Audiolab 6000N Play User Manual

6000N Play

User Manual

1: Important safety instruction

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN

This lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of suﬃcient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not install this equipment in a conﬁned or building-in

space such as a book case or similar unit, and remain a well ventilation conditions at open site. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers)

that produce heat.

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 plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does

not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is 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.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by

qualiﬁed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of

electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are

qualiﬁed to do so.

Do not install this equipment in a conﬁned or built-in space

such as a bookcase or similar unit, and keep well ventilated in open space. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

WARNING: Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed orprovided by the manufacturer (such as the exclusive supply adapter, battery etc).

WARNING: Please refer to the information on the exterior panel of the enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that

objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed

on apparatus.

WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

WARNING: For the terminals marked with symbol of “ ”

the voltage may be of suﬃcient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected to the

terminals requires installation by a qualiﬁed person or the

use of ready-made leads or cords.

Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

The product is designed to use in moderate/tropical climates.

Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of Audiolab 6000 series units is shown on the rear panel. If this voltage does not match the mains voltage in your area, consult your Audiolab dealer about converting the unit.

The mains supply fuse on the rear panel is accessible when the IEC mains plug has been removed. In the rare event that it has broken, check for any obvious cause before replacing the fuse with one of the correct rating and type.

The fuse values are:

220 – 240V (UK, China, etc.) T630mAL 250V Slow Blow

100 – 120V (USA, Japan, etc.) T1AL 250V Slow Blow

2: Contents

audiolab

6000N Play

GETTING STARTED ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ………...........................…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5

CONNECTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............………………….…………..... 7

DTS PLAY-FI® WIRELESS STREAMING TECHNOLOGY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

DOWNLOAD THE APP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………. 9

WI-FI CONNECTION USING THE APP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

WI-FI CONNECTION SETUP USING A WINDOWS PC OR MAC .…………..............………………………………………………………………………………………… 11

APP OPERATIONS ………...........................………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..….…… 12

WARRANTY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………........... 16

SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………........... 17

3: Getting started

Introduction

Welcome to Audiolab 6000N Play - a wireless audio streaming player which is the latest

member of the acclaimed Audiolab 6000 series of components. Featuring DTS Play-Fi

Technology, music can be streamed over your wireless network in high resolution format and

can be easily expanded to a multi-room system if required. You can stream from any source on your wireless network, including smart-phones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive.

However you want to stream your music, Audiolab's 6000N will deliver an outstanding performance.

Unpacking the equipment

The carton contains:

· The Audiolab 6000N Play

· One IEC mains cable with a plug suitable for your area

· One USB B data cable

· One Audiolab 6000N Play user manual

Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment if any item is not present.

Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. Take care not to damage the surface ﬁnish when

undoing the protective polythene sleeve. Retain the packing materials for future use. Retain the user manual and information concerning the date and place of purchase of your equipment for future reference. If you transfer the unit to a third party please pass on this instruction manual along with the equipment.

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Placement

The unit must be mounted on a solid, level and stable surface.

Before you connect the Audiolab 6000N Play the to AC mains power, ensure your AC mains

voltage corresponds to the rating on the rear panel of the product. If in doubt, consult your

dealer. If you move to an area which has a diﬀerent mains voltage, seek advice from an

Audiolab appointed dealer or a competent service technician.

4: Controls and functions - 1

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1.Indicators

Device States

Standby Mode

Initialization Mode

Standard Setting Mode

WPS Mode

Network Connecting

WiFi Network Connection

Wired Network Connection

LED States

LED is dark red

LED fast-ﬂash white

LED slow-breathe white

LED double-ﬂash white

LED slow-ﬂash white

LED is bright white

LED is bright red

2.The PRESET Button

Store/Play Internet Radio Stations - up to 6 Stations can be stored.

To store a station, press and hold a Preset button for 3 seconds. The LED

will double-ﬂash once to show it is stored. If it fails to store the LED will double-ﬂash three times.

To Play a Station, press a Preset button brieﬂy. The LED will double-ﬂash

once.

Failure to play a station will be signaled by the LED double-ﬂashing 3

times.

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Combination key function：

Factory Reset

Press and hold Preset button “1” and “4” for 8 seconds, the red LED will

ﬂash twice with a tone, then the device will restart automatically.

Analogue Output Level Setting

Press and hold Preset button "2" and "5" for 3 seconds, the analogue

output level can be switched between ﬁxed and variable.

When set to ﬁxed mode, the red LED on the front panel will ﬂash thrice, the analogue output level will be ﬁxed to the maximum output.

When set to variable mode, the red LED on the front panel will ﬂash twice,

then the analogue output level can be adjusted by APP. The default setting on 6000N Play is variable mode.

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3.Standby Button

When in Standby mode, the power LED will glow in dark red. There are various standby mode options available. You can activate these options by holding the Standby button for 4 seconds and

then;

- ‘Never in auto-standby' mode: short press the Standby button when it ﬂashes once. By default,

6000N Play is set in this mode.

- ‘Auto-standby after 20 minutes': short press the Standby button when it ﬂashes twice.

- ‘Auto-standby after 1 hour': short press the Standby button when it ﬂashes thrice.

4.Fuse

The fuse speciﬁcation:

220~240V (UK, China, etc.) T630mAL 250V Slow Blow 100~120V (America, Japan, etc.) T1AL 250V Slow Blow

5.AC Mains Socket

You can select between AC mains voltages 115V or 230V using the switch on the underside of the case. Before connecting the unit to AC mains power, please check that the voltage switch is set to

match to your AC mains voltage.

6.AC Power Switch

Before connecting the AC power cord to the 6000N, please make sure the Power Switch is in the Oﬀ position. Switch it to the ON position after connecting the unit to the AC mains.

7.Wi-Fi Antenna

DTS Play-Fi is compatible with any router which is authenticated to Wi-Fi standards. We recommend

the use of 802.11n or better which enables 2.4GHz and 5 GHz transmission frequencies. If you have the option, 5GHz connection will give the most stable performance.

8.Wi-Fi LED State Indicator

Device States

Initialization Mode

Standard Setting Mode

WPS Mode

Network Connecting

Wi-Fi Network Connection

Wired Network Connection

LED States

Fast-ﬂash

Slow-breathe

Double-ﬂash

Slow-ﬂash

Brightly lit

Oﬀ

9.Wi-Fi Setting Button

Press and hold the Wi-Fi Setting Button for 4 seconds to enter WPS mode. Press and hold for 8 seconds to enter the Standard setup mode.

10.Ethernet Port

Use a suitable cable to plug the Ethernet Port to the LAN port of a wireless router for wired connection.

11.Update Interface

This USB interface is only to be used for upgrading the internal ﬁrmware. It cannot be used for USB

media sources.

Upgrade method: Put the Audiolab upgrade ﬁle on a USB memory stick and insert into the Update Interface. Hold down the Standby Button on the front panel, turn on the power switch then release the button. The red LED on the front panel will ﬂash as the upgrade takes place. After the upgrade completes, a 'relay' sound will be heard and the red LED glows steady and dimly. You can then unplug the USB stick and operate the 6000N.

12.USB Control Interface

If you are using 6000N with the Audiolab 6000A ampliﬁer, connect this USB Control Interface to the 6000A 'Update' Interface with a USB B data cable. You can then use the Play-Fi APP to control the

listening volume.

Please note: the USB Control Interface cannot be used to link to a PC or output digital music data.

13.12V TRIG Interfaces

Two standard 12V trigger interfaces are provided to allow the 6000N to be switched oﬀ and on

remotely. Connect the 12V trigger source equipment to the 'IN' interface. The 'LINK' interface can be used as an output to daisy-chain the 12V trigger.

14.Digital Signal Output Interface

Two Digital Signal outputs are provided - one COAX and one OPT (Optical). The maximum output resolution of the PCM digital signal is 24 bit/192kHz.

15.Analogue Signal Output Interface

Use this stereo output to connect to an ampliﬁer or other device that accepts an analogue input

using a shielded RCA cable.

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