigation →Navigation tree.

• Reset List
All registered audio devices are deleted from the list.
After that, the existing audio devices are detected again and registered automatically.

Restart on network changes

If checked, and when the LAN cable is unplugged or when the IP address is changed,
the Twonky Server restarts.
(Under normal circumstances, leave this box checked.)

Settings > System

Language

Select a language to be used in the setting window and the Navigation Tree (folder configuration during playback).

* Note that the music information etc. is not translated.

Rescan Interval

Set the scan intervals (in minutes) to update the audio information.
If the interval is "-1", the audio updating is monitored and the audio information is updated automatically.
(Under normal circumstances, leave the interval set to "-1".)

Server Maintenance

• Restart Server
Restarts the Twonky Server.

• Rescan Content Folders
Updates the audio information.

• Reset to Defaults
Returns the Twonky Server to the default settings.

• Clear Cache
Deletes the cache data that has been assigned automatically by the Twonky Server.

Registration of the device for backup

Register a connected USB HDD as one for backup use.

Restoration of backup data

Returns backed up music to this unit.

Data import

Connect a USB HDD containing music to this unit with a computer or such like, and then copy the music to this unit.
⇒ Saving Audio Files from a USB HDD

Removal of the USB device

Removes a USB HDD for backup or a shared USB HDD.

Click the [+] symbol to see a detailed description of each item.

Check Disk

Checks the status of the built-in disk of fidata Server.
Depending on the capacity and condition of this unit, [Check Disk] may take 20 or 30 hours. In addition, you cannot access this unit while [Check Disk] is running.

Spanning Format
Striping Format
Mirroring Format

Deletes all the data on this unit and switches the mode of the built-in disk.
Depending on the capacity and condition of this unit, formatting may take 20 or 30 hours.
In addition, you cannot access this unit while a disk is being formatted.

Puts this unit back into the state it was in at the time of purchase.
Returns all the settings of this unit to the default value, and deletes data on this unit.

Regular format of internal disk

When this is set to [On], the data in this unit is completely deleted so that it cannot be restored.

Model	Normal initialization	Regular format
1TB / SSD	About 3 minutes	About 2 hours

Firmware initialization

Reset current firmware to factory firmware.
The saved data (audio files etc.) will not be erased.
To avoid updating the firmware, set the AUTO UPDATE in SYSTEM SETTINGS to off as soon as the firmware is initialized.

Update the firmware (internal software) of this unit, and keep it up to date.
This unit must be connected to the Internet.

* This item is currently invalid. If you want to obtain new firmware, please contact your dealer or distributor. (Certified Distributors)

The front indicator is lit in orange.

The front indicator is lit in red.

The power does not come on.

The power does not come on with fidata Music App's [Power on]

The power does not turn off (The frontindicator is blinking).

The front indicator is flashing all the time.

The front indicator is lit in orange.

A new version of firmware/software for this unit has been detected.

Please turn off the power supply to this unit, and then turn it on again.
This firmware/software for this unit will be updated to the latest version.

The front indicator is lit in red.

It is possible that the USB HDD for backup does not have enough free space.

Please see Saving Audio Files from a PC, access the USB HDD for backup from a computer, and delete any unnecessary files.

It is possible that a problem has occurred with the USB HDD for backup.

Please confirm whether the USB HDD for backup is correctly connected.
If it is connected correctly, there is a possibility that the USB HDD has failed.
In addition, please use this unit to register the USB HDD for backup when connecting it for the first time.

There may be a problem with the built-in disk of this unit.

Remove a USB HDD if it is connected.
Then, please turn off the power supply to this unit, and then turn it on again.
After the start-up process has completed, if the lamp is lit in red then a problem has occurred with the built-in disk.
Please see the "Conformity Information and Warranty", and contact our Support.

The power does not come on.

Please turn on the main power switch at the bottom of the back side.

The power does not come on with fidata Music App's [Power on]

The LAN port connecting the fidata server and the router is set to "for Audio"

In order to use this function, please connect the fidata server and router with the LAN port of "for Network".

* If you connect the network audio player to a router, please connect it to "for Audio" side with a switching hub etc.

The power does not turn off (The frontindicator is blinking).

This unit is updating it. Please wait.

If a new version is detected, this unit will be updated automatically when you turn off the power.
The update may take more than 10 minutes.
Do not unplug the power cable or turn off the power strip until the lamp turns off.

The front indicator is flashing all the time.

This unit is updating it. Please wait.

If a new version is detected, this unit will be updated automatically when you turn off the power.
The update may take more than 10 minutes.
Do not unplug the power cable or turn off the power strip until the lamp turns off.

This unit has a regular format for erase the internal data completely.

If you check [Regular format of internal disk] in [SYSTEM INITIALIZATION] on the setting screen and execute it, it will take a considerable time for the data to erase completely (SYSTEM INITIALIZATION).
Do not unplug the power cable or turn off the power strip until the lamp turns off.

This unit does not appear in App etc.

I want to put this unit back into the state it was in at the time of purchase.

I want to see the music that was backed up on a computer.

This unit does not appear in App etc.

The computer or smart device running App etc. is not on the same network as this unit.

Please connect the computer or smart device to the same Wi-Fi router as this unit.

I want to return this product to the state at the time of purchase.

By initializing the system, you can return all the settings of this unit to those at the time of purchase, and delete data on this unit.

1. Open the Settings Screen

2. Tap [SYSTEM INITIALIZATION].

3. Run it.

All data including songs in fidata Server will be deleted and all settings will be restored to the state at the time of purchase.

I want to see the music that was backed up on a computer.

You can see it on [LAN DISK Backup Reader].

For details, please visit our web page (in English).
https://www.iodata.jp/fidata/en/support/#download

This unit does not appear in App etc.

When importing tracks on the music CD, the music CD has been ejected immediately, or the indicator lamp in the front has lit up red or yellow.

You can not eject music CD.

I want to know the folders in the contents folder.

I want to know about folders other than contents.

It takes time to rip CD.

Does not recognize USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

Three USB HDD (for share) can not be used.

I can not copy CD ripped contents.

Some items in the fidata Music App are missing.

I want to put music on WALKMAN® etc.

This unit does not appear in App etc.

Please see here.

The music CD has been ejected immediately, or the indicator lamp in the front has lit up red or yellow.

Please see here.

Can not eject music CD from USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

Select [Removal of the USB device] in [USB DEVICE SETTINGS] on the SET screen.

I want to know the folders in the contents folder.

The following folders are available.

I want to know about folders other than contents.

In the same hierarchy as contents, the following folders are available.

It takes time to rip CD.

Does not recognize USB CD/DVD/BD drive.

Three USB HDD (for share) can not be used.

The firmware version may be before1.60.

Please try Keeping the Firmware of the fidata Server up to Date.

I can not copy CD ripped contents.

By copying (moving) "Folder.jpg" from fidata Server, an error is displayed.

The artwork "Folder.jpg" provided by Gracenote can not be copied (moved) for protection.

For example, in the case of Windows, "File Access Denied" screen about Folder.jpg is displayed.
In this case, you can copy or move CD ripped contents by clicking [Skip].

* The copied (moved) content does not include artwork (Folder.jpg).

* When you move contents, Folder.jpg and folders containing it remain in their original locations.
Delete them if you do not need them.

Some items in the fidata Music App are missing.

Your smartphone is in landscape mode.

If you display horizontally on your smartphone (landscape mode), some items may not be displayed.
In that case, please display in portrait (portrait mode).

* Landscape mode is for tablets. It does not guarantee the operation on smartphones.

I want to put music on WALKMAN^® etc.

Please see Transfer Audio Files to a DAP.

* WALKMAN is registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

I cannot play music when I am using this unit as an audio player.

Musics don't play from the beginning when I am using this unit as an audio player.

Artwork is incorrect / not displayed.

The next tune is not displayed in fidata Music App.

When starting fidata Music App, a server different from the one at the time of last time is opened.

When you tap the shortcut with fidata Music App, the category of different server is displayed.

fidata Server is not displayed in the control application.

Renderer does not appear in fidata Music App.

I can not register music with fidata Music App.

Playback stops when playing with fidata Music App.

The order of tunes in fidata Music App is different from the track order of music CD.

Music does not appear in server pane of fidata Music App.

Does not recognize USB-DAC.

Does not recognize LAN DAC.

The local playlist got wrong (the tune name is different from the actual tune).

I want to fix shortcut order.

I want to enlarge the operation icon of fidata Music App.

I got a call to a device using fidata Music App but the play does not stop. [Android version only]

Some items in the fidata Music App are missing.

There is no sound when played back on a DoPWAV compatible network audio player.

I cannot play music when I am using this unit as an audio player.

The type of control app does not match the [NETWORK RENDERER].

Please open the Settings screen, and Switch [Network Renderer Setting] in [System Setting].

Musics don't play from the beginning when I am using this unit as an audio player.

Please set [USB PERFECT PLAY].

Please open the Settings screen, and switch [USB PERFECT PLAY] in [System Setting].
By setting silent playback time between songs, it prevents the beginning of the song from being cut off.
Please set it so as to be optimal for your environment other than [Auto].

* [USB PERFECT PLAY] is set to [Auto] by default.
In the [Auto] setting, the optimum value is automatically set when using verified USB-DAC / LAN DAC.

Artwork is incorrect / not displayed.

For fidata Music App, this may be solved by clearing the artwork cache (iOS version only).

Please try the following actions.

1. Tap .

2. Tap [fidata Music App setting ].

3. Tap [Clear the artwork cache].

4. A confirmation message is displayed. Tap [Clear].

   ⇒ You have now cleared the artwork cache. Check if the problem is resolved.
   (If the number of tunes is large, it takes time for all artwork to be displayed.)

If you are using an audio device that does not support high-quality artwork, you may find that artwork is not displayed.

Please try the following actions.

1. Open the Settings Screen.

2. Tap [MEDIA SERVER SETTINGS].

3. Tap [Security].

4. Set the [Media Receiver Type] of an audio device that does not show artwork to [Generic Media Receiver (BC)].

   How to tell which audio device does not show artwork.

   The list shows the [MAC] (MAC address), [IP] (IP address), and [Friendly Name] of the audio device. Please confirm these details of the audio device.
   You can confirm the MAC address on a sticker that is attached to the audio device or on its Settings screen.

5. Tap [Save Changes].

The next tune is not displayed in fidata Music App.

Tune information is not displayed large.

If you want to display the next tune, please display tune information large.

⇒ Play with fidata Music App

Shuffle playback is enabled.

Please disable shuffle playback.

When starting fidata Music App, a server different from the one at the time of last time is opened.

When you finished fidata Music App last time, you opened a server different from the selected server.

When starting fidata Music App, the hierarchy displayed at the end of the selected server is displayed.

When you tap the shortcut with fidata Music App, the category of different server is displayed.

You opened a server different from the selected server.

When a shortcut is tapped, the corresponding category of the Selected Server is displayed.
⇒ Choose a selected server.

fidata Server is not displayed in the control application.

fidata Server is not connected to the network.

Please check the power and connections of fidata Server.

The operation of the control application is strange.

Please restart the control application.

Renderer does not appear in fidata Music App.

Network audio player or USB-DAC is not connected to the network.

Please check the power and connections of network audio player or USB-DAC.

The operation of fidata Music App is strange.

Please restart fidata Music App.

I can not register music with fidata Music App.

Please see I can not register tune.

Playback stops when playing with fidata Music App.

You are playbacking on the DMR renderer.

• Playback with OpenHome compatible equipment.

• When playbacking with USB-DAC / LAN DAC connected to fidata Server, the operation as a player may be set to [DMR]. Open the setting screen and set [System settings] → [Network Renderer] to [OpenHome].

• Please try the following operation when playing on DMR compatible equipment.

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap [fidata Music App settings].

   

3. Enable [Prevent sleep on tune information screen].

   

4. Tap [Close].

   

5. Please see Play with fidata Music App, and play back in a state in which song information and artwork are displayed largely (tune information screen display).

   ⇒ While playing in the tune information screen display, your smart device. will not sleep.

   * When playing with DMR, hold the playlist on the control application side.
   Therefore, when the control application stops at sleep of the smart device, playback also stops.

The order of tunes in fidata Music App is different from the track order of music CD.

Opening in the album display sometimes resolves.

Please open tunes in order of fidata Server → Music → album and check it.

→ →

Meta information of the track number is not included in the tune.

Please see Edit the meta information of music files, and please check the meta information of the song.

Music does not appear in server pane of fidata Music App.

The database of the media server is under construction.

It may take time to build the database of the media server, for example when saving a large number of audio files.
Please wait for a while, please check again.

Does not recognize USB-DAC.

The USB-DAC is not operating properly.

• If you can connect the USB-DAC to a power outlet, please connect it.

• If you are using a USB hub, try connecting USB-DAC directly to the fidata Server.
If it works, there is a problem with the USB hub.

• Please check the compatibility of USB-DAC.

Does not recognize LAN DAC.

The LAN DAC is not operating properly.

• Please check the power supply of LAN DAC.

• Please check the network connection of fidata Server and LAN DAC.

• fidata Server cannot use LAN DAC and USB-DAC together. If both LAN DAC and USB-DAC are connected to fidata Server, USB-DAC has priority.

• fidata Server can use one LAN DAC. fidata Server cannot select the LAN DAC to be used. Therefore, do not install multiple LAN DACs.

• Please check the compatibility of LAN DAC.

The local playlist got wrong (the tune name is different from the actual tune).

When the database of the media server is rebuilt, linked tunes in local playlists may be wrong. Please recreate the local playlist again.

Please make a playlist (m3u) at the timing when the database is likely to be rebuilt, such as before fidata Server is up to date.
⇒ Make local playlist a playlist (m3u)

Then you can use the playlist (m3u) as a backup of the local playlist.

I want to fix shortcut order.

1. Arrange shortcuts to be satisfied.
   (Shortcuts are arranged in order of use from the left.)

2. Tap .

   

3. Tap [fidata Music App settings].

   

4. Enable [Lock the shortcut].

   

5. Tap [Close].

   

I want to enlarge the operation icon of fidata Music App.

For iOS version (iPad only).

You can enlarge the operation icon with the following operations.

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap [fidata Music App settings].

   

3. Enable [Display large].

   

4. Tap [Close].

   

For Android version.

You can enlarge items on the screen with Android settings.

1. Open [Settings] of Android.

2. Change display size.

   

   Item names and screens vary depending on the smart device and Android version

   The above screen is from Nexus 9.
   In Nexus 9, you can change the display size with the setting [Display] → [Display size].

   Increase font size.

   In the settings of Android, you can also change the font size.
   In Nexus 9, you can change the font size with the setting "Display" → "Font size".

   

   2 pane may not be displayed.

   If you change the display size, 2 pane may not be displayed.
   In such a case, adjust the display size value.

I got a call to a device using fidata Music App but the play does not stop. [Android version only]

You can pause playback when you receive a call with the following operations.

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap [fidata Music App settings].

   

3. Enable [Pause at incoming call].

4. When the message like "Allow fidata Music App to make and manage phone calls?" Is displayed, tap [Allow].

Some items in the fidata Music App are missing.

Please see here.

There is no sound when played back on a DoPWAV compatible network audio player.

If the network audio digital volume is other than the maximum, there may be no sound even when played in DoPWAV format.

1. Reduce the volume of the analog part such as an amplifier connected to the network audio player to the minimum.

2. Set the volume of the network audio player to the maximum.

3. Gradually increase the volume that was throttled in step 1 and check that the playback sound is output.

Renderer

Server

playlist

Transfer to USB

Collective registration in the playlist

CD ripping

File operation

Local playlist

Setting

Setting - Magical Finder

Startup

Renderer

The renderer cannot be found.

• Occurrence condition
No renderer (player) was found in the same network as the smart device.

• What to do
• Check that the network configuration is correct (eg whether the renderer and the smart device are connected to the same router).
• Turn on the smart device airplane mode and wait 10 seconds before releasing.
• Restart fidata Music App.
• Restart the renderer.
• If you can not find an audio device connected to fidata / Soundgenic, please review the connection to the USB port.

Server

The server cannot be found.

• Occurrence condition
No server (DMS) was found in the same network as the smart device.

• What to do
• Check that the network configuration is correct (eg whether the server and the smart device are connected to the same router).
• Turn on the smart device airplane mode and wait 10 seconds before releasing.
• Restart fidata Music App.
• Restart the server.

playlist

Performing “New Playback” will erase the current playlist.

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed when trying to add tunes to the playlist when Registration rules when tapping tunes is [new].

• What to do
-

Do you want to clear the playlist?

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed when tapping the [delete] button at the top right of the playlist pane.

• What to do
-

Transfer to USB

xx tunes were found. Transfer all?
It may take some time for large numbers of tunes transferred simultaneously to be reflected in the playlist.

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed that there are many target tunes (more than 256 tunes) when tapping [Transfer to USB] from the server pane menu.

• What to do
-

A file exists with the same name. Overwrite?

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed when a file with the same name exists in the USB transfer destination.

• What to do
-

File copy operation failed

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when USB transfer fails.
The message shows the name of the file that failed to be transferred. If multiple files get an error， one of them will be displayed.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• Pull out the USB device， then connect it again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

Since xx or more tunes were found， this collective registration was aborted.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when the number of tunes to be subject to USB transfer exceeds the limit.

• What to do
• The limit of the number of tunes that can be transferred at once can be changed from [fidata Music App setting] - [Music registration settings] - [Maximum number of tunes] (maximum 9999).
• Reduce the number of target tunes to less than the limit and transfer them to USB.

Timed out. Log in again. This collective registration was aborted.

• Occurrence condition
This message is displayed when USB transfer takes too much time for processing.
The number of tunes subject to USB transfer affects processing time.

• What to do
• The time before timeout can be changed from [fidata Music App setting] - [Music registration settings] - [Time before timeout (seconds)] (maximum 999).
• Reduce the number of target tunes and then transfer them to USB.

A tune was not found.

• Occurrence condition
This message is displayed when there is no target tune during USB transfer.

• What to do
If tune is not included， USB transfer is not possible.

Please select a save destination

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when multiple USB devices are connected to fidata / Soundgenic.

• What to do
-

Registration operation failed.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when an error other than the above occurs during USB transfer. ex. Failed to acquire server information

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• Pull out the USB device， then connect it again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

Collective registration in the playlist

xx tunes found. Do you want to register all?
If you register many tunes at once， it may take many time to be registered in the playlist.

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed that there are many target tunes (more than 256 tunes) when tapping [Collective registration in the playlist] from the server pane menu.

• What to do
-

Since xx or more tunes were found， this collective registration was aborted.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when the number of tunes to be subject to collective registration in the playlist exceeds the limit.

• What to do
• The limit of the number of tunes that can be registrated at once can be changed from [fidata Music App setting] - [Music registration settings] - [Maximum number of tunes] (maximum 9999).
• Reduce the number of target tunes to less than the limit and then [Collective registration in the playlist].

Timed out. Log in again. This collective registration was aborted.

• Occurrence condition
This message is displayed if it takes too much time to process collective playlist registration.
The number of tunes subject to collective playlist registration affects processing time.

• What to do
• The time before timeout can be changed from [fidata Music App setting] - [Music registration settings] - [Time before timeout (seconds)] (maximum 999).
• Reduce the number of target tunes and then [Collective registration in the playlist].

A tune was not found.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when there is no target tune at the time of collective registration in the playlist.

• What to do
If tune is not included， collective registration in the playlist is not possible.

Registration operation failed.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when an error other than the above occurs during collective playlist registration.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

CD ripping

Ripping status acquisition operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when fidata Music App can not acquire CD ripping status from fidata / Soundgenic.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Ripping settings acquisition operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when fidata Music App can not acquire CD ripping setting information from fidata / Soundgenic.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Ripping settings updating operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when update of CD ripping setting information fails.
The ripping process is canceled.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Meta data acquisition operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when fidata Music App can not acquire the meta information of the music CD.

• What to do
After inserting the music CD， wait for a while and open the CD ripping screen.
Also， if the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Meta data updating operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when update of the meta information fails.
The ripping process is canceled.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Artwork acquisition operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when fidata Music App can not acquire the artwork of the music CD from fidata / Soundgenic.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Artwork updating operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when update of the artwork fails.
The ripping process is canceled.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Ripping starting operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when ripping start processing fails.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Ripping cancellation operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when ripping cancellation processing fails.

• What to do
If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

File operation

File copy operation failed

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when file copying process fails.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• The target file or directory may have already been deleted. You can check it by going back one level back and opening the current location again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

File move operation failed

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when file moving process fails.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• The target file or directory may have already been deleted. You can check it by going back one level back and opening the current location again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

File deletion operation failed

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when file deletion processing fails.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• The target file or directory may have already been deleted. You can check it by going back one level back and opening the current location again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

File or folder renaming operation failed. ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when file name change processing fails.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• The target file or directory may have already been deleted. You can check it by going back one level back and opening the current location again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.
• If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Folder creation operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when folder creation processing fails.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• The target file or directory may have already been deleted. You can check it by going back one level back and opening the current location again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.
• If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Meta data updating operation failed ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when the meta data updating (tagEdit) process fails.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• The target file or directory may have already been deleted. You can check it by going back one level back and opening the current location again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.
• If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Meta info updating is taking some time. Please check back in a moment.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when the meta data updating (tagEdit) process takes more than 30 seconds.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

Meta data acquisition operation failed. ([Error code])

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when the meta data acquisition processing fails.

• What to do
• Wait for several minutes.
• The target file may have already been deleted. You can check it by going back one level back and opening the current location again.
• Restart fidata / Soundgenic.
• If the error code is 700， update the firmware of fidata / Soundgenic.

Do you want to change Meta info on selected files?

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed when tapping [Change] on the meta information screen while targeting multiple files.

• What to do
-

* Meta information updates only the changed items.

Local playlist

Check the amount of available space on the device and try again.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when saving local playlist fails.

• What to do
• Restart the application.
· If this error occurs again， check the free space on the smart device.

A playlist exists with the same name. Overwrite?
[Local playlist name]

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed when there is a local playlist of the same name.

• What to do
-

Select server.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when the selected server is not specified or can not be found in the same network.

• What to do
The target of [Search by specifying criteria] is the selected server.
Specify the selected server and try the search again.

The following characters cannot be used in the file name.
/ : * ? “ < > |

• Occurrence condition
During making playlist (m3u)， it is displayed when the file name contains characters that can not be used.

• What to do
Delete characters that can not be used from the file name.

The contents of the selected server are not included.

• Occurrence condition
During making playlist (m3u)， it is displayed when there is no tune of the upload destination server in the local playlist.

• What to do
-

An available server cannot be found.

• Occurrence condition
During making playlist (m3u)， it is displayed when can not find any fidata / Soundgenic on the same network.

• What to do
Check that fidata / Soundgenic is displayed in the server list.

A file exists with the same name. Please change to a different file name.

• Occurrence condition
During making playlist (m3u)， it is displayed when a playlist with the same name exists on the upload destination server.

• What to do
Change the file name of the playlist.

Exceeds the upload size limit. Please reduce the number of tunes， and then try.

• Occurrence condition
During making playlist (m3u)， it is displayed when the upload size limit has been exceeded.

• What to do
Reduce the number of tunes in the local playlist.

Failed to upload.

• Occurrence condition
During making playlist (m3u)， it is displayed when an error other than the above occurs.

• What to do
Restart fidata / Soundgenic.

Setting

In order to play the contents of this device with the renderer,
you need to enable the "Storage" permission of fidata Music App in app permissions of Android settings.
If the content is not displayed in the enabled state， please push the Reconfigure button.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when [fidata Music App setting] - [Media server] - [Media server] is enabled， and access to the storage is not permitted.
(If permission screen can be displayed， there will be displayed.)

• What to do
Tap [Settings] on the message screen to open the setting screen， and enable storage permission.

In order to play the contents of this device with the renderer， you need to enable "Media & Apple Music" in iOS settings.
If the content is not displayed in the enabled state， please push the Reconfigure button.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when [fidata Music App setting] - [Media server] - [Media server] is enabled， and access to the storage is not permitted.
(If permission screen can be displayed， there will be displayed.)

• What to do
Tap [Settings] on the message screen to open the setting screen， and enable media library permission.

Reset all the app settings to those applied when the app was installed.

• Occurrence condition
This is a confirmation message displayed when tapping [fidata Music App setting] - [Reset all settings].

• What to do
-

Setting - Magical Finder

Authentication failed.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when login to the selected device fails on the Magical Finder screen.

• What to do
• Check the login password.
• Wait for several minutes， and login to the device again.

Failed to change network settings. Please try again later.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when device editing (IP setting) fails on the Magical Finder screen.

• What to do
Wait for several minutes， and start over from login.

It will take approximately 60 seconds until the settings are applied.

• Occurrence condition
It is displayed when device editing (IP setting) suceeds on the Magical Finder screen.

• What to do
-

Startup

The repeat function is turned off.

• Occurrence condition
Repeat setting of the renderer has been changed from other apps or devices.

• What to do
-

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