Primare NP30 User Manual

NP30 – GettiNG Started

Here’s how to set up your NP30. A full manual is available at:

http://www.primare.net/product.asp?ProductID=58&d=5&c=1

C o N N e C t t o a P r e a m P l i f i e r

The NP30 is designed to be connected to an analogue preamplifier or integrated amplifier
with either balanced or unbalanced inputs.

If your preamplifier provides balanced inputs, for best results connect the balanced XLR

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outputs OUT 1 from the NP30 to the preamplifier using high quality XLR cables.

Otherwise connect the unbalanced outputs OUT 2 to the preamplifier using high quality

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RCA cables.

C o N N e C t d i G i t a l i N P U t S

You can connect up to three optical digital inputs and one coax digital input to the NP30.

Connect the inputs IN 1 to IN 3 to digital sources with optical outputs, using TOSlink

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digital cables.

Connect input IN 4 to a digital source using a digital coax cable.

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C o N N e C t t o a C o m P U t e r

Connect a Windows PC or Macintosh USB port to USB B on the NP30 using a USB A

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to USB B cable.

PC: Windows XP/SP2 or later is required. You need to install the Primare xmos audio
driver, available on www.primare.net.

Mac: OSX 10.4 or later is recommended. No driver is required.

The NP30 will then appear as a sound output device called XMOS USB Audio 2.0 in
the Sound control panel (PC) or Sound system preferences panel (Mac).

C o N N e C t a N i P o d , i P h o N e , i P a d , o r
U S b d r i v e

Connect the iPod, iPhone, iPad, USB drive, disk drive, or other UPnP device to the USB A

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port.

C o N N e C t t o a N e t w o r k

To play files from network-attached storage (NAS), stream audio, or access internet
radio stations you need to connect the NP30 to a network using either of the following
methods.

Wired connection (recommended)

Connect the LAN socket on the NP30 to your internet hub using an RJ45 cable.

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If your network includes DHCP the NP30 will automatically be assigned an address and
connect to the network; otherwise see
for information about how to configure it manually.

Wireless connection

The simplest way to configure the wi-fi connection is to make a temporary LAN
connection, and then use the Primare App to configure the wi-fi settings over the
network. In the Primare App choose:

Settings

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Device settings

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Network

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IMPORTANT

After you have established the internet connection please install the latest firmware. In the
Primare App choose:

Configuring the Network

in the NP30 User Guide

Settings

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Device settings

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Firmware

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C o N N e C t P o w e r

Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the NP30 into the power connector on

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the back panel, and connect the other end to a wall socket.

Switch on the NP30, using the switch on the back panel.

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The standby indicator will light up on the front panel.

Press O on the front panel or remote control.

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U S i N G t h e N P 3 0

Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel to select a source.

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Primare App

To configure the network, browse music, and control playback from an internet radio station,
iPod, iPhone, iPad, or other UPnP device connected to the NP30, you need to use the
Primare App, which is available for free download for Android and iOS devices.