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1. NPS oOo USER GUIDE WELCOME Welcome to the Primare NP30 Your NP30 is a fully balanced audiophile network player which will extend any high quality music system for streaming internet radio gapless audio playback and digital analogue conversion It works with any UPnP device such as a PC Mac NAS iPod iPad iPhone or USB drive Infra red Trigger RS232 in out in out connector rn RECEN NP30 CAUTION R TRG ex AM gs A OUT N IN f 7 e fed T MA X Ga DIGITAL IN EE edi amp 50 amp 6 fa O SAME TYE AND RATING OF MUSE HEN O9 7 m 1 2 3 4 USB B USB WLAN LAN PRERANO Balanced Unbalanced Digital Coax optical USB B USB A Wi fi LAN Power On off analogue analogue output digital inputs input input antenna connector outputs outputs GETTING STARTED Set up your 30 in six simple steps We recommend using the LAN connection for best audio and network performance wi fi may cause problems when streaming high resolution files I UNPACK THE Your NP30 is supplied with the following components Mains cable Wireless antenna C24 remote control Two button cells for the remote control If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date 2 CONNECT TO A PREAM2. INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS PRIMARE AB LIMSTENSGATAN 7 21616 LIMHAMN SWEDEN
3. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Switch on off This page explains how to use the C24 remote control to operate the NP30 and how to fit the batteries into the remote control ig Select a source FITTING THE BATTERIES Before using the remote control you need to insert the two button cells supplied with the C24 Open the cover on the back of the remote control by pressing the tab gently 4 mmm elect next source or configuration option Increase the volume NP30 vE mE Select previous source or configuration option Insert the two batteries positive side uppermost Increase volume of amplifier voL RETUEN Decrease volume of amplifier voL EE 44 gt gt Replace the cover and push until it clips into place Configuration options NP30 RES Note Replace only with button cells A type CR2025 or equivalent When disposing of old batteries please be considerate HOME Z00M GOTO 5 Decrease the volume NP30 2 Select NP30 DAC30 mode Configuration options NP30 to the environment CONFIGURING THE CONFIGURING THE NP3O To enter configure mode Hold down the SELECTOR button on the front panel for three seconds or press the MENU button on the remote control The I indicator will flash To choose a configuration option Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel or the A or W buttons on the remote control to step between configurat
4. NP30 to the factory settings Note that the network module must have powered up for the factory reset procedure to affect network settings indicator stops blinking The network module is active when the LAN MEDIA Firmware Upgrade This configuration option will upgrade the NP30 firmware from either a Primare server option or a USB flash drive option 2 Select the appropriate option to start the firmware upgrade procedure The status of the upgrade will then be shown by the flashing indicator Indicator Description I Server Lit steadily 2 USB Lit steadily 3 Flashing 4 Flashing PC Flashing MEDIA Lit steadily LOCK Flashing Upgrading from server Upgrading from USB Looking for upgrades Upgrade in progress Reset underway Upgrade selected An error has occurred Note that the firmware upgrade procedure can take up to 3 minutes complete and it s important that the NP30 is not switched off during this time CONFIGURING THE NETWORK The easiest way to configure the Wi Fi settings is to make a temporary LAN connection and then use the Primare App for Wi Fi setup In the Primare App choose Settings Device settings Network Configuring the network from a USB drive You can configure the network from a USB drive as follows Download the NetworkSettingsGenerator Java file from the download section of http www primare net product asp ProductID
5. device to the USB A port 5 CONNECT TO A NETWORK To play files from network attached storage NAS stream audio or access internet radio stations you need to connect the NP30 to a network using either of the following methods Wired connection Connect the LAN socket on the NP30 to your internet hub using an RJ45 cable If your network includes DHCP the NP30 will be configured automatically otherwise see Configuring the Network page 7 for information about how to configure it manually Wireless connection Attach the supplied antenna to the Wi Fi connector on the NP30 For Wi Fi setup see Configuring the network page 7 NPS OPUS ERG Die 6 CONNECT POWER Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the NP30 into the power connector on the back panel and connect the other end to a wall socket If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please contact your supplier for an alternative cable Note See Phase page 8 for information about getting the best sound from your NP30 WARNING Always disconnect the A NP30 from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any cables Switch on the NP30 using the switch on the back panel The standby indicator will light up on the front panel To switch on from standby Press on the front panel or remote control The indicators on the front panel will show the currently selected digital input and signal information Press again to switch
6. to standby USING THE This page explains how to operate your NP30 using the functions available from the front panel or C24 remote control FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Standby Switches the NP30 to standby or switches it on from standby Selector Steps between the inputs Indicators LOCK Active digital signal LAN Connected to a network SELECTING A SOURCE The NP30 provides a choice of six sources INI to IN4 PC USB B and MEDIA USB A To select a source Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel until the source is indicated on the front panel display Alternatively press the or W buttons on the remote control to step between sources or press one of the buttons I to 6 on the remote control to select the corresponding source directly The NP30 provides an audiophile relay controlled mute circuit to avoid clicks when changing source CHANGING THE VOLUME The NP30 allows you to vary the volume from 0 silence to 79 maximum volume To change the volume Press the buttons on the remote control Alternatively you can change the volume using Primare App NPS Oo USER GUIDE CONTROLLING THE configure the network browse music and control playback from an internet radio station iPod iPhone iPad or other UPnP device connected to the NP30 you need to use the Primare App which is available for free download for Android and iOS devices NESO UIS ER GUIDE
7. 58 Copy it to a USB drive Run the Java application and fill in the required information eoo NetworkSetup Save settingsDHCP IP Gateway IP Mask DNS1 DNS2 Proxy ProxyServer Disabled ProxyPort DeviceName SSID NP30 Primare Security 1855 WEP False WEPAuthen WPACipher Shared n KIP WEPKey WPAPassphrase To configure the LAN settings Complete the fields in the top half of the dialog box see LAN settings opposite To configure the Wi Fi settings Complete the fields in the bottom half of the dialog box see Wi Fi settings opposite To save the settings Click Save The settings will be saved as a text file on the USB drive Connect the USB drive to the NP30 Wait until the LAN indicator has stopped flashing Choose the Load Network Settings configuration option see 4 Load Network Settings page 6 If configuration is successful the I indicator will flash followed by the 2 indicator If there is an error the 3 or PC indicators will flash IMPORTANT After you have established the internet connection please install the latest firmware In the Primare App choose Settings Device settings Firmware Alternatively you can use the Firmware Upgrade configuration option see MEDIA Firmware Upgrade page 6 LAN SETTINGS DHCP Enables or disables DHCP for the device If DHCP is enabled IP Gateway IP mask DNS and DNS2 will be managed automatically by the network proto
8. PILIFIER The NP30 is designed to be connected to an analogue preamplifier or integrated amplifier with either balanced or unbalanced inputs Balanced outputs If your preamplifier provides balanced inputs for best results connect the balanced XLR outputs OUT from the NP30 to the preamplifier using high quality XLR cables Unbalanced outputs Otherwise connect the unbalanced outputs OUT 2 to the preamplifier using high quality RCA cables 3 CONNECT INPUTS You can connect up to three optical digital inputs and one coax digital input to the NP30 In addition the USB B input allows you to use the NP30 as a digital audio output device for a computer Digital optical inputs Connect the inputs IN to IN 3 to digital sources with optical outputs using TOSlink digital cables Digital coax input Connect input IN 4 to a digital source using a digital coax cable USB input Connect a Windows PC or Macintosh USB port to USB B on the NP30 using a USB A to USB B cable PC Windows XP SP2 or later is required You need to install the Primare xmos audio driver available on www primare net Mac OSX 10 4 or later is recommended No driver is required The NP30 will then appear as a sound output device called XMOS USB Audio 2 0 in the Sound control panel PC or Sound system preferences panel Mac 4 CONNECT AN IPOD IPHONE IPAD OR USB DRIVE Connect the iPod iPhone iPad USB drive disk drive or other UPnP
9. TS Copyright 2013 Primare AB All rights reserved Primare AB Limstensgatan 7 21616 Limhamn Sweden http www primare net Issue 0 1 The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication However our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Primare AB Primare is a trademark of Primare AB This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co u Safety compliance This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION Canada and the USA to prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards However you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions Take heed of warnings amp instructions You should read all the safet
10. col and you can leave these fields blank IP The IP address of the NP30 Gateway The static default gateway address IP mask The IP Subnet Mask DNS The static primary DNS server Domain Name Server DNS 2 The static secondary DNS server Proxy Enables or disables use of a proxy server for the NP30 Proxy server The proxy server name or IP address Proxy port The proxy server port number NPS O UIS ER GUIDE WI FI SETTINGS Device name Specify the name you want your NP30 to have on the network SSID The name of your wireless network Security The type of wireless encryption used by the system The options are None WER WPA or WPAPSK and WPA2 or WPA2PSK IBSS Enables or disables ad hoc mode If set to true Independent Basic Service Set ad hoc mode is enabled otherwise BSS infrastructure mode is enabled WEP authentication The type of WEP authentication that is used Only used in combination with security setting WEP The options are Open or Shared WEP key The WEP key value to use Only used combination with security setting WE WPA cipher The type of WPA encryption that is used Only used in combination with security settings WPA or WPA2 Options are TKIP or AES WPA passphrase The WPA passphrase that is used Only used in combination with security settings WPA or WPA2 n TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION The NP30 is a genuine 24 192 DAC incorporating an asynchronous
11. ion options or press one of the buttons to 6 on the remote control to select the corresponding configuration option directly The currently highlighted option is shown by the flashing indicator Press button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to select the highlighted option The indicator corresponding to the selected option will be lit steadily and one or more other indicators will flash to show the option s current setting see table in the next column To change a configuration setting Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel or the or W buttons on the remote control to step between configuration settings or press one of the buttons to 6 on the remote control to select the corresponding configuration setting directly Press the button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to select the highlighted setting and return to normal operation Alternatively hold down the SELECTOR button on the front panel or press the MENU button on the remote control to exit without changing the setting Summary of configuration options Option Settings Store Settings 2 IR Source 3 TRIG In 4 Load Network Settings PC Factory reset MEDIA Firmware Upgrade 2 Successful 3 Unsuccessful Front Back Enabled Disabled Loading settings Settings loaded Error no USB C Error incorrect format Reset u
12. ked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance 1 Grounding Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated 12 Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna aerial away from power ines 13 Non use periods f the unit has a stand by function a small amount of current will continue to flow into the equipment in this mode Unplug the power cord of the appliance from he outlet if left unused for a long period of time 14 smell f an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance turn the power off immediately and unplug he unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer immediately 15 Servicing You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 16 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or C the appliance has been exposed to rain or D the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged R R E THE SOUND AND VISION OF SCANDINAVIA PLEASE VISIT PRIMARE NET FOR MORE
13. master clock for low jitter and balanced XLR outputs for connection to a high quality music system INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Outputs XLR RCA RCA SP DIF 192 kHz Inputs 3 TOS Link RCA SP DIF USB A USB B Wi Fi LAN Network Wi Fi b g n mode WEP 64 and 128Bit WPA amp WPA2 TKIP amp AES Audio formats WAV AIFF FLAC MP3 AAC WMA OGG ALAC Control IR in and out Trigger in and out 5232 for connecting to control systems PERFORMANCE Frequency response 32 I92kHz Signal to Noise 12048 Output impedance RCA 1000 XLR 1100 XLR RCA output Both 2 2V GENERAL Weight 8 5 kg Dimensions 430 x 370 x 95 mm Power consumption Max 20W Standby 0 5W NPR3SO USER GUIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION These instructions help you get the best possible sound from your NP30 PHASE The phase of the AC supply can make a significant difference to the sound Ensure that the live pin of the AC power cable is connected to the left hand pin of the power connector viewed from the back panel Live BURN IN Your Primare will start to sound best after an initial burn in of approximately 24 hours You will notice a further smaller improvement in sound quality for at least another 3 days playing USB SAMPLE RATE To take advantage of the highest 24 bit 192kHz setting offered by the NP30 you may need to select an appropriate output setting on your computer COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMEN
14. nderway Server 2 USB CONFIGURATION OPTIONS The following sections describe how to use each configuration option in greater detail Store Settings The Store Settings option will save the current volume setting IR source TRIG in and RS232 verbose in memory These are restored each time the NP30 is switched on For example to set the NP30 to fixed maximum volume Increase the volume level to maximum Press the MENU button on the remote control The I indicator will flash Press the SELECT button on the remote control to confirm The indicator will go on steadily and the 2 indicator will flash Press the SELECT button on the remote control again to return to normal operation 2 IR Source This configuration option allows you to choose whether the NP30 uses the front panel or the IR IN socket on the back panel as the IR source 3 TRIG In This configuration option allows you to choose whether the TRIG input is enabled If TRIG IN is enabled the NP30 can be powered on or off using the TRIG connector on the back panel 4 Load Network Settings When this configuration option is selected the NP30 will attempt to configure the LAN or Wi Fi NP 30 network using settings loaded from a USB flash drive connected to the USB A input For more information see Configuring the network page page 7 PC Factory Reset Selecting this configuration option will restore the
15. y and operating instructions before operating this appliance Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the appliance 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous Do not use the appliance near water for example next to a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 3 Object or liquid entry Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment 4 Ventilation Do not place the equipment on a bed sofa rug or similar soft surface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded We recommend a minimum distance of 50mm around the sides and top of the appliance to provide adequate ventilation product 5 Heat Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators stoves or other appliances including other amplifiers that produce heat 6 Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid overturning the combination 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally onl
16. y require a wipe with a soft damp lint free cloth Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if he unit is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth 9 Power sources This appliance must be connected to a mains socket outlet using the supplied power cord To disconnect his apparatus from power you must disconnect the power cord Make sure the power cord is always easily accessible Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance This is a Class device and must be earthed The power switch is a single pole switch When the Switch is in the Off position the appliance is not completely disconnected from the main power 10 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are NIRS OTUS IERT GIUD E The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence A of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the not likely to be wal
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