Russound SMS3 - Manual (Page 26)

START UP
OPTIONS & STATUS CONFIGURATION
REVIEW MUSIC
If the media server detects errors in artist name or song titles during the cataloging process, the
errors can be reviewed and corrected in Review Music. More information on Review Music is found in
the
SMS3 User Manual.
BACKUP
Backups of the media server’s hard drive should be performed on a regular basis to preserve and
protect the files. An external hard drive (160GB or higher, FireWire IEEE 1394 or USB 2.0/1.1 inter-
face) should be used. The external hard drive must be dedicated to the SMS3, as backups reformat
the drive. The drive should be left with and connected to the SMS3 to be available for incremental
backups as music and media are added. Do not connect the formatted backup drive to a computer.
The first time a complete backup is performed on the media server, it may take a few hours or a few
days, depending on how many files are loaded into the media server’s hard drive, and how much the
media server is being used during the backup. A Fast Backup option may be selected to speed up
the backup process, but audio quality may be affected. Fast Backup may cause audio dropouts and
cause the user interface to feel sluggish. Once the initial backup is performed, subsequent backups
should take much less time. These are incremental backups and only copy those files that are new or
have changed since the last backup.
After selecting Backup/Restore, connect the external hard drive to the USB or FireWire port on the
back of the SMS3. Select either Backup or Fast Backup. The media server will display
“Backup/Restore in progress” on the screen. The SMS3 will display “Backup procedure is complete”
when finished.
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