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Amarra MINI Computer Music Player: User Manual
Thank you!
Thank you for purchasing the Amarra MINI Computer Music Player. You are about to enjoy the ultrafidelity
sound of Amarra MINI. Designed to work with your Apple™ MacIntosh Computer and with iTunes, Amarra MINI
provides a seamless integration for high resolution music playback.
The Amarra Team
Sonic Studio, LLC
330 Sir Frances Drake Blvd, Suite A San Anselmo, CA USA 94960-2552
phone: 1-415-480-4601, 1-415-460-1201
[email protected]
www.amarraaudio.com
The Amarra MINI Computer Music Player User Guide, December 2009
1. Contents:
This document details the installation of Amarra MINI and its associated software:
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Amarra MINI Package Contents................................................................................................................................pg
Amarra MINI System Requirements........................................................................................................................pg 2-3
Installing Amarra MINI Software................................................................................................................................pg 3-5
Introduction to PACE iLok Smart Key and License Files..............................................................................pg 6
Launching/Using Amarra MINI...................................................................................................................................pg 6-8
Using Amarra MINI and iTunes.................................................................................................................................pg 9-12
Registering Your Amarra MINI Software...........................................................................................................pg 13
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................................................................pg 14-17
Support.................................................................................................................................................................................pg 18
The Amarra MINI installer will install the following items on to your Macintosh Computer:
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4. Installing Amarra MINI Software
To install Amarra MINI, insert the install disk in your computer then click on the AMARRA MINI_Installer
icon. Follow the on screen instructions to install your software.
Welcome screen for Amarra MINI Installer:
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Installer Table of Contents:
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It is installed here: ~ /Library/iTunes/iTunes Plug-ins/
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Click Install.
(You will be prompted for your password and the software will be installed.)
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3. Introduction to PACE License Files and the iLok Smart Key
Amarra MINI is protected using PACE’s Anti-Piracy InterLok copy protection.
With Amarra MINI 1.2 licensing can be done using either:
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3. 1 Amarra MINI and an iLok USB Smart Key.
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ask your dealer for more information.
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NOTE: Protect this device! This is really your Amarra MINI product and if lost or stolen, can not be replaced without purchasing another Amarra MINI license.
PACE offers a warranty for replacing lost or stolen iLoks called ‘Zero Downtime’. The iLok.com Zero
Downtime program enables iLok owners to immediately replace licenses in case an iLok is broken, lost or
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Replacement / New iLOK
If your iLok is new and needs to be authorized. Please request authorization from Sonic Studio for your iLok
USB Smart Key, visit:
http://www.sonicstudio.com/register
Completing the form will generate an authorization request. We will then place a license for Amarra MINI in
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3.2 Authorizing Amarra MINI
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key or an with an Interlok License File. The process begins with running Amarra MINI and generating an
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Interlok License File is then installed on your computer.
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NOTE: Interlok License Files are Locked to a single computer. A License File can not be transferred. If you
purchase a new Mac please contact Sonic Studio Support for information.
1. Run Amarra MINI
2. If you have an iLok you can license the software by selecting the check box.
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5. Launching and Using Amarra MINI
Open the Applications folder on your Mac, locate the Amarra MINI folder.
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Amarra MINI folder and the Amarra MINI application.
NOTE: Double clicking on the Amarra MINI icon launches Amarra MINI and iTunes.
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PlayList
Loads selected tracks
from iTunes into Amarra MINI for gapless
playback.
On/Off
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Mute / Full Volume
These buttons are hot
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Volume Control
This control takes over for the
iTunes volume control.
PLAYLIST:
Amarra MINI will loaded selected tracks from iTunes into a Playlist. All tracks of the same Sample Rate are
loaded and will appear in the PlayList Menu along with the time in the PlayList.
NOTE: When a PlayList is loaded Amarra MINI will Stop iTunes and not use iTunes to control playback.
PLAYLIST:
The tracks loaded Amarra MINI will play without any gaps.
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6.1. Using AMARRA and iTunes
AMARRA MINI runs alongside Apple’s iTunes program. This allows you to manage and access all your music
through the main iTunes Music Library or through custom iTunes Playlists.
As shown below, AMARRA MINI occupies the area to the left of your iTunes window:
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NOTE:
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6.3. AMARRA MINI Preferences
This section presents an overview of the Amarra MINI Preferences.
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You can also use your iTouch / iPhone iTunes Remote Application to control AMARRA MINI .
NOTE: You can not control the volume using the Apple iTunes Remote application.
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6.5 Using your Airport Express
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7. Registering Your AMARRA MINI Software
In order to receive warranty service, you must register your product with Sonic Studio. This may be done at
any time with proof-of-purchase.
We strongly recommend that you register with Sonic Studio as soon as you purchase your unit. This will
ensure the best possible support for your purchase.
1. Your product will be registered with us.
Registration is used as proof of ownership if your product is ever lost or stolen.
2. Sonic Studio updates AMARRA MINI software on a regular basis.
This allows us to keep you informed of updates as they become available.
Please register your AMARRA MINI software using our automated registration Web page at:
http://www.sonicstudio.com/register
Alternatively, our mail address is:
Amarra Software registration
Sonic Studio, LLC
330 Sir Frances Drake Blvd
Suite A
San Anselmo, CA USA
94960-2552
Phone: +1-415-480-4601, +1-415-460-1201
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If you encounte ssues using AMARRA MINI please refer to the information below for assistance. If none of
these steps address your problem please contact your dealer or Sonic Studio support for more help.
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8.Troubleshooting Guide
Basic Macintosh Setup Tips
iTunes:
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Spotlight
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- Disable Sleep and other Energy saving Preferences.
- Disable Spotlight
- Disable TimeMachine on your media drives.
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This can prevent problems later on.
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Please review the currently supported interfaces on our website at
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Issue: How to set up a remote volume
AMARRA MINI does not support streaming of remote songs.
AMARRA MINI requires that all volumes be mounted on the computer as a shared volume.
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Issue: Songs do not change or sound correctly.
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Issue: Amarra does not play audio.
AMARRA MINI requires an input clock under Audio Midi Setup.
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Issue: Sample Rate Does Not Change With Soundfile.
Does your device support the sample rates for your music?
Amarra will only use the available rates on the device.
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9. Support
We are committed to your successful use of Amarra and offer support for AMARRA MINI through your
local dealer or via phone and email through Sonic Studio. Please also ask your local dealer for assistance.
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