Cambridge Audio NP30 Portable Multimedia Player User Manual
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1. Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 e o O o You can also display the now playing screen at any time by pressing ion the remote control Shuffle Accessed via the remote only Press the 2 button to toggle Shuffle On or Off The NP30 displays a ii n the Now Playing screen when Shuffle is On Cambridge Audio Sonata weso O o F F If the currently selected media item folder contains fewer than 1000 tracks the NP30 generates a true random shuffle of those tracks and starts playback such that all are played once in a random order and then playback stops If more than 1000 tracks are contained the NP30 will instead pick a track at random for playback then pick another one randomly and without reference to what has gone before once the current one has finished This continues until Shuffle is turned Off Thus for gt 1000 tracks the playback of any track may be repeated randomly Cambridge Audio 7 9 9 O o 12 Repeat Accessed via the remote only Press the button to toggle Repeat On or Off If the currently selected media item is a track the NP30 will repeat that track if it is an album or artist etc the NP30 will repeat all tracks in that item n the Now Playing screen when Repeat is On oO 9 9 Sonata Ooo c c2. These typically allow you to choose different types of podcast by subject date or perhaps popularity etc It is important to understand that the menu structure here is coming from that service and is controlled by them It may therefore change as the service updates its features etc The NP30 displays the following submenus The podcast services in your area will be shown Podcasts BBC Podcasts t BlogTalkRadio L Personal Podcasts Note The services available vary depending on your geographical location There is also a menu item for your own choice of podcasts called Personal Podcasts This allows access to podcast links that can input via the UuVol com website To use Personal Podcasts sign up at UuVol com and enter the URLs of podcasts you d like the NP30 to automatically sync to My Podcasts This feature allows you to access podcast on the NP30 that are not available in the Podcasts services we support This is done by entering the URL for the podcast you want via the UuVol portal To do this you need to be registered as per the section under UuVol Simply login to your account and then click on the My Podcasts link From your My Podcasts section you can add your chosen podcast by entering in the podcast s name and its URL as prompted by the website Please note the podcast URL will have to be a direct RSS feed which will end with the xml extension e g http someurl com podcast xml Once
3. NP30 in this mode first press the NP button on the remote which also selects the NP source To control other functions of an AR30 or DR30 their built in tuners and DD30 dock for iPod or a DV30 first press the required source e g MP3 for iPod DVD for DV30 etc to select the right mode The following buttons control the function of Cambridge Audio Amplifiers Receivers volume Increases or decreases the volume It is also used to change the value of selected menu settings of the AR30 DR30 X Mute Mutes the audio Press again to cancel mute Source buttons NP CD BD DVD Tuner MP3 Press the relevant source button to select desired input source Tone Balance Press for Tone Balance adjustment using the Volume buttons The following buttons control the functions of a matching AR30 DR30 2 1 Receiver only Alarm Clock Press once to enter the Alarm menu Press and hold to enter the Sleep menu O Brightness Switches the display brightness between bright and dim Overview The NP30 is able to receive and play back media from several distinct types of source Here we have attempted to give an overview of the various types of service available and the terminology you may encounter UuVol UuVol Radio L UuVol is Cambridge Audio s evolving platform for streaming UYVOJ client devices It incorporates amongst other things UuVol Radio our Internet Radio service checked for broadcast reliability
4. known code if that person is not you then you need to find out what it is After 3 seconds the display goes into the code entry mode To enter the code use the rotary dial to select each character of the code in turn pressing the SELECT button after entering each character Note The WEP and WPA codes are case sensitive so you must enter them exactly After entering the final character use the rotary dial to select the l character and press the SELECT button It s a little fiddly but you will only need to do this once The NP30 will remember this code and use it automatically from now on The unit should now be able to connect to the network 10 Operating the NP30 The NP30 home menu consists of 5 items UuVol Radio Streaming Services Media Podcasts Settings These allow acess to the four basic types of media choice plus a Settings menu for the unit You can return to this menu at any time by pressing the i button Simply scroll through the items with the scroll wheel or navigator buttons on the remote control and press in the scroll wheel or use the select button on the remote to select the item you want Uuvol Radio The UuVol Radio service brings thousands of internet radio stations to you The sheer choice available on the internet allows you to find new music listen to stations in your native language or perhaps if you are learning another one from your home town or by your Genre of choice It has t
5. manufacturer All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2011 Cambridge Audio and the Cambridge Audio logo are trademarks of Cambridge Audio UuVol is a trademark of Audio Partnership Plc and is registered in the European Community and other countries Other brands mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners and are used for reference purposes only Cambridge Audio s policy of continuous improvement means design and specification may change without notice eee ee eee eee xn xa Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Sonata NP30 Network Music Player We are confident that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it Like all Cambridge Audio products the Sonata NP30 adheres to three core principles stunning performance ease of use and incredible value The Sonata NP30 can access a wide range of audio from UPnP servers or local media and directly from the internet such as from our own Uuvol Internet Radio service or Streaming Services from other suppliers The free UuVol Radio service brings the best iRadio stations to your NP30 checked by us for reliability and sound quality with over 15 000 stations currently available and more being added each day Our UuVol com website allows you to suggest new stations manage your favourites and other settings for several UuVol enabled devices at once find out about n
6. placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the unit Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust cold or moisture The unit can be used in a moderate climate This unit must be installed on a sturdy level surface Do not place in a sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product Do not place other equipment on top of the unit Due to stray magnetic fields turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due to possible interference Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week if used several hours per day This will allow the new components to settle down and the sonic properties will improve over this time Power sources The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company This unit can be left in Standby mode when not in use and will draw lt 1W in this state To turn the unit off switch off at the rear panel If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time unplug it from the mains socket Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a ris
7. we particularly recommend speakers from the Cambridge Audio Sirocco range as these have been designed to the same exacting standards as this product Your dealer can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential Thanks for taking the time to read this manual we do recommend you keep it for future reference Matthew Bramble Ate Gr Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the Sonata range development team Important safety instructions For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply They will also enable you to get the best performance from and prolong the life of the unit 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth NO a F WN Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety
8. wire which is coloured GREEN YELLOW BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is CORD marked with the letter E or coloured GREEN GRIE If a standard 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used a 5 amp fuse must be fitted or if any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or on the distribution board FUSE Sonata NP30 Limited warranty Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the terms set forth below Cambridge Audio will repair or replace at Cambridge Audio s option this product or any defective parts in this product Warranty periods may vary from country to country If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This Warranty is invalid if a the fact
9. you have podcasts available in your My Podcasts list you may access these feeds from your NP30 These podcasts will be available from the menu item Podcasts gt My Podcasts Please note the podcasts are pushed to your NP30 at turn on when the unit updates stations list and at intervals thereafter To cause the radio to download Podcasts and new stations list immediately turn on and off your NP30 from the front panel Sonata NP30 Presets Cambridge Audio ED 9 9 O o The NP30 supports 20 presets These can be UuVol Radio stations or streams from most Streaming Services UPnP Local media cannot be set as a preset To add a station stream to a preset first select that stream for playback in the normal way Now press the J button this will bring up the presets menu Select the preset location you require and press and hold in the Navigation Select dial to save the current station stream to that preset Recalling presets is done simply by pressing the J button and selecting the preset you want with a brief push of the Navigation Select dial Note The NP30 loads the presets for display from our UuVol servers over the internet thus they can take a few seconds to appear 13 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Settings menu This menu contains various setup configuration menus as shown below Settings t Network Config Version Upg
10. 30 DR30 receivers always use the Aux input as this corresponds to the NP button on the NP30 remote control Front panel controls Sonata NP30 ENGLISH Sonata Cambridge Audio M D s 6e Standby On gt nO t NP30 O roO G USB Use to connect a USB storage device or another portable device containing music files 500mA maximum current consumption 2 Standby On When powering up from standby the Standby On LED will flash approximately once a second as the unit boots up the display will initially be blank before Starting appears Note the startup sequence can take approximately 30 seconds to complete 3 Infrared sensor Receive IR commands from the supplied remote control A clear unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is required 4 Ki Memory Press to access the Memory features for preset recall and storage The Sonata NP30 can store up to 20 Presets which can be Internet Radio stations Streams from Streaming Services or your own choice of Internet Radio URL See later section c Reply This is the reply interactive button Press when listening to an Internet Radio station or Streaming Service that has some form of interaction with the user This function will bring up an interactive menu where available This feature is commonly used allow indication that you like or don t like the current stream so the se
11. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use with only the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug having been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the mains plug from the mains socket outlet or appliance connector from the rear of the unit possible Where the mains plug is used as the disconne
12. Local Media The NP30 can also playback audio content from standard USB hard drives and thumb drives Simply copy your media files onto your USB drive and then connect it to the front or back USB socket of the unit Cambridge Audio OOOO Press the f button to get to the top menu Select the Media menu and then the Local Media item The NP30 will now scan the thumb drive for media files Once the scan is completed you will then be able to browse the files by selecting By Album or By Artist Queue The NP30 features a queue function that allows you to select multiple albums and or tracks you d like to be played in order When in the UPnP or Local Media selection menus if you highlight a track artist or album name etc and press and hold the Navigation Select dial or Enter on the remote handset the NP30 will add the current item to the Queue If it is the first item to be queued playback will start If it is an additional item Added to queue will be displayed and that item will be appended to the queue Cambridge Audio 2 9 Ooo All component parts of that media item will be added if the item is a track then only that track will be added but if the item is an album or an artist then all that albums or artists tracks will be added To view the Queue simply navigate back to Queue item i
13. NP30 itself This is a unique code generated by the unit during the registration process Note the key lasts for about 10 minutes if you don t use it in that time you will need to exit and re enter this menu to get a new key Your NP30 is now registered and you can use the portal to manage your presets Podcasts and more You can also suggest new stations to us setup 3rd party Streaming Services and view information from us on new products Note You can register as many products as you like and manage the presets etc across several products which could be in different parts of the world all seamlessly from your UuVol portal Streaming Services Cambridge Audio Sonata bot Ooo The NP30 supports a range of streaming services from other suppliers that often have an element of interaction with the user The NP30 displays the following submenus Streaming Services Aupeo t Live365 MP3tunes L Etc Note The services available vary depending on your geographical location Because Streaming Services generally allow the user some choice over the content they listen to they are licensed differently to iRadio by the music companies and often each service only has arrangements is certain countries They may also charge a subscription for membership Examples of such services are Last FM Pandora Rhapsody Live365 Mp3Tunes and others Wh
14. Network Player z Users manual g Z Sonata NP30 Cambridge Audio Your music our passion Cambridge Audio Contents Hile lW a Iean gt gt e e r EecececrrrEeDoe mm 2 Important safety instructions WIFE IMPOPM AION y i i i 4isiiyi deki sa raya salayain risk ane kak uan ak U eV r wa s a k RE Va ERE BA 4 Limited War ral Ny sr xiya a r ana T ean abin KERDA ke Za YERE HCR VA ke RR SEE Y R BE DASKAN 5 Rear pan lGOhli OOF S 2 42 a a 2asalixkaya indl nana das udi aabuk an az nna RaRa nanan 6 Front panel CONS s y a ldas nasiclialk sisl nalllani ki kan ld babk b a kad b HE R q bA RE A 7 Remote control OVERVIOW wise s a sis akana sa ak naka na a HERE RAKE 3 ER ERKA E R9ZA R ED RAR x 9 Getting CONNEC i i ik sl xislikn n nal alkk kak k n kekan ka kini kaseya ka kwe kia b ka aatinaa 9 Operating the NPSO isvciss axayi danan le daka ka sani k da xa arlnk n dak d ra day d r ka keya kak 10 Sparlla dc ym oaa rryan 13 UUVOLNROHYOL 122 aia i5iki 13i ka1 k kaN MADA RA RE ML K RA BARA wa k NA d WER REN 14 Troubleshooting ise i ian s in i nyani n a Eka MI ban k HEVE d n j AE AE MAR RYA W S NERA 15 Technical Specifications i cc sindi m ayin k l n sl kk nladdn karane kise kek 15 far oe DANEKE NE SERRE Te SOLA SEREK SERD O
15. Ooo You will now be able to enter the fixed IP address you wish to give your NP30 by using the rotary dial to select the desired numbers followed by pressing Navigation Select dial to end inputting the address The NP30 will now prompt you to enter the required network mask for the network You will be able to enter this in the same way as before for entering the IP address You will now need to enter the default gateway s IP address used by the NP30 on the network Finally you will need to enter the DNS IP address for the NP30 On some networks you may need to enter your ISP s DNS IP address which should be available on your ISP s support page on their website After entering the above information the NP30 will now try to connect to your network If you wish to use DHCP again simply select Settings gt Network config gt Edit Config and then set Auto DHCP YES NO to YES Signal warning The NP30 can display a warning if the Wi Fi signal strength is low enough to be causing reduced throughput The options for the Signal Warning are simply Yes or No Wi Fi Region Different parts of the world use slightly different frequencies for Wi Fi For best performance you should set the NP30 to the region you live in the current options are US Spain Europe i e other than Spain Japan Wired Wireless connection It is possible to connect your NP30 to your network via an a
16. all a preset number greater than ten press followed by the required preset number E Memory Press to access the Memory features for preset recall and storage The Sonata NP30 can store up to 20 Presets which can be Internet Radio stations Streams from Streaming Services or your own choice of Internet Radio URL See later section ft Home Go directly to the top Home Menu 4 Return Press to return to the previous menu aw 4 gt Navigation Press to navigate around the NP30 s menus When in AR30 DR30 tuner mode press to step through the preset stations When in AR30 DR30 iPod MP3 mode press to browse your iPod s contents Enter Press to accept the item function highlighted in the display menu or while navigating your iPod In tuner mode press and hold to store the current station in the preset bank Note If browsing through DAB stations press Select to immediately tune to the current station DR30 only c Reply This is the reply interactive button Press when listening to an Internet Radio station or Streaming Service that has some form of interaction with the user This function will bring up an interactive menu where available This feature is commonly used allow indication that you like or don t like the current stream so the service can tailor the music served to your personal taste For Media Play back UPnP or Local this button will toggle between the Now Playing display and the
17. and quality and UuVol com our website portal The portal aspect of our website is the mechanism that allows transparent connection and update of all UuVol enabled units to the various services The website is our visible presence at www UuVol com which amongst other things allows you to also browse and play back the same stations from an internet connected PC and manage your presets and other preferences for your UuVol client products You can also add stations to your units that are currently not in the UuVol database suggest new stations to us and more There are also links and help for setting up third party Streaming Services from a wide variety of other suppliers Other UuVol features will be launched in the future check the website from time to time to see the latest developments Streaming Services Streaming Services are similar to Internet Radio but come from other suppliers and often have an element of interaction with the user Because Streaming Services generally allow the user some choice over the content they listen to they are also licensed differently to iRadio by the music companies and often each service only has arrangements in certain countries and may also charge a subscription for membership Examples of such services are Last FM Pandora Rhapsody Napster and others All allow some control of the content from play me something that sounds like U2 to the ability to select and play whole albums of your choice S
18. are case sensitive If when attempting to connect to an encrypted network your NP30 displays Wireless error followed by a 5 digit number then please ensure that you enter the correct passphrase for the network If the problem persists then you may need to consult your network configuration If your NP30 can connect to the network successfully but is unable to play particular UuVol stations it may be due to one of the following causes The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day remember it may be located in a different time zone The station has reached the maximum allowed number of simultaneous listeners The station is not broadcasting anymore The link in our database is simply out of date The Internet connection between the server often located in a different country and you is slow Try using a PC to play back the stream via the broadcaster s web site If you can play back the station with a PC you can use the form at www UuVol com to notify us so that we can investigate If you have problems with UPnP playback always check the following Ensure your chosen UPnP server software is capable of serving the file type you are trying to access Some servers do not serve FLAC for instance The NP30 can only play non DRM files Files that have DRM controls cannot be played by the NP30 Some servers may be able to authorise and de crypt Microsoft Playsforsure before then serving the content to
19. ct device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit Please ensure there is ample ventilation at least 10cm clearance all round Do not put any objects on top of this unit Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing water or other liquids No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the unit Sonata NP30 Risk of electric Risque de choc Vorm ffnen shock electrique des gerates Do not open Ne pas ouvrir Netzstecker ziehen amp The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated 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 of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS II double insulated construction WEEE symbol The crossed out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrica
20. current media browsing display i info Changes the display to show information about the currently playing track l4 gt I Skip Press once to skip forwards or backwards one track E O Stop Delete Press once to stop media playback Also used to delete items where appropriate press and hold s O Od JC OOo amp OKIE OORA OOCEe gt 1I Play Pause Press once to start media playback Press and hold to pause media playback 2 Shuffle Press to turn the random shuffle playback function on and off Repeat Press to turn repeat playback function media play back only on and off Changing the remote control functions To change the remote to control the NP30 and Cambridge Audio Sonata range receivers AR30 DR30 remove the batteries and wait 3 minutes now press and hold down the NP button whilst re inserting the batteries To change the remote to control the NP30 and Cambridge Audio A V Receivers remove the batteries and wait 3 minutes now press and hold down the CD button whilst re inserting the batteries To return the remote to controlling the NP30 and Cambridge Audio Azur amplifiers remove the batteries and wait 3 minutes now re insert the batteries without holding down any buttons When in AR30 DR30 mode note the remote switches functions depending on which source NP CD DVD etc you select via the remote only To control the
21. de by turning the Navigation Select dial the NP30 will scroll through the various current IP parameters for instance the ESSID of the current wireless network Wired and Wireless MAC addresses current IP address Sub Netmask Gateway address etc Edit Config This menu allows the selection of IP mode between static or dynamic Auto DHCP Auto DHCP is recommended for most people in most circumstances Static IP requires quite a bit of knowledge about IP networks and is for advanced users only The default setting is thus Auto DHCP here the NP30 obtains its IP address each time you switch in on by a process called DHCP which means it is different each time it is acquired This process is completely automatic and much simpler than implementing Static IP However sometimes it is useful especially in large networks to know the exact IP address of each device this can only be done by using static IP When using Static IP you will also need to enter the network mask you wish to use and the addresses of your gateway and DNS service note there is no way for Cambridge Audio to know what these are in your network Only select static IP if you know exactly what you are doing To set static IP select the Settings gt Network config gt Edit Config menu and then press SELECT The NP30 will now display Auto DHCP YES NO Turn the NP30 s rotary dial to select NO and then press SELECT Cambridge Audio 9 9
22. e ee 7s Important The NP30 is largely a software based product and new features and updates will be made available from time to time See the Upgrade Firmware section at the end of this manual for how to check for and then automatically update your unit via the internet The process takes only a few minutes We would encourage you to check for any updates before using your NP30 for the first time and then from time to time afterwards Also please do check the support page for the NP30 at http support cambridgeaudio com for details of any new features advice on compatibility with other products and audio formats and the most recent copy of this manual Make sure you register your purchase Visit www cambridge audio com sts By registering you ll be the first to know about e Future product releases Software upgrades e News events and exclusive offers plus competitions This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing however Cambridge Audio s policy is one of continuous improvement therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the
23. ed operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0889 or CE alert marking comply with the R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 60950 1 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Cambridge Audio product Products with the CE marking comply with European Low Voltage 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and Environmentally friendly design of Energy related Products 2009 125 EC Directives issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 55022 Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 3 2 Power Li
24. en you enter this menu the ones that are available to you in your country will be shown Those that are free to use or have a free to use version will work straight out of the box Others will guide you to the relevant sign up page should you so wish For more details on what these services offer please go to our UuVol com website links to each service can also be found here Also via the portal you can prevent services appearing in this menu that you do not wish to sign up to Media Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 Ooo OOO OOOO The NP30 can access media from UPnP Servers or local media connected via USB The NP30 displays the following submenus Sonata NP30 Media t UPnP Servers t Local Media L Queue UPnP is by far the preferred method as it allows for browsing by artist aloum and other methods has support for control from Wi Fi controller and the media can be shared amongst several devices UPnP servers Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 O o JE 7 Your NP30 can connect with Computers or Network Attached Storage devices that feature a Universal Plug and Play UPnP AV Server When using a UPnP server to share your media the search and selection criteria are determined by the server and not the NP30 but typically include Album Artist and additional options such as Ge
25. ended to use Wi Fi connections for content above 16 bits 44 1 48kHz if lossless uncompressed Local Media The NP30 also supports local media from USB Flash disks or USB hard drives and has two USB1 1 ports for this purpose Here the NP30 simply browses the folders present on the media attached and displays them Only content that the NP30 can play will be shown This feature is provided for convenient access to temporary storage devices It is however highly recommended that UPnP is used for continued use of stored media as the UPnP system is able to support album art sophisticated content browsing and filtering and other features not possible with simple folder browsing Note Currently only the FAT32 file system is supported Podcasts Podcasts are archived audio recordings downloadable over the internet Often podcasts are recordings of previous live broadcasts or episodic content The NP30 supports various third party podcast services navigate to Podcasts on the unit for the list available in your area In addition the NP30 supports your own personal choice of podcasts where you know its URL weblink via the UuVol portal see later section Sonata NP30 Getting connected Basic connections Sonata AR30 DR30 Network connections Before you can use your NP30 for iRadio Streaming you must have the following A broadband internet connection such as ADSL to a suitable internet service prov
26. enna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 4GHz operation of this product in the USA is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Cambridge Audio may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesir
27. ettings back to their defaults as they were when they left the factory The NP30 will ask you if you are sure you want to proceed before performing a reset Note If you perform a factory reset you will lose all your presets and any saved WEP WPA keys for your wireless network connection Sonata NP30 Register This will display a key that can be used to register your NP30 on the UuVol portal at www Uuvol com First you will need to set up an account on UuVol Open www UuVol com from your Internet browser See the section earlier on UuVol registration Note the generated key lasts for about 10 minutes if you don t use it in that time you will need to exit and re enter this menu to get a new key UPnP Name This menu allows the setting of the declared UPnP Client name for your NP30 This is the name other UPnP devices Such as control points and remote Apps etc will display when they see the NP30 The default name will be NP30 but can be changed to any name you can easily recall such as Dads NP30 or Kitchen etc WiFi Strength Displays the strength of the received WiFi Signal Note If WiFi has been turned off Ethernet mode only the signal strength will show as 0 Remote Code There are two Options Option 1 is the default and works with the NP30 remote control when also in its default mode Option 2 gives a secondary code set in cases where the remote codes are found to clash with another remo
28. ew features and Streaming Services as we add them and more See UuVol com for more details Streaming Services are services that come from partner suppliers These usually require a subscription from them with different services being available in different countries In addition to pure internet content you can access your own locally stored music from USB flash disks or hard drives and network connected UPnP servers Various compressed formats are supported plus losslessly compressed and uncompressed PCM WAV up to better than CD 24 bit content at 24 96 which can be obtained from suitable download sites Podcasts are also supported High quality components are used throughout including a WM8728 24 bit 96kHz digital to analog converter DAC from renowned manufacturer Wolfson A proprietary audio buffering and re clocking scheme re constructs all incoming audio clocks inside the NP30 with a set of precision oscillators eliminating jitter and providing unprecedented sound quality The Sonata NP30 also features an environmentally friendly low power lt 1w standby circuit We have also developed a free iPhone iPod Touch application that allows full wireless control of the NP30 in conjunction with a Wi Fi network Search for UuVol Remote on the Apple App Store or browse www UuVol com for further details on this and other Apps and features as they become available Ultimate sound quality depends on the whole of your system naturally
29. ider ISP A network connection either wirelessly via 802 11b g or n Wi Fi or wired Ethernet connection 10 or 100 M bits sec via an RJ45 connection Note If you wish to play 24 48 or 24 96 content from a UPnP server a wired Ethernet connection will be required as the high data rate of these files is beyond most Wi Fi networks capability In many cases the broadband modem router and wireless access point will be a single combined unit supplied by your Internet Service Provider or bought from a computer store If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP or Wi Fi Protected Access WPA data encryption then you will need to know your WEP or WPA key so you can get the NP30 to communicate with the network IMPORTANT Before you continue make sure that your wireless access point or router is powered up and working with your broadband internet service use your computer to verify this To get this part of the system working you must read the instructions supplied with the wireless access point or router The NP30 can be configured to connect to a Wired or Wireless network or has a default Auto setting In Auto the NP30 looks for a each connection type and selects whichever is present You can also force the unit to one or the other connection type see later Settings section Connecting to a wired network Plug one end of a network cable Category 5 5E straight through Ethernet cable into the LAN p
30. k of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Be sure to insert each power cord securely To prevent hum and noise do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads Cleaning To clean the unit wipe its case with a dry lint free cloth Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit Battery disposal Batteries may contain substances harmful to the environment Please dispose of any discharged batteries with due consideration and in accordance with local environmental electronic recycling guidelines Servicing These units are not user serviceable Never attempt to repair disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored In the event of a problem or failure please contact your dealer Wi Fi information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Cambridge Audio of Gallery Court Hankey Place London SE1 4BB declare under our sole responsibility that this device Sonata NP30 with Wi Fi module to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device
31. kHz 48kHz or 96kHz with bit for bit transfer 88 2kHz material is not supported 16 Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your NP30 then you may find it useful to visit the help section on our webpage at http support cambridgeaudio com If you have trouble with the UuVol service then you may also find it useful to visit the help section at www UuVol com General Help guidelines If you have trouble connecting the NP30 to your network these steps may help to resolve the problem Confirm that a connected PC can access the Internet i e can browse the web using the same network Check that a DHCP server is available or that you have configured a static IP address on the NP30 You can configure a static IP address on the NP30 using the menu item Settings gt Network Config gt Edit Config and then select No for Auto DHCP DHCP is however the recommended method Check that your network s firewall is not blocking any outgoing ports As a minimum the radio needs access to UDP and TCP ports 80 554 1755 5000 6000 and 7070 Check your access point does not restrict connections to a particular MAC addresses You can view the radio s MAC address using the menu item Settings gt Network Config gt View Config gt MAC address If you have an encrypted Wi Fi network check that you have entered the correct key or passphrase into the NP30 Remember that text format keys
32. l and electronic equipment This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information CE mark This product complies with European Low Voltage 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and Environmentally friendly design of Energy related Products 2009 125 EC Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel C Tick mark This product meets the Australian Communications Authority s Radio communications and EMC requirements 7 Gost R Mark This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals x 2 l e Z W Cambridge Audio Important safety instructions cont Ventilation IMPORTANT The unit will become hot when in use Do not stack multiple units on top of each other Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille If this happens switch off immediately disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice Positioning Choose the installation location carefully Avoid
33. l or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other statutory rights which vary from state to state or country to country For any service in or out of warranty please contact your dealer ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Rear panel connections 1 a r wW 8 7 3 Cambridge Audio USB Trigger In Digital Outputs Audio Out On off Designed and engineered in London England Sonata NP30 For local media 12v L Network Player Tip ve Power Rating 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Power AC PG Rated Power Consumption 21W www cambridge audio com Ethernet S P DIF Toslink R Co axial Optical 4 Power On Off Switches the unit on or off 2 AC power socket Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket and turn the unit on Your unit is now ready for use G Wireless antenna Should be in the upright position as shown Allows connection to 802 11b g or n networks 2 4 GHz will only be used for n networks 4 USB Use to connect a USB storage device or another portable device that is USB HD flashdisk compatible containing music files 5010mA maximum current capability G T
34. l servicing in or out of warranty please contact your dealer Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc Registered Office Gallery Court Hankey Place London SE1 4BB United Kingdom Registered in England No 2953313 www cambridge audio com as 2011 Cambridge Audio Ltd AP25650 1
35. l will be seen at the end of the network name Select your local network using the Navigation Select dial and press it in for enter Cambridge Audio Sonata bot O o The NP30 will then connect to the network using a saved key if you have previously set one or present you with an alphanumeric entry menu Here you can enter the network key you set up when setting up your wireless network Select each character in turn using the Navigation Select dial and then press 4 or navigate to the lt 1 symbol and press Navigation Select dial to enter that key If you make a mistake press M to go back one character The NP30 can handle keys in WEP WPA and WPA2 formats the choice of format is made by appropriate settings on your router and automatically generates the right format from your text according to the router request 14 Enter the network name This option allows the NP30 to search for and connect to a particular network name only Type your network name in using the alphanumeric entry screen If no matching network is found Network not found will be displayed Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 0 9 O o View Config This menu firstly displays the IP mode static or dynamic This will be Auto DHCP i e dynamic this is the default or alternatively Static IP For either mo
36. may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When connecting an external antenna to the device the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving ant
37. may request it The Serial Number and Product Code are not normally required by the technical support team Note This Serial Number is not the same as the physical serial number on the back of the product itself Upgrade Firmware Use this option to download new firmware for the NP30 from Cambridge Audio over the Internet If you select this item the NP30 will contact our server and see if a newer version of software is available Checking for updates will be shown in the display If new software is found the NP30 will prompt you if you want to download it or not It is a good idea to update the firmware from time to time to take advantage of any bug fixes or new features At this stage you can press the NP30 s 4 button to cancel the firmware upgrade A Firmware upgrade may take several minutes Note It is very important that once the Firmware upgrade has started you do not switch off the power to the NP30 until the operation is complete otherwise the NP30 may become permanently damaged Also do not interrupt the network or internet connection by removing the Ethernet lead or switching off your router etc Language Allows you to change the display language used A list of the currently supported languages will be shown Select your preferred one and press enter Note The NP30 will then restart in order to start again in the new language this will take approximately 30 seconds Factory Reset Puts all the s
38. n the Media menu or press the Reply button whilst a queue is playing Tracks that are a component part of a media item will be shown indented by a below their parent media item as below Cambridge Audio Sonoto Weso Ooo e F The displayed menu shows the queued content for playback you can navigate to any item and select it via Enter or gt II to jump to playing that item BI can also be used to delete items from the Queue The currently playing item At the bottom of the Queue a Clear Queue command is available for deleting the whole queue During Queue play back the NP30 displays a in the Now Playing screen Cambridge Audio Sonata weso oos Ooo Pressing stop will stop the Queue playing but not delete it Putting the NP30 into standby will delete the Queue To view the Queue at any time simply navigate back to Queue item in the Media menu or press the C amp button whilst a queue is playing Playlists The NP30 also supports various playlist formats For permanent storage of favourite media selections it is recommended to use suitable software to create playlists These can then be accessed by the NP30 from Local Media or UPnP servers that support Playlist serving Podcasts Cambridge Audio Sonata CO gt o
39. ne Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 1 Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0889 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo EN 62301 2005 Household electrical appliances Measurement of standby power 1275 2008 Implementing EuP Directive for Standby Power Consumption Plug Fitting Instructions UK only The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse inside If it is necessary to change the fuse it is important that a 3 amp one is used If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below The plug must then be disposed of safely as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard Should it be necessary to fit a 3 pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this diagram The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug Connect them as follows GREEN E The wire which is coloured BLUE must be YELLOW connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be BLUE connected to the terminal which is marked with N the letter L or coloured RED L The
40. nre As long as the NP30 is correctly configured for your Network it will automatically discover and connect to UPnP servers it finds when you go into the UPnP playback menu It will then allow navigation of the menu structure coming from that server There are many suitable UPnP server software packages available for PC and Mac Stand alone servers and Network Attached Storage NAS devices with built in UPnP server capabilities are also available Please see the set up guides on our website at http support cambridgeaudio com Once you have setup a suitable server navigate to the Media UPnP Servers menu within the NP30 and press Select The NP30 will perform a scan of your network and report any UPnP Servers it finds If none are found it will display No Servers Found on the display If a server or servers are found their names will be displayed and you can select which one you d like to get content from Select the server you want and the NP30 will then load the appropriate menu structure from that sever These typically allow you browse your content by Album Artist Genre etc It is important to understand that the menu structure here is coming from the Server not the NP30 You can now browse and select any music content in a format the NP30 supports currently AAC MP3 WMA AIFF FLAC WAV and Ogg Vorbis Note not all servers support serving of all these formats Always make sure the server you choose also supports your formats
41. o be said that the audio quality of internet radio varies greatly dependant on the bitrate and compression technology used by the broadcaster but the choice more than makes up for this UuVol Radio allows you to explore and find new music from all over the world Note As an aggregator service we are simply organising the browsing and connection process for these stations so that you don t have to manually search for them or type in any URLs web links etc to access them Whilst we regularly check the stations to make sure they are still transmitting reliably and in reasonable quality we are not responsible for their content in any way As well as the thousands of stations we offer if you want to listen to a particular station that is not included in our service you can add it via UuVol portal at UuVol com see later section You can also visit the UuVol com portal on the web and put in a request suggesting new stations for us to add to the service We welcome your feedback It is not necessary to register your NP30 to use the free UuVol service but by registering you will be able to edit settings on your NP30 via your own portal on our website manage your presets set up new 3rd party Streaming Services and more How to use Uuvol Radio Cambridge Audio Ooo Press the button to return to the top level menu Select UuVol Radio from the list using the ro
42. of choice 11 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Operating the NP30 cont Alphameric Search Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 O o This is a search function menu inserted by the NP30 into the browse tree of UPnP servers that support an external search function Where available you can select Alphameric search and then enter the name or partial name of an album or track you wish to find Simply select each character in order using the Navigation Select dial rotate to each character and then press in to select You can also use the Skip buttons to move forward back a character gt III to enter a character and m to delete a character Once finished either press the 4 button or navigate to the l symbol and press the Enter button on the remote or press the Navigation Select dial The NP30 then displays all Album names or Track names it can find that matches your chosen text You can then simply select your chosen item and press the Enter or gt II button on the remote to start it playing The Now Playing screen Selecting a new Station Stream or Media item will start playback and display the Now Playing screen The current Artist Aloum and Track or Station name will be shown with the relevant CODEC details i e audio file type and bitrate samplerate For Media files the NP30 also shows the incremental track playback time
43. ome also offer the ability to download content for use off line as well The NP30 supports many of these services navigate to Streaming Services on the unit for a list or even better check out our portal at UuVol com for more details of which services are available in your area what they do and how to sign up These services come from third parties and although we support connections to them they do not come from us and we are not responsible for their service in any way Your account will be with the service we are merely acting as a portal to make the connection simpler and more convenient plus we support the correct software on our unit to allow playback and browsing of their content Network Media The NP30 supports a wide range of compressed formats MP3 AAC WMA and Ogg Vorbis CODEC types are all supported plus for true audiophile use it also supports either uncompressed PCM in a WAV container or losslessly compressed FLAC both can contain from 16 bits 44 1kHz from CDs right up to 24 bit 96kHz for better than CD quality from suitable download sites Note For this to work your server will also need to support the CODEC you wish to play as some have limitations and may not serve FLAC for instance Always check that the server you wish to use also supports your favoured CODECs Also for lossless uncompressed formats both the server and network connection will need to sustain the high bitrate necessary Note It is not recomm
44. ort on the back of the unit Internet Ethernet cable Broadband Router Modem Note Only connect the LAN port of the player to an Ethernet port that supports 1OBASE T or 100BASE TX Connecting to any other ports or jacks such as a phone jack can damage the unit The NP30 should automatically connect to your network as below via DHCP this means it will be given an IP address by your router automatically ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Getting connected cont Connecting to a wireless network Place the NP30 in range of your wireless network usually 10 30m of a suitable wireless transmitter although this is affected by walls and the construction of your building and turn it on via the back panel switch and then on the front panel Cambridge Audio Sonata e ek e Internet 10 30m distance Wireless broadband Router Modem The NP30 will automatically connect and obtain an IP address from your wireless network For advanced users if you would like to give your NP30 a static IP address then see the Network config section of the manual Note If you make a mistake at any point you can always press the 4 button to go back to the previous screen Cambridge Audio Sonoto NP30 Ooo The unit will now scan for all available wireless net
45. ory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer You may call Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you made a purchase from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidenta
46. rade Firmware Language t Factory Reset Register NP30 Name WiFi Strength Remote Code Network Config This menu enables you to set your NP30 s network settings scan again for a connection to another wireless network or to manually configure the network parameters This is useful if you move your NP30 to a new location for instance By default the NP30 will be set for Automatic wired wireless detection and automatic IP addressing DHCP which will work without setup in most circumstances for Wi Fi you will need to enter your WEP WPA key if you have one In Auto mode the NP30 will look for a wired connection first and then scan for wireless connections if it doesn t find one It will also try to obtain an IP address automatically from your router DHCP server If you wish to make changes to your setup the NP30 displays the following submenus Network Config t Scan for networks Enter network name t View Config t Edit Config t Signal Warning WiFi Region LL Wired Wireless Scan for networks Cambridge Audio OOOO OOOO a Oo This option scans all available Wi Fi frequencies for wireless networks and allows you to connect to them The NP30 can connect to 802 11b g or n networks 2 4GHz frequency range only for n networks A list of available networks will be presented If a particular network requires an encryption key a i symbo
47. rigger In The Sonata NP30 can be turned on and off i e brought in and out of Standby mode by a trigger voltage connected to the Trigger In A transition from or to 5 12 DC will turn the Sonata NP30 on Another transition from or to 5 12 DC will put the Sonata NP30 into Standby mode The matching Sonata AR30 or DR30 receivers feature a trigger output suitable for this purpose which allows the Sonata NP30 to be automatically powered up when Aux is selected on the Sonata AR30 DR30 Ethernet Ethernet port for connecting to a 10 100BASE T local area network LAN T Digital Outputs S P DIF co axial digital output For output to a separate DAC such as Cambridge Audio DacMagic To obtain best results use a high quality 750hm digital RCA interconnect cable not one designed for normal audio use TOSLINK Optical digital output For output to a separate DAC Use a high quality TOSLINK fibre optic interconnect cable Note To obtain the best results from your system we recommend using only high quality Cambridge Audio interconnects This will ensure that you hear your system as we designed it Please ask you dealer for details For more information see the DacMagic page on the Cambridge Audio website www cambridgeaudio com products php Audio output Use good quality inter connect cables from these sockets to any line level input on your amplifier Aux CD Tape etc For the matching Sonata AR
48. rvice can tailor the music served to your personal taste For Media playback UPnP or Local this button will toggle between the Now Playing display and the current media browsing display Select gt II Play Pause Plays and pauses playback T B Stop Delete Press during playback to stop or press in various menus to delete the present item Display Displays the status of the unit f Home Go directly to the top Home Menu 4 Return Press to return to the previous menu G 4 gt Skip Press once to skip forwards or backwards one track KE Navigation Select rotary dial Rotate to navigate around the menus Pressing the rotary dial in will activate the Select function to accept the item function shown on the display Cambridge Audio Remote control Important The default mode for the remote allows combined control of the NP30 and Cambridge Audio Azur range amplifiers The remote can be set to control the Cambridge Audio Sonata range receivers AR30 DR30 or Cambridge Audio A V Receivers instead See later section on this page C Standby On Switches the NP30 between On and low power eco friendly Standby mode Note The NP30 takes approximately 30 seconds to come out of Standby during this time the front panel Standby On LED will flash but nothing will be shown on the display 0 9 numeric buttons Press to recall stored presets Numerical select To rec
49. s 32 96kHz WAV containing uncompressed PCM 16 24 bit 32 96kHz FLAC containing losslessly compressed PCM 16 24 bit 32 96kHz AIFF containing uncompressed PCM 16 bit 32 48kHz Microsoft Windows Media Audio WMA 9 Standard 32 320kbps MP3 CBR or VBR 16 320kbps AAC HE AAC and AAC CBR or VBR 16 320kbps OGG Vorbis 32 320kbps RTSP Real Time Streaming Protocol MMS Microsoft Media Server Protocol HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Digital outputs Audio Formats Streaming Protocols Playlists ASX Microsoft playlist format M3U PLS Wi Fi IEEE 802 11 b g or n 2 4GHz connection used only Wi Fi Encryption WEP WPA WPA2 Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10 Base T or 100 Base T USB 2 x USB 1 1 current limited to 500mA each File systems FAT32 Trigger In 12V DC Mains inlet voltage 100 240 VAC switch mode Standby consumption lt 1W Max power consumption 21W Dimensions W x D x H 270 x 285 x 67mm Weight 2 1Kg 4 6lbs jRadio Streaming Services are output as 16 bit data at the appropriate sample rate for the decompressed data The sample rate will be 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz depending on the streams sample rate Incoming streams of less than 32kHz sample rate cannot be output over S P DIF Toslink For compressed streams the true resolution of the audio is of course limited by the encoding For Media content from local drives or UPnP this outputs in its native resolution of 16 24 bits 32 kHz 44 1
50. tary dial then press the rotary dial to select it The NP30 displays the following submenus UuVol Radio t Location t Genre L Search You can now turn the rotary dial to choose from Location Genre or Search Location Enables you to choose from the stations in any of the countries which you choose from a list Genre Enables you to choose radio stations according to their declared content for example Classic Rock Sport News etc Search Enables you to search for a station you know the name of Enter the full name or first part of the name for your desired station The NP30 will bring up a list of all stations that contain a word that starts with your search term Note Although we check the stations for continuity of service some radio stations do not broadcast 24 hours per day and some stations may not always be on line Registering your NP30 with the UuVol portal on the web To access extra features on your NP30 such as editing and copying presets first you will need to set up an account on UuVol Open www UuVol com from an Internet browser Click on the Register link and follow the on screen instructions to register an account After creating and logging into your new account you can now add your NP30 to your account by accessing the My Products link Follow the instructions you will need to enter your NP30s seven digit registration code which can be found in the Settings gt Register menu of the
51. te handset If Option 2 is selected on the NP30 then the remote handset must also be set to Option 2 remote codes as well as follows Press and hold down the lt gt button for approx 12 seconds this will toggle between Option 1 and Option 2 Performing the action again on the remote will toggle back to Option 1 codes UuVol Remote Router Broadband modem g E o Ez Cambridge Audio o o iL__ iO Ovo a az UuVol remote is a free iPhone iPod Touch iPad application that allows wireless control of the NP30 or other UuVol powered Cambridge Audio products The application allows full control of the NP30 including UuVol Radio Streaming Services UPnP Media Presets Queing and more It also supports display of Album artwork and Station logos where available To use UuVol Remote you will need a Wi Fi network or Access point for the application to connect to the connection from your router to the NP30 can then be either Wi Fi or Ethernet Search for UuVol Remote on the Apple App Store or browse www UuVol com for further details on this and other Apps and features as they become available 15 ENGLISH Cambridge Audio Technical specifications DAC Wolfson WM8728 24 bit 96kHz capable THD N 0 003 1kHz Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 2dB Signal to Noise ratio gt 95dB Total correlated jitter lt 200pS S PDIF Co axial and TOSLink Optical 16 24 Bit
52. the NP30 but this operation is not guaranteed as it is purely a function of the server If attempting to play 24 bit WAV or FLAC content note a wired Ethernet connection is normally required for reliable operation due to bandwidth considerations Check the NP30 is capable of playing back the file type you are trying to access WMA AAC MP3 Vorbis FLAC and WAV can currently be played The NP30 does not support ALAC WMA Pro WMA lossless RAW AU or other file types not mentioned If you have problems with Local Media playback always check the following Check the NP30 is capable of playing back the file type you are trying to access WMA AAC MP3 Vorbis FLAC and WAV can currently be played The NP30 does not support ALAC WMA Pro WMA lossless RAW AU or other file types not mentioned For local media the NP30 can only play non DRM files Files that have DRM controls cannot be played Check that your device does not require more than 500mA if it is powered from the USB socket itself Check your device is formatted in FAT32 format The way you organise your local media affects the size of internal database the NP30 needs to build dynamically as you browse content Good practice is to create folders for Artists within which you should have a sub folders for each Album which then containing the tracks for that Aloum Libraries with thousands of tracks in one folder will progressively slow down the NP30s media browsing For al
53. vailable Ethernet connection RJ45 or via a Wi Fi router By default the unit is in AUTO mode each time you turn the unit it looks for the presence of a wired connection and tries to use this if none is present or it cannot connect it then tries to use the wireless connection and so on In Auto mode once the NP30 has established a certain type of connection to the network then this type of connection will remain in use while the NP30 is on You can alternatively configure the NP30 to permanently only use the wired or wireless connection From the NP30 s Network config menu select Wired Wireless This menu will present you with three options Auto Wired Only and Wireless Only Cambridge Audio Sonata Ooo Selecting Wired Only will cause the NP30 to reboot and then only use its Ethernet connection to communicate with the network Selecting the Wireless Only will cause the NP30 to reboot and only use its Wi Fi connection Selecting the Auto option means the NP30 will try both and settle on the one it can make work as described above Version This menu item displays some hardware software version numbers for your NP30 Turn the rotary dial to scroll through the various items The Service Pack is the currently loaded firmware software It s a good idea to note this down if you need to contact our technical support people as they
54. works and will display Scanning If it can t find one then the display will say No Wireless Networks Found If this happens then you need to either move the NP30 nearer your wireless access point or investigate if there is an issue with your wireless network When the NP30 finds your wireless network it displays the broadcast name ESSID for the access point this is a name allocated to the access point by whoever set up the network it may either be a default name for your router wireless or may be a more familiar name such as Johns Wi Fi etc If your NP30 finds more than one wireless network you can simply choose which one you want to connect to Turn the rotary dial to see the ESSID for each wireless network When the ESSID for the wireless network you want to connect to is displayed on the screen press the SELECT button If your network is not configured with an encryption code the screen should say Connecting to network then Network OK Cambridge Audio 8 9 Ooo If the screen displays either Enter WEP key or Enter WPA key then the network is using one of the supported encryption systems Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP or Wi Fi Protected Access WPA You now need to enter your correct WEP or WPA code The person who set up the wireless network in the first place will know what this code is or be able to reset it to a new
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