Data Sheet

SMART MEDIA SERVERS

SMS3, SMS3-250

The SMS3 or SMS3-250 Smart Media Server is an intelli-

gent audio source that plays music stored on its hard
drive and Internet radio in three independent output
streams. Through a multiroom audio system, it can play
the same or different selections in different rooms at the
same time.

The Media Server also stores and organizes digital photo-

graphs for presentation on a video display. The photos
can be shown individually or as slide shows and can be
combined with music.

An easy-to-navigate graphical user interface is used to

create themes and organize the music and photos. The
interface can be viewed on a TV screen or within a web
browser on a networked computer. It displays album cov-
ers, artist and album information, and song names.
TV or browser display of music selection screen
As an ideal music source for a Russound RNET® system,
the Media Server can be controlled from the system’s
With an Internet connection, the Media Server obtains CD
UNO keypads or touchscreens, which display theme,
information from Gracenote® music recognition service
artist, and song title information. It can also be controlled
and album cover art from Muze® entertainment informa-
by IR remote control, from a computer, or through an RS-
tion service. This information, called metadata, includes
232 serial port.
song title, artist and album name, and genre (rock, jazz,
The listener loads music from CDs into the Media Server etc.). When no Internet connection is present, the Media
through a built-in CD-ROM reader or transfers music files Server checks the database loaded into its firmware for
from a connected computer. The listener can then organ- CD information.
ize the music into themes by genre or artist for random
The Media Server is available with either a 160 GB or a
playback or put songs in playlists for playing back in a
250 GB hard drive. To preserve catalogued music and
specific order. As the Media Server is used, its unique
server configurations, Russound recommends making
Personal Media Assistant learns the listener’s music pref-
periodic backups of the Media Server’s hard drive. An
erences for each theme and applies those preferences to
external hard drive connects to the rear panel using a
its automated song selection.
USB 2.0/1.1 or FireWire IEEE 1394 interface.
The Media Server has a schedule feature that can be set
to play themes at specified times. It can also pick up an
Internet radio feed at scheduled times of the day for news
or favorite programming.
Specifications
Supported Media Formats Included Accessories
• MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV music, JPEG image • Power supply with universal input
Storage SMS3 SMS3 250 (100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz)
• Hard drive capacity: 160 GB 250 GB • SMS3-RC infrared remote control
• Compressed music: 2650 hours 4140 hours • 1 RCA composite video cable
• Uncompressed music: 240 hours 375 hours • 3 RCA stereo audio cables
• Rack-mount ears
Audio Specifications
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB Physical Specifications
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 96 dB • Dimensions: 17” W x 1.75” H x 12.9” D
SMS3-RC
• Total harmonic distortion: < 0.05% (430 x 44 x 343 mm) Remote Control
• Audio outputs: 3 independent stereo streams • Weight: 12.02 lb (5.4 kg)

Video Output Formats Power Requirement

• Composite, S-video, VGA • 12 VDC, 6 A

Communications Ports Approvals

• RNET link in and out • CE, FCC, TUV
• Front-panel IR receiver, rear-panel IR jack
• Mouse and keyboard ports
• Ethernet LAN port
• RS-232 control port Media Server
theme selection
• FireWire IEEE 1394 port for external backup drive on the UNO-TS2
• 2 USB ports for external backup drive touchscreen

Audio IR Mouse Network Composite

outputs input port port video output

RNET® 1394 Power Keyboard VGA USB S-video RS-232

link ports data port supply jack port port ports output port

mp3 TM

Organize and select music in a variety of ways Image viewer controls display of photo albums

Since 1967, innovation, quality and reliability have been the core of the Russound product tradition. Today, Russound offers everything for
enjoying multiroom audio-video in your home. All distributed audio-video solutions are built to high standards and designed with the unique
consideration of making products that are a pleasure to live with and enjoy.

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