Cambridge Audio NP30 User Manual

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NP30

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Network Player

User’s manual

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 new 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 (<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 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

Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the Sonata range development team

Contents Introduction

Introduction .................................................................................................2

Important safety instructions .....................................................................3

Wi-Fi information .........................................................................................4

Limited warranty..........................................................................................5

Rear panel connections..............................................................................6

Front panel controls....................................................................................7

Remote control............................................................................................8

Overview ......................................................................................................9

Getting connected.......................................................................................9

Operating the NP30..................................................................................10

Settings menu...........................................................................................13

UuVol Remote............................................................................................14

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................15

Technical specifications ...........................................................................15

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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 manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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.

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.

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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.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. 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 groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. 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 powersupply 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 disconnect 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.

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 electrical 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.

Gost-R Mark

This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.

Important safety instructions

NP30

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 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 <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 risk 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.

FCC Statement

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 antenna.

• 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 undesired operation of the device.

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 may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Wi-Fi information

Important safety instructions cont.

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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 factory-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 WARRANT Y 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 incidental 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 var y from state to state or country to country.

For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.

Limited warranty

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:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'E' or coloured GREEN.

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.

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 numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Europe-European Union Notice

Radio products with the CE 0889 or CE alert marking comply with the R&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 Line 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.

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Power

Power AC

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Power Rating: 100-240V AC ~ 50/60Hz

Rated Power Consumption: 21W

Designed and engineered in London, England

Sonata NP30

Network Player

Toslink Optical

S/P DIF Co-axial

For local media

Ethernet

USB Audio OutDigital Outputs

12V

Tip +ve

Trigger In

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Power On/Off

Switches the unit on or off.

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.

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).

USB

Use to connect a USB storage device or another portable device that is USB HD/ﬂashdisk compatible containing music ﬁles. 500mA maximum current capability.

Trigger 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).

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 75ohm 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 AR30/DR30 receivers, always use the Aux input as this corresponds to the NP button on the NP30 remote control.

Rear panel connections

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