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CasaTunes

QuickStart Guide

CasaTunes 4-8 Stream Dante Music Server
CT-DANTE-4/5/6/7/8

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Welcome and congratulations on your purchase!

Use this guide to quickly setup and configure your CasaTunes Dante® music server by following these steps:

  • Unpack and verify your system contents
  • Connect the music server power and network cable
  • Use Audinate’s Dante® Controller installed on your music server, or on another machine on the same network segment, to route your CasaTunes streams to your Dante® devices
  • Use the CasaTunesX App to configure your system
  • Use Microsoft Remote Desktop to access and change the computer settings on your music server
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What's in the box?

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Run the Dante® Controller software

You can run Audinate’s Dante® Controller software either from your computer (recommended) or the music server

  • To run Dante® Controller on your music server, you will need to install or use a remote access tool:

    When using a MAC: Install Microsoft Remote Desktop
    When using Windows: Use Remote Desktop Connection
  • Connect to your CasaTunes Dante® Music Server, using the following default computer name and credentials:

    Computer name: CasaServer
    Username: CasaUser
    Password: <none>
  • Double click the Dante® Controller icon on the desktop
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Route your CasaTunes streams using the Dante® Controller software

The music server, named CasaServer, should now be listed as a Dante® Device in Dante Controller. The music server includes up to 16 transmitter channels.

The 4-8 CasaServer stereo streams are mapped on to the 8-16 transmitter channels.

Each CasaServer stereo stream consists of 2 channels (left and right). Stream 1 maps to Channels 1 & 2, Stream 2 maps to channels 3 & 4, etc.

Route the CasaServer channel pairs to the desired Dante® device channel pairs

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Music Server Configuration

The CasaTunes music server should be configured as needed, however, should you need to change the music server settings, use the CasaTunesX App

  • The CasaTunes music server is pre-configured out-of-the-box in Streamer Mode, providing 4-8 stereo Dante streams (Stream 1-4/5/6/7/8).
  • The CasaTunesX App is available for free from the Amazon, Apple and Google app stores.
  • Or, you can use the browser version of the CasaTunesX App, as follows:

    On a MAC: http://casaserver.local/casatunesx
    On Windows:
    http://casaserver/casatunesx
  • To configure your music server settings, select MENU > Settings > System Setup
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Remote into your music server

You can use RDP to remotely access your music server to change the music server name, security settings, etc.

  • Install or use an RDP compatible remote access tool on your computer:

    When using a MAC: Install Microsoft Remote Desktop
    When using Windows: Use Remote Desktop Connection
  • Connect to your CasaTunes Dante® Music Server, using the following default computer name and credentials:

    Computer name: CasaServer
    Username: CasaUser
    Password: <none>
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Use the CasaTunesX App to browse, search and play music on any of your streams

  • Download the CasaTunesX App from the various App Store or use the built-in browser version of the CasaTunesX App
  • In the CasaTunesX App, go to MENU > Settings > Music Services to add one or more music service accounts.
  • To learn how to setup your music services. Watch the video
  • Once you have added your music services, use the CasaTunesX App to browse, search and select the music to play on each stream.
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Helpful Links

Here are some links you can use to register your system, submit a support ticket, access the CasaTunesX App guide, and access other Technical Documentation

For other questions, please contact Support:

[email protected]
(+1) 970.237-3140 x2